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Title Section21 1976-08-16 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday August 16, 3 976 No- 1720 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 Monday August 16, 197621 words
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Article324 1976-08-16 1 Lee tells parents Mr. Lee Kuan Yew last night told parents how they can take "an unnecessary load" off their children. They should speak to the young either In English or in Mandarin at home. Many speak dialects at home and this means the children324 words
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Article800 1976-08-16 1 H.L. Lim - H.L.Lim Colombo, Monday A dash of cloak-and-dagger and an unexpected Press communique broke the Sunday calm on the eve of the fifth Non-aligned Summit Conference opening here this morning. In the afternoon, an East Asian Journalist seated at a desk in the Press Centre's typing pool800 words
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Article31 1976-08-16 1 Reuter Rawalpindi, Monday UN Secretary-General Kurt Waldhelm yesterday offered Pakistan aid to recover from weeks df devastating floods which have killed hundreds of people and destroyed over 55,000 homes.Reuter - 31 words
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226 1976-08-16 1 Reuter Peking, Monday An alleged case of rape In Shensl Province has led to major criticism of the political leadership there, reliable foreign sources said yesterday. Protest posters In the Shensl town of Slan have accused the provincial leaders of victimising a youngReuter - 226 words
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409 1976-08-16 1 Jeffrey Low - Cissies! By Jeffrey Low London, Monday A tongue lashing from team manager N. Ganesan brought the Singapore football team's 10-day Russian tour to an Ignominious close. The team was defeated In all three friendly matches although Mr. Oanesan had warned the players at409 words
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Article66 1976-08-16 1 A van driver, Chin Mee Sing, 23 was stabbed when he tried to foil a hold-up by two men armed with bearing scrapers near Block 322. In TOa Payoh at 9.20 this morning. Police said the gang in a blue Toyota snatched $25,000 from the occupants of66 words
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Advertisement39 1976-08-16 1 INSIDE Father saves boy from bunting bouse Page 3 Peking lifts quake alert Page 6 High noon showdown for Reagan and Ford Page 7 •IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2, Money words 12; Crossword 15; Stars 16; Comics 18.39 words
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Advertisement7 1976-08-16 1 Mr. Lee's speech in full Page 4.7 words
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Advertisement72 1976-08-16 1 TIRED ACHING FEET? ADVICE AVAILABLE AT ftxitci CHIROPOUY DEPARTMENT TEL *****2 PREMIER STORE BATA BUILDING "THE TENNIS QUEEN Mondessa's superb line of designs are queen of the courts. Available in the most absorbent material with lightness, softness and mobility and easy care. Get into one of Mondessa's latest arrivals and72 words
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Miscellaneous12 1976-08-16 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 0 p.m. today—No rain.12 words
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Article, Illustration816 1976-08-16 2 H.L. Lim - Fireworks and intrigues will test skills of the chairman AND NOW THERE ARE 86... By H.L. Lim Colombo, Monday Sri Lanka's President William Gopallawa will light the ceremonial lamp of no n alignment at 10.25 a.m. today (12.25 p.m. in Singapore). The flameUPI radio picture - 816 words
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Article126 1976-08-16 2 Prices were sought higher after a hesitant start at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes of trading today. Gains were small. Keppel Shipyard's US$25 million bond with a coupon of nine per cent, was listed today. BUSINESS DONE: S. DARBY (28) 3.76, (1) 3.80,126 words
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Article39 1976-08-16 2 A Chinese swimming and diving team will take part In a friendly swimming and diving meet at the Toa Payoh Swimming Pool from Friday to Sunday. Tickets will be on sale at the National Stadium during office hours.39 words
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Miscellaneous639 1976-08-16 2 AT THE CINEMA JAWS: me Academyaward winning, recordbreaking movie about a shark. Stars are Roy Schneider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. Screenplay by Peter Benchley and Carl Gottlieb, directed by Steven Spielberg. Prince: 1.30, 4.15, 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. SHOUT AT THE DEVIL: An unlikely couple of Ivory poachers, Lee639 words
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Article11 1976-08-16 2 Police reported 81 accidents yesterday. Eight were serious and one fatal.11 words
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Article, Illustration345 1976-08-16 3 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan A nine year old boy slept on soundly, forgotten by his parents and relatives when they ran out of their home to escape a raging fire last night. As they stood outside watching the fire spread, the father, Mr. Louis Mendoza,345 words
