New Nation, 12 February 1980
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Title Section20 1980-02-12 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, FebruaryT27T96o 2797 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 109/1/80 r 7— 1 NEW (£0) NATION COMMENT b™™sßSß™20 words
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Article333 1980-02-12 1 SBS studies western system for OMO buses The Singapore Bus Service is considering a scheme under which passengers can buy their tickets for one-man-operated (OMO) buses in advance. This scheme, if implemented, will replace the current practice of paying a flat fare into a coin box near333 words
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Article49 1980-02-12 1 Three men, one of them posing as a government official, robbed a family of $8000 in cash and jewellery in their Commonwealth Crescent flat yesterday morning. They tied up Madam Wee Lan Gek, 25, and her two daughters and a daughter-in-law before ransacking the flat.49 words
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Article34 1980-02-12 1 Manila, Tuesday Negotiations are going on to set a date for a state visit this year to the Philippines of Chinese Chairman Hua Quofeng, Chinese ambassador Chen Hsin-jen said here yesterday.34 words
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Article164 1980-02-12 1 AP London, Tuesday A London diamond dealer who said he was on his way to set up a deal with King Khaled of Saudi Arabia was stripped, beaten and robbed yesterday of US$l.B4 million (about $3.8 million) worth of gems, police reported. Three armed menAP - 164 words
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Article20 1980-02-12 1 Rome, Tuesday Police are searching for three Italian property tycoons who have disappeared, owing hundreds of millions of dollars-20 words
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Article40 1980-02-12 1 AP Washington, Tuesday Rapists who attack a woman in the Washington area may be repelled by a new perfume the essence of skunk. Vials of the stinky stuff are being test marketed by drug stores in the area.— APAP - 40 words
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Advertisement28 1980-02-12 1 What iflA found at Tom W Brown's school Page 9 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Stocks 5, Stars 18, Comics and Moneywords Coupon 20, Crossword 21, What's On 23.28 words
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Advertisement148 1980-02-12 1 Aiw»hef Wirmef Win Paste) 1200 Ultra-S*m Catd-lighJet 4 m m J 0 This is a S'pore hotel! centre pages How a divorce case is held in China Page 10 Another contest Page 21 reviews house rents Page 4 "Enter the 80's with the Borg Pro" "Donnay, the world largest A148 words
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Miscellaneous22 1980-02-12 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m.: Showers in a few places. Sunset today: 6.51 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow: 0.47 a.m.22 words
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241 1980-02-12 2 The University of Singapore has drafted new plans for the new academic year to help ease the shortage of architects in Singapore. It will increase the intake of first year architecture students from about 60 to 100. The university will allow those who241 words
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Article, Illustration111 1980-02-12 2 A new road Unking Calrnhlll Road to Monnt Elizabeth will be ready early next month. Another gantry eint for traffle into e central business district has been erected at the junction of Cairnhill Road and the new road. This Is in addition to111 words
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138 1980-02-12 2 Bedok residents will be relieved to know that traffic lights will soon be installed at the accidentprone junction of Bedok North Road and Avenue 2. However, a Public Works Department spokesman said that as it is the end of the financial year, the PWD has138 words
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Article33 1980-02-12 2 A demonstration of the equipment at the Singapore Sports Council's new fitness corner, located near the swimming lagoon at East Coast Park, will be held on Feb 24 at 8.30 a.m.33 words
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152 1980-02-12 2 Nurses from the Home Nursing Foundation made 2232 more visits to patients' homes last year. The increase in number of visits 36,346 in 1978 to 38,578 last year can be attributed to a rise in the number of new cases for home nursing. Last year,152 words
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Article37 1980-02-12 2 The Blood Donation Centre at the Singapore General Hospital will be open on Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The centre will be closed on Saturday and Sunday for the Lunar New Year holidays.37 words
