New Nation, 2 January 1979
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Title Section19 1979-01-02 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, January 2, 1979 .2452 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 r— NLIV fcj) NATION COMMENT19 words
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Article, Illustration102 1979-01-02 1 It's the first day 1b seheel and all the children are waiting eagerly for the first lessen. Bat far flw-ywf di 8m Mm| Cheag, It's a rissl attempt to slay away (ram II all aa he cllaga ea to U» mother. Bat amua** panaaSwPicture by Philip Lim - 102 words
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Article487 1979-01-02 1 Teresa Ooi - They will get an allowance of $150 ■y Teresa Ooi The government has appinted 91 viceprincipals in primary and secondary schools under the first phase of a major change to strengthen school administration. By the end of the year, 200 to 300 vice-principals will be appointed487 words
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368 1979-01-02 1 The promise of low (ares between Australia and London Is just a camouflage, says Singapore Airlines chairman. Mr J.Y.M. Pillay. He says the promise is deceptive and a cosy duopoly in which fares will be tacked up "before long." Mr Pillay, in his368 words
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Advertisement23 1979-01-02 1 PROs: Govt views Pate 2 IN THE OTHER PAOEB: Moneywords coupon 10; Moneywords results, Crossword 14; Stars 16; Comics 18; What's On 19.23 words
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Advertisement81 1979-01-02 1 TAMIYA for Better Modelling. mmmm Put extra spice In your life! The new spicy, male fragrance of Derrick. Derrick is the new virile, spicy fragrance for the uninhibited male. Now, Derrick's masculine fragrance is captured in a distinctive black smoked bottle. Unmistakeably original! Enticing, yet discreet. You've been waiting for81 words
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Miscellaneous11 1979-01-02 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to < p.m. today: Intermittent rain/11 words
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Article, Illustration189 1979-01-02 2 Two top Singaporeans in Citibank have resigned to Join local banks. They are Mr Wong Nang Jang, vice-president and the Asia Pacific representative for government business, and Mr Brie Ching, vicepresident and head of the treasury group. It Is learned that Mr Wong has accepted a189 words
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Article308 1979-01-02 2 Some government ministries and statutory boards have been asked to their views on how public relations could be improved. In a letter to about fix permanent secretaries and heads of statatory boards, the Permanent Secretary (Finance), Mr G.E. Bogaars, asked whether mace could be done308 words
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Article34 1979-01-02 2 Moneywords coupons HN--2 mud HN-J will appear in Wednesday's issue of the New Nation. The HN-1 coupon will appear in Tuesday's paper as there was no publication of the New Nation on Monday.'34 words
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Article, Illustration61 1979-01-02 2 Whatever attracted ttfe art's attention coM have cost her an arm. New Nation cameraman Phlp Lira caught her waving dangerously as the car was overtaking the bus along Stevens Road. She could easiy have lost her arm K the car had passed dose to61 words
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Article132 1979-01-02 2 The new year got off to a very quiet start with little trading activity in the opening hour at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Share prices were either unchanged or slightly easier. SI me Darby lost two cents to $2.97 while JC-MPH was unchanged at $1.25. Haw132 words
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Article32 1979-01-02 2 The National Theatre Trust and the Goethe Institute will Jointly present a performance by the Wuppertal Dance Theatre from Germany at the National Theatre on Jan 24 at 8.30 p.m.32 words
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Article31 1979-01-02 2 The National Theatre Trust and the British Council will Jointly present a performance by the Philip Jones brass ensemble at the Conference Hall on Jan 11 at 8.30 p.m.31 words
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Advertisement50 1979-01-02 2 See page 4 SOS II always helps to talk to someone Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or sn icidal. Kins *****44. t >*!> r+r. < Hj|P .f **IH ,r.&v»X *••*<>:- t f.»y I f ISf v». f*J9***< I. ""lie.&«s; >\ "i- -J: 44 T*TIK m 050 words
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Article, Illustration199 1979-01-02 4 This is one way of getting a tan without ending up with lobster-red akin. And you can do It all by lying on these beds of light. These beds which make up the equipment the indoor solarium are fitted with 10 fluorescent tubes and a computerised panel.199 words
