New Nation, 19 May 1977
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Title Section23 1977-05-19 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, May 19, 1977 No. 1953 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 r 1-7=7 NEW (H) NATION COMMENT I23 words
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Article, Illustration398 1977-05-19 1 K.K. Fong - Govt move X to make use of seat belts compulsory By K.K. Fong A campaign has begun which will lead to the compulsory use of car seat belts in Singapore. "A law Is to be passed to make seat belts compulsory, but the date of its Implementation Is398 words
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Article39 1977-05-19 1 Officers of the Central Police station yesterday caught a man throwing a lighted cigarette near the back stage of Capitol cinema at 5 p.m. during a show. He is now under observation at Woodbrldge Hospital.39 words
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365 1977-05-19 1 UPI Tel Aviv, Thursday Menachem Begin, the former guerilla leader due to be Israel's next Prime Minister, yesterday warned President Carter not to try to impose a Middle East peace on Israel even as Arabs said his election meant war. Mr. Begin,UPI - 365 words
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Article197 1977-05-19 1 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal Singaporeans may still be able to watch Saturday's live telecast of the FA Cup Final even if British technicians carry out their threat to prevent beaming of the match overseas. RTS has a contingency plan for direct transmission which can be197 words
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Advertisement60 1977-05-19 1 INSIDE Lee to visit Marcos again Page 4 Malaysia Cup mm t > LL Chin Aun: I'm fit to play on Monday Paga 18 Have yon ever wondered what Ah Fook and Mel Lin, thai Talklnc Point pair, look like? Find oat in New Nation on Saturday. IN THE OTHER60 words
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Miscellaneous16 1977-05-19 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers In late afternoon.16 words
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Article318 1977-05-19 2 Post Office Savings Bank account holders must now produce their Identity cards when withdrawing money. This security move followed the withdrawal of $4000 by an unknown man from the account of a POSB client who lost his pass book when his flat In318 words
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207 1977-05-19 2 The I n d on e slan move to stop Importation of ali goods using merchant's letter of credit will "slightly inconvenience" local businessmen but it will help regulate trade between the two ASEAN countries. This Is the view of Indonesian businessman207 words
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Article, Illustration159 1977-05-19 2 The joy of victory is clearly reflected on the faces of these Kakl Bukit Secondary School team at the Bcience Quis 77 final at the RTS auditorium yesday. Holding the trophy is Muhamed Arlf Sulalman, 15. Chairing him are his brother Snlalman, 16, (left),159 words
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Article205 1977-05-19 2 Share prices advanced fairly strongly in moderately active trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes tod?" The higher iced shares which we e virtually out of the limelight recently, came in for fair support. Pan Electric, in particular, rose by five cents to205 words
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Article28 1977-05-19 2 Graduates of Ngee Ann Technical College will hold a dinner at Apollo Theatre Restaurant on Friday at 7.30 p.m. following their graduation ceremony in the afternoon.28 words
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Article36 1977-05-19 2 Mr. Koh Cher 81ang has been appointed a member of the Jurong Town Corporation for the period April 24 to Dec. 1978 In place of Mr. Bernard Chen Tien Lap, according to latest'government gazette.36 words
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251 1977-05-19 2 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang The Probation and Aftercare Service, Ministry of Social Affairs, has set up a job placement unit to find suitable employment for offenders and drug addicts under its care. According to Reach Out, the PAB news bulletin, the unit was formed recently251 words
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Advertisement22 1977-05-19 2 SOS Treshled Di scourafed? Sine Samaritans «l Sing a pwe at *****44 day or night. Help is as near a* the telephone.22 words
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Miscellaneous460 1977-05-19 2 AT THE CINEMA THE 810 BUS: A hilarious takfc-off on disaster movies. The vehicle is the world's first nuclearpowered bus. But the line-up of "characters" on board remains. These will have you tickled Sink. Stars Joe Bologna, tockard Channlng, Lynn Redgrave. Sally Kellerman, Harold Gould. Jade: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and460 words
