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Title Section23 1977-10-17 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday, October 17, 1977 No. 2082 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 r Ml W (I'l NATION COMMENT i..i23 words
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Article, Illustration721 1977-10-17 1 K.K. Fong - Red girl 'broke my heart' By K.K. Fong A mother broke down yesterday as she told how her pet daughter fell prey to the communists. The 68-yearald mother of former nurse Tan Bee Choo one of 39 people held by police since last July said: "I loved721 words
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Article, Illustration96 1977-10-17 1 Kompaa, an Indonesian newspaper, waa NOT critical of Malaysian singer Miss Julie Sudlro'a performance during the ASEAN variety show in Jakarta on Oct 10. Kompas said: "Out of 30 performers, which of them had quality? *So few. But there were a few wtto were not bad.96 words
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Article88 1977-10-17 1 Agencies Aden, Monday The hijacked West German airliner with 91 people on board left here today for an unknown destination, the official Aden news agency reported. TEL AVIV: West Germany has promised South Yemen economic aid if it wllL grant landing- permission to the aircraft ofAgencies - 88 words
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Advertisement25 1977-10-17 1 INSIDE Horses back in training at Buklt Timah Rag* 2 m THE OTBEB PAGES: Crossword Money words 14: Stan 10; Comics 17; What's On 19.25 words
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Advertisement51 1977-10-17 1 $10,000 jackpot New Nation's Moneyworts jackpot has swelled to $10,.000. The prize snowballed because no one sent In an all-correct entry to contest FA. See Pages 9.and 14 for your chance to win $10,000 and a Sharp colour TV. See Page 5 *£>* V "J*/ Vi r .< x vn51 words
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Miscellaneous17 1977-10-17 1 Forecast 1 Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers In early afternoon.17 words
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Article, Illustration219 1977-10-17 2 Horses were back In training at Bukit Timah this morning, following an outbreak of coughing which halted racing for more than six weeks in Singapore and Malaysia. About 86 horses were seen doing light work on the sand track and the heath. Their219 words
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Article44 1977-10-17 2 A well-known German flutist Karl Bernhard Sebon will give a solo recital at the DBS auditorium. Bhenton Way, on Friday at 8.30 p.m. Tickets at $15, $10. $5, $3 and $2 are available at National Theatre. Cold Storage and C.K. Tang.44 words
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Article102 1977-10-17 2 Trading was 4ulet but steady during the first 46 minutes at the Stock Exchange or Singapore to£eong Huat Industries saw a block deal of 102,000 shares at 91.22, up two cents over last Fridfty's closing level. Sentosa < Plywood which gained 12 cents last week, advanced four cents102 words
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Article43 1977-10-17 2 Motorists are advised to avoid the slipway leading to v Oeylang Road from Jalan Eunos as the Public Utilities Board will be laying a watermaln In the area from Oct 22. The work is expected to take two weeks to complete.43 words
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Article151 1977-10-17 2 The Parliamentary Secretary (Culture), Dr. Ow Chin' Hock urged librarian* to carry out research projects jointly with universities and research institutions. This Is because universities and research Institutions have the money and manpower to assist the librarians in research work. Dr Ow was speaking at151 words
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244 1977-10-17 2 Tan Bah Bah - Why I rejected offer —father of 'Bionic Boy' By Tan Bah Bah Mr. Terry S.K. Yap, father of the 11-year old star of The Bionic Boy, said he turned down $10,000 for six weeks' work for his son because of "stupid remarks" allegedly made by the film's Filipino producer. He244 words
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Article228 1977-10-17 2 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi All schools must have qt least 15 pupils for a Primary One class next year. There are about 20 rural schools, many of them in the Islands, which are likely to start the new tenh with only 16 pupils or fewer228 words
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Article, Illustration183 1977-10-17 2 "It was schoolgirl Ngl on Peek Yee's flrst-ever contest and she came out first! Peek Yee, 14, a Secondary Two pupil at Buona Vista Secondary School, won the top prize in the Blonlc Boy colouring contest. Her prizes: A SIA holiday ticket to the Philippines183 words
