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Title Section21 1976-06-30 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday June 30, 1976 No. 1680 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 y NEW (0) NATION COMMENT I21 words
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Article, Illustration133 1976-06-30 1 A Middle East Airlines Boeing aircraft goes op in flames on the tarmac after being hit daring a right-wing Falangist rocket attack on Beirut Airport on Sunday. There were no passengers aboard the plane when it was hit, but Captain Zuheir Mikati was killed and two flight officersUPI radio picture - 133 words
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Article, Illustration567 1976-06-30 1 Controversy over newsmen's arrest By Francis Rosario Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday A number of UMNO state divisions has given notice that they want to debate the detention of two of Malaysia's top Malay journalists at the party's general assembly beginning on Saturday. They say that they are not567 words
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Article134 1976-06-30 1 AP Cairo, Wednesday Libya's top diplomat here was arrested last night on charges of plotting to overthrow President Sadat's regime, the Middle East News Agency reported. It said Milod El Bedlk Ramadan, head of the Libyan Public Relations Office, was seised while distribut- ing leaflets calling onAP - 134 words
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Article70 1976-06-30 1 Washington. Wednesday—The United States has denied a newspaper report that it will establish diplomatic relations with China after the Presidential election under an agreement President Ford reached with Chinese leaders when he visited Peking last year. Japan's Malnlchl Shlmbun. one of the three top nationally circulated newspapers,70 words
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Advertisement27 1976-06-30 1 INSIDE Supermart's demerit points system Page 3 Govt plan for more teaehers Page 2 WiTMTyrMTi m;m; PAOEB: Cinemas 2, Moneywords 10, Crossword 11, Stars and Comics 24.27 words
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Advertisement69 1976-06-30 1 COLOUR TV See Pace 6. can you afford to shop anywhere else OIL-LAMP. r fT In yellowish-green and pink. Just the right touch of nostalgia. Lighter Counter, Ist floor. GLASS ASH-TRAY. Elaborately-cut to hold 20 cigarettes. Lighter Counter, Ist floor. At IIn'HOUSEOF TANG yon r«;.»lly s<wt' C.K.TANG LIMITED 310 ORCHARD69 words
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Miscellaneous13 1976-06-30 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain.13 words
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Article364 1976-06-30 2 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi The Government has substantially increased the number of scholarships, bursaries and study loans for students talcing up teaching subjects at the University of Singapore and Nanyang University, to help ease the shortage of teachers. For the first time, student* shortlisted by the364 words
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140 1976-06-30 2 The Insurance business In Singapore has not been keeping pace with the rapid advancement of industrialisation, Mr. Warren Hill, assistant vi c e-president of American International Assurance, said this morning. He said the Insurance market here was getting more sophisticated and with the140 words
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Article131 1976-06-30 2 The Consumers' Association of Singapore la Investigating a dozen complaints of durlans being sold short weight. Cases of sellers found misleading or cheating consumers will be referred to the Department of Trade, CASE executive secretary, Mr. Ivan Baptist, warned. He said that because durlans are a seasonal131 words
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Article102 1976-06-30 2 Steady trading conditions prevailed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes of trading today. BUSINESS DONE: Fir»t Section S. DARBY (29) 3.84, (7) 3.62. INCHCAPE (15) 2.24,(1) 2.26, (1) 2.23, (4) 2 25. 88. Sett.: (3) 2.26. DBS. (3) 3.94, (1) 3.92. U. 0.8.102 words
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Miscellaneous532 1976-06-30 2 AT THE CINEMA EARTHQUAKE: A tremor strikes Los Angeles and reduces a great part of the city to rubble; cauffrt up in the quake's terror are the star-stud-ded cast of Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner. George Kennedy, Lome Oreene, Genevieve Bujold and others: Bex: 1.30. 4.15. 6.45. 9.30 SHARK! SHARK! A532 words
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Miscellaneous59 1976-06-30 2 Today: 1.15 p.m. (2.4 m). Tomorrow: 12.25 a.m. (2.8 m); 1.50 p.m. (2.4 m). Friday: 1.08 a.m. (2.7 m); 2.25 p.m. <2.4 m). Saturday: 1.55 a.m. (2.6 m); 3.04 p.m. (2.4 m). Bunday: 2.48 a.m. (2.5 m); 3.48 p.m. (2.4 m). Monday: 3.52 a.m. (2.3 m); 4.40 p.m. <2.3 m).59 words
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Article343 1976-06-30 3 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal Yaohan, one of Singapore's largest department st o res, has Introduced a Demerit Points System for Its sales staff to encourage more efficient and courteous service. Employees who do not collect any demerit points will be entitled to a quarterly Incentive vou-343 words
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Article, Illustration352 1976-06-30 3 Terry Ang - Taxis with radio phones —at no extra charge By Terry Ang Singapore s first radio telephone taxi service operates from tomorrow. The chairman of the Taman Jurong Taxi Service, Mr. Pang Yau Kuang, said (our of their taxis have been fitted with radio telephones. They are part of the initial352 words
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Article113 1976-06-30 3 Jordan's national airline, Alia, will start Its service to Singapore on Nov. 1, four months behind schedule. Mr. J. Jayachandra, district sales manager of AJia Royal Jordanian Airline, said traffic programmes were now being completed. The carrier Is also setting up offices In SlngaSre and Kuala113 words
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Article32 1976-06-30 3 A course on Ways of Faster Reading will be held at the University of Singapore, every Monday and Friday starting on July 12 at 7.30 p.m. The fee Is $2032 words
