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Title Section20 1976-12-08 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday, December 8, 1976 No. 1816 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 428/76 I NEW (0) NATION COMMENT!20 words
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Article, Illustration346 1976-12-08 1 Philip Tan - 10-year-old S'pore lad sets swim mark By Philip Tan A 10-ye a r-o 1 d Singapore lad has set a world swimming record Bchoolboy Poon Kah Leong is the fastest 100 metres freestyllst for his age group. A champion from the People's Association Swimming Club, Kah Leong346 words
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127 1976-12-08 1 UPI Colombo, Wednesday The cops are tough in Sri LankaSo tough, In fact, that Prime Minister Sirlmavo Bandaranaike had to warn the force against assaulting the public Indiscriminately. At a Press conference here yesterday, Mrs. Bandaranaike said 15 people have died under policeUPI - 127 words
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Article64 1976-12-08 1 UPI Jakarta, WednesdayIndonesian government sources said yesterday ASEAN heads of government are likely to meet In the near future to discuss Increased cooperation. The sources dismissed speculation that such a meeting was dictated by the present security developments in Southeast Asia especially Thailand and Malaysia. The meeting, ifUPI - 64 words
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Article157 1976-12-08 1 Francis Emmanuel - By Francis Emmanuel Koala Lumpur, Wednesday Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was briefed on Pahang's pullout from this year's Malaysia Cup by the Malaysian Trade and Industry Minister, Datuk Hams ah Abu Sam ah during his Informal visit to Kuala Lumpur. The briefing was given over a157 words
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Advertisement27 1976-12-08 1 Lee: Why we chose December Page 2 Trevino column Page 17 f IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2: Crossword 15: Comics 10; Money words 17; Stars 18.27 words
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Advertisement105 1976-12-08 1 RODfO Jeans Vj t A Current Account with OCBC makes life easier for him. OCBC takes care of all the details of money handling. He just signs his cheques for cash, or to make any payment safely. And furthermore he enjoys the solid respect that OCBC accountholders get. You too105 words
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Miscellaneous13 1976-12-08 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook for 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Scattered showers.13 words
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Article930 1976-12-08 2 SUNNY WEE - Elections '76 SUNNY WEE The date for the general election was decided several months ago when the Government announced that no byelection would be held In Sepoy Lines. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew said this yesterday at a press conference at the istana Tetamu in930 words
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Article39 1976-12-08 2 The National Museum and the Embassy of the Soviet Socialist Republics will give a talk and slide show on the Development of Russian Paintings at the National Muesum Art Gallery at 8 p.m. today. Admission Is free.39 words
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Article37 1976-12-08 2 Mr. N. Govlndasamy, MP for Telok Blangah In the last Parliament, is slated to stand as the PAP candidate in Radin Mas. He Is not stepping down as reported In yesterday's New Nation.37 words
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Article38 1976-12-08 2 The National Productivity Board will conduct a Safety Officers' Training Course from Jan. 17 for seven months. The course is scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ministry of Labour.38 words
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247 1976-12-08 2 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Finance Minister Hon Sui Sen said yesterday that with closer co-operation between Mal a y sla and Singapore there would be a greater integration of the two countries. In the process of integrating, there would be less restriction and247 words
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Article89 1976-12-08 2 Selective trading marked the first 45 minutes of business at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. Prices were generally opened at overnight levels or slightly higher. Bunainess done: First Section C. Sugar*, sett.: (5) 1.02. F.AND N. (1) 3.84. Haw Par (11) 1.02, (3) 1 03. Sett.:89 words
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Article48 1976-12-08 2 The Adult Education Board It organising a one-year full-time day course on commercial practice at the Mounbatten AEB centre beglnnlng on Jan. 10. The course, open to students who have Just completed their Secondary Ftour education, will cover commercial correspondence, office practice, commerce typewriting and book-keeping.48 words
