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Title Section22 1977-04-02 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Saturday, April 2, 1977 No. 1913 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 I NEW (0) NATION 1 COMMENT j22 words
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Article231 1977-04-02 1 Terry Ang - So be extra careful on the road today By Terry Ang Be extra careful on the road today. For Saturday is a black day on Singapore roads, traffic police statistics show. Most of the 29,089 accidents last year occurred on Saturday. The cause was not Just bad231 words
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Article, Illustration115 1977-04-02 1 Recognise them? Even in unfamiliar atiire, it is easy to pick out our MPs as they indulge in Slnga-* pore's top spectator sport football. Thejr were some of the 22 MPs who turned up at the National Stadium yesterday for a /match between Parliament's Old Guard115 words
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162 1977-04-02 1 A 16-year-old Malaysian girl was jabbed on her breast by a needle maplac at New Bridge Road on Sunday—believed to be the third victim within the past five months. She was on her way to her sister's house near New Market at noon when a162 words
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Article40 1977-04-02 1 UPI Dacca, Saturday. A tornado whipping up winds of 308 km an hour tore through a cluster of five villages (north of Dacca yesterdav killing at least 20 people and uprooting nearly 1400 shanty homes, government officials said.—UPl.UPI - 40 words
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310 1977-04-02 1 UPI Tokyo, Saturday The Soviet Union today refused to issue a visa to a top aide of Japanese Premier Takeo Fukuda, who had been scheduled to leave for Moscow in an effort to settle deadlocked SovietJapanese fishing negotiations. Chief Cabinet Secretary MJr. sunao Sonoda wasUPI - 310 words
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Advertisement99 1977-04-02 1 BRAVURA SPEAKERS A'lth *.ju.i!;♦ i' fit by SYNCOM ATLAS SOUND CO Merdeka Stadium test for Seng Quee Back Page Three EEC currencies devalued Page 13 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Money words 12; Crossword and Stars 16; Comics 17. lioniNsox's GRAND ANNUAL SPECIALISTS' SHOPPING CENTRE Orchard Road, Singapore 999 words
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Miscellaneous12 1977-04-02 1 Forecast The weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—lsolated showers.12 words
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Article, Illustration415 1977-04-02 2 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi Mrs. Wang Ah Ling created a stir in Kandang K e r b a u Hospital recently when she gave birth to a 2.7 kg boy. For she had what is known as abdominal pregnancy her baby was outside the415 words
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386 1977-04-02 2 Two Singapore women are now in a Jakarta prison for trying to smuggle packets of gold ornaments into Indonesia. They were part of a group of five crew members of the cruise ship Rasa Sayang who tried to slip In about386 words
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127 1977-04-02 2 Kuala Lumpur, Saturday Malaysia plans to provide facilities for oil tankers to lay up at the mouth of the Johore River. Lay-up berth will be able to receive very laixe crude carriers and ultra large crude carriers. Communications Minister Tan Sri Manickavasagam said127 words
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156 1977-04-02 2 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong Some hotel doormen are working hand in hand with taxi drivers to discriminate against local passengers. Sources said these doormen have two types of whistle. "A short and sharp whistle means a taxi Is wanted by a foreign tourist. "A slow156 words
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191 1977-04-02 2 Rav Dhaliwal - 6 cts more for sugar in some shops By Rav Dhaliwal Some consumers are losing out in the metrication of sugar sales. This is because provision stores are charging six cents more a kilogram than the Department of Trade's rec o m m en datlon of $1.24 a kilo. The191 words
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Miscellaneous644 1977-04-02 2 what's on CONCERT for Schools by the Singapore Youth Orchestra at the Conference Hall, 6 p.m. THE HOUSING and Development Board, a forum In English at Kampong Chal Ch e e community centre, 7.30 p.m. MUSLIM MARRIAGES in Singapore today, a forum in Malay at Queens town branch library, 2.30644 words
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Miscellaneous56 1977-04-02 2 Today: 9.27 a.m. (2.6 m); 10.13 p.m. (2.6 m). Tomorrow: 10.12 a.m. (2.8 m); 10.42 p.m. (2.8 8m). Monday: 10.55 a.m. (2.9 m); 11.13 p.m. (2.9 m). Tuesday: 11.39 a.m. (2.9 m); 11.47 p.m. (3m). Wednesday: 12.27 p.m. (2.9 m). Thursday: 12.22 a.m. (3m); 1.16 p.m. (2.8 m). Friday: 156 words
