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Title Section21 1976-08-12 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Thursday August 12, 1976 No. 1717 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 r i NEW <§g) NATION COMMENT21 words
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Article329 1976-08-12 1 Palestinian guerillas fail I in bid to hijack Israeli plane Istanbul, Thursday Five people were killed and more than 20 injured yesterday during an abortive attempt by three Palestinian guerillas to hijack an Israeli Boeing 707 at Istanbul's Yasilkov Airport. The guerrillas opened flre on passengers329 words
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Article825 1976-08-12 1 H.L. Lim - H.L.Lim Colombo, Thursday Taking of sides will begin In earnest when foreign ministers of the nob' aligned movement begin their second session at 10 a.m. today (high noon In Singapore). Friends will see who their true supporters are. for better or for worse, while825 words
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Article, Illustration408 1976-08-12 1 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva Singaporeans welcome the decision to phase out |25 bills and the Introduction of $20 notes. The $25 note, Introduced In August 1972, *u unpopular despite vigorous attempts by the authorities and banks to408 words
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Article, Illustration151 1976-08-12 1 The High Court has dismissed an application by Mr. Tay Beng Swee, chairman and managing director of Sin Chew Realty Pte. Ltd., for an order that the Law Society should apply for the appointment of a disciplinary committee to investigate h 1 s complaint against151 words
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Article77 1976-08-12 1 Reuter Belgrade, Tharsday Yugoslavs who wait for more than one hour for a bus, train, boat or plane will get cash compensation paid on the spot for wasted time If a proposed bill becomes law. The government alms to make transport Arms keep to timetables by forcingReuter - 77 words
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Advertisement193 1976-08-12 1 Accelerate your cash flow. With Accounts Receivable financing. Slow cash flow need not stunt the growth of your company. If you are making good profits but short of working capital, see Hong Leong Finance for Accounts Receivable financing. And convert your trade debts into cash immediately to ensure a steady193 words
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Advertisement39 1976-08-12 1 MO Kitchen Cabinet INSIDE Primary One: It's priority that eounts... Pago 3 Rhodesia tension mounts Page 7 ASEAN deals: New move Page 2 o IN THE OTHER PAGEB: Clnemag 2 Money words 11; Crossword 14; Stars 16; Comics 19.39 words
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Miscellaneous16 1976-08-12 1 Forecast Singapore's we a ther outlook from 1 p m to 6 p m today—No rain.16 words
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Article285 1976-08-12 2 AP Kuala Lumpur, Thursday South-e a st Asian economic and finance ministers decided yesterday to invest between $625 million and $750 million in each of the industrial projects under the ASEAN complementation scheme, Malaysian Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Hamzah Abu Samah said. MinistersAP - 285 words
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Article79 1976-08-12 2 Murata Manufacturing of Japan was traded at a substantial premium when the three million 50yen par value shares were officially quoted today. About 16,000 of the company's shares In depositary receipts of Singapore dollars changed hands in prices ranging from $13.60 to $12.60. BUSINESS DONE: First Section MURATA79 words
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Miscellaneous672 1976-08-12 2 AT THE CINEMA ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'8 NEST: Winner of Ave Oscars, this controversial film revolves round life In a mental asylum. Lido: 2.30, 6.30, 9.15 (Last day). JAWS: Tne Academy award winning, recordbreaking movie about a shark. Stars are Roy Schneider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. Screenplay by672 words
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Miscellaneous50 1976-08-12 2 Today: 12.33 p.m (2.5 m). Tomorrow: 12.16 a.m (2.8 m); 12.59 p.m. (2.5 m) Saturday: 12.54 a.m (2.7 m); 1.26 p.m. (2.5 m). Sunday: 1.31 a.m (2.5 m); 1.55 p.m. (2.5 m). Monday: 2.09 a.m (2.4 m); 2.25 p.m. (2.5 m). Tuesday: 2.49 a.m (2.2 m); 2.59 p.m. (2.4 m).50 words
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Article11 1976-08-12 2 Police reported 97 accidents yesterday. Six were serious and one fatal.11 words
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Article111 1976-08-12 3 Beach Road police have detained a man while investigating a recent $50,000 extortion attempt. The extortion demand was made a week ago on an owner of a department store in Arab Street who received a note with two bullets enclosed. The businessman later received111 words
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Article395 1976-08-12 3 Teresa Ooi - NOT first-come-first-served Primary One registration in mission schools By Teresa Ooi There is only* a slim chance that children, who qualify under the last two priority categories of the Phase Two Primary One registration, will be enrQlled in several leading mission schools. Most of the vacancies395 words