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Advertisement21 1976-06-30 3 In Step The really effective 12-hour foot deodorant h Eastern Agencies ij. ZONUSSI I;t 1 )t I AVI i,As C.oOKi us21 words
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Advertisement212 1976-06-30 3 M. B. MELWANI PTE. LTD. presents with pride yet another branch of TOPS N BOTTOMS at Cold Storage W vEfl \P> V M I (V« Mb SINGAPURA Ist II TEI *****9 3b;SHAW CENTRE SCOT TS ROAD TEL *****0 G2t> SPECIALISTS CENTRE grd fl TEI 37Sb'>4 COLO STORAGE SHOPPING ARCADE TEL212 words
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Article, Illustration175 1976-06-30 4 TRIANGULAR LIVING ROOM This is one way to arrange your furniture for more gracious living in the latest four-room HDB flat with a triangular living room. The new unit, nestling at the bend of a slab block, has been designed by HDB175 words
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Article343 1976-06-30 4 Textile men want to set up factories.on ground floor of HDB flats to attract women The Singapore Textile Manufacturers' Association is seeking the assistance of the Economic Development Board to allow garment manufacturers the use of the ground floor of some HDB fiats to attract married343 words
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Article, Illustration62 1976-06-30 4 ALI YUSOFF - Y The faces of ASEAN by ALI YUSOFF Merlita Anthonio, 19, of Indonesia, rarely has a dull day. ''There's always someth'ng interesting to do if you have the right spirit," she said. Things like modelling, dancing, bowling, swimming, travelling and reading Interest her. Though62 words
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351 1976-06-30 4 Singapore can illafford to have youths who undertake Jobs that please them and not because the jobs need doing. This was stated in the editorial of the latest newsletter of the National Youth Leadership Training InsUtute Alumni. The editorial said: "In a351 words
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Article33 1976-06-30 4 A three-day seminar on the professional ap(>roach to Insurance sefing, Jointly organised by the Singapore Insurance Agents Association and the Insurance Institute of Singapore, will be held from today at Shangri-la Hotel.33 words
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Article86 1976-06-30 4 The Trafflc Police have cleared the heavy vehicles parked along Buklt Tlmah and Leng Kee Road at night. This followed complaints by the Automobile Association of Singapore. It Is understood that owners of the vehicles were given warnings and composition fines of $50 each. According to86 words
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Article73 1976-06-30 4 One of America's top country and western stars, Tex Williams, will arrive today for a singing engagement at the Singapore Hilton. He will perform at the Top of the Hilton from Friday to July 24 as part of the hotel's Bicentennial celebrations. The Bicentennial celebrations73 words
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Article38 1976-06-30 4 The BAF will conduct demolition live firing exercises at the Southern Islands Live Firing Range at Pulau Senang from today to Friday between 8 a.m. and midnight. The public is warned to keep clear of the area.38 words
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Article28 1976-06-30 4 The Rotary Club of Singapore (West) will donate $30,000 to the Mandal Home for the Aged at a dinner at Hotel Equatorial tomorrow at 8 p.m.28 words
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91 1976-06-30 5 Reuter Salisbury, Wednesday All Rhodeslans whites and blacks—will be photographed, fingerprinted and Issued with Identity documents under new legislation presented to the Rhodesian House of Assembly yesterday. The National Registration BUI ends the system under wnlch only blacks had to possess Identity documents. When applyingReuter - 91 words
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Article336 1976-06-30 5 Iranian forces gun down 10 guerrillas in four-hour operation Reuter Teheran, Wednesday Iranian sec u r ity forces yesterday killed 10 guerrillas, including two women, and wiped out what they described as the headquarters of "communist terrorists in Iran" in a four-hour gun battleReuter - 336 words
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Article144 1976-06-30 5 Reuter Canberra, Wednesday Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser returned home from a twoweek trip to Japan and China yesterday, denying reports that his talks with Chinese leaders had created a rift with Indonesia. Reports from Peking, where he had talks with Chinese Premier Hua Kuo-feng, claimedReuter - 144 words
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203 1976-06-30 5 Reuter Port Louis. Wednesday An Organisation of African Unity (OAU) report debated by the organisation's foreign ministers yesterday accuses France of forcing local women in one of the Comoro islands to marry French soldiers In order to make the island white. Mr. Peter Onu.Reuter - 203 words
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Article117 1976-06-30 5 Reuter Victoria, WednesdayMr. James Mane ham, 37-year-old poet, Journalist, lawyer and businessman, yesterday took the oath of office as the first President of the Independent Republic of Seychelles. The Duke of Gloucester, representing Queen Elizabeth, handed over the constitutional Instruments which ended 160 years of British ruleReuter - 117 words
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Advertisement187 1976-06-30 5 PEOPLE'S PARK COMMERCIAL SCHOOL (A Standard and Spacious School) 3rd Floor, People's Park Complex, Singapore. 1. Tel: *****/ *****8/ *****. MUM JOIN US FOR QUALITY. COMFORT AND CONVENIENT NEW CLASSES COMMENCING IN JULY 1976 TYPEWRITING I Intensive/Rap id/Normal' Speoal Saturday Sunday CljurO SHORTHAND ifhtJorv'Sp-Mi. 11 different classes in session* STENOGRAPHERS187 words
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Advertisement132 1976-06-30 5 9ninese (s/i ty WORLD RENOWNED TIENTSIN PEKING TSINGTAO SHANGHAI FINE HAND-WOVEN ANTIQUE CARPETS CARPET RUGS COLOURFUL IN DESIGNS AND EXQUISITE IN WORKMANSHIP AT PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD 1 BUY NOW AND SAVE! o\\\# tp I > Q *v A PEKING DESIGN Let us lend you our expertise Antique Carpets Rugs132 words