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Advertisement111 1980-02-12 2 SANYO Mobile Dynamite CAR STEREO COMPONENTS FT-DlO FT-DTIO m FT-AlO 4 «< 1 > Never belore has so much audio quality been parked into such limited space A complete Dolby deck with auto reverse (FT D 10). or an auto reverse deck with an FM stereo radio and digital tuner111 words
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Advertisement136 1980-02-12 2 Secretaries' Favourites Smart, Silent Types... Clean, crisp office workers are also the boss's favorites. This new generation of printing calculators will be popular with everyone in the office for their silent efficiency and errorless results. There's a double check via the clear totalling print-out, and big, screen-style display. It's a136 words
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Advertisement294 1980-02-12 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 wherever you go What then, should you be looking Start with the manufacturer s track record. Seiko has been in294 words
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Article, Illustration134 1980-02-12 4 Keep munching if you happen to look up and see a safety net and a "sky-climber" looming overhead. There is no danger of them falling or debris dropping into your burger. The property manager of I,iat Towers, Mr Simon Yeo, assured both diners and shoppers134 words
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Article186 1980-02-12 4 The Housing Board is thinking of increasing the rents of its reverted properties, the buildings and land which the Government took over from the Anzuk forces. An HDB spokesman confirmed that the rental structure is being reviewed but declined further comment. However, sources said HDB is186 words
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Article29 1980-02-12 4 The Metropolitan YMCA will hold a fund-raising project, Disconnection 80, for its work with underprivileged youths and children at the Leisuredrome, Kallang, on Sunday at 7.30 p.m.29 words
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Article25 1980-02-12 4 Swami Sridharanandaji will talk on Ideals and Activities of the Ramakrishna Movement at the Ramakrishna Mission in Bartley Road on Sunday at 5.30 p.m.25 words
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116 1980-02-12 4 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Asean and British transport officials will meet in London next month to discuss cheap air fares between the two regions, the chairman of the Asean committee on transport and communication (Cotac), Datuk Mohamad Noor Hassan said here yesterday. He saidReuter - 116 words
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Article28 1980-02-12 4 The National Museum will screen two colour films Overseas Trainees in Japan and Human Relations in Japan at its Stamford Road premises tomorrow at 8 p.m.28 words
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Advertisement150 1980-02-12 4 CHINESE HAND-KNOTTED SILK CARPETS Every piece is individually hand-knotted by traditional craftsmen of TIENTSIN, SHANGHAI PEKING in a wide range of colourful designs and exquisite workmanship Available. 90,120,130,150,180,200,260,300 lines. *Vf 1* i .i lt -iTWllili k m mz SOS Our reputation is your confidence GNE€ HONG CO(PT€)LTD. THE PENINSULA HOTEL150 words
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Advertisement32 1980-02-12 4 DRAFT BEER $1.95 HAPPY HOUR 4.00p.m.-8.00p.m. SUNDAY OPEN AS USUAL TJVi THE STADIUM RESTAURANT National Stadium Complex, Kallang, S pore 1439 Better technology keeps us ahead I i J Cycle Carriage Grcxjp32 words
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Article335 1980-02-12 5 Ivan Lim - Kandasamy still in control By Ivan Lim The big battle for control of the 31,000strong Amalgamated Union of Public Employees (AUPE) is over. After months of "fighting," the union's deputy general secretary, Mr P. Ramasamy, has resigned. And with it, the general secretary, Mr G. Kandasamy,335 words
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302 1980-02-12 5 The Housing Board is merely acting as an agent for the construction of community centres, and is therefore not in a position to meet the building costs of the centres in satellite towns. Sources said such building projects should be initiated by302 words
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Article212 1980-02-12 5 Selected plantation and property stocks continued to advance during the first 45 minutes of steady-to-firm trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapre today. The market opened on a quiet note, with traders snowing cautiousness. But with hardly any sellers, fresh buying support emerged. BUSINESS DONE First Section F212 words
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Advertisement133 1980-02-12 5 M 4 •v k.Willi ipfc w. m HI 4 T» J? r -tfc* Malaysia's Premier Hotel for the best of everything The distinguished Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur proudly holds the honour of being Malaysia's first international-class hotel Renowned through the years for its unmatchable service, cuisine, entertainment and accommodation. Offering133 words
