New Nation, 13 December 1976
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Title Section21 1976-12-13 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday, December 13, 1976 No. 1820 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 428/76 r i NLW NATION COMMENT Ej—--—==■<21 words
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Article, Illustration1003 1976-12-13 1 Walkovers galore for PAP candidates The Peoples' Action Party was returned unopposed in 22 of the 69 constituencies when nominations closed at noon today. The PAP was returned unopposed in the following constituencies: Queenstown, Jurong, Bukit Tlmah, Jalan Besar, Tampines, MacPherson, Nee Soon, Braddell Heights, Ang Mo Klo,1,003 words
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Advertisement14 1976-12-13 1 SONY Trinitron. A unique system, better colour. World i unolleif uiinq ilanHaid <aueHe topes14 words
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Advertisement31 1976-12-13 1 INSIDE Mokhtar out of World Cup squad Page 19 Aantei revalue dollar again Page 5 A IN THE OTHEK E8: Cinemas 2; Money words IS; Crossword H: Btars and Comics 17.31 words
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Miscellaneous12 1976-12-13 1 Forecast Singapore's weather forecast from 1 p m to 6 p.m.—lsolated showers.12 words
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275 1976-12-13 2 The Malaysian Catholic News has lamented the "notable shortage of local aspirants lor priesthood." It spoke of the problem in an editorial in a recent issue. Commenting on this, a local priest said where once there were three or four entrants every275 words
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Article125 1976-12-13 2 Children from schools in Havelock constituency and youths from sports organisations of the Havelock community centre can make use of the swimming pool now being built at the Outram Secondary Bchool. At the laying of the foundation stone tor the pool yesterday, Finance Minister and MP125 words
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214 1976-12-13 2 Labour Minister Mr. Ong Pang Boon yesterday urged Singaporeans to olay a more active role in social and welfare work. The recently-launch-ed home nursing scheme to bring nursing care Into the homes of the aged, the disabled and the chronic-ally-11l must214 words
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Article23 1976-12-13 2 Mltutoyo, manufacturer of precision measuring tools and airoaratus will hold an exhibition at the Regional English Language Centre from tomorrow to Sunday.23 words
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Article29 1976-12-13 2 Parliamentary Secretary (Home Affairs). Mr. Lim Ouan Hoo. will review the passing-out parade of the 17th Intake National Servicemen at the Police Academy on Sunday at 5 p.m.29 words
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Article, Illustration203 1976-12-13 2 Footballer Arsfcid Khamls missed the President Cup final last night because his wedding guests came late. Arshad planned to play In the second half for his team. Geylang International, bat the guests kept coming and he had to stay on. He timed his wedding dinner to start at203 words
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Article74 1976-12-13 2 Prices generally opened higher in selective trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. BUSINESS DONE: First Section U.O.L. (2) 1.12. Bett.: (16) 1.12. C. Sugars (19) 1.04. Sett.: (5) 1.04. C. AND C. (4) 1.97. Haw Par (1)0.89 1/5,(1) 0.70. Metal Box S'pore (4> 1.60. S. Darby74 words
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Article36 1976-12-13 2 There will be no political rallies today according to police election liaison officer, llr. Evan Yeo. Details of the political rallies planned to be held tomorrow will be known by 3 p.m. today.36 words
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Article23 1976-12-13 2 41 Th People's Association Children's Planlca Percussion Band will D-rform at the Singapore Zoological Gardens on Dec 19 at 3.30 p.m.23 words
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108 1976-12-13 2 The Hong Kong Tourist Association Is to launch a promotion campaign in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. The three countries are considered "important tourist producing nations." The HKTA Is scouting for a representative to head Its regional office to be set up In Singapore108 words
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Miscellaneous559 1976-12-13 2 Toto draw t TOTO DRAW No: 99/76. Five out of 49 47. 20. 40. 48, 14. Additional No. 9. Three circles 29. 42. 48. WHAT'S ON FILMB on science and technology at the Singapore Science Centre, off Jurong Town Hall Road 2.30 p.m. Free admission. WINNIE the Pooh, a musical559 words
