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Title Section23 1977-02-25 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, February 25, 1977 No. 1882 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 r j NllV (0) NATION t COMMENT23 words
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Article, Illustration192 1977-02-25 1 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva Wlsma Putra authorities this morning said they were shocked at hearing that a Malaysian politician was Involved In a plot to topple the Singapore Government. A spokesman of the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Wlsma Putra) told New Nation this192 words
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Article535 1977-02-25 1 Teresa Ooi - Employment prospects poor except in teaching, says university By Teresa Ooi The University of Singapore has warned those taking up science, arts and social sciences to be prepared for "tougher times ahead," unless they want to be teachers. According to the university, this is because,535 words
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Article209 1977-02-25 1 Philip Tan - By Philip Tan A host of Indonesian dignitaries, Including VicePresident Sultan Hamengku Buwono and Foreign Minister Mr. Adam Malik, is expected to be in Singapore for the World Cup Asian Zone Group One soccer tournament opening on Sunday. The Secretary-general of the All-Indonesia Football209 words
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992 1977-02-25 1 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee An overwhelming majority of parents—over 86 per cent last year—are sending their children to schools in the English language stream, official statistics show. (See charts: Page 2). Parents have a free choice In sending their children to a school in992 words
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Article91 1977-02-25 1 Mr. Lee Kuan Yew has described the chances of a recovery for Mr. Urn Ouan Hoo, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Home Affairs) and MP for Buklt Merah, as "slender." A Singapore General Hospital spokesman this morning said: "His condition has not changed. He is still completely unconscious91 words
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Article34 1977-02-25 1 Honolulu, Friday—The crippled Liberian oil tanker Hawaiian Patriot exploded and burst Into flame* yesterday after leaking thousands of tons of crude oil into the Pacific Ocean, United Btates Coast Guard headquarters here said.34 words
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Advertisement32 1977-02-25 1 INSIDE How an it v-.. ••market will affect yon Pages 8, 9 Soccer wives shock ban Pag© 19 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Money words 16; Crossword, Stars 18; Comics 19.32 words
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Advertisement31 1977-02-25 1 RODEO ■m Bring this advertisement along and enjoy 10% discount on any wine spirit purchase at ■1 Winecrafi. Tudor Court. Tanglin Road. P BOLS 1 CREME DE MENTHE 1 m war31 words
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Miscellaneous12 1977-02-25 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today—Scattered showers.12 words
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Article33 1977-02-25 2 Secondary school students can participate in a national poetry writing competition, organised by the Nanyang University's Poetry Society. All poems must be In Chinese and submitted to the organiser by April 15.33 words
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Article122 1977-02-25 2 An easier trading bias prevailed at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes today. A "married" block deal of 50,000 units of Singapore Merlin shares was transacted at 99 Yt cents, down V* cent. BUSINESS DONE: First Section: DENTING HIGHLANDS (2) 3.50, (6) 3.46, (5122 words
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255 1977-02-25 2 Top ASEAN officials have been ordered to work out a new constitutional framework for the five-member organisation. This was stated in a joint communique issued in Manila yesterday at the end of a special oneday meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers. It said: "In keeping255 words
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Article167 1977-02-25 2 UPI Moscow. Friday The Soviet Communist Party daily Pravda yesterday alleged that "outside pressure" was being exerted to militarise ASEAN. Pravda commentator Vsevolod Kalinin made the allegation In an article In connection with an ASEAN symposium on national and regional security held recently in Jakarta. "ImperialismUPI - 167 words
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Miscellaneous141 1977-02-25 2 WHAT'S ON ART for Everyone exhibition at Buklt Ho Swee community centre, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. AN EVENING of Sport, a film show at YMCA, Orchard Road, 7.30 p.m. ANIMAL World Through the Eyes of the Young exhibition at People's Park, till 10 p.m. EMBROIDERED costumes and tapestries of141 words