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Article60 1976-08-12 3 An 11-year-old girl was admitted to the Alexandra hospital after she reported that she was raped by a man" in a cemetery at Buklt Purmel off Kampong B&hru Road, last night. Police this morning said they have not been able to get a description of the attacker60 words
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Article300 1976-08-12 3 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung The Housing and Development Board will build a sports complex on a threehectare site at Alexandra Road adjoining Redhill-Hender-son Crescent Estate. When completed by the end of 1978, the complex will cater for residents In the Buklt Ho Swee, Henderson, Redhill and300 words
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Article31 1976-08-12 3 The Singapore Taxi Owners and Drivers Cooperative Stores Society will Inaugurate an island wide two way radio tele phone service at its Beach Road premises at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday.31 words
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354 1976-08-12 3 From 9 a.m. on Monday, traffic from Bras Basah Road turning left into Victoria Street will have to give way to pede st r i ans crossing Victoria Street. Likewise, motor ists from Victoria Street turning right into Bras Basah Road will have354 words
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Advertisement264 1976-08-12 3 Nabodale vilamins made only from natural sources Mllp 1 jtfWt it i'l Brvwm Yeast rtdmirt tivw LHI i:«, fc. Research shows that the best way to satisfy the body's nutritional requirements is by taking vitamins from natural foods. Natrodale is a range of natural food supplements made from all-natural sources.264 words
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455 1976-08-12 4 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Bangkok, Thursday Singapore has been assured of a regular supply of rice from Thailand. This pledge was given by the .Thai Deputy Minister of Commerce, Mr. Clal Laongmanee, yesterday when Singapore's goodwill and trade mission paid him a courtesy call.455 words
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Article151 1976-08-12 4 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang "I don't want to talk to reporters" these were the words of Asian track queen Chee Swee Lee, when I called for an Interview this morning. "I have no time. I have a dentist's appointment coming up. I have Just woken up and151 words
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Article, Illustration158 1976-08-12 4 Joachin Tan - By Joachin Tan Too are not too young to be married even if yon are only five or eifht years old not if it's all part of a fancy dress con. test. Looking the perfect couple are Toh Chin158 words
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261 1976-08-12 4 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan Intensive action by the Customs against illicit distilling of s a m s u the poor man's whisky resulted in the crippling of two syndicates last week. The syndicates were among several cashing In on Increased demand during on the current Seventh261 words
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Article130 1976-08-12 4 AP Kuala Lumpur, Thurs. —-A Malaysian senator claimed yesterday that the Sabah state government recently seised timber land of people not aligned with the Berjaya Party, victors in the state elections earlier this year. Sen. Syed Kechlk also told the Senate that Sabah state officials hadAP - 130 words
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184 1976-08-12 4 A visiting French professor yesterday called for a medical exchange programme between France and Singapore. In an Interview with New Nation, Prof. Jean Lapresle, a neurologist who Is here on a twoweek teaching stint at the University of Singapore Medical Faculty, said: "A programme184 words
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176 1976-08-12 5 Reuter Colombo, Thursday The chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), Sir Harold Walter, made a strong demand at the opening session of the non-aligned foreign min'ster s meeting here yesterday for Africa's voice to be heardReuter - 176 words
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235 1976-08-12 5 Reuter Paris, Thursday Vietnamese living abroad are being allowed to visit their families in the south of Vietnam for the first time since the Indo-china conflict ended, informed sources said here yesterday. The visits are being organised by a private group closeReuter - 235 words
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Article428 1976-08-12 5 The nonaligned summit UPI Tokyo, Thursday No n aligned nations meeting in Sri Lanka wili adopt three political resolutions clash ing head-on with US foreign policy, Japanese newspapers said in dispatches from Colombo yesterday. They predicted the 85 nation conference will endorse NorthUPI - 428 words
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Article307 1976-08-12 5 Call by Sri Lanka Reuter Colombo, Thursday Sri Lanka, host to the conference of non-aligned nations, has called for the return of all Third World art treasures to their countries' origin. It says many such treasures are in the hands of former colonial powers and should beReuter - 307 words