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Miscellaneous51 1976-12-13 2 Today: 2.25 P" 1 tomorrow: 3.47 A.m. (2.5 m); 3.24 pjn. (fc.sm). Wednesday: 4.43 &m--(2.5m); 4.46 p.m, (23m). Tharsday: 5.48 ajm. (2.5 m); 6.31 p.m. <2.2 m). Friday: (2.6 m); 8.08 p.m. (23m). Satarday: 7.55 a.m. (2.7 m); 9JO p.m. (2.5 m). Sunday: 8.48 ain. (2.9 m); 10.17 pjn. (2.751 words
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Article, Illustration239 1976-12-13 3 Determination to get her man paid off far woman police sergeant, Lee Soh Geat (above). She caught a thief single-handed and was praised by the Conrmissloner of Police. Police Life, the Force magazine, said Sgt. Lee of the security branch was awarded a testimonial239 words
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Article317 1976-12-13 3 ...in face of censure motion The president of the re c on st ituted University of Singapore Students' Union, Mr. T- Jesudasen, has come out with an open statement in an attempt to clarify points made in a press Interview last week. His statement comes In317 words
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Article165 1976-12-13 3 AGENTS UNHAPPY For the first time In Its history, Sin. g apore Airlines wants financial statements from all its sales and travel agents—a move which is causing concern among many of them. It Is understood the airline want* to eheek the financial standing of Its165 words
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301 1976-12-13 3 Car rental companies have appealed to the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board for assistance In getting rebates or waiver of Additional Registration Fees (ARF) on their cars. They say that ARF Is a "very heavy financial burden" which Is restricting many operators from301 words
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Advertisement187 1976-12-13 3 > THE DELICATE BEAUTIES OF NATURE RDT CTOS© in Dv© It ptfjl A S.l'll.l>l MI\A I I KS rt'd" Gj< cjM ST; Our Christmas surprise Treat your friends and family this Christmas with the best cekes, cookies an< breeds in town -ell oven-fresh and chocolates you just cen't resist! r>187 words
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396 1976-12-13 4 Elections '76 i All go v e r n m ent servants manning the polling centres on election day on Dec. 23 will be required to sign an oath to ensure that votes are kept secret. They cannot divulge any Information as to396 words
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Article255 1976-12-13 4 But it should go on The Education Ministry has reviewed its mass teeth, brushing exercise for primary schoolchildren. Principals now have the discretion to decide how often pupils should be made to brush their teeth in school. It was suggested, however, that Primary One •nd255 words
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Article90 1976-12-13 4 Primary Six school leavers who have been posted to the seven secondary schools picked as nomination centres have been told to report to their new schools tomorrow instead of today. The rest of the 43.000 pupils who passed the Primary School Leaving Examinations will have two90 words
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Article379 1976-12-13 4 Sexual knowledge does not lead to promiscuity; ignorance does. An American professor said this on television in Singapore. Dr. Sol Gordon said research has shown that young people who are knowledgeable have a tendency to be more responsible in their sexual behaviour. They also379 words
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Article281 1976-12-13 4 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Monday Thailand and Malaysia will launch either co-ordinated or Joint operation! against communist- guerilla* on their common border, •aid Home Minister tu Sri Ohandi Shafle. Tan Brl Ohasali, who met reporters on Saturday after briefing the UMNO supreme council on theReuter - 281 words
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Article, Illustration179 1976-12-13 4 Fishing Is strictly prohibited at Seletar reservoir—except, of coarse, at "harvest time** when the reservoir staff haul in their catch of big head carp or "song hee." These carp, pat in as finger lings for the purpose of water isslity control, are harvested when179 words
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191 1976-12-13 4 Petrol dealers who sell diluted engine oil to motorists should be severely dealt with, the chairman of the Automobile Association, Mr. Miltoh Tan urged. "The AA would like to know who are the victims of this malpractice so that we can bring191 words
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Article27 1976-12-13 4 Mlu Tan Wan Cheng. 23, of Singapore has won the Drestlfloua Institute of Electrical Engineers' Prise for all-round academic performance at Strathclyde, Olasgow on Dec. 8.27 words
