New Nation, 3 January 1979
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Title Section21 1979-01-03 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday, January 3, 1979 2453 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 ri NEW fcp) NATION COMMENT rSrSB yS21 words
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Article, Illustration615 1979-01-03 1 Teresa Ool - By Teresa Ool Joanna Hennings, wife of the British High Commissioner in Singapore and college mates at Cambridge University with Lee Kuan Yew and his wife, has been commissioned to conduct a written English course for young pivil servants. The Prime Minister obviously thinks615 words
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Article456 1979-01-03 1 Teresa Ool - Students refuse to go to certain govt schools By Teresa Ool Some secondary one students from at least two of the nine "super" schools have refused to undergo immersion classes in certain English government schools chosen by the Education Ministry. These students have threatened to withdraw from the456 words
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Article, Illustration55 1979-01-03 1 The contraptions may look weird but they are hefcinf these women in China beautify themselves. The women are seen here at a beauty parlour waitinf to have their hair set durinf the New YearhoMay. It's al part of the modernisation process that is now underway UPIUPI radio picture. - 55 words
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Article119 1979-01-03 1 The man who abducted a nine-month-old girl from the Singapore General Hospital on Monday also cheated a taxi driver of $10.50. Police investigations revealed that the man left the hospital with Razaliah bte Isa at about 3.30 p.m. An hour later he was seen boarding a taxi with119 words
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Article48 1979-01-03 1 Some areas In the Singapore General Hospital were left without water this morning after a water main burst at 2 a m The operating theatres and wards had to make use of water from reserve tanks to continue operations. Normal water supply resumed at 9.15 a.m.48 words
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Advertisement15 1979-01-03 1 INSIDE First day in school: How to give your child a good start Page 1015 words
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Advertisement103 1979-01-03 1 Graelz COLOUR TV STAG now introduces the sensational NITRO 600 golf set. U The irons of this set are perfectly matched with each head designed in size to perform its task to perfection. The low profile in the long irons progresses through the mid irons to the traditional size on103 words
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Advertisement17 1979-01-03 1 IN TIB OTHER PAGES: Stare 4; Oo» word 12; Moneyworts coupons 13,14; Comics IS; What's On 19.17 words
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Miscellaneous12 1979-01-03 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today: Occasional showers.12 words
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Article, Illustration199 1979-01-03 2 Richard Adhikari - Godown, cargo destroyed By Richard Adhikari About $2.5 million worth of general cargo was destroyed in a threehour fire at a Kim Chuan Road godown early this morning. The fire, which started at 11.20 p.m. yesterday, destroyed the godown belonging to Tan Eng Keng and Son Holding. ItPicture by Chua Peng Tee. - 199 words
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Article, Illustration418 1979-01-03 2 Govt's special programme for Year of the Child An elaborate programme has been drawn up by various government and civic organisations for this year's International Year of the Child. These range from art and essay competitions, Chingay processions, talks on parenthood and child-care and exhibitions to418 words
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Article110 1979-01-03 2 The Stock Exchange of Singapore entered the second trading day of the new year in a listless and dull fashion. Hardly any speculative interest was noted during the first hour of very quiet trading. Turnover was low with share prices stagnating at yesterday's closing level. Sime Darby was110 words
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Advertisement92 1979-01-03 2 CROWN Compact Stereo Cassette Tape Deck in matt-black finish with sliding volume control panel $lBB S>oun2 £.ieetlic dentte Gl4-16 Colombo Court Tol: *****3. *****7' 44 Chang* Alloy Aortal Plaza Tat: *****6 0-8. Far £ast Shopping Contra Tal: *****3 G-28. Lucky Plaza. Tal: *****7. < The NEW LOOK in Electronic Calculating92 words
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Article203 1979-01-03 3 Former British Army quarters in Seietar Air Base are now the new home (or male criminal law. supervisees. Since last month, when the sl*e of the Ahmad Ibrahim Camp in Sembawang Hills Drive was acquired by the government for the development of Ang Mo203 words
