New Nation, 23 September 1978
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Title Section23 1978-09-23 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, September 23, 1978 No. 2370 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 21V1/78 r 7=r- M U (5.-1 NATION l COMMENT23 words
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Article, Illustration76 1978-09-23 1 The fctdta mi a Seeing mother... a ehlM fat one hand and her Mondnp in the other, this wmmm Sees the besieged town of Esteli in Nlearaga*. last of the major cities to he liberated by National Gaard troops from merUlas. The gnerlllas have been trying toUFI radio pletm. - 76 words
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Article54 1978-09-23 1 Reuter Mew York, Saturday— The Federal Reserve System yesterday raised the Interest rate on Its loans to member banks and by moving to drain excessive funds from the banking system. The Interest rate was raised from 7.75 to eight per cent and Federal funds rate from M toReuter - 54 words
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Article76 1978-09-23 1 Highlight of Arab hard-liners' meet Damascus, Saturday The Arab world's anti-Egyptian front has agreed to form a joint political and military command to coordinate moves against Israel and Egypt, reliable sources said last night. The sources said the establishment of the command is one of the major76 words
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Article183 1978-09-23 1 Teo Lian Huay - By Teo Lian Huay The Building and Control Division Is likely to waive the fines Imposed on exhibitors for putting up signboards without licences at a motor show, sources said today. A spokesman for the Ministry of National Development said the Port of Singapore Authority183 words
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64 1978-09-23 1 Reuter Jakarta, Saturday Indonesia and Singapore yesterday started a fiveday Joint naval exercise to step up cooperation between their navies, a navy spokesman said to&ngapore and Indo- nesia have four warships each In the exercise, which Is being held In the South China Sea. ItReuter - 64 words
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Article90 1978-09-23 1 Reuter tion Organisation (PLO). They said details of the command are still being worked out and will be announced at the end of the summit today. According to the sources, the meeting's final communique also Includes a provision for closer ties between the hardline Arab frontReuter - 90 words
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Advertisement27 1978-09-23 1 See Page 7 Those TV ads —Judith Holmberg'f comments in centre pages •IN THE OTHER PAGES: CroMWord 4; Oomlct 7; What's On 12; Moneyworts IS; Star* 17.27 words
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Advertisement221 1978-09-23 1 ATLAS SOUND CO Drownings bold new shop* to word better golf is woy out in front! »I IRONS This is the Browning 440 Soma will call It daring, provocatlva or almply dlffaranl. The designer* of this unique Iron are confident that you will soon call it the most affective, eolld221 words
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Miscellaneous11 1978-09-23 1 Forecast Singapore'! weather outlook from 1 p m to today Generally11 words
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Article179 1978-09-23 2 Ivan Lim - By Ivan Lim The National Trades Union Congress has set up a committee to look Into charges of "poaching" by five daily-rated employees' unions. The NTUC stepped in after the unions failed to resolve, the question of overlapping membership. The Health Workers' Union, Sewerage Workers'179 words
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Article88 1978-09-23 2 Singapore Bua Service plant to Introduce ah air conditioned service from La gun a Park to Orchard Road during the morning and evening peak hours. The fare Is expected to be a flat rate of $1 a trip. The company is con ducUng a survey88 words
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Article20 1978-09-23 2 Kakl Buklt community centre's woman's sub-committee will organise a baby show at Its premises tomorrow at 10 a.m.20 words
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Article213 1978-09-23 2 Banker Lien Ylng Chow Is "almost certain" to be appointed chairman of Nanyang Press, It was reliably learnt today. Sources said this would take place after an extraordinary general meeting is convened shortly. The sources were commenting on a Business Times report today which also213 words
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145 1978-09-23 2 AP Tokyo. Saturday. Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Han Nlen-lunc said yesterday Malaysian Foreign Minister Ahmad Rlthauddeen's visit to China had contributed to furthering the friendly relations between Kuala Lumpur and Peking. Mr. Han Hlen-lung was speaking at a ban3uet Tengku Rlthaudeen gave at theAP - 145 words
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Article, Illustration122 1978-09-23 2 A futile search for her missing husband proved too much for this woman as she collapsed Into the arms of relatives at Boat Quay .yesterday. The woman was later revived by her relatives and taken home. Her husband, Ong Yew Lee, 32. has been missingPicture by CHUA PENG TEE - 122 words
