New Nation, 29 April 1976

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    20 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday April 29, 1976 No- 1627 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 p? NEW NATION COMMENT
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    Please come home plea to teenage runaways
    546 1  -  By Peter Ong Both are 16 and for the past two years they have been schoolmates in the Hwl Yoh Secondary School In Yio Chu Kang. According to their families. It was only three months ago that they became close friends, seeing each
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    Help the small boss
    547 1  -  Dr Goh's call to NTUC By Rav Dhaliwal The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Dr. Ooh Keng Swee today called on the NTUC to help small business enterprises because they have a useful contribution to make to the economy. Dr. Ooh suggested that the
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    Unions hack new pay plan
    116 1 Trade unions have come out In support of ITTUC secretary general, Mr. C.V.- Devan Nair's suggestion that colonial wage scales be done away with. Thetr reaction to Mr. Nalr's proposal came during the debate on his report at the NTUC's Second Triennial Delegates' Conference at
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    'Thai armed forces in power struggle'
    95 1 Bangkok, Thursday A power struggle has been reported within the Thai Armed Forces and the Prime Minister, Mr. Senl PramoJ, has ordered the Acting Defence Minister, Oeneral Thavlt Senlwongse, to investigate the matter. The power struggle is said to be between the faction supporting
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      37 1 Cup Final Special in New Nation tomorrow INSIDE International Page 3 Unpaid of rpoft Page 2 Peking: Mo policy change Page 5 f IN THE OTHER PAGES: CINEMAS 2; Money worda CroMword 12; Btar» 24; Comics 28.
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    AUPE on 'unpaid actors, actresses'
    401 2 The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees has hit out at the Government's move to abolish acting allowances for civil servants without negotiations or consultations with the union. AUPE's general secretary, Mr. O. Kandasamy, said It would mean the Eublic service would ave unpaid "actors and
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    HAWKER'S DEATH: BIG POLICE PROBE
    127 2 CID homicide officers were this morning Investigating the death of a 63-year-old hawker on the third floor stairway of his rented house in New Bridge Road. Tang Cheong Chee, a bachelor, was found sprawled with a bruise on the lips. Nearby lay his dentures. The
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    'Acts against women' are alleged
    163 2 AUPE chief, Mr. O. Kandasamy yesterday criticised what he called "acts of dlscrimin ation" against women employees. He spoke out during the NTUC delegates conference debate on the Devan Nalr report. For instance, the children of women employees are not entitled to medical benefits unlike
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    Cyclist dies in crash
    45 2 A cyclist, Yeo Hock Chiang, was believed killed in a hit-and-run accident In South Bridge Road yesterday. In another accident In Adam Road yesterday, Managaiah Katya, 16, was hit by an unidentified vehicle. Police an looking for eyewitnesses to both accidents.
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    STOCK MARKET
    91 2 Prices held steady in light trading on the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes this morning. Trading was mild with the normally active counters attracting lowlevel activity. Price gains at press time were marginal. BUSINEBS DONE: First Section S. DARBY (1) 3.545. SETRON (1) 2.16.
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    Widodo at police hq
    62 2 The visiting Indonesian National Police chief, Lt.-General Widodo Bndldarmo, was shown the radio operations at the Pearl's Hill police headquarters by the Police Commissioner, Mr. Tan Teck Khlm, this morning. Lt-Oen. Widodo is here on a three-day visit at the invitation of Mr. Tan. He will
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      450 2 AT THE CINEMA EARTHQUAKE: A tremor strikes Los Angeles and reduces a great part of the city to rubble; caught up In the quake's terror are the star-studded cast of Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy. Lotne Greene. Genevieve Bujold and others: directed by Mark Robson, with a gimmick called
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      60 2 I Today: 1110 a.m. (2.4 m); 10.51 p.m. (2.6 m). TOMOROW; T1.45 am. (2.4 m): 11.18 p.m. (2.7 m). Saturday: 12.21 a.m. (2.4 m); 11.47 p.m. (2.7 m). Sunday: 12.57 a.m. (2.4 m). Monday: 12.18 am. (2.7 m); 1.35 p.m. (2.3 m). Tuesday: 12.51 a.m. (2.7 m); 12.1# p.m (2.3
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    10 2 Police reported 75 accidents yesterdayFour were serious and one fata].
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    Lock icon 'Sad if the PAP were to quit...'