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239 1976-06-30 6 Vetoes UN resolution to affirm their sovereignty Reuter United Nations, Wednesday The US last night vetoed a Security Council resolution which would have affirmed the Palestinians' right to sovereignty In Palestine. Prance, Britain, Italy and Sweden abstained. It was the 16th American veto and theReuter - 239 words
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Article54 1976-06-30 6 UPI Washington, Wednesday Two American pilots plan to celebrate the bicentennial by flying around the world in less than 100 hours and crack a world flying record. If they succeed, they will eclipse the world speed record for two men in a pistonengine aircraft byUPI - 54 words
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Article31 1976-06-30 6 Reuter Milan, Wednesday Northern Italy is suffering its worst drought for at least 30 years and hundreds of thousands of animals may have to be slaughtered, officials said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article296 1976-06-30 6 Reuter Cairo, Wednesday Arab foreign ministers have been called to an urgent meeting here today to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in Lebanon. The call was made by Arab League Secretary Oeneral Mahmoud Rlad. who told the ministers that their three-week-old resolution for a ceasefireReuter - 296 words
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126 1976-06-30 6 Reuter Hollywood, Wednesday Mae West wants young men with British accent to come up and see her at noon today. The 84-year-old actress, planning a film of her play. Sextette, will hold a studio audition for a "tall, dark and handsome unknown"Reuter - 126 words
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Article78 1976-06-30 6 Reuter Washington, Wednesday Tha House of Representatives yesterday approved a US$49OO million ($12,200 million) Foreign Aid Appropriations Bill containing US$735 million ($1837 million) In economic aid to Israel, US$7OO million ($1750 million) to Egypt, US$BO million ($2OO million) to Syria and US$7O million ($175 million) to Jordan.Reuter - 78 words
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Article, Illustration71 1976-06-30 6 They will be rivals when the contest starts, but these Miss Universe aspirants are certainly showing no signs of tension as they pose together with a big smile for the camera. They are, from left to right, Linda Tham, Miss Singapore; TehAridah Ahmad Norizan, MissUPI radio picture - 71 words
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Article52 1976-06-30 6 Reuter Karachi, Wednesday A man sacrificed his son for Pakistan" near the tomb of the country's founder Mohammd AU Jlnnah after a dream, police said yesterday. Hie father, who was described as deranged, was found dancing beside the body of the seven-year-old boy whose throat had beenReuter - 52 words
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504 1976-06-30 6 JANE GASKELL - AMERICA JANE GASKELL The plot in a little cemetery in North Carolina where four British sailors were burled during World War Two is to become their native soil, leased by Britain, for $2.20 a year. The state of North Carolina has paid $22,100 to504 words
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Article144 1976-06-30 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday. June 30. the 182 nd day of 1976 with 184 to follow. THE MOON is between its new phase and first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 144 words
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Advertisement69 1976-06-30 6 ASEAN HOTEL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR July 12-16 1976 Conducted by Prof Chuck Gee and Associate Prof John Foote School of Travel Industry Management, University of Hawaii. Venue Shangri-La Hotel Fee $150.00 inclusive of a daily luncheon two coffee breaks seminar kit lecture notes etc Closing Date July 5 19/6 Call personally69 words
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Miscellaneous157 1976-06-30 6 WORLD WEATHER New York—Chance of showers, 29-22 C. Headline Go-slow policies urged by leaders in economic talks. London—Dry, very hot, 31-19 C. Headline: Yard hunts £2 million robbers. San Francisco—Clear, 25-14 C. Headline: Four mercenaries sentenced to death. Paris—Sunny and hot 34-21 C. Headline: The fate of 257 hostages in157 words
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Article535 1976-06-30 7 Delay in talks not Soviet fault, Red summit told Reuter East Berlin, Wednesday Soviet Communist Party leader Leonid Brezhnev yesterday accused the US of holding back in negotiations on a new agreement limiting strategic arms. "Such a delay has been observed for several monthsReuter - 535 words
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Article116 1976-06-30 7 Reuter London. Wednesday Prime Minister James Callaghan should be seek ing Justice—and not Just clemency —for the three British mercenaries sentenced to death in Angola, Mr. Reginald MaudlIng, Conservative opposition spokesman on foreign affairs, said yesterday. "It Is not, and never has been, a crimeReuter - 116 words
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Article118 1976-06-30 7 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday A 45-year-old bank clerk. Miss Ayako Okumura, was yesterday Jailed for eight years for fraud and embezzlement of 890 million yen ($7.25 million) from the Shiga Bank In I Ohtsu, western Japan In one of Japan's biggest bank embezzlements. Judge Haruo TaklgawaReuter - 118 words
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Article128 1976-06-30 7 Reuter Ames (Iowa), Wednesday An international agriculture expert yesterday told a World Food Conference here the ideal growing conditions in the tropics could solve any world food shortage. Mr. Robert Chandler, former director of the International Rice Research Institute and Asian Vegetable Research and Development CentreReuter - 128 words
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Article86 1976-06-30 7 Reuter London. Wednesday An African nationalist leader said yesterday he had very firm evidence that South Africa intended to announce on Sept. 1 the setting up of a "puppet government" in Namibia (South-West Africa) with a black Prime minister and probably a white deputy. Mr. Mishke Muyongo,Reuter - 86 words
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274 1976-06-30 7 Reuter Bonn, Wednesday West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt yesterday held out the prospect of agreement between industrial and developing nations of raw materials policy. "I see the chance of a relatively united position by Industrial states and even the chance of coming to an agreementReuter - 274 words
