New Nation, 7 December 1976
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Title Section23 1976-12-07 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, December 7, 1976 No. 1815 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 428/76 ff —1 NEW £0) NATION i COMMENT! I23 words
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Article, Illustration673 1976-12-07 1 Gerry de Silva, Wang Look Fung - Elections 76 By Gerry de Silva, Wang Look Fung Singapore's political parties today began revving up their election machinery for the snap polls on Dec. 23. They were flagged off by yesterday's dissolution of Parliament and the announcement of Dec. IS as Nomination Day and673 words
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Article197 1976-12-07 1 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The London City Takeover Panel has rejected a request by Sime Darby that it exercise Jurisdiction over the affairs of the company regarding "action taken or which might be taken by or on behalf of Pernas Securities." According to the New Straits Times197 words
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Article200 1976-12-07 1 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Malaysia's World Cup soccer preparation has taken another blow with Isa Bakar added to the casuallty list. The Penang striker fell of! a motor-cycle In his home town on Saturday and was admitted to hospital with a fractured collar bone.200 words
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Article31 1976-12-07 1 Police have called off the search for two workers reported believed to be trapped when the scaffolding collapsed at the uncompleted Public Utilities Board building In Exeter Road yesterday.31 words
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Article135 1976-12-07 1 Aussie goes up 2pc Reuter Canberra, Tuesday A two-per-cent upward revaluation of the Australian dollar was announced today by a Treasury spokesmanThe spokesman said a statement from the Reserve Bank was expected shortly. The revaluation comes only nine days after the government announced at 17} per cent devaluation. The governmentReuter - 135 words
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Advertisement36 1976-12-07 1 INSIDE FAS picks Schools skipper X Jr. -.A vii for national squad Pag© 18 Another round of Loo, Huftaoin talks Page 2 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Crossword 10: Comics 17; Moneywords 18; Stars 19.36 words
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Advertisement30 1976-12-07 1 WIN IC LIGHTER IC A Perfection in lighters TEACHERS *S teachers no fEBy of Old SCOTCH WHISKY t a «H«H A »om« LTD td'.tffn A(l»:iv t«". 1 A Eastern Agencies .>].30 words
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Miscellaneous13 1976-12-07 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers.13 words
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Article, Illustration726 1976-12-07 2 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Kuala Lumpur* Tuesday The Prime Ministers of Singapore and Malaysia held another round of talks here today, the second and final day of Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's Informal visit. They were joined by their ministers. 1 The talks were held at726 words
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Article64 1976-12-07 2 The Stock Exchange of Singapore saw a quiet start this morning. Only a handful of counters were traded. BUSINESS DONE: Firit Section C. SUGARS (9) 1.01. HAW PAR(3) 1.01. Sett.: (1) 1.02. GUTHRIE BHD. (1) 1.57. D B S. (1) 2.62. U.O.B. (10) 3.22. sett.: (1) 3.26. U.O.L.64 words
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Article21 1976-12-07 2 The Australian High Commission will move from its office in Clemenceau Avenue to 25, Napier Road as from today.21 words
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Article32 1976-12-07 2 AP Jakarta, Tuesday—lndonesian Foreign Minister Adam Malik will fly to Kuala Lunjpur today to dedicate a new embassy building there. He is expected to return home by the weekend.—AP.AP - 32 words
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Article37 1976-12-07 2 The PAP Kampong Übl branch will conduct kindergarten classes for 1977 at Jalan Eunos housing estate and at Jalan Penggaga. Registration Is open every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except.. Saturday and Sunday.37 words
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Miscellaneous59 1976-12-07 2 Today: 10.37 a.m. (2.9 m). Tomorrow: 12.07 a.m. (2.8 m); 11.09 p.m. (2.9 m). Thursday: 12.40 a.m. (2.6 m); 11.43 a.m. (2.9 m). Friday: 1.14 a.m. (2.6 m); 12.18 p.m. (2.9 m). Saturday: 1.47 a.m. (2.6 m); 12.56 p.m. (2.9 m). Sunday: 2.22 a.m. (2.6 m); 1.37 p.m. (2.8 m).59 words
