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Title Section20 1979-08-14 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Tuesday, August 14, 1979 2645 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 r I NIW £0) NATION COMMENT 120 words
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Article, Illustration243 1979-08-14 1 Douglas Chan - Ministry move to spruce up rundown areas By Douglas Chan The Ministry of The Environment has started a campaign to clean up rundown areas in Singapore. The operation, which is being conducted on a locality to locality basis, is carried out in consultation with Members of Parliament,243 words
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Advertisement81 1979-08-14 1 Tribute to Dollah VTTR It Is no exaggeration to say that daring his peak A A MM from 1V72 to 1975 Dollah could accelerate faster than Qnah Kim Song, chip as accurately as Majld Arlff and score goals, with either foot, like the prolific Rahlm Omar of the last genera-81 words
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Miscellaneous11 1979-08-14 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today: Fair.11 words
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Article305 1979-08-14 2 Solidarity shown in past year New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. Asean has reached a stage where it can withstand any new challenges because its foundation has been deeply rooted, the director general of Asean Secretariat, Malaysia, Encik Kassim bin Mohamad Hussein, said yesterday. HeNew Straits Times - 305 words
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356 1979-08-14 2 Nine hundred employees in 19 insurance firms will get at least two increments on promotion under a new master collective agreement. In addition, they will receive the normal increment it they are promoted on July 1, the incremental date. Previously, an employee upon356 words
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Article115 1979-08-14 2 The question of the difference in prices of Chinese goods sold here and in Hong Kong will be further pursued when the Singapore Federation of Chambers of Cmnmerce and Industry makes its first trip to China next month. "This is because the SFCCI has115 words
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Advertisement185 1979-08-14 2 I H v. m Jk.&. Cellulose Tape Double Sided Tape Rayon Cloth Tape IMichiban for all your adhesive tape needs Nichiban, one of the oldest tape manufacturer in Japan has a wide range of adhesive tapes specially made for all your industrial, commercial and domestic use. Nichiban not only produces185 words
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Advertisement115 1979-08-14 2 POC 212 NOW! Self focusing instant camera from Polaroid tt Now, the Polaroid SX-70 automatic-focusing camera takes all the guesswork out of picture taking, and gives a perfectly focused, brilliant colour instant picture every time Polaroid SX-70 instant pictures davalop in momanta right bafora your ayaa. Coma for a traa115 words
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Article, Illustration142 1979-08-14 3 Residents at Bedok New Town will not have to travel far for a cinema show by April next year. A new hall, being built SShaw Brothers near e junction of Bedok South Avenue 1 and New Upper Changi Road, will be completed by then. The nearest142 words
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Article138 1979-08-14 3 A mixed trading pattern prevailed during the first hour of subdued trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. Last week's high flyers, Sembawang Shipyard and Inchcape, lost two cents each to $1.95 and $1.97 respectively. Lite motor stocks such as Tan Chong and United Motor Works,138 words
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Article33 1979-08-14 3 The MP for Geylang East, Mr Ho Cheng Choon, will attend the opening ceremony of the Telephone Area Office (East) at Block 114, Aljunied Avenue 2, on Thursday at 3 p.m.33 words
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Article27 1979-08-14 3 In the Big Sweep draw on Sunday, one of the consolation prizes should read *****6 and not *****3 as published. The error is regretted.27 words
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Article226 1979-08-14 3 Singapore's export of knock-down furniture increased significantly in June while timber and timber product exports declined. The Timber Industry Board's latest Timber Digest said the value of knock-down furniture exports in June rose by 13 per cent from May to reach $5.4 million. This is226 words
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Article29 1979-08-14 3 The MP for Boon Teck, Mr Phey Yew Kok, will attend a buffet cum variety show at the Boon Teck community centre on Aug 26 at 8 p.m.29 words
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Article21 1979-08-14 3 The Singapore Civil Service Sports Council is organising a pensioners' dinner at its clubhouse in Dempsey Road on Sept 8.21 words
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Article77 1979-08-14 3 An Indian man was found dead in a brothel in Desker Road on Sunday. He is described as wellbuilt and in his 30s. Police have interviewed some women in the area, including one who was with him at the time of his death. They have ruled77 words
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Advertisement108 1979-08-14 3 *^ssssr "•SSgsSgSS •^sss^fg k RON UK Enjoy SHARP"! new dust disposal systeml After vacuuming. Just remove the polythene dbpotal bag and throw It away. WHhan easy-to-soe dust IrKJlcator. the EC-5500 Is equipped with wrttoh on hose, one-touch cocd reel, freely adjustable extension pipe and free turning casters tor convenient operation.108 words
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Article, Illustration645 1979-08-14 4 Ivan Lim - Nazareth centres on 'uplifting' children in high-rise By Ivan Lim Beside a shop churning out tins of love-let-ters at Block 44, Beo Crescent, is a community service project founded on love. For it was a deep love for people that inspired Sister Mary Chua a member645 words
