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Title Section20 1976-10-06 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, October 6, 1976 No. 1764 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 428/76 fl NEW (0) NATION COMMENT WBfß==Mm^smaa&20 words
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355 1976-10-06 1 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong The HDB has revoked its contracts with one building contractor and warned at least another 10 "because of poor workmanship and failure to keep up work schedules." An HDB spokesman yesterday confirmed the services of a contractor at Bedok new355 words
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Article353 1976-10-06 1 Jeffrey Low - By Jeffrey Low Melbourne, Wednesday Fif a, the international football federation, has selected Singapore as the venue for the second-leg of the World Cup preliminary round match between Australia and Taiwan. This was disclosed by Australian Soccer Federation vice-president Michael Welnstein here last night after he353 words
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Article61 1976-10-06 1 UPI Tokyo, Wednesday Kawasaki Heavy Industries Is to build three incinerators at the cost of $46.3 million for the Singapore Government. The Incinerators, which will each have a dally disposal capacity of 480 tonnes of waste, are due for completion by November 1978. A West German firm, VerelnlgteUPI - 61 words
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Article45 1976-10-06 1 The Government is likely to order a Commission of Inquiry into the three deaths at Selco Shipyard in Jurong yesterday. Factory inspectors have submitted a preliminary report to the Labour Minister on the tragedy In which three men died in a gas-filled barge.45 words
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316 1976-10-06 1 Reuter UPI Bangkok, Wednesday At least eight people were killed and dozens more injured in heavy fighting between right-wing and leftist students and police at Bangkok's Thammasat University today. The fighting broke out Just after dawn when about 2000 right-wingers tried toReuter; UPI - 316 words
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Article379 1976-10-06 1 UPI Washington, Wednesday In what is the biggest fine ever Imposed In a landmark pollution case, a Federal judge yesterday fined Allied Chemical Corp. US$l3.2 million ($33 million) for contaminating the James River with kepone and two other chemicals. U8 District Court Judge RobertUPI - 379 words
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Advertisement55 1976-10-06 1 Starting today... a new special soccer series for New Nation readers. Turn to Page IS and find oat how Manchester United's gamble paid off. Religious war on West Bank warning Page 6 Brezhnev: Why we are ourselves —Page 6 e IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2;; Money words 12, Crossword55 words
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Miscellaneous13 1976-10-06 1 Forecast Singapore',, weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today scattered showers.13 words
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175 1976-10-06 2 Neptune Orient Line will add seven new ships worth more than $300 million to its fleet by the middle of next year. They comprise three Freedom type vessels, two fully-contalnarlsed vessels, a 91,000-ton tanker and a roll-off roll-on vessel. With the addition NOL175 words
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Article210 1976-10-06 2 The controversy at Far Eastern Hotels has taken another turn, with the managing director, Mr. Cho Kock Kim, offering to buy up all the shares held by the Dubllc at 80 cents each. At the offer price, Mr. Cho will have to pay $17.74 million,210 words
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Article47 1976-10-06 2 The PAP Crawford Branch will award 10 bursaries of $100 each to primary school pupils. 10 bursaries of $200 each to secondary school pupils and three bursaries of $400 each to pre-univer-slty students. Only children of Singapore citizens living in Crawford constituency are eligible.47 words
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Article, Illustration162 1976-10-06 2 What would you do if you are a top violinist back from a study tour in Europe, want to give a concert just like old times, but nobody asked you? Why, have a solo concert, of course. That Is precisely what 19 year162 words
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Article128 1976-10-06 2 Prices opened lower at the Stock Exchange of Singapore In light trading during the first 45 minutes today. The only exception was Malayan Flour which rose two cents to $2.05. The general decline followed the easier overnight Wall Street market. BUSINESS DONE: First Section PAN ELECTRIC (1)1.94 (2)128 words
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Article37 1976-10-06 2 Mr. Paul Edwards, Reader In English, University of Edlnburg, will give a lecture on Rhetoric and Role In Shakespeare: Macbeth, Hamlet and Othello at the University of Singapore's New Lecture Theatre Two today at 7.30 p.m.37 words
