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Title Section14 1979-03-27 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1979 25 CENTS M.C.(P) No. 142/1/7914 words
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Article, Illustration762 1979-03-27 1 Bomb attack on US embassy WASHINGTON, Monday A WAVE of attacks and demonstrations against the signing of the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty including the bombing of the American Embassy in Damascus rocked the Arab world today as US President Carter warned that the peace move will trigger offReuter; UPI - 762 words
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332 1979-03-27 1 X S. SIDHU - Woman slain, grandson hurt in chopper attack X S. SIDHU By A WOMAN was hacked to death and her five-year-old pandson critically injured when a man attacked them with a chopper in their HDB flat In Merpatl Road, off Circuit Road. yesterday. Madam Yap Sum Yin*, 50. suffered at least332 words
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Article56 1979-03-27 1 CANBERRA, Mon Australia had Just about had enough of the European Economic Community's (EECi trading policies. i>puty Prim* Minister Doug Anthony said here today. Mr Anthony, who Is also Trade and Rssourcea Minister, said he would not rule out retaliation against Imports from Europe If the EEC did56 words
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Article16 1979-03-27 1 The weather LP TO NOON TODAY: Isolated showers around midday, according to the Singapore Meteorological Service.16 words
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453 1979-03-27 1 AN overwh timing majority of Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Ooec) today emerged in favour of an immediate oil price increase beyond levels already set for this year. Saudi Oil Minister Ahmed Zakl Yamanl told reporters at the start of OpecReuter - 453 words
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Article20 1979-03-27 1 TEHERAN, Mon. Twelve people died after drinking home-made liquor In Kermanshah. the Persian-langu-age Kayhan newspaper reported today. Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article136 1979-03-27 1 A GUNMAN yesterday fired a warning shot In Plaza SLngapura. Orchard Road, to scare three women whom he had robbed of $6,500 in cash. Jewellery and other valuables. The victims of the 5 30 p.m. robbery were Madam Wont Kam, 43, manageress of a furniture136 words
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Article72 1979-03-27 1 LONDON, Mon British officials today denied a press report that President Carter had sent a message to Prime Minister James Callaghan seeking private assurances that Britain would seU 1U North Sec oil to Israel In an emergency. The London Dally Mall In i front-pact splash today eportedReuter - 72 words
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113 1979-03-27 1 WASHINGTON, Mon.— A Pan Am 747 airliner was forced to land In Damascus by Syrian fighters. State Department officials said today. State Department spokesman Tom Reston said the department is investigating the incident In which the plane Flight 24 bound for Riyadh fromUPI - 113 words
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778 1979-03-27 1 Soviets using Danang as base SAYS REPORT TOKYO, Monday THE Soviet Union is not merely using the major Vietnamese coastal city of Danang as a port of call but has recently constructed a huge military communications base there, the Mainichi Shimbum reported yesterday in a despatch from Washington. Quoting aAgencies - 778 words
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Article, Illustration491 1979-03-27 1 'AMIN MAY HAVE FLED' LONPOH, Mon A BRITISH Broadcasting Corporation report today suggested that President Amin of Uganda might have already fled his embattled country. The producer of a BBC radio news programme, "The World at One," said one of Its reporters had been speaking on the telephone this morningReuter; NYT; UPI - 491 words
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Article31 1979-03-27 1 HONOKONO, Mon. The 38,000-tonne freighter 88 LJullnhal left Shanglial yesterday for the first voyage by a Chinese vmscl to the United States. Xinhua (Hslnhua) news agency reported today. Rtuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article45 1979-03-27 1 NICOSIA, Mon. The Pan-American Boeing 747, which wu forrcd to make an unscheduled atop at Damascus in Syria, was allow rd to take off about two hours later. A Syrian airport official rave no details about the Incident. AP. SEE THIS PAGEAP - 45 words
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Advertisement121 1979-03-27 1 CHINA ACTS OVER 'LIBERALS' Back Page IRAN plans to have religious body to control government 2 INDONESIAN cabinet reshuffle this week? 3 SOVIET satellite crashes in Canada 4 REVIEW of China's 10-year plan: Paper 5 PSA to consider Oman request for help c PLANS to set up more residents' panels121 words
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467 1979-03-27 2 IN IRAN'S DRAFT CHARTER FOR ISLAMIC REPUBLIC TEHERAN, Monday THE constitution for the Islamic republic being secretly drafted here calls for a powerful, separate religious body which can review, ratify or reject the actions of the government, according to sources close467 words
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156 1979-03-27 2 Nine of Shah's generals for trial TEHERAN. Mon. NINE of Shah Mohammed Re/a Pahlavi's lop generals will stand trial alonu with 17 other "criminals and agents of the former regime" in what promises to be the first regular court proceedings since the revolution. Scores of the Shah's dOM colleagues whoUPI - 156 words
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Article, Illustration21 1979-03-27 2 Palestinian women gathering outside the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem on Sunday to protest against the IsraeliEgypt peace treaty. AP picture.AP - 21 words
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Article145 1979-03-27 2 Students occupy embassy in Iran THE MOOD IN ISRAEL AND EGYPT TEHERAN, Mon. ARAB students today took over the Egyptian embassy in Teheran to protest the signing of the Egypt-Israeli peace agreement, scheduled to take place in Washington today. A group of about 50 youths arrived at the embassy andUPI - 145 words
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50 1979-03-27 2 Allison speaker systems were not designed for flat frequency response in anechoic chambers. They are uniquely accurate sound reproducers in the only environment that really matters your room for listening to music. Allison's reasonable prices: Allison: One $2345/ Allison: Two $1925/Allison: Three $1700/Allison. Four $1135/-50 words
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Article63 1979-03-27 2 WASHINGTON, Mon. The lo.Klei-s of the United States. Isiai/1 and Egypt yesterday railed foi today to be observed as an international day of prayer lo mark Ihe signing of the Egypthi Ml peace treaty. request people of all faiths to pray with us that peaceReuter - 63 words
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446 1979-03-27 2 JERUSALEM, Monday PEACE with Israel's old enemy Egypt formally comes today but the mood was low-key as people prepared amid tight security to greet the new era with fireworks and solemn remembrance of war dead. Police and security forces were on alert for possibleReuter - 446 words
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Article105 1979-03-27 2 6 We know what Jimmy Carter will be thinking when he guides Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat down the aisle on the White House lawn today. Proud though he may be, he cannot afford many more such joyous weddings. The dowries alone are fit for a king105 words
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Article212 1979-03-27 2 AMERICAN secret service agents briskly, almosi mvagely. pushed a red-haired woman who rushed up to Prime Minister Menachem Begin to kiss him as he entered his hotel. She succeeded, but was nearly knocked over. The incident yesterday in i he carpeted lower lobby of i he212 words
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Advertisement632 1979-03-27 2 Celebrate Easter in a grand F*.^Y+ m. r% C"» way at Shangri La s Easter VT\ m\V#T A4 %J I VS fc P\\ KYISTTVcr Sunday Brunch. This difi^ W s~T sumptuous buffet brunch of 1 V*PirWl\/ local and Western dishes is a «]J V V-dl IVIJf feast for the whole632 words
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Advertisement40 1979-03-27 2 Allison One Speaker complement two 264 mm woofers, two 89mm Convex Diaphram mid range units, two 25mm Convex Diaphram tweeters Allison: Four Unit G 301 Upper Ground Fir Merlin Plaza. Beach Road Singapore 7 Tel *****14 Ishowroor > next to carpark)40 words
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Article, Illustration265 1979-03-27 3 Two mass graves found near Cao Bang CAO BANG (Vietnam). Moo. Two mass prawn, >n«' containing the bodicr. of T7 women and children, have been discovered six kilometres from Cao Bang i.'ity. which was rM>ld by Chinese troops until March 15 A correspondent and a few other journalists saw theAFP - 265 words
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Article51 1979-03-27 3 IANUKOK. Mon Thailand has he hisht-M rate of death CMMd >> MM in the him !il. Ac c online I Mahiikil I'mwiMlv (iicifi-s ■r. Di Praseri Thong haroen. lean o( ihr farulty of mmliral .vhnoloK.v of Manilla! UriveiMty. .ml .in rstimaliil .100 Thais dip of ■Mm i'voia51 words
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Article68 1979-03-27 3 arrying flags and banners, about C,IM demonstrator* held a rally on Sunday U> mark the first anniversary of violence hy protesters who were against the construction of the new Tokyo International Airport at Narita. The de nonstrators held the rally at Narita with a pledge to force the68 words
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203 1979-03-27 3 TOKYO, Monday FOR the first time, the post-war Japanese army plans to ask senior United States army officers to participate in joint exercises to cope with any potential armed attack on Japan, officials of the Japan Defence Agency said today. Details for theReuter - 203 words
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Article103 1979-03-27 3 Two Koreas to meet for talks SEOUL, Mon. South Korea said today ViceMinister of the National Unification Board Dong Hoon would lead a threemember working level delegation for proposed talks with North Korea next Wednesday at the Panmunjom border village. Ihi- two nihri delegates are Hop (.'hanK-hee. a minister at103 words
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Article276 1979-03-27 3 The 'black warrant' for Bhutto RAWALPINDI, Monday PRISON officials banned all visits to former Prime Minister, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, in his Death Row cell yesterday as the military government quietly informed his family his "black warrant" had been served. The jail superintendent cancelled court-approved visits from Mr Bhutto"s wife BegumUPI - 276 words
