New Nation, 6 April 1978
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Title Section22 1978-04-06 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, April 6, 1978 No. 2226 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r -=r —=l j NEW NATION COMMENT22 words
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Article111 1978-04-06 1 Police yesterdayrescued an elderly woman who was chained to a hut in Juronf. The woman, believed to- be between 7# and M years old, waa found with marks on her wrist where the chain was attached. Police, who went to the annnmbered hat in Track111 words
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Article330 1978-04-06 1 Why it did not ratify convention to give migrant workers equal chances The government has decided not to ratify an International Labour- Organisation convention which seeks to give migrant workers as many opportunities and rights as those of nationals of the host country. At its 60th330 words
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Article, Illustration72 1978-04-06 1 Former "Angel" Farrah Faweett-M ajo r s leaves a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday after a hearing of her contract dispute with Spelling-Goldberg Productions, producers of the top-rated TV series Charlie's Angels. Fawcett-Majors left the series last year at the end of its first season. She72 words
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152 1978-04-06 1 Reuter Paris, Thursday Oil prices are likely to rise no faster than the rate of Inflation over the next seven years, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, Mr Ulf Lantzke, said yesterday. After 1986, the price would rise about 2.S perReuter - 152 words
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Article121 1978-04-06 1 Reuter Washington, Thursday President Carter has not yet made a final derision on the production of the controversial neutron bomb, the White House said today. "Reports to the contrary are erroneous," Mr Carter's press secretary, Mr Jody Powell, told reporters. He did not think an announcementReuter - 121 words
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Article34 1978-04-06 1 Tokyo, Thursday—The American dollar plunged to another record low of 21A.00 Japanese yen on the Tokyo foreign exchange market today. The new post-war low was rsached shortly after trading stilted.34 words
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Advertisement27 1978-04-06 1 INSIDE ri .in ii' thumbs Pago 18 Notts win Page 18 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 4; Money words 11; Stars IS; Comics 18; What's On 1927 words
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Advertisement29 1978-04-06 1 SPECIALISTS IN GOLF EQUIPMENT kt* m.iTi itfhi&.t' 07. Nninwlt ShopfMnf Comptan ISIF' Colwwn Str*M. Smftpon BLUE NUN reflection ofvzood taste i .4 I f '■It I 4nt Eastern Agencies .<}■>•,29 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-04-06 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 pm. to pjn. today isolated showers.12 words
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Article, Illustration104 1978-04-06 2 This three-metre long: shark at Van Kleef Aquarium has nothing of the ferocity of the cinema monster, Jaws. In fact, it hw lived In harmony (or 12 years with other sea creatures at the aquarium, an official said. It la one of the main attractions.104 words
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Article384 1978-04-06 2 ...about the workers they get from ministry Job seekers are not the only ones who are choosy in the employment market. Employers too are displaying a similar attitude. The Employment Service of the Labour Ministry which helps to get Jobs for the unemployed —or384 words
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Article162 1978-04-06 2 Share prices generally eased In low-volume trading during the first 4$ minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. The downtrend was attributed mainly to continued profit-taking, following the fairly sharp price rises of the first two trading days. Two counters which stood firm were Sembawang Shipyard, up162 words
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163 1978-04-06 2 The Education Ministry yesterday described the response to its latest attempt to recruit expatriate teachers as "encouraging." The new drive is aimed at the expatriate community here, estimated to be about 3000 families. Describing this Is an "untapped source", a ministry official163 words
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Article234 1978-04-06 2 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng The Singapore Robber Packers' Association will appeal to the government to reconsider its decision not to Include robber as an eligible' export item onder the export discoonting scheme. The association's chairman, Mr Ng Quee Lam, said the new committee officials who were234 words
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Article281 1978-04-06 3 Rav Dhaliwal - SBS passes for shareholders By Rav Dhaliwal The expected issue of Singapore Bus Service concession passes for unlimited travel to shareholders has set a poser in share market circles. The big question is: Will SBS impose a c on d i 11 crn whereby the concession281 words
