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Title Section21 1977-08-10 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, August 10, 1977 No. 2024 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 r j NEW NATION 1 COMMENT,21 words
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Article572 1977-08-10 1 UPI Jerusalem. Wednesday The United States and Israel have clashed sharply over US efforts to bring the Palestine Liberat i on Organisation into the Middle East peace talks. Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin flatly rejected feelers of a possiole Israel-PLO detente brought by U.S. Secretary ofUPI - 572 words
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Article84 1977-08-10 1 AP Washington, Wednesday The Coca-Cola company said yesterday it rejected demands by the Indian government that Coca-Cola turn over control of its Indian operations and the secret to Coke's taste to Indians or get out of the country. Accusing Coca-Cola of squeezing up to 400 per centAP - 84 words
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Article118 1977-08-10 1 UPI Piscataway (New Jersey!, Wednesday—Funeral services were held yesterday for August Muscle, who died this weekend afteT 23 years in a coma, the result of a 1954 car-train accident. Muscle, 57, died in the King James Nursing Home In Franklin township on Sunday. He hadUPI - 118 words
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165 1977-08-10 1 Reuter London, Wednesday, The mass-clrculatlon Sun newspaper today accused Brazil of trying to prevent a tall In coffee prices by cornering the coffee market. "Not content with keeping their own coffee prices sky high, Brazil's state-controlled purchasing unit is sweeping the globe for beans thatReuter - 165 words
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Article24 1977-08-10 1 Wiesbaden, (West Germany), Wednesday Police have arrested 17 Turks and smashed a Turkish heroin smuggling ring in three cities, they said yesterday.24 words
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Article174 1977-08-10 1 Reuter Chicago, Wednesday Twelve year old Scott Crull learned on Monday night that he is dying of cancer he heard it on television. The cruel accident came after Scott, bedridden for the past three years, received a telephone call to cheer him upReuter - 174 words
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Article27 1977-08-10 1 Paris, Wednesday French Prime Minister Raymond Barre will pay visits later this year to the Soviet Union, West Germany, Syria and Hungary, sources said yesterday.27 words
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Advertisement46 1977-08-10 1 COLOUR TV I 9 SPECIAL REPORT ON WHO'S WHO IN COSMOS: SEE PAGE 18 f IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Stars and Moneywords 17; Crossword 18; Comics 19. BLUE NUN A reflection of good taste 3jj> u V p 'i't i 1 </- Eastern Agencies *<gj46 words
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Miscellaneous0 1977-08-10 1 )&`(<_}+}]'|`&\"|=~+."'$):+>\:^0 words
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314 1977-08-10 2 Thousands of people who went to the Padang to see the fireworks display last night went home disappointed. The reason was that: most of the fireworks appeared too low for those sitting on the Padang and City Hall steps to see.314 words
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603 1977-08-10 2 Professionals and intellectuals reply to Dr Ow Professionals and Intellectuals in Singapore yesterday disagreed a statement made by a Member of Parliament that they are unwilling to contribute to society. Many Interviewed by New Nation pointed out that they are contributing to603 words
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Article188 1977-08-10 2 BUSINESS DONE: First section HAW PAR (10) 1.11. Sett.: (3) 1.12. LEONG HUAT (1) 1.30. (1) 1.29. Y.H.S. (MSIA (1) 1.66. (6) 1.68, (4) 1.69, (1) 1.67. J.C.-M.P.H. (7) 1.43. METRO (2) 1.49, (5) 1.50. M. FEEDMILLS(S) 1.70. M. CREDIT (1) 1.20. B. RAYA (5) 1.57, (4) 1.58.188 words
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Article, Illustration385 1977-08-10 2 The moment of victory—and relief—for debaters of the National Junior College. For these students, the RTS inter-school debate was fun and stimulating while it lasted. But It also took up a lot of their time and, as a result, set them back a385 words
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Miscellaneous171 1977-08-10 2 AT THE CINEMA THE NEW SHAOLIN BOXERS (Mandarin): Alexander Fu Sheng and Jenny Chen star In this martial arts film that reveals the ancient skills of the S h a o 1 i n sect. Prince 1.45, 4, 6.45, 9.15 p.m. CARRY ON BEHIND: The 27th in this popular comedy171 words
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Miscellaneous269 1977-08-10 2 train, features the talents of Gene Wilder, Jill Clayburgn, Richard P r y o r, Patrick McGoohan. Orchard: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. SEVEN NIGHTS IN JAPAN: A light romantic comedy about the escapades of a mythical European prince and his Japanese girl. Stars Michael York, Hldeml Aokl. Lido:269 words
