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Title Section20 1977-02-07 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday, February 7, 1977 No. 1867 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 197720 words
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Article304 1977-02-07 1 Saudis say 'no' to Qatar bid to end two-price oil crisis AP Jeddah, Monday Saudi Arabia, has rejected Qatar's mediation for a uniform 10 per cent increase in oil prices to end the two-price crisis. Sheikh Yamanl, the Saudi Oil Minister, announced the decision In a brief statementAP - 304 words
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Article278 1977-02-07 1 Reuter Moscow, Monday A senior Soviet official has warned that failure of the US and Soviet Union to conclude a new strategic arms limitation agreement soon could accelerate the arms race and see the Introduction of new weapons of "mass destruction." The official, Mr.Reuter - 278 words
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Article74 1977-02-07 1 The first meetin* of the Fourth Parliament will be held today at 2.3D p.m. The occasion is for an oath-taking ceremony lor the new Members of Parliament and the election of t)ie Speaker. At 8.30 p.m. tomorrow, President Sheares will address the House to outline the Government's74 words
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Article174 1977-02-07 1 Teng may get a job—official UPI Tokyo, Monday A high-ranking Chinese official said purged Vase premier Teng Hsiao-Ping has undergone self-criticism and may be given "a Job", a Japanese newspaper reported today. Yao Lien-Wei, vlcschalrman of the standing committee of the National People's Congress, was quoted by the Malnlchi Shlmbun'sUPI - 174 words
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141 1977-02-07 1 Reuter Raub, Monday The Pahang State Government will issue safe conduct passes for parents to bring out any sons and daughters among more than 100 communist guerillas cut off in the jungle, a senior state official said here today. State SecretaryReuter - 141 words
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93 1977-02-07 1 AP New York, Monday US President Jimmy Carter yesterday declared nine counties In western and northern New York £ttate dl.aster areas, qualifying them for federal assistance. So far, he has declared disaster areas in the states of Maryland, Virginia and Florida and NewAP - 93 words
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Advertisement37 1977-02-07 1 INSIDE The most snobbish people in the world... Page 6 Striker Mokhtar coming Cor Cup Page 19 Midnight raeers back In Jurong Page 3 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Crossword 15; Moneywords, Stars 18; Comics 19.37 words
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Advertisement58 1977-02-07 1 Trinitron. A unique system, better colour. $8500 —that's the jackpot to be won this week The prize money for New Nation's Moneywords contest has snowballed. Don't miss the chance to win this Chinese New Year angpow. Details In Pages 15 and 18. BLUE NUN A reflection ofgood taste I■ V58 words
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Miscellaneous11 1977-02-07 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to p.m. today—No rain.11 words
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Article213 1977-02-07 2 An increasing number of Malays are acquiring skills through the Industrial Training Board, the Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Ahmad Mattar, said at the weekend. He said Malays accounted for one fifth of the total number of trainees in ITB courses as well213 words
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Article299 1977-02-07 2 The final touches of a restructured ASEAN organisation will be made by senior officials of the five-member body when they meet soon, it was disclosed yesterday. The senior ASEAN officials will meet in Jakarta to fit the five streamlined committees of economic cooperation into an299 words
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Article, Illustration217 1977-02-07 2 This pretty satayseller in a nurse's uniform attracted a lot of attention at the Toa Payoh Hospital op Saturday. And despite the midday heat, staff nurse Evelyn Tham, 20, managed to look cool in her all-whites and churned out sticks of succulent satay to217 words
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154 1977-02-07 2 Singapore and Thailand are setting up a company to sell Thai agricultural products In Singapore. Singapore Thai Grain Pte .Ltd. a Joint venture between Thailand and the Primary Production Department of Singapore. will have an initial capital of million, says the Thai embassy.154 words
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Article70 1977-02-07 2 Sin Chew Jit Poh today introduced a page to promote bl lingualism among its young readers the second Chinese newspaper to do so. The new page will appear every Monday and Thursday and carry les- sons in Chinese and English languages and news items specially selected for70 words
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Article142 1977-02-07 2 A slightly easier trading bias prevailed at the Stock exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes today. Most traded counters suffered marginal losses. The heaviest loss of six cents was borne by Malayan Flour which dropped to $2.57. On the options board, only Inchcape saw trading, with142 words
