New Nation, 17 May 1977
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Title Section21 1977-05-17 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, May 17, 1977 No. 1951 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 Nl VV (0) NATION COMMENT21 words
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Article37 1977-05-17 1 Kuala Lumpur. Tuesday—Singapore beat Sri Landa 6-1 in the qualifying round of the AsiaOceania zone Junior World Cup hockey tournament at the Kllat grounds here today. Hftlftime score: Singapore 2, Sri Lanka 1.37 words
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Article515 1977-05-17 1 Teresa Ooi - Drive by govt By Teresa Ooi The Government is to launch a big campaign to modernise the use of the Chinese language in Singapore. The traditional classical style is to be abandoned for a simpler format. The old, often ponderous, style long used In the writing515 words
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Article372 1977-05-17 1 The Big Fight Landover, (Maryland), Tuesday Take it easy Muhammad All punched enough to retain the world heavyweight championship last night with a unanimous decision over Alfredo Evangelista, a 22-year-old Spaniard who never quit trying. Here's a round-by-round report by Associated Press: Round 1: The first round372 words
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Article146 1977-05-17 1 AP London, Tuesday A British newspaper said today it has assembled all the parts of an atomic bomb, except for the plutonlum explosive, to demonstrate that terrorists could do the same. Polish-born Joseph Rotblat, who worked on the Hiroshima A-bomb in Los Alamos, New Mexico,AP - 146 words
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Advertisement58 1977-05-17 1 Goalie Paine back in the squad Page 19 See the Cup Final FREE! Details: Page 18 Have you ever wondered what Ah Fook and Mel Lin, that Talking Point pair, look like? Find out in New Nation on Saturday. 'Energy crunch coming* warning Page 6 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas58 words
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Advertisement103 1977-05-17 1 U)ifo<mi2oo Gnlf Centre Q8 Ground Floor. Clifford Centr*. Rjfll« Pl«ce. Sing»pore. 1 Ttl: *****3 H«ad Offic* G24 Ground Floor. Tanglin ShoppingCantre. Singapore. 10. Ttl: *****76 SISOT ALLOY ALUMINIUM SUPER I r.,/ w. <. y >. >•• /•< V* v /A V jS f >'*~/ yy. S////■//', >"/>/ 'A x K103 words
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Miscellaneous12 1977-05-17 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to p.m.. today No rain.12 words
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Article114 1977-05-17 2 The Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore has banned the advertising of medicinal products Including herbal remedies aimed at pregnant and lactatlng women. An ASAS statement said this Is because the foetus la particularly vulnerable to adverse effects of drugs or herbal medicines In114 words
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Article104 1977-05-17 2 Trading conUnued to be concentrated on the second and third-liners during the first 45 minutes of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Business Done: First Section Fed. Cables (1) 1.00, (2) 1.02, (1) 1.01. Haw Par (2) 0.03, (18) 0.02, (21) 0.01, (1) 0.90V*. BB. Sett.:104 words
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Article, Illustration726 1977-05-17 2 Adrian Chiam - By Adrian Chiam Twenty-seven Singapore seamen have a chance to share a salvage claim, worth several million dollars. This will be their reward for saving a cargo vessel Oabrieila from being wrecked in the cold stormy seas off Newfoundland on726 words
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Advertisement86 1977-05-17 2 Come to the lovely JUST RENOVATEDI .w ri> GENUINE SNAN6NJUNESE, PEKING ft SZECNIAN FOOD Uncli tpiildHln; Char Stow, Slow Y«k«. I— Yw Ko4. (Imilwmi Hmhi: 11.Mom 1.00pm) OiniMr IpnlrifclM: Pairing Duck, M mi Hot Hatt. (Iwln—i Hmki 7.00pm 10 30pm) Din* In Air-CondMonwl Cimfirt, CiwNimi Sorvteo. AmpU Porking next door86 words
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Miscellaneous56 1977-05-17 2 I Today: 10.23 p.m. (2.6 m). Tomorrow: 11.29 a.m. (2.4 m); 10.52 p.m. (2.6 m). Thursday: 12.05 p.m. (2.3 m); 11.23 p.m. (2.7 m). Friday: 12.41 p.m. (2.3 m); 11.56 p.m. *(2.7 m). Saturday: 1.17 p.m. (2.3 m). Sunday: 12.28 a.m. (2.7 m); 1.54 p.m. (2.3 m). Monday: 1.04 a.m.56 words
