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Title Section22 1976-04-21 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday April 21, 1976 No. 1620 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 r r a NEW (§0) NATION COMMENT22 words
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Article295 1976-04-21 1 Screaming girls scare off thieves ...but 999 call fails to save neighbour's flat The screams of two girls foiled three housebreakers yesterday, but police responded to their "999" call to 6 late to save a neighbour's flat from beipg ransacked. It happened as 21-year-old clerk Nancy Soh and her295 words
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Article, Illustration215 1976-04-21 1 World champ Hunt in shock defeat Reuter Karachi, Wednesday World champion Geoff Hunt of Australia, exhausted by the Intense heat and humidity, crashed out of the World Invitation squash tournament here last night when beaten 8-10, 9-1, 9-2, 9-6 In the semifinals by Gogl Alauddin of Pakistan. Hunt spentReuter - 215 words
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Article291 1976-04-21 1 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday India yesterday protested to Bangladesh about shooting across their common border and said that the chief of the Indian border security force had come under fire. A government spokesman said that a strong protest was lodged with the Bangladesh Government over the"unprovoked shooting"Reuter - 291 words
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Article89 1976-04-21 1 AP Ottawa, Wednesday A Canadian diplomat has been sent to vlol en c e-torn Beirut to seek information on the whereabouts of disappeared journalist Gerald Uttlng. Mr. Uttlng, a Toronto Star reporter who had spent 10 days covering the Lebanese civil war, disappeared on MondayAP - 89 words
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184 1976-04-21 1 Newhall, California, Wednesday A bank president was kidnap ped yesterday but later was found upharmed in a motel room after US$l5O,OOO ransom was paid, sheriff's deputies sadd. James D. McMahon, 50, of Valencia, was found by FBI agents at the Mission hiii* Inn in184 words
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Advertisement64 1976-04-21 1 COLOUR TV INSIDE Easter chicks protest by SPCA Page 4. Gallantry awards for 10 top polleemen Page 2 Russians are 'poor' tighter pilots Page 6 e IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Moneywords 1 5 Stars and Comics 18; Crossword 19. 0 .u J COFFEE LIQUEUR ijt. r\ T on64 words
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Miscellaneous13 1976-04-21 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain.13 words
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504 1976-04-21 2 President Sheares will inspect a big police parade next month the first time the Head of State will' attend such an occasion since Singapore became independent 15 years ago. The last time a parade of this nature was held was In 1961 with the504 words
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Article195 1976-04-21 2 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon Last night's concert by the 16-strong Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra at the Conference Hall could best be described as clearheaded and warmhearted as these were the two qualities that stood out most about this group. We did not hear the Intimate brilliance of tone and195 words
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Article135 1976-04-21 2 A research officer of the National Trades Union Congress, Mr. M. Chandran, has suggested that the NTUC and its affiliates set up a milk bank and a blood bank Mr. chandran, In a paper on Social and Development Programmes, to be presented to135 words
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285 1976-04-21 2 The Development Bank of Singapore earned a net profit of $11.6 million after taxation for 1975 an increase of 53 per cent over that in 1974. This is disclosed by the DBS chairman and president. Mr. Howe Yoon Chong, in the Bank's285 words
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Article, Illustration104 1976-04-21 2 This is an artist's impression of the $100 million ultra-modern incinerator to be built at Ulu Pandan. When completed at the end of next year, the incinerator's three furnaces can reduce 1300 tonnes of refuse—just 200 tonnes short of the total daily domestic refuse here—to104 words
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Article198 1976-04-21 2 Prices were sought higher In active trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes this morning. Gains were recorded across the board. But towards press time, profittaking appeared, chipping away the Initial advances. First Section S. Darby (32) 3.46, (35) 3.48 BB Sett.: (1)3.54,198 words
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Miscellaneous456 1976-04-21 2 AT THE CINEMA EARTHQUAKE: A John Huston directing tremor strikes Los from a script he wrote Angeles and reduces a together with Oladys great part of the city to Hill. Stars Michael rubble; caught up In the Calne, Sean Connery and quake's terror are the Christopher Plummer. star-studded cast of456 words