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Miscellaneous167 1977-05-19 2 WHAT'S ON THE BEST OF TIME, an exhibition of 47 original portraits created for the covers of Time magazine, National Museum, till 5 p.m. PORCELAIN PAINTING demonstration by Danlsii artists at the Shangri-La .Hotel 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. CHINESE ART IN S'NGAPORE, an exhibition of works by 106 Singapore167 words
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Article, Illustration387 1977-05-19 3 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang Two oi the 21-man crew who jumped overboard when a Panamanian registered freighter capsized yesterday, spent one hour in the chilly, choppy waters before they were rescued. According to eyewitnesses, Indonesians R. Larlu Daniel, 46. and A J!. Shamsudln, 21, were the387 words
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107 1977-05-19 3 RAV DHALIWAL - By RAV DHALIWAL COMPORT, the NTUC transport co operative, has expelled two taxi operators for transferring ownership. Under Comfort's terms and conditions, transfer of ownership is not allowed. One of the taxi operators was found sharing his taxi with someone else on a107 words
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Article37 1977-05-19 3 The Singapore Jaycees will hold an Effective Speaking course lrom May 23 at Mandarin Hotel from 7.15 p.m. to 10 p.m. on every Mondav and Thursday. The cost Is $30 for members and $40 for others.37 words
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Article43 1977-05-19 3 The newly-elected MP for Radin Mas, Mr. Bernard Chen Tien Lap, Is expected io oe Sworn in at Parliament's next sitting on May 27. Mr. Chen beat Mr. J.B. jevaretnam oI the Workers' Party in the byeiection on May 14.43 words
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Article52 1977-05-19 3 Dr. Dixie Tan has bsen elected president of the Association for Educationally Subnormal Children. Other officials are Mr. M.K. Wong. Mr. E. S. J. Chandran (vice presidents), Mr. Valerian Francis (secretary), Mr. Alexander Amos (treasurer), Mr. Ng Fook Kah, Mrs. R. Yeap, Mr. Chang Pinang and Dr. Frances Woon52 words
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Article54 1977-05-19 3 The 1977 National Day Art Exhibition, jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Art Organisations of Singapore. will be held at the Vlctoriai Memorial Hall from Aug. 5 to 12 between lo a.m. and 7 p.m. Special awards in the form of medals will be given54 words
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70 1977-05-19 3 A Thai military commander, Lt-Gen. PindanK Sri hat said the communist parties of Thailand and Malaysia have joined forces for the first time to fight the Thai and Malaysian governments, according to Bangkok reports. He added that the two government! have received evidence of70 words
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179 1977-05-19 3 A total of 152 preunive/sky itude nto from Ave junior colleges and 27 secondary schools will attend a Fre-university seminar to dhcuss ASEAN at the Singapore Conference Hall and Eusoff College from May 28 to June 2. The semiriar on ASEAN its meaning and179 words
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Advertisement176 1977-05-19 3 SPECIAL K45 Eg W~" I^l DENTURE HYGIENE J J 111 If LONDON Available at all leading stores and chemists CITY PHARMACY Peninsula Shopping Complex, Ist Floor, Shop 1-19 Coleman Street, Singapore 6. Tel: *****6 Plaza Singapura, Ist Floor, Unit 135 In 137 Orchard Road, Singapore 9. Tel: *****2. WIIIiiiiTTIiiIIIIITT H176 words
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517 1977-05-19 4 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva Mr. Lee Kuan Yew Is expected to have talks with President Marcos In Manila before going on to Tokyo for an unofficial visit later this month. Government officials were yesterday making the arrangements for the Prime Minister's trip. He517 words
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279 1977-05-19 4 Reuter Manila, Thursday A Philippine presidential assistant yesterday urged ASEAN to enlist the help of their youth in nation building and dev e 1 opment programmes. Mr. Ronaldo Zamora, who holds cabinet ran*, was speaking belore the tlrst ASEAN youth semi nar workshop here.Reuter - 279 words
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Article, Illustration451 1977-05-19 4 Ting Hi Keng - TEACHER REVEALS 'SECRET' OF HIS SIX WINS By Ting Hi Keng Schoolteacher Tham Keng Yee Is a rather special kind of record holder he has scored the most wins in New Nation's Moneywords contest. Last wee*, he missed the jackpot of ***** by one word451 words
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Article134 1977-05-19 4 AP Kuala Lumpur, Thursday About 60,000 Malaysians suffer from heart attacks every year and of these 8000 to 10,000 die before admission to a hospital, a government heart specialist. Dr. Joseph Eravelly, said yesterday. He said what was more alarming was that about 500,000 to 600,000 peopleAP - 134 words
