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Title Section20 1977-01-08 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, January 8, 1977 No. 1841 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 NEW (s.'l) NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article87 1977-01-08 1 The main points of Mr. Cartels package aro: > US$4 billion ($9.6 billion) permanent tax reliof to low income families, plus a general tax rebate of US$7 to US$ll billion ($16.8 billion to $26.4 billion). US$2 billion ($4.8 billion) in relief to business, probably through reductions in87 words
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Article182 1977-01-08 1 UPI Reuter Talpeh, Saturday Wall posters attacking Chinese Communist Party chairman Hua Kuo-feng had appeared In the capitals of two of China's provinces, an intelligence source said on Thursday. The source said on last Dec. 1, a poster featuring an antiHua doggerel was seen onUPI; Reuter - 182 words
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Article31 1977-01-08 1 York, England, Saturday—Britain's students' union yesterday decided to investigate reports that agents from Soviet, United States. Iranian and South African intelligence services were operating on university campuses .here.31 words
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Article104 1977-01-08 1 UPI Bangkok, Saturday. Malaysia's army commander flew Into Bangkok on Thursday night on a secret one-day visit believed to be connected to an Impending major Joint anti-guerilla operation along the Thai-Ma-laysian border, military sources said yesterday. The sources confirmed that Gen. Ibrahim bin Ismail, chiefUPI - 104 words
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Article238 1977-01-08 1 UPI Washington, Saturday The Soviet Union has drawn up plans for its tactical aircraft to make "suicide" raids on the United States as a last-gasp move in any all-out war, a knowlegable US official said yesterday. Boviet defector Lt. Viktor Belenko, who defected when he flew his MIG-25UPI - 238 words
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Article72 1977-01-08 1 Reuter Talpeh, Saturday A spokesman for China Airlines was unable to confirm yesterday whe tner former Thai military ruler Praphas Charusathlen would be returning to Bangkok tomorrow. In Bangkok, police offlcia's said the 63-year-old former strongman would return tomorrow from his exile in Taiwan. However, newsmen who haveReuter - 72 words
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Article401 1977-01-08 1 Reuter New York, Saturday Pre s i d en t-elect Jimmy Carter yesterday proposed giving American taxpayers a Dig rebate as part of a US$3O billion <8172 billion) two-year programme to stimulate the US economy. The economic package Includes a tax rebate of between US$7 billionReuter - 401 words
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Advertisement97 1977-01-08 1 BRAVURA SPFAKE MS S'VNf -OM ATLAS SOUND CO s step back to school in comfort and style... 3 in brown or black leather. Sizes: 9 1%. 2 3 in rugged mid-brown or dark brown hide. Sizes: 11 1J4.2-5V4 MEDLAR in dark brown, tan or black leather. A Sizes: 2-8 l97 words
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Advertisement27 1977-01-08 1 INSIDE UPA leave: Ministry acts Pag* 4 Slater Walker case Page 2 IN the oram PAGES: Cinemas 2: Money words 12; Stars 16; Comics 17; Crossword 18.27 words
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Miscellaneous12 1977-01-08 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from l pjn. to p.m. today Isolated showers.12 words
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751 1977-01-08 2 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung The Singapore Government Medical and Dental Officers' Association (SOMODA) is to ask the Health Ministry to improve its working conditions to Btop doctors and dentists from leaving the service. To help enhance Job satisfaction In the government medical751 words
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Article, Illustration684 1977-01-08 2 —extradition hearing told The Slater case in summary London, Saturday British financier Jim Slater shared a secret £1 million (Ss4 million) profit from an investment company through a Bahamas pay off, a London extradition hearing was told yesterday. Nearly £200,000 (S$800,000) was paid to the Bahamas684 words
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Article32 1977-01-08 2 The National Museum and the British Council will present an exhibition of 115 photographs by British photo-journal-ist Kurt Rutton at the National Museum Art Gallery dally from Jan 15 to 31.32 words
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Miscellaneous734 1977-01-08 2 WHAT'S ON The Ministry of Culture present! MEANINGFUL MUSIC at the Cultural Centre, 2 p.m. riIZE PRESENTATION ceremony of the Singapore Zoological Gardens' third annual photo contest at Its cafeteria, 3 p.m. Singapore Blood Transfusion service MOBILE UNIT at Kuo Chuan community centre, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. New Year734 words
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Article11 1977-01-08 2 Police reported 70 accidents yesterday. Seven were serious.11 words