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Miscellaneous45 1976-04-21 2 I Today: 2.52 (2.5 m); 5.02 p.m. i Tomorrow: 3.49 (2.3 m); 6.38 p.m. < Friday: 5.08 (2.1 m); 7.M p.m. Saturday: 7 (2.1 m); 8.40 p.m. Sunday: 8.23 (2.2 m); 9.12 p.m. Monday: 9.16 (2.3 m); 9.38 p.m. Tuesday: 9.57 (2.4 m); 10.01 (2.5 m).45 words
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Article448 1976-04-21 3 Teresa Ooi - They are discussing the new primary system By Teresa Ooi Top Ministry of Education officials are meeting principals from all 370 primary schools in Singapore to discuss the hew primary school system announced by the Minister of Education ana Home Affairs, Mr. Chua Sian Chin,448 words
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Article337 1976-04-21 3 Ahmad Mattar takes over as chairman There has been a major reshuffle at the top in the Indust rial Training Board, with the appointment of two senior Ministry of Education officials— Parliamentary Secretary, Mr. Ahmad Mattar, and Permanent Secretary, Mr. H.R. Hochstadt, as chairman and deputy337 words
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174 1976-04-21 3 AP Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Trade and Industry t/Ilnister Datuk Hamzah Abu Sam ah said Malaysia would buy more Japanese machinery on condition that Japan bought more raw materials from Malaysia. The machinery would be needed for the Third Five-Year Plan to be launchedAP - 174 words
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Article96 1976-04-21 3 Kuala Lumpur, Wed. Soviet Union experts for talks on the proposed Ms2oo million Tembellng hydro-electric project in Pahang will be here as soon as the Economic Planning Unit of the Prime Minister's Department gives the green light. The Counsellor for Economic Affairs at the Soviet Embassy here, Mr.96 words
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Article, Illustration133 1976-04-21 4 EILEEN TAN - -or how curiosity is killed in the cat who finds a fishy smell... Words by EILEEN TAN This is the tale of Puss and the Boot Oar feline hero. In search of food, unelled something fishy... ah, a fishmonger's boot! Perhapa a tasty morselPictures by JERRY SEH - 133 words
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Article119 1976-04-21 4 Hong Kong's Deputy Police Commissioner Mr. R.T.M. Henry will pay an official visit to Singapore on May 5. On the way here, he will meet top CID officers in Kuala Lumpur to discuss ways to counter international terrorism. According to Reuter, he will also discuss119 words
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Article65 1976-04-21 4 The Watford Palace Theatre from England, the first full threatre to come to Singapore, will give performances at the Victoria Theatre from April 27 to April SO. The theatre, sponsored by the National Theatre Trust and the British Council, will present William Bhake«peare's The Merchant65 words
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Article312 1976-04-21 4 Hotels will stop giving away chicks and rabbits to children at Easter following a protest by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The SPCA complained on the grounds of "cruelty." In a letter to the major hotels, SPCA chairman Mr. A. W. Kirby312 words
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Article220 1976-04-21 4 The 12-member official East German trade delegation will leave Singapore today after a fiveday "eventful and fruitful" visit. Mr. Heinz Sachse, di-rector-general of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and leader of the mission, said that "positive conclusions" have been reached In their talks with the Government220 words
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Article222 1976-04-21 5 UPI Tokyo, Wedrn sday It once was said that in Japan, home was where the housewife belonged No more. According to a survey conducted by the Reader's Digest for its JaKanese edition, wives ere make the decisions on purchasing everything from the brand of whiskyUPI - 222 words
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Article81 1976-04-21 5 Reuter Moscow, Wednesday— Laotian Premier Kaysone Phomvihan arrived here yesterday on an official visit and opened talks with a top-level Kremlin team minus Communist Party leader, Mr. Leonid Brezhnev. Mr. Phomvihan's visit at the head of a Laotian delegation comes shortly after a visit he paidReuter - 81 words
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Article255 1976-04-21 5 UPI Colombo, Wednesday The Sri Lanka government has announced that no foreign tourist would be permitted to enter the country In August when the summit conference of non-align-ed nations Is scheduled to be held. This Is part of the government effort to ensure the success ofUPI - 255 words
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145 1976-04-21 5 Reuter Madras, Wednesday— Officials in the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu have ordered hotels and restaurants to keep weighint equipment handy following: complaints from customers that the fishes served were getting smaller. The central government administration in the state lowered the AxedReuter - 145 words
