The Business Times, 15 September 1979
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Title Section10 1979-09-15 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C.(P) No. 141/1/71 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15,1179 50 CENTS10 words
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BRIEFLY...
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Article76 1979-09-15 1 UPI LONDON, Fri. Gold took a massive jump in Europe Friday to open at yet another record price following a late surge on the New York bullion market Thursday. The price catapulted by U5513.25 in Zurich, topping last week's record leap of $11, to open at aUPI - 76 words
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Article78 1979-09-15 1 Reuter HONGKONG, Fri. Hongkong Financial Secretary Mr Philip Haddon-Cave said today he now expects Hongkong's real gross domestic product growth this year to be 12 per cent compared with his budget forecast of seven per cent and 10 per cent in 1978. He told a foreign correspondents' clubReuter - 78 words
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Article76 1979-09-15 1 Reuter KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. Malaysian Airline System (MAS) has been given the green light to operate wide-bodied Airbuses to Manila from next January. Civil aviation director Mr Hamzah Majid said today the Philippines had also agreed to allow MAS landing rights to Zamboanga and another destination ofReuter - 76 words
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Article56 1979-09-15 1 AFP JAKARTA, Fri. The present number of "jobseekers" in Indonesia was estimated to-day at 55 million out of a total 142 million population. This figure was mentioned in Semarang (Central Java) by Director-General for Manpower Danang Yudonegoro when adressing an upgrading course for officials in charge of employment,AFP - 56 words
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Article62 1979-09-15 1 AP BANGKOK, Fri. Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan said Friday he has accepted an invitation to visit Vietnam and indicated he would like to go at the end of the monsoon season which ends late this month. But he told reporters the dates of the trip had not beenAP - 62 words
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Article85 1979-09-15 1 AFP CANBERRA, Fri. Melbourne is to host the second trade display for Asean to be sponsored by the Australian government, the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Doug Anthony, announced today. The second display will be held August 4 to 9 next year. Mr Anthony said the secondAFP - 85 words
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Article65 1979-09-15 1 UPI NEW YORK, Fri. After a faltering start, stocks headed higher early today in moderately active trading. The Dow Jones industrial average, down about a point at the outset following yesterday's 0.17point setback, was ahead 2.22 points to 872.94 after the first hour of trading. Advances led declines,UPI - 65 words
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Article134 1979-09-15 1 Rises Sel Properties 326 8 Intraco 295 7 Tu Chong 476 6 T Harbour 436 6 M Banking 715 5 J Cement 179 3 High ft Low 422 2 Tasek Cement 394 2 PMC 386 2 U A C 380 +2 Falls Stkn Kinta 830 -20 Hwa134 words
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Article, Illustration163 1979-09-15 1 Falls Indices SEA Corp Consplant Wrts 1300 494 260 780 326 300 500 540 625 -30 -11 -10 -10 -06 -06 -05 -05 -05 B.T. Index: Sep 13 Sep 14 3429.44 3423.69 Kg Lanjut Berjuntai P M Hold K Sidim DBS Matsuhita Tractors Industrials: Finance: Hotels: Properties: Tins:163 words
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Article635 1979-09-15 1 JOHN LIM - NEW TESTING FACILITIES By JOHN LIM FAIRCHILD Singapore, the Asian centre of a leading American semi-conduc-tor group, is to spend about $43 million next year to upgrade its operations. The bulk of the investment will go to expanding its testing and automated production facilities. The635 words
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Article282 1979-09-15 1 RICHARD Tarling, 45, former chairman of Haw Par Brothers International Ltd (HPBIL), will begin his defence in the High Court on Monday on five charges under the Companies Act. He was allowed leave by Mr Justice Kulasekaram yesterday to have the hearing of his282 words
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Article524 1979-09-15 1 SHIPREPAIRING prices ip Singapore are likely to be raised by the end of this year as a result of more expensive labour and higher raw material prices. Singapore's five major shipyards are of the opinion that their prices are about 20 to 25 per cent lower524 words
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Article322 1979-09-15 1 A TENTATIVE agreement to liberalise the air services between Sri Lanka and Singapore was reached after two days of talks in Colombo which ended on Thurday. According to sources, there are still some points on routes and traffic rights that have yet to be settled. The last322 words
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281 1979-09-15 1 ASEAN aad Atstr&lU wtll meet la Cukern m Sep M aad n faUawlag the latter'a prapaaal to f I Bailee Malta aa Aaeaa'a United parttdpatlea la the cheap-airfare aeheme hetweea AastraUa aad Rarape. There are basically twe areas that wtll have281 words
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473 1979-09-15 1 THE Timber Industry Board should appoint a consultant to look into the present manufacturing capacity and design of the major wooden furniture manufacturers who export to the United States. He would recommend the extent to which these manufacturers can adapt their products to suit473 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement107 1979-09-15 1 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES We have immediate available production capacity on the following:- Auto-Lathe Machines (STROHM M 125) Zinc Die-Casting Machines Plastic Moulding Machines (DUROPLASTS and THERMOPLASTS) Stamping Machines Hobbing of precision gearwheels and shafts Centreless grinding Assembly capacity of electro-mechanical items We are also able to maintan tools and moulds with107 words
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Advertisement24 1979-09-15 1 LEISURE TIMES gvggjMj w I MM MEMOPAD t, FIJGHTB I, TV AND RADIO C, CROSSWORD I, STRAWS C ft DINE t, SHARES M m24 words
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Advertisement60 1979-09-15 1 FOR PEOPLE WHO MATTER Leader .-Page C when you ask a lot more from life,ask for the best... Old Grand-Dad. C 7lje Ijead of bourbon family .-4A p <m s «at ft*.'. ■life .V •X- r. :t* > V < i > i 1 v M "W '1 -r \*V"60 words
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TRADE AND INDUSTRY
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Article402 1979-09-15 2 COURSES AND TALKS Sept 17-19: Finance for Nonfinance Managers, Hilton Hotel, SGV-Goh Tan Sept 17-Oct 29: How to be literate in Chinese, Nissen Hut 58, University of Singapore Department of Extramural Studies Sept 17*Oct 29: English Pronunciation, New Lecture Theatre 5, University of Singapore Extramural Studies Department Sept402 words
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629 1979-09-15 2 JOHN LIM - HIGHEST JUMP THIS YEAR By JOHN LIM SINGAPORE'S plywood exports will cost from 15 per cent to 19 per cent more in the last quarter of this year. However, demand from major markets is not expected to be dampened by this fourth629 words
