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Title Section20 1977-07-01 1 New Nation Friday, July 1, 1977 No. 1990 Price 25 cents M C. (P) 262/1/77 SINGAPORE NEW (0) NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article214 1977-07-01 1 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung Immunisation against influenza has been made available to the public for the first time through private doctors. The Health Ministry has advised all doctors to inform their patients of the vaccine which would give Immunity for life to three strains of flu214 words
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Article, Illustration207 1977-07-01 1 Reuter London, Friday A New Zealand woman Is expecting her husband's child 17 months after he died of cancer, the Daily Mirror reported yesterday. Kim Casali, who invented a highly successful newspaper cartoon entitled Love Is...conceived after artificial insemination from a sperm-bank leftReuter - 207 words
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Article85 1977-07-01 1 AFP Paris, Friday French customs officials yesterday seized nearly two kilos of heroin worth an estimated 180,000 francs ($84,000) hidden In the suitcases of two Malaysian passengers arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport. The two passengers, Ong Eng Ten, 21, and Kee Key Tee, 30, had arrivedAFP - 85 words
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Article61 1977-07-01 1 Reuter Washington, Friday All new cars sold In the United states must have alrbags or automatic seatbelts as standard equipment by 1984, the Transportation Department announced yesterday. Transportation Secretary Brock Adams said that alrbags, which automatically Inflate in an accident, or seatbelts that automatically go intoReuter - 61 words
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Article21 1977-07-01 1 Reuter Tel Aviv, Friday —Former Israeli Defence Minter Shimon Peres was yesterday elected chairman of the opposition Labour Party.—Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article, Illustration365 1977-07-01 1 Don't break the rules —Hussein Kuala Lumpur, Friday Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Hussein Onn today spoke of unhealthy developments which had crept Into UMNO and warned members of the grave conseq u en c e s for the party If they let themselves be used by trouble-makers. The Prime Minister,365 words
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Article30 1977-07-01 1 Reuter Rome, Friday Two Fiat Company executives were wounded and a night watchman was found shot dead yesterday In gun attacks which followed a spate of bombings. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Advertisement19 1977-07-01 1 INSIDE Borg gets shock Page 18 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Moneywords 15; Stars 18: Comics, Crossword 19.19 words
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Miscellaneous13 1977-07-01 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain.13 words
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Article, Illustration298 1977-07-01 2 Lee Yew Meng - That million dollar bank error By Lee Yew Meng A bank which pays a sum of money by mistake to any person can claim It back under the common law, according to legal sources. They were commenting on the case of a Filipino298 words
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Article214 1977-07-01 2 Trading was rather erratic when the Btock Exchange of Singapore reopened today to a new month of settlement deall ngs. BUSINESS DONE Flrat Section Haw Par (9) 1.07, (20) 1.08, (30) 1.09. Sett.: (12) 1.09, (51) 1.10. Ben (6) 0.73, (1) 0.72 ft, (31) 0.74, (25) 0.75, (0)214 words
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289 1977-07-01 2 The search for a career has finally ended for Japanese bachelor S a b u r o Ouchi. Yesterday, after eight years of driving alone round the world, he happily said. "I found It!" Saburo, 35, wants to be a travelling Journalist and travel289 words
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Article, Illustration35 1977-07-01 2 The Paya Lebar Citizens' Consultative Committee is offering bursaries of $120 to bright and needy secondary students in the constituency. Applicants must be students of government or govern ment -aided secondary schools. Mr. Onchi35 words
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267 1977-07-01 2 Midwives and other field staff in government hospitals and clinics are unhappy over a review of their transport allowances, now being conducted by the Ministry of Health. According to nursing circles, the ministry feels that fewer midwives are now doing field work and their267 words
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Article307 1977-07-01 2 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi The Education Ministry Is considering the introduction of a common admission exercise for entry into Pre-university classes for all language streams. The new move, if implemented, will mean an end to the disruption In Pre-university classes In the English stream. Under307 words
