New Nation, 1 March 1976

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  • 19 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Monday March 1, 1976 No. 1576 Price 20 cents M C. (P).428/76 r riK NEW NATION COMMENT
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  • 468 1  -  By Teresa Ooi The Government has increased the value of merit scholarships and bursaries for students applying for admission to the University of Singapore and Nanyang University this year. Tt has aiso reauced the duration of bond for scholarship and training award holders from eight
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  • 284 1 The Government will be asked today If it will consider higher income tax relief because of the present cost of living. The question will be posed to Finance Minister Mr. Hon Sal Sen before he makes his Budget statement In Parliament this afternoon. Mr.
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  • 179 1 The $11,500 jackpot in the New Nation Moneywords BT contest has been won by 61-year-old retired headmaster Mr. H.H. Leong. When New Nation broke the news to him on Saturday, Mr. Leong exclaimed: "Really? Are you sure?" "It's Indeed a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect it.
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  • 54 1 Reuter Sydney, Monday The Australian Broadcasting commission's weekly radio broadcast "Report from Asia" was axed yesterday as party of the network economy measures. The show, which has been broadcast every Sunday for more than a decade, has been "reason ably costly" to the com mission, an ABC spokesman
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous

  • 367 2  -  By Sunny Wee ASEAN is Singapore's major trading bloc, followed by West Asia, the European Economic Community, North East Asia, including Japan, and the socialist countries. This la stated in the economic survey which forms Dart of the Finance Minister Mr. Hon Bui Sen's
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  • 196 2  -  By Bharathi Mohan A 60-year-old grandmother was overwhelmed when a stranger asked her to adopt, him as her son. Bhe bid never teen him before but he teemed to know her as a "nice, kind" woman. He even offered to give her
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  • 51 2 A 80-year-old patientfell to his death two days ago from the second floor of the Toa Payoh Hospital. Ong Chye Teng was admitted to the hospital for treatment last Tues- body was found at 3 am. on Saturday. He had head injuries add later died without regaining
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  • 165 2  -  BEATS THE BOYS TOO aj Susie Soh Teresa Chin's first try in an air rifle shooting competition got her further than she expected. For she not only topped the Kls' individual event t beat the boys, too. The 13-year-old student of ICatong Convent emerged top with 96 out
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  • 178 2 LKA Ww Kim Hln retained his half point lead over Urn Seng Hoo after drawing their sixth round match in the National chess championship last Saturday. 'ineir game was Just warming up with Kim Hln attacking on the klngslde and Beng Hoo counter-attacking In the centre
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  • 18 2 The Adult Education Board will organise three full-time day commercial courses beginning April I for secondary school-leavers.
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  • 148 2 1 STOCK I MARKET Prices rallied after opening lower on the Stock Exchange of Singapore In the first 45 minutes of trading Uils morning. But at press time, they were still lower than last weekend's closing levels. Ben opened seven cents lower at $1.20 but
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  • 35 2 Professor Austin Doyle, professor of medicine at the University of Melbourne. will give a lec ture on High Blood Pressure at the Univer«lty of Singapore. Faculty of Medicine on March 10 at 5 p.m.
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
    • 145 2 rr TP Toto and Big Sweep results TOTO DRAW 17/79 result: Five oat of 49 No* 5, 35, 1. 9, 45. Additional No. 37. Three circle No*. 9, 1, 24. Chinese New Tear ■Hal draw Ist. *****1; 2nd. *****7; 3rd. <3394; 4th. *****; sth. *****; 9th. 3214; 7th. 135. 810
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    • 617 2 I 3 CINEMA CAR&Y ON GIRLS; The 25th In the Carry On set lea. A slap-stick comedy, It centres round a beauty contest. With the usual cast consisting of Sid James, Joan Sims. Kenneth Connor and Barbara Windsor. Screen play by Talbot Rothwell and directed by Oerald Thomas. Cathay: 1.90,
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  • 10 2 Police reported 69 accidents. Four were serious and one fatal.
