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Title Section22 1977-12-15 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, December 15, 1977 No. 2132 Price 25 cents M.C. |P) 262/1/77 r NI tt fcy NATION COMMENT! ™ttswmwmr422 words
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Article, Illustration95 1977-12-15 1 This Is the crash that wiped out an entire American basketball team. All the 29 people on board the chartered DC-3 plane, including three crew members and the University of Evansvllle basketball team, were killed when the aircraft plunged into a wooded area.. afterUPI radio picture - 95 words
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Article605 1977-12-15 1 US sniffs at those Tokyo concessions Reuter AP AFP Washington, Thursday The crucial USJapan talks to avert a trade war ended Inconclusively here with American officials dismissing the package of Japanese concessions as "almost Insulting." Sources estimate that the tariff cuts offered by the Japanese would leadReuter; AP; AFP - 605 words
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Article63 1977-12-15 1 Two youths, armed with parangs, yesterday held up an accounts clerk. Miss Woo Yet Wah, 26, while she was distributing pay packets to workers of a plastics factory In Jurong and got away with $16,000. The robbers swooped on Kwong Yu Industries Singapore Pte Ltd, took63 words
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Article24 1977-12-15 1 Mr Lee Kuan Tew Is scheduled to leave for Bangkok this afternoon for talks with General Krlangsak Chamanand, his Thai counterpart.24 words
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119 1977-12-15 1 UPI, Reuter Zurich, Thursday Swiss dealers yesterday blamed "large sales" of US dollars by European banks In Singapore for the latest fall of the dollar. They also blamed the absence of a concrete plan to boost the dollar at a bankers' meeting In Basle.UPI, Reuter - 119 words
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Advertisement19 1977-12-15 1 security X-ray Plage 5 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Moneywords 11; Crossword 14; Stfcrs 17; Comics 18; What's On 19.19 words
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Advertisement56 1977-12-15 1 Kitchen Cabinet i (Limited period only) SPECIAL OFFER in^n^i Gi Also Squash Rackets and Tennis Rackets; Shirts and Canvas Tennis Shoes to dear below cost. DISTRIBUTORS ns PTE. LTD G t'emnsula. Shopping Cotnpli Colcrntjn Street Sitvj.l porc (> Tel EST POUTS PTE LTD B1 8 f-.ir F .isl Shopping Ontr»•.56 words
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Miscellaneous15 1977-12-15 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to p.m. today rotated ■howeM In later afternoon.15 words
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Article459 1977-12-15 2 11a.m. talks with Manicka Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Britain's High Commissioner will meet a Malaysian Minister here today to seek the lifting of a ban on Concorde overflights which could halt the new supersonic service to the Far East by British Airways and Singapore Airlines.Reuter - 459 words
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Article, Illustration148 1977-12-15 2 Ting Hi Kent - By Ting Hi Kent A Japanese TV documentary on Singapore's public housing and urban renewal will have a touch of glamour. For here to film Singapore's story is Akiko Kawauchi, 22. Miss Kawauchi, a reporter and narrator on Nippon Television Network, a148 words
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Article132 1977-12-15 2 A man whose rented Jalan Besar cubicle caught fire early on Tuesday was found dead at the foot of a nearby 16-storey block of hats an hour later. He Is believed to have fallen from the 15th floor of Block 21, Flanders Square. Police believe he132 words
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169 1977-12-15 2 Passengers booked on Saturday s Concorde flight to London will be transferred to subsonic flights if the supersonic let (alls to get approval to overfly Malaysian airspace by tomorrow. They will be refunded the difference In fares accordingly, whether they fly economy or169 words
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Article100 1977-12-15 2 Quiet and selective trading occupied the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: First Section: C. SUGARS (6) 2.52 (7) 2 53 C. ANDC. (2) 2.51 GENTINQ (2) 1.90 B. RAYA (1) 1.40 HAR PAR (4) 0.90%. Sett.: (3) 0.91* (1) 0.91. M. FLOUR (2) 3.24 (1)100 words
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Article56 1977-12-15 2 AFP Abidjan, Wednesday A delegation of 16 business leaders from Singapore Is due to arrive here for a four-day visit aimed at assessing prospects for boosting bilateral trade with the Ivory Coast. The delegation Is to meet with senior officials of the trade and economy ministries asAFP - 56 words