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Article369 1979-01-02 4 Term Ooi - •Some go to ministry Term Ooi the new school year began today with a change o( principals in at least eight schools. A few others were transferred to the Education Ministry as assistant directors in the newly revamped schools' branch. With the Influx of 10369 words
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Article31 1979-01-02 4 Three films View Point on Sydney, Down Under in Search of Australia and Big Island will be screened at the National Museum tomorrow at 8 p.m. Admission is free.31 words
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Article23 1979-01-02 4 SBS concession stamps (or January are still available at all post offices, the Jurong Interchange and the 11 Sllo/Pleu supermarkets till Friday.23 words
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Article178 1979-01-02 4 The Income Tax Division of the Inland Revenue Department, which originally planned to move into Hill Street Police Building, has decided to reamain at Fullerton Building. Sources said this is because the Government has found the Hill Street site "unsuitable." Hill Street Police Building178 words
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Article25 1979-01-02 4 A series of three talks-cum-demonstrations on good grooming will be held at the Marine Parade Library lecture hall from Jan 19. Admission is free.25 words
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126 1979-01-02 4 AFP Ipoh, Tuesday Security forces killed five armed communist terrorists and recovered an assortment of arms and ammunition during various operations in Perak during the year. Two terrorists were also captured while six others, including two Orang Asli belonging to the Communist PartyAFP - 126 words
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Article, Illustration104 1979-01-02 4 Dirty public toilets like tills one in Waterloo Street will soon be a thing of the past. The Environment Ministry plans to coordinate a programme for bet ter construction and maintenance of public toilets for the new year. In an addendum to the presidential address at104 words
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Article154 1979-01-02 4 A 34-man team of Japanese retailers will visit Singapore on Jan 18 for a two-day buying trip. They are members of the Japan Chain Stores Association who will be doing an import promotion in Asean countries. The mission, headed by its president Nobory Got oh,154 words
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Article29 1979-01-02 4 The trustees of the Isaac Manasseh Meyer Fund have donated $10,000 to the Prime Minister's Book Prize Fund. These book prizes are for those students effective in bilingualism.29 words
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Advertisement8 1979-01-02 4 Black &White Scotch Whisky Agents THE BORNEO COMPANY8 words
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Advertisement57 1979-01-02 4 REDUCE HEAT, GL4PE F4DE with JEZ 3# Sun Control Film USA Onduces*76 c 'o so'd' heat gan OMers tiaiance of mrioc" coT)(o r t Cuts Out ultra violet transmission LoAe r operating cost iDeter ,r iineo Oy v elutt Solar Energy Laboratories. Phoenix A- .'onat SINGAPORF Si; N UC OV-57 words
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Article452 1979-01-02 5 Judith Hale - Sudden hikes, deposits the main grouses ■y Judith Hale Tour operators in Singapore feel hotels are treating them unfairly. They have two main complaints. One is that hotels do not give sufficient notice of impending rate hikes. The other is that they demand deposits452 words
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Article157 1979-01-02 5 AFP Manila, Tuesday The Federation of Asean Shippers' Councils (FASC) will meet this year to take a united stand against a proposed 8 per cent freight hike by the Far Eastern Freight Conference. FASC secretary general Vicente Coloso of the Philippines said in a reportAFP - 157 words
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Article35 1979-01-02 5 The executive director of the International Chamber of Commerce, Mr Roderick Maclean, will speak on Forecast 1979 at a Rotary Club of Singapore lunch meeting at the Mandarin Hotel tomorrow at 12.45 p.m.35 words
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Article, Illustration235 1979-01-02 5 Not every pretty, smiling face that appears in Singapore Airlines' world-wide advertisement is still a Singapore Girl. Some have resigned but their faces continue to be featured in SlA's publicity and promotion programmes for several months before they are withdrawn. Former flight235 words
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Article101 1979-01-02 5 The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board will help put up decorative lights during festivals from now on. Anderson Road was the first to be lit on Dec 17 for Christmas. To mark Chinese New Year, lights will be strung along South Bridge Road and Upper Cross Street to Maxwell101 words