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Article, Illustration450 1977-10-17 3 Judith Holmberg - Superb show by ASEAN artistes By Judith Holmberg Singapore audiences, known (or their cold receptions and luke-warm applause, gave a resounding welcome to every item in the ASEAN All-Star concert. There was no doubt that this year's show on Saturday was better than tne one presented450 words
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202 1977-10-17 3 Several local building contractors ye »t e rday said they had gained little by way of technology from the Japanese. On the other hand, they claimed, the Japanese contractors had robbed them of Jobs which they could have handled themselves and as efficiently. The contractors202 words
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Article200 1977-10-17 3 Diabetic patients can become bHnd If their disease Is not well-con-trolled and treated, a French medical professor warned yesterday. In an interview, Prof. Alfred Brlnl of Strasbourg Hospital said eye complications can be caused by diabetes. Most of these affect the retina. The Incidence of eye200 words
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85 1977-10-17 4 Reuter Colombo, Monday The Colombo District Court has granted the Singapore firm, Tri 9 Corporation, an Interim Injunction stopping two airlines from operating a new service between Sri Lanka and the Maldive Indian Airlines and Air Ceylon were to open the service. The SingaporeReuter - 85 words
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123 1977-10-17 4 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan The Criminal Intelligence Unit of the CID has distributed a list of 116 known housebreakers to all police divisions. rne iißv, oeuevea to dc the longest in the CIL/a Rogues Gallery, Includes 29 inveterate housebreakers. Pictures and personal particulars, such as123 words
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Article25 1977-10-17 4 A concert by the Singapore University Madrigal Singers will be held aTthe National Museum art gallery on Saturday at S p.m. Admission Is tree.25 words
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Article, Illustration107 1977-10-17 4 The Public Utilities Board is the first statutory body to have a swimming pool—on the rooftop of its 17-storey building in Somerset Road. The pool will be open to members of the PUB Recreation Club when the $62milllon building is completed by early next year.107 words
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108 1977-10-17 4 Singapore exported a variety of 125 milliontroplcal fishes last year. There are 180 exporters with permits to export aquarium fishes to more t"#" 50 countries. According to the latest Issue of the Primary Production Bulletin, the Industry earned $15.7 million last year, an Increase108 words
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247 1977-10-17 4 The Singapore To u r Ist Promotion Board will send a three-man team to scout for hawkers to operate in a new food centre in Orchard Road. The team will visit various hawker centres and eat'ng houses In the next few months and submit247 words
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Article59 1977-10-17 4 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Monday—The Soviet Union could provide assistance for specific projects under Malaysia's current fiveyear economic development plan, Boviet Ambassador to Malaysia V. N. Bendryshev said here yesterday. Mr Bendrushev told newsmen that the existing economic and technical cooperation agreement between the two countries could serveReuter - 59 words
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Article23 1977-10-17 4 Employees of Pan-Am World Airways win donate blood at the Singapore General Hospital on Oct 27 to mark the airline's 50th anniversary.23 words
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Article103 1977-10-17 5 Reuter Bonn, Monday The Tokyo government gave In quickly to the hijackers of a Japan Air Lines plane last month because they had chosen a white man as their first victim, according to a top Japanese security adviser. Professor Shinklchl Eto, who advises the Japanese governmentReuter - 103 words
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Article, Illustration380 1977-10-17 5 Bonn, Monday The West German government yesterday defied two ultimatums and held captive 11 urban guerillas whose freedom was demanded by terrorists In exchange for the lives of 87 hostages on a hijacked Lufthansa jet airliner. The fate of the 82 passengers and five crewmen hungUPI - 380 words
