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Title Section21 1977-01-26 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, January 26, 1977 No. 1857 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 -=====1 NEW (0) NATION COMMENT i21 words
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Article, Illustration208 1977-01-26 1 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang A 56-year-old widow and her 20-year-old daughter were killed when fire broke out In their Redhlll Road flat this morning. The charred bodies of Madam Teo Soo Tiang and her daughter, Tap Toh Hua were found on a mattress In their one-roomPicture by Steven Lee - 208 words
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152 1977-01-26 1 The New Left of Western Europe are out to create trouble for the Third World because thev want to maintain their western supremacy, Foreign Minister Mr. 8. Rajaratnam said last Bnl, These New Leftists, he said, basically harbour a fear towards the152 words
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Article198 1977-01-26 1 Fire has so far caused more than $400,000 damage to property this year. About 42 people were made homeless in six fires. ON JAN. 15, a row of six shophouses were partially damaged by fire at Jalan Sayur off Jalan Eunos. About 30 people198 words
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Article23 1977-01-26 1 Reuter London. Wednesday British financier Jim Slater, will hear today whether he is to be extradited to Singapore on criminal charges.Reuter - 23 words
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Article37 1977-01-26 1 AP Teheran, Wednesday Thirteen people were killed and 18 seriously injured on Monday night when a mini-bus collided with a gasoline truck on a highway near Mahabad in Western Iran, the newspaper Kayhan reported yesterday.—AP.AP - 37 words
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Article139 1977-01-26 1 A handcuffed teenager fell to his death from a fourth floor HDB flat in Ang Mo Klo early today. Police said he was trying to escape from the custody of. three Central Narcotics Bureau officers. According to police, who did not disclose the name of the139 words
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171 1977-01-26 1 Reuter Madrid, Wednesday Tens of thousands of workers went on strike yesterday .in protest against a wave of political violence which one Spanish newspaper denounced as an attempt to provoke an army coup. Prime Minister Adolfo Suarex conferred with hi* chief ministers onReuter - 171 words
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Advertisement23 1977-01-26 1 INSIDE Bogus govt man strikes Pago 3 Sportsfront Pago 17 IN THE OTHER PAGEB: Cinemas Moneywords 4; Star* 9; Comics 17; Crossword 19.23 words
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Advertisement28 1977-01-26 1 COLOUR TV ♦T;T» a fine I Grande Marque French Champagne that will brinjg added life and sparkle to every celebration pqmmerv >A HI y rui. f Eastern Agencies28 words
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Miscellaneous13 1977-01-26 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain.13 words
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Article, Illustration148 1977-01-26 2 PRETTY STAR FROM HK IS SO BUSY Hong Kong film star Nora Mlao Ker Hshi Is here on location shooting of a detective action drama entitled Our Man From Singapore. Nora plays the role of a restaurant owner's daughter who helps the police148 words
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Article307 1977-01-26 2 'Integration of a person' scheme by school St. Patrick's School Is running an ethics education programme where students will receive instruction in line with their traditional, cultural and religious beliefs. Disclosing this in an Interview yesterday, the principal, Brother Joseph McNally, said: "The ultimate aim of the307 words
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Article34 1977-01-26 2 More than 120 colour photographs of animals selected from winning entries In the Singapore Zoological Gardens' third annual Zoophoto contest, will be exhibited at 10 community centres from today to Feb. 86.34 words
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Article, Illustration377 1977-01-26 2 By Lee Yew Meng Coup tries projecting a high economic growth this year have been told not to rely on the American economic advance to sustain them. They should instead look towards their internal sectors and depend less on external factors to stimulate their377 words
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Article40 1977-01-26 2 The Singapore Armed Forces will be conducting military exercises in Puala Übln from tomorrow to Jan. SO, and in Pulau Tekong from today to Jan. 29. from f aon. to midnight daily. The public is not to be alarmed.40 words
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Article58 1977-01-26 2 The Ministry of Education will conduct special examinations In English, Chinese and Tamil for members of the public and civil servants from May 30 to June 3. Written English tests will be held on May 30 while the oral tests will be held on May 31 and June58 words
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Article78 1977-01-26 2 Sluggish trading conditions prevailed at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes today on lack of buying Interest. Only eight counters were traded In very thin turnovers, with prices virtually unchanged from yesterday's closing levels: BUSINESS DONE: First Section S. Darby (6) 3.26. BB. Sett.:78 words