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Article76 1976-08-12 5 Reuter Colombo, Thursday The next summit conference of the non-a 1 i gn e d movement is expected to be held in Havana, Cuba, in 1979, con f e rence sources reported yesterday. This decision has yet to be formally announced by the heads of stateReuter - 76 words
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Advertisement88 1976-08-12 5 J4 Jir < It -it* Ssf *r f. 4 t. *t w. V $n Organiser: SIN CHEW JIT POH Spend an enriching day at the Sin Chew Jit Poh Promotion Centre. An Exhibition of Rare pieces of Ancient Et Modern Paintings OFFICIAL OPENING on 12th August (Thursday), 1976 Guests by88 words
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363 1976-08-12 6 AP Bangkok, Thursday The US will provide Thailand with more than US$94 million ($235 million) In economic aid over the next six years, channelling most of It Into population control and rural development, a senior US official said yesterday. The aid is substantiallyAP - 363 words
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Article, Illustration44 1976-08-12 6 An u 11 i (1 <« ntified terrorist shot dead b\ Turkish police agents during an attack yesterday on the passengers of a Tel Aviv bound Kl A1 plane at Istanbul airport is carried away by Turkish policemen. UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 44 words
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147 1976-08-12 6 Reuter Beirut, Thursday Rightist and Palestinian leaders agreed last night on the complete evacuation of Tel Al-Zaatar Palestinian refugee camp, Arab League envoy Hassan Sabri A 1 Kholl said here. The envoy gave no details of the agreement and observers noted that the FalangistReuter - 147 words
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Article33 1976-08-12 6 Reuter Lisbon, Thursday A military judge yesterday ordered the provisional release of former Portu gueae President Antonio De Spinola, detained on Tuesday when he returned home from 17 months in exile.—Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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245 1976-08-12 6 Reuter Tokyo, Thursday Prime Minister Miki yesterday asked Deputy Premier Fukuda for his cooperation in tiding over the difficult political s 11 u a tion amid a speculation of mounting rivalry between them. The meeting followed Tuesday's statement by Mr. FukudaReuter - 245 words
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Article35 1976-08-12 6 Reuter Bonn, Thursday An East German family of four have reached West Germany after paddling a rubber dinghy across the Baltic Sea to Denmark, the West German border police said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article112 1976-08-12 6 Reuter London, Thursday Britain's Royal Air Force fighters Intercepted more than 200 Soviet military aircraft approaching Its shores last and the first half of this year, Defence Secretary Roy Mason revealed last night. Mr. Mason, In a speech prepared for delivery at aReuter - 112 words
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Article250 1976-08-12 6 Reuter Paris, Thursday. France yesterday sharply rejected U8 efforts to seek a compromise In a dispute over American objections to a Frencn nuclear deal with Pakistan. French Premier Jacques Chirac, using the bluntest language heard in the dispute so far, said Washington htd no businessReuter - 250 words
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Article140 1976-08-12 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, Aug. 12, the 225 th day of 1976 with 141 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its full phase and last quarter. the morning stars are Jupiter and Saturn. the evening stars are Mercury, Mars and Venus. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 140 words
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Article43 1976-08-12 6 Reuter Paris, Thursday A man shot dead a taxi driver in VUlejuif on Tuesday after an argument about the fare In which the taxi driver entered the man's flat and smashed furniture. The man then shot him, police mid. Renter.Reuter - 43 words
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Miscellaneous181 1976-08-12 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Mostly sunny, mild, 30-19 C. Headline- Hurricane leaves property damage In the millions. Tokyo Cloudy, 3124C. Headline: Foreign Ministers meet In Colombo. Paris Fair. 28-17 C. Headline: Greek-Tur-kish tension; The West seeks a diplomatic solution. Rome—Partly cloudy, 31-21 C. Headline: This evening the chamber gives the181 words
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Article449 1976-08-12 7 For that mortar attack on border town Reuter Salisbury, Thursday Rhodesia last night accused Mozambique's regular forces of launching early morning mortar bombardments of the border city of Umtali and a Rhodeslan police post to the south. An official communique declared emphatically that troops of the MozambiqueReuter - 449 words
