New Nation, 8 March 1977
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Title Section23 1977-03-08 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, March 8, 1977 No. 1891 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 r-. i I NEW NATION i COMMENT23 words
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Article324 1977-03-08 1 Reuter, UPI Islamabad, Tuesday Prime Minister Zulflkair All Bhutto led his party to a landslide win yesterday In Pakistan's first general parliamentary elections to be held under civilian rule. The voting was marred by charges of vote fraud and by violence In which eight peopleReuter, UPI - 324 words
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Article95 1977-03-08 1 Reuter London, Tuesday Armed raiders snatched a £1 million ($4 million) haul In an attack on a security van delivering to the KLM Royal Dutch Airline's cargo warehouse at London's Heathrow Airport last night, police said. The gang, wearing woollen masks, escaped with a packet of dla-Reuter - 95 words
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Article, Illustration254 1977-03-08 1 The burnt-out deck of "arrested" cargo vessel, Thai Princess, after the two-hour blase off Jurong last night. The Are which broke oat at 7 p.m., caused extensive damage to the engine room and i largo area of the deck. The M73-tonno ship was placedPicture by Joharl Rasikin - 254 words
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Article58 1977-03-08 1 UPI Beirut, Tuesday Egypt has closed Its borders with Libya following proclamation of the "people's authority" In Libya, the official Libyan News Agency said yesterday. Libyan leader Col. Muammar Oaddafl last week declared a transfer of powers to the people and announced the name of the country willUPI - 58 words
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Advertisement22 1977-03-08 1 INSIDE Ret in goal storm explains Pag© 19 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Crossword 4; Stars 7; Moneyworcs 10: Comics 16.22 words
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Miscellaneous15 1977-03-08 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today—lsolated showers In late afternoon.15 words
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Article330 1977-03-08 2 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva Finance Minister Mr. Hon Sui Sen has expressed concern at the delay in Japanese participation in the giant Sumitomo petro-chemical project in Singapore. This was disclosed by the visiting Japanese Vice-Minister of International Trade. Mr. Minoru Masuda. who met Mr. Hon330 words
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Article, Illustration252 1977-03-08 2 Robert Besley's name can be found on the flaps of millions of envelopes in various parts of the world every day. But it is not as surprising as it may seem For Mr. Besley is the man behind Besley and Pike of Australia, which252 words
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273 1977-03-08 2 Singapore is one of eight countries involved in a massive survey on values of children sponsored by a Canadian foundation. The survey is designed broadly to gather data on parents' attitudes towards children, cost of bringing up children and the effectiveness of Government's273 words
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Article252 1977-03-08 2 The Education Ministry is offering 17 postgraduate scholarships and 26 short term attachments to overseas universities as part of its overall programme for staff development and upgrading the quality of teaching. The awards cover the return airfare, salary, maintenance and cloth- ing allowance and tuition252 words
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Article156 1977-03-08 2 The quiet trading condition at the Stock Exchange of Singapore was broken by bullish trading In certain rubber counters today. Leading the pack was Consolidated Plantations which was steadily sought higher to $3.72, up 20 cents. Highlands and Lowlands and Kempas were traded seven cents and two cents156 words
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Miscellaneous565 1977-03-08 2 AT THE CINEMA KING KONG: A Dlno De Laurentlls spectacular that Is a remake of the original done In the 30s. Stars Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodln, Jessica Lange. Odeon: 12.45, 3.30, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. THE PiNK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN; Peter Sellers stars as the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau In565 words
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230 1977-03-08 3 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng Moscow Narodny Bank has petitioned the High Court to wind up two companies Malayan Plant and Amco on grounds of insolvency. The two Arms were served with notices of demand on Jan. 27. for repayment of loans totalling $17.6230 words