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Article61 1979-03-27 3 TOKYO. Moo. Chinese miners in Guizhou (Kweichow) province have discovered a mass of rocks dating back 200 million years which provide a key to the past, Xinhua (Hsinhua) news agency reported today. Xinhua said microscopic examination showed the fossils < vntained plant remains from the endAP - 61 words
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Article41 1979-03-27 3 LONDON. Mon About one Briton in 30 belongs to an immigrant family usually of Asian origin, according to official statistics published here. The figures show thai there are 1.850.000 non-white people among Britain's population of nearly 60 million. AFP.AFP - 41 words
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209 1979-03-27 3 BEIJING (PEKING), Monday CHINKS*: are now being given a chance to see their own country, with the start ot package tours to scenic spots. Tours already are oper- siting out of Shanghai and Xinhua (llsiahua) news agency said yesterday about I, MI peopleReuter - 209 words
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399 1979-03-27 3 JAKARTA, Mon PRESIDENT Suharto may make major changes in his government this week as Indonesia enters its third five-year development plan (Repelita m) on Sunday, informed sources said here today. The changes are expected to affect the cabinet and the leadership of the half aAFP - 399 words
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187 1979-03-27 3 'We are losing friends in Third World' i JAKARTA, Mon. INDONESIA bas been losing friends in Asia, Africa and Latin America because its foreign relations are based on business orientation, chairman of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Commission Chalid Mawardi said today. With such an orientation Indonesia has practically abandoned itsAFP - 187 words
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Advertisement151 1979-03-27 3 Learn french the easy way! In a French atmosphere with French teachers Modern audio-visual methods Classes for Adults Children all levels Beginners' to very advanced courses Conversational French BUSINESS FRENCH Translation French shorthand CLASSES START on APRIL 2 Registration now open (weekdays, 9.00 am B.oopm, Sat. 2.00 5.00pm) ask f(151 words
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Advertisement231 1979-03-27 3 sunglasses frames latest in fashion. Light Weight and attractive Looking Variety of models for Gents Ladies sole Agent CHAI MING OPTICAL (PTE) LTD. SINGAPORE MALAYSIA JAPAN PLASTICS MACHINERY SHOW Place: Jurong Town Hall Jurong Town Hall Road Singapore 22. Tel: *****3 Data: From March 26th to 30th 1979. Time: From231 words
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139 1979-03-27 4 'Philippine fertiliser project not viable' MANILA, Mon. Japanese I consultants believe that the I superphosphate fertilizer project proposed for the I Philippines is not economically viable, it was reported today. Published reports said this was the preliminary finding of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica). which had been asked toAFP - 139 words
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Article, Illustration268 1979-03-27 4 Filipinos back at work in US bases MANILA, Monday SOME 20.000 Filipino tivilian workers returned to work today, 31 hours after staging a general strike in six United States military bases in the Philippines, the Labour Ministry said. The Federation of Filipino Civilian Employees Associations (FFCEA) lifted its picket linesAP; AFP; UPI - 268 words
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261 1979-03-27 4 Aussies query worsening relations with Asean CANBERRA, Monday AUSTRALIA, alarmed at deteriorating relations with Asean, is starting two inquiries into the state of the relationship, government officials said today. A group of parliamentary f ians have already started work on a private inquiry for government policymakers on relations with Asean,Reuter - 261 words
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Article100 1979-03-27 4 DAYTONA BEACH (Florida), Mon. Scientists at a New York hospital believe they have identified a protein that ma^ be the body's natural defence against cancer. The discovery, by doctors at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, was among several developments concerning cancer revealed yesterday to scienceReuter - 100 words
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Article27 1979-03-27 4 PARIS. Mon KiRhKon popfe »fic mjuml Mday when tinIhoKc nut on a mctio (vubwayi Iraki ;ii Ki-uiilv DiiIcm.i station in c.iMcin I'.llls. pallet silld AKP27 words
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Article238 1979-03-27 4 'Soviet satellite has no N-power plant' OTTAWA, Mon. A Soviet satellite plunged to earth in Canada's remote north-west territories, the Department of Defence said last night. A department spokesman said Canadian authorities got confirmation of the crash of the Soviet Cosmos 315 satellite from theUPI - 238 words
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123 1979-03-27 4 BANGKOK, Mon. A group of M exarvists, gathered from all over Thailand by a newspaper, toda> c«n\iTKed Ml a rural school in nurthern Thailand where local people havr repurled rvil spirits havr possessed >>irls allrnding classes. Rrsidents af Chon Phrai village in PhrtrhabunReuter - 123 words
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173 1979-03-27 4 Kidnapped American Envoy to meet captors MANILA, Mon. Libya's ambassador to the Philippines, Moustapha Dreiza. who has intervened to free kidnapped American missionary Lloyd van Vactor. is to meet the kidnap leader at <in undisclosed place tomorrow. Mr Dreiza told the official Philippines News Agency I (PNA) in Marawi City,AFP - 173 words
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Advertisement412 1979-03-27 4 COME TO SINGAPORE'S LARGEST PHOTO STORE for Speedy, colour print service (ready within 4 hours) Professional colour enlargement (ready by two days) Superb colour photography (ready when you need it) Ektrachrome transparencies I L^ for unsurpassed processing. Ifr! I DO DROP IN AT ALBERT /*2J? < Speedy Service at the412 words
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189 1979-03-27 5 Blasts to protest flights to Cuba NEW YORK, Mon <>N£ bomb ophM last nij;hi terminal M thr Inns Wot Id Airline it KcnrxMy Airport. KM nBMfl went off .it Now hi ms ;in<l .i militant .mil C'asini uMuiip claimed u > s|M>nsibiln> f<>! all three Kout baggage handlers re ii-imnl189 words
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158 1979-03-27 5 Italy's deputy premier dies at 75 ROME. Mon Deputy r'M'micr. Vro I-a Malfa. one of Italy's most re■rM elder politicians, died here early today. leaving a void in the government he helped to form Ihe ?:>-> car-old leader of the Republican Party died after collapsing in a coma with massiveReuter - 158 words
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349 1979-03-27 5 Industry faces structural imbalances PEIJING (PEKING), Mon. A Beijing daily yesterday disclosed for the first time that the Chinese Communist Party leadership had ordered a complete review of the nation's current 10-year economic development plan ending in 1985. With rare frankness, the Guangmin (Kwangming)Kyodo - 349 words
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248 1979-03-27 5 Rebuff for Giscard's centre-right coalition PARIS, Monday FRENCH voters handed President Valery Giscard d'Estaing's ruling centre-right coalition a significant rebuff yesterday, electing some 188 new socialist and communist repregoverning councils. With all but 10 of the 1,846 districts reporting, the three main component parties of the president's ruling coalition hadAP - 248 words
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181 1979-03-27 5 S'pore team surges ahead in chess tourney sentatives to state-leve HONGKONG, Mon. A second win by Singapore, who have yet to lose a single board took the team to a joint first with Manila after two rounds in the Asian •Inter-cities Chess Tournament here tonight. All the other teams have181 words
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Article147 1979-03-27 5 JOHANNESBURG. Mon. For the second day running. South African President. John Vorster. has been accused of lying. His former right hand man ex-secret police boss General Hendrick Van den Bergh today contradicted statements Mr Vorster has made about his role in the information secret fundAFP - 147 words
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Advertisement306 1979-03-27 5 Now interest with a DBS Savings Account. Get the most. The highest interest available. Earn 6% pa on a DBS Savings Account. You can deposit and withdraw at any of our branches. And up to 4.30 p.m. on Saturdays at Katong, Orchard Plaza Singapura and Toa Payoh. Everyone can now306 words
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Advertisement394 1979-03-27 5 Own a home where the birds still chirp every morning. Where the air is clean and fresh and the living is comfortable. .^Bl^r .^BB BMr BL^BIH B^r^ m FhberGanlen Faber Garden is set on elevated 90% loan available up to Book Now! ground amidst lush greenery, Off 2 0 years394 words
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409 1979-03-27 6 STATE Coroner Chang Kok Ming yesterday recorded an open verdict on Dr Yeo Hui Cheng, 29, who died after a glider in which he was flying crashed at the northern end of the Sembawang Air Base in 1977 Mi ih.in;; said409 words
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Article68 1979-03-27 6 MR 1)11.1, Liv has Uvn HMM I'icsiilcnt of Ihe >|»'i .ilmn.il Xi I-soan-h Society of SiniM|«>ir foi Other officials riivhii arc Pmilcvxm Chew Kirn Lin. vic«>picMilonl. I)i Chan (Jin Hoi. Mvu-tai v. Ml IJe» Mcc Sen. iissl mi iriai.Y Mi l.im Khoun l.t'ne. IrMllftr; and [> T.i68 words
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Article96 1979-03-27 6 THE Minister of State (labour). Mr Sia Kah Hui. yesicrday i-eceived a $*>.000 donation from the Ngee Ann Technical College Students' Inion for Ihe Industrial Accident Relief Fund The $5,000 was raised fiom a walk-a run session held by ihe union as one of its96 words
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Article189 1979-03-27 6 SQME driving instructors operating from the Jurong Stadium car park have engaged touts to get business, according to New Nation. The louts in their early 20's are paid $10 for each customer they introduce to ihe driving school. The louts operate by accosting and pestering appli-189 words
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483 1979-03-27 6 THE Port of Singapore Authority will consider a request from the Sultanate of Oman to help develop its ports, the general manager of PSA, Mr Wong Hung Khim, said yesterday. He said this when he briefed the visiting Omani Minister of Information and483 words
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Article, Illustration74 1979-03-27 6 2nd ARMY VEHICLE TO SKID AT SAME SPOT HOUSEWIFE Mrs Hasina Sandiago, 36, was treated as an outpatient when this army mini-bus went •ff the road along Beach Road at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday. This was the second time within a week that an army vehicle had skidded at the74 words