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Article, Illustration296 1977-01-08 3 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva Farida Stephens, youngest daughter of Tun Fuad Stephens, former Chief Minister of Sabah, is hopeful that the new year will be a good one following her broken engagement and death of her father last year. The 14-year-old schoolflrl has enrolled at296 words
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Article118 1977-01-08 3 The Housing and Urban Development Corporation's 42 penthouses at Laguna Park. Braddell Apartments and Lakeview have all been sold. The two-storey units were sold at prices ranging from $123,000 .to $165,000, depending on locality, floor area, finishes and other ancillary facilities. They comprised 26 penthouses118 words
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Article35 1977-01-08 3 The Mayor of Braunschweig in Germany. Dr. H.C. Hans-Ouenther Weber, will give a lecture on the Tasks of International City-Twinning at the German House, First Avenue, on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m.35 words
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Article183 1977-01-08 3 Bharathi Mohan - Woman fined $10,000 for trying to smuggle garments By Bharathi Mohan A wealthy Hong Kong woman In l*er thirties tried to cash in on the festive season here by attempting to smuggle in large quantities of ladies' garments in 11 suitcases. She flew into Paya Lebar183 words
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Article198 1977-01-08 3 Vegetable prices have shot up by 25 to 50 per cent as a result of the rainy season. Housewives have been paying 15 to 30 cents per 605g ir.ore for most common vegetables in the market. A check at tiie markets shows that chye slm,198 words
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377 1977-01-08 4 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi The Education Ministry has issued new guidelines on the granting of Urgent Private Affairs (UPA) leave, which for sometime has been causing ,?ome unhapplness among teachers. For tne first time, tot Ministry has spelt out the reasons and duration when UPA377 words
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Article110 1977-01-08 4 Muslim orphans In ne«d of financial assistance will be given free textbooks, stationery and examination fees under a special scheme provided by the Darul Ihsan Muslim Orphanage (DIMO). The scheme is open to Muslim students—ln any language stream —whose father has passed away and who110 words
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Article25 1977-01-08 4 A yoga demonstration bv Mr. Jose Wong Cheng Choon will be held at River Valley community centre on Jan. 21 at 7.30 p.m.25 words
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244 1977-01-08 4 A rise in European demand for fcard- wood and drastically reduced supplies from traditional sources in Africa are proving a boom for loggers operating in Indonesia, particularly in Borneo's dense Jungle. This Is the view of the Singapore Timber Industry Board <TIB> as spelt244 words
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Article347 1977-01-08 4 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng Mortgage loans by banks and finance companies to private housing developers a sore point of contention between the Controller of Housing and financiers may be subjected to licensing. It is learned that moves are afoot to amend the Housing Developers' Act347 words
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Article35 1977-01-08 4 University of 81ngaBore's8 ore's Extramural Stules Department will hold a 10-lecture course on the digital system every Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 n.m. starting on Jan. 13. The fee Is $50.35 words
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288 1977-01-08 4 K. K. Fong - By K. K. Fong The Postal Department Is contemplating legal action against some firms offering courier services for mail and parcels. Some of the freight forward.ng agencies are understood to nave advertised their services by claiming that they are able to provide such288 words
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Article, Illustration309 1977-01-08 4 Indonesian guitarist Danny Tumiwa stayed with gypsies in Granada and Santaluca in Spain for three weeks to learn how to play the flamenco guitar with "spirit and fire." Mr. Tumiwa, 36, who spent six months touring other cities in Spain, said he chose to stay309 words
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Article459 1977-01-08 5 Deadline: Midnight Wednesday. All parties in Lebanon must hand over arms or else... AP Beirut, Saturday Lebanese President Ellas Sarkls backed by a largely Syrian Arab League peacekeeping force of 30,000 troops, has given all factions in the civil war until midnight on Wednesday toAP - 459 words
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128 1977-01-08 5 AP New York, Saturday. Exxon Corp., the world's largest oil company, says it will seek more lowerpriced crude oil in Saudi Arabia this year if it becomes available. The announcement by the company on Thursday was expected after Saudi Arabia had raisedAP - 128 words