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Article26 1977-02-07 2 The Metropolitan Young Men's Christian Association will hold special tutorial classes for the Primary School Leaving Examinations and the OCE O level examinations in March.26 words
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Article29 1977-02-07 2 The National Museum will screen three films entitled London Bridge. Colour by Numbers and Midland Country at its premises on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Admission Is free.29 words
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Article30 1977-02-07 2 Unlverclty of Singapore's Exlramural Studies department will hold a 10-lecture course on real estate investment analysis from Feb 14. The fee is $60. For more details telephone *****6.30 words
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Article174 1977-02-07 2 Ho Kwon Ping, 24 has resigned as Singapore corr e s pondent of the Far Eastern Economic Review. The Review, in its latest issue, said Ho "reluctantly proferred his resignation to the Review, which with equal regret accepted it, while assuring Ho that, if future174 words
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Advertisement25 1977-02-07 2 SOS Need help? Despairing? It helps to talk to someone. 19,000 calls are made to Samaritans of Singapore each year. Find a Shone. Ring *****4.25 words
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Miscellaneous171 1977-02-07 2 r i WHAT'S ON CURRENT aspects of treatment of acute leukaemia, a lecture at Allen Lecture Theatre, Medical Faculty, Sepoy Lines, 4.30 p.m. HOW to fill your income tax forms, a talk by senior assessment officer, Inland Revenue, Mr. Hong Chin Fock, at Queenstown Branch Library, 7.30 p.m. CHINESE painting171 words
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Miscellaneous563 1977-02-07 2 AT THE CINEMA U THE BIBLE: The extravaganza which claimed to be the "film of the book" conceived by Dino De Laurentis and featur lng a star studded cast. One of the hundreds of films that have been Inspired by the Old Testament. Stars Stephen Boyd, Ava Gardner, Rich ard563 words
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Article, Illustration439 1977-02-07 3 Terry Ang - ...after serving the farce for over 35 years By Terry Ang The commandant of the police reserve units,, Mr. Nlaz Mohamed Shah, is to retire in March, having served lp the force through seven government administrations. Supt. Niaz will be 55, He has served439 words
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120 1977-02-07 3 Five taxi drivers had their licences revoked last year after complaints by passengers. Another 325 had their licence* suspended for periods varying from seven days to three months, the senior assistant registrar of the Registry of Vehicles, Mr. Tay Soon Hoe, said in an interview.120 words
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Article35 1977-02-07 3 The Anglo Chinese School Old Boys' Association will hold Its annual Founder's Day dinner to celebrate the school's 91st anniversary at the Anglo Chinese Junior College auditorium at 6 p.m. on March 1.35 words
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Article242 1977-02-07 3 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim in Jurong has again become a race track for speedsters. According to drivers and conductors at a bus depot there, late night or early morning races have been held weekly or monthly In the last five months. The races are staged by242 words
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Article270 1977-02-07 4 Peter Ong - ...because fares for domestic flights are high By Peter Ong High domestic air fares in Australia are proving to be a blessing for Singapore. Many delegates attending conventions In Western Australia are coming to Singapore, instead of Sydney or Melbourne for post-convention tours. And an270 words
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197 1977-02-07 4 AP Kuala Lumpur, Monday President Fakharuddln All Ahmed of India yesterday expressed support for the South-east A&lan zone of peace, freedom and neutrality proposed by ASEAN. Speaking at a banquet given in nis honour, he said India supported ASEAN neutrality. The Indian president saidAP - 197 words
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Article189 1977-02-07 4 Singapore Bus Service is negotiating with the Government for the use of more fringe car parks for overnight parking of buses. At present, SBS la using four of the 11 fringe car parks. They are at Serangoon, Delta Circus, Whitley Road and Holland Road.189 words
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Article, Illustration185 1977-02-07 4 One hundred and fifty learner drivers took their driving tests for the first time on a Saturday aft e rnoon at the weekend. The weekend tests, at the Queenstown testing centre, were introduced by the ROV to cut down waiting time. It is185 words
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220 1977-02-07 4 Oberol Imperial Hotel has launched a campaign among Its staff to promote quality service for customers. The hotel has launched an "aggressive marketing programme" covering this year and early 1978 and begun work to renovate and improve Its 600 rooms and suites and220 words
