The Business Times, 13 August 1984
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Title Section12 1984-08-13 1 BUSINESS TIMES M.C. (P) No. 66/1/84 MONDAY, AUGUST IS, 1884 60 CENTS12 words
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Article, Illustration273 1984-08-13 1 THE GOVERNMENT is serious about getting more older women into the workforce as part of its long-term solution to the current labour shortage problem. Dr Wong Kwei Cheong, Minister of State (Trade and Industry), told employers yesterday to take the273 words
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631 1984-08-13 1 JOHN LIM - Oil companies seek higher gross margins and compensation By JOHN LIM, Industrial Correspondent MOTORISTS should be paying about three cents less for each litre of petrol following a fall in the average posted prices last Friday. However, much, if not all,631 words
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Article, Illustration461 1984-08-13 1 SOME MEASURE of complacency on the part of Singapore's younger generation will be inevitable as a result of continuing economic growth and full employment. Mr Chua Sian Chin, however, was confident that it will not go down to the level of many of461 words
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131 1984-08-13 1 AFP MALAYSIA'S first home-made logging trucks are expected to roll off the assembly line by the end of this year, Bernama news agency said yesterday. The agency quoted Datuk Khoo Thaw Choon, the managing director of Malaysia Tractor and EquipmentAFP - 131 words
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152 1984-08-13 1 AP THE Philippines' largest savings bank, which is continuing operations after a 10-day closure and a massive run on deposits, is suing government banking officials for allegedly trying to force the bank to "sell cheap". The suit filed last week and disclosed byAP - 152 words
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358 1984-08-13 1 LISA LEE - By LISA LEE THE WORST downturn that the electrical retail trade has experienced in years has taken its toll on at least four companies. Demand has fallen by at least 30 per cent, according to an industry source, due to a combination of358 words
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585 1984-08-13 1 ALVIN TAY - By ALVIN TAY COMMERCIAL BANKS will have to rely on the more expensive funds in the interbank market and the Asian dollar marke„t to make up for any flow of government funds out of the banking system. Bankers said585 words
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Advertisement123 1984-08-13 1 Call Wayfoong at 737-7977 for a fast decision on your loan Waytoong Mortgage ana Finance (Si Ltd A »Tio»y-owned subsidiary ot Hongkong Bank 6 Claymore Hdl *03-00 Claymore Plaza. Singapore 0922 KP. NO. 0006 Unesco urges countries to tap experience of senior citizens, Page 18 SONY h a IBs JPri123 words
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Advertisement377 1984-08-13 1 With the rising number of pirocy suits and calls for software protection, the debate to include software as "artistic, creative material", and so protected under copyright laws, is swaying in favour of programers. JEFFREY TSANG argues the cose for computer programs as on art form. Page 11 Table For Fire377 words
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MANAGEMENT
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Article, Illustration1698 1984-08-13 2 HO KIANG FAH - The fear of failing in business is very real. In this article, HO KIANG FAH, branch manager of OCBC (Bedok), examines some of the common symptoms and factors that contribute to business failures and the measures which can be taken to minimise1,698 words
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354 1984-08-13 2 WILLIAM RIES - By WILLIAM RIES UPI CHICAGO, site of the 1992 World's Fair, is proving to be a hesitant host to the mammoth exposition raising serious questions about the wisdom and long-range benefits of the international project. Almost every week a newUPI - 354 words
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221 1984-08-13 2 AFTER SIX weeks of keen competition, 75 out of 125 "companies" have qualified for Round Two of the National Management Game 1984. The best performance "company" at the end of six periods of hectic trading in Round One was by "GAS Formula I"221 words
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FRONTIERS
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Article, Illustration254 1984-08-13 3 LEE HAN SHIH - Compiled by LEE HAN SHIH THERE IS A joke among many parents that children's toys are basically made for adults. The argument goes that a child normally does not care for the difference between what is labelled as a toy and what is not.254 words
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Article138 1984-08-13 3 COMPUTERS APPLE COMPUTER of California is launching an advertising campaign in Japan to increase its current negligible market share in the country. It has organised about 20 Japanese software companies to develop Japanese-written programs for its computers and also begun a study on the possibility138 words
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533 1984-08-13 3 KEITH STAFFORD - By KEITH STAFFORD Reuter THE BEST advice for a Japanese manager wanting to scale the corporate pinnacle used to be simple: Put in long hours at the office, work diligently, hope someone notices and wait. Even the most able middle manager in a largeReuter - 533 words
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Article82 1984-08-13 3 THE FINAL session in the 10part series, "How To Start Your Own Business", will be held on Wednesday, Aug 15 at the RELC in Orange Grove Road. The series began in April and is organised by the Singapore Business and Professional Women's Association. Wednesday's82 words
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Article439 1984-08-13 3 CHUANG PECK MING - By CHUANG PECK MING SINGAPORE businessmen have a reason to cheer because they are going to have more room to expand overseas. That extra room will come from the weakening of America's economic dominance worldwide, a visiting US university don said. Anant R Negandhi, a439 words
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Advertisement368 1984-08-13 2 A chip onyour mind SGS Semiconductor opens up customer access to semiconductor integrated circuit technology at Internepcon 1984, Singapore. Showing both Semicustom CMOS and Bipolar IC development systems and an impressive array of MOS and Bipolar technologies that can be used for the design of Application Specific IC's. SGS aims368 words
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Advertisement465 1984-08-13 3 Kg or small,your search f«* the right system ends here. At IBM 'Computer Search 84' Septeml>er 3, 4 and 5. At Hyatt Regency. 9a.m. to 6p.m. Thinking of computerizing this year? Or upgrading \otir existing system and software? Your search ends at IBM 'CompnterSearch 84'. a unique exhibition and seminarexperience465 words
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OVERSEAS
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508 1984-08-13 4 AP WHEN the Finnish manufacturer Wartsila AB decided the time was right to boost exports of its paper-finishing machines, there was little doubt where to push hardest. "The United States is the biggest market in the whole world," said Bekka Salo, presidentAP - 508 words
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207 1984-08-13 4 Reuter THE INTERNATIONAL oil market is stabilising and tending towards firmer prices, Venezuelan Energy Minister Arturo Hernandez Grisanti was quoted as saying on Saturday. The official Venezuelan news agency, Venpres, said Mr Hernandez Grisanti made the remark in Abu Dhabi, during a tour ofReuter - 207 words
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194 1984-08-13 4 AP MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has declined to directly support Australia's latest initiative for talks on Cambodia with Vietnam and Laos. He has also repeated Malaysia's concern at what it believes is a long-term threat from China to South-east Asian countries. "WeAP - 194 words