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Miscellaneous446 1977-02-25 2 AT THE CINEMA KING KONG: A Dino De Laurentiis spectacular that Is a remaKe of the original done in the 30s. A giant ape falls in love wltn a human sacrifice. Stars Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin, Jessica Lange. Odeon: 12.45, 3.30, 6.30 and 9:30 p.m. THE »NK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN446 words
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113 1977-02-25 3 Singapore will sell itself as a convention city to Australian organisations next month. A 20-member delegation comprising officials from the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, Singapore Airlines, the Association of Travel and Tourist Agents, the Singapore Society of Travel Agents and the Singapore Hotel113 words
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Article, Illustration310 1977-02-25 3 K.K. Fong - Insurance firms move to resolve 10-day dispute as association stays out of the trouble By K.K. Fong Insurance companies are Individually making attempts to end the 10-day-old boycott by doctors over their dispute on medical fees payable by the companies. Mr. N.N. Handa, president of the310 words
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Article26 1977-02-25 3 Mr. Ivan Baptist, MP (Potong Paslr), will officially open the Braddell Primary School on Mar. 3 at 5.30 p.m. at Lorong 8, Toa Payoh.26 words
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Article27 1977-02-25 3 Mr. O.C. Thlo, chairman of the National Productivity Board, will open Texas Instruments' new training centre In Bendemeer Road on March 3 at 11 am.27 words
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212 1977-02-25 3 The Public Service Commission will encourage more students applying for Colombo Plan scholarships t3 take up "neglected" courses like physlotnerapy, occupational therapy and urban valuation. It has also set aside an "unlimited" number of teaching awards for students with good GCE 'A'212 words
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Article139 1977-02-25 3 The new $1.2 million Have lock community centre at Merchant Road will be the biggest In Singapore when completed in October this year. Construction work on the three-storey building with a total floor area of 3000 sq.m. started last September. Facilities at the centre139 words
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229 1977-02-25 3 Banker Wee Cho Yaw will be elected president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at a special meeting today, informed sources said. Mr. Wee, they said, had finally agreed after much persuasion to fill the prestigious post, ending the leadership crisis in the229 words
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178 1977-02-25 3 It costs about $65 a day to maintain a patient in the Singapore General Hospital, according to its medical superintendent. Dr. Kwa Soon BCC Writing In the hospital's 50th anniversary. publication. Dr. Kwa said the BGH spends 437.3 million178 words
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Advertisement192 1977-02-25 3 ALKA only S$ 108 4-BAND RADIO CASSETTE TAPE RECORDER This very streamline and attractive recorder with built-in radio and 24 control and function operating features gives you orchestral music in or out door listening. Bands AM/FM/SW 1 /SW 2 Powder: DC «V (4x'D' cells) r i only 5548.00 This high192 words
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Advertisement72 1977-02-25 3 NOW at the cjSasßa/L An explosive musical extravaganza. By The Philippines' most versatile group. 11 talented young men and women with a fantastic repertoire from Bach to Broadway to rock. Let them wow you! Also on stage the Memo Combo. A Showtime: 11.45 pm Sunday thru' Thu: Ist drink chaige72 words
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Article, Illustration586 1977-02-25 4 Sunny Wee,Rav Dhaliwal - In Parliament by Sunny Wee,Rav Dhaliwal Members of Parliament roared with laughter on Wednesday when Mr. Lee Kuan Yew said that the decision makers In the Ministry of Defence were never trained as soldiers. In fact, Dr. Ooh Keng Swee, the Defence586 words
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727 1977-02-25 4 Why advance debate on tax hikes can't be allowed —Hon Parliament was told yesterday why it would be Impossible to allow debate in the House before a tax increase is Imposed. Finance Minister Mr. Hon Sul Sen said advance notice of a tax Increase would lead to hoarding, speculation and727 words
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Article369 1977-02-25 4 The Minister for Home Affairs and Education, Mr. C h a a Sian Chin, yesterday outlined tough government measures to hit hard at communists, drug abusers and traffickers, and inconsiderate and reckless road users. COMMUNIBTB: Tlm Internal Security Department will take periodic MMtfttf mMm and369 words