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Article36 1976-10-06 2 The University of Singapore's Department of Extramural studies will hold a 10 lecture course on Writing for a Purpose In Room D, English Department every Saturday from Oct. 16 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.36 words
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Miscellaneous638 1976-10-06 2 AT THE CINEMA JAWS: The Academyaward wnnlng, recordbreaking movie about a shark. Stars are Roy Schneider. Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. Screenplay by Peter Benchley and Carl Gott'lebb, directed by Steven Spielberg. Prince: 1.30, 4.15, 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. FIGHTING MAD: Vigilante justice made unpalatable through a silly script, when638 words
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Article, Illustration219 1976-10-06 3 Time is running out for about 100 shops that line North Bridge Road and Hill Street. Tenders for the demolition of part of the area bounded by Hill. Coleman and Chin Nam streets and North Bridge Road have been called. "The demolition process may219 words
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350 1976-10-06 3 SMALL ACCOUNTS DISCOURAGED Citibank, which raised its current account service charges five-fold earlier this year, has delivered another shock to its customers. From this month the minimum deposit to open or maintain a savings account will be $500. The fixed deposit minimum went up350 words
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Article172 1976-10-06 3 Finance Minister Mr. Hon Sul Sen will open a two-day seminar on Training tor Industrial Growth, organised by the Industrial Training Board at the Shangri-la Hotel on act. 25. The seminar aims to be a "conversation" between industry and labour on training needs and172 words
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Article20 1976-10-06 3 A forum. Why Marry Toung, will be conducted at the Queenstown Branch Library on Oct. 30 at 3.30 p.m.20 words
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220 1976-10-06 3 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung Mrs. N. C. Yoong, the Registrar of Land Titles and Deeds, has been appointed Controller of Residential Property. This follows the passage of the Residential Property Act 1978 In Parliament last month. In addition to her duties as Registrar of220 words
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Advertisement122 1976-10-06 3 ZDNUSSI i(t MM ,f RMPH; V W Jl2, Haaa Sinfapvra, S>wt d,'.. ALBERT COLOR 4 -'4^- LAB. provktoe quality colour prooeeelng printing ready within 18 hour*; enlargements ot up to 20" x 24" In 4 daya. Mow available 3R prints at only 06< a copy a great saving! For taat122 words
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Advertisement139 1976-10-06 3 Cordyceps, a well-known Chinese herb of (rot value is used as a nutrient and corroborant and is usually prepared with authorities in China, Cordyceps Is good for lungs, marrows and for the treatment of general weaknesses and fresh v|Uio| Yang Cheng brand Essence of Chicken with Cordyceps is produced under139 words
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Article367 1976-10-06 4 Teresa 0oi - But postgraduate scholarships offer will continue By Teresa 0oi Britain will not offer any Colombo Plan undergraduate scholarships to Singapore students as from next year. This year's eight Co lombo Plan scholars will be the last batch to go to Britain. Most of them367 words
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Article351 1976-10-06 4 Gerry de Silva - —that's the official name when black majority rule comes to Rhodesia By Gerry de Silva Zimbabwe. That Is what Singapore and other Commonwealth countries will officially call Rhodesia when black majority rule comes to the African state. Th«s was stated yesterday by Mr. Shrldath Ramphal Commonwealth Secretary General, who351 words
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113 1976-10-06 4 Reuter London. Wednesday The constitutional validity of legislation en. acted by the Penang state government which had the effect of Imposing quit rent on land prevlouur held free of rent was upheld by the Ihfry Council Judicial committee yesterday. The committee said it would adviseReuter - 113 words
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Article, Illustration374 1976-10-06 4 Joachin Tan - By Joachin Tan At 75, Mr. Malcolm Mac Donald ("I'm in the autumn of my life," he says) still actively pursues his many hobbies. He is an avid art collector, photographer, ornit ho 1 o gist, skier (snow and water) and374 words
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Article100 1976-10-06 4 The Mandai Home Is ready to accept Its first Intake of old folks in January. According to a spokesman for the Singapore Council of Social Services, the 160 Inmates will come from the Yew Tee Home and Dragon Lotus Home. The $2 million fivestorey home100 words
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Article50 1976-10-06 4 A local soprano, Miss Lee Lynn, will give a solo recital on Oct 11 at the DBS auditorium at 8.30 p.m. Tickets for the concert organised by the National Theatre Trust, at $9, $3, $2. $1, are on sale at Cold Storage. C.K. Tang and the National Theatre.50 words