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257 1979-03-27 6 Three pre-dawn fires leave 22 homeless THREE fires property valued early yesterday destroyed at over $100,000 and made 22 people homeless. The first blaze, at 3.32 a.m., razed a house at Aljunied Road, making seven people homeless. Barely 23 minutes later, another fire broke out in a cluster of attap257 words
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Article43 1979-03-27 6 THE Philippine MiniMM TOUTism. Philippine Airlincv Hilion Manila and ■yi— Hilton will hoiii .i Barrio mi m ib» Win pan H i lion on Apnl 1 Thr |>i Datamini 1 inilmk's I imlw— HI In ihe Kiu l.m-.'.in I).in< r Cumiunv43 words
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228 1979-03-27 6 LAWYER TO PAY $395,000 STAKE' TO COURT A LAWYER, Mr Haridas QuMMB, sued for a "refund" of $395,000 held by him as "stakeholder" in a proposed $4 million propety deal between two other parties, has undertaken to pay the money into court. Under the order, arising from his application to228 words
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292 1979-03-27 6 TWO brothers, unaware that they were under police observation, continued to load textiles which they had stolen onto a pick-up, a court heard yesterday. Police then closed in on them and arrested Yeo Kim Huat, 39, after a short chase. His292 words
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Article53 1979-03-27 6 THE Oylang West. Kamponx Clam and Juroog Town community centres will hold youth debates at their premises on April 4 at 8 pm Participants are from the Federation of Boys Club "A". Queemtown. Boon Lay Garden. Stamford. Havelork and Lam Soon community centres' youth groups who will debate53 words
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Advertisement156 1979-03-27 6 NOW. AN AFTERNOON DOO SERVKE NONSTOP TO HONG KONG. Starting 4 April, HB SIA introduces a new, PBp 9R afternoon DC 10 service u> nonstop to Hong Kong. WHH| Depart Singapore 2.30pm any Wed, Thu, Sat j^* 1 and arrive Hong Kong SB 6.30pm. This same X iB service goes156 words
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Miscellaneous214 1979-03-27 6 CARPET MAKING a talk H»l NDATION H NIMiAIS-cum-demonslration by Miss ■>••■ KXHIBITION at Tan Bee Hoon at Seiangoon NalioMl Museum Ail Gardens community Centre, Gallery from 10 30 a.m. to 7 Cheng San Road, at 7JI p m On till Saturday P m < AKPKTS A Nil RIGS JAPAN PLASTICS214 words
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141 1979-03-27 7 Govt 'yes' to allowances in NWC increases THK Kovrrnmrnt has agrrrd to include the personal allowances •f all government emplo\ees far the computation of the National Wage* (ounril <\W< wage increases Tfcr Mnanrr Minisl.r in a ktt^r to thr Amalgamat«l talon PaMir Km ptuyrrs <AI IK) last urArmJ said that141 words
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Article80 1979-03-27 7 THE closing ceremony of the Eighth Open Chess Championship 1979 for the Jek Yeun Thong Challenge Trophy, will be held at the Queens.town community centre on April 1 at 8 p.m. The closing ceremony of the Fourth Open Lightning Ches.s Championship 1979 for the <-entre's mar'-gement80 words
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Article59 1979-03-27 7 'Ham' theory course THK Singapore Amateur Radio Transmitting Soriety will conduct a 12-week course for the theory pan of the examinations conduct ed by the Tele- ommunuations Authority tor radio amateur licences next month Fm will be ftu for members and HO for non-members. Assortale membership fees are $H and59 words
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Article19 1979-03-27 7 lONG l.im riimmiinitv rmtTC nil iwihl i wtfki'mi ,imp .n \im' Kis si.niini; mi April M 719 words
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141 1979-03-27 7 SOUTH Korean Foreign Minister Park Tong-jin will arrive here tomorrow for a dv< day ■unofficial" visit. A sixikesman for the South Korean Embassy hi-n- \estenlay said he is coming to preside over an annual meeting of South Korea B ambassadors to Asian and141 words
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584 1979-03-27 7 IRENE NGOO - IRENE NGOO By NINE more constituencies are finalising plans to set up residents' committees (RCs) to promote "grassroots democracy" and to help shape a more cohesive society through mass participation. They are Leng Kee, Brick vorks, Serangoon Gardens, Thomson, Geylang West, Kallang,584 words
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131 1979-03-27 7 World art display: Our pupils invited THE National Commission for the United Nations Educational. Scientific and Cultural Organisation i I'ncsco) of South Korea has invited Singapore's primary school children to take part in the 21s! World School Children's Art Exhibition. Works in the form of oil or water colour paintings,131 words
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Article100 1979-03-27 7 Computerised banking games BANK workers here will have a chance to sharpen their skills in the business when the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) offers a new computerised banking game to train its members. According to the IBF quarterly bulletin, the banking game simulates a competitive environment in which100 words
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Article42 1979-03-27 7 NATIONAL Library members who joined the adult and young people's sections in 1975 should re-register with the library by June 30 this year and not June next year, as reported in the Straus Times last Saturday The error is regretted42 words
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Advertisement331 1979-03-27 8 the Ist tourist, entertainment, shopping commercial/off ice centre for Sale or Lease HISiS H 15 Situated at Orchard Road/Koek Road, (next to the Cold Storage) the core of most promising tourist, entertainment and shopping activities mr ml *%t^!^ Shop from $76^OO«Jwarc Kl(^^ M Orchard Plaza, surrounded by hotels, recreation centres,331 words
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345 1979-03-27 9 Call for scheme at KK to detect deafness in babies THE president of Singapore Association (or the Deaf, Dr Jerry Goh Ewe Hong, has MMMcd that Kandang Kerbau Maternity Hospital develop a scheme to detect deafness in babies He also voiced the need to set up a pre-acbool education system345 words
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406 1979-03-27 9 Union carrying out survey THE Singapore Malay Teachers' Union is carrying out a survey among its 1,500-odd members to see if they would like to attend English courses the union hopes to ask the Institute of Education to conduct. The union's secretarygeneral. Mr Latif406 words
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Article37 1979-03-27 9 THE Ministry of Educations Junior Sailing Club will conduct a sailing course (or primary five and six students from April 16 to May 25. Entries must be submitted to the ministry by April 9.37 words
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244 1979-03-27 9 National body on the use of energy formed THE Singapore National Committee, World Energy Conference, to promote the development and use of energy resources was recently established at the PUB Building in Somerset Road. The committee, whioh is affiliated to the World Energy Conference which has constituent national committees in244 words
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143 1979-03-27 9 Two MPs do the rounds to get views- TWO Menken af Parity meat have beea sseoUag their eaastltaeats to gaage their views *a the Dr Gall Keag Swee <*■<•*- 1MB rf port, wiifi wui m debated la the H*aie Mm Mr Maaa«r HaJI S»luUml, MP far KampMig KemhMgaa, aad Mr143 words
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Article44 1979-03-27 9 THE Singapore Merchant Navy Officers Association will hold its 32nd anniversary dinner and dance in conjunction with the May Day celebrations at the Hyatt Hotel on April 30. Proceeds from the night will go towards the association's welfare and recreational fund.44 words
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Article231 1979-03-27 9 Plan to get ex-teachers together A GROUP of former education officers hope to form a body of retired teachers, principals and Education Ministry officials to formulate their collective views on education. In this way, they hope retired professionals can continue to serve the country.. But the group has not yet231 words
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115 1979-03-27 9 Faulty pump results in water cut-off A FAULTY water control pump at Block 100 in Lorong One, Toa Payoh, yesterday caused the water supply to the block to be cut off for three hours. Residents told Berlta Harian that the water supply was cut off at about 5 a.m. Some115 words
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516 1979-03-27 9 Property owners sued for $1.39 m damages A FIRM of jewellers, involved in a tenancy dispute in the High Court with the owners of Clifford Centre in Colly er Quay, is claiming $1,395,553 damages as an alternative to being given a lease for a shop in the building. The firm,516 words
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Article53 1979-03-27 9 Centre's courses THE Tanjong Pagar community centre will conduct courses on harmonica playing ((or both children and adults), guitar, latin dancing, men's tailoring, padang curry. Sze Chuan cooking and. tuitim classes (or Primary SU. and Secondary One and Two students at its premises next month. For details, contact the centre53 words
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Article25 1979-03-27 9 BUKIT Ho Swee community centre will organise an excursion (or children to placet of interest in Singapore on April 8 at 9 a.m.25 words
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Advertisement215 1979-03-27 9 Yes, you can achieve your ideal figure Can I really lose my spare tyre in weeks, I i even though I've been carrying it around for I** I V/"\r» TfV\f^\Q fn Q rv^ years? ICO, llUJJCllllalC Is there a way to get nd of stubborn inches [—77 QU3r3nt6GS It around215 words
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Advertisement177 1979-03-27 9 come work for us while you're awaiting your next job studying at nights waiting for the kids to grow up c deciding on your future You'll be working on the best temporary assignments and earning a weekly income while you work on your tomorrow. We employ typists, secretaries, accounts clerks,177 words
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Article126 1979-03-27 10 $12,000 LOOT FOUND, SUSPECT HELD POLICE, who have ar- rested a man and recov1 ered $12,000 worth of j loot, believe he has been responsible for a j series of recent breakins. Inspector Habajan Singh of Paya Lebar police station and his team of investigators detained a suspect, about 20,126 words
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Article103 1979-03-27 10 MP: No drug addicts involved ARRESTS carried out by police in the Kampung Kembangan constituency over the past three months do not any include drug addicts, the MP for the area, Mr Mansor Haji Sukaimi. said last night. Mr Mansor. who was speaking at the opening ceremony of a basicAgencies - 103 words
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Article, Illustration242 1979-03-27 10 FROM the bedroom of a flat in Block 1C, Merpati Road yesterday morning came peals of a child's laughter. Neighbours who heard it knew at once that Madam Yap Som Ylng, 51, was playing with her favourite grandchild, Sng Cheng Hiong, five. They242 words