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Miscellaneous652 1976-12-07 2 AT THE CINEMA THE STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD: Some of the screen's finest comedians Ret together to provide some heavy laughs and a candidate for the world's strongest oe Flynn, Eve Arden, Phil Silvers, Cesar Romero. Screenplay by Joe Groves. Cathay: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. MURDER 8Y652 words
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557 1976-12-07 3 Hint of stringent measures to ease problem The National Wages Council may recommend more stringent measures than those suggested by the Prime Minister to cut down Jobhopping. Professor Tom Elliot. NTUC adviser and a member of the NWC, said yesterday: "The problem of Job-hopping557 words
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135 1976-12-07 3 Sixty-six youths are undergoing training at SANA House In Rumah Mlskln, Serangoon Road, to assist the Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association to oomhat drug abuse. A SANA spokesman said the youths, half of whom are students and the others office workers, will return to their135 words
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Article165 1976-12-07 3 The meocn story of Singapore'* ho a sin* log programme the transformation of one of the world's greatest slams Into modern housing estates—will be told in colour over Television Singapore at 7.K tonight. The 24-minote documentary, called A Home of our Own produced by the165 words
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Advertisement105 1976-12-07 3 MARUMAN PEOPLE with the origina ideas. Developers of the world's first piezo-electronic and now the integrated circuit lighters, Maruman constantly researches and experiments, to create new systems, new designs standing apart always by its exciting innovations, its classic elegance. Touch the convenient tiny electronic switch. The flame ignites. 40,000 lights105 words
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304 1976-12-07 4 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong About 30 travel agents are holding an urgent meeting this afternoon to find ways to stabilise the air ticket discount market. The agents, all of whom are accredited to the International Air Transport Association, claim that the discounts haye caused a304 words
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Article, Illustration386 1976-12-07 4 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang The decor has a touch of home murals, a marine aquarium and settees. You'll find these at the Paya Lebar police station. The facelift "to put you at ease" was the brainchild of Deputy Supt. Yeap Thiam Hock, offlcer-ln-charge of386 words
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Article161 1976-12-07 4 Women bosses overcompensate (or their Innate sense of Insecurity and Inferiority by exerting excessive authority In the office—they are bossy, In other words. So say the new breed of male office workers who have to work with women bosses In Singapore according to an "opinion161 words
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283 1976-12-07 4 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva A top official from the Japanese Ministry of Transport will arrive here early next year to submit the results of a survey of the Straits of Malacca to the Government, it was learned yesterday. Mr. 8. Toyofuku, Director283 words
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Advertisement88 1976-12-07 4 OPTOMF TRISTS OPTICIANS CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONERS CONTACT LENSES CONSULT IZAACJ.IZAAC OD OPT O RC S C DAVID J.J. AUSTIN B SC (HONS FBOA, FSMC MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF OPTICAL PRACTITIONERS, UWTED KMGOOM 117,15t Floor, Plaza Singapura, dkactiy facing Orchard Road, Singapore 9. Tat: *****1 (2 Unas) Mon. to Sat:88 words
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Article519 1976-12-07 5 Despite polls setback, say Japanese businessmen Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday The Japanese business world reacted with disappointment to the setback suffered by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Sunday's general election—but drew c on so 1 a tion from the parallel decline in the fortunes ofReuter - 519 words
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314 1976-12-07 5 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday The Liberal Democratic Party, tainted by the Lockheed scandal, yesterday lost its 21-year-old majority in the Japanese Parliament but later regained a bare majority by recruiting conservative independents. However, the LDP was still well short of the 271 seats It neededReuter - 314 words
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Article241 1976-12-07 5 AP Washington, Tuesday Despite reports that the Soviet Union and China are on speaking terms again, possibilities for a real breakthrough In their Ideological confrontation remain a question mark, the American news magazine US News and World Report said yesterday. .The magazine said: Just how real areAP - 241 words