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Article, Illustration80 1977-12-15 2 This rope dangling from a tree In a school compound tells a grim story of death. At 6.55 a.m. today Teng Miing Heng, 63. was found hanged from the tree in the Delta West School compound. Police, who arrived at the scene after80 words
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Article37 1977-12-15 2 Texins Association will hold its Christmas dinner and dance at the Neptune Theatre Restaurant on Christmas Day. The highlight of the evening for stall of Texas Instruments will be the crowning of Texins Queen 1977.37 words
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Advertisement138 1977-12-15 2 Gifts §i»on frao far mry purcK«M af ort (1 an any o4 Hi* itamo lh»W ■fcovo. HIRK PURCHASI IS CHKAPER THAN RIHTIHG! Sill llllllllll TDPan. Unnnn rnrnrnimimmmm iiiii-!!!? 1 i Camplata Ml 2.4 haifM i Cm WWm f M *A| '•P"Wt PPI ■fulfil !U i 1M I 19CM lhaai SIM138 words
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Advertisement43 1977-12-15 2 or candles from the SC Angsts at $1 per Hem and you may win a trip on CPA! Alt proceeds to the Asirt tor the Blind. Decorations Sale: 4-6.3opmonDec. 17 11am-3pm on Dec. 18 PRIZES lor each day 2 single return tickets iM43 words
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Advertisement32 1977-12-15 3 S V I V. t 1 if: .1) i SoU' c S\X IL I ,Si >re Pu-. Lul t 4 Kiuim W6. h'lotir, (V( h.ifij lUnMinc, \<» l,C»rmnt- K ul Singapore V. Id;32 words
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Article209 1977-12-15 4 Banker tells of new menace to Malaysian industry Malaysia Is facing a new menace "commercial hijackers." They are businessmen who reap b'g profits by exploiting the Inexperience of Malaysian civil servants In business and Industry. An account of how this Is being done across the Causeway was209 words
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Article54 1977-12-15 4 A three-day stay-In camp for children between nine and 12 years old will be held at the YMCA Katong Centre from Dec 10 to 21. Activities Include campflres, a quia and visits to the National Museum, Botanic Oardens and Big Splash. The cost for members Is HO and54 words
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Article, Illustration54 1977-12-15 4 This was how four-year-old Lee Lian See was presented in the Under-12 Child Portrait of the Year contest. The portrait of Lian See, of Marine Crescent, was by Foto Salon Company of MacPherson and one of the 60 colour prints selected for the finals of a nation-wide54 words
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Article129 1977-12-15 4 UPI The permanent delegation the EEC plans to have In ASEAN to promote closer relations will have broad powers similar to those in Washington and Geneva. Mr Wilhelm Haferkamp, the EEC Commissioner for External Relations who is touring ASEAN, said at a press conferencc inUPI - 129 words
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Article324 1977-12-15 4 A university don has warned that graduates will become socially uncommitted if the tertiary institutions and their lecturers lack a sense of national ana social commitment. Professor Wu Teh Yau, dean of the College of Graduate Studies at N a ny a n g324 words
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Article39 1977-12-15 4 The Calrnhill Community Centre will hold a tlm-sum and cakemaklng competition and demontratlon at its Food Fair at Plan Mngapura on Jan 2. The closing date, for the competition Is Dec 24. For more details, telephone *****7.39 words
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Article272 1977-12-15 4 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang Most of the 70 local dogs offered for sale to the police to be trained as narcotics detectors have been rejected. The dogs failed the medical, temperament, retrieving and sensitivity tests. Only 12 dogs managed to get through. They will undergo272 words
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Advertisement101 1977-12-15 4 S TEACHER S ROYAL HIGHLAND wars old wrll worth waiting (or I KACHriK'S lU)\\\. H Kill I .AM) I>K 1.1 \l .KM'! 1> MOK U Hl>»0 r:r m LX§ m? UUiIJJ* a K* i 5. IKACHER'S "VAI. HIGHLAND I iM .1 K v m ,»!< WHl^ r Sh M istern101 words
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Article247 1977-12-15 5 X-ray devices to screen air mail bags By Gerry de Silva Singapore has installed X-ray devices to intercept bombs sent by post at Paya Lebar airport. Officials yesterday declined to give details of the security devices but It Is understood they are capable of screening more247 words
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Article93 1977-12-15 5 There are children In Selangor who still cannot read from A to Z after six years' primary education. State Ass emblyman Mohamed Kamll made this complaint during a Budget debate In Kuala Lumpur yesterday. He urged the Education Ministry to Improve standards In schools and counter the effects93 words