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Article295 1976-10-06 4 Ray Dhaliwal - By Ray Dhaliwal Penang, Wednesday CASE is to set up a laboratory for product and comparative testing. It also hopes to provide a wider service for consumers with more surveys on consumer products and services. This was disclosed by Mr. Eugene Yap, chairman of the CASE finance295 words
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Article50 1976-10-06 4 The Ministry of Culture will feature The 4 Voices In Its popular Music For Everyone aeries at the Singapore Confer en c e Hall on Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. Tickets at $1 are available at C.K. Tang, Cold Storage, the Singapore Conference Hall and the National Library.50 words
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Article700 1976-10-06 5 Delegates hit out at its lending policies N World Bank meeting V A Reuter Manila, Wednesday The World Bank's lending policies came under Are yesterday from developing countries, some of them accusing it of operating more like a commercial institution thaTi an aid agency. The attack,Reuter - 700 words
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402 1976-10-06 5 Reuter Manila, Wednesday Singapore Finance Minister Hon Sui Sen yesterday said the World Bank and International Monetary Fund were paying insufficient attention to the special needs of middle-income developing countries. In a speech to the annual meetings of the World BankReuter - 402 words
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188 1976-10-06 5 Reuter Manila, WednesdayMalaysia and Tnrtrmxdn yesterday called for funds to finance buffer stock schemes as a means of bolstering developing countries. The calls came at the Joint annual meeting of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund here. Malaysian Finance Minister Tengku RazalelghReuter - 188 words
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Article31 1976-10-06 5 Reuter Sydney, Wednesday The newspaper TTie Australian reported yesterday that senior officials In London and Canberra were planning to lnstal Britain's Prince Charles as the next GovernorGeneral of Australia.Reuter - 31 words
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395 1976-10-06 6 As West Bank riots spread Reuter Tel Aviv, Wednesday Israeli newspapers warned of the danger of a religious war between Jews and Arabs as riots continued yesterday In the occupied West Bank of Jordan. The southern city of Hebron scene of fierce religious clashesReuter - 395 words
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138 1976-10-06 6 Reuter Washington, Wednesday. High defence spending la causing serious problems In the Soviet Union's economy, the Central Intelligence Agency has told Congress. The testimony, made public yesterday by Senator William Proxmlre (Democrat, Wisconsin), was given during a secret meeting of a Joint congressional economicReuter - 138 words
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Article29 1976-10-06 6 Reuter Pari*, Wednesday Three French parachutists, all 19-year-old conscript*, drowned in a marsh near Avignon early yesterday alter a night drop during a military exercise, officials said.—Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration83 1976-10-06 6 London, Wednesday. Side-by-tide one of the new feneration Inner-City trains (left) at British Rail's Paddlngton station with the old trains. The new train marks BR's entry into a new phase of high-speed travel. The high speed trains went into service last Monday, and BR claimAP radio picture - 83 words
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Article33 1976-10-06 6 Reuter Quito, Wednesday. At least 21 earth tremors have been recorded In and around the capital or Ecuador since last night, and selsmologlcal experts said they were on an earthquake alert.—Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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255 1976-10-06 6 Reuter Moscow, Wednesday Communist Party chief Leonard Brezhnev accused NATO yesterday of putting const ant military pressure on the Soviet Union and other communist countries, and said this was why the Kremun kept its forces strong. In an interview with French television transmitted inReuter - 255 words
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Article121 1976-10-06 6 Reuter London, Wednesday. A system for making Islands out of sand has been developed by an Anglo-Canadian company for offshore engineering work such as oil drilling. The "Island," called sandlsle, Is constructed by pouring sand Into a giant flexible bag of reinforced rubber whichReuter - 121 words
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Article35 1976-10-06 6 Stockholm. Wednesday Centre Party leader and sheep farmer ThorbJoern Fae 11 d 1 n was nominated yesterday In a 40-second Parliament session to become Sweden's first non-social Ist Prime Minister in 44 years.35 words
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Article118 1976-10-06 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday. Oct. 6, the 280 th day of 1978 with 88 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury, Saturn and Jupiter. THE EVENING ST ASS are Mars and Venus. Those born on this date are under the sign ofUPI - 118 words