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199 1979-03-27 10 'Don't take the law into your own hands' warning POLICE warned members of the public "not to take the law into their own hands" and beat up motorists involved in traffic accidents. The warning came from Mr Teo Han Wue, the police public relations officer, after some people attacked a199 words
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Article63 1979-03-27 10 SIX-YEAR-OLD Khor Siew Mei drowned in a two metre-deep well near her home at Lorong Woodlands Kechil yesterday. Her mother, Mrs Khor Cheng Cheng, 22, said she and her daughter were taking their bath when Siew Mei left the bathroom and went out. The girl's63 words
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Article40 1979-03-27 10 THE VMca Singapore will conduct a six-«ivk courae on photography for beginners every Tuewlay tram 730 p.m l« !i 90 l> m and Saturday from 2 p.m. i» I p.m. starting today. Km more ili-t.-iils roniarl id xmyx.40 words
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Article28 1979-03-27 10 1 hi-: London Shake«peai-c Group \w\\ present excerpu from ShakeKpeprian plays and modem play* it ihc DBS addllorium 'in April 1 mil S .11 X p.m.28 words
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Article62 1979-03-27 10 THE NTUC secretary general, Mr C. V. Devan Nair, will leave for Tokyo tomorrow for discussions with Japanese trade union leaders to explore the possibility of a common Asian trade union stand against policies of the International Transport-workers Federation. Mr Nair, who is also president of the62 words
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284 1979-03-27 10 Traffic Police on the lookout for sponsors THE Traffic Police arc nowapproaching companies for sponsors for the proposed road safety manual which they intend publishing soon. Almost certain to become a "best-seller." the manual will be comprehensive and authoritative, covering various aspects of road safety such as the rules of284 words
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Article77 1979-03-27 10 A COMPANY secretary. Mr yuah Chwee Leong, has been reflected president of the Macpherson Es late Owners Residents' Association. Other officials are: Messrs Yeon Keng Hui (vice-president Ooi Phee Siew (secretary. Knglish); Ang Cuan Chye (asst secretary): Tan Queo Seng (secretary. Chinese); Ong Hock Seng (assl secretary. Chinese).77 words
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Advertisement728 1979-03-27 10 TtTis 1 year course ts to prepare you fora satisfying and rewarding career in music teaching and performance. Lectures and individualised practical coaching will be given by qualified music teachers and professional musicians. Duration 1 year (June 1979 198O) Weekly Tuition Monday to Friday (Day time) Age 17 years old728 words
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Miscellaneous247 1979-03-27 10 Bringing Up Father By Bill Kavanagh Hal Camp r-,BAr-in, ic the rr-,crr nc i n/iMr~ I |-ANJD NOW THE I I EVERYBODY MAS II BUT X DIDN'T MEAN TO O'VE I HAS ©CNE UPAOAiN/ BUTLER WANT YOUR POCxTET fivJ DARLIN'-'r -j >^t\ MORE MOHEV.' THESE DAYS/ y i I AM^yiTiy-247 words
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298 1979-03-27 11 New tricks by bookies to evade police detection POLICE experts on gambling are looking into ways to combat new tricks used by bookies to evade arrest. Rubber bands of different colours, aerated water bottles placed in neat rows, mahjong chips, Chinese chess pieces and an entirely new set of character298 words
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Article201 1979-03-27 11 A 14-YEAR-OLD schoolboy told a coroner's inquiry yestonlay about one day. two years ago. when he returned to his Upper Changi Road flat and found his mother sprawled on the floor of her bedroom, frothing at the mouth and nose. Culam bin Notan Mohamed Shariff201 words
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472 1979-03-27 11 Singapore's success to be studied at. Harvard IN FUTURE, corporate tycoons and executives attending management programmes of the Harvard Business School will analyse the reasons behind Singapore's economic success. Hiis is because Harvard, the top US university, has picked Singapore as a model of economic success in the Third World472 words
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Article28 1979-03-27 11 MR ALLAN Chal. a free-lance fashion designer, will talk on Fashion Design, in Mandarin at the Kim Keat community centre on April 20 at 8 p.m.28 words
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Article47 1979-03-27 11 A COFFEESHOP owner, Mr Kheng Poh Chuan, 58, who was badly burnt on the face and body when a gas cylinder bust into flames while he tried to change its cap on Sunday, was reported to be improving at the Singapore General Hospital yesterday.47 words
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Article51 1979-03-27 11 THE public relations consultant o( Central Designs. Mr C.K. Tseng, will give a talk in English on Courtesy and Public Relations at the MacPherson community centre on April 14 at 8 p.m. and not Mr C.K. Lee, as reported in yesterday's Straits Times. The error is51 words
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Article41 1979-03-27 11 THE Air Logistics Department HQ-RSAF team will meet the Jalan Petua community centre youth "B" team in a Mandarin youth debate organised by the Peoples' Association and RTS at the Jurong Town community centre on Sunday at 8 p.m.41 words
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416 1979-03-27 11 WITH the kind of variety that we have in our musical life in Singapore, from the often imaginative amateur performances to those of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, audiences can well afford to be selective. am not aware of any survey having been carried416 words
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Article51 1979-03-27 11 TELOK Blangah community centre will hold courses on tal chi chuan, dressmaking, fashion designing, cooking, children's art, yoga, guitar, tae kwan do, padang curry, crochet and knitting, Chinese cooking, beauty culture and nonya kueh making. Details are available at the centre, tel. *****02, between 3 p.m. and 1051 words
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207 1979-03-27 11 Two who stole $46,882 of gas tanks TWO mm atafe cm eytoa>rs wartk HM»> *U witkU IS toy*, ft flstrtct e*mrt heart yeaterfey. Oir af then, Oag Chwm Bak, 11, waa Jailed twa yean whea he ate—* r4 railty ta aeveai rhargwa af ateaJaßg Ml ijafrim betweea Mftrefc 1 ud207 words
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Article53 1979-03-27 11 THE government has re-appoint-ed Mr Tan Keong Choon ai chairman of the Science Centre Board. Mr Tan is a member of the Sin Chew Jit Poh'i board of directors Also re-appointed deputy chairman of the Science Centre Board Is Mr Rex SheUy. who Is a member of the53 words
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Article18 1979-03-27 11 A Ihirc-day dental health exhibition will be held .11 Bukil Mn.ih 'immunity i-onliv from A|Hil 618 words
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Advertisement433 1979-03-27 11 All YAMAHA OWNERS!^ CCDV/lfE rAMDAIAM 27 th MARCH -Bth APRIL 79 OCKVK-C UAIYIrAHyW dailysooa m-5.00pm mvu W muuu^ mmm W mmm W m Souvenirs mmmt aT^^am a^HV a^^pV m Service Report! 1 HITaV Maintenance odvtce W I W IBbV I^^ 'Stickers, Posters and Calendare ■V -a-f-v Spark Plugs First come433 words
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Advertisement617 1979-03-27 11 FREE COOKER HOOP when you buy any model from the new GEC range muum^ m^ OT QoS COOKGTS. 1 UK imported Xpelair Cooker Hood If you're looking for a top J performance gas cooker w jth electric turnspit, oven ■a^aa^***^^ mw*^^^mm an<^ more 9° n0 further. Choose from our new617 words
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119 1979-03-27 12 Intraco cancels mission to Vietnam THE state trading company, Intraco. has cancelled a mission to Vietnam because of the current situation in Indochina. Three officials from the company were to have gone to the country for business talks and to set up an office there. The trip was originally planned119 words
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Article74 1979-03-27 12 THE Rotary Club of Singapore »iii hold i ij-siic Rajracr chii-ilu-n s |«intinR competition al the Toa Payoh garden on April 14. The compptition is named .ifiri the laic Mi U~,lio Raynoi. «ho was a Rotary District Governoi. All childicn up H 14 y>>ais who iic74 words
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337 1979-03-27 12 THE Telecommunication Authority of Singapore (TAS) revealed last night that it has more in store for its approximately 10,000 staff than merely $1 worth of refreshments and snacks to each of them to commemorate its centennial celebrations. In a statement337 words
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Article73 1979-03-27 12 THE push button age has reached public telephones in Singapore with Telecoms installing them in various parts of the island (torn last week. The new phones, each costing about $100, are in Marine Parade, Shenton Way and Plaza Singapura. There is no change in charges still73 words
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Article35 1979-03-27 12 OK HO Kok Tong of the Singapore General Hospital will talk on high blood pressure at the Ghim Moh community centre at 8 p.m. on April 19. The talk will be in Mandarin.35 words
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Article21 1979-03-27 12 HONG LIM community centre will hold a weekend camp at Pasir Ris starting on April 7 at 7 p.m.21 words
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Article100 1979-03-27 12 MR Ng Ngak Teng was elected president of Comex Singapore at its annual meeting recently. Also elected were: Mr Hussein Kamis (vice-president), Miss Ho Eng Chin (general secretary) and members of the council, Miss Yeo i Lee Choon (assistant secretary), Mr Tang Chong Wing (treasurer)100 words
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Article35 1979-03-27 12 A CHILDREN'S talent contest, rooking competition mil taloniimc will highlight iho Seraagoon C. ii ilcns summer trade exposition id be held from May 16 lo June 23. For more details <cint.nl lei 2X*****.35 words
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338 1979-03-27 12 Divorce for wife of seaman presumed dead A SEAMAN, presumed drowned In the Red Sea In 11(1, yesterday became the subject of a divorce petition in which his wife sued him (or divorce on grounds of separation. This unusual petition by Madam Tan Kah Gake, a seamstress, was heard before338 words
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432 1979-03-27 12 Husband who never shared bedroom with wife AN airline ground engineer boarded with his in-laws for two months from his wedding day, without he and his wife having a room to themselves. Mr Justice D'Cotta heard in the High Court yesterday. Mr I-eong Kwok Hon. married at the registry in432 words