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Article567 1976-12-13 5 'They are in no position to invade' UPI Jakarta, Monday Thai Prime Minister Thanin Kraivichien has said he strongly doubted reports that Vietnam was planning to invade Thailand soonMr. Thanin's statement contradicted remarks reportedly made by a member of his own Cabinet only Ave days agoUPI - 567 words
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221 1976-12-13 5 AP Dallas, Monday The idea of participation by both parents in the birth of a baby has been taken one step further by a Dallas hospital. Fathers have been en couraged in recent years to assist mothers in preparation for birth and to be presentAP - 221 words
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Article22 1976-12-13 5 Reuter New Delhi, Monday Six schoolboys were drowned while swimming in the sea at Bombay on Saturday police said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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137 1976-12-13 5 Reuter Washington, Monday US Benator Mike Mansfield, the retiring elder statesman of the Democratic Party, said yesterday the US should establish diplomatic relations with the communist governments of Vietnam and Cambodia. The only way to learn the fate of American servicemen missing inReuter - 137 words
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233 1976-12-13 5 Reuter Tokyo, Monday Military experts In Peking anticipate China will complete the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) in a year or two, a Japanese newspaper reported yesterday. In a dispatch from the Chinese capital, the Yomiurl Shlmbun said the experts' observation was based onReuter - 233 words
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162 1976-12-13 5 Reuter Manila, Monday A Philippine court has sentenced a woman to die In the electric chair for poisoning a neighbour's three children and another court has handed out a similar penalty to a man for raping his own daughter. Both sentences are subjectReuter - 162 words
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Article105 1976-12-13 5 Reuter Sydney, Monday—Australia yesterday increased the value of Its dollar by Just over one per cent against the US dollar, the reserve bank announced. The Australian dollar has now been revalued by a total of about three per cent since Its record 17.5 per centReuter - 105 words
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Advertisement231 1976-12-13 5 F'l (r Danish Silver Inexpensive yet distinctive. gilt shell really appreciate. Ur-' fA>f NV >V 44 |liph Street, Singapore 6 lei *****S branches Rallies Hotel, Singapore 7 lei Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore Iu lei nH%B SIIVER-RE€O Electric Portable ftt** 4 ovf- ttfatP 0 yl' 3f ■:>. %i 'rJ M 2»Hm ::L:231 words
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Article395 1976-12-13 6 AP London, Monday Doctors should not administer extraordinary treatment to prolong the lives of the dying, the Archbishop of Canterbury told ah audience of medical men yesterday. Dr. Donald Coggan, spiritual leader of the Church of England and head of the worldwide Anglican communion, said heAP - 395 words
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Article358 1976-12-13 6 New suggestions likely UPI Doha (Qatar), Monday Oil world economists yesterday began a three-day meeting aimed at preparing position papers for a pr ic e-flxing petroleum summit later this week, s Ministers from IS members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries will meet onUPI - 358 words
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Article217 1976-12-13 6 Reuter Genera, Monday Rhodedan Piymler lan Smith flew home last 3t after cold-should-i new Brttlah proIs for breaking the deadlock at the Geneva conference on Rhodesia. Before leaving, Mr. Smith met conference chairman Ivor Richard, w bo returned from London with what he called "tome newReuter - 217 words
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Article, Illustration96 1976-12-13 6 Poster-carrying demonstrators stand in front of the American Embassy in Grosvenor Square, London, on Saturday, In support of ex-CIA agent Philip Agee and journalist Mark Hosenball, both Americans, who are threatened with deportation. The Labour government claims that they were ordered to leave BritainUI radio picture - 96 words
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Article31 1976-12-13 6 UPI —K*ng as Mi with' w »e» will testify. OTernl ~t air mt the tyres ef ail 19 ears, parked in a line alonx the same road. CPIUPI - 31 words
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Article, Illustration557 1976-12-13 6 GEORGE GORDON'S - AMERICA GEORGE GORDON'S There Is trouble down In Marlooro country wnere tne tough moustachioed cowooys ride across tne commercials putting Marlboro cigarettes against the setting sun. And at the heart of It arc a bunch ot tenderleet from inames Television. It seems that the557 words