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Article69 1976-04-21 5 Reuter Sydney, Wednesday—A group of boy scouts yesterday set what they said was a world record for a traditional scouting task helping women across the street. In five and a half hours of fast walking, 10 scouts from the First Greenwich Troop helped 1081 ladles across theReuter - 69 words
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Article66 1976-04-21 5 UPI Washington, Wednesday "Police said yesterday a "sadist" stabbed a massage parlour employee up to 20 times, nearly decapitating her, and then took a bath In the blood spattered bathroom and left. A cab driver and a friend of the dead woman found the nude body of FayeUPI - 66 words
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223 1976-04-21 5 Reuter Salisbury, Wednesday The government yesterday promised tighter security measures to protect tourists and the vital rail link with South Africa after the attacks launched on Sunday by African nationalist guerrillas in south-eastern Rhodesia. Three South African tourists were killed by the guerrillasReuter - 223 words
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Article235 1976-04-21 5 UPI Beirut, Wednesday Joint Syrian-Lebanese Palestinian efforts to enforce a new cease-fire In the civil war met little success yesterday and fighting raged on long after the truce deadline. About 110 people died In the past 24 hours with nearly 200 wounded and the truceUPI - 235 words
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Article48 1976-04-21 5 AP Wellington, Wednesday china has halted plans to bring Chinese immigrants to tnls country to work as gardeners, it was learned yesterday. New Zealand's former Labour government had agreed in 1974 to permit recruiting of 50 single mato Chinese annually from China to work as gardeners. AP.AP - 48 words
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Article39 1976-04-21 5 AP Washington. Wednesday About 35 per cent of the world's monkey species may be threatened with extinction because of such human pursuits as war, farming, lagging, medical research and pet-keeping, according to the U8 interior department. AP.AP - 39 words
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Article34 1976-04-21 5 UPI Belgrade, Wednesday— Authorities have Isolated jailed dissident writer Mlhajlo Mihajlov in a prison hospital In an apparent attempt to prevent him from Influencing other political prisoners, family sources said yesterday. UPI.UPI - 34 words
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Article30 1976-04-21 5 UPI Fredericton, Wednesday The entire 7-man police force of this provincial capital city in Canada went on strike yesterday, refusing to respond to all but life endangering emergencies.UPI - 30 words
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Article307 1976-04-21 6 Israeli pilot on 1970 dogfight AP Tel Aviv, Wednesday An Israeli Air Force officer yesterday described how he shot down a Soviet pilot's MIG 21 in a dogfight over Egypt six years ago, and claimed Russian flyers at the time "were no better thanAP - 307 words
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Article258 1976-04-21 6 AP London, Wednesday Six years after they broke up as a group, the Beatles are selling records again in Britain by the hundreds of thousands. In the past 30 days since the launch of a "repromotion" of the Beatles' hits, the sales of 23 singlesAP - 258 words
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Article22 1976-04-21 6 UPI Tokyo, Wednesday More than 500,000 striking Japanese railway workers went Into the second day of their three-day strike today.—UPI - 22 words
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Article231 1976-04-21 6 Reuter UPI New Delhi, Wednesday Prime Minister Indira Qandhl said yesterday India's exchange of ambassadors with China is the first step in normalising relations between the two countries. Mrs. Oandh's statement, made in Simla, north of New Delhi, at the end of a five-dayReuter; UPI - 231 words
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Article, Illustration62 1976-04-21 6 Israeli troops f rab an Arab youth by his hair during a disturbance yesterday in Nablus, Israeli occupied Jordan. Troops broke up rock-throwing demonstrations in West Bank towns and Jerusalem, protesting against the Israeli occupation. Radio Israel said two policemen and a soldier were injured. FourUPI radio picture - 62 words
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Article197 1976-04-21 6 UPI New Delhi, Wednesday Witnesses to New Delhi's first major outbreak of violence since a nationwide state of emergency was declared last June said yesterday that the three-hour riots began when official* bulldozing the houses of squatters offered to relocate them only If they wouldUPI - 197 words
