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Title Section21 1977-04-01 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, April 1, 1977 No. 1912 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 r j NEW NATION COMMENTi21 words
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Article120 1977-04-01 1 Reuter Birmingham. Friday In a spectacular parliamentary by-election result yesterday, the Conservative opposition captured a Laoour stronghold in this industrial city which for 27 years had been held by former Minister Roy Jenkins. A 11,923 Labour majority in Birmingham's Stechford constituency in the last generalReuter - 120 words
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Article, Illustration210 1977-04-01 1 UPI Ottawa, Friday Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau declined to comment yesterday on a Canadian television station report that he and his wife Margaret were separating after six years of marriage. Toronto's CFTO television station said in a midnight bulletin that "the Prime Minister andUPI - 210 words
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Article269 1977-04-01 1 Reuter Kinshasa, Friday President Mobutu Sese Seko has fired his army commander in rebel-threatened Shaba Province and, for the first time in more than 15 years, imposed censorship of news dispatches on the growing conflict. The army commander had been fighting an in vasion force fromReuter - 269 words
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Article185 1977-04-01 1 Siege leader jailed UPI Washington. Friday The leader of the Hanafl Muslims who took 134 hostages at three Washington buildings earlier this month was jailed without bond yesterday as a result of threats he made on Tuesday to kill 200 people. "I'll kill all 200 people today,"UPI - 185 words
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Advertisement68 1977-04-01 1 Design, Quality and Elegance Diamond Rings, Dress Rings in Precious or Semi precious Stones G.C.DESILVA (PTE) LTD. JEWELLERS Gl4, THE GALLERY. STRAITS TRADING BUIIDING 9.BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE 1 TEL:*****5 INSIDE Tycoon gives $7000 a month to charity -Page 2 Gromyko blames Garter for failure -Page 5 Soccer punch-up: Farrer replies68 words
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Miscellaneous15 1977-04-01 1 Forecast The weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—Scattered showers in late afternoon.15 words
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Article, Illustration361 1977-04-01 2 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan This four storey apartment block Leek Teck Court at Ceylon Road cost more than $1 million to build. About $7000 is collected monthly from the tenants who rent its nine units. But not a cent will go to the man who361 words
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Article190 1977-04-01 2 Share prices were sought marginally higher during the first 45 minutes of quiet trading today. The resumption of a new month for settlement dealings and the squaring off of last month's positions were believed to be behind this morning's steady market trend. The lack of volume, however, suggests190 words
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Article54 1977-04-01 2 It hu been brought to our attention that there Is a registered company known as Handicaps Centre. This company is not the Singapore Handicap Centre referred to in the New Nation story on the sale of charity postcards on Tuesday. Any Inc on v enlence caused to the54 words
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251 1977-04-01 2 Plans for the multi million dollar Orchard Road YMCA project are expected to be approved by the Government soon. General secretary of YMCA Edward Ong said: "We have submitted seve ral plans to the authorities for approval since 1968, but each time there251 words
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Article256 1977-04-01 2 The Housing Board has said the problem caused by owners making major renovations to their fourroom Improved flats In the former SEAP Games Village at Toa Payoh is only temporary. An HDB spokesman was commenting on complaints received by New Nation on the noise and256 words
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Article28 1977-04-01 2 The River Valley Community Centre will begin tuition classes in May, for Primary Five students, at its premises. For more details telephone *****4 before April 30.28 words
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Article269 1977-04-01 2 Father Patrick Goh, whom detainee Michael Fernandez said had agreed to Join the proposed Human Rights Committee, yesterday criticised RTS for "permitting the names of innocent persons to be used without care of consequence." In a statement yesterday, Father Goh referred to private medical269 words
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Miscellaneous483 1977-04-01 2 AT THE CINEMA I] KINO KONG: A Dtno De Laurentlls spectacular original done In the 30s. Stars Jeff Bridges, Charles Orodln, Jesslqs Lange. Odeoa: 12.45, ISO. 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY: An epic war film World War n natal battle between the Americans and Japanese. In Sensur483 words
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Article164 1977-04-01 3 A 600 room hotel may be built at the site of the former Adelphl Hotel In Coleman Street. According to the land owners, Choon Bee Enterprises, the plans have not been finalised yet. It is understood the company, which bought over the property from164 words