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Article20 1976-06-30 7 Reuter Dacca, Wednesday Thirty political prisoners, jailed by former President Mujlbur Rahman In 1973, were released yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Advertisement44 1976-06-30 7 5 4 r. W2 udjrrp tailoring ia alill a tradition 86.HK3H STREET.SINGAPORE 6. TEL 32TIB3. G27 SPECIALISTS' CENTRE. Ground Floor. GIS,HUON HOTEL ARCADE, Ground Floor. < t X 7 DARYAT Stl.oo PER PERSON SUNDAY AT $10.00 PER ADUU AND $6.50 PERCHLD ft* n Z'3: f*44 words
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379 1976-06-30 8 Canada learned a valuable If rather costly lesson last week In the practicalities of bilingual ism. Its domestic and international airlinks were virtually cut off. because of a dispute over the use of French in ground-to-air communications at Quebec airports. About 2200 air379 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article56 1976-06-30 8 Rep or ters and Sublic relations ofcers have a lovehate relationship; more hate than love usually. A senior public relations officer in a government ministry must have been pleasantly surprised this week when she received a thankyou card from a reporter. Usually, the traffic in notes of56 words
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Article67 1976-06-30 8 A married couple were faithfully chas ing their car's licence number for two long years, never missing a Sunday race day either in Singapore or Malaysia. Then it happened this Sunday. The 4-D runner failed to turn up to take their usual bet. The num ber struck67 words
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Article171 1976-06-30 8 Y VOICE OF THE PRESS I NEW STRAITS TIMES Top of the agenda at the three-day AsianAfrican Legal Consultative Committee meeting In Kuala Lumpur Is the Law of the Sea which is to have another full hearing In New York In August. There have already been three171 words
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Article, Illustration648 1976-06-30 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - r V\ I DNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON How rare it is for a man unhappy in his own country to become happy in another. This Is especially true if he undertakes exile out of a misconception of what that other country is really648 words
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Article503 1976-06-30 8 Donald Mullen - By Donald Mullen UPI New York, Wednesday As the United States enters Its third century, Washington's sex scandals and the lingering stain of Watergate show that Americans face a tougher fight than ever against sin, the country's religious leaders believe. Some say the shock wavesUPI - 503 words
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Article84 1976-06-30 8 I refer to the article. Jaywalking: New Move Soft Approach First <NW. June 22). The grace period of two or three weeks for a jaywalker 1s rather short and should be at least two months. People take time to change their habits and attitudes towards Jaywalking.84 words
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Article56 1976-06-30 8 MISS CHUA GEK CHOO - MISS CHUA GEK CHOO I refer to the letter by Fair Play Aries (NN, June 24). We regret the subscriber'■ telephone has not been working satisfactorily. To enable us to Investigate the complaint, will the writer please contact our Customer Relations Officer at tel. no. *****1 ext. 34456 words
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Advertisement14 1976-06-30 8 1 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15, SINGAPORE I.14 words
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Article, Illustration897 1976-06-30 9 Ismail Kassim - Sailing boat symbol has disappeared Self-seekers within the party pose a problem By Ismail Kassim The dissensions within UMNO have generated much interest in its coming general assembly which begins on Friday in Kuala Lumpur. But, if observers expect a frontal897 words
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597 1976-06-30 9 MOHAMED HAMALUDIN - By MOHAMED HAMALUDIN Gemini Georgetown, Wednesday Acupuncture has arrived in the Commonwealth C a r i bbean—more specifically, Guyana. A two-member team of doctors who have spent 14 weeks in Peking studying the ancient Chinese science have opened a clinic in the government-run Georgetown hospitalGemini - 597 words
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Advertisement189 1976-06-30 9 A remarkable 3-in-1 music centre incorporating a FM timer, a HI-FI stereo amplifier and a cassette deck, all In one compect unit. The Beocenter 1600 can fill your room with music, but not cluttering It up with pieces of HI-FI equipment. With its all round simplicity of operation and excellent189 words
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Article1299 1976-06-30 10 This series is com* piled by a panel of three English language experts Dr. Lee Kok Cheong, Mr. Arthur Yap and Miss Ngoh Geok Lun. Nouns can be used to modify or describe other nouns. For example, we can say a woman doctor, a1,299 words
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Article473 1976-06-30 10 I am a bilingual student with English as my second language. I refer to your lesson No. 3 (NN, 3.5.76). I would like to know why the word "In" is used in both sentences, viz. "He Is good in hockey" and "She Is good In473 words
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Miscellaneous552 1976-06-30 10 Wednesday CM-3 NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW i Cut along dotted lines i CLUES FOR CM 3 1. More than a few, or even several. 2. To. a wood552 words
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Article, Illustration457 1976-06-30 11 J. Holmberg - CINEMA by J.Holmberg THE KILLER ELITE: Stars James Caan, Robert Duvall, Arthur Hill. Gig Young: and Mako. Directed by Sam Pec k i n pah from a screenplay by Marc Norman and Stirling Silliphant. Director Sam Peckinpah, must be a rather embarrassed man these days,457 words
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Article, Illustration562 1976-06-30 11 Reuter London, Wednesday London's 14,500 taxi drivers are upset by recent suggestions that it is unnecessary for them to "get the knowledge." Before being licensed by the police, a would-be driver spends an average of 18 months "on the knowledge" ridingReuter - 562 words