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Miscellaneous528 1977-05-17 2 II AT THE CINEMA THE BIG BUS: A hilarious take-off on disaster movies. The vehicle is the world's first nuclearK we red bus. But the e-up of "characters" on board remains. These Will have you tickled pink. Stars Joe Bologna, Stockard Channing, Lynn Redgrave, Sally Kellerman, Harold Gould. Jade: 1.30,528 words
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Advertisement239 1977-05-17 3 rr i p ?A--•X ■v *>- '■■V W, J MS «i< KM f Mth or Id I ommunu at ion I ).n 17th- \U\ l »7~ Teieo .r»is ce'ehrate the 9th World Te'ecommunication Day <v 1 7:n 1977 to commemorate the signing in Pans o' ■n,i intprnatio r a! T239 words
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Article186 1977-05-17 4 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan Customs are hot on the trail of a syndicate specialising in supplying drugs to dance hostesses and teenagers in the Oeylang district. The gang, believed to comprise five members, is said to have been operating for several months. It is headed by186 words
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Article94 1977-05-17 4 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday—TV Malaysia will telecast "lire" the English FA Cup Final between Liverpool' and Manchester United on Baturday—with commentary In Bahasa Malaysia. This was disclosed by Enclk Zaln Mahmood, the Deputy Director or Broadcasting. He said it would be the first live telecast94 words
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Article67 1977-05-17 4 The SUat Avenue community centre will organise a road-run competition for men and women on June 26. Distance for the men'* event will be 8 km and for the ladles', 5 km. Participants can either take part individually or In teams. The entry fee Is 60 cents67 words
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Article33 1977-05-17 4 Mr. John Healy. a psychologist, will give a talk on the effects of organisational climate on productivity at the Singapore Institute of Management conference room "at 5.36 p.m. on June 3.33 words
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Article254 1977-05-17 4 Static, mobile display The S i n g a p o re Armed Forces' annual display this year .will again be held at Changi Air Base on June 25 and 2d. It will consist of a static and a mobile display. The static display will, (or254 words
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179 1977-05-17 4 A 23 year old restaurant wai tress has reported to the police that she was raped In the lift of her Housing Board flat In Telok Blangah New Town. Returning from work in the city shortly before midnight last Friday, she took the179 words
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Article52 1977-05-17 4 The Ministry of Culture will organise a Concert For the Young at the Toa Payoh branch library lecture hall on June 4 at 2 p.m. Chinese folk music as well as Western classical pieces will be played by schoolchildren participating. Complimentary tickets are available from the Chl'dren's Section of52 words
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Article314 1977-05-17 4 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong Some coffee shops have started serving diluted coffee and tea since Sunday the day they increased the price by five cents a cup. And they are served in smaller cups too. New Nation understands that some disgruntled coffee shop owners are314 words
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Article24 1977-05-17 4 Mr. Tan Kwong Ann has been appointed an inspector under the Factories Act as from May 4, according to the latest government gazette.24 words
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Article17 1977-05-17 4 The Sennett Youth Oroup will organise a sunset cruise around the Southern Islands on May 29.17 words
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Article275 1977-05-17 4 UPI Singapore Is among 26 countries which will not be allowed to export silk yarns freely to Japan from tomorrow following a Japanese government move to regulate Imports to protect Its domestic Industry. The Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry said that under theUPI - 275 words
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Article, Illustration92 1977-05-17 4 This 22 year old market at the Killiney Road and Exeter Road Junction will soon be demolished to make way for COMcentre, Telecoms' multi-mil-lion-dollar headquarters. Stallholders will be resettled in a new market in Ghlm Mob housing estate. Construction work on COMcentre began in92 words
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Article22 1977-05-17 4 A children's spot art competition will be held at the National Stadium on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.22 words