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Article113 1977-01-26 2 The Government of India Tourist Office in Singapore has come up with five package tours as part of its programme to sell India. Two tours of between Ave and 28 days have been launched through Thai International Airways and Malaysian Airlines System. They go to Kashmir and other113 words
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Miscellaneous218 1977-01-26 2 WHAT'S ON ij FOUR FILMS—A Day to Remember, Symphony of Seasons, City of Bombay and Conserving our Water Resource* Today—at National Museum, S p.m. animal world THROUGH THE EYEB OF THE YOUNG ART EXHIBITION at Victoria Memorial Hall, 10 am. to 6 p.m. KOBE BEAUTY DEMONSTRATION at People's Park Complex,218 words
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Miscellaneous447 1977-01-26 2 AT THE CINEMA MAGNIFICENT WANDEBEBB (Mandarin): A fu movie with overture* about patriotic fhlnim martial artists who flcht to overthrow their Mongol opwmori. Stars David Chiang, Pu Shenf. Chi Kuan-chun, LI Ti-mln. Bex: 1.46, 4, 6.45 and 0.30 PA. POBTEBITY AND PEBPLKXITT (Mandarin): A rich man's only aon returns home447 words
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Article16 1977-01-26 2 Police reported 82 accidents yesterday. Four were serious and one fatal.16 words
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Article, Illustration115 1977-01-26 3 Kuala Lumpur. Wednesday Two ll-jear-old petrol station attendants escaped unhurt when this ear and a petrol pump exploded and caught fire. They were driving the Vauxhall Viva to the front of the Mobil station In Jalan Maarof when It knocked into the pomp. There was a115 words
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Article25 1977-01-26 3 The Singapore Blood Transfusion Service mobile unit will be stationed at Raffles Place. Battery Road, on Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.25 words
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Article296 1977-01-26 3 Bharathi Mohan - ...by bogus govt man By Bharathi Mohan Despite police warnings, three more housewives last week fell prey to a bogus government officer who has been going around stealing Jewellery and money from HDB flats. His latest victims were all elderly women staying In Chin- Swee Road, Stirling296 words
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Article39 1977-01-26 3 The YMCA will organise an expedition to Ounong Tahan from Feb. 33 to March 3. The fee is $230 inclusive of transport, accommodation, insurance and pre-expedltlon training. Applications on a flrst-come-flrst-served basis will close on Feb. 4.39 words
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Article243 1977-01-26 3 The Post Office Savings Bank is prepared to grant all civil servants a second mortgage loan on their property under a special POSB scheme. This is to help officers who find that they cannot afford to buy a house or flat on the strength243 words
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Advertisement51 1977-01-26 3 m <>A >, sstas* urniturt company priviti limtfi SHOWROOMS: 339,3 rd Fir. Plaza Singapura, Singapore 9. Tal: *****5 228 Orchard Road, Singapore 9. Tel: *****9 133 Ampang Park Shopping Comptex. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tal: *****. EXTR A SPECIAL OFFER DARKIE L t 1 Vita i i n I llnrrx /ii/c51 words
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Article409 1977-01-26 4 Rav Dhaliwal - Enough land and factories to meet demands up to 1980 By Rav Dhaliwal Jurong Town Corporation is slowing down Its development of industrial sites this year. Reason: JTC believes it has sufficient developed industrial land and factories to meet requirements up to 1979 or even 1980. Only409 words
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Article182 1977-01-26 4 If you think that skin care is only for women, you're wrong. This art of keeping your akin looking young and healthy ha* been picked up by the men. Male hotel trainees have now to go through the basics of skin care as part182 words
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112 1977-01-26 4 The Education Ministry is to recruit 10 to 20 new members to boost its 50-strong Singapore Teachers' Choir. This is part of the Ministry's music department annual exercise to St new members who ive a good voice and are able to read music. The112 words
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Article35 1977-01-26 4 The Singapore University will present a musical comedy, The Fantastlcs, at the Cultural Centre, from tomocrow to Saturday at 8 p.m. each day. Tickets at $3, $4 and $5 are available at the door.35 words
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Article, Illustration218 1977-01-26 4 These six beauties are out to sell Singapore. Clad In red and gold cheongsams with high-slits, tlieee Mandarin Hotel hostesses are all set to do the Job at the Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) Conference In Hong Kong next month. While there they will serve guests218 words
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203 1977-01-26 4 It costs the Housing Board as much as $8000 to build a parking lot in a multl storey car park. An HDB spokesman gave this figure to explain the high cost In building multl-storey car parks for Its housing estates. She said the average203 words
