New Nation, 16 April 1977
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Title Section22 1977-04-16 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, April 16, 1977 No. 1925 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 r 7- 1 NEW NATION COMMENT!22 words
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Article, Illustration413 1977-04-16 1 Criticised stars likely to play The three national soccer team players, criticised by Mr. E.W. Barker last night for being "prima donnas," are likely to play in tomorrow night's Malaysia Cup tie against Johore at the National Stadium. Quah Kim Song, Mohammed Noh and V.413 words
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Article274 1977-04-16 1 Rationing in five states Kuala Lumpur, Saturday The Malaysian Government warned yesterday that the drought situation in the country has become critical. Water rationing has been imposed In parts of Ave states and factories in Kuala Lumpur have been told to save water or face rationing.274 words
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Article162 1977-04-16 1 Reuter Chicago, Saturday American parents and teachers yesterday threatened to boy cott television sponsors and take court action to deny broadcasting licences 1/ television networks do not curtail violence op the screen. The warning came from the National Parent-Teachers' Association, which has six million members. TheReuter - 162 words
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Article25 1977-04-16 1 AP Islamabad. Saturday Eight people were reported dead and 69 Injured last night after three shooting incidents lr. political violence in Pakistan. AP.AP - 25 words
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Advertisement62 1977-04-16 1 SMM An Audible Improvement in Direct/Radiating Speakers ATLAS SOUND CO. Jeffrey Low's preview Back pace. Discover the lastest in ladies' and men's wear from the many fashion houses of Europe, America and Australia. I rlr' di lU)HINS( )\S SPECIALISTS' SHOPPING CENTRE, Orchard Road. Singapore 9. Tel: *****2 Late Night Shopping62 words
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Advertisement25 1977-04-16 1 INSIDE Philippine army goes on full alert in the South Page 5 IN THE OTHER PAGEB: Cinemas 2; Stars 16; Moneywortls 17; Comics, Crossword 18.25 words
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Miscellaneous12 1977-04-16 1 Forecast The weather outlook from 1 pm. to 6 p.m. today—No rain.12 words
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367 1977-04-16 2 Teresa Ooi - Yusof Ishak school idea pays off By Teresa Ooi A secondary school, worried after it discovered that its pupils hated English composition, decided to experiment by giving them a diary each. The pilot project was to encourage them to write English. All the pupils367 words
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Article62 1977-04-16 2 Reuter Jakarta, Saturday President Suharto of Indonesia has ratified ASEAN trade agreement signed In Manila in February this year by the foreign ministers of the five member countries, Antara News Agency reported yesterday. The ratification was made retroactive to April 0. The agreement provides preferences for basicReuter - 62 words
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Article, Illustration339 1977-04-16 2 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg Do you know there Is a PSA "employee" who has worked for the organisation for the past 14 years but hasn't been paid? Sounds like a lot of bull? It is! For the loyal "employee" Is none other than339 words
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Article251 1977-04-16 2 More members have quit the Singapore Metal Box Workers Union whose strike entered Its twelfth day today. More than 40 resigned in the last two days, bringing the total number of resignations from the union to over 160 so far. All these workers returned to work.251 words
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Miscellaneous443 1977-04-16 2 AT THE CINEMA KING KONG: A Dino Lancaster, Ava Gardner, MENT, Pt. 2: The sequel 4, 6.45, 9. that It a remake of the 4M OAS 3tars Jeff Bridges, Charles Orodln, Jessica Lange. Odeon: 12.45, 3.30, 4.30 uid 9.30 pm. THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY: An .epic war film that dramatises443 words
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Miscellaneous133 1977-04-16 2 WHAT'S ON] PORTRAITS by French photojournallst Nadar at the National Museum till 5 p.m. DANCES of Asia at the Singapore Handl craft Centre, Tanglln Road, 5 p.m. PAINTINGB by Johnny Johnson at the Gallery of Fine Art, Orchard Towers, till 5 p.m. NIGHT markets at Kampong Java RoadKeng Lee Road,133 words
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Article426 1977-04-16 3 Teresa Ooi - For universities in Australia By Teresa Ooi Private students applying for undergraduate studies in Australia for courses in arts, science and accountancy all readily available In Singapore—will face tougher entry qualifications. The Australian Government Is to Insist that only students *who qualify with thiee principal level passes426 words
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236 1977-04-16 3 A special committee has been set up to deal with matters relating to the ASEAN Heads of Government meeting to be held in August, it was learned yesterday. The committee, which is made op of senior officials of the five ASEAN governments,236 words
