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Title Section20 1976-03-16 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Tuesday March 16, 1976 No. 1589 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 NEW (0 NATION 1 COMMENT20 words
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Article297 1976-03-16 1 He kills driver after blast in London tube train Reuter London, Tuesday A London underground train driver was shot dead and nine passengers were slightly injured in an explosion yesterday in what police say was an Irish Republican Army attack. The explosion occurred aboard the trainReuter - 297 words
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Article283 1976-03-16 1 Reuter United Nations, Tuesday The third International Conference on the Law of the Sea opened here yesterday with a warning by UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim that its success or failure would affect the whole structure of global cooperation. "Success will only be achieved If all nationsReuter - 283 words
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Article, Illustration93 1976-03-16 1 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee King Hussein of Jordan is due to arrive here today for a 24-hour private ▼islt. He will be accompanied by his wife Queen Alia (right) and a 17member entourage. King Hussein, who la scheduled to flv In from a state visit to93 words
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433 1976-03-16 1 Lulin Reutens, Wang Look Fung - By Lulin Reutens, Wang Look Fung Over 80 per cept of the drug addicts sent to St. John's Island for treatment and rehabilitation returned to drugs after their release from the centre, according to government sources. Sources attributed this to the lack433 words
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Article37 1976-03-16 1 Reuter Paris, Tuesday— The French are more likely to die from over-drink-ing than from road accidents, according to official statistics pubThe statistics showed that M.MS Prenefe people died last year from alcoholism qgmparsd to MJMjgmfe*Reuter - 37 words
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Advertisement74 1976-03-16 1 WIN SERVICE CENTER G-9A. OCEAN BUILDING SHOPPING CENTRE. COUYER QUAY. SNGAPOREI TEL *****1 INSIDE Tax«i in between Budgets: ZITM3I out... Page 4 Tycoon locos $S m tax •PP«al Page 2 Golf photo ■pootal Contra pages o IN THE OTHXK PAGES: Clnemu 3; Moneywortu 10; Stars 16; Oomles IS; Crouword U.74 words
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Miscellaneous12 1976-03-16 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from I p.m to p.m. today Isolated showers.12 words
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Article, Illustration185 1976-03-16 2 About %l million worth of damage was caused by the 10-hour blase in Lam To rig House In Paslr Fanjang Road yesterday. Over 1M firemen were Innhrtd In the fire-fighting operation from the time the flames erupted on the ground floor of the warehouse185 words
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Article167 1976-03-16 2 Prices attempted a rally after opening lower across the board at Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes this morning. The rally, however lacked strength with prices at Press time still marginally lower than overnight closing levels. Ben and Company saw a block "married" deal of167 words
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Article26 1976-03-16 2 A storekeeper, Mr. Phoon Wye Chee, 93, reported to police yesterday that 37 cases of sippen worth $30,000 were missing from his Arab Street store.26 words
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Article27 1976-03-16 2 The heats of the First Singapore Pl»no Festival will be held at the DBS auditorium on Saturday at 2 p.m. and on Sunday at 10 a.m.27 words
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Article206 1976-03-16 2 Penang. Tuesday The Federal Court yesterday dismissed an appeal by Buklt Mertajam millionaire Mr. N.T.B. Arumu«am Filial against the deeulon of the Penang High Court allowing the government to sign judgment against him for >5.2 million. The amount represented income tar and additional tax for the206 words
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Article180 1976-03-16 2 Cathay Organisation, Pearl and Dean, and Radio and Television Singapore have raised their advertisement rates. According to the latest Issue of Advolce, official organ of Singapore Advertisers' Association. Association of Accredited Advertising Agents, and Advertising Media Owners' Association, Singapore. the increase in Cathay Orgahiaatlon advertisement rates180 words
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Article47 1976-03-16 2 Prof. Douglas Paauw chairman. Department of Economics, Wayne State University, and external examiner In Economics to University of Singapore. will g.ve a public lecture on "South-east Asia's Economic Development In World Perspective" at New Lecture Theatre One, Buklt Tlmah campus on March 20 at 5.30 p.m.47 words
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102 1976-03-16 2 A $3 million water sports centre Is to be built here. It will be sited at one of the southern Islands or along Bedok. but at press time, no confirmation was available. The project Is planned by ooidhlll Properties (Pte) Ltd. When completed102 words