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Article35 1979-03-27 12 THE Tourisi Dcvclopim-nt Coipolation of Malaysia and Malaysian Airline System will hold a prOOMMl ion on Malaysian Domestic Holiday Packages and launch the Laaskawl (Jetaway Package at Shangri-La Hotel today at 3 p.m.35 words
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334 1979-03-27 12 SINGAPORE chalked up the world's second highest economic growth rate for the period 1960 to 1976. This was stated yesterday by Prof Lim Chong Yah, head of the economics department at the University of Singapore. In a paper on Singapore and Asean334 words
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Article177 1979-03-27 12 THE Singapore Livestock Farmers Association will launch a campaign to boost the sale of eggs lo beat the present slut, according to us vice-president. Mr l^-im l^eong Poh. Mr l-eow did not give details of the campaign, but said the association hopes to soil177 words
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Advertisement581 1979-03-27 12 I Fixed Deposit Rates -jh I 3 months O 12 months k O months Orl 18 months /rl V months 24 months IQ. Hong Leong Finance ltd., Q Singapore Finance Ltd., I lead O'tice Heaa Office Hong Leong Building Ground Fioo> 16 Rallies Quay 45/47 Robinson Road Singapore 1 Tel581 words
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Article, Illustration476 1979-03-27 13 KUALA LUMPUR, Mon The High Court ruled today that the Deputy Minister of TranspArt. Dr Goh Cheng Teik, was in contempt of court for aiding and abetting the chairman of the Road Transport Licensing Board in disobeying an injunction order. Mr Justice Chang Min TatNST - 476 words
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Article121 1979-03-27 13 Temporary teachers sacked KUALA LUMPUR. Mon. About 100 temporary teachers who have been teaching in primary and secondary schools here and in Petaling Jaya for the last one to two years have been asked to quit. They have received letters of termination from the Education Minister informing them that theirNST - 121 words
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Article25 1979-03-27 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon Several British Irade missions will \isil Malaysia from September to November, a British High Commission official said here today. Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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213 1979-03-27 13 Tobacco firm lashes at rumours that led to boycott KUALA LUMPUR, Mon. A Malaysian cigarette company has hit out at rumours in certain parts of the country which had resulted in some smokers boycotting certain brands, the Star newspaper reported. The firm, Malaysian Tobacco Company (MTC), did not state which213 words
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Article151 1979-03-27 13 KOTA KINABALU, Monday i FIVE large jars containing human skeletons have been unearthed near the War Memorial at Petagas, 9.5 km from here. The jars, each about 1.2 metre high and 0.76 metre in diameter, were found by workmen clearing a site earlier this week toNST - 151 words
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Article54 1979-03-27 13 KUALA LUMPUR. Mon More than 50 industrialists will lake part in a Malaysian Government investment promotion mission to Europe next month, it was announced here today The mission, headed by Deputy Prime Minister D«tuk Mahathir Mohamed. will tour Britain. West Germany and Italy (or two weeks beginningReuter - 54 words
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Article65 1979-03-27 13 KUALA TRENGGANT. Mon One hundred and twentythrw Vietnamese refugees will leav» here (or Kuala Lumpur tonight en route to the United Slates. State information director Mohamed Haniff Abdul RazaJi said thai 109 ol them were from Pulau Bidong and the rest from Pulau ■MM With theAFP - 65 words
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87 1979-03-27 13 FUN IN THE SUN FOR 'LITTLE PEOPLE' WEARING Ufe-jMkete mad waiting patiently in line to get into the "fun" boats, these little members «f the Little People's AsNvcUtUn (nearest camera) had twe hoars of fun and frolic at Mimaland In Kuala Lumpur an Sunday. About 12 "little people" accompanied byNST - 87 words
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Article, Illustration209 1979-03-27 13 A REGISTERED Trade Union seeking affiliation with a national or an international trade union organisation must obtain prior permission in writing from the Registrar of Trade Unions, according to the registrar, Haji Abdul Wahab Othman today. In a statement Haji Abdul Wahab said this followed209 words
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Advertisement262 1979-03-27 13 'Discover the Hong Kong Gourmet Experience with Willy Mark March 28 -31 Chef extraordinaire and gourmet Willy Mark gives you an experience not to be missed. With two Hong Kong chefs, he demonstrates his culinary skill at 12.30 pm and 7.30 pm daily. Special lunch and dinner menus feature Willy's262 words
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Miscellaneous334 1979-03-27 13 Straits Times Crossword Ai Koss .ibout 10 with the French l tnuumMMM jius one toil (8> jiiu uouble iBr 7 1 down. 1 down, half 1 5 Hauuel 1»» U>a acrosss clue. «nd Z7 slwula uol be 2* b> 26. 12" (Macbeth i t4. A) aiioiun: k W Gray l§>.334 words
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Article409 1979-03-27 14 THE reply from Mr Lim Siong Guan, Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, carried in our Forum page yesterday, has effectively refuted the claim made by "Meritocrat" in an earlier letter (March 20) that the 15 per cent quota on top students allowed into the University of409 words
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Article343 1979-03-27 14 SUPERFICIALLY, the call by an important, if unofficial. North Korean spokesman for talks with the United States leading towards a peace treaty is thoroughly reasonable. While such feelers are not unwelcome, in the sense that they do indicate a non-aggressive mood in Pyongyang, it should be noted343 words
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Article738 1979-03-27 14 GREGORY JENSEN - GREGORY JENSEN By in London NOW COMES the chilling possibility of "war by volcano." It could be done, says John Gribbin in a frightening new book. Just pop an atom bomb down the throat of a volcano and stand back. The idea sounds farfetched, but Dr GribbinUPI - 738 words
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Article, Illustration1302 1979-03-27 14 AHMAD OSMAN, PETER CHIA, TAN EE GEK; CHRIS LIM - AHMAD OSMAN, PETER CHIA, TAN EE GEK and CHRIS LIM By of the Asia Research News Analysis Team (ARNAT) JUST AS the world was becoming complacent about the levelling off of energy prices and was returning to old habits of wasteful1,302 words
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Article60 1979-03-27 14 Principal world producers of crude oil Doily average for the first six months of 1978 COUNTRY (Million borrels per day) USSR 11.2 United States 8.5 Suodi Arabia 7.6 Iran 5.5 Iraq 2.3 Venezuela 2.1 Kuwait 1.8 Indonesia 1.7 Nigeria 1.7 Abu Dhabi 14 Canada 1.2 Mexico60 words
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549 1979-03-27 14 A call to prompt, challenge and debate Do technocrats make good political leaders? Not necessarily, says an an editorial in the latest issue of Commentary, journal of the University of Singapore Society, reproduced here. IT HAS been said that the primary problem facing Singapore today is the question of succession549 words
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Advertisement19 1979-03-27 14 Get a complete J^y^isystefn fflWDEtf JVBBSf tor SALES INSTALLATION 4 SERVICE W •^J (HP TOPSTAR PRIVATE LTD. Tw 8049U-a03«39-»*****19 words
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Advertisement108 1979-03-27 14 Tomorrow: Will power rates and petrol price in Spore go up? .^^■i^feM > %^^fe^ W -^^P^^^Pa* •£^^^fc^Z^-~ -.1 Squash Courts I^P^^^^^^^/« ■l!^^ l^i Swimming pool B^fl^^^^fe^^b~~-— -J Function Rooms m^^^^^^^^^ —^Tt In-house professional service W^i* A^^^^^V 2b~— Department Store and Supermarket Rental from $130 p.s for $14 00 p.s m108 words
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547 1979-03-27 15 We want stake in our country too ONCE again the government has rejected the call for the use of the CPF for the purchase of private houses. And each time I find the reasons less convincing. On the one hand, the Lakbour Minister (Mr Ong Pang Boon) said that "having547 words
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373 1979-03-27 15 1 REFER to your recent article headed "Filthy toilets a deep seated problem'" It is high time 4 the authorities themselves take the blame for the filthy toilets. Today more than 50 per cent of the Singapore population live in HDB flats. And more373 words
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99 1979-03-27 15 Promote bilingualism through sub-titles MOST of the English films on TV do not have Chinese sub-titles. As much emphasis Is given to bilingualism, I hope the RTS will promote it in every possible way. One of the ways, of course, is to have Chinese sub-titles for English films and English99 words
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94 1979-03-27 15 Please fix back those protective strips LAST year when HDB contract workers were renovating Block 12, Holland Avenue, they removed the aluminium weather strips above the windows to facilitate the painting of the external walls. However, until today, the HDB has not replaced these strips, and whenever it rains, water94 words
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471 1979-03-27 15 Hasn't the courtesy drive reached this office? ONK r»nn»t but net the impression thai the Sin*apareans »re a courteous let, especially with TV and r»dio drumming It into year head, and the •nrtrs) Is Our Way Of IJfr" slogan on every •tker bus er bus stop. Bat reality dawns, when471 words
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Letter928 1979-03-27 15 DENNIS BLOODWORTK - DENNIS BLOODWORTK By CHINA'S attitude to controlling its population growth ha* swung one way and the other since the communist revolution. Dennis Blood worth, The Observer's chief Far East correspondent, explains why Peking keeps changing its mind on family planning. gramme in the world," Mao ZedongOFNS - 928 words
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Advertisement90 1979-03-27 15 Nyal BRONCHITIS MIXTURE I. F* 1 l£^l 1 BRONCHITIS ji^^^M m rußi ■^^mblzZZ!^ a Relieves coughs or Bronchitis, Congestion of Bronchial passages following influenza. Nyal Bronchitis Mixture loosens phlegm and makes breathing easier. Sole Agent: COLD STORAGE MHP *****8 Tremendous SUCCESS JtffeT* ,n LONG HAIR jP^L SHORT HAIR SS W90 words
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Advertisement83 1979-03-27 15 Next week. The airline of the generous Malaysian takes off for Seoul. Starting April 2, we'll be offering twice weekly flights to Seoul out of Kuala SEOUL Lumpur. Mondays and Saturdays. LUMPUR n< tnat s i ust c beginning Big things are happening with Mas in 1979ne a r^ ne83 words