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341 1977-01-08 5 UPI London, Saturday Britain's Rhodesian peace mission appears to be heading towards a deadlock. British officials say there now is growing concern that the Geneva peace talks will be unable to resume, as scheduled, on Jan. 17 and may not be able to resumeUPI - 341 words
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162 1977-01-08 5 pc less —a move of confidence by Bank Reuter London, Saturday—The Bank of England lowered its base lending rate by a further quarter per cent yesterday, apparently confident that sterling could now withstand sharper pressures in the international money market. The rate was put down to 14 per cent, stillReuter - 162 words
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Article33 1977-01-08 5 D. J - D.J. London, Saturday Most women would love a mink coat, but the furry animal has been officially branded In Britain as a countryside menace and thousands have been killed. DJ.33 words
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Article88 1977-01-08 5 UPI TODAY is Saturday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 1977 with 357 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING BTARB are Mercury, Mars and Baturn. THE EVENING STABS are Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the signUPI - 88 words
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Advertisement127 1977-01-08 5 Live it up at the wm with the £11® sizzling sensation, you could dance the whole night. Trendy and refreshing in their delivery, this group has a catchy rhythm. Swing to their repertoire of song and dance hits. n—tdnt Band: Black Dog Bona Tuesday to Sunday Bpm— 1 am Ist127 words
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Miscellaneous179 1977-01-08 5 WORLD WEATHER N«w York Light snow, cold, 0-Minus SC. Headline: Carter ponders the final details of programme to spur the economy. Tokyo Sunny, 9-M1-n'us 2C. Headline: Highpowered economic team to boost China trade ties. Puis Overcast, &-2C. Headline: Teng HslaoPlng's disgrace may end. San Franctaoo MostnCttUllUC. www ww veto all179 words
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Article279 1977-01-08 6 Conference planned to review aid to anti-Israel countries Reuter Cairo, Saturday A plan is under way to hold a limited conference of Arao foreign ministers on aid to countries directly Involved In the conflict with Israel next week in Cairo Instead of Riyadh, tre Saudi capital,Reuter - 279 words
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241 1977-01-08 6 UPI Washington, Saturday. rr. There has been no "bloodbath" in Saigon, but Hanoi clearly is in charge of the unified Vietnam, and the southern communist parties have been left "Impotent incompetent and invisible,"- a Georgetown University study contended yesterday. In "Vietnam: Socialism inUPI - 241 words
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Article105 1977-01-08 6 Reuter Lisbon, Saturday. Portugal's minority soclallst government struggling with a grave economic crisis, yesterday announced plans for legislation to prevent newspapers from publishing "alarmist" reports. But the government was certain to face difficulty In getting the National Assembly to pass any law curbing the freedom ofReuter - 105 words
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Article37 1977-01-08 6 Reuter Belgrade. SaturdayPrices of Yugoslavia s main dally newspapers will go up by 50 per cent to offset nigher costs or newsprint, publishers announced yesterday. The new pricc will be three dinars (about 40 cents).—Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Advertisement356 1977-01-08 6 iff', fi',j'<?„ g'-^t feninaula Howl, 4th Fir. Cotoman Street, ffpare 8. Tal: *****7. Show aingar: Taiwan Tanny Than Floorahow: Tha Rock Follies Rae. Singers: Taiwan Aw Ling Yaa Taiwan Chan Chin Wah Taiwan Chan Yi-Chi Shirlay Tan Compare Paul Cheong/Aw Ling Yaa Raataurant: 7.30 p.m. 10p.m. Spadai rata for Wadding356 words
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319 1977-01-08 7 UPI Montego Bay (Jamaica), Saturday Police yesterday said they had identified two of four robbers who broke into the house of Lady Sarah Roubanlr, one raping at knifepoint the tall, blonde Vanderbllt heiress and cousin of the late Sir Winston Churchill. The fourUPI - 319 words
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Article34 1977-01-08 7 Reuter Tel Aviv, Saturday An Israeli patrol came under small arms fire from across the Lebanese border last night, a military spokesman said here. There were no casualties. The fire was returned.—Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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425 1977-01-08 7 Reuter Colombo, Saturday The Sri Lankan government yesterday banned public meetings in the capital and placed armed police on the alert throughout the country in an effort to deal with a serious outbreak of industrial strife. Prim* Minister Mrs. Slrlmavo Bandaranalke orderedReuter - 425 words
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339 1977-01-08 7 UPI Pretoria, Saturday South African and Angolan force* have exchanged fire across the South West Africa-An-gola border four times in the past 10 days. Defence Force headquarters said yesterday. A statement said the border Incidents occurred on Dec. 28 and 31 and twiceUPI - 339 words