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Article227 1977-05-17 4 Dr. Riaz Hassan, a Pakistani sociologist and lecturer in the University of Singapore's department of sociology, has resigned and left for Australia after almost nine years in Singapore. Accompanied by his wife, a dentist in Government service, his three-year-old daughter, Tirana, and five-year-old son, Haroon, Dr.227 words
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Article91 1977-05-17 4 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday—Eight leading Japanese Industrialists flew In on Sunday with plans to Invest $700 million In various Joint ventures. They are keen to Invest In a variety of commercial projects, according to mission leader Takeshi Izuml of the Trade and Investment Division of the Tokyo-based Asian Pro-91 words
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431 1977-05-17 5 UPI AP Bangkok, Tuesday The American government has expressed support for the I n d o china states and Burma Joining ASEAN, or for those countries forming a separate alliance to promote the same objectives as those of ASEAN. The ThaiUPI; AP - 431 words
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Article498 1977-05-17 5 UPI Bangkok, Tuesday Vietnam appeared to be taking a new hard line on US relations after a sharp attack on Washington's policies during the weekend, according to diplomatic sources. The sources said Vietnam was renewing its direct demand for payment of war reparationsUPI - 498 words
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209 1977-05-17 5 UPI Moscow, Tuesday. Soviet leader Brezhnev held his second meeting In little over eight months yesterday with Laotian Prime Minister and party leader Kaysone Phomvlnhan. Mr. Phomvlnhan, who had been paying an official visit to East Germany, arrived in Moscow without fanfare. HisUPI - 209 words
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Article127 1977-05-17 5 UPI Bonn, Tuesday The Bhah of Iran said In an interview published on Sunday that his oil-rich country may also build the controversial fast breeder nuclear reactor. "If this is something for which the whole world is striving, why not?" the monarch told the BlldUPI - 127 words
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Article30 1977-05-17 5 Reuter PontaDelgada (Azores), Tuesday—At least nine people were wounded by gunfire yesterday during an attack by armed separatists on police headauarters In this part of le Portuguese-controll-ed Azores.—Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Advertisement34 1977-05-17 5 See the famed Bmg Grondahl porcelain collection, and a demonstration given by their craftsmen from Copenhagen at the Scandinavian Festival (May 8 20, *****. Shangri-la Hotel. ;.;V" A All are welcome. NIVEA S/besnc/ VMfflllMZA34 words
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Advertisement110 1977-05-17 5 Rasa Sayang comes V up with endless surprises W and this year a great offei During the months of May, June, July and September we give you 30% discount on our standard room rates, excluding the normal KO% service charge and 5% Government Tax. This you must not miss! Whether110 words
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Article533 1977-05-17 6 War unless world acts on energy shortage: Report UPI Reuter Washington, Tuesday Warning that world oil demand may exceed supplies in Just four years, a new International study said yesterday the frustrations of energy shortages could lead to war unless all nations start nowUPI; Reuter - 533 words
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225 1977-05-17 6 AP Bangkok. Tuesday. Editor* and journalists are mounting a caxn6 sign to protest a new 111 which would further restrict the freedom of the press In Thailand. The 27-article Press BUI, which would lmpcae fines and Jail sentence* for certain violations, la to beAP - 225 words
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Article42 1977-05-17 6 Reuter Belgrade, Tuesday The Yugoslav National Assembly yasterday awarded President Tito his third Order of the National Hero to mark his 85th birthday on May 26 and the 40th anniversary of his leadership of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia. Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article, Illustration60 1977-05-17 6 Mia Jaanita Castro, slater of Caban Premier Fidel Castro, cries oat la anger daring a recent demonstration *he lad to protest the departare of the first US cralae ship to sail to Havana la II years. The Greek ship Daphe, carrying IN passengers, left New Orleans whereUPI radio picture - 60 words
