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Title Section20 1977-02-22 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, February 22, 1977 No. 1879 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 NEW (0) NATION COMMENT20 words
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211 1977-02-22 1 Jur on g Shipyard plans to send a delegation to China next month to tap that country's ship repairing and bulld 1 n g market. The delegation will be led by the shipyard's Joint managing director, Mr. Low Ouao Onn, It was learnt.211 words
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Article49 1977-02-22 1 Reuter Vienna, Tuesday. The first' Austriansponsored expedition to Mount Everest will attempt to 'climb the world's highest) mountain without oxygen equipment next year, the Austrian Alpine Association announced yesterday. Doctors will accompany the climbers to test human reactions In the rarlfled air on the 8,848 metre peakReuter - 49 words
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Article32 1977-02-22 1 The body of a soldier with a gunshot wound was brought to the Singapore General Hospital mortuary this morning. Till press time, neither the police nor Mlndef could provide details.32 words
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Article53 1977-02-22 1 AP New York, Tuesday North Korean President Kim 11-Sung has sent a message to US President Jimmy Carter, hoping to Improve relations with the US, Newsweek re- ports. It said Pakistan Prime Minister Zulflkar All Bhutto has been serving as ft conduit for Mr. Kim's messagesAP - 53 words
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Article320 1977-02-22 1 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva The Philippines last week offered its ASEAN partners a 10 per cent across-the-board cut in tariffs Irrespective of whether there is any reciprocity, according to diplomatic sources in Singapore this morning. The surprise offer was made by Philippine Industry Secretary Vicente Paterno during320 words
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Article, Illustration249 1977-02-22 1 This la Malcolm Caldwell, named by both the Inter dial Security Department and arrested lawyer G. Raman as a member of a Ear* conunanist group seeking to overthrow the Singapore Government. According to our library's press clippings Caldwell's communist activities dated back to 1968 when he249 words
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Article34 1977-02-22 1 Reuter Parte, Tuesday: Six French people, three of then wwpan, were killed wfce* their llfht plane erashsd te awtalm near Wee over the weekend, poUee aoM yesterday. Rescuers found the bodies yesterday.Reuter - 34 words
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Article125 1977-02-22 1 UPI Cairo, Tuesday—Accusing the Soviet Union of having "flagrant imperialist intentions," the newspaper A 1 Akhbar warned today that personal criticism of President Anwar Sadat could lead to a rupture between Moscow and the entire Arab world. The warning was included In a front page articleUPI - 125 words
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Article102 1977-02-22 1 Results of the GCE 'O' level examinations In the English stream will be released by the Education Ministry today. More than 25,000 students who sat (or the examinations last year will be able to obtain their results from their schools by noon. Adult Education Board102 words
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Advertisement74 1977-02-22 1 V FIRST IN FASHION obermain Regitltrtd Trad* Mark INSIDE Squash: S'pore beaten by HK Special report: Page 18 Jordan starts PL© talks Page 6 Britain's Foreign Secretary Page 5 IN THE OTHER PAOES: Cinemas 2; Moneywords 16; Crossword, Comics 18; Stars 19. ■rrifl 5 Cjk Y .#1 Mmtt9 l ''v-,->y74 words
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Miscellaneous13 1977-02-22 1 Forecast Singapore's we a ther outlook from 1 p.m. to 0 p.m.—No rain.13 words
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Article, Illustration635 1977-02-22 2 ...telling how Raman was used as link for Euro-reds On the right is the most recent of six of the letters sent to detained lawyer O. Raman by Malcolm Caldwell, the Eurocommunist. The letters were MM by the internal Security Department fallowing Raman's arrest on Feb. 10.635 words
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159 1977-02-22 2 For the first time, the Public Utilities Board is taking a long-term loan from a commercial bank to ft fiance a project. It Is borrowing US$5 million ($12.5 million) from the Bank of America NT and SA In Singapore In acLdltlon to U8523.6159 words
