New Nation, 6 March 1979
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Title Section18 1979-03-06 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, March 6, 1979 2505 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 197918 words
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Article802 1979-03-06 1 Analysts say: Troop pullout statement seems strange the move could be a fake Riigttk, Tneaday China's attempt to pull its troops out of Vietnam is a turning point, but is unlikely to end fighting quickly, military analysts said yesterday. The analysts confirmed Vietnamese claims that Chinese troops had802 words
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Article85 1979-03-06 1 A ■cmcHvc rwiuif was *el la the ateawch aad Hi Mead la the ana Mm Mfflfe «ttn tar ■mb (t the Keppel liad Mm Mil the"deteettve aad Me KM were kavlag sapper areaad ■lielgtt whsa fear mea Daifag (ha eeafde, Ova MmM ware, (trad (ram (he85 words
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Article37 1979-03-06 1 AP Manila, Tuesday The Philippine Air Force ordered yesterday the grounding of all its F-8 Crusader lets until an Investigation Into the cause of a crash that killed a veteran Filipino Jet fighter pilot is completed.AP - 37 words
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195 1979-03-06 1 AP Wasfciigtea, Taeaday Acting to reassure Thailand, the US Defence Department yesterday notified Congress that it plans to sell to the Thai government 18 F-5E and F-5F fighter planes for nearly US$lOO million (about $225 million). The formal notification to Capitol Hill cameAP - 195 words
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Article42 1979-03-06 1 AP London, Tuesday Food prices in Britain have risen by 115.6 per cent since the beginning of 1974, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prices, Mr Robert MacLennan, told the House of Commons yesterday. Opposition Conservative Party MPs whistled in derision.AP - 42 words
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Article106 1979-03-06 1 The Marine Police is to get 20 speed boats at a total cost of $600,000 to tighten security in the Johore Straits. Sources said the boats are mainly for combating illegal immigrants and smugglers who try to land on secluded beaches on the northern part106 words
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Article285 1979-03-06 1 Share prices reacted bullishly to yesterday's budget speech during the first hour of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Gains were chalked up on a broad front, with moat counters opening significantly higher. Market observers also believed the announced Chinese troop withdrawal from285 words
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Miscellaneous12 1979-03-06 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today: Isolated showers.12 words
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Article293 1979-03-06 2 ECA survey reveals shortage There is a shortage of 782 trained physical education teachers in schools. This is because a total of 1600 qualified PE teachers are required if schools are to have their full quota of such teachers. There are at present only293 words
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Article30 1979-03-06 2 The 33rd annual general meeting of the Government Pensioner*' Association will be held at the Singapore Civil Service Sports Council's television lounge, Dempaey Road on Sunday at 10.30 a.m.30 words
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Article, Illustration259 1979-03-06 2 It WU Mm ft (*CBB of kampaag mmwm •reft. Bat last week, the skitters came dawn aa tke Geylaif East Cammaalty Ceatre at Lereag S3, Geylaag. Id skat 4m sad eveataai <—Mm ka» mlaier to lalisSl that their kampug life to seela*259 words
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197 1979-03-06 2 Canberra, Tuesday The Australian government is investigating reports that SIA is offering cut-price fares to Europe in defiance of Australian regulations, officials said yesterday. The probe follows a newspaper report that SIA chairman, Mr J.Y M Pillay, had purportedly claimed that his staff197 words
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Article51 1979-03-06 2 The Adult Section of the Toa Payoh Branch Library will organise a talk in Mandarin on The Employment Act and You at the library's lecture hall on Friday at 7.30 p.m. Miss Urn Chin Fang, labour inspector in the Ministry of Labour, will give the talk. Admission is51 words
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Article, Illustration494 1979-03-06 3 Tan Teng Lang - housewives who attend to home chores and do part-time work in line with flexible working hours By Tan Teng Lang Housewives Ong Geok Lan, 96 and Poh Hew Neo, 40, are a new breed of factory workers who go to work at their convenience so494 words
