New Nation, 12 April 1978
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Title Section19 1978-04-12 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday, April 12, 1978 No. 2231 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 WEDNESDAY. APRIL 12. 197819 words
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Article, Illustration124 1978-04-12 1 TV super-sleuth Jack Lord coldshould e red the Press again this morning. Bis aides tried to stop our photographer, Philip Urn, from taking pictures of him. But he managed to get this picture. Philip said: "Jack Lord was with three men at a table In the124 words
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Article55 1978-04-12 1 NST Johore Barn, Wednesday. The ton of the Raja Muda of Johore, Tunku Ibrahim Ibnl Tunku liahmood Iskandar, 19, and Capt Ismail Abu Bakar were hurt- when their Cessna aircraft crashed during take-off at the Royal Polo Ground here on Monday. A team from ine CivilNST - 55 words
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Article, Illustration120 1978-04-12 1 This is the Malay sian woman who was killed in Jakarta after she allegedly refused to lend money to three Singaporeans for gambling. Mrs Oue Tiu, 72, of Klang, was among a group of 46 tourists who arrived last Saturday in the Indonesian capital tor120 words
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Article282 1978-04-12 1 ...on civil servants holding shares AFP Jakarta, Wednesday Indonesian Vice- President Adam Malik has warned that the government will scrutinise Its officials who are engaged In business or have shares In private companies. Mr Malik told a meeting of top government officials here onAFP - 282 words
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178 1978-04-12 1 A new bilingual cartoon series will begin in New Nation on Monday. The new series, replacing Ah Fook and Mel Lin cartoons which ended Tuesday after a ran of more than M weeks, will be in the fbrm of eartoon strips. Each week,178 words
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Advertisement30 1978-04-12 1 INSIDE Cruyff not in Dutch team —Page 18 Mixed marriages in S'pore Pages 10, 11 fIN THE OTHER PAGES: Moneywordi 10; Crossword 14; Stars 16; Comics 18; What's On 18.30 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-04-12 1 Forecast Singapore'* weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today —Pair.12 words
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Article338 1978-04-12 2 ...unless clients agree to foot the bill—society Lawyers have been told that they must assume responsibility for the payment of "proper fees" to professional witnesses who testify in their cases unless it has been agreed otherwise: This, according to a Law Society circular, la to338 words
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Article110 1978-04-12 2 Some of the 34 Vietnamese on board the Vam Co 24 want to be resettled In Australia. An Australian High Commission spokesman who confirmed this today, said: "Apart from that we have no other comments." He declined to disclose the number of people who have requested110 words
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Article167 1978-04-12 2 A slightly easier mood prevailed during the first 45 minutes of light trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Speculators appeared to be rather hesitant in commitlng fresh deals as reflected by the low volume activities. Sin Chew dropped three cents to $2.58 while Nanvang fell two167 words
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Article204 1978-04-12 2 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday. The Kepong Umno division has appealed to the party's leadership to free and gardon former Mentrl esar of Selangor Datuk Harun Idrls unconditionally on the grounds that his services and contributions to the state were Invaluable. The division plans toReuter - 204 words
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Article25 1978-04-12 2 The Boon Teck community centre will organise an outing to the Big Splash on April 23 at 10 a.m. For more details tel. *****1.25 words
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Article, Illustration326 1978-04-12 2 Some shopping centres have pot up sifns to remind students in uniform that they are not allowed to go into their amusement centres. pffielals of these centres said many stadents seem unaware of a government rating on One official of a large326 words
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Article34 1978-04-12 2 The Kreta Ayer Consumers' Service hai resumed its business afc--318 Bouth Bridge Road. Its previous premises at Banda Street, have closed down because of the redevelopment of the Kreta Ayer community centre.34 words
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Article112 1978-04-12 2 Singapore Airlines' four DC-10 aircraft may not be delivered on time because of a strike by employees of the manufacturing firm. An SLA official told Business Times yesterday that everythifig Is now "nebulous." The results of the latest round of negotiations to resolve the strike at112 words