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205 1978-09-23 2 Reuter London. Saturday—The Daily Telegraph deplored in an editorial yesterday nations which refuse to provide havens for Vietnamese refugees, saying that "major rich and civilised" countries should act to meet the needs of those fleeing Vietnam. Citing the case of 1000 refugees now crowded intoReuter - 205 words
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Article52 1978-09-23 2 Foreign Minister 8. Raj &r at nam left for New York yesterday to attend the 33rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. During his absence, his meet the people session for Kampung Olam constituency will be conducted by PAP branch party officials as usual52 words
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Article44 1978-09-23 2 Dr Ow Chin Hoc*, Parliamentary Secretary (Culture), will open an exhibition of winning and selected entries to the National Drawing and Calligraphy competition at the National Library tomorrow at 10 a.m. The one-day exhibition Is open to the public till 5 p.m.44 words
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Advertisement21 1978-09-23 2 We'll meet at Raffles! Lunch, Dinner Reservation *****1 We have small Private Function Rooms too! o ALL MUST ClfcAß ONLY $12821 words
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Advertisement47 1978-09-23 2 a Tennis MONEY I IDEA Do you wish to make some extra money by converting your unused land or vacant property into tennis or squash court. Cad us for frss consultation. SINGAPORE TENNIS CENTRE (TENNIS SQUASH .DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT) 1020. EAST COAST PARKWAY, SINGAPORE 15 TEL *****66. *****547 words
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Article, Illustration176 1978-09-23 3 By Terry Ang Police will soon put up signs advising motorists to drive carefully along accident prone roads. The signs will show the skull and crossbones with the words "Drive with Care." A police spokesman said this was part of an all-out effort to176 words
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151 1978-09-23 3 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Saturday—Deputy Transport Minister. Dr Ooh Chong Tetk. said yesterday he Is coi>fldent the Impasse between Malaysia and Singapore over the air service agreement will be resolved. He said no date as yet been fixed for the next meeting.AFP - 151 words
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Article, Illustration154 1978-09-23 3 Bedok New Town residents living on the sixth floor and above will continue to get milky water from their taps, at least for some time. A Housing Board spokesman said this is because the source of water supply tanks on the roof tops—ls filled154 words
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153 1978-09-23 3 Times Organisation has stopped accepting advertisements from social escort and home massage agencies for all Its newspapers. The ruling, however, dees not apply te licensed massage parlours. The newspapers are the Straits Times. Sunday Times, New Nation. Bunday Nation, Business Times, Berita Harlan and153 words
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Article42 1978-09-23 3 Mr M Karthigesu hu been elected president of the Singapore Indian Pine Arts Society at Its recent general meeting. Other officials Include lfr D D Sachdev. and Mr A. Sachlthananthan (vice-presidents), Mr 1.8. Menon (secretary) and Mr K.B. Subramanlam (treasurer).42 words
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245 1978-09-23 3 The Hotels Licensing Board (HLB) has asked eight hotels to Inform the Board of any future Increase In room rates. The hotels are Ambassador. Hyatt. K1 n g 'a. Mlramar. Negara. Shan-gri-la and Tanglln Court. This Is the second time the HLB245 words
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Advertisement85 1978-09-23 3 m k Tl IvSDW itV)rk 11< >tcl Keep in vogue every Tuesday with our lunchtime fashion show at the newly refurbished coffee house, BAMBOO COURT. This week: 1" Pl«a Singapore v r gr 292, Blk 183, ToaPayoh Central. l j lunch: Western and Chinese dishes $10 +3% 1% pm —285 words
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Article, Illustration300 1978-09-23 4 We may have to close shop, they say Several Or c hard Road car park hawkers who moved to Cuppage Road three weeks ago may have to close shop because of poor business. They claim they cannot even make enough to cover their overheads300 words
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Article240 1978-09-23 4 Kiala Lampar, Saturday—The Malay sian government has been arged to prevent more land from falling Into foreign hands and to ensare a mare balanced redistribution of land. The can was made at the second day of the ninth Great Economic Debate here yesterday. One of240 words
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127 1978-09-23 4 AFP Kota Bharu. Saturday A workshop on the batik industry will be held In Singapore soon as part of the efforts to expand the market for the commodity to EEC. UP and Japan. The Kelantan State Director of 00-operatlve Development, En c 1AFP - 127 words
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Article157 1978-09-23 4 About one out of every seven Singaporean la a member of the National Library. They represent 345,645 or 14.97 per cent of the 2.3 million people here. Children form half of the total registered memberahlp of the library system, according to the National Library's157 words
