New Nation, 22 January 1976
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Title Section21 1976-01-22 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Thursday January 22, 1976 No. 1544 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 r NEW (0 NATION COMMENT J21 words
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Article234 1976-01-22 1 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi Foreign scholarships and invitations to conferences abroad are to go through the Public Service Commission no more directly to individuals, government departments or private organisations in Singapore. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent this request to all foreign missions here. The ruling234 words
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Article, Illustration214 1976-01-22 1 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung Veteran actor and singer Chain* Kwong Chou, like thousands of Singaporeans, is a Pao Chin* Tien (Justice Pao) fan. And Chain;, better known as Robert, has food reason he is the man who sings the signature tune of thisPicture by Steven Lee - 214 words
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Article65 1976-01-22 1 Washington, Thursday The Ford Administration yesterday asked for USSI(XX) million ($2500 million) in military sales credits for Israel In the new budget sent to Congress one-third less than In the current year. Defence Department officials have declined to comment on the Israeli sales credit figure for the65 words
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Advertisement138 1976-01-22 1 GERMANY S BEST 7 INSIDE Lebanon ceasefire Page 7 Rice: A plea to Govt —Page 2 Mustapha polls move —Page 2 Sport: Row In bowling —Page 18 IN THE OTHER PAGES Cinemas 2; Moneywords 11; Stars 13; Crossword 14; Comics 17. MULT! STAR your'star'watch! Star p'-riormance all the way 'Fp>138 words
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Miscellaneous13 1976-01-22 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. today —No rain.13 words
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313 1976-01-22 2 Rav K. Dhaliwal - By Rav K. Dhaliwal The Singapore Provision Shops Friendly Association today promised consumers cheaper rice if retailers could get their supplies from Intraco instead of wholesalers. The secretary of the association, Mr. Chong Kar Kee, said the association will make representations to the Government313 words
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Article145 1976-01-22 2 The Stock Exchange of Singapore opened easier In selective trading this morning. Towards press time, there was a mild attempt at rallying. Trading in popular stocks such as Bime Darby and Faber Merlin slackened considerably. Business Done: F. Merlin (10) 0.98. BB (5) 1.01, (5) 102. (2) 1.00.145 words
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Article16 1976-01-22 2 The Adult Education Board will conduct a 30-hour course on Safe Motor Cycle Scooter Riding.16 words
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Article170 1976-01-22 2 ...given by POSB The Post Office Savings Bank Is offering more loans to government sponsored companies in the Republic. To date, the POSB has approved loans amounting to $245 million to six statutory boards and government sponsored companies, a statement from the banic said yesterday. The Development170 words
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184 1976-01-22 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday—The University of Malaya has almost completed its investigation into the cases of students who had entered the university with forged HSC papers. "Only a fraction of a per cent of the student* are Involved In the racket,." its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ungku184 words
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187 1976-01-22 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday, Protocol officers in the Prime Minister's Office here were surprised to find among the hundreds of VIP wreaths received from state and foreign dignitaries last Friday for the ceremonial funeral of Tun Abdul Razak, one from Botak Chin one of187 words
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Article, Illustration186 1976-01-22 2 His haste in opening a crate of electrical equipment almost cost labourer A. ThanaLah bis right eye. Kr Thanabah, 27, who works at Cable Engineering Pte Ltd. said: "I was opening a crate with a crowbar when one of the double pointed nails broke and186 words
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Article340 1976-01-22 2 Francis Rozario - By Francis Rozario Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The United Sabah National Organisation (USNO) has informed the Federal Government It will dissolve the State Government and call general elections within the next three months. Sabah's Chief Minister, Tan Sri Haji Mohamed Said Kcruak, flew into Kuala Lumpur340 words
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Article45 1976-01-22 2 Police believe a stolen car recovered weeks ago In a backlane off Lorong M, Geylang, had been used in a number of robberies It was found with false number-plates. Three bearing-scrapers, a hammer, and a toy pistol were found In' the car.45 words
