New Nation, 8 February 1980
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Title Section20 1980-02-08 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, February 8, 1980 2794 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 109/1/80 f r NtW (£0) NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article284 1980-02-08 1 Hostage crisis eases Reuter Washington, Friday The United States said yesterday it had shelved plans to impose economic sanctions on Iran, in the hope of helping to achieve a diplomatic solution to the crisis over 50 Americans held in Tehran. The State Department linked the decision toReuter - 284 words
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265 1980-02-08 1 Some car firms are absorbing part of the hefty increases in road tax, registration and additional registration fees which came into effect on Wednesday. A spokesman for Motor and Leasing Pte Ltd, agents for the Isuzu Gemini, this morning said it will265 words
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Article103 1980-02-08 1 Reuter Washington, Friday Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan yesterday said the Soviet Union was preparing Cuban troops for a possible invasion of Oman from South Yemen. In remarks prepared for a campaign speech in Orlando, Florida, Mr Reagan said President Carter was aware of theReuter - 103 words
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Advertisement24 1980-02-08 1 W «niuC l %k > *rm »v; y V -as r. Kkf Mr J. Prakash...chef de cuisine of stall No 7, High Street Food Centre24 words
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Advertisement80 1980-02-08 1 Top cats on the prowl lyrw'i Predators |CZI PVVM-WEST CPTEIOT3. IV| I I Pl4/A SINGAPORE U*H iit /K i*a 'loo* Orhwo %>*rt t•< BUUO'NC V»oc low®! (Wound ♦High class' hawker stall See pages 14, 15 i Malaysia Cup J/ 1980 missing goalie Page 26 HIGHLAND 0, 0 SCOTCH jm. HIGHLAND80 words
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Miscellaneous26 1980-02-08 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m.: Showers in a few places In the late afternoon. Sunset today: 6.51 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow: b.47 a.m.26 words
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Article229 1980-02-08 2 Both are to promote Chinese medicine You may see double if you are looking for an association that promotes Chinese medicine in Singapore. There are two such associations and both, according to their officials, have identical names Association for Promoting Chinese Medicines. The one with its229 words
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Article357 1980-02-08 2 Julie Liau - By Julie Liau An undercurrent of mixed feelings belied the majority vote on the Asean Tourism Association (Aseanta) proposal, at its sixth annual convention, to deny national tourism organisations (NTOs) voting rights. Although the proposal was carried by a majority of 24 votes with357 words
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Article, Illustration148 1980-02-08 2 To break the monotony of the present flat-roofed bus shelters, the Public Works Department has built a variety of specially-designed shelters. Bus commuters can now seek shelter from sun and rain under five differently-shaped shelters at Marine Parade, Napier Road, Hill Street, Paya Lebar, New Changi148 words
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Article45 1980-02-08 2 The Kim Seng community centre wtt hold free tutorial classes on mathematics, science, English and Chinese for Primary Six students in the constituency from April to October. Application forms are available from, the centre's Indus Square premises between 2.30 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.45 words
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Advertisement227 1980-02-08 3 SEIKO HAS IT ALL! Choosing a good quartz watch might not be easy these days You're faced with a wide choice, vast differences in price, and a multitude of styles What then, should you be looking for? Start with the manufacturer's track record Seiko has been in this business for227 words
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Article, Illustration121 1980-02-08 4 Officers and men of the Rural West police station will move into this new $2.7 million building at Corporation Koad next weeK. The name of the division will also be changed to Juliet Division or, in short, "J Division." Workmen are putting the finishing touches to121 words
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Article27 1980-02-08 4 Senior Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), Mr S. Dhanabalan, will open the Offshore South-Elast Asia exhibition at the Hyatt Hotel on Feb 26 at 10 a.m.27 words
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Article185 1980-02-08 4 Zarinah Marican - By Zarinah Marican Only two out of 12 university students have repaid loans received from the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Memorial Scholarship Fund Board, since reminders were sent out last October. These students received loans in 1974, when they entered university, and should have185 words