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Article20 1977-05-17 6 Reuter Canberra. Tuesday. Two fishing boats carrying 35 Vietnamese refugees arrived In Broome. Western Australia, immigration officials reported.—Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article61 1977-05-17 6 Reuter Rio de Janeiro. Tuesday.— Nine people were killed and 32 Injured when two pasrenger trains crashed near a suburban station early yesterday, military police said. One train was rtruck from behind as It was changing tracks near Oomendar Soares station. 40 km from here.Reuter - 61 words
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Article24 1977-05-17 6 Reuter Morloka (Japan). Tuesday Two people were yesterday killed In a landslide caused by heavy rainfall near this northern Japanese city, police said.—Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article57 1977-05-17 6 Reuter Birmingham, Tuesday —Forty British Leyland car workers spent a month playina cards and dominoes on full pay in their factory canteen here before management gave them an ultimatum to work or go. A Leyland spokesman said yesterday that 20 of the car workers had now been dismissedReuter - 57 words
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Article58 1977-05-17 6 DJ A mechanic has been banned from a pub In Britain because his after-shave lotion offended licensee Frank Heyhirst, who said: "It was awful. I had to spray the place to get rid ef the peng." Bat the banned drinker said: "All my girt friends like itDJ - 58 words
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328 1977-05-17 6 Reuter Abu Dhabi. Tuesday Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani yesterday denied reports that the 13 OPEC members had healed a rift over prices. Bheikh Yamani, on a visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), told reporters there was no truth inReuter - 328 words
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Article216 1977-05-17 6 —by Gaddafi Reuter Tripoli, Tuesday—Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi last night said he feared fighting might be renewed in the southern Philippines following violation of the peace agreement signed here last December between the Philippines government and the Moro National Liberation Front, the Arab Revolution News AgencyReuter - 216 words
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Miscellaneous178 1977-05-17 6 WORLD WEATHER Rome Cloudy. 2010C. Headline: Ouldo de Martlno released. London Showers heavy In places, some bright Intervals, 9 13C. Headline: IRA kidnaps guards captain in Ulster. Moscow Sunny. 1525C. Pravda's headline: Proper rhythm to procurement Paris—Cloudy, possible showers. 17-7C. Headline: Unrest within the French political parties. Tokyo Sunny, 21UC.178 words
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Article341 1977-05-17 7 Smith troops clash with police patrol as Zambia declares 'state of war* AP Salisbury, Tuesday Hours after Zambia declared "a state of war" with whiteruled Rhodesia, the government here admitted se ndl ng troops Into one of its other black neighbour states. Botswana, on an abortive raid againstAP - 341 words
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173 1977-05-17 7 AP Islamabad, Tuesday Despite an Opposition boycott, Pakistan's National Assembly passed a constitutional amendment yesterday limiting civil rights In armycontrolled areas and permitting a referendum on whether Prime Minister Bhutto should continue in power. Mohammad Anwar, acting secretary-general of the Opposition Pakistan National AllianceAP - 173 words
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Article179 1977-05-17 7 UPI Washington. Tuesday— A Senate Committee told Congress yesterday It could safely cut about usrn minion <$11»« million) from the adnilnlstrattons UBfl4J billion Military Prc-we-ment Bid but warm, j the US cannot Ignore the Soviet Union's military expansion. The armed services committee said inUPI - 179 words
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Article221 1977-05-17 7 Reuter New York, Tuesday At least five people were killed when a helicopter keeled over on top of a skyscraper landing pad here yesterday, sending a shower of debris crashing into the street hundreds of metres below. Police quoted the pilot of the twin-engine ferry helicopterReuter - 221 words
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Advertisement269 1977-05-17 7 ./urn L_ v\ mm, c ■**r Jr -Z -> ITi'LH accurately finds where your music and automatically plays it back for you. At last. That mad bad search is over. The one that drives sane men mad when all they want is to hear a favourite song again from the269 words