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Article59 1977-04-16 3 The Ministry of Labour Work Permit Department will move from Phoenix Park to the former Central Provident Fund building at 79 Anson Road on Aug. 18. Meanwhile the Minis- try's employment service and the research and statistics de p a rtment have already started work at59 words
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Advertisement198 1977-04-16 3 d"Hotel from left to right: P4K.it Ala Carte dinner daily from AprO 11 to 30,1977. Where else in the world could a man with even a modicum of imagination dance with Mata Hari or The Merry Widow? Where else would the Great Alfonso toss away 500 gold francs just to198 words
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Article, Illustration448 1977-04-16 4 Terry Ang - How I caught lift vandal by mechanic By Terry Ang This was how Mr. Tan Hong Khoon, a lift mechanic, caught the Toa Payoh chewing gum vandal. Hot, stuffy, uncomfortable and "armed" with only a walkie-talkie, Mr. Tan croucued on top of the lift car and waited patiently Then through448 words
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Article28 1977-04-16 4 The Old Rafflesians' Association will hold Its annual general meeting at Raffles Institution today at 5.30 p.m. There will be a poolslde satay party after the meeting.28 words
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Article219 1977-04-16 4 Twelve Thai girls were deported recently following an Ant i-Vlce Branch crackdown on a callgirl syndicate operating in hotels in the city and Geylang area. Informed sources said seven girls were deported to Thailand two weeks ago and another five this week after they219 words
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282 1977-04-16 4 Japanese is the most popular foreign language course conducted by the Adult Education Board. The AEB's annual report says that of the 1021 students enrolled for 47 foreign language courses for the year ended In March last year, 855 students took the Japanese course.282 words
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Article182 1977-04-16 4 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung The Singapore General Hospital has been* Infested with mosquitoes for the past month. Confirming this, a Ministry of Environment spokesman said investigations have been carried out and court action would be taken against the contractor building the new $200 million Singapore General182 words
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Article73 1977-04-16 4 Mr. Yan Poh Soon has been re-elected president of the Institute of Certified Engineers Singapore. Other officials are Mr. Chan Mun Kwong (vice resident), Mr. Son Tong an (secretary), Mr. Ee Lee Yah (assistant secretary), Mr. Tan Soon Mong (treasurer), Mr. Chua Teo Seng (assistant treasurer). The73 words
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105 1977-04-16 4 The American Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Mr. Richard C. Holbrooke, Who will represent his government In talks with Vietnam on normalisation of relations, will arrive here this afternoon for a twoday visit. During his stay here, he will105 words
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Article30 1977-04-16 4 The Jalan Tenteram community centre will hold a three-month elementary guitar course in May. The fee is $15 for non-members and $14 for members. Ring ***** for more details.30 words
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Article269 1977-04-16 4 It has been pointed out that Journalist Arun Senkuttuvan was not kept In solitary confinement during his detention under the Internal Security Act. He was picked up for questioning on Feb. 15 In connection with procommunist activities and released on Wednesday, two days short of269 words
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228 1977-04-16 4 Singapore's Sago Lane violin prodigy, Lee Pan Hon, arrived home last night and proudly announced that he is the father of a baby girl. "Joanna Kim was born 14 days ago. Although I would have liked to be with them, I am glad228 words
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153 1977-04-16 5 Reuter Manila, Saturday Australia last night pledged further aid for the Philippines and efforts to foster a closer relationship with all members of ASEAN. Australian Foreign Minister Andrew Peacock also said his country's consultations with the Philippines should be expanded and made more regular.Reuter - 153 words
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Article557 1977-04-16 5 ...as MNLF rejects referendum Reuter Zamboanga City, Saturday The P h i 1 i ppines army was on full alert last night In the southern Philippines where a referendum on autonomy will be held tomorrow in an effort to end a Muslim rebellion there. TheReuter - 557 words
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Article288 1977-04-16 5 $300,000 lost in crash plane Reuter Jakarta, Saturday Indonesian army helicopters using loudspeakers hovered over rugged Central Sulawesi (Celebes) mountains yesterday as rescue teams hacked through dense Jungle below in a hazardous search for nine survivors of an air crash and for a fortune inReuter - 288 words