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Article66 1976-04-21 6 AP Bonn, Wednesday A US army soldier. Irate after an argument with his German landladv ed'it a ft S t 1 h£ >r0 p elled 175 mm howitzer and point-' vMtlrH«w h l 0 arm y spokesman said Iwk J landlady and 19 other residents th uAP - 66 words
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Article, Illustration464 1976-04-21 6 JANE GASKELL - AMERICA JANE GASKELL To Senator Barry Goldwater, the world's best shaving cream is peanut butter "If you don't mind smelling like a peanut for a week" To Eisenhower, the best-ever movie was Angels of the Outfield. To Mark Fowler, who has initiated publication464 words
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Article164 1976-04-21 6 UPI TODAY Is Wednesday, April 21, the 112tn day of 1976 with 254 to follow. THE MOON Is In Its last quarter. THE MORNING STAR Is Venus. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury. Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. Former US SecretaryUPI - 164 words
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Miscellaneous170 1976-04-21 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Mild. 25-15 C. Headline: Gross National Product rises 7.5 per cent. Tokyo Cloudy. 2012C. Headline: More than a third of copulation hit by nationwide rail walkouts. Rome Cloudy, 2111C. Headline: The Christian Democrats last card against elections London Dry, sunny, warm 18-10 C. Headline: Guerrillas cut170 words
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Article, Illustration496 1976-04-21 7 Help in all fields and stronger ties Reuter Cairo, Wednesday Chinese Communist Party chairman Mao Tse-tung assured an Egyptian envoy on Tuesday China would help Egypt in all fields "to the maximum of its ability," the Middle East News agency said. Chairman Mao also toldReuter - 496 words
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Article105 1976-04-21 7 AP New York Wednesday Two 10-year-old boys tried to rob a branch of the Liberty National Bank with a cap gun and a water pistol, authorities say. The boys entered the bank on Monday and announced a stickup. The manager, wiio told police iieAP - 105 words
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166 1976-04-21 7 UPI Hong Kong, Wednesday Students and teachers at Peking's Tsinghua University, who. fired the first public, shots in the campaign against Teng Hsiao-Ping, said denunciation of the purged Chinese leader must continue "over a long period," according to the New China News AgencyUPI - 166 words
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Article190 1976-04-21 7 Reuter Seoul, Wednesday South Korean President Park Chung-Hee has asked visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Robert Muldoon to convey to Peking that South Korea had no aggressive intentions and wanted reunification of Korea through negotiations. Mr. Muldoon said he would pass on PresidentReuter - 190 words
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308 1976-04-21 7 UPI Washington, Wednesday Deputy Defence Secretary Wll liam Clements warned yesterday the Soviet Union is seriously exploring revolutionary weapon technologies and could grab the world's lead in military weaponry in the next decade. "The Soviet Union Is investing heavily In several highly speculative technologiesUPI - 308 words
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Advertisement85 1976-04-21 7 INSIST ON THE NEW DECADE L26A 699 our Insist on our Guarantee Card iSS E 8W iv SJS »5 1 r 3 for the 2-way system, we extended the range: DECADE Ll6 a more economical version DECADE L 36 a more advance system of 3-way speakers instead. Now, aren't we85 words
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Article420 1976-04-21 8 One of the simplest Joys of life in Singapore is the beauty and tranquillity of Sentosa today. The cable car trip from Mount Faber and back is the most spectacular ride one can have in the Republic. But the simple Joys of life do not420 words
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Article99 1976-04-21 8 What better way to nurture football fans thaji at the Malaysia* Cup matches? One father certainly thought so. He brought his eight and 10-year-old sons to last Sunday's match between Singapore and Penang where, In the excltment he jumped up and shouted: "Take Kumar off!" Sudden-99 words
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Article87 1976-04-21 8 A visitor to a hill resort in Malaysia was surprised to find the following note In his hotel room: Dear Guest, The items listed below have been placed in your room. If you wish to have them as souvenirs, kindly contact the Housekeeping Department. The item(s)87 words
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Article53 1976-04-21 8 BENJAMIN CHUA - BENJAMIN CHUA I refer to Late-comer's letter (NN, April 3) requesting more buses for Service 126. We added one more bus to this service when implementing its new time schedule this month. We will continue to monitor the performance of this service and add buses if the53 words