    656 3 ...says Socialist International boss after Lee's warning Reuter London, Thursday Mr. Hans Janitschek, general secretary of the Socialist International, said here yesterday that it would be an extremely sad development if the Singapore People's Action Party was to leave the Socialist International. He
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    Sterilisation can be 'reversed'
    164 3 Success of treatment in S'pore Women, who want to have children again after having und e r go n e tubal ligation, may be able to conceive again with treatment. This was told to the Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology First InterCongress at tbe Singapore
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    Outpatient abortion is safe—doctor
    229 3 Outpatient abortion is safe —doctor OutpaQient abortion of pregnancies up to 12 weeks Is safe, a recent study at the University of Singapore, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, has found. Analysts of the 1462 abortions carried out during the period of February 1973 to September 1974 showed no significant difference
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    Let them go home, says Fuad
    286 3 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The Sabah government will persuade the Philippines to accept without prejudice those Philippine refugees in the East Malaysian state who wish to return home, Sabah Chief Minister Tun Mohamed Fuad Stephens said here yesterday. Tun Fuad, who is on a three
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    Police probe school fire
    174 3 Police are investigating a fire which broke out in one of the classrooms of Be a 11 y Secondary School on early Sunday morning. The school watchman was on rounds at about 3.20 a.m. when he smelt smoke coming out from one of the classrooms on
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    Lock icon $4m lagoon ready soon
    167 4 East Coast Park expected to be opened to public in a month or two Batherf will soon be able to take their first dip in this giant East Coast Park lagoon which has been completed two months ahead of schedule. The M-million recreational spot which took
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    Anti-blue collar: Parents blamed
    600 4  -  By Joachin Tan, Rav Dhaliwal Parents have come under heavy fire for being partly responsible for today's anti-blue collar Job attitude among the young. The criticism came from a cross-section of employer!, educationist*, university dons and students who were commenting on Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan
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    Opening
    31 4 Minister for Finance Mr. Hon Bul Sen, will officiate at the Inauguration of the Institute of Banking and Fnance at International Plasa, Bth Floor, Anson Road, tomorrow at 4.45 p.m.
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    'Too many involved in youth affairs'
    287 4  -  CALL FOR SYSTEMATIC PLANNING By Eileen Tan A youth leader last night hit out at the lack of coordination among the Government bodies handling youth problems In Singapore. Mr. Tan Eng Leone, chairman of the PeoDle's Association reglo n a 1 youth council (East),
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    Need for political awareness—don
    152 4 Need for political awareness —don A university lecturer last night called on the Government to include in the school curriculum subjects designed to create a greater political awareness among Singapore youths. Dr. Shee Poon Kim of Nantah's Department of Oovernment and Public Administration, said this was a vital process in
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    Lock icon China: No shift in policy
    321 5 UPI Reuter Tokyo. Thursday Chinese Foreign Minister Chiao Kuan- hua, in a meeting with the Japanese Ambassador to China, Mr. He i s h i r o Ogawa, made it clear that there were no changes in China's foreign policy in spite of the recent
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    Lock icon BIKINI APPEAL
    64 5 Bikini-clad Mrs. Jan Williams stands outside the British Prime Minister's residence at 19 Downing Street in London yesterday. She and a deputation from the National Housewives Association calked on Prime Minister James Callafhan with a letter appealing: for a fair deal for housewives. Her bikini carries the slogan
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    Lock icon 'Put off election of new president'
    224 5 CALL BY LEBANON LEFTISTS Reuter Beirut, Thursday Leftist parties last night called for a postponement of the parliamentary session scheduled to elect a new Lebanese President on Saturday. After a meeting under Progressive Socialist Party leader Kamal Junblatt, the parties Issued a statement accusing
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    Lock icon Get out by 1981-Senator
    156 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday —California Senator Alan Cranston yesterday Introduced legislation to with draw all 40,000 US Servicemen from South Korea over the next five years. The Democratic senator said he wanted a phased withdrawal to dlscouragc any Idea of invasion by North Korea. He said that
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    Lock icon 'Britons are not so honest today'
    199 5 AP London. Thursday Are the British losing their sense of truthfulness. fair play and honesty? Columnist Lynda Lee-Potter tackled this question yesterday in the Dally Mall. She concluded Britons are indeed becoming more dishonest and laid a good Dart of the blnmc on the
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      Lock icon Incomes fall
      46 5 Reuter London, Thursday Britain's leading directors and executives had a fall In their real incomes of 13.5 per cent last year and face a likely further drop ol five and a half per cent In the coming year, says a survey published yesterday. Reuter.