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Miscellaneous149 1977-08-10 2 Chung Liang, Huang Cheng Li, Wang Chiang, Kuo Shen Hslng. Golden: 1,30, 4, 6.45 and 9.30 p.m. C H I V A L ROUS INN (Mandarin): Intrigue, set in the Ching Dynasty. Kong Chian, Palace: 1.30, 3.30. 7.15 and 9.30 p.m. Zenith: 2.30. 7.15 and 9.15. RETURN OF THE TIGFR149 words
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Advertisement175 1977-08-10 3 w V I 2sS <<■% 5& FABULOUS PRIZES TO BE WON! 4th Benx/enufo Irrashaimasu Willkommen Kor •torn rob HOW TO ENTER All these friendly people are saying "Welcome" in their own special way. Match the greetings to the people the costumes will give you clues. Get your entry form from175 words
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244 1977-08-10 4 Richard Ho - By Richard Ho Some local shipping companies are having operational problems because some of their crew are suspected to be 1 ny o 1 v e d in drug smuggling. Each time their ships call at the ports of certain countries they are244 words
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Article210 1977-08-10 4 ...to boost business The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board hopes to organise night tours to the Handicraft Centre in September. This Is another aP tempt by the BTPB to attract visitors to the centre in Tanglin Road, which has been hit by poor business since it was210 words
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Article51 1977-08-10 4 An aviation insurance specialist, Mr. H. W. Smith, will speak on aviation Insurance at a lunch organised by the Singapore Insurance Training Centre, at the Bhangrl-la Hotel on Aug. 15 at 12 p.m. strations by craftsmen. Although the price of the tour has not been fixed, the BTPB51 words
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Article, Illustration172 1977-08-10 4 Mr. Lee Kuan Yew obliged a teenage autograph-h un t e r during the National Day parade at Queenstown Stadium yesterday. A girl broke through the police cordon and tried to get the Prime Minister's autograph while172 words
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Article258 1977-08-10 4 Anxious parents turned up at several primary schools yesterday In the midst of National Day celebrations to find out whether their children had got places In the current Primay One registration exercise. —They were told to cali at tK<r~«choo*s yesterday for the results of their applications258 words
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Article38 1977-08-10 4 A talk on how to pass your driving test will be given in Mandarin by Mr. Robin Chong. a driving tester from the Jurong Town driving test centre, at the National Library on Saturday at 3 p.m.38 words
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Article, Illustration248 1977-08-10 4 In the last 20 years, Mr. Victor Monteiro has selflessly given his time to community services. While working In the Public Works Department as a supervisor, he spent his spare time helping the poor and needy. When he retired in 1907, he went into248 words
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Article32 1977-08-10 4 A cocktail reception to mark the incorporation of the Petrochemical Corporation of Singapore (Pte) Ltd. will be held at the Shangri-la Hotel on Aug. 14 from 6 p.m. "to 8 p.m.32 words
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Article310 1977-08-10 5 Romulo: Step towards lasting peace Agencies Manila, Wednesday Foreign Secretary Carlos Romulo said here yesterday the Philippines would soon establish its embassy in Hanoi. Mr. Romulo spoke to reporters on his arrival here from Singapore where he stopped over after attending last week's ASEAN summit meeting inAgencies - 310 words
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Article137 1977-08-10 5 AP Bangkok. Wednesday— Cambodia has said It will defend itself against all who are intent on "swal-. lowing our territory and subjugating our people" In a possible reference to its border troubles with Thailand and Viet nam. A broadcast over the official Radio Phnom Penh on Monday saidAP - 137 words
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Article72 1977-08-10 5 Reuter Cape Town, Wednesday Thousands of black squatters stood by in helpless, angry silence yesterday as bulldozers and tractors demolished their shanty-town homes here. The major clearance operation will probably cause a major row with Transkel. the black homeland' which South Africa proclaimed independent lastReuter - 72 words
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Article, Illustration37 1977-08-10 5 New Zealand Prime Minister Muldoon being greeted by King Bhumibol of Thailand for an audience before dining with the monarch yesterday. Mr. Muldoon is in Bangkok for a three-day official visit.—UPl UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 37 words