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Article35 1980-02-08 4 The Ghim Moh community centre's youth executive committee and the youth pen-pal club will hold a Chinese New Year gathering at the Ghim Moh Secondary School on Sunday from 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.35 words
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Article155 1980-02-08 4 The cornerstone laying ceremony for the new Methodist Church at Ang Mo Kio will take place on Easter Sunday April 6. The church, which will cost $2 million to build and is due for completion by next January, is situated at the corner of Avenues155 words
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Article, Illustration193 1980-02-08 5 Five days a week, Lim Yew Jin, 24, dons the overalls of a lift mechanic. But for two hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, he is a volunteer mathematics and English tutor. From 7.30 p.m. on these two nights, he gives tuition to 19 Primary Five193 words
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Article212 1980-02-08 5 Ninety-four people were temporarily disabled, four permanently, and one killed in the shipbuilding and repairing industry last month. Last year, there was an average of 74 accidents each month, Dr Ang How Ghee, chairman of the advisory committee on accident prevention in shipyards said this212 words
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Article303 1980-02-08 5 Share prices surged upwards strongly on a new wave of buying support during the first 45 minutes of buoyant trading on the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. From the opening bell, buyers streamed in resulting in across-the-board advances following news that the American hostages will be released soon.303 words
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Article39 1980-02-08 5 The Vocational and Industrial Training Board will hold a lunch to mark the first term of office of the Shipbuilding and Repairing Trade Advisory Committee at its Ayer Rajah Road board room on Feb 26 at 1 p.m.39 words
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Advertisement270 1980-02-08 5 AA swinging^ Chinese New Year at the Merlin. 1980. The Lunar year of the monkey. Get rightinto the swing of things at ourcolourfuJand exciting outlets where we've got something for everyone. It's all part of the magic of Merlin! Coffee House A cheerful, cosy atmosphere to go with your delicious270 words
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Article, Illustration215 1980-02-08 6 Incredibly, the Hulk did not walk away with the first prize; he was overshadowed by an exotic African Congo man. Nevertheless, he stole the show at the fancy dress event at Oberoi Imperial Hotel's annual staff dinner on Wednesday night. Ranting and raving as he got up215 words
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Article233 1980-02-08 6 We'll make it kids' club The Children's Block Club, which provides educational, recreational and social activities for children in Ang Mo Kio, is certain of achieving some of its objectives despite financial and manpower shortages. "The children have become closely attached to the volunteers who, in turn, have learnt to233 words
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Miscellaneous463 1980-02-08 6 if Staging A Coup Within A Coup Melancarkan Rampasan Kuasa Dalam Satu Rampasan Kuasa 36 Tricks «Muslihat 36 mmmm 11 1 B2 i 1 IViMK Z§2 noi. fJE ik£J srssbi ISH a r, m rj££ w u L pi £2 «;»n 0 4l» Si! ■V V*! m m k'ji:»v7 W463 words
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Article431 1980-02-08 7 Even the best syllabuses and curriculum will go to waste if not properly implemented by teachers, a primary school principal said yesterday. The principal, commenting on the Education Ministry's efforts to improve school curriculum, said that, based on the existing curriculum, teachers with intelligence431 words
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Article, Illustration250 1980-02-08 7 CHONG LEONG WINS 3-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP While he was in the army, national serviceman Tang Chong Leong (right) had no time for his music. But for the next three years, he will be able to keep time to his heart's content. Chong Leong, 21,250 words
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Article98 1980-02-08 7 The Institute of Education will instal a close-circuit colour television studio as part of its efforts to improve its audio-visual equipment. Tenders have been called for the installation of the equipment in a studio on the first floor of the library block. The institute98 words
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Advertisement7 1980-02-08 7 World News in Pages 11,11 and 127 words
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Advertisement42 1980-02-08 7 When your guests ask for gin, offer them the most exported gin in the world. I Imported j I from England BEEFEATER ,r TT? Distilled Thy Qin bitiilltd ami Ixtiilnl by Burrvtitfh Limited in London Lntfund ASSOCIATED LIQUOR DISTRIBUTORS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.42 words