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159 1976-08-12 7 Reuter Johannesburg, Thursday. A leading South African newspaper said yesterday Rhodesia's strike into Mozambique could give Cuba and the Soviet Union "the excuse they needed" to launch an Angola-style war In the area. "Any further escalation of this kind must inevitably draw southernReuter - 159 words
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270 1976-08-12 7 UPI London, Thursday A .London newspaper offered a reward yesterday "to solve one of London's most shameful crimes"—the swimming pool murder of 15-year-old Enrico Sldoll. The Evening News said it was offering £1000 ($4500) in the hope of persuading one of the 800 toUPI - 270 words
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Article44 1976-08-12 7 Reuter Mexico City, Thursday Four people were killed and foUr wounded here yesterday when urban guerrillas opened fire on the sister of Mexico's president elect, Mr. Jose Lopez portlllo, according to police. But a police spokesman said the Intended victim escaped unhurt.—Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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134 1976-08-12 7 Reuter Johannesburg. Thursday Two Africans died from bullet wounds during disturbances near Cape Town yesterday and two more Africans were wounded, police said last night. Policte reinforcements were sent to black residential areas In the Cape peninsula after liquor stores In theReuter - 134 words
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177 1976-08-12 7 UPI New York. Thursday The managing editor of the Scrlbner-Bantam English Dictionary says he decided to "take a chance" and list Jimmy Carter as the 39th President of the US in final page proofs. To meet a January publication date, the proofs mustUPI - 177 words
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Advertisement48 1976-08-12 7 ZONUSSI DiSM WASH' t I 111 'i\'° Ws itHLk 'J. I A, fc T r«22fi>7s Smw arc H f MM r»* Delicious Teppan-Yaki Steak is Prepared A Cooked at Vbur Table okoh to o Japanaaa Rwtaurant Suprama Houm. Tal *****1 KAIWKA Jap»na» Staak Houm OrcMd Inn. Tal: Mil}]48 words
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Advertisement85 1976-08-12 7 Barker shoes for men. Think what goes into them, apart from your feet. 52 Winchester House. 3rd Floor Collyer Quay Singapore 1 Telephone ***** the Impressive. Classic. Bold. The watch for today's impressive men. When looks match up to its precise movements. Exquisitely accurate. Clean square-cut in stainless steel. Automatic85 words
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Article384 1976-08-12 8 Rhodesia's reprisal raid across the border Into Mozambique last weekend, together with rioting by blacks In Soweto In recent weeks marks a new phase In the escalation of violence In southern Africa. Black nationalists have retaliated swiftly, bombarding a Rhodesian town on the Mozambique border.384 words
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Article52 1976-08-12 8 A colleague who returned recently from Australia with gifts for everyone was dismayed when her friends showed her the labels and tags on her presents. The gifts were either made in Japan or Hong Kong! "This means that I didn't buy anything Australian in my trip,"52 words
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Article35 1976-08-12 8 A man confided In a woman friend. 'I'm getting very disillusioned about women." "What about me?" she asked. After a minute's pause, he replied, "I don't think of you as a woman."35 words
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Article85 1976-08-12 8 BENJAMIN CHUA - BENJAMIN CHUA I refer to E.C. Tan's letter <NN, July 24) requesting that Service 165 be diverted Into Holland Avenue. We regret that we are unable to accede to the request as It will result In a circuitous route and Inconvenience to the majority of passengers who85 words
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Article56 1976-08-12 8 LIM HOCK SOON - LIM HOCK SOON I refer to the article Fears of Teachers who £et traffic duty (NN, July it would be appreciated if the Ministry of Education could issue a statement concerning the legal Implications in an event of an accident when teachers of May North and South56 words
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Article46 1976-08-12 8 There are as jet no atreet light* In Boon Lay Garden which Is completely dark at night except for light* from the nearby flats. Will the authorities please do something before a robbery or a road accident takes place? LIGHTS PLEASE, Singapore U.46 words
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Article, Illustration680 1976-08-12 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - THURSDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON The intellectual beaver of the pacific Basin industry, Prof. Kojima Klyoshi of Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo, has become more modest In his ideas since he first proposed, 10 years ago, a Pacific Area Free Trade Association (PAFTA). In680 words
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520 1976-08-12 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS JAPAN TIMES So far the political unrest and the delay caused by the Lockheed affair In the last Diet's legislative activity have had no visible impact on the nation's economic recovery. But this is no ground for optimism. That the520 words