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Miscellaneous552 1977-01-26 4 Cut out .and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS BELOW ■■■■■■■■■■Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR DQ —3 1. Member of o religious community in o monastery 2. There's limit to the shelter offered "to boots by a very small552 words
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173 1977-01-26 5 UPI Washington Wednesday —Andrew Young, President Carter's nominee as US Ambassador to the United Nations, predicted yesterday that the new administration would move shortly towards "some kind of recognition" for Vietnam. At his Senate confirmation hearing, the Georgia Democrat backed majority rule forUPI - 173 words
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Article372 1977-01-26 5 'Soviets may become bolder* AP Washington, Wednesday General George S. Brown, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said yesterday the early 1980s appear critical for So v i e t-American military re 1 a t i ops and the Russians "'may well beAP - 372 words
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162 1977-01-26 5 Reuter Jakarta. Wednesday Foreign Minister Adam Malik on Monday denied that Indonesia had lost frlend& as a result of the recent United Nations General Assembly criticism of its East Timor policy. Indonesia incorporated the former Portuguese colony last July after intervening militarily InReuter - 162 words
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Article33 1977-01-26 5 Reuter London, WednesdayPrime Minister James C&llaghan gave a firm commitment yesterday that British forces in West Germany would not be reduced pending an East-West agreement on mutual and balanced force reductions.—Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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171 1977-01-26 5 Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Carter yesterday took an early initiative on the Middle East by announcing he will send Secretary of State Cyrus Vance to five Arab countries and Israel next month to seek new cooperation for a peaceful settlement. Mr. Carter,Reuter - 171 words
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Article236 1977-01-26 5 UPI Reuter Nicosia, Wednesday. Rival Palestinian guerilla factions exchanged ma-chine-gun fire in South Lebanon briefly yesterd a y, the right-wing Falangist radio said. The exchange was preceded by an attack on Arab peacekeeping forces by three guerillas led by the commander of Palestinian forces inUPI; Reuter - 236 words
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Article126 1977-01-26 5 AP Washington, Wednesday—US Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance has ruled out the secret monitoring of his telephone conversations, reversing a controversial practice of his predecessor, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger. "He felt this was the way he wanted to run his office," Mr. Frederick Brown,AP - 126 words
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Advertisement118 1977-01-26 5 A. S* IIl 1 < Cordyceps, a well-known Chinese herb of great value b used as a nutrient and corroborant and b usually prepared with remedy. reported by medical authorities in China, l Cordyceps b good for lungs, marrows and for the treatment of general weaknesses and fresh chicken b118 words
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Advertisement127 1977-01-26 5 ijR? ji 11 1 i/i ii4i nib -I j savours of Olde England Lunch or dine in a grill room that savours of Olde England with food just as savoury. An ideal place to combine business with pleasure cosy and private. English-manner service too. Charcoal-grilled Steaks Seafood Pick your choice127 words
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Article174 1977-01-26 6 Reuter Washington, Wednesday The international Monetary Fund has not yet reached a decision on Egypt's request lor a US$l4O million ($336 million) loan to help the country's ailing economy, informed sources said here yesterday. Commenting on a report in the semi-official Cairo newspaper AlAhram thatReuter - 174 words
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175 1977-01-26 6 AP Paris, Wednesday France yesterday Inaugurated its' first operational solar generating Slant, and claimed a ead start In what officials here predict will be a race with the United States to sell sun power to the Arabs and the Third World. The plant,AP - 175 words
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Article224 1977-01-26 6 UPI Jerusalem, Wednesday —The Israeli Knesset (Parliament) has approved a new draft abortion law In a stormy session here. Yesterday's crucial Second reading of the BUI will be followed by a formal Third reading. Unuer the draft Bill, a committee of two doctors and a socialUPI - 224 words
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Article, Illustration291 1977-01-26 6 Reuter UPI Lusaka, Wednesday Zambia last night urged Rhodesian nationalists to step up guerilla warfare and called on black Rhodeslans to revolt against the white minority government. In one of Zambia's toughest statements on the Rhodesia Issue, Foreign Minister Slteke Mwale said RhodesianReuter; UPI - 291 words