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124 1977-04-16 5 Reuter Copenhagen, Saturday One of Denmark's leading newspapers, the Independent Copenhagen daily, Polltlken, has come up with a Chinese solution the wallposter to get around a printers' strikeu A company spokesman said the newspaper, shut down for three weeks like most of the DanishReuter - 124 words
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Article109 1977-04-16 5 Reuter Lyon, Saturday French doctors yesterday announced they had successfully transplanted a pancreas and a liver from two different donors into a 41-year-old father of three children. Italian-born Leonar- do Fresi is believed to be the first man in the world to live with two vitalReuter - 109 words
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Advertisement121 1977-04-16 5 rjt A m?i 4 "V R 2/ fc 7a *a Hotel Malaysia La Ronde Tuesday Lunch Extravaganza Tuesday Lunch Extravaganza: An extravagance of fashions and foods. With Kanebo showing its new Pinkish range. La Ronde, recently refurbished is a fei> charming continental restaurant. You can lunch on our daily buffet121 words
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Advertisement100 1977-04-16 5 °> > A«^cc*.V®T *$&$> <fi jfljp fe v < W± vVictoria Theatre, 8.00 p.m. Sunday, April 24 Festival Showcase Tuesday, April 26 Instrumental Night Wednesday, April 27 Choral Night Thursday, April 28 Ballet Night Friday, April 29 Asian Arts Night I Saturday, April 30 Asian Arts Night II Visiting guest100 words
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402 1977-04-16 6 More flexibility needed in linking it with aid, says President Carter Reuter UPI Washington, Saturday President Carter said today he opposed a law requiring US delegates to world lending Institutions to vote against loans to countries violating human rights. Mr. Carter told aReuter; UPI - 402 words
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Article, Illustration73 1977-04-16 6 Reuter Movie director Roman Polanski is surrounded by newsmen as he leaves Los Angeles' criminal court building yesterday. Polanski pleaded innocent to charges of rape and sexual perversion against a 13-year-old schoolgirl. Superior Court Judge Talbot Callister ordered transcripts of a grand jury hearing at which PolanskiReuter - 73 words
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Article255 1977-04-16 6 Reuter Madrid, Saturday The government last night announced June 15 as the date for Spain's first free general election in more than 40 years, despite a crisis in the military caused by a decision to let the communists take part. Communist leader Santiago CarriloReuter - 255 words
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Article141 1977-04-16 6 UPI TODAY is Saturday, April 16, the 106 th day of 1977 with 259 to follow. THE MOON is approaching its new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Venus and Mars. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born this date are under the sign of Aries WilburUPI - 141 words
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460 1977-04-16 6 Reuter Washington, Saturday President Carter said yesterday he wanted to meet Soviet leader Brezhnev In Washington this year even if they failed to reach a new accord on curbing strategic arms. He told a news conference they had agreed someReuter - 460 words
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Article36 1977-04-16 6 DJ Retired postman Garland Fryer, aged 72, of England, has left most of his £23,000 ($96,000) estate to the RSPCA for the upkeep of his 10 cats for the rest of their lives.—DJ.DJ - 36 words
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172 1977-04-16 6 Reuter Peking, Saturday The thunder of gongs and exploding firecrackers echoed acro&s Peking yesterday as people celebrated the publishing of a new collection of Chairman Mao Tse-tung's writings. Long early morning queues formed outside bookshops to buy the 500-page book volume five of ChairmanReuter - 172 words
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Article53 1977-04-16 6 Reuter Paris, Saturday France's two biggest trade unions yesterday called one-day strikes this month In protest against the government's austerity programme. Bus, train, postal, gas and electricity services are expected to be disrupted by the stoppages on April 28 organised by the communist-led COT and socialistReuter - 53 words
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Miscellaneous160 1977-04-16 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Sunny. 520C. Headline: US$5O tax rebate dead; Carter also cancels two business credits. Rome Sunny, 7-18 C. Headline: Accord to avoid postal chaos reached. London Sunny spells. perhaps light showers 9-13 C. Headline: Heathrow tough line by union. Paris Variable, i 212C. Headline: Police trying to160 words
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378 1977-04-16 7 AP Zurich, Saturday Federal authorities said yesterday they would examine Switzerland's newest and possibly biggest bank scandal in which Credit Suisse, one of the country's biggest commercial banks, suffered losses that could total US$lOO million ($240 million). The Zurich-headquar-tered bank said the lossesAP - 378 words