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Article, Illustration169 1979-09-15 2 MISS Jcoafe He has been appointed guest relations officer of Hilton International Singapore. Miss Ho joins the Hilton after 2years'experience in the travel industry. She was formerly public relations officer with a local hotel, and prior to that, air stewardess with Cathay Pacific Airlines. Miss Ho will169 words
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208 1979-09-15 2 SHELL MwhMIMI P*. tnlm wfli daaate fMjm (abeat BS2M,MI) I* the Seaaaea Begtoaal Km&Mk Luguge CtmUv A (MNMy will be heM La BaWwi Dr Btekard Hb, ekalmM ud dM exeeatlve at the Skell cMputa la Btipirr. will pmw> tke ckeqae to Mr* Tal208 words
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232 1979-09-15 2 THE potential for expanding the Scotch whiskey market in Singapore is good. While it is true that brandy today outsells Scotch by a 3:1 ratio, the situation may change in time to come. This is the opinion of Mr R. Preston, a director of whiskey-manufacturer232 words
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512 1979-09-15 2 RAHIM KASSIM - By RAHIM KASSIM THE MALAYSIAN government has been urged to upgrade the facilities of Port Klang so that it can compete more effectively with Singapore. A Japanese shipping agent, who was in Malaysia recently, said that Port Klang is losing a considerable amount512 words
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368 1979-09-15 2 THE STATE af Missouri has has set up its first Asian Agricultural Trade Promotion Office based in Singapore. The office, at the OCBC Centre, was officially opened by the US Ambassador, Mr Richard Kneip, last night. The managing director of the State of Missouri368 words
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Article247 1979-09-15 2 A NEWLY established travel agency, Sino-America Travel Corporation (SA Tours), plans to computerise its operations in a year's time. ••On-line" computer terminals are being planned for tour reservations and accounting, said Mr Julian Lauw, SA Tours' marketing manager. Otter projects in the offing will be247 words
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Article498 1979-09-15 2 IN AN ATTEMPT to upgrade the standards of sales staff in the retail industry, preference is likely to be given to "trained" petsous in the retail trade to fill future vacancies. The proposed training will be conducted by the Vocational and Industrial Training Board (VTTB) under498 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement256 1979-09-15 2 Now! The Buku Merah offers you an ever more effective way of selling your products and services In the Buku Merah s pink pages, classifieds business section It pays to be listed in the Straits Times Directory of Singapore. Singapore businessmen have known that for the last 82 years and256 words
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REGIONAL
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Article235 1979-09-15 3 AFP NEW Zealand is embarking on a bold NZJ2.I billion (554.4 billion) plan to become self-sufficient for half of its transport fuel in less than a decade. The government has announced that it will also scrap proposals for exporting liquefied natural gas from the country'sAFP - 235 words
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Article, Illustration52 1979-09-15 3 Haadreds of people n Thursday straggle to grab pamphlets showered down at aa uoefflcal meetiag organised by eight yooths. lie speakers said oae of their members were earlier arrested by police. Bat police did not interfere when they spoke oat against bareaaeraey aad privileged officials. Source:Source: UPI photo - 52 words
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THE REGION IN BRIEF
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Article452 1979-09-15 3 Agencies THE THAI government has given the go-ahead for the building of a new oil refinery in the country with a minimum capacity of 100,000 barrels a day. The three existing refineries will also be expanded within the next two years to bring domestic oil refining capacityAgencies - 452 words
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320 1979-09-15 3 UPI THREE American lorry makers and three European firms are competing for an order to build a heavy-duty lorry factory in China at a cost of more than US$l billion (552.15 billion), a General Motors executive said yesterday. Mr John Quick, GM's vice-president forUPI - 320 words
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Article140 1979-09-15 3 THE MALAYSIAN (mn■wat nit m( Use sight «f Ike overall tt tmtorlag nHml Batty wMIe It seeks to idkve the fuatitatfve targets sf the New Eeeaemk Petiey, sail the exeeatlve director sI MalttHeMlags Bhd, Mr Taa Its— Swaa. He was speaklag at the140 words
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Article131 1979-09-15 3 HIGHER expert nnhp (nm timber lip aad trade peMeaa taek Sahah's trade halaaee tor the first half «f the year te fNM mllUea, aa iaereaee «f M.7 per cent ever the earrespsadlag pertod la 1178. The direct feretga trade sarpias was actaally $IJHLt mil Ilea, hat a131 words
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588 1979-09-15 3 ASEAN can expect to export more manufactured products to Japan In the future. There are several factors suggesting Japan will import more such products from Asean. Trade sources in Tokyo pointed out that firstly, it is now the policy of the Japanese588 words
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Article238 1979-09-15 3 UPI CHINA, admitting its ecology has suffered serious damage, adopted on Thursday its first environmental protection law for trial use, the official New China News Agency reported. The measure was approved by the standing committee of the National People's Congress during its llih meeting inUPI - 238 words
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87 1979-09-15 3 Reuter A STRIKE by Indian oil workers which disrupted distribution of petroleum products and domestic air services has been called off, the Press Trust of India reported yesterday. Work would resume today at Indian Oil Corporation refineries where workers went on strike on WednesdayReuter - 87 words
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Advertisement876 1979-09-15 3 I No mystique in this magnificent investment A good oriental c arpet h as a charisma which derives from tin aesthetic fusion of design, artistry, technical construction. durability, symbolism, history and age. The better the carpet the more powerful the charisma, and additional factors come into play such as rarity,876 words
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RAW MATERIALS
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533 1979-09-15 4 Reuter COCOA is not a chocolate dream for planters in Sabah but a lucrative cash crop. Taxi drivers, hawkers and just about everybody on the east coast of Sabah will tell you how one can get rich by cashing in on cocoa. Local farmersReuter - 533 words
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Article315 1979-09-15 4 IT HAS been a week of decline and part recovery, with turnover improving progressively after a quiet start, says HsUday, Cutler, Bath ft Ce. in its review of the Malaysian and Singapore rubber markets for the week ended Sept 13. Levels slipped initially some four cents on315 words