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Article, Illustration224 1977-04-02 3 Ting Hi Keng - Clara —our first girl DJ By Ting Hi Keng This is Clara Chua who will soon become Singapore's first professional disc jockey. She was chosen from 70 applicants by Juliana Sound Services, a Lon-don-based discotheque packaging Arm which has taken charge of the running of The Club at the Marco224 words
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Article576 1977-04-02 3 Gerry de Silva - RAJA HINTS OF NEW TRADE CENTRE By Gerry de Silva ASEAN's new trade centre has apparently found a home at last, and it is likely to be in Holland. Foreign Minister Mr. S. Rajaratnam indicated this at a press conference last night before leaving for576 words
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Article25 1977-04-02 3 Nanyang University's Government and Public Administration Society will hold a current afiglrs competition for secondary and pre-University students on July 15 at the university.25 words
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Article24 1977-04-02 3 The Kampong Kapor youth group will hold a camp-cum-barbecue at the Sarlmbun Camp from April 30 to May 2. The fee is $8.24 words
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189 1977-04-02 3 Kuala Lumpur, Saturday A number of arrests are likely to be made, probably In about two weeks' time, following investigations by the National Bureau of Investigations into alleged corrupt practices involving the purchase of Northtop Jet fighters and trainers by the Royal Malaysian Air Force.189 words
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212 1977-04-02 3 Reuter Manila, Saturday Rear Admiral Ernesto Obglnar, Philippine Navy Flag Officer, yesterday called on Asean to adopt adequate measures to prevent marine pollution in the region. He sounded out the call in a speech before the three- day conference of the ASEAN ExpertsReuter - 212 words
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Advertisement119 1977-04-02 3 iiiiiiii* rrr "TT M. a i April 8.9 10. A festival of lively Austrian alpine dances, Tyrolean music and Viennese specialities. See centuries old dances. Listen to haunting, romantic Tyrolean chamber music and folk songs. Featuring the world-famous 30-member Salzburger Stierwascher coming to Singapore for the first time. April 8,9119 words
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Article, Illustration421 1977-04-02 4 Douglas Chan - MPs test their footwork —and New Boys edge Old Guard without help from Kallang Roar By Douglas Chan There were more fumbles and tumbles than thrills and skills when 22 Members of Parliament went to the National Stadium yesterday to prove a point. No national prestige or title was at421 words
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Article317 1977-04-02 4 'More shops and restaurants' The Housing and Development Board has plans for further development of the East Coast and Changi area to transform it into a tourist attraction and recreational centre. This was disclosed by the chairman of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. Mr. Tan317 words
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Article251 1977-04-02 4 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang The Vigilante Corps now has an island-wide drug surveillance network, with an antidrug squad in each of the eight police land divisions. This was achieved yesterday when three antidrug squads, each comprising about 50 men, swung into operation in the251 words
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Article126 1977-04-02 4 The Housing Board is carrying out extensive re-wlrlng of 79 blocks of flats In six areas Whampoa Drive, Norfolk Estate, Tasek Utara. Race Course Road, Jalan Besar and Owen Road. An HDB spokesman said; "All of these flats affected were built more than 29 years126 words
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Article, Illustration229 1977-04-02 4 An 11-year-old boy, Chang Lai Khan, whose body was found at the foot of Block 22, Havelock Road, shortly after 1 a.m. on Thursday, may have fallen to his death while sleep-walk-ing, according to his father. Lai Khan, who lived on229 words
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Article198 1977-04-02 4 The University of Singapore is to take in more engineering students in the new academic term which begins in July. The Increase in enrolment is expected to continue in the next few years, said the latest issue of Campus Newa, the university administration publication. This is a198 words
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Article, Illustration381 1977-04-02 5 Unprecedented attack by Reds UPI Bangkok, Saturday Thai communists yesterday for the first time publicly challenged the most sacred institution of Thailand when they dared the people to overthrow the monarchy. The challenge was made on the clandestine Voice of the People of Thailand RadioUPI - 381 words