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404 1977-02-07 4 St. Patrick's School in Katong has started a pilot scheme to help weaker pupils achieve higher grades through consistent work. The man in charge, Mr. Edmund Rodrigues, who is the head oi the school's ethics department, said: "It is basically a self-help404 words
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Article186 1977-02-07 4 Singapore's trade mission to Brunei last week has returned with $300,000 worth of orders. The 36-member mission, organised by the Singapore Manufacturers' Association and led by its chairman, Mr. Ong Leng Chuan, received the orders for a wide variety of products, including electrical and electro nlc appliances,186 words
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Article471 1977-02-07 5 ...as Tripoli peace talks start today Reuter Jolo, Monday Among gutted buildings in this remote group of Philippine islands, warweary people are optimistic that talks opening today thousands of miles away will bring a peaceful end to a Muslim insurgency. The first two foreign correspondentsReuter - 471 words
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Article263 1977-02-07 5 AP Tokyo, Monday Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda says Japan will consider disputed islands off the Japanese coast its own when it extends its territorial waters from 4.Bkm to 19 km. Making the statement In a Diet (Parliament) session on Saturday, Mr. Fukuda said the newAP - 263 words
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111 1977-02-07 5 Reuter Maputo, Monday Mozambique was told yesterday it faced a severe policy of austerity. The warning came in economic directives introduced to the Third Congress of the ruling Frelimo Movement. Economics and Planning Minister Marcellno Dos Santos, introducing the directives, said the country will concentrateReuter - 111 words
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229 1977-02-07 5 UPI Washington, Monday— A spy-in-the-sky satellite designed to monitor launchings In Russia and China roared into the night sky above the Kennedy Space Centre early yesterday in a secret launch. The satellite is also said to carry new equipment aimed at thwarting Russian efforts toUPI - 229 words
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90 1977-02-07 5 Reuter Manila, Monday President Fer d 1 nand Marcos yesterday introduced a code of personal laws for the two million Mus1i m s in the predominantly Christian Philippines. The presidential Press Office said the code would set laws for Muslims covering personal matrimonialReuter - 90 words
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Article28 1977-02-07 5 Reuter Bergamo, (Italy), Monday Two policemen and a gangster died in a motorway gun battle yesterday when police tried to stop a car for speeding. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Advertisement92 1977-02-07 5 HOLLAND LONDON Elegance dominates the scene With silth an established reputation in the supply of luxury cloth to the world's best dressed men, the name of 1 lolland and Sherry is legend. Sole Agent: HI I I)IN(j, BROWN UNCI 1 (F.K.) I I I) INi I IKI'I IK II is92 words
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Article, Illustration195 1977-02-07 6 Windsor. Monday. Queen Elizabeth tAiakes hands with the Dean of Windsor Chapel as she and members of the Royal Family leave the chapel following services. The Queen marked without pageantry or fanfare her 25th anniversary as Britain's monarch. Prince Philip is at left, butUPI radio picture - 195 words
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214 1977-02-07 6 Reuter New York, Monday A new wave of Icy Arctic air settled over the United States yesterday, putting new strain on fuel resources In the gravest energy crisis since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. In New York City, the temperature was —13Reuter - 214 words
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Article51 1977-02-07 6 Reuter Dacca, Monday—Saudi Arabia will set up a diplomatic mission in Bangladesh soon, according to the Bangladesh ambassador to Riyadh, Mr. Humayan Rashid Choudhury. In an, interview with the official Bangladesh News Agency here on Saturday, Mr. Choudhury said this would come "maybe in a couple of months."Reuter - 51 words
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Article418 1977-02-07 6 Reuter New Delhi, Monday Opposition election euphoria was let loose at a mass rally here yesterday shared by the Janata (People's) Party and leaders of the new breakaway group from the ruling Congress party. Mr. Jagjivan Ram, the former Agriculture Minister, and Mr. JayaprakashReuter - 418 words
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116 1977-02-07 6 Reuter London, Monday The world's worst snobs are the Belgians, according to Mr. Harold Brooks-Baker, managing director of Debretts, the "genealogical bible" of the British aristocracy. "la my personal ▼iew the British are certainly not the only snobs," he said today. "the mostReuter - 116 words
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Article155 1977-02-07 6 TODAY Is Monday, Feb 7, the 38th day of 1977 with 327 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Mars; THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign on Aquarius. American novelist155 words
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Article68 1977-02-07 6 Reuter Dijon (France), Monday The wine was supposed to be a great vintage Burgundy bat the customers tasted it and are sending it back. All one million francs ($466,066) worth of it. The historic Hospices de Beaune, which auctioned the j"* 1 highly-plraised 1976 vintage, said yesterdayReuter - 68 words