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Article191 1978-09-23 4 Students should learn about human nature and how people react to various events In times of crisis through history. The Senior Minister of State (Education), Mr Chal Chong Til. said history teachers should help pupils appreciate the spirit and courage of our forefathers In their191 words
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Article30 1978-09-23 4 The Supervisory and Mangement Training Association of Singapore will hold a workshop on group dynamics tor managers and executives at Merlin Hotel on Oct 7, 8, 14 and 1530 words
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Article181 1978-09-23 4 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan our London reporter The nag which flew over the former British naval base In Singapore when It fell to the Japanese during Wotld War Two. will be sent to Hong Kong as a war relic. Now lying 'stained. Uttered and181 words
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Advertisement24 1978-09-23 4 REMEMBER, more springs in the mttisss m and durability. And only FOUR STAR spring springs can otter you thai mattress with 390 PfeUriL T24 words
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Miscellaneous271 1978-09-23 4 Crossword ill «l <l flfl 8 Comedienne Ann 9 Shrewdly 10 Cancelled for weather reasons 11 Vedlc God 12 OU land 13 Auld—syne 21 -la-la 22 Edward, to hit friends 28 Curtain or hand 27 Couples 29 Lowdowh 90 British school 31 lledldne amount 32 Talk out of turn 33271 words
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Advertisement65 1978-09-23 5 come o with mas -V- "n -v '■*> 1_ isxmilmk *%< < ia r^f s IStM .v v'* 4 v i ,ig ■I. ..■'vi"' -»I".- A '■>. Wfc'-L .TT, tf'liiTi'' mfm V' v /Mi km i <?» frs ■t>. a ffflg M >:i «>> < V/ tpw&BW IUwW ''if. iff'65 words
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Article199 1978-09-23 6 Children's brains damaged by fumes' World Focus Reuter London, Saturday Three Londn families took oil giants Shell and British Petroleum to court yesterday saying that lead levels In petrol fumes could cause brain damage in their children. The oarents, who all live near a busyReuter - 199 words
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Article, Illustration71 1978-09-23 6 Ruins of the Chiao River castle, believed to date to the sixth or seventh century, defy shifting sands near Turfan In China's Sinklang province. It was in eentaries Kit the pivot of the toric silk route trade, when caravans carried silk and other preeloas cargo from ChinaAP pic - 71 words
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Article120 1978-09-23 6 AFP Sydney, Saturday. A man was awarded A 555,000 ($142,000) damages In court yesterday because he cannot kiss. Mr David Prince-Pos-ter. 36, was Injured In a car crash eight years ago and since then has had no feeling In his lips and limited feelingAFP - 120 words
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Article36 1978-09-23 6 Reuter Hong Kong, Saturday Police yesterday raided a suspected gambling den In Hong Kong's famous girlie bar district of Wanchat and discovered policemen allegedly playing pal kaa, a Chinese betting game of dowlnes. Beater.Reuter - 36 words
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380 1978-09-23 6 From Swadesh De Roy, our Tokyo correspondent. Japan's defence Office hag assured Parliament and the people that under no circumstances would the defence force act without the Prime Minister's orders In an emergency. The Defence Office U currently studying constitutional requirement of380 words
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179 1978-09-23 6 UPI Los Angeles, Saturday —Federal agents arrested 10 Thai eltlaens early yesterday In a series of p re-dawn raids culminating a year-long probe on a multl-mllllon dollar South-east Asian heroin distribution ring. Jerry Jenson. Drug Enforcement D 1 re c tor forUPI - 179 words
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196 1978-09-23 6 AFP Penan*, Saturday A leading Japanese economist has alleged that Japan was exporting pollution to South-east Asia with its investments overseas. professor Jun Nlshikawa of Japan's Waseda University said that "such pollution, exporttype Investments" were stepped up In the 1970s because japan's own natural environment hadAFP - 196 words
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Article37 1978-09-23 6 Bangkok. Saturday A delegation of Thai Foreign Ministry officials in Cambodia to prepare lor the opening of the Thai Embassy met Cambodian Foreign Minister leng sary on Thursday, the official Radio Phnom Penh said yesterday.37 words
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Article86 1978-09-23 6 UPI TODAY I* Saturday, Sept. 23. the 2Mth day of 1978 with 99 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Libra. Actor Walter Pldgeon was born on Sept. 23, 1898. ON THIS DAT IN HISTORY: in 1929, Jack Dempsey lost his heavyweight boxing championshipUPI - 86 words