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Article53 1977-12-15 5 Needy students In the Whampoa constituency, from primary to university, may apply tor education bursaries and/or monthly allowance. Forms are available from Jalan Tenteram Community Centre; PAP Whampoa Consumers' Club at Block 74, 338 Whampoa Drive and Whampoa PAP Kindergarten at block 75, Whampoa Drive. Applications close53 words
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320 1977-12-15 5 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi The People's Association Is having big problems recruiting English educated teachers for its kindergartens. Among the few who join the PA, many leave after a few months, said an official. She said: "70 per cent of the EngUsh educated teachers320 words
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Article42 1977-12-15 5 The ninth All-Singapore Secondary School Mathematics Competition will be held at the Nanyang University on Dec. 20 from 9 sum. to 6 p.m. It Is organised by the Mathematics Society of Nanyang University. For further Inquiries ring *****4 ext 138.42 words
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Advertisement192 1977-12-15 5 r Festive Happenings Hotel Malaria For the festive season, Hotel Malaysia has happenings that will make your Christmas and New Year memorable Lobby Dec. 23 and 24: Christmas Carolling 7 pm 7.30 pm La Ronde Continental Restaurant Dec 24 Christmas Eve: Christmas Eve Dinner and Dance. From 7.30 pm. Enjoy192 words
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Advertisement133 1977-12-15 5 ■A TOPCON SDD I I for photographic finesse The Top con RE 200 it a compact photographic masterpiece that combines exceptional holding ease with fast operational speed. This versatile camera is backed up by a complete line of fine TOPCOR interchangeable lenses and a wide range of TOPCON accessories. Topcon133 words
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Article, Illustration288 1977-12-15 6 AFP Bangkok, Thursday Thai Premier Krlangsak Chamanand yesterday offered agricultural and other economic aid to Vietnam, Radio Thailand reported last night. The offer was reportedly extended during a meeting with a visiting Vietnamese delegation headed by an ambassador attached to the ForeignAFP - 288 words
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Article41 1977-12-15 6 UPI Yucca Plat (Nevada), Thursday A nuclear device was detonated beneath the Nevada nuclear test site yesterday, Jolting the control point 23 km away and sending shock waves which were felt In Las Vegas 145 km to the south. UPI.UPI - 41 words
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Article107 1977-12-15 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, Dec. 15. the 349 th day of 1977 with 16 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mars. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR Is Mercury. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. ONUPI - 107 words
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Article48 1977-12-15 6 Reuter Talpeh, Thursday—Taiwan's inline Kuomintang (Nationalist) Party hm urged party members not to hold danelng parties daring the Christmas New Year season, and has told them to refrain from "laxnrtoas activities'* daring the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in Febuary, the Central News Agency reported.—Renter.Reuter - 48 words
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200 1977-12-15 6 Reuter AFP Jakarta, Thursday Acting Foreign Minister Mochtar Kusumaatmadja yesterday expressed re gret that many African countries supported the UN resolution condemning Indonesia's takeover of East Timor. The resolution adopted by a 61 to 26 vote in General Assembly session last November, also calledReuter; AFP - 200 words
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223 1977-12-15 6 AFP, AP Jakarta, Thursday An unscheduled meeting of top military officials, the agenda for which has so far not been disclosed, was summoned on Tuesday at the Defence Ministry and was reported yesterday to be still in progress. The meeting lasted more than sixAFP, AP - 223 words
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138 1977-12-15 6 UPI Moscow, Thursday Deputy Agriculture Secretary Dale Hathaway said yesterday the Soviet Union plans to buy almost 15 million tonnes of grain from the United States In 1978. Mr. Hathaway also said the Soviet Union has agreed to provide more information onUPI - 138 words
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Article129 1977-12-15 6 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The government will table a Bill in Parliament soon to amend the Legal Profession Act, 1976, to overcome the problem resulting from the refusal of lawyers to defend cases under the Internal Security Act. Law Minister and At- torney-General Tan Sri AbdulAFP - 129 words