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  • 130 3 By Pete* Ong, who was at the opening night last week. Teresa Carpio deserves all praise. The 19-year-old vocalist, who holds Hone Kong's No 1 singer title, is first class. She has an amaiingly powerful voice with a range to match. The
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  • 233 3 New hospital concepts should seriously take into consideration the need for patients' views on comfort and care, Dr. Andrew O.K. Chew, Deputy Director of Medical Services (Hospitals), said. In a message to mark the Singapore General Hospital's 50th anniversary celebrations, Dr. Chew said: "The
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  • 429 3 Singapore Airlines has no intention of joining the International Air Transport Association. SlA's managing director, Mr. Llm Chin Beng, said there has been ,r a lot of kite-flying recently over the possibility of 3IA Joining lATA." Mr. Llm made this point tn a
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  • 105 3 The Singapore Bus Service will allow commuters to board and alight from both the entrance and exit doors of buses running along Shenton Way from today. According to an SBB spokesman, this will help reduce traffic congestion. Arrangements have been made for both the doors
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  • 241 3 Of the three fighting services, it is perhaps in the Navy that the differences between super powers, middle powers and small countries is most marked regarding the type of equipment and weapon systems used, the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Dr. Qoh Keng Swee,
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  • 40 3 The YMCA will conduct an advanced photography course at Its Orchard Road premises every Monday and Thursday from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. be?lnlng today. The fee is $40 for members and $85 for non-members. For details, ring *****8.
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  • 352 4  -  ...to get away from noise and distraction By Teresa Ooi Several churches, mainly those in densely populated housing estates, have opened their parish halls and meeting rooms for students who need a quiet place to study. The parish priest of the Church of
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  • 67 4 An 888 bus conductor has reported the loss of 2300 tickets after a bus trip laat week. The tickets hare a total face value of $230. They were 10-cent, 30cent. 30-cent and 50-cent ticket*. Under an 888 ruling a conductor found negligent would have to pay
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  • 243 4 If your child has a high pitched cry, feels lethargic and gets convulsions, chances are that he is suffering from brain damage, says Dr. Lim Kim Whee, a paediatrician in a government hospital. Other indications of brain damage, accord ing to Dr. Lm.
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  • 152 4 AP Kuala Lumpur, Monday. SuKdave Singh, who was shot In tjie right eye bv Japanese Red Army gunmen during the siege of the American and Swedish emoassles here last August, will never regain tlgnt asaln. Bukdave, who was In hospital lor more than 80 days, was
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  • 54 4 Dr. Owee Ah Leng was re-elected president of National Council of YMCAs of Singapore. The other office bearers ore Mr. Freddy Yin (hon. recording secretary) and Mr. Lim Kay Kok (hon. treasurer). Council members are Dr. Robert Loh. Dr. Peter Chen. Mr. Pong Hoe Beng, Mr. Ling Dtong Hee
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  • 35 4 The Ministry of State (Prime Minister's Office) Tuan Haji Ya'acob bin Mohamed. will Rive away bursary awards presented by the Kembangan Primary School Advisory Committee at the school's hall on Saturday at 4 p.m.
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  • 195 4 The Worker's Party has made representations on behalf of some farmers affected by a clearance scheme In Jalan Kayu. Disclosing this in his report to the Conference of Organisers last month. Mr. J.B. Jeyaretnam, secretary general of the party, said the farmers- approached the party, for
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  • 311 4 MINISTRY SPELLS OUT CONDITIONS IN CIRCULAR TO PRINCIPALS Students with an aggregate of not more than 20 points for the best relevant subjects In the GCE "O" level and at least a Grade 8 In their first language are eligible to apply for admission to Preuniversity
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  • 288 5 12 to face charges today UPI Ixmdon, Monday Twelve Scotland Yard detectives, Including some of the Yard's most famous names, will appear in court today on charges of accepting bribes from pornography racketeers. The 12 were arrested on Saturday In a drama- tic swoop so
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  • 222 5 Reuter Hollywood. Monday Singer-Composer Paul Simon won two of the top prizes at the U.S. record Industry's Grammy awards here last night. Simon, who scored International hits with Arthur Oarfunkel, was cited for best album and best male pop vocal performance for "still
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  • 243 5 UPI Washington, Monday Several senior officials may quit the Ford administration If Secretary of Btate Henry Kissinger settles for less than the minimum US negotiating goals during his next arms reduction talks In Moscow, Aviation Week magazine reported yesterday. The aerospace magazine
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  • 229 5 UPI Hong Kong, Monday China on Saturday renewed its pledge to "liberate" Taiwan and also repeated its theme that the Soviet Union Is "the most dangerous source of war today" the official New China News Agency (NCNA) said. The pledge and the warning were made
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  • 39 5 Reuter Jakarta. Monday—The Indonesian government arrested 24 smugglers this month and sent eight of them to an laland off Central Java where they will be detained for at least one year wlthoul trial. It was announced yesterday.