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310 1976-08-16 3 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung Many young girls are resorting to prostitution and shoplifting to satisfy their daily heroin needs, Mr. John Hanam, director of the Central Narcotics Bureau, said yesterday. The CNB in recent months haul detached more and more girls, between310 words
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Article25 1976-08-16 3 The Metropolitan YMCA TangUn Centre will organise a Pulau Tloman trip from Friday to Bunday. The cost of $90 Includes food and transport.25 words
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Article21 1976-08-16 3 The Crescent Girls' School will hold a variety concert at the Singapore Conference Hall on Aug. 24 at 7.30 pjn-21 words
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Advertisement235 1976-08-16 3 "An angel on earth" Patricia Stephenson August 2nd-21st Glen Campbell says of 19-year-old Patricia Stephenson: "Her voice reaches what could only be described as angelic proportions". Voted Best New Talent and Best TV Vocalist in Australia, Patricia has supported artistes like Rod McKuen and Glen Campbell. Catch Patricia we know235 words
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Miscellaneous106 1976-08-16 3 Toto and Big Sweep results BIG SWEEP drawn at Ipoh on Saturday: Ist No. ***** 2nd No. ***** 3rd No. ***** Starters: Nos. ***** *****. *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****. Consolation: Nos. *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****. BIG SWEEP drawn106 words
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Article, Illustration2655 1976-08-16 4 Ihe Pi Inw Mm i s l*T\ s()»•«• eh .it th»--N.itiiiii.il li.iv rally •it the Nttniii.il I hi-.itre I.ist niutit in lull We have made 11 years of rapid progress, results of an Intense striving people determined to get things2,655 words
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Article540 1976-08-16 5 Colombo conference to tell the big powers f 3 The nonaligned summit i ii Reuter Colombo, Monday The fifth nonaligned summit conference which opens here today is expected to demand that the big powers share their wealth in a reformed global economic order, and keepReuter - 540 words
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Article222 1976-08-16 5 UPI Moscovt, Monday The Soviet Union yesterday accused an unidentified member of the US mission to the UN of "suspicious activity" at the Colombo conference of non-aligned nations. The official Soviet news agency Tass carried the charge in a dispatch from Colombo which reiteratedUPI - 222 words
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Article28 1976-08-16 5 Reuter Colombo, Monday—Six members of the Pollsarlo Independence front of the Western Sahara have turned up uninvited to the non-aligned conference here to lobby for their cause.—Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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260 1976-08-16 5 Reuter Colombo, Monday Arab nations attending the nonaligned s u m m i t conference here have agreed to keep interArab problems like the Lebanon crisis out of the official discussions. But the Palestine Liberation Organisation, which has been nominated for aReuter - 260 words
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Article217 1976-08-16 5 Reuter Colombo, Monday. There is a carnival atmosphere at Sri Lanka's small Bandaranalke International Airport with a plane landing almost-every 30 minutes bringing a King, President or Prime Minister for the fifth non-aligned summit conference. Flags of more than 80 countries taking part In the gathering,Reuter - 217 words
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Article75 1976-08-16 5 Reuter Colombo, Monday—UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim arrived here yesterday to attend today's fifth non-aligned summit conference. The UN has an observer status in the .movement. Mr. Waldheim told newsmen he was sure the summit gathering will make an Important contribution to the work of the UN forReuter - 75 words
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Article58 1976-08-16 5 AP Kuala Lumpur, Monday Malaysian Prime Minister Hussein Onn will hold talks with Vietnamese Premier Pham Van Dong during the non-aligned summit conference 111 Coiouiuo this week, Bernama reported yesterday. The agency quoted Malaysian officials as saying Air. Hussein and Mr. Dong will discuss matters orAP - 58 words
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Advertisement340 1976-08-16 5 QUALIFY FOR A SUCCESSFULCAREER IN BUSINESS ANDTHE PROFESSIONS A.C.A. A.I.A. C.M.A. Inst, of Banking I.C.S.A. L.L.B. (Lon) Bui. Admin./ Management Inst, of Marketing Hotel and Catering English Language Whichever you want—rapid promotion in your present )ob. a bigger opportunity with another company or an independent career of L.L.B. (Lon) your340 words
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215 1976-08-16 6 Reuter New Delhi, Monday Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, celebrating the 29th ann 1 v e rsary of Indian independence, said yesterday the country was never so strong as It had become since last year's emergency clampdown. Whatever the criticism within the country orReuter - 215 words