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Miscellaneous56 1977-07-01 2 Today: 11.29 a.m.; (2.5 m); 10.40 p.m. (2.9 m). Tomorrow: 12.17 p.m. (2.6 m); 11.26 p.m. (3m). Sunday: 1.02 pin. (2.6 m). Monday: 1.12 a.m. (3m); 1.44 p.m. (2.5 m). Tuesday: 1.59 a.m. (2.9 m); 2-22 p.m. (2.5 m). Wednesday: 1.47 a.m. (2.7 m); 3 p.m. (2.4 m). Thursday: 2.3656 words
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Miscellaneous693 1977-07-01 2 what's on AT THE CINEMA AMERICAN HANDICRAFTS an exhibition of traditional American Indian handicrafts, Including war dresses and head dresses, at the National Museum till 5 p.m. PHOTOGRAPHY the 28th Singapore International Exhibition of Photography and Foto Fair, at the Victoria Memorial Hall, from 5.20 p.m. ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN an693 words
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208 1977-07-01 3 From Nov. 1, all passengers on airlines which are members of the International Air Transport Association (lATA) will have to carry only baggage which can be easily identified. About 20 airlines operating in Singapore rill introduce the system, which will be mandatory. This means208 words
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Article73 1977-07-01 3 The National Productivity Board will conduct two new courses next month. A course on Personnel Management (Module IV) will be held from Aug. 8 to 29 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the NPB Training Centre. The other course, an introduction to basic logical control and73 words
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Article22 1977-07-01 3 Kuo Chuan Community Centre will organise a picnic at Seletar Island on July 17 from 8.15 a.m. to 5.15 p.m.22 words
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164 1977-07-01 3 Keppel Shipyard has won contracts worth $11.5 million to repair six Soviet vessels against keen competition from Japanese and Hong Kong yards. The contracts were signed in Moscow recently between Mr. Chua Chor Teck, the managing director of Keppel Snipyard, and Mr. v. D.164 words
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Article, Illustration237 1977-07-01 3 Second-hand car dealers rent it for $78,000 a year The Cavenagh Road fringe car park will soon be used by secondhand car dealers to conduct their busines.. The car park has been rented out to the Singapore Second Hand Motor Vehicles Dealers Association at237 words
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Article27 1977-07-01 3 The registrar of Nanyang University, Dr. Leong Kuo Sing, will open the Book and Calculator Fair at the university's auditorium on Wednesday at 10 a.m.27 words
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Article278 1977-07-01 3 About 5000 candidates who took the London Chamber of Commerce shorthand examinations will b» given a chance to sit for a re-test following a protest by about 150 of them last month. Candidates who choose not to sit for the re-test will be assessed on their Berformance278 words
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Advertisement17 1977-07-01 3 SPECIAL OFFER $189/90 fifth %%r STORES OUTFITTERS •hkx ST centre-ocean buildmg* supreme house •GOODWOOD, HILTON,RAFFLES HOTELS-COLD STORAGE17 words
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Advertisement68 1977-07-01 3 Presenting LAUREL L£€ A magnificent voice. A magnetic stage presence. A pulsating performance. See Australia's flaxen-haired beauty of country rock. Also performing at the Neptune '■%i wv.. ...< >. Now at the Icfiasfia/t, Also on stage: our own exciting songstar Irene Francis, The Memo from The Philippines and The Adaptors.68 words
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Article, Illustration578 1977-07-01 4 We will get them soon —Ghazali 'Follow-up action will lead to arrest of 16 Reds still at large* It will only be a "matter of time" before 16 communists who are members of the Malayan National Liberation League are arrested. This was stated by Tan Sri Ghazali Shafie, the Malaysian578 words
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Article179 1977-07-01 4 ...but it's all for charity A man paid $8000 to see the charity charity film premiere, Death Wish, on Wednesday. He was one of 28 people who paid $200 or more for choice donation circle seats for the show, the highlight of Nurses' Week. More179 words
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Article, Illustration398 1977-07-01 4 When you jaywalk p 3 Road Safety for YOU Bus drivers form the majority of the road users suspended under the Points Demerit System. According to Mr. Randhlr Singh, senior assistant registrar of the ROV, out of the 100 motorists suspended between March398 words
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247 1977-07-01 4 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg Previous winners will not be allowed to take part in the forthcoming Chinese talentlme organised by RTS. This Is one of two new rules which RTS Is introducing. The other is that contestants will not be allowed to take part247 words