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Article1768 1979-03-27 16 THr' last transacted ready sale at the cloar of busirxta on the Stock Exchange of ranaaaori jreaterday compared with the previous days prices) together with IS7S high and low Adjusted for •rnp rights uaue 1 Closing tone: Steady. Turnover: Official figures supplied by the Stock Exchange of Singapore1,768 words
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Article1563 1979-03-27 16 BID and offer prices officially listed and business In and reported to the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday with the number of shares traded shown In brackets In lots of 1.000 units unless otherwise specified All Times Settlement Contracts are quoted after the word "sett" Big Board1,563 words
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Article133 1979-03-27 16 4 1/2% 1/8/80 (250.000) (***** 99.435) (4) 99.39 4 3/4% 15/9/8© (250.000) 99 608 99.708) 6 1/4% 1/3/81 (250.000) 1 100 208 100.28S) 6% 15/4/81 (250.000) (99.638 99.738) 6~ 1/2% 1/6/79-81 (250.000) (100.555) (4) 100 45 6% T F 1/5/83 (250,000) 100.108 100.2 OS) 5 3/4%133 words
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Article1588 1979-03-27 16 BID and offer prices officially listed and business in and reported to Uie Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday with the number of shares traded shown in brackets In lots or 1.000 units unless otherwise specified INDCBTBIALB 'Aeaa<2 00Bi Ajtaimili 12 MB > 11) 288 imn .IMS) ICaar <1241,588 words
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Article65 1979-03-27 16 ronoh Minr. > B 8 Ictro HMfi tothmani .ia«ui I Sembawanf letron Omrnl irtron A Ulu Kawaa C B C Strain Trading im Chew old Storage Ith Maia Ind Junloo Eat 8S5 232 488 382 380 174 454 3T2 238 300 227 226 885 595 378 238 121 42865 words
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Article16 1979-03-27 16 ontplant Wrta T <' in prune Corps ;»»o 440 400 its 422 -u -6 -5 -416 words
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Article28 1979-03-27 16 ■u D*v DBS P«h«n« Com j Lumber Nftron Haw Par time Darby totron A nrhc«p» 258.000 1M.000 188.000 ltl.000 158.000 151.000 146.000 118.000 109.000 105.00028 words
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Article29 1979-03-27 16 IT Index ndust rials: "i nance: lotels: toperties: Ins: rubbers: i.C.B.C: 1992.62 2021.45 368.21 371 08 660.67 664.57 276.96 277.00 236.48 238.05 180.59 181.37 563.55 566.03 344.97 348.1429 words
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Article322 1979-03-27 16 HONGKONG: The market closed mixed in quiet trading yesterday, although the Hang Seng index rose 1.08 points to 555.56, dealers said. Haaßksaf Wharf ruled steady at HKJ3S.OO after announcing a higher dividend of 75 cents, with dealers attributing the lack of movement to talk in the market last week322 words
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Article306 1979-03-27 16 SYDNEY: Stock prices closed firm in sluggish trading with most interest centred on mines yesterday, dealers said. BHP fell 20 cents to AJ11.20, while Pek» rose 10 to 6.70, KeiviaaUr 11 to $2.42 CSB three to $3.58. WntiHe one to 83 cents, and Maltoya 10 to $1. The All-Ordinaries306 words
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Article391 1979-03-27 16 TOKYO: Share prices rose slightly yesterday in quiet trading with a waiting sentiment dominating in the absence erf fresh (actors, dealers said. The Dow Jones average rose 6.46 to close at 6,101.60 points,with a volume of 190 million shares. The New index was 451.51, up 0.06 point. Pharmaceuticals and391 words
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Article118 1979-03-27 16 CHINESE PRODUCE EXCHANGE, SINGAPORE, NOON CLOSING PRICEB PER PICUL YESTERDAY: Cmail all: Bulk $124 sellers, old drum $129 sellers, new drum $134 sellers. Caara: Mixed (loose) UK Cont $79 00 buyers. Pepper: Muntok ASTA white fob 10OS NLW $320.00 sellers. Sarawak white fob 96. NLW $305.00 sellers. Sarawak118 words
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Article158 1979-03-27 16 THE KIIX)BAR market yesterday opened al 117.065 and closed at 117.. 128. In the Far East, gold opened a litle better at US $242 20 60 torn pared lo Saturday's dosing of 5241.80 242 20 Some short-covering ahead of the Opec meeting UK night in Geneva lifted the price158 words
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Article25 1979-03-27 16 THE STRAITS tin price was unchanged at $1,970 per picul in Penang yesterday on an official offering up 27 tonnes to 255 tonnes.25 words
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Article357 1979-03-27 16 OPENING prices in the Singapore rubber market yesterday were marked up three cents following higher London advice;, dealers said. Values later gained further ground on trade, speculative and upcountry buying. Better Japanese advices also aided sentiment, with sellers reserved, they said. Some profit-taking emerged later but levels were maintained.357 words
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Article29 1979-03-27 16 Rubber: March 26 Singapore: April: 262.26 cents (up 6.75 cents) Malaysia: April 259.00 cents (up seven cents) Tin: $1,970 (unchanged) Official offering: 255 tonnes (up 27 tonnes)29 words
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Article82 1979-03-27 16 NOON am Md SMR pna yMUfday: (Carml MU) irorwirj Mtkl B«jr*ra Saltora B«»m S*IWn SSHJO (1-MapdhU »1 00 2&30ON ***** 2S4.00N SSRSO (llaapdbO 24&00 JSOOON 24tOO 251 0ON ■MM SMRCV nuapdlH) M6.00 M700N H&50 W7SON SMRU. lltoaiaUMl 164JO 1W.50N 2*500 1*7 0ON SMRGP IMoaiMllMI UNO UNQ UNO82 words
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Article354 1979-03-27 16 A STEADY to Bra aadertoae marked tradlag aa thr Stock Exehaage a! Slmapwr y«rtfrtiy. Ik etemcat «f tailtah aeav which crept la was nfltrM la the higher v»\*mr at sham chaaglag ■■■<■ Oa the whele, the Straits Times tad— Mai share ladei was pashnd ZJS1354 words
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Article307 1979-03-27 16 A GENERALLY steadier trend ruled on the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday. Trading was moderate. The New Straits Times industrial ordinary share index finished the day 1.99 points higher at 406.77 while the volatile Malaysian Business Times index rose 40.53 points to 2844.77. In the industrial sector, a307 words
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Article90 1979-03-27 16 THE US dollar opened little changed at $2.1795 05 in the Singapore forex market yesterday. Trading was moderate with the US unit fluctuating narrowldy before closing at $2.1790/00. Interbank rates at 3 p.m. One month 2 1723 2.1743 Two months 2i670 2.1692 Three months 2.1620 2 165090 words
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Article353 1979-03-27 16 INTERBANK rates at 3.00 pm: Curranclas Nominal rains Smithsonian Percanlaoe quolad (fastarday (cross)parity chnnoa L«esJ dallara to nne unit of forelfrn currency: ASIAN currency deposit Interbank rates as at close on March 26: Source: Aslley A Pearce NOTE: These rates may di by banks to their customers. Closing353 words
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Article33 1979-03-27 16 (losing lnt»rr.uuK inu-- »j Jiiiuapor* dollars on Mann Offrr Hid Overnight 4 1 month 8 8 2 months 6 6 (month* 6 15/16 613/ 16 Ovrrnlghl mode SMrrr: AMI»v 4 Pi»rr».33 words
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Article60 1979-03-27 16 Kanif •>» price» orrered by ills. ..unl huu.rs on \l.ir, h 26: Overnight 3 to 4 Call ilepOMls 4 lo 4 Clo.i.1 Buyiag Sflhoi :< inunth Treasury btlll 4 4 .1 month Bank bills 7 9/16 7 7/16 3 month CD 7 6 li month CD 7 3/16 760 words
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Article23 1979-03-27 16 THE avenge rate at which Singapore hanks are carrently prepared U lend to their beet cutomen la 8 per eeat.23 words
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1307 1979-03-27 17 Factors behind sharp rise in the price of Setron shares THK SHARP rta in 'ho i Set ion shares in ret-ent weeks is classic 1 extraneous factors having a decisive role in iliitvtmß the stock market's attention to the intrinsic worth of a share. l,es.s than a month ago. lftoi1,307 words
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Article473 1979-03-27 17 BARELY two months after the announcement of a one-' for-two scrip issue. National Iron and Steel Mills has rewarded its shareholders with higher dividend payments. The group, which more than doubled its pre-tax profits to MS37.68 million last year, intends to pay a final dividend of473 words
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Article439 1979-03-27 17 SHARPLY higher production and hotter oil palm pines helped Castlefield iKlang) Rubber Kstates to pull out of its profit setback last \i\ir As result, the sterling rubber company, whose results were released in Kuala I.umpui uas able to turn in a 502 per cent rise in439 words
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318 1979-03-27 17 Aokam likely to shine in second half ALTHOUGH Aokam Tin's first half ended last Dec 31 showed only a marginal rise in profit, thing* are likely to brighten up considerably In the second half ending this June 3*. At the interim stage, an estimated pre-tax profit of Mtf.M million (after318 words
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Advertisement425 1979-03-27 17 IN THE HIGH COURT OK THE KKi'l KI.IC OK SINGAPORE Companies Winding I p N». 31 *f IJ7J In the Matter at the C*mpanir» Art (Cap. 185) And In the Matter of FALCON INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. ADVERTISEMENT OF PETITION NOTICE is hereby given that a petition for the Winding Up425 words
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Advertisement3386 1979-03-27 19 i AT YOUR SERVICE SECTION INDEX &"*i g*w A CCTITTim A |)C lEf SSL- oouiDE ft?" 7'?' RATES VIII ANNOUNCEMENTS PERSONAL ,g±«gl) IX OBITUARIES N EMPLOYMENT II EMPLOYMENT II EMPLOYMENT I EMPLOYMENT II EMPLOYMENT —j BEARINGS PARTS ASSISTANT an mPAMWUQ UAMUraCTURM^ LABOURERS. $13 PER day requlr- FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERA31 Situations3,386 words
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Obituary105 1979-03-27 23 THt FAMR.Y OP the late Dudley Bernard Cornelius thanks friends and relatives for their attendance, wreaths, expressions of sympathy and donations In their recent bereavement TNI FAMM.Y OF the late Mdm. Lily Yeo thank Yen Mahaveera. Committee members of M.V.B.T friends, relatives, sisters and brothers for their condolences105 words
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Obituary, Illustration244 1979-03-27 23 THE LATE MR. Wee Kee Yeow, aged 61 years, departed peacefully on March 26. 1979. leaving behlnd wife (Mdm Hoh Foh Khlm). 4 sons. 2 daughters. 3 daughters-in-law. 1 son-in-law and 2 grandsons to mourn his loss. Cortege leaves 32 Jalan Buloh Perlndu at 1045 am on March244 words
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Obituary, Illustration142 1979-03-27 23 Oaparua. 17J.71 Always remembered by Mother. Brother. Wife Alice, children: Eng Chwee. Juliana. Dolly. Margaret. Pauline. Sons-in-law and grandchildren. In loving memory of MR. GEORGE DENNIS FERNANDEZ Departed en 27-3-73 "Dearly missed but never forgotten" Fondly remembered by Wile Tktrm. CMMnm Franc**, Johnson, Mtri»|ii. Sihna. Shtrtoy a142 words
