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Title Section20 1976-07-08 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday July 8, 1976 No. 1687 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 THURSDAY. JULY 8. 197620 words
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Article, Illustration408 1976-07-08 1 Motoring upcountry? Then beware of these two routes with X marked along them. (See map). For they Indicate the spots where armed highwaymen ambushed and robbed occupants of Singapore registered cars. A four-man gang of armed robbers, believed to be led by a 27-year-old408 words
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Article74 1976-07-08 1 A sweeper, Chomll bin Ahmad, 25, found a day-old baby boy crying In the bushes while on his way hom* at 14 km Upper East Coast Road at noon yesterday. He wrapped the abandoned Infant with his jacket and took him to the Joo Chiat police74 words
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Article310 1976-07-08 1 Reuter London, Thursday. Britain's recordbreaking drought has increased the level of chemicals in drinking water so much in parts of Britain that it is now considered unsafe for infants. So, on top of all the other problems facing a parched Britain, bottled water is nowReuter - 310 words
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Article26 1976-07-08 1 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday. An Indonesian police officer has been arrested on charges of complicity In drug trafficking, national police chief General Wldodo Budldarmo said yesterday.—Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article95 1976-07-08 1 Reuter Manila, Thursday—The Foreign Office confirmed yesterday that Vietnam's Vice-minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Phan Hlen, will arrive here on Friday at the head of a friendship mission In a move seen as a diplomatic breakthrough. The Philippines does not have diplomatic relatl oniReuter - 95 words
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Advertisement11 1976-07-08 1 The irony of those hold-ups See Page 6 See Page 611 words
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Advertisement124 1976-07-08 1 CALLUS Made in Austria v* Cadro For The Man Who Patormo INSIDE Stewards thrown out of hotel Page 2 Tongut for Amln Page 7 Olympic Games Special Page 16 IN THE OTHER PAGE 3: Cinemas 2; Money words, Crossword 14; Btars 17; Comics 18. rSKido' MULT! ST AH your'star' watch!124 words
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Miscellaneous16 1976-07-08 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today Isolated showers In early afternoon.16 words
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106 1976-07-08 2 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong Several flight stewards from Singapore were recently thrown out of the Taipeh Hilton for holding wild parties In their room. According to sources, they have been blacklisted by the hotel. The Taipeh Hilton is used by the crew members of106 words
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Article343 1976-07-08 2 ...say lawyers of the new law Lawyers are generally delighted with the extra powers given to subordinate courts in handling civil cases but some fear this would affect earnings. While they can look forward to speedier disposal of cases and less expensive litigation for the343 words
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Article, Illustration143 1976-07-08 2 Chinese diplomat Mr. Tang Mlng-chao, who arrived last night with his wife for a three-day visit, this morning had talks with the Foreign Minister Mr. 8. Rajaratnam. The UN Under-Secre-tary general for political affairs, Justiceship and decolonisation, declined to be Interviewed when he flew143 words
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Article55 1976-07-08 2 Trading was dull at The Singapore Stock Exchange during the first 43 minutes this n» orn j n fj Prices generally remained at yesterday's levels. BUSINESS DONE: Firat Section S. Darby (2) 3.50, (6) 3.52. Sett.: (1) 3.5*. Harimau (2) 0.71. F. and N. (1) 5.90. Pan Electric55 words
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Miscellaneous672 1976-07-08 2 AT THE CINEMA FIST OF FUBY: The celebrated Bruce Lee'a second film, In which he acts as Chen Chen, the man who avenges the mysterious death of his teacher, a famed boxer. Also stars Mlao Ker Hslu. Directed by Lo Wei. Odeon: 1.30, 4, 7 and 9-30 p.m. EABTHOUAKE: A672 words
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Advertisement366 1976-07-08 3 r U JK22S m i, A H 7 t *U<MT A T' ,7 Watch your favourite program on Philips big screen 5C26C566, 66cm (26") colour TV with 12 skin-sensitive lighted buttons lor channel selection. 4 speakers Comes with ultrasonic remote control unit Philips TV oives you more to look ot.366 words