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Article53 1976-04-21 8 WOON HOWE SENG - WOON HOWE SENG We are pleased to inform Commuter (NN, April 5) that the Roads Branch of the PWD will construct a bus shelter for the bus stop at Orange Road outside the Orchard Cinema in the 1976/77 financial year. The bus shelter outside Metro Orchard will53 words
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Article, Illustration789 1976-04-21 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON Most Japanese want to see their national security defended by the twin pillars of the US-Japan Security Treaty and the modest Japanese Self-D e f en c e Forces (SDF). This may not sound a very revolutionary or even789 words
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354 1976-04-21 8 NYT San Francisco, Wednesday Tests with volunteers have shown that, with a high degree of accuracy, adults can identify by smell whether a garment has been worn by a man or woman. Likewise It has been shown that, by the ageNYT - 354 words
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Article255 1976-04-21 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS NANYANG SIANG PAU The salary scheme with automatic annual wage Increments as practised by most employers whose employees are unionised provides a safeguard against any abuse of power by the employers and an incentive for the employees to stay on their255 words
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550 1976-04-21 9 J. J - The Last Word by J.J. I know I will never make It to chairman of my company. I have never been a lift boy, office boy, window cleaner, or labourer, or had any of these headstarts in life. I have never lived in a550 words
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Article, Illustration668 1976-04-21 9 Code of conduct for multi-nationals The Washington Post Paris, Wednesday The US and its major Industrial trading partners have agreed on an international business code of conduct that forbids multinational corporations to pay bribes to foreign officials to Increase sales. Disclosures of foreign payoffs byThe Washington Post; AP picture - 668 words
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Advertisement170 1976-04-21 9 4 t We admit It! The Casinos is a great band. One of the best that's ever performed at the London Scene Their repertoire knows no bounds! They play everything. And they play them so well you won't be able to sit still! If you haven't heard The Casinos, you're170 words
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Article, Illustration317 1976-04-21 10 / 11 Betty L. Khoo - Co-ordinated by Betty L. Khoo Wrap-around sundresses, casual twopiece outfits, quaint samf«os and slinky maxls all with an unmistakable bold white motif splashed on a brilliant one-co 1 o u r backdrop. The print may be stylised hibiscus on blood-red, a swirl of stars on pierPhotographed by Nik Kasmani - 317 words
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883 1976-04-21 10 / 11 New York Times I'm too happy for words, but I knew I would eventually get permission, Zoya Fyodorova, the Russian actrpss, said on learning she had been given a visa to travel to the United States In time for the birth of her grandchild. SheNew York Times - 883 words
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Advertisement57 1976-04-21 10 / 11 ILL. UM'i Midweek will be back next Wednesday. This Is his excuse for dropping ont today: "I wrote about ladles who are not really ladles, as a follow up to last Wednesday's thoughts about reluctant gentlemen. I changed my mind at the last moment, because gentlemen are not supposed to57 words
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Article, Illustration1242 1976-04-21 12 Florence Tan - FOR HARBANS SINGH IT WAS A QUICK RISE TO INSPECTOR IN JUST FIVE YEARS New Nation today starts a new series on careers, emphasising career development and promotion prospects, and features those who have made it up the ladder. First in the series is1,242 words
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Article, Illustration441 1976-04-21 13 Judith Holmberg - Even attraction of Bronson does not help l Cinema by c Judith Holmberg BREAKHEART PASS: Stars Charles Bronson, Ben Johnson, Richard Crenna and Jill Ireland. Written by Alistair Mac Lean and directed by Tom Gries. (Lido). The old Mac Lean formula Is losing Its charm441 words
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Article505 1976-04-21 13 Washington Post Moscow, Wednesday "What's the best present to Rive a Muscovite this season?" "An onion wrapped in toilet paper." Both items are in short supply here. And giving the joke added zest is that it could not be told. "In no way," said one Soviet humoristWashington Post - 505 words
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Advertisement222 1976-04-21 13 ASA jsajfer 1 Mg. i#r.« AND PENANG,TOO! Not a care in the world. Relax and order an exotic cocktail at the Tepi Laut Bar by the poolside only yards from the sea. Or just listen to the waves and let yourself go. At the Rasa Sayang you can expect a222 words
