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Title Section24 1977-06-08 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday, June 8, 1977 No. 1970 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 r -==i j NEW (gj) NATION t COMMENT24 words
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Article, Illustration400 1977-06-08 1 UPI Nairobi, Wednesday President Amin's bizarre game of hide and seek with the British Government continued today with Ugandan leader reportedly prepared to slip into England by ship eithef today or tomorrow and make a triumphant entry by road into London to attend the Commonwealth conference. AsUPI - 400 words
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Article82 1977-06-08 1 Reuter Ajaccio, Corsica, Wednesday.—Maltese Prime Minister Don Mintoff left for London early yesterday, eight hours b3hind schedule, after British Airways plane carrying him and Ave of his ministers was forced to make an emergency landingyhere because of a bomb alert, airport officials said. The pilot of theReuter - 82 words
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708 1977-06-08 1 H.I. Lim, Sunny Wee - The Cwealth summit bv H.I. Lim, Sunny Wee London, Wednesday President Amin of Uganda kept the British Government, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the media on tenterhooks yesterday with conflicting reports of his air journey to London. But the Commonwealth summit seemed determined to get708 words
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102 1977-06-08 1 AFP Manila, Wednesday—A bomb scare forced a Bangkok bound KLM Royal Dutch 747 Jetliner to turn back to Manila yesterday with some 290 people aboard, a KLM spokesman said. But the twin-engine aircraft took off for Bangkok last night after a search byAFP - 102 words
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240 1977-06-08 1 More than 200 million people will see an intermingling of ASEAN cultures In a special series of shows to be staged by artistes from the five-member countries. The radio, TV and stage shows to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ASEAN will abandon240 words
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Article32 1977-06-08 1 Manila, Wednesday At least eight children were Injured and 25 houses were destroyed last weekend when a tornado swept through a Tillage north of Manila, police said yesterday.32 words
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Advertisement106 1977-06-08 1 Rodeo PLAY-, is here! It s new and bigger with more leg movement. Virtually every part moves independently. Legs, arms, feet, head. Because there's more movement, there's more they can do. And we've given them more accessories. More Fun. t J V V There are more than 50 different PLAYBIG106 words
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Advertisement20 1977-06-08 1 INSIDE Merdeka: FAM W to S'pore Page 19 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 15: Comics 10; Moneywords and Stars 18.20 words
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Miscellaneous16 1977-06-08 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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301 1977-06-08 2 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi At least 400 Preupiversity One students are believed to have left school "on the quiet" to Join the Singapore Polytechnic when the new term began two days ago. Many of them did not even inform their school principals. "They do this301 words
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Article331 1977-06-08 2 Prices moved higher in brisk trading during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. The blue-chips which were generally neglected In the past few weeks, were bulllshly traded. Slme Darby and Inchcape rose by four cents and six cents to $3.34 and $2.56 respectively.331 words
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Article107 1977-06-08 2 Parts of the Sentosa beach have been affected by the oil slick caused by the bunkering oil barge, Oriental. A team of 140 men from the Port of Singapore Authority and the Ministry of the Environment went to work to clean up the Siloso Beach107 words
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308 1977-06-08 2 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva Technical experts have been meeting for the past three day to discuss the problems involved in the setting up of the proposed ASEAN diesel engines project in Singapore. The experts from five member countries, meeting in closed-door sessions at the308 words
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Miscellaneous153 1977-06-08 2 Today: 4.27 p.m. (2.2 m) Tomorrow: 3.52 a.m (2.3 m), 5.20 p.m. (2.1 m). Friday: 5.06 a.m. (2m> 6.19 p.m. (2.1 m). Saturday: 6.43 a.m (1.9 m), 7.17 p.m. (2.1 m) Sunday: 8.12 a.m. (1.9 m), 7.17 p.m. (2.1 m) Monday: 9.15 a.m (2m), 8.05 p.m. (2.2 m). Tuesday: 10.03153 words