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Article, Illustration198 1977-04-01 3 Jennifer Schoon - By Jennifer Schoon Vikki Carr made her Singapore debut at the Tropicana last night by treating her audience to a surprising display of temper. At the beginning of her last song, My Way, she halted abruptly, turned on a nearby table and. In198 words
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Article384 1977-04-01 3 Gerry de Silva - ...at EEC dialogue By Gerry de Silva Singapore's envoys in Europe will meet Foreign Minister S. Rajaratnam before the first ASEAN-EEC conference opens next week in Brussels, it was learned yesterday. Mr. Rajaratnam leaves tonight with a 20-man team to the trade talks which aim384 words
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Advertisement13 1977-04-01 3 VtSfT OUR NEW ARTS CRAFIS SHOP AT SINGAPORE HANDICRAFT CENTRE 163ATANGLIN ROAD.TEL *****89.13 words
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Advertisement81 1977-04-01 3 Introducing ■jtfi ~<■ •>.*'< m% m t dyn Lois Younger of Australia Jsftra A;. 1 at the Great sounds from top bands The Memo and The Adaptors. Great songs from Rahimah Rahim. Sun thru'Thu: 9 pm 2 am Fri, Sat Eve of Public Holidays: 9 pm 3 am ktktrattiMifcapcnrs ANNUAL81 words
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256 1977-04-01 4 ...says Phonogram Association Pirate tape dealers in Singapore import about $9 million worth of pre-record-ed tapes from Hong Kong and Malaysia every -year. According to the Slnga pore Phonogram Association. which represents nine record companies, this is only a "conserva tlve estimate" put256 words
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Article46 1977-04-01 4 Some 2000 employees of Keppel Shipyard have agreed to donate one day's wage to the late Member of Parliament Mr. N. Govindasamy's Memorial Fund set up recently. The management also agreed to collect the money on behalf of the union on a checkoff system.46 words
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163 1977-04-01 4 Kuala Lumpur, Friday The white wigs and black robes donned by the President of the Malaysian Parliament, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of Parliament, have been replaced by new Malaysian oriented official gowns at the current session. This163 words
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Article34 1977-04-01 4 The Upper Serangoon community centre will hold a spot art competition on April 24 for residents and students in the area from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For further details dial *****8.34 words
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Article412 1977-04-01 4 Ratnam's reasons are 'fair and valid* Several government doctors agree that the lack of professional pride and social and governmental recognition had driven many of their former colleagues to leave the service for the more lucrative private practice. They described as "fair and valid" the reasons412 words
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Article263 1977-04-01 4 The Automobile Association will Improve its services and Introduce incentives to increase its membership, which saw a drop of 2044 last year. The waiver of the entrance fee Is one of the incentives that will be offered when a membership drive is launched in June.263 words
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Article, Illustration107 1977-04-01 4 These dogs need homes. And finding homes for them has become a big problem for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Everyday more than 40 pets mostly cats and dogs—are brought In to the BPCA in Orchard Road, mainly by people107 words
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Article17 1977-04-01 4 The Metropolitan YMCA will organise a trip to Pulau Tloman from April 8 to April 10.17 words
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117 1977-04-01 4 The $6.5 million St. Andrew's Junior College, will accept Its first Intake of students next January, Is looking for a principal. Candidates must be Christian with at least eight years of teaching experience at pre-uni-slty and upper secondary levels. Preference will be given to bilingual117 words
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Article133 1977-04-01 4 Shell has begun building Singapore's first desalination plant, costing about $6 million. The plant, to be completed by the middle of 1978, will convert sea water Into fresh water to generate steam for Shell's refineries In Pulau Bukom. With a capacity to produce six million133 words
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Miscellaneous23 1977-04-01 4 Toto TOTO DRAW NO: 25/ 77: Five out of 49 25. 35, 33, 2, 9. Additional No: 26. Three Circles: 17, 7, 4.23 words
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Article, Illustration602 1977-04-01 5 Reuter Moscow, Friday Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, pounding a table in anger at times, accused the US last night of using "doubtful if not to say cheap" methods in negotiations here this week on limiting strategic arms. He said American proposals were an attemptReuter - 602 words
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Article393 1977-04-01 5 Reuter Washington, Friday White House Press Secretary Jody Powell yesterday disagreed with press conference remarks In Moscow by Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko that the US had used cheap methods in this week's arms talks in the Soviet capital. Mr. Powell also denied Mr. Gromyko's chargesReuter - 393 words