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Article306 1979-03-06 3 The majority of obese children in primary schools come from poor families, a Health Ministry nutritionist said. This shows children have been spending pocket money unwisely, and not that they do not have the resources to spend. Mrs Mimi Hamzah, from the ministry's training and306 words
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Article43 1979-03-06 3 The Kim Keat community centre management committee will organise a family picnic at Pasir Ris on March 18. The charges are $3.00 for adults and 12.00 for children below 12. Food and transport will be provided. Closing date is March 10.43 words
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107 1979-03-06 3 AP Kuala Lumpur. Tuesday The British Army chief has described the Malaysian army as a "highly effective and very practical" force. Gen. Sir Roland Christopher Gibbs said: "I know their fighting worth because we have fought side by side for a long time." This wasAP - 107 words
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Article144 1979-03-06 3 Boys aged between II and 16' are no longer issued with Singapore international passports valid for five years. Instead they will get passports valid for six to nine months depending on the requirement of the country they wish to visit. Explaining this yesterday, an Immigration Department spokesman said144 words
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Article, Illustration201 1979-03-06 3 Taxi driver Tan Kang Koy, 59, was resting at his two-room flat in Circuit Road on Sunday after a hard day's work. He felt a hand on his arm. It was his youngest son, Ho Ann, 28, standing by his side. Ho Ann,201 words
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Article41 1979-03-06 3 The Minister for Foreign Affairs and MP for Kampong Clam, Mr S. Rajaratnam, will visit residents of Blocks 467 and 468, North Bridge Road, on Saturday at 2.00 p.m. He will bt accompanied by community leaders of the constituency.41 words
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Article25 1979-03-06 3 The River Valley community centre women subcommittee will hold an outdoor drawing session at Elizabeth Walk on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.25 words
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Article307 1979-03-06 3 At least four school principals interviewed yesterday said they prefer to let prviate enterprises run their school bookshops instead of Fairdeal, the NTUC book cooperative. They said although Fairdeal charges cheaper prices for books and stationery, the concessions and services provided by private enterprises are more attractive.307 words
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Advertisement36 1979-03-06 3 American Arrow Now at5OX Discount A (This offer is inconjunction with Cold Storage American Food Festival) Ban Lon Double Knit $3340 $16.95 Concepts $3&60 $18.00 Omni $25.90 $37.95 Collar Man Knits $42,00 $21.45 Utressa $4MO $24.0036 words
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899 1979-03-06 4 The budget got the "thumbs up" from many people who had expected increases in road taxes, utility and petrol prices. Most people interviewed by New Nation praised the government for not levying any new taxes, but some wondered if this could be held on899 words
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Article142 1979-03-06 4 Twenty-four dogs will arrive from Britain this week to Join the Police-Customs Narcotic Detector Dog Unit. Costing $60,000, the dogs, described as around one-year-old will be down here in two batches- They were selected by the officer-in-charge of Police Dog Unit, Asst Supt Michael Chan142 words
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Article29 1979-03-06 4 The Kim Keat community centre will conduct a course on vegetarian cooking on April 3 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fee for the threemonth course is $18.29 words
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Article, Illustration776 1979-03-06 4 Rav Dhaliwal - Parliament round-up by Rav Dhaliwal When Senior Minister of State (Finance), Gob Chok Tong, prefaced the crucial portion of his Budget statement with: "I intend to introduce no new taxes", it seem- ed a bit too good to be true. The776 words
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482 1979-03-06 4 Nineteen oral answers were crammed into yesterday's 3'*-hour Parliament session. Several fields were covered. EDUCATION: Education Ministry is finalising details to implement the proposed full-day school programme, Senior Minister of State (Education), Mr Chai Chong Yii, said. Pioneer schools in the scheme should be adequately equipped482 words
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Article, Illustration36 1979-03-06 5 Jogjakarta, Taeaday Malaysian Prime Minister Datak Hnsseiß Oaa (Ml) is greeted by ladeaeriao President Snharte aa he arrives at the airport la this central Java tewa ea Sunday (or three days sf talks.36 words