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Miscellaneous312 1976-06-30 11 Crossword ACROSS 1 Complete 6 Feather-brains 10 Search thoroughly 14 Urbane 15 Dies 16 Nautical word 17 Scatter 18 Ballerina Kaye 19 Allows 20 Spread rapidly 23 Vane letters 24 Big—, Cal. 25 Canvas bed 20 Saturday, to Pierre 30 Baby food 32 Author Ludwig 33 Worry over trifles 37312 words
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Article121 1976-06-30 12 2 pages of Business News and Views Brussels, Wednesday. The dollar lost value on most European money markets yesterday. Gold also dropped In price. Oold closed at US$l23.75 an ounce In Zurich, a loss of 25 cents from Monday's closing rate. In London, the metal121 words
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Article205 1976-06-30 12 To discuss relations and trade imbalance Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday Thailand and Japan will befin a three-day govern-merit-level trade conference here on July 14 to discuss trade relations between the two countries, including a chronic trade imbalance In Japan's favour, the Inter national Trade and Industry Ministry announcedReuter - 205 words
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Article170 1976-06-30 12 Reuter Washington. Wednesday President Ford is expected to tell Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Mlkl during talks here today that Japan should not artificially depress the value of the yen In order to promote exports. Mr. Mlkl arrived here yesterday 10 continue discussions with President Ford and USReuter - 170 words
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Article225 1976-06-30 12 The Dow Jonea Industrial average battled through the 1000 level yesterday In fairly active trading on the New York Stock Exchange in a rally helped by a rise In the government's leading economic indicators. The closely-watched Dow average of 30 bluechip Industrials rose 3.27 points to 1000.65, overcoming225 words
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Article33 1976-06-30 12 Dow Jones ckxtmr svenures on tbe New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrial 1000.S8 (up 3.37); 30 transport 333.45 (up 1.03); IS utilities 57.5S (up 0.16); OS stock 909.96 (up 1.07).33 words
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Article251 1976-06-30 12 The market continued to rise In Improved trading and theN.D.J.A. recovered over Y 4800 for the first time since September 3, 1973. In the morning session, substantial buying orders flooded the market, pushing up recently neglected stocks Including consumer related, automation-related, construction and oil stocks over broad front. Buying251 words
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Article74 1976-06-30 12 Closing price* at 11.30 3 I I I 5 time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 171 171 ADC 45 60 Ampol Pet 85 88 AN! 110 111 APM 147 148 Bank NSW 574 578 Brambles 158 183 BHP CO 2 *04 Boral 231 225 CBA 2*0 285 C6R74 words
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Article79 1976-06-30 12 Closing price* In francs on the Paris Bourae yesterday Pa rib** 161 .50 Pot icier 307.50 +.60 Prlntemps 40 50 unch Bull 36.40 —.11) Royal Dutch 319 —1.10 Mlchelln 1310 +16 COB 114.10 +6.50 Thomson 311 +1 CPP 130 JO 1.90 Rhone M +.60 Air 365.10 —1 30 B6N79 words
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Article80 1976-06-30 12 Closing price* In francs on the Zurich Swiss Stock exchange yesterday. DBS Bearer 1100 —65 UBS Registered 480 SBC til —I Credit Suisse 3700 —10 Swissair B. 5M —5 Swiss Relnsur. 3180 —20 Wtnterthur B. 173ft —16 Zurich Insur. 6420 Juvena B. 36ft Nestle B. 3ft30 Interfood B. 366080 words
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Article91 1976-06-30 12 A total of 310 building projects costing $262.6 million were completed In the first three months of this year. About two thirds, amounting to $156 million, belonged to the private sector, according to the latest Issue of the Ministry of National Development Building Statistics Quarterly.91 words
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Advertisement422 1976-06-30 12 ISLAND FINANCE LIMITED 3 M— W (INCORPORATED IN THE REPUBUC OF SINGAPORE) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31tt DECEMBER, 1975 SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES: A UTHORISED CAPITAL 200,000 Shares Of *10 MCtl $2,000,000 LBBUED AND FULLY 1 PAID CAPITAL 100,000 Shares of 8 10 each 50,000 8 hares of 910 each422 words
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Article426 1976-06-30 13 Lee Yew Meng - Due to strong assets, financial strength Company Profile by Lee Yew Meng Every now and then, the investing public wonders about the high prices of Pegi Malaysia's shares. What does this company—small In term of paid up capital pos sess, which places it apart from426 words
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374 1976-06-30 13 World steel production will take another year to recover the ground It lost during the 1974-75 recession, according to Bknk of America. Although the outJook for world steel is mixed developing countries will be producing more of their own steel and overall growth in374 words
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Article107 1976-06-30 13 Reuter Hong Kong Wednesday —A projected submarine telephone cable system linking Okinawa, the Philippines and Hong Kong began to take shape yesterday as a ship laid the Hong Kong end of the cable at a bay here. The operation by the vessel from the Cable and WirelessReuter - 107 words
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Article334 1976-06-30 13 by PG During a recent stay in hospital, (which is now a common occurrence with me), I had the opportu nity to reminisce about the canine world. This ranged from the slmilarll y between ailments found In dogs and human beings to the old vexed question:334 words
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Advertisement356 1976-06-30 13 Ti MOM. YU YOON GEE'S 2nd Recipe Book "Nyonya Food, Satay Padang Curry Recipes'' out on sale now. This book Is available at all bookshops at $12/- a copy. (English/ Chinese Edition). Ladles Interested In making various types of cakes, otahotah, curry satay may enrol themselves with Md. Yu at356 words