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Article427 1977-05-17 8 The MP for Ulu Pandan, Dr. Chiang Hal Ding, shows an active and abiding Interest In the creation of a Singapore national Identity. He spoke In Parliament three months ago of the need to Instil In the young patriotism and a vision of the Singapore427 words
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Article39 1977-05-17 8 A colleague, while In Jakarta on an assignment, slept soundly every night after a hectic day's work. On the last night, however, when he had nothing to do and could really relax, he had nightmares!39 words
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Article32 1977-05-17 8 A colleague was not surprised that the stampede by football fans happened when It did. In fact, he rather expected It. He said: "It was Friday the 13th."32 words
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Article, Illustration1956 1977-05-17 8 Mindless and cowed? Starting from scratch Singaporeans New Nation reproduces here the speech by Dr. Chiang Hai Ding, MP for Ulu Pan dan, at the Seventh College Day of the National Junior College last Saturday. I am aeeply honoured to be1,956 words
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Article, Illustration837 1977-05-17 9 Craig R. Whitney - By Craig R. Whitney NYT Bonn, Tuesday Chancellor K e 1mut Schmidt has returned from his London meetings with President Carter with a widely acknowledged personal and diplomatic triumph, something he badly needed on his dome st i c political front. Even his opposition here concedes thatNYT - 837 words
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Article, Illustration649 1977-05-17 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Syndicate Q —Why is there an energy snortage? A—Because not enough dlnasaurs died so they could rot and make oil to last us beyond the year 2040. Q—Why don't we raise more dinosaurs and kill them andLos Angeles Times Syndicate - 649 words
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Advertisement114 1977-05-17 9 Motion Smith Son Ltd ARE PLEASED AND PRIVILEGED TO ANNOUNCE THEIR OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT AS EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE AGENTS IN S.E. ASIA FOR THE ORIENTAL SCIENTIFIC APPARATUS WORKSHOPS "OSAW" MAKERS OF FINE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS AND AIDS FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. MOTION MITH WILL BE PLEASED TO ACCEPT ALL114 words
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Advertisement113 1977-05-17 9 ii EUROPEGlobal^ Ovt.'r 400 liepar tures covering all of Europ« There is one to suit you Here .ire some t xamples European Round-Up (15 days)- $1276 Panoramic Europe (17 days) $1185 European Adventure (19 days) $1639 USA Aloho America 1977 American Carnival 17 days $3950 (includes airfare) Stars and Stripes113 words
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Article, Illustration120 1977-05-17 10 / 11 WANG LOOK FUNG spends a day with those who man HDB's maintenance centre A member of the public calls the Emergency Maintenance Service a lift breakdown, (or any'electrical or plumbing problem) A telephone operator at EMSU takes down the details and calls120 words
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722 1977-05-17 10 / 11 "Good morning, Housing Board... Yes, can I help you? A lift breakdown? Where?... Anyone trapped in there?... May I have your name and address, please?... Right. We'll send* someone over now. Thank you." These words (or some of these at722 words
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519 1977-05-17 10 / 11 False alarms all in a day's work Within two minutes of the call to Buona Vista area office, the rescue operators were at the block of flats with a lift breakdown. But K was a false alarm. A check on the other three lifts in the block confirmed It. All519 words
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Miscellaneous581 1977-05-17 10 / 11 Tuesday -I [Efr2 NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address ■JIL L_E. FILL IN ART missing D E L LITTERS A?T across T1 "n using J CLUES ASH BELOW ■■■■■■■■■Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR EQ-2 1. A measure of581 words
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Article, Illustration351 1977-05-17 12 Jennifer Schoon - ...round your neck, on your wrists, your waist and elsewhere Fashion by Jennifer Schoon It's a return to flowers. Fashion wise that is. Wear them anywhere you like, but to be with it, •you've Just got to have a spray, either real or ofPicture by Vince Khoo - 351 words