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Article58 1979-09-15 4 THE STRAITS tin price ia Peitig wtmkmti Mss per pteal to UsiJUt yerteriay, dealer* f*H Valaes wetkeied agate m sterttag eeattata eaae aralart the Malaysiaa dollar aad partly dae to tower htmdea priees. Bat, smaller vetame •f tia delivered aad sastalaed baying checked the decliae. Taraever totalled 17SVi58 words
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Article31 1979-09-15 4 Rubber: Sept 14 Singapore: October: 280.00 cents (down 0.25 cent) Malaysia: October: 280.00 cents (down 0.26 cent) Tin: M$ 1,926 (down $5) Official offering: 173 tonnes (down 34 tonnes)31 words
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Article139 1979-09-15 4 THE SUGAR futures market yesterday closed firmer in continued quiet trading, dealers said. Nearby October closed at 10.18/22 US cents against Thursday's 9.96/10.00 close with distant September at U. 96/12.00 against U. 72/78 cents. Sugar future* closing price*: CMm (Mf Oct 10.18/22 S.K/10.00 Jan 10.50/7* 10 56 March139 words
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Article219 1979-09-15 4 THE SINGAPORE market closed slightly lower with October One RSS buyers quoted at 280.00 cents per kilo, down 0.25 of a cent from Thursday's close, dealers said. The morning market firmed 0.25 cent after fluctuating marginally on speculative buying alternating with some profit-taking, they said. Some early afternoon selling219 words
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Article310 1979-09-15 4 H AS prices In cents per kilo yesterday: Mnni nooa (per kilo) Buyers Sellers lot. 1 R.S.S. prompt f.o.b. 280.25 *****N Int. 1 R.S.S. October 280.75 281.25 lot. 1 R.S.S. November 283.00 283.30 Int. 2 R.S.S. 274.00 275.00N UK/COM 273.00 274.00N Int. 3 R.S.S 271.00 272.00 UK Coat310 words
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Article99 1979-09-15 4 NOON SSI 11 and SMR ptieaa ym» aniajr RA8 {CfoTMl Mtk) (Forward Mtk) SSR 20 (1-toa pftlWt) ***** 266 SON 284 SO 284.S0N SSRSO <1 too palfatl 26 ISO I 263 SON 281 JO 2B3.SON SMRCV (1-taa pallatl 310.00 312.00N 310.00 *****N SMRL 11 too pattati *****99 words
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Article351 1979-09-15 4 A GENERALLY steady trend prevailed In the Singapore produce market yesterday, partly on short-cover-ing activity and partly in sympathy with the recovery in overseas markets. After several days of almost continuous decline, the copra and coconut oil prices perked up a little in unison with the better conditions351 words
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Article343 1979-09-15 4 SINGAPORE: Yesterdays closing prices in S| per kilo, ex-godown: THAI WHITE: 100 per cent first class (Kangaroo) new crop O.K. 100 per cent second class 0 85, 100 per cent third class 0.80, 8 per cent new crop no stock, B-10 per cent 0.70. THAI BROKEN: A-super 0 62,343 words
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Article128 1979-09-15 4 YARN and cotton prices were quoted as follows in Hongkong yesterday: (la HK dollars, spot ex-godown) Cotton yarn: China Blue Phoenix 20s 2.295 32i 2,840, 40s 3.000 (per bale of 400 lbs). Pakistan raw cotton: LSS 4.30; IF 4.17; 289F 4.25; NT roller ginned 4.20 (per lb). CLOTH in128 words
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Article591 1979-09-15 4 CXKX>A:Futures opened £27 to £20 per tonne higher yesterday morning and turnover was 732 lots. The market opened firmer with speculative buying encouraged by a constructive chart picture touching off short-covering. Gains of over £20 per tonne were established before profit-tak-ing and trade selling provided some resistance. During591 words
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Article68 1979-09-15 4 C.I.F. North European ports. In US dollars per ton unless otherwise stated. LONDON: Tfcu Previous Malaysian 5H f fa bulk per tonne November 637.50slr 63S.00slr Sumatra 5% fla bulk September October November December January 652-50slr M5.00pd MS.OOpd MS.OOpd 642-50pd BUMr MSJOpd 842J0pd M2J0pd Nigeria 5% ((a bulk >t«68 words
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ASIAN STOCKS
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645 1979-09-15 4 TOKYO Source: DBS-Daiwa AFTER the Nikkei DowJones average hit an alltime high yesterday morning, most investors adopted a wait-and-see attitude. They were still concerned about the high level of the index. Recent market leaders, such as high-priced electronics issues and pharmaceutical issues, fell sharply, andSource: DBS-Daiwa - 645 words
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Article349 1979-09-15 4 THE STOCK market yesterday closed with the Sydney All Ordinarues index up a further 3.54 points at 672J59, the third consecutive daily record, ending the busiest week on record. However, uraniums rssrd tram morning's highs after it became known that the Australian Council of Trade Unions (Aetna) congrcss had349 words
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Article85 1979-09-15 4 THE MARKER closed mixed yesterday with commercials and oils posting gains while minings declined, dealers said. Turnover roae to 7.U million pesos from Thursday's 3 44 million. HtVT 14 Ara)r Minute Pnos JOB -OJOOS AUai Con. A Alias Con. a 2140 unch Bafiwo Ootd am -comb Brnjwrl Coo B85 words
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Article233 1979-09-15 4 SEPT. 14 Bahts Asia Credit 210 -4 Asia Fibre 105 -IS Ayuthaya Inv. And Trust Bangkok Investment 220 Bangkok Bank 330 -I Bangkok Drying And Silo Bangkok Insurance Bangkok Metropolitan Ban Bangkok Nylon Bank Of Asia 184 -1 Bank Of Ayudhaya Ltd Bata Berli Jucker 371 unch Carpel InterNational233 words
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Article315 1979-09-15 4 Source: SHK Sec ALTHOUGH there were sporadic speculative buying of selected property shares such as SHK Pops, Cheung Kong and Hopewell yesterday, shares prices were generally dull and activity remained low. Good results were turned in by Hang Lung Development but the announcement came too late to affect sentiment.Source: SHK Sec - 315 words
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Article57 1979-09-15 4 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS Thursday UTIA Wednesday 4T2.1 Week Afo «0.7 DOW JONES AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS Thursday 170.73 Wednesday OTOJQ Week aco *0732 LONDON DOLLAR PREMIUM Thursday 31 to 31': WHnMrtny 32 to 32' H.K.H ANG SENG Friday HU1 Thursday MU2 Week aco MM7 SYDNEY INDUSTRIAL Friday iMI II Thursday57 words
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Advertisement244 1979-09-15 4 < jF Jf' i a': THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL RUBBER AND PLASTICS EXHIBITION FOR ASIA WORLD TRADE CENTRE, SINGAPORE. 26-30 MAY 1980. Every year, thousands of new rubber and plastic products enter the market. Whether for use in industry or the home, every product reflects some new development in engineering or244 words
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OVERSEAS
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Article735 1979-09-15 5 ARRIVALS Service Local Operator Number Time From CPA CX710 1005 HLP GIA GA30O 1030 HLP SLA SQZU 1045 HLP SIA SQ103 1045 KUL MAS MH605 106 KUL GIA GA944 1055 PKU GIA GA9Q6 1100 MES THAI TG423 1125 BKK PAL PR501 1135 MNL SIA SQ1 1155 SPO/HNL/HKG735 words