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Miscellaneous63 1976-01-22 2 TIDES Today: 2.16 a.m. (2.9 m): 2.10 p.m. (2.9 m). Tomorrow: 2.53 a.m. (2.8 m); 2.10 p.m. (2.9 m). Saturday: 3.34 a.m. (2.7 m); 4.12 p.m. (2.4 m). Bandar: 4.24 a.m. (2.6 m); 5.49 p.m. (2.1 m). Monday: 5.26 a.m. (2 sm); 8.07 p.m. (2.lmt Tuesday: 6.46 a.m. (2.1 m);63 words
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Miscellaneous547 1976-01-22 2 AT THE CINEMA BIG B%D MAMA: Angle Dickinson as an attractive, high-spirited widow leading her two daughters in a life of crime during the depression of the 30s when robbing a bank or kidnapping was a family affair: with William Shatner. Tom Skerritt. Susan Sennett and Robbie Lee. Canltol: 1.45547 words
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Article, Illustration412 1976-01-22 3 Eileen Tan - Company director promises 'loving care' By Eileen Tan Mr. M.P. Murihy's free Alfa Romeo goes to a company director who has promised to rive the 15-year-old car nothing less than tender loving care. Mr. Hilary Anthony, 37. a director of an electrical engineering Arm, Is a412 words
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Article138 1976-01-22 3 The Postal Department handled 331 million iiems of mail last year, Ave per c.»nt more than 1974. This <vas disclo:cd bv the Postmnster-General. Mr. Wong Lte Hoong, at the official open-ng of the Marsiling Post Office In Woodlands New Town last night. "The138 words
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Article22 1976-01-22 3 The Singapore Blood Transfusion Service mobile unit will be at Empress Place on Monday from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m.22 words
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Article, Illustration129 1976-01-22 3 Mr. Philip Liau. 55 on May 25, will remain principal of Raffles Institution for another year. The extra year, he said, would |ivt him time to complete a few projects before "I decide to call off my romance with HI." •The swimming pool complex129 words
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Article154 1976-01-22 3 Alor Star, Thursday— To companies whose cargo boats operate between Pulau Langkawl and Kuala Kedah have appealed to the police to allow their men to carry arms for selfprotection following a pirate attack on Tuesday. They suggested that each boat be Issued with at least two154 words
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Article180 1976-01-22 3 MEETING WITH MRT OFFICIALS Hong Kong, Thursday Mr. Lee Kuan Yew was scheduled today to discuss Hong Kong's underground railway project with top officials of the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) corporation and have informal talks with the governor, Sir Murray MacLehose, over lunch before flying180 words
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Article32 1976-01-22 3 Cotton of death A labourer. Lee Keng Chan, 43, died of head injuries after a 200 kg bale of cotton fell on him on board a cargo vessel off Pulau Bukom yesterday.32 words
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Article58 1976-01-22 3 A trade mission from Sumatra Is expected to visit Singapore between March and May. A spokesman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce said: "The delegation Is expected to explore possibilities of joint ventures In t,he export of fresh vegetables, flsh and frozen food." Shipping between Singapore and58 words
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104 1976-01-22 3 A 15-year-old schoolboy lost his Kold ring and watch worth $150 after accepting a stranger's invitation to a cofleeshop last week. The boy told pclice he was waiting for a bus at Victoria Street when a man approached him. In the coffeeshop. he was104 words
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Article33 1976-01-22 3 The National Youth Leadership Training Institute Almunl will hold a buffet dinner at the Institute's canteen on Saturday at 7 p.m. There will be a fancy dress competition, quiz and treasure hunt.33 words
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Advertisement126 1976-01-22 3 A FANTASTIC FESTIVE OFFER! a SANYO stereo sound system foronly $480/ ON »ssAy"N y c X u DXC 3000KA ?mr:. Just $480/- buys you a Sanyo DXC 3000KA AM/FM Stereo Tuner with a 50 watt 4-channel Stereo amplifier, a Sanyo RO 4552 cassette deck with auto stop, level meters, tape126 words
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Article324 1976-01-22 4 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh Two more airlines want to join the stand ardised discount pact drawn up by Singapore Airlines. Cathay Pacific and Thai International. Representatives from Malaysian Airline System and China Airlines indicated their interest on Tuesday in adopting the 20 to 35 per324 words
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Article38 1976-01-22 4 A talk-cum-demonstra-tion on decoupage will be given by Mrs. Ellen Tan, a teacher, at the Toa Payoh Branch Library's lecture hall tomorrow at 3 p.m. Decoupage is an art of mounting pictures or posters. Admission Is free.38 words