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Article86 1977-02-22 2 The Queen Elizabeth n, one of the world's largest holiday ships, arrived in Singapore this morning, with 1600 round-the-world tourists on board. The shlo will pick up another 200 passengers here. Most of them are going to Hong Kong, via Ball and Kota-Klna-balu at tares86 words
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Article42 1977-02-22 2 w Th MP for Kallang, Mr. S. Dhanabalan, who is also director of NTTJC Income, will be the guest-of-honour at a dinner at Hotel Equatorial ballroom on Saturday to mark the Inaugural forum of the 1977 NTUC Income Bummlt Club.42 words
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Article149 1977-02-22 2 Hrlma Flour Mills set the pace tt the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes of quiet but steady trading today. Prima advanced 10 cents to $2.85, with an opening block deal of 40,000 units transacted at $2.80. On the Options Board, a block deal of149 words
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Article36 1977-02-22 2 An evening of Chinese songs, dances and music Will be presented by the Adult and Young People's lections of the Toa Payoh Branch Library to celebrate Chinese New Year, on Friday at 7.30 p.m.36 words
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Article34 1977-02-22 2 Three free films on architecture will be screened tomorrow at the National. Museum at 8 pm. The films are: A House of Your Own. A Sense of Place, and Japan Olympic Stadium.34 words
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Miscellaneous665 1977-02-22 2 AT THE CINEMA KING KONG: A Dlno DeLaurentlls spectacular that Is a remake of the original done, in the 30s. A giant ape falls In love with a human sacrifice. Stars Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodln, Jessica Lange. Odeon: 12.45. 3.30. 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. THE fiNK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN: Peter665 words
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491 1977-02-22 3 Wang Look Fung - ...for more money, freedom and job satisfaction By Wang Look Fung About 100 government doctors resigned to go into private practice last year, according to inlormed sources. The sources said "a good number" of them—irom the Health Ministry and the University of491 words
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Article59 1977-02-22 3 Mr. Ch'ng Jit Koon, MP for Tiong Bahru, 13 conducting meet thepedple sessions at Radin Mas whose MP, Mr. N. Govindasamy died last week It ik Jearned. It Is not yet known when a by-election will be held to fill the seat. Under the law there Is59 words
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109 1977-02-22 3 About 10,000 music fans were at the National Btadium on Sunday to watch the first musical variety show ever to be held there. For four hours, they were entertained to nonstop music from 13 pop bands and singers. The show was organised by the109 words
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258 1977-02-22 3 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong Tour operators are showing little Interest In selling Sentosa as a tourist resort. As a resua, only 1391,481 out of 703,404 people who visited the lsliand last year were foreigners, a Sentosa Development Corporation spokesman said. Most of these tourists vis*ted258 words
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Advertisement73 1977-02-22 3 Clearasil gets a face lift Now the same Clearasil you know, comes to you in bright new packs. And as always you can choose from the two types: 1. VANISHING FORMULA CLEARASIL works invisibly so nobody knows you are using it. 2. SKIN COLOURED CLEARASIL MEDICATION matching cover-up that goes73 words
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179 1977-02-22 4 The ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta is looking for a fulltime professional to prodyce and publish the ASEAN Journal, it was learnt yesterday. No salary sca'e Us known yet for this Job. which Includes the production of an ASEAN news bulletin. At present responsibility179 words
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Article, Illustration166 1977-02-22 4 Stop! And all traffic obeys Encik Abu Bakar Abot's "lollipop" sign as he waves to the children to cross the road. Singapore's longest serving patrolman Encik Bakar is a familiar figure at the junction of Macpherson and Howard roads. He has helped more166 words
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1098 1977-02-22 4 Rav Dhaliwal - Snap survey shows people like Ong's proposal but not sure it will work In Parliament yesterday By Rav Dhaliwal A snap survey of public reaction to an MP's call yesterday for debate on govern- ment policies to be extended beyond Parliament shows that1,098 words