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Article93 1976-12-07 5 UPI Moscow, Tuesday—The election setback suffered by Japan's proAmerican Liberal Democratic Party showed that Japanese voters have a "negative attitude to the results of a long conservative government," the official Tass news agency said yesterday. It said the Japanese people had "more than sufficient cause forUPI - 93 words
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Article36 1976-12-07 5 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi arrived yesterday on his first visit to Moscow since he seized power seven years ago, and began talks in the Kremlin with Communist Party leader Leonid Brezhnev.—Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Advertisement132 1976-12-07 5 M y Diamond Ring Something special for her, bom Sena's fine range of jewellery V' *Sena (pte) £td. %J 44. High Street. Sii»aporr 6. Tel: *****5 Blanches Rattles Hotel. SU«apote 7. Tel: *****4 Shangri-la Hotel. Slmtapore 10. Tel: *****S mix with 0 G *3 I V. THE BORNEO COMPANY (A132 words
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Article, Illustration56 1976-12-07 6 One of two Hongkong Chinese (in centre) suspected of smuggling hi illegal Immigrants from China is led a war for Questioning. Police caught 19 illegal im- migrants on Sunday as they were trying to enter Hong Kong. No decision has been made on whether to repatriate the refugees.gees. — UPI radio picture. - 56 words
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Article213 1976-12-07 6 OECD oil use down Report UPI Paris. Tuesday Oil consumption droj>ped sharply In Japan and western Europe and also decreased In North America in 1975. an authoritative report said. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, economic watchdog for the Industrialised world, said Japan cut Its oil orders 8.9 perUPI - 213 words
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Article34 1976-12-07 6 UPI Washington. Tuesday President Ford welcomed Italian Prime Minister Glullo Andreotti to the White House yesterday with renewed assurances that their two countries would remain united in defence and pursuit of world peace.—UPl.UPI - 34 words
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Article149 1976-12-07 6 Reuter Washington, Tuesday The State Department yesterday confirmed that negotiations with the Philippines over US bases there have broken down and said no more talks will be held until after the new administration takes office next year. Department spokesman Robert Funseth told reporters that no agreementReuter - 149 words
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Article196 1976-12-07 6 Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday Opportunists and enemy agents have infiltrated people's revolutionary committees set up in Vietnam since the fall of the former Saigon government and have engaged in sabotage activities, a report carried by the Vietnamese News Agency said yesterday. "The setting up of the organsReuter - 196 words
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Article110 1976-12-07 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, Dec. 7, the 342 nd day of 1976 with 24 to follow. This Is Pearl Harbour day. THE MOON Is between Its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. Those born onUPI - 110 words
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Article319 1976-12-07 6 Reuter United Nations, Tuesday Israel and a large group of non-aligned states yesterday submitted rival resolutions to the General Assembly calling for a speedy reconvening of the Geneva Middle East conference. The two resolutions differed over whether the Palestinian Liberation Organisation should attend aReuter - 319 words
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Article58 1976-12-07 6 Reuter Belgrade, Tuesday President Valery Giscard d'Estalng yesterday described the Independence of Yugoslavia as an essential factor in the peace and stability of Europe. In his first statement at the start of a two-day official visit to Belgrade, Mr. d'Estalng also made It clear that France wantedReuter - 58 words
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Article50 1976-12-07 6 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday Soviet newspapers yesterday voiced concern about the level of meat and dairy supplies to food shops and called on farmers to step up production. Meat production was down 20 per cent last year according to official figures, western agricultural experts in Moscow said. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article55 1976-12-07 6 UPI Bangkok, Tuesday—A 23-year-old man Joined family tradition last week when he was sentenced to 120 years in prison for heroin possession and peddling. His 15-year-old sister is awaiting trial in Juvenile court on the same charges and their father and older brother are already serving prisonUPI - 55 words