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593 1977-02-07 6 Shakuntala —the amazing thinking woman RODERICK GILCHRISTS America, as everyone tells you, Is a dictatorship dominated by the computer, so watch out because the machines are taking over. But who really believes that? Certainly I was amused when I first heard housewives ordering their groceries by talking to a computer593 words
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Miscellaneous156 1977-02-07 6 WORLD WEATHER Rome Cloudy, 146C. Headline: Government criticised for decree on cost of living. Tokyo Sunny, 8minus IC. Headline: France will combat Nspread. San Francisco Cloudy. 18-lOC. Headline: US expels Russian in retaliation. New York Sunny, 0-minus 2.2. Headline: US orders ouster of Soviet newsman In move of reprisal. Hons156 words
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Article409 1977-02-07 7 'Kidnapped* kids join war Reuter Francistown (Botswana), Monday Anguished parents yesterday managed to persuade only 51 of nearly 400 black Rhodesian children to return home and abandon plans to enlist as guerillas in the war against white rule. The teenage boys and girls from Manama Mls>Reuter - 409 words
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137 1977-02-07 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Monday The Vietnamese Is determined to turn Ho Chi Mlnh City (former Saigon) into an industrial, political and cultural centre and a modern port, according to the Vietnam news agency. Addressing a mass rally held in Ho Chi MlnhReuter - 137 words
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Article24 1977-02-07 7 Reuter Washington, Monday President Carter's nine-year-old daughter, Amy. was baptised yesterday In the traditional Baptist church manner of total Immersion In water. Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article302 1977-02-07 7 This is last chance Waldheim Reuter Riyadh, Monday United Nations S e d ret a ry-General Kurt Waldheim, on the third leg of a tour of Arab countries and Israel, yesterday began talks with Saudi leaders on steps for reconvening the Geneva Middle East peace conference. Before leaving Damascus yesterday,Reuter - 302 words
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184 1977-02-07 7 UPI Pretoria. Mondav A blacK American diplomat was refused entry to a local restaurant this week, because of her colour, the second such Incident In two weeks. A spokesman for the American Embassy said on Saturday Miss E. Wilkinson, a communicationsUPI - 184 words
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Advertisement217 1977-02-07 7 if ii- > m f i 4 Si ■':"■> X» v> m I! III! hi N-i!'•.m in w i||B®| m §s P sm What the Carrier Weatherette 100 Airconditioner can do for an HDB Bedroom. Cool It Economically. The Weatherette 100 Air Conditioner is specially made for HDB rooms. Its217 words
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Article406 1977-02-07 8 When Mrs. Indira Gandhi surprised the world, India Included, by reversing her decision to postpone general elections for another year, she was all set for an overwhelming victory at the polls. Her prospects seem less certain today, less than three weeks after her announcement that emergency406 words
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Article72 1977-02-07 8 A friend wanted to buy a shelled preserved egg from a stall at a hawker centre until she saw the price tag which read: 90 cents. When she told the hawker that the egg in its shell in the provision shop was Only 30 cents, he said: "Then72 words
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Article63 1977-02-07 8 A newly-wed coup'e went on their first marketing trip. The wife asked the price of a fish. "Sixty cents," the fishmonger said. The husband gave him a dollar and, to his surprise, got 50 cents back in change. "The fishmonger probably expected us to bargain," he said later.63 words
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Article, Illustration562 1977-02-07 8 SONNY YAP; SONNY YAP - MONDAY WITH SONNY YAP SONNY YAP Experience. If there's an expedient word, this is it. Experience Is dis.covering something new, re discovering something old. Expe rience ean be a simple moment of joy or a trauma. At varying times, it is a blessing in disguise, a562 words
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Article, Illustration448 1977-02-07 8 Navigation safety particularly of tankers and pollution risk are problems faced by many coastal nations, including Singapore Indonesia and Malaysia. Today's feature looks at the situation in the United States where there was a recent spate of tanker disasters. Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times - 448 words
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204 1977-02-07 8 r r I VOICE OF THE PRESS BANGKOK POST Thailand and Singapore appear determined to get ASEAN going because they consider the Association is the only insurance for our survival and that of our partners—Malaysia. Indonesia and the Philippines. Prime Minister Tanin Kralvlchien and204 words
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Article, Illustration1023 1977-02-07 9 What was the motive behind massacre of 30 innocent villagers The recent massacre of Thai villagers, reportedly by the Khmer Rouge, underlines the irony of the postVietnam war relations between Thailand and Cambodia. Of all Indochinese communist count ries Thailand had appeared to maintain1,023 words
