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Title Section22 1976-08-20 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Friday August 20, 1976 No. 1724 Price 20 cents M C. (P) 428/76 r i I NEW (£0) NATION COMMENT22 words
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Article71 1976-08-20 1 Reuter Manila. Friday A mild earthquake struck Manila today—four days after the devastating shock and tidal waves struck the southern Philippines creating havoc. Today's shock, intensity three on the RosslForel scale on Nlme, was hardly felt by the capital's inhabitants, though a few nlghtworkers rushed to theReuter - 71 words
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Article278 1976-08-20 1 Reuter Kansas City, Friday President Ford last night accepted the Republican presidential nomination and said he would qonfound the polls and pundits who were predicting his defeat by Democrat Jimmy Carter in the November election. He pledged he would conduct a vigorous campaign, emphasising his record ofReuter - 278 words
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Article1076 1976-08-20 1 H.L. Lim - ll.L.Lim at the summit Colombo setback for Malaysia H.L.Lim Colombo, Friday Vietnam came out In the open this morning with its ant i ASEAN line, and Malaysia suffered a diplomatic setback at the fifth non-aligned summit conference. The closing stages of the conference were marked by1,076 words
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Article98 1976-08-20 1 Reuter Peking Friday A man carrying a sack of tomatoes to relatives survived for 14 days on tomato juice after being buried under rubble In last month's Chinese earthquake. Well Informed sour ces said the man, a Peking factory worker, travelled to Tangshan, the cityReuter - 98 words
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346 1976-08-20 1 The University of Singapore today warned that a tough new admission policy is on the cards because of the falling standard of English among students. The university may take "drastic measures" like insisting on a much higher standard of English or In the General Paper346 words
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Advertisement54 1976-08-20 1 INSIDE 5 Why I chose death -by doctor See Page 9 Pregnant again, wife who shouldn't lj© mm* See Page 2 American airmen rushed to Korea See Page 7 Sydney yes to SIA See Page 3 OIN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Money words 15; Crossword 17; Stars 18; Comics54 words
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Miscellaneous13 1976-08-20 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers.13 words
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Article112 1976-08-20 2 Prices were traded marginally lower during the first 45 minutes on the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. The downtrend was accompanied by reduced turnovers technically a healthy sign. It appears that the market is entering the second day of consolidation after fairly sharp rises of the past week.112 words
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Article, Illustration297 1976-08-20 2 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung Shop girl Lim Chye Hoo n g has completely lost faith in sterilisation. For she b-came pregnant twice after undergoing two ligations ail within 15 months. Mrs. Lim, 28. is believed to be the only woman In Singapore on wnom297 words
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Advertisement71 1976-08-20 2 MANY PfcOPLE RETURN FOR OUR EARTHEN POT SPECIALITIES! Chinese set lunch lor 4 dishes $10 only' Continental set lunch $3 00 only 1 We also provide tor wedding dinners at $100 per table Bullet parties at S7/- per person And outside catermq services Free parkmq facilities No service charqe No71 words
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Miscellaneous532 1976-08-20 2 WHAT'S ON SINGAPORE FAIR 19. an exhibition of local goods at the National titaalum, till 10 p.m. YOUTH DEBATE at the Jalan Tenteram community centre, 7.30 pm. DRAMA and cultural show at the Kota Raja community centre, 8pm NATIONAL DAY quiz at the Jalan Tenteram community centre, 8 p.m. PHOTOGRAPHIC532 words
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Article11 1976-08-20 2 Police reported 72 accidents yesterday. Five were serious and one fatal.11 words
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395 1976-08-20 3 The Taxi Owners Co-operative Society's radio control room has decided to turn down all requests from public telephones for dlal-a-cab services. The society will soon form a special fleet specially for lawyers who travel to and from the courts on the Central Business395 words
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108 1976-08-20 3 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan A bicycle wheel, believed to have been hurled from a high-rise block of flats, killed a two-year-old girl. Suraya Begum died in hospital on Wednesday three days after the Incident In Geylang Bahru. She was with her aunt at the pavement108 words
