New Nation, 23 July 1978
1978-07-23
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Title Section10 1978-07-23 1 Sunday Nation JULY 23, 1978 SO CENTS M.C.(P) NO. Sl7/1/T«10 words
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Advertisement67 1978-07-23 1 2 4 JUL 1978 Head Printers and PuMlsban Act SectlM So you think Singapore is a concrete jungle... TERRY TAN and DAVID TAN on a cheap and natural way to spend leisure centre pages Prison supt on 3 bribery charges Page 3 star Another short story Page 8 Day Martina67 words
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Advertisement18 1978-07-23 1 Merit and demerit schemes: Seminar accord on two issues Page 5 First-year medical scholars' bond raised Page 218 words
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Advertisement99 1978-07-23 1 Specialists in sports equipment accessories and leisure wear. PHONE 23 Orchard Boulevard Singapore 10. Vietnam agrees to talks with China Page 2 ER WORLDtJ JULY 1978 SPECIAL FEATURE HOMEMAKERS A special decor and entertainment guide presented by Violet Oon Cook Chinese Some favourite Cantonese recipes Filipino Fiesta The first of99 words
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549 1978-07-23 2 Teresa Ooi - TO KEEP IT IN LINE WITH THAT OF OTHER STUDENTS By Teresa Ooi 'THE bond for flrst--1 year medical scholarship holders has been raised to keep It In line with the $81,000 bond the government has Imposed on other medical students. This came549 words
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167 1978-07-23 2 rB Industrial Trainin* Board Is to provide advanced training for reservists and to upgrade skills of Industrial workers. The ITB's director of industrial training, Mr Llm Jit Fob. said facilities for advanced training. beginning v w 11 h metal trades, were being planned.167 words
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Article, Illustration58 1978-07-23 2 Two American Institutions Join forces to kick off the openlnf of a new sta»e show, The Mafic of Lassie. New York's Radio City Music Hall Rockettes and Lassie the wonder dor show their hifh-kicklns style. From left: Phyllis Frew, Joan Demmler, Prudy Grey, Laurie Sloan and BarbaraAP Radio picture - 58 words
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Article129 1978-07-23 2 UPI 11/ORLD chess chamTT pion Anatoly Karpov and challenger Viktor Korchnol yesterday battled to a draw In the third game of their championship series. The 47-year-old Korchnol. who held a slight advantage, offered the draw after SO moves of a nlmso-Indian game s favourite ofUPI - 129 words
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Article102 1978-07-23 2 Reuter TCRANCE carried out r its most powerful underground nuclear test blast ever on Wednesday at Mururoa Atoll In the French Polynesian Islands, sources said today. No further details were Immediately available on the blast. The test was the first this year In a series aimedReuter - 102 words
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Article290 1978-07-23 2 Agencies VIETNAM last flight T agreed to China's proposal that they hold talks at foreign vice-minister level to resolve their differences over the Issue of ethnic Chinese In Vietnam, diffusing a potentially dangerous situation that has been building up In the last few weeks. Radio HanoiAgencies - 290 words
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THE WORLD YESTERDAY
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Article103 1978-07-23 2 Reuter PRESIDENT sadat yesterday announced that he Intended to lead a new political party In Egypt, a move expected to mean big changea In the way the country 1b governed. Mr Sadat, 59. made the anno un c ement In a speech on the 26th anniversary ofReuter - 103 words
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Article66 1978-07-23 2 AFP THE Philippines Is working to resume stalemated peace negotiations with Muslim secessionist leaders, according to President Ferdinand Marcos. But there had been no reaction so far from the rebels' top leader Nur Misuari, who is believed to be living in self-exile in Libya, or fromAFP - 66 words
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Article67 1978-07-23 2 AFP CHRISTIAN militia and Syrian members of the Arab deterrent force in Lebanon were Involved In a violent 30-mlnute clash In the Christian suburbs of east Beirut early yesterday. According to Beirut newspapers, shots were exchanged between the Syrian troops and Christians of former President Camllle Chamoun's NationalAFP - 67 words
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Article143 1978-07-23 2 Reuter JAPANESE Foreign Ml«l nlater Sunao Sonoda said the first session of the Japan-China peace treaty negotiations which reopened in Peking on Friday was carried out "satisfactorily and In a friendly atmosphere." He made the comment at a press conference after studying a report on theReuter - 143 words