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Article48 1976-03-16 2 The Rotary Club of Singapore west will launch ita recently-pub-lished booklet on job opportunities for the handicapped at a luncheon meeting at Shangri-La Hotel on Thursday. The Assistant director of Social Welfare. Training and Research Section, Mrs. Thung Syn Neo, will speak at the function.48 words
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Article24 1976-03-16 2 The OlrU' Brigade of Singapore will hiwd their 10th annual drill comBitltion on Saturday at onk's Hill Sefioadary School at 9 a.m.24 words
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Miscellaneous542 1976-03-16 2 CINEMA THE SAND PEBBLES: A highly acclaimed 01m of how one ship took on China In World War II. Stara Steve McQueen. Richard Atten borough. Richard C r e n n a and Candlce Bergen. Directed by Robert Wise from a screenplay by Robert Anderson. Odeon: 10.30. 2. 5.30 and542 words
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Article, Illustration202 1976-03-16 3 The man who became King at 18 Klng Hussein, who Is due here this afternoon from Japan, where he was on a state visit, is one of the longest reigning Arab Heads of State. He came to the throne at the age of 18 when hisAP radio picture - 202 words
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Article16 1976-03-16 3 Mr. Ng Bo Oen has been elected president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Singapore.16 words
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Article307 1976-03-16 3 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong Pirated c a s s e tte and cartridge tapes from Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan are flooding the British and European record markets. Thig was disclosed by the spokesman of the British Phonographic Industry <BPI) In a recent lnterlew with a London307 words
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Article150 1976-03-16 3 By Judith Holmberg Three embassies in Singapore have made representations to the Government to clamp down on Singapore's pop pirates. 'I he most recent was made br the American fcmbassy which held informal talks with the Government two weeks ago. The talks *ere the result of complaints150 words
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Advertisement105 1976-03-16 3 Outstanding Features for an Outstanding Watch! TITONI Space Star LATEST FROM SWITZERLAND 28,800 vibrations, "the practical beat tor absolute precision. Split Level dial, Scratch-resistant, Ruggedly-built. Stylish. Waterproof Rotomatic 25 jewels. Day Date calendar. Va ro v \y ®TITONI the watch Switzerland takes pride to produce rz. 4 i I I105 words
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Article, Illustration627 1976-03-16 4 IN PARLIAMENT YESTERDAY... Backbenchers yesterday criticised the Government's system of introducing tax Increases at various times of the year In between Budget statements. Speaking during the Budget debate, they ssld tax Increase* should be Imposed only on Budget Day. Finance Minister Mr. Hon Bui627 words
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Article223 1976-03-16 4 The National Library has stopped the ASEAN training award scheme because it duplicated Colombo Plan efforts. According to Singapore Libraries, the Journal of the Library Association of Singapore, the ASEAN award was started in 1973, and had provided training for two librarians, one from Indonesia223 words
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Article141 1976-03-16 4 The Government is giving close attention to the problem of traders and taxi drivers who fleece tourists and Singaporeans. This assurance was given by Finance Minister Mr. Hon Sui Sen daring the Budget debate in Parliament yesterday. Mr. Hon, replying to Mr. Ivan Baptist141 words
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Article, Illustration296 1976-03-16 4 Rav Dhaliwal - Profile of a young worker by Fong Reporter: Rav Dhaliwal The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Labour, Mr. Fong Sip Chee's profile of the young Singapore worker of today raised laughs In Parliament. Mr. Fong said: "A young worker of today, say between the age of 23 and 25.296 words
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Article348 1976-03-16 4 There are at least 15,000 educationally sub normal children in primary schools who can only be educated if special classes are formed, according to a doctor. These children must be taken out of the normal classes and out Into special classes, said Dr. Dixie Tan.348 words
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Advertisement64 1976-03-16 4 ]iIjWCS (liViniui X four "Best "triads NEW SWISS RESTAURANT PROVIDES i (£ljcm Ou he man behind the scene JOHNNY YUEN bt i •> .ri< w;i And the men running thp show: HEINRICH RAPP T ONY HL NO WH lIA M WONG i Kno ir;i: s.i > i.;. i fAVA* i64 words
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Article618 1976-03-16 5 ...as the Belgian and Danish currencies come under heavy attack Reuter Paris, Tuesday The European Joint currency float reduced to seven members by the withdrawal of the French franc was yesterday the target of renewed currency market speculation. With the franc now floating freelyReuter - 618 words