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Miscellaneous39 1978-04-12 2 Big Sw^ep The Singapore Sweep 10th anniversary special draw will be held at Toa Pay oh on May 4 at 6.30 p.m. An additional 50 numbers (30 cash and 20 gift prises) will be drawn to commemorate the occasion.39 words
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Advertisement171 1978-04-12 3 O GBAP 4 St"'*' ~»S V c ,U^Xv» sed P° ,ot U ..AiCA** ~v> 4 S»q" ij9 si't ft, I»rr»e' o^ 9 i; r,9 s*'°' ,od aP»° OV> dO^° Co" no k <>" e< v i»n^ p •> ion* ho' >rt •< ne« 1(T»K o" i> > d«« Wr** hO171 words
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Article, Illustration289 1978-04-12 4 Hole causes concern to Eunos residents This hole in a wooden bridge in Jalan Damai, off Jalan Eunos, has been a cause of worry for residents in the area. The bridge, near the Kakl Bukit community centre, is the only means of access to the Kakl289 words
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127 1978-04-12 4 The Committee on Science and Technology In Developing Countries (Coated) will hold a four-day seminar on bto-science education In developing countries this month. The conference coordinator, Dr P.N. Avadhanl, said the seminar will identify the problems of developing countries and see how bio science education127 words
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Article149 1978-04-12 4 Retired police Deputy Commissioner (Administration), Mr V.N. Ratna Singam, has Joined Rollei Singapore (Pte) Ltd as its personnel manager. He Joined Rollei on April 1 after more than 30 years with the Force. Mr Ratna Singam, who joined the Force as a constable in June 1940,149 words
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Article249 1978-04-12 4 A call for repeal of KL Act NST Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday A memorandum reflecting the views of the Chinese business community Is beinj drawn up for the government's consideration. The memorandum Incorporates the resolutions passed at the Malaysian C h t n e s eNST - 249 words
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Article73 1978-04-12 4 Hong Kong, Wednesday —A Singapore vessel was yesterday reported to have run aground some distance east of hen, a government spokesman said. The vessel, Golden Land, carrying 1100 tonnes of cargo, was on Its way from Singapore to Hong Kong, he said. Initial reports said the73 words
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302 1978-04-12 4 Singapore Bus Service has bought five diesel tankers costing $700,000 to supply diesel direct to Its depots and terminals. Previously, fuel suppiles to SBS were made by tankers owned by contractors. With the direct supply of diesel from the major suppliers to302 words
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Advertisement99 1978-04-12 4 BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME WITH LEVIS DECOR WALL COATING WF, vml 1* J* A -.*u .ft# 1 Ai jI iNCiAPi >Rf s MALA>SIA YAKAI PAINTS b TRADING iPTEI LTD F.J. ISAACS (PTVOLTD. OPTOMETRISTS OPTICIANS CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONERS 106, Ist FLOOR, CLIFFORD CENTRE COLLYEJt QUAY/RAFFLES PLACE SPECIALISTS' CENTRE 14* AIM. M FLOOR,99 words
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567 1978-04-12 5 Ivan Lim - By Ivan Lim The River Valley Government Chipese Middle School holds a Language Week on alternate weeks during which all its 2000 students are expected to converse in English only. I dropped in at the school, oil River VaUey Road, yesterday a Language567 words
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Article, Illustration118 1978-04-12 5 These pedigrees, left behind by former New Nation Columnist, Pel-ham-Groom, have been put up for adoption. "We have been instructed to look for responsible families to adopt these dogs," an official of the SPCA kennel In West Coast Road said yesterday. She said the six dogs118 words
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Advertisement69 1978-04-12 5 This is the Marco Polo Restaurant special wine list. It speaks for itself. o v t. V Truly outstanding ft "'s,-4 w i X, l A *s i nvp( m/fi m m i<t «T,£- f I ..Ti < r V*. SJL.*** iJr* «j V »N ■W Iff. '.ill V -if,"69 words
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Article422 1978-04-12 6 Value of yen too high Burns UPI Tokyo, Wednesday Former US Federal Reserve Board chairman Arthur Burns said yesterday the Japanese yen now may be overvalued against the American dollar. He made the statement in answer to a question after giving a lecture on International finance sponsored by a JapaneseUPI - 422 words
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Article99 1978-04-12 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday, April 12, the 102 nd day of 1978 with 263 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its first quarter. THE MORNING STAB is Mercury. THE EVENING STARS are Mara, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. THOBE BORN ON THIS DATE are under the sign of Aries. AmericanUPI - 99 words
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Article, Illustration113 1978-04-12 6 Welcome to the hair-penlng... About 50 moustacned and bearded men and women were seen jerking and jiving In a Tokyo discotheque late last week. The unusually hairy lot were taking part in a "Tsukehlge" (false moustache) fashion contest organised by noted Japanese fashion criticPana photo - 113 words