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Article103 1977-01-26 6 AP Stockholm, Wednesday—A parliamentary motion introduced yester d a y recommends that all Swedish school children be given basic education in the use of computer terminals. "If people see computers as mystical and threatening machines, that will reduce their possibilities to influence them. But if peopleAP - 103 words
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194 1977-01-26 6 Reuter Cape Town, Wednesday Police acting In "good faith" to prevent or control rioting will be Immune from civil or criminal prosecution under a BUI published yesterday by the South African Government. The Indemnity Bill backdates the protection to June 18 lastReuter - 194 words
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205 1977-01-26 6 Reuter Seoul, Wednesday South Korea Is looking for European oil firms as new concessionaires in prospecting lor oil on "the continental shelf between its west coast ana China, government officials said yesterday. The officials said negotiations were under way with someReuter - 205 words
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Article138 1977-01-26 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 1977 with 339 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mecury, Mars and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. AmericanUPI - 138 words
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Article56 1977-01-26 6 Reuter Many Tokyo cinemas are infested with ticks, mites and other biting insects, according to the city's Hygienic Research Institute. To be exa c t, 41 species of ticks and mites and 17 species of other insects. The institute declined to identify the' cinemas to local newsmenReuter - 56 words
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589 1977-01-26 6 ANTHEA DISNEY - AMERICA ANTHEA DISNEY It all sounds a million light years from the days when I looked at university brochures and found sober courses entitled "economics" and "French lit." But in a desperate attempt to get the kids of America enthused enough to sign up.589 words
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Miscellaneous188 1977-01-26 6 WORLD WEATHER New York—Windy, cold, O-minus SC. Headline: Carter is calling for a prompt halt to all atom tests. San Vrandseo.—Pair, 134C. Headline: Carter's Cabinet session. Tokyo Sunny, 10-OC. Headline: Mondale In Bonn after exhorting NATO. Rome Bunny, 18-IC. Headline: Andreottl appeals again for fight against inflation. Moscow—Overcast, minus S-mlnus188 words
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230 1977-01-26 7 Reuter Manila, Wednesday The govern ment has closed a third Roman Catholic publication for alleged subversive activity In a campaign against church radicals accused of trying to undermine the Martial Law government of President Marcos. The latest closure at the weekend was of the AngReuter - 230 words
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Article33 1977-01-26 7 Kigali (Rwanda), Wednesday—Between 50 and 100 people were killed when the Nylragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes erupted in the RwandaZaire frontier region earlier this month, the Rwandan news agency ARP reported yesterday.33 words
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Article347 1977-01-26 7 US urged to go along with mandatory anns embargo against South Africa AP New York, Wednesday The UN Special Committee Against Apartheid moved yesterday to pressure the new US administration into going along with a mandatory arms embargo against South Africa. The Security Council has placedAP - 347 words
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Article, Illustration396 1977-01-26 7 Reuter UPI New Delhi, Wednesday Indian socialist leader George Fernapdes, who quit as party chairman two days ago lzi protest against his collegues' decision to contest the forthcoming general election, yesterday withdrew his resignation. Mr. Fernandez, a 46-year-old trade union leader, Is In Jail awaiting trial withReuter; UPI - 396 words
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Article255 1977-01-26 7 UPI Reuter Jakarta, Wednesday.— President Suharto and visiting Iraqi Vice-pre-sident Taha Mahyuddln Marouf yesterday said that the unity of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) must be maintained. Mr. Marouf told a news conference after talks with President Suharto In Jakarta the present split InUPI; Reuter - 255 words
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Article43 1977-01-26 7 Reuter Rabat, Wednesday Elections were held yesterday for 513 members of 33 provincial and city assemblies in Morocco. The poll is the second stage of an electoral process that will end with the election of a new parliament this spring.—Reuter - 43 words
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Article128 1977-01-26 7 UPI The Hague, Wednesday. Holland handed sixyear jail terms to two convicted Hong Kong heroin smugglers yesterday, the toughest Dutch drug sentence ever and part of a two-month-old crackdown on narcotics trafficking. Shun Bang-wu, 24, and Tak Wlng-wong, 28, residents of Hong Kong, were foundUPI - 128 words
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130 1977-01-26 7 Reuter Bonn, Wednesday US Vice-President Walter Mondale and Chancellor Helmut Schmidt agreed here yesterday on the need for the United Btates, West Germany and Japan to cooperate In stimulating the world economy. At a Joint news conference, Mr. Mondale described four hours ofReuter - 130 words