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Miscellaneous1039 1977-06-08 2 AT THE CINEMA 1 ItyY FAIR LADY: One of the most spectacular musical's ever presented on the big screen. Based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Stars Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfred HydeWhite. Lido; 2, 5.30 and 8.45 p.m. TWO-MINUTE WARNING: 90,000 tans pack the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum1,039 words
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Article, Illustration443 1977-06-08 3 Police chief: Break-outs not due to harsh treatment Police Commissioner Mr. Tan Teck Khlm has rebuffed the belief that addicts had escaped from the Drug Rehabilitation Centre because they could not withstand the treatment or conditions there. He said Investigation had shown that a few had forced443 words
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287 1977-06-08 3 Classical Chinese will not be taught in Secondary One classes in all Chinese medium schools next year. Steps are now being taken to exclude all sentences and passages written In the classical style from the Chinese textbooks, an official of the Educational Publications287 words
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198 1977-06-08 3 One industry that has not had quite as much trouble with recession as others, is the toy Industry. Why? Because, as Mr. Nandor Pinter, managing director of Aurora Products Corporation Asia, puts It, "parents will be parents and they will sacrifice their own needs198 words
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Article209 1977-06-08 3 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday.—UMNO has received 824 resolutions from Its division* throughout the country for tabling at its threeday General Assembly beginning here on July The chairman of the Resolutions selection Committee, Enclk Abdul Ohafar Bab a, said yesterday most of the resolutions were on the economyAFP - 209 words
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Advertisement26 1977-06-08 3 e. V, O G ■w t TP n: *$K& swings with the explosive rhythms of the Pitiful Soul's &*s<> jj IMOr* W/'i y:;«- •■■.>■ >mwwi iSkM^»^»S rr.cf«♦26 words
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Advertisement138 1977-06-08 3 ÜBL =k SOUND FOR THE 0rf ttw bast sailor #1 an idvinoid systam It 'U*L a; Y•r. 8\ -3s > <*"*** Vfc t K CONTROL MONITOR 3-WAY SPEAKER Tha famous original studio monitor that inspired tha creation of tha Cantury LlOO. a direct copy of tha JBL 4311 Studio Monitor.138 words
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Article, Illustration251 1977-06-08 4 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal How are pedestrians responding to the new road crossing rules in the first week of the national road safety campaign? To And out, I kept watch at several pedestrian crossings yesterday. Where there are police and Vifilante Corps members on duty, pedestrians251 words
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Article, Illustration704 1977-06-08 4 Six-hour 'hunt' —and only three pass the test as model road-users Road Safetv for YOU There is just not many safe, considerate road users on our streets. This Is %he verdict of the police. British Petroleum, New Nation and Sin Chew Jit Poh team on their lirst day out looking704 words
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183 1977-06-08 4 Pirate taxis are back in business in Juropg. Police action forced them off the road recently but they have reappeared in even greater number. There are about 20 to 30 pirate taxis operating between Corporation Drive and Jalan Boon Lay. Before the police crackdown,183 words
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217 1977-06-08 4 Although two cruises of the Rasa Sayan g, which caught fire last week, have been cancelled there has not been any rush for refunds. Cruise East said those who have paid for their bookings on the two cruises can ask for their money217 words
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Article83 1977-06-08 4 The SEAMEO Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (BIOTROP) In Indonesia, Is looking for a deputy director who must have at least 10 years experience in biological research, teaching and administration. He should preferably have a doctorate in biolog/ and good command of English. Candidates should be 3583 words
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Article349 1977-06-08 5 AFP Assen, Wednesday Psychiatrists monitoring the seizure by South Moluccan gunmen of 56 Dutch hostages have warned of serious psychological after-effects of the 1 on g-t e r m isolation in captivity of the hostages. Already the two sieges at a train near here andAFP - 349 words
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147 1977-06-08 5 UPI Los Angeles, Wednesday South Korean President Park Chung Hee is stepping up harassment of Korean dissidents living in the US. a former director of the South Korean Central Intelligence Agency has told the Los Angeles Times. Mr. Hyung Wook Kim. South Korea's topUPI - 147 words