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Advertisement364 1976-06-30 13 GLOBE GENERAL CONTRACTOR. Contractor licence No: HR/ 0002. Wide range of marble, terrazzo, ceramic, parquet, vlnvl awalU your selection. Cash or Instalment can be arranged. Free gifts. Special offer 1 hall, 2 bedrooms 2 mm vinyl tiles at only $380/-. Contact Robert Tan *****1 43, Blk. 100 Henderson Crescent. REPAIR364 words
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Advertisement472 1976-06-30 13 I sml NAM NO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pte. Limited West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng. Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days *****/-, six days *****/-. departure every Sunday. Monday. Tuesday. Oentlng, Cameron Highlands four days *****/-, Oentlng Highlands four days 9130/-, by deluxe airconditioned coach departure every Wednesday. Bangkok472 words
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Article1046 1976-06-30 14 / 15 H. L. Lim - Wednesday, June 30,1976 by H. L. Lim The quietest hour Is between 3.30 and 4.30 in the morning. That is when there are the fewest cars on our main roads, when pedestrians can hardly be seen. There waj a time, even In HOB estates, when you could hear the1,046 words
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Article215 1976-06-30 14 / 15 Violet Oon - Why our senior citizens continue to work By Violet Oon Think of old age and an idyllic picture of retirement, lovingly supported by children, comes to mind. But this Is not so In most cases. Without anyone realising it our senior citizens have changed their life215 words
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Article, Illustration461 1976-06-30 14 / 15 Great grandfather Mr. Foong Mun Pun 71, still walks round town dellveri ng heavy parcels of printed letterheads and other stationery. "Sometimes my friends say I shouldn't work at my age, but I tell them that this is one way to keep fit," Mr.461 words
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Article, Illustration588 1976-06-30 14 / 15 Growing old Is something Beryl Bain, 58, has never thought about and so It was quite a shock for her when she was told she had reached retirement age at 55. "It seems silly but would you believe that I never realised I had to588 words
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Article, Illustration288 1976-06-30 14 / 15 The president of the Government Pensioners' Association, Mr. Chia Kim Watt, 70, retired from his business two years ago, but still keeps his finger in the pie by doing parttime work as an estate agent. "It is not work actually," said Mr. Chia. "I may288 words
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Article508 1976-06-30 14 / 15 At 62, Mr. Lee Choon Eng has the novel Job of managing the market he founded 21 years ago at Killlney Road. He was then an assemblyman in the Singapore City Council and had won his seat under the banner of the Labour Party. "My cause508 words
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Advertisement153 1976-06-30 14 / 15 When ethers aie unsuccessful... try ensan the effective anti dandruff slkiniiH 4 CRISAN is anti-dandruff shampoo treatment with new active OMBO destroys bacterial colonies and prevents regrowth of fungal organism that cause dandruff in the scalp CRISAN is recommended by beauty salon's professionals and hair specialists CRISAN is not an153 words
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Article, Illustration820 1976-06-30 16 DEPOT EXPECTS TO HANDLE 7.6 MIL TONNES OF CARGO A YEAR IN 1980 Four years ago the Port of Singapore Authority inaugurated its container depot. There was apprehension among soine circles whether this new concept In shipping cargo InPSA photo; PSA picture - 820 words
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Article, Illustration119 1976-06-30 16 of the 12-man Integra- ted All-purpose Gangs came into effect in July, 1973. Eaeh gang comprises one gang foreman and 11 workmen. Members of the I.G. handle cargo physically, operate a vessel's winches and cranes and various types of shore mechanics! equipment. The flexibility of the 12-man I.G.PSA picture - 119 words
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668 1976-06-30 16 In these days of i rising; costs, shippers are becoming aware of the significant economic benefits offered by air cargo. and the different airlines are out to sell < their cargo services At one stage, businesses thougnt that air freight was only accept- able In668 words
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Article, Illustration462 1976-06-30 19 The need for modern materials handling systems has become increasingly evident as the Republic consolidates its industrialisation programme. The major Industries utilising such equipment include foundry works, quarries, sugar and cement facilities, the airport, and various assembly line Industries including electronics and automotive plants. Boustead462 words
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Article, Illustration436 1976-06-30 20 CARGO AND MATERIALS HANDLING A NEW NATION FEATURE Among the mostversatile cargohandling equipment in use here is the Drott Travelift which is a self-propelled overhead system that unloads, loads, stores and transports all types of materials. Versatile enough to handle lifting duties in all436 words
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573 1976-06-30 21 The forklift today is a familiar machine be it at the wharf, warehouse, factory, workshop or godown where goods have to he moved or stacked from place to place within the same compound. Stacks of goods In boxes, barrels or other containers of573 words
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Article, Illustration74 1976-06-30 21 Sembawang Port, the northern gateway of PSA since January 1976, hu five operational berths. The berths totalled 823 m with a minimum depth of 10.4 m at icro tide. These berths are supported by an open backup area of two hectares and 23,200 sq. m.74 words
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Article, Illustration599 1976-06-30 22 JUMBO JET FREIGHTERS SET THE PACE Air cargo landed here and despatched from Singapore reached a record ***** tonnes last year, a 13.7 per cent increase over 1974. This is not surprising as the industry continues to gain importance, with the pace of599 words