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220 1977-04-01 5 UPI Moscow, Friday Soviet party leader Leonid Brezhnev was in sombre mood the day he broke the news of the breakdown in the arms talks to US Secretary of State Cyras Vance. He received Mr. Vanee beside the long green baize covered table inUPI - 220 words
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Article233 1977-04-01 5 AP Honf Kong, Friday A self-described intellect ual in Shanghai has written to US President Jimmy Carter to protest human rights violations in China. The three-page letter, written in Chinese, is the first known attempt by a dissident in China to complain publicly to a westernAP - 233 words
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Article161 1977-04-01 6 Reuter East Berlin, Friday East Germany yesterday assured visiting Vietnamese Defence Minister General Vo Nguyen Giap main architect of the 1975 communist victory in Vietnam of continued military and economic support for his country. The assurance was delivered by Admiral Waldemar Verner, chief of theReuter - 161 words
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Article77 1977-04-01 6 Reuter Summerside (Prince Edward Island), Friday. A Canadian serviceman was killed but 15 others survived when a patrol plane crashed and burit into flames while making an emergency landing here yesterday, a military spokesman reported. There was no Immediate word on the condition of the survivors. TheReuter - 77 words
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Article38 1977-04-01 6 UPI Moscow, Friday The flagship of a Soviet Antarctic fleet became trapped in pack ice last month and spent almost two months drifting before it finally broke free this week, the Soviet news agency Tass reported yesterday.—UPl.UPI - 38 words
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Article32 1977-04-01 6 AP Tokyo, Friday. Funeral services were held here yesterday for Klnuyo Tanaka, Japan's first lady of the screen, who died of a malignant brain tumour on March 21. She was 67.—AP.AP - 32 words
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Article, Illustration487 1977-04-01 6 Don't take people for granted, Janata told Reuter New Delhi, Friday The Congress Party, which ruled India for 30 years until Its defeat in the general election this month, had learned its lesson, Opposition leader Ye s h w a n trao Chavan told ParliamentReuter - 487 words
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337 1977-04-01 6 DAYLIGHT VIEW OF QUAKE CITY Reuter Peking, Friday Foreign travellers yesterday described Tangshan, the city at the centre of last July's devastating north China earthquake, as a scene of massive destruction "like the worst pictures of wartime bomb damage." The travellers, among the firstReuter - 337 words
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Article143 1977-04-01 6 Reuter Bonn, Friday. Air Force Sergeant Major Walter Schmidt was convicted by a civilian court here yesterday of embezzling one million mark ($1 million) from the West German Defence Ministry by creating an army of ghost soldiers and putting their pay in his own pocket.Reuter - 143 words
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Article106 1977-04-01 6 UPI TODAY is Friday, April 1, the 91st day of 1977 with 274 to follow. Its April Fool's day. THE MOON is approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STAR is Mars. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the signUPI - 106 words
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Article, Illustration602 1977-04-01 6 ANTHEA DISNEY'S - AMERICA ANTHEA DISNEY'S Living alone was until very recently something of a social stigma for the young.. The phrase Implied that you were either so very unsexy or so very cantankerous that you couldn't And a mate or so damn difficult that not602 words
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Article80 1977-04-01 6 AP Washington, Friday Take a shower with a friend and a rut, then both of you can wring out the rug over your flower beds. That's one of 95 water-saving tips in a booklet for Californians who now have their water rationed after the second year ofAP - 80 words
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Miscellaneous56 1977-04-01 6 WORLD WEATHER Hone Eont—Fine, 2515C. Headline: Big demand for sterling. Manila Cloudy, 3422C. Headline: Japan, US seek continued friendship. Koala Lumpur—Sunny, 23-21C. Headline: Bhutto sacks five in big reshuffle. Bangkok—Cloudy, 352GC. Headline: Journalist held in coup round-up. Tokyo—Cloudy, 14-6C. Headline: US-Japan amity, co-effort stressed by Mansfield. Seoul—Cloudy, 15r-4C. Headline: US56 words
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Miscellaneous121 1977-04-01 6 Headline: A$5.70 pay rise for all. Taipeh Cloudy. 1715C. New York Partly sunny, 9-17C. Headline: Arms talks break off as Soviet rejects 2 key proposals by US. Carter says he Isn't discouraged. San Francisco Fair and cool, 7-18C. Headline: Arms control setback—US proposals rejected. Moscow—Sunny, minus 10-mlnus 3C. Headline: Incandescene121 words
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402 1977-04-01 7 Ask and it shall be given Castro Arms aid pledge to Angola UPI Lisbon, Friday Cuban leader Fidel Castro left Angola yesterday after promising its Marxist government as many tanks, planes and guns as it peeded to defend Itself from "imperialist aggression". The Angolan national news agency ANOOP released newsUPI - 402 words