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Article322 1977-06-08 5 Younfc explains UPI Washington, Wednesday UN Ambassador Andrew Young, saying even Abraham Lincoln was "racist" in some ways, talked with President Carter yesterday and said Mr. Carter "understood what I was trying to say" in his comments on allegedly racist presidents. The black dlplomaf said he doubtsUPI - 322 words
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Article180 1977-06-08 5 UPI Washington, Wednesday—The US is flying a colossal e x p e r imental magnet to the Soviet Union later this mc,j»th for testing in a power generator because this country has no facility In which to test it. The 40-tonne magnet, a highly efficient unitUPI - 180 words
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Article, Illustration46 1977-06-08 5 AP radio picture Four of the train hijackers, in a surprise move, inspecting the outside of the train on Monday. This was the first time the hijackers had been outside and there was no indication as to why they did so. AP radio picture.AP radio picture - 46 words
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Advertisement120 1977-06-08 5 VISIT OUR NEW ARTS CRAFTS SHOP AT SINGAPORE HANDICRAFT CENTRE 163ATANGLIN ROAD,TEL *****89. America's No. 1 Vocal and Instrumental Quartet < J jAe f men Direct from I SA ft f* «<• > f f "One of the most exciting in person musical aits in show business" The Lour Freshmen120 words
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Article, Illustration91 1977-06-08 6 Ah Fook: I'm saving to buy a set of golf clubs. Sport is good for the health Mel Un: Why not jog? It costs nothing. Ah Fook: Saya sedang menyimpan wang untuk membeli satu set alat memain golf. Bersukan baik untuk kesihatan. Mel Lin: Kenapa91 words
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Article233 1977-06-08 6 AP Upland (California), Wednesday A twin-engine plane trying to make an emergency landing at an airport crashed into a block-long apartment complex yesterday and exploded in flames. All Ave people aboard the plane were killed, police said. At least four people on the ground wereAP - 233 words
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Article127 1977-06-08 6 Reuter Ankara, Wednesday Opposition leader Bulent Ecevlt insisted yesterday he would try to form a new administration following Sunday's Turkish general election, but whether he could govern was open to question. Mr. Ecevlt said his People's Republican Party (RPP) was sure of 222 orReuter - 127 words
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189 1977-06-08 6 AFP Reuter Talpeh, Wednesday Incessant torrential rains partially submerged two cities ln*south Taiwan in disastrous floods yesterday causing serious damage to paddy fields and the death of a mother and four children in Taiwan. In the southern port city of Kaohslung, aAFP; Reuter - 189 words
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Article34 1977-06-08 6 AFP Biloxl (Mississippi), Wednesday The Very Reverend Joseph Howse was enthroned here on Monday as America's first black Roman Catholic bishop this century. His 48 000-strong diocese of Biloxl includes 9000 blacks.—AFP.AFP - 34 words
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239 1977-06-08 6 AFP Bangkok, Wednesday— A new Social Security Bill providing for the first time welfare benefits covering sickness, childbirth and death Is currently under heated discussion. Drafted by the Welfare Department, the Bill is being debated by representatives of the Employer's Federation, Employees' Organisation, theAFP - 239 words
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Article55 1977-06-08 6 D.J. b,,£, S £L»l C < nd i l cit T Police force Is being probed. Prostitutes in a "red lirht" dispolicemen, including members JJj have sleeping with them P"®® or P«yinf nothing at all. One officer has resigned since the inquiry began at Birmingham, England, andD.J. - 55 words
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Article145 1977-06-08 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday. June 8, the 159 th day of 1977 With 206 to follow. THE MOON Is in its last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter. THE EVENING STAR is Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Oemlni. AmericanUPI - 145 words
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Miscellaneous160 1977-06-08 6 WORLD WEATHER New York—Chance of rain, 9-4 C. Headline: New Carter policy may reauire busing to get school funds. S*n Francisco Fair, 12-24 C. Headline; Death law for killers of cods is overturned. Paris—Possible showers. 11-18 C Headline: US government: it is unreasonable to forbid Concorde in New York. Tokyo—Rain,160 words
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Article345 1977-06-08 7 Meeting may tighten boycott laws against Israel AP UPI Alexandria, Wednesday The 20 Arab nations joined in an "economic boycott of Israel" meet here today amid expectations that tightened rules will be adopted to counter a nt i boycott legislation recently adopted by the US Congress. "TheAP; UPI - 345 words