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      Lock icon 'Plunderer'
      36 5 Reuter London, Thursday Former government minister John Stonehou3e systematically plundered his own business companies so he could start a new life in Australia with his attractive secretary, the Old Bailey Criminal Court was told yesterday.
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      Lock icon Strike
      32 5 Reuter Bonn, Thursday Printers locked In a pay dispute with publishers yesterday called West Germany's first national strike for more than two yeats and crippled most of the country's newspapers. Reuter.
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      Lock icon Fish stolen
      29 5 AP Tokyo, Thursday Fifty-five rare goldfish, some valued as nigh as US$lBOO ($2700), were stolen from a breeding farm In Tokyo over the weekend, police reported. AP.
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      Lock icon Two killed
      23 5 Reuter Tel Aviv, Thursday Two Israelis were killed and five injured last night when a bomb went off in Central Jerusalem.
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    Lock icon Rhodesia: A Dr. K offer
    365 6 US willing to help if asked by parties, he says Reuter Kinshasa. Thursday The US Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger, last night offered the good offices of the United States in possible negotiations to secure swift black majority rule In Rhodesia. He said: "In
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    Lock icon Soviet call now for ME talks
    210 6 UPI Moscow, Thursday. The Bovlet Union yesterday proposed a twostage resumption of the Qeneva Middle East peace conference, but demanded that the Palestine Liberation organisation (PLO) should take part In both stages. The proposal came In an open Soviet government statement calling on all
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    Lock icon Patty's high class prison
    164 6 Reuter San Diego, Thursday— Patricia Hearst began psychiatric tests here yesterday In a prison so luxurious that Inmates have called It better than a hotel. The high-rise building boasts wall-to-wall carpeting in Its private bedrooms, colour television, alrconditlonlng, plped-ln music, microwave ovens for the use of
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    Lock icon Spies reform plan snag
    65 6 Reuter Washington. Thursday. Proposals to reform US Intelligence agencies suffered their first major defeat in Congress yesterday when a key panel refused to approve creation of a strong new committee to supervise spy agencies. Instead, the Senate Rules Committee voted five to four for a proposal
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    Lock icon A 'tourist paradise' campaign to lure S. Africans
    210 6 AP Johannesburg, Thursday Rhodesia has launched an advertising campaign designed to counter a reduction in tourism Its officials fear will result from the murder by guerrillas of three South Africans. The campaign, promoted by the Rhodesia National Tourist Board, got under way
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    Lock icon Sex and my daughter Sueby Mrs Ford
    196 6 Sex and my daughter Sue by Mrs Ford Reuter New York, ThursdayMrs. Betty Ford does not expect her daughter to have pre-martlal sex, according to the current Issue of McCall's magazine. The US President's wife was explaining her reported comments about daughter Susan (above) having an affair. She told an
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    Lock icon TODAY
    114 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, April 29, the 120 th day of 1976 with 246 to follow. THE MOON Is new. THE MORNING STARS are Venus and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. The Duke of
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    Lock icon The Odd Corner
    62 6 AP Melbourne, Thursday Bank security guard Lance Belllngham accidentally shot himself twice with his own bank pistol, bank officials said. Mr. Belllngham, about 60, was in the bank when his Slstol accldently went off shooting him in the and. As ne walked from the bank to seek
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      550 6 Thursday k MONEYWOROS 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 MiaMaiCul along dotted lines _J CLUES FOR CD-4 1. To return, at money borrowed 2. Many a lady's it very light 3. Obtain by
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      163 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Bunny, 15-4 C. Headline: Carter Is victor In Pennsylvania, beating Jackson In pivotal test. Tokyo Cloudy 2313C. Headline: Socialists make headway in Portugal elections. London Sunny, chance of scattered light showers, 10-6 C. Headline: Kissinger warns Smith. Rome Clear, 15-6 C. Headline: Communist and Socialist parties
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    Lock icon Soviets seek new ties with SE-Asian nations
    613 7 AP Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Union Is seeking Arm new relations with Laos, Cambodia and the Philippines soon in what diplomats see as a continuing Russian campaign to become a trusted power in South-east Asia and neutralise C h i jiese Influence there,