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Article213 1977-04-01 7 AP Washington, Friday A Federal District Judge yesterday declared unconstitutional a US law that limits the financial liability of power companies for nuclear accidents. If allowed to stand, the ruling would leave nuclear-power companies open to unlimited liability claims and raise major doubts about theAP - 213 words
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Article57 1977-04-01 7 Reuter London, Friday.—Prime Minister Robert Muldoon of New Zealand yesterday described President Amin of Uganda as a maniac. In reply to a question, he said he would find President Amln's attendance at the Commonwealth heads of government conference In London this summer repulsive but he saw nothing theReuter - 57 words
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Article54 1977-04-01 7 Reuter Colombo Friday. All 11 state-run hospitals here were paralysed yesterday by a walkout of more than 400 doctors demanding better working conditions. A spokesman for the doctors' two unions said they would call out the entire 2000-strong membership tomorrow and halt all Sri Lanka's state-run hospitals unlessReuter - 54 words
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175 1977-04-01 7 Reuter Port Moresby. Friday.— The commander of US forces in the Pacific Admiral Maurice Weisner said here yesterday American policy towards the Indian Ocean had not changed since President Carter took office in January. Admiral Weisner added that he did not believe changesReuter - 175 words
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Article, Illustration222 1977-04-01 7 KLM. From the people who nade punctuality possible. AP Amsterdam, Friday KLM airlines called on the Spanish civil aviation authority yesterday to repudiate press reports that blame the worst air disaster in history on a veteran Dutch airline pilot A spokesman for the DutchAP; UPI radio picture - 222 words
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Article316 1977-04-01 7 Reuter Manila, Friday President Marcos has established a committee to organise a provisional government for the autonomous southern Philippines region designed to settle a four-year-long Muslim rebellion there, according to a note sent to the Libyan Embassy here. The text of the note sentReuter - 316 words
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113 1977-04-01 7 UPI Washington, Friday. Iran and Saudi Arabia, both US allies and oil suppliers, are engaged in a dispute over oil, and US officials said yesterday they are keeping a close watch on a potential rift between the two nations In the Middle East. OneUPI - 113 words
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Article34 1977-04-01 7 UPI Colombo, Friday A privately owned newspaper group, forced to ■hut down Its presses three years ago by Prime Minister Sirlmavo Bandaranalke, yes t e r day once again began publishing newspapers.—UPlUPI - 34 words
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Advertisement36 1977-04-01 7 CONTACT LEN! I PRACTITIONERS IZAAC J. IZAAC DAVID J.J. AUSTIN OD OPTDRCSC BSC (HONS )F BOA.FSMC MEMBER Of SINGAPORE CONTACT I ENS SOCIETY MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF OPTCAL PRACTITIONERS, UNTTED KMGOOM. io»)i u id id36 words
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Article464 1977-04-01 8 The impression must be growing that Japan Is another preacher who does not practise what he prattles. Just five days after the Japanese Prime Minister warned against a world slide into protectionist trade policies, Japan was reminded that its own import practices placed In serious464 words
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Article80 1977-04-01 8 WHISPERS £S> IS B p y y V After a shower, a man spilt his scalp when he hit his head against a pipe. His companion rushed him. to the doctor who put In four stitches. Later over dinner, Instead of being con- cerned over his health, he80 words
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Article580 1977-04-01 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS SIN CHEW JIT POH Morality and the teenager Headline: On the case of a dead infant After the close of a recent case of a dead Infant, the woman involved ip the case told her story to reporters outside the court. According580 words
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Article, Illustration691 1977-04-01 8 ALEX JOSEY; ALEX JOSEY - FRIDAY WITH ALEX JOSEY ALEX JOSEY Recent high winds have caused me to wonder whether there might be a faint possibility of making use of wind energy in Singapore. Singapore is an island, but islands get winds from over the seas. Besides, there are691 words
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Article385 1977-04-01 8 Los Angeles Times Pasadena (California), Friday. At long last, modern science has found an answer to that age-old question does the chewing gum lost its flavour on the bedpost overnight? Not if the gum contains a new sweetening agent called neohesperid i n dihydrochalcone,Los Angeles Times - 385 words
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Article, Illustration823 1977-04-01 9 So Callaghan 'collaborates* NYT London, Friday In 1931, with the British economy in ruins as a result of a worldwide depression, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald, the first Labour Prime Minister, led his party into a grand coalition dominated by the Conservatives. It x took the partyNYT - 823 words