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Miscellaneous384 1976-12-08 2 r Singapore Sweep Ticket No. *****64 won the $400,000 first prize In Singapore Sweep No. 12/76 drawn yesterday. Second prize of $150,000 went to ticket No. *****25. Third prize of $75,000 went to ticket No. *****36. JACKPOT NUMBERS (each $16,606) *****08 *****54 *****47 *****90 *****75 LUCKY NUMBERS ($5,666 each) *****47384 words
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Miscellaneous661 1976-12-08 2 AT THE CINEMA THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD: Some of the screen's finest comedians Ret together to provide some heav> laughs and a candidate for the world's strongest }uy. Stars Kurt Russel. oe Flynn, Eve Arden, Phil Silvers, Cesar Romero. Screenplay by Joe Groves. Cathay: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and661 words
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Advertisement180 1976-12-08 3 MAGNIFICENTLY SITUATED BETWEEN CK.TANG AND FITZPATRICK'S SUPERMARKET FACING MANDARIN HOTEL AND NGEE ANN BUILDING Sits on 3 acres of prime land in Orchard Road! 24hrs.non-stop action, parking facilities for over 700 cars! A golden opportunity to expand your business and enterprise. The Biggest alMn-one International Tourist Entertainment, Commercial and Shopping180 words
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Article, Illustration124 1976-12-08 4 —says Philippine beauty Life is not all glitter and glamour for Miss Philippines Maria Luisa Corazon Delgado. Besides being a working girl. Luisa (who prefers to be called Baby) Is a model, dancer and an up-and-coming actress. "It's terribly hectic, I don'tPicture by PHIUP LIM - 124 words
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Article135 1976-12-08 4 More than 200 delegates are to attend an International symposium here In February to discuss the development of scientific ways to preserve the mental and physical health of the aged. Singapore was chosen as the venue because of Its current Interest in the aged with the135 words
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220 1976-12-08 4 A new tear gas weapon called "pepper fog," which can pump gas Into any room or building through the k e y hole, is to be added to the Singapore Police Force's arsenal. The "pepper fog" is a complete tear gas and smoke220 words
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Article, Illustration263 1976-12-08 5 Joachin Tan - DAILY RUSH AT MALL FOR FREE LESSONS By Joachin Tan It is the talk of Toa Payoh Central the daily queue at the shopping mall for the last one week. And yesterday, grandmothers, middle aged housewives and children were all waiting in line again despite263 words
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121 1976-12-08 5 Reuter Manila, Wednesday K Iran yesterday said it wanted to develop its relations with ASEAN and other countries bordering the Indian Ocean. Its new ambassador to the Philippines, Mr. Abbas Nadjm, said this when ne presented his credentials to President Marcos. Mr. MarcosReuter - 121 words
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Article73 1976-12-08 5 Mr. Ahmad Mattar. Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Education, will attend the balloting ceremony (or the sale of 240 units of four-room flats at Bedok New Town today at 2.30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the car park beside Apartment Black 52. Bedok South Avenue73 words
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Article20 1976-12-08 5 Mr. Runme Shaw will lay the foundation stone at the St. Andrew's Junior College on Friday at 4.20 p.m.20 words
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263 1976-12-08 5 Monsoon to blame Prices of fish have gone up by 10 to 50 per cent because the monsoon has hit harvests. And they will go up even higher if Peninsular Malaysia further reduces its supplies to Singapore, said a spokesman of263 words
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Article113 1976-12-08 5 A coffee house In Orchard Road has agreed to state the price of a cup of coffee and tea as ")2.80 (after 8 p.m.)" In Its menu following Intervention by the Consumers' Association of Singapore. CASE had received three complaints that the coffee house was113 words
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223 1976-12-08 6 AP UPI Jakarta, Wednesday Defence M 1 n ister General Maraden Panggabean said yesterday there was an agreement among the five ASEAN members to explore the possibilities of using light firearms produced by the association. Oen. Panggabean told reporters the Indonesian Army IndustryAP; UPI - 223 words