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Advertisement121 1980-02-12 5 akadama a ia honey wine I?.« ftr ]sle\pa honey wine w w sScf-"/ bot^ e wwte SSJS Hu^V' Ban Seng Wine (Pte) Ltd 119, Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 1542. Tels: *****1.*****0. More Local News in Page 6 SHARP World-time at a glance! Calculating efficiency at a touch! f v H121 words
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Article, Illustration311 1980-02-12 6 The proposed master wage pact for banks appears to be heading for a flop after several rounds of talks. The Singapore Bank E m p 1 oyees* Union (SBEU) Is understood to be making "one last try" for an agreement with the managements of311 words
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Article207 1980-02-12 6 Singapore's exports to New Zealand are changing with the emphasis shifting from petroleum products to textiles, machinery and transport equipment, according to the outgoing New Zealand High Commissioner, Mr Gerald Hensley. He told the Business Times that petroleum products comprised more than 90 per cent of207 words
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Article61 1980-02-12 6 The Geylang West constituency senior citizens' recreation centre will hold h mass birthdayjparty at its premises on Feb 24 at 7.45 p.m. Twenty-eight senior citizens will receive birthday gifts at the reception, which is expected to be attended by 150 people. Women above 40 years old61 words
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Article42 1980-02-12 6 The Minister for Finance and MP for Havelock, Mr Hon Sui Sen, will attend the Havelock Citizens Consultative Committee and Management Committee's New Year gathering and buffet party at the Havelock community centre hall on Feb 18 at 11 a.m.42 words
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Article33 1980-02-12 6 China society vice president Mr C.K. Tseng, will talk on Filial Piety and the Art of Selfishness, at the Rotary Club of Singapore lunch at the Mandarin Hotel tomorrow at 12.45 p.m.33 words
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Article16 1980-02-12 6 The East Coast Park swimming lagoon will be closed for maintenance work on Feb 19.16 words
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Article157 1980-02-12 6 One of the most distinguished mathematicians of the 20th century, Prof Chern Shiing-Shen, will visit Singapore from June 23 to 28. Prof Chern, of the University of California in Berkeley, will be here at the invitiation of the Department of Mathematics, University of Singapore. Bom157 words
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Miscellaneous456 1980-02-12 6 (u) fa A Murder With A Borrowed Knife Bunuh Dengan Sebilah Pisau Pinjaman 36 Tricks. Muslihal 36 illustrator: Lui Thue Wah k r: ty Z 3S mm m tf. c. ft immi&S ■HMk m V m if E Mi 5S m M& flfi m 7?£rZ A \55 K m' i456 words
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Article, Illustration205 1980-02-12 7 'We will release hostages if... World Focus Reuter UPI Tehran, Tuesday Muslim students holding 49 American hostages at the US Embassy here said yesterday they would hand over their captives if ordered by revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollan Khomeiny. A student spokesman was commenting on an interview published in the ParisReuter; UPI - 205 words
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Article112 1980-02-12 7 Reuter Amsterdam, Tuesday An international cannabis legalisation conference has called for creation of a world-wide, legal cannabis market controlled by non-profit making organisations. The call came in a resolution adopted on Sunday night at the end of a three-day meeting here organised by the International CannabisReuter - 112 words
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Advertisement163 1980-02-12 7 The Story of ESS. ZQ%a';* -V i'-»># ,X •< **>;* j# '■*>* The American speaker that's changing sound. It was inevitable. At least one speaker manufacturer was bound to discover a way to eliminate the critical problem of cone 'resonance' or distortion. ESS has done it. Inside the incomparable ESS163 words
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Article349 1980-02-12 8 Community centres used to cost thousands of dollars to build. Inflation and the need to cater for increasingly sophisticated community needs have jacked up costs to hundreds of thousands of dollars just for the bare basics. Before long, the cost of building a simple no-frills centre349 words
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Article98 1980-02-12 8 When Zbigniew Brzezinski visited the w Khyber Pass... some 30 turban-crown-ed Pakistani tribal chiefs expressed their friendship by encircling his neck with leis of marigolds. Smothered in this smelly floral yoke, Mr Brzezinski laughingly remarked:"Friendship is a heavy burden." It was just another quip by President Carter's high-spirited98 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article69 1980-02-12 8 Here's a contribution from a reader. This, he said, happened sometime back. He passes Changi Road to and from his office every day. For a week, he noticed that the lighted sign at a pe- trol kiosk was faulty. One of the letter lights was not working. Nothing69 words