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549 1984-08-13 4 AP THE Japanese government is concerned about the rising strength of the Khmer Rouge guerilla force but has ruled out extending direct assistance to the non-communist factions of the Cambodian resistance to offset the Khmer Rouge surge, a senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official said.AP - 549 words
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239 1984-08-13 4 AFP CHINA aims to boost the output of its electronics industry to 80 billion yuan (US$4O billion) a year and bring its technology up to 1990 world standards by the year 2000, a top Chinese official has said. "The Chinese government attaches great importanceAFP - 239 words
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Article735 1984-08-13 4 ARRIVALS Operato* Service Locol From PAA GiA GIA SIA MAS AAAS SV MAS MAS CAL RBA SIA CPA QA SIA RJ SIA MAS GIA MAS SIA SIA THAI SIA GIA THAI KLM SIA GIA SIA THAI SIA CPA MAS MAS SIA MAS SIA Al ATLOT SIA GiA735 words
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402 1984-08-13 5 AP DEVELOPING countries are expected to account for 95 per cent of future world population growth, and more than half of those nations already consider their growth rates too high. UN statistics indicate that world population will climb from 4.8 billion people atAP - 402 words
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214 1984-08-13 5 AFP THE SPREAD of urban slums is one of the most "devastating" aspects of the world population explosion, Washington's Population Crisis Committee told the International Population Conference in Mexico City yesterday. The organisation said that while some cities had doubled theAFP - 214 words
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451 1984-08-13 5 AP HENRY Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, is described as "extremely insecure" and having a passion for political "intrigue" in a book by a diplomat who served with him in former President Richard Nixon's administration. The book by Alexis Johnson says thatAP - 451 words
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Article, Illustration104 1984-08-13 5 UPI WHEN it comes to moving, even the gods need some helping hands. Workers are seen here putting London's famous statue of Eros, the Greek god of Love, into a packing crate after its removal last Friday from its Piccadilly Circus perch. It looks like theUPI - 104 words
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WORLD IN BRIEF
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Article57 1984-08-13 5 WEST Germany yesterday marked the 14th anniversary of its no-war treaty with the Soviet Union amid fears in Bonn about future relations raised by Moscow's recent assaults on the country's foreign policy. The treaty, signed in Moscow on Aug 12, 1970, capped then-Chancellor Willy Brandt's policy of working for57 words
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Article78 1984-08-13 5 AMNESTY International, the London-based human rights organisation, is investigating the case of a leading Thai scholar who faces up to 15 years in prison on charges of offending Thailand's monarchy. Sulak Sivaraksa, a writer and social critic, was released on bail by a criminal court on Friday. He was78 words
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Article68 1984-08-13 5 FRESH DETAILS have emerged of the extent of corruption purges against communist party officials, police and security forces in the Soviet Central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan. The latest edition of the regional party daily Pravda of the East to reach Moscow said that in one district alone 39668 words
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Article55 1984-08-13 5 Agencies MALAYSIA will acquire several sophisticated warships for its naval fleet. Chief of Defence Forces General Mohamed Ghazali Seth said on Saturday. Speaking at a commissioning parade at the Royal Malaysian Naval Base in the east coast town of Lumut, he said that the move was aimed atAgencies - 55 words
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298 1984-08-13 5 Reuter US VICE-PRESIDENT George Bush has accused a Niearaguan government leader of lying when he denied Washington's claims that Managua supported international drug trafficking. Mr Bush was asked at a news conference in Quito to comment on statements made earlierReuter - 298 words
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425 1984-08-13 5 UPI SOVIET SEA mines could render US and European ports useless, making it impossible to supply and reinforce Nato troops in a war against the Eastern bloc. Seapower, the official monthly publication of the Navy League, says in its latest issue released inUPI - 425 words
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143 1984-08-13 5 Reuter CHINA'S official news agency has said that the US and other industrialised countries are carving up the world's deep sea resources in defiance of the United Nations Law of the Sea. Just 10 days before the International Seabed Authority andReuter - 143 words
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458 1984-08-13 6 AP THE French Senate has rejected an initiative by Socialist President Francois Mitterrand to amend the constitution and empower him to call popular referendums on questions of basic "public freedoms". But ihe victory may yet be Mr Mitterrand's, j Both Mr Mitterrand's proposal andAP - 458 words
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226 1984-08-13 6 AP ZIMBABWE'S ruling Zanu (PF) Party has given Prime Minister Robert Mugabe the go ahead to introduce to one of the few remaining Western-style democracies in Africa, a one-party state based on scientific socialism party congress sources said on Saturday. The 6,000AP - 226 words
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182 1984-08-13 6 Reuter INDIA has tightened measures against smuggling across its borders, amending a 10-year-old law to provide for detention of up to six months without trial of suspected smugglers. Under the earlier law, suspected smugglers could be held for up to three months beforeReuter - 182 words
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403 1984-08-13 6 AFP ADVANCES IN human reproduction methods have been so vast since the birth of the first test-tube baby six years ago that US medical and legal experts have asked Congress to debate the daunting implications of the new techniques. Doctors, attorneys and scientists appearedAFP - 403 words
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171 1984-08-13 6 AFP CHINA is to organise a symposium in November in Hongkong on investment in its four special economic zones and the 14 coastal cities now earmarked for foreign investment, the New China News Agency reported. Delegations from the zones and the cities are to briefAFP - 171 words
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144 1984-08-13 6 Reuter UNIDENTIFIED gunmen killed a town mayor and three others on Friday night in a restaurant in La Trinidad in Benguet province in the northern Philippines, the official Philippine News Agency reported. The agency said the military had not discounted the possibility thatReuter - 144 words
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474 1984-08-13 6 AFP EGYPTIAN POLICE have swapped their antiquated rifles and bayonet tes for electric megaphones. No longer displaying their legendary nonchalance, they are engaged in a drive to discipline the city's wild drivers and pedestrians. At the biggest intersections in the city, harshAFP - 474 words
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Advertisement9 1984-08-13 4 The Quick& Easv Wav Io Over 45 U.S. Cities.9 words
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Advertisement353 1984-08-13 6 o Q D i ft I. I 1?! 1 N V mm mm I 5 >f\\H 1 s* ■s I •7 •>: ■EH :m#s= i I '4 13= 7/a PRECISION OF CANADA workmanship styling versatilityflexibility simplicity Henry Designcentre is renowned throughout Singapore and South East Asia for its experience in353 words