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576 1976-06-30 23 They have been handling problems for years in over a hundred countries ajid they literally handle them well, Demag are the specialists in materials handling, that is. Mechnical handling components are varied and they Include motors, control and automatic control stystems, assemblies and load576 words
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Advertisement118 1976-06-30 16 eve got the best hoists in the world. DEM AG. We've got the technical expertise to give you the most efficient service. Optimum performance, economical cost, and excellent after sales service Different weights require different types of hoist. The are the benefits you enjoy hoist you need must match from118 words
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Advertisement376 1976-06-30 17 W VIRGO ENGINEERING offers MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT HITACHI CONVEYOR CHAINS MATERIAL INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES Talk to us... before you embark on your next project. You will find us amiable, reasonable and reliable. MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT inclusive of designing, fabrication, installation and servicing Grevity Roller Conveyor Our experience: Belt,376 words
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Advertisement147 1976-06-30 18 Boustead Engineering The materials handling specialists. —4- > a Ok. A SSrU'k, >. -A. Manufacturing and service facility in Jurong, Singapore. Boustead Engineering provides turn-key projects for materials handling systems and has installed $40 million of equipment in South East Asia. v vm The well •quipped factory workshop. The comprehensive147 words
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Advertisement286 1976-06-30 19 U! T'- British built 6-8 meter ion Loader I® STEEL STRAPPING SYSTEMS A tremendous amount of time and effort is spent in manufacture your products and in organising sales in Singapore in Malaysia and exporting them farther afield. BUT is enough thought alway*given to the handling of these products and286 words
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Advertisement159 1976-06-30 20 If you want castors that give years and years of trouble-free service, then make sure they're Flexello. Flexello's reputation for quality and reliability is backed by long experience in the manufacture of top quality castors your guarantee that when you buy Flexello, you buy the best. ?S SlfclK ,wm IK?159 words
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Advertisement38 1976-06-30 20 WW i*.' iTi*; TiSiari kjTrTMTi] a i PORWARDIM It) rrt LTD 406 4th s.°°'. Eng Chcong Tow«r, 5611, North Bridge Rood, n** ow *"9«Por# 7. T«l: *****77 (3 Un.,) P.O. Box 3816 Singapore. Ttknt; M ***** Tologram: "COOKSFORD38 words
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Advertisement384 1976-06-30 21 Mov^uprEfn^l^si! u I Quality, Reliability Safety bm munCK -the unbeatable combination Munck's worldwide expertise In manufacturing quality hoists and cranes combines with Behn Meyer's in-depth knowledge of local conditions to bring you a unique concept in material handling: A system custom design for individual applications to maximise space, minimise I384 words
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Advertisement209 1976-06-30 22 -< V T*» 5k I m -i *v nmtfmm M* ri 3 o o o +**T zri -W3®jgjsr JSKS3S With a Hyster lift truck. you can do 11 hours' work in 8. Don't build another warehouse. Get a Hyster lift truck and double your present capacity. Call EAC and we209 words
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Advertisement99 1976-06-30 23 It costs a little more but a Toyota forklift is worth the price for what you get Built-in quality that gives you fault-free performance. Because it is mechanically as sound in details as it is in design. That's why Toyota forklifts are so popular. In fact. Toyota is the largest99 words
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Article, Illustration279 1976-06-30 24 L.E.R. Z - L.E.R.Z. There are games for both men and women. Hockey, basketball, volleyball, badminton, to name a few. However, there are also games strictly for each sex. Netball for the girls, football for the boys. I have stressed the game football because I'm writing279 words
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Article154 1976-06-30 24 DANIEL TAN - DANIEL TAN On the night of June 19. there were two football matches played at two different stadiums. One was the Prime Minister's Cup final at the National Stadium at 8 p.m. and the other was a First Division match between Tamplnes Hovers and Queenstown154 words
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Article136 1976-06-30 24 TOFAN BATIN - TOFAN BATIN Ooh Choi Hoon, a 15 year old schoolgirl, became the new woman table tennis champion of Singapore when she defeated Tan Kek Hiang, a former national cham pion with vast international experience, 3 1 In the National final recent ly. It was learned that136 words
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Article380 1976-06-30 24 F.Y. CHING - F.Y. CHING Singapore have lost one of the most experienced men in Judo. Ang Teck Bee's contribution to the development of Judo In Singapore Is well known. After one and a half decade of dedication to promote Judo in Singapore, he has finally called it a380 words
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Article202 1976-06-30 24 It was an astonishing surprise to read that a local squash event, the Singapore Closed Championship, scheduled to begin on July 10. will now be renamed the Ist Pakistan International Airlines squash championship. We appreciate PlA's contribution to make .squash a major sport event In the world,202 words
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449 1976-06-30 25 Wilfred Shimmen - r MARTIAL ARTS by Wilfred Shimmen The Singapore Nat i on a 1 Pugilistic Federation's decision to allow participants in the recentlyheld Fourth National Pugilistic Federation championships to wear minimum protective gear was a significant change for the better for martial arts449 words
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Article241 1976-06-30 25 The Singapore Sports Council will be conducting the second National Aerobic Fitness test on July 10. This test is being held in view of the overwhelming response from the public when the first test was held earlier in the month. It involves a 2.414-km run241 words