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Article48 1980-02-12 8 lf you are moving along River Valley Road towards Hill Street, and you are in a hurry because you're late for your important appointment, try not to check your time with the clock at the Uniteers Building. It has no hands. And it is not digital.48 words
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1123 1980-02-12 8 UPI Hong Kong: The Year of the Monkey leaps into Asia on Saturday, bringing a time for the unexpected. The monkey, highspirited, intelligent, diplomatic as well as sly, is the supreme opportunist in the Asian zodiac. According to Buddhist scriptures, ne is the ninthUPI - 1,123 words
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Miscellaneous31 1980-02-12 8 ;?v vr. TTT/i -J ti/Eft-Vone Eise is TRAIHINS fb<? -me Wlkathoh AlOKc why must you 1 ALWAMS HAi/t A PAce -SETTER M [4*l \X. /> /J W n.\a» v f Nv (!w»31 words
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Article, Illustration1356 1980-02-12 9 Teresa Ooi - A VISIT TO TOM BROWN'S SCHOOL WHERE TRADITION IS STEEP It's the parents who choose Rugby, not the other way round. Rugby's principal Mr Woodhouse by Teresa Ooi Rugby, (Warwickshire): It was just as I remember reading years ago in Tom Brown's Schooldays sprawling fields surrounded by1,356 words
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Advertisement54 1980-02-12 9 When your guests ask for scotch, offer them the largest selling scotch in Great Britain. BELLS <jag§&100% TOTCH WHISKffcS 01 ft) BIENDID ANL B 7*l H) IN SCOTLAND t STILLERS pmth SCOTLA-O If M PI IS Ml O I b J I7SCL PRODUCT or CCT AN 75 CL ASSOCIATED LIQUOR54 words
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Article, Illustration398 1980-02-12 10 First case open to foreigners World Focus AP Beijing, Tuesday The unhappy couple sat apart, never looking at each other, while their divorce case was argued out with Chinese sayings and talk of men-women equality and China's modernisation. "I insist on divorce," the wife stated atAP - 398 words
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Article80 1980-02-12 10 Reuter Beijing, Tuesday China, the world's most populous country, is striving to reduce its population growth to zero by the year 2000 when it hopes to stabilise the figure at 1.2 billion, the People's Daily said yesterday. The best way to do this, it said, was forReuter - 80 words
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Article164 1980-02-12 10 UPI Reuter Kuwait, Tuesday Kuwait told American UN ambassador Mr Donald McHenry yesterday that, despite President Carter's offer of a US security umbrella in the Middle East, no Arab gulf state wants US bases on its territory. Mr McHenry is on a seven-nation tourUPI; Reuter - 164 words
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Article75 1980-02-12 10 UPI London, Tuesday Tricla Reay, 12, may soon sneeze her way Into the Guinness Book of Records with the world's longest sneezing fit the longest Is 155 days by a 17-year-old American girl. She started sneezing when she caught a cold last October, but when the cold clearedUPI - 75 words
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Article62 1980-02-12 10 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, Feb 12, the 43rd day of 1980 with' 323 to follow. Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, and British biologist Charles Darwin were born Feb 12, 1809. A THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Abraham Lincoln said: "As I would not be a slave, soUPI - 62 words
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Article67 1980-02-12 10 AP Belgrade, Tuesday Treatment of President Josip Tito has become more difficult because of heart weakness, his medical panel reported yesterday. The bulletin on his condition also said that Mr Tito, 87, whose left leg was amputated on Jan 20, still has problems relating to theAP - 67 words
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Advertisement51 1980-02-12 10 <<>$** ?vt ns Wff «L V* W "V The Fabulous c-M--1 /2 hour of Dazzling Dances, Gorgeous Girls, Brilliant Sets and Exquisite Costumes. I »v By the same talented people who brought you the overwhelmingly successful 'MERCI BEAUCOUP' the Regmat Productions V 16th February to 27th April, 1980 Restaurant ki:kiiai>51 words
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Advertisement25 1980-02-12 10 IL HWA IS m GINSENG.... "S F Sol* Agwt TONOII SINGAPORE PTE LTD 181 Fuji Floor International Plata 10 Anson Road Singapore 0207 Tel *****2825 words
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Article, Illustration225 1980-02-12 11 World Focus Reuter Lake Placid, Tuesday The US Olympic Committee (USOC) yesterday formally asked the full session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to move the 1980 summer games from Moscow because of the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. The request was presented by USOC president RobertReuter - 225 words