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183 1977-06-08 7 UPI Washington, Wednesday The US and the People's Republic of the Congo, where about 1000 Cuban troops are stationed, have agreed "In principle" to resume the dipl o m a tic relations severed 12 years ago, the State Department formally ahnounced yesterday. StateUPI - 183 words
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180 1977-06-08 7 UPI New York, Wednesday —Infants in developing nations are becoming malnourished victims of multinational corporations pushing use of artificial formulas over breast feeding, a panel on world hunger said yesterday. "There is no doubt corporations are creating a market and not fulfilling a need"UPI - 180 words
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Article165 1977-06-08 7 Reuter Rome, Wednesday The Italian Senate yest e r d a y unexpectedly voted by a majority of two to throw out a Bill to legalise abortion in this Roman Catholic country. The vote means that no new abortion Bill can be presented in Parliament forReuter - 165 words
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Article167 1977-06-08 7 Reuter Jerusalem, Wednesday— Right-wing leader Menahem Begin was officially entrusted yesterday with the formation of a new Israeli Cabinet and he Immediately renewed his call to the defeated Labour Party to Join him In a national coalition. Mr. Begin, who heads the Likud bloc, saidReuter - 167 words
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Advertisement306 1977-06-08 7 The newand exciting AMSTR/U) stereo system If you are particular about impeccable sound quality and at the same time want smart modem styling, the AMSTRAD total system is for you. At an unbelievably low price This means you can now put together a total system of a stereo amplifier or306 words
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Article424 1977-06-08 8 The Commonwealth heads of government conference opens in London today at a time when the world has yet to rid Itself of Its economic flu while some old political maladies have deteriorated. The economic plight of developing countries have yet to show any slgnlflcant Improvement424 words
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Article42 1977-06-08 8 Some friends were planning a motoring holiday, but had to cancel It In the last minute. The reason: The would-be driver failed her driving test. "Now she has to spend her holidays practising (or the retest," said her friend.42 words
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Article60 1977-06-08 8 Those who tuned into Radio Singapore's English Service this morning at the unearthly hour of 6.10 a.m. must have thought they had the wrong wavelength when the announcer offered two Arabic numbers: One with a tabla-like beat at a fever pace, the other a whining male60 words
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Article, Illustration773 1977-06-08 8 The struggles of Indian girls against social attitudes and centuries-old caste system Reuter London, Wednesday Amrit is an 18-year-old Indian girl who ran away from home because she did not want an arranged marriage. From a lonely bedsitter In a dingy part of London, she Is learning painfullyReuter - 773 words
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Article, Illustration627 1977-06-08 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON The London newspaper, The Times, has been discussing again, at great length, the question of understan ding China. Bernard Levin, that ardent seeker of truth in all manner of strange places, has devoted his column three times in one627 words
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Article322 1977-06-08 9 AFP United Nations, Wednesday The New Yorkbased International League for the Rights of Man has asked the UN to look into evidence of w i d espread human rights violations in Guinea. The League submitted a report, dated today, full of documented evidence ofAFP - 322 words
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Article148 1977-06-08 9 HUMAN RIGHTS IN FOCUS Reuter Moscow, Wednesday The Soviet Union yesterday issued its sharpest personal attack to date on President Carter, accusing him of "the most absurd and wild concoctions" about the Soviet record on Human Rights. The tough Soviet criticism of Mr. Carter, in a commentaryReuter - 148 words
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Article206 1977-06-08 9 Reuter Brasilia, Wednesday President Carter's wife Rosalynn faced close questioning here yesterday about her husband's human rights policy and denied that the US was trying to preach to other countries. "I think we do have a moral foreign policy but we are not moralistic,"Reuter - 206 words