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Article124 1977-01-08 7 AP Jakarta, Saturday— Foreign Minister Adam Malik yesterday reiterated the necessity for Vietnam and the Association oI Sooth East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to establish co-operation for tnal benefit and peace in the region. Mr. Malik said the Ave member oonntriea of Aaean Indonesia, Malaysia. Singapore, Thailand andAP - 124 words
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122 1977-01-08 7 Reuter Prague, Saturday Czechoslovakia!! television yesterday telecast an interview with an American who said he had had been a US Central Intelligence Agency agent and who alleged the West German media was riddled with CIA men and former Nazis He was named on theReuter - 122 words
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235 1977-01-08 7 Reuter Vienna, Saturday The Soviet bloc countries of eastern Europe will probably reach their 1060 economic goals only at the price of lower living standards, a Vienna research Institute lorecast yesterday. The Vienna Institute for International Economic Comparisons said that the Soviet Union,Reuter - 235 words
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208 1977-01-08 7 Reuter Tokyo, Saturday—.The mast circulation Japanese national dally Yomlurl yesterday reported the Japanese Government bad unofficially started collecting Information In the US of Boeing's suspected payoils to sales agents abroad. The Yomlurl correspondent In Washington Quoted diplomatic sources there as saying that theReuter - 208 words
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Advertisement65 1977-01-08 7 Special "Poh Piah" Steamboat and Fresh Seafood from 9.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Closed Sundays. STOCK REMOVAL OFFERS $tG, BiQ t& IH Qr The greatest money-saving event! Make a definite date to come shopping for the most attractive and widest range of price discount items at ail departments in the65 words
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Article440 1977-01-08 8 The estimate that handicapped Singaporeans will number 12 per cent of the population before the turn of the century begs the question: What constitutes disability? United Nations rehabilitation adviser Ohlslan Moureaux, to whom the estimate is attributed, appears to have applied an international rule440 words
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Article75 1977-01-08 8 whispers IS B y If you think cosmetics for men are strange, wait till you see the latest In masculine grooming aids curlers and shower caps! The curlers, In dark manly brown, are supposed to be flexible and are "safe and soft enough to sleep with75 words
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Article, Illustration497 1977-01-08 8 Science and technology needed to solve... Reuter Amman, Saturday The techniques of modern science and technology must be mobilised In order to fight effectively the age-old enemies of mankind drought and water shortage as well as the newer problem of water pollution. That wan the message fromReuter - 497 words
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Article, Illustration549 1977-01-08 8 P. Harbour was bombed in Showa 16, World War I ended in Taisho 7, Lincoln was shot in Keio 1 UPI Tokyo, Saturday About 112 million Japanese have Just toasted in the New Year with sake, but for most of them this isn't 1977. In the landUPI - 549 words
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369 1977-01-08 8 NANYANG SIANG PAU - VOICE OF THE PRKSS NANYANG SIANG PAU Mr. Lam Thlan, chairman of the Singapore Garment Manufacturers' Association, disclosed that the garment Industry in Singapore enjoyed unprecedented business boom last year with marked Increases both in production and sales. Two months ago,369 words
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Article, Illustration823 1977-01-08 9 Ultek O'Connor - Stevens throws his way to fame —on a wheelchair By 1 Ultek O'Connor NYT Claude Stevens, who won the Silver medal for the discus at the Montreal Disabled Athletes Olympics, Is totally para lysed from the chest down. At Montreal, he threw the one-kilo discus 22.80 metres. The difficulty aboutNYT - 823 words
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606 1977-01-08 9 J. J - The Last Word t»v J. J. It is most gratifying indeed to see ex-classmates making good in life. When I look at these old buddies today I can't help but marvel at our education system then. That boy who was the terror606 words
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390 1977-01-08 9 What tropical plant has a trunk that produces a taro-like starch, yields pleasant tasting fruit with a high vitamin C content and from which can be extracted an edible oil containing more vitamin A than either carrots or spinach, and whose kernels contain over 50390 words
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Advertisement21 1977-01-08 9 YV'. SfeCTN, s. 1 .:£> THE BORNEO COMPANY (A Maratoar of Inchcapa Qroup) at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent!21 words
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Advertisement182 1977-01-08 10 / 11 MORE ARE SWITCHING TO ClafiOfl EACH DAY! t? Hi',v h m V v^w'7 ,A~ =7 we* I T s ti 7/) r& m Him M i I I MOTOR IS ED AUTO TUNING. Only CLARION has tins fabulous feature i.e Election ically Controlled Auto Tuning for easy selection of .my182 words