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Article62 1976-10-06 6 AP Paris, Wednesday First it vu sweaten, then booties, now It's eyeglasses for dorfs. Paris eyeflass manofaeturer Robert Morel said In a press release yesterday that the rlasaes ean bo used Ur anything from neanrfghtedne* to protecting Fldoi eyes from the son. He said examination *1* J?AP - 62 words
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538 1976-10-06 6 JANE GASKELL'S ■AMERICA I took three children up to Harlem to sit on tiered planks and watch a really old-fashioned American circus, under one of those shabby big tops labelled "Biggest in the Entre World." We were the only people outside the three538 words
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Miscellaneous206 1976-10-06 6 I WEATHER I TOKYO Sunny, 2214C. Headline: Japan and China see need for early peace treaty. London— Cloudy, with rain, becoming dry later In the evening. 16-IOC. Headline: Tories set for early election. Moscow Overcast, 8-OC. Pravda's headline: Efficient processing of sugar beet at sugar refineries. San Francisco Fair, 24-15C.206 words
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Article488 1976-10-06 7 Iran and France agreement Reuter Teheran, Wednesday French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing and the Shah of Iran yesterday agreed to turn their countries' centuries old cultural links into extensive economic and technological bands covering far-reaching cooperation in the nuclear field. The two heads of state gaveReuter - 488 words
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Article47 1976-10-06 7 United Nations, Wednesday Economic sanctions against Rhodesia should be lifted when an interim government is established in the breakaway country, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Crosland told the General AssemN, Bu«tLn liquid be right tor the international community to continue to enforce the embargo, he said.47 words
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Article21 1976-10-06 7 AP Washington, Wednesday.—Hw US Civil Aeronautics Board yesterday proposed a rule that would ban cigar and pipe on aircraft.AP - 21 words
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Article130 1976-10-06 7 AP Brussels Wednesday Andrew Peacock, Australian Foreign Minister, said yesterday Australia does not Intend to seek formal relationship with the European community at present Mr. Peacock was speaking at a press conference after spending two days talking to Common Market officials and Belgian ministers.AP - 130 words
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Article80 1976-10-06 7 Reuter Frankfurt, Wednesday The wife of Indian trade union leader George Fern and es said yesterday that 220,000 officials of the Indian Socialist Party were now in Jail because they opposed the government there. t ->■ i-r* Mrs Leila Fernandes, who is on a European tour toReuter - 80 words
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218 1976-10-06 7 UPI Washington, Wednesday The Central Intelligence Agency was reported yesterday to have decided the c on t r o versial Soviet backfire bomber Is primarily a medium range aircraft, not an intercontinental one—Just as the Russians have been saying all along. The point Is importantUPI - 218 words
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157 1976-10-06 7 Reuter London. Wednesday The Labour Government's Home Secretary, Mr. Merlyn Rees, yesterday Joined a chorus of c on d e mnation against Mr. Enoch Powell's demand for repatriation of non-white Immigrants at government expense. Mr. Rees said the plan Is unrealistic, meaningless and Impractical. Mr.Reuter - 157 words
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Article45 1976-10-06 7 Madrid, Wednesday Right wingers coming from the funeral of a high government official slain by Basque guerillas went on a spree of violence in the town centre of San Sebastian yesterday, attacking customers In bars and emptying out cinemas, the national radio said.45 words
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Article145 1976-10-06 7 Reuter Melbourne. Wednesday Police last night charged a 27-year-old businessman in connection with Melbourne's A 93 million (99 million) "great bookie robbery" last April. A police spokesman said the man would appear in court this morning. He had been charged with armed robbery ,of A9l-38Reuter - 145 words
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Article394 1976-10-06 8 Finance Minister Hon Sul Sen's call to the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to change their "indifferent" and "misinformed" attitude towards Singapore, though persuasively argued, is unlikely to gain much sympathy from most delegates to the Manila conference of the two institutions. Mr.394 words
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Article107 1976-10-06 8 New Nation, like many other newspapers. decided that former UB Agriculture Secretary Karl Bute's racist comment on what the American blacks want Is not fit to print. It Is vulgar, can Jbe considered obscene and Is racist Yet, natural curiosity apart, readers want to know what was107 words