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Article37 1978-04-12 6 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday Indonesia expects to make use of Landsat C—a US National Aeronautics and Space Administration satellite to detect natural resources, an official of the Indonesian National Aeronautics and Space Institute (Lapan), said yesterday. AFP.AFP - 37 words
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Article51 1978-04-12 6 Reuter Thole (Greenland), Wednesday Children In this Arctic township have each been given alarm clocks by education aothorltles to help them wake up In the long, dark winter. At 77 decrees North, Thule la In darkness for much of the winter when the sun stays belc* theReuter - 51 words
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Article, Illustration178 1978-04-12 6 AFP Rome, Wednesday Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, In rare moment of candor answered several personal questions about himself in an Interview with an Italian television station. He said he was between 35 and 36 years old and for the first time admitted to having fiveAFP - 178 words
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Article114 1978-04-12 6 Reuter Beirut, Wednesday Arab peace- keeping troops suffered casual ties last night as they moved In to quell fighting between rightist and leftist gunmen In the city. Pour soldiers were wounded by gunfire as the force established a buffer zone between the foes of Lebanon'sReuter - 114 words
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Article183 1978-04-12 6 Reuter Salisbury, Wednesday Rhodesia's Interim government yesterday named nine black ministers to serve as a lowertier ministerial council alongside nine whites during the run-up to majority rure. Three nationalist parties are Involved In the internal settlement with the government of white Premier lan Smith. TheReuter - 183 words
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192 1978-04-12 6 Women at the top stop the Pill study UPI London, Wednesday. Women In the top social groups are giving up the contraceptive pill and Its use Is likely to decline because of fears about Its long-term effects, according to a new study on family planning in Britain. In 1975, theUPI - 192 words
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Article67 1978-04-12 6 AFP Paris, Wednesday. Aldo Moro, kidnapped leader of the Italian Christian Democratic Party, will be executed tomorrow if certain of his kidnappers' demands are not met, an anonymous telephone caller told a French television station yesterday. The caller said he was speaking for the Red Brigades,AFP - 67 words
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Miscellaneous96 1978-04-12 6 LI WORLD WEATHER Paris Cold. Rainy, 10-4C. Headline: Europe's nine worried about Carter. Moscow Clear, 8-OC. Pravda's headline: Party and its leaders are always with the people and leading It. Bonn Overcast and intermittent showers. 105C. Headline: Moscow: Carter's decision only a manoeuver. Rome Cloudy, 9-17C. Headline: A new Moro96 words
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Miscellaneous105 1978-04-12 6 23-8C. Headline: Transkel breaks with South Africa. Hong Kong Sunny 27-19C. Headline: Manila alert for mob violence. Manila Sunny 3623C. Headline: Demonstration leader* In sedition raps. Koala Lumpur Cloudy 32-23C. Headline: Bracht's body found. Bangkok Cloudy 3527C. Headline: Air strikes (by Thai Air Force) follow (Cambodian border) massacre. Seoul Overcast105 words
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137 1978-04-12 7 AFP Bangkok, Wednesday Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan said on Monday that he was considering an "easing" of martial law to allow politicians 'to conduct political campaigning (or the forthcoming elec tlons, to be held before the end of the year, the Bangkok Post saidAFP - 137 words
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Article62 1978-04-12 7 Bangkok, Wednesday Thailand achieved its 7 per cent economic growth target in 1977 despite severe drought in parts of the country, a US Embassy report said yesterday. According to opinion reflected in the embassy report, Thailand's credit rating remains high, and with continued political stability62 words
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Article70 1978-04-12 7 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday Japanese campaigners for protection of the rights of non-smokers won suDport from the Health and Welfare Ministry when the topic was taken ur> in Parliament yesterday. Pressed by an opposition member to take steps to protect nonsmokers, Mr Toshiro Matsuura, director of theReuter - 70 words
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Article303 1978-04-12 7 Edgar Koh - But will it mean a Salt accord? By Edgar Koh By Edgar Koh, our correspondent in New York President Carter has given the neutron bomb controversy a new but certainly not final twist by announcing last week that production of the enhanced radiation weapon will be303 words