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Article151 1977-04-02 5 Reuter Washington, Saturday The Senate yesterday approved a new code of ethics limiting its members' earnings, in an effort to avert scandals of the kind that damaged its image in recent years. A US$B625 ($20,700) limit compared with the present U5525,000 ($00,000) is to beReuter - 151 words
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Article297 1977-04-02 5 Reuter Tokyo, Saturday Japan yesterday decided to accept Soviet sovereignty over foreign fishing vessels within the Soviet Union's newly-declared 320km fishing zone in a major concession to break a deadlock in negotiations on a Soviet-Japan interim fishing pact. The concession was announced after a regular CabinetReuter - 297 words
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Article169 1977-04-02 5 UPI Teheran, Saturday A violent earthquake measuring seven on the openended Richter Scale Jolted a major port city and several mud-and-stone villages on Iran's Persian Gulf Coast yesterday. First reports said the quake was followed by a series of strong aftershocks. Iranian Radio said damageUPI - 169 words
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Article59 1977-04-02 5 Reuter Rio de Janeiro, Saturday President Ernesto Qeisel announced last night that he would introduce new political measures by decree only hours after temporarily shutting down Congress in Brazil's worst political crisis In a decade. Political analysts said the measures would be restrictive and would include IndirectReuter - 59 words
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Advertisement282 1977-04-02 5 Indonesian restaurant Coffee House Enjoy delicious Indonesian Food in comfort at moderate prices. Try our take-away box lunches We also cater for home or private parties AND OUR SPECIAL SUNDAY BUFFET LUNCH. ONLY $446 per person You EAT AS MUCH AS YOU WISH 234 C, 3rd Floor Faber House, Orchard282 words
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412 1977-04-02 6 The fallout from that SALT talks failure Reuter Washington, Saturday The White House yesterday responded calmly to Soviet attacks on President Carter's proposals for strategic arms curbs and said It believed further talks would bear fruit. A conciliatory mood was evident as Mr.Reuter - 412 words
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Article, Illustration619 1977-04-02 6 ...by new Carter diplomacy Reuter Moscow, Saturday The Soviet Union has been compelled by the "open diplomacy" of the Carter a d m 1 nistratlon to break its longstan ding tradition of strict secrecy on the substance of its negotiations with foreign governments. This wasReuter; AP radio picture - 619 words
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Article114 1977-04-02 6 UPI TODAY is Saturday, April 2, the 92nd day of 1977 with 273 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STAR is Mars. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury. Venus. Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. French novelistUPI - 114 words
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Article62 1977-04-02 6 Reuter London, Saturday A new Island republic came Into betaf yesterday when the seriousminded Gaardlan newspaper ran a seven page supplement en San SerriJfe, a semi-colon shaped 3u bUc in the Indian Ocean, as an April Fool's e. Mark floeenball* an American Journalist under a British governmentReuter - 62 words
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280 1977-04-02 6 Reuter Paris, Saturday. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said yesterday that if tfc© Soviet Union pursued the idea of eliminating "advanced" US nuclear weapons bases in Europe, it would alter the entire basis of strategic arms limitation (SALT) talks. Mr. Vance spoke toReuter - 280 words
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Article114 1977-04-02 6 Reuter Hong Kong, Saturday. —The official New China News Agency said yesterday the Soviet Union was technically inferior to the US and far behind the US In the development of cruise missiles. Thus proposals either to make a "deep cut" In the number of strategic arms orReuter - 114 words
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290 1977-04-02 6 Reuter Moscow, Saturday The Soviet Union yesterday accused President Carter of using propaganda tactics in attempting to force an American view of disarmament problems on world public opinion. The charge was made In a report by the official Tass News Agency,Reuter - 290 words
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Miscellaneous224 1977-04-02 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Sunny, cooler, 1-13 C. Headline: Oiromyko Charges U8 seeks own gain In arms proposals. Rio De Janeiro—Cloudy 20-39 C. Headline: Germans stand by nuclear agreement. Ban Francisco Fair slightly warmer, 5-17 C. Headline: California State Senate approves death penalty bill. London—Cloudy, rain at times, bright spells.224 words