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Article, Illustration357 1979-08-14 4 A visiting American dentist has suggested that hypnosis should be included in the curriculum of the faculties of medicine and dentistry here. Dr Kay Thompson, who has been using hypnosis in her dental practice for the past 25 years, said an understanding of hypnosis357 words
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Advertisement173 1979-08-14 4 Itfs So Easy w* KHIKSHIHE oSm Just spread it 0n... let it dry... and wipe it off. The result a brilliant long I lasting protective glaze that I lasts for many, many F MONTHS. Good for automobiles, office and household utensils. Try Kwikshinetoday... it is remarkable/ Sol* Agent for S.173 words
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141 1979-08-14 5 The Board of Commissioners of Currency has stepped in to control the import of photocopying machines, the Business Times reported today. It said, the move is aimed at preventing illegal reproduction of financial instruments such as share certificates and other negotiable instruments. The report said141 words
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Article31 1979-08-14 5 A professional photographer, Mr Tan Lip Seng, will give a talk in Mandarin on Introduction to Photographic Techniques at the Toa Payoh branch library on Thursday at 7.30 p.m.31 words
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Article, Illustration123 1979-08-14 5 Ills $4.1 million University of Singapore hostel aft Kent Ridge will hleaae both male and female residents bat It to net kaewa whether the heys aad girls will be plaeed la different Mocks or floors. The hostel has five resldeatlal blocks, each three to123 words
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Article248 1979-08-14 5 Ivan Lim - Seven daily-rated workers' unions to merge By Ivan Lim The seven public daily-rated workers' unions will now be merged to form two bigger unions instead of one, as originally intended. Three of them PDR General Store, Transport and Architect will together form the Public248 words
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Article26 1979-08-14 5 Labour Minister Ong Pang Boon will attend a National Day dinner at Nee Soon community centre in Nee Soon Village on Friday at 7.30 p.m.26 words
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Article32 1979-08-14 5 Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Labour), Fong Sip Chee, will officiate at the opening of the 1979 National Day art exhibition at the National Museum Art Gallery on Thursday at 5.30 p.m.32 words
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Article28 1979-08-14 5 The National Museum will screen three colour films Japan 1975, Mankind, in Japan and Aquaculture in Japan at its Stamford Road premises tomorrow at 8 p.m.28 words
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Advertisement11 1979-08-14 5 13 unconjprotnised craftyrjanrfrip I y 9 FOOK CHEONG GOLDSMITH (PTE) LTD11 words
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Advertisement57 1979-08-14 5 »<*■ ilu wm* 'Vf -<! I/ V imp* For some it must be a premium Logan Dc Luxe created from a secret recipe of single Scotch Whiskies, each of the highest quality, flavour and character. A truly superb example of the blender's art. Truly connoisseurs Scotch Whisky. When only the57 words
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Article, Illustration337 1979-08-14 6 Jane's raises the alarm World Focus UPI Leaden, Tuesday The United States and other non-communist powers have allowed their naval strength to slump to a point where they soon will be vulnerable to Soviet blackmail, the authoritative Jane's Fighting Ships said today. It said this couldUPI - 337 words
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Article85 1979-08-14 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday Aug 14. the 226 th day of 19ft with 139 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1900, 2000 American Marines helped capture Peking to end the Boxer rebellion. In 1945. President HarryUPI - 85 words
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Article, Illustration57 1979-08-14 6 It's what you might call the presidential kiss. President Carter get a kiss (rem his wife Rosalyan before he entered his office is the West Wing of the White House yesterday, under the watchful eyes of the security officer. Inside his office, President Carter talked aboutUPI photo - 57 words
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Article109 1979-08-14 6 AFP Moscow, Tuesday. The Soviet Union has no military bases in Indochina and has no intention to set any up there "nor in any other part of the world Tass news agency said vessterday. Refuting the idea/Of a "Soviet threat", the agen cy accusedAFP - 109 words
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Article60 1979-08-14 6 Reuter Alleaate, Spala, Tiesday Aim CabaDere mum< a task aemit t• r his pet Afghaa baud "to allow ber a life wltbost ll—rial mifca hlmbM anything kappea to me." Mr Cabailer* nU he hai arraaced tor MM pesetas (abost $1M) to aepaM lata Ike aeesaat every msatk eaoagbReuter - 60 words
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Miscellaneous350 1979-08-14 6 Heaven In Chaos (II) Langit Jahanam(II) illustrator: Lui Thue Wah '.'vi i .< 1 IIIWX wm tX S3 ih IV ss 1M a 6 u\N 5«:.i <T m 4' z sr 5 .%> Vv^ I V 1 m N 1%^ as &4 M IV^ M Kl -L ii m m350 words
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Advertisement562 1979-08-14 7 to Singapore MR. V.G. GOCHNEAUR Chairman of the Board of Directors ft Co-Founder of FASHION TWO TWENTY. Aurora. Ohio. U.S.A. •st fj', MISS MELDEAN R. SIMANEK I m' '< Vice-President of Training. i f Hi; fashion two twenty. The Singapore line-up headed by: Dor—n Tan UnnMrtgfen OoraonOog SkjdbOmnw SNrlcySang Dvactoi562 words
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Article471 1979-08-14 8 The long journey to total OMO may be initially rough, but that is the way the Singapore Bus Service must travel. The SBS will, from next month, add 200 more buses for 23 services to the current 300 OMO (one-man-operated) buses in 62 services. Stage471 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article71 1979-08-14 8 It may be a matter o( degree Dut the difference is enough to split the Muslin), community in Georgetown, Guyana in a controversy over praying direction. Are the mosques facing the Kaaba in Mecca? Mus- lim leaders are positive but young intellectuals claim that they have worked out71 words