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Article82 1977-02-25 4 Her voice and vivacity charm and captivate her audience... it's Julie Borers Ml stage at the Carlton Hall, Goodwood Park Hotel. The beautiful British singer, who rocloetted to fame with one Mg hit. The Wedding, was a sensation in a onehour show. Her versatility82 words
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Article61 1977-02-25 4 Mr, iim Ewe Hln was re-elected president of the Singapore Hotels and Restaurants Association for a third consecutive term at Its annual general meeting last week.* Mr. Loke Mun Seng was elected vice-presi-dent. The committee members are: Messrs C. K. Foo (hon. secretary), Roberto Pregarz (hon. treasurer). T.E.61 words
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Article27 1977-02-25 4 The late Mr. Goh Chew Chua was a former (not farmer) MP for Tampines as reported in the New Nation yesterday. The typographical error is regretted.27 words
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Article529 1977-02-25 5 Overtures to US adversaries Reuter Washington, Friday President Carter yesterday made overtures to Vietnam, North Korea and other countries, saying he wapted to have good relations with adversaries of the United States. He also said Cambodia, Laos, Iraq and Cuba were on his list forReuter - 529 words
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153 1977-02-25 5 Reuter Cape Town, Friday South African Justice Minister James Kruger admitted yesterday that 16 blacks had died in police detention during the past year. He claimed that some of them had followed communist party orders to commit suicide rather than betray their cause. Mr.Reuter - 153 words
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284 1977-02-25 5 AP Tokyo, Friday China's party newspaper, The Peking People's .Daily has pledged to "speak and act honestly" and do away with the "endless pages of long and s m e 1 ly cliches" it says, were favoured by the radical "Gang of Four." TheAP - 284 words
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179 1977-02-25 5 Reuter London, Friday A 36-year-old Czechoslovak who was reported to have defected from his country's Intelligence service settled down at a secret address in Britain yesterday with a major spy scandal raging around his head. According to a story in the London DallyReuter - 179 words
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211 1977-02-25 5 Reuter Salisbury. Friday Rhodesia yesterday announced big tax increases and a wage policy to meet the cost of the war against black nationalist guerillas. Finance Minister David Smith told Parliament that he would Introduce legislation next week to bring in new ratesReuter - 211 words
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Article24 1977-02-25 5 Washington, Friday President Carter is taking a speed reading course to Improve his present rate of 700 or 800 words a minute.24 words
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Article315 1977-02-25 5 Kuala Lumpur, Friday Thousands of coristruction, land scheme, forest, foundry, quarry and electrical and motor workshop workers must now be registered by their employers with the Labour Department under the Internal Security Act. These seven industries have been added to the original five scheduled Industries315 words
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Advertisement120 1977-02-25 5 Full Electric 3512 brother typewriter moves. Office, home, anywhere ••e Brother Electric 3512 is as efficient and fast as the office electric, with the extra convenience of a portable. Variable touch control makes typing a cheerful and light-hearted routine. Easily fits larger stationery and automatic ribbon feed reduces ribbon wear,120 words
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Article, Illustration124 1977-02-25 6 Tel Arly, Friday Iwmll Prime Minister i. 1 lUbta accepts handshake from Defence Minister Shimon feres after whining the Übotr Party nomination raoe for leadership of the party. Mr. Rabin, 53, who beat Mr. Peres by 41 votes, said the party Prospects for victoryUP picture - 124 words
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Article, Illustration402 1977-02-25 6 AP Convicted Watergate conspirator E. Howard Hunt said yesterday that when he was a CIA station chief, he gave money to the governments of Uruguay, Mexico and Japan. He said the payments were similar to those reportedly made to the regime of KingAP - 402 words
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Article177 1977-02-25 6 AP Budapest, Friday—Talks are under way between Levi Strauss or the United States through Its Brussels-based European subsidiary, and Hungary's May 1 Textile Works of Budapest, for the eventual manufacture in Hungary of Levi Strausslabelled blue Jeans made of imported original lndlgo-ookmred denim material. May 1AP - 177 words