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Article239 1977-05-19 4 A Singapore travel agency has been suspended by the Orient Airlines Association from selling air tickets for eight regional carriers. The suspension is for two weeks from May 12. Airline sources said the agency was found to be selling tickets to the Orient at239 words
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Article41 1977-05-19 4 The Kuo Chuan community centre Is organising karate, yoga, taekwon do and tal chee chuen classes at its premises from June. Application forms are obtainable from the centre and the closing day Is Friday. For more details, ring *****7.41 words
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Article164 1977-05-19 4 There will NOT be "Do Net Touch" signs at this year's SAF Day display where millions of dollars worth of equipment will be on show to the public for the first time at Changl Air Base on June 25 and 26. The Singapore Armed164 words
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Article30 1977-05-19 4 The 50-member Kay Slang Primary School Band will give an hour long performance at the Singapore Zool ogl c a 1 Oardens on Bunday from 3.30 p.m.30 words
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Article, Illustration398 1977-05-19 5 Peres may get defence portfolio in new line-up Reuter Tel Aviv, Thursday Leaders of the right-wing Likud Party yesterday sought to ease uncertainties about the future of Israel and the Middle East following their election victory which ended an era of Labour Party ruleReuter - 398 words
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Article50 1977-05-19 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday President Carter's national security adviser, Mr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, yesterday said the victory of the right-wing Likud Party would not change the relationship between the US and Israel. "The basic relationship does not depend on electoral vicissitudes," he told reporters at the White House. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article250 1977-05-19 5 Reuter Geneva, Thursday US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance will ask the Soviet Union to persuade the PLO to recognise the existence of Israel, American officials said yesterday. They said Mr. Vance will tell Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko in talks here that the questionReuter - 250 words
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207 1977-05-19 5 Reuter Hong Kong. Thursday— Heroin kills your sex drive, cripples you financially and Is desperately difficult to kick those are the messages in a new publicity campaign to stamp out drug addiction amongst the young in Hong Kong. A spokesman for theReuter - 207 words
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Article20 1977-05-19 5 Bangkok, Thursday. Ten people have died of rabies In the northern city of Chiang Mai in the last week.—Reuter.20 words
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250 1977-05-19 5 UPI Washington, Thursday The House of Representatives yesterday considered legislation to authorise US$3.2 billion ($7.6 billion) in foreign military aid, including US$l.3 billion for Israel and US$l.l billion for Arab countries. The remainder of the proposed International security assistance funds would goUPI - 250 words
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Advertisement163 1977-05-19 5 5 4+j?jkA '1 A take &f>onafMontserrat cruise J ■im irt '< A. ••£V«J£* Wn? v -'v* ■■■■<■< .ssv •'••.^v/'• ,w 3T JxNw i H<t. w W\ I »HTW» SP£«®9? <• jj L 'Jfl (jlfrS MM! The only way to see more of its 7107 lovely islands in comfort €r style.163 words
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Article359 1977-05-19 6 Geneva, Thursday The US and the Soviet Union Indicated last night they had found a basis for serious discussion on a new strategic arms limitation (SALT) agreement during talks yesterday between Secretary of State Vence and Foreign Minister Gromyko. Mr. Vance's press spokesman, reading what359 words
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Article, Illustration48 1977-05-19 6 Chairman Hua Kuo feng (right) meets the secretary of the central committee of the Communist Party of Indonesia, Mr. Jusuf Adjutorop, yesterday In Peking. Mr. Hua had "cordial talks" with Mr. Adjutorop said New China News Agency UPI radio UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 48 words
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Article185 1977-05-19 6 Reuter Manila Thursday Military sources yesterday alleged that a Filipino woman, whose complaints of b:ing tortured in detention aroused the unusual Intervention of the US fovernment, was an official of a front organisation of the banned Communist Party of the Philippines. They said that this wasReuter - 185 words
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351 1977-05-19 6 Reuter London, Thursday British Foreign Secretary David Owen said yesterday that d e m o c r a ticstyle communism in Western Europe might be "a death blow to Soviet communism." In a speech to political journalists at the House of Commons, Dr.Reuter - 351 words