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Article, Illustration62 1978-04-12 7 Reuter London, Wednesday Danish architect Jorn Utzon, 60, designer of the controversial Sydney Opera House, has won the 1978 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture, the Royal Institute of British Architects announced today. In its citation, the institute described the Opera House (above) as "a building thatReuter - 62 words
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Article237 1978-04-12 7 AP AFP Manila, Wednesday President Marcos amended the 1978 Election Code yesterday, giving himself and his New Society Party the power to appoint a replacement for a winning candidate who dies after an election. The move follows Mr Marcos' announcement that his 21 candidates forAP; AFP - 237 words
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Article139 1978-04-12 7 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday The Japanese authorities, determined to open Tokyo's new Internation al airport at Narita on May 20 without fall, will start constructing another fence around the inland airport this week to protect it from extremists* assaults,. the Transport Ministry said yesterday.Reuter - 139 words
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Advertisement245 1978-04-12 7 tsent ANRITSU RADAR esigned ft manufactured High reliability Clear picture with larger size PPI Long range capability Easy operation with tuning indicator SOLE AGENT Easy to install Portable display unit Available 3 way mounting of the display unit Selectable power sources. SOLAS (PTE) LTD MARINE ENGINEERS. RADIO SURVEYORS. SATELLITE COMMUNICATION245 words
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Article423 1978-04-12 8 Behind the gentle Image of Singapore Olrl la SlA's hard world of corporate philanthropy so frankly revealed by Its chairman J.Y.M. Pillay recently. Equally hard-hitting was the Singapore Air Transport-Workers Union's protest on Monday against what It described as Mr Plllay's '"outrageous remarks." In some straight talking423 words
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Article52 1978-04-12 8 The London Civil Service Department recently proposed that the no n-s mokers among the 750,000 civil servants In Britain should not have to share an office with smokers, Will they consider segregating the quarter of Singaporeans who smoke from the other three quarters? At least In the places52 words
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Article59 1978-04-12 8 Those of you who are having visions of losing our precious Island to an overpopulation of trees ire: Monday's press report that Ministry of National Development plans to plant a mil- lion trees this year) may heave a sigh of relief. Apparently, the increase in plant population59 words
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Article, Illustration1027 1978-04-12 8 Siva Arasu - When big businesses donate to worthy causes... Social organisations and others committed to the task of fund-raising for charity bristled at the recent remarks by Singapore Airlines' chairman, Mr. J.Y.M. Pillay, which essentially stated that companies' donations should ultimately benefit the firms themselves or1,027 words
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Article, Illustration458 1978-04-12 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON If you ask British teachers who are the difficult pupils they now have to deal with, the answer in a surprising number of cases is: the* Chinese. This sounds so absurd at first hearing that If you are not458 words
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Article267 1978-04-12 9 UPI AP Washington, Wednesday President Carter said yesterday there was a good prospect of success this year In reducing the number of atomic weapons held by the United States and the Soviet Union. At a news conference that followed his address on Inflation to theUPI; AP - 267 words
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Article39 1978-04-12 9 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday Pan American Airlines is planning to open a new route over Manado, northern Sulawestl, linking Guam with Manado. UJung Pan dang and Bali In Indonesia, according to an Indonesian tourist service official.—AFP.AFP - 39 words
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Article513 1978-04-12 9 Follow govt lead—call to industry and labour UPI Reuter AP Washington, Wednesday President Carter yesterday said the federal government will spearhead a new light against Inflation and *urged industry and labour to cooperate voluntarily for the good of the nation. Mr Carter ruled out mandatoryUPI; Reuter; AP - 513 words
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Article36 1978-04-12 9 Reuter London, Wednesday Senior ministers and officials from over 20 Commonwealth countries will open a twoday special meeting here tomorrow to give Impetus to the establishment of an International common fund for commodities. Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article146 1978-04-12 9 Reuter Adelaide, Wednesday A major union dispute involving live sheep exports to the Middle East was settled yesterday averting a serious confrontation between farmers and dock and meat workers. Australian trade unions leader Bob Hawke announced the farmers had agreed to stop loading sheep on toReuter - 146 words