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Article23 1976-08-20 3 The Marls Stella High School Band will perform at the Macßltchle Reservoir Park on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.23 words
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Article26 1976-08-20 3 Dr. Ong Leong Boon, Member of Parliament for Kim Seng, will attend Youth Night activities at the Kim Seng community centre tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.26 words
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Article, Illustration301 1976-08-20 3 Fears of 'trap* in new Political Association are unfounded —K wan The Vice-Chancel-lor of the University of Singapore, Dr. Kwan Sal Kheong, today assured undergraduates that their "undisguised suspicion" and fears of the newly-formed Political Association of the new Students Union are unfounded. Members301 words
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468 1976-08-20 3 Dr. To h Chin Chye, Vice-Chancel-lor of the University of Singapore from 1968 to 1975, was today described as a stimulating administrator, "who has left an indelible mark on the achievements of the university." A citation read by Professor You Poh Seng, director468 words
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Article77 1976-08-20 3 The existing terminal for BBS services 160 and 167 at Rotterdam Gate will be re sited near the Sembawang Shipyard and their routes amend ed from Monday. Service 160 will follow the existing route from Crawford Street and end at Sembawang Shipyard Instead of at Rotterdam Oate. A77 words
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Advertisement56 1976-08-20 3 Pierre CARDIN P way to Z <? S 'J 4j 6 t *n-;& Collection how at IMPORTED FROM FRANCE Affin THE LEADING MENSWEAR TAILORS STORES OUTFITTERS G 08/31 G36 High Street Centre (Ground Floor) Te1:*****1 G-6 Ocean Building Shopping Centre (Ground Floor) Te1:*****2 G23 Supreme House (Ground Floor) Te1:*****1 Goodwood,56 words
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Article195 1976-08-20 4 Peter Ong - Aussies give green light to pick up and drop passengers By Peter Ong S1 n g a p ore Airlines has been given the green light by the Australian Government to pick up and drop passengers at Sydney on its way to and from Auckland.195 words
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Article326 1976-08-20 4 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva More than 250 bungalows, flats and terrace houses, formerly occupied by ANZUK forces, are being offered for rent to the public and most of them have been "snapped up." The properties are in Lloyd Leas and Seiarang Park In Changl. Sembawang Estate.326 words
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Article53 1976-08-20 4 Monk's Hill Secondary School will hold its 10th annual speech and prise giving day on Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. Mr. Ng Ming, a memebr of the School Advisory Committee, will be guest of honour. There will also be an art, crafts and home economics exhibition on Aug.53 words
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Article117 1976-08-20 4 Reuter Wellington. Friday New Zealand's relations with Singapore were assuming a new significance," Foreign Minister Brian Talboys said In a statement yesterday to announce the appointment of a new ambassador to Singapore. The new envoy is 40-year-old career diplomat, Mr. G.C. Htnsley, who IsReuter - 117 words
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Article267 1976-08-20 4 Richard Ho - 'Too many in CBD' By Richard Ho At least five multistorey car park operators have applied for de-reglstratlon of some 2000 parking lots ill the Central Business District. It Is believed that the Car Parks Division Is making a survey of to ascertain the number of Barking267 words
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Article519 1976-08-20 4 Develop ment In children takes place step by step and failure to reach these steps at the correct times Is likely to cause permanent developmental loss, Prof. Wong Hock Boon, Head of Paediatrics Unit, University of Singapore said today. Addressing the Uth Malaysia Singapore Congress of Medicine519 words
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Article, Illustration160 1976-08-20 4 While holding down a responsible job, Cheong Pak Foong pursued a structural engineering course at the Polytechnic and emerged as top student. Miss Cheong, 25. will receive a cold medal at a graduation ceremony at the National Theatre tomorrow. Her engineering career had its160 words