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Article416 1979-01-03 3 Most from income tax: Report The government collected $3.5 billion in revenue for the 1977/78 financial year. This is $399 million or 12.6 per cent more than the 1976/ 77 collection, according to the Auditor-General's report released yesterday. The main sources of revenue for the year416 words
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Article, Illustration170 1979-01-03 3 There want meek ceief h tte trMtag reem yeatenby whn the Sleek Rxckaage ef BfcPf—% rvliag ea "prefer irauf" came late effect. nk wu bMUH «aly aevea el Ike llMi M Ttoy were wimi bat Ml toured (m eatertag the traflag rmm ea Ike eevealk170 words
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Article95 1979-01-03 3 The International Federation of Clerical, Commercial and Technical Employees (Flet) will hold its World Executive Congress in Singapore on April 9 and 10 as scheduled. This follows confirmation by the Regional Language Centre venue for the meeting that It will provide the necessary five-lan-guage95 words
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Article264 1979-01-03 3 The Metropolitan TICCA is planning to decentralise this year's tuition classes. The tuition project has been an annual affair with classes being held for Primary Five, Six and Secondary Four students at the MYMCA's Palmer Road premises. Mr Anthony Ong, head of the association's Youth Development264 words
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Article59 1979-01-03 3 Tnm«t— of ||)o Woodstock Home far the Aged win be given odd Jobs under a new system of caring lor the aged. A Social Affairs Ministry spokesman said they are looking for suitable Jobs for the 49 women Inmates near its pr unless at Orchard Boulevard59 words
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Advertisement34 1979-01-03 3 SHOP €4 Hilton Hotel Renovation Sale For 4 Weeks Only! Thousands of dollars worth of stock must be V cleared. Oddments of ours might be just the thing that J you've bean looking for.34 words
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294 1979-01-03 4 Bharathi Mckae - By Bharathi Mckae Bharathi Mckae Vosper Singapore Shipyard has a strong chance of winning a contract from the British Defence Ministry to build five patrol nips for the Hong Kong naval squadron. The squadron's present patrol ships the last of the British Navy's warships based294 words
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Article51 1979-01-03 4 Mr Yeo Seng Teck has been appointed deputy chairman and Messrs Koh Cher Slang, Phey Yew Kok, K. Sakural, B.M. Lap, Ang Kong Hua, Lim Leong Geok and Michael Yeo Chee Wee members of the Jurong Town Corporation for two years from Jan 1, the latest Government Gazette51 words
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Article78 1979-01-03 4 Five-year-old Badrul Hisham listens intently to the messages being received through this VHF radio receiver at the Maritime Museum in Sentosa. The receiver, exhibited at the Navigational and Pilotage section of the Port of Singapore Gallery, enables visitors to listen to conversations between ships in port78 words
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Article40 1979-01-03 4 Dr Arthur Lindley, an English lecturer of the University o< Singapore, will speak on patrimony In the novels of Jane Austen at Room D of the English Department, University d Singapore Buklt Timah campus, tomorrow at 4 p.m.40 words
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Article26 1979-01-03 4 Colonel Khoo Eng An has been appointed a member of the National Maritime Board (or two years from Jan 1, the latest Government Gazette announced.26 words
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298 1979-01-03 4 The International Labour Organlsation has sent questionnaires to gauge the working conditions and employment terms of salesmen and insurance agents in Singapore. This is part of its worldwide survey on the status and Job security of these workers who are thought to enjoy298 words
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Article, Illustration213 1979-01-03 4 Reuter Kola Kinabalu, Wednesday Datuk Dzulklfli Abdul Hamid, a leader of the opposition United Sabaft National Organisation (Usno), went on trial In the High Court here yesterday on charges of receiving and disclosing secret information about Filipino refugees in Sabah. The 39-year-old deputyReuter - 213 words
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Article158 1979-01-03 4 Reuter Kuching, Wednesday A communist guerilla died and another was wounded in a clash with security forces on the border betweeu Sarawak and Indonesia, It was announced here yesterday. Acting Chief Minister Datuk Sim Kheng said government forces surprised a group of 10 guerillas inReuter - 158 words
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Article26 1979-01-03 4 The Radin Mas community centre youth group will hold a two-day camp on St John Island from Saturday. The coat is 96 a person.26 words
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447 1979-01-03 4 Singaporeans can expect livelier local radio and television programmes and more qports and recreational facilities this year. These plans were outlined in the Culture and Social Affairs Ministries' addenda to the Presidential address delivered in Parliament last Acting Minister for Culture, Mr Ong Teng447 words