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324 1977-03-08 3 The Jurong Town Corporation is expecting a demand for factory space to grow as it undertakes various development projects this year. Jurong News, a JTC publication, said recent projections show that the current construction of some 100 standard factory buildings in324 words
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207 1977-03-08 3 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung The Government has rejected an appeal by the Singapore Land and Housing Developers' Association to construct a $10 million multi-storey building to house associations connected with the building industry. The 18-storey Developers' Centre, planned two years ago. was to be sited207 words
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Article20 1977-03-08 3 The Singapore Stamp Club will hold its annual meeting at the Singapore Cricket Club today at 5.30 p.m.20 words
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Article131 1977-03-08 3 The Ministry of Environment proposes to build a market-cum-hawkers* centre at the site of the present Kandang Kerbau police station. Kandang Kerbau, the former headquarters of B division, was vacated on March 1 when the divisional headquarters moved to the new Toa Payoh police station.131 words
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Article, Illustration144 1977-03-08 3 The Workers' Party has reported "very good'* response to Its Save Democracy Trust Fund launched last week. A party official said donations over the weekend amounted to $5500. The purpose of the fund Is to help pay the party's secretary general. Mr. J.B. Jeyaretnam's144 words
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Article, Illustration436 1977-03-08 4 Peter Ong - Aussie commissioned to preserve 138-yr-old temple By Peter Ong On a hot and sultry afternoon, David Abotomey, with chisel and hammer In hand, can be seen atop the colourful roof of the Thian Hock Keng temple In Telok Ayer Street. Quite often, he attracts the eyesPicture by Philip Lim - 436 words
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309 1977-03-08 4 The crime prevention officer of the Jurong Town police station will conduct a crime risk survey of offices and industrial premises in Jurong. Bgt. Michael Lian, who was posted to the Jurong Town police station in January, will be conducting the survey,309 words
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Article91 1977-03-08 4 Singapore citizens and permanent residents born between Oct 1, 1960 and Dec. 31. 1960 are required to register for national service from March 23 to May 17. Registration will be conducted at the Central Manpower Base, Dempsey Road, Tanglln. All male citizens and permanent residents within91 words
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Article73 1977-03-08 4 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The MalaysiaThai General Border Committee will meet in Thailand within a month, Datuk Hussein Onn said yesterday on his return from Bangkok. The Malaysian Prime Minister said since the last meeting was held in Ma'aysla, it was now Thailand's turn to host the next meeting.73 words
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125 1977-03-08 4 Kuala Trenfganu, Tuesday Petronas is planning to set up a $600 million oil refinery in Trengganu within five or six years, according to the Malaysian Finance Minister Tengku Razalelgh Hamzah. It would greatly help the local people to find Jobs he told UMNO and PAS125 words
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Miscellaneous288 1977-03-08 4 Crossword ACROBS 1 Out of style 6 Maple genus 10 Seep 14 Clerical garment 15 A few 16 Birds, to Caesar 17 Pancake topper 19 Hawk 20 Prior to 21 Rivers: Bp. 22 Organ part 23 Target-game piece 25 Student's concern 28 Not here: abbr. > 30 "—Little Sheba" 34288 words
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Article605 1977-03-08 5 Funds to help African economic projects Reuter Cairo, Tuesday Saudi Arabia said last night it was allocating US$l billion ($2.4 billion) for economic development in Africa almost half of the total aid that Africa had sought from the Arab world. Foreign Minister PrinceReuter - 605 words
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119 1977-03-08 5 Reuter Hong Kong. Tuesday— Chinese Premier Hua Kuo-feng, has sent a message of congratulations to the first AfroArab summit conference being held In Cairo, the New China News Agency reported yesterday. 'The holding of this conference accords with the current common desire of the AfricanReuter - 119 words
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237 1977-03-08 5 UPI Nairobi, Tuesday A Kenya newspaper claimed the Soviet Union is aiding President Idi Amin in a current nationwide purge bordering on genocide. It demanded the United Nations imm e d i ately take measures to disarm Uganda and urged Ugandans to set up aUPI - 237 words