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Article39 1979-08-14 8 Smile and pay up PUB bills now come with the all-too-famillar courtesy logo. "Good PR," wisecracked a friend, "but what with the price increase and all that, it's kind of hard to expect us to pay with, a smile."39 words
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Article609 1979-08-14 8 Are being wiped out by the police Reuter Tskys: The Bosozoku, a Japanese version of the Hell Angels who thunder down roads in America and Britain, are being wiped out by a determined police force here. for about 10 years, members of the Bosozoku theReuter - 609 words
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237 1979-08-14 8 AP Bistia (Massaehasets) There are msre males than females in meatal Instttattsas aad sdeatlsts say a reeeatly discovered defect la some sex chromosomes may be the caase. The discovery of what Is called the Fragile X Syndrom was dlscassed re.ccatly by DrAP - 237 words
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Article, Illustration550 1979-08-14 9 Ismail Kassim - Refugee flow complicates problem of Chinese illegal immigrants INDONESIAN HEADLINES B V Ismail Kassim The deluge of Vietnamese refugees into Indonesia since last year appears to have revived fears of the possible security threat posed by Chinese illegal immigrants. The latter refers specifically to two groups of550 words
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Article, Illustration502 1979-08-14 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Shanghai; As with so many newspapermen who return from China, I have a lot of leftover notes which I don't know what to do with. I offered them to four Western intelligence services, but they all turned me down on theLos Angeles Times - 502 words
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Advertisement102 1979-08-14 9 The exception that could prove to be the rule. l .fI), J S» f IM'S! Sr ,u f A TT New Tabard Insect Repellent, your mobile mosquito net. Get complete protection against viciou£ mosquitoes, sandflies, all stinging and biting insects. They'll keep away for 5 hours with just one application.102 words
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Article, Illustration265 1979-08-14 10 Beauty queen mcdels added dazzle to what was otherwise a staid shew. Accordion pleats, la the top picture below, made a strong comeback. The clothes were, of course, all (rills aad flounces. Soft, slinky frills and flounces bring back... Old-fashioned femininity was the order of the265 words
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Article827 1979-08-14 10 NYT New York: "I was just turning 90, and I was seeing my friends struggling with a lot of the choices women go thrqugh," said Kristen Monroe, assistant professor of politics at New York University. "And I thought it might be interesting to doNYT - 827 words
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Article, Illustration207 1979-08-14 11 I love my steady, but the thought of his having had several affairs in the past greatly upsets me. Despite his love and care, I cannot forget and I am thinking of leaving him rather than continue torturing my mind. I do207 words
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Article196 1979-08-14 11 •I am a retained student. For the past few months I have thought about the meaning of life. Why do we live just to die? I have many friends and none of them can answer this question. Please help me for I am196 words
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Article184 1979-08-14 11 What do boys between the ages of 13 and 16 like about and want out of girls? Do they want us to be old-fashioned and decent, or forward? Do they like to be around girls at all? If they know that someone is Interested in them,184 words
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249 1979-08-14 11 H. G - H.G. You have said that 15 is too youhg to go single dating but my boyfriend insists that we do so everytime we go out. He is 18.1 do not want to disappoint him, so where should we go? I date my249 words
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539 1979-08-14 11 Doc's Casebook 4 SLCK Miss E would like to know why she has anaemia or too little blood. "I can't understand it why as I'm young and eat regular well-bal-anced meals. What are the causes of anaemia?" Anaemia and too little bloodSLCK - 539 words
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Advertisement396 1979-08-14 11 Areyousure your Baby's feeding bottles are free from harmful bacteria? Your baby's feeding utensils can be the biggest threat to its health. Unless they are completely clean, they are not completely safe. Minute particles of food left on the teat or in the bottle can encourage the growth and multiplication396 words
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Article, Illustration434 1979-08-14 12 Soccer fans and Bangkok visitors are Lufthansa's biggest troublemakers World Focus AP Hamburg, Tuesday Passengers who fill up with duty-free whiskey and beer at 9144 metres are causing headaches for crews of Lufthansa and other West German airlines, Der Spiegel magazine reported yesterday.AP - 434 words
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Article, Illustration148 1979-08-14 12 AFP Itae are Mine ef the the skills at 1244 Kimprtf political prinwn exeMted by the easted Pel Pet regime la rii days, three yeanaga. The akalla were excavated aleag with hamaa boaes, haadcaffs, padleeks, hateheta 'aad ether laatnuMata at tertare at a mawAFP - 148 words
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170 1979-08-14 12 Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday A Vietnamese court has sentenced five men to prison terms of between five and 15 years on charges of stealing boats, food and fuel in an attempt to flee the country with other "illegal emigrants," Radio Hanoi saidReuter - 170 words
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96 1979-08-14 12 UPI Tehran, Tuesday Shopkeepers who are convicted for charging high Sees may lace death by ing squad, a religious leader warned yesterday. Ayatollah Madani, leader of the revolutionary committees in the western city of Tabriz, issued the warning after hundreds of youths seized goodsUPI - 96 words