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Article120 1980-02-12 11 Reuter UPI Kabul, Tuesday The new Soviet-backed Afghan government of President Babrak Karmal made fresh overtures yesterday towards its neighbours Pakistan and Iran. A gpvernment statement said it wanted to "solve ail its problems with Pakistan through peaceful and amicable negotiations, without resorting to force" ifReuter; UPI - 120 words
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Article72 1980-02-12 11 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday The jewels of the late Nizam (prince) of Hyderabad, which India had decided to keep in the country as a national art treasure, might go abroad after all. The Supreme Court was told yesterday that Premier Indira Gandhi's government had decided to reviewReuter - 72 words
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Advertisement19 1980-02-12 11 4 ii»V H ■'St 05 ss? Q bf 'Part/full lime Beauty Advisors required (free Beauty Course provided, attractive commissions)19 words
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Advertisement123 1980-02-12 11 CBEjl TRENDSETTER.... MODERN CASUAL SOPHISTICATED A FABULOUS RANGE OF MEN'S WIGS AND MOUSTACHES FOR YOU SO NATURAL AND COMFORTABLE COME SEE US NOW" J SPECIAL OFFER: FULL WIGS (ALL STYLES) $49.00 each. MOUSTACHES (ALL STYLES) $9.50 each. fr I EDTllanhatta, Usher in the Year of the Monkey in a Manhattan:123 words
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Article, Illustration626 1980-02-12 12/13 Judith Hale - New Nation takes you away to the rural hotels By Judith Hale Let your fingers walk through the hotel directory in the Yellow Pages. How many names can you recognise? Chances are most of the listed 160 or so will be unfamiliar. Chances are, too,626 words
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Article, Illustration512 1980-02-12 12/13 Once upon a time the Kia Country Club was a millionaire's home. Who he was and why the sprawling four-bunga-low mansion was sold are questions that have to remain unanswered as the present manager, Mr Kichard Teo, has not had a chance to delve deep into512 words
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Article465 1980-02-12 12/13 For 21 years from 1949 the Cameron was a-buzz with army talk. It was a haven for RAF officers stationed at Changi. In fact, it was one of them who suggested to the current managing Eartner, Mr Ong Lok [ian, that he should set up465 words
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201 1980-02-12 12/13 When I was looking through the Yellow Pages, Ponggol Hotel caught my attention. Now why on earth would anyone want to stay in Track 24, Punggol Road? It turned out that it is actually part of a developing complex recently bought over by201 words
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Article, Illustration267 1980-02-12 12/13 Anyone with a weak heart should not consider staying at the Waverly Guest House at Pasir Panjang Road. Climbing the stairs to the top of this stately boarding house on a hill is breath-catching business but it is worth the effort for those seeking absolute267 words
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Article, Illustration297 1980-02-12 14 Deborah Chia - Centre also stocks dance wear (Doutique Beat by Deborah Chia They're togs for the field and the pool and they're all from a shop called, of all things, Dance Centre. Yet the name's not misleading because the place stocks dance wear such as leotards and tights,Pictures by Nik Kasmani - 297 words
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Article428 1980-02-12 14 p =3 Doc's Casebook a SLCK Mr TPC writes: "I am a health enthusiast who takes pollen daily and have done so for the past 18 months. As pollen is a relatively new health food, does prolonged pollen-tak-ing have any effect on the humanSLCK - 428 words
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Article135 1980-02-12 15 S. W - S. W. We are married and very much in love. We are young and do not want to nave children yet. I have gone through four abortions. I am afraid I may become childless one day. How can I know whether I can still give135 words
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Article141 1980-02-12 15 S. J - S. J. My parents are oldfashion and think I should mix only with members of my own sex. I am 13 and, I think, old enough to mix with boys. Dear S. J., You are Indeed old enough to mix with boys in groups, but I141 words
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Article177 1980-02-12 15 W. G - W. G. I earn $200 a month. After giving money to my parents, I am left with only $90. I try to save, but I deposit $50 in the bank loday and withdraw it tomorrow. I owe people money. Please tell me how to save. Dear w177 words