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Article, Illustration611 1977-04-01 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald A group of us who were expecting to be included in Howard Hughes' will were sitting around in our lawyer's office the other day when the news broke that an appraisal of Hughes' wealth showed that, instead of being a billionaire, his611 words
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Advertisement57 1977-04-01 9 SPECIAL OFFER Owners whose flats and private houses under complete renovation will be given free curtain track and one extra gift. Wide range of beautiful marble, terrazzo, ceramics, mosaic and parquet for your choice. ALL ARE WELCOME!! a 1t UP HENG DECORATION CONTRACTOR 162,15t floor, Shaw Towers. Beach Road. Singapore57 words
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Advertisement68 1977-04-01 9 CB Readers' Circle-Mail Order Services Dept. RC/226 c/o Choice Books (Pte.) Ltd. Queen Street P.O. Box 61, Singapore 7. Please enrol me as a member of Readers Circle Membership Fee: $10*00 per annum only Name: Address: Occupation: MONEY ORDER St 4 Tel: CASH CHEQUE (Mult be sent by Registarod Post)68 words
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Article320 1977-04-01 10 / 11 For the first time, three grim reminders of the last war the Chapel in Changl Prison, Selarang Barracks and the Changi Murals in Changi Air Base are unwrapped for public viewing. What were once shown only at the request of visiting former prisoners of war (PoWs) now320 words
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Article, Illustration428 1977-04-01 10 / 11 THE CHAPEL IN CHANGI PRISON: Even today, visiting ex-PoWs cannot see this small, quaint Christian chapel, with its nearly 40 plaques of military regiments on its walls, without betraying a mist in their eyes. The chapel stands as a symbol of faith and428 words
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Article, Illustration417 1977-04-01 10 / 11 Sonny Yap - WORDS: Sonny Yap SELARANG BARRACKS: Looking at the Selarang Barracks nestled snugly and serenely In Upper Changl Road today, it is hard to Imagine that its quadrangle measuring 145 m by 69m was once "home" to 17,000 Allied prisoners of war. Three pictures (one of whichPICTURES: Jerry Seh - 417 words
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Article, Illustration273 1977-04-01 10 / 11 Three and a half murals illustrating texts the New Testament can be seen In a small, ground floor room In Changl Air Base (formerly RAF changl). The story of how they came about sounds like a fairy tale. The room was the chapel of273 words
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Article, Illustration655 1977-04-01 12 Jennifer Schoon - Sundown scene with Jennifer Schoon Marty Rhone, said to be one of Australia's few top pop stars, lives up to his pop reputation. There's none of the so p h 1 s tication which some male entertainers affect in a nightclub show. Even dress Is informal655 words
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Advertisement84 1977-04-01 12 THE STADIUM RESTAURANT National Stadium Complex. Kailany Singapore 14 Tel 446?/5b m m: a y -Ji 1 i f# X r. r< ■m r* .v. v r J And listening to them is belie\ ing whether it be Lunch, Happy Hour or for your Dinner TRYOUR "DELICIOUS CURRY FISH HEAD84 words
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Advertisement119 1977-04-01 12 Equatone Skin Treatment. What you can see. What you can't see. 4 m K m. N<« M Sao, I he beauty you can see is created by the system you can't see. I he enriching, protecting, nourishing fund ions of t he F.quatone system of skin treatment. Hcjuatone is a119 words
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Article, Illustration422 1977-04-01 13 V. O - V.O It took only one month for Lt. Eugene Seow, 20, to whip up a choir which snatched the first prize of $700 and a trophy from 15 other units in the first Inter Unit Army Singing Competition held last Wednesday at 2 SIR. The422 words
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Article180 1977-04-01 13 The Arts Audiences are promised a potpourri of Russian culture in Soviet Spectacular, which will be staged on April 6 and 7 at the National Theatre. You will see ballet by Soviet State ballerinas, the vigorous dancing of the Georgian dancers which made such an Impact here last180 words
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Article, Illustration540 1977-04-01 13 Violet Oon - Eating Out with Violet Oon When I go European for dinner, I want a real slap-up meal with all the trimmings. Not only must the food be good but service must be excellent, the atmosphere, romantic otherwise I might as well save my money540 words
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Advertisement176 1977-04-01 13 SEISLSfcgiSIStSEISI «f m SIN HIONG VAN RESTAURANT No. 12, Bencoolen Street, Singapore 7. TEL: *****, ***** Specialise in Kwangchow, Hakka Cuisine Prepared Deliriously By Hong Kong Chefs. Our speciality also includes delicious Salted Chicken, Beef Ball Soup, Fried Ox Tripe with ginger and Crispy Intestines Business Hours 11.30 am 10.30pm176 words
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165 1977-04-01 14 Business Neu/s and Views Reuter Brussels, Friday The Common Market Commission yesterday proposed an innovatory scheme to help stabilise the export earnings of the world's poorest countries. Announcing this at a press conference here. EEC Development Aid Commissioner Claude Cheysson said he hopedReuter - 165 words