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Article395 1976-12-08 6 US report spells It out UPI Washington, Wednesday A US State Department working paper on the impact of higher oil prices of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries warned they will "seriously threaten" the already slower than expected economic recovery by the USUPI - 395 words
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Article29 1976-12-08 6 Reuter Belgrade, Wednesday President Tito yesterday warned any potential aggressors that Yugoslavia was a tough nut to crack and that an attack on it would be unprofitable.—Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article113 1976-12-08 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday, Dec 8. the 343 rd day of 1976 with 23 to follow. THE MOON is between its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 113 words
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Article61 1976-12-08 6 Reuter Stockholm, Wednesday A man here opened a letter from local authorities, discovered what he thought was a demand note for 1,600 kronor (982#) In back taxes, became enraged and burned It. Later he phoned the tax office to register his protest, only to bo told heReuter - 61 words
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Article, Illustration409 1976-12-08 6 GEORGE GORDON'S - AMERICA GEORGE GORDON'S Murder Is the fastestgrowing cause of death In the United States. It Is as though society has bred a new genetic strain, the child murderer who feels no remorse and is scarcely conscious of his acts, Congress has just been told.409 words
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Advertisement87 1976-12-08 6 UTEPROBE A revolutionary fibre optic instrument for inspection work Illuminates inaccessible areas Battery operated Heavy duty design Originally designed for the medical profession. This instrument is an indispensible tool for repairs, maintenance, quality control, assembly, etc. i sole agent: Motion Smith Son Ltd Marina House. Shenton Way Smqapore 2 Tel87 words
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Miscellaneous188 1976-12-08 6 WORLD WEATHER Tokyo Sunny, 10-2 C. Headline: LDP sustains crushing defeat. Rome Rain, 10-SC. Headline: Monetary fund gives Italy heavy conditions. Paris—variable, 6-4 C. National Press strike continues. Moacow Overcast 2mlnus 2C. Headline: CPBU considers the work of Rostov Obkom. New York—Rain 12-2 C. Headline: Electrical setback of governing party188 words
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Article357 1976-12-08 7 Plan to spend more as Soviet threat grows Reuter Brussels, Wednesday The NATO countries have decided to review their contributions to. the alliance's common defence system in view of the growing Soviet military threat, according to a draft NATO communique made available to Reuters yesterdayReuter - 357 words
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Article43 1976-12-08 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday China yesterday successfully put a space satellite Into orbit, the New China News Agency reported here. But the agency gave no details of the spacecraft, the second to be put Into orbit by China this year.—Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article28 1976-12-08 7 Reuter United Nations, Wed. nesday Austrian diplomat Kurt Waldhelm, 57, yesterday won a second five-year term as Secretary-General of the United Nations despite initial Chinese opposition. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article35 1976-12-08 7 Reuter Ankara, Wednesday Foreign Minister Ihsan Sabrl Caglayangll said yesterday the limits imposed on US arms supplies to Turkey had made It impossible for his country to continue to fulfil Its tasks In NATO.Reuter - 35 words
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Article39 1976-12-08 7 Reuter Beirut, Wednesday A 46-year old Muslim economics professor, Dr. Selim A 1 hoss, who Is a close associate of Syrianbacked President Ellas Sarkls, was a favourite yesterday to head a government of national re construction in Lebanon.Reuter - 39 words
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Article29 1976-12-08 7 Reuter Bangkok, Wednesday A policeman was killed and 21 wounded in two separate clashes with communist guerrillas in central and southern Thailand, government officials said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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209 1976-12-08 7 Reuter Manila, Wednesday The Express group of newspapers yesterday attacked the American Press for alleged distortion of news, particularly about the Philippines. The afternoon Exiiress made its comment n an editorial on denials by Philippines Foreign Secretary Carlos Romulo that the Philippines had agreedReuter - 209 words