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  • 214 5 UPI New Delhi, Monday Prime Minister Indira Gandhi said yesterday she was not in favour of compulsory sterilisation of people having two or more children. "Some states are thinking on these lines, but I think it Is a bit drastic." she said on
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  • 30 5 Reuter Bogota, Monday Colombian authorities yesterday announced the seizure of 80 tonnes of marijuana In one of the biggest drug hauls ever made In this South American Republic.—Reuter
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  • 87 6 Mrs. Brttr Ford rmlles warmly as she stands In the dMrwajr of the Louis Stoddard home in Coral Gables while conducting a door-to-door campaign for her hmband. This picture was taken last Saturday, when President Ford and Mra. Ford vitlted southern Florida on a
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  • 234 6 Reuter Waahlngton. Monday President Ford, leadins a parade of candidates on the campaign trail through Florida, •aid yesterday a Democratic victory in the US presidential election would bring costly experiments and increasing government control. The Republican leadr er's attack on the rival Democrats,
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  • 162 6 UPI TODAY Is Monday, March 1, the Slat day of 1976 with 305 to follow. THE MOON is moving toward* the first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Venus. THE EVENING STARS are Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Pisces.
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  • 345 6 Reuter Washington, Monday Several significant agreements between the US and South Korea have not been reported to Congress as required by law, Congressional investigators said yesterday. Under a 1972 law, the Secretary of State 1* required to submit to Congress the text of any
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  • 28 6 Reuter Dacca, Monday Bangladesh and Pakistan today resumed post and telecommunications links for the first time since Bangladesh's independence in 1971, an official announcement said. Reuter.
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  • 23 6 UPI Tbkyo, Monday Japan had 990,000 Jobless people In 1975. the second highest level since 1955, the Prime Minister's office announced. UPI.
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  • 87 6 Reuter Sydney, Monday Aunty Daisy celebrated her 24th birthday here yesterday with a blessing from Pope Paul and a telegram from Queen Elizabeth. For Aunt Daisy real name Miss Margaret Alston was 100 years old. She was a Leap Day baby born in Ravens wood,, Queensland, In
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  • 517 6 JANE GASKELL'S ■AMERICA As thousands of amateur golfers set off to hack their way round 18 holes this weekend, consider the plight of the professional superstars. They can rarely afford the luxury of playing. Purses on the professional golf tour will
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  • 66 6 London, Monday—Britain's fishermen comSained yesterday that ey were unable to sell the fish caught off Iceland under Royal Navy protection because the domestic market was being "flooded" with cheap Imports from the European Common ketOne result, they said, is that much of the Bri-tish-caught fish Is being turned
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  • 277 6 Moscow. Monday Farming problems, which hare already prompted sharp criticism of the Agriculture Ministry are likely to be a major talking point when the Soviet Communist Party Congress resumes here this week. Main points of interest will be a report by Premier Alezel Kosygln
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous
    • 175 6 XWTTI i WEATHER New York Partly cloudy, »-6C. Headline: Voting outlook confused In Massachusetts on Tuesday. Rome Bunny, 12 30C. Headline: Questioning Intensified In Lockheed scandal probe San Praneiaee Possible rain, 10-12 C. Headline: Wallace push on Boston busing splinters the Democratic hopefuls. Tokyo Rain, 11ttC. Headline Two key figures
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  • 412 7 SADAT WARNS SYRIA AND ISRAEL Reuter Cairo, Monday President Sadat warned both Israel and Syria yesterday against starting a new Middle East war. At a press conference in Kuwait he also voiced suspicion that "something is being cooked between Syria and Jordan." The Egyptian leader
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  • 213 7 Reuter WASHINGTON, Mon. PLO leader Yasser Arafat has proposed the creation of a UN buffer zone In Israeli-occupied Arab territory as a step to a Middle East peace conference and recognition of Israel'* right to exist, the Washington Post newspaper reported yesterday. It
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  • 96 7 Reuter Salisbury. Monday. Security force headquarters said here yesterday 17 guerrillas and four security force men were killed In a clash on Saturday In what Is officially called the northeastern guerrilla war zone. During the action, four security force men were injured, an official communique said.