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Article36 1976-10-06 8 How many of you were late for work this morning because like one colleague, you had turned on the radio and heard the announcer declare: "And your time check Is seven minutes to six."36 words
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Article, Illustration638 1976-10-06 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WITH WEDNESDAY DICK WILSON DICK WILSON I sometimes wonder if the rather obvious difficulties through which China is currently going *4111 make us underestimate the impact of China and the Chinese development model on the rest of the world. Two experiences in the past few days638 words
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Article241 1976-10-06 8 Enough has been said about our education system. But I am sure it will still be dicussed when our children have children of their own. and even after. No doubt our children axe pressured In our present system. But we should keep In mind241 words
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Article80 1976-10-06 8 DESMOND OON - DESMOND OON Assistant Director (Information ft ■anarch), Singapore Sports Council. Singapore 14. I refer to Mrs. Ronna Poo's letter (NN. Sept. 28) regarding the shortage of exit points at the east entrance of the National Stadium. I would like to Inform you that steps hare80 words
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Article43 1976-10-06 8 KOH LIAN HUA (Miss - KOH LIAN HUA (Miss) Residents of Loronic Man bong (NN, Sept 17) should send their request for the repair of the road to the Honorary Secretary, Ulu Pandan CCC, c/o 877, Block 69, Moulmeln Road, Singapore 11, for consideration.43 words
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Article58 1976-10-06 8 K.H. TAN - K.H. TAN The TV series B.WA.T., shown on Wednesday, is an exciting show. But we can't enjoy the entire programme since it starts at 8.55 p.m. and ends at 9.30 p.m. on Channel 5 while the Royal Troth starts at 9.15 p.m. on Channel 8. Will RTB please change58 words
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489 1976-10-06 8 NANYANG SIANG PAD r, J VOICE OF THE PRESS S JI The Government has decided to set up an independent organisation to provide home nursing service for the old people who are poor and ill. To achieve this, the Government will489 words
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Advertisement23 1976-10-06 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE I. Only letter* with correspondents' names and addresses will be published.23 words
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Article, Illustration823 1976-10-06 9 SONNY YAP - Split-second Koek Lane hawkers all set to move BY SONNY YAP Time Is running out for the singletclad hawkers of Koek Lane noted for their split-second cooking and servicing during lunch hours. Nineteen hawkers some of whom have worked for more than 20 years—moved out recently823 words
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Advertisement71 1976-10-06 9 Expert advice is essential you need Medical .Attention if you need Legal Help GO consult your Lawyer if you need Life Insurance The Prudential will come to you! GO consult your Doctor Prudential The experts To: The Prudential Assurance Co., Ltd. P.O. Bo* 492, Singapore, or, The Prudential Assurance Co.,71 words
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Article, Illustration1312 1976-10-06 10 / 11 EILEEN TAN - When play is a jolly good thing WORDS: EILEEN TAN Kindergartens are no longer the first word in organised activity for children. Playgroups are. They are mushrooming all over the Island. In fact we could almost say that where there Is a conglomeration of orivate housing, therePICTURES: Chua Peng Tee - 1,312 words
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Article1019 1976-10-06 10 / 11 H.L. Lim - Wednesday, Oct.6,1976 by H.L.Lim It was a nostalgic Monday two days ago. First, I read this heading in the New Nation: "Happier lives after jobs switch." It was a story from New York about people who left their high-pressure Jobs in mid-career for work that paid and demanded less1,019 words
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Article, Illustration466 1976-10-06 12 J. Holmberg - P CINEMA HIS BUSINESS: SELLING DUNG. HIS TRAGEDY... [by J.Holmberg QUACKSER FORTUNE HAS A COUSIN IN THE BRONX: Gene Wilder, Margaret Kidder, Eileen Colfan, Seam us Ford and May (Mils. Screenplay by Gabriel Walsh, directed by Waris Hussein. (Plasa). It has taken six years for this movie466 words
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Article, Illustration888 1976-10-06 12 Michael Freedland - By Michael Freedland NYT London, Wednesday His top hat was given away to a friend. His tails were sold by his daughter with the labels taken out and his white gloves long ago disappeared fromNYT - 888 words
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Miscellaneous564 1976-10-06 12 Wednesday -I [DMJ NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address ■JL FILL IN OLD MISSING OLE letters F N"T across USING _5_ N E CLUES O L F BELOW mm mm mm mm m Cut along dotted lines J CLUES564 words