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Article157 1977-10-17 5 Bonn, Monday A tense crowd watched the black government Mercedes rush In and out of the Federal Chancellery yesterday as West Germany was held at ransom. Inside the heavyguarded complex, Chancellor Helmut Schmidt over the fate of the 87 children, women and men held hostage In the157 words
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Article261 1977-10-17 5 AP Johannesburg, Monday. A new UBs4.< million ($l5 million) road is being built 24# km north of here to feyyan a black homeland area because white farmers object to beinf ticketed by black traffic officers In the homeland and being held np at homelandAP - 261 words
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Article166 1977-10-17 5 Bonn, Monday.—Some of West Germany's most dangerous extremists are among the 11 prisoners whose release yesterday has been demanded t>y urban Serlllas In return for b lives of 87 airline hostages and a kidnaped Industrialist. Hijackers holding a Lufthansa Boeing 737 at Dubai Airport and166 words
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Article98 1977-10-17 5 UPI Algiers, Monday Japanese Red Army hijackers. who escaped to Algiers with ussl million ($14.4 million) In ransom on Oct 3, presumably have left Algeria for terrorist training bases, foreign observers said yesterday. Government officials have kept silent on the whereabouts of the 11 Red Army militants andUPI - 98 words
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288 1977-10-17 6 Reuter Washington, Monday With a growing number of critics claiming that President Carter's foreign policy is overambitious, Secretary of State Cyrus Vance went op television yesterday to defend the administration. Critics have said President Carter bu diversified his initiatives too widely abroad and at borne,Reuter - 288 words
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174 1977-10-17 6 AFP Cairo. Monday. —At the start of a three-day official visit by president Suharto of Indonesia, the dally newspaper A 1 Akhbar here yesterday praised Indonesia's refusal to establish diplomatic relation* with Israel. In Its editorial the paper said that In this way "IndonesiaAFP - 174 words
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Article23 1977-10-17 6 AFP Monday. Three new eaeee of cholera have been reported in Syria In th* put 94 hours, official •ounce* dlaclueed here yeeterday.—A*F.AFP - 23 words
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Article166 1977-10-17 6 UPI TODAY U Monday. Oct 17, the 290 th day of 1917 with 75 to follow. THE MOON is ap-' j?ro aching Its first quarTHK MORNING STARS are Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Libra. r Amerl can actressesUPI - 166 words
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Article, Illustration383 1977-10-17 6 (says report 'His health is causing concern' AFP Reuter UPI New York, Monday The American magazine, Newsweek hat reported In its latest Issue yesterday that the serious poor health of Israel's Menahen Begin may prevent him from continuing as Prime Minister. Newsweek said, "There are reportsAFP; Reuter; UPI - 383 words
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163 1977-10-17 6 Reuter Turin, Monday The owner of a large super* market chain in north* era Italy was abducted here yesterday in the 64th recording kidnapping in Italy this year. Mr Ouglielmo Liore, 64, was kidnapped during his usual Bunday morning ride near his stables outside Turin, policeReuter - 163 words
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Article48 1977-10-17 6 Reuter Salisbury, Monday Rhodeslan forces killed 29 guerillas In a series of clashes over the last 48 hours, according to a military communique Issued yesterday. The announcement from combined operations headquarters here also said five Africans aiding a guerilla group had been allied. Reu-Reuter - 48 words
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Article92 1977-10-17 6 Reuter Ottawa, Monday A one-man protest against Queen EUsabeth on her Bilrer Jubilee tour here was fulekly snuffed out by an Indignant loyalist woman wielding an umbrella. The protester, an elderly man wearing a brown fern, appeared among' crowds gathered for an inter-denominational ■erviee aft Ottawa's ParliamentReuter - 92 words
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Miscellaneous314 1977-10-17 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin Wo Xiao '4 V«:4 •V £3 V B i 3 i ,v\ A IO*G i as c .O," fv r pSaa m Ah Fook: When I was small, I dreamt of going to the moon. Mei Lin: Our forefathers only dreamt of flying. Ah Fook:314 words