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Advertisement131 1984-08-13 6 <r ft v 2v 9k V u» Moon Cakes that are simply heavenly Experience once again Moon Cakes that are simply heavenly at Cathay and Kelong Thomson Restaurants. This season's specialty comes with traditional fillings like bean paste, melon seeds and egg yolks. Also available, our unique creation of nonya-inspired131 words
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RAW MATERIALS
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866 1984-08-13 7 AFP COMMODITY PRICES generaUy fluctuated within narrow limits last week, until shortly before the week-end when attitudes hardened as interest rates eased. The sudden flare-up in the Gulf states after a month's lull was also being taken into consideration, but the rash of "incidents"AFP - 866 words
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Article155 1984-08-13 7 Chinese Produce Robusta 20/25% Exchange FOB NSW 487 50 (Sellers' noon closing pfkm on Auq 11 *4/100 knl Nutmeg 110 FOB NSW 338 00 9 B W FOB NSW 239 00 Coconut oil Bulk FOB 215 00 Gambier Old drum FOB 228 00 FOB NSW 305 00 New155 words
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Article46 1984-08-13 7 Dote Closing PrK *1 Turnov< »r Aug 6 (M$/Vi 29 k>) (toon* 15 19 f) 5 f> 1 Aug 7 29 15 13 7 Aug 8 1 2V 15 23 5 Aug 9 29 15 18 5 Aug 10 29 1 15 12 546 words
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Article163 1984-08-13 7 WHEAT futures ranged from up 1% cents a bushel to unchanged at the close on Friday. December finished at the top of a 2V* cent range. Grains trade remained light ahead of Friday afternoon's Usda estimate of the 1984-85 US corn and soybean crops. A pickup in wheat export163 words
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176 1984-08-13 7 MOST commodity prices at the Singapore produce market closed higher last week. At the pepper market, tight supply of the commodity coupled with a strong demand sent prices rising between $5 to $6 per picul. On an international scale, the World Pepper Committee, has176 words
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Article75 1984-08-13 7 SOYBEAN futures closed 2 l /t to IVt cents a bushel lower on Friday, with November ending near the bottom of a 10V4 cent range. Light selling pressure emerged amid the thin dealings ahead of Friday afternoon's Usda estimate of the 1964-85 US corn and soybean crops. Chicago soyoil75 words
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Article184 1984-08-13 7 Futures in Lndta closed on Friday with losses from the previous close of £12 to £3. November finished at £674 traded and offered, £9 below the previous offered close. Physical activity was slight and turnover totalled two lots at five tonnes and 15 lots of 15 tonnes. In Singapore184 words
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Article672 1984-08-13 7 COFFEE Robusta futures rose from firmer midday levels to close on Friday with gains from the previous close of £24 to £14. November finished at £2,337, £18 up but £5 below the high. Prices advanced on good speculative and commission house buying based on constructive chart and technical672 words
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Advertisement306 1984-08-13 7 The Right Place, at the Right Time. CASA ROSITA Phase II CASA ROSITA is living in grand style within quiet surrounds in a choice location close to the Orchard Road area, the proposed Newton Circus MKT station and the PanIsland Expressway. Phase 11, built at a time when tastes and306 words
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BANKING AND FINANCE
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756 1984-08-13 8 Reuter MOVES by two major US investment banking firms that enabled European investors to participate in the Treasury's 30year bond auction the first free of withholding tax have been well-received by investors and applauded for their innovation, European investment bankers say. In spite ofReuter - 756 words
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173 1984-08-13 8 AFP THE ISLAMIC Development Bank has made loans totalling US$93 million to 12 countries to finance various development projects and trade, according to the Jeddah-based bank. Seven Islamic countries will receive loans of $60 million for several projects. Of this, Turkey willAFP - 173 words
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219 1984-08-13 8 Reuter A NON-BINDING Senate vote urging against direct or indirect sales of US Treasury securities in bearer form could spell the end to sales of US Treasurylinked debt in bearer form to non-US investors, dealers said. The Senate last FridayReuter - 219 words
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Article, Illustration203 1984-08-13 8 Reuter US TREASURY Secretary Donald Regan says the Treasury has no plans to issue securities in bearer form for sale to foreign investors. In a letter to Senate Finance Committee chairman Robert Dole, Mr Regan said he shared congressional concern about the problems withReuter - 203 words
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61 1984-08-13 8 AFP THE WORLD Bank has approved a municipal development loan of US$4O million to the Philippines, according to the government television station. Documents covering the loan, payable in 20 years with a five-year grace period, were signed last Friday in Washington. The Philippines'AFP - 61 words
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224 1984-08-13 8 AFP THE PACE of Australia's economic recovery is expected to be slow in 1984-85, leading to the "inevitable conclusion" that Australia needs to become more export-orientated, says the National Australia Bank. The bank's outlook was for an expansion in Australia's gross domesticAFP - 224 words
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MONEY AND EXCHANGES
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279 1984-08-13 8 AT THE beginning of the week, the foreign exchange markets were substantially nervous. The question raised as to whether the steep slide of the dollar at the end of the preceding week was already signalling a turnaround in the trend of the American currency,279 words
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Article110 1984-08-13 8 UBS US dollar Continued ups and downs with smaller ups. Sterling: Stable oil prices strengthened position, (toutsctwmark: Attraction for investors remains modest. ÜBS WEEK'S TRADING AT A GLANCE (Interbank middle rates) Monday Low High Friday opening ofternoon USS/SFr 2 3990 2.3990 2 4675 2 4268 (Mon) (Tue* USS/DmUBS - 110 words
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240 1984-08-13 8 OCBC The US Singapore dollar opened for the week at 2.1430—40 and was traded to low of 2.1400—10 and high of 2.1560—70 before closing for the week at 2.1440-50. The Singapore unit strengthened against the pound. Hongkong dollar, Malaysian dollar, Deutschemark, Australian dollar and NewOCBC - 240 words
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Article197 1984-08-13 8 The Discount Co of Singapore Ltd The local interbank rates held steady despite a general expectation of lower interest rates in view of the refund from the unsuccessful Lee Kim Tah share applications. Most of the overnight funds were dealt within a narrow range of 8V4—8VfcThe Discount Co of Singapore Ltd - 197 words
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Article229 1984-08-13 8 Asian ASIAN currency average deposit rates for the week ended Aug 10: BID PRICES High Low us$ 7 doy* II 11/16 11 7/16 1 month 11 11/16 11 7/16 2 month* II 7/8 II 9/16 3 month* II 15/16 11 11/16 6 month* 12 3/16 11 15/16 9 month* 127/16229 words
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Article285 1984-08-13 8 LAST WEEK again saw gold prices characteristically swinging against the value of the US dollar. As the dollar retreated, the metal traded firmly to as high as US$353 a troy ounce on the international spot gold markets. Whenever the currency resurged past the 2.90 mark level,285 words
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Article, Illustration466 1984-08-13 8 PLR of bonks at the close of business on Friday, Aug 10 as supplied by the Association of Banks in Singapore. THE PLR it the lowest lending rot* at which a bonk b preCired to lend in Singopore <Joln to in clients on an over, draft or466 words