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Advertisement74 1977-02-22 4 RffimVT: INDONESIAN RESTAURANT 001, 6th Floor, Plaza Singapura Tel: *****7 Business Hours: 12 Noon to 10 p.m. Daily WELCOME TO OUR INDONESIAN RESTAURANT ON THE 6TH FLOOR For a genuine Indonesian cuisine specially prepared by top Indonesian Chefs. Coffee Hour from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. We serve Lontong Capgome74 words
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Article565 1977-02-22 5 Indian opposition admits 'differences' Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday Differences have emerged in opposition ranks over the share out of seats for the March general elections in the key northern state of Uttar Pradesh, party leaders admitted yesterdav. Final lists of candidates for each of the 542Reuter - 565 words
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168 1977-02-22 5 UPI Tokyo, Tuesday Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda said yesterday he would tell US President Jimmy Carter Japan's national security is closely linked to the stability of the Korean peninsula. Mr. Fukuda told the Upper Ho u 8 e budget committee "Japan is seriously concernedUPI - 168 words
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Article116 1977-02-22 5 Reuter The Hague, Tuesday Rotterdam docks, the largest In Europe, remained virtually paralysed yesterday as widespread strikes in Holland entered their third week. But 5000 workers at 14 major firms suspended strike action today to get wage negotiations started. About 200 ships are strikeboundReuter - 116 words
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Article, Illustration322 1977-02-22 5 Reuter London, Tuesday Dr. David Owen, 38, a staunch advocate of Britain's role In Europe, was named last night as Britain's youngest Foreign Secretary since World War Two. The tall, dark-haired neurologist, who has been Deputy Foreign Secretary for several months, replaces Mr. Anthony Crosland,Reuter - 322 words
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Article, Illustration85 1977-02-22 6 Mary Kay Hlggins, 24, a U8 Air Force officer from Hometown, Illinois, who will become one of the first six women to begin nine months' training as an air force navigator, cheeks the controls at her Job as air traffic controller at Grissom Air ForceUPI radio picture - 85 words
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Article31 1977-02-22 6 UPI London. Tuesday, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Baud bin Faisal arrived In London on 24-hour visit yesterday 'or a working lunch with Britain's Prime MHnlster James Callaghan UPI.UPI - 31 words
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411 1977-02-22 6 But also enough common ground UPI Lajes, The Azores, Tuesday.—US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said yesterday he found "c.ear and deep differences" between the Arabs and the Israelis, but enough common ground to proceed with preparations for a Geneva conference late this year. AtUPI - 411 words
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197 1977-02-22 6 Shah to step down in 10 years' time —book AP London Tuesday.—The Shah of Iran plans to abdicate In favour of his son In about 10 years time, according to a new biography of the allpowerful ruler of the oilrich Middle East state to be published here on Thursday. TheAP - 197 words
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Article122 1977-02-22 6 Reuter Manila, Tuesday Philippine authorl ties yesterday reported that nine guerillas o( the Maoist New People's Army (NPA). military arm of the banned communist party here, surrendered recently in the mountain province of Benguet north of here. They Included an 18 year-old woman, a spokes manReuter - 122 words
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Article64 1977-02-22 6 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday—Former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka reappears in court today on a charge of receiving a US$l.5 million bribe from the Lockheed Aircralt Corporation to push the sale of Its aircraft In Japan. Mr. Tanaka, 58, Prime Minister from 1972 to 1974 when he resigned in disgrace,Reuter - 64 words
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Article52 1977-02-22 6 Reuter London, Tuesday—Brltaln'L biggest car manufacturer was slowly grinding to a halt yesterday as a strike by toolroom workers began to take effect. A spokesman for the Leyland company said 11 of its ÜBiactories ware being hit by the strike, taken against union Jfcjvice In support ofReuter - 52 words