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Article335 1980-02-08 8 It's Olympics as usual as far as the Association of National Olympic Committees is concerned. ACNO, representing 141 committees, has urged the International Olympic Committee to carry on with the games at Moscow. This decision is hardly surprising since its members have been working precisely towards that335 words
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Article72 1980-02-08 8 4 A recently published survey suggests that many Roman Catholics in this country (Britain) hold "permissive" views on such matters as sexual relations before marriage, euthanasia, abortion and contraception. This revelation will probably shock Romans less than it shocks their separated brethren. The view that, under the iron72 words
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Article67 1980-02-08 8 We have heard of busy superstar entertainers like Dionne Warwick and Sammy Davis Jr swinging in and out of Singapore for onenight or two-night shows. All surely genuine limited season engagements for people who are in demand. Now stand by for superstar films being shown here for "limited67 words
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Article43 1980-02-08 8 A colleague came up with this interesting observation. He claimed that there seems to be quite a number of "ang mos" (whites) living in Ang Mo Kio. Most probably, these are foreign spouses of a new class of HDB flat owners.43 words
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Article, Illustration809 1980-02-08 8 David Winder - By David Winder Christian Science Monitor Chandigarh (India): "Somewhere along the line we have to break this business of always having to react to what is happening in Pakistan," says one of India's leading intellectuals in New Delhi. But it is here in theChristian Science Monitor - 809 words
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Article, Illustration533 1980-02-08 8 ISMAIL KASSIM; ISMAIL KASSIM - FRIDAY WITH ISMAIL KASSIM ISMAIL KASSIM The row kicked up by the Malaysian Chinese Association over fair representation in the country's municipal councils appears churlish if viewed in the context of the entire gamut of Sino-Malay relations. Indeed, on the surface, it does look like a533 words
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Article, Illustration1297 1980-02-08 9 Bharathi Mohan - Pros and cons of letting motorists settle minor accidents between themselves By Bharathi Mohan Should the police be spending time and effort investigating routine cases of minor accidents involving bent fenders or broken tail-lights of cars when they have more "serious" things1,297 words
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Article150 1980-02-08 10 AP Davos (Switzerland), Friday Saudi Arabian oil minister Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani said yesterday the time will come when oil-producing states will supply the West with oil only in return for industrial know-how. "The time will come when we will not renew contracts unless we haveAP - 150 words
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Article516 1980-02-08 10 Lord Killanin: This will be most crucial lOC session UPI Reuter Lake Placid (New York), Friday The International Olympic Committee meets for the 82nd time this weekend with no solution to the Moscow boycott problem in sight. During the past week, politicians on the one hand andUPI; Reuter - 516 words
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Article167 1980-02-08 10 Reuter London, Friday Most Britons believe Queen Elizabeth should abdicate and allow Prince Charles to become king, according to an opinion poll published yesterday Seven out of every 10 people asked by the news magazine Now said the Queen should stand down. Many were in favourReuter - 167 words
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Article106 1980-02-08 10 UPI TODAY is Friday, Feb 8, the 39th day of 1980 with 327 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY: In 1587, Mary Queen of Scots was beheaded after being charged with conspiring to murder Britain's Queen ElizabethUPI - 106 words
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Article160 1980-02-08 10 UPI London, Friday Some things Just are not done in polite British society and one of them Is breast-fced-ing a baby In Harrods. Anna Bowman, 31, learned that last week when she tried to breastfeed her flve-month-eld son while she and her friends had tea In theUPI - 160 words
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Article, Illustration157 1980-02-08 11 World Focus AP Washington, Friday President Jimmy Carter yesterday said he prays daily for Ayatollah Khomeiny and the militants holding the 50 Americans hostage in Iran. Speaking at the national prayer breakfast before members of Congress and about 3,000 others, he also said he prayed forAP - 157 words
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Article34 1980-02-08 11 Colombo, Friday The Sri Lanka government will review the question of providing port facilities to foreign naval vessels if tension in the Indian Ocean region increases, Foreign Minister A.C.S.Hameed said yesterday.34 words