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Article, Illustration98 1976-12-08 7 UPI Wash! ngton, Wednesday Olga Korbat, the diminutive Russian gymnast, is getting married. Miss Korbut's first stop before performing with the other Soviet gymnasts at the arena in Bt. Louis on Sunday was a department store where she paid UBsl7t (S4M) for a wedding dress.UPI - 98 words
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191 1976-12-08 7 Reuter Jerusalem, Wednesday Israeli officials apparently attach little Importance to a statement by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat that he would be will- ing to see a Palestinian state created alongside Israel. The statement was contained in an Interview published in Time magazineReuter - 191 words
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182 1976-12-08 7 Reuter London, Wednesday— Hundreds of overseas nurses who came to Britain to train have to return home with inadequate qualifications because of go v e rnment spending cuts here. At present there are about 12,000 foreign nurses training here, with large numbersReuter - 182 words
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Article438 1976-12-08 8 The National Wages Council, when it takes up Mr Lee Kuan Yew's suggestion to discourage frivolous Job-hopping, will again find that Its annual recommendations are a useful device Jn bringing about desired labour behaviour. NWC recommendations are already pegged to J productivity, and disincentives against438 words
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Article27 1976-12-08 8 We have air-flown steaks, fresh strawbelfries and mushrooms, even air-flowo rock oysters. But one supermarket has. started to import air-flown otak otak from Indonesia!27 words
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Article82 1976-12-08 8 In Its campaign to get regular readers to renew their subscriptions for longer periods, one weekly magazine sent leaflets announcing that the magaslne's price "goes down as your renewal term goes up." The rates however were $52 for one year, $104 for two and $156 for82 words
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Article, Illustration519 1976-12-08 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON Poor old Hlrohlto did not get much of a Press for his 50th anniversary as Emperor of Japan. It Is understandable that those who associate him with the Japanese militaristic machine of the late 1930s and early 1940s519 words
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650 1976-12-08 8 ...and there are hints of using Western technical methods Washington Post New, York, Wednesday American producers of farm machinery and agricultural chemicals are looking with modest hope towards China as a potential new market. For centuries, Chinese agriculture has been based on theWashington Post - 650 words
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Article324 1976-12-08 8 r VOICE OF THE PRESS N A NEW YORK TIMES The elevation of Huang Hua, China's ambassador to the UN, to the post of Chinese Foreign Minister, will be welcomed in Washington and elsewhere in the West. Having lived and worked in this country for324 words
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Article, Illustration966 1976-12-08 9 George McArthur - Country where intrigue is the rule and troubles are usually referred to as his and hers... South t»ast Asia Report By George McArthur Los Angeles Times Manila, Wednesday Despite the dynamic Image projected by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda, allLos Angeles Times - 966 words
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Advertisement114 1976-12-08 9 It's beautiful. Ws colourful. And it's free with any 2 rolls of AGFACOLOR CMS 2 Negative Film. i i sJ U AGFA-BE VAERT fctn. m 1,H4 i *>iM m i f i'M W- 5 s I Get a free colourful 1977 "calendar when you purchase any 2 rolls of AGFACOLOR114 words
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Article, Illustration1050 1976-12-08 10 / 11 gift choices by reader Tan May Lin Scaled-down adult tools rather than toys for her two-year-old son It's still an ang-pow and a bottle of brandy, for the old lady "You'd better not shout You'd better not cry You'd better not pout I'm telling you1,050 words
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403 1976-12-08 10 / 11 Why not, gifts like these: Home-made chocolates and sweets. Melt some plain chocolate and make your own superduper raisin, nut or cornflake candy. Pack them in colourful paper cups wrapped in cellophane and tied with a pretty little bow. For the busy cook in403 words
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Advertisement126 1976-12-08 10 / 11 KQSE Xiibs Offer to You. To help you look forward to Christmas with the most beautiful look of the Year. FREE make-up consultation service at every KOSE counter during this festive period. FREE 1977 Desk Calendar with every purchase. (Whilst stocks last.) Only at KOSE: Giving to a friend? You*ll126 words