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Article74 1978-07-23 2 Agencies HONG KONG has been declared a cholera Infected area and widespread precautions have been taken against the disease In Japan. This came about after a man in Hong Kong died of the di- sease and a student was found with the symptoms InAgencies - 74 words
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209 1978-07-23 3 rE Singapore Bus Service yesterday reminded commuters that they risk being sued If they assault an Innocent member of Its bus crew. However, when dealing with such cases, care will be taken to ensure that the crew member did not provoke the assault, said209 words
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Article234 1978-07-23 3 pRISON Superintendent Foo 1 Yit Kee was yesterday charged In a district court on three counts of taking $80,000 In bribes to give special privileges to a prisoner. Foo, 49, described In the charges as being "officiating Superintendent" of the Moon Crescent centre In Changl234 words
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Article105 1978-07-23 3 Reuter TOORMER Prime Mlnls- ter Indira Gandhi and five others were yesterday charged with conspiracy and criminal misconduct In obtaining without payment 189 Jeeps for electioneering purposes during the 1977 general elections. The Press Trust of India news agency said the others named In a chargfc IncludedReuter - 105 words
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225 1978-07-23 3 rratAINEE teacher* were 1 yesterday urged to be on the lookout for the Red threat—ln the form of student* who behave suspiciously when they gather In school tuckshops or under trees. University of Singapore research fellow Mr Lee Teng Hul gave this advice to225 words
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Article, Illustration112 1978-07-23 3 TX)R hotel receptionist r Abdul Rahman honesty has become somewhat routine. Twice last year, the Oberol Imperial rewarded him with $50 for returning two lots of cash totalling $300. Yesterday, he won an even bigger honour—the first prise In the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board's honesty awards.112 words
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Article151 1978-07-23 3 AFP Reuter SOUTH Korean Com-merce-Industry Minister Choi Kak-kyu has Issued a general mobilisation order to his officials, despite the summer vacation, to whip up the nation's export drive amid mounting fears that this year's export target of U8512.5 billion ($28.75 billion) would not be attained.AFP; Reuter - 151 words
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Article30 1978-07-23 3 The Singapore Polytechnic Students Union yesterday alleged that the Polytechnic administration s verdict of guilty on 11 student* for misbehaviour during the recent freshmen orientation was unfounded and unconstitutional.30 words
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Advertisement79 1978-07-23 3 The super green tape from BASF BASF O CD —i 3 r~ ■o CD I H 00 -n that gives optimum results on any recorder The new BASF ferro super LH I cassette tape Specially made by BASF to suit recorders with Japanese setting, as well as recorders with DIN79 words
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Article, Illustration225 1978-07-23 4 Reuter f PHE Indonesian government will soon dls- tribute 300,000 copies of President Suharto's biography in Chinese through Indonesia's embassies and representative offices In Singapore, Hong Kong, Talpeh and other places. The book, by German author 0.0. Roeder, la the Chinese translation ofReuter - 225 words
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934 1978-07-23 4 Frank Ching - By Frank Ching of the Asian Wall Street Journal TOP officials of all 13 of China's banks In Hong Kong are holding an extended series of meetings to discuss a wide range of Issues, centering on banking activities designed to earn more foreign934 words
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Article83 1978-07-23 4 YUOOBLAV Foreign If Inla t r y spokesman Mlrko Kaleslc said consultations with non-aligned nations showed they are eager to "reaffirm the movement as an Independent world factor outside the two blocs, the West and the communist countries. A preparatory committee before the ministerial meeting of the83 words
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Article47 1978-07-23 4 Hie deputy manager of the Bank of China in Singapore, Wr Chang Chi-Hsln, said yesterday he would be going to Peking in mid-September for discussions bnt declined say what was likely to bo discussed. He also declined to give details of his forthcoming trip.47 words
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233 1978-07-23 4 UPI PRESIDENT Carter has X ordered the Office of Management and Budget to produce a "very tight" budget for the fiscal year of 1980 with big cuts and probably no room for new programmes, a White House spokesman said. Press secretary Jodv Powell toldUPI - 233 words
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Miscellaneous296 1978-07-23 4 In and around town BAND PERFORMANCE at Macßltchle Reservoir Park by the Telok Kurau Secondary and Willow Avenue Secondary School Combined Band from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. BLOOD DONATION session at the Rochore community centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BEA CARNIVAL at Changl Point by the People's296 words