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963 1976-10-06 13 ADVERBIAL CLAUSES (Condition). Adverbial clauses of condition are usually Introduced by these connectives—lf, whether, unless, even if, if only etc. The clrcumst ance shown in a conditional Clause is dependent on the circumstance shown in the main clause. (1) If yen have ttnished,963 words
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Article594 1976-10-06 13 UPI Honf Kons, Wednesday Hong Kong Is cashiatf in on the boom in worldwide digital watch consumption to such a vast extent that the No. 2 customer for the colony's manufacturers is Switzerland, the watch capital of the world. Watch manufacturers here, thriving on theUPI - 594 words
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Advertisement134 1976-10-06 13 CARPET RUGS —> CHEAP SALE AT Vi PRICE All imported from U.S.A., U.K., and Japan Suitable for living-rooms of H.U.D.C. H.D.B. and private residence. Australian-mad* Lamb-«kin Rugs 100% wool How at $40/- ONLY. Eight beautiful colour* of 0.1. Y. Carpet THti 12" 112' for your *ataction. MIDDLE CURTAIN t CARPET134 words
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121 1976-10-06 14 UPI San Francisco, Wednesday President Ford has modified his sugar Import duty increase to exempt Imports en route to the US or withdrawn from a warehouse prior to Sept. 21. On Sept. 21, Mr. Ford raised the Import duty on sugar from 65UPI - 121 words
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Article91 1976-10-06 14 Reuter London. Wednesday Italy and IVance have 'ousted Britain from its position as Europe's top warship builder, a leading British marine marketing manager said yesterday. Mr. George Connor, chairman of the naval division of the British Marine Development Council, told the division's annual general meeting here there wasReuter - 91 words
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Article271 1976-10-06 14 Record $15b exports by Japan E 3 Business News and Views l —y Reuter UPI Tokyo, Wednesday Japan's exports surged to an alltime monthly high of U556.64 billion ($15.03 billion) last month, according to preliminary, certified figures released by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry yesterday. The mini*tryReuter; UPI - 271 words
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Article, Illustration247 1976-10-06 14 The Chase Manhattan Bank's chairman, MR. DAVID ROCKFELLER, will be here on Friday (or a two-day visit, after attending the International Monetary Fund's conference, now going on in Manila. During his stay, he will call on the Prime Minister, Mr. Lee Kuan Tew and meet leading local247 words
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Article170 1976-10-06 14 New York, Wednesday Prices plunged across a broad front on New New York Stock Exchange yesterday amid fears that economic expansion Is slowing and a possible oil hike may rekindle Inflation. Trading was moderate. The NYSE common stock Index lost 0.43 to 65 JO and the prloe of170 words
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Article35 1976-10-06 14 UPI Dow Jones closing avenges on the New York stock Exchange yesterday. 30 Industrials M 6.76 (off 11.33), 30 transport 313.13 (off 3.74), J5 utilities 97.90 (off 0.10), 65 stocks 304.53 (off 3.13).UPI - 35 words
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Article221 1976-10-06 14 The market gained some ground .In the morning. As with yesterday, speculative and medium-priced blue were bought, mainly by Investment trusts. The trading volume Increased slightly with active cross trading. In the morning, Kureha Chemical went up and trading was stopped temporarily. Tojrama Chemical hit the rear s new221 words
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Article124 1976-10-06 14 Closing prices at 11 JO ajn. today (Australian time) on Uie Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 150 163 ADC nil 30 Ampol Pet 06 00 Anl nil 106 APM nil 141 144 Bank NBW 503 504 Brambles nil 1M BHP 740 749 Boral 303 305 CBA nil 260 CSR 446124 words
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Article80 1976-10-06 14 Closing prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Pari bag 141 unch. Fonder 305 +.10 Printemps 50.40 —.10 Bull 30.50 +.50 Royal Dutch 338JO +1.10 Mlchelin 1361 C O K 263 unch. Thomson 186.30 —1.80 C P P 06 —1.40 Rhone 73.10 —JO Air 330 —.60 B B80 words
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Article86 1976-10-06 14 Closing prices In franc* on the Zurich Swiss Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS Bearer 9368 UBS Registered 510 6 SBC 457 3 Credit Suisse 3890 8 Swissair p. 618 10 Swiss Relnsur. 2308 8 Wlnterthur B. 1788 8 Zurich Incur. 6478 +38 Juvena B. 140 —10 Nestle B. 3400 1086 words
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Article33 1976-10-06 14 Reuter Karachi, Wednesday. Sri Lanka will buy 100,000 tonnes of rice from Pakistan according .to an agreement signed here yesterday. It was announced.. Shipment of the rice will start In JanuaryReuter - 33 words