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Advertisement174 1976-12-08 10 / 11 Midweek will be back on Dec. 22. This family of designs blend tastefully in today's modern living. Now you can create ,i (ium.itic r«.j<>iwith stunniM'i deco:Htivr vinyl 11>.i| The custom look of out unique and *nu'Sit»? desiqns adds /est to 11f<.■ Thi; patterns «e >»Me are distinctive in appearand' Qui174 words
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Article387 1976-12-08 12 Japan and EEC fail to agree Reuter Paris, Wednesday Japan and the European Common Market countries yesterday failed to break a deadlock on a way out of the international shipbuilding crisis. After two days of Intensive talks within the 24-natlon Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OBCD)Reuter - 387 words
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Article75 1976-12-08 12 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday Stdck prices showed their secfcnd largest gain of the year In brisk trading on the Tokyo Stock market yesterday. Investors believed the election gains of moderate and reformist-mind-ed opposition groups would retain Japan's conservative power, desolte a setback for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party dealersReuter - 75 words
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Article238 1976-12-08 12 The in big fight back g 3 Business News and Views 4 Brussels, Wednesday The British pound rebounded strongly on European markets yesterday and the U8 dollar edged back from losses earlier In the week. Gold closed mixed. The dollar rose slightly on most markets, dipping only In London, where238 words
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Article73 1976-12-08 12 UPI Sydney, Wednesday An Adelaide-based airconditioning and heavy engineering contractor has won 50 per cent of a US$ll million ($25.4 million) contract to supply and Install air-condi-tion, mechanical and electrical services for a new hotel In Cairo. T. O'Connor Holllngs Ltd's chairman F.Creagh O'C on no rUPI - 73 words
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Article36 1976-12-08 12 Reuter Dunedln, Wednesday Offshore exploration for gold off the Otago coast will begin In the next few days following the granting of a licence to two mining companies, one New Zealand, the other American.Reuter - 36 words
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Article30 1976-12-08 12 UPI Sydney, Wednesday Australia has gained a meat order worth US$B5.B million ($167.9 million) from the Soviet Union, making Russia the third largest export outlet for Australian meat.—UPl.UPI - 30 words
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Article135 1976-12-08 12 Blue-chip profit taking accelerated in the final hour yesterday to leave prices mixed in the heaviest trading In six weeks on the New York Stock Exchange. The NYSE common stock Index eased 0.01 to 55.83 and the average price of a common share slipped one cent. AT T135 words
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Article31 1976-12-08 12 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: SO Industrials 990.69 (off 1.06); 30 transport 330.16 (off 0.t8); 15 Utilities 104.77 (up 0.87); 68 stocks 313.03 (off 0J1).UPI - 31 words
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Article157 1976-12-08 12 DBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. Closing prices In yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday: Ajlnomoto 4 SO 25 C. Itoh 270 5 Dowa Mining 14fl Hitachi 306 i Japan Mall Ste 232 2 Komatsu 313 9 Meljl Selka 411 19 Mltsui-Toatsu <1 1 Onoda Cement 99 2 Shlseido 1370DBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. - 157 words
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Article71 1976-12-08 12 Closing prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 148.80 +4.80 Poncier 3M +1 Prlntemps 43 +1.40 Bun 30 —.40 Royal Dutch 340.50 +3.70 Mlchelin 1300 27 COB 360 +3 Thomson 174.80 +6.80 CPP 103 +5.70 Rhone 71.50 +1.10 Air 334 4.50 B8N 403 +13 Philips 50.85 —.0571 words
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Article86 1976-12-08 12 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing: prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UB8 bearer 3120 35 UBS Registered 534 6 SBC 397 1 Credit Suisse 3660 10 Swissair B. 615 a Swiss Relnsur. 3350 30 Wlnterthur B. 1770 15 Zurich Insur. 6400 Juvena B. 350 NestleUnion Bank of Switzerland - 86 words
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Article154 1976-12-08 12 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday Japan and the United States yesterday wound up two days of Informal government level talks ere on Japanese steel exports and world steel trade. Government sources said officials exchanged views on American steel producers' complaints with the US Presidential Special TradeReuter - 154 words