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Advertisement109 1977-07-01 5 m BSȣ Arsenol from England! #Celtic from Scotland! t Red Star Belgrade from Yugoslavia! And Singapore's own National Team! FOOTBALL FANS! DON'T MISS THE TOURNAMENT OF THE CENTURY. SINGAPORE'S GREATEST FOOTBALL EVENT HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE BY METRO the people who bring you the favourite things in your life. Right109 words
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Article, Illustration88 1977-07-01 6 AH FOOK: This year's durians are very expensive. Mil LIN: As the saying goes: Pawn your sarong to buy durians €d£ liulian hen aui\ W t j Cm lid lid? zhe )u hud it 3 ii > AH FOOKr Durian tahun ini amat mahal. Mil88 words
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Article153 1977-07-01 6 Reuter Beirut, Friday The two sides in South Lebanon, where civil war smoulders on, fought bitter clashes yesterday and there were signs they were poised for a major battle aimed at changing front lines which have been static since April. Travellers from the sensitive south,Reuter - 153 words
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Article31 1977-07-01 6 Reuter London, Friday Experts from SO countries will meet here next month to discuss ways to Improve oil tanker safety, particularly prevehtlon of sea pollution caused by tanker accidents.Reuter - 31 words
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Article104 1977-07-01 6 UPI TODAY Is Friday, July 1, the 182 nd day of 1977 with 183 to follow. THE MOON Is full and moving towards the last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Venus, Mars and Jupiter. THE EVENING BTARB are Mercury and Sa;urn. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 104 words
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Article90 1977-07-01 6 AP Johannesburg, Friday. When Monty Mortassagne blow hi* nose, his left eye fell oat. "It was «uite a shook when it happened but now it's become a family Joke, his wife, Joy, said yesterday. **I was washing dishes after lunch when the children ran in ind screamedAP - 90 words
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372 1977-07-01 6 UPI Cairo, Friday Egypt yesterday embarked on a new experiment at "democracy" which the liberal West may scoff at and the communist East find unpalatable, but which many Egyptians consider a step towards a greater exercise of political freedom. President Anwar Sadat signedUPI - 372 words
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Article277 1977-07-01 6 Reuter United Nations, Friday The Security Council appealed unanimously yesterday to all states to give immediate, substantial material aid to Mozambique to strengthen Its defences, following repeated attacks from neighbouring Rhodesia. While the resolution did not specify the form of aid, several western membersReuter - 277 words
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Article44 1977-07-01 6 Reuter Los Angeles, Friday— Singer Bob Dylan, in a brief court appearance, was granted a divorce from his wife Sara, a spokesman for the singer said yesterday. The divorce ended 11 Sears of marriage for tie couple, who have five children.—Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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197 1977-07-01 6 Reuter Beirut, Friday—Syrian President Hafez Al-Assad called In an Interview {lubli&hed here yesterday or Arab unity to face a possible Israeli lightning attack. He told the Lebanese newspaper A 1 Anwar that the new Israeli leaders believe that such aReuter - 197 words
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Article55 1977-07-01 6 Reuter London, Friday—Britain had Its lowest number of strikes for 10 years last year, the Department of Employment announced yesterday. Nearly 3.3 million working days were lost during 1976, just over half the total for the previous year, as a result of 2016 stoppages due toReuter - 55 words
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Miscellaneous183 1977-07-01 6 New York Sunny, 19-29 C. Headline: Friendly relations with China termed key goal by Vance. Ban Francisco Partly cloudy, 10-21 C. Headline. Antl-abortion victories In Senate, High Court. Moscow Overcast, 1927C. Headline: Under the banner of unity. London Cloudy, sunny periods, chance of scattered showers developing, 13-21 C. Headline: Two183 words
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211 1977-07-01 7 Reuter New Delhi, Friday The choice of India's next President was thrown wide open yesterday when Mr. Sanjiva Reddy, one of the hot favourites, announced that he was not a candidate. Mr. Reddy speaking at the Lok Sabha (Lower House), said he had madeReuter - 211 words