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Advertisement82 1976-12-07 6 SAVE MONEY m SAVE TIME THE NEW MARUZEN TIME-RECORDER MUtH. aiiiPnlM $39/ i Ml 4K Wfffi v. S COMPACT- DURABLE STYLISH LOW COST Ideal for the smaller offices, factories, hotels, hospitals, etc., r*' SOLE AGENT. Motion Smith Son Ltd Manna House Shenton Way Sinqaoore 2 Tel l&0b098 *****56 Showroom 1382 words
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Miscellaneous202 1976-12-07 6 WORLD WEATHER Sydney—Fine, 27-16 C. Headline: Mining cornpany's huge profit. Taipeh—Showers, 1817C UPI. OllllicipurC Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 7.30 a.m. today: Max. temp. 30.7 C; Min. temp. 23.1C. Hours of sunshine 6.45. Total rainfall for the month to date 5.9 mm; total ralndays for the month to202 words
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Article366 1976-12-07 7 Carter still undecided about that tax cut Reuter Plains (Georgia), Tuesday President -elect Jimmy Carter said yesterday he had not yet decided whether he would order a tax cut to stimulate the American economy when he takes office next month. But, he told reporters, some sortReuter - 366 words
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167 1976-12-07 7 AP New York, Tuesday Tne Chinese constructed more than 18 km of tunnels oeneath the port city of Dalren to serve as air raid shelters for 50,000 people, the military correspondent of the New York 'limes said on Friday. Similar systems haveAP - 167 words
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Article147 1976-12-07 7 AP Washington, Tuesday US News and World Report said yesterday that "Inside China, more Is going on than a struggle for power." The American news magazine said: "With Mao gone just three months, Chinese society already Is In ferment and changing." One big issue, It said, is wages,AP - 147 words
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Article113 1976-12-07 7 Reuter Brussels, Tuesday Defence ministers from 11 European NATO states said yesterday American and Canadian troops should remain in western Europe because of growing Soviet military strength. The ministers of the so called lEurogroup within the NATO alliance Issued a communique after a one-day meeting whichReuter - 113 words
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131 1976-12-07 7 AP Tampa (Florida), Tuesday. Lan Locklear is running for president of the University of South Florida's Student Government. He is four years old, but his announcement isn't idle chatter. Tests show lan's intelligence quotient measures between 160 and 189. Early next yearAP - 131 words
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306 1976-12-07 7 AP Tel Aviv, Tuesday The Israeli Army flred another shot yesterday in what many consider a losing battle against fashion. It ordered female recruits to wear fewer rings on their Angers and no paint on their toes. The Israeli HighAP - 306 words
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Advertisement113 1976-12-07 7 Seagram's V.O.Canadian. We're something different. Don't expect V.O. to taste like Scotch. It isn't Scotch. V.O. Canadian is a little smoother and lighter than what you usually order. Once you order it, it just might become your usual. 1 t f Another fine product brought to you by: food beverage113 words
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Advertisement89 1976-12-07 7 r Mr V A A A A A THE ASIAN NEWS WEEKLY Special Issue Singapore's Succession Question Six Against the P. A. P. Interviews With Voters Who After Lee? hSIfIUEEK Who After Lee? Xl f i, PLUS: MALAYSIACASE OF THE KRIS SIME DARBY BLIMP VS ASIAN AUSTRALIADOLLAR DEBACLE ASIANS IN89 words
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Article463 1976-12-07 8 On Dec. 23, Singaporeans will again have the opportunity to decide on the kind of government they want. Since 1959 they have, at every general election, given the mandate to the People's Action Party primarily because it has inspired the general confidence that it is463 words
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Article48 1976-12-07 8 A colleague was with friend on a night out on Sunday,, but found the cocktail lounges closed. They finally went to one that was open, but It was the band's night off. The barman fixed their drinks, and for entertainment, he turned on the TV!48 words
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Article64 1976-12-07 8 An executive was too busy to go to the doctor, so he called him from the office, telling the doctor the symptoms of his ailment and what he thought was wrong with him. as well as what he thought he needed to cure It The doctor agreed with the64 words