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Miscellaneous263 1977-12-15 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin ..M c< i n J l0 9°"gs' y]Pk PWfgng do, n +r- I' S5 a 1 ®s» i 51 FOOTNOTE: Chinete it a tonal language. It hat batically four tonet. For example: ba /V(eight); ba -$.(♦<> pull out); ba (to hoM); ba (father). In addition,263 words
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Article, Illustration579 1977-12-15 7 AP UPI AFP Jerusalem, Thursday Israel would not reject the idea of American, troops being sent to the Middle East to supervise a peace agreement, Defence Minister Ezer Welzman said yesterday. "The government will make every effort to reach a peace settlement, andAP; UPI; AFP; —UPI radio picture - 579 words
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259 1977-12-15 7 They're still at war —but you wouldn't know it Reuter Cairo, Thursday Egypt and Israel are still technically at war, but you would never know it from the atmosphere surrounding their talks beside the Pyramids yesterday. Egyptian and Israeli security men sat together in the gardens of the Mena HouseReuter - 259 words
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103 1977-12-15 7 Reuter US Secretary of State Vance won Saudi Arabia's assurance yesterday of total support for efforts to achieve a comprehensive Middle East peace settlement, a State Department spokesman said. After more than three hours of talks here, Mr. Vance felt Baudi Arabia "is playingReuter - 103 words
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Article106 1977-12-15 7 UPI Beirut, .Thursday Egypt has decided to stop all tights to Lebanon by Its national airline, Egyptalr, because the Egyptian Embassy said It "had Information that Egyptian Institutions In Lebanon could be exposed to danger." Tight security was enforced not only at the embassy,UPI - 106 words
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Advertisement187 1977-12-15 7 >*jy ■'"AT V i a!S&£ <& Give a hearty treat this Christmas and New Year season. Lots of munchy crunchy yummies in all shapes and sizes to tease your palate. All home-made, oven-fresh and irresistable! Specialities Xmas Yule Logs (Buche De Noel) Xmas Fruit Cake with Icing Xmas Sponge Cake187 words
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Advertisement9 1977-12-15 7 <0 More world news on Pages 9 and* 15.9 words
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Article410 1977-12-15 8 There will always be those who believe In phenomena that have little or no scientific basis new gimmicks like the sanatronlc armchair treatment touted for Its therapeutic negative ions last May, or age-old forms of fortunetelling. It Is pointless to argue that such Irrationality has410 words
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Article71 1977-12-15 8 A friend bought a large bag of persimmons at 8Q cent* each. When her mother saw her purchase, she remarked: "At that price Isn't It cheaper to buy apples or pears?" Replied her daugh- ter: "These cost HK$3 when I was in Hong Kong. I'm saving 70 cents71 words
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Article41 1977-12-15 8 "The first one to hand me a pair of panties wins a prise!" the compere shouted, as the dancing couples looked around. embarrassed. One girl dashed forward with a flimsy garment "It's from my netball bag," she said defensively.41 words
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Article, Illustration922 1977-12-15 8 JAMES RESTON analyses America's delicate and sensitive role in the Free World Comment I What Asian delegates told US j NYT Washington: A big change has taken place in the way most regions of the world are now talking about the United States. Not so longNYT - 922 words
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337 1977-12-15 8 (NEW STRAITS TIMES VOICE OF THE PRESS Heading: Malaysian lead. Malaysian Foreign Minister Tengku Ri thauddeen's talks with Cambodian leaders In Phnom Penh last week will not only strengthen bilateral relations but will contribute to the stability of the whole region. Just as337 words
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Article180 1977-12-15 9 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Malaysia hopes that ASEAN and Japan will place particular emphasis on the need to establish a common fund quickly as agreed between them In Kuala Lumpur in August. Primary Industries Minister Datuk Musa Hitam said In a statement hereReuter - 180 words
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Article347 1977-12-15 9 'Open up Japan market to products from S-E Asia' Reuter Tokyo, Thursday Japanese envoys stationed ip Southeast Asia and Pacific countries yesterday called for drastic measures to be taken to open the Japanese market wider for goods from Southeast Asia, the Foreign Ministry said. The call wasReuter - 347 words