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Article461 1977-07-01 7 16 nations end tariff barriers Reuter Geneva, Friday Sixteen European countries are tearing down practically all remaining tariff barriers on industrial imports between them to open up the world's largest free trade area serving 300 million people. From today the vast majority of industrial goods soldReuter - 461 words
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136 1977-07-01 7 Reuter New Delhi, Friday Health Minister Raj Naraln told Parliament yesterday that close asso elates of Sanjay Oandhl and senior administration officials had been paid more than 170,000 rupees ($42,000) for assisting a government sterilisation drive in New Delhi. Mr.' Naraln said theReuter - 136 words
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125 1977-07-01 7 Reuter AFP London, Friday Common Market summit leaders yesterday bowed to pressure mainly from France to water down their commitment to the principle of worldwide free trade. EEC officials said that a statement issued at the end of a two-day summit here wasReuter; AFP - 125 words
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Article78 1977-07-01 7 Reuter Brussels, Friday A man was charged with assauit after repeatedly biting n dog during a fight between two canines, police said yesterday. The man only stopped biting when the injured dog's owner, a woman, hit him over the head with her handbag, they added. The policeReuter - 78 words
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Article282 1977-07-01 7 Reuter Bangkok, Friday Six Asian and Pacific allied nations yesterday pulled down the curtain on a 23-year-old military alliance, the victim of changed regional politics. Two uniformed officials of the South-east Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) hauled down the flags of the member countries one byReuter - 282 words
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Article153 1977-07-01 7 Reuter Manila, Friday Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda is expected in Manila on Aug. 17 for a two day goodwill vltit at the end of a tour of ASEAN and Burma, dipl o m a t i c sources said here The tour will start onReuter - 153 words
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Advertisement117 1977-07-01 7 Try an Italian seafood dish tonight Hide's inort to ll.ili.iM iiuikiiuj than spaghetti 1111 c. 1 pizzas-Nightly, .it l.i I.uern.i Downtown we oifet you genuine ll.ili.in seafood specialities prepared by our Italian chef. selection :ncl tides Cacciucco d.eghorn fish ste\A) I rot.i alia Coinasca (Baked tr<hmi C iil.iin.iri in cassuola117 words
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Article431 1977-07-01 8 U8 Secretary of State Cyrus Vance's enunciation of American policy In Asia and the Pacific puts generalised pronouncements and seemingly scattered actions by the US In the region over the past few months Into a broad perspective. What emerges from the overall picture Is a more431 words
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Article112 1977-07-01 8 f WHISPERS IS B p y y j The Arabs do It on sand, the Esklmoes may decide to do It on Ice. But golfers are hard to stop. And clubs will adapt rules to local conditions. Take for example, this club not far from Singapore.112 words
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Article, Illustration581 1977-07-01 8 ISMAIL KASSIM; ISMAIL KASSIM - FRIDAY WITH ISMAIL KASSIM ISMAIL KASSIM The future of Lt.Gen. All Sadikin, the popular Governor of Jakarta over the last 11 years, has become a matter of deep concern to many Indonesians, especialy Jakartans. In less than a fortnight, he will be out of a581 words
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685 1977-07-01 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS .V X LONDON TIMES Headline: The rich should buy more from the poor. The tangled and bitter issues of disparity of_ wealth between the world's richer northern countries and their poorer southern neighbours have so come to dominate the685 words
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219 1977-07-01 8 IDRC It is estimated that development projects throughout the world generate more than 100,000 reports each year in almost every field from education to agriculture. Yet what happens to these reports that should be part of a common bodv of knowledge? The sad truthIDRC - 219 words
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Article118 1977-07-01 9 Reuter Jakarta, Friday.—The Jakarta government has issued a White Book on the incorporation of the former Portuguese colony of East Timor into Indonesia. The 102-page book was released by the Foreign Office pending next month's discussion on Timor by a United Nations committee, a spokesmanReuter - 118 words
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Article48 1977-07-01 9 Reuter Moscow, Friday Admiral Jal Cursetji, Chief of Staff of the Indian navy, will pay an official visit to the Soviet Union during the first half of July at the invitation of Fleet Admiral Sergei Gorshkov, Soviet naval commander-in-chief, the official news agency Tass reported yesterday.Reuter - 48 words