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162 1976-08-20 4 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung The Housing and Development Board, has been advised by the Ministry of Environment to build roofs over more than 200 of Its rubbish bin compounds. Ministry sources said: "We have told the HDB to put up roofs (or the bin162 words
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Article58 1976-08-20 4 Five Singapore journalists have left for a 12day familiarisation tour of Paris, Scandinavia and Bangkok as guests of Scandinavian Airlines System and Thai International. They are Nik Kasmani of New Nation, Leslie Fong of Straits Times, Goh Seah Hong of Sin Chew Jit Poh, Lin Pin of58 words
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Article338 1976-08-20 5 Declaration condemns South Africa, Israel and the big powers The nonaligned summit Reuter Colombo, Friday Close cooperation among South Africa, Israel and western powers in the operation of military bases in the Indian Ocean area was condemned yesterday by the flfth non-align-ed nations summit here. TheReuter - 338 words
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Article240 1976-08-20 5 Political, economic declarations accepted Reuter Colombo, Friday The fifth nonaligned summit conference yesterday formally a d op ted the political and economic declarations prepared by the foreign ministers' conference. The conference also formally approved 16 resolutions on political issues and 12 on economic subjects. It alsoReuter - 240 words
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Article78 1976-08-20 5 UPI New York, Friday.— Former UN Ambassador Daniel Moyniban says the fifth conference of non-aligned nations is in danger of becoming "Just another communist front organisation in international affairs." "At meeting after meeting communist members and Marxist rhetoric dominate events without a single countervailing event whichUPI - 78 words
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Article23 1976-08-20 5 UPI Colombo. Friday —The fifth summit conference of non-aligned nations yesterday endorsed the idea of establishing a Third World news pool.—UPI - 23 words
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134 1976-08-20 5 Reuter Moscow, Friday The Soviet Union yesterday rejected criticism at the C o 1 o m bo non-aligned summit of its naval pre.ence in the Indian Ocean. A commentary In the Communist Party dally Pravda said speakers at the conference who referred to attemptsReuter - 134 words
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Advertisement96 1976-08-20 5 S3 1 r *1 '3* from; LAST2nights SPAIN NEW REPERTOIRE GRAETZ MING COURT HOTEL present v.' 4 vJ v his Spanish August 20 21 Because of their tremendously successful current series of shows,world famous -Luisillo and his 28 talented artistes are performing for 2 nights at Ming Court. Peacock Room96 words
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Article, Illustration288 1976-08-20 6 'Govt must act by tomorrow' warning Reuter Bangkok, Friday Students last night opposed government plans to let former military ruler Praphas Charusathlen stay in the country for another seven days. Ftald Marshal PraBhas,8 has, ousted from power uree years ago. caused a political crisis whenReuter - 288 words
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212 1976-08-20 6 UPI Tel Aviv, Friday Israel reiterated Its demand yesterday that Egypt remove between three and eight extra battalions it nas moved east of the Suez Canal In violation of the Slnal Interim accord. Emerging from a meeting with Lt. Oen. Enslo 811lasvuo, theUPI - 212 words
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Article, Illustration72 1976-08-20 6 Dr. Renee Richards, above, who underwent a sex-change operation, said on Wednesday she would not take the prescribed sex tests to enter the US Open tennis championships at Forest Hills, New York. The US Tennis Association wants Dr. Richards, formerly Dr. Richard H. Raskind,AP radio picture - 72 words
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Article162 1976-08-20 6 UPI Manila, Friday.—President Marcos yesterday ordered rescue officials to move out more than 89.000 refugees from evacuation centres and help rebuild homes destroyed In a massive earthquake and tidal waves disaster In the southern Philippines. The official toll complied by the National Disaster Coordinating Centre (NDCC) andUPI - 162 words
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71 1976-08-20 6 UPI New Delhi, Friday Twenty-six people were killed In house collapses on Wednesday following heavy rains In different parts of India, Indian newspapers reported yesterday. New Delhi has been hit badly by the cycloneinduced rain for the last three days with trees beingUPI - 71 words
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Article30 1976-08-20 6 UPI Cairo, Friday President Anwar Sadat said In Saudi Arabia yesterday he had reached agreement with King Khaled on measures for ending the civil war in Lebanon. UPI.UPI - 30 words