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Article300 1976-07-08 4 More first year students have been accepted by the University of Sin- gapore this year «than last, with a sharp increase in three faculties science, arts and engineering. It has been estimated that more than 2000 students were taken In when the new academic300 words
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177 1976-07-08 4 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The allocation of $244,000 for the purchase of two bullet-proof cars for the Malaysian Prime Minister and his deputy has sparked off a short but sharp exchange between the Minister without Portfolio, Tan Sri Chong Hon Nyan, and Mr. Lim Kit177 words
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Article19 1976-07-08 4 Mr. Jek Yeun Thong, Minister for Culture, will open the Jurong Art Centre tomorrow at 8 p.m.19 words
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Article157 1976-07-08 4 A3EAN airlines, Including Singapore Airlines, will be asked to lower fares within ASEAN countries soon. This Is to promote lntra-reglonal travel and help fill up hotel rooms In the five ASEAN countries. It Is Believed the Philippine Tourism Department, In conjunction with Philippine Airlines, Is behind157 words
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452 1976-07-08 4 The communist victory in Vietnam has led to a more sharpened awareness of the communist threat throughout Asia, according to Dr. Kim Kyung Won, special assistant to the President of South Korea. In a paper presented at the Conference on the452 words
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Article32 1976-07-08 4 Dr. Lee Chlaw Meng, vice chancellor of Nanyang University, will open a seminar on Operational Research In Decision Making at the Regional English Language Centre on July 12 at 9.30 a.m.32 words
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Article, Illustration53 1976-07-08 4 ALI YUSOFF - The faces of ASEAN bv ALI YUSOFF Many firls will envy the lot of 80lie Ann Cheonf. For she is sweet 17 and vends her time reading swimming, playinf tennis or listening to music. The Kuala Lumpur lass finished school last year and plans to study graphic arts53 words
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Article51 1976-07-08 4 Registration 'or the City and Guilds Radio Servicing The (Course 53) and TV and Electronic* (Course 222) conducted by the PAP Delta branch will be on July 7 and l*Those interested can enrol at 183. Block 137. Alexandra Road fr °"V. to 9 p m. on those51 words
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308 1976-07-08 5 Rhodesia could have got chop Lonrho Reuter London, Thursday. Britain could have administered a "karate chop" to the Rhodeslan economy had It forced the closure of all Britishcontrolled banks and other companies In the break-away colony, the head of the giant Lonrho Trading Company said yesterday. Lonrho chief executive, RolandReuter - 308 words
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Article37 1976-07-08 5 Reuter Canberra, Thursday.— Australian Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock yesterday reaffirmed his country's continuing support for the Colombo Plan. Australian aid to the Plan had totalled A ***** million ($6735 million) since its inception.—Reu-Reuter - 37 words
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Article84 1976-07-08 5 Reuter Wiesbaden, Thursday— West Oerman oollce said yesterday they had smashed a heroin smuggling ring following intensive cooperation with their colleagues in Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands. Three Chinese holding British or Belgium nationality, and a Belgian European were arrested on Tuesday night here and in FrankfurtReuter - 84 words
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Article328 1976-07-08 5 Moscow reduces level sharply Reuter Washington, Thursday. The Soviet Union has sharply reduced the level of microwave radiation bombarding the American embassy in Moscow, the State Department disclosed yesterday. But Department spokesman Robert Funseth voiced regret that the Russians had not entirely eliminated the radiation, whichReuter - 328 words
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177 1976-07-08 5 GISCARD ORDERS SACK Reuter Paris, Thursday. The government yesterday dismissed Rear Admiral Ant o i n e Sanguinetti from the navy for publicly challenging French defence policy. The forced retirement of Admiral Sanguinetti, brother of prominent Oaulllst politician Alexandre Sanguinetti, was ordered byReuter - 177 words
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Article36 1976-07-08 5 Reuter Copenhagen. Thursday A plague of rats is making life miserable for householders in Copenhagen and other Danish cities. The State Vermin Laboratory blames the upsurge in rat population on good weather.—Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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150 1976-07-08 5 UPI Colombo, Thursday. With about a month to go before the start of the summit conference of non-aligned nations, the Sri Lanka government has begun to tighten up Its security to ensure a smooth conference. All foreign tourists have been Instructed to leave theUPI - 150 words