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Article400 1976-10-06 14 from th«* Dog House I !>» 1 As you would have seen, the show originally scheduled for Oct 14 has been brought forward to Oct. 23. The reason for this mix-up Is that the Judge. Mr. P.O. Waring decided at the last moment to return to400 words
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259 1976-10-06 14 UPI Brussels, Wednesday Continental currencies closed firmer on the European money markets yesterday at the expense of the US dollar and the British pound. The West German mark was firmer after temporary setbacks at the beginning of the week when West German Chancellor HeimfttUPI - 259 words
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Article, Illustration543 1976-10-06 15 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Gondo Widjoyo of Indonesia has been top seeded for the Singapore Open Grass Court championships to be played at the Singapore Cricket Club courts from October 9-10 and 16-17. Widjoyo is a logical choice. Besides having competed In numerous Wimbledon championships, he543 words
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Article194 1976-10-06 15 Reuter San Francisco, Wednesday.—Roscue Tanner beat fellow American Brian Gottfried, 4-6, 7-5, 8-1, to win the US$l25,000 (about *****,000) Firemen's Fund International tennis tournament. Third-seeded Tanner's victory ended a sensational winning streak by Gottfried, who beat Jimmy Connors, Ille Vastase and Arthur Ashe In succession last weekReuter - 194 words
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Article, Illustration546 1976-10-06 16 The question posed by Percy Senevlratne about Quah Kim Song "A Star or Shirker?" can easily be answered Star? Yes. Shirker? No. I would like to ask Percy how he would feel if he had to go and play football with a bunch of546 words
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311 1976-10-06 16 GEORGE PASQUAL - GEORGE PASQUAL President, Tampines Bovers, Singapore. We do hope you will publish our letter which is a reflection of our feelings on Percy Senevlratne's attack on Quah Kim Song. We find Percy Senevlratne's unwarranted attack on Quah Kim Song in hla Straits Times article of311 words
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Article, Illustration333 1976-10-06 16 So we are taking another leaf from the British football book. After the team's failure when so much was expected, the axe had to fall on the coach (actually a manager in the context of our local football). His Lordship Mr. Oa nesan, like333 words
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Article, Illustration342 1976-10-06 16 Politics In sports Is really getting out of hand. The long awaited race between the two fastest mllers in the world, Filbert Bayl and John Walker, by many people all over the world had been disrupted by the African boycott in the recently342 words
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Miscellaneous8 1976-10-06 16 SPOILSPORTS by Ivan mm m y.v.w. mm i'S!:8 words
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Article, Illustration644 1976-10-06 17 Brian Miller - ON THE TRACK uith Brian Miller Batu Karang, who scored a stylish win in the Queen Elizabeth Cup on this course in July, put himself in line for another classic success when he did an impressive workout at Bukit Tlmah this morning. After going once644 words
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Article, Illustration707 1976-10-06 17 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Twenty-year-old K. Dharmarajah has a two-fold mission to accomplish at the National badminton championships now In progress at Gulllemard Road. But like aU the other aspirants who have set their minds on taking 1 the title. Dharmarajah will be out to provePicture by NIK KASMANI - 707 words
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Article163 1976-10-06 17 Reuter LONDON, Wednesday U rand« to Ming John Conteh, Britain's world light-heayy-welght boxing champion, for £38,888 ($163,5*) over cancelled plans to defend his title In Kampala. In a High Court writ served on Conteh here, President Idi Amln's government and Its agent, Andreas Sofronloa, are claiming damageReuter - 163 words
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430 1976-10-06 17 Reuter London, Wednesday American Hale Irwin will be seeking his third consecutive title and Gary Player of South Africa his sixth championship In 11 years when the rich Piccadilly world Match-play golf tournament opens in Virginia Water row.With £75,000Reuter - 430 words
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Miscellaneous268 1976-10-06 17 Crossword 7 LeGallienne and Oabor 8 Squelched 9 Lively: mus. 10 Savoy dancer 11 Cooped up 12 Asian capital 13 Ferber novel 14 Shows scorn 19 Tree of Java 22 Roman historian 23 Ricks downstairs 26 Machine parts 27 Having a cupola 30 Barracks man: abbr. 32 rrlgate hand 34268 words
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600 1976-10-06 18 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN The Football Association of Singapore will consider Quah Kim Song's application to postpone the board of inquiry hearing into charges of Indiscipline this evening. Chairman of the inquiry, Bnclk Syed Alwi Mid: "Kim Song will have to appear before the committee600 words