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Article45 1979-03-06 5 AFP Heag Kong, Taesday Chiaeae Foreign Trade Minister LI CMaag left Peklag by air yesterday for a tear tf three Aseaa coantltaa, New Chlaa News Agency repcrtedo He wffl vWt Thailand, Malaysia and Blngapsre and Met with government sffldals aad ■lis AFP.AFP - 45 words
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Article127 1979-03-06 5 AFP Jakarta, Taeaiay Angry fishermen on Batam Island (south of Singapore) who suffered a lot of damage when a Japanese super-tanker grounded in the SingaCre Strait in Jan 1975, ve complained to the provincial legislative assembly they have not received a single cent of the USH.2 millionAFP - 127 words
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Article57 1979-03-06 5 AP Jakarta, Monday The Democratic Party has protested the decision to permit Radio Australia to film the centennial "eka dasa rudra" religious Hindu Bali festival, the newspaper Kompas reported yesterday. The party spokesman in Parliament said it opposed any effort to make money from the religious festivalAP - 57 words
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Article59 1979-03-06 5 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday India's Supreme Court yesterday directed the administration of the capital city of Delhi to unconditionally free prisoners awaiting trial who had already spent more time in Jail than the maximum sentence they could have drawn. "Such a detention is clearly illegal and inReuter - 59 words
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Article308 1979-03-06 5 Swadesh de Roy - By Swadesh de Roy By Swadesh de Roy, oar Tokyo reporter A Japanese economist yesterday told a symposium here that Tokyo is now working with other Pacific developed nations on a concept of a "loose organisation" tentatively called Optad or Organisation of Pacific Trade and308 words
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Article186 1979-03-06 5 Bhutto New hope for reprieve Reuter Rawalpindi, Taeaday: Former Pakistan premier Znlflkar Ali Bhutto, sentenced to death for ordering the assassination of a political opponent, was yesterday given new hope for a reprieve. His former finance minster, Abdul Ptrxada held fresh talks with the military government which were believed toReuter - 186 words
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140 1979-03-06 5 Reuter Washington, Tuesday. One of the Senate's leading foreign policy experts yesterday urged his colleagues to svoid giving the Soviet Union cause to suspect that the United States and China were "ganging up" against it The statement was made by Senator Jacob Javits, a NewReuter - 140 words
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Article103 1979-03-06 5 Reuter Salisbury, Tuesday Rhodesia's black Joint Foreign Minister resigned from his party yesterday saying he could not tolerate its methods of mustering support for elections next month. "I can no longer reconcile my conscience with certain action by which this party seeks to promote support forReuter - 103 words
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Article, Illustration107 1979-03-06 6 Found beginnings of Shah's $3b tomb World Focus Reuter Teheran, Tuesday The Shah of Iran had started to build a vast US$l.4 billion ($3.1 billion) underground tomb for himself before he was forced into exile, Tehran newspapers said yesterday. Photographs showed what were called the foundations of the mausoleum besideReuter - 107 words
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Article73 1979-03-06 6 AP Tehjra, Taeaday A ll-year-eld girl hamed dawa ker )ui«r high hM hallflag last be(MH she was ipwt WW aa exaadaattea, police PaUee la MteaU City «a the girl teld theai akm was had gattea a better grade sa the ma The pelee ■aid *e hrahaAP - 73 words
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474 1979-03-06 6 Tehraa, Taeeday Profits (ram the first shipment at all to leave Iraa since the shatdawa ea supplies will ga to the eaaatry's factory workers, Premier Mehdl Basargan said here yesterday. The gift, worth it Milton Hals (aheat $3 Mlltoa), will be paM Into theAFP; Reuter; AP - 474 words
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165 1979-03-06 6 AP Washington, Tuesday The US Senate foreign relations committee plans later this week to release a report that is said to cast serious doubts on the longevity of Saudi Arabia's vast oil fields. US administration and congressional sources said the report has stirredAP - 165 words
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Article77 1979-03-06 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, March 6, the 65th day of 1979 with 300 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1964, King Paul of Greece died at the age of 62 and was succeeded by his son.UPI - 77 words