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Article148 1977-08-10 5 UPI Manila, Wednesday. An 18-member committee led by former president Macapagai yesterday announced the formation of the Philippine Organisation for Human Rights, Inc. A spokesman for the main organisers said membership would be open to "all Filipino citizens Interested in the preservation of human rights." OtherUPI - 148 words
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Advertisement120 1977-08-10 5 5* K \V II V,<§8 iin*A THE LEADING m aou 3 n; >:;^CI rrrp i f/m mp |i p IE »1 i in So -J*- V, A- Bf-.!* I m I W; vf J n a vr; r s& J isi 4 «4 R- ||fl is famous line of 11120 words
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Article466 1977-08-10 6 Reuter AFP Beirat, Wednesday The Palestinian commando movement last night published conditions for attending a reconvened Middle East peace conference. The conditions are so tough that Israeli and American rejection appeared a foregone conclusion. In an editorial, the Palestinian news agency WAFA demanded thatReuter; AFP - 466 words
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Article, Illustration94 1977-08-10 6 Mei Lin: Did you watch the National Day Parade? Ah Fook: No, I saw only the backs of people's heads.- Itl w WW '4? v Z'if' ySM yTnwli wo^ -a, V x> n £Q3 <#P fen+ou \*W -f J'/ A*. Mei Lin: Adakah anda menyaksikan94 words
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Article192 1977-08-10 6 Reuter London, Wednesday.— World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammed All who is here to Sromote a film about his fe, wants to play Hannibal crossing the Alps with hundreds of elephants for his next screen role. "And after that I'm going to play a black EgyptianReuter - 192 words
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Article87 1977-08-10 6 UPI Ottawa, Wednesday Labour Minister John Munro Introduced legislation yesterday to force Canada's 2200 striking air traffic controllers back to work immediately and send their contract dispute with the government to binding arbitration. The legislation, BUI 63, would force the controllers, members of the CanadianUPI - 87 words
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220 1977-08-10 6 Reuter Canberra, Wednesday The "British migrants" storm rumbled on yesterday as Australians argued about the alleged disruption of their industries by militant trade union officials from the "old country." Prime Minister Fraser, returning to Canberra frcm the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur,Reuter - 220 words
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163 1977-08-10 6 AFP Khartoum, Wednesday —Eritrean revolutionaries are engaged In fierce battles near Asmara with 10,000 soldiers sent by the Ethiopian government to recover two Eritrean towns, the Sudan News Agency reported yesterday. The two towns are De came re, south of Asmara, and Saganeiti, south-eastAFP - 163 words
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Article105 1977-08-10 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday, Aug. 10, the 222 nd day of 1977 with 143 to follow. THE MOON is between Its last quarter and new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Venus, Mars and Jupiter. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury and Saturn. Those born on this day are under theUPI - 105 words
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Article49 1977-08-10 6 AFP New York, Wednesday Vendors in New York are selling T-shirts emblazoned with a robot picture of "Son of the random marksman who has killed six people and wounded seven others here in the past year. The T-shirts are captioned: "Get him before he gets you."—AFP.AFP - 49 words
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Miscellaneous179 1977-08-10 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Partly sunny, 32-24C. Headline: Mondale discloses programme to tighten FBI and CIA curbs. San Francisco Fair, coastal fog, 21-13C. Headline: Mexicans mass at border to beat deadline. Paris Sunny, hazy, cool, 22 14C. Headline: Begin confirms military aid to Lebanese Christians. London—Partly cloudy, 20 15C. Headline:179 words
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Article505 1977-08-10 7 Anti-riot men out to stop demos during Fukuda visit UPI Jakarta, Wednesday Jakarta is laying on extensive security precautions to head off a repetition of the 1974 rioting as a three-day visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda to the Indonesian capital draws near. About 3500 armed menUPI - 505 words
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Article166 1977-08-10 7 UPI Washington, Wednesday CIA director Stansfleld Turner plans to remove 800 operatives from the agency's worldwide covert and clandestine branch in the most sweeping reorganisation of the unit since the CIA was founded, a spokesman said yesterday. The drastic cuts in the ClA'sUPI - 166 words