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Article56 1976-08-16 6 Reuter Nairobi. Monday —The world's first crash of a jumbo Jet in which 59 people died here two years ago was yesterday blamed on a crew error. According to a report. The Lufthansa Boeing 747 stalled and crashed on take off because it took off with itsReuter - 56 words
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Article367 1976-08-16 6 Earthquake alert lifted Reuter Peking, Monday Chinese experts have lifted the earthquake alert enforced in Peking for 16 days. There will be no strong earthquake in the near future." a Foreign Ministry spokesman told Reuter last night. The six million people of Peking haveReuter - 367 words
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Article250 1976-08-16 6 Reuter Manila, Monday More than 4400 people are still being held in military detention camps under martial law powers. according to Defence Under-Secretary Carmelo Barbero. He gave no indication in his weekend statement how many of the detainees were political prisoners, which some sourcesReuter - 250 words
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Article, Illustration51 1976-08-16 6 Model Cerica, 19. relaxes in the dried-up basin of the Pitsford reservoir, north of Northampton, on Thursday, as the drought worsens and Britain's water supplies are threatened. Authorities 'are now considering the possibility of having to import drinking water if the situation does not Improve. AP radioAP radio picture - 51 words
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Article88 1976-08-16 6 UPI TODAY Is Monday, Aug. 16. the 229 th day of 1978 with 137 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Jupiter and Saturn. THE EYENING BTARS are Mercury, Mars and Venus. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo.UPI - 88 words
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Article41 1976-08-16 6 Reuter Paris, Monday French showman Michel Latito, who has made his name munching glasses and razor blades, announced yesterday that he plans to eat a bicycle. He intends to start on Jan. 1 and flnlsh three months later.—Renter.Reuter - 41 words
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574 1976-08-16 6 JANE GASKELL'S Minima I am pleased with my tree. I wake in the golden New York morning, ten storeys up, with that floating in the dawn feeling, and there is this well-lit foliage leaning over me. I bought my bedside tree at Terrestrls,574 words
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Miscellaneous190 1976-08-16 6 WORLD WEATHER Moscow Overcast. 15-19 C. Pravda's headline: Joy of labour. Tokyo Rain, 23-21 C. Headline: Foreign car makers accept US Treasury Dept. ruling. San Francisco Partly cloudy, showers. 1420C. Headline: Ford pushed to name VP. New York Cloudy, 21-28 C. Headline: Ford to be pushed by Reagan forces on190 words
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Article558 1976-08-16 7 Ford-Reagan 'shootout' in Kansas City could end with one biting the dust The U.S V^KjlectiM Reuter te ansas City, Monday President Ford and Ronald Reagan, a gunslinger in many an old cowboy film, headed for the midwest plains yesterday for a high noon showdown over theReuter - 558 words
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Article240 1976-08-16 7 'BUT NO TRANSFER OF POWER YET Reuter London, Monday Prime Minister lan Smith said yesterday he was now facing up to the fact that black and white Rhodesians had to come to an agree ment among themselves, but he again ruled out any earlyReuter - 240 words
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Article126 1976-08-16 7 Reuter AP Cairo, Monday —Egypt yesterday faced new strains in its relations with Libya after blaming it for a bomb In a railway carriage that killed eight people and wouned 50. The bombing incident led to fresh outbursts in the Egyptian press against Libya andReuter; AP - 126 words
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Article250 1976-08-16 7 Reuter Polnte-A-Pitre (Guadeloupe), Monday.—Thousands of panic-stricken people fled this French West Indian Island by ship and plane yesterday after official warnings of a "giant" volcanic eruption that could strike any time after midnight with the force of atomic bombs. The immediate evacuation of 70,000 people wasReuter - 250 words
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Article83 1976-08-16 7 Reuter London, Monday British Airways said on Friday a former Saudi Arabian Finance Minister had paid a flve-Acwe s a m to charter a Trident Jet to fly himself, family and friends from London to the sooth of France. Prince Talal bin Abdul Ads Al-sand, now in privateReuter - 83 words
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Advertisement582 1976-08-16 7 AJIWOtnOTO "Know The Pack"Contest I! r +< A I r< j let Prix# 1 National Refrigerator NR-250S 1 National Stand Fan F 40XNG Plus $500 cash 2nd Prize 1 National 24" Television TR 24SX Plus $300 cash Two 3rd Prizes 1 National 3-Band Radio with Twin Case Stereo Cassette Recorder582 words
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Article386 1976-08-16 8 It is a natural desire for parents to want their children to succeed in life. There is nothing wrong nor unusual in that. In Singapore, as elsewhere, it is an obsession with some parents, a consequence of the highly competitive society that Is Singapore. Therein386 words