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Article35 1984-08-13 8 THE RANGE of coll rotes for the week ended Friday, Aug 10: Bonk fund 5 to 5.5 Generol fund 5 to 5 35 $m Movements of funds 2,226 Source: Short Deposits (M) Bhd35 words
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THE XXIII OLYMPIAD
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Article, Illustration532 1984-08-13 10 UPI THE video tape of "The Fall" has been run over and over from every conceivable angle and the question persists. Whose fault was it? Mary Decker or Zola Budd? Decker is sure of the answer. "I don't think there's any question sheUPI - 532 words
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Article, Illustration256 1984-08-13 10 AP WORLD women's high-jump record-holder Zhu Jianhua of China could not handle the pressure of Olympic competition. That was the concensus of the top jumpers on Saturday after Zhu finished third in the high jump. "I was not impressed with Zhu at the higherAP - 256 words
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Article, Illustration282 1984-08-13 10 UPI PLEASE, Carl Lewis implored, no more comparisons with Jesse Owens. Lewis said that he has always admired Owens, who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, and he still does. But he felt that any comparisonsUPI; UPI photo - 282 words
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Article, Illustration181 1984-08-13 10 Reuter REINER Klimke of West Germany crowned a remarkable 24-year Olympic career when he won the individual dressage gold medal on his magnificent Westphalian horse Ahlerich last Friday. It was Klimke's seventh Olympic medal but his first individual gold in the elegant test of equestrianReuter; UPI photo - 181 words
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342 1984-08-13 10 UPI ENGLAND'S Sebastian Coe and Steve Cram, winners of the Olympic gold and silver medals in the men's 15M-metre run on Saturday, said they were surprised by Ameriean Steve Scott's tactics but not by the end result. Coe, the first man in OlympicUPI - 342 words
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404 1984-08-13 18 AFP WORLD champions Pakistan won the Olympic men's hockey gold medal for the third time, when they beat West Germany 2-1 after extra time in the final on Saturday. Pakistan's previous successes were in Rome (1960) and Mexico City (1968). They did not takeAFP - 404 words
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Article269 1984-08-13 18 UPI FRANCE scored twice in the second half to win its first ever Olympic gold medal in soccer with a 2-0 victory over Brazil before 101,799 enthusiastic fans at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday. France, whose last Olympic soccer medal was a silver in 1906,UPI - 269 words
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Miscellaneous641 1984-08-13 10 CRYPTIC PUZZLE ACROSS 1 It meons "Stop'" in a big woy (5) 6 Do start the game* (5) 9 Unfriendly bit of a blitz on o castle (7) 0 Too far to go in 12 hours on a donkey(s) 1 Scene of contest with a hard-hearted woman (5) 2 Singularly641 words
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THE ARTS
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Article, Illustration743 1984-08-13 11 JAIME LYE - By JAIME LYE HOLLYWOOD FILM-MAKERS who make movies about children, death and/or divorce share one thing in common a lousy sense of balance. As they tread the very fine line between human emotion and melodrama, they often trip headlong into mushville, with painfully743 words
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Article, Illustration584 1984-08-13 11 JEFFREY TSANG - Mounting battle to recognise software as artistic material By JEFFREY TSANG A COMPUTER story on an "Arts" page may seem like a fish out of water, but there is one particular branch of computing that will fit increasingly into this section programing. With the584 words
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Miscellaneous1256 1984-08-13 11 r to IMD gbmd DISCOVER The World of Science 8.03pm Channel 12 Peter Graves introduces this programme, which is filmed entirely on location. It explores the latest, most foscinating and often amazing scientific discoveries that often affect the way we live. Produced by the same people involved in Nova, the1,256 words
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INTERNATIONAL STOCKS
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187 1984-08-13 12 Reuter NICHOLAS Kiwi Ltd (NKL), the target of an opposed takeover bid from Castlemaine Tooheys, has announced a one-for-six bonus issue and a final dividend of 9.0 cents a share, up from seven cents last year. The company had advised shareholders to reject theReuter - 187 words
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165 1984-08-13 12 Reuter CRA unit Hamersley Iron Pty and the China Metallurgical Import and Export Corp (CMIEC) will conduct a feasibility study on the joint development of an iron ore mine in western Australia, says Hamersley. Under the agreement, the two companies willReuter - 165 words
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Article94 1984-08-13 12 Reuter SECURITY Pacific National Bank says it may make an offer for the ordinary and preference shares of the Bank of Canton that it does not already own. No further details were given. Security owns 69 per cent of Bank of Canton's ordinary shares, 63 perReuter - 94 words
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292 1984-08-13 12 THE MARKET finished with mixed results last Friday when a huge initial rally nearly evaporated in profit-taking as Wall Street wrapped up the busiest week in its 192-year history. The fourth-busiest day on record started with a surge sparked by a drop in292 words
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Article214 1984-08-13 12 AUG 10 Hood Trust 8k 250 20 Un Steel 100 unch INOUST1IALS Unrsec 500 10 Wootworth 1275 unch Ab«rcom no unch MININGS A£ And O 775 unch Anglos 2265 40 AMtC 2650 unch Anglvool I860 35 1155 30 Butt eh 7500 250 C G Smith 1790 -10 480 CNA214 words
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Article695 1984-08-13 12 AUG 10 US$ ACE Industries AJcan Alumn Alcoa Alegheny Lud AM Cham Cp Aked Stores Afc-Chohno Am Brandt Irx Am Broodcost Am Can Co Am Cyanomd Am Elec Put Am Express Am Home Prod Am Motors Cp Am Natwai Gas Am Til Td Amoi Inc Amerodo Hess AAAF695 words
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Article866 1984-08-13 12 Amsterdam AUG 10 Fb ABN 320 50 +6 5 122 00 +3 AhoW 196 SO +4 5 96 50 4 2 AM£V 158 30 3 3 Amfot 57 20 +14 32 10 +0 1 Boh 9180 +08 231 00 +3 Botko Burte' 68 50 +3 Catond 3400 -03866 words
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Article62 1984-08-13 12 Reuter CHUBB and Son PLC's board says it will consider the bid from Racal Electronics PLC after it has been issued and in the meantime advises Chubb shareholders to take no action. It described the Racal announcement as unsolic- 1 ited and unwanted. The share andReuter - 62 words
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Advertisement207 1984-08-13 12 v I ifif _The Summer ftilace. proudly prevents <1 special luncheon menu VW can think of sixteen reasons why you should try our unique new menu... Braised fish maw soup with crab meat, >» braised fungus soup with assorted meat, braised bean curd with vegetables, braised diced chicken with fresh207 words
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Advertisement127 1984-08-13 12 i Spectacular Double Bill Kathy Los Amors Cedric Debbie excitement hits ROBIN S TAVERN Two popular groups entertain from 515 p m onwards A single group performs on Sundays and Mondays Order a glass of White Horse Whisky, Bell Whisky, Seager Gin, Bisquit VSOP and oetasecond ON THE HOUSE Plus127 words
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Advertisement45 1984-08-13 12 HUANG PALACE v m, Hong Kong Tim Sum served from 11 am to 230 pm (We also cater for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and Chinese dinner functions.) For Hrsmnlions plrasr rail 29*0122 f.\/ I*l7 or I-MX) PRESIDENT MERUN HOTEL SINGAPORE INI. Kinl*i*t Rikhl. OH'JO I«| 29"i012245 words