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Article137 1976-12-13 6 UPI TODAY Is Monday. Dec. 13. the 348 th. day of 1976 with 18 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its last quarter. THE MORNING STABS are Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury. Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius.UPI - 137 words
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Miscellaneous165 1976-12-13 6 WORLD WEATHER Hone Kong Sunny, 21-16 C. Headline: Thai leader doubts Hanoi Invasion. Manila—Sunny, 30-21 C. Headline: Faith healers watched. Bangkok—Cloudy, 2917C. Headline: Curfew break for New Year. Taipeh—Partly cloudy, 25-13 C. Seoul Partly cloudy, 7-IC. Headline: Korean fishing operations to be badly hit by Russia's 200- mile fishing zone.165 words
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Article250 1976-12-13 7 Reuter Bonn, Monday West Germany's two Conservative opposition parties last night patched up a feud which culminated in a sprit last month and agreed to renew their 27-year-old par 1 i amentary alliance. The reconciliation was a personal setback for Mr. Franz Josef Strauss, leaderReuter - 250 words
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Article53 1976-12-13 7 UPI Salvador, Monday A bus, swerving to miss jaywalkers, struck a concrete bridge abutment and plunged Into the Pardo River on Saturday, killing 17 people and injuring 21 others. Brazilian police said the bus swerved to avoid people on the highway and went out of control andUPI - 53 words
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357 1976-12-13 7 All overtures spurned: Sources UPI Belgrade, Monday Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev tried to pressure Yugoslavia "in so many ways it's unbelievable" last month in an effort to bring the maverick communist state closer to the Soviet bloc, Yugoslav sources said yesterday. PresidentUPI - 357 words
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Article206 1976-12-13 7 Reuter New York, Monday Mr. Bert Lance, chosen by President-elect Jimmy Carter to become director of the Office of Management and Budget, predicted yesterday that the US economy would be in worse shape when Mr. Carter takes office than it is today. In anReuter - 206 words
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199 1976-12-13 7 London, Monday —The economic sacrifices to be Imposed on Britain next Wednesday will present a severe test for the loyalty of the ruling Labour Party, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey. In a speech last night, Mr. Healey warned199 words
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204 1976-12-13 7 UPI Wert Hollywood (Call fornla), Monday—A charred body, possibly that of Jack Cassldy, for 30 years a star In musical comedy, motion pictures television and the Broadway stage, was found yesterday in Cassldy's penthouse apartment after a fire ravaged the building. The bodyUPI - 204 words
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Article93 1976-12-13 7 Reuter Los Angeles. Monday.—Police found new caches of deadly arms and chemicals yesterday as they pressed their Investigation of a rightwing paramilitary organisation they said was dedicated to "overthrowing our form of .government." More than 12 tonnes of weapons have been unearthed over the last weekReuter - 93 words
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Article417 1976-12-13 8 The Slme Darby episode is an apt, if harsh, reminder that even ASEAN's largest private corporation has to adapt to regional realities.. The transition to regional control was precipitated by the successful bid for board positions by Pernas nominees Messrs. Slxto K. Roxas, Wee Cho417 words
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Article55 1976-12-13 8 The guests at one table of a recent charity dinner and dance decided to form an XO Society, with the sole purpose of consuming and appre- ciating XO tibmdy. It's doubtful though If Its aoollcatlon will ever get to the Registrar of Societies, since It will55 words
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Article66 1976-12-13 8 Christmas shopping can be a problem if you dont know what to buy. And having, to do It every year makes It even more difficult. One colleague has solved her gift pro- blem for three years In one fell swoop. She bought her fiance membership to66 words
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257 1976-12-13 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS WASHINGTON POST AP The Japanese Election puts one more country on the long list of those where the government is getting weaker as the economic choices get harder. The odd thing about the election is that, while theAP - 257 words