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Article141 1980-02-12 15 D - D My boyfriend is very shy and when we are together, he hardly talks. I really like him and want to know if he feels the same. Dear D, It is said that action speaks louder than words. If he likes you. he will show it in141 words
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Article193 1980-02-12 15 M. W - M. W. We've been married for a year. I am 21 years old and he is 26. We have been happy. My husband is kind, gentle and intelligent. But he has not found a good job and is very worried. I am sad to see193 words
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Article, Illustration71 1980-02-12 15 Unusual, handmade phoenix and carp combs appeal because of their beauty than utility. In presentation boxes, they cost $9.50 each from Lim's Art and Crafts, Holland Road Shopping Centre. This handembroidered wall/door hanging captures the magic of the Arabian Nights in its dazzling array of colours and mirrors.71 words
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Advertisement54 1980-02-12 14 You can paint beautiful pictures with a little help ftvtti JinMaster gimnmd p*«ti c jtMpodot rMtfy w V Trade Enquiries: rg=C\ LEE TECK COMPANY I 216, 2nd Floor, PIO2O Singapuro (Yoohon) V 1 »'J Orchard Road, Singapore 0923 U 11'* Tel *****3 (2 knes) Coble "COLEETECK" Business Hours: (MON SAT54 words
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Advertisement21 1980-02-12 15 Problems published in this column are often referred to doctors, lawyers, counsellors and other authorities who help out with the answers.21 words
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Advertisement143 1980-02-12 15 SOMETHING NICE FOR YOUR EARS Pierce your ears with the safest painless ear piercing system by our ear piercing specialists. FESTIVE OFFER! Valid till 15 th Febl9Bo, while stocks last For every pair of ear-studs purchased, a pair of birthstone ear studs plus a bottle of antiseptic lotion will be143 words
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Article274 1980-02-12 16 Yellow Tops are using them Business News and Views Electronic taximeters are now produced here for the first time. The meters are being manufactured by Martin Meters (Singapore) which started operations at the end of last month. It is expected to produce 4000 to 6000 units under274 words
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Advertisement54 1980-02-12 16 REDUCE HEAT, GL4RE MDE with 'i?. w Sun Control FiJm USA Reduces 76% solar heat gain Offers balance of indoor comfort Cuts out ultra violet transmission Lower aircondltioning operating cost (Determined by Yel lot t Solar Energy Laboratories, Phoenix, Arizona) SINGAPORE SUN X COMPANY 4'' let o' Scangoo" Poad S'"qHpo54 words
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Advertisement125 1980-02-12 16 A twice weekly advertisement feature M 303 Instantaneous Water Heater (Made in England) fJjfl 3\ V Insist on P.U.B. approval label and five Can for every j j purchase. uses a minimum amount of electricity. designed for simple operation adjustable temperature with 1.2 3kw control switch. Compact size: 25.5 cm125 words
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Advertisement285 1980-02-12 16 I i I m SAVE FROM 50% TO 90% OF REUPHOLSTERING COSTS NOW LET OUR EXPERTS RECOLOR OR REPAIR YOUR VINYL, LEATHER, NAUGHYDE QUICKLY AND INEXPENSIVELY BY THE EXCLUSIVE 5p PROCESS No time loss. Repoirs done without dismantling furniture. Repaired cuts, welts, holes, cigarette burns, etc., are strong, flexible and285 words
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Article118 1980-02-12 16 Reuter Beijing, Tuesday The president of the US Chamber of Commerce, Mr Richard Lesher, said yesterday that he expected to see a steady increase in Sino-American trade in the coming years. Mr I.esher told the New China News Agency before his departure for Tokyo at theReuter - 118 words
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Article24 1980-02-12 16 London, Tuesday A British companv yesterday said it had signed a US$42 million ($92.4 million) contract to build a whisky distillery near Bangkok.24 words
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Article188 1980-02-12 16 UPI The stock market lost ground grudgingly yesterday because of profit-tak-ing as many brokers expressed concern that last week's speculative binge in oil and energy stocks had gone too far. Trading was heavy. The Dow Jones industrial average, weighted with oil issues, surrendered 6.14 points to 889.59UPI - 188 words
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Article168 1980-02-12 16 UPI London, Tuesday The dollar slumped on European money markets yesterday, losing ground against all major currencies, while gold again surged past the US$7OO an ounce mark in London and Zurich. The metal rose US$l5 in London to close at U*****.50, after reaching U*****.50 at one point. InUPI - 168 words
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Article32 1980-02-12 16 UPI Closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrial 889.59 (down 6.14); 20 transport 300.64 (down 5.16); 15 utilities 112.28 (up 0.95); 65 stocks 327.14 (down 2.47).UPI - 32 words