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Miscellaneous411 1979-01-03 4 YOUR LUCKY cj r-1 :c IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY Bom today, you are success oriented. You try to tell yourself that you are prepared for failure but you don't really believe It. You are self-confident and determined to reach goals set for yourself or set for you by others. You411 words
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Article, Illustration40 1979-01-03 5 Actresn Elizabeth Tayler uiays a supporting rate as hurVniTlf Republican Jefcn Warner taket. the Mthtfiffieeai Virginia's sew tbs tar. The stage «u set la the slate tfipttTil of Rlefcmead yesterday. UPI radie pletare. UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 40 words
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Article, Illustration57 1979-01-03 5 World Focus Reuter Lusaka, Wednesday Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda yesterday unveiled a new, smaller Cabinet whieh he sakl reflected the serious economic problems facing the nation. The president, as a followup to last month's general election, cut the number of ministers from 29 to 19 InReuter - 57 words
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Article36 1979-01-03 5 Reuter Dacca, Wednesday Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman yesterday repealed a law restricting press freedom and allowed newspapers to print stories on any subject for the first time since the country's birth in 19T1. RenterReuter - 36 words
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Article30 1979-01-03 5 Reuter San Juan (Puerto Rico), Wednesday An Americanowned oil tanker was reported to have sunk in the Caribbean yesterday with the loss of more than 30 lives. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article353 1979-01-03 5 Swadesh De Roy - «y Swadesh De Roy •or T*ky« reporter Japan has decided to stay in Iran hoping the anti-foreign campaign there will in the main continue to be directed against only such western powers as the United States and Britain. There are some economic and financial353 words
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Article263 1979-01-03 5 Paris, Wednesday Iran's Prime Minister-Desig-nate, Dr Shapur Baktiar, said on French television last night the Shah had agreed to leave the country and to appoint a regency council. Asked whether he had demanded the Shah's departure as a condition for (arming a civilian government In the263 words
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Article151 1979-01-03 5 AFP Peking, Wednesday China has published a photograph of one of its missiles for the first time. Foreign military experts who have studied the colour photo since its appearance in Monday's edition of the communist party newspaper the People's Daily said it appeared to beAFP - 151 words
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Article155 1979-01-03 5 London, Wednesday Britain's financial and business dally newspaper, the Financial Times, yesterday launched a major bid to capture markets In Europe and the United States. "The pink newspaper," as it is called from the colour of its newsprint, was printed on Monday night for the155 words
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Article67 1979-01-03 5 Reuter Jakarta, VeMay The ladaieilai gsverameat has baiaed the impart, sale aai dtotrflhatlea eff beaks, magaslaes, newspapers aid hreehares prlated la CM- aeae characters, it yesterday* Trade aad Ceeperattvea Mtahtcr Badlw Prawtre said the has was ta help deveiep ladsaealia ealtpre aad ta aartare saltyReuter - 67 words
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Advertisement25 1979-01-03 5 YOU NEEDNT PART WITH A LUMP SUM TO OWN A PRESTIGIOUS TELEPUNKEN COLOUR TV r > a ROOT (STORE) PTE.LTDI ISUO 121 JO ,'i j.'i 125 words
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Article124 1979-01-03 6 Rome, Wednesday A terror handbook attributed to the Red Brigades, who kidnapped and killed exPremier Aldo Moro In early 1978, ititf the Importance of groundwork tor killings, kidnappings, robberies and —arches, an Italian magazine said yesterday. The magazine said the handbook had been seized In a124 words
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Article73 1979-01-03 6 UPI. Reuter Jakarta.. Wednesday Foreign kfinister Mochtar Kusumaatmaja said here yesterday ladonesla has agrssd to allow heads of (amlttss of East Timorese to go to Australia to be reunited with their wives or husbands ■mi childern. Earlier, Mr Mochtar said, Indonesia agrssd that only dependants ofUPI.; Reuter - 73 words
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Article, Illustration261 1979-01-03 6 World Focus Reuter AFP Ualted Nattew, Wedmtey Accusing both Vietnam and the Soviet Union of "aggression" against its territory, Kampuchea yesterday called (or measures by the UN Security Council to end the conflict between the Indo-chineae neighbours. In a message to council president DonaldReuter; AFP - 261 words