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Miscellaneous214 1978-09-23 6 9 WEATHER Mcjcow Overcast, 10-SC. Pravda's headline: For further Increase of labour productivity. Bonn Occasional showers, 18-6 C. Headline: Blitz trip to Africa Callaghan must appease Kaunda. Rome Partly Cloudy, 24-UC. Headline: Proaecutlon asks Imprisonment of six and nine years for two former defence ministers In Lockheed bribery trial. London214 words
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Article152 1978-09-23 7 Reuter Estell. Nicaragua. Saturday This northern city lay in ruins yesterday after government troops silenced its last rebel snipers with a tank and rocket bombardment. Estell was the worst-hit of four towns to revolt against the government and the last to be subdued by NationalReuter - 152 words
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Article75 1978-09-23 7 AP Washington, Saturday US senator William Proz m i re gave his monthly Golden Fleece award yesterday to the Office of Education, which he said spent more than U8940.000 ($90,000) to send 35 bureaucrats to a creative career and life planning course during work hours. Bach month.AP - 75 words
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Article, Illustration55 1978-09-23 7 World Focus These are some of the tens of thousands of Israelis who welcomed Prime Minister Menschem Begin home from Camp David In Jerusalem yesterday. An estimated 3MM people gave him a thundering reception. In Tel-Aviv he was treated to a hero's welcome and peltedUPI picture - 55 words
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Article395 1978-09-23 7 Letters on peace talks show 'total disagreement' Reuter Washington, Saturday The White House yesterday released nine letters exchanged between President Carter, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel which confirmed the total disagreement of Israel and Egypt on the status of Jerusalem.Reuter - 395 words
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238 1978-09-23 7 Washington, Saturday.—l/ the energy required to maintain the fat on overweight Americans was used to generate electricity, It could supply the a n n a 1 residential needs of Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington. D.C., two scientists say. That may be an odd way238 words
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Article31 1978-09-23 7 UPI Guatemala City, Saturday A 22-year-old Quiche Indian woman gare birth to sextuplets underneath a passenger bus In which she was travelling on a rural highway, medical authorities said yesterday.UPI - 31 words
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196 1978-09-23 7 Reuter United Nations, Saturday—A United Nations special committee on Thursday called on the Security Council to imKse an oil embargo on uth Africa and Jts chairman demanded economic sanctions •gainst Pretoria. The special committee against apartheid approved a resolution calling onReuter - 196 words
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Article58 1978-09-23 7 AP New York, Saturday flight attendants at Pan American Airlines hare begun another in a series of rule-book slowdowns protesting against their being without a contract for 11 months. The Job action, as negotiations here remained unproductive, was intended to warn the company of a possible strike nextAP - 58 words
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Miscellaneous50 1978-09-23 7 ANDY CAPP 44r* -*Vt» m u *5 'A iv^ 7- ♦'•Kv.i X HI v SHORT RIBS V TM by Frank O Neal THIS POLE... > DfP MX) HEAR F> vT 551 a S M m. i 2® M 0 S i .1 Kf w KM NORBERT by George Fett TUfcMK50 words
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Article397 1978-09-23 8 No sensible parent relishes the Idea of his daughter being a social escort given the risks and reputation that goes with the Job. The recent Incident will reinforce his point of view. Five girls, four Malaysians and one Singaporean, aged 19 to 24 years, allegedly397 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article67 1978-09-23 8 From the Orapevlne. of Media, the Asian marketing and communications magazine, the following ad, reported to have appeared in the Sarawak Tribune: "Lost. A denture, well-worn but service- able was lost recently In the vicinity of Santubong River. "While all fishermen please inspect their catch for any fish67 words
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Article35 1978-09-23 8 "Would you like my card?" the new acqualntence asked a colleague. When she said yes, he give her his card which simply stated: "My card." To which she muttered: "What a card!"35 words
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Article185 1978-09-23 8 NGIAM TONG FATT - NGIAM TONG FATT I refer to your editorial headlined Not Just A Place To Study (NN, Sept 16) In which you said: "The National Lib-, rary hopes from now to encourage what It considers the proper use of Its premises, that is, as a185 words
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Article126 1978-09-23 8 I wish to draw the attention of BBS to the plight of residents on Chua Chu Kang Road. BBS will do well to provide more buses, especially at 6.30 a.m. and another at 6.45 a.m. which start their run at the junction of Chua Chu126 words
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Article87 1978-09-23 8 RICHARD LIM HIONG HOOY - RICHARD LIM HIONG HOOY Head, Publicity/Promotion Unit, Sentosa Development Corp Singapore t. I refer to Holidaymaker's letter headlined "Link-up: Think again call" (NN, Sept II). I wish to thank the writer for his Interest. The proposal to provide a bridge linking fientosa and Buran Darat is mainly to87 words