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Article78 1976-08-12 8 MRS. CHONG WEE LIAN - MRS. CHONG WEE LIAN Ag. Anst. Secretary, PubUe Relations Unit, Housing It Development Board, Singapore 2. I would like to Inform T. Pong <NN, July 14) that a sample survey conducted In late 1973 revealed that applicants on the waiting list wanted the Board to supply both78 words
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Article25 1976-08-12 8 CAROL LIM - CAROL LIM will RTB kindly change the time for the programme "Justice Pao" on Thursday so It will not clash with "Talentlme It"?25 words
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Article20 1976-08-12 8 RICHMOND CHUA - RICHMOND CHUA There Is no bus service from East Coast Road to Beach Road. Can SBS please explain?20 words
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Advertisement24 1976-08-12 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15 SINGAPORE I. Only letter* with correspondents' names and addresses will L be published.24 words
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Article, Illustration538 1976-08-12 9 TO SCHOOL WITH MAO A doctor works in a brick kiln Accountant cleans pigsties Supervisor learns to cook Reuter Peking, Thursday Fu Hsiang-tang is a doctor who this summer has been labouring in a brick kiln. Shi Hsia-nei is a pretty, 22-year-old teacher InReuter - 538 words
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Article, Illustration547 1976-08-12 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times One of the big surprises of recent dramatic political events was the sudden decision by John Connally to come out in support of President Ford. Mr. Connally visited Mr. Ford on the day after Ronald Reagan announced heLos Angeles Times - 547 words
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Advertisement76 1976-08-12 9 G-13, Tanglin Shopping Centre. Tanglin Road, Singapore 10. Tel: *****8 Branch 1/3 Central Building, Hong Kong. Enjoy CANTONESE cuisine II daily from 10.00 am II 11.00 pm. with nightly performance by Silver Swallows. 206, 2nd Floor. Ocean Nightly parking charges Building Shopping Centre, (from 5 pm) at Ocean Collyer Quay,76 words
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Article, Illustration529 1976-08-12 10 / 11 Lu-lin Reutens - Here's a man who works at the rate of $100 a minute By Lu-lin Reutens A quick dab of the index finger into the ink plate; a broad sweep down the paper with the knuckle, following through with the ball of the fingertip. Then several light529 words
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Article, Illustration1178 1976-08-12 10 / 11 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg Imagine a Singapore devoid of the majesty of Parliament House and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, the colour of the Sri Mariamman Temple, the intricate carvings and mosaic tiles of the shophouses along Emerald Hill and Koon Seng roads, or the Intimacy of1,178 words
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Miscellaneous401 1976-08-12 10 / 11 M 33 Thursday G ""a NEW NATION word* eoch with on« Utter misting. Whot you have to do it to fill in thoM mistinf lottors pusxlo. 1 Moneywords Contest 'CS'will be fudged by a committee Every entry will be exomined. 2 The Prize of SIOOO will be cworded on the401 words
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Article, Illustration540 1976-08-12 12 S. Leow - Decor ideas S. Leow Show flats seldom Inspire in their decor. They are usually antiseptic in atmosphere, bland in character and un- imaginative in colour scheme. Last week however. I visited one where the decor was not only refreshingly different, but houseowners could successfully copy many of the540 words
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Article697 1976-08-12 12 Cook-In Mention stuffed vegetables and "yong tau fu" comes to mind. But there are many recipes for European-s t y 1 e stuffed vegetables which are equally delicious and nutritious. The two recipes featured this week are Ham and Rice Stuffed Tomatoes and Sausage Stuffed Oreen Peppers.697 words
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Article, Illustration973 1976-08-12 13 Violet Oon - by Violet Oon When the Olympic Games opened In Montreal and I saw the ceremony over television, my first* thought was: "Goodness, how disorganised the Canadians are. We can produce a much better ceremony any day at the drop of a hat." Then973 words
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Article, Illustration176 1976-08-12 13 Shoparound J. Schoon Plastic, once considered a cheap substitute for the real thing, now comes into its own with the Fratelli Ouzzlnl collection of household Items. Made of methacrylate, the designs for items in the range emphasise clean lines and precise forms. Dinner sets, desk sets, vasesJ. Schoon - 176 words
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Miscellaneous233 1976-08-12 13 •kids on|y "Mummy, what shall I do now, I'm bored!" That cry can stop right here. For today and every Thursday, we're devoting a column for the kids fUled with fun things for them to do. So kids, if yon have any puzzles, riddles, crosswords, jokes to share, do send233 words