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Article56 1980-02-08 11 Reuter New Delhi, Friday The Special Branch of Delhi police has busted an alleged spy ring in the Indian Defence Ministry here, the Press Trust of India reported yesterday. It saia two men working in army headquarters had been arrested for passing military secrets to anReuter - 56 words
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Article242 1980-02-08 11 To discuss joint action on Afghan issue Reuter UPI Washington, Friday Secretary of State Cyrus Vance will meet West European foreign ministers in Bonn on Feb 20 to discuss a coordinated response to Moscow's Afghan intervention, US diplomatic sources said yesterday. Plans for the meetingReuter; UPI - 242 words
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127 1980-02-08 11 Reuter Jakarta, Friday Indonesian Vice President Adam Malik has urged President Suharto not to carry out the death sentence imposed on former Indonesian Foreign Minister Dr Subandrio. But a spokesman said yesterday President Suharto had not replied to the request for clemency. HeReuter - 127 words
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Article29 1980-02-08 11 Reuter Tehran, Friday New Zealand has closed its embassy in Iran and all its diplomats are leaving the country following a breakin at the embassy chancery. ReuterReuter - 29 words
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101 1980-02-08 11 AP Ottawa, Friday Canada Is expelling another Soviet official In retaliation for the expulsion from Moscow of Col Harold Gold, a Canadian military attache, the External Affairs Department announced yesterday. The department said in a statement the government has reduced the Soviet Embassy's commercial sectionAP - 101 words
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Article116 1980-02-08 11 Reuter Manila, Friday Malaysian Foreign Minister Tengku Ahmad Rithauddeen will arrive here on Monday for talks with Philippine officials on a variety of bilateral and regional matters, the Foreign Ministry announced yesterday. It gave no details of the discussions, but sources said they were boundReuter - 116 words
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Advertisement133 1980-02-08 11 JUPINUS COSMETICS CO-ORDINATE MAKE UP ONLY FOR YOU v JUPIMUS JUPINUS cosmetic refills are easily obtainable and save you money Free luxurious gifts imported from England Get a Model 823 A FREE with every purchase of cosmetics worth $35 Purchase 3 different kinds of cosmetics worth $SS or a Colour133 words
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Article238 1980-02-08 12 Reuter Bangkok, Friday Beijing yesterday sought to assure Asean that friendship with China would not endanger the regional grouping. The Chinese message was given to Thai Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan by Madam Deng Yingchao, widow of the late Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and Vice Chairman of theReuter - 238 words
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Article, Illustration132 1980-02-08 12 World Focus Reuter Hong Kong, Friday Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Vo Nguyen Giap has been relieved of his post in a major government reshuffle announced yesterday. Confirming earlier reports of the reshuffle, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) monitored here, said General Van Tien Dung has been appointedReuter - 132 words
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Article, Illustration63 1980-02-08 12 Is the "March for Survival" organised by a group of western celebrities on the Kampuche&n border a "circus"? These beaming refuSee children surroundig Norwegian actress Liv IJllman more than answer the question. What does it matter If this Is some strange woman who's come from some farawayAP picture - 63 words
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Advertisement203 1980-02-08 12 Introducing It makes mincemeat of the toughest kitchen jobs in the world: hard dry grinding, kneading, meat mincing Imagine how easily Sumeet can whip, grate, liquidise! Sumeet is the newest Kitchen Machine that has amazed housewives with its wide range of performance. Its results are simply shattering. Sumeet is equipped203 words
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Advertisement227 1980-02-08 12 Sunny Smiles %i\ >k l)u M\\ v iim V! from these people CONGRATULATIONS! DR. Winners of the WESTS. SUNNY SMILE CONTEST. Ist Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize 4th Prize Two sth Prizes Five 6th Prizes Ten 7th Prizes 2 Return Tickets to Hongkong by CPA. Yong Yee Mun l/C *****23/227 words
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Article, Illustration120 1980-02-08 13 Dear San, We have a request: Please shine on us as often as yon like. In fact, the longer the better. That's because we need yon. Yon know, we need your rays to strike onr mono-crystal sili- con solar battery atop onr boat (as yon120 words
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474 1980-02-08 13 Thanks to 'womb within a womb' AFP Melbourne: Australia's first test tube baby, due to be born in four months, will be the result of an eight-year Asl.2 million (about $2.85 million) programme involving 40 Melbourne medical specialists. The mother, MrsAFP - 474 words