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Article, Illustration64 1977-12-15 9 Actress and model Marilyn Cole, akin to an Edwardian picture post card beauty, in a Jean-Louis Scherrer's thousand pound ($4394) wedding dress at the Inter-Continental Hotel In London on Monday. Marilyn, a former Playmate of the Tear, was showing off eiothes by some of the top designersAP radio picture - 64 words
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Advertisement247 1977-12-15 9 Setsco Pte Ltd, manufacturer of RISIS orchids, is proud to unveil its latest creation ,<+ t c The Certificated Collection is made by the some process which trices you the other RISIS collections but with the following distinctions The Certificated Collection has an enhanced value as mote (fold by weight247 words
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Article, Illustration3136 1977-12-15 10 / 11 Siva Arasu - Plastic cards and a few button can turn S'pore into a... By Siva Arasu Singapore Business The first hint that Singapore Is moving towards a cashless society came when Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) chairman, Mr Tan Chok Klan, announced during the centenary celebrations in July that theSingapore Business - 3,136 words
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Advertisement27 1977-12-15 10 / 11 I"i»i"«n)i..l plus values Unparalleled Reliability With High Performance, Low Energy Chassis 'Electronic Sensor Touch Tuning System 'Direct Beam, One Gun System SHARP litiiitrnti+plus I a,*, mm i27 words
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Miscellaneous695 1977-12-15 10 / 11 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Narpe (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address missing letters across using clues N.R.I.C. No. Cut along dotted lines i CLUES FOR FK-4 1. A basic food 2. There moy happen to be one right across the other tide of a lake 3. Easy695 words
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Article, Illustration349 1977-12-15 12 / 13 Decor So you want to transform your decor for Christmas? Next to trimming the tree, the easiest, least expensive and most functional way to do this is to pretty- up your dining table for that sDecial dinner. Ng Weng Sang, who yesterday showed you how349 words
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Article, Illustration216 1977-12-15 12 / 13 Jennifer Schoon - by Jennifer Schoon A broom cover that comes in the shape Of a grandma. Made from bits of cloth A and lace, the cover costs M $12.50. The cover also V comes in several other 1 designs. If the broom now looks to pretty to use. It makes an216 words
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Article, Illustration183 1977-12-15 12 / 13 Ng Weng Sang - Art Deco by Ng Weng Sang Christmas Cracker You need: 1 Christmas cracker (23 cm long). 16cm dolly, bunch of silk flowers, glue, gold or silver aerosol spray paint. To make: Spray cracker and dolly gold or silver and leave to dry. Cut dolly into half. Cut out183 words
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Article, Illustration730 1977-12-15 12 / 13 Violet Oon - by Violet Oon I seem to be thinking about women nowadays. Don't get me wrong. But all this literature and talk about women's rights and equality of the sexes have set me thinking. Early this week I was Invited to a luncheon730 words
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Article86 1977-12-15 12 / 13 What's Cooking? Well, plenty. What's Cooking Is our new fortnightly column on useful ideas, new Items and services for the homemaker, starting next Thursday. The person who'll be testing new home appliances and products, finding out helpful Information for the homemaker besides giving us tips on everything to86 words
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Miscellaneous303 1977-12-15 12 / 13 T Puzzles, riddles, crosswords, jokes to share? We pay $5 for every contribution. The address is Kids Only, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, Singapore 1. Don't forget to add your name, age ana address. 1. It all depends on how you look at it, but what is it? That's the303 words
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Article, Illustration1253 1977-12-15 14 In today s climate of faltering world growth and mounting protectionist pressures, the end of pacts like the MFA would be tragic The Economist What has happened to the north-south dialogue? In the beginning, to be sure, It waa little more than a tacticalThe Economist - 1,253 words
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442 1977-12-15 14 AP New York: Encouraged by recent economic reforms and new peace Initiatives In the Middle East, many American companies are "thinking seriously for the first time in years" about Increasing trade with Israel, the head of a political research firm said thisAP - 442 words