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Article614 1977-07-01 9 'We'll cancel it if Saudi and UAE bring their own prices into line' Reuter London, Friday The Libyan Jamahiriyah (formerly Libya) said yesterday it would increase oil prices on schedule by five per cent today although nine of its OPEC partners have pledgedReuter - 614 words
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360 1977-07-01 9 UPI Reuter Washington, Friday. President Carter said yesterday he would welcome a chance to meet with Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev, but would not confirm that such a meeting had been set for Alaska in August. "The time, or date, or place would stillUPI; Reuter - 360 words
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Article148 1977-07-01 9 Reuter Basle, Friday The Swiss chemical firm CibaGelgy said yesterday that its Japanese subsidiary had agreed to compensate patients who contracted a disease after taking certain anti-diar-rhoea medicines. In June last year ClbaGeigy admitted there was "a casual relationship" between some of Its antldiarrhoeaReuter - 148 words
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Article174 1977-07-01 9 Reuter Washington, Friday President Carter said yesterday he was faithful to his wife and promised to pray for members of his staff who did not follow his example. A devout Southern Baptist, Mr. Carter evoked tumultuous laughter when he gave his reply to a press conference questionerReuter - 174 words
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219 1977-07-01 9 Reuter Geneva, Friday.— The world faces the greatest population boom In history over the coming decade and it will put "tremendous additional pressures" on the economic and social structures of developing countries, United Nations Secretary General Kurt Waldheim said yesterday. He told the governing council ofReuter - 219 words
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Article88 1977-07-01 9 Reuter London, Friday. The flamboyant, mass-cir-culation Dally Express and Its two sister newspapers have been purchased by a British property and shipping group for over £13Jmillion ($56.7 million), it was announced yesterday. The future of the three newspapers has for weeks been the subject of gossip in theReuter - 88 words
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Article34 1977-07-01 9 Reuter Madrid, Friday—Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez. whose centre-right coalition won Spain's first free elections for 41 years two weeks ago, will announce his new government next Tuesday, a government spokesman said yesterday—Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement128 1977-07-01 9 ype&tui o ftut\ Ahoy! there. The stars above, the open sea. the carefree breeze wow! what a party... on board our 'Chinese junk. Food galore and live musical express if you wish. can accommodate one hundred people. For your leisure plus pleasure, dinner is included on our Dinner Cruise every128 words
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Article, Illustration532 1977-07-01 10 / 11 Violet Oon - Th<> Arts 11 l»v Violet Oon Artist and school principal Chew Keng Kwang's family had to literally live with his massive 6} metre by 2£-metre batik chop mural for the past few months as it spanned the length of the living-dining room. This mural, commissioned by532 words
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Article, Illustration685 1977-07-01 10 / 11 Ng Weng Sang - Art"Kcvieu Ik Ng Weng Sang Variety characterised the recent exhibition at the National Museum Art Gallery by the Group of Young Artists Internat lonal of Paris. The artists, who are from France and abroad, have worked or are working in Paris. They685 words
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643 1977-07-01 10 / 11 Violet Oon - l>v Violet Oon WZ m Eating Out The food served in seafood restaurants Is usually the talk of many gourmets, foreign and local, but not many provide the right atmosphere. However, one that I went to recently, the Singapore Tennis643 words
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Article, Illustration413 1977-07-01 10 / 11 Jennifer Schoon - Quality —that sets this trio apart Sundown scene u it h Jennifer Schoon Tony, Chris and Jeannie are a trio that make very listenable music and have a distinctive quality that sets them apart from the usual run of lounge groups. They harmonise well and their music has a rich413 words
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Article, Illustration2453 1977-07-01 12 Asia —as seen by the US 41 should like to advance the basic proposition that our prospects for sustaining and developing effective relationships with the countries of East Asia are more promising than at any time since World War Two. The fundamental challenges facing the administration are to consolidate the2,453 words
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Article, Illustration1526 1977-07-01 13 Gloria Chandy - REALLY, I'M NOT A MUGGER By Gloria Chandy The only time President Scholar Lim Hoon Geok ever worried about her academic performance in school was in Secondary Three. She came in 12th in class in one term and it was not even the finals. "I knew then1,526 words