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Article61 1978-04-12 9 Reuter Luxembourg, Wednesday The European Parliament the Common Market's consultative assembly, yesterday unanimously endorsed the EEC's trade agreement with China in Brussels last week. < Members from all six political groups expressed approval of the five-year framework trade accord, which commits China to "favourable consideration" of EECReuter - 61 words
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Article128 1978-04-12 9 Reuter Washington. Wednesday—The United State* and Britain yesterday Jointly conducted an underground n U c 1 ear test in the Nevada desert, the Energy Dep ar tment announced here. A department spokesman said the device had a yield of between 30 and 180 kilotons, or theReuter - 128 words
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Article, Illustration63 1978-04-12 9 v Canon Mary Michael Simpson, 52, of the American Ep 1 copal Church, stands In front of Westminster Abbey in Lofridon to become the flrst woman priest to oocupjr the Abbey pulpit. Canon Simpson, who is Canon of the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York,Pana photo - 63 words
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199 1978-04-12 9 Reuter United Wednesday US intelligence serviced weir accused by a Soviet spokesman yesterday of coercing a top Russian diplomat at the United Nations Into refusing to go home, The charge was voiced as Soviet Ambassador Anatofly Dobrynln met Secretary of State Cyrus VanceReuter - 199 words
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Advertisement28 1978-04-12 9 FINES T CRYSTALWARE FROM ENGLAND BY WEBB CORBETT SILVER ft LP. WARE PEWTER LANKA JEWELLERS (The House For Sri Lanka Gems) 20. MTTEMY ROAR, SINGAPORE 1. TELEPNORE: *****.28 words
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Advertisement9 1978-04-12 9 Voice of the Press Round-up is on Page 12.9 words
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Advertisement62 1978-04-12 9 V 1 WINDOW TREATMENT CUTS OUT THE SUN S HARMFUL ULTRA-VIOLET RAYS WHICH CAUSED FAOIN Tel: *****8 *****6 [li\^ TM Tomorrow it 8 pm An introductory lecture on the ,/ii i; i# T 1 MBDfTATfON pragma as taught by Mahartshl Maheeli Yofl Speaker: Mr. Anthony Hall, B.A. Regional Englleh Language62 words
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Article, Illustration1338 1978-04-12 10 / 11 I don't resent it when my mother-in- law corrects my mistakes VIOLET OON finds out how three western women married into S'pore families are coping with their new lives Pick up local ways but don't change too much "I don't mind giving you an interview1,338 words
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Article, Illustration592 1978-04-12 10 / 11 "One should not assume that all problems one faces from in-laws stem from the fact that you are a foreign wife," said Mrs Joan Lui, married to an accountant in 1062 and living in Singapore since 1964. Joan, from England, met her592 words
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Advertisement43 1978-04-12 10 / 11 Curtain Track Assemblies > and Accessories From England i Soie Distributor for SimjJpore, Hongkong and the rest of S.E. Asia f?9 Phfl Mart Pta7Ud. W 1 y fi,,, v a Hp I ••WW ffVWIMf If! •WW| ray 'J |__.l |__J 7 M TwrrfJSil i43 words
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Miscellaneous520 1978-04-12 10 / 11 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions oppear below Nome (Mr./Mr./Miss): Address:, N.R.I.C. No. FILL IN MISSING LITTCRS ACROSS CLUCS BKLOW MBMMiCut along dotted Una* CLUIS FOR QB-3 1. Ptevided with shoes 2. At mwcli es he m if lit wish he could be one men's idee el520 words
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Article, Illustration598 1978-04-12 12 Gloria Chandy - Christ's life presented with too much subtlety Cinema \m Gloria Chandy JESUS OF NAZARETH: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borg nine, James Farentino, Michael York, Peter Ustinov, Laurence Olivier, lan MacShane. Written 'by Anthony Burgess, Franco Zefflrelit, Suso Cecchl D'amlco. Directed598 words
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Article, Illustration600 1978-04-12 12 Lulin Reutens - It urges RTS to produce more such. programmes By Lulin Reutens The event of the week, the Prime Minister's TV discussion on biilngualism, war largely not commented upon by the nop English press. Perhaps they wanted more time to examine the Issues involved. The only600 words
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Advertisement54 1978-04-12 12 AUTOMATION PRIVATE LIMITED SPECIALIST IN NAVIGATIONAL AIDS No. 7. Lorong 10, Gsylang, Singapore, 14. Tal: *****1 (2 Linn) *****46. *****7 Cable Address: SOLEQUIP Tilax: SOLAS RS ***** i rmm MASTER COMPASS MASTER COMPASS REPEATERCOMPASS AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Wo carry out sales service of all types of marine gyrocompass, Autopilot navigational aids.54 words
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Article166 1978-04-12 14 UPI London, Wednesday The American dollar closed firmer on European foreign exchanges yesterday, except in Britain, where the pound closed marginally higher after showing a gain of more than half a cent, and Belglum. The pound moved to a high lor the day of US$l.BB2O with the announcementUPI - 166 words