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Article36 1977-03-08 5 Reuter Vienna, Tuesday Bulgarian customs officers yesterday found more than two tonnes of hashish hidden under the false floor of a lorrv returning from Turkey to West Germany, Tbs Bulgarian news agency BTA reported.—Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article219 1977-03-08 5 Reuter Salisbury, Tuesday Prime Minister lan Smith yesterday set up a new Ministry of Combined Operations to direct the fight against intensified black nationalist guerilla attacks. A government statement said the Transport and Power Minister in the white minority government. Mr. Roger Hawkins. 61. willReuter - 219 words
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Article307 1977-03-08 6 ...as Rabin visits White House Reuter Washinfton, Tuesday President Carter said yesterday 1977 might well bring a major step forward to lasting peace In the Middle East. Mr. Carter, welcoming Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to White House talks on peace prospects, also said Israel neededReuter - 307 words
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162 1977-03-08 6 Reuter Beirut, Tuesday An Eritrean guerilla group spokesman said here yesterday that Ethiopia had asked Cuba for military help against the guerillas. Mr. Osman Sabbe of the Eritrean Liberation Front People's Liberation Forces (ELF-LPF), told a news conference he had Information that EthiopiaReuter - 162 words
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Article, Illustration110 1977-03-08 6 Rome, Tuesday A police truck is seen here driving through a hail of "molotov cocktails" in central Rotte recently during a battle to disperse student demonstrators. One policeman was shot In the thigh and six others were hurt aa students staged a protest marchUPI radio picture - 110 words
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286 1977-03-08 6 Reuter Geneva, Tuesday—The Soviet Union yesterday angrily accused the United States of going over the brink to coldwar propaganda during a clash on Boviet dissidents at the annual session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights here. Chief Soviet delegate ValerianReuter - 286 words
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Article201 1977-03-08 6 Reuter Belgrade, Tuesday Fifty people were killed In Bulgaria In last Friday's earthquake centred in neighbouring Romania, the Yugoslav News Agency Tanjug reported yesterday from Sofia, quoting a government report. The agency's officials feared the death toll could rise to more than a hundred when rescueReuter - 201 words
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545 1977-03-08 6 Reuter New York, Tuesday French American relations were threatened yesterday following a reported New York decision to ban the supersonic Concorde. New York State Governor Hugh Carey has told President Carter that he does not want the Anglo-French Concorde airliner to land at NewReuter - 545 words
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Article26 1977-03-08 6 Reuter Port Moresby, Tuesday papua New Guinea has established formal diplomatic relations with the Vatican, Foreign Minister Sir Maori Klki announced here yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article167 1977-03-08 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, March 8. the 67th day of 1977 with 298 to follow. THE MOON is approaching the 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 of Pisces. U8UPI - 167 words
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Article75 1977-03-08 6 D. J - D.J. A couple had their car stolen from their home In Surrey, England, and four days later It turned up, with two theatre tickets on the front seat with a note, which read: "Sorry, we had to take ■j l f ar n *n emergency. Please accept75 words
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Miscellaneous160 1977-03-08 6 WORLD WEATHER Tokyw Sunny, 44mlnus IC. Headline: Carter's phone-in show gets favourable reviews. Rome Cloudy, 15UC. Headline: Christian Democrats don't want high court Judgment. Moscow Sunny, minus 6C. Pravda's Headline: Active rest. Paris Fair, 14-4 C. Headline: Concorde: The fever mounts in Paris as in London. New York Partly sunny,160 words
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279 1977-03-08 7 Reuter Brussels, Tuesday F i s h i ng negotiations between the Russians and the Common Market ran into their first political difficulties here yesterday, EEC officials said. They said the Soviet delegation, headed by Fisheries Minister Alexander Ishkov, refused to accept thatReuter - 279 words