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Article157 1976-04-21 14 AP London, Wednesday Stock prices neared 1976 closing highs on the London excnange following recent good news trom government economic indicators. Trading was light. Before the market closed for the four-day *£aster weekend last Thursday, the government announced that Britain's foreign trade deficit had narrowedAP - 157 words
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Article133 1976-04-21 14 Reuter Manila, Wednesday Romania has offered to help finance a plant to supply electricity for Mindanao In the. southern Philippines, government sources said. The offer was made during the current tound of talks here between a Romanism delegation led by VicePremier lon Patan and aReuter - 133 words
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Article189 1976-04-21 14 Dollar loses ground in Europe UPI Brussels, Wednesday The US dollar lost ground against all major European currencies with the exception of the British pound yesterday, the first day of trading after the long Easter weekend. Gold closed 40 cents down in Zurich at U*****.85 $127.85 ounceUPI - 189 words
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107 1976-04-21 14 Reuter Caracas. Wednesday The Soviet Union rose to third place among the world's oil exporters last year with average daily shipments of 2,811,000 barrels, according to figures issued by the Venezuelan Mines and Hydrocarbons Ministry here yesterday. Venezuela dropped from third to fourthReuter - 107 words
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Article237 1976-04-21 14 Lee Yew Meng - Business News and Views By Lee Yew Meng General Lumber (Holdings) Is now in the final stage of negotiations to set up a plant to produce low-cost timber houses in Penang. The joint venture will be owned 30 per cent by the company and 70237 words
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Article194 1976-04-21 14 The stock market, buoyed by reports of long-term economic recovery prospects, staged its best rally in six weeks yesterday as the Dow Jones industrial average broke through the 1000 level in heavy active trading. The Dow average soared 15.35 points to 1003.46, the highest level since it finished194 words
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Article35 1976-04-21 14 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 1003.46 (up 15.35), 20 transport 211.51 (up 5.00) 15 utilities 87 84 (up 0.77). 65 stocks 306.21 (up 5.08). UPI.UPI - 35 words
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Article203 1976-04-21 14 DBS Daiwa Securities Intl. Ltd The market opened higher centring on blue chips and speculatives on news that equipment investment for 1976 is expected to increase for the first time in three years, and following the rise on Wall Street. Turnover was estimated at 200 million shares. T.D.J.A.: 4508DBS – Daiwa Securities Intl. Ltd - 203 words
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Article74 1976-04-21 14 Prices in Australian cents at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange. ACI 133 134 ADC 42 48 Ampol Pet 56 57 AN! 100 105 APM 128 129 Bank NSW 616 620 Brambles 160 162 BHP 722 724 Boral 204 206 CBA 265 272 CSR 38474 words
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Article81 1976-04-21 14 Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3120 —10 UBS registered 506 6 SBC t i> If c 16 Credit Suisse 2630 5 Swissair B. 560 8 Swiss Reinsur. 2060 +20 Winterthur B. 1850 +15 Zurich Insur. 6400 —25 Juvena B. 350 +1581 words
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Article394 1976-04-21 14 PG - from the DOG HOUSE by PG The entries for the forthcoming Limit Show to be held on Sunday are disappointingly small but little or no significance can be seen from this since the entries for a Limit Show are confined to dogs which have not won394 words
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Miscellaneous540 1976-04-21 15 Wednesday I NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW mmm mmm mam mm Cut along dotted lines mmm mmm m CLUES FOR CC-3 1. Find a market for Where a novice540 words
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58 1976-04-21 16 P.C. LIM - P.C. LIM For the past year, I have been trying to find a suitable quotation to sum up our footballers and their performance. I came across the following: "The only consistent thing about them is their consistent inconsistency."58 words
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Article95 1976-04-21 16 There was no reason for the Kalians Roar (New Nation, April 19). I do not know why the 60.000 supporters had plenty to crow about. Although their team put the ball Into Penang's net Ave times, Penang scored four goals. That means Singapore won only by95 words
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Article85 1976-04-21 16 Our two leading welghtllfters, Chua Koon Slong and Tang Chye Hong, have been training very hard In preparation for the welghtllftlng competition at the Olympic Games to be held in Montreal from July 17 to Aug. 7. It Is learned that both equalled the qualifying marks set by85 words