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Advertisement173 1976-12-08 12 FttSHIOHABIJE RUBY DIAMOND RIMS SAPPHIRE DIAMOND RHKS EMERALD DIAMOND RUNS OMAJUOJVD PENDANTS, NECKLACES, EARRHKS. LANKA JEWELLERS (The House For Sri Lanka Gems) 20, BATTERY ROM. SIIMPORE 1. TELEPHONE: ***** A GOODWILL RESTAURANT (Another Prince Room Branch: m ~j For Lunch, Dinner and Wedding Party Please call at 9th Floor /HONG173 words
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Article632 1976-12-08 13 'Safety net' to protect the Healey hints of broader international support Reuter London, Wednesday Chancellor of The Exchequer Denis Healey said yesterday he hoped to announce agreement in principle on international backing for sterling balances held by foreigners when he presents his crisis package of austerity measures next weekHis statementReuter - 632 words
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Article300 1976-12-08 13 Reuter Birmingham, Wednesday Britain's offshore oil and gas fields will cover the nation's overseas debt many times over, Energy Minister Dickson Mabon said yesterday. Opening an exhibition of offshore oil equipment. Dr. Mabon denied that North Sea oil and gas fields were already mortgaged upReuter - 300 words
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Article263 1976-12-08 13 Reuter Seoul. Wednesday South Korea, buoyed by remarkable economic growth, plans to more than double Its per capita Gross National Product over the next five years, Deputy Premier Nam Duck Woo announced yesterday. Mr. Nam, who is also Economic Planning Minister, said this was becauseReuter - 263 words
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Article116 1976-12-08 13 UPI Toronto, Wednesday General Motors of Canada and the United Auto workers yesterday settled on a three-year contract following: a six-hour strike at the company's 11 Canadian plants. A OM spokesman said agreement was reached after two days of bargaining. About 10,000 ,of GM's 28,000 CanadianUPI - 116 words
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134 1976-12-08 13 AP Jakarta. Wednesday The Soviet Union nas agreed to discuss a feasibility study for a power plant and a US$3OO million ($720 million) aluminium refining project on the Island of Bin tan. off the coast of Central Sumatra. State Secretary Sudharmono said yesterday.AP - 134 words
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Article, Illustration426 1976-12-08 14 Gloria Chandy - Photography and music are the only plus factors Cinema »»v Gloria Chandy JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL: Screenplay bf Hall Bartlett Produced and Directed by Hall Bartlett Music and songs by Nell Diamond. Background score by Neil Diamond and Lee Holdrldffe. Cinematography by Jack Coulter.426 words
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335 1976-12-08 14 PROSTITUTION —VIETS SEEK NUN'S ADVICE Washington Post Wednesday Washington, The communist government of Vietnam has turned to a French Roman Catholic nun for advice on how to deal with the lingering problem of prostitution in Vietnam. Sister Francolse Vendermeersch, a nun who counselled former prostitutes in Paris, was asked byWashington Post - 335 words
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599 1976-12-08 14 Reuter Geneva, Tuesday Eight out of 10 sick people in developing countries suffer unnecessarily, according to experts of the World Health Organisation. Their sickness could be prevented simply by providing clean drinking water and making sure they do not pollute river waterReuter - 599 words
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Advertisement57 1976-12-08 14 601,6 th Floor, Plaza Singapura, Orchard Rood Singapore. Te1.*****7 sj Enjoy the genuine traditional Indonesian Cuisine specially prepared by top Indonesian Chefs. Also available: typical Indonesian jdesserts. High style cooking. Moderate Prices. Courteous Service. Business Hours: (12 noon to K)p.m.daily) JtC <4 11 •V Ample parking «pac« on tmry floor57 words
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Article, Illustration297 1976-12-08 15 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Singapore may host the second ASEAN Judo Championships in 1978. During the recently concluded Inaugural tournament in Penang, the other participating countries appealed to Singapore to host the next meet. Mr. Ang Teck Bee. Singapore's representative at the ASEAN tournament organising committee297 words
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Article64 1976-12-08 15 Melbourne. Wednesday. Australia's Eddie Charlton took an early eight frames to four lead in the final of the World Match play snooker championship against world title holder Ray Reardon of Wales yesterday. Charlton, who dominated early play in yesterday's session of the 81 frames final, led64 words