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Article, Illustration418 1979-09-15 5 EXPECTED ARRIVALS TODAY KEPPEL WHARVES Bunga Gelang (0700) 18 Chidambaram (Passenger) (0700 after Strathmuir hauls) 1/2 Dong Nam (after Daigen Maru) 40/41 Good Samaritan n (Tanker) (after Panteleymon Lepeshinskiy shifts, P/O, subject gas free) 40/41 Glorious I (Ro/Ro) (1000) 45 Kaico (0530 draft not to exceed 9.1418 words
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Article, Illustration137 1979-09-15 5 UPI US SENATOR Edward Kennedy said in an interview published on Thursday that his earlier reluctance to challenge an incumbent president is now outweighed by the magnitude of the nation's problems. After his family dropped its objections to a 1980 presidential race, aides toUPI - 137 words
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Article158 1979-09-15 5 Reuter THE WORLD will face a malar food crisis in the early 1900b, World Food Council president Maurice Williams predicted on Thursday. "Without any question a major crisis lies ahead. The world cannot count on consistently good weather and near record crops every year," heReuter - 158 words
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Article402 1979-09-15 5 Reuter THE US State Department on Thursday denied newspaper reports that it was modifying its charge that the Soviet Union has deployed a brigade of combat troops in Cuba. Reports in the New York Times and the Washington Post said US Intelligence was examining theReuter - 402 words
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Article276 1979-09-15 5 Washington Star THREE agencies of the US government are opposed to a merger of Eastern Air Lines with National Airlines, on grounds that it would seriously weaken competition along the eastern United States. The Justice and Transportation departments and a division of the Civil AeronauticsWashington Star - 276 words
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529 1979-09-15 5 NYT THE US Genera] Accounting Office, the investigative arm of Congress, asserted on Thursday that American oil companies had aggravated the oil shortage last winter by cutting crude oil production within the United States while oil imports from Iran were disrupted. InNYT - 529 words
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Article127 1979-09-15 5 AFP SPANISH Premier Adolfo Suarez assured Palestinian guerrilla leader Yasser Arafat in Madrid on Thursday of Spain's full support for the Palestinian cause, informed sources said yesterday. Mr Suarez spent two hours with Mr Arafat shortly after the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) executiveAFP - 127 words
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WORLD IN BRIEF
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Article443 1979-09-15 5 Agencies THE US House of Representatives strongly supported President Carter's (33-bil-lion plan to deploy a mobile nuclear missile, called the MX, to prevent an enemy sneak attack. By successive 305-to-86 and 289-t044 votes, the House rejected moves to prune $670 million from the programme and limitAgencies - 443 words
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Advertisement99 1979-09-15 5 J 1 Series 600 Elegant chairs Dwthekn ongmato Their clean modern lines add an aura of distinction to your company image. The new series 600 offers some very exclusive chairs for top management as mN as reception and conference areas. Availabls in a range <* attractive fabrics vinyls and leether.99 words
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Article375 1979-09-15 6 ONCE again, another trade mission has returned disappointed. The timber industry group came back with some orders but not much more than if they had just stayed at home. One must wonder if trade missions and trade fairs are worth pursuing at all. The money spent375 words
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Article236 1979-09-15 6 POLITENESS is the outer garment of goodwill. But many are the nutshells in which, if you crack them, nothing like a kernel is to be found. So wrote a pair of English brothers, Julius and Augustus Hare, in their book Guesses at Truth. Their236 words
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Article1321 1979-09-15 6 KAREN ARENSON - There are many ways a company can raise money when they need it. KAREN ARENSON explores the possibilities in selling consumer debt, as a quick bid to get the required cash and to lessen borrowing requirements. KAREN ARENSON NYT THERE are lots of ways (orNYT - 1,321 words
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Article722 1979-09-15 6 JACK GEE - New hotels are springing up like mushrooms in Moscow for next year's Olympic Games. JACK GEE reports on the hotel that will house the world's Press. JACK GEE FT MOSCOW'S new 1,800 room Cosmos Hotel, which will house the world's Press at the Soviet Olympic Games nextFT - 722 words
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Article306 1979-09-15 6 MOST invitakm cards are written in a traditional brief format, inviting so-and-so to a function at such a place and time. Then comes the dress for the function which is usually stated as formal or informal. The unusual comes in when organisers in their zeal for306 words
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Advertisement115 1979-09-15 6 ws Draw a crowd to a sale or sell a drawing of a sale. Leisure Times is right on target For as little as $15. you can sell a house, fetch a good price for an antique or talk about that cozy Italian restaurant you have just opened in Leisure115 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1209 1979-09-15 6 Treat for sports fans BPOBTB faaa will he Bryaaer aid I*lll Ek- Maker, tee Aliea le i hMH to |omw that Satar- hai A aaavat ageat to la a mmtmtm by WarMaf lawi la the Alpa whaa hla whea the health M aahara child la thr C I D yw1,209 words
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Article, Illustration841 1979-09-15 7 DENIS GRAY - By DENIS GRAY AP STRUGGLES among communist nations in Asia appear to have provided the Thai government with one of its best opportunities in a costly, 14-year war against Thai communist guerrillas. But some analysts think Bangkok is not taking full advantage of it. "The CommunistAP - 841 words
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1046 1979-09-15 7 PETER RIDDELL - LOW PRODUCTIVITY REASONS By PETER RIDDELL A POOR record in handling technical change is generally high on the list of explanations for Britain's low productivity growth in the last decade. Yet the exact relationship between the level of re- search and1,046 words
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788 1979-09-15 7 QUEK PECK LIM - FORUM. with QUEK PECK LIM PRESERVATION of monuments, studying history and cultivating the arts and the dances at the past are useful ways to learn about our historical roots and of preserving our heritage. But today, it is becoming increasingly hard788 words
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Advertisement124 1979-09-15 7 LJPENGUIN BOOKSHOP 7 h, RUNNER'S KjnonooA s*> 4 V? >+ M VUIVI M~~* WmEzzz^mi m I Ka mi ¥M N Tfm ULTIMATE BOOK OH RUNNING WM Here at last It The Runners Handbook, a complete Fitness guide for Men and Women. Whether you plan to jog a mile or two124 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous72 1979-09-15 7 Bn Stow: Ymiik Dicker LPffeST NB-jS rpQPn TvC. CH£S"l<Efi- fe**/ fioptfoßoom rne.. JOHN JOMNSON.Ine. SPU£S DtO£CTOR oeE>j fo«ceD ~fc> resign P>NO I p TftKeN BY *Bunnj'upfin kcupnbuc. sources us thrt me mp»w bomnd TMC COUP IS NONC THRNf iSOONG £«?BOL CH£STfc* S\ NceP DO uotu. son or rue £\fcrrVS TOONDGR72 words