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Miscellaneous1259 1977-01-08 10 / 11 YOUR WEEKEND SINGAPORE 5 I.l# OPENING AN. NOUNCEMENTB followed by SESAME STREET. 2.#5 SATURDAY MATINEE: Tchaikovsky (Part I). (See Top Shows of the Weekend). 3.25 WHAT'S MY LINE. Panel game. 3.45 SOCCER MCPA Cup Plnai <r). Highlights of the match between Singapore Chinese and Selangor Chinese played at the National1,259 words
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Miscellaneous553 1977-01-08 10 / 11 RADIO SINGAPORE SATURDAY 1.40 News followed by Share Market Report 1.45 Prog. Summary followed by Music for You 2.00 Claire de Lune 2.30 Concert Matinee (St 3.30 Today's Sounds 4.00 Saturday Bpeclal 4.30 Tea Break (8) 5.00 News In Brief 5.03 Pros. Bummary 5.10 In Holiday Mood A.OO News In553 words
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Miscellaneous284 1977-01-08 10 / 11 Top shows of the weekend SATURDAY r w u o.-.Szl SATURDAY MATINEE: Tchaikovsky. (Ch. 5, 2.05 p.m. in colour). Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (left) is perhaps one of the composers popular with serious music lovers as well as the general public. His works for the orchestra were known for their forceful284 words
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Article, Illustration725 1977-01-08 10 / 11 •Judith Hnlmix-rg - Sight sound *»v •Judith Hnlmix-rg^ The TV viewer can look forward to another year of new shows and some old favourites this year, though RTS may have some problems later in the year in getting top British dramas and American specials tUs is mainly725 words
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Article, Illustration414 1977-01-08 12 Gloria Chandy - But film does not live up to expectations Cinema I>V Gloria Chandy DON'T LOOK NOW: Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary itlanson, Clelia Matania, Massimo Serato, Renato Scarpa. Directod by Nicolas Roef. Screenplay by Allan Scott and Chris Bryant. (Now at Lido). The trouble with414 words
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Article276 1977-01-08 12 Better record for women OECD New York, Saturday Working women fared better than men during tfce *****5 recession in the industrial countries, according to a recent study by the organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. In an analysis of unemployment. employment and labour force partclpation rates in 10 countries, the276 words
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124 1977-01-08 12 Reuter London. Saturday Children are risking their lives trying to repeat the snperhamaii feats they see on television, the Brltlah Royal Boelety for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) said here yesterday.- Children, aged between four and six. thought they were blonle after watching theReuter - 124 words
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Article373 1977-01-08 12 Lim Kok Ann - Chess I>V Lim Kok Ann A correspondent (Leong Seng. NN Dec. 30) said that $20 is too much to pay (or taking part in the national championship. I should like to explain that the Singapore Chess Federation returns half this amount in prises to373 words
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Miscellaneous530 1977-01-08 12 ri i Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address B D m FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS 6 IS BELOW t along dotted Knee < CLUES FOR DN 6 1. Full of reverence or religious fooling 2. Of no groat weight 3. Ife530 words
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Article245 1977-01-08 13 Reuter Geneva. Saturday Airline fares will have to go up this year Unmeet rising costs and expected fuel price increases, the director-general of the International Air Transport Association (lATA), said here yesterday. Mr. K n u t Hammarskjoeld, head of the organisation linking over 100Reuter - 245 words
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Article328 1977-01-08 13 Lee Yew Meng - Market round-up )>v Lee Yew Meng The first week of trading in the New Year, as expected, turned in some good performances. The gains, though, were to be found mostly in the lower-priced issues. Weekly turnover rose by more than 2ft times over328 words
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143 1977-01-08 13 Reuter Canberra, Saturday U nemploy ment rose sharply n Australia last month, adding another 55,016 people to the Jobless register, according to official- statistics published yesterday. The names on the register totalled 227.534 or 5.4 per cent of the Australian work force at theReuter - 143 words
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Article217 1977-01-08 13 The stock market registered a modest gain yesterday In moderate trading on the New York Stock Exchange as Investors waited with high hopes for Presi-dent-elect Jimmy Carter to outline his economic programme. The Dow Jones Industrial average, off nearly two points at one time, rallied to gain 3.34217 words
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Article25 1977-01-08 13 Closing Dow Jones-averages yesterday: 10 Industrials 963.13 (Up SJ4); SO transport res.n (up 151): utilities 107J1 (up ON); 6ft Stocks 310.81 (up 1.17).25 words