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178 1979-08-14 12 AFP Jakarta, Tuesday Nowehere else in (he world can you make money as easily as In Indonesia, a young Medan businessman tola a reporter of the armed forces bulletin, Pab, recently. The businessman said he had tried to do business in manyAFP - 178 words
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Article88 1979-08-14 12 AFP Jakarta, Tuesday. The Indonesian government yesterday decided to take over eight private bus companies in Jakarta because they were involved in massive debts. The takeover will officially come into effect as from August 18, 1979, The debts were primarily caused by poor management ofAFP - 88 words
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Article37 1979-08-14 12 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The private sector would play a leading role in the economies of Asean, the Malaysian directorgeneral for Asean, Kassim Hussein, said yesterday on the eve of an Asean standing committee meeting.37 words
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144 1979-08-14 12 UPI Peking, Tuesday China and Vietnam will hold their 10th peace talks session today after a flurry of inflammatory incidents increased tension between the two communist nations. Diplomats said they do not expect the fifth session of the secqpd round of talks toUPI - 144 words
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685 1979-08-14 13 MIT of the East right in the desert Birla Institute is remote, but respected New York Times Pilanl, India: Out in the wilderness of the Raiasthan Desert, an institution modeled after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has blossomed into one of India's most important centers for teaching science and ogyTheNew York Times - 685 words
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464 1979-08-14 13 Reuter Bonn: Up to a third of the children living in West Germany's big cities are the offspring of foreign workers. Many of them receive little or no education. The result is adding up to the country's most daunting social problem. Chancellor HelmutReuter - 464 words
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188 1979-08-14 13 Stockholm, Tuesday Some SI scientists from all over the world are taking part in an international symposium on computers and their effect on society, officially opened by Swedish King Carl Gustaf yesterday. The five-day symposium, titled "Man and Society automated information processing/' is organised188 words
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Advertisement88 1979-08-14 13 LADAI2OO THE BEST BUY AT FULL ARF $18,5051Whether at Full ARF or PARF, LADA 1200 is a great buy. A 4-door, full sized family saloon, with the largest interior in its it seats five adults comfortably. "Economical to operate and maintain, it has uncompromised safety, strength and durability. yc LADA88 words
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Article180 1979-08-14 14 UPI London, Tuesday The dollar rebounded on the European money markets yesterday, recovering much oI its two-day (all last Thursday and Friday. The price of gold continues to fluctuate violently and the metal price plummeted below US$3OO again. In Zurich, the price fell U555.75 from Friday's closing priceUPI - 180 words
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Article296 1979-08-14 14 UPI UPI Stocks rose to a fourmonth high yesterday in heavy trading as cashladen institutional investors scrambled to get aboard the biggest rally in a year. The Dow Jones industrial average, which climbed 8.78 points on Friday to a four-month high, gained another 8.20 points to 875.26,UPI - 296 words
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Article35 1979-08-14 14 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Indus 875.26 (up 8.20); 20 trans 268.11 (up 3.65); 15 utils 108.49 (up 0.34); 65 stock 311.57 (up 2.97). UPI.UPI - 35 words
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Article32 1979-08-14 14 Reuter Cologne, Tuesday The West German airline Lufthansa said yesterday it will increase fares by between four and Ave per cent on Sept 1 to offset higher fuel costs. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article189 1979-08-14 14 Lee Yew Meng - Feasibility study stage over Business I News and I Views A By Lee Yew Meng The Singapore Manufacturers' Association (SMA) is going ahead with its proposal to set up a bank for its members. A SMA spokesman said a consultancy firm has been engaged for the project189 words
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Article, Illustration202 1979-08-14 14 Mr Alex Hug has been appointed general manager of Oriental Data Systems (S) Pte Ltd. He wul have overall responsibility of the company's operations here, in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Before his new appointment, he was in charge of marketing and customer support activities at the company's202 words
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128 1979-08-14 14 Hong Kong heading for mild recession AFP Hong Kong, Tuesday. There are indications Hong Kong is heading for a mild recession, business and Industrial sources believe. They reported yesterday many exporters and manufacturers were finding the profit margin extremely tight while orders were smaller and shorter. However, the sources saidAFP - 128 words
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Article119 1979-08-14 14 AFP Tokyo, Tuesday A French-proposed energy ministers' meeting of the seven industrialised democracies is most likely to be held in late September in Paris to review agreements: reached at the Tokyo' economic summit, the Kyodo newt serv- ice reported yesterday. Kyodo, quoting an unidentified nigh rankingAFP - 119 words
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Article66 1979-08-14 14 AFP Washington, Tuesday The first big Chinese trade (air in the United States since normalisation of relations between the two countries will take place in the autumn of 1900, authoritative sources said yesterday. The fair will begin in San Francisco, ana then switch to Chicago andAFP - 66 words