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112 1978-09-23 8 S. CHANDRAN - S. CHANDRAN Many a times, my POSB passbook has been handled openly at the various POSB branches by the tellers. Other POSB depositors not one but a few were able to see my balance without even trying. Secrecy Is lost. I am sure that112 words
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Article81 1978-09-23 8 C.K. CHAN - C.K. CHAN On Aug 14, I left my wallet In a taxi, 8H 2467 O. About an hour later, the taxi driver. Mr Wong Chee Kee, called at my house to return the wallet. My servant brought him to my office where he handed me the wallet containing81 words
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Article300 1978-09-23 8 Swadesh de Roy - From Swadesh de Roy China is seeking a new dimension to its fast developing industrial relations with Japan: it wants to bring iri the United States. And Japan Is willing to help China develop a trilateral framework of cooperation to hasten China's industrialisation.300 words
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Advertisement13 1978-09-23 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE I.13 words
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Miscellaneous32 1978-09-23 8 ,,V WOKX?'* V.' T I' ft iifff a §m H w h '1tt k 31 DON'T GortPiAiN peA*. ITS me only va/aj/ we can aer OURchiudwen "TO B£At> BOOKS Or y a32 words
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Article, Illustration806 1978-09-23 9 Three reasons why the Olympic Games are such a burden to host World Focus NYT Los Angeles: Once, many of the world's great cities courted the International Olympic Committee every four years to win the honour of staging the Olympic Oames. But the polltlcallsatlon of the Olympics,NYT - 806 words
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Article480 1978-09-23 9 Tan Bah Bah - ...IN THIS COMPETITIVE SOCIETY w In other words l>\ Tan Bah Bah In a society as competitive as Singapore's, every one wants to make good. Some succeed, some do not. If you are still searchIns through the apSilntments pages for at elusive "You're the480 words
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Advertisement115 1978-09-23 9 $25 Paolo 102' 5 antiqu vP'OO If 5 iiqhts t)on,-i.-int $52 M <r R" 1 'Jg&, i' f'T S ';U3 i W V •rn I rj! v <i. .nl.it) r whit •'()!«Hir I W $65 A i i <fcl?4 hronie qias? V..1aL K 1078 1 Austr qoul s.jT iti vvhit>'115 words
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Article, Illustration691 1978-09-23 10/11 Roderick Pestana - FT r I Si«jh( <*C Sound L_ Roderick Pestana The whole business of advertising women's undergarments on TV has been bared. For over four years, commercial* of these wisps of lace and nylon have been discreetly slipped between the latenight sitcoms and other691 words
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Advertisement9 1978-09-23 10/11 TOSHIBA mmu"*— 't ru IP >m. fj *gMsr lb**!9 words
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Miscellaneous1530 1978-09-23 10/11 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE ;c SINGAFOKL 5 Bring home a Superstar, Bring TELEFUNKEW 1.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by 8E8AME STREET. 1M SATURDAY MATINEE: The Golden Arrow. Stars Tab Hunter and Roeanna Pod eat*. US MALAYSIA CUP Tt: Singapore veraua Pah an* (r). Singapore struggled for more than two houra agalnat1,530 words
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Miscellaneous715 1978-09-23 10/11 FM STEREO MTUMY 6.00 P.M. Test Tape 6.04 Opening Announcement 6.06 Programme Summary 6.10 Millie at Sunset with Roland Shaw Orchestra and Chorus Great Lyricists: Johnny Mercer 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Music at Sunset with Helmut Zach arias swinging hits. 7.00 Radio Concert: Joy Tien (soprano). Alwln Lee (piano): One-hearted,715 words
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Miscellaneous91 1978-09-23 10/11 Top Shows of the Weekend 'is sif ,f 1 t? U I Ifcf A TK» 4 MeNair. PROJECT UFO: The Doll House Incident. (Ch. 5, 7.55 p.m. in colour). This replacement for Hawaii Five-O is based on real-life incidents drawn from the flies of Project Blue Book, the US Air91 words
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Miscellaneous330 1978-09-23 10/11 I SUNDAY MATINEE: The Buster Keaton Story. (Ch. 5, 10.50 a.m.). A hearts-and-flowers saga of the brash vaudevillian whose life is traced from the time he was a seven-year-old prankster to his return to trouping before live audiences after his defeat by the "talkies." The silent screen star's slapstick samplings330 words
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What's On A page that tells you what's happening on TV and in town
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Article, Illustration520 1978-09-23 12 Peter Ong - Times they're a-changin\..so are the folk singers Records In. Peter Ong 808 DYLAN: Street Legal (CBS): Hello and welcome to The Picnic. Eric Clapton, Joaji Armatradlng, Merger and a new band called Lake have finished their sets. It's about 9 p m In Blackbushe Aerodrome, Camberley, Surrey. In520 words