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Article380 1976-12-13 8 AP New York, Monday Wife-beating is the most popular underground sport In America and its battered losers get little help from the police or courts, according to a legal aid lawyer. "A husband summed It up very well," said lawyer Marjory Fields. "When his wife threatenedAP - 380 words
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Article, Illustration636 1976-12-13 8 SONNY YAP; SONNY YAP - MONDAY WITH SONNY YAP SONNY YAP 'Tis the season (it Is fashionable at this time to begin stories this way) when your mind is snowed over by pipe d-in carols, chorussing cashregister jingles and Christmas price tags outsparkling the tinsel glitter. Traditionally, It is636 words
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Article181 1976-12-13 8 CHONG HOO TUAN - CHONG HOO TUAN I refer to the letter by Concerto. Poor Publicity for Local Artistes. (NN, Nov. 20). It has always been the policy of the People's Association to ensure maximum publicity In the mass media for our projects. Press releases and Information sent to181 words
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Article138 1976-12-13 8 DRAGGING FEET. Singapore 1 - DRAGGING FEET. Singapore 1. Some weeks ago, men from the Hawkers Department drew lots along Pagoda Street for allocation to existing licensees there. But the department has yet to enforce compliance with the lots drawn. In the past, hawkers along this street have taken advantage138 words
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Advertisement23 1976-12-13 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE 1. Only letters with correspondents' names and addresses will be published.23 words
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Article, Illustration456 1976-12-13 9 Deaf stuntwoman all set for the record attempt AP Fields (Orejon), Monday She has fallen off of buildings and has been engulfed in flames. Now Kitty CyNeil is trying to become the fastest human on land. The 28-year-old movie stuntwoman, who hUAP - 456 words
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641 1976-12-13 9 UPI New Delhi, Monday v Helped by a newly passed law, India has stepped up Its war on un to u c habiltty—a social evil that has plagued and persecuted millions of lowly, sub-caste Hindus for centuries. The protection of civil rights act,UPI - 641 words
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Advertisement67 1976-12-13 9 i r *l r m GOODWILL RESTAURANT (Another Prince Room Branch K s 1 J pgilQM 38 §ZES4-9 O aw x ZES 5-10 CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME OF GIVING WHY NOT PLAY SANTA CLAUS TO THE ONE YOU CHERISH WITH A LOVING GIFT FROM BATA. WHERE SHOES NOT ONLY GIVE67 words
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Article, Illustration50 1976-12-13 10 / 11 Oversized and baggy no, don't dismiss these as outrageous costumes they were actually shown at one of the worlds largest clothes textile exhibitions, the Interstoff in Frankfurt. Looks like we're not going to need our maternity clothes or corsets any more! AP radio picture. AP radio pictureAP radio picture - 50 words
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Article, Illustration224 1976-12-13 10 / 11 What do you think Is the right age for: A teenager to start moving with members of the opposite sex in groups or individually? A teenager to go steady with the opposite sex? NIGHTINGALE Dear Nightingale, f A person becomes keenly aware of the differences between224 words
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Article148 1976-12-13 10 / 11 I'm 19 and I have a steady boylnend. To earn my own keep. I became a part-time social escort. Things were smooth until my boyfriend saw me with a customer, a friend of his father. He was very angry and walked off. I was very148 words
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421 1976-12-13 10 / 11 I am 21, simple, rather old-fashioned and work In a factory. My fiance, an accountant, S3, la very fashion conscious. We love each other very much. After our engagement twc months ago. he was been trying to transform me into a fashionable421 words
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424 1976-12-13 10 / 11 I'm 22 and have been going steady with A for four years. I'm an active, outdoor girl whereas he Is a stay-at-home type, and very temperamental. When we go out I always have to make the first move—like holding hands. I've424 words
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Article, Illustration161 1976-12-13 10 / 11 Fashion hv Jennifer Sehoon Parties during this season do not necessarily mean evening dos. There's the luncheon get- togethers, tea parties, early evening cocktail sessions And for these, the chic two piece is the best bet. Because itPictures: Steven Lee - 161 words