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Article180 1977-01-08 13 A temporary decline In buying made the market rebound centring on medium and small-slsed stocks and lncentlvebacked speculative! Including natural resourcesrelated Issues and cancer drugs. Ctoeing pi:ces (In yen) on the T8E yesterday: AJlnomoto 507 3 C. I(oh 517 3 Dowa Mining 157 3 Hitachi 540 5 Japan Mall180 words
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Article69 1977-01-08 13 CtoFtng prices (In (nno) on the Purto Bourse jreeterdey: Parlbaa 156.90 —S.10 Foncter 323 +3 Prlntcmps 42.90 **-0.80 Bull 30.70 —OJO Royal Dutch 200JO —1.50 Michelin 1285 CO E 283 1.50 Thomson 182.90 +0.40 CFP 111.80 +0.90 Rhone 82.80 +8.10 Air 233JO +2.50 B8N 630 +1 Philips 55.10 unci)69 words
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Article79 1977-01-08 13 Zurich 8tock Excl hinge closing price* jmtodty: UBS Bearer WIS UBS Regfrtered 651 RUT iM 4 4- Credit Butae 27SC T 10 Swiaealr B. <34 3 Swiss Relnsur 10 Wlntherthur B. 1W0 mmm Zurich Ingur. •MM 7» JUNM B. in 3 Nestle B. M90 10 Interfood B. 3800 Clbe-Oeigy79 words
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Article231 1977-01-08 13 Reuter Moscow, Saturday The Soviet Union is to double taxi fares and raise domestic air fares by about 20 per cent from April 1, the government's prices chief said yesterday. The increases will push up taxi fares from 10 to 20 kopecks (32 cts. to 64Reuter - 231 words
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Article37 1977-01-08 13 Reuter Pretoria, Saturday The price ol petrol In South Africa Is to be Increased by 17 per cent from Monday. Premium peirol will go up by four cent* to 28.1 cents a litre.Reuter - 37 words
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Article57 1977-01-08 13 Reuter Hong Kong, Saturday —China has built a 3500-metre-long bridge—the longest In the country—across the Yellow River, the official New China News Agency reported yesterday. The bridge was built in accordance with the late Chairman Mao Tsetung*s strategic concept: "Be prepared against war, be prepared against naturalReuter - 57 words
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141 1977-01-08 13 Business Np\is and Views AP London. Saturday Bollva notified the International Tin Council yesterday that It will not ratify the sth International Tin Agreement (ITA) due to take effect in June. The CouncU decided to extend pro visional operations of the current fourth ITAAP - 141 words
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Advertisement75 1977-01-08 13 Economical Durable! modern Luxurious Designs r SPECIAL DISCOUNTJ /.ST r /ssr?— A 5e RIG IA /</ A HUDC MIDDLE INCOME EAST COAST ESTATE Show-flat: Block 6, East Coast Estate, Ist floor Unit B. Time: 10.00 a.m. 6.00 p.m. Tuesday Sunday. Close on Monday. Enquiries on estimates, H.P„ instalments and part75 words
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Advertisement134 1977-01-08 14 JSU7£/l£e pS Quality products ULJC PROTECTION BEAUTY THATSTAYI liummto i Manufacturer of Sunlita quality vaoatian blinds and components, aluminium awnings, sunbreekers. and roll-up blinds. Oaalart raquirad r< L 7 VE&BXUT«|:IB2S29 *****1 I^l Natural Beautiful Use CONTACT LENSES. (bath soft A hard available) FREE SUNGLASS for every pair of contact lenaea134 words
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Advertisement166 1977-01-08 14 SPECIALISTS in CURTAINS CARPETS WALLPAPERS UPHOLSTERY FABRICS CATERS FOR H.D.B. H.U.D.C., OFFICES RESIDENTIAL HOUSES. Associated Interior Consultation* 4 Measurements given without Decor Pte. Ltd. •u«atioii. let fleer. Ho. 127/129, Ketone Skeooinf Centre, MS Meiintfeotten Ree4, Sinfopore, IS Tel: *****41/*****2 7 vv 4 y A SALE COUtON VALID TILL 31 ST.166 words
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Advertisement203 1977-01-08 14 FT UL NIKKO Model A3OO &T3OO 1 complete sat with separate Tuner ft Integrated Amplifiers. Power Output 70 watts with 1 pair 10" 3-way speakers and 1 set CEC belt drive Turntable. Hire-purchase down payment $185/xlOmths. irai-1: T A/t ji Mi PUBLIC RADIO CO. PTE. LTD. NMWM W\CTIMIIMIT«MW> IUMM V7KU/SM4S203 words
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Advertisement149 1977-01-08 14 DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF BICYCLES PRAMS. CHILDREN MOTOR AND SEWING MACHINES ALSO REPAIRS AND SPAREPARTS WE ARE OPEN FROM MON SUN People going OVERSEAS go to FOOK ON first Because we have the widest range of Winter Clothings at the most reasonable prices. FOaKONCO[PTE]im (Department Store) 83-85 South Bridge149 words
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Article254 1977-01-08 14 A twice weekly advertisement feature Parents lore to buy things for children. It Is very common these days to see parents buy pedal cars and bicycles for tiny tots. There are few parents who do not have their children clamouring for these from the time the children can walk.254 words
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Article, Illustration866 1977-01-08 15 '"Bookshelf] NYT A GOOD AGE. By Dr. Alex Comfort. (224 paxes. Illustrated. Crown. USIMS). Reviewed by Anatole Broyard. "Unintelligent, unemployable, crazy and asexual" this Is how our society, according to Dr. Alex Comfort, tends to see old people. Arid ItNYT - 866 words