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Article219 1978-04-06 3 Eight small film exhibitors who run a total of 16 cinemas have applied to the Customs Department for a revision of their admission charges. They are seeking to Increase ticket prices by 50 cents. A- Customs spokesman yesterday said their applications are being processed and they219 words
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139 1978-04-06 3 A 41-year-old carpenter was found dead at the foot of a 12-storey block of HDB flats in Bendemeer Road on Tuesday. Moments earlier, his wife, Mrs Hoo Ah Min, 36, reported that she was attacked by a man with a pair dY139 words
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Article49 1978-04-06 3 UPI San Francisco, Thursday The first Singapore Airlines cargo Alight arrived at San Francisco yesterday, inaugurating the lines' service to California. The twlce-a-week Boeing 707 freighter service Is expected to carry fruit and equipment to Singapore and electronics components from the Far East UPI.UPI - 49 words
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Article, Illustration141 1978-04-06 3 This accident in Upper Changi Road yesterday caused a traffic Jam that took two to three hours to unsnarl. Police said two lorries, a car, one SBB bus and a motorcycle were involved in the crash. Three people who were injured, were treated at the hospital and141 words
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Advertisement29 1978-04-06 3 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent! Food for thought i < a > 3 Mi •>29 words
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Article, Illustration147 1978-04-06 4 This waste pipe in a TaAJong Pagar Plaza fiat was partially encased with bricks, cement and tiles to make the kitchen look neat. But the renovation cohtractor who did this was fined $250 because he failed to get the consent of the Housing147 words
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125 1978-04-06 4 AFP Penan*. Thursday The cholera outbreak in the country has driven away a luxury Russian liner bringing about CM tourists for a sight-seeing tour of Penang. The Maxin Gorkiy sailed Into Penang harbour at midnight on Tuesday with a load of tourists, mostly Russians,AFP - 125 words
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Article36 1978-04-06 4 Representatives of the S i n g a po re Contractors Association and Department of Trade officials will meet on Monday to discuss the problems likely to arise from the recent cement price increase.36 words
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Article440 1978-04-06 4 —if govt goes ahead with plan The Automobile Association of Singapore will apply to operate an autnorised workshop for the inspection of its members' 'vehicles il the government i nt r oduces a law for compulsory checking of cars. The association will undertake this440 words
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Article70 1978-04-06 4 Reuter Sungei Petani (Kedah), Thursday—A 17-year-old Malaysian student watching a card game' was trampled to death In a stampede by gamblers trying to escape a police raid, police said here today. Police said the student after a cross-country run had stopped at a gambling den nearReuter - 70 words
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Article37 1978-04-06 4 An exhibition of paintings by Malaysian artist Chia Yu Chian will be held at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry premises from today to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free.37 words
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276 1978-04-06 4 One hundred and sixty taxi drivers, bus operators and their drivers were penalised for various offences by the Registry of Vehicles during the first three months of this year. Of these, 78 were taxi drivers, 40 Scheme B bus operators and 42 drivers276 words
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Article37 1978-04-06 4 The MP for Ulu Pandan, Dr. Chalng Hal Ding, will declare open the $2.5 million Henry Park Primary School at Holland Qrove Road tomorrow. The school began functioning on March 21 last year.37 words
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Advertisement8 1978-04-06 4 MW FM Radio-Cassette Recorder with Auto Stop wjtm8 words
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Miscellaneous312 1978-04-06 4 Crossword X mmmm mmmmm uuuu Muum urn mi KIBBBiIBBBBB ill VIBBBB Vllillll mmmm bbbb UII iIBBBB iIBBUBti iIBBBB BBIfIBB M 8888 tiBBBB M 888 iIBBBB ill kiBBiIBB iIiIBBBBB ÜBBil BBBi *****888 iIBBBB 8888 ********** 8888 iIBBBB Bl*«* 8888 iIBBBB 8888 8 Papal vestment 9 Skunks 10 Official seal 11 Indian312 words
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165 1978-04-06 5 UPI Bandung (Indonesia), Thursday About 200 students on Tuesaay began a sit-in campaign at the main gate of the Bandung Institute of Technology to protest against the military occupation of their campus, student sources said yesterday. So far. no action has been taken oy campusUPI - 165 words