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Article, Illustration1078 1976-12-07 8 HEROIN ABUSE A BIG HEADACHE IN W. EUROPE'S CITIES Rome, Tuesday Only five years ago Western Europe considered heroin addiction "an American problem." Their continent was simply a connecting point on the route of the drug from the opium poppy fields of Turkey's Anatolian plateau to1,078 words
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Article427 1976-12-07 8 > VOICE OF THE PRESS lS (JTUSAN MELAYU According to the Deputy Prime Minister. Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, UMNO's survival, success and victory also depend on the support of the masses and not on UMNO members alone. Without the support of the public UMNO will not be able427 words
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Article, Illustration684 1976-12-07 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Washington is in a terrible tizzy. Nobody has any idea who anybody is and there is nothing that upsets this town more than not knowing who is in charge. It has become so bad that anyone who has anythingLos Angeles Times - 684 words
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Article, Illustration665 1976-12-07 9 ...or the pull of the sinking UPI New York, Tuesday Britain whose pound sterling was t once the mightiest 'currency in the world, has become the "bargain basement of Europe." Italy's lira Is still known as the "sick old man of Europe." Japan's yen IsUPI - 665 words
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Advertisement96 1976-12-07 9 I CM (24") Sanyo's 24TW920L luxury model is a pride to any home. Automatic picture control system gives perfect pictures everytime even when changing channels. The 100% all solid state circuitry results in more stable pictures, longer service life and less repairs. Excellent sbund reproduction from the well-placed speaker systems.96 words
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Article, Illustration1609 1976-12-07 10 / 11 THURSDAY: TEA WITH THE THE QUEEN OF LADAKH Ladakh, India's mini Tibet lies between the Himalayas In the south and the Karakoram In the north —the two highest mountain chains In the world. Its population density is one person to every square kilometre. New Nation newsPICTURES BY PHILIP LIM AND WEE BENG HUAT - 1,609 words
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Article, Illustration195 1976-12-07 12 Jennifer Schoon - By Jennifer Schoon Sparkle this Christmas with baubles that are just right for current fashion trends. Either give yourself a gift, or drop a hint jthat this is what you would like to have wrapped up and waiting under the tree. Our model Lilian, has on, in thesePictures by Philip Lim - 195 words
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664 1976-12-07 13 N.Y.T. New York, Tuesday Parents tend to entrust children to Sesame Street as a babysitter: Resourceful, Instructional and reliable. It is, however, not human. And with most educational shows, youngsters seem to benefit from it more if parents are there with them, watchingN.Y.T. - 664 words
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Article484 1976-12-07 13 S. L - Y Doc's Casebook v J S.L. Mr. J. writes: "Imagine my shock when I went for a medical c he c k-up and after a few urine and blood tests, was told that I've diabetes. I'm really depressed and wish 1 never did And out. What's484 words
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Article, Illustration141 1976-12-07 13 Jennifer Schoon - Girl talk in Jennifer Schoon GERMAINE Monteil has come out with a super Christmas special and they say it's the biggest gift ever offered in a cosmetics promotion. The Super Collection valued at $300 Is yours free when you buy $100 worth of Germalne Monteil cosmetics,141 words
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Article284 1976-12-07 13 Washington Tuesday— What experts describe as one of the century's largest and most flawless cut diamonds is goihg on display at the Smithsonian prior to Its delivery to a private buyer. The diamond Is a teardrop shape of startling brilliance without trace of colour to the284 words
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Advertisement92 1976-12-07 13 Europe sends you its most exciting creations in fashion, via Petite Finesse. We can dress you up in the latest designs of the Continental fashion czars from Italy and France. There's a distinct accent in our casuals, an obvious glamour in our formal wear. And not only because of these92 words
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Advertisement138 1976-12-07 14 NEW. INNOVATIVE. "The Bose 301 is the most unusual, and one of the best-sounding, bookshelf speaker systems we have yet encountered". High Fidelity magazine (U.S.A.), November 1975. ATLAS SOUND CO. *V JUSmi. iil*. B» UK.! hi ill I)iN( > SMI N Ton WAi MN(,APOM( 1 TIt ,\»n UH4 MING CANE138 words