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Article614 1977-05-17 13 — Paddy - imp LBOX IN A LAND OF MAKE-BELIEVE THAT MAY NOT BE TOO FAR AWAY= Paddy Once upon a time, there was a land in which men did not cry. Not because they couldn't or didn't want to but because crying was against the614 words
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Article, Illustration351 1977-05-17 13 A dress that's a whole wardrobe. "Infinite" the creation of a young Puerto Rlcan designer, Lydia, is now available in Singapore at Antoinette. Specialists Centre. This outfit puts an end to the old cry "I have nothing to wear." It can be worn in351 words
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Article229 1977-05-17 13 S. L - I Doc's j Casebook 11 S.L. Depressed writes': "I am a 21-year-old student who is not bad-looking and quite well-built. However, I have bow legs. They have caused me some h u m 11 i a tion when some of my friends say that I walked229 words
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Advertisement129 1977-05-17 14 I inrn We are best known for our work in kitchen furniture. Now, we bring our expertise to other parts of the homes as well. Made-to-measure kitchen cabinets •"Wonderful" kitchen cabinets •Leila Bedroom set ©Wall dividers •Sofa •Dining-room set Light fittings Visit our new showroom at Plaza Singapura now! TING'S129 words
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Advertisement143 1977-05-17 14 Wa ham wida rings of dasigns, shapM and sizas of wall and floor caramic tile* for interior* and txttrlon of homai, offkaa. shopping and Industrial complaxas. Our products includa: Pacorattva plain wall/floor caramie tllas, marbla slabs, tar ratio, quarry, monokllnkar, Italian gas cookars (Araiios/ Nawas), lightings, watar haatars, RIKETT vinyl/143 words
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Advertisement113 1977-05-17 14 ornamental r V 4— ■A <t if i w !W» a e >u WALDORF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER America's Best Residential Electric Water heaters. "Waldorf" Water heaters carry a 5 year Guarantee CALL NOW' tor further enquiry HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES <fy SERVICES (PTE) UD. 116, Talok Kurau Road, Singapore 15. Ttl:113 words
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Advertisement160 1977-05-17 14 Shock Absorbers VOUft LIFE MAY OCMNO ON IHtM WHY ARE SHOCK ABSORBERS SO IM PORT ANT? worn shock absorbers: are dangerous; they may cause death! worn shock absorbers: make braking less effective, since the wheels loose contact with the road! worn shock absorbers: cause wheel hop, resulting in excessive and160 words
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Article344 1977-05-17 14 A twice weekly advertisement feature If reading is your ho b by, happiness would be browauig a good bookstore. And for the avid reader. the hours spent In book stores looking for suitable reading material are always worthwhile. Timber Enterprises in Asia Insurance Building (7th floor) promises you a344 words
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468 1977-05-17 15 s 3 Business News and Views Commercial banks, world agencies can collaborate to raise more funds Reuter Manila, Tuesday A leading international banker yesterday suggested more c o op e ration and collaboration between commercial banks and international finance institutions in mobilising funds forReuter - 468 words
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Article114 1977-05-17 15 dollar firmer in Europe UPI Brussels, Tuesday The U8 dollar and the British pound firmed up on European money markets yesterday. Gold lost 25 cents an ounce to close at U*****,875 In both London and Zurich. Sterling closed in London at U551.7190. up from U551.***** Friday night. In £uricn itUPI - 114 words
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Article39 1977-05-17 15 UPI New York, Tuesday The United States had a trade deficit with the Arab countries In the first quarter of US$3.B3 blljlon, ($9.19 billion), double last year's deficit of US$l.B6 billion, the Mid-East Report said yesterday. UPI.UPI - 39 words
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Article579 1977-05-17 15 Lee Yew Meng - FOR SHIPYARD Com pa ny profile »»v Lee Yew Meng Far East Levlngs to n Shipbuilding's (FELS) strong profit growth In recent years Is expected to grind to a halt In the current year. FELS said the slump In the oil rig Industry is not expected to579 words