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Obituary, Illustration21 1979-03-27 23 MDM R GOVIMOAMMAL departed 74.78 a year has passed always remembered by her beloved son. daughter, daughter-in-law and brother21 words
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Obituary, Illustration44 1979-03-27 23 His Life. A Beautiful Memory. His Loss. A Silent Oiler, The Tears On Our Faces Will Oo Away; But, The Pain In Our Hearts Will Always Stay. DCAM.V MISSED BY WIFE and CHILDREN MM. T.S. SOMOO DEPARTED 27 J 7144 words
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Advertisement231 1979-03-27 23 la tar Mm whom you STRAITS TIMES RATES FOR PERSONAL AOS OBITUARIES a $9.00 tor 15 words (run-on style) a $32 25 lor 3cm x 1 col (aami-display atyte) a $40.31 tor 3cm 1 1 col. (display style) f~ PERBADANAN KILANG 1 f&. FELDA kilang KENYATAAN TAWARAN T:26d/79: Supply. Construction231 words
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Advertisement688 1979-03-27 23 A TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF RACKING SYSTEMS FOR STORAGE OF AIRCRAFT HOSES, m RIGID PIPES, EXTRUSIONS AND LONG T^ METAL TUBES. E* Singapore Airlines Limited (SiA) invites tender A for the supply, delivery ond installation of J§f racking systems for storoge of aircroft hoses, rigid pipes,688 words
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Advertisement684 1979-03-27 23 Sime Darby Holdings Limited LOST CERTIFICATE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Certificate numbered *****434 tor 1.000 sharea of lOp each. ragMarad in me lame ot G P Nominees' Sdn Bhd has been reported tost NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that a raptaoament certtttcata will be istued and tha original certificate684 words
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Advertisement723 1979-03-27 23 Mining Overseer I LOCATION: Nauru Island, Central Pacific THE COMPANY: The Nauru Phosphate Corporation, which was formed by the Republic of Nauru to develop phosphate deposits on the island, is seeking a Mining Overseer to supervise the mining operation of phosphate, transportation and field crushing and screening THE POSITION: The723 words
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Advertisement494 1979-03-27 24 SHOPPING MALL A World Of Shopping Pleasure" invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of SHOPPING CENTRE MANAGER Park lane Shopping Mall has been conceived and developed on proven international standards which will cater for over 500,000 people around Orchard Rood and Selegie Road The Mall will encompess494 words
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Advertisement614 1979-03-27 24 The Smgopore Police invites applications for the following appointments: A Male Constables B Male Young Recruits QUALIFICATION A&B Singopore-Combridge GCE with o minimum of 2 'O' levels in any of the language streams or its equivalent (Cambridge School Certificate/GCE or the Government Secondary Four School Certiticote/GCE (Chinese, Malay Tamil) AGE614 words
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Advertisement554 1979-03-27 24 GENERAL \J!EXGj/ ELECTRIC^ USA. il General Electric (USA) is setting up a new factory in Malaysia. We are located at Tanjong Agas Industrial Estate. Muaf and we will be manufacturing Television components. Pilot production at our new facility is due to begin in May. We are now actively seeking a554 words
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Advertisement1035 1979-03-27 24 ANNOUNCEMENT NATIONAL IRON STEEL MILLS LIMITED t Incorporated in S<rtq,:. Redemption/Conversion of S$24,000.000 7% Convertible Unsecured Loan Stock 1973/83 The Company is pleased to announce that following the expiry of the Notice of Redemption served by the Company on 9 February 1979 advising Loan Stockholders of its intention to redeem1,035 words
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Article, Illustration1106 1979-03-27 25 Racing... with FAIRWAY THE success of two promising young gaDopers highlighted the Kuala Lumpur races over the weekend. Silver Arrow, prepared by Johann van Breukelen, romped homed by six lengths in the Class 3 Division 1 1,200 metres event, with jockey Mohamed Anffin1,106 words
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Article174 1979-03-27 25 BARCELONA. Mon Yugoslavia clinched the wold Group C ice hockey championship here yesterday with a devastating 21-1 win over EnglandThe victory gave Yugoslavs maximum points from the seven games of the championships and ensured their immi*diate return to Group B from which they were relegated last year. Italy also174 words
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Article1245 1979-03-27 25 WEIGHTS for this weekend's races in Ku.il.i Lumpur: SATURDAY Clau 3 Dm. S 1 ,200 m It. IliiMino S7 0 II V.v l.in S7 0 I it: Mp i if V\ Kivlshi|> HJ 111 In Us* S I lilack 55.0 IBM 55.0 4 Thai lies Hsgil 1 lietlei1,245 words
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379 1979-03-27 25 Harold Weston to retain his World Boxing Council welterweight title under a blazing sun which 'eft both fighters exhausted The 20-year-old Puerto Rican. making his first defence of the title, was in charge throughout much of the bout in which neither fighter was able to mountAgencies - 379 words
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460 1979-03-27 25 BRITAIN'S legion of serious horse-players are currently deep in their form books in the hope of sorting out the winner of the famed Grand National steeplechase, to be run at Aintree, Liverpool, on Saturday. Having made their choice by classic theoretical methods, they willReuter - 460 words
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344 1979-03-27 25 Wadkins tames wind for runaway win JACKSONVILLE (Florida), Mon. Lanny Wadkins, of the United States, shrugged off the tough, windy conditions to score a runaway five-stroke victory in the Tournament Players golf championship here yesterday. Wadkins had a final round of par-72 to give him a fiveunder 283 total andReuter; AFP - 344 words
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305 1979-03-27 26 GEORGETOWN, Mm. The favtk WnM Series Cricket Sapertost between tke Anstrattans urf Uk West Indians was abandoned yesterday witksit a hall beta* bawled when sprrtaWrs listed. Thoasaads of fans, frustrated and aagered by a foor-hoor wait for play, invaded the groand,305 words
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525 1979-03-27 26 PERTH, Mon. Dour defence was the order of the day when only 166 runs were scored on the third day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the WACA ground today. With two days of play remaining after tomorrow's rest day, theReuter - 525 words
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Article149 1979-03-27 26 PAKISTAN Ist luu: TTI AUSTRALIA Ist luu: (ovenlgM 18M) Dkrllag lbw Mudassar 75 HlldlU-b c Zaheer b Imran 41 Banter c Majid Khan b Javed 85 Hagfcea lbw Sikander 9 Mass c Wasim Ban b Mudassar 22 Wtotmofc c Asif Iqbal b Imran 15 Wright c Wasim Bari bReuter - 149 words
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Article109 1979-03-27 26 Hopes fade for early end to row SYDNEY, Mon. Hopes for an early end to the cricket rift caused by the formation of World Series Cricket two years ago were fading because of complications in the negotiations, it was claimed here today. The Australian Cricket Board and World Series CricketReuter - 109 words
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Article87 1979-03-27 26 McEnroe scores first triumph NEW ORLEANS. Mon John McEnroe beat fellow American Roscoe Tanner 6-4, $-2 yesterday to win the USSI7S.UOO (379.750) New Orleans Tennis Festival tournament, his first Grand Prix victory of the 1979 season. Tanner, who took only nine points off McEnroe's service, said afterwards: "You don't knowReuter - 87 words
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Article, Illustration300 1979-03-27 26 NEW YORK, Mon. Top-seeded Martina Navratilova stopped American teenage prodigy Tracy Austin's giant-killing run, beating her 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 to wi championship here yesi It was the second year in I a row that Czechoslovakborn Navratilova had won the championship, climax of the women's winter circuit.Agencies - 300 words
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Article, Illustration480 1979-03-27 26 BERNARD PEREIRA - Jumabhoy is back with two 'ribbons' BERNARD PEREIRA By IT was his first assignment in an alien land. He knew he was on his own and would be facing some of the world's best riders, including the Australian team recommended for the Moscow Olympic Games. Also, he would be competing480 words
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236 1979-03-27 26 PETER SIOW - PETER SIOW By SINGAPORE will start as underdogs in the Singapore Polo tournament this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at Thomson Road. Johore. Pahang and Selangor will also compete in the tournament, which will involve three divisions "A, BandC. Of the three Malaysian236 words
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Advertisement299 1979-03-27 26 MORE THAN JUST A TOY KIDDY COMPUTER IS JUST WHAT YOU NEED TO HELP YOUR KIDS WITH THEIR MATHS... .Jn^n^^^^nK^Vfln^k a^^^Tkmini n^^^ n^Mna^^nH B^^ n^n^n&_ A •It teaches x the fun, ,«tb« n6 'Sfris .^H^ fun way co^ e ""deal ProP r0 Eas V problems for beginners and M n299 words
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Miscellaneous136 1979-03-27 26 BADMINTON National schools girLs post-secondary final round: SGS v SCCS; HYC v WS; NCGS v KBS; PPSS v JSS (Hen derson School hall. 2.30). SKPAK TAKBAW PKRSES Div 1 League: Setia Bakti v Cisco; Fire Brigade v Prisons (PKRSES Centre. 7.30). SOCCER Malaysia Cup Brunei v Perak. Singapore Intermediates v136 words
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Article, Illustration664 1979-03-27 27 JOE DORAI - JOE DORAI COMMENT.By SINGAPORE soccer coach Trevor Hartley and his two assistants, Seak Poh Leong and Ibrahim Awang, would have walked' out if Mohamed Noh had played in Sunday's Malaysia Cup-tie against Penang. That was how tense the situation became after Noh664 words
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Article199 1979-03-27 27 PETER SIOW - Tampines appeal to SAFSA PETER SIOW By TAMPINES ROVERS are appealing to the Singapore Armed Forces Sports Assocation's sense of fair play when the two National Football League Division One teams clash tonight at eight at the Jurong Stadium. They have requested Forces not to play midfielder S. Manoharan and199 words
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Article119 1979-03-27 27 UPPER SERANGOON TECHNICALs super striker, Mohammed Amin. scored his 16th and 17th goals yesterday to give his team a 34 victory over Monk's Hill in the second round of the national secondary schools soccer tournament Kamsan Ahmad was I'ST's other scorer. In the post secondary tournament. Raffles Institution119 words
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Article, Illustration282 1979-03-27 27 WILFRED YEO - WILFRED YEO MAN IN THE MIDDLE By SOCCER international Fandi Ahmad, if anything, is a catalyst. In much the same way as he has added a new dimension to Singapore's Malaysia Cup team, Fandi has brought vision to a Guthrie side who,282 words