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Article89 1979-01-03 6 Reuter London, Wednesday A London court ruled yesterday thst Bulgarian defector Georgi Markov was murdered last September by an unknown sssssrtn who injected a rare and deadly poison Into his let. Before he died Mr Markov, a broadcaster and outspoken critic of the Bulgarian admlaistrstfcm, said heReuter - 89 words
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160 1979-01-03 6 UPI London, Wednesday The late Sir Wivton Churchill urged the United States and British governments to launch a nuclear war against the Soviet Union in a bid to break the Bsrttn blockade In IMS. British cabinet papers of SO years ago now made public disclosedUPI - 160 words
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Article78 1979-01-03 6 Reuter Muelheim (West Germany), Wednesday Angry workers stormed If ueiheim's City Hall yesterday where trade union offlriali announced that they would resume negotiations in an attempt to aettle West Germany's steel strike now in its fifth week. The union's decMon-mak-ing body add It would meet steel managementReuter - 78 words
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Article82 1979-01-03 6 UPI TODAY Is Wednesday, Jan S, the third day of IJT9 with MX to follow. Those horn on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. ON TUB DAT IN BBTO- la Ml, the US severed diplomatic relations with Cuba after Prssideat Castro admitted being a communist In tfC7UPI - 82 words
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Article40 1979-01-03 6 UPI Baritoctoa (wiiwi all), VeM»y AtvUk Mrtry la the imiUßvtligtoa Uhi* Clil cwrttrt »k««t Mlillib, «y wife »ii I WUi Bat we fliil w II II im c —in wj wife Mrt h»w ma to ekaage tor ated."UPI - 40 words
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Miscellaneous405 1979-01-03 6 The Story of Lin Xiang Ru Kisah Lin Xiang Ru illustrator: Arthero Um km its w f 1 a S<J «b% 1 w IS w SB \\\v. m K K 6 >, St J' rt* 3 5? 50 ft S r*> •All! US 0 r/ Wli a k> k&< MO405 words
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Miscellaneous123 1979-01-03 6 LmIm Some snow, 0 minus 7C. Headline: Holiday deep freew. Bean Snow, minus 12minus 14C). Headline: New year begins in ice and snow. Parti Snow, minus 1* minus IOC). Headline: Cold wave grips France. Mmw Cloudy, minus 19-minus DC. Headline: On the first day of 1919. bat Cloudy. 1<H0C. Headline:123 words
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Article, Illustration318 1979-01-03 7 US can play big role Teng World Focus to resolve Taiwan issue Reuter AFP Peking, Wcinesiiy Senior Vice-premier Teng Hsiao-ping stressed to a delegation of American congressmen yesterday that China sought a peaceful solution to the reunification of the mainland and Taiwan and that the United States could play aReuter; AFP - 318 words
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Article204 1979-01-03 7 Reuter AP London, Wednesday Northern Europe struggled to break the icy grip of winter yesterday as more deaths were reported from the continent's coldest weather in years. At least 23 people have died in Britain, France and West Germany alone since the cold spell plunged much ofReuter; AP - 204 words
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Article78 1979-01-03 7 London, Wednesday Olga Deterdiag, who Inherited US| SO million (fUOmiltton) when she was 10 and spent the rest of her life vainly seeking happiness, died with a glass of champagne in her hand raising a midnight toast to the New Year. The cause of death is78 words
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Article, Illustration66 1979-01-03 7 Saa Praadaee ptßot ■eaUle aflth a pn-lUwu preteetor alter he Mai U ■■l'l'iiiiai rally la aaether part ef a etaa (aea pftetare at Mt) arhe waa thai carried te aai laU aa the heed ef a ear. Aaether aagry pre- teeter heM a Tahraa flagAP and UPI pictures - 66 words
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103 1979-01-03 7 Reuter Frankfurt, Wednesday A 22-year-old West German student, arrested following allegations of school girls being drugged, confessed that his boboy was drinking human blood, police said today. Four bottles of human blood, syringes and butchers' knives were seised from nls home together with marijuana,Reuter - 103 words
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Article50 1979-01-03 7 Reuter Wellington, Wednesday A New Zealand Air Force plane tried for six hours last night to track down mysterious flying objects seen over the country during the* last few days, but found nothing. The Air Pore* said it would decide later whether to try again today. RenterReuter - 50 words
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166 1979-01-03 7 Smith town (New York), Wednesday Surgeons have reattached the right leg of an 11-year-old girl which was severed by s train on New Year's eve. A hospital spokssmsn ssid yesterday the four doctors who performed the operation were cautiously optimistic that Elizabeth McCadden would166 words