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Advertisement112 1980-02-08 13 SIM ti International luggage... the nicest way to see the workH Elmundo, a superb range of luggage. Lighter than you ever dreamed. Strong enough to take real punishment. Yet beautifully stylish. And the selection is endless. Suitcases and overnight bags, shoulder totes, garment carriers and weekenders. Elmundo. The perfect combination112 words
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Article, Illustration1048 1980-02-08 14/15 Margaret Chan - Eating Out by Margaret Chan Right in the middle of the High Street Food Centre, I saw this stall that did not look like any other hawker stall I've seen. It was bright and clean, and the curries were displayed in stainless steel food trays on1,048 words
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560 1980-02-08 14/15 Sundown scene by Zaki All too often these days, one comes out of shows, and big-name shows at that, with the disagreeable feeling that somehow, one's pocket has been picked. The Lettermen's concert last Tuesday night at the Hyatt, happily, was an exception.560 words
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Article, Illustration621 1980-02-08 14/15 Margaret Cunico - The Arts by Margaret Cunico If there's any one culture that really belongs to this region, particularly to the old Straits Settlements, it must be that of the Straits Baba and Nonya. In the early days, the Peranakan Chinese settled mainly in the ports621 words
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Article, Illustration633 1980-02-08 16 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Syndicate Washington: As soon as the news broke about the Canadian rescue of the six American diplomats in Tehran, everyone who had a friend in Canada wanted to pick up the phone and thank them personally.Los Angeles Times Syndicate; UPI picture - 633 words
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Article283 1980-02-08 16 AP Cambridge (Massachusetts): Ever wonder what birds would say if they could talk? Well, judging from the first known bird conversation on record, their chitcat probably would include food. In an experiment directed at Harvard by noted behaviourist B.F. Skinner, "two pigeons engaged in aAP - 283 words
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Article, Illustration490 1980-02-08 17 Cuckoo's call can once again be heard at the Times The Christian Science Monitor London: People who pine about the falling numbers of the Large Blue butterfly, who want to know the correct way to pronounce Kabul and those who are eager to learnThe Christian Science Monitor - 490 words
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Article76 1980-02-08 18 r Business News and Views J* Guthrie Singapore will officially open its own showroom at Parklane Shopping Mall today. The showroom, which takes up about 180 sq metres, is believed to be the biggest city showroom set up by a trading! company. All the equipment 176 words
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Article, Illustration87 1980-02-08 18 All 190 new CBD taxis which will be put into service in March and April this year by NTUC Comfort are Isuzu Florians ordered from Motor and Leasing Pte Ltd. They are part of an order for 300 units ordered from M and L last October.87 words
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Article193 1980-02-08 18 UPI London, Friday The dollar recovered yesterday from its recent slide on European markets, gaining ground against several major currencies. The price of gold dropped back past the US$7OO an ounce mark in London and Zurich, despite bright early form in London. Gold dropped more thani US$26 inUPI - 193 words
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Article284 1980-02-08 18 UPI New York, Friday Inspite of late profit-taking, the stock market, led by a powerful early surge in oil issues, held on to reach a four-month high in yesterday's heavy trading. The Dow Jones industrial average, up nearly 9 points in the early going, wound up withUPI - 284 words
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Article30 1980-02-08 18 UPI Closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 industrials 885.49 (up 3.66); 20 transport 299.08 (up 4.57); 15 utilities 111.23 (up 0.34); 65 stocks 325.32 (up 2.42). UPIUPI - 30 words
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Article182 1980-02-08 18 'UNRIVALLED FACILITIES IN SERVICES' HERE A large Italian international freight forwarder is to make Singapore its regional headquarters for the Asean region. Mr Orlando R. Romeo, a director of the company's overseas department, who is here to celebrate the local office's first anniversary said this182 words
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136 1980-02-08 18 ICB raises interest rates by point The Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICB) today raised its prime, savings and deposit interest rates by a flat 0.25 percentage point. At 8.25 per cent, its savings interest rate is, together with the Development Bank of Singapore's, the highest offered by any bank here.136 words