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483 1977-01-08 15 Peter Ong - POPS Peter Ong GEORGE HARRISON: 33ft (Dark Horse Records); GEORGE HARRISON: REST OF (EMI-PARLO-PHONE): Two very interesting albums, the compilation being a deliberate attempt by George's old record label cashing in on the new release. Bide one of the Best Of album483 words
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Miscellaneous93 1977-01-08 15 I I This week's charts with last week's sections in brackets: 1 (X) Money Money Money: Abba t (4) Sorry Beem To Be The Hardest Word: Elton John J (S) Yea Make Me Feel Like Dancing: Leo Barer 4 (14) Lean On Me: Mad 5 (1) Play That Pnnky Music:93 words
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Article185 1977-01-08 16 Phoenix. Saturday US Open champion Jerry Pate clipped four more strokes off par with a second consecutive 67 and established a twostroke lead yesterday In the second round of the US$2OO,OOO (8*600.000) Phoenix Open golf tournament. Pate, 23. who also won the Canadian Open and185 words
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Article, Illustration594 1977-01-08 16 Brian Miller - BADMINTON bv Brian Miller Tan Ban Chew has once again decided to return to competitive badminton—after an absence of 13 months. The 22 year-old shutt ler saw his dreams of reaching the pinnacle or local badminton shattered when a back injury Eitt him out of594 words
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Article83 1977-01-08 16 Wel'lngton. Saturday— New Zealand s John Lister. the defending champion, took a two-stroke lead with a seven-under-par 84 in the first round of the New Zealand Professional Golfers* Association (PGA) champion ship here yesterday. Lister's round was only one stroke outside the course record. Two strokes83 words
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Article23 1977-01-08 16 London, Saturday Results in English League soccer matches yesterday: Division Three Northampton 3 Tranmere 4. Division Four Stockport 1 Workington 023 words
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Advertisement320 1977-01-08 16 ATTRACTIVE RATES FOR FIXED DEPOSITS Klaw Alh Hum Flnanoe Co. Ltd., 187, towtti BrMQ* Road, Singapore 1. Ttk/MH4,NHU Adv. PecmM Mo. 12»1 Hl* LA 01 ESI DO you wish to know where you could get the moit fashionable dainty shoe* at sensible prices? Oo to 'FAMB' 307. 3rd floor Orchard320 words
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Advertisement239 1977-01-08 16 HOCK SOON CATERS all types of furniture veir moderate price. Enquiries Mr. Francis Leone, B'pore *****0. UNO HUP Sofa (cushion's) set for repairing and re-uphols-tering. Contact tel: *****93. PARAFFIN WAX We are able to supply monthly 1.000 tons seml-reflned paraffin wax (origin Indonesia) Shipment as from February ana continuously Interested239 words
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Miscellaneous383 1977-01-08 16 YOUR LUCKY IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those highly discriminatory Individuals who la careful not to Jeopardise his own or anyone else's position, whether present or future, through being indifferent to the generally accepted courtesies. This does not mean that you will follow established practice383 words
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459 1977-01-08 17 Buenos Aires, Saturday—Grand Prix champion James Hunt of Britain, driving a McLaren recorded the best time of the first trials yesterday for tomorrow's Argentine Grand Prix race. He clocked 1:48.68, with an average speed of 197.695 kph. The first day of the trials459 words
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Article745 1977-01-08 17 Reuter Sydney, Saturday Pakistan do not plan to use any special tactics for the third and final Test against Australia, despite the outstanding form of Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee. Mushtaq Mohammad, the tourist skipper, said here yesterday. Mushtaq mad his comment at a newsReuter - 745 words
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Article128 1977-01-08 17 Reuter London, Saturday Scotland have dropped British Lion prop lan "Mighty Mouse" McLauchlan, the Scottish captain for the past three seasons, from their team to meet England in the opening five-nations Rugby Union match at Twickenham here on January 15. McLauchlan, who has played In 32Reuter - 128 words
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Advertisement173 1977-01-08 17 FOR THE LENS-WEARING SPORTSMEN IT'S hk>w available in the Far East! Two Contique systems for the care and maintenance of your hard contact lenses. Lent-Mxe: The al-purpose sokrtion that protects against irritation, doudriess. and fuzziness. One bottle of Lens-Mate is a lens care system in itself—wetting, deanng soaking and cushioning173 words
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Miscellaneous75 1977-01-08 17 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom 'i DON'T 6ARE WHAT THOSE KIPS UP Mou... C.I SAW A MAW6JAM PUU'EP MOT OUT OF A HAT 1 MOW STOP r-T r lUbM£! Cl9/H»yNIA Nh IMHe«USPaI( SHORT RIBS IT SAY O MESSA3E ID FOLLOW-. ,f/rst..A ..A WORP FRCXVA SPONSOR. 5® lH ftv a75 words