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Advertisement110 1977-01-26 7 ÜBL ZL SOUND FOR THE •1 a V; M FOR THIS NOW AT REDUCED PRICES! h j i V--3 the best seller. -f an advanced system 3 way speaker. v 5* w H •*> sS "r r i from the original studio monitor. Aveilable in dimensional foem grille in colours110 words
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Article463 1977-01-26 8 There is a burden to riches even when they are hard-earned as the Japanese are learning. Their trade encounter with the European Economic Community has not even been resolved, and now their ships are threatened with an Australian black ban which they will not be able to463 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article54 1977-01-26 8 Food enthusiasts who follow New Nation's Eating Out column may notice a slight change In the kind of food featured over the next few weeks. The reason Is that our food columnist, Violet Oon, Is on a strict reducing diet, and Is hence more weight-conscious in her54 words
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Article32 1977-01-26 8 A reader wrote to tell us about a telephone conversation he overheard on a crossed line. Woman's voice: "is that the Bank?" Man's voice: "No, this is the moneylender."32 words
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Article172 1977-01-26 8 BEING TRICKED - BEING TRICKED I refer to your I Spy column, Food for Thought (NN, Jan 20). It appears that your journalist Is deeply sorry for having given the young couple only $2 for bus fare and food. This young couple had also approached me and172 words
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Article55 1977-01-26 8 FLORENCE TAN - FLORENCE TAN I refer to Estate Bus Problem by Resident (NN, Jan 14) asking for more services for Ang Mo Kio Estate. To meet the demands of the residents, we have added two more buses each on Services 166 and 168 as trom today. We also plan to55 words
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Article444 1977-01-26 8 f VOICE OF THE PRESS X SOUTH CHINA MORNING POSTI The decision by India's Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, to seek a new constitutional mandate from the electorate for her ruling Congress Party underlines her confidence In its success In the general election. The election to the Lower444 words
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Article, Illustration553 1977-01-26 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON The irony of the remarks of Mr. lichiro Hatoyama, Japan's new Foreign Minister, made immediately after his appointment, is worth pondering on. Mr. Hatoyama was asked about his alms ana objectives In international affairs, and he answered before553 words
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Article345 1977-01-26 8 UPI London. TuesdayArthur Pedrick, the golfer's best friend, Invented a ball with aerodynamic flaps that opened In flight to steer It without hook or slice straight from the tee. For those with a poor sense of direction he invented a radar system for findingUPI - 345 words
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Advertisement24 1977-01-26 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE I. Only Irllrrt with < or respondents' names and dildtpsses will b* published.24 words
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430 1977-01-26 9 NYT Ottawa, Wednesday Now that President Carter has pardoned the Vietnam draft evaders, how do fugitive American war resisters feel about going home after years of self exile in Canada? A telephone survey on Saturday, a day after the pardonNYT - 430 words
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762 1977-01-26 9 Victor Kayfetz - President Carter's pardon for Vietnam draft dodgers to bury the unsavoury past in fulfilment of an flection pledge has reopened the controversy over America's involvement in the Indochina war American war veterans described last I riday. when the pardon uas signed, .isReuter - 762 words
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Miscellaneous409 1977-01-26 9 YOUR LUCKY STARS BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those "solid" Individuals whose characteristic behaviour will be well set even In early childhood. Almost entirely predictable, you do not excite others by your "surprise" qualities; indeed, you have none to speak of. You do, however, draw from others their409 words
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Article, Illustration251 1977-01-26 10 / 11 Jennifer Schoon - When fashion takes a turn, a spin and a pirouette Words: Jennifer Schoon Fashion took a turn, a spin and a pirouette this week when 10 skaters put on a fashion show on ice at the Jurong Ice Skating Centre. Flared hems swirled as skaters made wavesPictures: Nik Kasmani - 251 words
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Article898 1977-01-26 10 / 11 H.L. Lim - Wednesday, Jan.26,1977. by H.L.Lim I have decided to own up. I am the Journalist who gave $2 to a personable couple In a Killlney Road-Somer-set Road carpark and regretted that he did not give more. The story came out In last Thursday's Whispers column. A colleague sent me a898 words
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Advertisement157 1977-01-26 10 / 11 From ACM A a fan specially designed for HDB flats and low ceiling dwellings Exclusive 406 mm. (16") fan rotates at a 360 degree angle to give comfortable, continuous and even air distribution. This unique ACMA fan works on the Gyroscope principle. Patented in Japan. Exclusive Feature: When the fan157 words