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Article63 1978-04-06 5 AP Cairo, Thursday President Anwar Sadat said yesterday that "for sure I'll visit Indonesia when I go to the Far East" but gave no indication when that would be. Mr Sadat was responding to a news conference question from an Indonesian correspondent who asked whether JakartaAP - 63 words
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Article27 1978-04-06 5 AP Bangkok, Thursday Thailand, one of the few countries in South-east Asia without a national news agency, is moving ahead slowly towards such an organisation.—AP - 27 words
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Article240 1978-04-06 5 UPI AFP Manila, Thursday President Ferdinand Marcos last night appealed to the United States to stop lnterferring in Philippine affairs to enable the country to develop Into a strong nation and help maintain peace In the region. Speaking In a nationwide radio-television interview at theUPI; AFP - 240 words
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391 1978-04-06 5 Ceausescu: They're willing to negotiate Boston, Thursday North Korea appears willing to negotiate the creation of a federation which, for the first time, will leave South Korea free, according to Rumanian President Nicolae Ceausescu in an exclusive Interview yesterday in the Boston Herald American.391 words
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Article192 1978-04-06 5 AP Hong Kong, Thursday China announced yesterday "new" Customs regulations for overseas Chinese or those of Chinese ancestry who wish to visit or return to China. However, the new regulations, published on front pages of the Hong Kong communist newspapers Ta Kung Pao and wen Wei PoAP - 192 words
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Article96 1978-04-06 5 Reuter New Delhi, Thursday— The ruling Janata Party's five senior leaders appeared to have Jiatched up sharp dlferences within government ranks at a 90mlnute meeting over dinner last night at Desai's residence. The Ave leaders met following a stormy, twoday sebsion of the Janata ParliamentaryReuter - 96 words
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Article, Illustration49 1978-04-06 5 A Palestinian man and his wife are back home again in Rashidiyeh, south Lebanon, now that most of the fighting has died down. The residents in southern Lebanon are slowly returning home as UN peace keeping troops take up petitions in the area. UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 49 words
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Advertisement27 1978-04-06 5 for men's custom-made suits any style, any physique we fit to perfection UGH ST CENTRf LUCKY PIAZA OCEAN BULONG SUPREME HOUSE HMON, RAFFLES HOTELS COLD STORAGE if27 words
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508 1978-04-06 6 Using them in Rhodesia or Namibia a threat to detente, he says Reuter London, Thursday Britain said yesterday that any attempt to use Cuban forces In Rhodesia or Namibia (South-west Africa) would pose serious c o m p 11 c atlons for EastReuter - 508 words
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175 1978-04-06 6 AFP Salisbury, Thursday— Rhodesia will soon have nine black Cabinet ministers. sources close to the interim government's executive council (Exco) said yesterday. Bishop Abel Muzorewa's United African National Council (UANC) will have ministers at the head of the law and order, finance, and roadAFP - 175 words
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Article80 1978-04-06 6 Paris, Thursday The French subsidiary of the Anglo-Dutch Shell Oil Company yesterday won a preliminary court case against the French con- u m e rs organisation which had blamed it for the Amoco Cadiz oil slick disaster and called for a boycott of Shell products In80 words
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169 1978-04-06 6 Reuter Paris, Thursday French Prime Minister Raymond Barre last night formed his new government, which left most key posts unchanged but Included several new faces. Mr Barre will no longer act as his own finance minister, and the job was split betweenReuter - 169 words
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Article119 1978-04-06 6 Reuter Paris, Thursday—West European trade unions joined forces yesterday In a day of protest against high unemployment timed to exert pressure on European Common Market governments before their summit in Copenhagen tomorrow and on Saturday. Workers in Spain, Italy, and Greece went on strike forReuter - 119 words
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Article83 1978-04-06 6 TODAY is Thursday, April 6, the 96th day of 1978 with 269 to follow. THE MOON is approalng its new phase. THERE is no morning star. THE EVENING STARS are Saturn, Venus. Mars, Mercury and Jupiter. THOSE born on this date are under the sign of AMes. American magician83 words
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Article62 1978-04-06 6 Reuter Vienna, Thursday A Czechoslovak worker who mrde fun of officially approved pay rises hast been jailed for 20 months, emigre sources said yesterday. They said Gustav Vlasaty pinned a copy of an article comparing wage increases in Czechoslovakia with pay cuts in Chile on his factoryReuter - 62 words