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Article128 1977-02-25 6 Reuter Harrlsburg (Pennsylvania), Friday Ten people were killed when a light aircraft carrying Pennsylvania state officials and a State senator crashed Into a House near here yesterday. All eight people In the plane were killed. They Included the State Transportation Secre- tary, ifir. WilliamReuter - 128 words
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162 1977-02-25 6 Reuter Bonn, Friday US President Jimmy Carter has described as groundless allegations "that ex-West German Chancellor Willy Brandt received money from the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Mr. Brandt's Social Democratic Party said yesterday. The party released the texts of an exchange of lettersReuter - 162 words
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Article112 1977-02-25 6 UPI TODAY Is Friday, Feb. 25, the 50th day of 1977 with 300 to follow. THE moon is in Its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Mara. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this day arc under the sign of Pisces. FrenchUPI - 112 words
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Article74 1977-02-25 6 AP P">vo (Utah), Friday Police My they found US$5lBO ($12,432) In cash rolled up Inside the artl■f" leg of a 77-year-old pond* vendor who died of Injuries received last week when he was hit by a ear. Darrell B. Ankram was struck last Wednesday and remained unconsciousAP - 74 words
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595 1977-02-25 6 ANTHEA DISNEYS ■AMERICA When Shirlee Barish gets back from lunch to her cubbyhole office on Madison Avenue there are a pilet>f messages on her answering service, the most dramatic of which recently said simply: "Shirlee, help!" Shirlee Barish Is a very specialised kind595 words
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Miscellaneous206 1977-02-25 6 :111 WEATHER Tokyo Sunny, 14-IC. Headline: Kim Jung said to be chosen President Kim's successor. New York 13-2 C. Headline: Carter denies US singles out Soviet In rights' protests. San Francisco IS-7C. Headline: Carter's CIA findings Nothing Illegal, Improper. Paris Showers, 127C. The dissidents of the East attack on all206 words
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Article605 1977-02-25 7 It would hinder M-E solution—Vance UPI Washington, Friday Any effort to impose a US plan would hinder peace efforts in the Middle East, Secretary of State Cyrus Vance told Congress yesterday. Mr. Vance also urged Congress not to cut the administration's foreign aid recommendationsUPI - 605 words
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Article48 1977-02-25 7 Reuter Hong Kong. Friday China yesterday defended US President Jimmy Carter's declared support for Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov in his fight for human rights. The official New China News Agency said in a Commentary that the Soviet Union had no respect for Human rights. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article57 1977-02-25 7 AP Lima, Friday Peru's Military Government has outlawed any type of abortion or sterilisation as massive methods for controlling the population growth In Peru, now Increasing at about three per cent a year. The Health Ministry said meanwhile that contraceptives will be allowed but only through government sponsoredAP - 57 words
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Article25 1977-02-25 7 UPI Dares salaam, Friday —A bus was swept away by flood waters in northern Tanzania yesterday, killing 21 people, including 18 prisoners UPI.UPI - 25 words
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161 1977-02-25 7 AP Amman, Friday A special court in Iraq has sentenced eight people to death and 15 to life imprisonment for their part in disturbances in the pilgrimage cities of Najaf and Karbala on Feb. 5 and 6. Baghdad Radio announced. TheAP - 161 words
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Article27 1977-02-25 7 Bangkok, Friday Four armed men yesterday killed an accused criminal and two police guards before freeing their friends who were facing life-punishable charges, police said.27 words
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Article261 1977-02-25 7 UPI Nairobi, Friday Libya has placed "all Libyan armed forces" at the disposal of the Ugandan Government, according to a Radio Uganda broadcast yesterday. The radio, monitored in Nairobi, said the Libyan Charge d'Affalres handed Uganda President Idl Amin a message from Libyan leader Col.UPI - 261 words
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199 1977-02-25 7 Reuter New York. Friday Surgeons here have successfully transplanted the kidney of a 10-year-old Soviet boy Into a young American construction workers, less than 48 hour* after the boy's death in a Moscow car crash. Jose Berrano, a father of two who had been,Reuter - 199 words