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Article567 1977-01-26 12 Currency float cures all ills? r =3 Business News and Views The myth that current floating Is the cure-all for economic Ills was exploded yesterday by a Swiss banker. Dr. HJI. Wuffll, an executive board member of Credit Bulsse, said the expectation* In academic567 words
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Article30 1977-01-26 12 Reuter London, Wednesday British commercial banks took advantage of Britain's Improved finances today to reduce their base lending rates by one percentage point to 13 per cent. Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article99 1977-01-26 12 Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on previous session's close: AT T >3% Beth Steel M Caterp Tra 53 Chrysler 21% Coca-Cola 76% unch OontL Oil 38% Dow Cbem 38% -^-1% Dresser 41% Vt Du Pont 128% +1% Kodak 77% —2% Exxon 59% Firestone 22% Vi Ford Mot99 words
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Article22 1977-01-26 12 SO Industrials 066.92 (up 2.32); 20 transport 232.41 (up 0.77); 16 utilities 11.87 (up 1.00); 66 stocks 318.28 (up 1^4).22 words
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Article155 1977-01-26 12 Closing prices (In yen) on tbe TSE yesterday: AJlnomoto 514 9 C. Itoh SOI 4 Dow a Mining 103 2 Hitachi 229 2 Japan Mall 8te 216 unch lonatw 320 3 Meljl Seika 456 unch Mttwl-Ttetn 78 unch Onoda Clement 101 unch Shlseldo 1440 —10 Sumitomo Bank 288 unch155 words
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Article85 1977-01-26 12 Closing prices In SWlES francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3325 15 UBS Registered 561 SBC 411 —2 Credit Suisse 2720 +5 Swissair B. 042 —5 Swiss Relnsur. 2595 +5 Wlnterthur B. 1950 +5 Zurich Insur. 7500 —50 Juvena B. 193 +3 Nestle B. 3450 1585 words
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Article70 1977-01-26 12 Closing prices (in francs) on the Parts Bourse yesterday: Pari be* ISO unch. Ponder 319.60 +1.50 Prtntemps 43 —1 Bull 38.30 —0.60 Royal Dutch 361 +1 Mlchelln 1310 unch. COS 373 +3 Thomson 179.18 —3.85 CPP 107 —0.50 Rhone 78.90 +0.80 Air 331 +4 BSN 496 +1 Philips 53.3070 words
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Article87 1977-01-26 12 (Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time): AAR 90 94 Aberfoyle 96 nil Aust Dev 20 26 BH South 112 113 B'vllle 127 128 COns Gold 190 nil Abminco 49 50 CUdgeon 36 38 Cons Rutlle 68 75 CJRA 300 303 East Copper 10 nil Hamersley 275 28087 words
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Advertisement696 1977-01-26 12 1 J GLOBE GENERAL CONTRACTORS CO PTE. LTD HDB Uomm: H/R 0602 A wide range of marble, ceramic, terra mo, mosaic, wall tiles, vinyl tiles and parquet await your selection. For appointment, please contact Robert Tan ****** (1.00 a.m. MO p.m.) TRADE-IN YOUR OLD sewing machines and refrigerators for our696 words
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Advertisement484 1977-01-26 12 NAM HO TRAVIL Service (Singapore) Private Limited West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Denting. Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days *****/-, six days *****/-, departure every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Oenting/ Cameron Highlands four days- *****/-, Oentlng coach fourteen days *****/-, one way by air, one way by airconditioned coach eleven484 words
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Woodworking, timber and logging A New Nation Supplement A New Nation Supplement
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Article, Illustration410 1977-01-26 13 Better prices and marked Increase in demand from Europe, Japan and Middle East are the main stimulants for the growth of the Singapore timber industry last year. The industry which was hit by worldwide re- cession in 1974 and 1975 is all poised (or410 words
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Article243 1977-01-26 13 Meranti logs. But they had planned to buy logs from alternative sources in order to remain in business. Another major event was the introduction of the "open rate" system by the Par Eastern Freight Conference from last year. The Timber Industry Board was opposed243 words
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Article, Illustration1002 1977-01-26 14 The artificial drying of timber Is now a well established practice in the local Industry and a number of different methods of drying timber are In use. When the tree is felled. the wood contains a very large proportion by weight of1,002 words
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Article, Illustration714 1977-01-26 16 Singapore is continuing t;o play a major role in the supply of machinery and back-up facilities to logging camps and sawmills of the region, despite the slowdown in the timber business. Trucks, forklif ts, cranes, tractors, chain saws, conveyor systems and woodworking machinery from714 words
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Advertisement93 1977-01-26 13 HILDEBRAND can now offer kiln equipment for installation in brick or masonry structures. This equipment is available faster and costs less, but the Hildebrand quality based on the latest West German technology remains unchanged. i For further information please contact:— TTITuq^TTTITTI' SINGAPORE PTE LTD OUL AVENUE. JURONG TOWN. SINGAPORE 22.93 words