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194 1977-06-08 9 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday— Delhi police said yesterday evidence indicated that Sanjay Gandhi's father-in-law, who was found shot dead last Saturday, had committed suicide. The body of Lieuten-ant-Cokonel T.S. Anand, 48, was found in a field near his wheat farm about 25 kmReuter - 194 words
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143 1977-06-08 9 Reuter Cairo, Wednesday President Sadat has warned any saboteurs they would be shot on sight. Addressing a political rally In Port Said, Mr. Sadat said: "I gave order to officials that he who commits an act of sabotage should be shot on sightReuter - 143 words
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Article162 1977-06-08 9 Reuter Colombo, Wednesday The Soviet Embassy has flatly rejected allegations In the "Journal" of the opposition United National Party (UNP) that it had interferred in the internal affairs of Sri Lanka. The journal, the UNP's official organ, said foreign powers were using employees of the governmentReuter - 162 words
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192 1977-06-08 9 Reuter Moscow, Wednesday—A leading Soviet commentator has warned the Carter adminlstra ti on against the "fallacy" that a new American missile warhead could give the US arms superiority over the Soviet Union. Commentator Valentin Zorin. writing for the government news agency Tass, wasReuter - 192 words
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Advertisement195 1977-06-08 9 Power Regulator V Pu®h up for f long sparks push down for short sparks Narrow orifice reaches oven and healer with ease Lights millions of times without flint, batteries or refill, Maximum expression of unique industrial design Will be exhibited in a New York museum Enhances beauty of your kitchen195 words
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Article, Illustration212 1977-06-08 10 / 11 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon The travelling businessman is very common in our cosmopolitan city and many wives are used to having their husbands away from home every now and then. Joining their ranks in recent years has been the working mother who also has to travelPictures by Johari Rasikin and Nik Kasmani - 212 words
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Article, Illustration739 1977-06-08 10 / 11 Living out of a suitcase has been very much a part of Mrs. Monica Tan's life since she joined SIA as one of Its Singapore Girls In 1968. Although she folded her wings In 1973, one year after she got married to bank Tan Chin739 words
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Article, Illustration976 1977-06-08 10 / 11 Mention the words "Jetsetting businesswoman," and most of us will immediately think of a hardheaded superambitious woman who puts business before family. But Mrs. Nancy Heng, 31, Is the antithesis of such a woman. If you meet her on a family outing, she976 words
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Article62 1977-06-08 10 / 11 The casual and young- look as interpreted by Irene Lim of Irene's will be shown in two in-s tore fashion shows at Robinsons' on Thursday and Saturday. The shows which will begin at 1.00 p.m. on Thursday and at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, will introduce Irene's special62 words
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415 1977-06-08 10 / 11 NYT New York, Wednesday The fashion news about underwear has long been negative, focusing on the bras women discarded, the slips they didn't wear any more, and the T-shirts or old sweaters they slept in Instead of nightgowns. Functions lism has its place, ofNYT - 415 words
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Advertisement75 1977-06-08 10 / 11 7r7"" Asean Buffet sensational a potpourri of tantalising dishes from five different kitchens of Asean. Time 12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Charges $8.50 per adult $5.00 per child (12 yean under) Enjoy <$anJKigiui beer with your ASEAN BUFFET. Famous The World Over m m m JIN ft M r ■475 words
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Article621 1977-06-08 12 Gloria Chandy - John Wayne goes bandit hunting with Katharine Hepburn Cinema »»s Gloria Chandy ROOSTER COGBURN: John Wayne, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Zer be, Richard Jordan, John McIntire, Strother Martin. Directed by Stuart Millar. Screenplay by Martin Julien. (Soon at Jade). Working on Rooster Cogburn gave director Stuart Millar621 words
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Advertisement813 1977-06-08 12 INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK (Incorporated In India) Head Office: 151, Mount Road, Madras 2 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER, 1976 Ra. P. Previous year SHARE CAPITAL (Wholly owned by Government ol India) As per last Balance Sheet Add: Transfer from Reserve Fund L Other Reserves RESERVE FUND AND OTHER RESERVES813 words