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Article103 1976-08-20 6 AP Boston, Friday Friends of US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says he Is seeking quick financial Independence, offering to sell his memoirs ana considering writing columns, the Boston Olobe reports. Dr. Kissinger is offering his memoirs to publishers for US$2 million ($5 million) and anAP - 103 words
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Article92 1976-08-20 6 UPI TODAY is Friday, Aug. 20. the 233 rd day of 1976 with 133 to follow. THE MOON is between its last quarter and new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars and Venus. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 92 words
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Article, Illustration595 1976-08-20 6 JANE GASKELL'S - AMERICA JANE GASKELL'S When they're wearing clothes, you think people are much of a muchness. They take them off and you are amazed by how many combinations of texture and tummy, and so on, there really are. And I've seen a lot lately. The595 words
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Article55 1976-08-20 6 UPI Venice, Friday About 41 gondoliers blocked traffle on the Grand Canal for half an hoar on Tuesday to protest the problem of waves generated by motorboats on the city's main waterway. The gondoliers (said the waves damage the foundations of ancient buildings and make travel difficultUPI - 55 words
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Miscellaneous205 1976-08-20 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Sunny, clear and mild, 28-17C. Headline: Ford takes nomination on first ballot; reveals vlce-presld-entlai choice today. Tokyo Sunny, 2922C. Headline: United States hits North Korea over slaying of two army officers. Rome—Partly cloudy, 27-13C. Headline: Ford beats Reagan. Moscow—Sunny, 2416C. Headline: The Universities of Culture. London205 words
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Article359 1976-08-20 7 'A precaution,' says US as Dr K takes charge of Panmunjom crisis Reuter Washington, Friday Two US Air Force squadrons are being sent to South Korea as a precautionary measure, the Defence Department said yesterday. The decision follows the killing of two American army officers inReuter - 359 words
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Article, Illustration249 1976-08-20 7 Reuter Kansas City, Friday Kansas Senator Robert Dole, chosen by J»resident Ford yesterday as his running mate for the November election, is a political moderate who had had to live down his reputation as a defender of Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal. The handsomeReuter - 249 words
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Article251 1976-08-20 7 Reuter Moscow, Friday The Soviet press yesterday described the victory of President Ford over Ronald Reagan in the race for the Republican Presidential candidacy as a defeat for ultrareaction. At the same time it said Mr. Reagan had left his mark on the Republican election programme,Reuter - 251 words
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Advertisement302 1976-08-20 7 Get your first glimpse of the new era in oportment living. Come and see the CAIRNHILL PLAZA SHOW APARTMENT Hce's voy lane ste > a 'u» .•fious living coulJ be s a'- lU'tJ ou' f o' you T P'a/a Apartment c.vcu'an .van' 'c f.ss i' as t Heroicls star* ot302 words
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Article434 1976-08-20 8 President Ford has escaped the ignominy of an Incumbent denied nomination as the Presidential candidate by his party. His victory was wider than expected the Republican Party Convention giving him 117 votes more than his conservative challenger, the eyOovernor of California and ex-Holly-wood film star Ronald434 words
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Article92 1976-08-20 8 f whispers fcsy By ISPY The Tourist Promotion Board may be delighted to hear this: Singapore food is getting a free plug from Superman no less. In one Issue of the world-wide circulated American comics series, the famous Gotham City crlme-buster said to his elrl-frlend: What 11 It92 words
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156 1976-08-20 8 Something Is amiss if mail posted at the General Post Office takes longer to arrive than when posted at a random road-side post-box. Eight months ago, I rushed to mall a late greeting card to a friend In Singapore.156 words
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Article62 1976-08-20 8 CHONG WEE LIAN - CHONG WEE LIAN (Mrs.), Ag. Asst. Secretary, Public Relations Unit, Housing and Development Board, Singapore 2. Queensway Area Office has so far received only one complaint, possibly Irom Desperado (NN, Aug. 5), about an HDB resident keeping a dog in his flat. On the advice of the62 words