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Article299 1977-04-01 14 US proposal for next economic summit UPI Washington, Friday The Carter administration is expected to propose to the next economic summit the creation of a special US$l billion ($2.4 billion) World Bank fund to encourage oil production in developing countries such as Brazil, Angola, PakistanUPI - 299 words
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215 1977-04-01 14 Reuter Soroako, Indonesia, Friday One of the world? largest nickel mining projects has started production. A unique processing technique used at the brand new P.T. International Nickel Indonesia factory here succeeded in practice for the first time. The Indonesian company is wholly owned byReuter - 215 words
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Article164 1977-04-01 14 Reuter London, Friday. British Admiral Sir John Treacher, a NATO eommander, suggested yesterday that subtle Soviet economic pressure coald brine the West to its knees without a shot being fired. The West should wake vp to Russia's economic challenge, he said. Sir John, 52, wasReuter - 164 words
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Article148 1977-04-01 14 UPI Brussels, Friday—The US dollar gained slightly on most European money markets yesterday but lost ground In Brussels and Amsterdam. Gold closed at U*****.8750 per ounce, down from Wednesday's Close ol U*****.6250 In Zurich and U*****.8750 In London. The pound suffered a little against the SwissUPI - 148 words
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Article42 1977-04-01 14 Moscow, Friday The Soviet Union Improved its trade position with the rest of the world last year but still ran up de- ficit of almost three billion roubles ($5.5 billion) with the West, according to official figures released yesterday.42 words
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398 1977-04-01 14 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng Bank shares of late have borne the brunt of bearish trading prevailing on the Stock Exchange of Singapore. They have slipped relatively more than the rest of the market. Indicative of this was the Strait* Times finance Index which fell398 words
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Article190 1977-04-01 14 Stocks dropped to a 14 month low yesterday In slow tradinß of New York Stock Exchange issues. The market's 10th setback In 11 sessions showed investors lacked contldence In the economy's outlook. Government reports that retail sales fell 1.1 per cent last week and that farm prices rose190 words
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Article33 1977-04-01 14 Hew York, Friday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYBE yesterday: 30 Industrial 919.13 (off) 3.08; 30 transport 333.97 (off) 0.64; Ift utilities 106.03 (up) o.4ft; 6ft stocks 303.34 (off) 0.38.33 words
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Article299 1977-04-01 14 The market opened higher and trading remained Arm in the morning session. Medium and low-priced stocks including incentive-backed Issues drew most attention. Yuasa Battery which had been undervalued rose, while Japan Storage Battery eased in profit-taking. On the other hand, export-relat-ed issues such as light electricals and autos mostly299 words
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Article81 1977-04-01 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3395 20 UBS Registered 590 5 Credit Suisse 2735 5 Swissair B. 669 9 Swiss Relnsur. 3550 5 Winterthur B. 1880 Zurich Insur. 7375 —25 Juvena B. 187 2 Nestle B. 3420Union Bank of Switzerland - 81 words
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Article68 1977-04-01 14 Closing prices (In francs) on the Parts Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 133.80 —3 Fancier 296.10 +.10 Printemps 33.80 —1.10 Bull 24.40 —.60 Royal Dutch 270.50 —1.50 Mlchelln 964 —48 COB 222 —7.80 Thomson 152 —2 CFP 98.40 —1.70 Rhone 66 —1.10 Air 299.50 —3 B8N 381 —15 Philips 53.76 +.0568 words
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Article88 1977-04-01 14 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time): on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 160 101 ADC 12 25 Ampol Pet 55 57 ANI 130 132 AFM 123 124 Bank NSW 470 480 Brambles 141 144 BHP 676 680 Boral 205 210 CRA 272 275 C8R 355 356 CIO 27588 words
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Advertisement86 1977-04-01 14 PHOENIX COFFEEHOUSE Introduces LOCAL at local pricu! 6p.m.—11 p.m. nightly Singapore is famous for its outdoor eating. Now you can enjoy these same local specialities in air conditioned comfort, but still at budget prices! Select from: Beef Ball Bee Hoon Soup $2.25 Indian Mee Qoreng $2.00 Tang Hoon Fish Ball86 words
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Article412 1977-04-01 15 Reuter Abidjan, Friday I g n a t y Novikov, president of the Soviet Olympic Committee, yesterday condemned racial d 1 s c r i m lnation in sport, but stated that it was up to the International Olympic Committee to decide who competed in theReuter - 412 words
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Article95 1977-04-01 15 Rio De Janeiro, Friday —The president of the International Football Federation, Joao Havelange, yesterday said possible modifications of soccer rules will not be studied until after the 1978 World Cup In Argentina. Havelange, returning to his home after talks in Paris with the French Soccer95 words