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Advertisement53 1979-01-02 5 V V 991 >f .t 'i ®2£ THE CO LTD Bangkok Kuala Lumpur Singapore m Imagine a calculator the size of a credit card that does complicated calculations in seconds. Thatfe .M V iX- iff n KB SB si nm sae* O L-8140 Sol* Agcnla 483 TangUn HaH Road, Singapore53 words
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Article296 1979-01-02 6 UPI Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday Improving chilly Japan-Soviet relations and making a success of the coming Tokyo summit of industrial nations are top priorities for Japan in 1979, Foreign Minister Sunao Sonoda said In an interview published yesterday. "Ultimately, Japan's relations with the Soviet Union mustUPI; Reuter - 296 words
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Article, Illustration336 1979-01-02 6 World Focus after Dr Baktiar forms government Agencies Tefcraa, Tuesday The Shah of Iran yesterday made his first public appearance for several weeks and said he was looking forward to a holiday from the crisis that has threatened his throne. "I would love toAgencies - 336 words
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Article74 1979-01-02 6 The killer cake AP Tokyo, Tuesday Seven elderly people have choked to death In the last two days while eating "mpchi," a sticky rice cake traditionally served for New Year's celebrations in Japan. The last reported fatality occurred on Sunday in a provincial town northeast of here but the deathAP - 74 words
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Article106 1979-01-02 6 UPI Hong kong, Tuesday Vietnam's President Ton Due Thang promised his people a new year of hardship and warfare, official reports said yesterday. In a New Tear message, the leader called 1978 a year in which."our people had to cope with numerous difficulties." "But we alsoUPI - 106 words
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Article83 1979-01-02 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday. Jan 2, the second day of 1979 with 363 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. ON THIS DAY IN HI8TOBY: In 1969, Mqscow Radio announced a cosmic rocket had been launched towards the moon. In 1968, South AfricanUPI - 83 words
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Article72 1979-01-02 6 Bangkok, Tuesday A Bill to end a two-year-old ban on political gatherings in Thailand is to be introduced in the Legislative Assembly next week in preparation for general elections in April. Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomonand announced in a televised New Year address on Saunday that he72 words
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Article37 1979-01-02 6 UPI Honolulu, Tuesday A fighting cock attacked its handler instead of the opposing bird on Saturday, critically wounding the man, police reported. The incident occurred at an illegal cock fight in suburban Pearl City.UPI - 37 words
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Article39 1979-01-02 6 Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday Vietnam has lodged a New Year's day protest with Peking against two latest border incidents in which a Vietnamese was reported to have been shot dead and three others wounded by Chinese troops. neuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article60 1979-01-02 6 UPI RlvaU (Italy), Ttoesday Villagers sf Paradise de Cellegno called the peUce when they saw a piah being 1.1 m tall they tbeaght was a "visiter from eater spaee". Bat the "Martlaa" taraed eat te be a 14-year-eM bey whe had wrapped bimeeif la teilet paper te leekUPI - 60 words
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Miscellaneous504 1979-01-02 6 WORLD WEATHER Liriw Snow, minus 2minus 6C. Headline: Iran in danger of military takeover. B—a Snow, 0-minus BC. Parte Snow, minus S-2C. Headline: New street disorders in Iran. Mmm« Fog, minus 2743C. Pravda's headline: Seeing 1978 off. Rene Rain, 13-4 C. Headline: Pope asks for family unity and right to504 words
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Article, Illustration372 1979-01-02 7 World Focus UPI Taipei, Tuesday The 17 million Chinese on Taiwan are jittery but confident that they will survive the US switch of diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Peking yesterday. Some people, Including a few government officials, believe the suddenness of the )oint Peking-Washington announcementUPI; UPI radio picture - 372 words
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Article150 1979-01-02 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday Chinese senior Vice-premier Teng Hsiao-ping has said much work remained to be done to follow up the policy for reuniting Taiwan with China, the New China News Agency reported today. Speaking at a symposium of the Chinese People's Political ConsultativeReuter - 150 words