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Article55 1979-03-06 6 Reuter Ottawa, Taeeday Preeeedlage la the Cmdlaa Parttameat were briefly iwpM yesterday by a niee la Ike visiter's gallery ■h«stlsg "Bye, daddy." The veiee beleaged te Prime Mlehtw Pierre Tradeaa'a yeaageet sea, Michel, S, whe wae leavlag the nheiaber after a vWt with brethen Jutla, 7, aad flaeha,Reuter - 55 words
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Miscellaneous490 1979-03-06 6 Immimm Clear and dry, 12-3 C. Headline: Hanoi main force sent to fighting. Mmww Overcast, 4-2 C. Pravda's headline: In the name of flourishing of the fatherland. Bass Rainy, 6-OC. Headline: Vietnam mobilises. Paris Cloudy. 11-7 C. Headline: Sino-Vietnamese war intensifies. Baas Cloudy, 16-10 C. Headline: President confers with parties490 words
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Article, Illustration50 1979-03-06 7 While women may worry a heat shiny HM| the balding Prime Minister Menachem Begin here seems worried about his shiny pate. Sitting stiffly, he watches closely make-up men give his more-than-ample forehead a brash down. Mr Begin was having his 'image' brushed np (or a TV programme.50 words
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421 1979-03-06 7 Washington, Tuesday Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Khalil said in Cairo yesterday that President Carter's trip to Egypt and Israel this week "will most likely lead to a signing." In his response, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin told the US Congress: "Now there is a421 words
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Article103 1979-03-06 7 UPI Jerusalem, Tuesday Israeli sources listed the US proposals that have iaJeeted hope for IsraelEgypt treaty as: A target date of mm year alter the slgalag of the treaty ta complete ae- gotlatleas oa self-gsvera-meat far the Palestialaas la the Oeeapled West Baah aad the Gasa Strip. IsraelUPI - 103 words
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Article192 1979-03-06 7 Reuter Nairobi, Tuesday Former Ugandan president Milton Obote said yesterday his exile forces were marching on the capital of Kampal and Uganda radio announced that the army had been told to "fight to the last man" against invading forces. Dr Obote, overthrown by FieldReuter - 192 words
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Article125 1979-03-06 7 UPI Toroato, Taeoday A paah rocker krrested far wearlag a dag collar pleaded not guilty yesterday. Nick "scratch" Bartleft, 18, a road crew member for the Toroato rack groap Vlletaaes, was charged with fiwusUa of a restricted weapaa the ihlliil dag collar worn aroaad Us aeek. BartlettUPI - 125 words
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Article103 1979-03-06 7 Reuter Madrid, Tuesday Spanish urban guerillas yesterday shattered a 10-day general election lull in their activities by murdering an army general outside his Madrid home. General Agustin Vazquez, a semi-retired officer who worked at the army quartermaster's office here, was shot dead by a dark-haired youngReuter - 103 words
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Article489 1979-03-06 8 Only the most cynical can really find fault with Mr Goh Chok Tong's completely painless budget. The Senior Minister of State (Finance), in his debut effort, has offered not only no new taxes but rather a string of incentives and even a few measures or redress. On489 words
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Article66 1979-03-06 8 [\vH»Sl't KSrS> Who says music can soothe a savage beast? German doctors and music experts have found It can cause severe psychological and physical damage to musicians, ranging from nervousness, depression, headaches to ulcers and Impotence. In the German Tribune, a professor related an Incident where during a change66 words
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Article, Illustration858 1979-03-06 8 Reaping China profits just a great American dream Washington Post Washington: Despite the fanfare over the resumption of normal relations with China and the supposed business bonanza that this holds open for the US and other Western countries it is possible that a continuing,Washington Post - 858 words
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Miscellaneous15 1979-03-06 8 t c~ -.V..; v•x'.''"'i' ly v. r, 7 IJ2 *T2( 4^ ft s Hi im <15 words
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Article, Illustration741 1979-03-06 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Wuhlngtea: One of the roles of a newspaper columnist is to keep everyone informed as to who are the good guys and who are the bad guys as far as the United States is concerned. I wouldLos Angeles Times - 741 words
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Article, Illustration1073 1979-03-06 9 In flight service they all grouse about Classless service for travellers on cut-throat prices The litndKtiM lew teres to the a viatica werld has led to a drep la the qaallty ef la-flight service. This article shews hew America Is eepiag with the preblem. NYT New York: "You people inNYT - 1,073 words