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  • 203 7 AP New Orleaas, Monday Four young children died on Saturday in a fire in their bedroom while their mother watched television in another room, officials said. The mother was not Injured. Dead are the four children of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hoffman:
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  • 75 7 John Koehler Is having a whale of a time literally speaking. For he Is riding in his rubber dinghy on a friendly 30- metre, seven- tonne grey whale nicknamed Nacho. Koehler Is captain of a while-watching ship off the coast of Baja California, Mexico.
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  • 158 7 Reuter Manila, Monday—Military authorities said yesterday they had no contact so far with a group of armed men who kidnapped a British woman in the southern Philippines. The seized woman, identified as 36 year -old Eunice Dlment, was ab ducted on Saturday by the armed
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  • 571 8 North Vietnam has thrown the gauntlet at the feet of Asean. But Its open call to Insurgents to overthrow non-com-munlst governments In Southeast Asia and Its pledge of full support constitute an act of dismay. Hanoi s army newspaper fired a broadside at Asean on
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  • 573 8  -  MONDAY WITH ISMAIL KASSIM ISMAIL KASSIM The current reexamination of US-Soviet detente In Washington following the victory of the Sovietbacked MPLA In Angola will not lead to a break-up of the process of rapproachment between the two superpowers. The process of detente between Washington and
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  • 39 8 ,To date, RTS has telecast only two pop shows. We teenagers hope RTS will telecast a regular weekly pop show which, I am sure, will have a big following among young viewers. MUSICALLY STARVED Singapore, 1.
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  • 35 8  -  W.M. ROSENBERG While viewing your fantastic wax replicas at the Japanese Surrender Chamber at Sentosa, I noticed the watches on the two soldiers showed different times. Exactly what time was the surrender signed?
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  • 38 8  -  WOON HOWE SENG We thank Mrs. D. Wong (NN, 18.2.76) for drawing our attention to the poor condition of Hong Kah Road and wish to inform her that the PWD Is filling up the pot-holes.
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  • 33 8 There Is a hornet's nest In front of 56-M Lorong Watas, off Kampong Chantek. It Is a danger to the many people who use the road. GREEN HORNET Singapore, IS.
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  • 595 8 Reuter Stockholm, Monday Man-made hurricanes and controlling people's behaviour by tampering with the upper atmosphere are two weapons that might one day be used In wars, or so goes the theory of a researcher here. They are the latest methods of manipulating the weather for
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  • 313 8 r NANYANG 1 SIANG PAU J T VOICE OF THE PRESS 41 The Ball Summit has opened up a new era for Asean, and Its successful conclusion marks the beginning of further Intra-regional cooperative efforts. The action plans decided upon by the Summit will be dealt
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  • 849 9 People all over the world are looking for the secret, says Judith Holmberg The secret of living a century or even a decent 80 to 90 years seem to be anybody's guess. Clean living seems to have nothing to do with it. Heavy smokers,
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  • 888 9 And in Singapore Chin Ah Moey sat patiently In her wheelchair. Her white hair was scraggy, her face a f.ne network of wrlnkies. The skin on her face sagged especially over her eyes so that her eyelids formed minihood, obscuring her eyes.