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328 1977-02-07 9 Mike Unger - By Mike Unger Washington Post New York, Monday What may turn out to be the ancestor of all sharks has been uncovered oix a clifftop site 1800 metres above sea level in Bear Gulch, Montawa, by American s c i en t i stWashington Post - 328 words
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Advertisement103 1977-02-07 9 RADIO STATION "PEACE AND PROGRESS" v. If you wish to get first hand information on Soviet style of life, foreign and domestic policy of the USSR, developments in science and culture in that country, tune to radio station "Peace and Progress" voice of Soviet public organisations. Daily broadcasts in English103 words
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Advertisement223 1977-02-07 9 SCHEDULED DEMRTVRE KUL/PEN SATURDAY MONDAY THURSDAY PEN/KUL SUNDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY KUL/SIN SATURDAY MONDAY THURSDAY SIN/KUL SUNDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY FOR ONLY $66.00 between Kuala Lumpur and Penang, you will pass Malaysia's tin-rich country and stop at Ipoh, the centre of the industry; pay a visit to the splendid Sam Poh Cave223 words
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407 1977-02-07 10 I am a married woman in my late 40s. By mutual consent my husband and I have not had any sexual relations for the last seven years. We are friendly and agreeable and live in the same house with our children but sleep in separate407 words
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Article190 1977-02-07 10 My first marriage went on the rocks. Now I've met someone who has proposed to me. We have known each other for six years but I feel It Is not right for me to marry him because I've undergone ligation and cannot conceive. He deserves someone190 words
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Article130 1977-02-07 10 My 42-year-o'd mother is very sick. Her whole body is yellow and she suffers from some kind of itch. She has been hospitalised at Tan Tock Seng Hospital where the doctor advised operation, doctor advised an operation. but she refused. She is now discharged. She has130 words
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Article177 1977-02-07 10 How do we go about getting a divorce? We are registered as married for about a year now since we wanted to apply for a HDB flat but we do not stay together. She is determined to declare the marriage null and void because she177 words
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1095 1977-02-07 10 Mini Sheraton - By Mini Sheraton NYT New York, Monday One of the best ways to save money on coffee is to drink tea! Dedicated coffee drinkers probably have never tasted tea at its best. The undeservedly pallid Image of tea Is probably due toNYT - 1,095 words
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Article, Illustration88 1977-02-07 10 Jennifer Schoon - WORDS: Jennifer Schoon A suit to take you from a brisk day at the office to a quiet drink somewhere at sunset. The hiplength top is cut to hug the figure and features large patch pockets and matching tie belt. The flared swirlingPICTURE: Philip Lim - 88 words
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Article98 1977-02-07 10 Rats! In the cinema too! Yes, the pests have invaded the cinema and for real this time not just on the celluloid screen! We're not talking about the open-air cinema halls but about the so-called plush theatres In town! Cinema buffs I know say the98 words
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Article91 1977-02-07 10 Did you know that under the law. a woman. If she Is living with her husband. Is entitled to buy basic necessities like food and clothes on his credit? According to a little booklet produced by the Singapore Association of Women Lawyers on What Singapore91 words
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Article84 1977-02-07 10 A non-baking but cake-loving friend decided that since she could not bake, she would have to rely on her friends to provide her with cakes. However, she agreed, an Incentive must be provided so she went out and bought packets of semolina which she distributed.84 words
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Article70 1977-02-07 10 I don't know whether this Is a coincidence, but Jokes about nuts seem to abound these days. The Editor of Kids' Only received one through the mall which asked: "What's another name for a crazy peacock?" Answer: "A peanut." And recently over the radio, during the70 words
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Article65 1977-02-07 10 If someone tells you. "I'm Just a kid at heart." take him seriously. At least two adults way past the age qualifying them to be children, admitted recently that they follow the New Nation Kids Only column regularly. One even confessed that she could never65 words
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Advertisement28 1977-02-07 10 'Oorjandnfe begin to ask what you're^earing." 418 slipj&t& a Paris original CORIANDRE i<h by i JEAN COUTURIER M Available now in Singapore Partjjrp ond tan cK? Toilette mOUTRIE28 words