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Article48 1976-08-16 8 A fresh engineering graduate who Just started work for a multinational company has Just found out that a reward Is only a token of appreciation. He helped the company cut down production costs by over $100,000 —and guess what he got: A $15 gift voucher.48 words
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Article41 1976-08-16 8 Two female officeworkers were moaning over the fact that their dream man had been hospitalised with a heart-attack when a male colleague quipped: "Why must both of you pick on someone with a heart trouble for a heart-throb?"41 words
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Article42 1976-08-16 8 A news editor of a local newspaper who wa« highly recommending a reporter said to the chief editor: "He Is very good at running around for stories." The chief editor quipped, 'l hope we don't get runaround stories from him."42 words
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Article90 1976-08-16 8 LIM HENG TOW - LIM HENG TOW This is In reply to Jelak's letter (NN. July 21). Our ch 11 dren's programmes on radio and TV feature children from 11 primary schools, numbering 150 In all. In addition, we Include children recruited as a result of auditions which we90 words
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Article70 1976-08-16 8 SOON ENG SAM - SOON ENG SAM Sr. PRO. Ministry of the Environment, I refer to Poirot'* letter (NN. July 21), That Real Thing Report. Caramel is a natural colouring and Is used widely in soft drinks and other food products. I wish to assure Poirot that this Ministry will investigate70 words
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Article, Illustration480 1976-08-16 8 LU LIN REUTENS; LU LIN REUTENS - MONDAY WITH LU LIN REUTENS LU LIN REUTENS One of the most memorable cartoons (for me at least) is the one by Jules FeifTer which shows two FeifTer figures. The woman says: "I don't believe it! No! It can't be true. You're putting me on.480 words
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Article586 1976-08-16 8 We are now in the bizarre situation in which Western economic aid to the Soviet Union enables its government to espape the immediate consequences of its own Industrial and economic shortcomings, and at the same time to continue to devote substantial resources to the militaryUPI - 586 words
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Article232 1976-08-16 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS 4 UTUSAN MELAYU The head of the Malaysian UMNO youth movement, Tan Sri Syed Jaafar Albar, the other day reiterated his advice to UMNO youths to act rationally at all times so as to avoid the allegation of the movement being "a party within232 words
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Advertisement23 1976-08-16 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE I. Only letter* with correspondent*' names and addresses uill be published.23 words
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Article, Illustration841 1976-08-16 9 Ismail Kassim - Muslim groups hit by premature election fever are flexing their political muscles By Ismail Kassim Over-zealous Muslim groups in Indosia are getting affected by election fever prematurely. And the government, weary of politicians using religion for political purposes, is keeping a lookout. The general841 words
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Advertisement173 1976-08-16 9 7rowv*Jddau «Auß 6, £adisu)il KoXeXbcuv&s Hou uikcvar^GftXractiocv Poolside Barbecue Every evening from 7.00 pm 10.30 pm Mixed Grill: steak, chicken, lamb chop and sausages. Seafood Grill: tiger prawns, sotong (cuttle fish) and ikan chincharu Price: $9 3% tax for Mixed or Seafood Grill Hors d'oeuvre buffet lunch at Le Chalet173 words
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Article259 1976-08-16 10 / 11 I am 13 years old. schooling and very Interested In my studies. I am unhappy at home because my moth er's friends come to gamble everyday. 8 o m e 11 mes they gamble until midnight and I can't sleep with the light259 words
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Article310 1976-08-16 10 / 11 We went steady for over three years and now after four months of marriage, he has changed. We married because I was already three months' preßnant. Recently, I discovered that he corresponded with a Rlrl in a foreißn country. In the letter he said how much he missed and loved310 words
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Article187 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Five years ago, I had to Ret married because I was pregnant. I love my husband but I know he does not love me anymore. My in-laws have a lot of influence on him and everytime I make a mistake, he will say: "My187 words
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260 1976-08-16 10 / 11 I'm 18 years old and I've known a 20-year-old boy for 5i years. For the last two years, I've been supporting him. Every month, I divide my salary of $180 between him and my mum and go without lunch. I love him and260 words
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Article334 1976-08-16 10 / 11 I am 22 years old. Last month, against my boyfriend's advice I toured Europe with three male colleagues. I stayed in a room with the boy I liked and trusted most but unfortunately now I am pregnant. He has asked me to undergo an abortion,334 words