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230 1976-07-08 6 UPI Tokyo, Thursday. Authorities Investigating the Lockheed payoff scandal In Japan arrested their eighth suspect yesterday while Prime Minister Takeo Mlkl agreed to cooperate In granting Immunity to three former Lockheed officials now undergoing questioning In Los Angeles. Japanese prosecutors arrested Koichl Fujlwara, directorUPI - 230 words
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Article41 1976-07-08 6 UPI Washington, Thursday Walt Disney Productions. Inc., announced it has entered the second phase of negotiations with Mitsui Real Estate Development Co. and Keisei Electric Railway Co. to develop an oriental theme park on a 600acre peninsula near Tokyo. UPI.UPI - 41 words
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Article30 1976-07-08 6 Reuter Paris, Thursday —President Qlscard d'Estalng yesterday awarded honours to the 12 crew members of the Air France Airbus hijacked to Uganda last week, the government spokesman said. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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239 1976-07-08 6 Paper outlines his position AP New York. Thursday. Mr. Jimmy Carter, the apparent Democratic Presidential nominee, was quoted by the New York Times yesterday as saying he expects foreign policy to be a major issue in the American Presidential campaign. "He seems ready to runAP - 239 words
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129 1976-07-08 6 Reuter New York. Thursday.— A brief tornado yesterday brushed the western edge of New York harbour, just missing the Statue of Liberty. An airline pilot reported seeing a water spout near the Statue as the tornado was reported on the New Jersey side ofReuter - 129 words
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Article156 1976-07-08 6 UPI Berlin, Thursday Tight border controls and a hunt throughout West Germany have failed to uncover a clue to the whereabouts of four women urban guerrillas who escaped from prison early yesterday. West Berlin police thought they probably had gone underground and found asylum withUPI - 156 words
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Article284 1976-07-08 6 Attempt to break US space record? Reuter Moscow, Thursday. Two Soviet cosmon a u t s yesterday docked their Soyuz--21 ferry vehicle with the unmanned orbital station Salyut-5 and both men transferred to it. Tass news agency reported. Soviet television said the two men boardedReuter - 284 words
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Article57 1976-07-08 6 Reuter Canberra. Thursday— A destitute and deserted mother thought it was a "godsend" when she received A 520,000 ($BO,000) from a bank. But now the ban* wants the money b*®~; For all Mrs. Marie Milliet should have got was As2oo ($600). The omission of a decimal point inReuter - 57 words
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Article72 1976-07-08 6 Reuter Bydney, Thursday Bird lover VlnQMii O'Connell was yesterday ordered by a court to stop encouraging hundreds of cockatoos ana seagulls who (locked to his home dally for a feed. Neighbours told the court that each day hundreds of screeching birds gathered In ttar trees outside theReuter - 72 words
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121 1976-07-08 6 UPI Washington, Thursday. —At the orders of a "really quite Irritated" President Ford, Health, Education and Welfare Department Secretary David Mathews yesterday suspended a ruling banning father-son and mo-ther-daughter events in public schools. White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen told reportersUPI - 121 words
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Article, Illustration34 1976-07-08 6 France's traditional long lunch hour turns into a sunbathing session by workers near the Eiffel Tower in Paris yesterday, as Europe's unprecedented heatwave and drought continue. UPI radio UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 34 words
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Miscellaneous131 1976-07-08 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Showers likely, 27-20C. Headline: Blacks win Issue that touched off South Africa riot. San Francisco Fair, 25-IOC. Headline: Congress trips Sky-high cost. Tokyo—Cloudy, 25 20C. Headline: Inaba still hopes to meet term set by L.A. Judge. Paris—Hot, sunny, 3423C. Headline: President Glscard d'Estalng at Hamburg: Accord131 words