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Article, Illustration189 1976-01-22 4 North Bridge Road shopkeeper Mr. Wong Heong hangs up waxed docks and sausages In anticipation of a rash daring the coming Chinese New Year season. Waxed docks imported from Hong Kong and China are osed as traditional gifts offered by the Cantonese.Picture by STEVEN LEE - 189 words
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Article271 1976-01-22 4 Soft drinks: Soft drink manufacturers have advised consumers not to pay more than the usual price during the Chinese New Year season. The advice follows complaints that retailers were charging higher prices for crates of soft drinks, and citing the festive season as an excuse. One housewife271 words
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230 1976-01-22 4 The Singapore Cancer Society will step up its health education campaign following an increase in cigarette smoking and diseases associated with it. The main target will be schoolchildren. A spokesman of the society said: "Despite the Government's attempts to discourage this suicidal habit, it230 words
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226 1976-01-22 4 The NlUC's Occupational Health and Safety Committee said it building contractors were required to make salety deposits, there could be fewer accidents at building sites. The committee's secretary. Mr Ivan Baptist, commenting on a Government warning that it might impose safety deposits on226 words
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612 1976-01-22 5 Gromyko: We are keen in signing a nuclear weapons accord with US Reuter Moscow, Thursday The US and the Soviet Union yesterday made progress towards a breakthrough In talks here aimed at clinching a new nuclear weapons pact, US officials said. They said Boviet CommunistReuter - 612 words
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Article27 1976-01-22 5 Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday— UN peisonnel and clergymen bring In three-fourths of the illegal drugs used In Israel, MP Yosef Sarid said on Israeli Television yesterday.Reuter - 27 words
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Article486 1976-01-22 5 Reuter Moscow, Thursday US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Soviet Communist Party leader Leonid Brezhnev began two days of strategic arms talks yesterday with a smiling, but barbed exchange over Angola. Dr. Kissinger arrived on Tuesday night to try and clear the lastReuter - 486 words
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215 1976-01-22 5 A.P. and U.P.I. Washington, Thursday Soviet aircraft have been flying Cuban troops into Angola at the rate of 20 a day for the past two weeks, bringing the total Cuban troop commitment there to more than 10,500, US officials said yesterday. The officials said SovietA.P. and U.P.I. - 215 words
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Article41 1976-01-22 5 Quito, Thursday Rescue teams yesterday found 12 survivors and recovered 11 bodies at the site of the wreckage of an Ecuadorean Air Force plane which crashed on Tuesday. The plane carried 35 passengers and a crew of seven.41 words
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163 1976-01-22 5 Reuter Hamburg, Thursday US Defence Secretaiy, Mr. Donald Rumsfeld told a secret NATO meeting here yesterday the Soviet Union had increased its ability to strike at the heartland of the US, American sources said. They said Mr. Rumsfeld told a meeting of NATO's Nuclear PlanningReuter - 163 words
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Advertisement31 1976-01-22 5 4 Z THE BUT r i T fa 'V J?**? EASTLAND COMPANY E.M%9 I L.HHUCOMPANV 271-A 283-A Selegie Complex, Selegie Road Singapore Tel: *****1/3 301 Jalan Pekeliling. Kuala Lumpur Tel: *****31 words
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Article, Illustration710 1976-01-22 6 Survivors recount 19-day ordeal Reuter Okinawa, Thursday Two Spanish seamen, sole survivors from the Norwegian supertanker Be r g e Istra which vanished in the western Pacific, last night swore never to go to sea again. Estisanto Terrodomo Lopez, a father of nine with a new-bornReuter; UPI radio picture - 710 words
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172 1976-01-22 6 United Press International New York, Thursday— An eight-year-old boy is scheduled to leave a Long Island hospital today, less than two weeks after having undergone a rare operation In which portions of a pig's heart were transplanted into hi s own. officials said.United Press International - 172 words
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279 1976-01-22 6 United Press International Algiers, Thursday For the second c on s e c u tive day, Algeria's state run news agency yesterday accused Morocco of sending its air force planes last week on bombing attacks against civilians In the formerly Spanish Western Sahara InUnited Press International - 279 words
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157 1976-01-22 6 United Press International Colorado, Thursday Elvis Presley yesterday ended a ski resort vacation and a spree of buying nine luxury automobiles worth US$llO,OOO ($275,000) for police officers, wives of companions and a television newsman. Mr. Pam Con kiln, a spokesman for the resort,United Press International - 157 words