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478 1980-02-12 17 twice weekly advertisement feature Hire purchase has now made it so much easier for people to own things though they may not have the full amount of money to pay the cost straightaway. Not all of us are fortunate to478 words
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Advertisement138 1980-02-12 17 Let your dream come true this festive season m m Between December 25 February 16, any purchase of bedroom set above Our invitation is extended to all military personnels/ public statutory board employees to our SAFE HOME FURNISHING CENTRE GAY WORLD AMUSEMENT PARK showroom. Exclusively yours! SAFE CREDIT INSTALMENT SCHEME138 words
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Advertisement52 1980-02-12 17 "NEWS FLASH! 1 HAPPY HOURS DRINKS AT 33% Discount NOON TO 7 OOPM Pebble Bar Come and be entertained by RITA SZE at the piano bar sinGapura FORUM HOTEL 585 Orchard Road Singapore 0923 TEL: *****22 WINNER-HOTEL CATEGORY STPB Courtesy Campaign 79 MEET YOUR FRIENDS FOR A MEAL OR A52 words
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Advertisement167 1980-02-12 17 THE BIGGEST H.R CENTRE IN ANG MO KIO We have a wide range of Hi Fi m combination sets, colour TVs and Home Appliances available on easy H. P. Scheme. PRO 601 D. Payment $124 Monthly *105 12 PRO 502 D. Payment $164 Monthly $138 x 12 PRO 504 D.167 words
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Advertisement348 1980-02-12 17 r Don't be too hasty when choosing a floor tOe The beautiful tiles you might fancy today may not look as beautiful 2 years from now. Be sure that you get a durable floor tile with these characteristics:- CHIP AND CRACK-PROOF STAIN-PROOF ACID-PROOF HIGHLY RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES UNDER NORMAL USE348 words
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Article, Illustration442 1980-02-12 18 His first game vs Hamburg? Soccer Reuter Hamburg, Tuesday The first match Kevin Keegan plays for his new team, Southampton, could well be against Hamburg, the soccer club he is leaving. Hamburg president Wolfgang Klein said that the U*****,000 (about Ss2.lm) his club will receive for Keegan's transferReuter - 442 words
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Article613 1980-02-12 19 K. L. CHAN - the track By K. L. CHAN Koala Lumpur, Tuesday Give The Styler another chance. The four-year-old New Zealand gelding by Brigade Major is in striking form and could get his winning break when he goes over 1800 m on Sunday. In his three outings on613 words
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Article, Illustration134 1980-02-12 19 3*i*. Lwds; 2nd: Brtd Irtefcnuui; 3rd: Tea P«tnt Won By: IVi, Vi, M. Tote: 919, |5, $6, $5. Ist: Cheeky Bird; 2nd: Very Friendly; 3rd: Tep Cep. Won By: 1, 3, Vt. Tote: $44, $14, $12. $7. Ist: Hepetally; 2nd: Artistic D; 3rd:134 words
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Article93 1980-02-12 19 I^jj^fennis AFP California, Tuesday South Africa's Johan Kriek stunned Roscoe Tanner of America, 6-4, 67, &-0 in the opening round of the U*****,000 (about *****,000) Tennis Games here yesterday. Tanner, the tournament's second seed, had trouble with his service, as Kriek stayed on the baseline during theAFP - 93 words
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Article81 1980-02-12 19 Reuter Southampton, Tuesday Qamar Zaman of Pakistan beat Egypt's All Aziz 9-3, 9-5, 9-2 in the quarter-finals of the International championships yesterday. Mohibullah Khan, Gogi Alauddin and Maqsood Ahmad also advanced into the semi-finals to ensure that the final remained an all-Pakistani affair. Other results: Mohibullah KhanReuter - 81 words
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Article, Illustration316 1980-02-12 20 MAURICE NEO - Tve beaten Edmondson before' Tennis By MAURICE NEO Sashi Menon, Asia's sole representative in the coming Slanzenger Tennis Classic, is capable of upsetting secondseeded Mark Edmondson in the opening match at the Singapore Tennis Centre on Feb 22. So claims the Indian Davis Cup player in a316 words
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Article284 1980-02-12 20 RUSSIAN SKIER IMPRESSES Reuter Lake Placid, Tuesday Two years ago, Soviet ski coach Leonid Tyagechev predicted that a Soviet skier would win a medal in the men's Olympic downhill ski race at Lake Placid. That was after Victor Makeev had taken ninth spot in the 1978 World CupReuter - 284 words
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Article170 1980-02-12 20 Reuter New York, Tuesday A New York State court yesterday upheld the right of Olympics' officials to bar Taiwan from competing in the Winter Games if they used their traditional flag and anthem. The Appellate Division of the State Supreme court ruled that Liang Ren-Guey,Reuter - 170 words