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Miscellaneous277 1977-12-15 14 Crossword 10 Dull pain 11 Before fish or board 12 Makes lace 14 Wed 17 In a Judicious way 18 Dobbin's far* 22 Sing with pathos 23 Wisconsin city 24 Maxim 25 Elbrldge former veep 2fl Line of things 27 Drinks 28 Soup 29 Church words 31 Meadow 32 Cantatrlce277 words
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359 1977-12-15 15 ATP Tokyo, Thursday Banks and department stores across Japan have been fighting a "fierce battle" with one another in k desperate effort to "1 ure* salaried workers to deposit or spend their year-end bonuses for savings or shopping. According to surveys,ATP - 359 words
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Article, Illustration231 1977-12-15 15 Reuter Bahrain, Thursday Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Sheikh Yamani said yesterday his country would insist on freezing oil prices for all of 1978. Sheikh Yamanl was speaking to reporters after arriving for a oneday conference of the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC).Reuter - 231 words
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212 1977-12-15 15 UPI Washington, Thursday The State Department said yesterday the United States has protested to Russia about a major airlift of Soviet arms to Ethiopia. Some of the Russian transports have overflown other countries without permission to use their airspace, a department spokesman said. TheUPI - 212 words
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Article204 1977-12-15 15 UPI AFP London, Thursday The US dollar continued to slip on foreign exchanges in Europe yesterday to reach new lows in Frankfurt, Zurich and Brussels. In London the pound closed at US$l.B4BO, up 75 points to the US >mrrency compared with Tuesday's close of U551.8405. $1.8405. Dealers inUPI; AFP - 204 words
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Article52 1977-12-15 15 UPI Tokyo, Thursday Tokyo department store sales, a sensitive barometer of future trends in Japan's domestic economy, rose at their slowest pace in two years in November, the Japan Department Stores Association reported yesterday. A spokesman said that sales in 26 major stores amounted to 120.42 billion yenUPI - 52 words
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414 1977-12-15 15 Business News and Views Reuter New York, Thursday The dollar fell further against major European currencies yesterday, with trading chaotic on European markets and the slide continuing in New York. There were wild fluctuations in the dollar's value in Paris, Frankfurt, Zurich and LondonReuter - 414 words
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Article208 1977-12-15 15 The Stock market staged a rally late yesterday, driving blue chips higher In heavy trading betore President Carter's address to the Business Council. Press Secretary Jody Powel, responding to a rumour about the reappointment, of M/r Arthur Burns as Federal Reserve Board chairman said the President "lias not208 words
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Article38 1977-12-15 15 UPI New York, Thursday Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 822.68 (up 7.45). 20 transport 213.53 (up 0.54.) 15 utilities 111.02 (up 0.10). 65 stocks 284.19 (up 1.65). UPI.UPI - 38 words
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Article205 1977-12-15 15 AFP Blue chip bargain hunting snapped a foursession decline in light trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yester day. The Dow Jones average of 225 selected stocks, a 30.44 loser on Tuesday, closed at 4808.97 for a 30.44 gain which exactly wiped out the loss. The composite TSE indexAFP - 205 words
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Article71 1977-12-15 15 Reuter Closing Prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday Paribus 150 +1 Poncler 387.10 —3.80 Pr In temps 43.10 —1.80 Bull 38.50 —35 •Royal Dutch 371.50 —.30 Mlchelln 1180 —3 COB 358.80 +1 60 Thomson 138 —3 CPP 100.40 —1.10 Rhone 68.00 —1.10 Air 361.60 B.S.N. 410 .—8Reuter - 71 words
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Article81 1977-12-15 15 Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS bearer 3370 —10 UBS registered 611 3 SBC 434 1 Credit Suisse 3248 —30 Swissair B. 833 7 Swiss Reinsur. 3735 —30 Wlnterthur B. 3340 30 Juvena B. 103 8 Nestle B.Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich - 81 words
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Article82 1977-12-15 15 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange. ACI 178 180 ADC 30 nil Ampol Pet 75 70 AN! 137 140 APM 117 118 Bank NSW 830 534 Brambles 175 nil BHP 503 584 Boral 31S 330 CBA 380 385 CSR 390 385 CIOReuter - 82 words