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Article73 1980-02-08 18 AFP Tokyo, Friday Hitachi Shipbuilding and Engineering Co. of Japan has landed an order for the world's largest ore carrier of 260,000 deadweight tonnes from Chivalry Carriers Inc. of Liberia, it was announced yesterday. The price for the ship will be about 13 billion yen ($ll6AFP - 73 words
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Article51 1980-02-08 18 Reuter Alor Star, Friday The US company General Electronics yesterday announced plans to establish a factory near here to produce radios and cassettes. Company president John Holm, who was visiting Kedah, said work on the $22 million plant would begin in the middle of the year.Reuter - 51 words
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Article19 1980-02-08 19 OBITUARIES MR. DOMINIC MAURICE OF T.A.S. PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON 7.2.80. FOR FUNERI AL PLEASE CALL *****42 OR *****1119 words
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Article27 1980-02-08 19 MRS. DORIS GEDDEF passed away peacefully 5.2.80 and the cortege leaves Singapore Casket at 2.15 pm Saturday 9.2.80 for Mount Vernon Crematorium and Rev. Peter Ellis officiating.27 words
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Article277 1980-02-08 19 Soccer London, Friday With champions Liverpool facing a severe test at Norwich, Manchester United hope that a home win over Wolverhampton could restore them to the top of England's soccer standings by Saturday evening. The Manchester club are level on points with Liverpool but have played277 words
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Article99 1980-02-08 19 Boxing Reuter New York Friday Promoter Don King has offered Sugar Ray Leonard, the World Boxing Council welterweight champion, US$2.5 million (aboutss.2 million) to defend his title against Panama's Roberto Duran, the No 1 contender. Three days ago, rival promotter Bod Arum offered Duran US$lReuter - 99 words
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Article, Illustration841 1980-02-08 20 SHIRLEY TAN - Veteran Poh Lim tells of how much he was paid to teach famous service in US a Badminton By SHIRLEY TAN He collects books, coins, stamps, bottles, cacti, match-boxes, porcelain, and anything that he takes a fancy to. But his biggest showcase must be his haul of medals841 words
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Article153 1980-02-08 21 wa Boxing AP AFP Paris, Friday Britain's Kevin Finnegan regained the European middleweight title last night with a 12-round points decision over Gratien Tonna of Marseille. Finnegan, European champion in 1975 until Tonna dethroned him, was badly battered by Tonna's left nooks to the headAP; AFP - 153 words
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Article351 1980-02-08 21 Desmond Oon - that's where the 'big kick' lies in CPA's tournament Passing Shots By Desmond Oon The Cathay Pacific Airways Team Tennis competition which starts on Mar 15 at the National Stadium courts will feature a round-robin, followed by a knockout competition involving the top four teams that have accumulated the351 words
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Article160 1980-02-08 21 AP Lake Placid, Friday A New York state judge ruled yesterday that an athlete from Taiwan must be allowed to carry the island nation's traditional red-and-blue flag at the opening of the 1980 Winter Olympics next Wednesday. In a decision handed down in nearby Pittsburgh, JusticeAP - 160 words
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Article125 1980-02-08 22 K.L. CHAN BRIAN MILLKR SCRCTINKKR TURF RAY RACK 1 Ten Point Ten Point Flying Noble Ha Ha Seow Speedy Horse Ha Ha Seow Geneva Ten Point RACK 2 Top Cop Cheeky Bird Top Cop Cheeky Bird Indian I'atrol Very Friendly Very Friendly Indian Patrol RACK 3 Mind bender Regal125 words
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Article421 1980-02-08 22 K. L. CHAN - By K. L. CHAN Penang, Friday Newcomer, The Score, is in terrific form and could give his rivals a galloping lesson in the Class 3 Division 1 1200 m event on Sunday. The four-year-old Australian gelding by General Grant arrived in Septem- ber last421 words
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Article, Illustration2014 1980-02-08 22 Stormy Des...has been working well and stands ont as a good thing In Race 4 at Penang tomorrow. R A PF 1 2 30 CLASS 5, DIV 2 1.200M x ($9,500 $6,650 to winner) 1 2300 Haavan'aGift g (Heaven's Gift) Ahmad 7 572,014 words
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Article140 1980-02-08 22 SUNDAY Race 1: (2.15) a S Div 2 12Mm: Good Sport, Brigadier James. Race 2: (2.45) CI 3 Dlv 2 I mm: Tnrf Roler, Parakee, Argentina, Sayang Sayang, Geographer, Onlyhope, Silly Mergaa. Race 3: (3.15) a S Dlv 1 12Mm: Seng Writer, float Tat, The IJnsnng Heroes, Saladln, Commander-in-Chief,140 words
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Article, Illustration246 1980-02-08 23 SHIRLEY TAN - Han Chua back in training with the SCC ■CH Rugby By SHIRLEY TAN Rugby international Teo Han Chua was not at the Fairer Park pitch when the National rugby squad trained yesterday. But he was at the Padang, helping out with the Singapore Cricket Club's preparation for their international friendlyPicture by STEVEN LEE - 246 words