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Article58 1976-08-16 10 / 11 My vote for the best National Day decoration goes to the piling company which stuck Singapore flags atop their piling; cranes at Oeylang Bahru Road. National Day has come and gone and piling has begun, but the flags are still flying proudly, albeit a little tatty at58 words
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Article43 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Condoms are back In fashion —in the colours black, pink, blue, green... to suit your every mood. Yes, condoms are now available in colours, in London at least, where a friend bought a box to show off to friends back home.43 words
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Article53 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Probably the best argument for a colour TV comes from a four-year-old girl who told her parents who had kept up their habit of going out together at nlßhts even after the children came "We had better buy a colour TV, then you two would stay at53 words
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Article39 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Overheard at a public swimming pool: "Wear your slippers and don't go round barefoot, otherwise you'll get big feet like Alley Oop!" who Is of course the pre-hlsto-rlc comic strip hero of the Straits Times.39 words
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Article81 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Some people really carry the Be Prepared motto a little too far. A girlfriend asked a friend who was going to holiday in London to get a christening dress for her baby. "But your baby isn't born yet." the friend said, looking at the only six-month pregnant81 words
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Article125 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Thousands saw the National Day fireworks display for free from the Padang, Collyer Quay, the Esplanade and elsewhere but some peo81e had to pay to see tie display. The reason? They went to a terrace restaurant to watch the display and found on arriving125 words
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Article77 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Don't dash off to buy a maternity swimsuit just because you're pregnant and still want to swim. Swimsuits labelled "Maternity" usually cost the earth and are not easily available. Just buy a loose light cotton top and wear this over your regular bikini Instead. That's what a very77 words
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Article47 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Did anybody else notice that the TV serial the Pallisers has no advertisements at all during its screening? Is It official policy or have advertisers, demonstrating little faith in the public's viewing taste, requested that their ads be placed in some other slot?47 words
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Article67 1976-08-16 10 / 11 According to Paris reports, the full-skirted ball gown is back in vogue. Brings back memories of the bouffant gathered skirts and cancan petticoats which some of us used to wear before and the devices employed to keep them bouffant. One girl used to heavily starch her petticoats67 words
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Article, Illustration105 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Mirror images these—but one in navy blue and the other in pristine white, both wjth large embroidered poppies on the bodice. A dashing introduction indeed to the now fashion colours of red, white and blue, longtime military favourites softened into feminine shapes. Carrie (left) and Jeanine wear the105 words
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685 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Washington, Monday Every year a handful of the children who are brought into the Child Development Centre at Georgetown University here come with a parent (or the spouse of a parrent) whose name has been bquncing around toWh under what are delicately called685 words
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Advertisement31 1976-08-16 10 / 11 Barker shoes for men. Think what goes into them, apart from your feet. 52 Winchester House. 3rd Floor Col Iyer Quay Singapore 1 Telephone ***** HUSOVARNA 2000 SWEDEN makes sewing simpler31 words
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Advertisement62 1976-08-16 10 / 11 HYDRIX slops excessive loss of moisture from your skin mm Hydrix, the hydration cream forms a film on the skin to protect against daily loss of moisture caused by the weather. It prevents the skin from dehydration to give that soft, dewy look of youth. Hydrix, the craam tor total62 words
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Article, Illustration648 1976-08-16 12 UPI London, Monday Every summer, just as Broadway takes a vacation from opening nights, London's stages race into star-spangled high gear. It happened again this year. In one 30 day period, starting Just when Broadway stopped, London opened more than 20 new productions everythingUPI - 648 words
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Miscellaneous511 1976-08-16 12 Jackpot goes up to $4000 Singho wins two prizes of $125 each No winner submitted a solution which corresponded in all respects with the set of answers held by the judges to be the most accurate and apt in the New Nation Money words Puzzle CR. Four entrants each submitted511 words