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Article359 1977-03-08 7 Bizarre London murders UPI London, Tuesday Police held 14 people yesterday in one of those macabre murder cases in which the British seem to specialise. Involved so far are the bodies of two men. both found in bizarre circumstances, the corpses of three GermanUPI - 359 words
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Article236 1977-03-08 7 Reuter London, Tuesday Three thousand skilled workers, angry at a recent tendency for wages to become more equal In Britain, yesterday Ignored pleas by trade union leaders and continued a strike which threatened the state-own-ed Leyland Motor Company. The unofficial two-week-old toolmakers strike has caused 30.000Reuter - 236 words
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95 1977-03-08 7 Reuter Rangoon. Tuesday Cambodian Deputy Premier leng Sary arrived here yesterday to begin what was described as an official friendly visit at the invitation of the Burmese government. In his arrival statement, Mr. Sary said the two countries had a longstanding tradition of goodReuter - 95 words
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142 1977-03-08 7 Reuter Manila, Tuesday President F e r d inand Marcos yesterday launched a campaign to increase trade with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the presidential press office said. The President ordered the campaign after relating a report of the flrst Philippine trade missionReuter - 142 words
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Article97 1977-03-08 7 Reuter Paris, Tuesday Inflation picked up in the flrst month of this year among major western industrial nations, the 24 nation Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Deve'opment reported here yesterday. Despite a faster rise than in the closing months of last year, the Increase overReuter - 97 words
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Miscellaneous400 1977-03-08 7 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are by nature an affectionate individual. You are also, however, a self-conscious person and may And it quite impossible to display your feelings openly unless you have known the object of those feelings for a very long time. Thus it400 words
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Article438 1977-03-08 8 All the lost ground and more The revamped Malaysian-Thai border agreement recovers more than the psychological ground lost last June, when Bangkok shocked Kuala Lumpur by asking for the withdrawal of the Police Field Force contingent from Betong. The return of the 400 men to Malaysia also meant the pull-out438 words
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Article88 1977-03-08 8 WHISPERS feo> IS B p V It depends on how you look at It. or which side of the fence you happen to be sitting. After Singapore defeated Malaysia In Saturday's World Cup Asia Group One match, KL's New Straits Times report yesterday was g r88 words
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Article829 1977-03-08 8 B. D. Colen - Saving the milk and cheese eaters By B. D. Colen The Washington Post Washington, Tuesday Almost half of the world's peoples suf f er digestive distress of one sort or another if they drink milk or eat cheese, ice cream or any other dairy product. AccordingThe Washington Post - 829 words
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Article, Illustration574 1977-03-08 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS The Foreign Ministers of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Manila for a one-day meeting which served to strengthen their bonds of unity and cooperation. It marked a significant forward step for the regional group of nations, which will574 words
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110 1977-03-08 8 CHEW KING HWAN - CHEW KING HWAN I refer to the letter by Distraught (NN, Feb. 12 >. At the audition for a pianist, a girl could not play in time with the orchestra. The conductress did emphasise this in critical remarks on the girl's inability110 words
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Article45 1977-03-08 8 TEO BOON TECK - TEO BOON TECK Sr. PRO. Ministry of the Environment Singapore 3. The rubbish dump at Jalan Ulu Sembawang has been removed and action is being taken to apprehend the culprits. "Conservationist" (NN, Feb. 12) is thanked for bringing this matter to our attention.45 words
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Advertisement23 1977-03-08 8 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE I. Only letters with correspondents' names and addresses will be published.23 words
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Article, Illustration1027 1977-03-08 9 ...from South Korea NYT Service Washington. Tuesday Security commitments preclude a reduction in military assistance to South Korea. Secretary of State Cyrus. Vance told a Senate subcommittee last week but, on the other hand, the Carter Administration seems determined to withdraw large numbers ofNYT Service - 1,027 words