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Advertisement64 1977-07-01 13 NOW ON SALE at your regular bookshop. The phenomenal bestseller which has taKen America by storm the story of a black American's search for his roots In Africa. ROOTS has sold over 1 1 million hardback copies since its publication and it is continuing to top the bestseller lists even64 words
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Article913 1977-07-01 14 They account for 70pc of total external trade Increased trade in seven major commodities made up the bulk of Singapore's total trade expansion last year. These commodities petroleum, machinery. transport equipment, rubber, tlmoer, textiles and garments—accounted for about 70 per cent of total external trade. Their913 words
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434 1977-07-01 14 China has vast offshore oil reserves CIA UPI Washington, Friday China's onshore oil reserves are comparable with those of the United States but its key northern fields will likely be exhausted In 10 years, tne Central Intelligence Agency reported yesterday. Th CIA released a declassified report on Chinese oil prospects.UPI - 434 words
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Article71 1977-07-01 14 UPI Washington, Friday Business Inventories rose 1.2 per cent in May for the biggest increase in more than two years and a signal of a potential sales "explosion" that could fuel economic growth, the US Commerce Department reported yesterday. The department also said orders continued toUPI - 71 words
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Article47 1977-07-01 14 AFP London, Friday The British government was urged yesterday to adopt a "close the door" policy on imports of wooden doors from Taiwan. This is now claimed to total over 1.000.0C0 units per year, equal to about 12 per cent of British production—AFPAFP - 47 words
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181 1977-07-01 14 Reuter Tokyo, Friday.—Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda yesterday urged Japanese businessmen to exercise self-restraint over exports and said the government planned to reduce its trade surplus by importing more industrial goods. Mr. Fukuda, speaking during a campaign tour in Norloka, northern Japan, before next month'sReuter - 181 words
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Article246 1977-07-01 14 Stocks rose yesterday for the first time in four sessions in reaction to a 5 per cent drop in farm prices that indicated inflation may be easing. But Investors were disturbed by a Commerce Department report that factory orders were unchanged in May. The report gave further impetus246 words
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Article35 1977-07-01 14 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. 30 Industrials 918.30 (up 3.97). 30 transport 338.M (up I.6ft), IS utilities 114.68 (off 0.06), 6ft stock* 313.13 (up 1.09). OPI.UPI - 35 words
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Article281 1977-07-01 14 AFP Prices lost strength in thin trading on the Tokyo stock market yesterday, with Investors sitting on the sidelines In the absence of fresh Incentives. The 225-stock DowJones average finished the day at 4,975.93 yen, down 13.16 yen from Wednesday. The TSE index in the first section, where volumeAFP - 281 words
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Article76 1977-07-01 14 Closing prices in francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parities ISO +4 Fonder 270.60 —1.40 Pr In temps 31.50 +.46 Bull 28.05 .25 Royal Dutch 283 —1.90 Mlchelln 1151 +22 COB X259 —16.20 Thomson 172.10 +2.90 C P P 108 +.80 Rhone X65.80 —3.70 AIR 329 +4 BSN 46976 words
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Article81 1977-07-01 14 Closing prices In 8w1m francs on the Zurich 8tock Exchange yesterday. UBS Bearer 2875 10 UBS Registered 526 8BC 374 Credit Suisse 2045 35 Swissair B. 702 Swiss Relnsur. 2410 Wlnthur B. 1880 20 Zurich Insur. 7278 78 Juvena B 230 Nestle B. 3510 10 Interfood B. 2760 1081 words
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Article54 1977-07-01 14 AFP Beirut, Friday The Lebanese government has approved new banking regulations to prevent foreign domination of Lebanese banking. New rules laid down by the Cabinet on Monday* stipulate that 50 per cent of the share* of any new bank should be held by Lebanese nationals and thatAFP - 54 words
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Article38 1977-07-01 14 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Friday A Japan-Malaysia economic committee is to be net up soon to promote closer cooperation and understanding between the businessmen and industrialists of the two countries, a Japanese Embassy spokesman here said yesterday.AFP - 38 words