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Article174 1977-04-01 15 La Paz. Friday—Brazil have put ud US$lOO,OOO (*****,000) and Bolivia twice the sum as the two battle to stage the South American regional finals of the World Cup soccer competition. Brazil, the Group One winners, and Group Two qualitiers Bolivia have been Joined by Peru,174 words
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Article337 1977-04-01 15 Reuter Port of Spain Friday Pakistan and the West Indies take the field here today for the fourth cricket Test widely expected to be decider In their fivematch series. Four weeks ago, West Indies thrashed Pakistan by six wickets on the same unpredictable pitch atReuter - 337 words
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Article106 1977-04-01 15 Reuter AP London, Friday Veteran Australian tennis stars Ken Rosewall and Tony Roche could produce none of their old magic when they were beaten by younger opponents in the first round of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) tournament here last night. Rosewall, 42, four times WimbledonReuter; AP - 106 words
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Article295 1977-04-01 16 By SCRUTINEER Streaker is rated the top bet of the day, and punters can pin their faith on the gelding In the last race at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. The Alvaro four-year-old who started only twice gave a delightful performance in his second appearance in a295 words
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Article168 1977-04-01 16 Kuala Lumpur. Friday. —Inquisitor (G. Podmore) and Amoy (C. Owlllam) did a dashing gallop on a good track here this morning. The Colin Tulloh-tralned pair showed plenty of speed to run 600 m in 38. The Professionals (S. Nathan) showed Impressive form over 600 m168 words
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Article155 1977-04-01 16 SUNDAY BACK ONE: IJ4. CL I Dlt. t HHm: Corntieh, Santa Rajah. RACE TWO: 2.4. CL 4 Dlt. 3 1299 m: Concilium, Airlock, Oukdene. RACE THREE: 2.M CL 4 Dir. 2 1299 m; Arltha, At Cador, Winner's Encore, 8 parky, Budi Balk, Sound Poller. RACE FOUR: 3.9. Cl. 9155 words
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Article133 1977-04-01 16 is SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER FAIRWAY ■SLUEGRASS Importer Qo Steady Im poster New Property Importer Tek Po Importer Tacit Race t: Palm 8print Swift Valour Lucky Bee Swift Valour Daroc Lucky Bee Swift Valour Burst Tnru Rue S: Engadine Badul Ninety Nine Badul Marari Ninety Nine Engadlne Ninety Nine Race133 words
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Article, Illustration771 1977-04-01 17 Lim Kee Chan - They should beat Tengah at home TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan Defending champions Singapore Island Country Club will be at home to Tengah in their second League match Premier and Handicap at Bukit Course on Sunday. They have made a complete change to their Premier League771 words
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Article289 1977-04-01 17 The Keppel ,4 C" Division Medal Bogey competition will be played tomorrow at Buklt Chermin. 8 a.m. J.C.M. Shaw (23) K.S. Seow (24); 8.06 —S.P. Kapoor (20) C.R. Clifton (24) Jack A. Phillips (24); B.l2—Heng Jee Jong (22) Chen Chean Nan (23) Francis Seow (23); 8.18 —Lo Chlng289 words
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216 1977-04-01 17 New Delhi, Friday Veteran Australian Ted Ball and American Wayne Peddy shot a four-under-par 68 each to lead at the end of the first round In the Indian Open golf championship here yesterday. It was a day of high scores In this tournament—seventh216 words
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Article163 1977-04-01 18 Reuter London, Friday—World champion Geoff Hunt of Australia needed only 32 minutes to cruise through to the semi-finals in the British Open squash championship here last night when he beat New Zealand amateur Bruce Brownlee 9-4, 9-1, 9-4. Brownlee, holder of the British amateur title,Reuter - 163 words
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Article, Illustration451 1977-04-01 18 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER D un e a r n Secondary saw their hopes of reaching the final dashed by Hwi Yoh Secondary's 1-0 win In their National School's hockey Secondary Girls match at Balestler Road yesterday. Although they took to the pitch as favourites, DunearnPicture by JOHARI BASIKIN - 451 words
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Article461 1977-04-01 18 London, Friday China's baffling table tennis skills have been amply demonstrated during the first five days of the 34th world championships here. The manner in which the Chinese detained their men's and women's team titles was remarkable -even by their own supreme standards. Never has there461 words
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Article240 1977-04-01 18 Chicago, Friday Muhammad All will not fight unranked Alfio Rlghettl of Italy If It means being stripped of his heavyweight title by the World Boxing Council, a spokesman for the champion said yesterday. Mr. Charles Lomax, lawyer for All's manager Herbert Muhammad, told Reuters:240 words
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Article200 1977-04-01 19 AP London, Friday. The war of nerves between World Cup soccer hopefuls Italy and England is under way. Alter watching England's 5-0 defeat of Luxembourg at Wembley on Wednesday night, Italian team manager Enzo Bearzot flew home yesterday convinced his team will qualify forAP - 200 words