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Article49 1976-08-20 8 I fully agree with Chris (NN, 13.8.76) that RTS Bho u 1 d consider rerunning some of the old favourites like Land of the Giants and Time Tunnel. I think it's time these science-fiction programmes were brought back to the screen. TV Viewer. Singapore 19.49 words
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Article, Illustration618 1976-08-20 8 ALEX JOSEY; ALEX JOSEY - FRIDAY WITH ALEX JOSEY ALEX JOSEY We must admire Scandinavia's progress and generosity. Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark are highly organised societies with high standards of living. Sweden's generosity In particular is wellknown. In proportion to Its economic size, Sweden gives developing countries three618 words
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Article, Illustration254 1976-08-20 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS JAPAN TIMES So far the political unrest and the delay caused by the Lockheed affair in the last Di e t's legislative activity have had no visible Impact on the nation's economic recovery. But this is no ground for254 words
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Article225 1976-08-20 8 SIN CHEW JIT POH - SIN CHEW JIT POH That the Fifth Nonaligned Summit Conference which opened in Colombo day before yesterday is attended by less than half the total number of heads of state and government from member countries goes to show that many of them are not enthusiastic225 words
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Advertisement24 1976-08-20 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG IS. SINGAPORE I. Only letter* with or rrspondfirt names and address** will be published.24 words
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Article, Illustration571 1976-08-20 9 Death and tyranny in Malaysia's jungles... The terrorist confessions released by the Malaysian Government last week give an interesting insight into the liquid ation campaign carried out by the communists against suspected agents within their ranks. They reveal a story of trump-up charges against571 words
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313 1976-08-20 9 ment spies during which many Innocent comrades including my husband. and I. were either unjustly punished or executed, had made me realise that communism was In fact blatant military dictatorship," the note says. r*The CPM had not practised what it preached. Such313 words
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Advertisement521 1976-08-20 9 The Icebreaker goes East JEWEL: BREAKING THE ICE Commenting her recently-caused cosmopolitan chaos in Moscow, selfappointed Ambassadress-at-large Jewel D. Crown Baid "It was my very own personal contribution to the East-West friendship thing. I mean, I really wanted those darling Russians to know what they've heen missing. I wanted to521 words
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Article, Illustration536 1976-08-20 10 / 11 K.K. Fong - New home for works of art opens WORDS: K.K. Fong From tomorrow, Singaporeans and tourists will be able to make their first acquaintance with local artistic works at our newest cultural showpiece—the National Museum Art Gallery. Occupying the west wing of the National Museum building at StamfordPICTURES: Philip Lim - 536 words
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Advertisement92 1976-08-20 10 / 11 SHEER EATING EEEIGHTS AT THE HEREIN G-ECCM i A i >> 'M I JP V iC A- «HiT r rf 1 i < INTERNATIONAL BUFFET LUNCH .«?r JPi] II.HI v (0 |>i 1 to if) D" •.0 c;n •'lren $b.OO Nightly 7p.m. to 11p.m. yn THE JUICIEST fe>jfCHARCOAL-GRILLED CHOPS AND92 words
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Article, Illustration516 1976-08-20 12 Jennifer Schoon - Sundown scene Jennifer Schoon MELODIOUS VOICES in perfect harmony, Spanish guitars expertly coaxed into haunting cadences and the lyrics of Filipino love songs fill the room. Sheer romance. That's the Trio Los Grandc-s serenading a couple at the Chesa Restaurant. Equatorial Hotel. Then it's516 words
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Article, Illustration542 1976-08-20 12 UPI Jacqueline du Pre started playing the cello at the age of five: A pretty, unpretentious child determined to perfect the tunes her mother, a pianist, would write for her. And so it was that, wrestling an Instrument bigger than she was,UPI - 542 words
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Advertisement109 1976-08-20 12 sntt|frmo COFFEE HOUSE (PTE) LTD. Open Daily 8.00 A.M.-11.00 RM. Genuine Malay National Dishes Superb Traditional Cuisine Come along and try our Home Cooking, it is mouth watering' Nasi Melayu Special Lotong Special Nasi Brani Malayu King Size Satay Nasi lemak Kajang Style. We cater for special Functions Parties. Free109 words