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Article30 1977-07-01 14 UPI Taipeh, Friday The China Shipbuilding Corp. (CSBA) Taiwan's one and only shipbuilder, will be totally owned by the government from today following Parliament's approval, official sources said yesterday.—UPlUPI - 30 words
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150 1977-07-01 14 Business News and Views ii Reuter Washington, Friday The World Bank and Its affiliate, the International Development Association yester day announced loans and credits totalling US$73 million ($175.2 million) to Thailand, Bangladesh and India for development projects. Thailand will get a loan ofReuter - 150 words
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Advertisement286 1977-07-01 15 Jlds jig TONIONT JOAN BOOTY'* models present 'Action 1977' at the Hyatt Hotel, Stamford Room featuring the latest arrival of Bang Bang garments and Sunglasses by Polaroid. Enquiries: *****4. AND NOW AT FLAIR, a corner especially created for HIM. From hair care to styling, facials, and from manicure to pedicure.286 words
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Miscellaneous545 1977-07-01 15 SZX3a2»Z£>: Friday r»wn +1 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) AddressFILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW ■■■BaaiiiCut along dotted Knee CLUES FOR CM 8 1. AhMd of Mm* 2. Hto Mid to haw charms 3. If this glvN discomfort, a nurss545 words
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Article, Illustration392 1977-07-01 16 ON THE TRACK uith Fairway J L. A Sentak Surla 11, a four-year old New Zealand gelding by Bandmaster 11, has made considerable Improvement since his debut in a 1200 m race at Ipoh in May. Sentak Surla looked a picture of fltneM392 words
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3352 1977-07-01 16 ■n III MM 2.30 CLASS 6, DIV 3 1900m m UaJUB ($8,ooo $s,600 to **tnw) 1 8008 t Donl Car* a (Prulcctori) Samiurt 8 57 (dd 8H) 1880m IS t 8700 WamanW Prtnaa (HT Wea) Daniel* 4 S6M (dd +2*) 1880m MM*3,352 words
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Article131 1977-07-01 16 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER FAIRWAY BLUEORASS Km* Is Chita U|l PiUty Pattern Mysti^ae Asa Mayana Pretty Pattern Mystique Pretty Pattern hot S: Loyal Scholar Srikandl Loyal Scholar Moving On Noble Match Hero of Heroes Noble Match Millionairess Kmc S: Flash la Winning Btreak Astrophd Flash in Sentak 8aria Dark Stranger131 words
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Article, Illustration435 1977-07-01 17 Lim Kee Chan - ...despite having his tonsils taken out only on Monday TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan Fourteen year-old Wayne Bosley is certainly going all out to make the best of his "lucky year" and his next target is the Singapore Island Country Club Eu Tong Sen Cup435 words
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Article128 1977-07-01 17 Reuter Washington, Friday Tom Watson's 1977 earnings of U*****,115 (about *****,000) is a record for the first six months of a year on the US golf tour, the Professional Golfers' Association reported yesterday. Watson, the Masters champion, added US$4O,- 000 to his total last week Tn winningReuter - 128 words
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Article368 1977-07-01 17 Reuter AFP Munich, Friday Gary Player of South Africa snapped up the lead in the Braun International Open golf championships here yesterday with a first-round three-under-par 71. Played In a heavy drizzle, former American Walker Cup amateur George Burns, finished in second spot afterReuter; AFP - 368 words
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Article1172 1977-07-01 17 Draw (or the SICC Eu Tong Sen Cup qualifying round at the Island Course on Sunday: Ist tee. 7.31 a.m.—George S.H. Tan (12) (I) Phillip Llm (10) (C); 7.37 John Poo (5) (I) Bill Tan (14) (I) Michael Pang (14) (8); 7.43 Anthony Lee (8) (C) W.1,172 words
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Advertisement134 1977-07-01 17 fcUS o? Tailored to measure but off the shelf! Now you can choose from the largest stock of Status Mklll clubs in Singapore/Malaysia, with a wide variable of swing weights, length and flex of shafts as well as a whole range of grip types and thicknesses. And the 'sweet spot'134 words
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Article470 1977-07-01 18 Vitas out after dazzling three-hour battle Wimbledon Centenary lS )a Reuter AFP London, Friday American Jimmy Connors and Sweden's BJorn Borg. the two young Titans of world tennis, today took their appointed places In the men's final of the Centenary Wimbledon championships. Connors, 24. the topReuter; AFP - 470 words
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Article175 1977-07-01 18 Men's singles (semifinals): B. Borg (Swed) bt V. Qerulaltls (UB> 6-4, 3-6. 6-3. 3-6, 8-8. J. Connors (US) bt J. McEnroe (US) 6-3, 6-3. 4-6, 6 4. Men's doubles (semifinals) J. Alexander-P. Dent (Aust) bt R. Carmlchael (Aust) B. Teacher (U8) 8-9, 6-1, 9-7. 3-6, 6-4. 3-6,175 words