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Article42 1979-01-02 7 AP Bogota, Tuesday Twenty persons were killed in a Colombian port city on Sunday night when a bus full of passengers plunged 100 metres into Magdalena River, the nation's major waterway, transit authorities said. Another 20 persons were injured. AP.AP - 42 words
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Article222 1979-01-02 7 Supertanker explodes 29 perish Reuter La Coruna (Spain), Tuesday Virtually the entire crew of a Greek supertanker was (eared drowned yesterday as the stricken ship threatened Spain's northwest coast with a pollution disaster. The bosun of the tanker Andros Patria said 29 peo- pie, Including the captain, his wife andReuter - 222 words
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Article98 1979-01-02 7 Reuter Rome, Tuesday Exuberant Italians celebrating the New Year by firing shots into the air accidentally killed two young women, police said yesterday. Near Turin, 19-year-old Adriana Boetto fell to her death when she leaned out of a first floor window and wa* hit by aReuter - 98 words
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Article414 1979-01-02 8 Out of eight professionals who offered comment in a Sunday Times story over the weekend, five declined to be identified. And, irony of ironies, they were giving their views, mostly favourable at that, on how excellent an idea it was to set up a committee414 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article109 1979-01-02 8 Someone once said reporters are worse than salesmen. But nothing heats this incident. A New Nation reporter, told to interview some tourists on the streets, was given the cold shoulder when she approached some of them. She quickly discovered that she had to use some smart109 words
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Article59 1979-01-02 8 Political expediency is not the preserve of po,itirians. Friends named their Pekinese, which were smuggled out of Cambodia before it became Kampuchea, Mao Tw-tung and Chiang Ching, soon affectionately shortened to Mao and Chiang. Alas, when they grew up, it was discovered that both were males. But59 words
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Article665 1979-01-02 8 Lee Yew Meng - Owners get in-principle plans, then sell them By Lee Yew Meng The practice of getting building approval for development projects by nervous property owners as a hedge against possible government acquisition of their properties appears to be rising. This can be gauged from the ratio665 words
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Article, Illustration427 1979-01-02 8 Reuter New Ysrk: Cash registers are jingling to the tune of millions of dollars now that Tutmania has hit New Uork. Tut is short for Tutankhamun, the boy king who sat on the throne of the Pharaohs between 1358 and 1353 B.C. And died when he was onlyReuter - 427 words
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Article, Illustration539 1979-01-02 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Syndicate Washington: The Chinawatchers at the State Department have had a busy time of it in the last few weeks. The biggest news, of course, is that Coca-Cola has struck a deal with the People's RepublicLos Angeles Times Syndicate - 539 words
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Article, Illustration799 1979-01-02 9 Sunny Yap - By Sunny Yap Once again, the idea of using modern, metal scaffolding either manually operated or mechanised has been revived. This was hinted in the addendum to the presidential address this week when Labour Minister Ong Pang Boon said that the possibility of using the access799 words
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Advertisement111 1979-01-02 9 SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER "O PERMOSTAT J To Eliminate A Static PtXALL Record Ctearver AM/FM Receiver c/w Built-in Equalizer Belt Drive Turntable c/w Cartridge 360 Direct/Reflecting Loudspeakers FOR THE NEW YEAR SEASONS HURRY WHILE STOCK LAST Cash Carry $1150-00 irry 1095 "00 MODEL36O PLUS FREE GIFTS WORTH $40.00 m mmm mm111 words
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Article523 1979-01-02 10/11 More people are picking up the book instead of turning on the TV Net m lug age, group of British educationists r odiM, after ft threeyear study, that the hest way te eaeaarage reading was te dt the child sft year lap sad read atead tehlm. la523 words
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Article, Illustration685 1979-01-02 10/11 Five readers pick their year's favourites The three books I enjoyed most are by women: Women's Room by Marilyn French, Loose Change by Sarah Davidson and Little Ironies by our very own Catherine Lim. Not that I have any preference (or women writers they just -happened685 words