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Article, Illustration940 1979-03-06 10/11 Liew Soon Chin - Words: Liew Soon Chin Kampung Potong Pasir surfaced into the headlines during the recent by-election campaign as a Village "twenty years behind time". It must have come as a rude shock to many Singaporeans. This village if pictorially reminiscent of anotherPictures: Johari Rasikin - 940 words
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Article, Illustration568 1979-03-06 10/11 Ah Pek's hut gets my vote (or the "Dingiest Dwelling of the Year" award. If not for the letter-box and the crudely written house number, you would have been led to believe that the rusting corrugated zinc sheets that form the shell568 words
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Miscellaneous516 1979-03-06 10/11 :m ■:<> c: TTTT7T 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 mm mmCut along dotted lines aaßMa CLUES FOR HW 2 1. Fair and equitable 2. Although thla, a516 words
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Article657 1979-03-06 12 Christian Science Monitor "The family? Too essential to disappear," agree sociologists, anthropologists and others who have studied how people live here and abroad. Despite fragmentation of families in America, which continues, and the increase in the number of single people, the family as anChristian Science Monitor - 657 words
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Article, Illustration263 1979-03-06 12 Last week, Sketchpad showed how the girls could dress like military men. Now, (or the men. Reader Wilson Choo brings back today three variations of the macho-military look with suitably bold sketching, too. The first sketch (from left) is an oversized silk Jersey blouson263 words
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Article57 1979-03-06 12 Viewers here will soon be watching the new series called Lillie. It is based on the exploits of actress Lillie Langtry who had an illegitimate daughter by Earl Mountbatten's father, Prince Louis of Battenberg. According to the Daily Express the series resulted in the reunion of the girl's57 words
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Article82 1979-03-06 12 The Bangkok Post said a British artist appeared in court on charges on deception and conspiracy to defraud. He sold his pninrtngw which were in the style of the old masters for *4000. The artist replied that if he had any intention of deceiving his customers82 words
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Article60 1979-03-06 12 Sex equality has arrived in England's High Court. According to the Daily Express the third woman High Court Judge, the 45-year-old Margaret Booth, will from now on be known as Mrs Justice Booth. This deaptte the fact that she is still very much single. Seems even60 words
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Article48 1979-03-06 12 The tiny island of Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic has issued one of the world's largest stamps, reported the Bangkok Post. Measuring 13cm hy 2.8 cm, the 25p (about fl) stamp pictures the luxury liner. Queen Elizabeth n. Now try licking that.48 words
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Article, Illustration450 1979-03-06 13 I have been staying in a rented terrace house for nearly two years. I am constantly being bullied by my next-door neighbour. The wife often pours water into our car porch. She has scolded my maids and gardener many times for splashing water into her house when watering450 words
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Article316 1979-03-06 13 I came to know this boy three months ago. He is two years my senior and is still in National Service. I am 19. My mother has come to know about our relationship and has begun questioning me about his family background. She does not seem to like316 words
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Article160 1979-03-06 13 My parents are strict and they do not allow me to mix with boys. I am 16 but I have not gone on single dates. I only go out in groups. Recently I refused to give something to a boy and he was furious. On our160 words
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Article114 1979-03-06 13 I am 16 and waiting for my "O" level results. I hope to take up a meaningful Job. I am interested in social work. I was told I am too young to become a counsellor. Do you think I can offer my services to welfare organisations?114 words
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Article186 1979-03-06 13 I really have to find help. I am 26 and have been living with a persistent emotional conflict for more than half my life. It has been depriving me of a normal and happy life. I have been driven to the brink of madness and sucide. My186 words