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145 1979-08-14 14 European Asian Bank yesterday announced its offer of the first five-year US dollar floating rate certificate of dTeposit (FRCD) issue here. The US$l5 million issue notches a "first" in that its maturity is in five years' time whereas FRCD issues in past carried145 words
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Article26 1979-08-14 14 Reuter Washington, Tuesday The World Bank and its affiliate International Development Association (IDA) yesterday announced- loans totalling U9|lT4 RjUHon to Burma* Indonesia, and Thailand.Reuter - 26 words
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Advertisement202 1979-08-14 14 M .sA W S7 r ,**s V al for rfate Of II Fantastic Offer 15 7~~ 40*. Discount f-AIRi MUV Jl Wt L LI «S ""si? 6 FAIRLADY JEWELLERS (PTE) LTD. LM I'M ;>ri'i S.t'f, (...I A!.I;;T f \!HI OUCHAHD i.iDAiJ SI\(.A! urn fL L. *****9b fffi Meet your friends202 words
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Article, Illustration381 1979-08-14 15 A distinctive interior decor is one of the best ways to put your individual stamp on the house. It not only reflects your taste but your personality as well from the furniture, wall, ceiling and floor furnishings, to the little knick-knacks you use to381 words
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Advertisement159 1979-08-14 15 The lowest initial down payment Special discount card Window curtains, carpets and wall papers are also available now in our Gay World Amusement Park. Welcome to THE FIRST FURNITURE CENTRE GAY WORLD AMUSEMENT PARK Lot 1-14, (Next to Silver Theatre) Tel: *****06/*****07 Business Hour: 10 am to 10 pm (Daily)159 words
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Advertisement28 1979-08-14 15 Interior Decoration Tel: *****71 Geylang Gay World (Opposite Silver City Theatre) Factory Addiess 146 148. Changi Road. Singapore 16 BUSINESS HOUR: MON SAT 10 am 9 30 pm28 words
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Advertisement61 1979-08-14 15 m x H V FT s..m i Specialise in all types of renovation work. I Executive Interior Decor B6 President Hotel Complex 181 Kitchener Road Singapore 0820 Tel *****16 Monday Sunday (10 00 A M 7 00 P.M.) Use Stop-Roach stop^Sl; COCKROACHES Gullies are havens for cockroaches w JNP INTERNATIONAL61 words
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Advertisement181 1979-08-14 15 EASY PAYMENT HIRE PURCHASE (Special Discount for Cash Purchases.) I, I us It II n A Model GB 200. Only $310/-Downpayment: $31/- (Monthly: 25.58 i 12) Model SB 100 (My S7OO/-Downpayment: $70/- (Monthly: 57.75 i 12) SIN BIAN FURNITUBE CO. Showrooms: 1) 361 Changi Road; 5m.«. S'l4. Tel: *****51 2)181 words
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Article, Illustration1796 1979-08-14 16/17 Teresa Ooi - The VITB Way to the Top Sixth in a seven-part series Bv Teresa Ooi Recalling his schooldays, Mohd Nasir said he played truant, smoked in the toilet and enjoyed "fooling around." When he reached Secondary Four, he tried to make up for last time1,796 words
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Advertisement8 1979-08-14 16/17 Next Tuesday: Commercial and Certificate of Competency courses8 words
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THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
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Article, Illustration603 1979-08-14 18 Richard Ho - Industry recovers from the doldrums By I Richard Ho THE long awaited upturn in the property market, especially in the commercial sector, took place last year. Surplus office accomodation has been gradually taken up and buildings in the city centre ana Orchard Road are now enjoying almost603 words
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Article, Illustration496 1979-08-14 20 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng CEMENT is the most important raw material, after steel, in the construction industry. So when the industry began to show signs of recovery after more than two years in a bad patch, the outlook for cement manufacturersbr ightened. For one496 words
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541 1979-08-14 20 Teo Lian Huay - By Teo Lian Huay PAINT is no longer used for the sole purpose of covering an ugly patch on the wall. We have now paint for decorating, and glossy ones for protecting the walls, metal and wood. The paint business has expanded considerably541 words
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Article79 1979-08-14 20 A FRENCH company has manufactured a paint spray gun with an extra powerful motor that delivers more than 20 1/h. It has a special attachment for continuous working. The gun works on 220 volts and weighs 1750 g. You can fit it with a double jet adaptor79 words
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Article, Illustration68 1979-08-14 21 The Armstrong Quarry tile In the picture above is part of a series of sheet vinyl Corlou that comes in roil form. The product forms a firm tough Door that can take strong punishment without comprooiag colour and design. The Quarry design with Its simple natural68 words
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Article419 1979-08-14 21 Rav Dhaliwal - b? Rav Dhaliwal ALONG with the increase in the number of buildings that have gone up, has come a growing demand for tiles. For both owners of homes and commercial buildings are now using tiles to enhance their Interior decor. Most homes these days use tiling419 words
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Article398 1979-08-14 21 A BUILDING product thai helps to retard the initial setting time of concrete is proving to be a boon for the building and other related industries. The concrete admixture, Daratard, Is manufactured and marketed by an American company subsidiary, W R Grace Singapore. Mr. Raymond398 words
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Article, Illustration573 1979-08-14 22 Teo Lian Huay - Tapping a bright idea By Teo Lian Huay "NO foreign cartel can set the price of sun power. No one can embargo it," American President Jimmy Carter said recently, giving one bright reason why we should switch to using the sun's energy. While the concept573 words