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Advertisement161 1977-01-26 13 I MOISTURE DETECTORS FOR WOOD •SOLID STATE CIRCUIT«STABLE CALIBRATION •SIMPLE OPERATION •ACCURATE-RELIABLE Model RC-1C The model RC-1C is a wide range instrument covering a 6 80% range in wood moisture content. The meter scale is divided in three ranges of moisture content 6— 11%; 11 —25%; 25 80%. It is161 words
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Advertisement108 1977-01-26 14 SPEAR JACKSON mL Narrow wide Manufacturer of the bandsaw for wood, most comprehensive high speed steel range of Tools for tungsten carbide r Woodworking tipped circular saws, Machinery. machine knives cutters. 'V l* u; f, /1 f i CARBORUNDUM Industrial Tool Room Grinding Wheel; coated abrasives for the wood-working industry108 words
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Advertisement114 1977-01-26 14 altasa-smith (woodworking machinery) ptC. Ltd. \JOWW FOR RELIABLE WOODWORKING ENGINEERING SERVICES, CONSULT US! We can offer:— 1. Proiect studies, planning and analysis 2. Turnkey projects. 3. Supplies of all types of woodworking machinery both new and reconditioned. 4. Dust control engineering consultation. 5. The most cost-effective dehumidifier timber dryers. 6.114 words
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Advertisement169 1977-01-26 15 If wood's your business GUTHRIE ENGINEERING'S here to assist you Here's a line of equipment that will help you to become better at your business. If you intend to upgrade your present equipment, or need machinery or tools to work out in the field, machinery for wood finishing, vehicles for169 words
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Advertisement93 1977-01-26 16 YEESHIN6 BAND MILL WITH AUTO-FEED CARRIAGE •> .•V i Sole Agent D'£ nt *>*** 1$ a INTERNATIONAL MARINE CO. PTE. LTD. 89, VICTORIA STREET. STORE, 7 TEL: *****9 *****0 CABLE ADD.: "HOMARINE" n 0 TUNGSTEN CARBIDE-TIPPED CIRCULAR SAW BLADES Durable and technically superior in design. For wood and aluminium in93 words
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Advertisement62 1977-01-26 16 Iff CARBIDE TIPPED SAW KNIFE SHARPENER MACHINE n m m m Specialised in:CEB Oil Burners Woodworking Machines Woodworking Knife A Tools Air Compressors 7nri Sawmilling Equipment PROMPT SERVICE: We undertake sharpening and servicing Carbide Tipped Circular Saws, Bandsaw Blades and Welding Bandsaw Blades. SENG YIP MACHINERY IMPORT EXPORT PTE. LTD.62 words
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Advertisement138 1977-01-26 16 Ebac THE ULTIMATE IN LOW-COST DEHUMIDIFIER TIMBER DRYERS. WP r jKI Operates up to 60°C(140°F) Dries timber down to 6-8% M.C. Proven performance in S.E. Asia region. altasa-smith (woodwofldngmachinery) pt€. Ltd. [tumWJ unt>6-7 Mock 9 k<*ong ptoc* kc«onotx*nrxJu»lnol wtcrt* unQapor* IJ iatairi24o99(allau) cabiManoamthiinoapof* iMCxnmtiM A logger's best friend SHU chamsaw138 words
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Sportsfront Send your letters to Sportsfront. New Nation. Locked Bag 15.GP0, Singapore 1.
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Article, Illustration658 1977-01-26 17 KWAN TUCK LOCK - KWAN TUCK LOCK For most of '75 and '76 I was away and therefore only saw a handful of matches in which Singapore played in the Malaysia Cup. However, from the results especially those of last year, it seems that Trevor Hartley has done a658 words
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Article, Illustration403 1977-01-26 17 VIGILANTE - VIGILANTE SASA's nomination (or Sportswoman 1970 Is indeed a strange one, Instead of relying on a tried and proven swimmer who has, only the previous year, won the award for them, they have chosen to put up a candidate whose qualifications are, to my mind403 words
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Article232 1977-01-26 17 WU - WU The progress of our national football team since the opening of the National Stadium around 1074 has been Inspiring until the recall of Choo Seng Quee to "remould" a side beaten only at the final of the 1070 Malaysia Cup. Our new coach has so far pitted232 words
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Article, Illustration854 1977-01-26 18 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper Arrangements for the film premiere of "The Battle of Midway," scheduled for March 10 at the Prince Theatre, are now virtually complete and tickets should be available soon from all club convenors and from the offices of Sime Darby (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.,854 words
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Article, Illustration960 1977-01-26 18 ON THE TRACK with Fairway Bendy Baby, a four-year-old brown English gelding by Burglar out of Quenllda, look* the pick of the newcomers entered for the Penang meeting beginning this Saturday. Bendy Baby comes with a record of one win and five seconds inwith Fairway - 960 words
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Article181 1977-01-26 18 Wednesday Kong Hui has made a splendid progress since his debut at Ipoh earlier this month. The Bmall Risk four-year-old, with Wadl Ahmad up, showed a nice turn of speed to run 600 m in 36.4 here this morning. The going was good. Baden's Girl (Razmy181 words
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Article207 1977-01-26 19 Reuter London, Wednesday English First Division club Leeds United have dropped their plan to give Hungarian soccer international Joz s e f Horvath a two-week trial. Leeds Unlted's manager Jimmy Armfleld told Horvath at Leeds yesterday that the trial was off, after he hadReuter - 207 words