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Article244 1977-02-25 7 Reuter Moscow, Friday The Soviet Union yesterday announced that with the 321 kilometre fishing zone going Into force from March 1, foreign trawlermen will be barred from fishing In the zone unless their government has a corresponding agreement with Moscow. Offenders face fines of upReuter - 244 words
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Advertisement24 1977-02-25 7 mi 4 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one... at the Raffles Hotel. where the food is excellent!24 words
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Advertisement104 1977-02-25 7 Hotel Malaysia Live llisco poses a hazard to your hip! P fv, From Wichita Kansas Alto, the dynamic Side Show Plus Juke Box Oldies Menu Let us introduce some end reminisce with others to the beginnings of "Rock RoM" from the mid-90s to the iiateßOe. Served free between live music104 words
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Article441 1977-02-25 8 Race reforms announced by Rhodesian Prime Minister lan Smith In Parliament, may, as one report described them, be the biggest concession so far to the country's black majority and the most sweeping yet by the Illegal white regime. But that is only because Mr441 words
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Article136 1977-02-25 8 V WHISPERS fcq> isp y y V* J i The Invitation wis to ft party to welcome ft new offlciftl ftt the North Koretn Embassy here. On the correct date, at the correct time and at the correct hotel. a local Journal Is t walked Into the room136 words
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Article, Illustration2771 1977-02-25 8 H. L. Lim,Sonny Yap - Yesterday was the first anniversary of the historic meeting of ASEAN heads of government in Bali -last February. On Aug. 8, ASKAN will celebrate its 10th anniversary. New Nation today continues its assessment of the politics and the economics of the five-nation2,771 words
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Article, Illustration583 1977-02-25 10 / 11 Violet Oon - The Arts by V Violet Oon People who keep insisting that Singapore is a cultural desert should pay a visit to the National Museum's exhibition of Chinese Material Culture which is open till March 6. Don't be put off by the name; on exhibit are a583 words
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Article, Illustration782 1977-02-25 10 / 11 Jennifer Schoon - r Sundou/n scene with i Jennifer Schoon AMRAL's Trinidad Cavaliers steel band are back at the Top of The Hilton, and once again they're packing in the crowds. It's hardly surprising. The Irresistible, pulsating and rhythmic sounds that comes from specially tuned steel oil drums782 words
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Article, Illustration709 1977-02-25 10 / 11 Violet Oon - Out^ with Violet Oon If you haven't been to town for a long time, you may not realise that the famous hawkers of Hock Lam Street are not to be found in their old surroundings anymore. They've all been moved to709 words
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Advertisement190 1977-02-25 10 / 11 When .n visit THE BEEFEATER, Basement, Shui Hinn Building, 2.'{, Nathan Road, Kuwloon, Tel 3 (>7 1893 Talk about the Good Old Days in Singapore. -theyjne back. It s at The Beefeater in RfcerYfalley Road. a pub there and it does your heart Iheres steaks fit for a king am)190 words
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Advertisement87 1977-02-25 10 / 11 STSTJBISISTSISIHISTSI ISI i I SIN HIONG VAN RESTAURANT No. 12, Boncookn Strait, Singopora 7. TEL: *****, ***** Spociolis* in Kwantcbow, Hakki Cuisine Prepared DeNciously By Hong Kong Chefs. Our speciality also includes delicious Salted Chicken, Beef Ball Soup, Fried Ox Tripe with ginger and Crispy Intestines Butintsi Hour* 11.30 am87 words
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Advertisement113 1977-02-25 10 / 11 Coffee,tea Tea-time. Lunchtime. After-the* show time. Merlin Coffee Mouse offers the most tempting menu in town. With sweet ladies in attendance. And a most pleasant atmosphere you'll like to return to. FEATURING Daily Set Lunches $4.50 per person Local Specialities Spicy Nasi Padang Have you tried our CLAYPOT CHICKEN? Only113 words
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Article1002 1977-02-25 12 Ends with many suicides too NYT Service Tokyo, Friday It Is gruelling, it is expensive, it is frightening. It supports a vast industry and causes sleepless nights, ulcers and suicides. It Is Shlke Jogoku, literally exam hell, an eight-week period of Japan's long winter when almost 900,000 youngNYT Service - 1,002 words