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Article, Illustration625 1979-08-14 23 Yvenne Ang - They are not an inevitable part of the job By Yvenne Ang FATAL accidents are on the increase in the building industry. Nineteen deaths have been recorded over the past six months, while only 22 were recorded for the whole of last year. Although an island-wide safety625 words
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Article124 1979-08-14 23 SOME 60,000 workers and supervisors in the con--struction Industry are expected to be reached in a mass safety orientation programme started by the Labour Ministry at the end of July. Letters have been sent out to some 1,000 contractors and firms, informing thpm about the campaign124 words
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Article, Illustration349 1979-08-14 24 A 2f-storey effiee Mock under construction lifting the Progressive Strength technique. Construction Is carried out concurrently over three floors. A floor takes three days to complete. AN increasing number of constuction projects in South-east Asia are making use of lightweight cellular concrete, according to an Australian349 words
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342 1979-08-14 24 MAJOR savings in building costs ana time are possible with a wall and floor steel framing system which requires no welding, according to the Australian developer, Speedy Lock Ptv Ltd. The simple lock-togeth-er system utilises heavily galvanised lightweight cold-formed steel channel sections. The patented342 words
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Article411 1979-08-14 25 NEW techniques are constantly being sought by retail trade to improve business at points of sale. A problem arises with shop windows. These are lit at night with the object of attracting the attention of passers-by. But, especially in these days of mgh oil prices, it411 words
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Article, Illustration339 1979-08-14 25 AFTER the calculators, watches, toys and numerous Other applications, electronics is now attacking the problem of household odours.. Nothing is more disagreeable than the smell of stale tobacco in a conference room or of frying chips in a kitchen. A French firm has recently perfected339 words
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BUILDING PRODUCTS
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Article, Illustration226 1979-08-14 26 IF you want to renovate your roofing or protect it against premature wear, there is a product specially designed for this purpose. Roofcryl is a watertight and elastic coating which, when combined with a number of other Levis products, can give you a complete system for the226 words
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145 1979-08-14 26 PALLIDUX is an easilyapplied underwater sealing compound free from solvent or toxicity. It can be used for swimming pools, ponds, fish farming tanks and all forms of water storage vessels, including those that bold drinking water. A single component water-based paste, it can be145 words
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134 1979-08-14 26 FAG (Felten and Guilleaume) current operated earth leakage circuit breakers pro viae protection from electrical current risks which may occur from faulty electrical apparatus or wires. CT/Tta or GFIs (ground fault interuppters), as they are otherwise called, are suitable for all electrical circuits. FAG ELCBs134 words
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Article, Illustration218 1979-08-14 27 NEW things are happening to the old Venetian blind. Not only do they now come In a blaze of colours, but they are also slimmer and more attractive fitting well into the decor of any home. Responsible for this new look are trim 25 mm slats, slender218 words
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180 1979-08-14 27 A FRENCH company has produced a range of products designed to solve the growing problem of ugly, uncontrolled fly-posting and graffiti by protecting walls, obliterating scrawled slogans, and removing posters. Three solutions are available: Anti-adherent products to protect surfaces against fly-posting, graffiti or bird180 words
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Article223 1979-08-14 27 A Singapore-based American company has been helping the building industry with a unique product to give longer and better proetection to roofs, cement floorings and walls against penetration of water, moisture or vapour And also attacks by sulphate and other destructive atmospheric elements. The product Bituthene a223 words
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Advertisement143 1979-08-14 18 Bosch power tools meet the high demands of today's construction industry. Their technological advancements offer greater efficiency, completing all jobs with more ease, speed and safety. For example: Bosch rotary hammers Prevailing features incorporated in the range of Bosch rotary hammers are the all-insulation, safety coupling, rotation and impact stops,143 words
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Advertisement281 1979-08-14 19 Roof with Shell Decoralt Roof without Shell Decoralt Shell Decoralt is specially formulated to improve your roof and home New Shell Decoralt lets you paint places in your home you couldn't paint before for stunningly attractive effects. Now you can paint your walls, then paint the roof to match. And281 words
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Advertisement145 1979-08-14 20 <\V7* A »>. MONDAYS SATURDAYS 8.00 A.M. 6.00 P.M. 4 t- a a.> G Armstrong w 4 *•**> w r .7# .JH m > 2 res r* f.KK i A* ;v r i Ml k evis V >.s? fs ONE COMPONENT POLY-URETHANE PUTTY WITH PERMANENT ELASTICITY USES: LEVISTIK is a145 words
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Advertisement129 1979-08-14 21 ,V". <f.. > < hi 'A\ A' I A >/.' u.JMI Yi for home v *$VS Vl'»S evis 3M wr LEVIS AUTOMATIC WATER FAUCET The ultimate concept in water conservation. fcu ¥v Now, thm'i i bright now way lo mm wslar. Lavto automatic watarfaucot No mora turning on and turning129 words