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Article60 1976-12-08 15 Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday Betty Stove of Holland survived a tiring threesetter against former W1 m b ledon champion, BrazUlan Marls Bueno, before making the second round of the A|50,000 ($150,000) Toyota women's tennis classic at Kooyong here yesterday. Mrs. Stove beat Miss Bueno 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 andReuter - 60 words
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Article198 1976-12-08 15 Reuter Washington, Wednesday. The 1977 Professional Golfers' Association tour of 43 major tournaments, worth more than US$9 million (about 8522 million) in prise money, was announced yesterday by the US PGA Commissioner, Deane Beman. The prise money for several tournament# is still underReuter - 198 words
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Article32 1976-12-08 15 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The visiting Pardedetex All Stars women's soccer team from Med an trounced the Perils state team 10-0 In a friendly match Hterday. The visitors 7-0 at halftlme.32 words
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Article227 1976-12-08 15 Reuter Auckland, Wednesday Australia yesterday won the right to play In the Bermuda Bowl, symbol of world championship, Inter zone contract bridge competition, by defeating New Zealand at the Far Bast championships here. The two countries normally play an annual Test match of 06 deals. ThisReuter - 227 words
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Miscellaneous315 1976-12-08 15 Crossword bbbbb amm* mmmrn iibbbb übbb ÜBBB bbbbbbbbbi 8888 888 una mmm übbbmbui 8888 8888 881 übbb bbbbb mm bbbbb übbb übbi ii BHHkaB mam mi mmu übbb UUUBBBU HBBBBilil 8888 ÜBUBBBI ***** 8888 iIBBBI 8888 8888 HBBBB 7 Try for office 8 Choir voice 9 Strength 10 Twin-hulled vessel315 words
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Article347 1976-12-08 16 YOUNGSTERS OUR ONLY HOPE, BUT... The recent Slnga-pore-Selangor match at the National Stadium has confirmed the ineffectiveness of the present National team. In fact, many have lost faith In themWith six weeks of regular training, including centralised training. they were no better than347 words
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Article217 1976-12-08 16 From recent matches played by the Singapore team. It Is obvious that the appointment of Uncle Choo as National coach was an Intelligent move by FAS officials. Under him, the boys h*ve Improved tremendously, physically and mentally. Seak Poh Leong, leading scorer Arshad Khamls217 words
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Article, Illustration401 1976-12-08 16 Recently, the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association spoke of their plans for grooming our young potentials in preparation for the 1977 SEAP Games and other future international assignments. This is indeed a noble and far-sighted gesture on the part of SABA and they must be401 words
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Article196 1976-12-08 16 Only about three months to go before the big tournament the World Cup preliminary rounds. And what have FAS done to ensure that our National team have reached a standard to compete with our neighbours. By banning Kim Song and axing Eric Paine, do they think this196 words
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Article, Illustration220 1976-12-08 17 Lee Trevino - A bold stroke may put you in trouble GOLFING with Lee Trevino Some time you have to ret a ball close to a hole that's tucked on the near side of a banked green. You have to bump-and-run It or hit a wedge on the green but well220 words
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488 1976-12-08 17 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Fitness is the main concern as Singapore's women's hockey team enter the final stage of their preparations for the Ist Asian women's hockey tournament scheduled to be held in Hong Kong from Dec. 14. The team, who will leave Singapore488 words
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Article85 1976-12-08 17 Caracas, Wednesday Luis "Lumumba" Estaba. the World Boxing Council champion, yesterday dismissed reports that a serious ankle Injury he suffered last Sunday could put an end to his career In the ring. "My bones have always been good to me and they're not going to85 words
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194 1976-12-08 17 Reuter London, Wednesday David "Boy" Green of Britain won the European light-welterweight boxing championship here last night when he forced Jean-Baptlste Pledvache of France to retire at the end of the ninth round. The Paris fighter had to quit after a game battle withReuter - 194 words