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Miscellaneous70 1976-07-08 6 34 22C. Headline: 86 In hijack plane drama. Seoul Sunny. 29 17C. Headline: South Korea athletes depart for Montreal Olympics. Sydney—Sunny, 18-8C. Headline: Bank mistake leaves mother destitute. Taipeh Overcast, 2823C.—UPI Singapore Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 8 a.m. today: Max. temp. 31.5 C, min. temp. 23.1C; total70 words
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139 1976-07-08 7 Reuter Paris, Thursday—Paris newspaper owners and printers' unions yesterday settled a dispute over technical modernisation which has kept the press Industry here In turmoil for more than a year. An agreement was reached between 16 major Paris newspapers the communist-led Syndlcat du LlvreReuter - 139 words
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Article465 1976-07-08 7 Amin gets a tongue lashing. Reuter Nairobi, Thursday Kenya last night finally lost the cool reserve it had maintained towards Uganda since the Israeli raid on Entebbe Airport, and launched a furious verbal attack on President Idi Amin. A Ugandan allegation hotly denied here that 30 Israeli or American aircraftReuter - 465 words
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242 1976-07-08 7 Reuter Beirut, Thursday Palestinian and left-wing forces, retaliating against the right-wing siege of the Palestinian camp at Tel Al-Zaatar, in eastern Beirut, have had to give ground in heavy fighting in northern Lebanon, reports from both sides said yesterday. But the reports conflicted on howReuter - 242 words
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Article224 1976-07-08 7 Reuter Essen, Thursday Former West German President Gustav Heinemann, who held office from 1969 to 1974, died here yesterday at the age of 76. Dr. Heinemann was taken to hospital on Friday suffering from blood circulation problems. The exact cause of death was not immediately known. Dr.Reuter - 224 words
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Article140 1976-07-08 7 Reuter Madrid, Thursday. Spanish Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez formed a new government last night and brought In a Liberal, Marcellno Oreja, as Foreign Minister, It was announced here. Mr. Oreja, 40, at present Foreign Undersecretary, is a keen advocate of Spanish entry into theReuter - 140 words
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Article50 1976-07-08 7 Reuter Buenos Aires, Thursday—Eleven more victims have died In Argentina's continuing wave of political violence, police said here yesterday. The new casualties bring to almost 500 the number of people known to have been killed in politically motivated violence since the March 24 military coup In Argentina.—Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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296 1976-07-08 7 Reuter New York, Thursday. The UN Security Council agreed yesterday to defer until tomorrow the start of debate on the African states' charge of Isr a e 1 1 aggression against Uganda, to permit the Uganda Foreign Minister to take part. Earlier It hadReuter - 296 words
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Advertisement134 1976-07-08 7 HOTEL ll ii 5 '9 n Vr >v New Menu: Continental cuisine for lunch and "dinner; seafood specials, sizzling steaks and chicken specialities. Salad Counter: Choose your favourite salad from the wide selection. Plus! A complimentary glass of Mouton Cadet Rouge or Deinhard's Bereich Bernkastel for every guest. fttK** Hong134 words
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Article394 1976-07-08 8 The rash of hold-ups Including one robbery with rape along Johore trunk roads In recent months would conjure up Images of England's legendary highwayman Dick Turpln had the victims from Singapore found their experiences less traumatic. Now travellers motoring upcountry fear for their safety and394 words
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Article68 1976-07-08 8 Everslnce a friend a habitual muncher was transferred to another department In her company, the mouse which used to live on the crumbs from her table had been wandering around like a lost soul, hav- ing to venture further for Its meals. Her colleagues are considering rescuing68 words
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Article66 1976-07-08 8 An expert has warned that the shock of retirement can make a man Impotent. Mr. Nicholas Tyndall, secretary of the British. National Marriage Outdance Council, said: "It can be an Inhibiting Influence on a man's life. Retirement may signal a sense of retreat and, in a kind66 words
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Article, Illustration1002 1976-07-08 8 Ismail Kassim - Concern over erosion of support By Ismail Kassim PAS' continued membership in the National Front will be a main topic for discussion when the V r on t's delegates gather in Kuala Lumpur late next month for the annual party congress. The odds1,002 words