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Article135 1977-05-19 6 Reuter Havana, Thursday The first group of 360 American tourists to visit Cuba in 16 years landed here yesterday to an enthusiastic welcome 'rom hundreds of Cuhnns lining the street outskle Havana's port. The ship that brou»M them, the Daphne, also scored a firstReuter - 135 words
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Article340 1977-05-19 6 Reuter Maputo, Thursday China and the ttovlet Union traded public insults at a special United Nat tons conference here yeoteraay when the Chinese delegate accused Moscow of "sinister designs" in Africa. Mr. Chao Yuan, representing China at the conference called to mobilise International supportReuter - 340 words
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Article47 1977-05-19 6 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday Thailand will host the seventh movie festival of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in September, a government spokesman said yesterday. He said the other four ASEAN member countries Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore would take part in the festival—Reuter.Reuter - 47 words
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Article152 1977-05-19 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, May 19, the 139 th day of 1977 with 226 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its new phase and first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mecury, Venus and Mars. THE EVENING STARS are Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 152 words
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Article67 1977-05-19 6 Reuter Honj Kong, Thursday—Laughing in the wrong place can came trouble and 22-year-old Cheung Hung-wei learned it the hard way when he was expelled from a court room for laughing. But he could not stop himself even at the corridor of the court. Police brought him backReuter - 67 words
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Miscellaneous185 1977-05-19 6 WORLD WEATHER New York—Very warm today, chance of rain tonight, 19-32 C. Headine: Israel's Labour Party, dominant since 1948, loses to rightist bloc. San Francisco Pair, 10-18 C. Headline: Stunning Israeli vote ruling party losing. London—Sunny spells, i r olated showers, warmer, 13-16 C. Headline: Healey hint of pay relaxation.185 words
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489 1977-05-19 7 Both sides take up hardline positions Reuter Vienna, Thursday Amid blanket security, US Vice-Presi-dent Walter Mondale and South African Prlm e Minister John Vorster ye st e rday prepared for a meeting on southern Africa that could put their countries on a collisionReuter - 489 words
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238 1977-05-19 7 Reuter Windhoek, (Southwest Africa), Thursday Whites in Southwest Africa (Namibia) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a multiracial interim government to lead the territory to independence from disputed South African rule. With only one result from a referendum on Tuesday still awaited last night, aboutReuter - 238 words
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215 1977-05-19 7 UPI Bangkok, Thursday The US aircraft carrier Constellation will next week make what Is believed to be the first official port call by an American carrier to Thailand, US officials said yesterday. The huge ship and Its 5000-man crew will putUPI - 215 words
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Article89 1977-05-19 7 AP Jakarta, Thursday Defence Minister Qen. Maraden Panggabean said yesterdav the US government would soon provide Indonesia with US$5B million ($139.2 million) in military aid for the 1977 78 fiscal year. Gen. Panggabean said Indonesia would receive US$lB million under the military aidAP - 89 words
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146 1977-05-19 7 UPI Beirut, Thursday. Foreign ministers from 37 Islamic nations meeting in Tripoli, Libya, have expressed their regret at the "unjustified absence" of Egypt, Sudan and Iran, the Libyan news agency said yesterday. Egypt and Sudan, locked in conflict with the Libyan regime of Col.UPI - 146 words
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Article, Illustration202 1977-05-19 7 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday Former Prime Minister Kukrit Pramoj yesterday said the Thai press must be free if it is expected to help develop the country. Speaking In a television debate over a controversial new Press BUI which Is scheduled for consideration byReuter - 202 words
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Advertisement78 1977-05-19 7 Rendezvous or showdown? Sec Page Enjoy Hie great ta/te and unique flavour of Genuine Ru//ian Vodka 85Z^B Tasting Campaign of Soviet Liquors on 20th May 1977 at Singapore Hilton By Invitation Only) loLICHNAYA STDLICHNAYir VTOLICHM 4 usst ,vo I t**v» <ÜBANSKA vi mm m *1 M SStAN r«r» c ri78 words
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Article432 1977-05-19 8 The outlook is often not quite so gloomy the morning after. Now that the first shock of the Labour defeat in the Israeli general election is passing, the prospects for Middle East peace do not seem as hard hit as they appeared when it became432 words