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218 1978-07-23 5 Reuter Kampuchea has attacked Britain tor Its human rights record and Indicated that only a "handful of traitors" had been killed In the South-east Asian country since the communists came to power in 1975. A Kampuchea statement was Issued In reply to a UnitedReuter - 218 words
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Article337 1978-07-23 5 Accord to form committees to check on schemes rnHE NATIONAL Seminar on Merit and Demerit Schemes ended yesterday with no recommendation but a consensus that the two schemes should go hand-in-hand. There was also agreement that Joint standing committees should be set up to337 words
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Article26 1978-07-23 5 AUSTRALIA'S Chief of Defence General Arthur Macdonald will arrive In Manila tomorrow for a two-dav offlcial visit to the Philippines, the Australian Embassy announced.26 words
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Article107 1978-07-23 5 r THOSK who pus In the J- practical section of the National Trade Certificate Grade S test, but fall in the theory section will receive partial certificates. Deputy Chairman of the Industrial Training Board and Permanent Secretary (Education) H. R. Hochstadt said on Friday107 words
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Article, Illustration130 1978-07-23 5 rE political baresi director of the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP), Mr Lee Lam Thjre, said on Friday he planned to take legal action against the Barawak Government for refusing him entry Into the state. He added he would raise the matter in Parliament130 words
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Article72 1978-07-23 5 AFP PRESIDENT J R. Jayewardene yesterday planted a sapling at Brl Lanka's historic town of Kandy and launched a countrywide tree-plant-ing campaign to mark the first anniversary of his government. More than two and a half million fruit and timber trees were be planted throughout the countryAFP - 72 words
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Article142 1978-07-23 5 Reuter rE biggest problem facing potential Investors in Malaysia's plantation industry it lack of labour, a government financial consultant said in Port Dickson yesterday. Tun Tan Slew Sin said most estates in Johore had difficulty finding labour because of most of them were going to Singapore. "EvenReuter - 142 words
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Article58 1978-07-23 5 THE Prime Minister of Papua Mew Oulnea, Mr Michael Somare, will arrive here today for a seven-day official visit. Mr Somare will be accompanied by his wife and a nine-member delegation. During his visit. Mr Somare will call on President Sheares and the First Lady. He will58 words
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Article189 1978-07-23 5 Reuter rE Soviet news agency Tan on Friday attacked President Carter for what It called Inconsistency and duplicity at his latest press conference. Tass was giving the first public Soviet reaction to the televised conference on Thursday at which the President said he had not embarkon aReuter - 189 words
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Advertisement150 1978-07-23 5 Your car A Jl I 1 The cost ol keeping a car on the road It rising dramatically every year. However, you can do something to reduce wear and tear of your car engine by using STPOIL TREATMENT. STP Oil Treatment makes all the difference to your engine s performance,150 words
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Advertisement35 1978-07-23 5 At Shangri-La's mt Bmitrn DANCE, DANCE, DAMCE TO THE GREAT SOUNDS OF J* I s r if i Sine'i l ■> swinr4 vv»! ri k ind ALSO STARRING The sensational DISCOVERY/ QShvinori-La v. f a. »s35 words
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Article233 1978-07-23 6 COMMENT Neighbourhood associations are alive and well and policing In Singapore at least In one houslngestate. Last Thursday, the Fairer Court HUDC Flat Owners' Association Initiated Its own round-the-clock security system, the first of Its kind. This Is a healthy sign that there Is still faith in private233 words
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775 1978-07-23 6 Gemini Try to tare any Singaporean wt of his living nw an a Sanday afternoon v and the rsply is a foregone oonelasion A Wf no, of (Mm, The reasoaT What else than Star Saoeec. So popular Is this HnilSB programme andGemini - 775 words
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Article276 1978-07-23 6 By Mich&el WatU of SundayExpress. trend? I refer U ttb PM of aAwthtai on cMtm. Ne, I mm met tolkiai •boat the obrUvs Mb en T-shirt*. What I mean Is the crowing practice of flTinC prominence to the name ef the carMeat maker. With ether276 words