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Article245 1977-10-17 7 AP Tokyo, Monday Japan Is planning to cut back Its mounting trade surplus by about US$7OO million ($l6BO million) by the end of this year in an effort to ease international pressure on the Japanese currency, government sources said on Saturday. The plan follows PrimeAP - 245 words
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195 1977-10-17 7 UPI W ishlngton, Monday Labour leader George Meany said on Saturday he has invited Andrei Sakharov and five other Russian dissidents to the United States in a test of the Soviet Uniop's commitment to human rights. Last year Mr Meany, president of the AmericanUPI - 195 words
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Article, Illustration170 1977-10-17 7 Reuter London, Monday Westminster cathedral was yesterday crowded out for a special memorial mass to Blng Crosby, who died in Spain on Friday. About 3500 fans, spilling out from the pews and into the aisles, heard Canon Oliver Kelly call on them to "thankReuter - 170 words
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147 1977-10-17 7 AP New York, Monday US President Jimmy Carter is expected to approve a stopover in Saual Arabia next month during his eight-nation trip, according to Newsweek. The American news weekly, in its forthcoming issue says that over the objections of his aides, Mr CarterAP - 147 words
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Article206 1977-10-17 7 Reuter Washington, MondayUS Energy Secretary James Schlesinger said yesterday the world was "living on borrowed time as far as energy goes." In a television interview, he warned Americans the US energy situation was critical, but said the administration woiild ration petrol only in an emergency like the 1973Reuter - 206 words
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Article99 1977-10-17 7 UPI Kingston, Monday Cuban leader Pldel Castro received a 21-gun saline and a warm welcome from leftist prime Minister Michael Manley yesterday aa he arrived aboard a Cuban navy for a five-day state Extremely tight security prevailed aa the Jos« Marti docked at the downtown Victoria Pier afterUPI - 99 words
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Article112 1977-10-17 7 Reuter New Delhi, Monday The Indian Congress Party appeared In danger of a split yesterday over a campaign to Install former Premier Indira Gandhi as head of the party. At a stormy party conference on Saturday members. were sharply divided on whether she should headReuter - 112 words
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Article415 1977-10-17 8 The Impact of last week's NTUC seminar and delegates conference on Singapore's economic performance will take some time to assess. The main objective of the five-day exercise was no less than formulating labour's strategy to meet the uncertain economic future; In the NTUC's view,415 words
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Article147 1977-10-17 8 VV MISPI HS rfy H> 1 ,s, t Someone want to lit. Alvernla Hospital last week to visit two friends who had Just given birth. Be knew ▼I*l tlnf hour* were ftom 8 pjn. but It was only 5.30 pjn. when he arrived. Rather147 words
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Article449 1977-10-17 8 Showing new firmness, independence in ties with US AFP Seoul: Relations between the United States and South Korea are markedly changing from what they were a decade ago, with America acting less like a protector and South Korea taking a less dependent andAFP - 449 words
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Article367 1977-10-17 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS ifc=-= -a UTUSAN MELAYU Headline: Power of the UMNO Supreme Council. It seems that the crises taking place In the patty and in the Government from one state to another has forced the UMNO Supreme Council to take Arm measures to367 words
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Article, Illustration578 1977-10-17 8 LU LIN REUTENS; LU LIN REUTENS - MONDAY WITH LU LIN REUTENS LU LIN REUTENS One of the most enjoyable meals I had consisted of caviar for appetizer, consomme, baked trout, Filet Mlgnon, Italian Ice-cream, chocolate mints, cheese and crackers, coffee with real cream, and various wines to wash down578 words
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Article1077 1977-10-17 9 James R. Pelpert - RETIREMENT sooner or later? Singaporeans are asking for later or gradual retirement, while Americans may well retire at 70 in the near future. The Europeans, however, want to stop work as soon as possible. This AP report looks at retirement a?e and its effect on unemployment, and the situation inAP - 1,077 words