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Advertisement121 1984-08-13 12 I UnfkfrTJrand Enjoy Our Prompt Efficient Service In Cool, Quiet Cosy Atmosphere WESTERN/ CHINESE/ LOCAL CUISINE Banquets Cater For Lunch Dinner Meetings Wedding Occasions, Birthday Parties At Sl6/- Onwards Per Person or Other Occasion With Function Rooms (Free of Charge) For 60 And Above. Taped Disco Music for your dancing121 words
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Advertisement127 1984-08-13 12 Feng Cheng Lou for the best Teochew food in town. Discover lV mouth-watering delights prepared by Hong Kong chefs. And feel like royalty while you dine in Oriental splendour. Open daily from: 12.00 noon 3.00 pm for lunch and 7.00 pm 11.00 pm for dinner ci^wn HOTEL 270 Orchard Road127 words
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604 1984-08-13 13 NYT UNITED Press International Inc, the financially-troubled news service that changed hands in 1982 after many years of unprovability, is seeking investment capital to meet a projected operating deficit of nearly US$7 million this year, according to confidential company documents being circulated toNYT - 604 words
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337 1984-08-13 13 NYT HAS THE United States lost its ability to compete in world markets? With the US foreign trade deficit having ballooned to an annual rate of US$lO3.B billion during the first half of this year, far above last year'sNYT - 337 words
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Article863 1984-08-13 13 Brokers suffer in first six months NYT WALL STREET brokers may be cheering the record stock volume of recent days but the sudden rally will hardly cure all the security industry's ills. Personnel layoffs and expense cuts are the order of the day atNYT - 863 words
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Advertisement80 1984-08-13 13 I I Singapore $12* < I AJV* 50/ Highlighting some of latest and most creative summer collections in the fashion scene. Every Friday night from to August 31,1984. 7.30pm Lavish barbecue dinner with a selection of Japanese specialities 9.00pm Fashion Show Poolside, sth Floor Royal Holiday Inn Singapor $25.00 per80 words
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Advertisement146 1984-08-13 13 Chef Pierrot is bock in town with o full range of Belgian gastronomic delights Fish, seafood, meat in recipes from his Brussels restaurant. "Chez Pierrot Au Surcouf" You can feast at the Businessman's Luncheon or at Dinner from 2nd to 15th August Special Businessman's Belgian Lunch Monday to Friday S2B146 words
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Advertisement140 1984-08-13 13 Paramount Hotel \Nh*rm thm harm n«on/« nn r* »> *L is- «ak. Tl zv&ncta A special garden atmosphere wftere time never runs out. Here, master chefs prepare delicious and lingering tastes from gourmet style to simple meals SPECIAL FEATURES: Daily Buffet Breakfast: $11.50+ Buffet Bonanza Indonesia Festival of Arts Lunch:140 words
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Advertisement86 1984-08-13 13 mmammammm 4 r tfoue Cuisine en Evolution. Deemed the ultimate in gastronomy b> discerning gourmets. That's what you'd expect from a great restaurant like the Harbour Grill. A great place to be. 11 hj Still >lcs. )nc pi; icc >xhi can l>c ccrtiiin <>t a hk! stciik. r> >. i86 words
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Advertisement208 1984-08-13 13 Now if Its second 1 edition The Good Computing 800 For Beginners been expandod considerably A £odß°°^° pS 511.50 Times Distrihulors 4 L You can taste it with your eyes At Pin Hsiang Restaurant, Singapore's NEWEST addition to good, traditional Sichuan cuisine. Conveniently located next to the Shangri-la Hotel. At208 words
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Advertisement866 1984-08-13 14 UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (INCORPORATED IN THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE) ANNOUNCEMENT To: All Shareholders The Board of Directors is pleased to make the following announcement:1. UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE, 1984 The unaudited net profit after providing for taxation, diminution in value of assets and after866 words
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Article, Illustration5593 1984-08-13 15 AMY CHEOK - m By AMY CHEOK IT IS never roses all the way, as stockmarket investors learned last week. The bitter has to come with the sweet. The week kicked off on an explosive note on Monday. Bullish traders stampeded and sent Singapore share prices soaring across-the-board.5,593 words
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Article350 1984-08-13 15 UBS IN THE WAKE of the noticeable advance in prices on Wall Street, quotations on the Zurich exchange also closed higher last week. The overall index rose by 1.9 per cent to 379.4 points. However, profittaking in New York during the second half of the weekUBS - 350 words
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Article236 1984-08-13 15 PI r VlAustralia d Reuter AUSTRALIAN share markets finished the week on a firm note having followed strong gains on Wall Street. The All Ordinaries Index picked up 25.7 points to close the week at 738.7 points and the All Industrials marker gained 12.5Reuter - 236 words
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Article437 1984-08-13 15 JULIANA TAY - Week ended Aug 10 compiled by JULIANA TAY SCRIP ISSUES DBS: Proposed rights issue of one-for-four at $4 each. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS Amalgamated Industrial Stefel Bhd has bought some property belonging to an Inchape Bhd's subsidiary, Champion Motors (1975) Sdn Bhd, for Msls million First Allied437 words
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MARKET REVIEWS
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793 1984-08-13 16 1 W I J ew 1 M UPI FOR THE second consecutive week, Wall Street exploded with record-shattering volume that drove prices to their highest level in more than six months. Despite profit-taking pressures, the stocks of America's largest corporations and theUPI - 793 words
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744 1984-08-13 16 K.Lumpur 5 A AFTER THEIR recent charge, the bulls appeared to have taken a breather last week in Kuala Lumpur as the stock market succumbed to the inevitable profit-taking. Profit-takers dominated the market for the greater part of the week, and the sharp gains recorded744 words
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Article252 1984-08-13 16 fi i#kyo 4 AFP SHARE PRICES on the Tokyo stock market suffered a minor setback in thin trading last week. The Dow-Jones Average of 225 stocks, which surged 350.13 yen the previous week, lost 9.19 yen to close last week at 10,375.93 yen. The Composite TSEAFP - 252 words
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539 1984-08-13 16 TERESA LIM - L jT Hongkong m By TERESA LIM, Hongkong Corrospondont BROKERS WHO predicted that Hongkong stock prices last week would spiral wildly upwards ended up instead with a market which, though steady, fell far short of their expectations. They comforted each other, however,539 words
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Article344 1984-08-13 16 T— jnrol London kVn M j Reuter SHARE PRICES closed the week higher, boosted by base rate cuts to 11 per cent from 12 per cent by the four main clearing banks and further sharp gains on Wall Street. However, until Friday, prices tended notReuter - 344 words
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293 1984-08-13 16 Thm l ii ■11 j A BCI AFTER THE recent spell of apathy on the Milan Stock Exchange, activity began to pick up last week, supported by the brilliant performance of Wall Street. The BCI All-Share Index was lifted to 214.78, with a 2.6 perBCI - 293 words