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Miscellaneous239 1978-04-06 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin sht1r ft 1 hut K 9eng kua,i. t* $T/. v>: r X 1 y«3 i# m i jf a m 1 K I i Si A K y k r i Ah Fook: Fifteen minutes, and still no taxi. Mei Lin: Taking a bus may239 words
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Advertisement1047 1978-04-06 7 CL A Community Project by Tan Chong&Sons Motor Co (S) Pte Ltd Datsun 760B'Sedan National Safety First Council of Singapore presents a Pat sun I2OY Sedan presents a toe money prizes ®4IfTY first quiz contest Sponsored by: JJJUI ISUI CU J" Tan Chong Sons Motor Co (S) Pte Ltd Co-sponsored1,047 words
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Article383 1978-04-06 8 Can a three-month effort achieve what Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew once described In Parliament as the result of long years of cultivated breeding and nurturing of good public behaviour? Cynics will dismiss the current Singapore Tourist Promotion Board-initiated courtesy campaign as a publicity stunt383 words
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Article79 1978-04-06 8 A friend went on a cruise In a luxury liner recently, fulfilling a long-cherished dream. On board, she was given a conducted tour of the vessel, and in the kitchen area, was attracted by the freezer, shaped remarkably like a coffin. When asked the reason, she was79 words
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Article37 1978-04-06 8 A recently promoted colleague decided to move his place in the open office to another desk, vacated by some- ©be who had been posted abroad. His reason: "His desk is 7.5 cm longer."37 words
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Article, Illustration1030 1978-04-06 8 The first sign of trouble in Iran was in January when police clashed with religious demonstrators in the southern city of Qom. Then one weekend in February, in Tabriz 12 died and 120 were injured in what was described as the worstNYT - 1,030 words
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Article, Illustration497 1978-04-06 8 Multi millionaires -NOT BIG SPENDERS ALL Reuter London: How would you spend your money If you had so much that a few million dollars more or less made very little difference? A book by Journalist Alan Jenkins Just published here surveys the way in which multi-mil-lionaires have spent their moneyReuter - 497 words
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Article, Illustration68 1978-04-06 9 UPI Washington, Thursday Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev (seen above at a welcoming ceremony in Khabarovsk) has emphysema, a non-fatal form of leukaemia, tout and a heart Irregularity. US intelligence sources reported yesterday. The sources said Mr Brezhnev, 71, noigjtheless appears to be mastering his afflictions reasonably wellUPI - 68 words
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Article67 1978-04-06 9 Reuter Washington, Thursday—The final end of America's longest coal strike was assured yesterday when mine construction workers who had been holding out approved a new contract by a margin of almost two to one. A spokesman for the United Mine Workers Union saidReuter - 67 words
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270 1978-04-06 9 Reuter AFP AP Cairo, Thursday—Pre sldent Anwar Sadat yesterday urged Israeli Premier Menachem Begin to be flexible in peace negotiations and said he would continue efforts for a peaceful Middle East settlement. The Egyptian leader, speaking to members of theReuter; AFP; AP - 270 words
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132 1978-04-06 9 Reuter London, Thursday British Foreign Secretary David Owen yesterday called for the setting up of a new forum in which energy issues would be discussed on a worldwide basis. Speaking at a lunch in honour of visiting United Nation* Secretary General Kurt Waldheim,Reuter - 132 words
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150 1978-04-06 9 UPI Amman, Thursday King Hussein is sending envoys to Arab leaders in the next few days to drum up support for a wide summit to unify Arab ranks against "Imminent" threats, a government statement said yesterday. King Hussein's envoys were to carry aUPI - 150 words
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Article, Illustration595 1978-04-06 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Every city, country and state government is trying to think up new ways of raising tax dollars. All the obvious things have already been taxed such as Income, cigarettes, petrol, parking, liquor, everything you buy in a store etc.,Los Angeles Times - 595 words
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Article182 1978-04-06 9 Reuter Brussels, Thursday General Alexander Halg, Nato's supreme military commander, warned Western Europe yesterday that the days were gone when It could sit by and watch the United States settle world crises for It. The US no longer had by Itself military superiority over theReuter - 182 words
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Advertisement37 1978-04-06 9 recording star SuZanna Ceo lust Ki( k from Austrain Super w .um .itin< )splici f Daily 4-Bpm Happy Hours I'tucs .it i. lower 11i.tii normal LE BISTRO P*. +IX a. Wh 3! r oPi°a t a jk37 words