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227 1977-04-16 7 Reuter New York. Saturday President Carter's proposals to beat inflation drew a generally warm response yesterday from most economists ard businessmen, but top labour leader George Meany disputed his claim that the US economy is improving. Mr. Meany. president of America's powerful AFL-CIO LabourReuter - 227 words
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Article33 1977-04-16 7 Reuter Jakarta, Saturday Thirty-two people were killed and 35 others injured when a bus hit a road embarkment and overturned in east Java on Thursday, Antara News Agency reported yesterday. ReuterReuter - 33 words
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Article195 1977-04-16 7 Reuter Dili (Indonesia), Saturday The starving supporters of the leftwing Fretilin independence movement, abandoning thousands of light arms in the m o un tain jungles of formerly Portuguese East Timor, are surrendering by their hundreds, the government of the Indonesian province said here early this week.Reuter - 195 words
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91 1977-04-16 7 UPI Cairo, Saturday Cuban troops are on patrol in Libya and Soviet warships are guarding Libyan ports to prop the "shaky" regime of Col. Gaddafy, the weekly newspaper Akhbar El Yom said in yesterday's early editions. "Cuban Army patrols have appeared for the first timeUPI - 91 words
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Advertisement264 1977-04-16 7 ...Ee HACKS Ot n C '.I vO V „<6< <\9 o<N<sL m o W §6 rr/r-t Good news for Hacks lovers! Trade in your Hacks wrappers for two wonderful offers. 1. An attractive top-quality Hacks "Orr..Ee..Orr" T-shirt at a special price. 2. A beautiful Hacks PVC sticker. Start buying delicious264 words
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Article522 1977-04-16 8 Behind every successful man there may be a woman, but the lady Is sometimes not least the source of the gentleman's troubles. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's wife, Leah, was charged on Thursday with Illegal Possession of foreign currency, a move y the public prosecutor522 words
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Article65 1977-04-16 8 I WHISPERS £©> By j] L_ K ,spY JJ The answers In the questional res used by an employer In his staff recruitment exercise to guage potential employees' general knowledge were very telling indeed. Here are a few morsels: Q: Who Is Gloria Chandy? A:65 words
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Article, Illustration379 1977-04-16 8 William McMenamin - By William McMenamin USIS Staff Writer Washington, Saturday The Carter Admlnistratlon Is giving major attention to the economic and security problems of South-east Asia because of a conviction that the area's stability is vital to US interest, world peace and economic wellbeing. President379 words
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Article193 1977-04-16 8 HONG LIM EK - LIM EK HONG Ag. Controller of Immigration, Singapore 6. I refer to Libra's letter commenting on the issue of Employment Passes to foreigners (NN, March 19). Employment Passes are issued only to foreign workers who possess suitable qualifications and experience and are sponsored by their respective193 words
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Article84 1977-04-16 8 MISS SANDRA JOY VAZ - MISS SANDRA JOY VAZ The PUB agrees with Margaret Chew (NN, March 26) and has asked the police to provide more frequent patrols at the reservoirs. "Peeping Toms" have long been a problem at reservoirs because of the difficulty in catching the culprits. The public is assured that84 words
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Article78 1977-04-16 8 Our MPs have once again commented in Parliament that RTS newsreaders look sulky and have the habit of glueing their eyes to the news script. I suggest that RTS consider projecting the news script onto a screen behind the cameraman and facing the newsreader, who can then read78 words
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Article92 1977-04-16 8 PAULINE GOH - PAULINE GOH The Housing Board's four-room "New Generation" flats at Ang Mo Klo New Town do not have separate bathrooms and water-closets. Although It may be desirable to have a toilet attached to the master bedroom, this should not be at the expense of a separate92 words
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Article34 1977-04-16 8 STEVEN TAN - STEVEN TAN I refer to your picture or the highest-tendered HDB cofreeshop (NN, March 26). I believe there Is a clause preventing such tenderers from laying tables and chairs along the sidewalk.34 words
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Article, Illustration75 1977-04-16 8 S.K. YEUN - I wonder if the Director of Finance of the Telecommunication Authority of Singapore realises the bad Impression created among telephone subscribers by a recent notice bearing his signature. Not only were the sentences poorly con- structed, but they were grammatically wrong. Government and quasi-government75 words
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220 1977-04-16 8 ERIC CHEW - ERIC CHEW It Is encouraging to know there are people who at least understand the difficulties faced by the physically handicapped wnen it comes to structural barriers. I am referring to your editorial, Building For Everyone (NN, April 9). However. I would220 words