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Article, Illustration656 1977-03-08 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Washington, Tuesday The Soviet colonel came into the situation room of the Kremlin. He was holding in his hand a photograph of the United States taken from a Russian spy satellite. "Look, comrades, the Americans are diggingLos Angeles Times - 656 words
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Article, Illustration1394 1977-03-08 10 / 11 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg Comex, which stands for Commonwealth Expedition, has become synonymous with high adventure, rough but cheap travel, and a wealth of new experiences, to Slnga.poreans who thirst for the thrills of overland travel. On April 4, 22 Singaporeans will leave for Madras to Join Australians, Canadians, Americans,1,394 words
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Article598 1977-03-08 10 / 11 A yen for travelling plus a willingness to undergo hard ship, prompted Arthur and Cheryl Tan to join the Singapore Comex Club's first overland trip from Madras to London, in 1972. Armed only with warnings that things would be tough, a suitcase of woo lies and light598 words
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Miscellaneous530 1977-03-08 10 / 11 Tuesday J |DW-2| NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines CLUES FOR DW-2 1. Without this, results may well be lest good 2. To pluck or father, a* flowers530 words
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Article, Illustration262 1977-03-08 12 The image was young, the mood informal and the look casual. Believe It or not, it was Dior as seen from his Spring/Summer '77 collection shown here last weekend at the Goodwood Park Hotel. The clothes looked carelessly thrown together and yet the total effect was disarmlngly chic.262 words
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Article663 1977-03-08 13 SOAP BOX Muffet Several soapboxes ago, Becky posed the tantalising problem of choosing between two men one virtuous and ugly, the other handsome but with a far less lustrous personality. My girlfriend and I, who had been' feeling desperately poor for the past week, sawMuffet - 663 words
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Article367 1977-03-08 13 Doc's Casebook S.L. Mr. D asks, "I tend to catch cold very often and have tried to avoid drinking iced water, keeping warm at nights, eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits but there is hardly any improvement. "My friend has advised meS.L. - 367 words
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Article, Illustration514 1977-03-08 13 J. Schoon - GIRL-TALK by J. Schoon face on the mirror with a lipstick. Now stand back and study It. You'll probably be surprised by how very definite a shape it is. You'll also probably be surprised by how very efficiently you can disguise514 words
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Article111 1977-03-08 13 AP Seattle, Tuesday Female long distance runners may have problems with irregular or absent menstruflperlods, says a Seattle Pacific college professor and track coach. The problem may be a result of the loss of excess body fat during training, said Dr. Ken Foreman. Something associatedAP - 111 words
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Article416 1977-03-08 14 A twice weekly advertisement feature Ear-plerclng seems to have become more popular with today's fair sex. The latest simple and palnleu method of earplerclng Is obviously one of the reasons contflbutlng to the trend. This one-step method of piercing Is by means of a hygienic and refined lnstrument which416 words
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Article185 1977-03-08 15 UPI Brussels, Tuesday Gold moved to 18 month highs in Zurich and London yesterday with average gains of more than U552.75 since Friday, taking it close to the US$l5O an ounce level. "We are well and truly in a bull market, and the price of theUPI - 185 words
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Article38 1977-03-08 15 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday Kyodo News Agency reported yesterday that the Bank of Japan was Intending to cut the official discount rate by 0.5 per cent to six per cent per annum, effective on March 12. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article325 1977-03-08 15 Business News and Views At talks on fund to finance commodity buffer stocks UPI Geneva, Tuesday Developing countries faced cool reserve on the part of capitalist and communist nations yesterday at the start of four weeks of negotiations on a proposed US$6 billion ($14.4 billion)UPI - 325 words