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Article66 1976-01-22 6 New Delhi. Thursday India's four news agencies have reached agreement In principle on government plans for them to merge Into a single national news agency. The board of the Fress Trust of India largest of the four decided yesterday to offer its good offices to draw up66 words
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Article23 1976-01-22 6 Reuter Bonn, Thursday The West German govern ment has set Oct. 3 as the date for parliamentary elections due this year.Reuter - 23 words
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Article59 1976-01-22 6 Reuter Townsville, Thursday Police were today puzzled over the theft of half a house. A man bought an old wooden house in the suburbs of this North Queensland city, and took half of it on a semi-trailer his new homesite in another town. When he returned toReuter - 59 words
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188 1976-01-22 6 Reuter London. Thursday Professor Sir Alexander Haddow, a miner's son who went on to help prove that chemicals could cause cancer, died early yesterday. He was 69. A pioneer in cancer research. Sir Alexander headed London's famous Chester Beatty Research Institute from 1916Reuter - 188 words
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Article54 1976-01-22 6 Reuter Hong Kong. Thursday Hook Kong will soon introduce legislation to provide for the use of metric units in all existing legislation imperial or Chinese units have been laid down. Director of Public Works David McDonald told the Legislative Council yesterday the Bill would be publishedReuter - 54 words
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Article151 1976-01-22 6 United Press International TODAY is Thursday. Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 1976 with 344 to follow THE MOON is moving towards the last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Venus and Pluto. THE EVENING STARS are Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign ofUnited Press International - 151 words
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Miscellaneous144 1976-01-22 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Sunny, 2-minus SC. Headline: Strife in Lebanon worsens as town falls to Muslims. Tokyo Sunny. 5minus 2C. Headline. Lebanese leftists burn down Christian town. Moscow Overcast, minus 8-minus 15C. Headline: Spiritual source of USSR s triumphs. Paris—Showers, 8-4 C. Headline: Us warns against foreign intervention in144 words
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Article384 1976-01-22 7 Christians, Muslims accept ceasefire plan Reuter AP UPI Beirut, Thursday Both Christian and Muslim leaders yesterday accepted a Syrian proposal for ending the conflict in Lebanon, the Egyptian official Middle East News Agency reported yesterday. The agency said Christian President Suleiman Franjieh accepted the SyrianReuter; AP; UPI - 384 words
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167 1976-01-22 7 AP Chicago, Thursday While 30 first- grade pupils looked on in horror, a masked gunman broke into their classroom yesterday and tried to rape their 41-year-old teacher, police said. The teacher, holding class in a mobile unit at a south side elementaryAP - 167 words
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293 1976-01-22 7 Reuter London. Thursday. The names and addresses of alleged agents of the CIA appeared again In the leltwlng press here yesterday, angering US sources who fear it could put the named people in danger. "Here's where they are..." said the headline overReuter - 293 words
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Article216 1976-01-22 7 United Press International Washington, Thursday —The US should grant diplomatic recognition to Vietnam as soon as possible, Sen. George McGovern, Democrat-South Dakota, said yesterday. Mr. McGovern, who returned on Monday from a visit to Saigon and Hanoi as well as India and Pakistan, said the U8United Press International - 216 words
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279 1976-01-22 7 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday The Laotian Government was willing to co-operate with Thailand in forming a Joint border committee to help solve problems betw e en the two countries, Prime Minister Kukrit PramoJ said yesterday. Mr. Kukrlt was speaking to reporters after a meeting withReuter - 279 words
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Article30 1976-01-22 7 United Press International Bogota. Thursday A bus rolled Into a 75-metre hole on the side of an Andes Mountain road yesterday killing 13 people and Injuring 15 others.United Press International - 30 words
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Advertisement70 1976-01-22 7 tm wm&Rizw See Matt Monro sing your favourite hits. 58.00 per person including a sumptuous Chinese Dinner. Dinner: 7.30 pm to 10 pm Showtime: 10.3,0 pm sharp. Only on Wed. 4th. Thur. sth. February 1976. Book now at The Mandarin J Tel *****1 ext. 721 or at the Neptune *****2.70 words