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219 1984-08-13 16 THE REPEAL last month of the 30 per cent withholding tax on foreign holders of domestic US securities has not been fully reflected in the international capital markets, Salomon Brothers Inc said. Although there had been a significant movement in the219 words
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Article103 1984-08-13 16 Reuter EXPECTATIONS that the Federal Reserve will adopt an easier monetary policy are "ill-founded", said Salomon Brothers Inc's chief economist, Henry Kaufman. Mr Kaufman said that expectations of an easing of Fed policy arose out of the current slowdown in the growth of the monetary aggregates andReuter - 103 words
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Advertisement91 1984-08-13 16 r <i<r- f i* i.>u#%v ftfti •Kl jT t ftMkt i > fjffl v £JiifHi f I S »E „v v/ f Pjj^a iirwJi 47 ft/ -r*~~ > ■#&<v-v 7 i-, v: .>/f -r- >< v y e IK CoHee Grinder KG 52 *7*slhWk 1 r favourite r from the91 words
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Advertisement132 1984-08-13 16 MMUI ft •Getting Along Better with People Excellence in Management These first two books in the "Management for Everyone" series interpret and simplify the thinking of the world's leading management experts such as Peter F Drucker, Koontz and Urwick. In the books, complicated management concepts and ideas are all made132 words
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Advertisement120 1984-08-13 16 The Nippon Credit Bank (Curasao) Finance N.V. US $30,000,000 GUARANTEED FLOATING RATE NOTES DUE 1987 CXJ Payment of the principal of. and interest on, the Notes is unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by The Nippon Credit Bank Ltd. (Kabushiki Kaisha Nippon Saiken Shinyo Ginko) In accordance with the provisions of the120 words
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413 1984-08-13 17 DUNLOP Estates Bhd, the plantation arm of the Multi-Pur-pose group, is expanding its cocoa plantation interest in Sabah. Dunlop Estates has subscribed for 60 per cent of the issued capital of Susuki Sdn Bhd comprising three million $1 shares for a total consideration413 words
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309 1984-08-13 17 THE situation at General Lumber Holdings Bhd -has taken a fresh perspective with the appointments of two nominees from Raleigh Cycles and associates' camp to its board. General Lumber announced during the weekend the appointments of Mr Tajuddin bin Ramli and Mr309 words
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201 1984-08-13 17 INDUSTRIAL Commercial Bank Ltd, the fourth of the six locally listed banks to report interim results, has put up an encouraging performance. Group pre-tax profits were only marginally lower at $18.93 million ($19.22 million) during the six months to June 30, 1984. But this was201 words
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Article63 1984-08-13 17 FIRST ALLIED Corporation Bhd has an operating pre-tax loss of M 5989,000 (loss of *1-77 million) on a turnover of $5.79 million ($B.B million) for the year ended March 31, 1984. Directors are not recommending any dividend. The company also announced that the revaluation of its63 words
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Article, Illustration506 1984-08-13 17 CHAN MAY PENG - By CHAN MAY PENG THE HONGKONG securities market, which had been under self regulation since its inception in 1914, has recently been under government pressure to change. The Securities Commission is trying to strike a balance between the need for a viable506 words
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Article261 1984-08-13 17 LAST FULL YEAR Company Period Date Net EPS Gross Net announced (cents) d.v profit lost yeor (%> ($•000) A M D B Full year May 19 1 8(a) 2,124 Larut Tin Full yeor June 13 13.1 1,696 G Lumber Interim June 30 3,618L Gula Perok Full yeor July261 words
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477 1984-08-13 17 CHAN OI CHEE - Fast-food chain feels strain of competition By CHAN OI CHEE RECENTLY-LISTED fast food company, Kentucky Fried Chicken (S) Ltd is feeling the strain of increased competition and high operational expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 1984, Kentucky experienced a sharp 29 per477 words
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Article, Illustration606 1984-08-13 17 ■aoouaa Ktfosa™ By HOCK LOCK SIEW INVESTORS MUST have been too deeply engrossed in the current market rally to give Van der Horst a second look. What is happening is that a change in shareholding might have taken place at this oftencourted company. The marketBy HOCK LOCK SIEW - 606 words
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Article135 1984-08-13 17 Reuter TRAFALGAR Housing Ltd has extended an existing loan moratorium with its banks in Hongkong for one year under substantially similar terms. Samuel Montagu and Co Ltd announced on behalf of the company that the new moratorium expires on Aug 31, 1965. The firm will not payReuter - 135 words
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Article87 1984-08-13 17 KUOK Foundation has increased its stake in Perils Plantations Bhd to 10.07 per cent from 9.71 per cent after the purchase of 500,000 shares in the company for a consideration of MS2.01 million. SPK-SENTOSAC«rp«r»-tion Bhd will not be declaring any dividends for the year ended Dec 31, 1983.87 words
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Advertisement146 1984-08-13 17 RENT ONE ROOM GET A COMPLETE OFFICE For the price of a single private office you get a prestigious address in a business district of Singapore, an impressive reception area, conference room, receptionist/switchboard operator and access to modern office equipment like wordprocessing, telex, photocopying, etc. It's a new concept in146 words
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Advertisement436 1984-08-13 17 ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES SDN. BHD. Presents The Second ANNUAL NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONFERENCE "ECONOMIC PROGRESS PROSPECTS OF SARAWAK 21 YEARS AFTER HoMay bn. KacMaf INDEPENDENCE" Mowhy, 1M HM The National Economic Conference is a series of Annual top-level Conferences focusing on various topical aspects of the Malaysian Economy. This year's theme is436 words
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432 1984-08-13 18 RICHARD SEAH - By RICHARD SEAH THE SWEDISH company that will supply brakes for MRT trains plans to turn Singapore into an important regional base servicing countries including China and Japan. Sab Nife will set up a regional training centre next year and expand432 words
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167 1984-08-13 18 THREE FACTORS political and social stability, resources, and people are needed before traditional arts and games can be successfully preserved. The Minister for Defence and Second Minister for Health, Mr Goh Chok Tong, said any effort to preserve the cultural past167 words
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542 1984-08-13 18 SOH TIANG KENG - By SOH TIANG KENG GROWTH of premium income of Singapore's life insurance companies slowed down during the first quarter of this year and insurance managers blame the "CPF factor" for this. During the first quarter, premiums received by these companies totalled542 words
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Article, Illustration400 1984-08-13 18 JOANNE YAP - By JOANNE YAP FAIRCHILD Singapore is to invest $12 million on equipment to produce a locally developed computer chip, known as Small Outline Integrated Circuits (SOIC). The SOIC is about a quarter the size of a normal integrated circuit. Its reduced size enables400 words
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333 1984-08-13 18 AFP THE ELDERLY now constitute the world's fastest growing population group and their abilities, if properly utilised, could prove an unexpected bonus for society. That is the theme of a report which the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural OrganisationAFP - 333 words