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Advertisement154 1978-07-23 6 TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGY. TODAY'S FASHION. THE LAW SEIKO SPORTS WSTCH. A Lady Salko aportt watch offcnmony odyanead faaturaa that untfl today wn found chMly In ma's watchac, including i*lf-wk»dJnf. day/data catandar, twaap Moond hand and atatar ratbtanca. Thay'ra tha faaturaa today's acttva woman damand Hi a watch. Not unty do dtaaa154 words
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Article, Illustration139 1978-07-23 7 GLORIA CHANDY - GLORIA CHANDY vrEARS ago, when we 1 didn't have u many eating places u we do now, menus used to be quite plain and straight to the point. Now they give you the same food, but the menu reads like a story139 words
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Article605 1978-07-23 7 Edgar Koh - Edgar Koh riiHEY wera hardly teenagers, these two coloured girls who were playing on the sidewalk on a warm summer evening. Or so I thought. Ai my to lief— 1 waiked.paatU»eajjn max way to a lubww station, one of front of ua aa* ed: "You605 words
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Article, Illustration164 1978-07-23 7 T>BIHAPB It hu be«n JT a long time coming. But the ruling by a Paris court recently on the tale of Adolf Hitler's "llcln Kampf was Intended to prohibit incitement of racial hatred. Now all cople* of the book publiihed in Wench will have to be prefaced164 words
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Article102 1978-07-23 7 JUBT like your grandmother probably handed you remedies for colds, coughs and sore throats, so did ancient British grannies. Some ox the cures I read up recently included one for epilepsy beg 39 pence from 90 different widow*. Not Impossible, but not the most convenient either. You had102 words
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Advertisement241 1978-07-23 7 Book Now. No restrictions to foreigners. 90% loan available up to 20 years at very low interest rate. FaberiiHs i LOCATION: Along Upper Ayer RaJah Road, near University of Singapore —10 minutes, drive from Jurong Town. 20 minutes drive from the city. OOVCMMffWV COPVMQMf «m«V«0 Come to the new shcwhome241 words
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Article, Illustration1186 1978-07-23 8 Henry V. T - Today's writer tells of some of the unusual items unknowingly acquired over the years If you ask me... By Henry V. T. I WONDER how many among you have guests who nave become permanent residents In your home. I don't mean pests like1,186 words
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Article518 1978-07-23 8 Ng Keng Hwee - Short story By Ng Keng Hwee WITH a low moan, the old lady sat up. She shoved her legs off the bed with great difficulty. She shuddered when she felt the cold touch of the cement floor. She thought she felt an eerie cold feeling. She clasped her518 words
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Article, Illustration384 1978-07-23 8 TERRY TAN, VIOLET OON - In our Rasa Singapura eating guide published a fortnight ago we invited readers to write in about stalls which they feel deserve a place at the food centre. Below are five letters suggesting stalls which TERRY TAN, who took that Rasa Singapura trip,384 words
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Article, Illustration1731 1978-07-23 9 Chang Kai Ming - PERSPECTIVE i J Chang Kai Ming /\NE of the last v obvious strengths of Asean Is suddenly and unexpectedly unfolding before our eyes: To use a Chinese expression, this five-nation group now sits on the mountaintop to watch the tigers fight. This elevated viewpoint,1,731 words
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Advertisement147 1978-07-23 9 J* ,*v A*& ■%3SPP l^yvW 1 >4>>, >?*•.,*gnorar-v*• *»>.„ '«r.*«mr WTv '3pm 'V- -V > L ,*■< > IRI^ i. i* ,*"4 -Ei ».i*. v "-v ■""•HE TKj *s s* 5 Nb t: v **>- r 4* :**a> -**p r•* e a-...• '-«„<« T* M Air ill Htl>M«. w OS3147 words
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Article, Illustration1698 1978-07-23 10 / 11 TERRY TAN - TERRY TAN goes on a nature ramble and comes up with surprising—and refreshing—discoveries TERRY TAN rtESPITE our numerous recreation facilities, parks and sports complexes we still hear of people complaining: "We have no mountains to climb, forests to explore and- rivers toPictures by DAVID TAN - 1,698 words
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Miscellaneous939 1978-07-23 12 >• 4* l *> 'm Sngl IO Your 12-page TV pullout TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT magnified, the beauty of propoi tlon of the components to th whole of the character and th sprlghtllness and vigour of the styl produces a rare delight to the eye When asked how he came by sue939 words
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Miscellaneous429 1978-07-23 12 NEW SfcBIES: Quiacy M E on Tuesday on Ch 5 sit 9.55 p.m. In COLOUR Jack Klugman stars as Quincy, an unconventional but hard-driving medlqal examiner. Like Pat McGoohan of the medical series Rafferty, Quincy Is always on a orusade over some social Issue, also finding himself at loggerheads with429 words