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Advertisement203 1979-08-14 22 LIVE SAFELY WITH Current Operated Earth. Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB's) Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB's) i 116 A m mp»1 1 T oa -r- 5 "l tv. t.' '•■■v. The F Q Current operated earth leakage, circuit breakers not only PUB approved. It is manufactured to a high international standard. F203 words
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Advertisement31 1979-08-14 23 Save up to 12,000 litres of hot water each month, with only one Nova controlled-flow shower head -■v A mm t shwrJH k. mm H W f A -I XI V?*31 words
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Advertisement145 1979-08-14 23 Get your message across loud ami dear and with the maximum of ease with MULTI-PURPOSE P. A. SYSTEM (Rack-Mount Type) This Rack—Mount Type Equipment is suitable (or any scale or application of communication. There are 2 types large and mini. Both CES. Thus easy and convenient to replace. More than145 words
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Advertisement131 1979-08-14 24 KEEP COOL WITH un/He r* J I .i' M Aluminium Awnings Sunbreakers Blinds •Panel-Ceiling MANUFACTURER 1183, BLOCK 12, LORONG 8, TOA PAYOH INDUSTRIAL PARK TEL *****61 (4 Lines) f-K J CO Wvii 11 s\ SLIMLINE 2&U., -i f i V For free measure and quote, contact: 445, JOO CHIAT ROAD.131 words
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Advertisement287 1979-08-14 25 Saves Energy Year Round NOW THERE IS A PRACTICAL,ECONOMICAL SOLUTION SUN-X HEAT REFLECTING WINDOW FILM, REDUCES AIR CONDITIONING REQUIREMENTS AS MUCH AS A> Heat gain from solar radiation through ordinary tinted window glass is one of the major problems of efficient and economical air conditioning. Sun-X Heat Reflecting Glass Tinting287 words
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Advertisement167 1979-08-14 26 eg i*£W -f ,J .1 -s 4 •*-</+ .i ■•".-i \i4^ai ■*> > J'Vml kB ,v- ■> X? K" m: it ugasm '*V, m Safe 0Sf* I/».<R ;J|t4 flfe ;o&**rr£ ar Lv HP* rfju w.f imii A The World's best tiles A 'World' of tiles imported from Italy, Sweden, Germany.167 words
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Advertisement82 1979-08-14 26 The Building Industry A New Nation Supplement Look us up for the full range of heavy-duty tiles with exciting designs. Importer ft Exporter of Full Rang* of Italian Ceramic Tties and Marble. Polybuilding CSJ Pte. Ltd. Unit 340. 3rd Floor. Plan Singapore. 68 Orchard Road. Singapore 0923 Tel; *****4 (382 words
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Advertisement7 1979-08-14 27 The Building Industry A New Nation Supplement7 words
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Advertisement115 1979-08-14 27 to -V. >:■"* < X '"Wlw &iy§* (3K*4oiuc Manufacturer of Aluminium Awnings, Sunbreakers, Venetian Blinds, PVC Folding Doors, Insect Screens Vertical Blinds. Slimline were never go colourful A I .»i flGp,yi»mmm l wwk# I <>.' »wih>K>l» I Imported Star lite Can bean all-aluminium Awning*come in an extensive range of decorator115 words
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Article, Illustration611 1979-08-14 28 HEART ATTACK SHOCK r3j Tennis New Yark, Tuesday. American tennis player Arthur Ashe left hospital here yesterday, two weeks after he was. taken ill with heart pains, which were diagnosed as a heart attack. A hospital spokesman said that the 36-year-old former Wimbledon champion had611 words
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Article85 1979-08-14 28 AFP Jakarta, Tuesday. Brunei have officially stated they will not take part in the 10th South East Asian Games here from Sept 21 to 30, but Vietnam have announced they plan to take part with a small contingent, a spokesman of the organising committee said yesterday. TheAFP - 85 words
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Article49 1979-08-14 28 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday A Japanese selection, boosted by four Brazilian imported players, beat Holland's football club Amsterdam 4-2 in a soccer match here yesterday before a crowd of 25,000. The Japanese led 2-1 at half-time. The Brazalians were imported to play in the Japanese soccer League Renter.Reuter - 49 words
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Article, Illustration312 1979-08-14 29 LHsttne set a brisk pace, leading past the 800 m and was two lengths clear into the straight, followed by Western Pearl. Tyranny closed in. Gaining ground rapidly Western Pearl soon hit the front and drew away to win by 2Vi lengths from312 words
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Article279 1979-08-14 29 R^wSwimming AFP Edmonton, Tuesday Dan Thompson, a 23-year-old from Toronto and tiny Nancy Garapick from Halifax, Novia Scotia stole the limelight on the fourth and final day of the Canadian National swimming championships which ended here yesterday. Garapick suprisingly won the 100 m butterfly eventAFP - 279 words
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Article551 1979-08-14 29 TURF RAY - Only five Malaysian horses are here a On the track By TURF RAY Battle Toll, with Abdul Razak astride, did an impressive workout at Bukit Timah this morning. The Battle-Wagon five-year-old was hard held all the way over 600 m in 42.4. On this workout Battle Toll551 words
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Article72 1979-08-14 29 AFP London, Tuesday Five top British based jockeys will pit their skills against the leading riders in Scandinavia in an AllStar jockeys competition at Aby Racecourse, Stockholm on Sept 30, it was announced here yesterday. Lester Piggott, Joe Mercer, Pat Eddery, Willie Carson and young Americain Steve CauthenAFP - 72 words
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Article, Illustration672 1979-08-14 30 Jeffrey Low - SOCCER SCENE by Jeffrey Low Over the weekend, I tried to talk Dollah Kassim out of retirement (or two reasons: He still has at least a year left to contribute immensely to the National team, and Singapore certainly need his experience for the South East672 words
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Article517 1979-08-14 30 when he first saw a trail, dark-skinned Malay boy Juggling the ball in a backyard in Owen Road, and later on the expansive Fairer Park grounds. That was about 20 years ago. And nine years later (1968), Dollah made his first appearance for lah Kassim"517 words