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Article490 1977-02-22 6 Significant dialogue today Reuter Amman, Tuesday A delegation representing the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) was due in Amman today for the first formal talks between the PLO and King Hussein since the commandos lost their battle with Ms army here in 1970. The event couldReuter - 490 words
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Article117 1977-02-22 6 UPI Reuter Cairo, Tuesday An Arab summit conference will be held here on March 6 to review interArab relations and progress towards a Middle East peace settlement. Foreign Ministry officials said yesterday. The summit which will include the Palestine Liberation Organisation will focusUPI; Reuter - 117 words
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Article151 1977-02-22 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 1977 with 312 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Mars. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Pisces. GeorgeUPI - 151 words
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Article33 1977-02-22 6 AP London, Tuesday—Chicken chow mein is anions a range of Chinese-style frozen foods made in Britain that has been ordered by Honf Kong, the Birds Eye Foods Company said yesterday.—AP.AP - 33 words
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Miscellaneous171 1977-02-22 6 WORLD WEATHER London Showers, 5-lie. Headline: Amin set for a massacre. Rome Rain, 6-12C. Paris Variable, 128C. Headline: Municipal elections: Last exchanges of fire before campaign opens. Tokyo Rain, 15-4C. Headline: Judge boycotts impeachment court. San Francisco Chance of showers, 7-18C. Headline: 17 western states hold drought crisis meeting. New171 words
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218 1977-02-22 7 Reuter London, Tuesday The British government was under pressure yesterday to help Lady SpencerChurchill, the widow of Sir Winston Churchill, who was sellng family heirlooms to meet her living expenses. Parliamentarians called her financial state "a blot on the nation" and "a lack ofReuter - 218 words
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388 1977-02-22 7 Uproar over IBM system AP Paris, Tuesday A so p h i s 11 cated IBM telephone switching system is under fire from a labour union, news magazines and newspapers that say It has been used by a French firm to spy on employees inAP - 388 words
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Article256 1977-02-22 7 Rangoon. Tuesday The third congress of Burma's ruling Socialist Programme Party began yesterday to formulate measures to stop what its secretary general called the "continuing deterioration" in the social, economic and political fields in the country. Party secretary-general San Yu said Burma's current four-year programme256 words
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Article123 1977-02-22 7 Reuter Nairobi, Tuesday. President ldl Amln. reporting calm In his country after an attempted coup by armed Infiltrators, charged yesterday that the Archbishop of Canterbury was Involved in a "sinister plan to cause chaos" In Uganda. He named the Primate of the Anglican Church. Dr.Reuter - 123 words
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233 1977-02-22 7 AP Washington, Tuesday With drum roils and trumpet fanfares, President Carter gave a warm welcome yesterday to Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, saluting the "tremendous friendship between the US and Canada. After receiving a 19gun salute, Mr. Trudeau toid Mr. Carter: "We feel theseAP - 233 words
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166 1977-02-22 7 UPI Lisbon, Tuesday. A passing train cut off the arm of a representative of the Centrist Social Democrats In the southeastern Alentejo after he was beaten up and tied to the tracks by three communists, police said yesterday. Officers said the threeUPI - 166 words
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Article61 1977-02-22 7 Reuter London, Tuesday Britain's 5,000 women soldiers should be avowed to carry pistols for self defence, some of their officers have urged. The officers, members of a working party set up to investigate the role of women in the British army, said the pistols should be usedReuter - 61 words
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Article464 1977-02-22 8 US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance's six-nation Middle East tour has given more definition to peace overtures and counter-overtures. Billed by Mr Vance himself as a fact-finding and not a negotiating mission, the visit his first In his new Job underlines President Jimmy464 words