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Miscellaneous527 1977-10-17 9 Jackpot goes up to $10,000 No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded in all respects with the set of answers held by the judges to be the most apt and accurate in the New Nation Moneywords Contest FA. One entrant submitted a solution which differed at one point from the527 words
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Miscellaneous265 1977-10-17 9 r Crossword SI ■lid ill il a it ACROSS 1 Mercator items 5 Change the decor 9 Roman emperor 13 Certain cat M Flightless bird: var. 15 Students' chore 16 Love, Italian style 17 Encircled 18 Telegram 19 Happenings report 21 British carbine 22 Namesakes of a Ford 23 Be265 words
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Article166 1977-10-17 10 / 11 Can you tell me how ajid where I can get a divorce from my husband? Do I have to show any evidence like my husband is having a woman outside? JOEL Dear Joel. The little booklet on what Singapore Women Should Know About Law,166 words
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Article107 1977-10-17 10 / 11 I have very big hips and my friends tease me about it. I have tried Jogging, badminton and cycling but they do not help. I am 18. Is there any medicine to reduce the hips? CANCERIAN Dear Caacerlaiv You ean minimise your hips by exercise but not much.107 words
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Article, Illustration402 1977-10-17 10 / 11 I am rather confused about what "falling in love" is. Is it a special happening which will make one feel all the happiness In the world? I keep thinking of one boy and always want to see him. Am I In love with him? How does402 words
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Article159 1977-10-17 10 / 11 I am 18 and have been going steady for two years. We hope to wait lor five years before marrying. But my mother dislikes him because he Is a Malaysian and Is uneducated. I am also worried because our Interests are not the same. I also do159 words
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Article191 1977-10-17 10 / 11 There is a girl In my school who Is said to be a lesbian. She has Invited me to spend the weekend with her. I can't ceclde whether to accept or not as she has been behaving oddly over the past few weeks. She keeps asking me191 words
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Article105 1977-10-17 10 / 11 I have a friend who has had a lover for about four years. Now her lover has found another girl. He has told my friend he wants both of them. What should she do? SYMPATHY Dear Sympathy, Your friend can either accept the situation or leave105 words
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Article88 1977-10-17 10 / 11 How did the kangaroo come to be caned a kangaroo? Well, when Captain Cook went to Australia, and saw this strange animal bounding along, they captured It and later asked of the aborigines its name. The natives replied: "Kangaroo?" which Is "what did you say" in their88 words
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Article41 1977-10-17 10 / 11 It all started 500 years ago when Maxlmrian of .Austria gave Mary of Burgundy a diamond ring at their betrothal. Today four out of five first-time brides In America are still defined by diamond engagement rings, reports Vogue magazine.41 words
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Article52 1977-10-17 10 / 11 The Welghtwatchers will not accept people who are less than 10 lb (my pardon to the Metrication Board) overweight. Remarked a wit: "If you're only nine pounds overweight, you could either eat more to reach your 10 lb excess or be consoled that you're not so fat52 words
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Article, Illustration81 1977-10-17 10 / 11 Remember those primers which teach that milk comes from a cow? What they omitted was that milk comes from dogs too and even calfs can feed on it. This Pana photo shows a pointer nursing a one-mopth-old calf. Farmer Tokuzo Sato of Ugo, Japan,81 words
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Article, Illustration45 1977-10-17 10 / 11 How does one judge a prizewinning potato? It's nothing to do with taste or texture. It would seem, but rat-her the shape that counts. This is the prize-winning display item in this year's Special Potato contest In Denmark. Fana Pana photoPana photo - 45 words
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690 1977-10-17 10 / 11 NYT Lot An feles: For years, day-care centres have provided recreation for millions of children and respite for their parents; now more and more centres are being established to meet the needs of the elderly and their fiwlHaa On* of theNYT - 690 words