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Advertisement24 1977-04-16 8 BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE I. Only letter* with cor respondent s* names and addresses will be published.24 words
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Article, Illustration782 1977-04-16 9 Three prospective Indian brides arrive, each waits on a bench for clearance as an officer looks for the grooms-to-be. The girls* fate now hangs on these men. Will they say no? Reuter London, Saturday An unearthly hush pervades the glossy hall where guardians InReuter - 782 words
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Article272 1977-04-16 9 IDRC Feature Sao Paulo Saturday BrasH, a developing country, has taken a bold step towards developing a new and renewable source of energy: it has started to grow its own fuel. About 800 million litres of ethyl alcohol are now produced each year in Brazil and a fourIDRC Feature - 272 words
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Advertisement129 1977-04-16 9 SCHOOL OF ST. CURE PENZANCE, CORNWALL,. UNITED KINGDOM. A Church of England Girls' School, belonging to The Woodard Corporation. Recognised as Efficient by the Department of Education. Boarders aged 8 18. Courses leading to Ordinary and Advanced level O.C.E. and University entrance. One or two year Sixth form courses also129 words
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Advertisement85 1977-04-16 9 'OPENING 1977^^ Malaysia's vest beach resort hoteP^L FEDERAL HOTELY J PORT DICKSON SEREMBAN MALAYSIA Cable s" FEDPORTSON" m \\y >1 i£* 150 tastefully designed rooms and suites overlooking the white sandy beach complete with outdoor sea sports and indoor recreational facilities for e really Carefree holiday. For enquiries please contact:85 words
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Article, Illustration618 1977-04-16 10 / 11 Judith Holmberg - Sight sound bv Judith Holmberg Tel e m e trie, TV Singapore's newest production due to begin on Wednesday, offers participants a chance to win $68,000 worth of prizes. The series, which comprises 11 hour-long programmes consists of Tejematch games in which two teams vie618 words
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Miscellaneous1473 1977-04-16 10 / 11 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE SINGAPORE 5 SATURDAY 149 OPENING ANNOUN CEMENTS followed by BEBAME STREET 2.99 SATURDAY MATINEE: The Small World of Sammy Lee. (See Top Showa of the Weekend) S.3t WORLD CUP SOCCER: Singapore versus Hong Kong. (See Top Shows of the Weekend) 5.99 SANDIWARA: Nanl. An invalid mother1,473 words
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Miscellaneous769 1977-04-16 10 / 11 FM STEREO SATURDAY 6.00 Opening Anncts. followed by At Sunset with Charlie Byrd: Delicately, Charlie Byrd Quartet: Let Go. 6.30 News (E) and Programme Summary. 6.45 At Sunset (Contd) 7.00 Profile —Jethro Tull: A Profile of Jethro Tull Introduced by Alexis Korner. with a selection of Music: Dharma For One,769 words
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Miscellaneous1116 1977-04-16 10 / 11 Top shows of the weekend m L it r< t: > A scene from The Bride Were Black... Ch. 5, 9.55 p.m. tomorrow in eoloar. TODAY SATURDAY MATINEE: The Small World of Sammy Lee (Ch. 5, 2 pjn.). Anthony Newly, the British golden boy of show business, shows how good1,116 words
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Miscellaneous144 1977-04-16 10 / 11 On Radio THE SCOPE TO COPE. At 12.30 p.m. tomorrow. Dorothy Tan presents this first programme In new series that shows how people cope with changes In their lives. She gets the views of a person who lost a limb, a bachelor who •moved from a house to a flat,144 words
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Article, Illustration587 1977-04-16 12 Gloria Chandy - Nothing much that's new in this sequel Cinema Gloria Chandy MY SWEET LADY: Cliff De Young, Elizabeth Cheshire, Billy Mumy, Meg Foster, Corey Fischer, Christina Raines. Written by C. So b 1 e ski, M. Cohen, W. Froug, M. Rosen. Directed by D. Haller,587 words
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413 1977-04-16 12 Los Angeles Times New York, Saturday Gloria Swanson, 40 kilograms of energy packed into 150 centimetres of firm chic, announced to a packed house at a store on Long Island the other day that she was c e 1 e b rating herLos Angeles Times - 413 words
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Article, Illustration637 1977-04-16 12 f^Bookshelf^ MALAYA UPSIDE DOWN by Chin Kee Onn. Federal Publications. Reviewed by Gerard Corr. The fall of Singapore to the Imperial Japanese Army on Feb. 15. 1942, changed the world. When General Arthur Ernest Perclval put his signature to the surrender terms at the Ford plant on637 words
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Article123 1977-04-16 13 ends week on mixed note UPI Brussels, Saturday The US dollar ended the week on a mixed note on European money markets yesterday. Gold eased one dollar In London to close at U*****,875 an ounce and US$l.25 In Zurich, closing at U*****,825. The pound closed unchanged In London at US$l.7lBOUPI - 123 words
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Article210 1977-04-16 13 First balance surplus in four years UPI Tokyo, Saturday Japan's foreign trade hit an all-time record in fiscal 1976 which ended on March 31, with the exportimport balance registering the first surplus in four years, the Finance Ministry announced yesterday. The Ministry said exports on theUPI - 210 words