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Article59 1977-02-22 8 A friend who read in yesterday's Whispers column about the problem of the right Chinese New Year greeting suggested we keep the old one. He said: "Afterall, It has a little of each dialect. Kong Is Mandarin or Cantonese, Hee Is Hokklen, Fatt Is Mandarin and59 words
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Article59 1977-02-22 8 A five-year-old boy was told to greet his great- grandmother Happy New Year and bow three times as a mark of respect. When he asked why. his mother said: "You should respect your elders, and .your greatgrandmother Is 90 years old." Asked the boy: "How many times59 words
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Article, Illustration638 1977-02-22 8 Ismail Kassim - No matter which party wins Suharto will stay in power By Ismail Kassim The m e t i c u lous preparations for the second general elect i on in Indonesia under the New Order of President Suharto are reaching a climax as the date638 words
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345 1977-02-22 8 NEW STRAITS TIMES VOICE OF THE PRESS 1 It bodes well for Malaysia's wildlife that we are becoming more conservation conscious, on the part of individuals and organisations as well as government- agencies. This concern has not come too soon. All too often345 words
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Article500 1977-02-22 8 AP Johannesburg, Tuesday like the Boer pioneers of old, South Africa's white leaders are circling the covered wagons Into a tight, defensive 'laager" against attack. Internal racial unreiC mounting pressures for change from abroad and Soviet-backed guerilla wars along Its borders have apparently Induced PrimeAP - 500 words
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Article, Illustration632 1977-02-22 9 Charles Wallace - By Charles Wallace UPI Moscow, Tuesday Despite Increasing attacks on the concept in the West, detente (or razryadka napryaznyonosti as it is known here) could scarcely be more established as official policy. But it is a distinctly Soviet formulation. Even that shows signs of fraying aroundUPI - 632 words
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Article, Illustration661 1977-02-22 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Washington, Tuesday In all the fuss about the gas shortage no one has mentioned the gas man. When I say the gas man, I mean the fellow who comes to your house In a nice uniform and goes down into yourLos Angeles Times - 661 words
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Advertisement130 1977-02-22 9 I»V>pSc a ll 4 h. ,ilif \iwi.m r CALOY CALAY FUNNY MAGIC DUO FROM PHILIPPINES mm LANM PRESENTS All the ingredients of a great evening! SHACHA SHADIA EXOTIC DANCE COUPLE FROM SPAIN I i iil ».c f: PGRKECT PLACE FOR YOUR PRIVATE PARTIES. yNIO COVER CHARGE TOR DINERS If you're130 words
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Article, Illustration92 1977-02-22 10 / 11 Or what there's left of it A recent television survey revealed that not only are action-packed law enforcement series the most popular English language programmes, but they are also climbing the U»t of top II shows, traditionally dominated by Chinese programmes. Yet In Singapore, there is little reaction to92 words
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Article, Illustration1564 1977-02-22 10 / 11 Snip-snip —18,000 metres of violence More than 18,000 metres, or about 25 hours of TV film, were snipped off the air In 1975 by Radio and Television Singapore censors on grounds of excessive violence. A number of crime series were also rejected for the same reason. Despite RTS's close watch1,564 words
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1195 1977-02-22 10 / 11 Plans to start sweeping probe Increasing violence on television once a taboo in the family living room has given rise to an unprecedented public outcry from American TV viewers, including US President Jimmy Carter himself. Both viewers and those in1,195 words
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Article, Illustration661 1977-02-22 12 Choo Kim - Except my husband SQAp L§oxj Choo Kim Never have I regretted getting married and often have I grinned smugly when single girlfriends complained that singles don't really swing as their Image makes them out to. The plight of single girls was confirmed in an article661 words