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Article, Illustration378 1977-06-08 13 The visit of the Prime Minister to the Philippines and Japan was an occasion for the non-English press last week to touch on the ASEAN-Japan relationship. N ANYANG SIANG PA(J stressed that Japan is closely connected with ASEAN's sound development. "As Japan can derive378 words
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Article288 1977-06-08 13 Moscow, Wednesday The Russians have started worrying about their manners. Interest in etiquette today is more extensive than ever, a Literary Gazette article said a few months ago. But guides on the subject are almost unavailable. A few books are published but in minute288 words
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Article42 1977-06-08 13 Sunday There must be seriousness in fighting drugs: The decision by the Central Council of Malay Cultural Organisations to help solve the problem of drug abuse ts welcome. But any plan will depend on the support from its 32 affiliates.42 words
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Article413 1977-06-08 13 Monday. The soft attitude of the opposition parties In Pakistan: Now that the Pakistan National Alliance Is prepared to accept a fresh general election, It should end Its bloody demonstrations. A dialogue between the opposion and Mr. Bhutto, chaired by a neutral party, Is the best to end413 words
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Article252 1977-06-08 13 Monday Tne question of retirement age: Judging from the existing manpower supply and demand situation, it should be no problem raising the retirement age to 6Q. However, we should refrain from fixing it by legislation. Tuesday Premier Lee's visits to the Philippines and Japan: As Japan can252 words
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Article234 1977-06-08 13 Sunday On football fans scrambling to catch the train and related matters: We are glad the Singapore Sports Council are taking steps to sell tickets at various Community Centres. Live telecast is another way to do away with the scramble for tickets. Monday President Amln and234 words
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Article80 1977-06-08 13 Tuesday Mr. Devan Nair's advice: Material wealth is essential In creating employment opportunities and falsing the standards of living. But people should not fall to develop their traditional values. Wednesday The possibility of an ASEAN common market: There are differences in the economic development of the ASEAN states.80 words
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Article163 1977-06-08 13 Sunday ASEAN and South-east Asian countries: Southeast Asia is heading towards peace because of ASEAN's unity. Monday Mr. Devan Nalr's advice: Though material wealth is indispensable. It is not an end In Itself. Importance should also be given to arts and culture. Tuesday Premier Lee's visit to Japan:163 words
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Advertisement105 1977-06-08 13 s PHOENIX COFFEEHOUSE Introduces LOCAL at local prices! 6 p.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 Goreng $2.00 Tang105 words
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Article178 1977-06-08 14 AFP Milan, Wednesday Italian stock markets were paralysed yesterday (or the third day running by a strike In support of demands for government .action to stimulate economic growth. The staffers, who were occupying the premises of the Milan market, said they wanted the government to halt aAFP - 178 words
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Article64 1977-06-08 14 AFP New York, Wednesday Cook Industries, one of the biggest US exporters of cereals, was yesterday facing big financl a 1 difficulties, apparently caused by faulty speculation In the futures cereals market. The company has Just announced that it will doubtless have losses of moreAFP - 64 words
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Article95 1977-06-08 14 UPI Brussels, Wednesday.— The dollar closed generally higher on European money markets yesterday. Gold closed unchanged at U*****,125 an ounce In Zurich. The dollar closed at 2.3615 marks In Frankfrurt, up from Monday's close of 2.3595. In Zurich It went from 2.4849 to 2.4935 francsUPI - 95 words
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292 1977-06-08 14 V 3 Business News and Views AFP Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday The US is taking a tough line in current negotiations for renewal of a textiles agreement with Hong Kong, usually reliable sources said yesterday. The present three-year accord governing Hong Kong'sAFP; Reuter - 292 words
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Article194 1977-06-08 14 Blue chips and glamours rallied late yesterday afternoon to drive the stock market higher In fairly active trading that reflected portfolio adjustments by blgmoney Investors. The Dow Jones industrial average, which dropped more than three points to 899 at the outset, rallied ta gain 5.60 points and close194 words