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Advertisement140 1977-10-17 10 / 11 r» o .•A :v*. k' MILLION GOLDSMITHS JEWELLERS (PTE) LTD .1, Curtain Track Assemblies i and Accessories From England Sole Distributor for Singapore, Hongkong and the rest of S.E. Asia 151 Phil Mart Pta. Ltd. 243 Hotol M Flmt, Bmcli Rood, llwifin, 7 TEL: 29M548 ***** I I l 1140 words
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Article, Illustration87 1977-10-17 10 / 11 The sloppy casual look of peasant clothes is going to be hard to five op. They've been the most comfortable of clothes for some time, and the return of natural fabrics, especially cotton cool and light-weight, simply adds to the appeal. This emerald green dress has an elatlcised87 words
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Article, Illustration572 1977-10-17 12 Yang Hsin-Hsin - By Yang Hsin-Hsin UPI Talpeh: Theatres packed with enthusiastic audiences, critical acclaim and extensive press coverage have brought to choreographer Lin Huai-Mln a measure of fame which, outwardly at. least, he does not seem to relish. He started In Journalism here, took a Master's degree inUPI - 572 words
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Article, Illustration830 1977-10-17 12 The ultimate for the tourist who has seen everything... Los Angeles Times Sydney: "They thought 1 was a bit ridiculous." said Dick Smith, who is responsible for getting more people to the South Pole In champagne comfort than all those explorers who didLos Angeles Times - 830 words
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740 1977-10-17 13 Sharp rise in interest rates triggers selling stampede NEW YORK UPI Monday: Stocks plunged to a two-year low last week ip a selling stampede triggered by a sharp rise in interest rates which has made short-term money instruments more attractive than stocks TradingUPI - 740 words
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Article492 1977-10-17 13 LONDON The equity market has trended downwards all week. On Thursday the F.T. index fell below 500 for the first time in six weeks when it closed at 495.7. This general weakness has been due to a number of political, economic and technical factors. Early492 words
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454 1977-10-17 13 Market closes on a new annual high ZURICH The uptrend on the Zurich Stock Exchange (which was 100 years old last Tuesday) continued In the report period Oct. 6-13, with the market closing at a new annual high on Thursday. Standouts were some investment company454 words
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Article164 1977-10-17 13 Business News and Views L===Ji Price# on the Sydney Stock Uumu(« tu. n.M a.m. (auMiauitn tune) today: nu lt>o Ml axjC iU /uiipol Mil 60 61 <uu l£l 127 110 111 Naw 004 510 mamtMts 146 160 Jam* DM bU coral MO 2*5 tM Uoo 290 tort 30J 106164 words
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Article118 1977-10-17 13 Against an optimistic background and a reasonable volume, the market became selective asaln. Among shares which performed well for specific reasons was Telemecanlque. Supplying this service are the Lloyds bank International of London, the Credit Lyonnalse of Parla, and the Union Bank of Switzerland, Roundop of stoek market* for118 words
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Article334 1977-10-17 13 AFP Hong Kong, Monday. The official New China News Agency (NCNA) yesterday announced the opening of China's 42nd Canton trade fair. The 1977 Autumn Export Commodities Fair, held in the capital of China's Kwangtung province yesterday, gave grand receptions simultaneously at Tungfang, Kwangchow. Jemnin. Palyun andAFP - 334 words
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Article37 1977-10-17 13 AFP Monday The US dollar opend the week slightly higher against the yen on the Tokyo exchange market today. The opening rate was 253-20 yen compared with last week's closing rate of 253.00 yen. iff.AFP - 37 words
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Article, Illustration564 1977-10-17 14 Nick Van Nugteren - Motoring by Nick Van Nugteren The first four BMW 733's to arrive in Singapore about two weeks ago have already been sold. This Is not surprising for the cars have everything a motorist could possibly want. The automatic model coats $84,604 and the manual costs $81,852.564 words
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567 1977-10-17 14 Lee Chiu San - Motorcycling bv Lee Chiu San After a two-month absence from motorcycling, It's great to |>e back on the twowheeler scene again. Things have happened in the last 60 days. The Yamaha agents are reminding me that there is an RX 100 awaiting a567 words