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Article, Illustration645 1977-02-25 12 NYT Service Chicago, Friday The sun and its family of planets, including the earth, were born with a bang not a whimper, in a process triggered by a gigantic steller explosion, according to phy s i cists who have studied clues in meteoritesNYT Service - 645 words
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Article, Illustration678 1977-02-25 13 Granville Watts - Burmese army troops are taking on rebel groups who get money from the drug trade By Granville Watts Reuter Bangkok, Friday The Burmese government has begun what narcot i c s authorities here see as a major new offensive against drug traffickers in its northernReuter - 678 words
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Article, Illustration825 1977-02-25 13 Robert Lindsey - TERRORISTS MAY USE N-ARMS FOR EXTORTION By Robert Lindsey NYT Los Angeles, Friday California- officials are urging local communities to think the unthinkable to prepare for the possibility that terrorists or other people might obtain nuclear weapons and use that threat for extortion. In the nation's first extensiveNYT - 825 words
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Article, Illustration726 1977-02-25 14 Progress will be the result: Marcos AP Manila, Friday The five ASEAN countries yesterday agreed to Increase trade among themselves through longterm contracts and low-interest financing arrangements. PhUippine President Ferdinand Marcos told ASEAN foreign ministers the agreement "will result In our common developmentAP - 726 words
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Article62 1977-02-25 14 Reuter Tokyo, Friday Japanese shipbuilders have been instructed to raise their prices on all vessels to be built for overseas customers by at least Ave per cent on last year's figures, the Transport Ministry announced yesterday. The instruction applies to all export orders contracted from Jan.Reuter - 62 words
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Article170 1977-02-25 14 goes up, Swiss franc slips UPI Brussels, Friday The US dollar generally strengthened on European money markets yesterday but the Swiss franc lost value. Gold made further gains. The American currency closed at 2.4035 marks In Frankfurt against 2.3950 on Wednesday. In Brussels It advanced 10 centimes to close atUPI - 170 words
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244 1977-02-25 14 Business News and Views J Reuter Tokyo, Friday China and Japan will begin a review of their trade and economic relation* at a three-day meeting here next Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry announced yesterday. This will be the second meeting following the one In PekingReuter - 244 words
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Article226 1977-02-25 14 Hytex described Its operations last year as the most difficult yet In Its short history. As the company's managing director, Mr. John Young, Dut it: "Tne much hoped for Improvement In general trading conditions did not materialise. "And the Increased manufacturing and distribution costs greatly reduced our226 words
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Article35 1977-02-25 14 AP New York, Friday Chemical Bank was indicted by a federal grand Jury yesterday on a charge of failing to report more than 600 cash transaction worth more than US$B.5 million (120.4 million). AP.AP - 35 words
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Article312 1977-02-25 14 Hampered by fears that congressional additions to President Carter's US$3l.2 Billion ($74.8" billion economic stimulus programme will be Inflationary, prices fell yesterday in moderate trading of New York Stock Exchange Issues. Investors were disturbed by a senate committee's decision to tack on U8510.5 billion in extras to President312 words
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Article28 1977-02-25 14 Closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrial 932.60 (off 5.65); 20 transport 221.90 (off 0.98); 15 utilities 105.60 (off 0.26); 65 stocks 305.27 (off 1.54).28 words
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Article277 1977-02-25 14 Anticipating a rise In March combined with a decrease In the margin debt balance, the market advanced, centring on blue chips. In the morning, bluechip precision Instrument, food and light electrical Issues were bought over a wide front and Diesel Klkl, Yamazakl Baking and Stanley Elec. hit new highs.277 words
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Article87 1977-02-25 14 Closing prices i (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3380 10 UBS Registered 563 2 SBC 400 Credit Suisse 2710 Swissair B. 041 4 Swiss Relnsur. 2575 +25 Wlnterthur B. 1930 5 Zurich Insur. 7300 +25 Juvena B. 191 I Nestle B. 3340 +4087 words
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Article, Illustration505 1977-02-25 15 A volcanic eruption that started in 1975 and is still continuing APN Moscow, Friday The biggest volcanic eruption of this century is being observed by Soviet sci en tlsts on the Kamchatka Peninsula. It began on July 6, 1975, and is still continuing. The residents of theAPN - 505 words