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507 1979-03-06 13 Depthnews Special Maaila: Feminists will have to draw as many men as women to their cause if the campaign for the emancipation of women in Asia is to succeed. A doxen Asian women leaders and journalists have reached the consensus that as long asDepthnews Special - 507 words
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Article191 1979-03-06 14 UPI London, Tuesday The dollar improved on the European money markets yesterday and the price of gold declined more than US$ll an ounce in Zurich and US$B an ounce in London. Gold closed in London at U*****.25 an ounce against U*****,125 on Friday. In Zurich gold closed U5511,125UPI - 191 words
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190 1979-03-06 14 Business News and Views AFP Manila, Tuesday Communication and coordinating centres would be set up in Europe to enable Asian and European businessmen to follow up their trade negotiations, the Asean Chambers of Commerce and Industry announced yesterday. The negotiations were initiated by theAFP - 190 words
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Article275 1979-03-06 14 Reuter NEW YORK: Stockholders are determined to find out this year if US companies have been up to any "dirty tricks" overseas, one of the biggest American accounting firms said yesterday. Foremost in shareholders' minds as the annual meeting season approaches is concern over the way companies controlReuter - 275 words
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Article233 1979-03-06 14 Bharathi Mohan - Bid to repair the damage caused by widely publicised strikes in UK ■y Bharathi Mohan By Bhanthl Mohan, Mir London reporter A team from Britain's biggest ship repair organisation, the stateowned Tyne Shi pre pair Group, will call at Singapore next week in an233 words
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105 1979-03-06 14 AFP Bangkok, Tuesday Soviet Ambassador Laori I. Kuznetsov yesterday paid a visit to foreign trade director of the Commerce Ministry, Mr Somsak Yamasanit, to discuss the forthcoming bilateral trade negotiations during Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan's visit to Moscow later this month. Mr KuznetsovAFP - 105 words
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Article78 1979-03-06 14 AFP Peking, Tuesday British Industry Secretary Eric Varley left here yesterday following a nine-day visit concluded by the signing of a Sino-British economic agreement. He was seen off by Minister of Machine Building Lu Dong and Vice-Minister of the State Planning Commission Duan Yun. On Sunday, Mr VarleyAFP - 78 words
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Miscellaneous270 1979-03-06 14 Crossword "N J ACROSS 7 Body of 1 Catalogue g Publiciz 5 Place of sacrifice 9 clothes 10 FBI agents 10 Ballerin 14 Ben Adhem 11 Monaste 15 Oriental water wheel 12 Sword 16 Gallop 13 Hatchin 17 Impudent girl 19 Sudden 1 18 Natives 24 Optimist 20 Advantage 26270 words
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Miscellaneous374 1979-03-06 14 YOUR LUCKY IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are extremely sensitive to your surroundings. You translate all your reactions and responses into artistic creativity so that, often, out of your deepest sadness comes your most productive period. You are sympathetic to all kinds of emotional distress; indeed, your compassion374 words
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Article210 1979-03-06 14 UPI New York, Tuesday Stocks scored their second biggest gain of the year yesterday in a broad rally triggered by Iran's re-entry into the oil export market and other favourable international developments. Trading was moderate, however. The Dow Jones industrial average, which eased 0.09 point on Friday, surgedUPI - 210 words
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Article38 1979-03-06 14 UPI New York, Tuesday Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 827.36 (up 11.61); 20 transport 211.04 (up 2.48); 15 utilities 103.38 (up 0.27); 65 stocks 280.52 (up 3.20). UPIUPI - 38 words
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Article181 1979-03-06 14 AFP Tokyo, Tuesday Late profit-taking sliced off most of initial gains in lack-luster trading on the Tokyo stock market yesterday. The 225-stock Dow Jones average, ahead more than 16 yen in early trading, closed at 6014.23 yen for a minor gain of 2.97 yen from Saturday. The composite indexAFP - 181 words
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Article83 1979-03-06 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session's close UBS Bearer 3300 *25 UBS Reg 612 3 SBC 392 2 Credit Suisse 2350 10 Swiss B 823 -70 Swiss Reinsur 3100 -10 Winterthur B 2300 10 Zurich Insur 9800 -75 NesUe B 3530Union Bank of Switzerland - 83 words
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Article104 1979-03-06 14 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m.today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: AO *****6 ADC 16 20 Ampol Pet 76 77 AN1175 177 APM 138 130 Bank NSW 348 350 Brambles *****2 BHP 1080 1085 Boral 240 C8A255 260 CSR 352 355 CIG 247 250 Coal Allied 485 450Reuter - 104 words