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Advertisement316 1979-08-14 28 LASSIFIE ADS AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Servlce:Weekdays 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Saturdays 8.30 a.m. —3.00 p.m. Public Holidays 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Connter Servlce:Regular office hours ANNOUNCEMENT ELBA VKO MOOCL CENTRE New classes In modelling, deportment and personal grooming Wednesday l< Thursday evening and Salufday afternoon. For further details, please316 words
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Advertisement260 1979-08-14 28 EDUCATION COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE •3rd Practical Court* Highly-appreciated Practical Course begins on Thursday. 16th August. Practical and Interesting, the course has proven extremely useful to Executives, Secretaries. Stenographers. Clerical workers and Salesmen. Learn modern techniques f«r writing better business letters and reports. Learn to write concisely. persuasively, effectively. Our time-tested Training260 words
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Advertisement32 1979-08-14 28 ©> KIM Trawl Service (Pie) Ltd i Tel: *****42, *****43,*****44, *****45, *****46,*****47,*****48 Phi I ipoines/Tai wan/Hong KQng RY 14 Days $1750/EVERY 14 Days *****/® cvtnr phiijppjnes/Taiwrfn SATUR Dayssls99/= •DAY Manila/Pegsanian/Tagaytay SWINGING FIESTA RUPINAS32 words
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Miscellaneous606 1979-08-14 28 r g/.T«j li-HTtf. TUESDAY NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No: Tel: Icl lalyH TT"7"H MIBBINQ J LETIEBB TT"pB ACROBB USING -i-rll clum —B BELOW BaßMaß Cut along dotted lines^ mmmm CLUES FOR IT-2 1. Subetsnce606 words
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Advertisement47 1979-08-14 29 Having a hard time finding a COURT? Va COWL TO as SINGAPORE SQUASH CENTRE the largest of its kind in the world We offer limited Company or Group Membership which entitles you to book one month in advance. Call *****5 for an application form or more information.47 words
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Miscellaneous251 1979-08-14 29 Crossword J. ACROSS 1 Pacific 5 Insensitive 10 Glob 13 Olive genus 14 Wahine dances 15 Use hip-boots 16 Badminton racket 18 Malarial symptom 19 Giving 20 Nasty look 21 Viscous stuff 22 Staffer 23 Calendar abbr. 26 Ending with eth or meth 27 Trials 30 Perjured oneself 32 Zulu251 words
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Advertisement23 1979-08-14 30 7 V K 4 The War That Never Ended... A 7 STARRING < PERRY KINO DON BTROUD TIBA FARROW PARK JONG 800 OEORQE KENNEDY23 words
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Miscellaneous68 1979-08-14 30 ANDY CAPP I Hi 5S m t* 3 5E *1 i KmM HI 2* T.T, Mtf if I s fci SHORT RIBS (1 HAVE YOU NOW." 'NOT QUITE by Frank O'Neal 1 COULD LEARN ID MATE THIS TBICKY DEVIL. S B C'J r w* as M A* 3£ tfll a68 words
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Article, Illustration700 1979-08-14 31 Zarinah Marican - Flashes of a glamourous S'pore that are too fast, too much for the senses By Zarinah Marican Not three but two cheers for The Singapore Experience, the 10screen audio-visual presentation of Singapore. One cheer for the techntcally marvellous production. Every shot selected was excellent. And the other700 words
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Article339 1979-08-14 31 What is relativity? I dont know, bat Einstein's theory explains why there Is enough energy In a single matchstiek to lift a mountain and why the Universe Is expanding. Albert Einstein came up with his fermala of E=mc2 In INS, but this brilliant physicist's theory339 words
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Miscellaneous609 1979-08-14 31 the cinema VOICES: A contemporary love story. Michael Ontkean, as an aspiring nightclub singer, meets and (alls in love with a shy young girl who is deaf and cherishes a dream to become a professionl dancer. Orchard: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. Last Day. PARADISE ALLEY: Story of three609 words
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Miscellaneous364 1979-08-14 31 Sports diary BOWLING: Singapore International Championship (Jackie's Bowl, 2.00 p.m.). SOCCER: NFL First Division Changi United v Farrer Park United (Jalan Besar), Tampines Rovers v Geylang International (Jurong). Both matches at 8.00 p.m. SOFTBALL: National Schools Championship Secondary Girls Final (Dover Road Complex, 3.30 p.m.). In and around town MA364 words
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Article38 1979-08-14 32 AH FOOK: The censors have released Midnight Express. Let's see it tonight before they change their minds a second time. MEI UN: I wish they would change their minds about some of the films they've banned.38 words
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Advertisement182 1979-08-14 32 printing and display mini-calculator i/Vith ,1 1 display 'or cr <nt r p <'CisiO'i. Hand-held. Available in 2 models. Model 121 PD ONLY $150/- Prints up to 12 diqits. Rechargeable batteries with AC chaiqcr. Model 101 PD ONLY $130/- Prints up to 10 digits. With throw-away batteries and AC adaptor.182 words
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Miscellaneous767 1979-08-14 32 TV j»ui—MB AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 ITELEFUNKEN great looks' Colour y feat features' TV great performance' Ml OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTSf olio wed by LIFE BEGINS AT FORTY. Ml DIARY OF EVENTS. SJI PRE-EXAMINA-I«ClJvHW'cITfl •f.v I, IH North and South. Part 2. During a dinner party given by Thornton, Margaret sees the767 words
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Miscellaneous198 1979-08-14 32 Today's top shows YOUTH. (Ch. 8, 8.10 p.m., in colour). This edition has a feature which traces the history of Singapore, showing how it developed from a fishing village to today's thriving metropolis* two songs by the RTS Choir; a recital of the poem, Festive August: a filmlet on the198 words
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