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Article, Illustration1038 1976-08-12 14 Their slow release by Jakarta is due partly to Muslim opposition Back-of-the-paper backgrounder AP Jakarta, Thursday Political prisoners linked to a communist coup attempt more than 10 years ago are trickling out of Indonesian jails. Thousands of other detainees await classification or trial bj theAP - 1,038 words
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Article, Illustration615 1976-08-12 14 Guessing game is on in Embassy Row AP Washington, Thursday A favourite guessing game along Embassy Row and among those Interested in foreign affairs here Is who will become Secretary of State when America's 39th President takes office on Jan. 20. President Ford has saidAP - 615 words
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Miscellaneous271 1976-08-12 14 Crossword I! MUtfflHH MB ■IJ d*« 4 •I 9 Royal staffs 10 Harmony 11 Angle 12 Art holder 13 Win by 18 Samoan port 22 Seraglio 24 Sleep sound 25 Can. prov. 26 Oer. Valley 27 Paris seasons 28 Mug 30 Locations 31 Willow genus 32 Paper unit 33 Supporter271 words
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Article317 1976-08-12 15 lAC (Holdings) has sent a circular to shareholders explaining the board of directors' recommendations to them to accept the takeover bid by Caricor. It said that in May 1974, when Carrier Corporation increased its shareholding in lAC to 55.84 per cent, its intention was317 words
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Article278 1976-08-12 15 Bank: Due to the quick recovery of US economy UPI New York, Thursday The Chase Manhattan Bank yesterday said the expanding US economy is contributing to marked export gains in Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. "Although East Asian sales to other lndustrlalUPI - 278 words
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Article143 1976-08-12 15 A bargain hunting rally collapsed under blue-chip profit taking pressures yesterday and prices fell In moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange while Investors awaited reports relating to inflation and money. Much of the failure has been blamed on uncertainties over the economy longrange outthe elonomy. Yesterday143 words
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Article33 1976-08-12 15 Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrial 986.87 (off 6.56); 20 transport 222.97 (up 0.04); 15 utilities 93.17 (off 0.23); 65 stock 310.04 (off 1.30).33 words
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Article209 1976-08-12 15 DBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. Following Tuesday's rise, the market opened Arm. But towards the morning close, It began to ease after a four-day rise. In the morning, despite continuing polltl- cai uncertainty, the market opened firm supported by economic recovery. T. D. J. A.: 4,743.93 17.95) 76. Hl-low: 4.865.55DBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. - 209 words
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Article128 1976-08-12 15 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 169 170 ADC nU 46 Ampol Pet 73 74 AM 116 117 APM 174 176 Bank NSW 590 596 Brambles 175 177 BHP 890 892 Boral 228 230 CBA 282 286 CSR 532 540 CIO128 words
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Article80 1976-08-12 15 Closing prices in francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday Pari baa 155.40 —2.60 Fonder 300 unch. Prlntemps SO +1 Bull 33.25 +0.06 Royal Dutch 235.80 +1.90 Mlchelln 1350 —4 C O E 283 1 Thomson 193 —f.50 C P P 109.10 —1.80 Rhone 88.10 —0.10 Air 350.10 —0.80 B80 words
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Article81 1976-08-12 15 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices in Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 327ft 15 UBS Registered 612 BBC 458 a Credit Suisse 2630 i» Swissair B. 610 io Swiss Relnsur. 2300 20 Wlnterthur B. 1780 5 Zurich Insur. Juvena B. 126 15 Nestle B.Union Bank of Switzerland - 81 words
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Article174 1976-08-12 15 AP Beirut, Thursday—lran Is to Invest US$lO billion ($25 billion) In petrochemical Industries over the next 10 years, the Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) reported yesterday. The weekly newsletter quoted Bagher Miostofl, managing director of Iran's National Pettochemical Company as saying that of the Investment, US$3.5 billionAP - 174 words
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Article328 1976-08-12 15 UPI Taipeh, Thursday. A Taipeh newspaper editorial yesterday said although major Japanese companies sought business ties with China, the profits they make on the mainland were lower than in Taiwan. Commenting on the report that Mitsubishi Corp. was planning to withdraw its Investment from Taiwan toUPI - 328 words
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Article90 1976-08-12 15 UPI Brussels, Thursday— The US dollar slipped during lack lustre trading on most European money markets yesterday. Gold closed unchanged In Zurich at U*****.65 an ounce, but advanced 25 cents to U*****,625 in London. The dollar was down in Frankfurt from 2.5430 marks to 2.5370, inUPI - 90 words