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Advertisement250 1978-07-23 13 a k i \t' f T: Wi\>' tPITAXIAL it the nam® of a superfine magnetic particle developedby Maxell: needle-shaped crystal consisting of gam ma-hematite and oobai t ferrite. Both UD-XLi and UD X LD use the New EPITAXIAL However, in tha EPITAXIAL < us*d in tha UO-XLXI, a larger amount250 words
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Miscellaneous944 1978-07-23 13 MONDAY zzz A speaker unlike any other 3.00 P.M. Open 3.03 Star Performance: Magic Night 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 3.38 AFTERNOON MATINEE: Horn* la Indiana (Pt 1). One-time famous rider gains renewed spirit when his nephew arranges to breed his remaining pulre, resulting In a champion. Starrlnc Lon McAllister,944 words
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Advertisement150 1978-07-23 14 The Super Boy (The Big Boy in dashing Console) rm KV-2020ES Sony's 20" (51.8 cm) New Trinitron colour tv system with 60% brighter and sharper plus instant picture make him the best colour tv system in town. > 24-24-24 warranty •24 months' cover for tree labour •24 months' cover for150 words
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Miscellaneous876 1978-07-23 14 WEDNESDAY TT7J A speaker unlike any other P.M. Open THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES: The Hero (r) DIARY OF EVENTS (M) BONANZA Intermission Open PETTICOAT JUNCTION: The Other Woman (r) NEWS IN BRIEF TIMANG TINGGI TINGGI (r) CANDID CAMERA NEWS AND NEWSREEL (M) CAPRICCIO GUITAR. Guitarist Manlta De Plata plays his own876 words
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Advertisement155 1978-07-23 15 CT-2001P COLOUR TV Sharpness you can see HHNy efficient iMrgy saving chassis wood grain finished cabinet in-line colour picture tube one touch tuning for all 8 positions MELCO SALES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD (SUBSIDIARY OK MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC JAPAN: 203, Marina Houw. 70. Shenton Way. Singapore, 2 Tel: *****11. n n L155 words
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Miscellaneous1024 1978-07-23 15 FRIDAY 3.00 P.M. Open 3.03 Houaewives' Matinee: My Heart Is Broken (r). Mandarin film. 4.30 Intermission 0.05 Open 6.08 EXERCISE WITH GLORIA 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF 0.35 December Bride: Llly-Hllda Fight 7.00 PERSEMBAHAN KU. With new singers Alnl Ahmad Rahlm. Zawalll Yazld, Hallm Jaafar, Taswadl Ahmad. 7.30 NEWS AND NEWSREEL1,024 words
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Advertisement134 1978-07-23 16 maoazine "YIPPEE!" is avaflable at il I aD newstands, bookshops, departmental stores. YIPP€€I is a monthly Entertainment magazine, creatively designed specially for chNdrm Yippee! aims to arouse in children an imaginative awareness of the world around them, to appeal to their innate love of what is beautiful, and to develop134 words
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Miscellaneous60 1978-07-23 16 m m mav« iy* MC6T PWWWjU.iT/ Of Afl/Giei, 1 16JOW. 1 I m c, I se •a tfk «i !5 in j* STlTi PS i S3V3»iBS*S r7 MR S it I Mill ibh? *3 zs (2) BETS SffiS o in ij •i» k <4T. L m in m* i'i! HeTCHy,60 words
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Advertisement282 1978-07-23 17 / 18 I I f" 2 L FE a E* HP I 'r' > r m V ■tf /V>" m "'s Cv •>!« «4«♦»''' in—nre Science Library Fascinating reading for anyone interested in knowing more about Science and how it affects our lives. What keeps a satellite in orbit? What can we282 words
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Miscellaneous249 1978-07-23 17 / 18 beetle v t>alley wX ti-)AT IS THE laziest ooe > f Qr ft r t +i i ■> fortunately, po&Nr hi AVE TO m a r> -u V It Je r.: I m Y'SURE THIS 16TM' NEvA YESSIR.'THATIS )HE WASN'T MASSLIN' TH' SAR6E SHOVED RECRUIT WHO HASSLED J HIM ALL249 words
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Advertisement454 1978-07-23 19 I i-i MHPOO67B Your Complexion From today you can have a beautiful complexion clear, soft smooth with WEST CABOT'S VITAMIN E CREME Imported from U.S.A. loin the thousands of women using this luxurious moisturising creme because it's more than just another cosmetic cream. Super-satureted with 14,000 units of vitamin E454 words
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Miscellaneous138 1978-07-23 19 GARTH r» I I < vT»' „4<7 '«t n 3K 3 i > It ■TW»N «Ry Nonoo OF TO# TO MSMM.VttMHrorDfINN I n </ EST :fc\ Pawn naxt day... rr *5 4r i>ifrlilli 1 fen! /r; Y «4 v #N i r cut ra #<r r < r> w >>138 words
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Article, Illustration543 1978-07-23 20 HUMOUR w,h cAJb—Q rpHESE are trying times. I kill myself .tying an ascot knot to show off my one good two-piece and the first pair of eyes to befall It says: "My, what a cute French bow." Never has my543 words
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224 1978-07-23 20 Off the Record by CKT 4 BSTINENCE every now A and then Is not a bad Idea, stereophonlcally speaking. So all those evenings within recall a chap sported on the greens—the neighbourhood playground—with the neighbourhood wastrels. Then, the other night, I slunk back Into224 words