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419 1978-09-23 12 UPI Time has brought many of the same changes to Peter, Paul and Mary that It did to the antiwar and civil rights activists who marched to the group's music a decade ago. Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers haveUPI - 419 words
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Miscellaneous122 1978-09-23 12 BUGBT: Division One —Bravo t see (Dieppe Barrack*. 5 p.m.). GOLF: Bonds Or and 81am Open—third round (Jurong Course), Changl •V Medal stroke (Chanel Course), 8ICC Clifford Cup—final (Island Course). ATHLETICS: Nedloyd EAC Sports Club championships (Toa Payoh AC). TENNIS: InternaUonal match Singapore-Ma-laysia (National Stadium courts). SOCCEB: MILO InterCentre Age-Oroup122 words
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Miscellaneous642 1978-09-23 12 In and around town CHABITT BAZAAB Of garments, electronic Items, toys, cosmetics and food-stuff at Lucky Plasa groundfloor c o n c o u rse. groundfloor c o n c o u rse, from 11 a.m. Proceeds to Singapore Antl-Narcotlcs Association. Organised by New Nation and Klwanls Club of Singapore642 words
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Miscellaneous646 1978-09-23 12 At the cinema A PIECE OF THE ACTION: A rambling, light-hearted film that sees two modern-day Robin Hoods (Sidney Poltler and BUI Cosby) being conned by a retiring detective Into entering community service. Directed by Sidney Poltler himself and also starring James Barl Jones and Denlse Nicholas with songs performed646 words
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Article134 1978-09-23 13 f Business News and Views L 1 Reuter Washington, Saturday A Howe-Senate conference committee reached agreement yesterday on a Bill authorising US participation in the International Monetary Fund's special UBslo billion ($224 billion) financing facility. Hie facility, named after former IMF managing director Johannes Witteveen,Reuter - 134 words
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Article368 1978-09-23 13 Lee Yew Meng - Pessimism sweeps market Market roundup by Lee Yew Meng A wave of pessimism swept across the Singapore stock market this week as bears seized control, sending share prices sharply lower. Yesterday, for instance, the heavy fall in share value* of Industrial blue chips resulted In the368 words
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Article247 1978-09-23 13 Reuter BANGKOK: Thailand's National Legislative Assembly yesterday unanimously approved a record budget of U8$4600 million ($10,580 million) for the 1979 fiscal year starting next month. The budget Bill passed its third and final reading after a three-hour debate In the 359-seat House. Xt went through the first readingReuter - 247 words
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Article51 1978-09-23 13 Reuter Brussels, Saturday China opens Its doors a little wider to the European Common Market tomorrow, when a powerful nine nation delegation arrives in Peking. Its leader Is Wllhelm Haferkamp, EEC Commissioner (or External Affairs, and it includes leading industrialists, bankers, and trades unionists from theReuter - 51 words
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185 1978-09-23 13 London, Saturday.—A British factory will early next year start making detergent from sugar, the first In the world to do so. Tate and Lyle has spent £20 million sterling <$aa million) on Its new plant In Liverpool, which will exploit and develop a185 words
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Article187 1978-09-23 13 The stock market showed little change yesterday. The Dow Jones average of 30 industrials was up a Stat halt an hour bare the close. Gainers held an 8 to 7 lead over losers among New York stock exchange- listed issues. Analysts said some tentative buying night have been187 words
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Article37 1978-09-23 13 AP New York, Saturday The Dow Jones closing averages cn the NYSB yesterday: 30 Industrial M 2.44 (up 1-90), 30 transport 341.88 (down 0.43). IS utilities 108.73 (down OJ7). U stocks 208.75 (down 0.03). AP.AP - 37 words
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Article105 1978-09-23 13 AFP Share prices staged a modest rally in slow trading on the pre-holl-day Tokyo Stock Market yesterday. The 228-stock DowJones average gained 13.05 yen to 5*37.16 yen. The wider-based TBE Index was op 1.32 point at 428.30. Volume came to 200 million shares against 160 million in the previousAFP - 105 words
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Article75 1978-09-23 13 dosing price® i Stock Exchange UBS Bearer m the Zurich /sr*'-.. UBS Registered WO 3 BBC S67 i Credit Sulaae 2300 —20 SwiBMlr B. 7M 8w1*reln*ur 3000 10 Wlnterthur B. 2410 —10 Zurich li'Jur. •100 —M NetUe B. 3170 —40 Interfood B. 3000 unch. Ctbe-Oelgy B. Baby Roche MS75 words
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Article74 1978-09-23 13 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Ptrlhti 192 80 +S.S0 Fonder 386 +3.S0 prlntempe 126 Bull 00.80 s Royal Dutch 274 2.50 MlcheUn 1330 so CO* Thomson C F P Rhone Air m MR 1M 11* 350.90 +S.M 1 5 .30 1.20 +SJ0 B a V philips Suet74 words