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Article, Illustration507 1976-08-20 13 Violet Oon - A classic play by Arthur Miller THE ARTS i by Violet Oon ARTHUR MILLER'S DEATQ OF A SALESMAN, an acknowledged classic of the modern American theatre, is the Experimental Theatre Club's next presentation. It will be staged from Aug. 25 to 28 at the Cultural507 words
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250 1976-08-20 13 The People's Association always manages to get VIPs to take part in its cultural shows. Eight months ago, they had Mr. Lim Heng Tow, the Controller of RTS read poetry for their 15th anniversary celebrations. This time, for their National Day concert, to250 words
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Article679 1976-08-20 13 V. O - Eating out V.O. Poolside barbecues are becoming increasingly popular at our local hotels. The latest to Join the bandwagon is the Orchid Inn with its Charcoal Grill specialities. Since I have always liked the outdoor-Indoor atmosphere of the Moby Dick Coffee House, I finally decided to try679 words
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Advertisement188 1976-08-20 13 Ha r *1 r GOODWILL RESTAURANT V y Another Prince Room {Varied For Lunch, Dinner 0 Jr and Wedding Party Please call at 9th Floor HONG LEONG BUILDING 1 I Tel: *****25 *****64 (Western cuisine served daily 730 am—7 00 pm) Mtt w jfcft MM M tur air FOR SPECIAL188 words
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Article345 1976-08-20 14 As speculation on German mark revives Reuter Frankfurt, Friday The US dollar, recovering from a 13-month low here on We d n e 8 day, climbed to 2.5138 at the afternoon official fixing yesterday, dealers said, while speculation of a mark revaluation was revived. The dollarReuter - 345 words
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199 1976-08-20 14 AP Cairo. Friday—Reconstruction and development of the Suez Canal zone will cost US$lO billion ($25 billion) over the next five years. Reconstruction Minister Osman Ahmed Osman said yesterday. This sum Is equivalent to half the projected expenditures on Egypt's Five Year Plan whichAP - 199 words
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187 1976-08-20 14 UPI Moscow, Friday Ivan Ivanov, the Bassian man in the street, has made Pepsi Cola a saccess. •They're baying all the Pepsi Cola we can produce. It's in short supply." says Mr. Donald Kendall, chairman of Pepsico, the parent company of the softUPI - 187 words
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288 1976-08-20 14 2 pages of Business News and Views AP Netf York. Friday American companies are finding foreign Investments less attractive this year, the economics department of McGrawHill Publications Co. said yesterday. Industrial firms in the US are planning to expand overseas investment by fiveAP - 288 words
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Article73 1976-08-20 14 Reuter Bangkok, Friday Thailand's foreign currency reserves have increased considerably at the end of June of this year because of the country's higher exports, the Bank of Thailand reported. Dr. Sanoh Unakul, governor of the Bank of Thailand said In a press release that reserves atReuter - 73 words
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128 1976-08-20 14 Reuter London, Friday— Gold steadied on London bullion markets yesterday, gaining over UBsl an ounce after yesterday's sharp drop of almost US$4 to the lowest level in almost a month. After Wednesday's low of US$lOB.lO an ounce the metal recovered during the day,Reuter - 128 words
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Article57 1976-08-20 14 UPI Washington, Friday The Agriculture Department predicted yesterday farm export sales will level off on a US$22 billion ($55 billion) plateau to which they have been rising steadily since 19<K. A department forecast for the 1977 fiscal year said sales would "about equal" the record U5522,147UPI - 57 words
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Article195 1976-08-20 15 The stock market yesterday suffered its worst loss in nearly three months as Wall Street showed disappointment with President Ford's choice of Sen. Robert Dole as his running mate and concern over tensions in Korea. The selling resulted in the Dow Jones Industrial average plunging 11.13 points to195 words
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Article30 1976-08-20 15 Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrial 983.88 (off 11.13); 20 transport 219.09 (off 2.85); 15 utilities 93.02 (off 0.35); 65 stock 308.29 (off 3.22).30 words
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Article205 1976-08-20 15 Affected by the uncertain political scene and the unpredictable foreign exchange market, Investors were on the sidelines. The forerunners among highpriced light electrlcals and autos drifted lower, but bargain hunting pushed up speculatlves and undervalued issues. T. D. J. A.: 4,7 3 4.06 1.43) 78. Hi-low: 4,8 8 5.5205 words