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404 1977-04-16 13 Lee Yew Meng - Market round-up l»v Lee Yew Meng Market sentiments took a turn for the better at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this week, with selective buying seen in certain counters. Price appreciation In several issues was 10 per cent and more if not for the downswing404 words
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Article198 1977-04-16 13 The stock market, battling profit-taking pressures throughout, closed out its best weeK of the year yesterday with its sixth consecutive gain—a small one in slowed trading. Investors found little to complain or cheer about in President Carter's generally voluntary an ti- inflation programme designed to cut the nation's198 words
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Article29 1977-04-16 13 Closing Dow averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 947.76 (up 0.76); 20 transport 234.42 (up 0.25); 15 utilities 108.83 (off 0.10); 65 stocks 313.80 (up 0.18).29 words
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Article244 1977-04-16 13 The market started higher supported by Wall Street's continuing rise. Green Cross advanced, following other pharmaceuticals such as Chugai and Sankyo. Investors are looking for expected announcement of new drugs. Among domestic-mar-ket industrials foods drew particular attention since they tend to rise toward summer and their business is quite244 words
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Article82 1977-04-16 13 Closing prices (In Swiss francs) on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3235 —10 UBS Registered 582 3 SBC 409 Credit Suisse 2750 5 Swissair B. 695 3 Swiss Reinsur. 2585 6 Winterthur B. 1830 —10 Zurich Insur. 7400 Juvena B. Nestle B 3500 15 Interfood B. 290082 words
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Article84 1977-04-16 13 UPI Dearborn (Michigan). Saturday. Henry Pora n, for 32 years the absolute chief of the company his grandfather founded, has announced establishment of a threeman group to ease the transition of control from the Ford family, which has controlled the world's second largest motor firm for 74UPI - 84 words
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Article65 1977-04-16 13 Reuter Paris, Saturday. Top monetary officials from EEC countries have decided In favour of Italy's application for a US$5OO million ($1,200 million) communityguarantee loan, official said. The Common Market Mon eta r y Committee agree to recommend that EEC finance ministers should authorise raising ofReuter - 65 words
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Advertisement134 1977-04-16 13 Book Display (Special Offer) on College University Test/Reference from TOPPAINI PTE. LTD, Jrom Ist' 77 to 30 th S^pr-77 (Sunday open) POPULAR BOOK CQ (PTE) LTD. BLOCK 52.25-25 A.CHIN SWEE ROAD (Entry from Pvorl'i Hill Road) SINGAPORE 3. TEL *****8****** havelockro canal road I C«rP*k A 4 4 m Get134 words
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Advertisement152 1977-04-16 14 Home services I and Protection in your car, or Home Round the clock! Join: Homes Maintenance Services enjoy a worry-free life Membership fee includes: Plumbing repairs Towage of breakdown cars Electrical repairs excluding appliances Interior decor consultancy Other Services at nominal rates ENJOY PERSONAL ACCIDENT COVERAGE of $20,000 Absolutely free!152 words
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Advertisement103 1977-04-16 14 Scandinavian style and comfort We specialise in interior decoration ranging from elaborate luxury to purely functional nevertheless attractive furnishing 30% discount and free gifts for a limited period onlv. Kitchen Cabinet at $85 nett per foot run Consult us regarding our wide collection. a w TAILOR Head Office 950, Goylang103 words
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Advertisement123 1977-04-16 14 People going OVERSEAS go to FOOK ON first 888 Because we have the widest range of Winter Clothings at the most reasonable prices. FOOK ON CO. [PTE] LTD. (Department Store) 83-85 South Bridge Road, Tel: ***** Branches,(Open on Sundays) 347 People's Park Complex Tel: *****5 B-40 Peninsula Shopping Complex, Tel123 words
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Article430 1977-04-16 14 A twice weekly advertisement feature With the rapid upgrading of HDB and HUDC flats and growing affluence comes a greater focus on interior decoration. These home dwellers are no longer contented with a simple Interior decor for their flats. They strive to keep In step with the latest trends430 words
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Article, Illustration175 1977-04-16 15 KRIS KRISTOOFFKRSON /BARBRA siKl IS Wit A STAR IS RORN (CBS): There was a time not so long when Kris Kristofferson was a janitor emptying ashtrays in a studio while Bob Dylan was making records. At the same time, in another part of the land. Barbra Streisand175 words
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Article174 1977-04-16 15 Peter Ong - POPS by Peter Ong J K THRO TILL: SONGS FROM THE WOOD (CHRYSALIS): It has been said and It will be said again: Jethro Tull will never be able to recapture that exhilarating moment of their own masterpiece, Aqualung, much as they try to.174 words