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  • 536 9  -  T r 3 I The last word by JJ I have been pressing my breast for lumps every morning since last September, when the Second Asian Cancer Conference was held In Singapore. Fear of cancer is the latest phobia I have acquired In
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      • 222 10/11 Recently, my friend introduced me to his girlfriend. She's pretty and I cannot resist her. She seems to like me too. After that Introduction we went out together. But my friend treated her without tact. So, I asked my friend to pass his
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      • 259 10/11 My best friend is coming between my boyfriend and I. I used to take her along to some of the functions my boyfriend and I attend. The trouble is that she lrequently interrupts our convers 11 i on. Moreover, she behaves In such a manner
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      • 314 10/11 I abhpr the idea of getting Involved in politics but my boyfriend i* very Interested in it. He has some radical views. Actually, I don't even like talking politics, but ne invariably turns the conversation to this subject. When we argue heatedly he would
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      • 238 10/11 My flance, whom I love very dearly, is posssesslve and suspicious. He looks at my ma.e colleagues with a very susEicious eye. In fact he as told me not to be with them. I have constantly assured him that they are merely friends. I have told him
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    • 209 10/11  -  Words: BETTY L. KHOO Have you ever heard people say: "Hey you make a great looking couple." Well you don't have to be look-alike like Mick and Bianca Jagger to earn such compliments. He can be tall, dark and rugged while you
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    • 408 10/11 Washington Post Washington, Monday Carole Lombard was the "slick chick" of Hollywood fantasy glamour world in the late *****. Women coveted her bias-cut, slinky dresses and man-tailored suits, styles which Paris designers like Vionnet were showing at the time but which most American women could
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  • 862 12 Washington Post Washington, Monday The newest Washington game concerns the "problem" of what to do with the Central Intelligence Agency. With the White House and two congressional committees planning reforms, the capital Is afloat with proposals. The favourite formulas revolve around executive control,
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  • Page 12 Miscellaneous
    • 473 12 $11,500 jackpot is broken Reader sends in perfect set of answers One entrant submitted a solution which corresponded in all respects with the set of answers held by the Judges to be the most apt and accurate in the New Nation Money words Puzzle BT. He is: Mr. H H.
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    • 547 12 NEW NMIIN MINEYWIRDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN I MISSING j LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES j BELOW I Cut along dotted lintiMMHaJ CLUES FOR BV-1 1. Creature with pincers v 2. Where there's one there may well be
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  • 1039 13 A web of drug intrigue spreading across the world Amsterdam's Chinatown is the new. drug capital AP Paris, Monday A Chinese man, is kicked to death in a basement club in London. An African diplomat is arrested at Amsterda m's Schl p o 1 Airport. Blacks in
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    • 178 13 A standard of luxury and Wmirn ra 9 In the northern Italian city of Turin there ♦8 a motor vehicle design studio that stands unequalled... even in a country famous for its classic car styling. That studio Is the Ford subsidiary, Ghia. And the new Ford Escort is Its latest
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  • 143 14 Closing prices In Au trails n ccnu at U.30 ajn. today (Auitiallan time) on ttM Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 141 142 nuC Unq Am pel Pet 61 63 Anl 115 118 APM 137 140 Bank N8W 660 666 Brambles 1*7 100 BHP 738 732 Boral nU 338 CBA 386
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  • 366 14 New impetus to the equities LONDON A revival In gilts on Monday gave imp e t us to equities which advanced sharply after last Friday's reaction in response to the Government White Paper on expenditure. The advance continued until Wednesday although the emphasis moved to secondary
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  • 315 14 FRANKFURT] The week started' out quietly with activity soon Increasing and prices strengthening In selective areas Uke chemicals, steels and automobiles. Buying Interest also moved beyond blue chips Into stocks of the second line. However, by midweek the market had lost steam and profit-taking set
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  • 219 14 After recording the high for 1976 during the first session, the Italian Stock Exchange registered a light dally erosion which led prices on the same level as previous week. The general stock index closed at around 49.35 on high volume of transactions. Market was particularly influenced by the government
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  • 230 14 PARIS The week saw shares stronger In high volume with renewed foreign interest resulting, no doubt, from the stability of the French franc. Interest was general although the electrical sector performed well especially Radio technique, T.R.T. and Telephone shares as well as I({rand etc. Among oil*. B.P.
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  • 507 14 ZURICH During the report period, the trend on the Zurich Stock Exchange was mixed, with prices generally just under the previous week's level. At the beginning of the week, reglst:red shares particularly those of the banks were Arm. while bearer shares were largely neglected.