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Article369 1977-10-17 15 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN The Ministry of Education are drawing up plans for the construction of an all-purpose Indoor stadium estimated to cost $4 million. Sources said that sketches of the proposed stadium have already been drawn up by Public Works Department architects. The Indoor stadium,369 words
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Article209 1977-10-17 15 GERRY CHAN - KB Badminton GERRY CHAN Former National badminton champion, Lee Ah Ngo, last night put up a below par performance on the final day of the Senior Inter -Club championships in which defending champions White Feather retained their title trouncing Police 5-0 at the Singap or e209 words
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Article295 1977-10-17 16 N. Korea angry over win by the South JE3 Booting Reuter AFP Jakarta, Monday North Korean officials and boxers walked out from the Rtadlum here last night in protest against a decision of the Judges giving a winning point to a South Korean boxer. InReuter; AFP - 295 words
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Article79 1977-10-17 16 Phoenix, (Arlsona), Monday— Veteran Blllte Jean King took control in the second aet and raced to a 14. 9-1, 6-0 victory over Australian Wendy Turnbull in the finale of the US$7B,OOO ($172,500) women's professional towwia tournament yesterday. King, winning her first tournament since a knee operation In November.79 words
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Article, Illustration152 1977-10-17 16 Martial arts Karate-ka Sim Kim Kwanf demonstrates his skill and accuracy as he rips apart a full-sized watermelon at YaohanKatong car park yesterday. Led by Singapore's top karate-ka Peter Cheng, Mr Sim and hia colleagues of Kyokushlnkal Karate-do School gave a 4f-minute publicPicture by JERRY SEH - 152 words
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Article397 1977-10-17 16 WILFRED SHIMMEN - ■jr WILFRED SHIMMEN Shin Moo Kan karate, which to taught at the Western Rangers Sports Club in Panr Panjang Road has a new programme of instruction aimed at improving their sportkarate skills. MT Michael Wong, sth dan chief Instructor of this Okinawan karate system, told me that essentially397 words
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Article334 1977-10-17 16 TONY DANKER - Hockey ■y TONY DANKER Koala Lumpur, Malaysia should have little difficulty beating arch-rival* Singapore for the gold msrtsl In South last Asia Games, according to Malaysian Hookey federation secretary O. VIJ ay ana than "We intend to ma&ntln our poalttoo as the best in the334 words
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Article304 1977-10-17 17 Reuter Paris, Monday Australian Graham Marsh, winner of last week's US$5O,OOO (about *****,000) top prize at the World Mate h-P 1 a y golf c h a m p 1 o nshlps in Britain, gained another US$l7,OOO when he beat defending champion Severiano Ballesteros of Spain inReuter - 304 words
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Article340 1977-10-17 17 ■PJ World Open a/|2| Squash Agencies Adelaide, Monday New Zealander Bruce Brownlee caused another upset In the third round of the World squash championship by defea 11 n g Egyptian Ahmed Safwat. Brownlee, who turned professional a week ago, won 9-1, 9-4, 2-9, 9-7. He beat theAgencies - 340 words
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Article203 1977-10-17 17 Lim Kee Chan - WEEKEND GOLF by Lim Kee Chan Favourite John Foo took two-stroke lead after the first round of the Changi Golf Club championship when he shot a flve-over-par 74 on Saturday. Ng Yam Koon (38. St) was in second spot followed 'bj the club manager Roger Leow (37, 4#),203 words
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Article, Illustration590 1977-10-17 17 Singapore Island Country Club retained the Premier League championship when they beat Keppel by live strokes In their away match yesterday. However, they were beaten 5-1 in the Handicap League and this put them In a three-way battle wth Keppel and Seletar. They will have590 words
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Article, Illustration965 1977-10-17 18 Sport by sport run-up to the SEA Games (Nov 19-26) Bowling by BRIAN MlLLER...bowling by BRIAN MlLLER...bowling by BE 8 1 n g a p or e's woman bowlers, hit by c on t r oversles and squabbles, provide a pathetic plcture —and they965 words
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Article148 1977-10-17 18 AP Reuter Bio 4* Janeiro, Monday Retired soccer king Fefe -was asked to slop hi* commercial endonoMit of a rttamln made ky a local lakeratory. Dr. Jon Marad, head of the facaity of pkar■aer at the Calwrdty of Mlnaa Ferais, told Ma hi a tele (ram thatAP; Reuter - 148 words