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Article440 1978-04-12 14 Budget gives the a boost r r =3 Business News and Views iL i Reuter London, Wednesday Sterling shot up against the dollar on International foreign exchange m a r k e ts yesterday, boosted by anti-inflation measures announced ti» Britain's annual Budget. In London, sterling at one time climbedReuter - 440 words
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270 1978-04-12 14 Reuter Geneva, Wednesday The European Economic Community has asked the US and Japan to Improve their offers of trade concessions in negotiations for freer world commerce now entering a decisive phase of hard bargaining, a top EEC official said here yesterday. Sir Roy Denman,Reuter - 270 words
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Article239 1978-04-12 14 MR. YASUMA SUGIHARA has been appointed chairman of Mobil Oil Singapore, Mobil Oil Malaysia and Mobil Oil Thailand with effect from April 21. He succeeds MR ROGER O'NEIL who moves to London to take up the position of manager (plans and programme) for the Mobil Europe regional239 words
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Article210 1978-04-12 14 Traders, ».finding nothing surprising in President Carter's call for voluntary wageprice restraints, cashed in on recent gains yesterday and drove stocks lower for the first time in six sessions. Trading was active. Profit taking was the main reason the Dow Jones Industrial average, a 21.74 point winner the210 words
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Article31 1978-04-12 14 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday 30 Industrials 770.18 (off 3.47); 20 transport 207.75 (off 1.02); 15 utilities 105.99 (up 0.07); 65 stocks 269.75 (off 0.98).—UP1.UPI - 31 words
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Article160 1978-04-12 14 AFP Prices on the Tokyo Stock Market declined for the fifth straight session in inactive trading yesterday. The 225-stock DowJones average closed the day at 5,449.82 yen, a drop of 15.01 yen from Monday. The TSE index for the first section, where volume came to some 250 million sharesAFP - 160 words
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Article71 1978-04-12 14 Closing prices In francs at the Paris Stock Exchange yesterday: Parlbas 187.50 +0-50 Foncier 334.90 —0.10 Prlntemps 78.50 +6.50 Bull 33.80 -(-0.80 Royal Dutch 265 3 Mlchelin 1385 6 COE 365.80 +8.80 Thomson 194.50 +1.50 CPP 123.50 +1.50 Rhone 72.10 —0.70 Air 291 unch. B S N 450 unch.71 words
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Article88 1978-04-12 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Zurich Closing prices In Swiss Francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: —95 UBS Bearer 2930 UBS Registered 573 —19 8BC 345 —15 Credit Suisse 2155 —30 Swissair B. 810 6 Swiss Helnsur. 2855 5 Wlnterthur B. 2050 10 Zurich Insur. 8850 25 Juvena B.Union Bank of Switzerland Zurich - 88 words
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Article108 1978-04-12 14 Prices on the Sydney Stock Exchange at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time) today: ACI 167. 170. ADC 15. 26. Ampoi Pet 75, 77. AM 122. 123. BHP 612, 614. Boral 225. 226. CBA 227. nU. CSR 276. nil. CIO 261. 265. Coal Allied 385. 390. Dunlop 132, 134. 02) Inds108 words
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Article186 1978-04-12 14 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian trade officials and timber exporters yesterday expressed regret and disappointment over the Australian Industries Aslstance Commission's recommendation to impose a further 100 per cent Increase in tariff on Malaysian sawn timber the bulk of Malaysian timber export to Australia. AFP. LONDON: The International Tin Council186 words
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Miscellaneous273 1978-04-12 14 m m mmmu HI ACROSS 1 Ceremonial garments 5 Awry 10 Gives lOUs 14 Book and Candale" 15 Last Inning 16 Fluid rock 17 Small case 18 Chambers of the heart 19 Former British colony 20 Inflation element 23 Chinese people 24 Tasseled topper 25 Olympus resident 29 Rene's school273 words
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Article362 1978-04-12 15 OBSERVER, Singapore 12 - OBSERVER, Singapore 12 With reference to the press reports some weeks ago, I understand that SBA are keen on having F and N centre boys join the national squad. It was a great relief then to learn that SBA are finally trying to improve the362 words
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Article261 1978-04-12 15 SARDOOL SINGH Singapore 12 - SARDOOL SINGH Singapore 12 I am referring to an article written by Chung Chee Ylen In Sportsfront (NN, Feb 22). I don't agree with him when he says that "Singapore soccer has been influenced by and based entirely on the English style and concept261 words