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Article106 1977-05-19 8 WHISPERS Mr> IS B p V v y A friend brought a packet of dried pork with him when he went to New York recently. At the airport there, however, It was confiscated. 'This Is cooked food, you can't take this In with you." the customs man106 words
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Article, Illustration766 1977-05-19 8 THE MONDALE-VORSTER TALKS NYT Washington, Thursday Walter Mondale has confounded the cynics and taken on real responsibility as VicePresident, but he has had no task remotely as important, or as daunting, as the one he will undertake in Vienna today. He meets Prime Minister Vorster of SouthNYT - 766 words
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565 1977-05-19 8 BANGKOK POST VOICE OF THE PRESS Headline: The PM spells fit out for America. At least the men from the US National War College will be able to go back and report a quietly confident Thailand. Having already visited a number of South-east565 words
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Article, Illustration370 1977-05-19 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Every once in a while I provide my readers with conversat ionstoppers that they can use to attract attention at cocktail or dinner parties or family gatherings. Here are Just a few that are guaranteed to make everyone turn inLos Angeles Times - 370 words
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Article, Illustration481 1977-05-19 9 Edgar Koh reports from Manila on the special help this UN body gives us Singapore's we 11d e v e 1 oped welfare services need more s p e c i a 11 y-trained staff, according to the United Nations Children's Fund. Rapid social changes in481 words
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837 1977-05-19 9 The Guinness Book —a record of silly seasons Washington Post Washington, Thursday They come into every newspaper office regularly the calls, the letters, the elaborate publicity releases: someone has buried himself alive out in Delaware, going for a record of 122 days, a Connecticut man plans to celebrate his 60thWashington Post - 837 words
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Advertisement115 1977-05-19 9 Motion Smith Son Ltd ARE PLEASED AND PRIVILEGED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT AS EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE AGENTS IN S.E. ASIA FOR THE ORIENTAL SCIENTIFIC APPARATUS WORKSHOPS "OSAW" MAKERS OF FINE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS AND AIDS FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. MOTION SMITH WILL BE PLEASED TO ACCEPT ALL115 words
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Article, Illustration1838 1977-05-19 10 / 11 No fear that crop failures may spark off a crisis, say food officials Asia may not have enough to eat: Survey Do we have enough to feed our hungry? New Nation looks at both sides of the issue NYT Reuter Washington, Thursday For the first time inNYT; Reuter; Source: World Food Council - 1,838 words
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688 1977-05-19 10 / 11 Edgar Koh - Edgar Koh writes from Manila Edgar Koh Manila, Thursday The spectre of the pot-bellied starving child can become a symbol arousing much emotionalism and moralising when nations come together to discuss basic social services for needy families'ln developing and underdeveloped countries. Delefttei to688 words
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Article, Illustration408 1977-05-19 12 Decor Bachelor Yeoh (he does not want to reveal his full name) has many interests but his two abiding loves are music and Chinese antiques. He has managed to marry the two beautifully In his small tworoom apartment In a decor that is able to408 words
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Miscellaneous236 1977-05-19 12 ■kids on|y Puzzlea, riddles, crosswords, jokes to share? We pay $5 for every contribution. The address is Kids Only, New Natiota, Locked Bag 15, Singapore 1. Don't forget to add your name, age and address. 1. Why is a baggage car like a forest? Why is your nose in the236 words
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Article, Illustration713 1977-05-19 13 Violet Oon - Violet Oon "What a pity, we may have to give up the idea of inviting a good British school's orc he stra over because I'm sure we cannot find Singaporeans willing to house them," said the chairman. I agreed sleepily and looked713 words
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Article354 1977-05-19 13 WASHINGTON STAR Washington, Thursday The food and drug administration recently announced final labelling rules, for intrauterine devices (lUDs) which will require physicians to provide women with a brochure on possible risks before the contraceptive device is inserted. The brochure would also describe what anWASHINGTON STAR - 354 words