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Article65 1976-07-08 8 ASHAMED, Bin fa pore 25 - ASHAMED, Bin fa pore 25. As a regular visitor to the PBA container wharf, I always see "shacks" and unauthorised sheds along the old godown No. 25 at Trafalgar Street, Gate One. I recall a letter from the PBA In your paper which stated that65 words
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Article43 1976-07-08 8 TICKET 3901, Singapore 15 - TICKET 3901, Singapore 15. Are commuters allowed to smoke in a bus? I was In a bus recently. sitting next to a man who was chain-smoking. The conductor Ignored him. He should have told him about the nosmoklng law.43 words
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Article56 1976-07-08 8 UNFORTUNATE ONE, Singapore 11 - UNFORTUNATE ONE, Singapore 11. When travelling to West Malaysia and Thailand In a coach recently. I lost my luggage. When I told the driver, he said he was too sleepy to notice. After three weeks, the company has yet to recover or compensate my loss. Who can56 words
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Article58 1976-07-08 8 READERS, Singapore 14 - READERS, Singapore 14. After reading the letter, "Repeat this series," by TV Fan <NN, June 26), my friends and I fully agree that the drama, Sorrows of the Forbidden City, Is one of the best series telecast by RTS. Therefore, we hope the RTS will allow us58 words
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Article484 1976-07-08 8 r r 3 VOICE OF THE PRESS A BANGKOK POST Time was when the oft-quoted Baron Pierre de Coubertin's "not the winning or the losing, but the taking part" rang true of international sport, and especially so the modern Olympic Games. Today, virtually on the eve484 words
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Advertisement13 1976-07-08 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE L13 words
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Article, Illustration703 1976-07-08 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times The New York Times Is now in the process of searching for the Loch Ness monster. It has underwritten a scientific expedition with underwater TV cameras, sonar equipment and other monster gear heretofore unknown to man. So farLos Angeles Times - 703 words
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916 1976-07-08 9 Lim Kok Ann - By Lim Kok Ann Scarcely a year after the dissensions of the Flscher-Kar-pov match that never took place, FIDE, the World Chess Federation, is once more in the throes of a crisis. The problem now Is the award by FIDE of the right to host916 words
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Advertisement205 1976-07-08 9 Tasty Western Cuisine vTTiTT COFFEE HOUSE/LOUNGE Opens daily 800 am IOOOpm After a hard day's work, relax yourself, drutng 'HAPPY HOURS' 4.00 p.m. 7.00 p.m Free tit-bits will be served Nightly organ performance Raffles Palm I Court i I RESTAURANT I V wining dining by candlelight 1 I in the205 words
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Article, Illustration1156 1976-07-08 10 / 11 Wang Look Fung - STUDENTS IN SCHOOL NOT GETTING ADEQUATE FOOD VALUE Mothers say they are ignorant oS what makes up an adequate meal for children By Wang Look Fung Parents were shocked when a recent nutrition survey revealed that about two-thirds of the primary school children Interviewed did not have adequate meals1,156 words
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Article, Illustration339 1976-07-08 12 Doc's Casebook Li d Mrs. B. complained: "My child does not eat at all and he seems to have no appetite these days. I think he has lost a lot of weight. What can be wrong and how do I go about correcting this?" A look at339 words
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Article, Illustration97 1976-07-08 12 Jennifer Schoon - Words by Jennifer Schoon There's nothing like the combination of black and white for impact. And here the play of these two colours goes elegantly casdal for day wear. But even black and white can do with something extra appliqued birds and geometric designs onPicture by Nik Kasmani - 97 words
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Article, Illustration292 1976-07-08 12 V. Oon; V. Oon - Dpcor ideas L di V. Oon V. Oon Staircases need not Just be the link between the public areas of your home and the bedrooms upstairs. They can, and should be. decorated for both functional and aesthetic purposes. The staircase wall, for292 words
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Article, Illustration378 1976-07-08 13 Joachin Tan - V Shop Around Joachin Tan The Land of Cherry Blossoms and Geisha girls wjll come alive in your home with authentic Japanese dolls, porcelain tea and candy sets, and home furnishing accessories from the Suzuron Festival now on at the Isetan. Decorative ornaments to brightenPictures by Johari Rasikin - 378 words