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Article69 1977-01-26 19 Dublln, Wednesday Lord Killanin, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said yesterday he was highly satisfied with a suggestion for reconstructing the Olympic movement in the United States, as set forth by the President Carter's Commission on Olympic sports. Killanin talked In Dublin with Mike Harrlgan, president69 words
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Article235 1977-01-26 19 Sydney, Wednesday Australia will play both their World Cup soccer qualifying matches against Taiwan in FIJI. Yesterday's announcement of a suitable venue for the two games ended two months of fighting between the Australian and Taiwanese soccer associations. The matches could not be played in235 words
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Article93 1977-01-26 19 Hamilton, Wednesday Mr. Murray Day. chairman of the International Squash Rackets Federation, said here yesterday that South Africans would not be competing In the World championship In Canada In September. "South Africa have already advised me and Canada that they will not be participating93 words
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Article33 1977-01-26 19 Buenos Aires, Wednesday. Negotiations are underway for a title fight between world middleweight champion Carlos Monzon of Argentina and Elijah Makatlnl of South Africa, Monzons's manager, Amllcar Brusa, said yesterday.33 words
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Article, Illustration546 1977-01-26 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Making the choices of Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year is never easy. Neither is the task of the associations an enviable one in selecting their candidates for the awards. No matter who is picked, there are bound to be those who546 words
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Article283 1977-01-26 19 Reuter Philadelphia, Wednesday Britain's Mark Cox advanced to the second round of the US$2OO,OOO (about $440,000) Professional Indoor tennis championship by defeating Alex Metrevell of the Soviet Union 6-3, 6-2 here yesterday. Cox. seeded 14th, fired a service ace to win on tne flftnReuter - 283 words
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Article, Illustration503 1977-01-26 19 ALAN WILLIAMS - Match of the I Week Birmingham 3 Arsenal 3 Match played at St. Andrew's on Jan. 18. By ALAN WILLIAMS Daily Express MALCOLM MACDONALD answered a hattrick by Trevor Frapcls with three goals of his own to rescue Arsenal In this shooting spectacular. It wasDaily Express - 503 words
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Miscellaneous39 1977-01-26 17 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom 111 I ..MOW 0055 ZWE6T ME TO FIMD 'EM IN THE OI6TIONARW?> IVI to I* AMr I M Hni us fji on *r ll# 1 is HQ UJWftTS TOE OEST U)AY TO THAW39 words
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Advertisement311 1977-01-26 18 iwt^ENVOY UNIGOLF B-8 Orchard Towr I G-39 (Ground Floor) (Front Block) High Stmt Ctntrt Orchard Road North Brldga Road Tal: *****8 Tal: *****8/*****5 I MALAYSIA CUP SPECIAL TOUR SINGAPORE VS. JOHORE DEPART FEBRUARY 4, 4.30 P.M. RETURNING SAME NIGHT $18.00 PER PERSON COST INCLI/DES AIR-CON COACH GRAND STAND TICKET. BOOK311 words
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Miscellaneous285 1977-01-26 19 Crossword II II a 10 Rejoice In triumph 11 Tree of the Philippines 12 Nothing more than 13 Weavers reed 18 M creature was stirring..." 22 Baffling question 24 Old cloth measure 25 People walking 26 Do 27 Fine statkmety 28 Capital of old Ireland 29 Desserts 3 terrier 31285 words
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Article44 1977-01-26 20 AH POOK: Singapore will be a really futuristic city by the 1980s, Judging from the plans for reclamation and construction. ME1 LIN: That is fine, but I certainly hope we will retain the BlngaKre flavour and not come just another modern city.44 words
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Advertisement241 1977-01-26 20 V ■Wi» iiW. SPECIALS BANGKOK from $399 Jet with us to the romantic city of Thailand. The Land of many beauties, swinging nite -clubs excellent restaurants, shoppers' paradise, and beautiful scenery. JMlj" ®F z V V f K J V Y V. I > M Ticketing also available For immediate241 words
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Miscellaneous898 1977-01-26 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.04 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by BERBANIKA (r). Among the items in this Malay magazine series Is an interview with woman archer, Rita Harris on her hobby. 3.28 DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3.U GENERAL HOSPITAL 4.11 FOKAB (r). Explains the manufacture of rattan products. Presented in898 words
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Miscellaneous222 1977-01-26 20 THE ELECTBIC COMPANY. (Ch. 5, 5.55 p.m.). The first In this new series designed to help teach basic reading skills to those from six to 10 years of age. A potpourri of short animated cartoons, songs, comedy skits, regular features and plain gags, this new series Is produced by the222 words
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