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Article27 1977-08-10 7 AP Washington, Wadnesnesday BdwattTKleinschmidt, Inventor of the teletype printers which now carry news to all corners of the world. Is dead at age 101. AP.AP - 27 words
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Article127 1977-08-10 7 AFP Lahore, Wednesday The Opposition last night called off a general strike it had planned for today in Lahore after receiving assurances from the military authorities that those responsible for attacks against some of its leaders would be punished. A spokesman for the PakistanAFP - 127 words
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Article, Illustration165 1977-08-10 7 Why Reds suspect ASEAN Malik AFP Jakarta, Wednesday, Communist Indochina has reason to suspect ASEAN because of the presence of Amercan military bases In some member countries, Foreign Minister Adam Malik said here yesterday. The Minister was speaking to newsmen on his return from the Second ASEAN Summit in KualaAFP - 165 words
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171 1977-08-10 7 US plans to set up ASEAN military alliances Hanoi Reuter Singapore, Wednesday Vietnam charged yesterday that the US was scheming to step up bilateral military alliances among ASEAN members. Hanoi Radio, in a broadcast monitored here, carried a lengthy commentary on the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur last week. "TheReuter - 171 words
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Article33 1977-08-10 7 Reuter Rangoon, Wednesday. —Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda arrives here today far a three-day official visit during which he will hold talks with President U Ne Win and other Burmese leaders.—Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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170 1977-08-10 7 UPI Rome, Wednesday Archeologists have discovered prehistoric sculpture in northern Italy depicting dog and butterfly worship, some of it 7000 years old, and the earlier known depiction of the sex act in this country, arc heological Prof. Emmanuel Amatl said yesterday. About 70 professorsUPI - 170 words
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Article402 1977-08-10 8 MP for Leng Kee Dr Ow Chin Hock's contention that many professionals are unwilling to make their contributions to society is at best an ambiguous generalisation. That professionals have a greater responsibility than most towards the community Is recognised If only because society has helped train402 words
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Article56 1977-08-10 8 Many family conflicts can be solved with a little Ingenuity. In one family yesterday, the parents wanted to play mahJong, but the children were Insisting on go- ing to watch the National Day fireworks. Their solution? They went to a relative's home a lOth-storey flat at Marine56 words
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Article42 1977-08-10 8 How people react to being featured In this column tells a lot about themselves. A friend who was recently highlighted, said with amusement: "You should change the name of the column; the anecdotes come across loud and clear!"42 words
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Article583 1977-08-10 8 Reuter In a drive against piracy on the high seas, still not uncommon in waters around Borneo and southern Philippines, Malaysia is tightening control of the re g i on's lucrative barter trading and smuggling. To keep track of the traders, they are now allowed toReuter - 583 words
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Article369 1977-08-10 8 NEW STRAITS TIMES VOICE OF THE PRESS Headline: Sabah claim. Those who demean the achievements of ASEAN misunderstand the nature of regional integration, the speed with which national interests can be harmonised with regional Interests and the conditions necessary for supranatlonalism to be built up. They lack369 words
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Article, Illustration638 1977-08-10 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON Since about the end of June, the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta has been fully operational, with the arrival for duty of Mr. Loke Foo Yee, the Singapore civil servant who was the last of the three bureau directors to take638 words
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Article, Illustration410 1977-08-10 9 Hsin-Hsin Yang - By Hsin-Hsin Yang UPI The city of Taipeh probably has one of the fastest changing skylines in Asia. Tall office buildings, condominiums, flats and department stores are cropping up everywhere In this capital of Taiwan like "spring bamboo-shoots after the rain,"UPI; UPI picture - 410 words
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Article, Illustration1076 1977-08-10 9 Summit cautious optimism to concern VOICE OF THE PRESS A ucrklv round-up of editorials in I ho nonI nglish prfss in Singapore l or the uei'k July 31-Any.6 In assessing the outcome of the Second ASEAN Summit at Kuala Lumpur recently, the nonEnglish press took editorial p os 1 tlons1,076 words