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Article103 1977-03-08 15 Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session's close: AT T 63 Y* Beth Steel 36% rs Caterp Tr* 63% Chrysler 20 Vs Coca-Cola 76 Contl. OH 34% Dow Chem 36% unch Dresser 38% Du Pont 130% E. Kodak 76% unch Exxon 53 ft Firestone 31103 words
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Article32 1977-03-08 15 New York, Tuesday.—Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: SO industrials 956.12 (up 1.M); 20 transport 223.50 (off 0.50); 15 utilities 107.75 (up 0.52); 65 stocks 311.22 (up O.M).32 words
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Article147 1977-03-08 15 Closing price* In yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday: Ajinomoto 622 6 C. Itoh 290 Dowa Mining 171 2 Hitachi 213 Ishlkawajlma H 134 Klrln Brewery 376 Matsushita Ele 031 0 Mitsubishi Hea 128 Ohbayashl-Ounil 188 Sharp 428 Sony 2810 —40 Sumitomo Shlpb 213 2 Toklo Mar. New147 words
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Article80 1977-03-08 15 Closing price* In Swiss franc* on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer Nf( 10 UB8 Registered MO 2 BBC 39ft 1 Credit Suisse 3705 5 Swissair B. 642 Swiss Relnsur. 2660 10 Wlnterthur B. 1920 Zurich Insurance Juvena B. 175 5 Nestle B. MOO 15 Interfood B. 341080 words
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Article68 1977-03-08 15 Closing price* in francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 160.90 +1.N Poncler 304.90 —4.10 Printemps 38.0ft —.68 Bull 20 —.Oft Royal Dutch 373.30 +1.30 Mlchelln 1198 uncb COB SAO unch Thomson 179.30 +1.30 CPP 107.00 +J0 Rhone 71.30 —1 Air 344 +0 BSN 443 +1 Philips S3 unch68 words
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Article64 1977-03-08 15 Prices at 11.30 am today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACT 146 146 ADC 22 Ampol M 67 AW lit 126 APM 126 140 Bank NSW 400 4M Bramble* 142 142 BHP 662 666 Boral 167 166 CBA 262 260 C8R 221 226 CIO 266 Coal Allied64 words
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249 1977-03-08 16 Hartono not playing in AllEngland Reuter Jakarta, Tuesday Indonesia's team for the All England badminton championships will leave for London on March 17 and will not Include Rudy Hartono, who has won the unofficial world title eight times. Hartono, widely regarded as the world's No. 1, had previously said thatReuter - 249 words
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Article337 1977-03-08 16 Reuter AP Caracas, Tuesday Bolivia last night moved nearer to a berth in the 1978 World Cup soccer final in Argentina by beat Uig Venezuela 3-1 in a Group Two match here. It was the second victory In two matches for the Bolivians whoReuter; AP - 337 words
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Article93 1977-03-08 16 Reuter London, Tuesday Leading scorers In English football: Division One; 24 Andy Gray (Aston Villa); 23 Malcolm Mac Donald (Arsenal); 22 Derek Hales (Derby); 18 Kenny Burns (Birmingham) and 17 Bob Latchford (Everton), Paul Mariner (Ipswich). Division Two: 22 Neil Whatmore (Bolton); 21 TonyReuter - 93 words
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159 1977-03-08 16 Reuter London, Tuesday. England's soccer hopes were given a severe double blow at Liverpool yesterday with the announcement that key Liverpool defender Phil Thompson must have a cartilage operation and will probably be out of the game fortwo months. Thompson's inlury hits English clubReuter - 159 words
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Article452 1977-03-08 16 Reuter Port of Spain, Trinidad, Tuesday Pakistan will again be relying on 24 year-old lefthander Waslm Raja to bat them back into contention when the second Test against the West Indies is resumed today. At c'ose of play on the third day on Sunday, PakistanReuter - 452 words
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Miscellaneous66 1977-03-08 16 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom m i > m mf. 315 p. 6 II n I s il w 1 is *L m v M SHORT RIBS THERE €OE6 PROBABLY "WE BEST SWORDSPERSON IN ALL OP PRANCE. m £1 m JJ i 1 r A by Frank O'Neal r66 words
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Article, Illustration411 1977-03-08 17 At the halfway mark it was Ninety Nine from Tiail Blazer, with Pekan Financier and Highest Choice well placed. Gaining ground gradually Financier hit the front with 200 m to go and went on to win by five lengths from Highest Choice. Pekan411 words
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Article320 1977-03-08 17 Reuter AP Sydney, Tuesday Jan Stepnenson had a heartstopping victory at' the lourin nole of a suddendeath play-off with America s Pat Bradley lor the Wills Qantas Australian women's Open golf title at Manly here yesterday. "I got goose bumps, when I heard the crowd cheering forReuter; AP - 320 words