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558 1977-02-25 15 Reuter New York, Friday. The newsroom was silent, the tape recorders turned off, the Interviews with famous and interesting people finished and the reporters safely in school, learning "read lng, writing and arithmetic." The newsroom belongs to the Children's Express, a glossyReuter - 558 words
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Advertisement392 1977-02-25 15 m rtt?, i»ryi m JSP JOAN BOOTY'S ACADEMY of Charm and Modelling. Fashion and personal grooming courses designed to help women of all ages develop their own personal style of beauty and poise commencing Monday March 14th tel: Ml 144. 51 (HCaSCyE attendance. LADIES' HAIRDRESSING (let Floor) Tel: *****63 FACIAL392 words
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Article, Illustration716 1977-02-25 16 Brian Miller - RACING Brian Miller Star of Siam, who won his last start in impressive fashion, can make it two-ln-a-row by taking the Class 3 Division 3 1200 m event (Race 5) at the Buklt Tlmah Pro-Am meeting tomorrow. This front-running sprinter by The716 words
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Article, Illustration1332 1977-02-25 16 City Status, who is still unbeaten as an amateur, will attempt to score a hattrick when he goes over 1200 m in the MARA Class l Handicap (Race 6) tomorrow. This former Class 5 professional campaigner Is In fine form and should continue with1,332 words
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Miscellaneous541 1977-02-25 16 Friday M. Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN A S MISSING T letters across USING A d CLUES N B BELOW ■■■■■aiaCut along dotted lines aaiaßaiMi CLUES FOR DU-5 One often sees a goalkeeper in the attempt to stop a541 words
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634 1977-02-25 17 Hong Kong, Friday Alan Murray, the Singapore Island Country Club head professional, shot a four-over-par 74 with 17 others in the opening round of the Hong Kong Open at the Fanling Course near the Chinese border. Although Murray, who shot a 36 on his634 words
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Article, Illustration539 1977-02-25 17 Lim Kee Chan - I TEE-UP Lim Kee Chan BUI Bosley, Singapore's champion for the last two years, will be enjoying his biggest moment in the game when he tees-olf at the Mission Hills Country Club Course in Palm Springs, California on Mar. 29-30. Bill and his wife Colleen539 words
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Article1303 1977-02-25 17 The Shigapore Senior Golfers' Society teem will meet e Singapore Island Country Club women's side In a match for the C.Y. Koh TroShy at the Island Course on unday. The draw (88QS 1st): Ist tee. 12.30 p.m. Cheong Thlam Blew and C.C. Tan (23) v N Chin (19)1,303 words
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Advertisement40 1977-02-25 17 mike's Golf Centre Comes to Town Iro serve our dieinlrs In Irlne Head office G 24 Ground F lour, Tanglin Shopping Cent Singapore, 10 Tel *****76 Driving H jrujc Pro Shop K eupt'i Goi' C" uh <KPP(!I Hoad, Sincvipon' 440 words
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Advertisement317 1977-02-25 17 World Famous JiJ 4 pi BP' MKin f cX, PGF For more information contact: RM Merdings Pte. Limited 22 Kum Hing Court, Tomlinson Road Singapore IQ. Tel: *****55 Available at the following selected golf dealers. S.I.C.C. Buklt and Island Locations, Tel *****9. *****1. Sembawang Pro Shop. Tel *****1 Ext 3741.317 words
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Article, Illustration404 1977-02-25 18 Upper Sirinioon Technical, looking for a win to compensate (or their defeat by Mount Vernon last week, had to struggle hard for their 1-0 victory over Bartley Secondary in their National Schools soccer tournament at Dunman yesterday. Although better all round. Upper Berangoon were unluckyPicture by NIK KASMANI - 404 words
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Article340 1977-02-25 18 Reuter London, Friday While Liverpool and Manchester City turn their attentions to Cup ties tomorrow, Ipswich, their rivals for the football League championship, have the chance to regain, at least briefly, their place at the head of the First Division standings. Ipswich are at home toReuter - 340 words
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Article278 1977-02-25 18 London, Friday Lord Killanin, president of the International Olympic Committee, should have cancelled the 1976 Montreal Oames because of political interference from the Canadian Government, a sports official said yesterday. Charles Palmer, secretary of the General Assembly of International Federations, said Lord Killanin should have278 words