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Article, Illustration182 1977-04-02 7 Reuter New Delhi, Saturday Prime Minister Morarji Desai has apologised to Sri Lankan Premier Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike and British Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher for his remarks last week about women leaders. But his refusal to apologise to Indian women for his remarks, published inReuter - 182 words
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Article239 1977-04-02 7 Largest insurance claim in history Reuter San Francisco, Saturday Two relatives of victims of Sunday's Canary Islands jumbo jet collision have filed one of the biggest damages suits in history against the two airlines lpv o 1 v e d, claiming nearly US$2 billion ($4.8Reuter - 239 words
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Article260 1977-04-02 7 11 HELD, ARMS, EXPLOSIVES SEIZED Reuter Stockholm, Saturday The Swedish government last night announced that It had smashed plans for an act of terrorism against Swedish interests. A government communique said security police had arrested a number of Swedish and foreign citizens and seized armsReuter - 260 words
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Article211 1977-04-02 7 Reuter New Delhi, Saturday.— A member of Lok Sabha (Lower House) yesterday said former Prime Minister Indira Oandhi's son Sanjay had invested only 100 rupees ($2B) in the car factory of which he was the managing director. "He dreamed of being another Ford," said the MP ofReuter - 211 words
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Article126 1977-04-02 7 Reuter London, Saturday. A group of left-wing politicians yesterday called for an Independent Inquiry Into reports of massacres by Indonesian troops In East Timor. The politicians also called on Britain's Labour government to review Its aid policy to Indonesia before the Inter governmental group onReuter - 126 words
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Article42 1977-04-02 7 Reuter Paris, Saturday The Marcel Dassault Aviation Company yesterday sued the French weekly magazine Le Point for 100 million francs (Bs4B million) in libel damages for Rrtntlng a dossier alleging tax evasion and bribery by companies In the Dassault group.Reuter - 42 words
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Article34 1977-04-02 7 Reuter Manila, Saturday. Government forces yesterday shot dead two suspected communist guerillas and captured another during a clash In a remote southern Philippine village In Davao Del Norte province, military sources said.—Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article148 1977-04-02 7 Reuter Algiers, Saturday Algerian Pre s 1 d en t Houarl Boumedlenne has declared war on laziness. He told the newlyelected National Assembly on Thursday the toughest penalties would be imposed for "wastage, carelessness, laziness" and on "parasites" to ensure everyone did their Job. Visiting Cuban LeaderReuter - 148 words
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Article446 1977-04-02 8 The world's worst air disaster, which killed 557 people at Los Rodeos airport in the Canary Islands last Sunday, raises the question: What more can be done to prevent or minimise big-scale accidents? Though safety is vital in general, more than ordinary care is called for446 words
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Article30 1977-04-02 8 Did you see the class lfled ad In Btraits Times advertising for music tu- tor for a 15-month-old Infant? I've heard of child prodigies, but this Is ridiculous!30 words
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Article44 1977-04-02 8 A 07 year old grandmother, whose smooth complexion belles her age, went to a beauty parlour where she asked the beautician: "Why am I beginning to get wrinkles? Is my skin too dry?" The beautician, for once, had no ready reply.44 words
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174 1977-04-02 8 S.T. K - S.T.K. The ward doctor In Ward 8 of Toa Pay oh Hospital and a ward Sister refused to grant my mother's last wish to see her children and other close relatives together. When the doctor told me my mother had 24 hours to live,174 words
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Article77 1977-04-02 8 As Lorong Chuan is such a long and beautiful road, I hope the authorities concerned will change Its name. Tourists have expressed astonishment when the meaning of the road was explained to them. They have remarked that "lorong" is not suitable for a road like77 words
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Article50 1977-04-02 8 OOI TENG LAI - OOI TENG LAI The numerous property owners who have houses valued at under $100,000 should thank our Finance Minister Mr. Hon Sul Sen for his ruling on estate duty. We thank him for his foresight in helping to relieve a portion of our difficulties In life.50 words