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Article256 1977-07-01 18 TONY KOH - By TONY KOH South Korean yesterday withdrew their fourmember men's team from the Singapore Open grass court champlonsnips, which starts with qualifying rounds this weekend at the Padang. No reason was given for their sudden decision. However, their women's team led by Myung Ja256 words
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Article352 1977-07-01 18 UPI Tunis, Friday Mexico and Spain (ought to a 1-1 draw yesterday in the World Cup Junior soccer competition highlighted by an unusual number of misses by both teams. The Mexican team, led by Ouillermo Cosio, made a slow start with three misses in theUPI - 352 words
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Article217 1977-07-01 18 UPI Helsinki, Friday Kenyan Samson Kimombwa moved into his country's Hall of Fame yesterday, striding home In a new world record of 27:30.47 In the 10,000 metres on the second and last day of the 11th World Games at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. He brokeUPI - 217 words
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Article98 1977-07-01 18 The first Inter-Old Boys Association games kick off tomorrow with six contingents taking part In seven sports. The games are rugger, soccer, hockey, badminton. table tennis, chess and squash. Netball has been Included for the women. Those lnterestd In taking part are asked to contact their98 words
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Miscellaneous436 1977-07-01 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have a Rift for making others feel welcome. You are able to make others relax, smile and know that they are accepted Into the group, whatever it may be. You give to others some of your own self-confidence and selfesteem.436 words
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Article, Illustration460 1977-07-01 19 Favourites Raffles and St. Andrew's scored thumping wins yesterday at Farrer Park in the National Schools' PostSecondary rugby tournament. Defending champions Raffles overran a raw Boys' Town Vocational Institute team 40-3 (four goals, four tries to a penalty), while the Saints packed too much powerPicture by DAVID TAN - 460 words
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Article240 1977-07-01 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Natlonal goalie Llm Chiew Peng yesterday denied that he was the player cited in a Sunday paper report who purchased Items on hire purchase. Chiew Peng said: "I did not buy things on hire purchase, I did not talk to the240 words
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Article22 1977-07-01 19 Changl United meet defending champions Geylang International In a First Division soccer match at Jalan Besar at 8 p.m. tonight.22 words
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Article454 1977-07-01 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Soccer referees and linesmen were once again the centre of controvery at two National Soccer League games last night. The referee and linesmen for the Division Three game at Jalan Besar Stadium between Queenstown Constituency and Moulmein failed to turn up, and454 words
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Miscellaneous79 1977-07-01 19 THE BORN LOSER [7 HEM 161ADMS, MM PICTURE V rs CROOKBD 1 y a by Art Sansom THAT'S NOT WOUP PICTURE, DUMMW, LODWWb IMTO A MIRROR! (26 85 8 I S. KAMI? rr«s mot 1 CROOKED... HOU'Rfc s SHORT RIBS the scorr we sent OUT DISGUISED AS A TREE IS79 words
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Miscellaneous278 1977-07-01 19 Crossword MAM UiUHm iiliin mmmmm il mm J ACROSS 1 Oet out of here! 5 More timid 10 Because of 14 Isolated 15 Melon 17 Single 18 "Show Boat" author 19 Time belt 20 Explosives 21 Billiard stroke 22 Salad item 24 Hit hard 26 Outfits with metal suits 27278 words
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Article49 1977-07-01 20 AH FOOK: How brave of that housewife to stab the robber, especially when his accomplice was armed. MEI UN: Yes, but had the armed accomplice turned and stabbed her in retaliation I am sure you would have said she was foolish to have done what she did.49 words
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Miscellaneous886 1977-07-01 20 TV maamoomMNMI AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: Love You Forever (r). Part Two of Mandarin movie. 3.55 DIARY OF EVENT8 (C). #4.M WINDOW (r). Featured today Is an Interview with Miss Yong Poh Chye of the Home Nursing Foundation; advice on how to cross886 words
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Miscellaneous247 1977-07-01 20 Todays top sjiows PROFILE: Rati Karthigesu, dancer. (Ch. 5, 8.45 p.m. in colour). In the ancient Hindu texts. the Abhlnaya Darpana, the Language of Gestures, stipulates the gestures around which Indian dance Is built. For the hands alone there are 67 gestures. The head, being the focus of attention, is247 words
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