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Article, Illustration805 1976-07-08 13 Washington Post Are you acquainted with any of the following well-born, to say nothing of Illbred, gentlemen? The Disgraceful Duke; The Odious Duke (no relation); The Penniless Peer; The Wicked Marquln (no, not that Wicked Marquis); The Dangerous Dandy; The Ruthless Rake; The Elusive EarlWashington Post - 805 words
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Article679 1976-07-08 13 Violet Oon - Eating Out »»v Violet Oon Race Course Road has developed Into a curry restaurant area judging by the establish ments that have sprung up there in the last two years. In one Mock alone can be found three southern Indian restaur anta and down the road679 words
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Article, Illustration1137 1976-07-08 14 H.D.S. Greenway - Brunei —a land of little discontent Where citizens enjoy so many free benefits The roads are crowded with new cars By H.D.S. Greenway Washington Post Bandar Serf Begawan, Thursday Once upon a time, on the 'ar off coast of Borneo, there lived a handsome young sultan who, with the counselWashington Post - 1,137 words
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Miscellaneous537 1976-07-08 14 :®H3SH>! Thursday CN-4| NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW mmm mm Cut olong dotted lines CLUES FOR CN 4 The usual substance on which to write. Quiet often, is diractly due537 words
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Miscellaneous301 1976-07-08 14 Crossword hi m mi m ill MM Ml liflillH ill m 4 In the past 5 Fancy letter lines 6 Nautical term 7 Prefix of priority 8 Kindness 9 Oloss 10 Bewitch 11 Foul-smelling 12 —podlra 13 Drove slantingly 21 Young racer 23 Ragout 26 Kind of energy 27 Dogs,301 words
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139 1976-07-08 15 moving slightly ahead on steady trend UPI Brussels, Thursday. The British pound yesterday continued on Its steady trend of the past few days. The US dollar had a mixed performance. Oold dropped in Zurich from U*****.35 to U*****.25 an ounce, but rose in London from U*****,375 to U*****55. In LondonUPI - 139 words
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Article25 1976-07-08 15 Reuter Seoul, Thursday The Korean Air Lines will launch a weekly passenger and cargo service between Seoul and Zurich via Bahrain next Wednesday.—Reuter.Reuter - 25 words
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440 1976-07-08 15 Lee Yew Meng - S'pore can play middle role V Business News and Views 4 By Lee Yew Meng Singapore bankers are in a unique position to act as intermediary between the Arab banks and the economies of Southeast and East Asia, said Mr. Joseph Nakhosteen, president of the440 words
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Article179 1976-07-08 15 A late rally wiped out many earlier losses, but not all of them, as prices closed mixed yesterday in moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Some observers said short-covering replacing borrowed shares sold earlier accounted for much of the late buying. They noted selling pressure in179 words
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Article35 1976-07-08 15 Closing Dow Jones averages on the New York Stock Exchange: 30 industrials 991.16 (off 0.65); 20 transport 224.14 (up 0 86); 15 utilities 69 24 (up 0 67); 65 stocks 309.36 (up 0.52).35 words
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Article189 1976-07-08 15 The market opened firm in spite* on NYSE's overnight decline. Bargain hunting concentrated on shares with good news. TDJA 4854.54 11.26) 76. Hi-low 4865.55(7/1) 4403.06(1/5) TSE 356.97 (+0.23) Volume 340 mil (+6O mil). Closing prices (in yen) on the Tokyo 8tock Exchange yesterday: AJlnomoto 370 2 C. Itoh 307189 words
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Article36 1976-07-08 15 Closing prices (In francs) on the Paris Bouse yesterday: Part baa 156.50 —1 Fancier 305 —4 Printemps 50 —0.10 Bull 36.30 —1.30 Royal Dutch 331.70 —1.40 MJchelln 1310 +10 CUE 299.90 —0.10 ji (i] [KMS36 words
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Article89 1976-07-08 15 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices (in Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3190 20 UBS Registered 497 K SBC 440 5 Credit Suisse 2735 5 Swissair B. 510 72 Swiss Relnsur. 2310 Wlnterthur B. 1740 Zurich Insur. 6500 —250 Juvena B. 250 Nestle B.Union Bank of Switzerland - 89 words
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Article174 1976-07-08 15 UPI Tokyo, Thursday. Business bankruptcies in Japan registered a record high for the first half of this year, with about 7000 firms becoming insolvent, credit investigators reported yesterday. The Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd. said business failures In the first half of 1976 amounted to 7000UPI - 174 words