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175 1976-08-12 15 Business News and Views j Reuter London, Thursday—The British government has made It clear to oil com panles operating In the British sector of the North Sea that they are expected to place their orders for operations platforms with British yards,Reuter - 175 words
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Article327 1976-08-12 16 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN The Singapore Malays Football Association have included five newcomers in the squad of 17 travelling to play Malacca in a Sultans' Gold Cup match on Sunday at the Kubu Stadium. Encik Yusof Ismail, the MFA secretary, said the new olayers will be going In327 words
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Article104 1976-08-12 16 Reuter Canberra, Thursday Hong Kong upset Australia's gamble on young untried players by scoring a surprise 1-0 victory in their soccer match here yesterday. Hong Kong, playing easily their best soccer of the tour, beat a hesitant Australian XI comprising many newcomers at the internationalReuter - 104 words
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457 1976-08-12 16 Reuter London, Thursday. Phil Edmonds, the Middlesex left-arm slow bowler, yesterday withdrew from the England cricket sciuad for the Fifth and final Test against the West Indies which begins today. Edmonds has a sore spinning finger and he does not think it would standReuter - 457 words
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Advertisement300 1976-08-12 16 "~%'((@:@"~}>=!>,~\@;!.)%-|>?%/ ATTRACTIVE RATES FOR FIXED DEPOSITS and Saving Accounts par annum. Klaw Alk Hang Flnanca Co. Ltd., 197, South Brtdga Road, Singapore 1. Tat: ***** 8, *****2 Adv. Permit No. 12S1 T.H.C. MAOIC SHOP Magicians for Schools, Parties available Tel. *****06 APHRODITE PROVIDES CHARMING and Sociable Lady Km oris. Contacl:300 words
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Advertisement622 1976-08-12 16 BODY MASSAQE, FACIAL, bridal make-up. Concession for post-natal ladles. Ring ***** (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.). tIL Limited shops are available at: QOLDEN MILK SHOPPING CENTRE (2nd floor) Rontal: Ist yr. $1.35 p.s.f. 2nd yr. $1.60 p.s.f. No: 5306 approx. 1134 sq. ft. No: 533? approx. 2996 sq. ft. No:622 words
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Miscellaneous497 1976-08-12 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you may gain a reputation very early In life for Impatience and a restlessness of spirit. At the same time, however, you can be extremely patient with loved ones, especially when those loved ones are children, You have very nearly total497 words
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198 1976-08-12 17 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday With three countries still to play, Japan snatched the lead from Australia In the eight-man team event In the Asian zone 10-pin bowling championships here yesterday with a record-breaking score. At the same time Indonesia's women Jumped Into theReuter - 198 words
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Article, Illustration267 1976-08-12 17 He is drawn to meet Maurice in final Australian Maurice Broom and American Bruce Voncannon are drawn to meet in the men's singles final of the Singapore claycourt tennis championships starting at the Tanglin courts on Saturday. Maurice, the No. 1 seed, has also entered267 words
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563 1976-08-12 17 Brian Miller - BOWLING by Brian Miller With the Singapore International bowling championship beginning at the Kallang Bowl on Saturday, the question is: Can S.Y. Loh pack enough power to retain his title or will Henry Tan, the 1973 and 1874 champion, make 1976 another winning563 words
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Article58 1976-08-12 17 Reuter Bloemfonteln, Thursday The touring New Zealand All-Blacks will field three new caps In the second Rugby Union test against South Africa at the Free Stadium here on Saturday, team manager Noel Stanley announced yesterday. Kit Fawcett replaces Duncan Robertson at fullback, with the other newcomersReuter - 58 words
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Article465 1976-08-12 17 Ties for SATURDAY: Man** riactM UO p.m.— C. Banman Albert Koh; K Ramdhas v K Ktaamls; Andrew Tan L.H. Slattery; C.R. Kdelsten Michael Wee: T. Monaco t choo til. Ahmad Hussaln K.C. Law; RJE. Bood v William Tan; Kwa Kle Boen T C. Skene; 3.45 pjn. Francis Chant465 words
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Article77 1976-08-12 17 New York, Thursday Results of major League baseball: American League Detroit 7 Texas 5 (Ist game); Texas 3 Detroit 0 (2nd game); Baltimore 2 Minnesota 0; Oakland 2 Milwaukee 1; New York 2 Kansas City 1 (11 Inns); California 5 Boston 4. National Leagae Chicago 677 words
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313 1976-08-12 18 Reuter UPI Ludwlgshafen, Thursday. World champion racing driver Nlkl Lauda said In an interview published yesterday In the newspaper Die Welt that he does not know If he will compete again after he recovers from Injuries received In the German Grand Prix. "IReuter; UPI - 313 words