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Article, Illustration486 1979-01-02 10/11 KIFU, a civil servant with ft masters degree In psychelagy Compiling lists have become almost a fad, and at the end of every year, it is practically de rigeur. My list is likely to be biased; I read only fiction, and most of the time, only fiction that486 words
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Article, Illustration920 1979-01-02 10/11 If anything, being assigned to list my books (or the year got me to at least remove the dust Jackets and speedread for a quotable quote or two with which to lace what is about to follow. "Am I to understand that the life and920 words
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Article, Illustration322 1979-01-02 10/11 Of what I have read published this year,- I enjoyed Muhaiqmad Haji Salleh's Time And Its People and Graham Greene's The Human Factor. Many of the poems in Muhammad's collection have previously appeared in journals and anthologies, and It was therefore apprepriate to see them put together.322 words
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Article, Illustration569 1979-01-02 10/11 It may have been a coincidence but the books I read and was impressed wih during the year were all about women and written by women. They were: Passages by Gail Sheehy, The Women's Room by Marilyn French and Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong. Admittedly in Passages, Gall569 words
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Miscellaneous749 1979-01-02 10/11 MONDAY HH-1 NEW NATION MONfYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Nome (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address N R I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines■ mmmmmmmm CLUES FOR HH-1 Juet failure To do so can be Mid to749 words
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Article, Illustration254 1979-01-02 12 Deborah Chia - <&y Coordinated by Deborah Chia Usher in the New Year with yesteryear's gear! These are Dick Lee's creations for the festive season. Dick is currently doing a threeyear course at the Harrow School of Art in London. He's here on vacation, and we thought it'd be254 words
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Article, Illustration417 1979-01-02 12 Jet lag how to avoid it UPI Bloomfleld (CMMetieat): A year ago, Charles Margeson flew from New York to Italy during a snowstorm and began working almost as soon as his 32-hour flight ended. Two days later, Margeson, 62, suffered a heart attack. His doctors in Bologna were mystified atUPI - 417 words
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Article32 1979-01-02 12 Do you know that we've got a Metric Photo trader listed in the Yellow Pages? Makes you wonder if they switched their name from Imperial with the metric conversion.32 words
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Article66 1979-01-02 12 Shanghai is getting its first taste of whisky at about |6 a glass, said an AFP report. And in Peking residents can look forward to champagne at year-end festivities. Also being imported are "marriage western-style" ideas. There are Chinese brides who dress in white66 words
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Article62 1979-01-02 12 It was a king-sized Job that six-year-old Andrew Duffy licked. The job it was sticking stamps on Christmas cards at the local post office t reported the Daily Express. Andrew wait for this lives in Licker's Lane in Merseyside, England. Friends gave him sweets to keep his62 words
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Article74 1979-01-02 12 It's a mystery that's baffling even Scotland Yard. Namely, it's how to design a helmet to fit the heads of the thousands of women police constables who have signed up since the number of male recruits in Britain declined. The round-topped helmets worn by74 words
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Article124 1979-01-02 13 Could you suggest some recreation (or my mother? She is middle-aged and has no formal education. I feel uneasy watching her idle at home after she has finished the household chores. Are there any hobbies you can recommend to occupy her? CONCERNED SON Dear Ccaeeraed flea, Bnw124 words
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Article272 1979-01-02 13 Is It true that shyness will make a person lonely, and that girls don't like shy boys? I am a 16-year-old boy and am so shy I never talk to girls in front of people. Many people tell me that I am good-looking but I272 words
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Article, Illustration349 1979-01-02 13 I am 23 and have been a drug addict (or the past three years. I have been trying my best to give up the habit but there seems to be no cure. I visited a doctor and he gave me some medicine but it didn't349 words
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Article159 1979-01-02 13 I am 17 years old. One night when I was sleeping I felt someone touching me. I woke up and found that It was my stepfather. He has done It mare than once. My brothers, sisters and I sleep In one room and my parents In another.159 words