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Article475 1977-04-01 19 Malaysian Airline System won the In-ter-Airline tournament in Sydney, Australia, with impressive results last week. MAS. with lnternatlonYip Chee Keong of Malaysia and Mohammed Noh of Singapore leading the attack, crushed Qantas Melbourne 6-2 In the final. Chee Keong and Mat Noh finished joint475 words
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Article237 1977-04-01 19 London, Friday Manchester City face a make or break day for their champions hip hopes when they play League leaders Ipswich at home In the English football League First Division tomorrow. A win would put City within one point of Ipswich, but defeat would leave237 words
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Article, Illustration473 1977-04-01 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN It may be too early In the season to start talking about promotion, but the sound display by Mountbatten FC when they edged Bukit Panjang United 1-0 at Jalan Besar last night revealed a team with immense potential. The result was the473 words
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242 1977-04-01 19 Alfonso Doral, team manager of First Divlson soccer club Farrer Park United, yesterday denounced a statement made by Tampines Rovers patron Ong Ah Ken* on the punch-UD between players of both teams during a match on Tuesday night. Ong had accused Farrer Park242 words
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Advertisement344 1977-04-01 15 H T.H.C. MAQIC SHOP Magic House of 1001 Tricks, Jokes, Novelties Magicians for Parties available, 132, Cantonment Road, B'pore 2. Tel: *****06. BUSY EXPECTANT MOTHER* avoid rush/ fatigue. Shop In comfort, purchase your baby's requisites through Baby's Own Party. Tel: *****5. BKOXMI ACE STATIONERY COMPANY Caters Qulckprlnt Offset at Competitive344 words
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Advertisement271 1977-04-01 15 NAM HO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Private Limited West Malaysia Tour (inclusive Oentlng, Cameron Highlands) by deluxe air-conditioned coach seven days *****/-, six days *****/-, departure every Sunday. Monday, Tuesday. Oentlng,/ Cameron Highlands four days *****/-, Oentlng Highlands four days *****/-, by deluxe air-conditioned coach departure every Wednesday, Thursday. Haadyal/ Bangkok/271 words
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Advertisement310 1977-04-01 17 PGF-S&Zfc^MKIII I PGF For more information contact: ma Merdings Re. Limited 22 Kum Hing Court, Tomlinson Road Singapore 10. Tel: *****55 Available at the following selected golf dealers. S I C C Bukit and Island Locations. Tel *****9. *****1 Sembawang Pro Shop, Tel *****1 Ext 3741 Sentosa Pro Shop, Tel310 words
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Miscellaneous549 1977-04-01 17 Friday J [DZ* NEW NATION Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN 2 B R U MISSING J3 E_ D_ LETTERS 4 G R across ~7 using CLUES 6|C I R P_BELOW MaaaaaaCut along dotted lines CLUES FOR DZ-5 1. Hiaddnu549 words
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Miscellaneous285 1977-04-01 18 rnumm natal hibbbui yau taaia hbbb HHGIBBB HBBU HBB kiIBBBBBUI HBBHI HIBB kiIBBU *****88 iIBBU ttlßß UIBB Kißßßbi mma yayyy iIBHIBBBii iaa lilliltilßßßß iaßiil HBBBBBBI UIBBBBBB ACROSS 1 Recurrence of ancestral traits 8 Temporary relief 15 Dreamy thinking 16 A Roosevelt 17 Stralghteners 18 Poultry 19 Ascend 20 Actress Wlnwood285 words
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Miscellaneous426 1977-04-01 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are perhaps too quick to make decisions about questions involving change. You have a certain restlessness of nature that makes you opt for a move you may not really be ready to make the same restlessness that makes you as426 words
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Miscellaneous73 1977-04-01 19 THE BORN LOSER TH£ GJ&> UWO FAILED THIS TEST, VllBßPfOߣ£.\ SHORT RIBS THE CARPENTERS AMD POINTERS ACE V\ORKIN3 OVERTIME... r -.FIXING UP THE WHITE HOUSE 1C SUIT "THE NEW TENANTS. i wj 5 I UIII /f II? K NORBERT CV¥ OSOMP by Art San torn i hi m in 173 words
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Article56 1977-04-01 20 AH FOOK: I'm glad there'll be do more animals In hotels this Easter. whose children want to see live animals should take them to the zoo where there's a special section for children. MEI UN: As for the hotels, if they can have Santa at. Christmas, they can56 words
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Miscellaneous681 1977-04-01 20 AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES* MATINEE: 1he Price of Love (r>. ConF eluding part of this Mandarin movie. 4.00 DIARY OF EVENTS (C). 4.05 BEVERLY HILLBILLIES (r). Sitcom starring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas and Max Baer as a hillbilly family In Hollvwood. 4.30681 words
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Miscellaneous201 1977-04-01 20 Todays top shows CROWN COURT: Criminal's Libel. (Ch. 5, 9.45 p.m. in colour). When tennis player Robbie Maltland is found unconscious In his hotel bedroom with his wrists slashed, the police discover a suicide note. As a result of what he wrote. Robbie stands accused of criminal Mbel. i T201 words
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