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Article, Illustration169 1977-05-19 13 Jennifer Schoon - Bargains bv Jennifer Schoon C. K. Tang is having a sale, and this week we feature some of the better buys. If you believe in shopping early for Christmas, now's the time to buy, so you won't feel the pinch when the season comes around. (Not shown) Scholl169 words
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136 1977-05-19 14 Dollar up against down elsewhere Business News and Vieu/s UPI Brussels, Thursday. The US dollar rose marginally against the British pound yesterday but fell elsewhere. Oold closed US$l down In Zurich at U*****,875 an ounce and fell 90.5 cents in London to U*****.97. The dollar fell in Frankfurt from 2.3590UPI - 136 words
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Article53 1977-05-19 14 Reuter New Delhi, Thursday —India ended the *****7 financial year with a small trade surplus of 720 million rupees ($205 million) for the first time In 10 years, Samachar news agency reported yesterday. Exports for the year totalled 49.800 mil lon rupees against Imports of 49,080 millionReuter - 53 words
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Article25 1977-05-19 14 UPI Islamabad, Thursday. —Pakistan and Iran yesterday signed an economic agreement to facilitate further Iranian investment in Pakistan and to exDand two-way trade.—UPl.UPI - 25 words
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Article34 1977-05-19 14 New York, Thursday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 941.91 (up 5.43); 20 transport 246 64 (up 2.92); 16 utilities 111.93 (up 0.54); 65 stocks 318.41 (up 2.28).34 words
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Article265 1977-05-19 14 The Tokyo stock market closed slightly lower as investors took a wait-and-see attitude In the absence of fresh incentives while the outstanding margin debt for the week ended May 14 on the three major stock exchanges dec re ased 7700 mil. yen. Investors re f rained from buying blue265 words
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Article188 1977-05-19 14 The stock market, aided by an institutional buying spree that defied higher interest rates, scored a broad gain yesterday in the busiest trading of New York Stock Exchange Issues in a month. The Dow Jones industrial average, up seven points earlier, gained 5.43 points to 941.91, bringing its188 words
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Article64 1977-05-19 14 Closing prices in francs on the Parte Bourse yesterday: Paribas 146 unch Foncier 274.50 2 40 Pilntemps 31 unch Bull 24 20 unch Rcyal Dutch 286 30 1.80 Mlchelln 980 23 COS 215 3.50 Thomson 149 CPP 96.70 3.70 Rhone 57.70 unch Air 305 6 Suez 204 unch PeugeotCitroen64 words
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Article85 1977-05-19 14 Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS Bearer W55 5 UBS Registered 537 3 8BC 384 Credit Suisse 3100 50 Swissair B 670 3 Swiss Reinsur. 2450 30 Winterthur B. 1765 20 Zurich Insur. 7350 50 Juvena B. 1J2 1 Nestle B. 3360 585 words
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Article91 1977-05-19 14 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time): ACI 190 192 ADC 10 15 Ampol pet 56 57* ANI 132 135 APM 120 122 Bank NSW 540 546 Brambles 152 160 BHP 690 700 Bora) 212 214 CBA 290 295 CSR 375 380 CIG 298 Coal Allied 170 Dun91 words
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188 1977-05-19 14 Reuter London, Thursday British Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey has warned the nation against misusing the benefits of North Sea oil. He also called on businessmen to ensure that the new elements of flexibility in pay policy after July were not abused. InReuter - 188 words
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Article45 1977-05-19 14 Reuter Jeddah, Thursday Saudi Arabia's oil exports 'in April averaged 0,475,244 barrels a day, Under-Secretary for Oil and Mineral Resources Abdel-Aziz Abdullah AlTurki announced here yesterday. The Arabian-American Oil Company (Aramco) led producers with an average output of 8,370,P45 barrels a day.Reuter - 45 words
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356 1977-05-19 14 Most of cash invested in US and Europe Reuter Washington, Thursday Oil exporting countries In the last four years have amassed staggering financial surpluses of up to US$l45 billion ($348 billion) which have been Invested mostly In the US and Europe. The statistics,Reuter - 356 words
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Article95 1977-05-19 14 Reuter Washington, Thursday —Domestic sugar and television industries are tnreatenea by imports and may be eligible for federal trade adjustment assistance, the US Commerce Department says In a report to President Carter. The department said yesterday it conducted a study on the position oiReuter - 95 words
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Article359 1977-05-19 14 Reuter Washington, Thursday Saudi Arabia is exploring ways of obtaining a seat on the executive board of the International Monetary Fund although it is currently not pressing the isssue, monetary sources said. Both IMF managing director, Mr. Johannes Witteveen and US Treasury Under-SecretaryReuter - 359 words