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Article, Illustration357 1977-10-17 18 Top seed Bruce Voncannon, defending his Singapore Open Hardcourt tennis title, got a lucky break at the Singapore Tennis Centre on Saturday. He failed to turn up In time for his second round match against Robert U«w. So Singapore Lawn Tennis Association officials awarded Robert a357 words
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Advertisement454 1977-10-17 15 7i M NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I YAP THIAM HUAT of No. 31-A SENG POH RD, Singapore, have applied for a RETAIL LIQUOR SHOP licence In respect of premises No. 27 SENG POH RD, Singapore, and that this application will be heard In Court No. 5, Subordinate Courts,454 words
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Miscellaneous232 1977-10-17 16 •:u: LUCKY STARS IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a flexible individual and your ability to adapt Is your most valuable characteristic. TOMORROW... LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Control a tendency to ask too many quesSCOBHO (Oct. 23Not. 21) Your liking for theatrical presentations may cause you to overstate232 words
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Miscellaneous21 1977-10-17 17 THE BORN LOSER A TAU. ea*JC>e toCAWo JO CMN&Z NOOR UF£« i? Piii ffii by Art Sansom &5 nn» w m21 words
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Article, Illustration409 1977-10-17 19 Ismail Abdullah - by Ismail Abdullah Anticipation was high among Malay TV viewers when news of a new Malay domestic situation "drama series was out recently. Until yesterday evening, honestly, I have never looked forward to viewing an RTS Malay television play as much409 words
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Miscellaneous678 1977-10-17 19 At the cinema ELVIS: THAT'S THE WAY IT IS: An Insight Into the personality of Elvis Presley on and off stage. A latter-day Pelvis In his way-out costumes. Jurong Drive-In: 7 and 9.30 p.m. THE LANTERN STREET: Two. narcotics agents bust a vicious drug ring, leaving a trail of corpses.678 words
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Miscellaneous103 1977-10-17 19 Tomorrow's FM Stereo 6.00 A.M. Opening ftnncts. followed by At Daybreak with Love Me with All Your Heart Harald Winkler and Norman Candler Orch. 6 30 News (E) 6.40 Morning Concert Symphony No. 5 (Tchaikovsky). Boston Svmph. Orch/Plerre Monteux; Sonata In A Minor for cello and piano (Schubert), Mstlslav Rostropovlch103 words
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Miscellaneous423 1977-10-17 19 In and around town Exhibition of CHINESE BRUSH PAINTINGS. featuring the works of students of Mr Tan Khlm Ser, at Holland ache Club, Camden Park, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. BRITISH FORTNIGHT, an exhibition of British made products, at Robinson's, Specialists'. Centre, and at Clifford Centre. Featured423 words
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Article58 1977-10-17 20 AH POOR: Imagine 'hat! According to a story on Page 5 in today's paper, the South Africans are spending $15 million oh a detour Just to bypass a black township so that white farmers will not be booked by black policeman. MEI LIN: They do go to great58 words
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Advertisement264 1977-10-17 20 WHAT DISTINGUISHES BOSE SPEAKERS TROM CONVFNTIQNAL SPEAKERS 7 -JEMS*- Direct Reflecting Speaker Systems DESIGN BASICS Physical Acoustics t. Ideal laboratory conditions 2. Meter readings 3. Anechoic chambers 4. Standard textbook approach emphasizing transducer design 1 Listening roam conditions 2. Psychology of hearing 3 LlWng room environments 4 r 4 o264 words
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Miscellaneous850 1977-10-17 20 mtm AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 SHARP lim/traH+phis 8.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by VALAE PtRAl (r). This programme for children Includes a discussion on the book Thlrukkural, a sketch called The Cunning Wolf end the dance, Jathirwaram. Sit DIAEY or EVENTS (T). Mi AFTERNOON MATINEE: Black City. Part l of 1850 words
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Miscellaneous236 1977-10-17 20 THE BLUE KNIGHT: A Slower Boat. (Ch. 5, 8.25 p.m. in colour). A pair of armed robbers make Bumper seem Inefficient with their well-planned hold-up* on his beat. His determination to ferret them out Is strengthened when one of his former falls victim to them. SHOULDEB TO 8HOCLDEB: Sylvia Pankhurst236 words
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