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Article, Illustration220 1976-04-21 16 In the late *****, Singapore was perhaps one of the top badminton nations In the world when players like Wong Peng Soon, Ong Poh Lim, Ismail Ma J an etc. were In action. But as we all can see, Singapore is nolonger a badminton power now. I220 words
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Article29 1976-04-21 16 W.Y. LEE - W.Y. LEE Are the FAS and SCC justified in charging $10 for a grandstand seat? I call it greed. Foreign Minister, Mr. Rajaratnam, calls it money theism.29 words
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Article, Illustration400 1976-04-21 16 I have been a keen follower of the national football team since the Seap Games in 1973. I have attended every football match at the National Stadium. Last Sunday was the first home match I missed. I was in the queue at the National400 words
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Article166 1976-04-21 16 May I offer a suggestion to beat this mad rush for football tickets? The FAS should start selling season tickets like the SBS season tickets. Members of the public can write to the FAS to apply for them. A gallery seat may be priced at say166 words
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238 1976-04-21 16 Swinger (New Nation Sportsfront April 14) nags and makes comparisons without looking at the facts. Firstly, golf equipment are not that expensive. A set can be bought for $1000. For a beginner, a second-hand half set available at $200 to $300238 words
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Article167 1976-04-21 16 ABDUL RAHIM RAMAN - ABDUL RAHIM RAMAN Last Wednesday, "Enthusiast" argued that the $10 ticket price for red seats "may be within the reach of many but not all are willing to pay it." Well, nobody Is asking him to buy the $10 ticket. He could always buy the167 words
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Article113 1976-04-21 16 The Singapore Bports Council must be congratulated for they have the most efficient ticket sellers In Singapore. On April 13 at five centres they sold over 35,000 tickets In about two hours. Assuming each customer bought the maximum of live tickets and each centre sold113 words
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Article136 1976-04-21 16 It is undeniable that the present system of voting In the International Badminton Feder ation (IBF) is out of date and unfair to Asian member countries. Britain alone has 11 votes. How on earth can we, the Asian countries, having only one vote each, out vote the European136 words
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Article, Illustration863 1976-04-21 17 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER National hockey players Melanle Martens and Theresa Dorall shared the honours when they emerged as top athletes In the Secondary Four and Secondary Three divisions respectively at St. Theresa's Convent's athletics meet at Toa Payoh yesterday. Melanle won three events,Picture by STEVEN LEE - 863 words
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Article265 1976-04-21 17 ON THE TRACK uith Blue Peter Penan;, Wednesday Acrobateen did ar< attractive workout here this morning. With apprentice Henry Heng in the saddle, the four-year-old by Copenhagen II was never off his bit in a 600 m run in 39.2. On this workout, he will265 words
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Article20 1976-04-21 17 Allan Lye (handicap 22) shot a hole-In-one on the par-three 7th during a friendly round at Warren yesterday.20 words
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Article144 1976-04-21 17 Reuter Epsom, Wednesday True Lad, owned by Mrs. E. Swalnson, won the Or e a t Metropolitan handicap stakes run S6ooin here yesterday. Miss 8. Rampton's Supreme Halo finished second, with Mr. D. Blackburn's Oloss third of four runners. Willie Carson rode True Lad,Reuter - 144 words
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Article, Illustration560 1976-04-21 18 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Raffles Institution virtually booked a seml-flnal berth In the National Post Second ary soccer tournament with a 1-0 win over defending champions Catholic Junior College at Farrer Park yesterday. It was their sixth straight victory and they should emergePicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 560 words
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Article335 1976-04-21 18 Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday Indonesia yesterday rolled to a one -two three sweep In the Open Women's Singles then captured first and second slots on the Open Mixed Doubles at the Hong Kong International tenpin bowling championships. Housewife Utju Buradl shot a 1090 six-game series to takeReuter - 335 words
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Article162 1976-04-21 18 United Press International Rome, Wednesday The Italian Soccer Federation said yesterday they have started an inquiry into an alleged bribery case that might cost the Laxio Clnb their last chances of staying in First Division. Officials of the Cesena Club requested the investgstlon. They said LaxioUnited Press International - 162 words