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Article248 1979-01-02 13 When my boyfriend first asked me to be his steady, I said yes because I was then lonely but now I feel I am too young. My boyfriend and I have been going together for the past year. He is 22, I am 20. I248 words
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Article, Illustration69 1979-01-02 14 The mjm teaae teaker KMm Mara, wklek will aenre aa a flaatlag iterate task aa part ti iMut hw-ytai awfc •II stockpiling pregramme, eaterlag Taeklkaaa Bay la Nagasaki pntortan reeeatly. Thla was Km Oral teak- er wklek tripped aackcr la TaeMkaaa Bay te became Ike world's OralPana picture - 69 words
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Article116 1979-01-02 14 AP Taipeh, Tuesday Taiwanese Economic Minister Chang Kuang-shlh predicted yesterday that Taiwan's economy would grow 8.5 per cent in real terms in 1979 despite a world price hike and the US break in diplomatic relations. He also expressed doubts that the United Statea would gain muchAP - 116 words
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Article46 1979-01-02 14 AFP Tokyo, Tuesday The Tokyo economic summit of seven industrialised democracies is tentatively scheduled for June 24 and 25, the Asahi Shimbun reported today. The nations taking part in the summit will be the United States, Britain, France, Italy, West Germany, Canada and Japan.AFP - 46 words
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Article170 1979-01-02 14 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday China has informally approached Japan with a request (or Japanese economic assistance totalling 7,000 billion yen ($77.5 billion) to be extended over the next 10 years, the Japanese daily Yomiuri reported here yesterday. In a frontpaged story, the newspaper quoted government sources asReuter - 170 words
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Article303 1979-01-02 14 Reuter AP PEKING: China's total production of crude oil rose 11.1 per cent and of natural gas 10 per cent in 1978 over the previous year, the New China News Agency reported yesterday. Without giving actual production figures, the agency said the output of refined oil increased byReuter; AP - 303 words
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Article128 1979-01-02 14 Reuter London, Tuesday The London Chamber oI Commerce and Industry said today it would send a toplevel trade mission shortly to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand to expand trade relations with these countries. It said the sending of the 13-member mission, led by Dr Paul Northcott,Reuter - 128 words
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Article35 1979-01-02 14 AFP New Delhi, Tuesday The government yesterday increased with immediate effect its contribution in cash compensatory support for exports of cotton fabrics with a view to making them more competitive in world markets. AFPAFP - 35 words
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Advertisement39 1979-01-02 14 .shopping v*S?L£T US RECONDITION IT FOR YOU! IT'S CHEAPER THAN BUYING A NEW SET GET. IN TOUCH WITH US. Manufacture By •T»- iii. 196, Yio Chu Kang Road, (6)6 m.». Off Sarangoon Gar dan Way) Singapore 19. Td: *****7.39 words
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Miscellaneous279 1979-01-02 14 Crossword ACROSS 1 Bath powder 5 Periods of delay 10 Nap 14 Adore one 15 Mysore's land 16 Betwirt 17 Prefix indication trillion th 18 Dutch master 19 Appoint 20 Brave ones 23 First name of famous slave 24 Author Tarbell 1 25 Redeemer 28 Historical periods 30 Young fish279 words
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Miscellaneous460 1979-01-02 14 L Moiieyu/ords results No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded in all respects with the set of answers held by the judges to be the most apt in the New Nation Moneywords "HL" One entrant submitted a solution which differed at point from the solution which the Judges held to460 words
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Article, Illustration513 1979-01-02 15 If you are looking for a cosy and quiet place to lunch and dine, why not have your meal at Jack's Place in Killiney Road? Jack's Place is where you can get succulent steaks and mouth-watering Italian fare at reasonable prices.513 words
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Advertisement319 1979-01-02 15 Model FG6OIC U.P. $380/- S.P. $304/Visit our showroom to view the (fifferent modeh of furniture avaiabie. Free consultation on design avaiable SIN BIAN FURNITURE CU. Showroom: 1) 368 Changi Road, s'/* m.s. S'l4 Tel: *****51 2) 648 Upper Serangoon Road, 5' m.s. $19 Tel: *****20/*****0. Factory: 184-0 Jaian Übi. Sl4319 words