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Advertisement140 1976-12-07 14 SK EE LAMPSHADE STOR 303. 3rd Fl Far East Shopping Centre. 545 Orchard Road Singapore 9. Specialist in Lampshade* Rudy mad* or mad* to order Tel: *****32. *****49 People going OVERSEAS go to FOOK ON first Because we have the widest range of Winter Clothings at the most reasonable prices.140 words
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Article298 1976-12-07 14 A twice weekly advertisement feature Lee Lampshade Store is almost 20 years old. And like the lampshades themselves, It continues to prove that a family shop can last long. Mr. Lee Klan Oh of Lee Lampshade said that the shop while specialising In lampshades also sells lamps of various sorts.298 words
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Advertisement15 1976-12-07 15 TAXIS Saves your precious time Ring: *****6 or *****3. For Radio Taxis 24- Hour Service.15 words
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Article153 1976-12-07 16 UPI Brussels, Tuesday The dollar lost ground against most European currencies on European money markets yesterday. The British pound and gold Improved. Gold c 1 o 8 e d at U*****.125 an ounce in Zurich. US$4 above Friday's closing rate. The metal closed at US$l34UPI - 153 words
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Article289 1976-12-07 16 Rejects plan to share ship-building orders Reuter Paris, Tuesday Japan has rebuffed a European Economic Community proposal to share shipbuilding orders with the Common Market countries in a move to meet the world's ship-building recession, EEC delegates said here yesterday. The proposal was made at aReuter - 289 words
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Article119 1976-12-07 16 Business News and Views V Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday—Malaysia's Rubber Freight Committee and a Soviet shipping delegation yesterday opened negotiations here on a contract to ship Malaysia rubber to Europe. Mr. Abu Bakar Pawanchee, chairman of the Freight Committee of the Rubber Industry of Malaysia (FCRIM), InReuter - 119 words
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Article376 1976-12-07 16 Aided by tax cut speculation. blue-chip stocks yesterday scored their best gain In two weeks during a broad-based yearend rally featuring the heaviest trading since late September on the New York Stock Exchange. The rally also was aided by the government's prediction of a better-than-expected 4.3 per cent376 words
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Article339 1976-12-07 16 DBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. Due to yesterday's poorer than expected showing of the LDP In the election results, the market opened very weak. However, It recovered sharply towards the close the day and the NDJA even higher at the closing. The sharp recovery was helped by purchase orders byDBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. - 339 words
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Article125 1976-12-07 16 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 139 145 ADC 20 33 Ampol Pet 60 82 ANT 110m US APM nU 117 119 Bank NSW 506 508 Brambles 135 140 BHP 682 690 Boral 173 nil CBA 260 nU CSR 350 353Reuter - 125 words
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Article80 1976-12-07 16 Closing prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 144 +1 Fonder 285 +2.40 Prln temps 41.60 —.10 Bull 26.40 —.10 Royal Dutch 231.10 +1.30 Mlchelln 1173 +4 C O E 258 —.50 Thomson 168 —2 C F P 96.80 +.90 Rhone 70.40 —.80 Air 329.50 —1.50 B80 words
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Article87 1976-12-07 16 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3085 +25 UBS Registered 526 1 SBC 396 4 Credit 8ulsse 2650 25 Swissair B. 610 2 Swiss Relnsur. 2320 40 Winterthur B. 1755 5 Zurich Insur. 6400 10 Juvena B. 250Union Bank of Switzerland - 87 words
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Article250 1976-12-07 16 Reuter London. Tuesday Prime Minister James Callaghan, struggling to devise an economy package to qualify for an international loan, yesterday promised to revive the notly disputed idea of a wealth tax. This came in the wake of a Time magazine report that Britain has agreedReuter - 250 words
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217 1976-12-07 16 Reuter Kuwait, Tuesday—Kuwait has allocated 217 million dinars (about $1720 million) as a first step towards creating a "reserve for the coming {fenerations." The (una s to be set aside to provide this Gulf state with an alternative to oil as a sourceReuter - 217 words