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Advertisement53 1977-08-10 9 FroaNula NiM JOCELYN VARGAS WiMy-travalad 6 vary vmatito. Sng* in Spanfch, Endbh b Japanaaa. >■111 in*.tx:amii tarn Chr/s to f/e t The fu«Kt silverware of mi'M 4 POMPADOUR LOUIS XV MARLY LOUIS XV I» 1 I I l i S.RH.DE SILVA JEWELLERS G-13/204.2nd Floor. Tanglin Shopping Centre, Tanglln Road, Singapore53 words
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Article, Illustration1159 1977-08-10 10 / 11 VIOLET OON - What seven young people have put into their work BY VIOLET OON Physically disabled they may be but a group of determined young men and women, residents of the Singapore Cheshire Home, are out to prove that they are no burden to society. More1,159 words
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Article230 1977-08-10 10 / 11 The Cheshire Home is not a home for the aged, as most people seem to imagine, but a home for all Incurably disabled or sick —those for whom hospitals can do no more and whose families are unable to provide adequate care. The residents of230 words
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Advertisement128 1977-08-10 10 / 11 West Cabot 's Nitamin E Cares For Your Skin New York Facial Maaqua Cabot's Maaqua actually cleana deeper than any aoap of facial cleanser It paela off aaslly, removing that layar of dull, daad skin and grime that quickly accumulataa due to our polluted environment; while Vitamin E moisturizes your128 words
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Article, Illustration636 1977-08-10 12 Gloria Chandy - Just the show for baseball buffs Cinema by Gloria Chandy THE BAD NEWS BEARS: Walter Matthau, Tat u m O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Gary Lee Cavagnaro, Jackie Earle Haley, Chris Barnes. Directed by Michael Ritchie. Screenplay Bill Lancaster. (Now at Jade). Even Academy Award636 words
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Article, Illustration824 1977-08-10 12 Unlike football, this game is now hitting the box office UPI Traditionally and with rare exceptions, sports movies have been a flop at the box office, but a major change Is In the wind. Over the years most sports and not a few sports heroes have been exploitedUPI - 824 words
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Article, Illustration687 1977-08-10 13 Bitter war for a desert that is home to millions of lizards, a few stunted trees and hundreds of nomads UPI It is one of the hottest, most 1 n hospitable spots on earth. Ethiopia's sprawling Ogaden desert is a 240,000 sq km tract of nothing. ItUPI - 687 words
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Article415 1977-08-10 13 UPI The new, moderate government of Sri Lanka maintains that its foreign policy will be basically unchanged from nonalignment. But officials are taking a close look at Soviet Influence and the first foreign political casualty of the right-wing United National Party national election victory onUPI - 415 words
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Advertisement231 1977-08-10 13 MRS. UM IS AN EXCELLENT COOK. m l yJW ,v&.y? ■I -mm YOU CAN BE ONE,TOO. wi ™Scholtcs s HELP Q p SCHOLTES COOKER HOOD eliminates stale and unpleasant smell from the kitchen. Nothing to put off anyone's appetite for Mrs. Lim's cooking. How does it work? A simple 2-speed231 words
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173 1977-08-10 14 Business News and Views Hong Kong, Wednesday The European Common Market's chief textile negotiator. Mr. Tran Van Thlnh, said yesterday he would recommend that Hong Kong's textile exports to hte EEC would be allowed to grow annually by six pep cent. Mr. Tran told173 words
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Article26 1977-08-10 14 AFP London, Wednesday.— Bowater of Britain announced plans to Invest £51 million ($214 million) at Its Calhoun, Tennessee, paper mill. Increasing Its capacity by one-firth—AFP.AFP - 26 words
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Article220 1977-08-10 14 A mldsesslon rally fiszled yesterday and stocks finished little changed as fears of rising Interest rates persisted on Wall Street. Trading was moderate. The Dow Jones industrial average, down two points at the outset and ahead nearly three at noon, finished unchanged at 879.42 still the lowest level220 words
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Article35 1977-08-10 14 UPI New York, Wednesday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 industrials 879.42 (unchanged), 30 transport MO SS (off 1.07), 15 utilities 115.19 (off 0.19), 65 stocks 399.57 (off 0«). UPI.UPI - 35 words
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Article233 1977-08-10 14 AFP Tokyo Stock market prices declined for the second straight session in light trading yesterday. The Dow-Jones average of 225 selected issues in the Tokyo Stock Exchange's first section, ahead around seven yen In early trading, closed 9.45 yen lower at 5066.64 yen. The broader based TSE index, aAFP - 233 words