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Article132 1977-02-25 18 Reuter Palm Springs (California), Friday.—Top-seed-ed Raul Ramirez of Mexico breezed to a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Butch Walts of the US to lead a group of only seven remaining seeded players out of 16 In the American Airlines tennis tournament. Gulllermo Vilas of Argentina, seededReuter - 132 words
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Article150 1977-02-25 18 Reuter Melbourne, Friday. American golf star Johnny Miller was relegated to the shadows as local amateur Doug Perry fired a five-under-par 67 to grab the overnight leaa after the first round of the A 540,000 (about 8$1OO,0OO) Victorian Open at Yarra Yarra here yesterday. Miller, 29,Reuter - 150 words
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Article86 1977-02-25 18 Reuter London, Friday Irish International soccer star George Best suffered facial cuts and a fractured shoulder following a car accident here yesterday. Best, who plays for English Second Division club, Fulham,' was said to be "comfortable" by a hospital spokesman, but Fulham's manager Bobby Campbell saidReuter - 86 words
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Miscellaneous279 1977-02-25 18 Crossword 10 Norse god 11 Type of drive 12 Untruth 15 Certain muscle 17 Printing error, for short 20 Polite refusal 23 Dye 24 On top of 25 Relocated 27 Luplno of films 28 Decrees 29 Light: Pr. SO Addicts 32 Poetic word 33 Rinffll 34 102, to Catullus 30279 words
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Miscellaneous410 1977-02-25 18 LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you will remain under the influence of other people throughout your child* hood and well Into your mature years. It will be difficult for you to exert your own Independence; even the first expressions of it will come later for you than410 words
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Article, Illustration262 1977-02-25 19 Kuala Lumpur, Friday Wong Choon Wah, the midfield wizard who has thrilled countless thousands of Malaysians with his magic touches, has reached a decision which his fans will dread: He will retire from international football at the end of March come what may. "I262 words
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Article, Illustration486 1977-02-25 19 TONY DANKER - By TONY DANKER Kuala Lumpur, Friday Skipper Soh Chin Aun, the man they call "the Towkay," is supremely confident that Malaysia can win the World Cup Asian Group One preliminary round football tournament starting on Sunday in Singapore. Chin Aun feels that he can486 words
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Article, Illustration147 1977-02-25 19 Hong Kong, Friday Hong Kong's chances In the Asian zone World Cup qualifying round suffered a setback when veteran captain Wu Kwok-Hung and goalkeeper Chu Kwok-Kuen were injured last night. Wu and Chu received knee injuries when the national team played fJWlnst League side In147 words
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Article, Illustration636 1977-02-25 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Indonesian national team skipper Iswardl Idris proposed unsuccessfully to the All Indonesia Football Federation (PSSI) to allow players in the squad to bring their wives with them for the World Cup Asian Zone Group One tournament. This was disclosed by Mr. Joemarsono.636 words
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Miscellaneous58 1977-02-25 19 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom WU-WKNCtICITOFF! fl <£8 Ii77byNCA.IRC.TMRM US P* OH by Frank O'Neal SHORT RIBS A ANT JUST RAN 1 HE ATE Mr ENTIRE THROUGH MY FARM. PUMPKIN CROP. OVER AO TON6I ■Xzn m \w V a: 4 \W ne i rTfelll LET ME STEP OVER HERE58 words
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Article45 1977-02-25 20 AH FOOK: Those of us who have been complaining about the PUB surcharge will be even more unhappy if it should be revised as stated by our Finance Minister, Mr. Hon Sui Sen. MEI LIN: Well, someone has to pay for higher costs.45 words
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Miscellaneous891 1977-02-25 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.06 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: Scholar with a Halo (r). Part 2 of this Teochew film. 3.55 DIARY OF EVENTS (C). 4.00 WINDOW (r). Includes an Interview with Mr. Lee Yuk Chuan who gives violin lessons to children at the National Theatre. In891 words
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Miscellaneous228 1977-02-25 20 Today's top shows CROWN COURT: Do Your Worst. (Ch. 5, 9.45 p.m. In colour). Fulchester Rovers were relegated to the Third Division last season. And when Rovers went "down," their manager. Aleksander Gruda, went "out." Soon after, three of the Rovers' leading players were charged with conspiring to get Oruda228 words
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