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Article, Illustration450 1979-03-06 15 If you are craving for a succulent steak, mouth-watering pizza or oxtail stew, one of the best places to head for is Jack's Place. The steaks come in sizeable portions that you can chomp at and the Italian dishes contain that certain amount450 words
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Advertisement305 1979-03-06 15 People going OVERSEAS go to FOOK ON first Because we have the widest ranqe of Winter Clothings at the most reasonable prices. FOOK ON CO. (PTE) LTD. (Department Store) 83-85, South Bridge Road, Tel: *****. Branches (Open on Sundays) 347 People's Park Complex. Tel: *****5. 1-82-1.83 Lucky Plaza, Ist floor,305 words
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Advertisement164 1979-03-06 15 m i JC jau. calme DEPARTMENTAL STORE. 2-78, 2FI. Lucky Plato 304, Orchard Rood. Singapore 9. Meet your friend* for a meal or a drink at JACK'S PLACE 117 A K.limey Road, S pore 9. Tel. *****8 JACK'S PLACE STEAK HOUSE Basement Yen San Bldf. Spore 9 Tel. *****61 Doolor164 words
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Article, Illustration343 1979-03-06 16 lady was smartly away, leading past the 800 m and into the straight from Blptrrti and Baper Q«tek, with Peaasaraa closing in. BipNt» challenged 200 m out, but biy battled on stoutly to win by a neck. Peaasataa finished third, another four lengths away. PalsaM Blaaea343 words
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Article555 1979-03-06 16 K.L. CHAN - She can get off the mark on Sunday QSTondte track By K.L. CHAN Dareath D is looking much fitter and should get off the mark at Bukit Timah meeting starting on Saturday. With Jockey Ron Hutchinson astride, the four-year-old New Zealand mare by Ardistaan showed555 words
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Article179 1979-03-06 16 ESBodng Tokyo, Tuesday ChalImb Miand of Argentina showed hii prowess as an unbeaten baser in I? professional fights when he nnderweni 50-minute training hi Japan in preparation (or his light with World Booting Association Junior-middleweight champion MasasM Kudo of Japan on liar 14. Gomales. WBA's179 words
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Article90 1979-03-06 16 London, Tuesday Peru's World Cup wtacer Juan Carlos Oblitas is expected to sign for Kngiisb Second Division Football Club Brighton in the next 48 hours. But the Peruvian will be unable to phy for his new clnb until September as Brighton intend to sign Oblitas on90 words
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254 1979-03-06 16 |J^nnis Reuter Vlenna, Tuesday Swedish tennis star BJorn Borg unruffled by death threats, yesterday swept -to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Austria's Peter Feigl in an indoor exhibition match here. Plain clothes police mingled with more than 6000 spectators as Borg trounced hisReuter - 254 words
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Article, Illustration617 1979-03-06 17 BRIAN MILLER - Peter makes it a one-sided affair rßsquash~ By BRIAN MILLER It should have turned out to be a "Battle of the Champions" when National champion V. Go pal took on under 19 title-holder Peter Hill in the East Asia squash championship roundrobin selection trials at KallangPicture by STEVEN LEE - 617 words
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316 1979-03-06 17 PHILIP TAN - jj^^pfennis By PHILIP TAN Popular Mark Cox ensured that the Emporium Holdings Tennis Classic remained in British hands when he outplayed America's Tom Leonard 7-6, 6-1 at the Singapore Tennis Centre yesterday. Last year, David Lloyd, Mark's Davis Cup partner for double matches, won316 words
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Article344 1979-03-06 17 Soccer Reuter Leads*, Tuesday Striker Dieter Mueller and midfield general Heinz Flohe will be determined to prove today that last year's pallid performances for West Germany in the World Cup soccer have long been forgotton. Flohe and Mueller will be in Cologne's side to tackle Scotland's GlasgowReuter - 344 words
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Miscellaneous38 1979-03-06 17 ANDY CAPP II mmmm i t wmimm cr s&MgxgQtfgJS&i&ffij&f W «S4» y' ,q I if. a I i« r >▼< v NORBERT > <2 ffn SF» m i vS\ lr 1 J I by George Fett B m Vs ses38 words
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Article, Illustration437 1979-03-06 18 Philip Tan - says Trengganu FA chief SOCCER SCENE by Philip Tan Trengganu Football Association president Datuk Bakar Daud considers Sunday's Malaysia Cup match with Singapore at the National Stadium the most important for tie for his team this season. A powerful East Coast force, Trengganu are currently437 words