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INTERNATIONAL STOCKS
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EUROPEAN MARKETS
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Article220 1979-09-15 8 KKI» 13 Kb ABN J34 00 •2 Anoid 90 00 unch Ak/» 29 40 -02 am* v 99 10 1 Alula* 117.50 0.7 A win Bank 72 80 •09 56 10 -1.1 Brrk 97 00B B* 'In 6450 -04 Borsuinij y 170 00 33 Burhmann 63 10 -04 Bvrnkorf220 words
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Article268 1979-09-15 8 hkV 13 Krs CORBE1LLE Air-Liquidr 488 50 15 B8N Grrvais 1 >a nonr 77# C* S V Thomson IM 452-50 1ZS I'M* KranruM dr* Prirolrs 242 9 lompagnir KinaiU'ierp I'ompagmr (WnmU 360 2 frrdit Koncifr Up Krance 531 -3 Uaihrtlp (Libruirie) 222 90 09 Machine Bull 62 18 Muhelin268 words
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Article212 1979-09-15 8 KKH 13 Dm Aei-Teielunken 46 00B Akzo HOO -02 Allz Leben 225 00 unch Alia Ver* 47&.00 -1 BASK 138.50 -03 Buy H T Wbunk 254 MB Buy Vbank moo Buyer ***** -01 BBC" 288 00 1 BMW 1S4 00B -05 rmfiii 348 00 2 (.'hem Verw 288» 09212 words
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Article189 1979-09-15 8 SKP 13 Francs Actions Suisse* 2M unrh Alusuisae Br. 1286 -15 Alusuisar Reg 488 -I Bro»n Boven Br. 1880 -20 Cibd Oeigy Br 1235 -25 C'itu Geigy P C 1025 -10 Ciba l>i»y Reg TOO •1 Credit Suisse Br 2275 urvch Credit Suisse Reg 428 -2 Elektrovalt Br. 2130189 words
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Article92 1979-09-15 8 SEP 13 Ft* FORWARD MARKET Acre 400 unch Arbfd 2550 -90 Aslur 564 Briixan 650 14 Bru-Lumb 1740 -5 Canpar 10Q2 4)0 ftri 407 -11 Ur Beers 270 -t Fbe* 2175 -5 Eleclrotoel 6000 100 Gb-Inno-Bm 2500 -5 Gev 1154 4 Hobo* 2650 -20 Pfl»n 5170 -90 Ryl Dutch92 words
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Article108 1979-09-15 8 SfcP 13 L&re Anni* unch Aiioc Gen ***** -500 Baslofi 884.50 10.5 Onirtk -18 Hat alio -36 I'lniMSer Gen I in i not) 79 25 -1 25 m Pn 3240 -88 IU Icemen U ***** -350 lUlias 786 -4 lUbider 344 7$ 10 Magneti M Pf 682 ft Merrill108 words
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Article1281 1979-09-15 8 NEW YORK TAKEOVER news dominated Investor attention again u the stock market on Thursday ended httte changer! in active trading. Analysts said Investors were awaiting release of the weekly banking statistics lor some indication at the future course at Interest rales which have risen sharply In recent weeks.1,281 words
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Article200 1979-09-15 8 SKP 13 CS AbllltN lf Alrun 47 'm Atfnni) 30 ImI Moni 24 Bank Nova Scotia 24 Bell Tel 21 Belli Corp BP Can Lid V 3t unch Bra»can 25'» unch Camp Rrd Lake 1 Can Imp Bk 26 Canpoc 36 Canpac In> PI Carling O Keefr ZZ 6200 words
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Advertisement177 1979-09-15 8 Where to wine, dine and entertain IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A SUPERB WEEKEND TREAT... COME TO OUR POOLStDE Try succulent barbecued spare ribs, juicy steaks and chops, kingsized prawns, spring chicken or pork sausages from our own smokehouse. Weekend a-la-carte barbecue lunches Saturdays and Sundays 11.30 am to 2.30 pm177 words
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Advertisement208 1979-09-15 8 For drinking. For dancing. For de lightfu I e i>c n ings. Music h\ Bdcchus intcrnutionul of London. Open hours: SI X I HI R <)PM ja W SL' IMI 17, IS lORIXK I-'RI. SA 1 9PW IAM 5/5 on i IS I DRIXK cnliin I'jirk Slm*i*jiloii iifS) I SHERATON208 words
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Advertisement116 1979-09-15 8 See Page 4 lor Asian stocks e See Page 9 for Jo'burg prices 4. Skin jeso Sen food 4 > k y 4 -X Corhp rtnlrl M 7? /f7 rt it StmkHvu.se Mtow-Q Try our Teppan-Yaki steak In our oosy, personalised atmosphere A truly mouth-watering delight And a time that116 words
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Advertisement128 1979-09-15 8 Take a new look at the Harbour Grill. Treat yourself and your business associates to an excellent lunch selected from our superb offering of choice (JS prime beef, our daily Nouvelle Cuisine specialities or let our executive Chef, Leo Waldemeier help you pick a menu that will make it a128 words
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Advertisement33 1979-09-15 8 a w m Yi w •u? 4t m c II n Hm fun this Sunday.Take a break from the MM of oftce. Houm and school work. Relax at our pooktde. Take a dip33 words
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1370 1979-09-15 9 In this article, Mr R SCHRIBER, first vice president of Credit Suisse, traces the development of the gold market in Switzerland and the factors determining the price of the metal. LEGEND has it that the Swiss gold market's zero hour was March 18,1,370 words
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Article434 1979-09-15 9 THE foreign exchange market was active yesterday with interest mainly on the Japanese yen and sterling. Opening at 223.80/90 against the yen, the dollar firmed higher to close at 224.10/15 in Tokyo in early afternoon trading.. Initial trading in London, however, brought the dollar down to Far East434 words
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Article165 1979-09-15 9 STERLING opened weaker than its overnight close here and eased further in early trading yesterday. Dalers said the currency declined as operators asssessed British economic performance in the light of growing industrial problems and a narrowing in the differentials between British and other interest rates. Sterling opened at U552.1972/82165 words
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Article22 1979-09-15 9 THE average rate at which major Singapore banks are currently prepared to lend to their beat customers is 8.8 per cent.22 words
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Article185 1979-09-15 9 Asian rates ASIAN currency deposit Interbank rates as at close on Sep 14: 1)8 Dolbra48wX) Offer Bid 7 days U 13/*****1/1# 1 month 125/16 12'< 2 months 1211/1612 9/16 3 months 12% 1213/16 6 months 12 T 1213/16 9 months 127/16 125/16 12 months 12&/16 123/16 8wFn. Dm flfLUU lTili185 words
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Article50 1979-09-15 9 RANGE of prices attend by discount houses oa Sep 14: Overnight 4W9 S>/>% Call deposits Vi »W» Ctosiac Bsyiat Mkmf 3 month Treasury bills S 1 5H 3 month Bank bills 8 5/18 83/lfl 3 month CD $H 6 month CD tll/M 8 9/18 Source: National Discount Co Ltd50 words
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Article59 1979-09-15 9 THE US dollar for overnight delivery yesterday closed firmer at 224.00 yen, compared with a 223.40 opening and 222.15 at Thursday's close, dealers said. Trading was active, with volume totalling $1.01 billion. Forward dollar rate* firmed in thin trading with volume at $150 million, with discounts widening compared with59 words
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Article50 1979-09-15 9 RESULTS of tender held yesterday for 91-day Treasury bills to be issued from Sep 17 to Sep 21: Offered: $25,000,000 Applied far: $121,600,000 Allotted: $25,000,000 Accepted bids: $96.57 approximately 80 per cent; higher bids in full. Average rate «f discount on allotment: 5.695 per cent per annum.50 words