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Miscellaneous549 1976-08-16 12 Monday -I |CH] NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions oppear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW m mm —m m Cut along dotted lines < CLUES FOR CT-1 1. Free from moisture 2. Many a man wouldn't549 words
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Article1564 1976-08-16 13 Expansion —3 0 This series is compiled by a panel of three English Language experts Dr. Lee Kok Cheong, Mr. Arthur Yap and Miss Ngoh Geok Lun. A clause consists of a noun group and a verb group. For example: The man is a noun group. was running is a1,564 words
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Article473 1976-08-16 13 TAN HON KEONG; JOHN TANG - TAN HON KEONG JOHN TANG I am learning the En g 1 i s h Language through self-study and shall be grateful if you will advise me whether the following sentences are all suitable. If not, please explain the problems with the sentences that you consider as unsuitable. 1.473 words
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Advertisement87 1976-08-16 13 Reliable, profitable, that's Australian automotive parts and accessories Because Australia is a highly motorised country, it has developed a large automotive industry. It makes products that perform efficiently, and their reliability has been proven in some of the most rugged conditions in the world. You can see the inbuilt quality87 words
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Article434 1976-08-16 14 Worries over poor trade figures LONDON The new account opened on a dull note for equities, with talk of poor trade figures due at the end of the week and disappointing Interim figures from Commercial Union. The latter showed profit before tax at a lower than expected434 words
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487 1976-08-16 14 I Business News and Views > ZURICH Compared to the preceding week, trading on the Zurich Stock Exchange picked up noticeably during the week under review, but marked selectivity prevailed in regard to certain stock categories. Whereas bank shares and stocks of certain487 words
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250 1976-08-16 14 Reuter New York, Monday —Sauri Arabia, the Middle East's biggest oil producer, Is planning to reduce its output, Newsweek magazine reported last night. The magaslne said: "Saudi planning Minister Hisham Naser has told the Ford administration privately that his couiftry, which sharply increasedReuter - 250 words
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393 1976-08-16 14 UPI Parts, Monday The French franc may come under renewed attack this week, increasing pressure on the government to take emergency steps to protect it against continued speculation, financial analysts said yesterday. Finance Minister JeanPierre Fourcade's services are studyingUPI - 393 words
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Article40 1976-08-16 14 Reuter Brussels, Monday The Common Market's trade deficit was up by 4000 million units of account ($12,000 million) in the first four months of this year, compared with the same period last year, the EEC commission said yesterday.—Reuter - 40 words
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Article131 1976-08-16 14 Reuter Prices In Australian cents at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange. ACI 168 169 ALU' JO 46 Ainpoi rei 73 74 Am lib 118 APM nil 170 nana NbW a 96 604 Urambws 182 nil bHf 876 880 miral 328 230 CBA 282 290Reuter - 131 words
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Article255 1976-08-16 14 FRANKFURT Over the last five days equities, as in the weeks before, showed a seesaw pattern. At the beginning the market slid to a new low at 727 in the Commerzbank index accompanied by a sharply reduced volume. However, the low level attracted some Institutional255 words
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Article192 1976-08-16 14 UPI London, Monday—Only a modest reduction can be expected In unemployment levels in Britain over the next 18 months. The year-on-year Inflation rate will drop from 13ft per cent to under 10 per cent In the second half of next year. These predictionsUPI - 192 words
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Advertisement31 1976-08-16 14 Supplying this service are the Lloyds Bank International of London, the Commersbank of West Germany and the Union Bank of Swltserland. Roundup of stock markets for the week ending Aug. 13.31 words
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Article, Illustration558 1976-08-16 15 Nickvan Nugteren - Motoring by Nickvan Nugteren Having been brought up in Singapore, I have seen a great many changes, both economically and socially, which have contributed to the country's worldwide recognition. Included In these changes are the reconstruction and improvement of Singapore roads. The Traffic police558 words
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Article, Illustration88 1976-08-16 15 27-year-old Swedish instrument maker-Rolf Nyhlom pushes an unique per ambulator with an air pollution inhaling gadget Instead of a real baby in a street of Stockholm. He made this gadget to measure the volume of polluted air which a child may inhale in the street.PANA PHOTO - 88 words