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    Lock icon Sex killer dies after he is castrated
    117 7 Reuter Bonn, Thursday A West Herman child murderer died of heart failure In hospital in Llppstadt yesterday shortly after being castrated at his own request, a hospital spokesman said. Juergen Bartsch, 29, a but c E er's apprentice, had been sentenced in 1967
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    Lock icon BIG WIN FOR CARTER
    92 7 Mr. Jimmy Carter waves to supporters after winning Pennsylvania's key election yesterday and virtually eliminating the hopes of his two main Democratic challengers, Senator Henry Jackson and Congressman Morris Udall. Mr. Carter a moderate known as a "southern Kennedy" because of his ever-present, big, toothy smile
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    Lock icon 'Delaying tactics' by rich nations charge
    188 7 Reuter Paris, Thursday E c on o mic negotiations between rich and poor nations ran into trouble "here yesterday with developing countries publicly declaring their dissatisfaction at the "slow pace of progress." In a statement issued at the end of the third session of
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    Lock icon Donkey attack on Reagan by Ford
    229 7 it The U.S. jTPresidential SV^EIectioM Reuter Washington, Thursday President Ford yesterday fired a series of heated broadsides at Ronald Reagan as he sought a Texas election victory that could kill his rival's hopes for the Presidency. "Any donkey can kick a barn down, but
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    No comfort from surcharge
    369 8 Major airports around the world usually offer air-conditioned limousine services for which travellers pay more than the normal taxi fares in exchange for extra comforts. The more costconscious take airport buses, or metered taxis. Malpractices by taxi-drivers, such as overcharging and taking of detours, are not
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  • WHISPERS By ISPY
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      No splash for this host
      57 8 A businessman who recently bought a house complete with a pool In the back garden, spent weeks planning his first pool-side barbecue and swim for his friends. On the night of the party, however, he declined to Join the others In the pool. When asked
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      Of inanity and insanity
      43 8 At the end of a hor-ror-film trailer, the commentator exhorted: "If this film doesn't make you squirm In your seat, It's time you see a psychiatrist." "How about It!" my film-buff friend said, "A picture to test your sanity!"
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      Mum's the word
      36 8 A bachelor was trying to win the favour of an 18-year-old daughter of a family friend, but could get nowhere. Each time he made an advance, she replied sweetly. "Mother sends her regards!"
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    Lock icon Of the words that make politics in China
    1076 8 NYT Hong Kong, Thursday As part of a nationwide effort to explain to the Chinese people why Mr. Tejig. Hsiao -ping their former senior Deputy Premier was suddenly stripped of his official posts earlier this month, the official daily, Jenmin Jih Pao,
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    Ho's dream of united Vietnam realised
    439 8 f VOICE OF THE PRESS Sa SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST For the first time for more than 30 years, the two halves of North and South Vietnam were reunited in a Joint election campaign for one united government. This Is not only a red
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      1001 9 Toronto Dominion Bank. Statement of Accounts for year ended 0ct0ber31,1975. Note: All figures quoted in Canadian dollars. Statement of revenue and expenses For the year ended October 31, 1975 (with comparative figures for preceding year) Revenue 1975 Income from bans 979.965.419 Income from securities 100.703.583 Other operating revenue 90.986.652 Total
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      Lock icon French flair
      309 10  -  It's a matter of know-how Shop Around Jennifer Schoon It isn't necessary to go out and buy a fabulous expensive French creation. Just a few accessories or a blouse can add style and chic to your appearance. Such accessories are among the range of women's wear that have
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      Lock icon GIVING BIRTH AT HOME – AN OLD WAY BECOMES A NEW FAD...
      643 10 GIVING BIRTH AT HOME AN OLD WAY BECOMES A NEW FAD... Washington Post "You've come a long way, baby," has been the marching song for the women's movement, but it is being sung these days by another group: Mothers who bear their children at home. It is Indeed a long
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      Dr Spock updated: The feminists went after him...