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Article358 1979-09-15 9 THE SINGAPORE gold futures market yesterday closed around US$lO an ounce higher in most positions compared with overnight levels, dealers said. Opening prices were marked up between US$9 and US$9.5O an ounce on short- covering and buying support prompted by the metal's sharp rise in New York on Thursday.358 words
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Article157 1979-09-15 9 THE YEN sad sterling weakened further in late active trading, dealer* said. The yen was quoted at a late U*****.75/85 after weakening to around *****/ 20 following news that Japan had a record customs-cleared trade deficit in August Of $1.65 hflHfwi after a £227.21 million July deficit. Dealers commented,157 words
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Article156 1979-09-15 9 AFP THE Kmsnann Monetary System (EMS) Isnnnhai sa March IS tas worked well and enrreney parities are aaUkely Is be ehaagreviewed to experts affirmed to BrnaSet sp m the tentative •f West Germnny aad Framee, the EMS has Used rates between the nnaite sI theAFP - 156 words
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Article422 1979-09-15 9 PARTICIPATION PLANS THE economic potential of China as a major world trading partner is enormous but will depend on its effective use of foreign capital and technology, a leading New York banker said recently. Mr Donald Platten, chairman of Chemical Bank, the sixth largest bank in422 words
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Article137 1979-09-15 9 Reuter THE Philippines is planning a USHOO million (SsBo million) bond in Europe, Economic Planning Minister Mr Gerardo Sicat said. Details are still being worked out Commenting on the country's need for more financing, he said the Philippines had a very good credit standing,Reuter - 137 words
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Article43 1979-09-15 9 THE Institute of Bankers, London examinations will be held from Sep 24 to Sep 28 and not from Sep 26 to Oct I. The Chartered Bank has been appointed by the institute to help organise and supervise the examinations held here.43 words
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Advertisement36 1979-09-15 9 r --v v| I i ff|| -v% lrb,^i WW* m^- .--v 4M A £8 t* X .KT 3*.. v" 4&.X A v: v>' fc if *0' f r* Available now at $4040 a copy. it au36 words
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Article1206 1979-09-15 10 BID sad odcr prices officially listed •ad hirtwrsi la aad reported to the Stock Eachaage of laoiiiM yesterday with the number of Aares traded showa la brackets hi lots of 1.000 units unless otherwise specified SECTION ONB INDUSTRIAL ft COMMERCIAL Acaia (2348 2368) A loom (1.04B) Allied Choc1,206 words
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Article128 1979-09-15 10 4 1/8% 1/8/80 (*****0) (OLSOB *****) 4 8/4% 1 ft/8/80 (SSOjOOO) (***** *****) 8 1/4% 1/8/81 (*****0) (***** SB3SB) ft% 1 ft/4/81 (*****0) (***** 07.758) ft 1/8% l/ft/78-81 (350.000) (***** *****) (4) 0885 8 8/4% 1/8/78-81 (*****0) (***** 0850B) (4) 08M (3) 0845 7% 1 ft/4/86 (*****0) (100.458)128 words
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Article93 1979-09-15 10 Striking prices of the options officially listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. the period, bids and offered prices and business done, if any, with the number at options traded shown in brackets. Haw Par (Sept 11.30) (0.278 0.315). laches pc (Sept $1.50) (0.508. Paa Electric (Sept93 words
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Article157 1979-09-15 10 MNGAPOSUE UNIT RUR (Managers' pritu tar bfl IT) S'pore Growth Fund INCOME BON LU D UNIT LIS The Commerce The Saving Fund S'pore Prog Fund S pore Sec Fund S'pore Inve« Fund S'pore Equity Fund AHA UNIT 1 (Ml ■■Bin' prises Mil Invest Fund Mai Prog Fund Mai157 words
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Article2634 1979-09-15 10 Gr'» Gr'» Net 1979 Last Div Div Y*M P/E Vol Day High Low Company Sale or- Cvr (TOO) High Low SECTION ONE INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 261 207 Acma 236 15.0 22 63 111 m 196 123* Alcom 196 10.0 13 5.1 26.1 148 110 Allied Choc 134 12,634 words
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Article1461 1979-09-15 10 BID and 008- prices iaad baataaaa ia aad reported to the Kuala Lumpur Stock yre terdajr with the munber of afaarw traded abowa hi taracteta la lota of 1.000 utata unleea othenriee apectfled INDUBTUAU IJaawate (2.508 3.005) Ateea (IKB I MS) cd Alas BeM (IBS) A Chae1,461 words
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Article, Illustration655 1979-09-15 10 TRADING en<tt«— nmM gcaeraMy fM bat BMiy at the Stack Rxehaage ef Btapp(R yesterday. Ib eeatraet with the toy before, s lew hstirw muttmmmd hrrf —tfrnrr MriiCHJ ■"IT AM Mcrr. While lavesten stayed at the sldellßM, puten feud Utile la the way ef ladace■eat655 words
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Article448 1979-09-15 10 IN ANOTHER session of sluggish trading, prices finished slightly lower on the Kuala Lumpur stock market yesterday. Interest was generally poor, and most of those counters that Improved marginally on Thursday succumbed to light liquidation. There was a distinct lack of confidence as most investors remained448 words
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Article149 1979-09-15 10 *lmrsn*rs Hidings: AGM to be held at 11th Floor, Shing Kwan House, 4 Shenton Way, Singapore, today. Sooth Pacific Textile to be held at 3 ma., Jalan Khuing.Botu Pahat.Johore, today at 12noon. bin (M) Bhd: EOGM to be held on Ulu Tlram Estate, Ulu Tlram. Johore, on Sep149 words
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COMPANY NEWS
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Article, Illustration855 1979-09-15 11 DAVID CHOW - By DAVID CHOW MALAYAWATA Steel is gearing itself for the good times ahead in view of the strong demand for steel products arising from the resurgence in the building and construction industries in Malaysia. The implementation of the Third Malaysia Plan and consequent855 words
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Article407 1979-09-15 11 Current Ex Books Date Total for Total for Payment Date Close Payable the year Previous year JC Ent 8%(b) Jul 23 Aug 2 Sept 17 8% M'wata 10%TE(b) Aug 13 Aug 23 Sept 17 10% TE 10% TE Alex Holding! 6%<b) Sept 4 Sept 11 Sept 19 6%407 words
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Article152 1979-09-15 11 Particular* Ex Date Books Close UAC Bonus Issue of 1 for 3 Sept 5 NYA E A I Bonus Issue of 1 for 2 Sept 10 Sept 20 U M W Bonus Issue of 1 for 3 Sept 11 Sept 21 Tan Choag Bonus Issue of 1 for152 words
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273 1979-09-15 11 MALAYAN Flour Mills' latest interim results indicate that slack trading conditions faced earlier by the group's mainstay flour milling business have persisted into the current year. The difficult conditions arose mainly out of a reduction in wheat flour prices (flour being a273 words
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237 1979-09-15 11 EARNINGS at Dah Ypng Steel are finally showing some signs of a reversal in its downtrend, which has persisted since the company came into the market in 1975. Profits for the full year might Just touch $1.5 million, Judging from the interim results. Group237 words