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Article468 1976-01-22 8 The Government, the Governmentbacked trading corporation Intraco, 23 private importers, wholesalers (some of whom are also importers) and retailers .(including consumer co-operatives) are the Ave groups involved in the rice trade in Singapore. Three of the main parties, the importers, wholesalers and retailers, have468 words
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Article93 1976-01-22 8 J ISPY - r r WHISPERS V By J ISPY NBC, one of the top three television suctions in the US recently paid a marketing firm a "flve-flgure" fee to design a new logo for the station, and was landed with one Identical to that which had been93 words
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Article, Illustration1200 1976-01-22 8 Reuter Washington, Thursday For years politicians have been trying to simplify the system of electing a US president. But this year, the country's 200 th birthday, their task is likely to be more complicated than ever. The main reason Is that more states areReuter - 1,200 words
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Article337 1976-01-22 8 NANYANG SIANG PAU The first ASEAN summit meeting since its inauguration eight years ago will be held at Bali from Feb. 23 to 25. This will be a historic meeting which, as President Marcos has said, will determine the destiny and survival of the five337 words
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Article252 1976-01-22 8 SIN CHEW JITPOH Of the 009 accidents at construction sites last year, 35 were fatal. This Is equivalent to more than 50 per cent of tne total number of fatal lnd us t r 1 a 1 accidents (66 cases) for last year. This is a252 words
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Article385 1976-01-22 9 Now it's the cane for girls who raise Cain... United Press International The cane, in British school house lingo, is a nice little piece of halfcentimetre bamboo, about half a metre long. The strap, on the other hand, is a thick leather belt with its end cut IntoUnited Press International - 385 words
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Article338 1976-01-22 9 A manly tradition finally falls victim to inflation United Press International With a gallant show of stiff-upper-lipman-shlp, another piece of gentlemanly British tradition has fallen victim to a latter-day malady known as inflation. Since 1810, the Guards Club had provided a haven from the real world outside and,United Press International - 338 words
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Article, Illustration541 1976-01-22 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Under the new financial guidelines of national elections, it is very expensive to hire speechwriters for a candidate's primary campaign. Therefore, as a public service, I am submitting an all-purpose speech that any candidate can use in any state primary. "MyLos Angeles Times - 541 words
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Advertisement31 1976-01-22 9 12 YEARS OLD Dewar's Pure Malt Whisky BKl2L——^ PURE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY m 1L pg^ig et a*/ <* M ew( SCOTCH So ml iXm m b:.T4i Another quality IE product from II31 words
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Article, Illustration2213 1976-01-22 10/11 Rules of power game still to be sorted out by US and Russia PAKIR SINGH looks at the Indian Ocean tug-of-war Australia's new Prime Minister, Mr. Malcolm Fraser, shares a common concern with China the Soviet naval build-up in the Indian Ocean. Mr. Fraser has announced thatSource: International Petroleum Encyclopedia 1973, The Petroleum Publishing Co., Tulsa 1973 - 2,213 words
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Article, Illustration696 1976-01-22 10/11 Many Asian nations are concerned with the presence of American and Soviet naval ships in the Indian Ocean. For example Mrs. Bandaranaike. in a paper on the Indian Ocean, has said: "Sri Lanka's proposal to the Commonwealth Prime Ministers at Singapore, therefore, brought in696 words
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Miscellaneous561 1976-01-22 10/11 >JACK Thursday BP-4 NEW NATION RDS r11 i •'ii 'i Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions oppeor below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN j MISSING LETTERS j ACROSS I USING I CLUES below w mmm Cut along dotted line* J CLUES FOR BP-4 1. Propel oneself561 words
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Article, Illustration1055 1976-01-22 12 B.L. KHOO - WE WANT TIME FOR OURSELVES YET BABY NEEDS US TOO B.L. KHOO "I was tormented by guilt," my girlfriend Sally confessed a few months ago. "Everytime I reached home late from work I would feel I was neglecting my son because it meant I had less1,055 words
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Article, Illustration198 1976-01-22 12 V. O - DECOR IDEAS V.O. Informality is the essence of tod ay's life-style. Instead of sitting upright on stra'ght-backed chain, people prefer to lounge around and have, something soft to sit and lean on. So, even though the showpiece of your home may be a co-ordinated Chinese antiquePicture by NIK KASMANI - 198 words