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Article58 1980-02-08 23 Reuter Bombay, Friday. Singapore are among the 16 countries who have so far confirmed their participation in the ninth Asian amateur boxing championships here later this month. Other countries to take gart in the meet Brunei, Indonesia, Iraq", Iran, India, Japan Kenya, North Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, theReuter - 58 words
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Article186 1980-02-08 23 Iff'"* AP Hong Kong, Friday Japan have entered the largest foreign contingent in this year's US$lOO,OOO (about $210,000) Hong Kong Open golf championship beginning on Feb 28. However, players from Taiwan are favoured to win the event. In a press release issued yesterday, the sponsor ofAP - 186 words
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Article100 1980-02-08 23 $3 p Reuter Bandar Seri Begawan, Friday. Singapore will take part in an international polo tournament here from Feb 29 to March 9. The tournament will also see teams from Europe and other South-east Asian countries participating. The Brunei Sultan, Sir Hassanal Bolkiah, will leadReuter - 100 words
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304 1980-02-08 24/25 Draw for the Jurong Country Club medals competition to be played tomorrow: "B" Division 10th tee. 12.44 Yee Kok Hoong (17) H Umeno (19) J C Moon (18); 12.50 Jack Kiang (18) Tony Tan (18) T Sudo (16); 12.56 Jerry Ng (16) K C304 words
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Article, Illustration878 1980-02-08 24/25 Lim Kee Chan - The golfing queen sets her eyes on Changi Open again TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan Kee Bee Khim, Singapore's golfing queen, will be bidding for her third success in the Changi women's Open championship on Feb 13 (tee-off 7 a.m.). Bee Khim, of the Singapore Island Country878 words
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Article290 1980-02-08 24/25 Except for Alan Murray, all the five previous winners are back for a crack at the 54hole Tiger Open, the Sembawang leg of the Local Circuit starting tomorrow (tee-off 8 a.m.). They are: Jimmy Stewart (1974), Chang ChungFa (1975 and 1977), M. Marimuthu (1976), Lim Swee290 words
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Article237 1980-02-08 24/25 Elaine Conjugacion won the SICC women's "A" Division medal competition by one stroke from Ong Kim Ling when she returned a nett 72 at the Sime Course yesterday. Elaine also took the ballsweep for the first nine on nett 36. The second nine went to237 words
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Article147 1980-02-08 24/25 Keppel "C" Division medal stableford competition will be played at the Bukit Chermin Course tomorrow. The draw: 1.15 p.m. Philip S. C. Lim (20) N. Sega (21); 1.22 Andrew Chow (24) J. C. M. Shaw (21); 1.29 Yap Eng Bok (22) Tay Kim Kah (24) J. Santiago147 words
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Article, Illustration722 1980-02-08 26 JEFFREY LOW - Who to play and where, that's the question Malaysia J Cup Jf 1980 By JEFFREY LOW Alor Star, Friday. It's the same old story here in Alor Star. A parched pitch, pockmarked with gravel, awaits Singapore in what could be a close Cup match against Kedah at722 words
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Article, Illustration216 1980-02-08 26 Pahang's Jamal Nasir, who was involved in a punch-up with Singapore striker Wong Kok Choy at last Saturday's Malaysia Cup match at the National Stadium, may get away with only a stern warning, reports SURESH NAIR. Though the Football Association of Malaysia Disciplinary Committee meets only on216 words
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338 1980-02-08 26 Season tickets at special bargain prices for the pre-Olympics soccer tournament scheduled at the National Stadium from Feb 23 to Mar 13, will be on sale from tomorrow at the National Stadium and Jalan Besar. The season tickets will be valid for 22338 words
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Miscellaneous378 1980-02-08 19 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR Born today, you possess an extremely strong independent spirit. You are quite unsympathetic to those who need to lean on others for whatever reason and can often be found urging the unproductive to work, the cheerless to nappy occupation. You have little patience with378 words
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Miscellaneous227 1980-02-08 19 ACROSS 1 Pistol case 8 Larceny 13 One 14 Tremble 15 City in Missouri 16 Exalted 17 canto 18 Homes in the Mid Ages 19 Musical notes 22 Himalayan cedar 25 Move slowly 27 Trousers 29 Nourished 32 Ireland, once 33 Franklin or Gazzara 34 Royal fur 36 Favourite haunts227 words
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Advertisement213 1980-02-08 21 Nike Wimbledon (pictured) Worn by many top professionals. A soft, white grain leather shoe for all court sports, particularly tennis. Features a poly-foam tongue, terrycloth innersole, padded heel horn and ankle collar. The sole's European shell design gives great traction, wear and cushion. Nike All Court Built to deliver the213 words