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Article160 1977-05-17 15 Bargain hunters, buying among some depressed blue-chip Issues, drove prices higner yesterday for the second consecutive session of moderately traded New York Stock Exchange issues, despite late selling. Yesterday's pi ices In U8* on the New York Stock Ex change followed by the dlfference on the previous session's160 words
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Article34 1977-05-17 15 New York, Tuesday Dow Jones cloning averages on the NYSE yesterday: SO Industrials 932 50 (up 4.10); 20 transport 243.04 (up 2.78); 1ft utilities 111.07 (up 0.61); 66 stocks 314.98 (up 2.03).34 words
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Article185 1977-05-17 15 Tokyo share prices closed slightly lower, after gains early in the day. But Inc en tivebacked issues including a segment of food and machinery Issues were bullish. Closing prices in yen on th* Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday; AJlnomoto 355 8 C. Itoh 280 unch Dowa Mining 100 4 Hitachi185 words
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Article71 1977-05-17 15 Closing prices in rrancs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Paribag 161.50 +150 Poncler 374.50 —8.60 Pr In temps 11.25 .66 Bull 24.60 .50 Royal Dutch in .80 Mlchelin 997 OCE 215 —3.50 Thomson 146.90 —3.10 CPP •6.20 —1.60 Rhone 66.60 .60 Air 301 —4.60 non Ml 11 Philips 56.7071 words
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Article85 1977-05-17 15 Closing prices In Swiss francs cm the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS Bearer 2940 36 UB8 Registered 532 4 SBC 370 9 Credit Sukue 3136 35 Swissair B. 673 3 Swiss Reins ur 3370 10 Wlnterthur B. 1740 Zurich Insur. 7300 +150 Juvena B. 162 7 Nestle B. 334685 words
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Article84 1977-05-17 15 Prices In Australian cents at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the 8ydne> Stock Exchange: ACI ITS 180 ADC 10 18 Ampol Pet ANI •1 133 68 APM 118 118 Bank N8W 536 638 Brambles M 166 BHP MO 883 Boral 313 314 OBA 300 300 C8R 380 38484 words
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Advertisement53 1977-05-17 15 i» ivt 1 "i>pht'lmb'fili 'ir Mm !■>> mm I ""•IJ Rang* of furniture can be viewed at our riiowroom from 11 am. to 9 pm. Open everyday. PLAZA SMOAPURA 3RD FLOOR UNIT 33« pah Jess ear piercing OMyS3(]INCLLDNG GOLD-PLATED EAR STUDS. THE FOOT AND SKIN CLINIC 319-J,RWHt MMjLEY ROMXmot MLIJNFY53 words
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Article, Illustration363 1977-05-17 16 PHILIP TAN - Ganesan fails to keep appointment By PHILIP TAN Trevor Hartley wants the Football Association pf Singapore to clear the air over a report that national coach Choo Seng Quee may replace him as soccer adviser. Two days ago, the Sunday Times reported that the FAS were363 words
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390 1977-05-17 16 TONY KOH - By TONY KOH Nee Soon succumbed to SATU's tremendous burst of power In the last five minutes when they con ceded 34 points and lost 132-95 in the second round match of the National basketball League at the Oay World last night.390 words
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Article320 1977-05-17 16 London, Tuesday Stoke City joined Tottenham Hotspur in relegation from the First Division of the English Football League when they were defeated 1-0 at Aston Villa In their final League game last night. But the third relegation spot remains undecided after brave victories by Bristol320 words
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Miscellaneous266 1977-05-17 16 L C rossuord 6 Office employee 7 Rouse 8 Something unique 9 Hunting dog 10 Wrestling hold 11 Indian, for one 12 Tremble 13 Mary Moore 21 Tanker 25 Turn 26 Conglomeration 27 Ancient Or. coin 28 Ranee's consort 29 Without a penny 31 Kind 34 Irritated state 38 Wings266 words
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Miscellaneous355 1977-05-17 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a person of deep and durable affections. Once one has gained entry Into the private world of your feelings, he Is safe forever after from the consequences of your anger, irritation, disillusionment or what have you. TOMORROW... TAURUS (April355 words
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Article, Illustration816 1977-05-17 17 Brian Miller - He is ready to make amends over the sprint on Saturday ON THE TRACK u ith Brian Miller Bay Express, who finished third to Barcelona II in a blanket finish at this course in March, looks ready to make amends when he goes over 1200 m on816 words