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179 1979-09-15 11 HARRISONS aad Creafield, the large UK-baaed ptoatotlsa I'MPi fc»» made aa appreaeh to Parker Timber which may lead to aa sffer. Oa the Leadie Stock Exehaage, Parker Timber'! shares seared Hp to SSSp ea Tharsday, piadat a valae ea the greap si179 words
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Article979 1979-09-15 11 ANTHONY TAN - By ANTHONY TAN ALMOST Immediately after dosing down its loss-making shipping services, Chemical Industries (FE) has ventured into new activities including technical aid (or chemicals manufacture in Indonesia and general trading. The company incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, Kimia Trading, on July 20 for the purpose979 words
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Article305 1979-09-15 11 SIGMA Metal Co is (ait gaining itself the undesired reputation of being one of those ne'er-do-well companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore. In 1973, the year Sigma came into the market with an offer of 13 million shares at *1 par. pre-tax profit touched305 words
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Article487 1979-09-15 11 imoa §5K)®H™ HOCK LOCK SIEW AS THE REVIEW of the Companies Act is now underway, it might be opportune to also urge a fuller scrutiny of the record of disclosure among local company reports. Annual report awards are fine as carrots to persuade companies to reveal moreHOCK LOCK SIEW - 487 words
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Article207 1979-09-15 11 Expected La it Pall Year Cnnpuy PerM iMWKtl Net EPS Gran Pre-tax meat Date <«*■*»> Mv. Praflt <%> (IIW) Magnum Corp I 12/9 19.2 15 21,645 Gold Coin I 13/9 19.2 15 10,927 Fancy Tile I 14/9 8.3 1,010 Mentakab I 14/9 26.8 32 698 Bo vis 15/9207 words
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Article257 1979-09-15 11 THE Stock Exchange of Singapore has queried Malayan Credit on the sale of Malayan Credit House for a consideration of $15 million. The exchange wants to know how the cash proceeds from the sale will be utilised and the expected effect of the sale on the net assets257 words
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Advertisement72 1979-09-15 11 The Nippon Credit Bank, Ltd. (Kabushiki Kaisha Nippon Saiken Sinyo Ginko) Floating Rale Notes Due 1983 In accordance with the provisions of the Notes, Notice is hereby given that for the'fourth six months interest period from September 15,1979 to March 14,1980, the Notes will carry an Interest Rate of 1372 words
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Advertisement42 1979-09-15 11 KEEP UP WITH YOUR MANAGING DIRECTOR Subscribe today and save more than 20% off the newsstand price.... Just complete the coupon below and mail it, together with payment, to: Times Publishing Bhd. AWSJ Subscription Dept. Times House River Valley Road Singapore 092342 words
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308 1979-09-15 12 PRESIDENT Marcos yesterday dismissed reports that he was a very sick man. He also denied the Philippines was on the verge of civil war and said he would not release opposition leader Benigno Aquino. His cheeks obviously puffed from what he described as308 words
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Article840 1979-09-15 12 LONDON. Fri. Gold shares finished as much as 275 cents firmer, and other leading shares around 4p higher while government bonds eased. Dealers said industrials erased initial losses to close up to 5p higher on some institutional buying, banks gained as much as 13p. while among oils, BP840 words
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Article211 1979-09-15 12 THE Singapore Tourist Promotion Board has not forgotten that courtesy and honesty, like other virtues, should begin at home, although it recognises the importance of being courteous and honest to tourists. That is why awards will be presented to individuals for acts of courtesy211 words
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224 1979-09-15 12 Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) will increase the number of its Singapore-US flights from four a week to four daily by Dec 17. It will also add New York as its second entry point in the US by Oct 28. Pan Am has224 words
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Article155 1979-09-15 12 THE number of passengers who travelled by air between Singapore and the United States in the first half of this year increased 130 per cent over the previous half year. Air freight also rose 74 per cent. Both the volume of passenger and air cargo is likely to155 words
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Article, Illustration71 1979-09-15 12 People la downtown Los Angeleo, America crossing t road Intersection. Buildings In the background were barely visible as the city yesterday went into its seventh day of the longest siege of polluted air In 21 years. Air pollution officials have ordered a 29 per cent cutback inSource: UPI photo - 71 words
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184 1979-09-15 12 SINGAPORE TIME, a wristwatch and components manufacturer, yesterday signed a collective wage agreement with the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation which effectively increases the minimum salary of its employees by between 15 and 50 per cent, depending on their Grades. After the NWC 1979 announcements, the184 words
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Article364 1979-09-15 12 LEE YOKE MENG - By LEE YOKE MENG THE NUMBER of female workers in Singapore has increased sharply over the years, with the majority of them in the 20-24 age group. Statistics from the Singapore Family Planning and Population Board's latest annual report showed an increase in the proportion of women364 words
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Article171 1979-09-15 12 THE success of Singapore's future industrial development will depend on the retraining of workers to cope with an advanced level of technology, said Dr Ahmad Mattar, acting Minister for Social Affairs. "With the success of our family planning programme, the wide acceptance of the two-child social171 words
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Advertisement454 1979-09-15 12 TRADE with CHINA OCTOBER 11 12,1979 Applied Research Corporation and Business Times (a member of The Straits Times Group) will be organising a top level conference on TRADE WITH CHINA. The two-day conference will be held in Singapore on October 11 and 12,1979 at the Shangri-la Hotel. S The conference454 words
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Miscellaneous61 1979-09-15 12 Outlook for Singapore from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. today: Scattered showers from late mornReport for 24 hoars prior to 7J9 p.m. en Sep 14 at the airport. Maximum temperature 31.5 Associated humidity 72 Minimum temperature 24.1 Associated humidity 99 Hours of sunshine 7.30 Rainfall in millimetres NIL Total rainfall61 words
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LEISURE TIMES
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Article, Illustration1398 1979-09-15 13 GOH ENG KEE - DESTINATION By GOH ENG KEE TH AIL AND* S internationally famous beach resort of Pattaya is about 140 km from Bangkok. The Journey took Just over two hours by road as it was clear motoring once we cleared the city traffic of Bangkok. First glimpse of1,398 words