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Article740 1976-06-30 25 The Olympic Countdown LV Ji Reuter Montreal, Wednesday The Montreal Olympic Games have already set several records in the area of cost but Canadian athletes may also set a mark nobody will want to beat: They may become the first modern Olympic host country notReuter - 740 words
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Article, Illustration653 1976-06-30 25 United Press International Los Angeles, Wednesday "The only real way to determine who's the best discus thrower in the world is to get them all together in one place and let them compete against one another." When John Powell set his world recordUnited Press International - 653 words
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Article, Illustration257 1976-06-30 26 London, Wednesday Rumania's I 1 1 e Nastase became the new favourite for the Wimbledon men's tennis title after Jimmy Connors was outgunned by fel-low-American lefthander Roscoe Tan- ner in the quarterfinals yesterday. Tanner, the seventh seed, serving "as well and as fast as257 words
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Article367 1976-06-30 26 Reuter Mfn'i singles (quarterfinal Raul Ramirez (Mex) bt Vitas Oerulaltls (US) 4-6, 6-4. 6-2, 6-4. Roscoe Tanner (U8) bt Jimmy Connors (US) 6-4. 6-2. 8-6. Women's dtikles (quarter-finals): Lesley Charles and Sue Mappln (Brl) bt Joyce Hume and Winnie Woolbrldge (Brl) 6-4, 7-5. Llnky Boshoff and liana Kloss (8A)Reuter - 367 words
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477 1976-06-30 27 Reuter London, Wednesday An unbeaten 128 by new England opener Mike Brearley failed to save English county championship leaders Middlesex from a slx-wlcket defeat against Hampshire at Lord's yesterday. Brearley scored his third century of the season In 223 minutes before Middlesex were dismissedReuter - 477 words
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Article, Illustration544 1976-06-30 27 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Catholic Junior College, making their first appearance In the National Schools rugby scene, got off to a promising start when they defeated Boys' Town 16-7 In their Post Secondary Division match at Woodsvllle yesterday. CJC's points came from a goal, aPicture by Nik Kasmani - 544 words
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Article, Illustration772 1976-06-30 27 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper The Pakistan International Airlines Squash championships have attracted a record entry of over 200 competitors for the six events when entries closed last Saturday. Eighty-one of these will be Involved in the men's event, in which most of Singapore's leading players772 words
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Article124 1976-06-30 27 London, Wednesday Berni* 7.1 v OP wtUi in? so yearold British International long-distance runner, was named yesterday to run for Britaliv In the 10,000 metres In the Montreal Olympics, along with Brendan Foster ana Tony Simmons. Ford, an Inland revenue worker, gained selection In124 words
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Article, Illustration159 1976-06-30 27 ON THE TRACK with Blue Peter Penang, Wednesday Leons Dream did a splendid workout on a good going here litis morning. With H.H. Chan astride the five-year-old was full of running at the end of a 800 m gallop in 37.4. Dreamboat II (Hassan) finished159 words
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Article22 1976-06-30 27 Jakarta, Wednesday.— The British soccer team. Stoke City, beat local team Persebaja 2-0 last night after leading 1-0 at half-time.22 words
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Miscellaneous333 1976-06-30 24 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a determined person for whom the attainment of a high degree of success is essential for personal happiness. TOMORROW... CANCER (June 21July 22) The possibility of gain looms larger than you had expected *arly In the day. Take advantage333 words
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Miscellaneous39 1976-06-30 24 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom 0 i ai mm —acnuii hi Tin—m i ft M 1 %yA P m I*m s» i* M ft m sate J id mui iVnl'] M "WEN ALBERT TWE BULLDOG. BEfrrvDo UP a39 words
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Advertisement164 1976-06-30 26 mm m U BP *>' '•*4: Price i PARF(nett) $17,600, MJJUM/B Ap. J-| 1 ,i >t rtananng ana orivng Infinite adaptability to all driving conditions! Easy handling in town traffic. Smooth cruising on highways. Superb roadholding. Lots of passing power. Sure-stopping, servo-assisted, all-disc brakes. Halogen headlights, far superior to conventional164 words
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Advertisement31 1976-06-30 27 DON'T MISS wilh TOP GUEST ARTISTES at NATIONAL THE ATRf 7 30 p m 1 ickets al S3 S*4 Sb &Sb on sale al National Theatre from 10 a m onward-,31 words
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Article44 1976-06-30 28 MEI LIN: Mr. Ivan Baptist's call to reduce consumer spending and unnecessary wastage was Indeed timely, and should make the conservationists happy. AH FOOK: I don't think industrialists and manufacturers who depend on consumer spending will be as receptive to the Idea.44 words
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Advertisement70 1976-06-30 28 BLUE NUN A reflection of good taste tj v V V, > h Eastern Agencies The ideal calculator for office, shopkeeper and housewife. tt takes care of all your personal calculations, and meres a new key for cash flow transactions! KrtohtQ'gS <JJ» Thakral emporium IMPORTERS EXPORTERS WHOLESALERS .KAN OPTICIANS (HARD70 words
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Miscellaneous834 1976-06-30 28 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LENSA 35 (D. This week, a film report on Singapore's business centre, 8henton Way; an Interview with Mr Suradl Parjo nn Malay literary writing. and film showing horses at work In England. 3.25 DIARY OF EVENT8 (M) 3.30 GENERAL HOSPITAL834 words
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Miscellaneous242 1976-06-30 28 Today's top shows A SENSE OF PLACE. (Ch. 5 at 9.45 p.m. in colour). Made tor the recently ended Habitat conference Jn Vancouver by the National Film Board of Canada, this documentary deals with the rural-urban migration and some of problems of the city which result from this migration. Starting242 words
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