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Article185 1978-04-12 15 AQUABIUS, Singapore Z - AQUABIUS, Singapore Z. It is Indeed pathetic that more and more sporting events like boxing and wrestling have been Included in international tournaments notably Judo, karate and other forms of martial arts. Such events, I feel, should be abolished in the Olympics and other inter185 words
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Article289 1978-04-12 15 S. N. FRANCIS - S. N. FRANCIS I would like to suggest that RTS cameramen train their cameras constantly on the ball In Malaysia Cup matches, and that the highlights of the game, usually the scoring of go&:s, be repeated. preferably In slow motion. This would contribute289 words
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Article, Illustration880 1978-04-12 16 Eric Cooper - ...in the absence of defending champion Hussein SQUASH by Eric Cooper Hussein I br a h lm, the defending champion, is a notable absentee for the National championships scheduled at Kallang on April 22-29. With Hussein out of the competition, V. Oopal and Raymond Ong will880 words
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Article, Illustration708 1978-04-12 16 EMLYN HUGHES on SOCCERI I am forced to agree that the high number of sendlng's off this season Is a terrible lpdlctment of English League footballers' lack of self-discipline. Up to Saturday's programme, the total 'of sendings-off stood at 110 more than708 words
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Article41 1978-04-12 16 Because of Singapore's unexpected 5-1 defeat by Penang In their last Malaysia Cup match, there is only one winner in the Pepsi Soccer Contest No 11. He is: Mr. Eddy Chua Chay Klang of 169, Cecil Street, Singapore-1.41 words
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Article345 1978-04-12 17 SURESH NAIR - AROUND THE SCHOOLS Soccer BY SURESH NAIR Referees took a firm stand when rough play erupted yesterday at two National Schools Secondary tournament soccer matches at Dover Road. One player was sent off the field and five others booked. In the first encounter between SAP345 words
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Article207 1978-04-12 17 BRIAN MILLER - j^Hockey By BRIAN MILLER Naval Base Secondary shocked St Theresa's Convent when they held them to a scoreless draw yesterday in the National Schools Secondary Girls hockey tournament at the Padang. St Theresa's put up a Kthe 11 c performance, ey had to sweat and slog207 words
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Article252 1978-04-12 17 KOH SWEE HUA - jP^^jfennis By KOH SWEE HUA Sixteen-year -old Oeraldlne Loh of Catholic Junior College created an upset In the third singles when she beat National Junior player, Vlvlenne Chin of Anglo-Chinese Junior College, 2 6, 6-2, 6-5, to help CJC to a comfortable 4-1 win In the Girls252 words
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Article174 1978-04-12 17 TONY KOH - Basketball By TONY KOH Nan Chlau Girls yesterday took a step closer to the grand double In the National Schools basketball championships. Last week, their Post Secondary team qualified for the final of their division, while yesterday their Juniors the secondary side clinched a174 words
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Article, Illustration322 1978-04-12 17 PHILIP TAN - Rugby By PHILIP TAN Dunearn Technical are set to reach the semifinals after beating New-town-7-0 (try and penalty) In a Schools national secondary rugby match at Woodsville yesterday. Newtown unbeaten until yesterday, must now defeat defending champions St. Andrew's next week to make It into thsPicture by NIK KASMANI - 322 words
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Article, Illustration163 1978-04-12 18 ...AS DUTCH BOSS NAMES CUP SQUAD Soccer AFP Amsterdam, Wednesday—Johan Cruyff, one of the world's outstanding players, will not be going to Argentina for the 1978 World Cup football finals. Ernst Happel of Auatria, the Dutch team manager, yes- terday left Cruyff out or the squadAFP - 163 words
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Article399 1978-04-12 18 Parkes punched as QPR beat Arsenal K3 Soccer Reuter London, Wednesday Nottingham Forest, unbeaten In the English League since last November, last night denied First Division title rivals Manchester City a chance to close the gap at the top of the table. Forest drew 0-0 atReuter - 399 words
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Article164 1978-04-12 18 Athletics Singapore will not be represented at the Philippines National Track and Field championships at Bacolod City on April 21-23. The Singapore Amateur Athletics Association secretary K. Venugopalan said: "We feel that our athletes are not ready for any International competitions at the moment as164 words
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Article363 1978-04-12 18 Suresh Nair - j^JTlockey By Suresh Nair Eight Junior World Cuo Under 21 players will Join the national hockey squad when training for the New South Wales tour starts this evening at SRC Padang. They are T. Ashok Kumar and his twin brother Selva Kumar, goalkeeper Suphahan Ismail,363 words
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Article143 1978-04-12 18 UPI Hong Kong, Wednesday The official New China news agency Indicated yesterday that communist Cambodia may participate In the Third Asian badminton championships In Peking. The agency said the leader of a badminton delegation from Cambodia, Yong Yem, met with the chairman of the organising committee lorUPI - 143 words