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Article93 1980-02-12 20 BE Reuter Manila, Tuesday Eighteen Taiwanese golfers led by Asian golf circuit champion Lu HsiChuen arrived here yesterday for the US$BO,OOO (about S$17,000) Philippine Masters championship starting on Thursday. They are also expected to participate in next week's US$lOO,OOO ($200,000) Philippine Open, first leg ofReuter - 93 words
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Article, Illustration166 1980-02-12 21 SHIRLEY TAN - Weight lifting By SHIRLEY TAN Sixteen-year-old "Ironboy" Tham Tuck Seng is out of the Commonwealth weightlifting championships in Cardiff on Feb 22-23. The young weightlifting sensation, who was picked by veteran Chua Koon Siong for the meet, is recovering from a recent attack of166 words
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Article, Illustration660 1980-02-12 22 Suresh Nair - Goal-getter Maung Nu not in Burma team for Singapore date SOCCER SCENE by Suresh Nair Maung Maung Nu, one of Asia's most reputed goal-scorers, is a surprise absentee in the "super young" 22-mem-ber Burma squad for the Asia Group Three pre-Olympics soccer tournament at the National660 words
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Article, Illustration235 1980-02-12 22 Soccer Reuter Nottingham, Tuesday English First Division football club Nottingham Forest have dropped plans to sign on Charlie George, the former England and Southampton striker, it was reported here yesterday. George spent the last month on trial with Forest, the European champions, amid rumours of aReuter - 235 words
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Article247 1980-02-12 22 AP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Malaysia's largest circulated daily, the New Straits Times, said yesterday that if the Malaysian boycott of the Moscow Olympics Is to be a true one then Malaysia must refuse to host the preOlympics Asia Group 2 soccer qualifying round tournament here in March.AP - 247 words
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Miscellaneous66 1980-02-12 22 Diary HOCKEY: SWHA Div 1 CSC v SCC (Balestier Road). Div 2 SRC v Police (Padang). Both matches at 5.10 p.m. SOCCER: National InterSchools North Zone MVS v SNU; SG v SGS; AMK v EPS; SGT v MSS: BSS v UST; WLS v NBS; SSS v UTS (Tanglin and Mountbatten66 words
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Article, Illustration315 1980-02-12 23 Photography is not a profession; but an advanced skill in handling a camera. This was a remark made in reference to the travelling exhibition, Swiss Photographers from 1840 until Today. It will be on at the National Museum Art Gallery from Thursday to Feb315 words
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Article291 1980-02-12 23 Teo Lian Huay - Glitter Chatter by Teo Lian Huay Kungfu actor Jacky Chan will make his TV debut in a Chinese New Year special pogramme over Hong Kong TV. He will be interviewed by the Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre leading actress, Liza Wang. Jacky, who291 words
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Article20 1980-02-12 23 Mr Lee Joo For's talk to the Experimental Theatre Club at the Guild House tonight has been cancelled.20 words
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Miscellaneous355 1980-02-12 23 In and around 1 I LBS GRANDES VACANCIES French filmshow at the RELC Auditorium, 30 Orange Grove Road, at 9 p.m. Directed by J. Girault and starring Louis de Funes, Ferdy Mayne and Claude Gensac. Admission free. THE LIFEGIVER A show at the Victoria Theatre at 7.30 p.m. Organised by355 words
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Miscellaneous534 1980-02-12 23 Tides Today: 12.32 a.m. (1.5 m), 6.31 a.m. (2.4 m), 1.48 p.m. (0.8 m), 9.04 p.m. (2.1 m) Tomorrow: 2.02 a.m. (1.5 m), 7.49 a.m. (2.5 m), 2.53 p.m. (0.6 m), 9.56 p.m. (2.4 m) Thursday: 3.04 a.m. (1.4 m), 8.53 a.m. (2.7 m), 3.42 p.m. (0.4 m), 10.37 p.m.534 words
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Article59 1980-02-12 24 Ah Fook: I think Dr Tan Eng Liang's call to all organisations to encourage more women to take part in sports is timely and I support it. Mel Lin: I find it amusing that you do, considering the fact that in Singapore it is the woman athletes who59 words
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Miscellaneous703 1980-02-12 24 TV AND RADIO SBC 5 TELEFUNKEN r*, i~ great looks' Colour g rea features' I V great performance' 3.11 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTSfol lowed by GILIJGAN'S ISLAND: Secret of Gilligan's Islam) (r). Gilligan discovers a fragment of a prehistoric stone tablet engraved with words in an ancient language. Believing that the full703 words
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Miscellaneous211 1980-02-12 24 Today's top shows UNDER THE SAME SUN: The Enchanted Forest. (Ch 5, 6.35 p.m. in colour). The last story in this series is a South American tale about a wicked stepmother who is so iealous of a girl, she banishes her into the Enchanted Forest. Van Williams Ch 5, 7211 words
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