      217 10 Washington It's not so much that Dr. Benjamin Spock has changed over the last 30 years: It's people's perceptions of him that have changed. The new edition of bis celebrated "Baby And Cbild Care," the book that brought op an en- tire
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      GRANDMA GAMELY GOES TO CAMP ON IDYLLIC TIOMAN ISLAND
      1309 11  -  And she shows that ruggedness is all in the mind... bv Betty L. Khoo There was no room at the Merlin Samudra Hotel on Pulau Tloman so we set up camp. But we were rather different from the usual groups of
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      Hokkien 'muay' Taiwan style
      401 11  -  E Eating Out Li Violet Oon Hokkien food the way mother rooks it is what the May Garden restaurant at Orchard Towers serves. This sort of cruisine which features sweet potato porridge accompanied by smaller dishes is very popular in Taiwan and to make sure that
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      Lock icon Shaping show cabinets to the structure of a living room
      165 11  -  f, Decor Ideas A V. OON How does one display an objet d'art collection If there are young children in the house is the dilemma some people face. The owner of a luxury flat has solved the problem by housing
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    Lock icon The city's growing too fast
    846 12 A big problem stopping people who want to come to Jakarta Reuter Jakarta, Thursday An ugly clash here recently between squatters and troops attempting to evict them underlined the explosive potential of a city growing too fast for its own good. The inhabitants of Bor
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    Lock icon Sloshed Nixon fails to find the button
    742 12  -  Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times My friend William Saflre is a very rare bird in Washington. He is the only columnist in town who still is willing to defend his old boss Richard Nixon. Recently Mr. Saflre raged at all the Ni-xon-haters tor
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  • The Oil Industry
    • A New Nation Supplement
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        Big hunt for black gold
        1762 13 American experts are drawing up charts which show the areas of the world with potential large oil reserves. The findings are going to be of significance as oil may remain a political weapon in the politics of the Middle East for a long time. And
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        A base that is kept busy round the clock
        434 15 The busy Loyang Offshore Base lies In a rather desolate part of Singapore. It Is about a mile's drive from the main Tamplnes Road. But to the oilmen or rather those In the oil drilling supply business, the base, run by
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        Why S'pore is ideal as a regional centre
        328 15 of 120 ships berth here monthly. According* to a spokesmen of SOPS ships had to queue up for berthing space last year. SOPS however expects that business this year would be affected by the decline In world rig industry in general and
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        Bonanza for Britain likely
        1768 16 External oil bill has been reduced North Sea oil may mean a bonanza for Britain that transforms her whole economic future. Already Britain has been securing loans on the strength of the offshore oil resources. But trese oil resources also have political aspects that are receiving
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        Refineries' output cut by half
        864 18 Oil politics has dramatically shifted the supply and demand position of the five refineries operating here since it hit the world headlines barely three years ago. Prom a period of rapid growth since the first oil refinery was built in 1961, the oil industry slowed
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        OIL-RIGGERS CAN'T DO WITHOUT THEM
        494 19 Drillers, divers, geologists and derricksmen are some of the people that spring most readily to our minds when we speak of the people working in the oil-rig industry. But, more often than not, we forget about one category of workers that no oil-rigger would want
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        China has large oil reserves
        1017 20 That China is an oil power is no longer a matter for speculation. Experts are in agreement that her reserves are considerable and large enough to justify the view that she will, in the long term, not only be able to fuel her own Industries
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        Experts say she has enough for export in the long term
        368 20 However, II reports of continuing Chinese willingness to Invest In Industrial equipment, such as the recently disclosed prospects of US$l.2 billion ($3 billion) purchases of Japanesemade plant, Including refining and petrochemicals plants prove even only half true, they Imply
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        OIL FIRMS SET TO FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL
        986 21 Oil companies in the United States are bracing themselves for one of the b i g gest battles in modern economic history. At stake is their survival in their presently constituted form. The scene of the battle is the Senate which will soon
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        They are facing the dilemma of being split into three segments
        468 21 climate and no one knows what will happen. Momentum could carry the Bill through the Senate and the House in time to land on President Ford's desk during a hot election campaign." And oil men in the US are
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        Search for oil in S-E Asia is maintaining momentum
        1098 23 Oil exploration in South-east Asia is maintaining momentum, though there have been some setbacks in some areas of the Industry in Indonesia and Malaysia. In Indonesia oil news in the early weeks of the year was dominated by speculation about the
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      99 16 HUP SENG HUAT CO., (PTE) LTD. (HARDWARE IMPORTERS I EXPORTERS) a Stockists Of Hordworo, API Pipas, finings, Valves, Structural Steal, Etc. Solas Agont A Stockists: G. Dikkoars ft Co. NV various yoly.i Ca ASA a ife n iru?' I Cr StSi nk,# trim madASA 150, 300 and class 800 drop
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      193 17 have a complete range of marine navigational and communication equipment for vessels of all sizes and types. And they are all backed by complete spares and factory trained engineers in S.E.A. 30- > Mw. y. W •i 2 IIn S.E. Asia Rico hove hundred* of morine installations on oil rigs,
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      191 19 .ELECTRIC CO. (PTE) LTD. BRACKET K FIXTURE Wfr* 200 Watt W LSS. Cat.Nol-25a CEILING FIXTURE Single 40 Watt LSS Cat. Nal-29a 1 LIGHTING V FIXTURE 300.400 Watt LS.S Cat. No. 1 09a FLOODLIGHT Vm* |L 400 Watt 'JjM VISS Cat. Na 1 12a TANK LIGHT 100 Watt LSS Cat. No.