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Article209 1979-03-27 27 THE JURONG BOWL squad made their centre management's take-over a memorable one last night when they beat 19 other combinations to clinch the invitation fiveman team classic at Jurong Bowl, reports WILFRED YBO. Their line-up of B. H. Tang. C. H. Lee. Robert Ong. Philip Sim and209 words
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Article50 1979-03-27 27 ca\ EMC BBMG be.n k.im I'.i.m U and Chai Ch«> heal NVi (.Tim 11H) in National schools l>n>s Itmci MMfel] dniMiin hi» ki>> nui.hn M Kmei Park <-.icnl.li Al Ike Indian A*m« niion m lt.il.-Mi.-i Road. Hwi ■iii%..( Kh.ik .i-2. »hilr IU-an> .-dged oui Anglo Chim^se s. h.K.i :mi50 words
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Article239 1979-03-27 27 Hamzah warns: I'll call in NBI KUALA LUMPUR, Mm. FMtfcall AsMCUtiM! «f Malaysia president Datak Seri Hannah Aba Samah yesterday warned Malaysia Cap soccer tram players that be would not besiUte to call In th«> National Bareaa of Investigation if they are saspected af being "aa the take." "We have239 words
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Article, Illustration348 1979-03-27 27 ERNEST FRIDA - ERNEST FRIDA By LIM KIAN T10NG, the Singapore Island Country Club professional, who won the Air New Zealand Open golf championship at Tanglin on Sunday, is scraping the bottom of his kitty to play on the Asian circuit. The 26-year-old World Cup348 words
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Article187 1979-03-27 27 ERNEST FRIDA - ERNEST FRIDA By THE Singapore selectors have named a formidable team (or the Malaysian Cricket Association South Zone Under-23 competition, starting at Johore Bahru on Friday. The team will have six World Cup players in Mukhtar Ahmad, Chris da Silva. Roger Oliveiro, Goh Swee187 words
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Article317 1979-03-27 27 DHARSAN SINGH - DHARSAN SINGH By THE Singapore rugby team will be .going to Jakarta venue of South-east Asia Games in September after all. But they will not be taking part in the Games scheduled for Sept. 21-30. Instead, the team will take part in a mini-Asian rugby tournament317 words
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Advertisement246 1979-03-27 27 *^^r*^^m^Gi2msi&&*^k The memories of it will j^^ I c<i^^^3^^^H sl^ with you y°ur Itfe* MN F.-flfciMM And SAS willst^ with SfißgPßfc^SaaHMlßsEr^^^ *QUK^ you all of your tour. flMsM>" rf- <^^ There s nowhere in the world as fascinatingly diwrse 0^ J#w« as Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway, Sweden). -%^*r jJißßß^ '^^r ft^fl246 words
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Article, Illustration75 1979-03-27 28 THE Omani Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Sayyid Fahad Al Said (left), presenting a hanjar ((old dagger a symbol of manhood, to President Sheares during a courtesy call on President and Mrs Sheares at the Istana yesterday. The Omani Minister, who is accompanied by75 words
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166 1979-03-27 28 HK dollar at its lowest in three years HONGKONG, Mon THE Honrkong d o i 1 a r today dropped to its lowest level for three years on the- foreign exchange market here. The cirrency which came under heavy selling pressure last week hart a bad run again today falling166 words
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Article96 1979-03-27 28 S'POREAN KILLED IN JOHORE CRASH JOHORE BARU, Mon. A 79 year old Singaporean was killed on the spot when he was run over by a taxi at the 5.6 km Jalan Scudal here this afternoon. Police Identified him as Mr Tan Cheng Swee. They said he was crossing the roadNST - 96 words
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Article30 1979-03-27 28 HELSINKI. Mon. A 150 km oil slick, thought to be from a Soviet tanker that went aground In late February, threatened the Finnish coast near Turku today. UPI.UPI - 30 words
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226 1979-03-27 28 Unions reject offer, to step up strike action LONDON. Mon UNION negotiators representing about 600,000 civil servants today rejected a 7 per cent government pay increase offer, walked out of talks with government representatives and said they will step up strike action, including a one day complete civil service shutdown226 words
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Article70 1979-03-27 28 NDJAMENA (Chad). Mon. The first troops from the warring factions Involved In the conflict In Chad have begun their withdrawal from the Chadlan capital. The evacuation followed yesterday's decision by the ruling Provisional State Council that all parties Involved In the conflict should withdraw their troopsAFP - 70 words
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Article60 1979-03-27 28 Border talks soon BANGKOK. Mon. Thailand and Malaysia will t*ld their 23rd Joint border conference In Bangkok from April 3 to 6. Radio Thailand announced tonight. The Thai delegation will be headed by Prime Minister Krlangsak Chomanan In his capacity as Defence Minister. The Malaysian delegation wlU be led byAFP - 60 words
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Article43 1979-03-27 28 NEW YORK, Mon. Dow Jones averages, based on first hour of trading on the New York Stock Exchange: 30 indust 855.42 off 4.33. 20 transp 219.32 off 0 44. 15 utils 104.36 Off 0.34, 65 stocks 289 18 Off 1.14.— UP1.UP - 43 words
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Article599 1979-03-27 28 Wall posters, demos banned CHINESE leaders are putting the brakes on the country's rapid liberalisation because the situation has apparently got out of hand, especially in Shanghai where authorities have banned assemblies, demonstrations and wall posters. The country's free speech movement, BelJ'ng's human rights posterReuter; AFP - 599 words
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Article29 1979-03-27 28 BOMBAY. Mon India 'i elder statesman Jayaprakash Narayan. seriously 111 In a hospital bare, has regained consciousness and Is Improving, a medical bulletin said today. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Obituary140 1979-03-27 28 Late CLASSIFIEDS DEATHS Ml. JULIAN TOMG KIM KIAT IM Lucy Vlllan *fd TO, puixl awmjr peacefully at TIM Psyoh Moapltai M/3/7V. Bod) tying la »t»te »t Slnganon CmJk*t. Uwlai oa 28/1/Tt at l 30 p.m. for Church of Holy Bjxrit thence to Cbua Chu Kjuic OhrlstUn Cemetery Mil TAN CHKNQ140 words
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Advertisement97 1979-03-27 28 Profession*/ Tools The Proto tools comes with a wide range of 3,700 items, for repair, service, assembly and maintenance works of all types. All these tools are manufactured from Protology ail steel and are sized to exact specification, heat treated, black, polished and chrome plated. It has been the choice97 words
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Advertisement409 1979-03-27 28 BUSINESS TIMES Singapore's Financial Daily Cover Price SOt Anouol Subscription $155. For subscription, call *****1 Ext 231 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS. EXPORTERS and manufacturers who expect the Government to foot the bill for the Trade Development Council hove another thing coming. The Minister for Trade and Industry has his own views on409 words
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Article1013 1979-03-27 1 ANYONE who cares about language will inevitably face this problem: when the person you are talking to makes a grammatical mistake, or mispronounces a word, do you interrupt with a correction'' Or would such a correction be seen as a put-down, the action of a1,013 words
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514 1979-03-27 1 STEPHEN MILLER in Belgrade - STEPHEN MILLER in Belgrade By WITH something less than high hopes, they're trying again to take some of the death-defy-ing thrill out of driving in Yugoslavia. It's the latest round in a so-far losing battle with slivovitz-fuelod drivers, suicidal passers, groggyAP - 514 words
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994 1979-03-27 1 CHANCHAL SARKAR - CHANCHAL SARKAR By AFTER 31 years, India's language policy continues to divide rather than to unite. Suppose you were to take an overnight train from Lukcnow, the capital of India's biggest and most populous state, Uttar Pradesh (more than 100 million994 words
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Advertisement244 1979-03-27 1 INSIDE g LEISURE: What children think of lifa in yaar 2000 c WOMAN PLUS: Facta of lifa woman in thair prime' will have to face. I Thinking small! Youll love our beautiful baby. MHHHj wmt Hk Let the Carrier Man show you his pride and joy I the Manhattan. The244 words
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Article, Illustration451 1979-03-27 2 SINGAPORE and Singaporeans have again become the subject of study for yet another foreign film crew, this time coming all the way from "aris. _T A four-man newsreel team from Antenne 2, one of the three independent national television stations in France, was451 words
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Article272 1979-03-27 2 LOS ANGELES Swedish actress Britt Ekland says her soon-to-be published autobiography, which vividly recounts of her life with Peter Sellers and Rod Stewart, is really a sad book. "The message it gives to women is beware," the 36-year-old actress said in her large houseReuter - 272 words
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627 1979-03-27 2 GERALDINE TANG - GERALDINE TANG Their imagination ran wild By ASKED to doodle what they think life in 20 years' time would be like, and 596 eager kids came up with some very amusing versions, some sharing the same visions while others differed. They were627 words
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222 1979-03-27 2 SPIRIT Of Inquiry tonight brings us into the world of a small group of people wh«ae work have benefited man the researchers. Of an estimated II.IM scientists, engineers and doctors, only a fraction Is engaged In active research. They are totally dedicated to their222 words
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Miscellaneous959 1979-03-27 2 TV and Radio SINGAPORE 5 3.00 PM Opening folowed by I Dream of 7.00 The Phil Silvers Show Bilko's Jeannie (r) Pigeons (r) 3.30 Diary of Events (Entlsh) i 7.30 News and Pariamentary Report 3.35 Afternoon •Matinee Harold OAC ("*W /u Lloyd's World Of Comedy (Part 2) "W™™ (MaUy) a959 words
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Article, Illustration606 1979-03-27 3 SHEILA CHEONG - SHEILA CHEONG By WHEN IS a woman considered to be in her 'prime of life"? Well, said Dr Maurine Tsakok, a gynaecologist with the University of Singapore, it is anytime she feels "prime". But this was just an intro606 words
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645 1979-03-27 3 JANE BRODY - A scheme to help children adopt healthier lifestyle JANE BRODY By NEW ORLEANS The major killer diseasesthat afflict Americians have their roots in childhood and, according to a recent report here, children enrolled in special discussion and activity programmes in schools can be encouraged to adopt healthier living patterns. AUPI - 645 words
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