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Article316 1977-12-15 16 P^jlfennis Sydney, Thursday Thirty year old Australian John Newcombe gave notice that his illustrious tennis career was far from over even though he was knocked out of the US$2lO,000 (*****,000) New South Wales Open tennis championship here yesterday. Newcombe, thrice a Wimbledon champion and playing on316 words
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Article316 1977-12-15 16 a On the track FAIRWAY Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Mah Lee showed dazzling speed In his workout here this morning. With M.C. Lam astride, the Tudor Warning five year old was striding out keenly over 600 m in 38.8 sec. The going was soft and fast work wasFAIRWAY - 316 words
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976 1977-12-15 16 SATURDAY CI. 4 Div. 4—1200 m 15 Panglima in 57 14 Kim Kiat 57 6 Rich Spoils 56.5 13 Go Steady 56 9 Blue Andrea 55.5 10 Benefactor 55.5 8 London Bridge 55.5 7 Tikku 55 4 Little Pancho 54.5 1 Mlnex n 52.5976 words
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Article95 1977-12-15 16 Scratchlngs for KL Saturday races: RACE 1: 3.15 CI. 0 Dlv. 4 1200 m Magic Momenta, Sneaky Pete. RACE 2: 2.45 CI. 6 Dlv. 3 1300 m Orey Rhythm, Golden Lotus 11. RACE S: 3.15 CI. 6 Dlv. 3 1900m—Majestic Chevalier, Hero of Heroes, Batchelor Days. RACE 4: 3.4595 words
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Article117 1977-12-15 16 Soccer Sydney, Thursday Australia would "undoubtedly go to next year's World Cup soccer finals in Argentina by default if asked by the International Football Federation (FIFA), National soccer officials said yesterday. Australia immediately rekindled Its World Cup hopes here in the wake of reports, from117 words
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Article127 1977-12-15 16 E9^3axing AFP Buenos Aires, Thursday Carlos Monzon, Argentina's former world middleweight boxing champion, was sentenced to six months imprisonment here yesterday for assaulting his ex-wife in a Santa Fe bar. The offence took place two years ago, but sentence was meted only yesterday when Monzon's appealAFP - 127 words
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Article, Illustration69 1977-12-15 16 '^E^j^E^H NATHAN Aged SO,-passed away peacefully on 15th Dec '77. Painfully missed by his wife, Retnammal and children RaJln, Rosemary. Edmund, Emily, Irene, Frederick and Evelyn, daughter-in-law Patty and grand-daughter, Rachael. Cortege wM leave MM reeMenoe el 1»A, »eii*awng Naad. 11* ria, •'pore 17 al LN m far eervloe at69 words
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Article316 1977-12-15 17 A far cry from their previous performances LION CITY CUP Singapore "A" team displayed fine marksmanship at J a 1 a n Besar Stadium last night when they were on target Ave times out of seven shots at goal ip the first half against Perak316 words
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Article, Illustration264 1977-12-15 17 TONY KOH - By TONY KOH Pahang showed their true form when they easily "walked" past a disorganised Selangor side 3-1 in the second tie of the night at Jalan Besar Stadium. Selangor, the pretournament favourites who came with a promise of winning the Cup, proved themselves no better thanPicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 264 words
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Article292 1977-12-15 17 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR Singapore "B" can also snatch a place In the last four, needing only a draw Salnst Kelantan tofht. Klckoff at Jalan Besar: 8 p.m. So far Singapore "A", Penang and Pahang have gained their semi-final passports and the final ticket will be292 words
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Article215 1977-12-15 17 |^9 Rugby By PHILIP TAN St. Andrew's and Raffles Institution, who left yesterday morning for the second Asian Schools rugby championships In Bangkok, are drawn against strong opponents In the first round of the competition starting tomorrow. The Saints have the tougher deal for they will215 words
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Miscellaneous356 1977-12-15 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BRITHDAY BORN today, you possess a warm but shy personality which makes It difficult for you to demonstrate affection until you know another reasonably well. You will not let yourself be pushed Into relationships; you need time to orient your personality to the other356 words
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Article363 1977-12-15 18 K3 Soccer Zurich, Thursday Iran could be expelled from next year's World Cup soccer finals In Argentina as a result of a dispute between the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), FIFA sources said here yesterday. The sources said FIFA was363 words