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      156 20 Available ex-stock Singapore. UNDETEVES-JACOBERG CF.E.) Pt© Ltd T F CMNICAI PRODUCTS DIVISION 1, Commonwealth Lane, S'pore 3. Tel: *****1. OK inter-mag* INTER-MEGA til RIG SUPPLIERS 3-C, GUILLEMARD ROAD SINGAPORE 14. Tsl: *****76, *****2 Tel«x RS ***** INTMEGA Cable: INMEGACO GENERAL OILFIELD HARDWARE SUPPLIERS STOCKIST AND SUPPLIER FOR AEROQUIP AURAND CLEANING
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      69 20 AUSTRALIA §SR£ r H ir STOCKIST AND AUTHORISED DEALERS:— •LINCOLN AUSTRALIA complata I In* of wading aqulpmant, accaworia*. and Pull rand of WNMd»n« Elactroda*. •kr'fi- X -T .7* •OH Raftnary/Rtg Equipment: Valvaa, API Pip** ft Pip* Pttttngs, Clactrlcai Supplto* and *♦>• full ranpa of HardwarM for induttrlM and Marina mm.
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      266 21 CHIP LEE offers a Range of Hardware Materials Unsurpassed! Stockist.of API Linepipes and fittings, valves, stud bolts and nuts, flanges and structural steel section, etc For oil refinery, on and offshore, shipbuilding ft all general purposes Cast iron cast steel 150 LB. (68 KG 300 lb (136 kg) 600..8 (272
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      247 22 anybody. i Anybody who's ever done b|rS business with C-E Natco. Anywhere. I 1 I f An V time He te y°" C-E Natco stands for quality. Nearly half a f n designing and fabricating i some of the world's most sophvt| isticated production processing systems. servicing and maintaining those
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      78 22 WELDED STEEL TANKS Pressure Vessels Separators Vil Oil R«fin«ry Engineering Storage Tank* Steel Fabrication Dnhed f eadt up to 12" dia. thick. Tel: *****5/*****1 APPLIED ENGINEERING (PTE) LTD. LOT A 1682. BENOI PLACE, JUHONG INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SINGAPORE 21 JURONG TOWN P O BO* NO <»6 V:ABLE ADORESS APPUEDENG SINGAPORE TELEX
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      62 23 sis A Denyo GENERATORS WELDING SETS Dnnyo r> '*>•" sonerar** ''aw Oui 't" vollaqf iec>w'v *l.nmt iiirtO vanatmn immhi indiiriiun, motyr Marling Imaus* the* i" st-n 'VKI *>H o.i ittnn tyO* Built i i with,land r.iqg«Hl i«irtj*pio>ii Aith umpto tr«j u <:«<.v ''hdlV)>;OV>" t>"« '»> .<>'n[.'. t.. flfOlPltiVO <1-*..- c»f)v
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      54 23 ...wherever you find men harnessing the natural resources of the Earth, you'll find Smith international working to meet the energy needs of man Smith International is one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of < broad range of drilling tools, equipment and related services to the energy industries Sm
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    166 24 Reuter Geneva, Thursday. A conference In Nairobi next month will have to decide whether to tackle world commodity trade problems collectively, or continue to deal with them Individually, Its United Nations organisers said yesterday. This Is a major Immediate issue before fourth full session of
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    103 24 Business News and Views Inchcape's two whollyowned subsidiaries, Borneo Motors and Orchard Motors were voluntarily liquidated last week. These two have not been Involved In any business activities since their assets and undertakings were taken over by Borneo Motors (Singapore) and Orchard Motors (Singapore). Borneo
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    157 24 UPI Zurich, Thursday The Swiss National Bank announced a major agreement yesterday with the big multinational corporations in Switzerland on helping pr e v ent currency upheavals on the fore ign exchange market. Under the agreement, the bank said, the multinationals will report by the
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    204 24 Times Printers, a subsidiary of Times Publishing Group, has appointed MR. lIKNRY PANG, as sales manager and MR. R. SRIVATSAN to be responsible for sales administration. MR. LOW SIKW THIAM. who recently Joined Sime Darby Slnga- pore as personnel manager. started work In 1956 with the Straits
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    203 24 The firms up again UPI Brussels, Thursday The British pound firmed up on European money markets yesterday for the second straight day, but the US dollar and the Italian lira reverted to a downward trend in most places. Gold price slipped, having risen more than a dollar on Tuesday. The