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Article70 1977-04-02 8 H.C. RESIDENT - H.C. RESIDENT Ttong Bahru Park is a serene and beautiful garden where one can enjoy a breath of clean, fresh air. Lately, the beauty of the park has been dampened by an unbearable odour which appears to emit from urine outside the padlocked toilet. Park users are not70 words
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Article52 1977-04-02 8 Will the authorities concerned please amend the law to allow unemployed who are over 47 years old, poorly educated, and who have difficulty getting jobs and insufficient money to start businesses, to withdraw their CPP savings so they can set up business and support their families. UNEMPLOYED,52 words
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Article70 1977-04-02 8 CHEE KENG SOON - CHEE KENG SOON I refer to your report titled Auditor quits as probe goes on (NN, March 29), in which It was stated: "She resigned after being questioned by senior officers in the department." This Is incorrect. She had planned to resign since last December, ne70 words
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196 1977-04-02 8 MAINICHI SHIMBUN r c VOICE OF THF PRESS In consequence of the Fuicuda-Carter summit, Japan will expedite economic aid to the ASEAN nations. According to a survey by the Bank of Japan, the outstanding government debts of the five ASEAN nations at the end of196 words
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163 1977-04-02 8 I refer to the reply by Mrs. Grace Wong for the director of the National Museum <NN, March 26) concerning the "loss" of the currency specimens and in particular, her explanation of the now untraceable paintings. These paintings, donated in good faith by some163 words
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Article, Illustration587 1977-04-02 9 'Value in copper' Australian Information Service Melbourne, Saturday Wearing a copper bracelet as an arthritis or rheumatism treatment appears to have value In some cases, according to an Australian professor of chemistry. Dr W. Ray Walker, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Newcastle,Australian Information Service - 587 words
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Article, Illustration382 1977-04-02 9 P.H. Cheah - By P.H. Cheah Penan*, Saturday Handcart pullers xln Penang are nearing the end of the road. There is no need for legislation to speed them on their way, for even in Penang, where the pace of life is leisurely, transDorting goods by the382 words
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Advertisement32 1977-04-02 9 SPSSAREES Gl, Ground Fir., High Street Plaza, 77, High Street, Singapore-6. Tel *****4 Will be open on SUNDAY A wide ranfe of Sarees for your selection Business Hour: 10.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m.32 words
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Advertisement117 1977-04-02 9 11 i* i i') 11*) 15*) i i')) i*) Vi*) Hcu> Koshmfr RESTAURANT -2 t* c, c. c. C- > >- d 1 UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED MANAGEMENT OF w H 6000 NEWS! GOOD NEWS! NEW TALK OF THE TOWN Cocktail Lounge is now opened under New Management. Charming hostesses to117 words
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744 1977-04-02 10 / 11 Judith Holmberg - A VERY REFRESHING CHANGE BUT... Sight sound jl bv Judith Holmberg Star Tonight, the new musical variety show which started over Ch. 5 last Thursday, provided a pleasant and refreshing change from the normal run of programmes in this genre. Bather than744 words
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Miscellaneous1499 1977-04-02 10 / 11 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE SINGAPORE 5 •1.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by SESAME STREET. •2.00 CARTOON CORNER. 2.10 SATURDAY MATINEE: The Killing. See Top Shows of the Weekend. •3.30 SOCCER: Malaysia Cup 77. (See Top Shows of the Weekend). 1.30 STARS IN ACTION: Witness to Condemn. Drama. 4.55 SANDIWARA: SLsaSlsa Hldup1,499 words
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Miscellaneous767 1977-04-02 10 / 11 FM STEREO SATVMAY 6.00 Opening Anncts. followed by At Sunset with George Benson Quartet: "The George Benson Cookbook" 6.30 News (E) and Programme Summary 6.45 At Sunset (cont'd) 7.00 Elgar and His Music featuring music of Elgar presented by David Owen Byrt, music examiner with "A Matter of Life and767 words
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Miscellaneous1231 1977-04-02 10 / 11 Top shows of the weekend A SATURDAY MATINEE: The Killing. (Ch. 5,2.10 p.m.) The sport of kings, horse-racing, is the subject of this film. It is directed and written by a youthful Stanley Kubrick who has made such memorable pieces as Space Odyssey 2001, Barry Lyndon and Straw Dogs. A1,231 words
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Article, Illustration585 1977-04-02 12 Gloria Chandy - ...in Taxi Driver which picks up after a rather slow start Cinema »>v Gloria Chandy TAXI DRIVER: Robert De Niro, Cyblli Shepherd, Jodie Foster, Peter Boyle, Leonard Harris, Harvey Keltel, Martin Scorsese. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Written by Paul Schrader« (Soon at Orchard). Travis585 words