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Article172 1978-09-23 13 UPI London, Saturday The dollar closed higher on most European money markets yesterday, halting a week-long decline, while gold receded slightly from Thursday's record level. In Tokyo, the dollar continued Its fall against the yen closing at 187.55. Thursday's dose was 187.85. In Paris, the dollar dipped toUPI - 172 words
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Miscellaneous487 1978-09-23 13 K5 &7JA Jc. SATURDAY w Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address: N R.I.C. No: Tel: D FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW iMMMBHCut along dotted lines CLUES FOR GY-6 1. Season between summer and winter 2. Small fish487 words
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Article, Illustration540 1978-09-23 14 Tan Tee Jim - m CAMBODIA YEAR ZERO by Francois Ponchaud, (Penguin), 231 pages. Reviewed by Tan Tan Tee Jim Phnom Penh, once the Pearl of the Orient, has seen happier times. Renowned for Its wide shady avenues and sunny roadside cafes overflowing with customers, Phnom Penh540 words
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Article232 1978-09-23 14 ARTHUR YAP - POETRY CORNER by Arthur Yap ARTHUR YAP I put these two poems together even though there Is some disparity of subject-matter. The first poem, narrower in scope. Is the more successful of the two. It Is a personal or subjective Interpretation of the232 words
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Article53 1978-09-23 14 The string from which I hang won't last very long. I cannot comprehend the start If It was only to end. Each step I take Is a few steps too slow. With Ignorance, the divergence shows; in front of you I feel the need to grow. I LI,53 words
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Article111 1978-09-23 14 Low Whee Hoon - Low Whee Hoon Life—it has too many facades. The happiness, sorrows, Joys, torments All embracing, engulfing us all; The instrument—our emotions Without which life will be a bore. The mind, the master of actions and behaviour, Fights a constant battle For gone are the days of happy111 words
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Article, Illustration313 1978-09-23 14 Zaibun Siraj - F A V or RITE STORIES FROM RALI. By Desak Nyoman Suarti and David Stuart-Fox. Heinemann Educational Rooks (Asia) Ltd. 1978. $1.75. Reviewed by Zaibun Siraj Encouraged by the publishers, I read this book in the belief that It was written (or and would313 words
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640 1978-09-23 16 Doug Gardner - Doug Gardner It looks as If the number of countries qualifying for the next World Cup finals In Spain In 1982 will be Increased from 16 to 20. That's the compromise figure I expect to be agreed when the International Football Federation640 words
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Article107 1978-09-23 16 UPI New Orleans. Saturday —Government officials are examining ticket stubs and manifests to determine If duplicate tickets to the Muhammad All-Leon Sptnk* heavyweight championship fight were printed to cheat the state out of thousands of dallors in taxes UJ. attorney John Vols said yesterday. One source In theUPI - 107 words
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Article69 1978-09-23 16 Reuter Tokyo. Saturday An Inaugural World track and field championship will be staged in 1983 If a congress of the International Amateur Athletics Federation (lAAF) agree to the plan. lAAF president Adrian Paulen said here yesterday. He told a Press conference that the Olympic Oames wereReuter - 69 words
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Article50 1978-09-23 16 Reuter Madrid. Saturday Belgium won a place In the semi-finals of the women's World Cup hockey tournament here yesterday with a comfortable 2-0 win over Spain. After a scoreless first half, the Belgian girls showed their strength with two goals in the 44th and 58th minutes.Reuter - 50 words
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518 1978-09-23 17 PHILIP TAN - ■£9 Rugby By PHILIP TAN The all-round ability and heavier pack of the New Zealand Forces team are expected to tip the scales In their favour when they tackle Singapore in the Malaysian Rugby Union (MRU) Cup semi-final at the Mlndef Stadium in Kuala518 words
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Article124 1978-09-23 17 Reuter Perth, Saturday Japan took a commanding 4-0 lead In the Australasian final of the Thomas Cup badminton competition here last night, after a clean sweep In two singles and two doubles matches. They need to win only one of the five remaining matches tonight toReuter - 124 words
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Article517 1978-09-23 17 BRIAN MILLER - I should be able to catch up, he says HOEZ By BRIAN MILLER Twenty-elght-year-old Jauharmi Amran, lesser known of the local professionals, proved that he had the a d v a n tage of knowing the Jurong Course better when he shot a one-over-par 73,517 words
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Article130 1978-09-23 17 B Motorracing AFP AP Stockholm. SaturdayBritish racing driver James Hunt has been awarded the 'gold medal' of the Swedish Royal Automobile Club, It was announced here yesterday. The award Is In recognition of Hunt's brave attempt to save the life of Swedish racing driver Ronnie PetersonAFP; AP - 130 words