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Article, Illustration147 1976-01-22 13 Culottes are making a bid to come back. In case Jon can't quite remember what calottes are, they can beat be described as a crow between a skirt and a pair of pants—a sort of a hybrid. If you stand with legs together, itPicture from The British High Commission - 147 words
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Article292 1976-01-22 13 Reuter Rome, Thursday The Italian high fashion collections for next spring and summer opened yesterday in an atmosphere of quarter tones and cherry blessoms. But Japanese fashion experts among the spectators wrinkled their noses In disapproval. "Whenever designers don't have any ideas, they plunge Into folklore,"Reuter - 292 words
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Article, Illustration362 1976-01-22 13 Violet Oon - Eating Out Violet Oon There are a few versions of Hokkien Mee soup. Hokkien Street stalls, for instance, serve noodles in thick and cloudy stock for which they are famous. Then you get the darker variety, usually served in hawker centres. This362 words
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Advertisement187 1976-01-22 13 Jills Cheo, one of your friendly Skin-Care Consultants 19th 30th, 1976. Your official entry coupon will appear at the end of that period. In the meantime, just keep the picture of Jills and wait for the others to appear. It's as simple as that. DOROTHY OR AY the first in187 words
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Miscellaneous383 1976-01-22 13 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have exceptionally keen powers of perception and are aggrersive enough to put such a gift to good use. There Is very little that escapes your sight or hearing cnce you are interested In what there is to sec or hear.383 words
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252 1976-01-22 14 Associated Press New York, Thursday The 1975 earnings that major oil companies begin announcing this week are expected to fall substantially below the high post embargo profits of 1974. Contributing to the decline were the end of the oil depletion allowance and theAssociated Press - 252 words
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Article165 1976-01-22 14 United Press International Washington, Thursday I The American cost of living in December rose by 0.5 per cent and gained seven per cent during all of 1975, the Labour Department said yesterday. Hie December-to-De-cember increase in the consumer price index was well below the 12.2 perUnited Press International - 165 words
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Article89 1976-01-22 14 Sales of microfilm equipment and systems in private Oiflces and government departments here increased by about 78 per cent to $4 million last year, according to a survey. The survey was conduced in conjunction with the business equipment and systems exhibition to be held here from89 words
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Article78 1976-01-22 14 Reuter New York. Thursday More major banks yesterday announced a cut In their prime Interest rates to 6% per cent from seven per cent, following the lead set by the First National City Bank last week. The prime rate is the interest the banks charge their mostReuter - 78 words
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Article201 1976-01-22 14 A late rally attempt cut earlier losses but failed to overcome profittaking damage yesterday as orices fell in the fifth heaviest trading session in New York Stock Exchange history. The Dow Jones industrial average, off more than 11 points at the outset and up around two in the201 words
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Article33 1976-01-22 14 Du»' Jones clonnsr pveraues on the New York Stock fcxchai.ge yesterday: 30 induitrir.ls ***** (off 3.CJ); 20 transport 195.77 (oil 1.63); 15 utilities 90.21 (otf 0.15); 65 stocks 290.77 (Ml 1.37).33 words
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Article84 1976-01-22 14 Zurich 8t(<"k Exchange closing prices In Swiss francs yesterday: UBS B. 3;»60 —20 UBS R 495 —1 SBC 497 —1 Credit Suisse 2840 —15 Swiss-.iir B. 463 3 £wlf» Rrlnmr JO to 45 Wlntcrthur B. 1900 —15 Zurich Imur. 6300 —25 JuverA B. 605 410 Nestle B. 3480 —8084 words
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Article244 1976-01-22 14 Reuter Paris, Thursday Shock waves spreading throughout European currency markets caused a drop of around three per cent In the Italian lira yesterday and forced the Bank of France to Intervene massively to support the franc. Pressure turned on the French franc after the Italian GovernmentReuter - 244 words
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256 1976-01-22 14 PC - FROM THE DOG HOUSE BY PC, The Singapore Kennel Club will stage Its 11th Championship Dog Show in the Exhibition Hall of the National Stadium at Kallang on Feb. 8. This is a show dog lovers will not want to mjss because it is a256 words
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Advertisement221 1976-01-22 14 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY QIVEN that I, Ter Yen* Whatt of No 291, Blk 35. Telok Blangah Rise (4) Singapore, have applied for a Retail Liquor Shop licence In respect of premises No. 291, Blk 35, Telok Blangah Rise (4) and that this application will be heard In Court221 words