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347 1977-04-02 12 Peter Ong - Pops l>v Peter Ong PINK FLOYD: ANIMALS (HARVEST): No doubt, Animals will follow the patterns set by Its two predecessors, Dark Side of the Moon and Animals, both of which are still In the charts. But actually, there Is nothing to get excited347 words
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Miscellaneous498 1977-04-02 12 Saturday DZ-6 NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Tel: L«aßanaß*Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR DZ-6 1. Some small point or minor particular 2. Nearer the top 3. Liquid applied externally 4. It would hardly bo surprising that a498 words
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Miscellaneous72 1977-04-02 12 >jwIi;> 1 2) Knowing Me, Knowing You: Abba 2(1) Chanson D'Amour Manhattan Transfer 3 (1«) Going in with my eyes open: David Soul 4 3) When: Showaddywaddy 5 4) Sound and Vision: David Bowie 9) Torn Between Two Lovers: Mary MaeGregor 7 (18) Oh Boy: Brotherhood of Man 8 8)72 words
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Miscellaneous150 1977-04-02 12 Dancing Queen: Abba Rich Girl: Daryl Hall and John Oates Don't Give Up On Us: David 8oul Don't Leave Me This Way: Thelma Houston The Things We Do For Love lOcc Love Theme From A Star Is Born (Evkrgreen): Barbara Streisand I've Got Love On My Mind: Natalie Cole So150 words
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Article414 1977-04-02 13 Lee Yew Meng - Market round-up I Lee Yew Meng Glamour issues staged a fairly strong recovery, making significant gains this trading week on the Singapore stock market. This is the first time a broad advance by the active stocks has taken place in more than three weeks of trading.414 words
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Article55 1977-04-02 13 Fujitec of Japan has been admitted to the official list of the Stock Exchange of Singapore under the Industrial sector of the first trading section, making it the first equity to be listed on the market this year. Trading in the company's Singapore depositary shares will start on55 words
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Article329 1977-04-02 13 Shock move by Sweden, Norway, Denmark Brussels, Saturday Sweden, Norway and Denmark, In a surprise move, last night devalued their currencies a g a i nst the other members of the European joint float or "snake," an announcement said. Belgian Finance Minister Willy de Clercq told329 words
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324 1977-04-02 13 UPI Tokyo, Saturday China and Japan agreed on Thursday to sign a long-term trade agreement in a move to step up their two-way transactions after a yearlong slowdown caused by natural disasters and Gang of Four disruptions. The agreement was made at a meetingUPI - 324 words
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Article134 1977-04-02 13 Favourable employ* ment and construction reports sparked bargain hunting yesterday that drove prices of New York Stock Exchange issues higher in moderate trading in the wake of a sharp three-month slide. Yesterdays prices in USt followed by the difference on the previous session's close: AT T 83 ft134 words
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Article168 1977-04-02 13 Since yesterday was the start of the new fiscal term, trading volume increased in aggressive buying of low-priced Issues in the morning session but eased toward the close as blue chips declined sharply. Among them, Toyota Motor. Pioneer, Canon were prominent Most precision equipment and autos eased. The NDJ168 words
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Article68 1977-04-02 13 Closing prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 1S7 +3.30 Ponder 205.10 —1 Prlntemps 30.30 +2.50 Bull 24.40 uncta. Royal Dutch 271 +.50 Mlchelin 9S4 +20 COE 223 +1 Thomson 153 +1 CFP 99.80 +1.40 Rhone 65.50 —.50 Air 312 +12.50 B8N 384 +3 Philips 53.70 —.1568 words
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Article88 1977-04-02 13 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday; UBS Bearer 3345ex —50 UBS Registered 590ex SBC 404 6 Credit Suisse 2730 6 Swissair B. 702 13 Swiss Reinsur. 2545 5 Wlnterthur B. 1880 Zurich Insur. 7300 +25 Juvena B. 100 3 NestleUnion Bank of Switzerland - 88 words
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Article36 1977-04-02 13 R*o de Janeiro, Saturday Brazil yesterday devalued the cruzeiro for the fourth time this year changing the exchange rate for buyers from 12.98 for US$l to 13.29. The new sellers rate will be 13.36.36 words
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Article147 1977-04-02 13 A mixed day for dollar and UPI Brussels, Saturday. The dollar and the pound registered a mixed performance on the European currency markets yesterday after a week of uds and downs. Gold was down 25 cents from Thursday's close in London and Zurich closing at U*****,625 in both centres. TheUPI - 147 words