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Advertisement153 1979-01-03 7 PETER S( HM AI .FUSS In a sp«.-<. ul (htJi 'i in.itu l< ad it iv h mian ("i.imsi I'foVss. >• JVitT St hma Itnss w ill five a piano i> 11< <rt t v>< >rks In I rni< 11. ti I'hf pr< »;ram ill in* huh Ft>l -truiivt* l)ramatu]iir153 words
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Article440 1979-01-03 8 For a long time, the school principal is to some people nothing more than a glorified clerk cum office boy cum whipping boy. An unkind label lor sure, but sometimes Justified. He has to take care of queries from parents, entertain visitors, attend meetings, obtain440 words
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Article103 1979-01-03 8 When the district judge in Lansing, Michigan,* ordered 13 men, arrested for soliciting, to write essays on how t£e arrest had affected their lives, he received some enlightening pieces of work. One offender, whose wife'* rejection had turned his attention to other women, wrote that sex103 words
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Article25 1979-01-03 8 A fastidious friend had three haircuts in less than six weeks, prompting one observer to note that she had been clipped, literally.25 words
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Article, Illustration508 1979-01-03 8 Reuter KultLampar: Malaysia expects to boost its oil production by a third to 304,000 barrels a day this year, giving a further fillip to an already-booming economy. With rising exports of rubber, tin and palm oil, in demand by the world market, the countryReuter - 508 words
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Article, Illustration709 1979-01-03 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON After the surge of enthusiasm to participate In China's modernisation import programme, there is now in the West a nagging concern about the viability of the Chinese programme. Are the Chine*, possibly Influenced by septuagenarian leaders anxious to get major709 words
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1094 1979-01-03 9 Liew Soon Chin looks at the remuneration gap and reports on The civil servant has been the butt of countless jokes, the most unfunny being the spinoffs of the public's unfortunate encounters with bureaucracy, sealed and delivered in red tape. An equally entertaining topic1,094 words
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Article, Illustration485 1979-01-03 9 Reuter Toronto: Pierre Trudeau, the longest-serving elected leader in the west today, marked 10 years as Canada's Prime Minister in 1978 but if opinion polls were to be believed, it would be his last full year in office. Mr Trudeau and his ruling LiberalReuter - 485 words
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Article434 1979-01-03 9 Reuter One 19th century ideal still (ires a million people throughout the world, despite two world wars and being banned by Hitler and Stalin. The ideal is Esperanto, a universal language invented by Ludovic Zamenhof, a Lithuanian Jewish occulist in Warsaw, as a means of encouragingReuter - 434 words
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Article, Illustration1938 1979-01-03 10/11 Margaret Chan - Try to convince the child that his teacher is a friend who is there to help him Report by Margaret Chan Yesterday was the first day of school. More than 40,000 little ones entered Primary One. Was Jan 2 wobbly knees and tears for them or aPictures by Nik Kasmani - 1,938 words
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Article, Illustration67 1979-01-03 10/11 1. FOR RAINY DAYS. Plastic windcheater with hood, $11.5# to $l2; drinking flask, $1.79. 2. BOY, AM I HUNGRY! Aladdin lunch box comes with a childproof flash, $15.15. 3. SEE ME DRAW. (From bach) Playshoo! peg and play desh with blackboard, chalk, duster and multicoloured pegs, $45;67 words
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Article, Illustration545 1979-01-03 12 Cinema t>v (ilorid Ii.iikU THE BILENT PARTNER: EllUt Gould, Christopher Plummer, Susannah York, Celiac Lmdil Directed by Dftryl Duke. Hereon play by Curtis Hum. (New hi Premier). It is Christmas in Toronto and Miles Cullen (Elliot Gould) head-teller at the First Bank of Toronto is taking545 words
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756 1979-01-03 12 Russell Baker - Humour bv Russell Baker NYT A year is 1096 meals long. That' a lot of dirty dishes, not to mention hard-to-clean pots, pans, skillets and griddles. Yet you still hear old-timers saying, "The years just seem to fly by." If they wantNYT - 756 words
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Article, Illustration216 1979-01-03 12 AFP New York: The normalisation of US-Chinese diplomatic relations that took effect yesterday should gradually open the Chinese market to the American cinema industry, Weekly Trade Publications in New York believe. An Initial delegation from the US movie industry will visit China Feb. 13-18 at theAFP - 216 words