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Advertisement94 1979-01-02 15 IT'S ALWAYS FIRST FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS IN MODERN FURNISHIN Extra super showrooms at tha Gay World Amusement Park (next to Silver City Cinema where you can choose from more then 50 different models of up-to-date quality living room suites; 30 different models of dining room sets and 30 different94 words
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Advertisement234 1979-01-02 15 nr Meet your friends for o meal or a drink at JACK'S PUCE 117 A Killinoy Road, S'port 9. Tel *****S JACK S PLACE STEAK HOUSE Basamont Yen San BM(. Spore 9 Tel. *****61 For your ihoppinf convoniortco, shop at DEPARTMENTAL MOM 2-79. 2FI. Lucky Plato 304, Orchard Rood, Sinaapora234 words
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Article452 1979-01-02 16 Richard Adhikari - f Martial arts bv Richard Adhikari The Metropolitan YMCA Aikido Club have made several changes In its setup following its annual general meeting last month. For a start, their Board of Instructors will now function on the Japanese system. This was implemented at the suggestion of452 words
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Article531 1979-01-02 16 BRIAN MILLER - Archery By BRIAN MILLER The Archery Association of Singapore are in dire need of a transfusion. And unless they get it quick, they may not be able to see out the hectic schedule lined up for them in the new year. And apart from a531 words
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Article54 1979-01-02 16 Manila. Tuesday. Mexican Davis Cupper Marcelo Lara has won the Alfa Open Tennis Championship by beating Filipino Romeo Rafon. 6-1. 6-4. The Mexican who was in Manila with his Filipino wife for the holidays won 4000 pesos ($1142) for the victory that came easily with a big serve54 words
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Advertisement382 1979-01-02 16 AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service Weekdays 8.30 a m 500 p m Saturdays 8.30 am 300 p m Public Holidays 9.00 a.m. I 00 p m Counter Servioe Regular office hours Ansa fane Service After office hours MOM. VU YOON OCK'S Nyor\yu Cuke Recipes" (with additional recipes) and 2nd "Nyonya382 words
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Advertisement414 1979-01-02 16 JULIK SERVICE CENTRE Introduces Partners/Friends privately confidentially Ouarantee successful. P.O. Box 85. Serangoon S pore 12. StMBRO OAV/NMHT Service. Any Make T.V./Flxlng Colour Antennae. Moderate Charges Contact: *****0. TROPICAL T.V. SPECIALIST In Black/White, Colour Repair. Antennae Installation. Tel: *****2. Fair charges guaranteed. NAM HO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 8.T.P.8.414 words
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Miscellaneous165 1979-01-02 16 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE OF SHIP'S I Gulllaume Eugene Hillers of Russell and Hillers International Marine Pte Ltd hereby give notice that In consequence of recently change of ownership I have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships under Section 417 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 172, 1970165 words
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Miscellaneous369 1979-01-02 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you are a determined soul. Success does not come to you easily, but when at last It does, you find it well worth waiting (or. Friends have a tendency to protect you as do loved ones, (or you give off an369 words
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Article, Illustration798 1979-01-02 17 Star Prince the 'Horse of the Year'' SCRUTINEER SUMS UP THE 1978 RACING SEASON With the conclusion of the Penang meeting on Sunday, the 1978 racing season came to a close on the Malaysian-Singa-pore turf. Racing had a great year in 1978. Several new turf798 words
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Article, Illustration367 1979-01-02 17 Bfreae's Jty set the pace, leading past the 800 m and into the straight, followed by DakedMi arid Tryrofhegt. Lsteglve closed In. Sense's Joy kept up a strong gallop in the straight to win by two lengths from Trymebest. Lsteglve finished a fast367 words
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Article245 1979-01-02 17 K. L. CHAN - By K. L. CHAN Kaala Lampar, Tuesday Honey Dip showed sparkling form in a trial with Bttt Soondaii here on good going this morning. Giving Siti Soondari a length lead after passing the 800 m mark, Honey Dip gradually gained ground in the straight and245 words
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Article, Illustration507 1979-01-02 18 SURESH NAIR - Warning to those who lack patriotism By SURESH NAIR The Singapore squad are not taking any chances with only six days to go before they meet Malacca in their opening match of the 1979 Malaysia Cup soccer competition. Yesterday, New Year's Day, saw them sweating507 words