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Article51 1984-08-13 18 Reuter VIETNAM said yesterday Chinese artillery shelling of a northern Vietnamese border village five days ago killed or injured 10 civilians. Radio Hanoi, monitored in Bangkok, said Chinese forces fired 1,000 rounds of artillery into Vietnam's Ha Tuyen province on Aug 7, causing 10 civilian casualties.Reuter - 51 words
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Article42 1984-08-13 18 UPI OPPONENTS of Reagan Administration policies have planned protests expected to draw tens erf thousands of people during the Republican National Convention. Dallas police said they were ready for the worst and had taken steps to prevent violence. UPIUPI - 42 words
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Article53 1984-08-13 18 AFP ZIMBABWE'S ruling Zanu Party was winding up its second national congress •yesterday, with Prime Minister Robert Mugabe scheduled to announce the new leadership chosen in a closed session on Saturday night. The five-day congress on Saturday elected a 90member central committee to replace the existingAFP - 53 words
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Article61 1984-08-13 18 AFP WESTERN Australian mining magnate Lang Hancock said in Perth yesterday that he would visit China next month for talks on an ironore joint venture. The talks between Mr Hancock and the Chinese are to centre on his longstanding proposal for a downhill railroad to theAFP - 61 words
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Article52 1984-08-13 18 AP THE New York Philharmonic Orchestra's decision not to perform in Kuala Lumpur rather than agree lo a Malaysian request to drop a "Jewish" work from its programme "won't hurt anybody", Malaysian Information Minister Rais Yatim said yesterday. But several local musicians said they regretted the orchestra'sAP - 52 words
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32 1984-08-13 18 AFP FOREIGN and overseas Chinese tourist arrivals in Taiwan topped 882,000 in the first seven months of this year, up 6.1 per cent from the same 1983 period.AFP - 32 words
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Advertisement88 1984-08-13 18 Call Britannia for free invitation to investment seminar The Chartered Bank Building, 6 Battery Road, #14-08, Singapore 0104. Telephone: *****86. MffiNKIISMIIINH LEBIRNARMN Due to an overwhelming demand by our customers, we are now re-opening our Goldhill Restaurant on Sundays for dinner only (7p.m. to 11p.m.) And things haven't changed the88 words
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Advertisement139 1984-08-13 18 Developing nations fight to cut population growth, Paa« S can benefit from Bayerische Landesbank's presence in A Singapore f Bayerische Landesbank is headquartered in Bavaria, a leading federal state of West Germany with a long tradition in cross-border trade and finance. Over the years we have constantly upgraded and refined139 words
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Miscellaneous55 1984-08-13 18 Outlook for today: Pro-down showers over many areas, clearing by the early ofternoon. Report for 24 hours prior to 7.30pm on Aug 12 at the airport: Maximum temperature 29.7 Associated humidity 72 Minimum temperature 22.6 Associated humidity 93 Hours of sunshine 0.25 Roinfoll in millimetres 12.1 Rainfoll this month 34.355 words
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Article123 1984-08-13 19 Reuter THE London-based India/Pakistan/Bangladesh Conference said it has reduced the congestion surcharge on cargo loaded from Bombay to UK and Europe, effective immediately. In a notice to the trade, it said the surcharge on FCL (full container load) cargo has been reduced to US$2OO from $300. For LCLReuter - 123 words
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Article36 1984-08-13 19 Reuter THE General Council of British Shipping said its tramp trip charter index, base 1976, fell sharply in July to 94 from 107 in June but was above the 89 in July 1983. ReuterReuter - 36 words
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Article49 1984-08-13 19 Reuter THE Japan/India-Pakistan-Gulf/Japan Conference said it will reduce the extra risk insurance surcharges to non Iranian/Iraqi ports to 10 per cent from 13 per cent and that to Iranian and Iraqi ports to a minimum 10 per cent from a minimum 13 per cent, effective Aug 14.Reuter - 49 words
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709 1984-08-13 19 DANIEL SIM - By DANIEL SIM THE RECENT completion of an unprecedented large number of Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats has brought an unexpected bonus for freight forwarders in Singapore. The renovation fever has generated brisk business in the shipment of ceramic tiles from709 words
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374 1984-08-13 19 THAI SHIPPING companies, including Thai Maritime Navigation, see a bright future for Thai maritime trade because of strong support promised by the government. A new regulation will soon be passed requiring private companies having contracts with the government to use374 words
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Article782 1984-08-13 19 Stripping Una Nq« Col Ateo VI 3 Afv.nk.ei Lrwf VI 5 AC Toepter X 5 AJphotrofw VI 4 -Mpoc VI 5 Antoro Snpg IV 1 APCLew V 4 APL 4/5 Arrow Lnct X 4 ASCL 1 Awabroker V 5 Artoi Lines X 5 Austowa Una V 1782 words
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Article753 1984-08-13 20 THE DEMOLITION sector was active last week with deals including two vessels damaged in the Iran-Iraq battlefront. The Tlbnran. a very large crude carrier of 32,748 light tons and built 1973, sold to a Taiwanese breaker for about $90 per light ton basis delivery as is in the753 words
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Article189 1984-08-13 20 THE MAJOR shipping consortia operating between the Far East/Europe, Far East/Persian Gulf, Straits ports/Australia, Straits/Japan and the member lines: ACE (FAR EAST/EUROPE): Franco Belgian Services. "K" Line. Korean Shipping Corporation. Neptune Orient Lines. Orient Overseas Container Line. Cho Yang Shipping. ANRO (STRAITS/AUSTRALIA): Australian National Line. Australia/Straits Container Line. Nedlloyd189 words
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949 1984-08-13 20 Seatrade THE termination of Evergreen's tolerated outsider status on the Far EastEurope trade coincides last month with the first eastbound and westbound sailings of the line's round-the-world service. There has been a tendency from some quarters to link these events, especially in view of theSeatrade - 949 words
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Article147 1984-08-13 20 AP THE US government filed a US$22 million suit against the owners of a Cypriot freighter that is grounded on the only living shallow-water coral reef in North America. The suit filed in US District Court calls the vessel's grounding in the Key Largo nationalAP - 147 words
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Article1420 1984-08-13 20 MISCELLANEOUS fixing was reported on the market on Thursday, brokers said. Grain fixing from the North American sector included the booking of a vessel with 46,000 long tons from US Gulf to Antwerp/Rotterdam/ Amsterdam/Ghent at US$8.50 fio, while a vessel with 54,000 long tons secured $13.50 for US1,420 words
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100 1984-08-13 20 AP KANAMATSU-Gosho Ltd of Japan has signed a 2 billion yen contract to supply six used freighters to Vietnam. Kanamatsu-Gosho spokesman Tomiichi Arai said the freighters ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 tons will be delivered to Vietnam Ocean Shipping Company (Vosco) within aAP - 100 words
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Article56 1984-08-13 20 THE utilisation rate of offshore mobile exploratory rigs improved only slightly for the beginning of August. In the Gulf of Mexico, the rate inched upward to 86.1 per cent from the previous rate of 85.7 per cent. One less rig is idle bringing the number of56 words