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Article, Illustration411 1977-04-16 15 Lim Kok Ann - Chess bv Lim Kok Ann The first Asian Junior Chess Championship, for players under 20 years, will be held in August, in Baguio, near Manila. Each of the 20 Asian countries affiliated to FIDE (World Chess Federation) will be entitled to one representative, while411 words
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Advertisement108 1977-04-16 15 FWIIIY SEKVKE (EVTRK innma Rounded corner double shelf swing unit for maximum storage. Come and view our wide range of furniture at our showroom. the kitchen a vital part of every home. Imaginative design put into this elegant kitchen set-up, makes it an economical and functional place to work and108 words
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Advertisement56 1977-04-16 15 FOR YOUR ELEGANT LOOK WHY NOT TRY US AT: NEW EASTERN TAILOR High fashion creations in leather reptile skin goods accessories from famous fashion houses: Lanvin. Pierre Balmain. Aldo Navarro. Cartier. Pierre Cardin. Dior. Nina Ricci. Selected range of costume jewellery, lighters, fine watches, etc. Cold Storage Shopping Arcade 17656 words
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Miscellaneous259 1977-04-16 15 Top charts of the week This week's charts with last week's positions in brackets: NEW YORK SINGAPORE 1 (2) Knowing M e Knowing You: Abba 2 (3) Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow: Tom Jones 3 (1) When I Need You: Leo Sayer 4 (8) S o u n d And259 words
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Article253 1977-04-16 16 UPI Houston, Saturday Adriano Panatta of Italy pulled off his second straight upset yesterday, mounting a furious comeback and beating Ken Rosewall, 1-8, 6-3, 6-4, in the quarterfinals of the WCT River Oaks tournament. Eddie Dibbs came back from a 5-2 deficit in theUPI - 253 words
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431 1977-04-16 16 Reuter Kingston, Saturday A superb, chanceless century by opening bat Gordon Greenidge rescued West Indies from what would otherwise have been a desperate situation on the first day of the vital fifth cricket Test match against Pakistan here yesterday. When Greenidge was out, 20 minutesReuter - 431 words
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382 1977-04-16 16 Reuter Seoul, Saturday.—Taiwanese Hsieh Min-Nam moved closer to his third victory in the current Asian Circuit golf by carding a three-under-Ear 69 for a four-stroke alfway lead in the Seoul Open championship yesterday. Drizzling rain continuing since Thursday night left pools of waterReuter - 382 words
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Miscellaneous386 1977-04-16 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those restless persons who cannot quite settle down to domesticity. Travel is your chief joy, for it serves to fulfill your yearning for an opportunity for participate in activities that are not only different, but are actually386 words
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Article436 1977-04-16 17 Reuter La Manga (Spain), Saturday Tito Abreu of Spain shot a flreunder- par 67 to share the lead with Bernard Gallacher of Britain in the third round of the Spanish Opeji golf championship here yesterday. Abreu's fine round, the joint best of theReuter - 436 words
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Article61 1977-04-16 17 UPI Rio de Janeiro. Saturday A Boeing 737 airliner circled we airport at the jungle post of Macapa last Wednesday for 25 minutes while waiting for airport workers to finish a soccer game on the main runway, the newspaper Jornal do Brasll said yesterday. MacapaUPI - 61 words
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Article149 1977-04-16 17 Reuter Bangkok, Saturday Thailand yesterday requested the Executive Committee of the Asian Games Federation (AGF) to call upon Pakistan to expedite collection of funds pledged to finance the Eighth Asian Games scheduled In Bangkok in December next year. Colonel Charuek Areerajakaran, assistant secretaryReuter - 149 words
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Article139 1977-04-16 17 AP Manila, Saturday Orient Junior featherweight champion Ric Quljano of the PhilipElnes retained his .crown y scoring a decision over South Korean challenger Soon Hyun Chung In an Orient championship fight here last Although the two boxers exchanged punishing body blows there were no knockdowns InAP - 139 words
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231 1977-04-16 17 Pasir Panjang, sitting comfortably at the top of the National Soccer League Second Division table, face a big obstacle to their promotion hopes when they play Jurong Town FC today at the Jurong Stadium (klckoff 4 30 p.m.) Jurong, who have won two and lost231 words
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Article83 1977-04-16 17 TODAY: Second Division—Whampoa v Bnklt Panjang (Toa Payoh Stadium), Monntbatten v Jalan Besar (Geylang Stadium). Jurong Town v Pasir Panjang (Jurong Stadium), Cairnhill v Kaki Bukit (Tanglin). Third Division—Brickworks v Balestier United (Gloucester Pitch One), Tiong Bahru v Queenstown Constituency (Gloucester Fitch Two), Nee Soon v Tanjong Pagar83 words