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Article49 1978-09-23 17 Reuter Oslo Saturday The Philippines' 1976 World Tenpln bowling champion Paeng Nepomuceno last night beat Arne Stroen o{ Norway, last year's champion. In th# second game of their best-of-five series. Nepomuceno now leads 2-0 and will take the series If he wins the next match on Monday.Reuter - 49 words
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Article229 1978-09-23 17 Soccer The most treasured Item world renowned German soccer coach Karl-He Ins Heddergott Is bringing with him when he arrives here on Oct 5 to launch the Coca Colasoccer skills competition is a set of five 16mm colour films. It is believed the set of229 words
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Article96 1978-09-23 17 AFP Strasbourg (France) Saturday Racing Strasbourg striker Jacky Vergnes looks set to Join English Pint Division club Middlesborough. Racing president Alain Leopold confirmed yesterday he had reached agreement with the English club over the transfer of Vergnes. "It Is now up to the player to say whether heAFP - 96 words
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Article127 1978-09-23 17 Norma Low won the Singapore Island Country Club "A" Division bogey competition on countback from Pauline Tlnsley when they both returned even at the Slme Course yesterday. Helen Tan won the first nine ballsweep with a pius-2 The second nine was shared by Norma, Nancy Beaton and127 words
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Miscellaneous330 1978-09-23 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you will always yearn for recognition, regardless of the amount of It you achieve. Your desire to be "front and centre" on life's stage may lead you Into periods of dissatisfaction. In the long run, however, It will keep your life330 words
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549 1978-09-23 18 K.L. CHAN - By K.L. CHAN The improving Incision looks a cut above his rivals in the Class 3 Division 2 1200 m (Race 5), and I rate him the best bet at Penang today. The (our year-old New Zealand gelding by Silver Dream broke the Ice at549 words
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Article116 1978-09-23 18 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K.L. CHAN TURF RAT iMt 1: Solid Fire PangUma La rut Endurance Solid Fire Mysterious Piper Endurance PangUma Larnt Sea Charm Km* t: I* Roy Arcadia Forest LeRoy Donnel LeRoy Cavonlc Hist Tat Engadlne ItM S: Lightning Stuart's Pride Lightning Klang Valley Space Traveller Lightning |M<116 words
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551 1978-09-23 19 By SCRUTINEER Choon Fong, unbeaten in his last two outings, Is napped to score his third successive win In the Class 3 Division 1— 1700 m (Race 5) at Penang tomorrow. The Better Boy five-year-old chestnut gelding won his551 words
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Article143 1978-09-23 19 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K.L. CHAN TURF RAY t*c« l: Attack Lee Seng Mah Attack Lee Seng Mah AttMk Yeap and Chee Attack Sim 81m Kmc >: Brilliant SUIUon Gold Revenge Bo*m Town CharU* Hypertonic Lore Me Tender Boom Town Charlie B*om Town Charlie Night People Baa* S: Flying Eagle143 words
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224 1978-09-23 19 I^^fennis Reuter London. Saturday Jose Higeuras of Spain entered the semi-finals of the British Hard Court tennis championships at Bournemouth yesterday. In Ring Just three games of a bad-tempered match with Britain's John Feaver. Feaver was beaten, 0-2. 6-1 but the two playersReuter - 224 words
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Article53 1978-09-23 19 Yoshlfu Furuta beat Teruyo Takatanl 2 and 1 In the final to win the Singapore Island Country Club Cathay Cup competition at the 81me Course yesterday. The Consolation tournament was won by Ayako Tamat when she defeated Balne Conjugaclon 3 and 2 In the final on53 words
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276 1978-09-23 20 SURESH NAIR - j^J^Hockey By SURESH NAIR International midfl e 1 der Parmlnder 81ngh will appear before the Singapore Hockey Association Disciplinary Committee on charges of "violent" conduct during the recent PesCa Sukan slx-a-slde competition on Sept. 10. Parmlnder. of Khalsa, is alleged to have hit 81 ng276 words
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Article, Illustration548 1978-09-23 20 PHILIP TAN - ISoccer By PHILIP TAN Two new (aces are almost assured to find places In the Singapore Asian Games soccer squad If Director of Coaching Trevor Hartley's hisit yesterday Is anything to go by. But Hartley, who will coach the Game* team, alio strongly548 words
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Article338 1978-09-23 20 The future of former international footballer M&Jld Arlfl ax a coach may well be determined by the outcome of tonight's friendly between Singapore Business Houses and Johore at Ja] an Besar Stadium (kick-off 7.30 p.m.). llalld, currently coachins First Division Toa Payofc United as well338 words
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Miscellaneous29 1978-09-23 20 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom 'WD6 OF THB VALKYfcIES," •BUOiEVE Bwue Cer.'OKAY... BW MBVER,WCTB«J "STARDUST"! T! n 4L-F aten, <*-1 IMS «A, he, T* M» MA M W29 words
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