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Miscellaneous277 1979-01-03 12 Crossword mi mumm ACROSS 1 Belfry occupants 5 Gives away secrets 10 Accessible 14 Reflected sound 15 Engine room employee 16 Mad fiddler 17 Yankee idol 20 Use needle and thread 21 Hires out 22 Final 23 Farm plot 24 Frustrate 26 Detroit idol 33 Delirious one 34 Dines 35277 words
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Article, Illustration1078 1979-01-03 13 World Focus The question now asked about the man who shaped US foreign policy for eight years is... NYT New York: Dr Henry Kissinger's friend Mollie Parnis tells about the time she ducked in dismay over "that terrible law that says you can't run "forNYT - 1,078 words
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Article, Illustration599 1979-01-03 13 Reuter Vealee: Is Venice really dying? All the signs are there to confirm the worst fears high tides in winter often flood historic St Mark's Square and canal waters lap inside front doors of palaces. Throughout the city, a tell-tale line of green slimeReuter - 599 words
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Article167 1979-01-03 14 UPI London, Wednesday The US dollar was pressured lower on European foreign exchanges yesterday, the first trading day of 1979, but managed a recovery later and in most cases closed above opening levels. Gold gained US$lOO in London ending nt U&225.375. A holiday closed markets hi Zurich andUPI - 167 words
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Article52 1979-01-03 14 AP Riyadh, Wednesday Taiwan's Minister of Economy will visit Saudi Arabia next week to sign an agreement setting up a Joint 500,000-tonne a year fertiliser project, s Saudi company announced here yesterday. The Saudi Basic Industries Corp said it would Jointly own the project with the Taiwan FertiliserAP - 52 words
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Article206 1979-01-03 14 Danger to Asean Romulo 'We may have to compete with China' AFP Manila, Wednesday The flow of Japanese ami goods into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) may delay the industrialisation of this region, according to Philippine Foreign Minister Carlos P. Romulo. Mr Romulo told a television interview onAFP - 206 words
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Article64 1979-01-03 14 AFP Washington, Wednesday r- The current complete halt to Iranian oil production has given great importance to Saudi Arabian oil exports, a high-ranking US State Department official said here yesterday. The official said that since the cutoff of Iranian oil exports on Dec 26, Saudi ArabiaAFP - 64 words
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Article330 1979-01-03 14 UPI New York, Wednesday The stock market, breaking a two-year first-day loss string, opened 1979 with a surprisingly broad gain yesterday despite investor concern over strife in oil-rich Iran. Trading was the slowest in five weeks, however. The Dow Jones industrial average, down more than 2 points atUPI - 330 words
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Article34 1979-01-03 14 UPI New York. Wednesday Dow Jones closing average* «"> New York Stock Exchange yes-^ '*3o*industrials 811.42 (up 4.41); 20 transport 210.17 (up 3.41); 15 utiUttastt.l9 (up OS); 46 stocks 275.13 (up 2tt). UPIUPI - 34 words
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Article92 1979-01-03 14 Prices at 11.30 a m.today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI IK 180 ADC 15 30 Ampol Pet 77 78 ANI 1© APM 112 114 Bank NSW 335 340 Brambles 145 170 BHP9MMI Boral 228 232 C8A258CSR 340 343 Clg 234 240 Coal Allied 528 Dunlop 8592 words
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Article84 1979-01-03 14 AP Washington, Wednesday Australian Premier Malcolm Fraser said yesterday that Western European countries are encouraging high (arm production through subsidies and dumping the resulting surpluses abroad at low prices. His charge was directed against the nine countries of the European Economic Community France, West Germany, Britain, Italy, Belgium,AP - 84 words
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251 1979-01-03 14 Reuter Washington. Wednesday The US economic outlook for 1979 is less optimistic than Just a few months ago as a result of rising inflation rates and concern over unemployment levels. Administration officials are still forecasting improved United States trade and balance of paymentsReuter - 251 words
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Article301 1979-01-03 14 AFP COLOMBO: Trade ministers of Asian countries will hold a three-day conference here from Jan 15 to evolve a common position on issues that will come up before the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development meeting in Manila in May known as "Unctad Five". The trade ministersAFP - 301 words
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153 1979-01-03 14 Reuter Burbank (California), Wednesday Final agreement on Walt Disney Productions' prorfd Disneyland Park Japan is expected shortly and the US$3OO million ($675 million) amusemen parfe could open by the spring of 1882, the company said yesterday.- The park located on Tokyo Bay, aboutReuter - 153 words