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304 1976-03-16 5 Reuter Jerusalem, Tuesday Egyptian President Sadat's abrogation of the friendship treaty between his country and the Bovlet Union was an effort to win support for American arms supplies to Egypt, official sources said here yesterday. (In CAIBO. the Foreign Affairs Committee ofReuter - 304 words
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Article40 1976-03-16 5 Lelpslg, Tuesday West German Economics Minister Hans Friderlchs broke off a visit to Lelpslg Just after his arrival yesterday in protest against East Germany's refusal to allow three West Oerman reporters to cover the International spring trade fair here.40 words
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212 1976-03-16 5 Reuter Belfast, Tuesday A couple posing as honeymoo nera spearheaded a guerrilla bomb attack on a Belfast luxury hotel which left most of its ground floor in ruins early yesterday. The couple bluffed guards at a gate in the security fence around Russell Court HotelReuter - 212 words
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175 1976-03-16 5 Reuter Moscow. Tuesday —< The Soviet news agency Teas yesterday accused' President Sadat of pursuing an unfriendly policy towards tfle Soviet Union and warned that Egypt would be responsible for the consequences of ending its friendship treaty with Moscow. In a statement IssuedReuter - 175 words
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Article51 1976-03-16 5 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday —Japan's Permanent Justice Vice minister Yoshlyasu Shlono left here by air for Washington last night to negotiate arrangements with American officials to obtain Information relating to the Lockheed bribes scandal. Mr. Shlono was accompanied by two senior officials of the Justice Ministry on the U8Reuter - 51 words
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Article271 1976-03-16 5 Reuter Canberra, Tuesday A local magistrate ruled yesterday that a hearing of conspiracy charges against former Prime Minister Mr. Gough Whitlam and three of his ex-ministers could go ahead after legal argument over t Is Jurisdiction In the case. The cue, brought by aReuter - 271 words
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Advertisement61 1976-03-16 5 iS 1/ v at tiw Rank hotel Experience the legend of Tahiti with songs and dances by Coco's Tahitian troupe of 15 performers Also a sumptuous dinner including Tahitian specialities like Moa FaFa( Chicken FaFa) Pua Roti( Roast Pork) Time: 7.30pm rrXJISKJe Price:s2snett Child :slsnett (inclusive of show dinner) Reservations:61 words
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Article, Illustration463 1976-03-16 6 But he sets two conditions before quitting Reuter Beirut, Tuesday President Suleiman Franjieh finally bowed to intense military and political pressure yes terday and offered to resign, political sources said. But they added he set two conditions (or withdrawing from Lebanon'* turbulent scene. The 65-year-old headReuter; AP radiopicture; UPI radio picture - 463 words
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Article149 1976-03-16 6 Reuter Cape Town, Tuesday South Africa said yesterday Its forces will glve no more assistance to refugees in Southern Angola after March ft. About MOO Portuguese have been flown out of the area and home to Portugal- but about 6000 other refugees whoReuter - 149 words
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Article357 1976-03-16 6 UPI Hong Kong. Tuesday. Too Chinese officials attended a banquet yesterday hosted by Acting Premier Hua Kuo-feng In honour of an official Laotian delegation which arrived in Peking earlier in the day, the official New China News Agency (NCNA) reported. The delegation, believed to be seeking increasedUPI - 357 words
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Article64 1976-03-16 6 UPI Washington, Tuesday The US has suspended diplomatic relations with the African Republic of Equatorial Oulnea, the State Department said yesterday. The surprise action, Just short of termination of relations, followed the unexplained action of the Equatorial Oulnea government in declaring U8 Ambassador Herbert flpiro andUPI - 64 words
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216 1976-03-16 6 AP Nairobi, Tuesday Three members of Ken y a's diplomatic mission in India have been recalled and suspended from duty after claims they were caught smuggling at New Delhi airport, the Head of the Kenyan Civil Service announced yesterday. Civil Service Chief Mr. Geoffrey KarllthlAP - 216 words
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Article133 1976-03-16 6 UPI TODAY Is Tuesday, March l«, the 76th day of 1978 with 200 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its full phase and last quarter. J. 51 morning STARS are Mercury and Venus. THE EVENING BTARB are Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 133 words
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Article124 1976-03-16 6 UPI L° n <lon, Tuesday The customer ordered £4 (119) worth of petrol and when it caine to paying discovered he didn't have enough each. He asked pump attendant Maureen Crowley If he could leave Mmethlng aa a deposit unUl he came back with the money. "YourUPI - 124 words