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Article122 1976-12-13 10 / 11 One of the best things the HD3 h&a introduced to their estates must be the void ground floor deck found in all the newer blocks of flats. One residents' association has put out games equipment like tabletennis for the children of the block to play. Fathers and,122 words
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Article96 1976-12-13 10 / 11 A woman police sergeant last week hit out at the mass-produced uniform which our policewomen have to wear saying that they do not fit and are "simply out of shape." She also said the skirt of the uniform should bo slightly flared and not straight down. But96 words
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Article89 1976-12-13 10 / 11 Urban renewal, but without the ravages we so often associate with It. Sure, buildings are pulled down and a site filled with rubble left behind but the developers of the to-be-bullt Sheraton Hotel at Coleman Street beautifully concealed the unsightly building activity going on with a neat89 words
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Advertisement29 1976-12-13 10 / 11 £*•31 a Th for a life of fun and excitement r r 'vJ< v.< S s3' 1 > O de I \ll refreshing eau de toilette SSEaBSB HUH Si (I29 words
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Article, Illustration953 1976-12-13 12 He has learnt the tactics and now plays his cards well Two pages of back-of-the-paper backgrounder Washington Post Tripoli, Monday The Shah of Iran says he is crazy. President Sadat of Egypt has called him a madman. The President of the Sudan, Jaafar Nimeiry,Washington Post - 953 words
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Article640 1976-12-13 12 UPI Rome, Monday A determined Belgian doctor and biochemist has just bludgeoned top world food aid donors into a low-cost decision that should save thousands of eyes and lives in poor nations. Professor Jean-Pierre Dustln, S3, chief of the UN World Health Organisation's foodUPI - 640 words
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Advertisement52 1976-12-13 12 MITUTOYO PRECISION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS EXHIBITION DECEMBER 14 to 19 1976 DAILY 12 noon Bpm ot THE REGIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE ORANGE GROVE ROAD SINGAPORE K). organised by MITUTOYO MFG. CO. LTD.. Tokyo and REGION SUPPLIERS (PTE) LTD., S'pore Free consultation service given by Japanese Engineers mm \T Oi«l Caliper rDigital52 words
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Article, Illustration390 1976-12-13 13 Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, Monday Bruce Hammock has cockroaches that would give ordinary people fits. They are 76 to 89mm long. "These are the biggest roaches on earth," Hammock said as he spilled a half-dozen of the Insects out of a Jar IntoLos Angeles Times - 390 words
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Miscellaneous553 1976-12-13 13 [qua:* Z>j C: DK-1 A Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions app«or below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address c u m FILL IN \__eM MISSING D wfl letters ACROSS T""WB US,NO cluis bclow ■bmbmCui along dotted Una* CLUIS FOR DK-1 1. The last point or portion 2. For o553 words
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Miscellaneous450 1976-12-13 13 JACKPOT GOES UP TO $4500 No winner submitted a solution which corresponded In all respects with the set of answers held by the Judges to be the most apt and accurate In the New Nation Moneywords Puzzle DI. Four entrants each submitted a solution which differed at two points from450 words
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Article165 1976-12-13 14 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 141 145 ADC 30 33 Ampol Pet 64 05 AN1 114 115 APli nil 130 131 Bank NSW 536 536 Brambles nil 140 HHP 730 736 Boral 170 175 CBA 350 365 C8R 350 356165 words
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Article417 1976-12-13 14 LONDON Equities rose strongly during the first three days of this week, the r.T. index gaining 4.8, 917 and 5.2 points on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. The initial hours of trading on Monday were adversely affected by some weekend economic forecasts but sentiment Improved as417 words
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Article143 1976-12-13 14 UPI Beirut, Monday The Government oT Qatar and the Shell company of Qatar have reached a tentative agreement (or a total takeover of company holdings by the Qatar authorities, Minister of Finance and Petroleum Sheikh Abdel Aziz Khalifa A 1 Thani said yesterday. Mr. Thanl saidUPI - 143 words