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Article, Illustration459 1984-08-13 21 WORLD CRUISE operators are optimistic about business prospects, the Bremen Institute of Shipping has concluded after a study into the industry. The study, carried in a report by Lloyd's List, says that they are ordering record-sized newbuildings and converting old ships for the cruise trade.459 words
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225 1984-08-13 21 WHILE MOST trade authorities endless days counting u k > the trade potential with the Far East, there is a growing movement to tap the Latin American market a market some think could surpass the vibrant markets of Asia. This has seemed to be a225 words
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125 1984-08-13 21 CHINA OCEAN Shipping Company (Cosco) is understood to be near to signing a one-year terminal lease agreement with the port of Charleston, South Carolina, in the United States. The deal, which is awaiting approval from Beijing, gives Cosco a lease on125 words
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4044 1984-08-13 26 A guide to ships loading at Singapore for ports around the world The list below tabulates, by port pf destinatfon, the name of the ship, the shipping line involved and the estimated dates of arrival and departure from the Port of Singapore.4,044 words
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Article768 1984-08-13 27 CONTAINER TERMINAL RECEIVING OF EXPORT FCL CONTAINERS AND LCL CARGO Godws FCL Arrival for LCL movement Ship Voy date/time Operator cargo schedule Location Leda Maersk 8410 13 8 84 2330 Maersk 51 0900-1100/0900-1100 A1 L Srimathi 19E 13.8 84 2359 NAPL TA 3 v 1000-1200 B4 Ned Clement768 words
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Article1756 1984-08-13 27 The leading shipping lines operating from local ports and their agents. A-B AFT A African Shipping Agencies (Si Afre-Earasl» Liar Transgroup <S) Akrraklrl Liarr Servirr Kim Shpg (S) AIM C Tsepfer Oceanus Shipping Agency (S) Marintex Enterprise (PK). AI par Lntrasea (S) Binung Shpg i KLI1,756 words
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Article344 1984-08-13 28 AT CONVENTIONAL WHARVES Vessel Berth Agent Arrival Departure KEPPEL WHARVES Anjin No 11 Sea Endeavour Waheng Equator IV Kota Jade Makmur Sankou Maru Stolt Tenacity 15/6 10/1 45 22 10/1 21 25/6 15/6 Aru BOR S Chiao TSoon PIL SSPL Sankyo St Nielsen alongside alongside alongside 13.8.84/0700344 words
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Advertisement448 1984-08-13 19 REACH YOUR AUDIENCE EFFECTIVELY TIMES lUisiiK'SN Dirct lory of Sin&i|>oiv JiMDS LONDON Freights 11/11 l SHIP Sales II CONSORTIA II SHIPPING Schedule VIII/IX CONTAINER Schedules IX WHO Acts for Whom IX SHIPS In Port X REGIONAL Weather X -lAHDIXK A NT AH i OiyENT Overseas Container Line I FULLY CONTAINERISED448 words
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Advertisement397 1984-08-13 19 UNITED ARAB SHIPPING CO (SAG) I M SEAI ORD SHIPPING AGENCIES I 70 Shenton Way 04-02 C Marina Houae Singapore 0207 Tel *****94 Tele iNo RS *****1 CFS office TPC 03-30 T.I *****31 and *****32 Terminal office JPC 03-29 Tel No *****90/*****93 j; tIT rl fa iTTiUJ a^TTfl NATIONAL LINE397 words
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Advertisement1054 1984-08-13 19 »a cork* rut IW< Imrrmt FULL FULLY CONTAINERISED SERVICE! FAR EAST/EUROPE GHHEmail n TO OMNTM CHIF tow m 1 h I um/nmmuu 9' nm am CONTMO 2® 11 1 lt/l LH tt.'Fl/Hk/W/M At«h CtOWH MUX CO (FTC) LTD TQ Z227M1 W. «T) I* 7230W Focmor® details rtter pag* IV LINE1,054 words
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Advertisement232 1984-08-13 20 FAR EAST/EUROPE CONTAINER SERVICE From Eur 28/8 4/9 11/9 4/9 5/9 11/9 12/9 18/9 19/9 25/9 27/9 2/10 4/10 9/10 11/10 Aha Far. 1) Barcelona. Genoa. 2) Amsterdam Antwerp. I Ha»re, Basle. UK. 3) Bremen BremerDawn, Aarhus, Copenhagen. Helsinki 4) HUlrno. Stockholm. Oslo •Accepting Europe carp for feeder na S232 words
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Advertisement426 1984-08-13 20 INTERESTED TO CHARTER VESSEL For minimum 6 months single decker DWT 1500 2000 less than 15 years. Contact: WEELUK (S) PTE LTD Tel: *****55/*****59 m Y.S. LINE YAMASHITA-SHINNIHON LINE CONTAIMER SERVICES USA/CANADA Pacific South Wml Pacific North Waat Faadar at Tokyo Faadar at Koba Ntftar m LA/18 OM Maftar Kt426 words
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Advertisement860 1984-08-13 21 The Straits Steamship Group oct Overseas Containers Limited CONTAINERSHIP SERVICE TO UK CONTINENT ALSO ACCEPTMG CARGO FOR: to Ajrhm. Gotatag. Mtono. Stocfchotov I to Mnp, taator4m. Orii to Brum UK rtp-B Mtsl t OmMr CONTAINERSHIP SERVICE FROM UK CONTINENT Hburg Bran R'tom It Hi S'lM P Mian taM M bW860 words
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Advertisement731 1984-08-13 21 NOTICES STIMTS/MMAY/KMACHI GULF CONFERENCE NOTICE TO SHIPPERS UTM RISK INSURANCE SURCHARGE The Member Lines of this Conference ore pleased to announce that in view of the recent decrease in the insurance premium of vessels entehng the Gulf, the existing Extra Risk Insurance Surcharge will be reduced as follows (a) 10%731 words
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Advertisement608 1984-08-13 22 Hapag-Uoyd TO CONTINENT UK EXPORTS Connecting in Tokyo Connecting m Kobe "AKo accepting cargo tor ATLANTIC GULF PORTS via minilandbndge, ond US MO-WEST by microbndge FROM CONTINENT UK IMPORTS H'burt B haver Rdam Letuvre S ton PK S pore Neit Ptrts Awcrp Kuunu Maru SM SM SM SM SM U/t608 words
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Advertisement279 1984-08-13 22 ItG.&LINE FULLY CONTAINERISED SERVICE TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ "1 k»em6f< ot the Ace Comortun 1 Busw Io»ro 77 8 76 8 77 8 31 I 31 8 V» FULLY CONI HIWRIStD TO/FROM HOilH UMtCA WST COK! CONVENTIONAL SERVICE To/Erom BUSAN CONVENTIONAL SERVICE TO IRAN/PERSIAN GULF c n an llJ—mil ojjjj279 words
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Advertisement464 1984-08-13 22 EVERGREEN LINE r FAR EAST/EUROPE CONTAINER SERVICE ACCEPTING FCI 4 l£l CARGO FOR scr mi me «c fu rom anw ihv E««Grttl 1101 K M 11/09 12 09 14 09 1V99 17 09 EuiGathn n 01 lb 09 21/09 77 09 24,09 25/09 27/09 E««GM* 09 09 25,09 01/10 02464 words
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Advertisement1191 1984-08-13 22 KIE GWAN SHIPPING (M) SDN. BHD. No 26 A IMAM BERANGAN PORT KELANG SELANGOR. MALAYSIA TEL No* *****? *****5. *****2 *****4.*****2.*****7 W. MALAYSIA/S PORE TO E. MALAYSIA SERVICES: t KITA tHATI SENANG TGAMBEIA THAU BAIC KK Skan Tawau KK S kan I Datu Tawau KK Skan Tawau KK S kan1,191 words
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Advertisement247 1984-08-13 22 MfllgkMlAHii! EISI NOSE u MARITIME PTE LTD m ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN SHIPPING LINES IRANIAN SERVICES B Abbas. B Khomen P0«l MIANI PINANu MNOSI MARMMt PIE lID th ??oim i t ??0i370 MAIOSt MMIINt S« BHD In *****2 j MALAYSIA IRAtt t TRANSPORT lID T* 6789J t 6J/?5 KYOWA LINE247 words
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Advertisement516 1984-08-13 23 PIL GROUP EAST AFRICA/REDSEA SERVICES rr fefc?S mmmmSfm KARACHI/P GULF SERVICES KARACHI Ml Ml 1 E-304 E-306 22-25/1 20-24/9 24-27/9 19-22/10 16-19/9 15-19/10 2-13/9 4-12/10 COLOMBO/CHITTAGONG/RANGOON SERVICES 14-19/9 BANGKOK DIRECT SERVICES INDONESIA SERVICES T. 1.1 9/84 9/84 16-17/8 24-25/8 PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES PTE LTD PIL BLDG., 140 Cecil Street, 03-00516 words
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Advertisement848 1984-08-13 24 EV K LINE KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA, LTD.— USA CANADA PACIFIC COAST (Including DESTINATIONS INLAND via IPI MICROBRIDGE A MINILAND BRIDGE) FEEDER/ MONTE RUBY V2O C CONTMNER V26E MOTHER VESSEL PKLG PLANT* V 4 13 Aug QUE ENS WAY BRIDGE V *****3 Aug TOKYO MARU Vl3 13 Aug PLANT* V 4848 words
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Miscellaneous180 1984-08-13 28 r A Weather LL/< m s *1 I I *»y«. W M 0M 2 t 91 fi K lis SI lis S 5& Us s l: SIGNIFICANT WEATHER AND SEA CONDITIONS AT 7.30 A.M. THIS MORNING. Wind direction with speed in knots Wove height LEGEND: R Thunderstorm Temperature c Xs^180 words
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