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Article72 1976-08-20 15 Closing prices in franc on the Parts Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 153.60 +0.10 Poncler 300.30 unch. Print emps 50 —3 Bull 33.70 +0.10 Royal Dutch 330 0.10 Mlchelin 1313 —7 COE 289 +4.50 Thomson 190.10 —0.80 CFP 107.40 —1.10 Rhone 86 —0.10 Air 349 —1 BSN 640 +3 Philips 53.5072 words
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Article206 1976-08-20 15 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 183 IBS ADC 35 30 Ampol Pet 75 78 AN! 130 133 APM 168 169 Bank NSW n 11 610 Brambles 195 198 BHP 910 918 Boral nil 330 CBA 305 nil CSR 644 546206 words
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Article80 1976-08-20 15 Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3390 UB8 Registered 914 1 SBC 480 Credit Suisse 2710 Swissair B. 619 9 Swiss Relnsur. 2370 5 Wlnterthur B. 1785 5 Zurich Insur. 6490 Juvena B. 130 15 Nestle B. 3520 30 Interfood B. 263080 words
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Article54 1976-08-20 15 Reuter Amsterdam, Friday— Holland Is railing its bank rate to seven per cent from 61 per cent, effective from today, the Dutch Central Bank announced yesterday. This was the second time In a week the Dutch bank rate has been increased. It went np by one perReuter - 54 words
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Advertisement276 1976-08-20 15 FLAIR SALON 67, TANQLIN ROAD, SINGAPORE 10. NAIR A SCALP CLINIC (Ground Floor) Tal: *****44 For both men and women, with a London qualified Trlchologlst In attendance. LADIES' HAIRDRESSING (Ist Floor) Tal: *****63 FACIAL TREATMENTS using Orlana products (2nd Floor) Tat: *****23 GYM/KBEP FIT (3rd Floor) Tot: *****23 Sauna and276 words
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Advertisement388 1976-08-20 15 ACE STATIONERY COMPANY Caters Qulckprlnt Offset at Competitive Rate, Duplicating Service, Instant Photocopying at 20 Cents Only. 118/120, Multi-Storey Car Park, Market Street, (Singapore), *****. HOUSE REPAIR FOR any general work or household repairs. Tel: *****3 Kim Hock Lye Construction. FOR BETTER ACCOUNTING and Income tax services, please call Inco388 words
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Advertisement440 1976-08-20 15 Limited offices are available at: GOLDEN MILE SHOPPING CENTRE (3rd Floor) Rontal: SI .39 p.a.l. Unit 5413 approx. 1752 sq. ft. Unit 5417 approx. 1752 sq. ft. Unit 5418 approx. 1752 sq. ft. Unit 5419 approx. 1752 sq. ft. Unit 5420 approx. 1752 sq. ft. For mora details, call: 25(1333440 words
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Miscellaneous527 1976-08-20 15 Friday J |CH| NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW ■■■iaaaßaCut along Lotted lines CLUES FOR CT-5 1. Deep humming sound 2. Rower or blossom 3. May prompt o perse tion527 words
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Article420 1976-08-20 16 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN When the visiting swimmers from China take the plunge against Singapore this -evening at the Toa Payoh Pool they will be renewing ties which stopped nearly three decades ago. In the early 1930s swimmers from Singapore travelled regularly to shanghai to participate420 words
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335 1976-08-20 16 London, Friday Liverpool begin their defence of the English soccer championship tomorrow so stocked with talent that England striker David Johnson for whom they paid Ipswich £200.000 (about SJBBO.000) during the summer, may win a place only as substitute. Liverpool, like all the335 words
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Article467 1976-08-20 16 Reuter London, Friday Coins King led a middleorder West Indian batting charge which transfromed the torlng cricketers' three-day match against Worcestershire at Worcester yesterday. Three-quarters of an hour before lunch on the second day the West Indian.- were 94 for four in reply to Worcestershire'sReuter - 467 words
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Article, Illustration649 1976-08-20 16 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER The stage is set for the big showdown at the Kallang Bowl as the top stars arrived to do battle for the Masters title in the Singapore International Open bowling championships. Bong Coo of the Philip pines, Chris Nonls of Singapore.649 words
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Article487 1976-08-20 17 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Singapore Malays will be out to prove to their counterparts in Johore that they are njo pushovers when they clash in a south zone Sultans' Gold Cup soccer match at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Sunday (kick-off 7.30 p.m.). Last week,487 words