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217 1977-05-19 14 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday Indonesia Is to import more than one million tonnes of rice and wheat for the 1977 -78 fiscal year to meet a possible food shortage, according to the head of the National Logistics board, Mr. Bustanul Arlfln. AReuter - 217 words
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Article35 1977-05-19 14 UPI New York, Thursday An agreement has been reached with Taiwan and Korea to limit their shoe exports to the United States beginning July 1, Senator William D. Hathaway, (Democrat* Maine), said yesterday.UPI - 35 words
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Article310 1977-05-19 15 Reuter Bilbao, Thursday A splendid headed goal by Roberto Bettega after seven mijiutes won Juventus of Italy the .European Football Union (UEFA) Cup here last night despite losing 2-1 in the s e c on d leg final against Athletic Bilbao of Spain. The teams finishedReuter - 310 words
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169 1977-05-19 15 London, ThursdayAfrica's gifted distance runners gave a hint of what they might have achieved at the Montreal Olympics when they swept to victory in three events at an international athletics meeting at Crystal Palace here last night. Leading the procession of African victories was169 words
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Article114 1977-05-19 15 Reuter Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Union kept their World Cup soccer hopes alive last night with a 2-0 defeat of Hungary in Oroup Nine of the European qualifying competition in the Georgian capital, Tolllsi. In the fifth minute, midfleld man Leonid Buriak put the Soviets ahead.Reuter - 114 words
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257 1977-05-19 15 Reuter Rome, Thursday Second seed Guillermo Vilas of Argentina went out In the second round of the Italian Open tennis championships here yesterday, losing 7-6, 6-4 to Yugoslav Zeljko Franulovlc. His defeat set the pattern for a day of upsets. In allReuter - 257 words
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323 1977-05-19 15 London, Thursday John Conteh, who was stripped of his World Boxing Council (WBCi lightweight title yesterday. said defiantly: "I am still the champion." The 25-year-old fighter, told by reporters that his refusal to defend the crown In Monte Carlo on Saturday night had produced323 words
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Article36 1977-05-19 15 Production won the Straits Times table tennis championship for the third yeer running when they defeated Times Distributors 4-1 In the final. Other p lacings: 3 Editorial; 4 Circulation; 5 Advertising; 0 New Nation.36 words
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Article112 1977-05-19 15 Reuter Sydney, Thursday. The Australian Soccer Federation has been asked to stage the 1979 FIFA Coca-Cola World Youth tournament. ASF secretary, Brian Le Fevre, confirmed yesterday that a request had been received from FIFA and It had been accepted. He said the move would suitReuter - 112 words
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Article, Illustration582 1977-05-19 16 Brian Miller - He is worth following on Saturday ON THE TRACK with Brian Miller Brian Miller Repeater has Improved tremendously since his disappointing debut at Kuala Lumpur last month and warrants support when he goes over 1200 m on Saturday. With George Podmore astride, this three-year-old by Sweet582 words
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Article270 1977-05-19 16 SATURDAY Race 1: 1.30. CL 3 Div. 3 1600 m: Chang Cheng, Lupuree. Race 2: 2.00, CL 3 Div. 2 1600 m: Luc, Mr. Harmony. Race 3: 2.30, CL 2 Div. 3 1660 m: Houston Ranger 11, Society Sam. Race 4: 3.00, CL 3 Div. 4 1260 m: Putra270 words
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1568 1977-05-19 16 SATURDAY Cl. 2 Dlv. 2—1200m 7 Repeater 87 16 Mr. Big 56.5 20 The Professionals 56.5 10 Tartar 56.5 16 Showman VI 55 8 Palm Green 55 18 Spectrum 55 6 BIonic Wonder 55 S Braslllno 54.5 22 Solo Venture 54 21 Kings Fire1,568 words
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260 1977-05-19 17 London, Thursday Oreg Chappell, captain of the Australian cricketers, propped up his team's batttlng with a brilliant Innings of 113 against Somerset at Bath yesterday. Chappell, who used to play for Somerset, hit three sixes and 12 fours as he guided his team260 words
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Article29 1977-05-19 17 The First Division match between Sembawang and Ponggol at jalan Besar Stadium at 8 p.m. today has been postponed to Sunday at the same venue and time.29 words
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Article, Illustration754 1977-05-19 17 Brian Miller - Kam Fook earns promotion to the first team BOWLING by Brian Miller Brian Miller The Singapore Ten Pin Bowling Congress are certainly taking a tough stand in an effort to ensure that only the best local bowlers qualify for the national squad. And the754 words