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Article130 1976-07-08 15 Reuter Geneva, Thursday The world's major airlines made an estimated combined loss of UBs4oo million ($1000 m) last year after earning more, spending more and carrying fewer passengers a longer way, the International Air Transport Association (lATA) said yesterday. Publishing its 1975 statistics, lATA described theReuter - 130 words
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Article, Illustration736 1976-07-08 16 SONNY YAP - on Singapore's Montreal hopefuls SONNY YAP There was not even a faint sound of heave-ho as a grimacing Chua Koon Slong lifted up the weights with what seemed like effortless ease. Then he let the barbells dropped and walked around the platform before rubbing736 words
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396 1976-07-08 16 UPI Montreal. Thursday The International Olym{)lc Committee, backed nto a corner by the Canadian government's stand on the issue of Taiwan, yesterday held hopes that they may have found a way out of the dilemma but are conceding it will require KlsslnUPI - 396 words
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Advertisement270 1976-07-08 16 REPAIR OR TRADE-IN your Old machines for our wonderful range of Singer's sewing machines, refrigerators, black white and colour televisions. Attractive discounts for cash. Hire Purchase available at liberal terms. Tel: *****79, after office hours *****79 Chan Choo Kok. L RENTAL, HIRE PURCHASE, sale wooden furniture for homes and offices.270 words
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643 1976-07-08 17 FAVOURITE NICKLAUS SHOOTS A TWO-OVER-PAR 74 Reuter Southport, Thursday. Three "unknowns" on the international golf circuit threw down the gauntlet to the superstars on the opening day of the 105 th British Open golf championship at Royal Birkdale here yesterday. The three heroes, withReuter - 643 words
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Article115 1976-07-08 17 69—Christy O'Connor J nr., (Ire), Norto Suxukl (Jap>, Severlano Ballesteroe (8p) 70—Brtan Barnes (Brl) Tom Kite (U8), Jack Newton Aust.) 71—John Fuuiie (8A), BIU Braak (US), Oraham Marsh (Aust). 73—Oaxy Player (8A), Jan Dorresteln (HOI), John Miller (US), Hubert Oreen (US). Bob Charles (NZ). 73—Martin Qregson (Brl), Bill115 words
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Article, Illustration257 1976-07-08 17 R. Rathakrlshnan. a flyweight bronze medallist at the last Seap Games in Bangkok will be making In a comeback during the National boxing championships from tonight to Saturday. Ratha, who also won a bronze medal at the Asian Youth tournament In Manila In 1974 dropped257 words
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Article, Illustration812 1976-07-08 17 Jeffrey Low - BOWLING by Jeffrey Low Defending champion S.Y. Loh has been burning up the lanes at Plaza Bowl in an all-out bid to retain his National Masters title. The week-long National championships start at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday and Loh has taken812 words
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Article73 1976-07-08 17 AP Baastad, Thursday Per Hegna of Norway provided another upaet as the US$lOO,OOO (about *****,000) Swedish Open tennis championships here yesterday with a straight-set win over fifth-seeded Juan Olsbert of Spain. Hegna. 29, who had to play In the qualification tournament for a berth in thisAP - 73 words
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Miscellaneous408 1976-07-08 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those persons of high passion and rare refinement. Feeling deeply. you nevertheless manage to express your feelings as though they were rarely more than skin deep. You keep few secrets from those you love but are Inclined408 words
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Article, Illustration406 1976-07-08 18 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER K am pong Java, searching desperately for a win after a series of defeats, had to settle for a 1-1 draw In their Division Three soccer match against Moulmeln at Toa Payoh yesterday. Playing In their fourth match this season,Picture by STEVEN LEE - 406 words
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Article278 1976-07-08 18 Hong Kong Chinese will have the services of six of their National players when they meet Singapore in their soccer friendly at the National Stadium tomorrow. (Kick-off 8 p.m.). The six are Chu Kwok Kuen, Li Ping Hung, Loong Shi Shing, Tang Hung Cheong,278 words
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Article24 1976-07-08 18 Perth, Thursday—Former Australian gold medal Olympic swimmer Kevin O'Halloran was found dead at his family's farm southeast of here, police said yesterday.24 words
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Article180 1976-07-08 18 Reuter Monte Carlo, Thursday—The United States. Britain and France, who withdrew last week from the 1977 Davis Cup, agreed to return to the competiton yesterday. At the annual meeting of the International Lawn Tennis Federation here, their delegates agreed to accept a oneyear compromise onReuter - 180 words