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Article, Illustration1260 1977-02-07 11 Bernard D. Nossiter - Although the British Foreign Office finances the BBC's external services and controls its allocation of air time to each language, the BBC is probably the world's most independent and credible overseas news service. Bernard D. Nossiter looks at the tradition, habit and 451,260 words
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Article, Illustration501 1977-02-07 11 UPI Bangkok, Monday "I don't think, in the modern world, men and women should entirely separate their duties. They should do things together. If a woman is skillful in something men are used to doing, she should go ahead and do it. ItUPI - 501 words
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Article, Illustration412 1977-02-07 12 f Business News and Views L 1 More Malaysian mines close Kuala Lumpur, Monday Malaysia's tin production in 1976 dropped to 62,480 tonnes though the average price for the year was $1,144.27 per picul. Yesterday, tin again reached a new high of $1,519 a412 words
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Article338 1977-02-07 12 AP Reuter Tokyo, Monday Japanese business leaders visiting Peking say China may be unable to recover this year from economic damage resulting from civil strife and natural disasters, Kyodo News Service reported at the weekend. Kyodo, in a Peking dispatch, said a group of businessAP; Reuter - 338 words
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Article252 1977-02-07 12 Washington, Monday This week may provide a further clue on fcow the US Congress plans to deal with a sluggish domestic economy—whether. Americans will get an instant tax rebate or a longterm tax cut. Because of the shape of President Jimmy Carter's proposals and the252 words
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Article76 1977-02-07 12 UPI Manila, Monday —The Philippines has signed a US$l5O million ($360 million) loan agreement with Norway for the purchase of ocean-going and domestic waterway vessels. The loan agreement was signed by Col. Generoso Tanseco of the Philippines National Lines and roving ambassador Bue Brun forUPI - 76 words
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118 1977-02-07 12 Reuter Nairobi, Monday International buyers of Ugandan coffee will have to pay the prevailing market price In foreign currency and arrange transportation out of Uganda. Uganda Radio reported yesterday. Announcing details of a new sales system worked out by the government. the radio,Reuter - 118 words
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318 1977-02-07 12 Detroit, Monday —Se vere winter weather affected the sales of new cars In late January, spoiling an otherwise good month for the motor Industry, US car companies reported. Sales in the final 10 days of January—adjust ed to a dally rate—were318 words
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Article417 1977-02-07 13 Even private investor has sensed something is up UPI I LONDON Euphoria still prevailed in the stock market last week and shares came back with their tails between their legs after bravely trying to nose into higher ground at various stages. Even the private Investor has sensed thatUPI - 417 words
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332 1977-02-07 13 Reuter Paris, Monday Japan and Its European Common Market rivals begin last-chance negotiations here, tomorrow to avoid 'a head-on shipbuilding collision. The Japanese are expected to make compromise proposals in the face of blunt warnings that Japan risks European Economic Community retaliationReuter - 332 words
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618 1977-02-07 13 ZURICH In view of the weakness of Wall Street, the Swiss stock market displayed rather impressive firmness during the week under review, although the average level of quotations remained unchanged (+O.l p.c.). The share index was Just short of the high reached on January618 words
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187 1977-02-07 13 MILAN The Italian stock exchange registered further losses during this week, all the sessions being negative except the last one. The final decline was about 1.5 per cent with the general stock Index closing at around 38.90. The volume of transactions was poor.187 words
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Article202 1977-02-07 13 At month end the market closed lower because of lack of Interest by Investors. Apparently the agreement In the me- tal industry is looked upon as too expensive. With the start of the new month a firmer tendency Influenced by the good performance of Siemens, Volkswagen etc. A better202 words
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Article75 1977-02-07 13 Closing prices on the Parts Bourse: (4/1/77) (28/1/77) Aqultalne 311 313.80 Bouygues 307 314.50 B8N 455 489 Carrefour 1430 1455 CGE 371 271.20 Fin de Parts 149 150.50 Lafarge 188 191 Michelln 1169 1190 L'oreal 870 883 Moet Hennesy 390 380.50 I metal 90 91.20 Moulinex 201 205 PUK75 words
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Article310 1977-02-07 13 NYT Washington, Monday— The nation's unemployment rate droppedsharply last month to 7.3 per cent matchins the post recession low of eight months ago but the January figures failed to reflect the heavy layoffs resulting from the severest winter weather in years. The Labour Department said lastNYT - 310 words