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Article144 1976-03-16 6 AP Jerusalem. Tuesday The Israeli army clamped a curfew on the 6cpled West Bank town of Ram all ah yesterday while Palestinian rioting spread south to Bethlehem. The curfew, the first In Ramallah since 1969, folio we d stone-throwing demonstrations against the occupation and violent clashesAP - 144 words
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Miscellaneous199 1976-03-16 6 WEATHER New York Bunny, 7-4 C. Headline: Sadat acts to end 1971 pact with the Soviet*. San Francisco Fair, cloudy. 18-SC. Headline: Egypt acts to end Soviet pact. Moscow Overcast, minim 2-mlnus 9C. Headline: Unbreakable fraternal union of the Socialist countries. Paris Light rain, 8-3 C. Headline: franc floating free199 words
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Article321 1976-03-16 7 Reuter London, Tuesday A new birth control method which Is likely to be acceptable to the Roman Catholic Church Is about to be tested by women in a sixmonth trial. It is basically a refinement of the "rhythm method" approved by the Church butReuter - 321 words
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Article148 1976-03-16 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday A major British business Arm here yesterday admitted In court to paying bribes to agents last year to clinch sales of office equipment. Oilman and Company Limited pleaded guilty through a lawyer to six charges of offering advantages contrary toReuter - 148 words
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Article30 1976-03-16 7 Calcutta, Tuesday India will hold general elections, which were put off this year, In 1977, according to a senior member of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's Ruling Congress Party.30 words
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Article21 1976-03-16 7 Reuter London, Tuesday. Ford of Britain has announced a £1.000.000 ($5,000,000) deal to supply bus chassis to the Phllliplnes.—Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article335 1976-03-16 7 Reuter United Nations, Tuesday A UN report on the East Timor dispute published yesterday suggested it might be possible to "build on the slender common assumption" that the Inhabitants should be consulted on the future status of the territory. But It also acknowledged that the variousReuter - 335 words
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Article407 1976-03-16 7 Report made by general officer Reuter Brussels, Tuesday NATO has tracked down a study saying the Soviet Union could successfully mount a surprise attack on West Europe but the study U not an official NATO document, inform ed sources said yesterday. They said the studyReuter - 407 words
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Article32 1976-03-16 7 Wellington, Tuesday Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh will visit New Zealand for IS days early next year, an official of the Department of Internal Affairs said yesterday, terday.32 words
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150 1976-03-16 7 Reuter Jakarta, Tuesday Indonesia Is now capable of exporting 1.4 million barrels of oil a day, according to Trade Minister Mr. Radius Prawlro. It was selling little, however. In the Immediate region. The four other members of ASEAN Thailand, Malaysia, Sin gapore andReuter - 150 words
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Article59 1976-03-16 7 Reuter Athens, Tuesday. Mrs. Jacqueline Onassl», widow of Mr. Aristotle On ass Is, the Greek shipping millionaire, and his daughter, Christina, attended a requiem for him at his grave on the tiny Island of Scorplos yesterday, first anniversary of his death. Mr. Onassis was 69 when heReuter - 59 words
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Article43 1976-03-16 7 Reuter London, Tuesday A round the clock tele phone service offering help to rape victims opened here yesterday. It offers free legal and medical advice, sympathy and a companion to accompany the victim to the police or court hearings.—ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article, Illustration80 1976-03-16 7 This is the Crested Butts ski resort in the Colorado Rocky Mountains In which Howard "Bo" Callaway owns a major Interest. Mr. Callaway stepped down "temporarily" as President Ford's cam. palgn manager as the FBI began an investigation In the expansion of the resort on Federal land.AP radiopicture - 80 words
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Advertisement107 1976-03-16 7 ZONUSSI vm, iC f^V 4* rv 3\ i f t'H i Palm I Court RESTAURANT wining ft dining by candlelight in the most beeutitul garden restaurant of the exotic East lonight's Dinner CHARCOAL GRILL SPECIALITIES also Italian a la carte menu RAFFLES HOTEL 1-3, Beach Road. Singapore 7. Enquiries, bookings:107 words
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Article472 1976-03-16 8 As shocking as the rising Incidence of drug abuse Is the apparently high relapse rate of drug addicts after treatment and rehabilitation. A New Nation report today quotes government sources as saying that over 80 per cent of drug addicts sent to St. John's472 words
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Article54 1976-03-16 8 [whispersjjj> |S^J A visiting French nun who wu giving a talk in English in one of the missionary schools suddenly had difficulty in recalling the word "bull". In desperation, she turned qound and asked a teacher: "Whet's the name for the husband of the cow?" "A54 words