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413 1976-07-08 18 Reuter London. Thursday. On the eve of the third England-West Indies Test, batsmen were busy making debating points In county matches yesterday which may give the English selectors a few uneasy days. Middlesex captain Mike Brearley, for instance, dropped from the side forReuter - 413 words
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Article68 1976-07-08 18 Reuter East Berlin, Thursday Three members of East men's Olympic swimming team were injured in a car crash travelling to East Berlin yesterday, the East German News Agency ADN reported. ADN said Wolfram Sperling was seriously Injured and would not be able to compete In Montreal, but LutzReuter - 68 words
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Miscellaneous65 1976-07-08 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom 1 ss V mi SHORT RIBS StHUHFFf A CATTLE" PRIVE IS GOING RISMT pown main Street/ 01 THE JAMES GANG lS HOLDIN' UP THE BANK. AND AN APACHE WAR PAC?TV IS BURMIM& DOWN "THE COURT HOUSE. by Frank O'Neal WELL, THEPE GOES PROPERTY VALUES65 words
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Article, Illustration365 1976-07-08 19 Brian Miller - ON THE TRACK with Brian Miller Trainer Garnet Bougoure's classy newcomer, T y p hoon Tim, showed that he is ready to make a winning debut this weekend when he turned in an extra good showing at Bukit Timah this morning. With Handsome Grey for365 words
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Article48 1976-07-08 19 Reuter London. Thursday—At the final forfeit stage yesterday Thieving Demon and Daring Song were both taken out of today's July Cup at Newmarket leaving 10 declared runners. Pat Eddery ride.* Hlttlte Glory, Yves SaintMartin Kala Shikari and Christy Roche Petlpa in the race.—Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article980 1976-07-08 19 BLUE PETER - By BLUE PETER A smart newcomer with five wins over the sprints to his credit will make his debut at the forthcoming Sing apore Turf Club Queen Elizabeth Cup meeting starting this Saturday. He Is Typhoon Tim, a five-year-old bay Australian gelding by SmaU980 words
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Article1357 1976-07-08 19 SATURDAY Cl. 1 Div. 2 1600 m Walking Tall 67 11 Reinvest 66.6 4 Man of Honour 111 66 9 Purple Destiny 66.6 7 Ko Iche 66.6 16 Ming Dynasty II 64.8 6 Sunburst 64.6 10 Gudea 64 8 Chaya Timor II 63.5 3 Razzmatazz1,357 words
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Article216 1976-07-08 19 SATURDAY J tls CL 1 1600 m: Kaantan. Kmc 2; *.45 CL 1 Div. I 1600 m Keep Golni:. RACE: 2: 2.15 CL 4 Div. 7 1200 m: Rlfht Idea. Kentucky Chief, El Banco. ®«fal Btar. RACE 4: 2.45 CL 4 1200 m; Softly Spoken. RACE 5: 4.15 CL216 words
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212 1976-07-08 19 Associated Press New York, Thursday Muhammad All should apologise to the American public for his exhibition with Japanese wrestler Antonio Inokl, George Foreman said yesterday. "I hope that doesn't happen again a world champion doing something like that," said Foreman, who was somewhat shame-faced himselfAssociated Press - 212 words
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Article54 1976-07-08 20 MEI LIN: It Is timely of Mr. Chan Chee Seng, the 8oclal Affairs Parliamentary Secretary, to remind landlords of their responsibility In ensuring the safety of their tenants. AH FOOK: The trouble Is that some landlords may not mind complying with the suggestion provided they are allowed to54 words
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Advertisement212 1976-07-08 20 v: I Jtl K William the Conqueror. In 1066 William the Conqueror, because he couldn't get enough water and Teacher's in Fiance, decided to invade England. The English, led by Harold, not wanting to give up their favourite drink (or their country for that matter) were waiting for William when212 words
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Miscellaneous805 1976-07-08 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: A Smile for a Smile, (r). Part One of this Teochew film. 3.55 GENERAL HOSPITAL. 4.30 INTERMISSION 6.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LASSIE: Walden. 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF 6.35 FENTAS KANAK KANAK (r). 7.05 AUDUBON WILDLIFE THEATRE: Wapiti.805 words
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Miscellaneous226 1976-07-08 20 Today's top shows BEN HALL: The Legacy. (Ch. 5, 10.50 p.m. In colour). Police patrols are sent to Wheogo to harass settlers considered symSthetic to Ben Hall, e govt, also order that the Wheogo squatters be driven out and replaced by govt, approved land-holders. Ben sets up a meeting with226 words
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