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Article247 1979-03-06 18 |MH Archery A major reshuffle is expected when the Archery AmocUtkm of Singapore meet in their general meeting at the Sports House on Friday. Many new faces can be expected as several members of the old committee have dropped out. Inspite of obstacles such as247 words
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Article, Illustration628 1979-03-06 18 SURESH NAIR - ■y SURESH NAIR A gang-clash hoax call, rigid crowd control measures, firm refereeing and an unbeaten record shattered. These were the features of yesterday's National Schools South Zone soccer match between St Joseph's Institution and Anglo-Chinese at Bras Ramh Road. Policemen from Beach Road stationPicture by STEVEN LEE - 628 words
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Article290 1979-03-06 18 Theresians "B" caused the biggest upset in the National women's Knockout hockey tournament when they beat Singapore Airlines 2-1 on penalty (licks at Balestier Road yesterday, reports SUBOT NAB. Both teams were deadlocked at 1-1 after an hour's battle on a soggy pitch. It appeared a duel290 words
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Article131 1979-03-06 18 mm^r Reuter Panmunjom, Tuesday. North and South Korean representatives yesterday failed to reach agreement on the proposed formation of a Joint team for the 35th world Table Tennis championships in Pyongyang The two sides, meeting for the second time after their last contact onReuter - 131 words
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Article, Illustration752 1979-03-06 19 Margaret Chan - Already a hit on First Night Review Twelfth Night By Margaret Chan Shakespeare, to put it mildly, is not the easiest playwright to produce successfully. Complex plots complicated by sub-plots, generally large casts and difficult, though beautiful language, make the Bard's works a challenge few wise amateur producers would want752 words
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305 1979-03-06 19 Teo Lian Huay - Glitter Chatter fcy Teo Lian Huay Taiwanese singer Fong Fei Fei recently auctioned her favourite hat at a concert in the United States to raise funds for her country. Reports said the $7000 the diamond-studded hat raised will go to a305 words
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Miscellaneous116 1979-03-06 19 CSB. Tsday: 3.35 a.m. (2.5 m), 10.34 a.m. (0.8 m), 5.01 p.m. (2.0 m), 10.38 p.m. (1.4 m). Tomorrow: 4.23 a.m. (2.4 m), 11.47 a.m. (0.9 m), 7.28 p.m. (1.9 m), 11.57 p.m. (1.6 m). Tharsday: 5.32 a.m. (2.2 m), 1.24 p.m. (0.9 m), 9.03 p.m. (2.0 m). Friday: 1.35116 words
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Miscellaneous319 1979-03-06 19 At the cinema CONVOY: Kris Kristofferson stars as the leader of a group of truck drivers who go against a cop, played by Ernest Borgnine, who try to arrest them on a charge. Also stars All McGraw. Directed by Sam Peckinpah. Capital: 1.45, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. BPIDERMAN STRIKES319 words
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Miscellaneous359 1979-03-06 19 and around I 'i i TWELFTH NIGHT Shakespearean play presented by the Exprimental Theatre Club in aid of the Singapore Cultural Foundation. At Cultural Centre, 8 p.m. Performances for students tomorrow and tomorrow. Public performance from Thursday to Saturday. Tickets at $3 and $2 (students) $6, |5 and $4 from359 words
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Article61 1979-03-06 20 AH POOK: Mr Gob Chok Tong forgot all about me in his Budget. I don't haye a house, Tin not a pensioner and I won't benefit from his CPF generosity. MB UN: Thank your lucky stars he overlooked you. He might very well have raised the road tax61 words
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Advertisement269 1979-03-06 20 YOU PAY FOR 20 WATTS BUT GET 75% MORE IF YOU BUY 3020 The NAD 3020 integrated amplifier incorporates two outstanding features in amplifier design CHOICE IN FREQUENCY RESPONSE and SOFT CLIPPING FACILITY. The SOFT CLIPPING FACILITY allows the user to obtain 35 watts RMS output from the NAD 3020269 words
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Miscellaneous528 1979-03-06 20 xxMosmg SINGAPORE 5 700 mflion people m 43 countries can't be wrong. PAL color. Invented and owned by TELEFUNKEN S.ae OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by I DREAM 0£. JEANNIE (r). Sitcom. 3.31 DIABY OP EVENTS. S.Sf AFTEBNOOft MATINEE: The Rocking Horse Winner. Part 2 of this excellently done piece about a528 words
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Miscellaneous238 1979-03-06 20 Today's top shows I a >o t'i 1178 HIGHLIGHTS: The Festival Chorus. (Ch. 8, 7.10 p.m. in colour). The programme features the combined Singapore Teachers' Choir and the Singapore Youth Choir selection, singing Schubert's Mass in G which includes Kyrie Eleison, Gloria in Excelsis, Credo, Sanctus, Benedkrtus and Agnus Dei.238 words
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