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Article303 1977-02-22 12 S. L - Doc's Casebook I J J S.L. A p a n 1 c-stricken Mrs. N was on the other end of the phone: "My son has swallowed a part of the rip-off top of a beer can. He appears all right now but I can't get him to303 words
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Article, Illustration230 1977-02-22 12 J. Schoon - [[girl- TALK I by J. Schoon ALL THAT feasting arid late nights over the weekend will have an eflect on your complexion so to nip possible skin break-outs, give yourself a facial. Facials also deep clean the face, Increase clrcur latlon, activate glandular activity and maintains230 words
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Article, Illustration479 1977-02-22 13 The concept is not new—co-ordinated clothes and make-up. But seldom has a beauty house created a total look in makeup that matches the fashion trend of the year. Revlon has done Just that with their Dark Fantastlcs—a range of deep and rich tace colours like deep burgundy,479 words
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Article320 1977-02-22 13 Reuter Paris, Tuesday France's haute c o u ture fashion, the epitome of capitalist luxury, has a new and unlikely champion in the French Communist Party. Communist Parliamentarian Giselle Moreau has presented a Bill to the National Assemb'y demanding that "haute couture, which contributes to theReuter - 320 words
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Advertisement126 1977-02-22 14 TRYING IS wonderful electronic alarm clock for new generation I BIG GREEN DISPLAY FANTASTICALLY DESIGNED ALARM SYSTEM MAKE SURE YOU NEVER MISS YOUR TIME $44/= POLYTRON ELECTRONIC ENTERPRISE PTE.LTD. 5144.GROUND HOOR.GOLOEN MMi SHOPPING CENTRE. BEACH ROAO SMGAPORE 7. TEL 2******/2****** f* V We moke knock-down cone furniture for your convenience.126 words
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Advertisement174 1977-02-22 14 paMess ear piercing ONLY $3a NQJUDNG GOLD-PLATED EAR STUDS. THE FOOT AND SKIN CLINIC. 319-J.HVBI MMUEY RONDlntor KUtCY ROAD, junction) TH *****3 SMGAPOKE. %BLAUPUNKT presents its t G7CM(Mj|g surer; CDLDUWg ■m Backed by O'Connors after-sales service with radio controlled vans always on call un a«cnorao<KauD Shop 260 2nd Floor, Specialists'174 words
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Advertisement160 1977-02-22 14 Zirgham's LEATHER GARMENTS (Specialists in Ready made and Made-to-rneosure Jackets, Safaris, Trousers, Skirts, Blouses, Waists, Gloves etc.) alliance marble enterprise B 03, Supreme House Penong Road. Singapore 9 Tel *****3 LOOKING FOR A GOOD TAILOR? FOR THE ELEGANT LOOK WHY NOT TRY PAPILON THE SHOP WITH BEST SERVICE p APAPILON160 words
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Article452 1977-02-22 14 MP——■1^—■— Never be In haste when buying hi-fl equipment. This is because hi-fl equipment is very delicate and a sensitive listener will And himself Irritated if he buys equipment that spoils easily and distorts music. There Is no shortage of brand names where hi fl equipment is concerned. This452 words
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Article562 1977-02-22 15 Business News and Views AP Washington, Tuesday President, Carter today asked Congress to increase 1978 spending by USssl9.4 billion ($46.56 billion) above what former President Gerald Ford proposed, saying the money will pay for "important first steps" towards fulfilling Ms promises to theAP - 562 words
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252 1977-02-22 15 Lee Yew Meng - r I Company profile lUv Lee Yew Meng United Asbestos Cement (UAC) is making a rapid recovery after last year's profit setback, according to preliminary reports. For the first halfyear ended December 1976, UAC reported a 39 per cent jump In pre-tax profits to $5.03252 words
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Article153 1977-02-22 15 Closing prices (in yen) on the T8E yesterday: Ajlnomoto 509 2 C. Itoh 285 3 Dowa Mining 160 1 Hitachi. 222 1 Japan Mall Ste 214 2 Komatsu 304 1 Mel JI Seika 488 Mltsul-Toatsu 86 3 Onoda Cement 101 1 Shlaeido 1260 —10 'Sumitomo Bank 287 unch. Tokio153 words
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Article150 1977-02-22 15 Closing prices at 1130 a.m today (Australian time): AAR 79 82 Aberfoyle 86 100 Aust Dev nil 26 BH South 120 132 B'vllle 125 128 Con 3 Gold 180 182 Abmlnco 40 43 Cuageon 29 81 Cons Rutlle 87 nil CRA 298 300 East Copper 01H Hamersley 278 280150 words
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Article77 1977-02-22 15 Closing prices (In francs) on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 145 —31 Fonder 314 +8 Prlntemps 97.95 —•.6ft Bull 26.40 +0.10 Royal Dutch 206.10 —2.40 Mlchelln 1111 —15 C O E 254 —2 Thomson 172.10 —0.10 C P P 102 —0.50 Rhone 72.10 unch. Air 324 +210 B 877 words