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230 1977-04-02 13 r r 3 Business News and Views L <A Reuter London, Saturday The Financial Times newspaper of London said in a report yesterday the Western industrialised nations and the developing countries were preparing for "a final burst of hard bargaining" in negotiations due toReuter - 230 words
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208 1977-04-02 13 UPI AP Washington, Saturday Unemployment in the United States returned to a post-recession low of 3 per cent In March as many workers were recalled from layoffs caused by the severe winter, the Labour Department reported yesterday. "Hie 0.2 per cent drop brought JoblessnessUPI; AP - 208 words
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Article410 1977-04-02 14 V A twice weekly advertisement feature Are you an avid p&dpr? If von arp «7,\lV™!?' ou must be spendng hours browsing round the bookstores lookinc for Brood ISSrtint motlriQl rf ading material. Your interest would be in novels, and a variety general books, books on "hipping, timber, trading and410 words
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454 1977-04-02 15 Lim Kok Ann - Chess bv Lim Kok Ann Postal chess has a large international following that parallels cross-board chess with its own world championship and titles of grandmasters and masters. The leisurely pace of postal chess in which players are allowed an average ot three days454 words
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Article691 1977-04-02 15 [f Bookshelf 1 NYT THE AGE OF UNCERTAINTY. By Jojin Kenneth Galbralth. Illustrated. 365 pages. Houghton Mifflin. US$15.95. Here is John Kenneth Galbralth at his most agreeable, avuncular, unbuttoned in his willingness, as he has described it else- where, to instruct other people In theirNYT - 691 words
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Advertisement121 1977-04-02 15 Beautiful Ears by INVERNESS Earpicrcing without the *ouch' Clinical, absolutely painless ear-piercing by trained consultants, plus a pair of fashion ball ear-rings in a complimentary case included in the price. $20/ and above l TAHI PRIVATE LTD. T«l: 3227M.334W0.UiaU sumcnc oftCMAMo oococn mili Ettlin SERVICE CENTRE ><" S£& r. la121 words
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Advertisement106 1977-04-02 15 Lines hurt by the cruelty of your chilly wind and despised by the stares of your streets I must resign myself to your humour when you've had enough of my pain and your air is saturated with my breath you may admit me into your sanctuary and allow me the106 words
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690 1977-04-02 16 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Take a quick glance at this weekend's fixture list and you won't be hard-pushed to select a better potential "Match Of The Day" than the First Division soccer meeting between Changi Constituency and Ponggol at the Oeylang Stadium torn orrow.690 words
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Article90 1977-04-02 16 TODAY: Third Division Tiong Bahru v Serangoon Garden (Queenstown Stadium). TOMORROW: First Division—Changi Constituency v Ponggol (Geylang Stadium). Second Division Jalan Besar v Cairnhill (Jalan Besar Stadium), Telok Blangah v Mountbatten (Queenstown Stadium), Buklt Panjang v Paslr Panjang (Tengah), Kaki Bukit v Jurong FC (Farrer Park Athletic Centre).90 words
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Advertisement223 1977-04-02 16 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY OIVEN that I, Tan Poh 81m of No. 20, Prince of Wales Rd. (10) Singapore, have applied for a Public Houae First Class licence In respect of premises No. 200-207, 2nd Fir, Orchard Shopping Centre, 321 Orchard Rd. (0) Singapore, and that this dlnate Courts, Havelock223 words
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Miscellaneous315 1977-04-02 16 YOUR LUCKY IF IT'S YOUR TOMORROW RIRTMDAV ARIES (March2l-April Dimni/MT 19)— Creative activity Is favored today, Make an you are a effort to bring a new peace lover by nature, talent Into line with an Your instinct Is to old ambition, smooth over disagree- TAURUS (April 20ments and to keep315 words
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Miscellaneous236 1977-04-02 16 i! ACROSS 1 Sphere 4 Holy men of Tibet 9 Raison d' 13 A West 14 Or. letter 15 Stringed instrument 17 Marriage entanglement 20 Sword 21 Lawn revitallzer 22 Term; abbr. 23 Tiff 25 More recent 27 Rabbit" 29 Remnant 31 O'Neill trees 33 Renowned bridge team of the236 words
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Article, Illustration119 1977-04-02 17 AP Kuala Lumpur, Saturday—Olympic gymnastic champion Olga Korbut (above) of the Soviet Union says she may not Sarticipate In the 1980 [oscow Olympics because of her age. She made the remark at a press conference here yesterday. However, Olga, 22, who Is a historyAP - 119 words