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Miscellaneous269 1976-01-22 14 NEW NATION CROSSWORD i* 111 iiddd ill! Idß HI IMHE HI BH 12 Recondite 14 Heads, in Lyons 15 Con's opponent 21 Garcons 23 —que (because): FT. 24 Paradigm 25 Spitting snake 28 In (boringly occupied) 28 One, to madame 29 Diagram sentence* 30 Flavoring herb 31 Cattle 33 Old269 words
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Article, Illustration357 1976-01-22 15 Blue Peter - Jockey Lucas has a problem ON THE TRACK with Blue Peter Queensland Jockey Terry Lucas will have quite a problem in his choice of mounts in the Lion City Cup on Sunday. He has to choose between Prince Cocoa and Handsome Grey, who are both owned by Strong357 words
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Article276 1976-01-22 15 SATURDAY RACE 1: US CL 3 Dlv. 6 1 loom: Glna, Melody of Love, Gala Season. Houston Ranger 11. RACE 2: 2.15 CL 3 Dlv. 5 1400 m: Aritha, Mrmo 11, Silver Mint, Golden Avenue, Skylab, Fascination 11, Tme Lover. RACE S: 2.45 CL 3 Dlv. 4 1400 m:276 words
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Article216 1976-01-22 15 Reuter and UPI London, Thursday Britain's women jocke/s have been saddled with a loser and it's all because of the sex discrimination act, which was designed to provide them with equal opportunities to men. The Stewards of the jockey club still a strict-ly-male preserve,Reuter and UPI - 216 words
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Article23 1976-01-22 15 Madrid, Thursday. Spain beat Turkey 2-0 In a "Group Three" match of the Olympic soccer qualifying tournament at Seville last night.23 words
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Article1276 1976-01-22 15 SATURDAY a. 1 Div. 3 1200m Major Step Loonshiang III Par East II Truly Grateful Public Defender Jingle Bell II Monitor III Qude* Spellbinder Suspicion Jubilation II Boom Boy Soon Hong Boniface Big Chris Better Prosperity Sentak Suria State Pair Emerald Olow Dilettante 57 56*1,276 words
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Advertisement1040 1976-01-22 16 Ti IS INFORMATION IN SPANISH The Argentine Embassy announces commencement of Spanish lessons, free of charge. In February 1976, which will Include Information on the PENG KOON GENERAL CONTRACTOR •1. Albert S tract. si ((v »pofe, T. history, geography, culture, tourism, etc. of the Republic of Argentina For your Informalion1,040 words
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Advertisement398 1976-01-22 16 SPECIAL SEASON OFFER: First class hotel In Orchard Road with modern facilities. Single $21/-, Double 128/-, Suite 842/-. Reservation phone *****3. RESPONSE TO CLASSIFIEDS WITH PHONE guitar TUITION Individual lessons at Singapore Guitar Pte. Ltd., 210 Plaza Slngapura. Tel: *****7. Open 10.00 a.m. 9 p.m. HIGHLY QUALIFIED TUTORS foi all398 words
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Advertisement155 1976-01-22 16 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that I, Paekeer Mohamed s/o P.P. Abdul Majld of No 293. Blk 35, Telok Blangah Rise (4) Singapore, have applied for a Retail Beer Shop licence In respect of premises No. 293, Blk 35, Telok Blangah Rise (4) Singapore, and that this application will be155 words
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Article, Illustration723 1976-01-22 17 JEFFREY LOW - By JEFFREY LOW Toa Payoh Unlted's grip on a face-saving liteline slipped away quite graciously last night as they went down to skilful Geylang International 2-1 at Jalan Besar. Since defeat was already expected, the narrow scoreline not only flattered Toa Payoh but it also servedPicture by STEVEN LEE - 723 words
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Article50 1976-01-22 17 The Singapore Badminton Association In-ter-Club tournament got off to a bad start in the opening day when Mountbatten "B" conceded a walkover to Jasmine at the SBA Hall last night. According to Tan Hoay Djin, the tournament committee ofllclal, Mountbatten "B" has withdrawn from the meet.50 words
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Article330 1976-01-22 17 TONY DANKER - By TONY DANKER Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The Malaysia Cup Pool which was introduced in 1958 to help the financially weaker ftates has received a big boost these past couple of years, thanks to Singapore's participation. "In the past, before the big business of330 words
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Article167 1976-01-22 17 Reuter London, Thursday Manchester City and Newcastle won the second legs of the English Football League Cup semifinals last night and will meet In the final at Wembley on Feb. 28. Middlesbrough lost their slim lead at Manchester within five minutes and six minutesReuter - 167 words
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Article83 1976-01-22 17 Westervoort, Thursday Geoff Hunt of Australia beat John Easter of Britain 9-0, 9-2, 9-2 in the first round of the International Squash Orand Prix tournament here last night. In another first round match, Gogl Alauddln of Pakistan beat his fellow countryman Hlddy Jehan 7-9,83 words
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Miscellaneous38 1976-01-22 17 i m •8 SHORT RIBS MAKE ME BEAUTIFUL. NORBERT A by Frank O'Neal J m m p •u 13 1 SV -<• «i£ Ml m /41 9911 00 r,\«^ i; 4-^ <9c: by George Fett m 9a 54' B38 words