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Advertisement56 1980-02-08 22 Introducing the micro-computerised organ JVCIVICTRON U W UI Electronic Organ EOGS Features:— Full dual bass system Walking bass 1, 2 3 (2 octaves) Auto-arpeggio Drum rolling rhythm Pre set piano, violin, horn, wow, trumpet, vibraphone, harpsichord etc. VICTOR MUSIC CCNTRC Pre ltd Unit 19, The Orchard, 290, Orchard Road, Singapore56 words
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Miscellaneous33 1980-02-08 23 ANDY CAPP YOU CAN DO IT,PERCV, YOU CAN bOANYTHIN' IF YOU TRY.... m n. Si. m MHMM *smm MMt MM) you CAN STRIKE. P IS 5* j£v/« MA NOfcBERT LefS PLAN 1 esk\A/\O33 words
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Advertisement102 1980-02-08 24/25 Golf is a tough game It demands equally precise equipment Take LYNX Prowler for instance. LYNX expertise and technology made the Prowler woods what they are Rugged yet Smooth, generating extra driving power with its traditionally pear-shaped classic convex face. Its irons are investment-cast from a new metal developed exclusively102 words
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Miscellaneous590 1980-02-08 24/25 FRIDAY E J MONEYWORDS i Cut out and pin with other coupons. I J Posting instructions appear below Occupation: Address: N R.I.C. No: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW Li along dotted lines ammmM CLUES FOR JS 5 1. Colour of the clear sky 2. In many countries,590 words
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Miscellaneous79 1980-02-08 26 Diary SOCCER: Malaysia Cup Kedah v Singapore (Darulaman Stadium, Alor Star); Kelantan v Sarawak (Sultan Mohammed IV Stadium). Both matches at 8 p.m. National Inter-Schools North Zone (Tanglin and Mountbatten pitches, 2.30 p.m.). HOCKEY: SWHA Div.2 Police v SLA (Police Academy, 5.10 p.m.). National Inter-Schools South Zone boys Whitley Secondary79 words
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Article, Illustration255 1980-02-08 27 Story of the star on TV tonight Her name was an unromantic Frances Gumm, but to her millions of fans she is better known as Judy Garland. Her story will be told this evening at 9.50 p.m. over Channel 5, in the movie,255 words
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594 1980-02-08 27 Georgina Emmanuel - rz i tonteri notes I By Georgina Emmanuel When Beethoven's 7th Symphony, the highlight in the next SSO concerts, made its debut on December 8,1813 at the University of Vienna, famous musicians of the day offered to play in the orchestra and the concert594 words
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Miscellaneous405 1980-02-08 27 At the cinema NOT NOW, DARLING: British comedy caper with a dash of sophistication. Stars Leslie Phillips and Julie Ege. Cathay: 1.30, 4, 6.30 ana 9.15 p.m. MOMENT BY MOMENT: A young man falls in love with an older woman. Stars disco heartthrob John Travolta and Lily Tomlin. Jade: 11,405 words
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Miscellaneous206 1980-02-08 27 In and around town TRENDS IN MODERN COMMUNICATION A talk by Mr Lim Bak Wee from Telecoms. At the Singapore Science Centre auditorium at 3 p.m. For Pre-U students only. Admission free. CAREERS IN THE COMPUTER FIELD A talk by Dr Angela Goh, lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Nanyang University.206 words
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Miscellaneous323 1980-02-08 27 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. All welcome. FUNERAL GAMES Play by Joe Orton. At the British Council Centre, 8 JMB. Tickets are available rom the centre's library. For members only. Not open to public. Last night. BONSAI EXHIBITION by Boh Twang Boo at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce exhibition hall from323 words
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Article48 1980-02-08 28 AH FOOK: One company is offering "the experience of a lifetime" as the prize for a photo contest a trip to the Moscow Olympics! MEI LIN: If some countries finally DO pull out I suppose watching a skeletal Olympics will be the experience of a lifetime.48 words
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Miscellaneous769 1980-02-08 28 TV AND RADIO SBC 5 ITELEFUHKEN great looks! Colour q rea features' TV great performance 1 3 P.M. OPENING NOUNCEMENTSfollowed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: Chivalrous Robber Lee Sam (r). Mandarin movie 4.15 INTERMISSION (.11 OPENING NOUNCEMENTSfolLC SBC 8 6 P.M. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE MIGHTY HERCULES. Cartoons. 8.15 THE ELECTRIC769 words
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Miscellaneous134 1980-02-08 28 Today's top shows v ,—■> IKE: Part 2A (Ch 5, 8.40 p.m. in colour). The combined Allied forces mount a successful amf>hibious assault on Siciy which leads to the eventual fall of Mussolini. Before the New Year of 1944, plans for the massive assault of Europe across the English channel134 words
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