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Article27 1976-12-08 17 London, Wednesday Cambridge beat Oxford by Ift point* to nil In the annual Universities Rugby Union match at Twickenham here yesterday. Half-time score was 0-0.27 words
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Article, Illustration657 1976-12-08 18 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Arshad Khamls has decided to play for Oeylang International in the Presldent's Cup soccer final against Farcer Park United on Sunday at the National Stadium (Uckoff 7 p.m.). The National striker announced before the semi-final clash with Jalan BesarPicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 657 words
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487 1976-12-08 18 Singapore Aimed Forces, who failed in their hid to clinch the Junior Knockout title last week, will be going allout to make amends when they meet Singapore Airlines for the Senior title on Saturday at the Police Academy ground at 5 p.m. Due487 words
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Article132 1976-12-08 18 Bangkok. Wednesday. Thailand's National team will Dlay defending champions South Korea In the opening match of the ninth King's Cup football tournament here on Dec. 15. The championship, scheduled to run until Dec. 25, has been reduced to five countries following the withdrawal of Burma and Indonesia.132 words
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391 1976-12-08 19 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia will send four young players to the British circuit In May or June next year. LTAM president Tan Sri Jamil Rate said the players will be sent provided the LTAM391 words
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Article, Illustration518 1976-12-08 19 STEVE CURRY - Match of the Week By STEVE CURRY Daily Express QPR 2 Arsenal 1 (Match played in London on Dec. 1). Dave Webb's wrinkled forehead, the broad platform for so many memorable Cup victories, put QPR into the last four of the League CupDaily Express - 518 words
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137 1976-12-08 19 London, Wednesday Ipswich's Town's new striker Paul Mariner was on target again last night as they beat Birmingham City 4-2 and moved to the top of the First Division in the English football League. Mariner, who scored in the Ipswich 1-0 win over Liverpool137 words
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Article501 1976-12-08 19 Reuter Cologne, Wednesday Queen's Park Rangers of England qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA* (European Football Union) Cup here last night, despite a 4-1 defeat by FC Cologne of West Germany in their third round second leg match. The teams ended level onReuter - 501 words
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284 1976-12-08 19 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The Olympic Council of Malaysia president, Datuk Hamzah Abu Samah, has said that the 1978 Asian Games must be saved at all costs. Datuk Hamzah, who will attend the Asian Games Federation meeting In Bangkok tomorrow and Friday, will284 words
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Miscellaneous408 1976-12-08 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those determined Individuals who Is deterred from his purpose only by the most dire and unexpected of circumstances. Whatever you can anticipate, whether good or 111, you can prepare for and whatever you can prepare for, you408 words
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Article92 1976-12-08 20 MEI UN: The Beatty Secondary Bcnool principal seems to have been overly severe In punishing the boys who turned up for their "O 1 level exams In improper attire. Sending them out of the hall during such a crucial exam can ruin their chance of getting good results.92 words
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Miscellaneous888 1976-12-08 20 TV mmMM AND RADIO C SINGAPORE 5 J 3.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE FLYING NUN (r). 3.39 DIARY OF EVENT8 (M) 3.35 GENERAL HOSPITAL. 4.15 FORAS (r). Today's Malay documentary explains the role of computers. 4.39 INTERMISSION. 5.55 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by SECRET OF 1818. 9.29 CONSUMERS' GUIDE (E/M)888 words
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Miscellaneous208 1976-12-08 20 Today's top shows AMERICA: The First Impact. (Ch. 5, 9.45 p.m. in colour). Prominent journalist Alistalr Cooke, born in Manchester, first sighted America in 1932. He was 23, Just out of Cambridge, and preparing to study briefly at Yale and Harvard. He left the US for a short while after208 words
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