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Article355 1979-01-03 15 PETER TAN - PETER TAN Sponsored sports is a successful method of promoting and producing sportsmen and women. We had F N badminton and squash among others. The latest is the Milo football shceme. The wccw of the Singapore teams at the recent Lion City Cup tournament comes under355 words
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Article231 1979-01-03 15 TAN TECK HOCK - TAN TECK HOCK The Asian Games are over. Singapore's small contingent won two golds, one silver and four browses medal. It Is indeed a good performance from our little eportmen and women. We are proud of them in bringing honour to the country. Though we231 words
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Article121 1979-01-03 15 HASHIR SINGH - HASHIR SINGH In the recent Bangkok Asian Games soccer tournament the much talked about Malaysian team failed miserably. Their performances can be considered to be the worst of any Malaysian soccer squad sent overseas to date. They narrowly beat weak teams like India and121 words
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474 1979-01-03 15 JAW TEE Kwang - JAW TEE Kwang The lethargic and mediocre showing put op by Singapore athletes In the Just-concluded Asian Games have left much food tot thought. Except for Junie Sag, our two nidi and a silver heroine, bowler Wong Chin Wah, the waterpoto team and Tan Swee Hung,474 words
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Article, Illustration351 1979-01-03 16 Marengo led into the straight from Emerald Glew and Lady Sereae, with Aataeeaa and Oakdeae moving up. Lady Sereae and then then Oakdeae tackled Manage. Finishing strongly Oakdeae got up to beat Manage by a head. Lady Sereae finished a close third. tan moved up fast351 words
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Article303 1979-01-03 16 K. L. CHAN - C3Fon the track Pnm K. L. CHAN In Kills Luapf N Hopefally, a fancied runner in the Class 2 1200 m race on Sunday, underlined his chances with a dashing workout on good going here this morning. With a riding boy in the saddle the four-year-old303 words
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Article, Illustration638 1979-01-03 16 EMLYN HUGHES - on SOCCER > EMLYN HUGHES Nothing In profesrtonsl football can compare with going onto the field at Wembley for a Cup Final. Even though I have had the priviledge of appearing In three F.A. Cup Finals, a League Cup Final and European Cup Final638 words
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Article959 1979-01-03 16 Draw tar the four-day Cycle and Carriage golf I———l Brat teg of the Local Circuit at Meter iron toMtna, Dim lar lit n« >■ tar mri 7 a.m. All Hatha (P) fla Kah Hui (II) SJC. Dh« (M) Sunny Om (It); 7 07 MT Mvam959 words
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Article, Illustration613 1979-01-03 17 Eric Cooper - Hunt gets the Sportsman of the Year vote SQUASH by Eric Cooper Such has been the exposure that squash had during 1978 that the customary year-end review of past events is virtually unnecessary. Press coverage, particularly during recent months, has far exceeded that in613 words
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Article431 1979-01-03 17 j^^fennis Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday Unseeded Australian John Marks survived two match points on his way to a shock win over American Arthur Ashe la the semi-finals of the AHOO.OOO (about 5J700,000) Australian Open tennis championships at yesterday. Marks, 26, defeated third seed Ashe 64,Reuter - 431 words
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Article53 1979-01-03 17 Paris, Wednesday Kenyan athlete Henry Rooo has been voted World Sports Personality of 1978 by Journalists and readers of the Paris sports dally L'equipe, it was announced yesterday. Rooo dominated long distance running last year, seta world records far the metres,* 3000 metres steeplechase. $OOO metres53 words
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463 1979-01-03 17 SUKESH NAIR - jj^^Crkket ■y SUKESH NAIR Singapore face a tough "but not Impossible mission in the International Cricket Conference World Cup series in Birmingham, England, from May 22 to June 8. The Singapore Cricket Association secretary R. Siva subramaniam said this when he dlacussed the RepubUc'i463 words
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220 1979-01-03 17 K3 Soccer English FA Cup holders Ipswich Town yesterday rejected an offer of around USH million (552,015,000) for England defender Kevin Beattie. Beattie was dropped from Ipswich last Saturday but manager Bobby Robaon said: "Beattie is not for sale and that is the220 words
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Article248 1979-01-03 17 Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday Australia took only 35 minutes here yesterday to beat England by 103 runs and win the Third Test on the fifth and final day. England, resuming this morning at ITI lor eight chasing Australia's overall lead of 282, lost the wickets of BobReuter - 248 words