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Article, Illustration850 1976-08-12 18 PHILIP TAN - Coaches speak highly of the pair By PHILIP TAN Richard Seow of Anglo Chinese and Faudzlah Ani of Changkat Changl are the two young discoveries from the recent N at 1 on a 1 Schools athletics championships. Both Lower Secondary athletes are National champions in the850 words
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Article30 1976-08-12 18 London, Thursday Richard Dunn, the European, British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion, has been given the go ahead to fight former European champion Joe Bugner of Britain.30 words
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344 1976-08-12 18 Reuter Toronto, Thursday Britain's gold medal tally In the Olympics for the physically disabled shrank from 35 to 28 yesterday when officials got around to checking the medals totals. The medals table, like the results service at the Montreal Games, has beenReuter - 344 words
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265 1976-08-12 18 AP UPI Indianapolis, Th u rsday Top-seeded Lesley Hunt of Australia eased into the fourth round of the U8 Open clay court t en n Is championships with a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Barbara Jordan. However, three more of the top women seeds wereAP; UPI - 265 words
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Article276 1976-08-12 19 By FAIRWAY Ipoh, Thursday—Twin Victory did a sparkling gallop on good going here this morning. With Arlffln Man astride, the Polyfoto five year old was drawing away from County Marshal (M. C. Lam) at the end of a 600m trial in 36.2. On this showing.276 words
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Article, Illustration596 1976-08-12 19 BRIAN MILLER - Nazamuddin, Ishak are their main hopes By BRIAN MILLER either Nazamuddin Yusoff or Ishak Bluah to win the Singapore amateur Open golf championship which starts at the SICC New course today. Nazamuddin and Ishak, Malaysia's latest golf finds, have been sweep* lng almost every tournament across the Causeway596 words
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271 1976-08-12 19 Reuter Frankfurt, Thursday Severiano Ballesteros, winner of last' Sunday's Dutch Open, will start favourite when the £23,000 (about *****,000) German Open golf championship begins here today. The 19-year-old Spanlard's victory, following his joint second place In the British Open and third places in theReuter - 271 words
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Article39 1976-08-12 19 Tokyo, Thursday. The Central League leaders, Yomiuri Giants and second-place Hanshln Tigers fought to a 2-2 tie in 10 innings before 50,000 spectators at Korakuen Stadium last night. TTie Giants maintained a three-game margin over the Tigers.39 words
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Article260 1976-08-12 19 Reuter Helsinki, Thursday New Zealand's John Walker. 1500 metres gold medallist at Montreal, was beaten Into third place at an International athletics meeting here last night. Ireland's Eamon Coghlan stormed past Walker on the final bend with Hungary's Janos Zemen nipping through to grabReuter - 260 words
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Article50 1976-08-12 19 Montevideo. Thursday Paraguay defeated France 4-3 yesterday in a game decided by penalty shots to qualify for the final of the Fifth World University soccer championship. The final Is to be played on Saturday between Faraguay and the winners of a match between liolland and South Korea.50 words
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Article198 1976-08-12 19 UPI New York. Thursday— Giorgio Chlnaglia scored five goals in the North American soccer League to lead the New York Cosmos to an 8-2 win over the Miami Toros. Pele contributed two goals as the Cosmos moved into nrst place in the Eastern Division beforeUPI - 198 words
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Miscellaneous75 1976-08-12 19 iiiH i ii'il iiH i£ I SHORT RIBS /X THINK I'VE" I k &OT IT. DOVXJKNOW WHY THIS LOVE POTION MAYN'T BEEN COINO 2 T 1 si A! NORBERT B i&gj I ;*5 1 ffl chuoc'S "TV REfiNR NO WHVr by Frank O Neal TOO MUCH GARLIC. »L«5 SBB k_J75 words
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Article63 1976-08-12 20 MEI UN: Since the Singapore Bus Service claims to have Improved their service so much, thev should consider today's Page 1 story and follow the rule In Belgrade which offers cash compensation to commuters waiting over an hour. 4H FOOK: Well. I am not that idealistic. I'll be63 words
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Miscellaneous760 1976-08-12 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: The Story of Chul Chen. Part One of this Mfendarln aerial. S.45 GENERAL HOSPITAL 4.25 INTERMISSION 4.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by CASTAWAY 6.30 NEW8 IN BRIEF US PENTAS KANAK KANAK. (M/r) The children's playhouse features the story The760 words
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Miscellaneous204 1976-08-12 20 Today's top shows THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN: The Wolf Boy. (Ch. 5. 7.45 p.m. In colour). Steve Austin's fantastic powers are enlisted by an ex World War Two sol dler, Kuroda (guest star John Pujloka), to find a "wolf boy" In the forest of a remote Island. TALENTIME 78:204 words
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