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      126 24 Yesterday's prices In US dollars followed by the dlfference on the prevlous sesslon close: AT T 571 1 Beth Steel 412 1 Caterp Tra 81| 1 Chrysler 30 i C'>ca-Cola 841 1 Cont) OH 68 j 1 Dow Chem 110| U Dresser 75| 1 Du Pont 151| 110J
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      36 24 UPI Dow Jones closing stock averages on New York Stock Exchange yesterday. 30 industrials 1000 71 (up 6.20), 20 transport 211 59 (up 107), 15 utilities 87.55 (up 0.22), 65 stocks 305.59 (up 1.47).
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      176 24 DBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. Closing prices in yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. Ajlnomoto 363 8 C. Itoh 306 1 Dow a Mining 200 3 Hitachi 201 3 Japan Mail St« 218 2 KnmaLsu 420 21 Meijl Seika 313 unch Mltsul-Toatsu 112 3 Onoda Cement 110 3 Shiseido
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      43 24 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock exchange: ACI 131 133 ADC 42 48 Ampol Pet 55 58 Anl 100 103 Apm 135 136 1 ;TwBrKTBfL I'M rVQVCTwTT] CTTrT" [•BfflHfBfl nWBBfjrn MtTiB ift IflrJvJmpTi I" i'M 1 > n^r.r7»i*ri
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      73 24 Reuter Closing prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday. Paribas 177.50 60 Foncter 330 —1 Prlntemps 57.50 —.50 Bull 37.15 —.15 Royal Dutch 210.50 +.50 Michelln 1230 +16 COE 321 unch. Thomson 225.50 +5.50 CFP 128 unch. Rhone 98.50 .30 AIR 370 6 BSN 639 +9 Philips 57.45
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      88 24 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday UBS Bearer 3195 5 UBS Registered 488 10 SBC 428 Credit Suisse 2620 10 Swissair B. 567 8 Swiss Reins ur. 2080 Wtnterthur B. 1860 10 Zurich Xnsur. 6600 25 Juvena B. 250 35
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      522 24 PUBLIC AUCTION CHAPTER 222 (PAWNBROKERS) Unredeemed pledges mad* up to October 1»75 consisting of (old and silver ornaments. Jewelleries etc. pledged with the following pawnshops will be sold by public auction: > South Bridge Road South Bridge Road Heng Fatt Pawnshop Nam Cheong Pawnshop Pte. Ltd Pagar Road Wing Joo
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      112 24 CITROEN HENRY ANG AGENCIES PTE. LTD., 9, Leng Kee Rood, Singapore 3 Tel *****4 CHRYSLER W' 80 Trust Motor Co (Ptc) Ltd 259, Sclegie Complex, Selegie Rood, 5.7 Tel: *****1-3 (3 lines) TAN CHONG I SONS MOTOR CO. (S) PTE. LTD., 29 Rochore Conol Rd S'pore 7 Teh. *****8/ *****9/
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      332 24 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are strong -willed enough to be able to suffer a great deal in the Interest of gaining your goals, whether they be immediate or of the longterm variety. TOMORROW TAURUS (April 20May 20) Long-range Interests are to be taken up
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    391 25  -  By BRIAN MILLER Three new clubs, Star United, SIA/ SATS and Port Authority, will be making their debut In the 4976 Singapore Hockey Association League competition which starts during the first week of May. They will play In Division Three. Thirty-six
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    236 25  -  ON THE TRACK u/ith Blue Peter Penang, Thursday P«w trial Shine did a stylish gallop on a good track here this morning. Breaking from the 800 m he ran the last 600 m In 37 finishing with plenty In hand. Thunderball was Impressive in
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    423 25 Reuter London. Thursday Ray Illingworth and Basil D'Ollvelra, two of English cricket's elder statesmen, showed a youthful sest for the, game when the 1076 county cham plonship started yesterday. Illingworth, 43, former Test captain, and D'Ollvelra, who admits to being approximately 44, were among six
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      405 25 KIM LEONQ HWA Trading and Renovation Contractor, B-07 Golden Mile Tower, Beach Road S pore 7. Tel: *****36/ *****31 (9 a.m. 6 p.m.) H.D.B. Licence no: M/ 0910. Renovation of H.D.B. flat and private homes. Specialised In general renovation, marble, terrazzo, mosaic, parquet, wall tiles and vinyl tiles AU enquiries