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Article127 1977-02-07 13 3 Business News and Views L———l Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Austallan time): AAR 92 95 Aberfoyle 88 nil Aust Dev 22 28 BH South 115 118 B'vllle 128 131 Cons Gold 195 200 Armlnco 40 45 Cudgeon 28 32 Cons Rutlle 65 70 CRA nU 308 East127 words
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Advertisement34 1977-02-07 13 Supplying this service are the Commersbank of West Germany, the Credit Lyonnaise of France, Bank d'Roma of Italy and the Union Bank of Switzerland. Bound-up of stock markets for the week endlni February 4.34 words
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Article441 1977-02-07 14 Nickvan Nugteren - Motoring »>V Nickvan Nugteren The stationwagon is something that is not seen frequently on Singapore roads, mainly because it's use is limited to the commercial motorist and to provision merchants, or small building contractors. Many motorists also purchase this type of car for pleasure use.441 words
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843 1977-02-07 14 Lee Chiu San - Motorcycling by Lee Chiu San The riders of twostroke sportsters are a distinctive breed. Not for them the heavyhanded power of multi-cylinder monsters. Their machines are highly tuned, perfectly b a 1 a n ce d lightweights; small in size843 words
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Article70 1977-02-07 14 AP Detroit, Monday A diesel-powered Volkswagen Rabbit which gets 50 per cent better fuel economy than comparable gasoline engine models has been unveiled in its first public United States showing. VW, which hopes to sell 10,000 diesel Rabbits here this year, is the third European car manufacturerAP - 70 words
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Miscellaneous495 1977-02-07 14 Money words jackpot hits the $8500 mark TWO ENTRANTS WITH TWO ERRORS WIN $500 No entrant 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 contest DQ. Two entrants each495 words
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Miscellaneous276 1977-02-07 14 Crossword liiaiu iaw liuhh IHHBHHHI m\ eeuEia luhh I mmmmmm amma diddß Jl Ml iilßflHi MHklJdil 7 Efficiency items 8 Juan'a country 9 Start 10 Compressed plastics 11 Premlnger or Graham 12 Advertising light 14 Part of iu>. 21 "Say it so" 22 Solitary person 26 Resembling a triangle 27276 words
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Advertisement406 1977-02-07 15 ATTRACTIVE RATI* FOR FIXED DEPOSITS and Saving Account* 8% per annum. Klaw Alk Nana Finance Co. Ltd., 187, South Bridge Road. Singapore 1. Tol: *****-S, lINI2 Adv. Permit No. 12>1 MDM VU VOON QEE'S 2nd Recipe Book "Nyonya Food, Satay ti Padang Curry Recipes" out on sale now. This book406 words
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Advertisement731 1977-02-07 15 LIP GENERAL CONTRACTOR. 20 Tlong Bahru Road, Blk 53. HDB Licence No. E.B.V. 0433. Contractor of marble, terrazzo, parquet, mosaic and ceramic flooring. Dealer In material and all kind of contractor. Specialize In five room's flat. Curtain tracks free. Contact: Mr. Wee Tel. *****4. From 7 pm to 11 pm.731 words
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Advertisement535 1977-02-07 15 TV/Radio Sales Services SIMSRO DAY/ NIGHT Service. Any make T.V./ Fixing Colour Antennae. Moderate Charge*. Contact: 5152 M. SCIENCE TECHNICAL DAY/ Night Service. Colour. B/W T.V Amplifier, Cassette. Repair Ouaranteed. Reasonable Charges. Tel: *****23. TROPICAL T.V. SPECIALISES B/W colour repair. Antennae Installation. Tel: *****2. Pair charges guaranteed. ELETROOEX T.V. SERVICING535 words
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Advertisement364 1977-02-07 15 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, MR. JACOB ROBERT, of BLK NO 1, 2099-K, 13* i m.s. SEMBAWANG RD. Singapore,(27) have applied for a TRANSFER (RETAIL SHOP LICENCE) FROM MR. N.D. SEE LAN In respect of premises SEMBAWANO ENTERPRISES EMPLOYEE'S COOPERATIVE THRIFT LOAN SOCIETY LTD BLK 54, DELHI364 words
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Article, Illustration388 1977-02-07 16 Stuart's Cavalier led Into the straight from Ever Winner, with Kamino Saltura closing In. Dougall and Ramajran made up ground. Stuart's Cavalier was soon beaten. Ever Winner forged ahead and cleared away to win from Kamino Sakura. Dougall finished third. Youaskedforit set the388 words
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Article, Illustration967 1977-02-07 16 RACING uith Scrutineer j Several horses that raced at Penang over the weekend are decidedly worth following, and one that tops my list is Prince Melody. His winning turn should come in his next outing. Although Prince Melody missed gaining a place in the Class967 words
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Article107 1977-02-07 16 The Singapore Sports Council and the Basketball Association of Singapore are Jointly organising a basic course for basketball coaches from March 1 to April 16. This 56-hour course comprise 21 sessions from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 2 p.m. to 6.30107 words
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Advertisement240 1977-02-07 16 VMH.. jJjmMB NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I YAP KAT TEE Of No. 398 L, BLK 104, KIM KEAT AVENUE, Singapore, have applied for a Public House First Class licence in respect of premises No. 370 Oeylang Road Singapore, (m/s: King's Paradise Bar) and that tnls application will be240 words