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Article241 1976-04-21 19 Reuter Mlexlco City, Wednesday At least 10 other countries will Join Mexico In withdrawing from the Davis Cup tennis competition mnleps South Africa are expelled, the Mexican Tennis Federation said yesterday. Miguel Oauna, President of the federation, said he had received confirmation fromReuter - 241 words
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Article38 1976-04-21 19 AP Miami, Monday Midfielder Dave Clements scored a goal in the second half to lead the New York Cosmos to a 1-0 North American soccer League victory yesterday over the Miami Toros in a season opener.AP - 38 words
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Article271 1976-04-21 19 Poh Lim also included to help Cup squad Malaysia have Invited former Singapore badminton greats, Wong Peng Soon and Ong Poh Lim, to help prepare their Thomas Cup squad, according to Badminton Association of Malaysia president Encik Mohammed K h i r Johari. Peng Soon and271 words
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153 1976-04-21 19 Fifty-one entries have been received for the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association Novices championships to be held at the Outram park Community Centre from tomorrow to Saturday. Arm e c Forces have entered with the biggest number of 36. Next are Boon Teck C.C. with153 words
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Article55 1976-04-21 19 Khoo Teng Hooi shot a nett 72 to win the BICC "D" medal stroke competition at the New course by one stroke from B.T. Ho and Tan Tal Ylk. Ho was runner-up on countback. C. H. Liao (34) took the first nine ballsweep. The second nine55 words
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272 1976-04-21 19 Reuter London, Wednesday Brihtol City last night clinched promotion to Division One of the English Football League, In which they last played 65 years ago. A third-minute goal by Cllve Whitehead gave them a 1-0 win over Portsmouth, who are atReuter - 272 words
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Article265 1976-04-21 19 United Press International Stockholm, Wednesday Fourth seeded TOm Okker of Holland last night beat Dick Crealy of Australia In straight sets in the opening round of the Stockholm World Championship Tennis (WCT) tournament. The tiny Dutchman, the only seeded player In yesterday's action, took Crealy 6-4,United Press International - 265 words
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Article109 1976-04-21 19 Washington. Wednesday Hubert Green won U5527,000 (about S|81,000) for finishing second in last week's Tournament of Champions and regained the lead In the 1978 US tour earnings list, the Professional Golfers' Association reported yesterday Green's total is U*****,558 (about *****,688). Both he and Ben109 words
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245 1976-04-21 19 Reuter Kingston. Wednesday. The fourth and final Test between the Wes\ Indies and India starting at Sablna Park here today will be a battle between pace and spin. With the series level at 1-1. the West Indies selectors have plumped forReuter - 245 words
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Miscellaneous57 1976-04-21 18 THE BORN LOSER TWO; CAN PUT ON > 20 PDUtopS BV \W66K > H3OM TUKQW* fjfe m SHORT RIBS i" B EVEN THOUGH "THE CffNTPAL COMMITTEE TOIES TO HIDE* 1T... S s> w n A r 4 n NORBERT w 21 S5 ra. aS by Art Sansom an H by57 words
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Miscellaneous264 1976-04-21 19 6 Intentions ,7 Bupplles 8 Frown 9 Prove one's worth 10 Colour 11 Formal defense 12 Faultless models 13 Singular 19 Decisive defeat 21 Log 26 Suffixes for enzymes 28 Indiscreet confidants 29 By Itself 30 Baffle 33 Winner's sign 35 Philippine native 36 Together 37 Daillng number 38 Made264 words
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Article51 1976-04-21 20 IMEI LIN: Now that they are phasing out acting posts in the civil service, maybe those not up to the mark would be eased out, instead of being stuck in their acting positions. AH FOOK: Let's hope the new incentive allowance will encourage the officers to show their51 words
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Miscellaneous951 1976-04-21 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LENSA. Magazine series tt-esented In Malay. This week's edition a sentimental ballad from Zalnab Hurl. A filmier depleting the Idiosyncrasies of the kampung people, and their transition to high rise living, with another song from Kamarlah Haron (r) 3.35 GENERAL951 words
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Miscellaneous258 1976-04-21 20 Today's top shows CHRONICLE: The Lost World of the Maya. (Over Ch. 5. at 9.45 p.m. In colour). Archaeologist Eric Thompson charts the rise and fall of one of the strangest civilisations the world has ever known as he Journeys through the Maya World through the low-lying tropical jungles and258 words
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