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437 1976-08-16 15 Lee Chin San - Motorcycling By Lee Chin San For the last two years, car 'racing fans in Singapore have been complaining about having nothing to do. They lament that while the motor cyclists have been enjoying cross country races, the four-w he e lers have been437 words
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Article217 1976-08-16 15 Reuter Washington, Monday The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said recently it was opening a major investigation into the country's car industry and the sales practices of foreign car manufacturers in the US. The FTC said the probe, which it said did not imply anyReuter - 217 words
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Miscellaneous298 1976-08-16 15 Crossword i 7 Home of early Wise. Immigrants 8 Stair parts 9 Small 10 Infant 11 Alt: Fr. 12 Pish eggs 13 Alte 21 Numeral 22 Stain: Fr. 25 Wisconsin-born Jazz band leader 26 Stag's pride 27 Adjust 28 Ms. Ulrlc 29 Sayings 31 Mauna 32 Strains 33 Emmet 34298 words
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Article61 1976-08-16 16 KOH TING KIANG, 83 passed away peacefully on 15th Au*ust 1976 Mourned by wife, ue Llan; sons Boon Long, Boon Keow, Edgar, Boon Chye. Boon Hock; daughters Kim Eng. Kim Jong, Kim Lan; sons-in-law Soh Teck, Sek Kah. Seow Pheng; daughter-in-law Swee Meng and grandchildren. Cortege leaves Block 116, Toa61 words
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Article, Illustration351 1976-08-16 16 Wilfred Shimmen - MARTIAL ARTS by Wilfred Shimmen The newly-formed Singapore Silat Federation, the controlling body for all 'bersilat' clubs in Singapore, will be holding the first-ever "Pesta Silat" competition on August 18 at tjie National Theatre, from 7.30 p.m. The contest, which is held in conjunction with this year'sPicture by STEVEN LEE - 351 words
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Advertisement264 1976-08-16 16 Ti ATTRACTIVE RATES FOR FIXED DEPOSITB and Saving Account* IH par annum. Klaw Alk Hang Flnanca Co. Ltd., IS7, South Brldga Road, Singapore 1. Tal: ***** 6, *****2 Adv. Permit No. 12t1 "BABY'S OWN PARTY" free delivery of baby's needs to homes, hospitals. Tel. *****5 for free catalogue. T.H.C. MAGIC264 words
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Advertisement296 1976-08-16 16 Np 11 i i—J RENTAL, HIRE PURCHASE, sale wooden furniture for homes and offices Contact London Woodworking 288 V! Blk. 7ft Geylung Buhru. off Kallang Hahru (terrace factory) S'pore 12 Tel: *****29/*****98 Open Sunday 11.00.ii.in. 4 p.m., dally 8.00 li.in. 8.30 p in. KITCHEN CABINETS bulld-ln wardrobes for H.D.B. Flats296 words
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Advertisement367 1976-08-16 16 ROYAL HOTEL: NEWTON ROAD. REFRESHING: SAUNA A BTEAMBATH RELAXING: MASSAGE A FACIAL RING: *****1/ *****1 EXT. 131 10 a.m. 10.30 p.m. dally BOOY MASSAGE. FACIAL, bridal make-up. Concession for post-natal ladies. Ring ***** (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.). NAM HO TRAVEL SERVICE (Singapore) Pte. Limited. West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng,367 words
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Advertisement49 1976-08-16 16 fcSSB ANNOUNCEMENT j| g SACHA'S JEWELLERS J SALE iJ fit OF EXQUISITE JEWELRY Jj b AT H COST PRICE S 6 Quality Guaranteed. Q Hurry while stocks last to:- Orchard To wars A St Rear Block, Ist Floor ft/ Shop 103 Orchard Road Z' r* Singapore 9. ju #cfcs*^*^*sai»2is«3fi«ssasi3«49 words
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Miscellaneous287 1976-08-16 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those finely tuned, highly organised, exceptionally sensitive persons who finds it extremely difficult not to care perhaps overly much about things. Hospitable toward all you meet. It would never occur to you to turn down another's request287 words
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Miscellaneous72 1976-08-16 16 TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Don't speculate with another's goods. If you must risk material benefits recently gained, do so with little fanfare. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Music plays a large part In your reactions today. Don't neglect artistic pursuits; attempt! to lead another to gain. CANCER (June 21-July 22) The72 words
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413 1976-08-16 17 Frankfurt, Monday Rhodesia's Simon Hobday came from five strokes behind Spain's Antonio Garrido to win the German Open golf championship here yesday with a final round of 66. Hobday. 36, finished 18-under-par on 266, one ahead of Garrido, 32. who finished with413 words
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Article, Illustration737 1976-08-16 17 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Bill Bosley survived the strong challenge from Wong Weng Foo and Prem Sachdev in the final round of the Singapore Amateur Open golf championship to win by two strokes with a seven-over-par 79 at the Singapore Island Country Club New Course737 words