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Advertisement68 1978-07-23 20 u 1* m r-'-v HP rr. 0m r* *K jay** Mr-*. > »VC -v> <* V> r <• qpVJp* '«*> v 1> I A *> .r |T>of*■' tn '1' r p.j.nrruj I il r.t.il", Fxh.tMTu>n 2g h 're !fi <,dp: urf In If UJ J irrvjnn m'v.'m! con»nion f *>68 words
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Article, Illustration882 1978-07-23 21 One even offered to be my rich boyfriend says Helen OAVE me from pettl--0 ness, but how many of us can start with the best of friends on a long Journey and not return with the warm friendship a little chilled. I882 words
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Article, Illustration143 1978-07-23 21 Nonya Queen Contest These photographs of Singapore nonyas evoke a tine yiurt that few recall or even know of. These are some of the entries sent la by nonyas In response to the Nonya Queen Contest held In conjunction with the Peranakan Festival organised by143 words
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Advertisement139 1978-07-23 21 tale to tell? Here's a chance to tell It. And to a much wider audience than you'd ever have thought possible. Sunday Nation is running a weekly travellers' column written by our readers. It can be a travelogue type storj or just a little incident or your most unforgettable or139 words
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Article, Illustration525 1978-07-23 22 Tan Bah Bah - But Olivier, outslanging even obvious Americans like Duvall and Jones, saves it with a virtuoso performance JJO Jiiiu By Tan Bah Bah rpAKE away the cast 1 In The Betsy (now showing at Lido) and you are left with a colossal soap-opera masquerading as525 words
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59 1978-07-23 22 rw*N the Singapore A FUm Society seems to fee Infected by the current music fever, especially after Abba, and now the John Travolta slssler, Saturday Night Fever. Society members will have a mini music feast of their own neat month. Among the offerings are59 words
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Advertisement248 1978-07-23 22 MB 8! v j[ V x mi-r-A HeS f 't m w i i v JP t f 1* s ft v i i w 2 >■ r w k m v •ffflfil $882 6 days/Singapore-Manila-Singapore. Departures every Saturday. Tour prices include return air-fare, transportation, accommodation, transfers and sight seeing,248 words
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Article, Illustration1108 1978-07-23 23 Graham Lord - Book Page THi (EST WINE LAST, By Alec W»ugh Alftn. £6.95. By Graham Lord Sunday Express UOW could two bro--11 thers be so utterly different as Evelyn and Alec Waugh? They had the him kind and loving parents, similar happy and privileged upbringings,Sunday Express - 1,108 words
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Article660 1978-07-23 23 Alex Josey - JULES VKRNI. By Peter Costello. 1978 239 pp. £6. 50. By Alex Josey JULKB VIRMK, a Frenchman, was the Inventor of science fiction. He vu born ISO years ago. He wrote 60 book*. Including such clashes as Around the World in Bghty Days, Twenty660 words
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420 1978-07-23 23 Silver Fish - PSYCHIATRY ON TRIAL By Malcolm Lader. Penguin. 1977. 202 pp. 80p. By By Silver Fish Or Lader, an Inter-nationally-known p a y chiatrlst, Is concerned that the Raul an authorities are abusing psychiatric practices to deal with political and religious dissidents. He fears420 words
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Article, Illustration1067 1978-07-23 24 Shav Glick - By Shav Glick Los Angeles Times rnHERE'S nothing in boat racing quite as exciting as unlimited hydroplaneS. Their trademark is the rooster tall, a 15-metre wall of white water flans into the air by a pro- peller (pinning 200 times a second, theLos Angeles Times - 1,067 words
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Article658 1978-07-23 25 UPI A FEW subtle signs were the only Indication there was anything different about this high school swim meet. A coach took some by the arm, leading them to the top of the starting blocks. Swimmers often zlg-zagged between the lane lines, rather than goingUPI - 658 words
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Article339 1978-07-23 25 Brian Miller - Brian Miller rriHE Singapore Hockey Association have finally decided on the team who will represent Singapore in the Tun Abdul Razak Cup tournament. As expected, the selecton picked mostly youngsters because our more seasoned veterans were not available. Youngsters like If. Srlnlvasan, Ong Kim Benf,339 words
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Article, Illustration538 1978-07-23 25 Lead the declarer astray—cut his options How to be an astute defender MIME The Aces TiECLARERS often have the choice of two or three plays to make their contract In such circumstances, the wise player tries each of the possible plays In a logical sequence so that he can fall538 words