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Article, Illustration500 1977-02-07 17 Wilfred Shimmen - MARTIAL ARTS by Wilfred Shimmen All Asian nations affiliated to the Asian Judo Union will introduce an event for women in their National contests from this year. The object is to boost the interest of women in the sport in preparation for ihe 1980500 words
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615 1977-02-07 17 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER K.T. Phua, an 11handicapper, shot a nett 68 to win the Singapore Island Country Club "A" Medal stroke competition at the Island course yesterday. One stroke behind him was Lee Howe Yong (12). Heah Hock Heng beat S.P. Loh615 words
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617 1977-02-07 17 Defending champion Poh Eng Huat will teeoff at the Island Course at 12.54 In the qualifying round of the Singapore Island Country Club Caddies championship tomorrow. Draw for Slme Course: Ist tee. 12.01 p.m. Osman Abdullah. Teo Yew Seah, Teo Seng Hln; 12.07 Llm Seng617 words
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Advertisement116 1977-02-07 17 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that. I HAU TAN PHING of No. 278 Jervols Rd (10). Singapore, have applied for a Second Class Public House licence In respect of premises No. 419, 4th fir Far East Shpg Centre, Orchard Rd (9) Singapore, and that this application will be heard In116 words
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Miscellaneous543 1977-02-07 17 I 1 |os-1 (©> NEW MINN Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions app«ar below Nome (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address along dotted lines CLUKS FOR DS-l 1. Up to the present time 2. You could reasonably expect to tee it ot o costume bell 3. Opposite off "on" 4. Meny543 words
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Article400 1977-02-07 18 LAZARUS ROKK - By LAZARUS ROKK Kuala Lumpur, Monday Mokhtar D a h a r i will accompany the Malaysian World Cup squad for the preliminary rounds from February 27 to March 13, not in his usual capacity as striker-in-chief but as a supporter this time. This400 words
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Article69 1977-02-07 18 Richmond, Monday Tom Okker of the Netherlands held off a thirdset rally by Vitas Gerulaltis of the United States and won the Richmond tennis classic 3-6. 6-3, 6-4 yesterday. The victory earned Okker the US$3O,OOO (S$7C,OOO) first prize money, while Gerulaltis got US$l5,OOO for the runner-up spot in69 words
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Article, Illustration377 1977-02-07 18 National fullback Hasll Ibrahim's hard-tackling style on the soccer pitch took a happy twist of events yesterday when he was "tackled" down to wedlock. Hasll was married to 24-year-old Munlfah Hajl Hussaln, ending a twoyear courtship which started at a Malaysian Airlines System dinner party377 words
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Article446 1977-02-07 18 AP London, Monday Holland are sending a star-stuaded soccer team to play England at Wembley stadium on Wednesday—"and it's just the kind of game we need," said Engl and manager Don Revie. It's officially a friendly game, but England have good cause to want toAP - 446 words
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Miscellaneous427 1977-02-07 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those frank, outspoken individuals who makes friends in the same way that he makes enemies through the power of words. You joily along with lighthearted criticism those whom you know have a difficult time accepting criticism; you427 words
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Miscellaneous35 1977-02-07 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom m f I'M on t.9 m m i 1 i i m Lt Ik. m m i M IS//J n i n •M Mm* S i 4 Ik ft«BT35 words
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Article47 1977-02-07 19 AH FOOK: I think It's atrocious the way the cost of recreation has Increased. MEI LIN: But the price you pay is entirely up to you. If squash and golf are too expensive, there is always basketball and table tennis at the comm unity centres.47 words
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Advertisement138 1977-02-07 19 f The Stax Legend for $145! Stax, the company that invented electrostatic headphones, has perfected theelectret principle. Sound articulation-spatial depthfrequency response-all exceed competitive headphones costing twice as much as the SR-44. The Stax legend is yours for $145 as the SR-44. ATLAS SOUND CO. t PTE) LTD B' UIC BUILDING138 words
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Miscellaneous880 1977-02-07 19 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by VALAR PIRAI (D. Tamil show for children, where Its the kids who tell the stories, sing songs, perform dances and provide the commentary for a film on the Zoological Gar dens. 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 3.35 GENERAL HOSPITAL •4.1S880 words
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Miscellaneous290 1977-02-07 19 Todays top shows UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS: A Patriotic Ottering. iCh. It 9.55 p.m. in colour). A dopuiar series, it makes a comeback to the screen tnis week. It takes the Bellamy household to a signlficant turning point in the life and times of Eaton Place. World War I has begun and290 words
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