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Article34 1977-06-08 14 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 908.67 (up 5.60), 20 transport 235.05 off 0.68), 15 utilities 112.38 (up 0.45), 65 stocks 308.44 (up 1.07). uri.UPI - 34 words
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Article172 1977-06-08 14 The market edged down, affected by the sharp decline on Wall Street. Llght-electrlcals and automobiles were sluggish. On the other hand, issues with good business results were bought. In the morning session, high priced electric als Including Sony, TDK and Columbia declined. Pharmaceuticals and constructions were very weak. Mtljl172 words
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Article85 1977-06-08 14 Closing prices in Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 2800 16 UB8 Registered 627 7 SBC 363 6 Credit Suisse 2016 16 Swissair B. 688 2 Swiss Reinsur. 2400 —16 Wlnterthur B. 1760 —10 Zurich Insur. 7226 +26 Juvena B. 208 3 Nestle B. 336085 words
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Article92 1977-06-08 14 Reuter Prices at 11.30 un. todaj (Australian tin*) on (be Sydney Stock Exchange: ACT 1M 199 ADC 10 Ift Ampol Pet 58 59 Anl 13ft 137 APM 119 nil Bank NSW 524 524 Brambles 149 lftft BMP 074 678 Boral 211 212 CBA 387 nU CSR 3S& 388 CIOReuter - 92 words
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Article41 1977-06-08 14 APP Paris, Wednesday —A strike by employees of stock broking houses yesterday paralysed quotations on the Paris stock market, as well as on the gold and foreign exchange markets. Business was expected to resume normally, today.— APP.APP - 41 words
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Advertisement541 1977-06-08 14 TONG BEE FINANCE COMPANY LIMITED (Incorporated In tho Ropubllc of Blngaporo) BALANCE SHEET 318T DECEMBER, 1976 SHARE CAPITAL. REBERVEB AND liabilities SHARE CAPITAL Authorised Issued and fully paid 1,000,000 shares of $1 each STATUTORY RESERVE (Note 1) REVENUE RESERVE Unappropriated profit Total Share Capital and Reserves CURRENT LIABILITIES Deposits Other541 words
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Article, Illustration389 1977-06-08 15 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper V. Gopal will shortly follow Hussein Ibrahim's footsteps to Melbourne for a six-week squash course, thanks to an anonymous benefactor. Police will no doubt view his departure with mixed feelings. The loss of their leading player for the last few matches of389 words
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Advertisement332 1977-06-08 15 NOTICES OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE OF SHIP'S NAME We, SEALION SHIPPING (S) PTE. LTD., Agents for TARANAK MARITIME INC., MONROVIA, LIBERIA, hereby give notice that In consequence of the intended purchase of the vessel "CANADA" by our Principals we have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships under Section332 words
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Miscellaneous284 1977-06-08 15 Crossword ii u ÜBUIdUI a Jk *i Him <i ii 6 Hindu music form 7 tree 8 Cleansers 9 Pupil: Fr. 10 "This Is so 11 Sword 12 Near Sast gulf 13 Nature 21 Bmall drinks 23 a man with..." 25 Thorough 24 Something to let off 27 Vestige 28284 words
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Article620 1977-06-08 16 It's a pity PFA have taken such a stand The Football Association of Malaysia has launched a campaign to try and bring back Pahang to compete again in the Malaysia Cup. Pahang have unanimously decided to Withdraw from this year's Malaysia Cup over the620 words
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Article681 1977-06-08 16 As an ardent saecer f in. I feel that some of Gloria Lhandy's remarks in her column 'Soccer vs Sense' (JN, 22.5.77) was a little unfair to soccer fans. If Glaria fee.s that it is sheer madness to be so soccer crazy she is681 words
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266 1977-06-08 16 Rudy Hartono's intention to return to competitive badminton is unwise and Indonesia would b? foolish to allow it. They should be more constructive In their approach to their present predicament. No doubt Indonesia's standard of badminton has fallen recently in that they have failed to266 words
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396 1977-06-08 16 After having read Sportsfront regularly, I have noticed that most of the letters printed are on soccer. The present soccer 'fever' could be an explanation for this but it does get a litte tiresome when Sportsfront becomes 'Soccerfront'. With the 1977 SEA Games scheduled396 words
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Article, Illustration441 1977-06-08 17 Arctic Call made (he parly running and was first into the straight from Pippa's Pride and Fongsc. Kionic Mar\el i was well up. Pippa's pride, starting his run at the distance, hit the front 100 m cut to win by a length441 words