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Article69 1977-02-22 15 Closing prices (In Swiss francs) oo the Zurich Stock .Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 9380 30 UBS Registered 540 BBC 391 3 Swissair B. <39 3 Swiss Relnsur. 3550 10 Winterthur B. 1930 —10 Zurich Insur. 7376 100 Juvena B. 187 3 Nestle B. 3300 10 Interfood B. 3335 Ctba-CMgy69 words
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Article97 1977-02-22 15 AP Detroit, Tuesday Chrysler Corp. yesterday reported that It earned a record U*****.6 million for 1970, a dramatic turnaround from the record loss of U*****.5 million in 1975. In a letter to stockholders, Chrysler chairman John Rlccardo and president E.A. Caflero said the Arm took "dramatic stepsAP - 97 words
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Article260 1977-02-22 16 AP Manila, Tuesday Philippine Pr e s ident Ferdinand Marcos yesterday said Asia needs huge capital for development and "Its potentials... suggest much room for cooperative endeavour In Initiating an innovative response" from the industrialised nations. "Internationally syndicated loan and bond Issues In favourAP - 260 words
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Article117 1977-02-22 16 holds steady... UPI Brussels, Tuesday The dollar held steady on European money markets yesterday. The price of gold closed higher. Gold closed US$l higher In both Zurich and London at US$l37.625 an ounce. The dollar closed at 2.3910 marks In Frankfurt, down from 2.3935. In Zurich It went from 2.5110UPI - 117 words
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Article187 1977-02-22 16 w Business News and Views UPI Geneva, Tuesday Final preparations began yesterday for fullscale negotiations on a US$B billion ($14.4 billion) common fund to finance buffer stocks of major commodities. The fund was proposed by the UN Conference on Trade ana Development UNCTAD) as part ofUPI - 187 words
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Article99 1977-02-22 16 Reuter Paris, Tuesday Prance's trade deficit widened to 2.38 billion francs ($1.12 Milton) in January, mainly because of a sharp rise In oil imports, Foreign Trade Minister Andre Rossi said yesterday. The seasonally adjusted January figure compared with deficits of 1.32 billion francs In December and 3.8Reuter - 99 words
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Miscellaneous509 1977-02-22 16 JACKPOT NOW GOES UP TO $9500 No entrant subin 111 e d 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 "DS." Three entrants each submitted a solution which differed509 words
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Miscellaneous553 1977-02-22 16 Tuesday J |HK| NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN K_ MISSING K_ LETTERS K N W ACROSS TjT- USING J- CLUES p E T BELOW LaßßimaCut along dotted lines ■■■■■Baai CLUES FOR DU-2 1. In the design553 words
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Article, Illustration434 1977-02-22 17 Tin Ingot set the pace and was nicely clear of Always Good and Turflite at the home turn, with Panflima and Diplomat closing in. It looked like anybody's race with 50m to go. In a great finish Panglima surged up close home to434 words
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698 1977-02-22 17 Brian Miller - ON THE TRACK with Brian Miller Trainer Colin Tulloh's Persuader will take some beating in the Clas 3 Division 1 1200 m event for Professional horses on Sunday. Sent out In the company of newcomer Harbin. this Without Fear gelding went on698 words
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Advertisement472 1977-02-22 17 •I k 1 KONG HEE FATT Choy genuine sales discounts various renowned watches, clocks, radio cassettes. Visit Nasslm E. Joseph. Wholesale/Retail, M-7, New World Amusement Park opposite Taltong Restaurant, S'pore 8. DIST. H PASIR Rls Way. Twostorey semi-detached with telephone, 3 parquet bedrooms with balconies, 1 guest-room, built-in cupboards, 3472 words
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Advertisement72 1977-02-22 17 ANNOUNCEMENT MR. HARRY FANG The casket 6f the late Mr. Harry Fang will be flown In On the afternoon of Jthe 23rd Feb. 1077. Services will be conducted at BLK 43, Marine Crescent at 8.30 p.m. the same night and the following night. The cortege will arrive at Faith Methodist72 words
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662 1977-02-22 18 TONY DANKER - By TONY DANKER Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The National lootball team were highly praised by Football Association or Malaysia vice-president Da to Harun Idris after yesterday aHernoon's training session at Merdeka Stadium. "I like the way you have been pushing yourselves durlnf training. From662 words