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Article, Illustration377 1977-05-17 17 Zarook was qu'ckly out in front, leading past the 800 m and Into the straight from Cowan Street, with Camarade well up. First Generation made up ground. Camarade started tils run at the distance and then hit the front 200 m out to377 words
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129 1977-05-17 17 Swansea, Tuesday. Malcolm Nash sent the Australians reeling to the brink of defeat on the final day of their threeday cricket match against Glamorgan yesterday. The Australians, set to score 184 for victory In the final session, slumped to 39 for six as Nash129 words
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Advertisement281 1977-05-17 18 JL FIFA C CC Trade mark R ff-. \vj. OJ /.V <: t i t v*.,. 4 WMIO GRAND STAND TICKETS TO THE MALAYSIA CUP FINAL Plus one night accommodation (2 to a room) and breakfast at Regent Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Plus return air tickets with Singapore Airlines. AND 300281 words
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Article, Illustration726 1977-05-17 19 Jeffrey Low - SOCCER SCENE by Jeffrey Low Never mind who are to be blamed for the ticket stampede. You can't actually pinpoint the culprits the Singapore Sports Council, the Football Association of Singapore, the Police or the crowd. All four parties are probably blaming each other for726 words
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Article, Illustration179 1977-05-17 19 PHILIP TAN - PHILIP TAN Eric Pain« rejoined the Singapore team preparing for the Malaysia Cup semifinal second leg match with Selangor last night and hopes to be fit for the Mg game. At the National Stadium yesterday evening, Eric disclosed that a Chinese "sinwh" massaged his slipped179 words
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Article30 1977-05-17 19 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday.—Malaysia beat Indonesia 9-0 in the AsiaOceania aone qualifying round of the Junior World Cup hockey tournament this morning. Half-time score was Malaysia 5, Indonesia 0.30 words
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Article, Illustration274 1977-05-17 19 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Singapore have been asked to contribute US$50,000 (1125,000) towards hosting of the 1978 Asian Games In Bangkok. This request was made to the Singapore National Olympic Council by the secretary or the Asian Oames Federation, Zafar All, in a telegram274 words
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Article98 1977-05-17 19 Nairobi, Tuesday John Akii-bua, Uganda'* 400 metres hurdles star, said yesterday he was considering retiring from athletics because of "frustrations to my career." The 31-year-old police superintendent, a former world record-holder and 1972 Olympic champion, told Reuter by telephone from his home in Kam- pala that Ugandan BDorts98 words
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Miscellaneous74 1977-05-17 19 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom 93 i -1 >Q ft 1 I SHORT RIBS W HUSBAND AS OFP TO lV£ DECIDED NOT VVHV THE HEAGSMAN& CONVENTION. ID <30 WITH HIM NOT, I THIS VEAP. DEARIE? J ALWAVS THOUGHT CONVENTIONS WERE B GREAT PUN. by Frank O'Neal 1 JUST CANT74 words
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Article50 1977-05-17 20 YH FOOK: There may be something in this new treatment Sanatronic. One doctor said that Ionic treatment has been found to be good for sinuses. MEI LIN: Scientists also said that a TV set gives off ionic charges. 80 you can be treated in comfort while watch•in* TV!50 words
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Miscellaneous926 1977-05-17 20 SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUKCfSIENTS followed by THE FLY'.NG NUN (r). Sitcom starring Sally Fields. 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS. 3.35 GENERAL HOSPITAL. 4.15 MAGAZINE ZERO ONE (r>. 4.30 INTERMIBBION. 0.05 OPEN I N G ANfIOUMCEMENTS followed by THE PORKY PIG SHOW. Cartoons. 0.30 NEWS IN BRIEF. •35 BOY DOMINIC: Medicine926 words
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Miscellaneous185 1977-05-17 20 FALL OF THE EAGLES: The Appolntment. (Ch. 5. 8.35 p.m. In colour). In January 1905, hundreds of the Czar's loyal subjects were shot down In front of his palace at St. Petersburg. The massacre of Bloody Sunday, as the tragedy was called, shocked the world and led to a national185 words
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