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Article297 1976-12-13 14 PARIS Although It hat been shortened by the 24hour strike of stock exchange employees, the current week has nevertheless been a positive one. The violent rally of last Friday was In no way brought Into question. In fact, other than for certain shares which consolidated297 words
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Article262 1976-12-13 14 Activity in the equity market remained subdued though on a steady note. Selective buying by Institutional investors supported the market which has, under seesawing, moved up over the week. Banks were well maintained while chemicals, electricals and some engineering stocks recorded good advances. On the loser's side were department262 words
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482 1976-12-13 14 ZURICH The investment climate has noticeably improved on the Swiss stock exchanges in the week under review, all sectors showed a firmer trend, with average prices up 2-2 per cent. The uncertainty on the market, created by several premature bond issue repayments, contributed482 words
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Article287 1976-12-13 14 MILAN After the Increase of the tlrst session (+3 per cent), on the wave of the previous positive week, the Italian Stock Exchange showed a technical consolidation. The general stock index closed at around 41J0 oa a still high volume of transactions. It seems now terminated, the positive287 words
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Article51 1976-12-13 14 Tokyo, Monday The Government and the Bank of Japan have agreed to lower the official discount rate In mid-January to prop the stagnant economy. Kyodo News Service reported on Saturday. It said the central bank favours a 0.5 per cent from the 15 per cent per51 words
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Miscellaneous267 1976-12-13 14 a M B iia ACROSS 1 Suspect's need 6. Unconscious state 10 Oriental potentates 14 Glacial Ice mass 15 Sloth 16 Crooked 17 Oer. unlv. 19 Sicilian attraction 20 Highway curve 21 Beverage 22 Seasoned 24 Fix 25 Religious house 20 Desert 29 Cooking vent 30 Side or scape 33267 words
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Article723 1976-12-13 15 Douglas Chan - Firms to step up spending for the new year By Douglas Chan Several car Arms, expecting an increase in spending power because of the upswing in economy, will bring in new models next year. They said car sales during the last two months have generally Improved and723 words
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Article477 1976-12-13 15 Nickvan Nugteren - Motoring by Nickvan Nugteren Too many motorists refuse to wear a seat belt —largely due to laziness. It is a simple and fast procedure to reach for a seat belt and click it together, but motorists either forget or Just can't be bothered. It goes477 words
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276 1976-12-13 15 Lee Chiu San - r Motorcycling by I Lee Chiu San Another year has slipped by so last. Again It's December, and time to take a look at motorcycling over the last 12 months. This year, much of the excitement occurred off the streets. Motocross fans were treated276 words
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Advertisement212 1976-12-13 15 Monroe I The quick, economical and efficient way to renew Macpherson strut suspensions. Most Toyotas, Datsuns, Mazdas, Fords, Volkswagens, Peugeots and other cars use Macpherson struts for their front suspensions. The Macpherson strut system subjects the front shock absorbers to more wear than a conventional suspension system. Rebuilding Macpherson struts212 words
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Article82 1976-12-13 16 t- v 252 J YAPP THIAN CHYI and 64 passed away peacefully on 13/12/76, leaving behind his beloved wife, Llm Lew Eng; one •on. Hock Choon; a god-son, Ooh Oon Leong; 6 daughters: Oek Lye, Oek Im, Oek Llan, Oek Ee, Oek Lul, Mabel; 4 sons-in-law and 8 grandchildren to82 words
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Article, Illustration504 1976-12-13 16 Wilfred Shimmen - MARTIAL ARTS by Wilfred Shimmen Hui Yew Kok, the 1076 National karate champion, has been appointed chief instructor of the Metrop o 1 i t a n YMCA's Karate-do Club. He succeeds Mr. H. Horiuchi, sth dan, who returned to Osaka, Japan at the end504 words
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Article1033 1976-12-13 16 I refer to an article in the martial arts column <NN. Oct 4) by Wilfred Shimmen in which he wrote that Tat Moh (Bohidirama), an Indian, was the acknowledged founder of kung-fu and karate. It is very interesting and surprising for the martial arts fans to know1,033 words