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      75 25 [g~rreßj WHERE TO QO for good meal? Need not worry. We nave variety of dishes like Chicken Cur ma. Crab and Masahla, Pried Prawn, Fish Curry with Chilli, especially Fish Head which will suite anyone's taste. Also comfortable seating facilities. Always visit Muthu Makan Shop, 78, Race Course Road, S'pore
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    421 26 London, Thursday Liverpool of England rallied after conceding two goals In the first 12 minutes to defeat F.C. Bruges of Belgium 3-2 In the first leg of the UEFA (European Football Union) Cup final here last night. Trailing 2-0 at halftime, Liverpool came
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    513 26  -  By PHILIP TAN Bartley qualified to meet Outram In the National Schools Post Secondary girls hockey final when they outplayed Victoria 2-0 at Balestier Road yesterday. Outram upset Swiss Cottage 1-0 to avenge last year's defeat In the semi-final. Played under staminasapping heat both
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    267 26 Associated Press New York, Thursday —Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Alt and top challenger Ken Norton will fight tomorrow night at the Capital Centre, but not against each other. Ail win meet Jimmy Young, a 27-year-old Philadelphian whose ranking far outstrips his Press clippings, in a scheduled
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    59 26 Reuter London, Thursday British Government do not welcome visits to Britain by Taiwan sporting and cultural teams If they claim to represent China, Foreign Office Under Secretary Evan Luard said yesterday. Mr. Luard was answering a parliamentary question why visas had been refused for the
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      89 26 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom IItXDHDOCfcDCN VUOUU*J'T PW»*H *XJIF *XJ /v awesseo*. <wvu> i LZME OUT THE BAD HBWDM' T&Si AWVTHIWfc. n m £1 Ai iS 1 I I SHORT RIBS by Frank O'Neal THE COMMITTEE HAS RAISED ENOUGH MONEY "TO ASSURE youtt !^£-EuECriO DUE TD "THE SPfRALING COSTS
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    575 27  -  Boosting standards of future champions BOWLING by Jeffrey Low The Si n g a pore T en p i n Bowling Congress are thinking of introducing a junior division into the prestigious Singapore International Open championships from Auguust 12-22 at Kallang Bowl# This was disclosed yesterday
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    267 27 United Press International Tel Aviv, Thursday. —A top sports official s?4d yesterday Israel would "fight to the end" for their right to take part in the 1978 Asian Games. The official. Halm Glovinsky, rras commenting on a report from Kuala Lam pur where the Asian Games
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    204 27 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday Singapore yesterday laid a blistering attack on the Open Men's events of the Thailand tenpln bowling championships and captured the lead In Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. As the fourth day's play of the seven-day tournament concluded at the 60-lane Bangkok Bowl,
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    43 28 MEI LIN: The new system of naming civil service posts will be helpful to the public; at least we will know exactly who we are dealing with. AH FOOK: I'd rather be a financial consultant than a principal assistant secretary anytime!
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      804 28 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 ((Ml OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by Housewives' Matinee: House for Bent (r). Part one of a Mandarin film. 3.5$ GENERAL HOSPITAL 4.3# INTERMISSION 6.N OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by Lassie: Price of Wisdom. 6.39 NEWS IN BRIEF CJS t PENT AS KANAK KANAK (r). Children's Rlayhouse i
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      258 28 Today's top shows MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: Break (Ch. 5 at 7.45 p.m. In colour) Jim Phelps with the aid of Barney's electronic wizardry poses as a hot-shot pool hustler to break up an Illegal gambling operation. Barbara Anderson guest-stars as Mlml Da vies, a parolee who teama up with the Mission
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