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Article, Illustration483 1976-10-06 18 Tampines Rovers are a team with a mixture of youth and experience And It wu the youngsters who outshone the 'oldtlmers' when they defeated game Armed Forces by 3-1 In a National Soccer League First Division match at the National Stadium yesterday, reports PHIIn outside-rightPicture by JERRY SEH - 483 words
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326 1976-10-06 18 City take lead in Division One Reuter London, Wednesday. Former England skipper Bobby Moore of Fulnam was sent off for the second time In his career at Bolton last night as the two clubs struggled to reach the last 16 InReuter - 326 words
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Article70 1976-10-06 18 AP Taipeh, Wednesday Oen. Cheng Wei Yuan, President of the Nationalist Chinese Soccer Association, praised the International S*o c c e r Federation (Fifa) for ad hering to the Fifa charter by ordering Peking to withdraw their demand to oust Taiwan. Cheng said Taiwan had been aAP - 70 words
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Article71 1976-10-06 18 AP Hong Kong, Wednesday —The Singapore Airlines defeated Hong Kong Airlines Association 107-56 In a basketball game for the 12 team Far East and South Pacific airlines basketball championship last night. The visitors, who Included four national cagers, led 52 20 at half time. Singapore Airlines wonAP - 71 words
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Miscellaneous365 1976-10-06 18 YOUR LUCKY SVUtS IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you must be on guard always against a tendency to place the possession of money oyer the possession of peace of mind. You enjoy what money can buy but you will greatly dlsenjoy the discomfort luxury will bring Su when you365 words
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Article, Illustration613 1976-10-06 19 SQUASH The Singapore Squash Rackets Association's annual general meeting will be held next Monday in the confer ence room of the Civil Service Recreation and Sports Centre, Dempsey Road, at 7.30 p.m. In the past, the great majority of those613 words
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Article, Illustration560 1976-10-06 19 DAVID MILLER - Match of the Week By DAVID MILLER Daily Express Manchester Utd 2 Ajax 0 (United won 2-1 on aggregate. Match played at Old Tralfor d, England, on Sept. 29). Never mind the question marks, just tnink of the goals. Manchester United last week triumphantlyDaily Express - 560 words
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184 1976-10-06 19 UPI Vancouver, Wednesday A 22-man Mexican soccer squad arrived yesterday determined to restore national pride in crucial preliminary World Cup play-offs. The team, coached by ißnacio Trelles, will play Canada here on Sunday in the third same of opening-round matches. Only the two topUPI - 184 words
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167 1976-10-06 19 Rawalpindi, Wednesday—The New Zealand batsmen struggled again yesterday after Dace bowler Richard Hadlee. with five for 49. had ripped the heart out of a star-studded Pakistan Prime Minister's Eleven on the opening dav of their three-day match. At the close, the New Zeaianders167 words
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Advertisement56 1976-10-06 19 A new special feature begins today for New Nation soccer fans Match of the Week. Every Wednesday, we bring you highlights of one of the top 'games played in Britain or the Continent last week. We kick off today with the return leg of the UEFA Cup tie between two56 words
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Article50 1976-10-06 20 MEI LIN: At last something is being done about the appalling prices at the airport shops. With lower rents, the shop owners and caterers should also lower their prices. AH FOOK: For years, they have made farewells even more painful. Let's hope they can now offer some relief.50 words
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Advertisement83 1976-10-06 20 m vii t i A gracious traditional service Enjoy a vast array of delectable Peking cuisine in courtly splendour, with gentle, gracious service that stretches all the way back to Imperial China. And while you dine, be treated with the finest wines, soothed by the softest traditional tunes. Lunch: Tim83 words
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Miscellaneous691 1976-10-06 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 Arlffln. 4.SO INTERMISSION. 5.55 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by the SECRET OF 1815: Lights of Mystery Mountain. A new ft Ml CONSUMERS' GUIDE (E/M). 6.39 NEW8 IN RRIEF. 6.35 WILDLIFE IN CRISIS: Stress and Strain. A natural history series Introduced by Norma Foster. I ly.VJ DICI691 words
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Miscellaneous216 1976-10-06 20 Today's top shows Lv_ SWAT: Hit Men. (Ch. 5. 8.30 p.m. In colour). An imprisoned mobster desldes to spill the beans about his buddies In a crime syndicate. When news of this filters to them, they try to bump him off. Rushed to the hospital to make sure he still216 words
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