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Article423 1977-12-15 18 PHILIP TAN - And it smacks of bullying tactics by the big boys By PHILIP TAN The Football Association of Singapore and First Division club Tamplnes Rovers are heading for a collision course. And In this clash of interest, It looks as if the FAS are acting like bullyboys In a423 words
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Article422 1977-12-15 18 Melbourne, Thursday Kerry Packer's world series cricket received a much-needed boost here yesterday when 6300 people watched the debut of night cricket. The crowd's noisy apEoval of floodlit cricket ted concern among Packer players and officials about poor crowds at other matches since the series started422 words
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Article101 1977-12-15 18 K3 Soccer Dortmund (West Germany), Thursday Wales held World Cup holders West Germany to a 1-1 draw In a friendly soccer International here last night. Klaus Fischer put the Germans ahead in the first minute of the second half but Welsh persistence paid off when101 words
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359 1977-12-15 18 QPR fortunes plunge —to Liverpool's relief Soccer Reuter London, Thursday Two seasons ago Liverpool pipped Queens Park Rangers just one point for the English First Division championship. But when the two clubs meet In a League match at Anfleld on Saturday, the spring of 1976 will seem light years away.Reuter - 359 words
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Miscellaneous40 1977-12-15 18 THE BORN LOSER CMS I HAVBA Gvwmv a a SHORT RIBS ■USrHAjTMAT WAS VffRV FUNNY JOKE. by Frank O'Neal <L put him; IN IRONS/ 50R HIM "TODAY. 21 m m m NORBERT by George Fett UURRX KiOßßeer^ s> R I40 words
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Article, Illustration416 1977-12-15 19 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg "It all started with 1776 —the stage musical held by the American Embassy last year," said I r v 1 n Lloyd, director and founder of a barbershop chorus. "Twenty three men took part In that musical and after watching them it416 words
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Miscellaneous157 1977-12-15 19 Sports diary SOCCER: Lion City Cup Johore v Penang (6.30 p.m.); Singapore "B" v Kelantan (8 p.m.). Both at Jalan Besar Stadium. See preview on opposite page. BOWLING: InterBusiness Houses League (Jackles Bowl System 460. 7.30 p.m.). WIN Commercial Houses League (Paslr Panjang Bowl, 7.30 p.m.). BASKETBALL: InterCo n s157 words
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Miscellaneous879 1977-12-15 19 and around town FLOWER MAKING AND ARRANGEMENT—a workshop at the National Museum, 2.30 p.m. Admission and participation free but participants must provide their own materials. CANCER—a talk In English at the Marine Parade community centre, 8 p.m. Admission free. LISTENING TIME—a children's programme at the National Library, 2.30 p.m. Admission879 words
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Miscellaneous276 1977-12-15 19 ROLLER CO ASTER: Another star-studded biggie that makes good use of the "disaster" formula. This time the victims balance precariously atop a rollercoaster while the killer plays a cat and mouse game with the law. To heighten the suspense, Sensurround lends a a hand with the effects. Stars ueorge Segal,276 words
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Miscellaneous486 1977-12-15 19 and courage are the main factors In this movie that evolves around the chief of the Eagle Claw school, one variation of kung fu that employs the 'Mantis" method. Stars Hsl Kuan-chun, Chang Yu, Wang Tao. Hwa Ling. Orchard: 1.30, 4, 7 and 9.30 p.m. STARLETS FOR 8ALE (Cantonese): Four486 words
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Article55 1977-12-15 20 AH FOOK: Looks as though parents are not that keen on being able to choose their babies' sex. An experiment to help women do this has failed because they are not motivated or sophisticated enough. MEI LIN: Maybe they still want to preserve that touch of mystery In55 words
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Miscellaneous947 1977-12-15 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 (SING For The Decision Mekers...C-147t 3.66 WINDOW (C/r). Teo Hui Hue hosts this edition which Includes an Interview with Madam Lee Sal Tone on writing as a hobby, a talk and demonstration on the art of draping, and a film on supertankers. 3.16 DIARY OF947 words
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Miscellaneous265 1977-12-15 20 MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW. (Ch. 5, 10 p.m. in colour). A frightened Mary Richards faces a contempt charge for refusing to reveal a news source and her lawyer does not make the legal battle any easier. He spends more time researching ways to win her than on the case. John265 words
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