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Article, Illustration543 1979-01-03 18 PHILIP TAN - ~.after only a two-week rest Swimming ■y PHILIP TAN This is the sort of stuff that champions are made of. Doing 40 laps under a steady drizzle isn't everyone's cup of tea, but (or Junie Sng, our Asian champion, it T s back on thePictures by Steven Lee. - 543 words
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341 1979-01-03 18 PHILIP TAN - Soccer *jr PHILIP TAN Singapore National players who stand out in the Malaysia Cup soccer -tournament will be selected for this year's Asian Cup Group Three tournament to be held In Bangkok from Ifarch 1 to 15. Director of Coaches Trevor Hartley said341 words
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Article133 1979-01-03 18 SUKESH NAIR - •y SUKESH NAIR Fancied Straits Times got off to a flying start In the National Thisiiw Houses Second Division League when they steamroDed over Rheem Hume M at Toa Payoh Stadium yesterday. They wete superbly marshalled by their skipper, international Mohammed Noh, and Malaysia Cup colleague133 words
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Miscellaneous22 1979-01-03 18 ANDY CAPP R LOOK.PAL.IF YOUBOWT 3 rM LIKE IT* < VOUKNOW WHATXOU -CAN DO.' r *> r« ii «—I 11 Esk^ HIH YJxsSto.Kwf <Tn22 words
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Article418 1979-01-03 19 The TV addict is familiar with this predicament, but seldom the music buff. However, this dubious advantage of having two performances in one night each within half an hour of the other to choose from, has been accorded the music fan this Friday. First is418 words
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Article, Illustration232 1979-01-03 19 i You do not just do still art and paint your interpretation of A Day at the Market during art lessons in schools. Art today, in schools at least, is practical as visitors to the Graphics from Schools exhibition now on at the Young People's Gallery will see.232 words
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Article, Illustration531 1979-01-03 19 Lm Angeles The venerable TV series, Star Trek, makes a comeback, but as a movie to be released late this year. Its promotion to the big screen is the result of the considerable success of Star Wars which has already earned more than531 words
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Miscellaneous585 1979-01-03 19 cinema THE GUY WITH SECRET KUNG FU (Mandarin): Two sons of Robin Hood-type fathers carry on their tradition o( helping the poor and needy and fighting the powerful. But it does get them into a spot one day. Stars Meng Fei, Li Chung Chan. Janag Drive-la: 7 and 9.15 p.m.585 words
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Miscellaneous196 1979-01-03 19 Sports diary 80CCEB: National Double-Knockout Tournament Queens town CSA v Whampoa CSC (Tanglln 3, 5.00 p.m.). National Business Houses League First Division: United Motor Works v Singapore Airlines (Jalan Besar Stadium). Second Division: Mitsubishi v Stock Exchange (Tanglin 1), Singapore Bus Services v Vosper Singapore (Toa Payoh AC), Frasae and196 words
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Miscellaneous50 1979-01-03 19 1E3 Taday: 1.38 a.m. (3.1m) 8.23 p.m. (0.3m). Tamarraw: 2.30 p.m (2.9m); 9.11 p.m. (0.5m). FrMay: 3.46 a.m. (2.7m) 10.02 p.m. (0.8m). 8atar4ay: 4.34 a.m. (2.6m) 11.02 p.m. (1.1m). Saaday: 5.30 a.m. (2.5m) 12.05 p.m. (1.1m). Maaday: 6.35 a.m. (2.4m) 1.30 p.m. (1.0m). Tacaday: 7.38 a.m. (2.5m) 2.39 p.m. (0.8m).50 words
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Miscellaneous174 1979-01-03 19 In and around town PRODUCTIVITY AND OUR DAILY LIFE, a talk and slideshow by Miss Wee Slew Hong of the National Productivity Board. At the Marine parade branch library, 2.30 p.m. Admission GRAPHICS PROM SCHOOLS exhibition featuring 80 pieces by students, at the Young People's Gallery of the National Museum,174 words
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Article54 1979-01-03 20 AH FOOK: We seem to be going cultural all of a sudden. Last month, we had the Cultural Foundation; now we're going to have a cultural division in the ministry and maybe build a cultural complex too. MEI UN: It's a pity that it's all on government and54 words
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Miscellaneous809 1979-01-03 20 mttm AND RADIO wMM SINGAPORE 5 4 GRAND <*• EUROPEAN TOUR V* J.ll OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE BEVERLY HILLBILr IJK8: Girls from Grun (r). Sitcom. S.tl DIARY OF EVENTS <M). S.JI BONANZA: He Was Only Seven. 4M INTERMISSION. tl.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by PETTICOAT JUNCTION: Betty Jo's Business (r).809 words
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Miscellaneous217 1979-01-03 20 Today's top shows KALAI DEEPAM. (Ch 8, 7.15 p.m. in colour). This Tamil musical variety show features a dance by the newly formed Meera Dancers, as well as items by G. Sekaran, Sufia Amin, Selvanesam, Thenmozi, Chandran, Lakshmi, Jayarajadas, Vanaja Menon. YOUTB IN SPRING. (Ch 8, 9.20 p.m. in colour).217 words
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