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Article, Illustration1099 1978-04-06 10 / 11 Hainanese waiter: It's the only thing I know The Hainanese began coming south from China to Singapore as tfarly as the middle of the 19th century. The island was then a newlyfounded and sparselypopulated British colony that was just beginning to show signs of1,099 words
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181 1978-04-06 10 / 11 There has been much talk lately of the dying trades. The Chinese fortune teller, the clog-maker and the Indian snake charmer can hardly be seen and will very soon become just memories from another era in Singapore. Similarly, there are also particular groups181 words
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Article, Illustration818 1978-04-06 10 / 11 It was by the Malay word for "watch over" or "look after" that many of the early Punjabi Sikh immigrants to Singapore were to become popularly known Called "jagas," after the nature of the work that they did, Sikh watchmen were once a very818 words
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Miscellaneous544 1978-04-06 10 / 11 .gixhaz>i C: THURSDAY NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (M./Mrs./Miss) Address: N R.I.C. No: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES ■eLow imbmbb Cut along dotted knot •■■■■■■■■< srCLUES FOR GA 4 a trench, for instance, involve* 2. Illuminated poorly or544 words
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Article, Illustration258 1978-04-06 12 Decor When you're renting a home it does pot mean that you have to live in ugly surroundings. While it's true that you often have to make do with "what is provided, the result can still be attractive, even stunning as in the home of Mr and258 words
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Article, Illustration188 1978-04-06 12 Ng Weng Sang - Art Deco bv Ng Weng Sang Pretty up your desk with a writing/blotting pad made of luxurious velvet. You need: |m of velvet. two pieces of material, two pieces of thick card measuring 28 cm by 39cm and 29cm by 40cm, im of velvet ribbon188 words
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Article, Illustration184 1978-04-06 13 I was truly amused to find this family of animals, all dressed in their Sunday best, nestled in one corner at Metro Orchard Not real ones though but fancy erasers at SO cents a set of four. Hardly I.scm tall, these miniatures in white, pink or blue are184 words
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844 1978-04-06 13 NYT New York: Each year about 8000 infants in the US die suddenly, mysteriously, apparently without cause —the victims of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (Sids), or crib death. Most have been put to bed some hours earlier, seemingly in perfect health. Some have minorNYT - 844 words
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Article, Illustration479 1978-04-06 13 Violet Oon - by Violet Oon Expatriate is a word which conjures a stereotyped picture: They are rich and have expensive tastes, possess servants with wages that pay no attention to local rates, can afford to keep their wives in leisurely style and their children479 words
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Article21 1978-04-06 13 you WILL NEED4. ZEALAMD LAfAft LOIN Chops. Butter, I tb/sp. CHOPPED MIKT. PEPPEft SALT. AND SEASON TO TASTE.21 words
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Advertisement63 1978-04-06 12 7 Y J A, i Si m TYRRELL P34 SIX WHEELER Chances are you've assembled plastic kits before. Yet until you've experienced the satisfaction of successfully completing a Tamiya model.you haven't entered the realm of the hobbyist, ther exciting models-Tanks. Planes and Ships. HUA HUA( SPORE) PTE. LTD. LMJ The63 words
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Miscellaneous231 1978-04-06 12 J *****, riddles, crosswords, jokes to ahsre? We pay 15 for every contribution. The address is Kids Only, New Nstion, Locked Bag 15, Singapore 1. Don't forget to sdd your name, age and address. 1. Join the numbers and the letters to find out what animal this is says 11231 words
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Advertisement28 1978-04-06 13 For your medical needs and pharmaceutical requirements please call at: SAUN CO (PTE) LTD PHARMACY 3 Philip Street (Junction of Market Chulia Streets) Singapore 1 Tele: *****2 *****328 words
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Miscellaneous371 1978-04-06 13 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are overly generous, and must be on guard against giving so much time to others that there is not enough for yourself. Unless you are careful, you could sacrifice success and happiness doing for others what you should be doing371 words
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Article213 1978-04-06 14 Reuter London. Thursday The US dollar had a mixed day on foreign money markets yesterday, but appeared edging out of its early week lows in both Europe and Japan. Gold lost US$2 an ounce in Zurich, down to U*****,375, and slipped to U*****,875 in London. It also improvedReuter - 213 words