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Article, Illustration248 1978-07-23 25 Gerry Chan - BADMINTON Gerry Chan ALL the favourites in the sixth annual 1n t e r-consti-tuency team champloinshlps are through to the quarter-finals. Who will be the champions la still an open question because of the even distribution of good players among the constituencies.248 words
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Article, Illustration405 1978-07-23 26 Ernest Frida - Ernest Frida ALAN MURRAY, A the Singapore Island Country Club head professional, has called for a campaign to boost spectator support at club championships. He was disappointed at the poor interest club members showed at their club championships. Citing the BICC405 words
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Article, Illustration756 1978-07-23 26 EXPOS' UPI AP AP "pEOOI* JACKSON, 1V the controversial US$3 million ($6.9 million) slugger ol the New York Yankees. was suspended without pay for five days by manager Billy Martin on Monday night for failure to obey orders in the 10th inning ofUPI; AP - 756 words
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570 1978-07-23 26 UPI Retired Hail of Fame basketball coach Howard Hobson, Inventor of tiie three-point basket, says the three-pointer can go a lone way towards eliminating violence In US professional basketball. "Violence has been one of the main concerns of Larry O'Brien as commissioner of the National BasketballUPI - 570 words
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379 1978-07-23 26 Tony Koh - BASKETBALL Tony Koh rpHE Singapore women's team lea Ye tomorrow morning for the Asian championships In Kuala Lumpur from July 25—30. The morale of the team received a boost when the draw put them in the easier Group A together with379 words
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575 1978-07-23 27 Alfred Tong - ippsnuM Alfred Tong THE first Southeast Asian Junior championship, played along Davis Cup lines, will be held in Singapore early next year. The championship, conceived by former BLTA president John Young, will be sponsored by one of hie companies, Robertson Wilson. Air fares, however,575 words
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Article, Illustration80 1978-07-23 27 Don J. Leary - mmmr By Don J.Leary Batooa Bay Club. Newport Beach, Ca 1. As this player's wrist snaps the serve, his back (right) foot is crossing the line. 2. Body bulk, shoulder, arm, wrist and racquet head are moving together, in one smooth unit. This means maximum power with© 1978 Los Angeles Times Syndicate - 80 words
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Article, Illustration511 1978-07-23 27 Tan Kim Seng - ATHLETICS Tan Kim Seng pLAINE SEOW, 17, and Sandra Deans, 16, both of Temasek Junior College, are the only athletes In an elite group of 15 outstanding students to win the prestigious Esso Sports Scholar award for this year. Elaine and Sandra will be representing511 words
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Article, Illustration1023 1978-07-23 28 Red Smith - Tantrums gave way to professional poise By Red Smith NYT THE first thlug that impresses one in meeting Martina Navratllova is her easy composure. The second is her charm. It is as though the volatile kid from Chechoslovakia who calls herself the BratNYT - 1,023 words
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Article, Illustration964 1978-07-23 28 James Mossop - By James Mossop Sunday Express OTRAGGLING home to London from Argentina on a long, slow Journey comforted by World Cup memories, I cannot resist the pull of a stadium Just outside New York. In the car parks they are handing out 10,000 hot dogsSunday Express - 964 words
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Article, Illustration412 1978-07-23 29 WOMB SOCCER ENGLAND manager 7? Ron Greenwood has come out in support of Spurs manager Keith Burklnshaw for his signing of Argentinian World Cup stars Oswaldo Ardiles and Rlcardo Villa. Greenwood said he disagreed with certain officials who claimed that the signing of foreign412 words
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Article1208 1978-07-23 29 WITH less than Ave months to go and pr e p a rations well under way; the elgthth Asian Games still face a sensitive political Issue, though financial problems appear to have been solved. The Games, due to be held from Dec 9 to 20,1,208 words
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468 1978-07-23 29 UPI trainer Frank Whlteley Jr. Forego probably could have added enough to his career earnings of U551,938,957 to pass Kelso, the top money winner In history, and he probably could have reached US$2 million. Whlteley preferred that he got outUPI - 468 words
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Article, Illustration449 1978-07-23 30 Peter Lo - Peter Lo THE six finals v this afternoon the best two are definitely the one between Jeremy Yeo and Peter Hill for the Under-19 title and the men's final between National champion V. Gopal and last year's title holder, Hussein Ibrahim Hussein has449 words