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486 1978-04-12 18 PHILIP TAN - Pv9 Rugby By PHILIP TAN Rugby fans will get a big treat If top teams such as the "Flying Fljlans,' New Zealand All Blacks, Australia, Tonga and Japan play here In the Cathay PacificRothmans Seven-a-Slde tournament next year. The CPA Rothans Sevens, being the486 words
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Advertisement110 1978-04-12 15 MM NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I OOH SIAM ENG of No. 100P Jln Payoh Lai, Singapore, have applied for a wholesale beer shop licence in respect of premises No. 100P Jin. Payoh Lai, Singapore, and that this application will be heard In Court No. 5, Subordinate Courts, Havelock110 words
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Miscellaneous348 1978-04-12 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have a happy nature that amuses and interests others. You should seldom be without friends, for you draw people to you. Those born on this date make excellent public speakers, may have a talent for comedy, and can bring energy348 words
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Miscellaneous62 1978-04-12 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom E' s; s n MK*SCBJEPHOweaa... fi Sum > a >/ 11 > 3$ SHORT RIBS '/j ffi NOT UNTIL VOU givg Me a kiss. by Frank O Neal 1 THINK IVC HAD A STRANOE ENCOUNTER OP A FOURTH KIND. m i fjßEflßßfll r* :-v62 words
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Article401 1978-04-12 19 Jane Chew - By Jane Chew Malay domestic situation dramas on TV are popular for two reasons: First, from the producers' point of view, it provides a form of training ground where new faces and talents can be experimented; and They are often situations reflecting the humdrum401 words
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Article, Illustration241 1978-04-12 19 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong It will be constant practice on the KeyIs o a r d for these two child composers Indra Shahrlr Ismail and Robert Seng for the next two weeks. For they have a special date with four Japanese girls on April 23.241 words
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Advertisement5 1978-04-12 19 ROXY Brilliant True Colour Television5 words
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Miscellaneous562 1978-04-12 19 the cinema THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The lives ot three characters are Interwoven In this romantic melodrama. It Is a story of love, revenge and power set In the early 40s In Greece, France and the US. Stars Marie-France PI sle r, John Beck and Susan Sarandon. Orchard: 1.30,562 words
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Miscellaneous308 1978-04-12 19 In and around town FREE FILM SHOWS: The Athletes (athletics In Australia), Concerto For Orchestra (off-duty hobbles and pastimes of the orchestra's members), Chiang Mai Northern Capital (shows the many traditions and crafts of Thailand's northern capital) and Queensland Sunshine State (many and varied attractions of Queensland). National Museum 8308 words
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Miscellaneous345 1978-04-12 19 »r»~ t rr i ATHLETICS: Tuan Mong High School (Farrer Park AC), First Toa Payoh Secondary School (Toa Payoh AC). Presby- terlan Boys' School (National Stadium 2 p.m.). BASKETBALL: National Schools Championship Post Secondary and Secondary boys and girls (Gay World Stadium. 2 p.m.), BASEBALL: Singapore Little League Commission (Melkltllla345 words
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Article63 1978-04-12 20 AHPOOK: What a pity "•e furniture company changed its mind about giving away the living room aet for one cent. Juat when I ve got my one cent all ready, too. MEI LIN: Don't worry, you may atili win the lucky draw. But the company has certainly got63 words
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Advertisement37 1978-04-12 20 m,, N "Af^oS grand VSOP fV r J CAMUS Distinctively French. Instinctively Superior. Another quality product from I i x' 7\ SS s£-' T ■»n .-.y '.'s.y %y s 3 M Mi mi H It Thakral emponum37 words
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Miscellaneous595 1978-04-12 20 ANO RADIO ■J 5] SHARP l S.44 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE OLD MAN AND THE EAGLE. Deals with an old man's observations of the golden eagle which Is on the verge Of extinction. 3JS DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3J4 BONANZA: For A Young Lady 4JM INTERMISSION §.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS595 words
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Miscellaneous241 1978-04-12 20 Today's top shows FALL OF EAGLES: Dress Rehearsal (Ch. 5. 9.45 D.m. in colour). By 1907, a new balance of power was taking shape In Europe. With King Edward VII of England as chief negotiator, a Triple Entente was formed by England, France and Russia. Austro- Hungary would have liked241 words
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