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Article35 1976-12-07 16 Copenhagen, Tuesday. —Denmark has announced a cut In its Central Bank lending rate by one per cent to 10 per cent, the Central Bank announced. The new rate will be effective today.—Reuter. ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Miscellaneous293 1976-12-07 16 I mi HI HHHI HI HI HI HI IH HI HHHI HI HI HI ACROBB 1 Peruvian city 5 Khan and others It) Autocraft 14 Scent 15 Cherry or peach 16 TO laugh, In Nice 17 Serpent 19 The very 20 Hairdo 21 Food for a horse 22 Opposite a293 words
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Article27 1976-12-07 17 MRS. IRENE BEATRICE FRIDA rassed away peacefully on .12.78 leaving behind mother, brothers, sister, children and grandchildren. No wreaths please. Burial notice will be announced on Wednesday.27 words
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Article216 1976-12-07 17 Reuter Auckland, Tuesday Taiwan continued on their winning streak In the Open section of the Far East contract bridge tournament here yesterday, with a grand slam made at the expense of the host country New Zealand. India and Australia retained the other majorReuter - 216 words
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Article43 1976-12-07 17 Dacca, Tuesday—Bangladesh will send a 12member soccer team to Thailand on Dec. 12 to participate in the ninth king's Cup tournament, The club Was runnersup in the Aga Khan Gold Cup tournament won by Penang (Malaysia) last week in Dacca.43 words
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Article, Illustration303 1976-12-07 17 Speculation ends over Ali's comeback Reuter New York, Tuesday Speculation that world heavyweight champion Muhammad All would halt his retirement and fight Duane Bobick ended yesterday—at least for the moment. A spokesman for Madison Square Garden said here that Bobick and Ken Norton would flfht atReuter - 303 words
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Article162 1976-12-07 17 Reuter Buenos Aires, Tuesday An appeals court yesterday acquitted Argentine world middleweight boxing champion Carlos Monzon of charges of hitting a photographer 10 years ago. The decision overruled an earlier sentence of 18 months in prison. A Judicial report said the appeals .court annulled theReuter - 162 words
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Article56 1976-12-07 17 Cartagena (Colombia), Tuesday Cuba overwhelmed Mexico 11-l in a World amateur baseball championship match played on Bunday night In Santa Marta near here. In other games played, Colombia edged Holland 8-7 in a game which stretched to 10 innings, Puerto Rico beat Nicaragua 5-3 and South Korea56 words
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Article217 1976-12-07 17 Reuter (London, Tuesday Aggressive, hard-punching Dave "Boy" Green, the British champion, meets Franco's skilful JeanBaptlste Pledvache here tonight with the promise of a rousing battle for the vacant European ligntwelterwelght boxing title. The bout in the Royal Albert Hall which doubles as a plushReuter - 217 words
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Advertisement329 1976-12-07 17 J* I !i ATTRACTIVE RATES FOR FIXED DEPOSIT* and Saving Accounts par annum. Klaw Alk Hang Flnane* Co. Ltd., 157, South Bridge Road, msasrvu Adv. PermM Ho. 1181 Now at: SHOWGIRL OF SIHOAPORE BEAUTY SALOOH Room 110 A, Ist floor, Far Eaat Shopping Contra, Orchard Road For appointment, please tel:329 words
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Advertisement305 1976-12-07 17 HOCK SOON CATERS all types of furniture very moderate price. Enquiries Mr. Francis Leong, S pore *****0. IMPORTED BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING Dendroblums, Phalaenopsls, Cattleyas, Ascocendas, Vandas, Arandas, price from $10 onwards. Excellent for Christmas present, free delivery. Nam Fang Orchids, Kensington Park Road, Serangoon Garden Estate, S'pore 10. Tel. *****02. REPAIR,305 words
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Miscellaneous48 1976-12-07 17 THE BORN LOSER p» /IT WON'T N 60ST v ANM Km... SHORT RIBS A A m 8? It H m NORBERT /it U\ K t IV by Art Sansom /.ALLUUEIW TOPOhS fAW -i>\ Annie VotMRV I by Frank O'Neal 9 m tt m w m by George Fett48 words
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Article, Illustration516 1976-12-07 18 Philip Tan - 44 under training for Asian Youth meet SOCCER SCENE by Philip Tan Thomas Leong Kok Fann, 18, the brilliant midfielder from Second Division soccer club Calrphlll, has been recalled to the National teamThis was disclosed by Football Association of Singapore chairman Mr. N. Oanesan yesterday. Kok516 words
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Article, Illustration445 1976-12-07 18 Football Association of Singapore secretary Encik Ahmad H a 1 e e m has called for a concerted effort from all to {promote soccer In he schools and at age-group level. Encik Ahirfad, who will be leaving to contest the Sneral election on Dec. said445 words