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Article562 1976-01-22 18 PHILIP TAN - Our players given a break—Ganesan By PHILIP TAN Singapore will do well in the pre-Olym-pic qualifying tournament in Jakarta next month if the present national squad have sufficient rest from competitive football and can come together for the two weeks of centralised training, according to562 words
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Article, Illustration246 1976-01-22 18 Wilfred Koh was the hero of the Armed Forces when he took the field In the second half to score two goals In two minutes to enable his team a 5-3 win over Police In the Bogaars Cup annual soccer match at Tanglln yesterday.246 words
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Article, Illustration684 1976-01-22 18 Jeffrey Low - BOWLING t by Jeffrey Low The management of some bowling alleys are now up in arms against the Singapore Ten pin Bowling Congress for Insisting that alleys must pay the $206 entry fee for the Inter-Centre league competition starting next month. After being accused in684 words
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Article50 1976-01-22 18 Accra, Thursday. David "Poison" Kotey, Ghana's World Boxing Council featherweight champion, will defend his title against Harugi Uehara of Japan here on March 6. It will be Kotey's first defence of the title which he won from Ruben Ollvares of Mexico in Los Angeles last September.50 words
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Advertisement30 1976-01-22 18 I? c V a x X tf 4< jC SJV) tfl tnH Cj H m GROOMING KIT worth $13 -30 with every purchase of one BOWLING I ;l iVi vH!30 words
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Article, Illustration475 1976-01-22 19 Reuter Perth, Thursday Dennis Lillee said yesterday that he had turned down a "name your own price" offer from the radio station which the other day signed his Australian Test speed bowling partner Jeff Thomson on a £393,000 (551,965,000) contract. The radio station sign-.Reuter - 475 words
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Article107 1976-01-22 19 Reuter Calcutta. Thursday A 16-member New Zealand women's cricket team arrived here yesterday at the start of a 40-day tour of India during which they will play Ave "tests" and five other matches. The team will open the tour with a match against India's East Zone inReuter - 107 words
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Article299 1976-01-22 19 ALBERT JOHNSON - By ALBERT JOHNSON Singapore Squash Rackets Association will Invite top stars who will be taking part in the first unofficial World Invitation tournament at Pakistan in April, to compete In this year's Pesta S uk a n Open championships. SSRA's president Richard Evans said yesterday:299 words
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462 1976-01-22 19 United Press International Monte Carlo, Thursday. A heavy snowfall In the French alps triggered a series of accidents In the Monte Carlo Rally yesterday and cut the lead of Italy's Sandro Munarl to 29 seconds. French driver JeanClaude Andruet crashed his AlpineUnited Press International - 462 words
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Article180 1976-01-22 19 Associated Press San Juan. Thursday— World heavyweight chp.mnion Muhammad All arrived in Puerto Riro yesterday afternoon and was greeted by "houts of "Ali, All, Ali bv a large crowd of boxing fans at San Juan International airport. All is Echcculcd to meet Belgian heavywelehtAssociated Press - 180 words
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Article40 1976-01-22 20 MEI LIN: The fall in rice prices will certainly help in these inflationary times, if only the retailers will lower their prices. AH FOOK: There are always the consumer clubs and Welcome to go to if they don't.40 words
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Advertisement207 1976-01-22 20 0 HITACHI tropic Km) ond traffic jom Ploy* hovoc with your norvos. Makes you boil up somatimes But Hitochi Cor Air-conditioner can holpyou keep cool. fresh and comfortoble With the revolutionory oil now rotory compmur. Mrtochi offers you less powar droinoge and less vibration Even smotl car owmn con now207 words
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Miscellaneous803 1976-01-22 20 TV i mini AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES* MATINEE: Stardust. (Part One of a Mandarin film) (r). 3.50 LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDOUBED THING: Daytime Serial. 4.30 INTERMISSION HOO OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LASSIE 6.25 CONS UMERB' GUIDE (E/M) 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF 6.35 MANIS803 words
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Miscellaneous158 1976-01-22 20 Top shows of the dav THE ROCKFORD FILES: Top Woman in Red Wagon (Ch. 5, 9.55 p.m. in colour) Rockford (James Garner) is faced with another of those cases that police have labelled 'unsolved and inactive'. To solve it, he has to don a variety of disguises coffin salesman, psych158 words
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