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Article152 1977-01-08 18 AP London, Saturday John Conteh, Britain's world light heavyweight boxing champion, kept rival promoters waiting yesterday as they competed to persuade hlui to defend his rrown against Miguel Cuefio of Argentina. The World Boxing Council has given Conteh until tomorrow to reach agreement with aAP - 152 words
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Article233 1977-01-08 18 ON THE TRACK u ith Fairway Five runners who finished second last week look bright prospects at Ipoh today arid It will certainly pay to follow them. Baden BakU was a good second to the Scarlet Sprit after chasing pacemaker Joyful Aflair II well233 words
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Article211 1977-01-08 18 Reuter Melbourne, Saturday.— Australian veteran Ken Rose wall swept into the semi-finals of the A$ 2 0 0,0 0 0 <*****.800) Marlboro Australian Open tennis championship at Kooyong here yesterday, beating defending champion Mark Edmondson. Rosewall, 42, capitalised on his opponent's shaky form to win 6-4,Reuter - 211 words
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Article119 1977-01-08 18 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER i fairway BLUEGRA8S K*c* 1: Canton Bright Crest Lightning Canton Top Tudor v Canton Top Tudor Canton Kmc 2 Rlcnic Marvel We tan Knight Capel King Als Mascot Blonle Marvel Irian Irian Pangllma Race 3 8 Opportunist Wow's Creation Peter Pan Joyful Affair Wow's Creation 'oyful119 words
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Miscellaneous310 1977-01-08 18 Crossword ÜBHW ummm WHI muum UHI UIHUHHUHHI tfltiil !>!■■■ rnmwm aammm j HIHBHBH Bltal kilßß aaaam ammm m imiiiinii I ammm amaaa am ACROSS 1 With 5A and 9A, New Year's song 5 See 1A 9 See 1A 13 Direct 15 "Pretty maids all in 16 Reclined 17 "War and310 words
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Article71 1977-01-08 19 SCKtJTIWKKB BRIAN MILLER MIRWAV BLl'EGRASS S2SX„,„ sxir-s.^ Bars- sr-sr K^T Gu a ranter Nankln X rrtmenleo rrCmCtliCO 6era y a The Protectors 3uanmtS s HelmsnIIr ,M,t Superpower Phanlon Ace rhinlw Ace Helm man Helmsman Great Moment Helmsman SSI*'™* The gport Forever Y.w. Pablawa. Clriblrlbln Jackal Clrlbiribln 5J?h!L pT r71 words
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Article, Illustration618 1977-01-08 19 RACING with Scrutineer Batchelor Days looks an extra good thing In Race 7, and can be backed with confldcncc at Ipoh tomorrow. Batchelor Days was decidedly unlucky in his last start at Buklt Timah in November when third to August Luck over 1850618 words
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180 1977-01-08 19 Reuter Cardiff, Saturday—John Williams, regarded as the world's finest fullback, told reporters yesterday that he will not be available lor the British Lions rugby Union tour of New Zealand later this year. The 27-year-old doctor said he had now decided to give hisReuter - 180 words
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Article356 1977-01-08 20 Philip Tan - By Philip Tan Referees for the World Cup soccer Asian Group One qualifying rouna.* here next month will have to undergo a compulsory course on uniioim application of rules before the competition kicks off on February 27. The aim of the course Is to356 words
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Article337 1977-01-08 20 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Seventeen soccer League clubs may And themselves prevented from taking part In the National and Youth League competitions and President's Cup tournament as they have yet to submit affllatlon forms to the Football Association of Singapore. All League clubs were Informed Just337 words
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Article249 1977-01-08 20 Kuala Lumpur, Saturday Penang hope to wind up their preparation lor the Malaysia Cup soccer competition with a match against Singapore (n the Repub ac on January 15 or 16 A spokesman of the Penang FA said today a cable had been sent to their Singapore249 words
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Article111 1977-01-08 20 Reuter Dacca, Saturday—Yusuf Babu hit 60 not out to lead Bangladesh to a respectable total of 212 for seven against an MCC XI on the opening day of their match here yesterday. He was joined by Mohammad Farcoq, who made 36, in a seventh wicket standReuter - 111 words
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Article116 1977-01-08 20 AP Washington. Saturday -Top-seeded Chris Evert needed only 45 minutes last night to defeat fifthseeded Sue Barker to enter the semi-final round Of the US$lOO,OOO (*****.000) women's tennis tournament. Evert, the defending champion here, defeated Barker 6-1, 0-2 and will meet Wendy Turnbull to. day inAP - 116 words
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Article271 1977-01-08 20 AP Stockholm, Saturday The men's single semifinals today in the Swedish Open badminton championships will be a one-sided affair between Indonesia and Denmark. Top seed Liem Swie King. 20, will play Denmark's 1975 All-England winner Svend Pri and lie Sumirat is facing a showdown with Danish veteranAP - 271 words
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Miscellaneous23 1977-01-08 20 ANDY CAPP YOU SHOULD'AVE S "TOLD •ERjPET 7— YOU DON'T 0C V IMPRESSIONS a a tNOW DON'T YOU 4 START/ v E !iVi23 words
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