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Advertisement93 1977-04-16 17 GLYDE AND BOMBER HAVE JUST ARRIVED... BOMBER Footballs are handsewn with genuine leather, official size and weight, special water-repellent coating and ideal for competitions. QLYOE Badminton rackets are made for champions and all who love the game. Light framework. Easy to handle. It is within everybody's budget. Available are Glyde,93 words
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Miscellaneous525 1977-04-16 17 Saturday J [EB-6] NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN MISSING LAME below an Mi m Cut along dotted lines J CLUES FOR EB-6 1. It provides entertainment for listeners 2. Simply not right 3. A thread, cord,525 words
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Article, Illustration529 1977-04-16 18 PHILIP TAN - Pasir Panjang forwards lack thrust By PHILIP TAN St. Patrick's School Justified the rating as one of the favourites to win the National Schools Post Secondary soccer title when they defeated Paslr Panjang Vocational 2-0 In a second round League match at Orange Road yesterday. ThePicture by STEVEN LEE - 529 words
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Article64 1977-04-16 18 M I PWDLFAP CJC i i o o x i a Oeylang 10 10 111 Ponggol Raffles 10 10 111 l o o l i a o GROUP n PWDLFAP St. Patrick's i i o o a o a Victoria l l o o l o a St Andrew'*64 words
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Article553 1977-04-16 18 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Defending champions Catholic Junior College took a step closer to the final of the National Schools Post Secondary soccer tournament when they scrapped through to an unimpressive 2-1 victory over Raffles Institution In their second round match at Victoria yesterday. On the553 words
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Miscellaneous298 1977-04-16 18 Crossword 3 7 Pickens or summerrllle 8 High bote 8 Connective tissue 10 Type of car 11 Spokes 13 Break down 13 Curves 21 Hindu mountain ranee 23 Whirlpool 2ft Cup: Fr. 26 IS under the weather 27 Scheme 28 Ballet movement 28 Nails 32 Staggering 34 Ship part 36298 words
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Miscellaneous36 1977-04-16 18 THE BORN LOSER HFt.tMO INBJTEP W AL&XANPER e#MM WO COULD H^CAa?> w Is it ■t •1 > i i i /m m m *L t* wWTIt'A mm n^irvflA NORBERT by George Fett nr iiiii y« g fM/Si36 words
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Article, Illustration657 1977-04-16 19 Brian Miller - RACING IPOH PRO-AM RACE MEETING THIS WEEKEND with Brian Miller Gold Saint is undoubtedly the best bet in today's Ipoh Pro-Am meeting and I take him to win comfortably in Race 7. Although he carries topwelght, I feel that this six year old by657 words
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Article733 1977-04-16 19 mm 2.0 MARA CLASS 9 400m ||U0jUi (Catchwalghta 79) 1 2233 B sib ridge (Selangor PRC) 0* kg penalty Oantets a 12 Sang Petoh (Selangor PRC) 6 kg penalty K.T. Lai 3 S 5688 Webotar (Ukandar PC) Lau 5 4 0787 Maeca (Iskandar PC) Woodworth 2 0 88733 words
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Article779 1977-04-16 19 *****01 2 0 MARA CLASS 2 1200m 1 1106 Pood Return! II (Ukandar PC) 03 Lau 1 > 0210 Drake (Selangor PRC) ilft Brown 3 3 2414 Do* (Buklt Tlmah SC) 79 0 maids in S 4 7020 Mm Jeep (Buklt Tlmah SC) 74* UMB— 9 0 0053779 words
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603 1977-04-16 19 Ladybird looks an extra good thing In Race s—the5 —the Class 4 Division 1 1200 m event at Ipoh tomorrow. This four-year-old by Blrdbrook gave an impressive snowing over the Kuala Lumpur 1200 m earlier this month when she ran a gallant second to603 words
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Article, Illustration665 1977-04-16 20 Jeffrey Low - Malaysia Cup Preview I>V Jeffrey Low Johore will be looklnk for a good result to keep their semi-finals hopes alive when they meet Singapore in the first round return leg Malaysia Cup match at Kallang tomorrow. While Singapore have virtually qualified for the semi-finals with665 words
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Article53 1977-04-16 20 SOUTH *ONE FWDL F A P 6'pore 7 6 2 0 22 2 12 T'gganu 4 2 2 15 7 10 Johore 7 2 3 2 8 6 7 Malacca 7 2 3 2 8 10 7 Negri 7 0 4 3 1 0 4 Force 8 12 553 words
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442 1977-04-16 20 Kuantan, Saturday An all-out campaign is on to get Pahang to rejoin the Malaysia Cup soccer competition which they abandoned last year because of Singap ore's participation. The majority of the individual Pahang FA members in Kuantan feel that as Pahang have already442 words
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Article108 1977-04-16 20 Reuter Teheran, Saturday Iran crushed Singapore 8-0 and Iraq beat India 4-0 In the opening matches of the 19th Asian Youth football tournament here yesterday. Crown Prince Reza and a crowd of 25,000 watched the games. Singapore, apparently afflicted by the cool spring weather, were noReuter - 108 words
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Miscellaneous49 1977-04-16 20 ANDY CAPP WHERE'VE V y°° o f BEEN? J KEEP IT SHORT AN 4 SIMPLE »ER AN x EKCUSEIO START A J 'DISCUSSION AT THIS m |T I TIME <* NIGHT OH, YES? WHAT'VE YOU GOT AGAINST v US GIRLS"? > OUT WITH THE BOYS *.W uu m *2 ift49 words
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