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Article, Illustration763 1976-03-16 8 C.L. Sulzberger - By C.L. Sulzberger NYT London, Tuesday In late October, 1973, Mr. Chou Enlal, discussing Watergate, said: *We think It perhaps reflects your political life and social system. It Is of Interest to your own political life and you have had such things occur In yourNYT - 763 words
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Article112 1976-03-16 8 TAX PAYEE, Singapore, 15 - TAX PAYEE, Singapore, 15. The coot of many things nas gone up with Inflation, and unhapplneaa haa resulted with nearly every Government measure (Increase In road tax, etc.). But my friends and I support most of the Government's austerity drives including the latest proposal to Increase duties112 words
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Article97 1976-03-16 8 DISGUSTED, Singapore, 12 - DISGUSTED, Singapore, 12. At about 8.49 ajn., on March 10. I boarded a bus (Bervice No. 44) at the bus-stop just before the Junction of Lavender Btreet/Kallang Road. I gave the conductor $1 for a 20-cent ticket. As I was carrying a large envelope in one hand and97 words
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Article105 1976-03-16 8 B.P. YAP - B.P. YAP I refer to Mlu Florence Tan's article, Our Students In UK May Have To Pur five Times More (NH.IOJ.7f). May I add that a fivefold Increase In the fees for overseas students la likely, following a publication of a confidential Cabinet policy grow report in105 words
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Article123 1976-03-16 8 CHEW KING HWAN - CHEW KING HWAN I refer to your article Funds Headache (NN, 5 J. 76). The problems encountered In the use of school funds were recently, discussed at a Workshop on School Financial Administration organised by the Singapore Education Administration Society (SEAS). Some of the problems mentioned In123 words
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Article69 1976-03-16 8 C.M. LIM - C.M. LIM Many lorries are using Mayflower Way and Mayflower Avenue to convey earth and sand from Cheng San Road to the HDB site off Sembawang Hills Drive. Besides speeding and littering the roads with sand and earth, these lorries are breaking the law for the roads69 words
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Article275 1976-03-16 8 BERITA HARIAN VOICE OF THE PRESS The civil war In Lebanon took a more dramatic turn when the military commander In Beirut. Oen. Aziz Ahdab, seised power In the city and declared himself temporary military governor there. Oen. Aziz Ahdab also called upon President Suleiman275 words
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Article, Illustration938 1976-03-16 9 Judith Holmberg - by Judith Holmberg The local record Industry is being robbed of millions of dollars a year by a group of people who have set up a booming industry known as pop piracy. Far from having the cavalier image that is usually associated with the938 words
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Article, Illustration706 1976-03-16 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald The Los Anreles Times What happens when a presidential candidate becomes a non-candidate after being defeated in the early primaries. I ran Into one sitting on a park bench in Lafayette Square the other day, gazing across the streetThe Los Anreles Times - 706 words
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352 1976-03-16 9 Reuter London, Tuesday The British *police enjoy a degree of public support unmatched a n ywhere In the world, according to an independent report published recently. The report, written by Dr. Tom Bowden for the Institute for the Study of Conflict, said thisReuter - 352 words
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Article, Illustration563 1976-03-16 10/11 Brian Miller - PHOTO SPECIAL Mighty Arda the threat Words: Brian Miller Thirty-elght-year-old Kesahlko Uchida experienced his most gratifying moment in his 15 years as a professional golfer when he won the coveted Singapore Open Golf Championships at the Buklt Course on Sunday. For Uchida, who had ■never previouslyPictures: Jerry Seh - 563 words
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Miscellaneous552 1976-03-16 10/11 NEW NATION MINEYWBRDS Cut out ond pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN MISSING LOTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BILOW Cut along dotted lir CLUBS FOR BX-2 1. Creeping plant en walls, etc 2A ft |1 akllk aAu PH wHv IBH i iw» w552 words
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Article, Illustration825 1976-03-16 12 Violet Oon - Cook- r-m-i by Violet Oon I'm sure that many or you love prawns, but are put off by the high prices in the market. Good medium sized prawns cost at least $4 per katl and the Inexpensive ones arc so small, they're825 words
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Article, Illustration294 1976-03-16 12 Twosome gear that harks back to the 50's Get moving with the hustle and dance your way in gear that teams spot on with the zany dance. And hustling gear is reminiscent of clothes from the Rock "n" Roll era in the rollicking '50s for good reason. Thephotographed by Nik Kasmani - 294 words