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Article375 1977-04-02 17 AP Birmingham, Saturday Singles competition got under way yesterday at the World table tennis championships with qualifying rounds that spared the rest of the world from playing the Chinese who were exempt from qualifying. Instead, it was the time for Indonesians to playAP - 375 words
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Article, Illustration536 1977-04-02 17 Thomson moves up with a brilliant 66 New Delhi, Saturday Australian Peter Thomson shot a brilliant six-under-par 66 in difficult conditions in the second round of the Indian Open golf championship here yesterday to move up to third place with a two-round total of 142. But536 words
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Article410 1977-04-02 17 UPI Abidjan, Saturday Israel yesterday complained to the International Olympic Committee that they had been banned from taking part in the next Asian Games. The Israeli National Olympic Committee raised the matter at a meeting between the lOCS Executive Board and some 90 national OlympicUPI - 410 words
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Advertisement23 1977-04-02 17 THE WORLD S LEADING PLAYERS RECOGNIZE •V YONEX TENNIS RACKETS Available at all leading sports shops and in various models YY9200 YYBSOO TON'PBpcHE23 words
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Miscellaneous37 1977-04-02 17 SHORT RIBS m 1 a arc ea 1 OONT THINK X>U GOT THE KINGS REQUEST RIGHT. 09 hlf M SB by Frank O Neal HE WANTEP >OU ID ...NOT A PEASANT/ SMOKE A PHEASANTt m m ill!!!"!,37 words
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Article, Illustration445 1977-04-02 18 Brian Miller - Phantom Ace has a strong chance against today's mixed field RACING with Brian Miller Imposter, who has only had two runs, cap score his first win when he goes over 1200 m in the opening race at Kuala Lumpur today. Owned by the powerful Asll Stables,445 words
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3835 1977-04-02 18 WM 1-48 CI am 4 Dtv 7 1100m 91 ($9,000 *6,300 fo wvnn«r) 1 0899 Mmw M at TwMi (Prince) R Breukalan 5 #7 «U IH) 1200m ArMfci 12 t 0 OMM 1 Weed H (Dillon) Jaalar 4 NH (dl+IH) ISOOm Mai3,835 words
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Article135 1977-04-02 18 SCRUTINEER BKIAN MILLER I FAIRWAY i tfLUEGRASS Kmc 1: lapHter Go Steady Impoater New Property hum Km* S: Paha Springs Swift Valour Lucky Bee Swift Valour Daroc Lucky Bee Swift Valour Burst Thru RMe S: EB|I<HM Bad ul Ninety Nine Badul Magari Ninety Nine Engadine Ninety Nine Km* 4:135 words
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Article, Illustration519 1977-04-02 19 King's Comedy and First Generation are his closest rivals RACING with Scrutineer Inquisitor, placed twice in his three outings, is strongly fancied to score his first win in Race 2 over 1200 m at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. He should not miss in a519 words
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3358 1977-04-02 19 rwm 1-30 CLASS DIV 2 1000m UUI ($7,000 $4,000 to wlnn«r) 1 0022 Jar gait Suaah a (J 61 S) Samiurl 7 57 1900m P Vatu 2 6792 Fat 1 Clia» a (Firing) Ahmad 4 56 (-1) 1900m Mmtwy 11 1 02063,358 words
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Article149 1977-04-02 19 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER FAIRWAY BLUEGRAS8 BM8 9 Y Men He Jaagaa iMk Yeeealto Yooeaaite Fatt Choy Pacific Rim Jang an Susah Romantic Prince Iim t: Inquiaitor King's Comedy Inquisitor Talmei Palre Latent Falre Sun Shun First Oeaerailea Sun Shun RMCS: Till 8tar Donna Carlene Silver Ferfonnaace Till Star The149 words
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Article560 1977-04-02 20 Jeffrey Low - Malaysia C Hp Pr<»v i«'u f ,N l»v Jeffrey Low Singapore's appearance at the Merdeka Stadium tonight should be treated as a sort of dress rehearsal for the Malaysia Cup final on May 28. This la of course based on the assumption that Singapore will560 words
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255 1977-04-02 20 Kuala Lumpur, Saturday The Malaysian Armed Forces, who arc virtually out of the running for the Malaysia Cup soccer semi-finals, will be settling for nothing less than a draw when they meet Singapore In a return leg South Zone tie at the ftferdeka Stadium255 words
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473 1977-04-02 20 Reuter AP UPI Valetta, Saturday East Germany, the Olympic champions, need two points to overcome an early setback when they meet Malta In a World Cup European Group Three qualifying soccer match here today. The East Germans, who were held to aReuter; AP; UPI - 473 words
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Miscellaneous28 1977-04-02 20 ANDY CAPP I MUST 'AVE, RuBE -ANOY WAS TALKIN 1 ABOUT DIVORCIN 1 ME BEFORE I LEFT This mornin* <>»« r* > I THOUGHT II>ETECTEt> A SPRING INVOURSTEP s c28 words
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