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Article, Illustration129 1979-09-15 13 MORE eeateaiperary art will be ea Aiwel it the Natleaal Art Gallery (reai Sep It to Oct 4. "Ceatemperary Oer» mai pester* fer the theatre" will teatare It •ateteMßag Oeraaa hare hegaa ta appaii ate pester ieelga, rnmgatrtaj Its rartei peedhflMie aa i Its peteattaL flipHrtlialnl a129 words
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Article, Illustration719 1979-09-15 14 PETER WONG - By PETER WONG THE NITECLUB scene has taken a new trend a trend that will last for some time to come. With esoteric names like The Club, West End, El Marocco and the latest addition, Chinoiserie, private clubs are springing up at most hotels. This trend has created719 words
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Article, Illustration509 1979-09-15 14 VIOLET CHOW - -By VIOLET CHOW THE STAGE burst into life as two sweet, sexy, young things appeared, dancing and singing to the rhythym of Donna Summer's "Bad Girl," leaving diners with just enough time to lean back to enjoy the muchawaited fabulous show of the night. In their509 words
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Article, Illustration135 1979-09-15 14 THE VIGILANTE Corps will sead a ninemember Lion Daace Troope to renfcueat Singapore in the Indian Ocean Arte Festival to be held in Perth from Sep 22 to Oct f. A major educatieaal aad enltnral eveat, the festival will attract participation from the countries within the Indian135 words
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PROPERTY
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Article, Illustration962 1979-09-15 15 TEO TECK WENG - At a time when many in the property business are expressing concern about an imminent oversupply of shop space, Cold Storage Holdings has announced plans for a massive shopping complex on its Orchard Road site. TEO TECK WENG examines some of the possible reasons behind the bold962 words
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Article, Illustration563 1979-09-15 15 CONSTRUCTION work is expected to begin soon oil a private housing project involving only 18 dwellings located on a site in Cairnhill Road. Developed by Vista Land and Development, it consists of a single 15-storey apartment tower housing 12 flats, five maisonettes and a single penthouse,563 words
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Article, Illustration819 1979-09-15 16 GENERAL Motors' Opel based European operations are hardly noted for styling or engineering innovation, but they do have a reputation for building reliable and clean looking cars. And so it is with the Ascona 2.0 SR. The car has a body which bears no unnecessary sculpture and819 words
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Article360 1979-09-15 16 UDO (*****4): The Dm* Haater. Last days. Winner of five Academy Awards, this show is about three close friends from a Fennsylvanian steel mill community who enlist to fight in the Vietnam war. One of the most popular and certainly one of the best niiw in town. Not360 words
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Article53 1979-09-15 16 ALL. about swimming is the theme of the Singapore Sports Council's films to be shown today at 10.90 am at the National Stadium, Kallang. The films will focus on the front crawl, the breast stroke, the back crawl, the butterfly stroke and survival swimmimg. Call *****11, ext 26853 words
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Article, Illustration461 1979-09-15 16 RUTH CHENG - Let sinking ships die By RUTH CHENG "BEYOND the Poseidon Adventure" is not as exciting as it is nostalgic. And you would wish you had not renewed acquaintances with good old Poseidon. One Just cannot help but wish they had let sinking ships die. Most people would go to see461 words
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Article, Illustration152 1979-09-15 16 EXECUTIVE FASHIOI WHATEVER the latest tread, a neat tad geed eat Is really all yea need te teak year best. Far mere beaaee, deal fight shy at a slight perm. Geae are the days whea perms are i eat* It led ts the fair sex. These la152 words
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Article, Illustration143 1979-09-15 16 A DISPLAY of Korean antique and reproduction furniture will be held from Sep 21-25 at the Hilton's convention lobby (2nd floor) from 10am to Bpm. The show is presented by Gallery 69 of Hongkong and Korea. Traditional chests, presented to girls as part of their trousseau, will143 words
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Article, Illustration68 1979-09-15 16 THE WIFE of the Ambassador of Israel, Mrs Miriam Navon, Is holding aa exhibition of Chinese aid western paintings at the andlterlnm of the National Library of Singapore, today aad tomorrow from 9am to 9pm. Mrs Navon will be exhibiting 45 of ber Chinese brash works,68 words
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Advertisement33 1979-09-15 13 Kodak is... FILM CAMERAS PROCESSING PROJECTORS CHEMICALS PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERS PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORIES 305 AttMntta Road Sngacow 3 Tat *****1 Ok! why cut they let sisking ships il® •••••••••••••••••••••IV Opel's ptali itie gives yea a33 words
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Advertisement187 1979-09-15 13 Kodak also is... MICROFILM GRAPHIC ARTS MOTION PICTURE FILM BUSINESS SYSTEM EQUIPMENT AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT Atriarvx Ouao Snpwxv* T«63M" yOU TfJ.9 CA!B66« LEARN the WELL-PROVEN TECHNIQUES OF SUCCESSFUL ftira&i J SELLING from the SPECIALISTS |\Wj THE NATIONAL SCHOOL OF SALESMANSHIP, ENGLAND. The NATIONAL SCHOOL offers you a first class home-study187 words
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Miscellaneous907 1979-09-15 13 WHAT WHERE FILM SHOWS TWO MORE Alms for all you French movie goers, at the RELC auditorium, Orange Grove Road, on Tuesdays at 9pm. A middle-aged man decides to tie the knot after years of flirtations. Le Ge— De Claire (1970, Colour), to be screened on Tuesday, analyses his feelings907 words
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Advertisement102 1979-09-15 14 "l BROKE THE 22.500 BARRIER In fact she reached 22,530. The face that broke a record in July. With 22,530 copies of HER WORLD. The face that also saw us bringing back the Under 21 Guide in the same issue. By popular demand. That can see we are Singapore's largest102 words
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Advertisement87 1979-09-15 15 PROPERTY 45, J ALAN SAMPURNA DIBT. 10 OEITIOHG HAM PARK DouMo-otoroy MM top dotocfcod bungalow, portly turniohod. $2300 CALL: *****2 aft or IXO p.m. PROPERTY FOR AS LITTLE AS $15 YOU CAN SELL A HOUSE, FETCH A GOOD PRICE FOR AN ANTIQUE OR CREATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN LEISURE TIMES A87 words
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Advertisement375 1979-09-15 16 KILLING TIME by Sandy Fawkes Sandy Fawkes felt like screaming inside. The man she'd spent six days and nights with "a cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O'Neal" had just been revealed as a mass murderer, rapist and a pervert. Sandy lived to tell her story because the killer nursed375 words
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