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606 1976-03-16 13 — Audi - way/ (JHHI Audi Women want equality when they already have too much of It. Very often they don't even know the Implication of their demand. Take, for example, age. The average life expectancy of men in Singapore Is 65.1 years. That for women Is606 words
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Article, Illustration960 1976-03-16 13 MEN FLOCK TO HIM BUT HE SAYS HIS CUT IS 'VERY FEMININE* Washington Post Washington Without taking anything away from hairdressers, one doesn't expect to find one quoting Plato on a Monday afternoon In a Washington hotelWashington Post - 960 words
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Article, Illustration137 1976-03-16 13 Bhlrley Temple Black (former child star and currently (J8 Ambassador to Ghana) may have left Hollywood a long way behind her but gossip columnists In tinsel city still tell stories about Shirley's mother the formidable stage mother of all time. One story goes that tt was with137 words
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Article87 1976-03-16 13 by Vanessa A backstage wellwisher told singer Johnny Mathb to 'break a leg,' the show bus in ess traditional rood luck omen, and he diii. Mathls was doing exercises back stage at the Shuberi Theatre one night last week when he heard a snap in his leg.87 words
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Article74 1976-03-16 13 I wonder how many crystal ball casing fortune tellers In Daly City, California fortold that their fortune telling days were coming to a quick end. If they hadn't. It must have come as something of a shock to the fortune tellers, soothsayers, palmists and clairvoyants when74 words
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Article, Illustration89 1976-03-16 13 An easy-going unemployed young man rang an old schoolchum to ask whether he knew of any openings for a Job. The old schoolchum askr<: "What are 7 o u r qualifications and working experience?" The young man replied: "Nothing really. I didn't finish school and I've been bumming89 words
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Article116 1976-03-16 13 A 100-keeper may expect his animal and repUe charges to take a nlo at him now and again. But a taxidermist would ccrtalnly never dream that he could run similar risks. So Robert Herndon, an American taxidermist must have got a M« shock when a frozen116 words
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Article64 1976-03-16 13 A glob e-trotting chief execu* ve wu to have left /or Talpeh on yet another business trlq last Friday. On Thursday night he telephoned his wife to say that he would be late home again. But he thought he also had good news for her.64 words
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Article66 1976-03-16 13 Hong Kong police are going to mount a crackdown on callgirl centres. But the call-girls shouldn't feel victimised. The police are doing it with their Interest at heart. The special squad will be set un to "combat exploitation of women," a ranking police officer said in66 words
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Advertisement82 1976-03-16 14 NEW. INNOVATIVE. "The Bose 301 is the most unusual, and one of the best-sounding, bookshelf speaker systems we have yet encountered". High Fidelity magazine (U.S.A.), November 1975. ATI AS SOUND CO. 1 SPECIALLY DESIGNED IMPORTED FURNITURE FROM 2400/= UP While stock lasts 1 r Mr. Busy Businessmen/ Why not come82 words
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Advertisement125 1976-03-16 14 i 3 n I SPECIAL FREE OFFER LICENSE TO DO HOB FLATS Curtain track and rail installations to all windows FKII in any of tha 3, 4 or room that wo ranovate. :i;'r >'K '<]> 1 fl- x n >JE W CITY INTERIOR DECORATOR CONTRACTOR CO DITANGGUNG HALAL DINE IN125 words
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Advertisement125 1976-03-16 14 LEE UMPSNUE STORE 303, 3rd PI. Par East Shopping Centre, 545 Orchard Road Singapore 9. Specialist In Lampehadee Ready mada or mada to order Tel: *****32 *****49 See! Listen! and Compare! Quality! Design and Price! u 3* MR STARS ELECTRONICS 1-12, Peninsula Shoppine Complex. UtiMfl SfrMt, 'wJWiWaM; I M Kf125 words
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Advertisement175 1976-03-16 14 Decker, Children Furniture, Mattreaaee Ete. i 4 FAR EASTERN FURNITURE CO. 86. Victoria Street Singapore, 7. Tel: *****7 People going OVERSEAS go to FOOK ON first Because we have the widest range of Winter Clothings at the most reasonable prices. row on co. [pie] im (Department Store) 83-85 South Bridge175 words
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827 1976-03-16 14 Great space savers—scaled down furniture A twice weekly advertisement feature WITH land com- mandlng premium prices and the consequent shrinking of home sizes, It Is inevitable that people make full use of their home spaces. Unlike the times of our grand parents, when homes were generally sprawling residences, most of827 words
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226 1976-03-16 15 r —i Business News and Views Reuter London. Tuesday London marine Insurers were yesterday facing another huge payout following the destruction of the Onassls-owned supertanker Olympic Bravery the costliest shipwreck In history. "No formal decision on payment has yet been made, but the claim IsReuter - 226 words