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Article29 1976-12-13 16 Tokyo. Monday—World Boxing Association flyweight champion Guty Espadas of Mexico arrived here yesterday for his title fight against WBA third-ranking Jlro Takada of Japan oh January 1.29 words
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331 1976-12-13 17 ALFRED TONG - By ALFRED TONG Defending men's singles champion and top seed Zainuddin Ishak made an unexpected exit in the third round of the Closed Hardcourt tennis championships at the National Stadium yesterday. He retired with a blistered hand in the third set against Mah331 words
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Article, Illustration332 1976-12-13 17 Singapore's Llm Kian Tiong shot an 83 and Llm Swee Chew a 76 to finish with a fourround total 635 (158. 164. 166, 153). AP Reuter Palm Springs, Monday Americans Jerry Pate and Dave Stockton threw away their lead with a doublebogey performance onAP; Reuter - 332 words
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Article235 1976-12-13 17 Jeffrey Base and John One. the Jolnt-favourltes from Seletar, led the field after the first 18 of the 96-hole Singapore Golf Association Junior championship at Slme Course. Jeffrey finished two strokes ahead of John when he registered a five-over-par 77 and It looks like he235 words
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Advertisement217 1976-12-13 17 SCHEDULED DEPARTURE KUL/PEN SATURDAY MONDAY THURSDAY PEN/KUL SUNDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY KUL/SIN SATURDAY THURSDAY SIN/KUL SUNDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG. SINGAPORE 3gmt cMm for a vacation. 3 mat cities to tiptrtaict not only Malaysian culture but th® total culture of Aria. 3 graat cities to go to and to start217 words
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Miscellaneous491 1976-12-13 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have a deep love of nature In combination with a highly developed sense of your own place In the scheme of things. For this reason, you are not as Inclined to depression, discouragement, frustration. and the like when failure occurs;491 words
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Article, Illustration935 1976-12-13 18 Jeffrey Low - Jeffrey Low If you thought that the sport of trotting came straight from the pages of Ben Hur and the Roman Empire, nobody would argue with you. There's probably some connection in the descent because the race looks similar to that of the old935 words
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Article, Illustration342 1976-12-13 19 FRANCIS EMMANUEL - Operation so he Is out for 4 months By FRANCIS EMMANUEL Kuala Lumpur, Monday Star Striker Mokhtar Daharl (above) will be out of action for another four months at least, and this means he will not play in the World Cup preliminary rounds in Singapore342 words
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Article, Illustration790 1976-12-13 19 BRIAN MILLER - We could have put in more goals: Ng By BRIAN MILLER The Geylang International team will be leaving soon for a well-earned holiday in Manila, after scoring a double when they beat Farrer Park 2-1 for the President's Cup at the National St a dPicture by JERRY SEH - 790 words
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453 1976-12-13 19 Reuter London, Monday High -scoring Charlton striker Derek Hales is Joining English First Division soccer club Derby County, it was announced here yesterday. The transfer fee was believed to be around £300,000 ($1.2 million)Ilales. who scored 34 goals In the lastReuter - 453 words
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Article69 1976-12-13 20 MEI LIN: Critics of Singapore's cultural scene should now stop griping and help Improve the pathetic state of affairs. AH FOOK: Poor attendance is the main cause. If our music students, who so avidly learn to play the various instruments, are equally enthusiastic about going to conI certs,69 words
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Miscellaneous942 1976-12-13 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.99 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by VALAtt PIRAI (T/r). 3.39 DIARY OF EVENTS (T). 3.35 GENERAL HOSPITAL. 4.15 SCIENCE REPORT. 4.39 INTERMISSION. 5.55 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by ACCENT ON YOUTH (r). Music and dance items from the recent Youth Festival are featured. This week's items are942 words
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Miscellaneous179 1976-12-13 20 WHALES: Can They Be Saved? (Ch. 8. 7.50 p.m.ln colour). Once, there were four to five million whales. Today, only a few hundred thousand are left. The whale has been ruthlessly hunted over the years, so that some species are close to extinction. An International Whaling Commission. formed after World179 words
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