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  • Page 14 Miscellaneous
    • 270 14 Crossword ■■■Ml i 9 Exalt* 10 Panoramic 11 Numerical prefix 12 Indian 13 Expression of disgust 21 Pedro's uncle 23 Buccal 29 Liquid measure 27 Word with hand or wear 28 Kind of choice seat 29 Hardens 30 Kind of light 31 Cornmeal must 32 Oarment worker 34 Drying room
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    • 390 14 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YCUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you may have been haunted as a child by fears of the unknown. Gradually, however. such fear* fade until by maturity you become an exceptionally courageous Individual, facing whatever must be faced both known and unknown with determination and self-confi-dence. You
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  • 740 15  -  Motoring 11 by Nick van Nugteren The Ford Motor Company made a statement earlier this year that In spite of the recent road tax increases and predictions that the general car market will crash, they would definitely leap ahead In sales this
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  • 506 15  -  Motorcycling I ».V Lee Chiu San Yamaha's little sport lightweight, the RSIOO has always been popular among the younger set since It was first Introduced here two years ago. This year it re-appears fitted with a front disc brake and a slightly revamped
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  • 342 15  -  By Jackie Stewart Many motorists fret about driving In winter weather on snow-covered or icy roads. And It Is well that they should use extra care under such conditions. But few worry much when driving In rainy weather when, In my opinion, It can
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  • 408 16  -  MARTIAL ARTS by Wilfred Shimmen The Singapore Taekwon-Do Federation, the official body that look, after Korean martial art affairs, have announced several new measures aimed at stre a m 11 ning its growth here. With effect from this month, gradings, which are now conducted
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  • 194 16 Hanover. Monday. KJell Johansson of Sweden won the men's singles title for the third successive year at the West Germtn Interna 11 on a 1 table tennis championships here yesterday. The 29-year-old Swede's hat-trick feat had had been accomplished only twice previously, by West German Eberhard Schoeler
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  • 31 16 East Berlin, Monday.— East German swimmer Antje Stllle, 14, shaved 1.05 seconds off the women's 200-metre backstroke world record, when she clocked 2:14.41 In a national meet here yesterday.
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  • 360 17 Rohanita set the pace, but Rough and Touch forged ahead at the 600 m and led Into the straight. Grassfller closed In, with Not To Worry starting his run. Mighty Great moved up. Grasafller shot out in front with 200 m to go
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  • 655 17 RACING with Zero Zero One is rapidly shaping up (or his first winning effort, and it will pay to back him next time out. Zero Zero One's third to Glory II In the Class 4 Division 5—1200 m at Penang on Saturday was an
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  • 342 17  -  By BRIAN MILLER Ponggol Constituency earned the right to play in the First Division next season when they trounced Whampoa 5-0 in their Second Division league soccer match at Toa Payoh yesterday. With their win Ponggol are now level with Kakl Byklt-Chal Chee on 22 points,
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  • 99 17 DIVISION TWO: Serangoon Gardens 5 (2) Kampong Java 1 (0). (Scorer*: Serang oon Gardens Y on g K«n| Cheng, Thomas Louis, Rohanl Karman, Jeffrey de Cotta, Raymond Yeo. Kamponf Java Mohammed Amir); Bales tier United 3 (2) Changi United 0 (Scorers: Balestler Mohammed Horip, Rahlm Hassan, Ahmad Yusa);
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  • 279 17 DIVISION ONE P W D L F A P Oeylang Q'town Forces Farrer Pk Ton Payoh Chanfl Jin Besar Jurong Sbawang U 8'goon 15 14 18 10 14 10 18 9 14 7 15 18 18 3 18 3 18 2 1 0 58 19 4 4 45 32
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  • 175 17 Reuter Rotterdam, Monday Top-seeded Arthur Ashe 01 the United Btates overwhelmed his unseeded compatriot Bob L,uu tf-3, 6-3 to win the singles title at the Wond Championships Tennis (WCT) tournament here yesterday. Ashe, with precision drop shots and Immaculate serves, was never In danger
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  • 35 17 Athena, Monday A soccer fanatic yesterday bit off the ear of a referee when he awarded a penalty kick to visiting First Division team Paok of Salonika, who beat a local Panetolikos team 2-0.
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  • 2041 18/19  -  DAV l IIKF.t: of the six-part Malaysia Cup Special by Jeffrey Low that takes you up to the BIG KICKOFF Swell-headed boys have buried their hatchets WATCH OUT FOR NEW FACES FADZIL AND BASKARAN Jeffrey Low Until only 12 months ago, money talked in Penang football. Stars
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