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Article178 1976-08-16 17 Taipei, Monday—South African gymnasts swept the top three places on the parallel bars, uneven bars and in the floor exercises yesterday in the final day of an invitational gymnastics tournament Alwyn Gerber, 20, South Africa's National all-around title-holder, won on the parallel bars with 8.50178 words
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Advertisement54 1976-08-16 17 BUNGALOW LAND FOR SALE Plots of Bungalow land for sale. Bordering Damansara, Pantal and Bungsar. 14,000 to over 30,000 sq. ft. per plot. Residential. Exclusive. Facing a wide selection of scenic views. Individual Freehold title available. Contact Mrs. Cheng at KL *****3 or *****7 or write to the address below.54 words
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275 1976-08-16 18 Reuter Jakarta, Monday Thailand romped home to a big victory In the flve-man team event of the Asian zone tenpln bowling championships here yesterday, while In the women's event Japan edged out Australia. The Thai men scored a total of 5812 pins, puttingReuter - 275 words
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Article, Illustration496 1976-08-16 18 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Centre- half S. Subramaniam earned the cheers of his Buklt Panjang collea g u e s when he helped them to a 1-0 win over Moulmeln In a National soccer League Division Three match at Balestier yesterday. It was tils finePicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 496 words
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Article168 1976-08-16 18 POSITIONS: DIVISION TWO P W D L P A PU T BUnnh 10 Chang) U 10 K Buklt 10 S'bawang 10 P. Panjang 10 U Pandan 10 Calrnhlll Whampoa 10 P. Park 9 Balestler 10 l 1 1 2 2 0 s 3 1 2 1 2 2 2168 words
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Article111 1976-08-16 18 DIVISION ONE: Ponggol 4 (Mohammed Amln, K. Bala, Dollah Majld, Richard Williams) Jurong 1 (Edris Ismail): DIVISION TWO: Changl U 3 (Ajis Dollah. A. Bo h a r 1, Yusof All) Balestler U 2 (Rahlm Hassan, Hassan Ismail); Padr Panjang 6 (Zalnutidln All, Abdullah Hussein 2; Jalll Aman,111 words
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Article462 1976-08-16 18 Reuter Zeltweg, Monday John Watson, a 30-year-old British driver from Belfast In an American Penske led a successful attack on the motor racing establishment here yesterday and won the Austrian Grand Prix. It was Watson's first Formula One win and the first victory for Penske,Reuter - 462 words
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Miscellaneous64 1976-08-16 18 THE BORN LOSER I bapw mwM, \W?HW\\VHC «*RIHB«'SA CADWiHHSfc vBDOKOWHDwV ABCCKOUrtOU TDPUM y. TDJMPRO/E .gJWMWfe6OFI/ V SDORfcOtFlv SHORT RIBS YES,NOStE MY EUXEI? WILL CURE OAL ONESS, HEART-. SUffN AND J STI v\\ by Art Sansom HAPPW RRTHCW, BRUTUS'. A BOOK CM HOW c 5? TDdKEATAIfcOLF! > iwiimm. 111 »m m64 words
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Article399 1976-08-16 19 New technique working well with him London, Monday England opening batsman Dennis Amiss, who developed a new technique to counter fast bowling after being physically and mentally bruised by the world's top pacemen, stands between the West Indies and victory in the fifth and final399 words
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Article208 1976-08-16 19 Reuter Results of yesterday's John Player Sunday League: At BLACKPOOL: Lancashire bt Sussex by 9 wkts. Sussex 154-9 inns closed In 37 overs (Mlandad 47, Ratclpjs 4-25). Lancashire 1551 in 30.3 overs (Lloyd 75 n.0.. Engineer 63). Lancashire four points. At WORCESTER: Kent bt Worcestershire by 3 wkts.Reuter - 208 words
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Article, Illustration691 1976-08-16 19 RACING with Scrutineer v Local Jockey M.C. Lam landed Singapore Sun an easy winner in the $53,000 Sultan's Gold Vase at Ipoh yesterday to score his third classic success of his career. In January last year Lam, still an apprentice then,691 words
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Article, Illustration418 1976-08-16 19 Norderel led into the straight, with Pretty Pattern and Jet Princess closing In. Pretty Pattern tackled Norderel 200 m out. In a thrilling finish Pretty Pattern beat Norderel by a neck, with Jet Princess third. An objection against Pretty Pattern and Norderel was418 words
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Article38 1976-08-16 20 AH FOOK£ i <We did it! We won the Malaysia Cup for women. MEI LIN:* 'As In the Asian Games and the Seap Games, we relied once again on the women to bring home the honours.38 words
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Miscellaneous855 1976-08-16 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by KUDUMBA MALAR (r). Magazine series presented In Tamil. 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (r). 3.35 GENERAL HOSPITAL. 4.15 A PLACE TO LIVE. (See Top Shows of the Day). 4.30 INTERMISSION. 6.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by New Adventures of Ollllgan. 6.30 NEWS855 words
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Miscellaneous219 1976-08-16 20 Today's top shows A PLACE TO LIVE: The Inhabitants. Part One. (Ch. 5. 4.15 p.m. in colour). A natural history documentary series which looks at the other creatures that shsre this world with people, such as the colony of moths at a railway station Just a few kilometres outside a219 words
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