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Article338 1978-04-06 14 f Business News and Views L i Reuter New Delhi, Thursday Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Sahul Hameed yesterday proposed ap economic grouping of South and South-east Asian and South Pacific countries to give the region economic muscle and promote stability. Mr Hameed. who IsReuter - 338 words
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Article62 1978-04-06 14 UPI Bangkok, Thursday Thai Airways International has decided to buy two more European-made airbuses, bring the total number of such Eilanes in use or on order o six, the airline announced yesterday. All six of the planes are the B4 model, and they are replacing Thailand's DC-8UPI - 62 words
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Article41 1978-04-06 14 Reuter London, Thursday The first direct elections to the nine-nation Common Market's Assembly (Parliament) are likely to be held either from May 17 to 20 or from June 7 to 10 next year, informed British sources said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article251 1978-04-06 14 BANGKOK: Thailand's trade aellcit last year shot up by over US$400 million ($y20 million) to a record US$1015 billion. Board of Traue secre-tary-general T h a p a n a Bunnag said in an interview pubiisned here yesterday.—Reuter. LONDON: Britain's Labour government yesterday set profits as the target251 words
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Article111 1978-04-06 14 AFP New York, Thursday— The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) is to take a 51 per cent controlling share in the Marine Midland Bank Incorporated, of Buffalo, New York, under an agreement reported here yesterday. The HSBC will Inject US$2OO million ($460 million)AFP - 111 words
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Article257 1978-04-06 14 Institutional Investors, shrugging off Inflation and dollar concerns, stormed the market yesterday afternoon to drive stocks broadly higher for the second consecutive day. Trading was heavy. The big traders, who have accumulated considerable cash over the past few months, swung Into action when they realised the market had257 words
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Article33 1978-04-06 14 UPI Dow Jenes closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrial 783.08 (up 7.71); 20 transport 206.27 (up 0.78); 15 utilities 106.31 (up 0.27); 65 stock 267 55 (up 1.87). UPLUPI - 33 words
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Article87 1978-04-06 14 AFP The Tokyo Stock Exchange had another booming day yesterday with the down indicator topping the 5500 yen mark for the first time ever. Paced by blue-chip issues, share prices gained further ground in heavy trading, keeping a bullish tone alive throughout the day. The 225-stock DowJones average, aAFP - 87 words
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Article69 1978-04-06 14 Closing prices In francs on the Paris Stock Exchange yesterday: Paribas 190.80 3.80 Fonder 333 0.80 Prin temps 66.60 8.65 Bull 34.40 1.90 Royal Dutch 210 1.50 Michel In 1340 28 Thomson 104 7.50 CFP 118.40 0.90 Rhone 71.90 2.90 Air 390 8 BSN 435 20 Philips 53.50 I69 words
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Article83 1978-04-06 14 Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3175 —10 UBS Registered 615 1 BBC 3M 3 Credit 8ulsse 23M —45 Swissair B. 810 Swiss Relnsur. 3MS Wlnterthur B. 2030 8750 Zurich Insur. 25 Juvena B. 177 3 NestleUnion Bank of Switzerland, Zurich - 83 words
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Article118 1978-04-06 14 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 160 ADC 15 3ft Ampol Pet 75 76 ANI 136 140 AMP 133 Bank NSW 530 532 Brambles 171 175 SHP 612 616 Boral 330 33ft CBA 233 233 C8R 361 263 CIO 360 256118 words
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176 1978-04-06 14 AFP Jakarta, Thursday Representatives of six tin producing countries yesterday began a twoday meeting in Jakarta to formulate a joint approach to the United States government aimed at preventing a price slump as a result of expected stockpile releases by that country.AFP - 176 words
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99 1978-04-06 14 Reuter Chicago, Thursday A government official said yesterday that figures on Americas trade deficit will continue to make unpleasant reading in the months ahead. Assistant Commerce Secretary Frank A. Well told a news conference here that, although the US trade deficit might show a moreReuter - 99 words
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Advertisement155 1978-04-06 14 When all banks are pretty much the same, ACBC service makes the difference. Everyone knows that all banks offer pretty much the same facilities to their customers. But what makes one bank better than the other is its service. Whether you are opening a letter of credit or you need155 words
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Article28 1978-04-06 16 MRS. E.J. DE SOUZA passed away peacefully on 4-4-78. Cortege leaves 19 Bendemeer Road 2 p.m. 7-4-78 for St. Joseph's Church (p.m.) and thence to Mount Vernon Crematorium.28 words