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Article230 1978-07-23 30 Joyce Tan - Joyce Tan QAFBA I, last year's Civil Service netball champions, suffered a surprise 19-23 defeat at the hands of United Banks In the first match of the BWNA league. The bank girls' euphoria was short-lived, however, as they were subsequently beaten 30-22 by title contenders, 81A.230 words
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Article364 1978-07-23 30 INSIDE TRACK TOUR years ago 1 when Quah Kim Song and Mat Noh, among others, had Just begun to make a mark in the Singapore soccer scene, the FAS lavished on them much praise and attention. The result? Disastrous performances In lsst year's South-east Ada Games364 words
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Article1312 1978-07-23 30 I MENS, with Jockey Asuwadl Nawl up, staged a spectacular upset In Race 2 In Penang yesterday. Always In close with the leaden, he hit the front 200m out and ran on well to beat BE CAREFUL II by a neck. Uhfancled In the betting, he1,312 words
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Article355 1978-07-23 31 A MMt/UH Baca 7 Alabama loaf It Anawar, Tha It AapkaHon t Atlantic M A.M.W 4 Aatt t B ■aidant M lUcalt ■attar Tknaa Bora H 1* Buckpaaaar Bit Buccaaa T Ba tty Frtaod t Bangaa Wan ...I!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 BartBkarl C Canfuror Baca 1t Caatan ttraat IV t355 words
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Article173 1978-07-23 31 By Scrutineer SNOW FRINCE, Who Is heading for a promotion, should come through with another win in the Class 3 Division 1 1700m (Race 6) at Penang today. The improving flve-year-old grey by Sove- reign Prince splendid form, and he handles any going. He won173 words
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3073 1978-07-23 31 Tot* Board Stakes i n ri iftftM a a IMOm Q3QI ($11,000 $6,200 to winnor) 1 3120 La* r law a (Serena) Ng 3 60 5 1,400m *Prwali 2 3225 Anta leena g (Tjakra) Osman 4 58 1.400m f *Waan 4 ***** Bar3,073 words
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Article154 1978-07-23 31 KM* l: SCKUTDfKKR Mr Serene Hongkong BRIAN MIIJIR Hoogkaog Mlaa Maggie EX. CHAN Mm Maggie Antaaena TURF RAT Aatasaaa Lady Serene KM* S: The Mfeu PaUri Taajoog Chaagaa The Pa than Chtngu Changsa Star Performer bN J: UJm BrtmjuvTValllon Peng Oaa Eanta Elate Inheritor Ujuna Inheritor KM* 4: Wtee154 words
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Article, Illustration586 1978-07-23 32 Eric Cooper - Expect long hard fight between champs SPORTS NATION By Eric Cooper T«HE argument as to who la the No 1 squash player In Singapore should be settled by approximately 7 p.m. this evening at the Kallang Squash Complex. Hussein Ibrahim, a professionalPicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 586 words
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Article94 1978-07-23 32 NST THAILAND put up a show of sparkling attacking football to crash Indonesia 1-0 and score their third Merdeka vie* tory against two defeats last night. Flanker Somporn J ay a visa t was the Uvewlre In the Thai attack, troubling the Indonesian defence with his menac-NST - 94 words
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Article101 1978-07-23 32 Reuter PHILIPPINE Junior welterweight champion Dan de Guzman beat Tongta Kiatyayupakdl of Thailand In a non-title 12-round bout In Manila on Friday night to avenge his loss to the Thai boxer last year. There were no knockdowns but the Filipino staggered the world-rated Tongta twice inReuter - 101 words
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Article80 1978-07-23 32 AFP IRISH universities squared their International Rugby Union series with New Zealand universities In Dunedin. New Zealand, yesterday with a decisive 18-4 victory in the second test. The visitors raced to a 12-nll lead at half-time against the injury hit New Zealand team on a heavy field.AFP - 80 words
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Article67 1978-07-23 32 Reuter ITALIAN boxer Angelo Jacopuccl was legally declared dead yesterday more than 12 hours after doctors In a Bologna hospital said he had died. Hospital authorities had delayed issuing a death certificate for the 29-year-old middleweight. who went into a coma two days am> afterReuter - 67 words
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Article26 1978-07-23 32 Reuter CUBA on Friday night won the football gold medal in the central American and Caribbean games, beating Venezuela -0 in the final.Reuter - 26 words
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Miscellaneous125 1978-07-23 32 Sports Diary ATHLETICS: BAAA allcomers meet (National Stadium, 2 p.m.). SQUASH: National championships II na 1 s (Kallang Centre). 80CCEB: Nil, Division Two Buklt Pan Jang v Changl United (RAAF Tengah), Division Three Farrer Park Dynamos v Tlong Bahru (Farrer Park AC), commonwealth Palace v Queenstown CBA (Tanglln 1), Tanjong125 words
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