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Article, Illustration455 1979-01-02 18 LIM KEE CHAN - WEEKEND GOLF LIM KEE CHAN Twenty-year-old Jeffrey Bose ended a successful 1978 season by winning the Seletar Medal of Medals competition on countback from Stephen Poon after both had tied on 75s on Sunday. Besides making his debut in the Singapore Putra Cup team for the455 words
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Article132 1979-01-02 18 I^^fennis Reuter Melbourne, Tuesday. Top seeded Argentine Guillermo Vilas squeezed through a classic five-set match against veteran fellow left-hander Tony Roche yesterday as he climbed another rung in his quest for his first Australian Open title. Vilas, 26, battled for Just over three hours in theirReuter - 132 words
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Article, Illustration157 1979-01-02 18 Sele tar's champion Lim Choo Beng got off to a good start for the new year when he returned the best gross of five-over-par 73 in the club's "A" Division competition yesterday. Choo Beng holds the course record of par-68 set in 1976. The best nett157 words
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Article47 1979-01-02 18 UPI New Orleans, Tuesday. A 62-metre punt return by Lou Dcner and a magnificent goal-line stand by a vastlyunderrated Alabama defence yesterday enabled the Crimson Tide to defeat topranked Penn State 14-7 in the Sugar Bowl and virtually secure the National College Football Championship.— UPIUPI - 47 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, Illustration706 1979-01-02 19 SHE'S EVERY INCH A LADY To The Manor Born is the title of her new TV comedy series coming up soon on BBC, and in it, as you would expect, Penelope Keith is every inch the lady. Somehow, you can't imagine her playing anything706 words
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Article337 1979-01-02 19 "There was an old man in a tree, who was horribly' bored by a bee. When they said, 'Does it buzz?' he replied, 'Yes, it does! It's a regular sort of a bee." This is a ditty the Singapore University Choir will sing at their concert337 words
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Article, Illustration156 1979-01-02 19 It is 35 years since Lassie first woofed her way onto the silver screen to share the billing with Elizabeth Taylor. Now the canine collie puts her pawmark on the big screen again in the Magic Of Lassie. It premiered recently in New York and like virtually156 words
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Miscellaneous120 1979-01-02 19 6.00 A.M. Opening Announcemneti and Programme Summary 6.05 Morning Prelude with Norrie Paramor Orch 6.30 News 6.40 Morning Concert: Highlights—Count of Luxembourg (Lehar) June Bronhill, Neville son The John McCarthy SingersVilem Tausky Emperor Waltz Op. 437 (Strauss) (10' 08") BatQudrille Op. 363 (Strauss) (7' 49") 1001 Nights Waltz Op. 346120 words
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Miscellaneous175 1979-01-02 19 In and around town EXHIBITION: A sale and display of Chinese paintings and calligraphy by about 30 contemporary artists from China. There will also be a collection of antique furniture pieces on display. At the fourth floor foyer of the Mandarin Hotel, 10.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission free. On175 words
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Miscellaneous588 1979-01-02 19 HEAVEN AND HELL (Mandarin): Based on some stories from Chinese mythology, this film is about a couple of angels who do the forbidden and fall in love, and of the punishment that each has to face because of it. Stars David Chiang, Li Lam and Jenny. Capitol: 1.45, 4, 6.30,588 words
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Article61 1979-01-02 20 AH TOOK: There is a wider acceptance of sterilisatioibam<Sng men than women, the Straits Times says. The Family Planning Board reported that vasectomies went up seven times over the last eight years while ligations only increased four-fold. MEJ UN: That's deceptive. Only 350 men have had the operation61 words
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Miscellaneous815 1979-01-02 20 I I Ml TV M6WWI AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 A GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR V S.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by I DREAM OP JEANNIE (r). S.St DIABY OP EVENTS. SJS HAROLD LLOYD'S COMEDY CLAS81C8: Speedy. A young man, a seeming good-for-nothing, comes (o tile rescue when his girlfriend's grandfather loses his815 words
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Miscellaneous210 1979-01-02 20 Today's top shows THE FIRST LEG: CABLE TO LUZON. (Ch 8, 9.15 p.m. in colour). 'This RTS documentary in Mandarin introduces the Philippines to the Singapore audience. It commemorates the laying of -the first leg between Singapore and the Philippines of the Asean submarine cable network which will link the210 words
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