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Article, Illustration873 1978-04-06 16 ...while Ballesteros is the major threat Reuter Augusta (Georgia), Thursday Jack Nlcklaus remained the firm favourite to win a record sixth Masters golf title as the players wound up their practice sessions over the demanding Augusta National Golf Course yesterday. But big-hitting young Spaniard Severlano BallesterosReuter - 873 words
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Article, Illustration452 1978-04-06 16 Brian Miller - BOWLING by Brian Miller BINGO that's now one of the events in Jackie's Bowl novelty programme. When Jackie's manager Mr Ee.Fook Choy first mentioned the word Bingo, I immediately imagined a (roup of grey-haired old women, huddled over little square cards in some obscure452 words
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Advertisement682 1978-04-06 16 MOM YU YOON GEE'S Ist "Nyonya Cake Recipes" (with additional recipes) and 2nd "Nyonya Food, Satay Pudang Curry Recipes" out on sale now These books are available at all book-shops at $12/- each. (English/ Chinese Editions). Ladles Interested In making various types of cakes, otah-otah, curry and satay may enrol:-682 words
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Article279 1978-04-06 17 KOH SWEE HUA - AROUND THE SCHOOLS P^jpTennis By KOH SWEE HUA Catholic Junior Col'ege are almost sure of a place in the finals of the boys Post Secondary Schools tennis champ ionship tournament by beating St. Patricks 4-1 at Farrer Park yesterday. CJC, though not at full strength,279 words
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Article408 1978-04-06 17 BRIAN MILLER - National trainee stunned by his power jrjflj Badminton By BRIAN MILLER Chan Peng Sung was the toast of Singapore Technical Institute when they beat Jurong Vocational Institute 3-2 to retain the National Schools' Post Secondary (Boys) badminton title at Bukit Timah yesterday. For until408 words
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Article24 1978-04-06 17 Siglap Secondary will hold their 23rd annual track and field championships on the school's bitumen track on Saturday, starting at 8.30 a.m.24 words
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Article263 1978-04-06 17 PHILIP TAN - J^3Rugby By PHILIP TAN St. Andrew's took a step closer to winning the National Post Secondary Schools division ru&by title when they troupced St. Andrew's Junior College 26-4 at Thomson Road yesterday. This year will be the last time the Saints com* pete in the263 words
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Article231 1978-04-06 17 SURESH NAIR - Soccer By SURESH NAIR Catholic Junior College were knocked out of the National Schools Post Secondary soccer tournament yesterday when they were beaten 2-1 by Singapore Vocational Institute at Whitley Road. It was a sad exit for the three-times National champions in this second successive defeat231 words
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Article78 1978-04-06 17 Deborah Olosz, 13, was the most outstanding athlete In 'Katong Convent's annual athletics meet at the National Stadium yesterday. She amassed 40 points in seven events, scoring six firsts and a third to beat Joyce Ylng by 10 point*. Deborah clocked 14.3 sec (or the 100 metres, 31.078 words
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Advertisement153 1978-04-06 17 THE ITALIAN SHOE COMPANY Makes You An Offer You Can't Refuse D One of the Most Comfortable Jogging Shoes in the World for $20! Italy's leading sports shoe man- Cushioned Inner sole and arch ufacturer Lotto, introduces the support. Foam padded ankle colStramilano jogging shoe de- lar and tongue, signed153 words
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Article, Illustration285 1978-04-06 18 JEFFREY LOW - X-rays show fractures in both hands Soccer By JEFFREY LOW Goalkeeper Edmund Wee was yesterday told to rest for two weeks after X-rays showed that he had hairline fractures in both thumbs. "Wonder" Wee Injured both thumbs during training two weeks ago tout had not sought285 words
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Article338 1978-04-06 18 Argentina 78 UPI London, Thursday Three-times winner Brazil edged world soccer champions West Germany 1-0 in Hamburg yesterday as five World Cup final qualifiers went Into action in warm-up games for the June soccer showpiece In Argentina. A 70th minute goal by Nunes silenced the 01,500 crowdUPI - 338 words
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Article109 1978-04-06 18 Reuter Georgetown, Thursday. —Australia won the Third Test against the West Indies here yesterday by three wickets, surprising both the West Indiana and perhaps themselves by scoring 362 In the final Innings for victory. This was the highest winning fourth Innings total In TestsReuter - 109 words
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Article70 1978-04-06 18 Lima. Thursday All 22 players in Peru's World Cup soccer squad have come out in support of manager Marcus Calderon, who nas come under fire for the team's recent poor showing. Peru were beaten twice by Argentina and only drew with an experimental Bulgarian side In the70 words