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287 1976-12-07 18 UPI AP Tokyo, Tuesday —Australian Graham Marsh made U*****,600 (about 8*250,000) In prize money In Japan this year to top the list of foreign earners In the country, the Japan Pro Oolf .Association reported yesterday. The association said Lu Llang-Huan of Taiwan wasUPI; AP - 287 words
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Article82 1976-12-07 18 London. Tuesday Crystal Palace beat Brighton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge Stadium last night and reached the second round of the English Football Association Cup soccer tournament. Palace moved through with a 19th minute goal from Phil Holder In a second replay of their first round match and will82 words
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Article35 1976-12-07 18 Melbourne, Tuesday Eddie Charlton of Australia and world champion Ray Reardon of Wales will meet in the final of the A 530,000 (about) 8*75,000) World Match play snooker championship here today.35 words
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Miscellaneous540 1976-12-07 18 Tuesday EE liiyvq 4 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted linos CLUES FOR DJ-2 1. When her husband goes swsy on business, sn effsctlonsts wife will him 2. Heavenly body shining540 words
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Article401 1976-12-07 19 AP London, Tuesday Ipswich Town, the soccer team that can't stop winning, face two tough away games in four days this week as they bid to pass Liverpool in the race for the Eng--1 i s h championship title. Mick Mills and his men have toAP - 401 words
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Article, Illustration753 1976-12-07 19 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday Indian Cricket Control Board president Ram Prakash Mehra said yesterday that the New Zealand cricket team was demoralised after Its two defeats In Pakistan and could not handle India's spin bowlers. He reacted sharply to the New Zealenders' criticism ofReuter - 753 words
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Article406 1976-12-07 19 Reuter Rome, Tuesday The Italian government last night gave Italy's tennis team the go-ahead to play their controversial Davis Cup final against Chile. Mr. Darlo Antonlozzi, the Minister (or Tourism and Sport told the Chamber of Deputies (Lower House) last night the government did notReuter - 406 words
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Advertisement136 1976-12-07 19 Santa's Happenings (Tl)Cisa our own very Swiss Restaurant Christmas Eve Dinner Gourmet Set Menu $55 00 (inclusive o* tax novelties,! Christmas Day Lunch Set Lunch Adults $18 00 (inclusive of tax) Children (under 12 yrs $15 00 (inclusive of tax) Christmas Day Cinner Gourmet Set Menu Aith selections $35 00136 words
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Miscellaneous395 1976-12-07 19 YOUR LUCKY STARS BORN today, you are a reasonable and tactful Individual Intellectually, while emotionally, you are capable of tne utmost In the way of love and loyalty. Seldom overbalanced in your reaction to anything that goes on around you, you find that you are able to act acfull well395 words
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Article73 1976-12-07 20 Talking Point MEI LIN: First we had the Ugly American, then the Ugly Japanese, and now, according to Dr. Goh Keng Swee, the Ugly Singaporean. AH FOOK: Getting them more Involved in social work, as Dr. Goh suggested, may help to check this trend. But there would still be a73 words
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Advertisement89 1976-12-07 20 Christof/e POD REFINEMENT AND GOOD TMTE S.FH.DE SILVA JEWELLERS Q-13, Tanglln Shopping Centra, Tanglin Road, Singapore 10. Tal: *****6 Branch 1/3 Cantral Building, Hong Kong. VENDOME LOUIS XIV IM a-<-y N We'll meet at Raffles Lunch, Dinner Reservation *****1 We have small Private Function Rooms too! THE 10 DIGIT SCIENTIFIC89 words
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Miscellaneous842 1976-12-07 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 349 OPENING AN. NOUNCEMENTS fol- lowed by SPECTRUM x(r). 3.3# DIARY OP EVENTS 3M MAGAZINE ZERO ONI 1.M GENERAL HOSPITAL 4.39 INTERMISSION MS OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE SWIS8 FAMILY ROBINSON: Care of the Tiger. A rocksMde traps Papa and Frans In the same cave842 words
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Miscellaneous267 1976-12-07 20 Today's top shows A HOME OF OUR OWN: <Ch. 5, 7.05 pjn. In colour). With private houses out of the reach of most Singaporeans since the oil crisis of 1973, most are looking to the Housing and Development Board to provide them with a home of their own. This Is267 words
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