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127 1977-05-19 17 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Malaysia, as host country, have sent entry forms for the :irst South East Asia (SEA) Games to be held here in November to eight countries, a SEA Games organising committee spokesman said here yesterday. The spokesman said the forms, to be127 words
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Article491 1977-05-19 18 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday—Singapore went on to underline the continuing slide in India's hockey standard, when they held them to a scoreless draw in a Vital Group A match of the Junior World Cup qualifying rounds, at the Merdeka Stadium yesterday. With this draw, Singapore have491 words
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Article, Illustration547 1977-05-19 18 TONY DANKER - By TONY DANKER Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Soh Chin Ann is convinced that Selangor will qualify for the Malaysia Cup final at Merdeka Stadium on May 28. "We will beat Singapore by at least two goals on Monday night," said the Selangor skipper. "Just wait and547 words
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Article197 1977-05-19 18 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Selangor midfleld wizard Wong Choon Wah got married yesterday morning anu immediately returned to camp to prepare for the crucial Malaysia Cup ceml-flnal second leg match against Singapore at Merdeka Stadium on Monday night. -There simply Isn't any time for a honeymoon Just197 words
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Article317 1977-05-19 18 TONY KOH - By TONY KOH SATU last night trounced last year's run-ners-up Police 120-77 In the second round of the National basketball League at the Gay World Stadium. Police chances of qualifying for the final round hangs in the balance with this defeat whereas SATU look set317 words
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Miscellaneous518 1977-05-19 16 :<yra :«£»}£>: Thursday Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) jr Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW mbmamammmm■ Cut along dotted lines CLUEB FOR EG-4 1. The cloeed hand used for punching 2. To eee a train going would excite many518 words
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Advertisement158 1977-05-19 17 Ace Bowler strikes upa The Home of Better Bowlers Henrv Tan and Jackie'j Bowl. The two names that'i synonymous with tan-pin bowling. Put them together and you'll have a combination that's par excellence. Henry it now the full-time Bowling Development Promotion Manager at both Jackie's Bowl System 460 and Jackie's158 words
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Miscellaneous276 1977-05-19 17 Crossword ACROSS 1 —and don'ts 4 At (confused) 9 Near 13 Snug as 15 Spur part 16 Silkworm 17 Caesar's city 18 Weekly laundry 20 Certain tree parts 22 Bounders 23 Eastern bigwig 24 Danube tributary 25 Went wrong 27 Lodging place 29 Timetables, for short 33 Dear 34 Measure276 words
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Miscellaneous37 1977-05-19 18 THE BORN LOSER TUB MARKET FOR A 600P UJATCH? HUH? t £AN'T HEARMOU. mTIW6MWSOFT6&L. IS i is •0 M \Wi. P k; 0 111 119 «IV WHAT IS IT? E m 2 a NORBERT by George Fett37 words
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Miscellaneous360 1977-05-19 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those studious individuals who doesn't know the meaning; of failure when it comes to academic ptirquits. You have great confidence in your ability to learn anything that is to be glean«d from a textbook, but you also lack confidence in360 words
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Article50 1977-05-19 20 AH FOOK: Did you see that ad by Orchard Road car park hawkers In the newspaper today? The standard of living Is certainly going up! ME1 LIN: I hope the standard of service will also go up and prices remain fair and reasonable, as they promised In their ad.50 words
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Miscellaneous904 1977-05-19 20 AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3 00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: Goodbye Darling (r). Part 1 of this Mandarin movie. 4M GENERAL HOSPITAL. 4 30 INTERMIS8ION. •6.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LASSIE. Adventure series. #6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF. 6.35 WARNA WARNI (r). This programme for children emphasises the Importance904 words
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Miscellaneous211 1977-05-19 20 Today's top shows THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN: The Most Dangerous Enemy. (Ch. 5, 7.45 p.m. in colour). Dr. Rudy Wells, the medical genius who gave Steve Austin his bionic components, becomes a psychopathic superman after being bitten by a laboratory c h 1 m panzee which has been injected211 words
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