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Article459 1977-03-08 17 The Singapore Island Country Club "Ladles Open Day" competition will be played at the Island Course on Thursday. The draw: Ist tee. 8 a.m. J. Kennon (16) C. Bosley (14) AJ. Wood (18); 8.06— M. Young (18) ILL. Ong (15) 8. Cleary (11); 8.12 E. Newman459 words
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211 1977-03-08 17 ON THE TRACK Fairway Ipoh, Tuesday Lehi II (Henry Heng) and Naubahar (Abdul Razak) impressed during a workout here this morningThe Keith Daniels trained pair finished a two-round workout with a 600 m sprint In 40, going fast only In the straight. The goingFairway - 211 words
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Article52 1977-03-08 17 London, Tuesday—Results of last night's football matches: English Division Three—Port Vale 1 Peterborough 1 (postponed Jan 8); Wrexham 2 Tr an mere 0 (postponed Jan 1); Division Four Darlington 5 Scunthorpe 2 (postponed Jan 3); Stockport 2 Hartlepool 0. Scottish Division One— Clydebank 2 Hamilton 0 (postponed52 words
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Advertisement89 1977-03-08 17 1977 WORLD FIGURE SKATING m \i IaHUI EXHIBITION Champion skaters from France, Italy and Switzerland are here to give an exhibition.' They participated in the 1977 World Figure Skating Competition held in Tokyo from February 28 to March 5, 1977. Date: Wednesday, March 9, 1977 Time: 9.30 p.m. Venue: Ice89 words
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Article, Illustration676 1977-03-08 18 Jeffrey Low - DAY EIGHT WORLD CLP REVIEW b V Jeffrey Low Thailand and Indonesia both bowed out of the World Cup series last night, Thailand going out with their only wish of winning a match granted but Indonesia having to suffer the humiliation of defeat andPic by Jerry Sell, Philip Lim, Steven Lee - 676 words
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Article, Illustration309 1977-03-08 18 By BRIAN MILLER With his socks rolled down to his ankles, Thailand's Vidth ay a Laohakul looked more like a schoolboy than the skilful footballer he has turned out to be. Appea ranees, of course, can be deceiving and Vldthaya slammed that point home wltn a309 words
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Article, Illustration785 1977-03-08 19 Philip Tan - Rcf Asa mi speaks out...Ka Ming's clean record... Malaysia's D-day TONIGHTS MATCH by Philip Tan Both Malaysia and Hong Kong will be walking a tightrope when they meet tonight (kickoff 8 p.m.i. There is so much at stake that one may safely guess that the785 words
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Article, Illustration429 1977-03-08 19 Brian Miller - PROFILE bv Brian Miller If Kwok Ka Ming ever decides to quit professional football, there will always be a place for him In the coaching department. For besides being one of the top men in Hong Kong's World Cup squad, Kwok Is a qualified coach with certificates429 words
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Article192 1977-03-08 19 Referee Toshio Asaml, under Are from the Malaysian camp, explained that he disallowed the 37th minute goal by Yip Chee K e on g in the match against Singapore as he had already blown for an earlier infringement. Malaysian team manager Bakar Daud had expressed the desire192 words
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Article88 1977-03-08 19 The Hong Kong FA have cabled the Football Association of Singapore asking about reports carried in the colony's Press that the current World Cup tournament here Is poorly organised. Evidently, Hong Kong Pressmen In Singapore are unhappy with the arrangements and have cabled back reports putting88 words
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Article48 1977-03-08 20 AH FOOK: I think the Judge was too harsh to fine the three soccer fans $50 each Just for throwing paper mis slles in the National Stadium. MEI UN: They were littering! And for that they could be fined up to $500. So count them lucky!48 words
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Miscellaneous667 1977-03-08 20 AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.66 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE FLYING NUN (r). Sitcom starring Sally Fields. 3.39 DIARY OF EVENTS 3.35 MAGAZINE ZERO ONE (r) 3.59 GENERAL HOSPITAL *36 INTERMIBBION 6.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE SWIBS FAMILY ROBINSON: Lost at Sea. Mama and Papa reluctantly allow Ernest to667 words
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Miscellaneous221 1977-03-08 20 Today's top shows THE WORLD OF SURVIVAL: Cain and Abel. (Ch. 8. 7.10 p.m. In colour). In the high forests of northern Trinidad, a rich and varied habitat, two kinds of ants have adopted contrasting ways of making a living. They are the Driver Ants, wandering hunters which scour the221 words
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