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Article894 1977-06-08 17 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Peak of Perfection VI, who came with an impressive record of seven wins in England, can topple the brilliant Blue Star in the $75,000 King's Gold Cup on Sunday. After watching Peak of Perfection in action last Sunday I am convinced894 words
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Article119 1977-06-08 17 Junko Tanaka led the qualifiers in the Singapore Island Country Club Silver Cup women's competition by three strokes from Betty Lim with a nett 64. Other auallflers for the quarter-final matchplay at Bukit tomorrow are: 68—Epha Newman; Pauline Tlnsley: 71 KL Tan; 72 Elaine Conjugaclon; 75—119 words
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Article, Illustration272 1977-06-08 17 ON THE TRACK with Fairway Kuala Lumpur. Wed nesday—A few King's Gold Cup candidates were put through their paces before heavy rain curtailed track work here this morning. Batik with Chris Gwllllam astride, came away from his galloping companion Inquisitor (S. Salrl) at the end272 words
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Article40 1977-06-08 17 Auckland, Wednesday The touring British Lions rugby team were Slven a tough battle by tie Nothern Zone Maori team on Tuesday before coasting to a 18-14 win from a try by Ken Gill In the last 10 minutes.40 words
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Article, Illustration560 1977-06-08 18 By PHILIP TAN With ruthless efficiency, Toa Payoh United carved out a solid 2-0 win over National Soccer League First Division table-toppers C h a n g 1 Constituency at the Jalan Besar Stadium last night. The battle between the two top teams In the LeaguePicture by STEVEN LEE - 560 words
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Article141 1977-06-08 18 Paris, Wednesday Two former Argentinian internationals playing for French clubs have been recalled to strengthen their country's 1978 World Cup football squad. Carlos Blanchl, 28, leading scorer in France for the last two seasons, and Oswaldo Piazza, 30, a powerful defender with last year's European Cup141 words
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Article480 1977-06-08 19 Reuter Rio De Janeiro, Wednesday.—England have made three changes from the team that lost 2-1 to Scotland last Saturday for their clash against Brazil here tonight. Out go Mick Channon and Ray Kennedy, who are replaced by Ray Wilklns and Kevin Keegan, while TrevorReuter - 480 words
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Article391 1977-06-08 19 PHILIP TAN - FAM and FAS agree in talks By PHILIP TAN The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will not extend an invitation to Singapore to participate in the Merd e k a tournament scheduled io begin on July 16. Sources said yesterday it was not due to391 words
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Article274 1977-06-08 19 Helsinki, Wednesday.— Italy meet Finland In a World Cup soccer match here today, confident that victory will earmark their tickets for the finals in Argentine next year. A draw with England on November 16 would then ensure that they qualify from European Group Two. But274 words
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Article142 1977-06-08 19 Stockholm, Wednesday —Sweden will try to keep up a fast pace against Switzerland in their Group Six World Cup soccer qualifying match today. "We beat the Swiss 2-1 in Basel last October through a lucky- goal by Thomas SJoeberg, but they were the better142 words
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Article196 1977-06-08 19 Reuter London, Wednesday.— Brilliant West Indian Vivian Richards topped the 1000-run mark for the season when he hammered a memorable 241 not out for Somerset in an English county cricket match at Bristol yesterday. The 25-year-old star from Antigua batted for 289 minutes, hittingReuter - 196 words
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Miscellaneous407 1977-06-08 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are not one to complain publicly. your difficulties and disappointments are private matters, meant to be shared only with loved ones and close friends. Indeed, you feel so strongly about this that those who do broadcast their ills soon lose407 words
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Article34 1977-06-08 20 AH FOOK: Fancy paying $4700 for a couple of dogs! And I hear there are other pedigrees which cost even more. MEI LIN: I suppose different people have different sense of values.34 words
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Miscellaneous282 1977-06-08 20 Today's top shows RAMPAIAN SUKAN (Ch. 5, 7.55 p.m. In colour). Items in this weekly round-up of sporting events, presented in Malay. Include interviews with national soccer coach Choo Seng Quee and some of the players of our victorious Malaysia Cup team; the friendly international between the Singapore and West282 words
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