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Article59 1976-08-20 17 Buenos Aires. Friday— The slaying of the president of the 1978 World Cup organising committee will not stop Argentina from holding the championship, a spokesman for the committee said yesterday. The president of the committee, retired General Carlos Omar Actls, was gunned down yesterday morning by59 words
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Article218 1976-08-20 17 Balestler United advanced Into the quarterfinal of the Pepsi Youth Cup soccer tournament when they beat Geyiang International 3-0 at Jalan Besar stadium yesterday. Balestler, coached by Rahlm Sattar deserved their win. Oeylang, the Toto Cup holders played a disappointing game. Balestler missed a chance In218 words
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Miscellaneous269 1976-08-20 17 Crossword doing 7 Job advantage 8 European land 9 Kit item 10 Cupid 11 Tennis necessity 13 College team's goal 15 Steeplechase of note 20 Moslem religion 21 Fabray. to friends 26 Rye, e.g. 26 Deprivation 27 Robert—28 Artistic style 29 Dugout: Fr. 30 Smile a mile 31 Elongated fish269 words
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Article, Illustration428 1976-08-20 18 Brian Miller - ON THE TRACK u i (h Brian Miller Right To Reason, who ran a disappointing race over this course last month, could recoup some of the losses when he gods over 1600 m In Race 4 on Sunday. In his winding-up gallop428 words
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Article134 1976-08-20 18 H BRIAN MILLER BLUE PETER FAIRWAY latt 1 Shaft Yenan Hero *t Her*— Lion Jack Lion Jack Bertilkarl Lion Jack Hero of Heroes KM* t TUa Chin Edinburgh Edinburgh Tlan Chin Promise Skill Doctors Happy Night Skill Doctors «M» 1 Take Me High Apollo Command A pod* Command Naubahar134 words
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Miscellaneous462 1976-08-20 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a follower by nature, although with time and practice, you could learn to lead. A talkative Individual, with a natural Inclination toward exaggeration, you can, with a little effort, be the life of any gathering simply by virtue of462 words
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Article, Illustration522 1976-08-20 19 Lim Kee Chan - TEE-UP Lim Kee Chan It is encouraging to see some lesser lights emerging into the golfing forefront In the past week. In the Singapore amateur Open. Ong Eng Hong, was a shock first round leader with a one-over-par 73 a stroke ahead of the fleld. Then522 words
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Article83 1976-08-20 19 Reuter Sydney. Friday. Defending champion Jack Nlcklaufj his fellow American Hubert Green* and Spprfilsh teenager Severlano Baliesteros will lead the overseas challenge for the A J 160.000 (about SS480.000) Australian open golf championship here from October 28 to 31, the organisers said yesterday. Others due to competeReuter - 83 words
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Article320 1976-08-20 19 7 a.m. Boon Oon San (Kep) Johnny Ang (Changi) S. Slater (Sem); 7.07 A. Richards (Sel) Hlmmat Singh (Kep) C. Vanfelt (Sem); 7.14 P. Oomez (Kep) D. Steer (Sem) Jim Scah (Changi); 7.21 A. Watts (Sel) J. Fones (SICC) Philip Ling (Sen). 7.28 Cheah Thlam Swee320 words
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Article118 1976-08-20 19 Reuter Gleneagles (Scotland), Friday—Europe, represented by four Spanish players, brought off a shock 4-0 victory over a powerful United States team on the opening day of the £25,000 (about S$112,000) Double Diamond World Team classic golf tournament here yesterday. Severlano Ballesteros, S p a 1Reuter - 118 words
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Article62 1976-08-20 20 MEI LIN: The incentives plan to encourage students to become well-versed in blllnguallsm sounds good. It's only fair that those who make an effort to learn a second language be rewarded. AH FOOK: So far the carrot and stick style of government has worked wonders. Let's see whether62 words
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Miscellaneous834 1976-08-20 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: Too Young To Love <r). Part Two 3.55 DIABY OF EVENTS (C). 4.00 WINDOW (C/r). 4.30 INTERMISSION. 6.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by ENCHANTED HOUSE. The first In this new animated series. 6.30 NEWS IN BKIEF. 6.35 UNTAMED WORLD:834 words
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Miscellaneous191 1976-08-20 20 Today's top shows THE THRILLSEEKERS. (Ch. 5, 7 p.m. in colour). Chuck Connors Introduces Bill Straith, a kayak racer who trains six hours a day in the raging waters of Kern River, one of the swiftest rivers in the world. You'll also meet knife dancer Peggy Ann Nlelson and Kookie,191 words
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