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Article228 1978-04-06 18 Reuter AP London, Thursday Nottingham Forest made almost certain of becoming English League champions for the first lime in the club's history by winning 1-0 at Aston Villa last night. Everton. their only serious rivals, lost 1-0 at home In their local duel WithReuter; AP - 228 words
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Article280 1978-04-06 18 a On the track ipoh, Thursday Court Belle is back at her best and should prove hard to beat In the Class 4, Dlv 2 1250 m race on Saturday. With Mohamed Ismail astride, the Amusement 111 five-year-old was striding out in style In her280 words
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Advertisement21 1978-04-06 18 "Inside every Tanita is a fire longing to get out" S! 1 Iw Sil I m I u I u m21 words
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Miscellaneous60 1978-04-06 18 THE BORN LOSER It! k SHORT RIBS DONT REMEM&SR 4VINO A PRASONS EAP IN MV "TBOPWV COLLECTION. NORBERT (jlxxjlo nou souim a thousand. miles upstream, TPROU&H ?APIOS, AMO ooep FALLS T=OR we t» >SS< .•S'! As-.ssv by Art Sansom s by Frank O'Neal 1 Guess 1 DON'T. Si "A w60 words
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Advertisement8 1978-04-06 19 Exclusive L in iff run +p!us Colour TV8 words
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Miscellaneous400 1978-04-06 19 and around town TALK CUM DEMONSTRATION on vegetable and fruit carving by Madam Lo Slew Foo in Mandarin. Ghlm Moh community centre, 8 p.m. Admission free. TALK CUM DEMONSTRATION on magic shows by Mr Peter Ang. Pek Klo community centre, 8 p.m. Admission free. GOOD-AS-NEW BOUTIQUE, sells clothes for children400 words
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Miscellaneous269 1978-04-06 19 At the cinema TIJE OTHEH SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The lives ot three characters are Interwoven In the romantic melodrama. It is a story of love, revenge and powar set In the early 40s In Greece, France and the US. Stars Marie-Fi ance PI s 1 e r, John Beck and269 words
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Miscellaneous323 1978-04-06 19 dominate this love-war story set In Sputh-Ame-rica. the US and Europe. Based on Harold Robbin's best-selling novel. Stars Candlce Bergen, Ernest Borgnlne, Rossano Brazzl, Leigh TaylorYoung and Beklm Fehmlu as Dax. Bex: 2.30, 6 and 9 p m. MURDER OF MURDERS (Mandarin): A series of burglaries In Jewellery shops prove323 words
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Miscellaneous267 1978-04-06 19 II t k'll I BOWLING: WIN Commercial Houses League (Paslr Panjang Bowl, 7.30 Sm.). I n t e r Business ouses League (Jackie Bowl 8ystem, 7.30 p.m.). Industrial ti Commercial Bank League (Ten Pin Bowling Centre, Katong, 6.30 p.m.). SOCCER: National Schools Tournament Secondary (Third Round): Paslr Panjang v SAF267 words
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Article, Illustration371 1978-04-06 19 The English news and newsreel on TV will come on later this evening because of the 130-minute discussion on bilinguallsm with the Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. The English news and newsreel will be telecast at 9.55 pm. today instead of at371 words
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323 1978-04-06 19 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang About 20 to 25 Singaporeans, mostly men, will be given minor speaking roles in the Hawaii Five-O episode which is expected to be filmed here in two weeks. The actual number of local actors will be confirmed In the next323 words
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Article53 1978-04-06 20 AH FOOK: Case's suggestion of having legislation to control opticians is excellent. How else can we be reasonably sure the spectacles we use are suitable? MEI LIN: But laws are bound to put up the prices of prescription E lasses. I don't want to ave to pay more53 words
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Advertisement55 1978-04-06 20 -<K.nac \l'( )l -OCNAC GRAND VSOP i 1 CoN A v CAMUS Distinctively French. Instinctively Superior. Another quality product from Nautical instruments and all navigational aid An •■ft* b ii ms Motion Smith Marina House, Shenton Way, Singapora 2. Tel: *****98,*****55 13 Battary Road. Tel: *****,*****8. Slogapore 1. A member55 words
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Miscellaneous833 1978-04-06 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 SHARP CTV 3WOPENI NG ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by WINDOW (C/r). Magazine series. 3 39 DIARY OF EVENT8 <C). 3.35 EIGHT HEBOES OF 8HOU UN (r). Mandarin serial. 4.20 INTERMISSION. 6.90 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LASSIE. X6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF. 6.35 WARNA WARNI (M/r). Besides a display833 words
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Miscellaneous244 1978-04-06 20 BIUNGUAUSM: A Discussion with the Prime Minister. (Ch 5, 7.45 p.m. in cdlour). The prime Minister answers questions on Singapore's bilingual policy put by students, teachers, parents and a panel of four. Among the queries are: "Why Mandarin and not one of the dialects? If not dialects, how can a244 words
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