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Article393 1976-03-16 15 Lee Yew Meng - lAC (Holdings) profits drop by 22.5 p.c. Comprint, profile by Lee Yew Meng I AC (Holdings) the subject or a total takeover bid by Its parent company, Carrier Corporation has turned in disappointing results for 1t75. Group pre-tax profits last year dropped by 22.5 per cent393 words
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Article228 1976-03-16 15 New Delhi. Tuesday. Indian Finance Minister Chidambaram Subramanlam hai announced a package of major lnvesmenU to boost economic growth with record expenditures on agriculture. energy, fertiliser# and steel. He said the Increased outlay of 31.$ per cent to 78.520 million rupees ($32,750 million) for the228 words
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Article186 1976-03-16 15 The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 13.14 points yesterday to 974.50, giving It a total loss of 2881 points Just two sessions after it broke through the 1000 barrier for the first time in three years. The turn aver of 19,570,000 shares traded on the New Tork Stock186 words
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Article36 1976-03-16 15 Dew Joom ctnahig iwim on Um New York fetocfc K>chaos* jmtem g: M loduatrialw 174 M (off 11.14); M transport MCJT (off Ml; U utilities Mr? (off Ml); M stocks MH (off I TS)36 words
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Article230 1976-03-16 15 Reflecting the market last weekend, the market opened higher. However, later la the session, the market weakened with no (neh IncenUyes. In the morning, Honda Motor and Sony reached new 1070-70 highs. As a result, such high-priced light electrlcals as Pioneer Electric. Miuuml and Alps Btectrlc were bought along230 words
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Article75 1976-03-16 15 CtMtaC prtoM (la flranoa) on Um Puii Botim ywtarPftrtbM IM —4 Bonotar Ml —0 JO Print—p« 07.00 —I J# Bull M —1 Moral Dutch >10 It IJO Mfcballn 14W —M COB BM —11 Ttir—«nr MO Cf P IM —IM lUwm lot —4 JO Air MM —9J9 BSIt 999 —8975 words
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Article76 1976-03-16 15 Ctoatnc price* (In Swlaa franca> on Um Zurich Stock Exchange yeaterdajr: UBS B. t»70 UBS R. ua SBC 470 t CmUt Suli m rm IS w 1 19 19 ■ur. B. 1B40 s£3a Ir^rm ■r. M7S 490 SMS InUrfood B. MI# M —M9 M IS 9 CI b*-Oder B.76 words
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Article65 1976-03-16 15 ChMtaf prtcM it IlJt am today (Autrm)Un Bum) on Um Mmt Mock Kschanffc: Abarforte »1 U AM*. Dot. SS M BH South 1M ■una 1M 1M OM Odd m HO On—tend IS M oi<»wu 41 a Ohm. MUI M 1M C*A m M Iwwill 1M IN ma m mm.65 words
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Article109 1976-03-16 15 AP Li la ma bed, Tuesday A 10-member Japanese government economic mission, which arrive here today for an eightday visit, will discuss possibilities of private capital Investment with officiate In Pakistan The mission, led by Hlrokl Imaaato. chairman of Nippon Seiko, wIU hold talks withAP - 109 words
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Article171 1976-03-16 16 UPI Moscow, Tuesday A two-way pre Olympic fwlmmlng meet In Tallin between the Soviet Onion and East Oermany resulted In four World, seven European and 23 National records, the Tass Newa Agency said yesterday. East Oermany scored 182 points In the threeday competition, against 102 for theUPI - 171 words
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Article, Illustration521 1976-03-16 16 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Although beaten 3-0 by Ceylon Bports Club, the newlyformed Star United put up a promising show in the Singapore Hockey Association's Under 23 tourpament at Balestier Road yesterday. Coached by v aranjan Slngn, this team of youngsters, most of them from WhampoaPicture by CHUA PENG TEE - 521 words
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Article442 1976-03-16 16 The Christian Brothers Old Boys Association will be holding their 1970 golf tournament at the Keppel Club course tomorrow at 7.30 a.m. All golfers are requested to report to the official starter 30 minutes before their tee-off time. The draw: 7.30 a.m. Btephen Chee <16) and Francis442 words
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Miscellaneous510 1976-03-16 16 II YOUR LUCKY IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those fast paced Individuals who may well burn himself out before he really has a chance to show himself and his work to their best advan Tn„M you are willing to slow down, to learn your craft,510 words
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Advertisement66 1976-03-16 17 GREAT RESTAURANT (2nd Flow, Ocmh Bulkttng Shopping Contra) FOR QUICK LUNCH OR DINNER ALSO CATERS FOR ALL FUNCTIONS. TEL: *****6 9143 M BUSINESS HOURS: 10 am 11 pm. THE BANANA LIAF APOLO RESTAURANT Tel 328M2. 24 Cuff Road (along K K Market) For your Fish-head Supreme, fried chicken, f>rawn*. crab*,66 words
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Advertisement447 1976-03-16 17 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE OF SNIP'S NAME We, Orion Leasing Singapore Pte. Limited of Suite 2401-2, Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore, hereby give notice that in consequence of our intention to change the ship's name, we have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships, under Section 417 of the447 words