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Article143 1977-02-22 18 Reuter London, Tuesday Second Division Burnley yesterday dismissed Joe Brown, their manager for the last 13 months. Chairman Bob Lord said the decision had been taken because of Bur n 1 e y's "precarious position in the League." When Brown took over they held 21st place inReuter - 143 words
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Article, Illustration864 1977-02-22 18 TERRY NG - By TERRY NG Manila, Tuesday Hong Kong fielded a fit and determiqpd team against Singapore yesterday afternoon in the final tie of the East Asian squash- championships and brought home the title as well as the Interport trophy. In a match played to a packed864 words
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Article28 1977-02-22 18 Reuter Chelmsford. Tuesday Former England cricket captain Mike Denness yesterday signed a threeyear contract with the Essex English County Cricket Club after 14 years with Kent. Reu-Reuter - 28 words
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Miscellaneous345 1977-02-22 18 L Crossword ~v aaata aiitia yiauu wniai übeb ***** aBBBB mum aaaa a MMUU ytiUIB aaBBBBa Uflfll ÜBBB «IBUIBBB UIIJ iIBBBB ÜBB aaBBB kIBB »J4BBBaJ hIBBBI ÜBBBU aiBBB aaaaa aaaa aaa ai m iii ai ai for tat 9 Paulo 10 Candle holder 11 Bummer woe 12 Florence's river IS345 words
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Miscellaneous51 1977-02-22 18 THE BORN LOSER ANAWAN£e Ol THIS <aAIARW,a*DqS? WW? PISH yn OUR PREA£HfR 14 tfW CWROI PtS 9m„. i SHORT RtBS Ifetai I sS^is »> ISfi I /MUST TELL V0U...J1 ..THAT >OU ARE THREE V I SS4K A r DO NOG UiAIkJT TO UM< y i know um* c .Vu r:r*51 words
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Article, Illustration462 1977-02-22 19 Jeffrey Low - SOCCER SCENE by Jeffrey Low The Football Association of Singapore will be in for a big deficit If ticket sales for the World Cup elimination round here do not pick up in the next six days. Up till yesterday, only slightly more than 15,000462 words
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Article54 1977-02-22 19 Frankfurt, Tuesday Franz Beckenbauer, skipper of world coccer cham pions West Germany, is fighting to get fit for his country's friendly- international against France in Paris tomorrow. Beckenbauer, who has gone 59 Internationals without missing a match, suffered a painful knee Injury during a League game for54 words
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Article, Illustration604 1977-02-22 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN When Quah Kim Tlong, the youngest of the Quah footballing brothers, decided to take up athletics, it appeared Kim Song would be the last in their family to don soccer boots. But there is yet another Quah 15-year-old Tony and nephew of KimPicture by JERRY SEH - 604 words
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Miscellaneous377 1977-02-22 19 YOUR LUCKYJ IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have been gifted with a talent for words that will stand you in good stead throughout your days. Whether speaking, writing or understanding, you will be able to deal with abstract or concrete notions in such a way that they become377 words
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Article59 1977-02-22 20 AH POOK; I think people are educated enough today to accept the truth In the case of fatal Illnesses, and doctors should be frank. MEI LIN: Education and modernisation have nothing to do with how a person will react to his dying, and telling him the truth may59 words
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Miscellaneous763 1977-02-22 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 J 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by Ihe Flying Nun (r). Sitcom starring Sally Fields. 3 25 DIARY OF EVENT8 3.39 MAGAZINE ZERO ONE (r). 3.45 GENERAL HOSPITAL. 4.25 INTERMI88ION <.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by The 8wlss Family Robinson: Skeleton Clue. When the children find their763 words
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Miscellaneous152 1977-02-22 20 Today's top shows THE WORLD OF SURVIVAL: The Forest That Goes to Sea. (Ch. 8, 7.10 p.m. In colour). The coast of Queensland is advancing steadily out to sea. The reason is that the mangroves, remarkable trees that live in salt water, are gradually turning the seabed Into dry ground.152 words
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