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377 1976-03-16 18 Reuter AP London, Tuesday Europe's top soccer clubs resume the battles tomorrow to clinch semi final places In the three major competitions with none of the 11 home clubs havings established a lead in the first legs. The exception laReuter; AP - 377 words
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Article108 1976-03-16 18 United Press International Washington. TuesdayBen Crenshaw, who finished fourth in the past weeks Doral-Eastern Open, joined Hale Irwin as the only golfers to aurpass the US$lOO,OOO (about $250,000) mark for 187® earnings, the Professional Oolfers Association announced yesterday. The top 10 money winners throughUnited Press International - 108 words
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Article, Illustration1043 1976-03-16 18 Jeffrey Low - SOCCER Firm willing to pay success bonuses by Jeffrey Low Our National soccer team may soon be sponsored by a rich international Arm who are willing to pay success bonuses if the team win major Asian tournaments. The firm Is Admiral Sportswear, the English manufacturers and1,043 words
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Article35 1976-03-16 18 Tokyo. Tuesday The Soviet men's National volley be 11 team lost to an All-Japan squad 15-7, 0-15, 9-15, 11-15 in their second encounter at Mito, east of here, yesterday in a five-game series.35 words
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Miscellaneous54 1976-03-16 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom (*&?...mt.oiAS. ONgOFTHEMIS y S 10u KNOW IOW'T *TAUD BADNBUK 4 1 9 FAIR EWOUW...X THE GOOD NEWS^) 11 1 t m m mi m m SHORT RIBS by Frank O'Neal m I mt'UlvMXi can 59 a i.. r 111 m •jj' "ii Hill v54 words
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Article, Illustration404 1976-03-16 19 Not Guilty made the running and was nicely clear of Globetrotter at the home turn, with Eaaor's Edge third. Tudor Horua was going easily on the inside. Finishing strongly Tudor Horua shot past Not Guilty 100 m out to win by 1| lengths. Rasor's404 words
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Article, Illustration274 1976-03-16 19 Brian Miller - ON THE TRACK a t with Brian Miller Trainer Bamsurl Abdul Rahman's Jubilation II (Bublan Dal wee) and Jady Girl provided an Interesting trial at Buklt Timah this morning. Breaking from the 800 m they covered the last 600 m In 37.2 with Jubilation pulling274 words
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Article361 1976-03-16 19 UPI New York, Tuesday. A spokesman for promoter Jerry Perenchio said yesterday that a news conference will be held here on Thursday to announce details for a heavyweight fight between former champions Joe Frazler and George Foreman. No terms were disclosed but the spokesman Indicated NewUPI - 361 words
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Article56 1976-03-16 19 Tokyo, Tuesday The Japan Badminton 'Association announced yesterday Motoo Nakat and Toshihiro TsuJl, winners of the National Collegiate doubles Championship, will compete in the Inaugural Asian friendship championships In Bangkok from March 24 to 27. Yoko Yaguchl and Mayiml sawauchl, the No. 3 pair In the AllJapan Student56 words
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Article149 1976-03-16 19 United Press International Charleston, Tuesday The track and field coach for the American Olympic team believes the United Statea may send their best athletes ever to the Games In Montreal this summer but win no more medals than before. "In 1975 only three Americans wereUnited Press International - 149 words
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Miscellaneous301 1976-03-16 19 c Crossword 111 HI m in tiitiiii dllri HHiiii iinii Biuddi A ■d rfl a *u*m •i AU a j 10 "-Joey" 11 Winglike 13 Beget 16 Boxing term 19 Move* with difficulty 31 Unspecified people 35 Subsequently 36 Partner oI rock 38 Bight, In Sldly 39 Grain sorghum 90301 words
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Article43 1976-03-16 20 MEI UN: Political apd Parliamf/kitary secretaries had a field day in Parliament yesterday airing their, criticisms against ministries other than their own. AH FOOK: The Government's decision to lift the whip should toe made A regular practice at all parliamentary sessions.43 words
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Miscellaneous817 1976-03-16 20 AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by TH18 AND THAT. A mag ail ne series presented In English by Sandra Krempi 3.3# DIARY OF EVENTS (E) 3 35 MAGAZINE ZERO ONE (R) 3.50 GENERAL H08MTAL 4.3# INTERMISSION I N OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by CAMP RUNAMUCK: Termites (r) €.34817 words
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Miscellaneous248 1976-03-16 20 Todays top shows EDWARD THE SEVENTH: King At Last <Ch. 5, 8.35 P.m. In colour). It has been a long wait. Now In his 00th ye*r, Edward Ands It dillcult to believe that he Is. at long last, th: King. Among the elder statesmen there are doubts aaout his capabilities.248 words
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