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Article119 1977-08-10 14 Reuter Prices at 11.SO am. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: A CI 158 160 ADC 60 Ampol Pet 69 60 ANI 121 123 APM 115 119 Bank NSW 500 506 Brambles 150 154 BHP 570 572 Boral 210 214 CBA 287 CSR 290 292 CIO 290Reuter - 119 words
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Article78 1977-08-10 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock exchange yesterday: UB8 Bearer 2875 UBS Registered 520 SBC 371 Credit Suisse 2020 Swissair B. 738 Swiss Relnsur. 2490 —10 Wlnterthur B. 1850 Zurich Insur. 7225 Juvena B. 221 2 Nestle B. 3500 5 Intcrfood B.Union Bank of Switzerland - 78 words
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Article58 1977-08-10 14 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbag 150.90 unch Fonder 263.70 .80 Prin temps 31.10 JO Bull 37.30 .70 Royml Dutch 383 +3,80 Mlchelln 1175 15 COE 354.50 3.50 Thomson 158 —4.40 CFP 100.50 —1.60 Rhone 60.40 —3.50 Air 383 6 B8N 471 1 Philips 58 .50 Sues58 words
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344 1977-08-10 14 UPI Hong Kong, Wednesday Indonesia Is about to settle Its bitter dispute with Genevabased tanker tycoon Bruce Rappaport, ending one of the biggest business confrontations lji the developing world, the Asian Wall Street Journal said yesterday. The Journal said the government will announce theUPI - 344 words
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Article258 1977-08-10 14 Reuter Colombo, Wednesday— The new United National Party (UNP) government has asked chairmen and directors of all state corporations and statutory bodies to resign immediately, usually reliable sources said yesterday. The sources sa.d they would either be eligible for reappointment If considered suitable or beReuter - 258 words
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Article168 1977-08-10 14 UPI Brussels, Wednesday.— The American dollar yesterday settled a little lower but held on to most of Monday's significant gains which pulled It up from a six-week clump. Gold rose US$l in Zurich to close at U*****,875 an ounce and 75 cents in London to U*****,625. The dollarUPI - 168 words
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Article681 1977-08-10 14 Lee Yew Meng - Company profile by Lee Yew Meng Jack Chia-MPH has shown strong indications of returning to the growth path from which it strayed in 1975/76 period when group pre-tax profits fell 12 per cer»t to $3.65 million. It reported audited group pre-tax profits of $5.05681 words
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Article43 1977-08-10 14 Mr. James R. Scott, a former managing director of Dunlop Malaysian Industries, has been appointed the Chief Executive of Slme Darby Holdings. Mr. Scott currently a director of Dunlop Holdings, succeeds Dr. Keith Bright, who resigned suddenly last March.43 words
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721 1977-08-10 15 Including TV satellite linkups UPI Buenos Aires, Wednesday Argentina is spending a colossal sum of US$3OO million (Ss72o million) on the Infrastructure to stage the World Cup soccer finals next June. Almost half the sum is being poured into communications including colour televisionUPI - 721 words
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Advertisement215 1977-08-10 15 NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I LIM HONG LENG, VINCENT of No. 37A HARDING RD (10, Singapore, have applied for a BEER HOUSE SECOND CLASS licence In respect of premises No. LOWER BASEMENT CATHAY BLDG (9) Singapore, and that this application will be heard In Court No. 5,215 words
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Article, Illustration601 1977-08-10 16 LIM KEE CHAN - He captures National Day title By LIM KEE CHAN Bill Bosley showed a return to form when he shot a nett score of 68 over the New Course to win the Singapore Island Country Club "A" Division (handicap 15 and under) National Day stroke golf601 words
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Article, Illustration257 1977-08-10 16 ON THE TRACK with Fairway Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Ailanna shqwed dashing form in a smart workout here this morning. With a riding boy astride he strode out faultlessly over 600 m to clock 37. The four-year-old English horse by Vleled Woner scored In Impressive257 words
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Article353 1977-08-10 16 KALLANG ROAR - KALLANG ROAR The thrashing our national soccer team received In the recent Metro quadrangular soccer tournament clearly indicates that we are way behind top class sides. And the reason is very obvious. For many years, we have been concentrating only in the Malaysia Cup353 words
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Article, Illustration527 1977-08-10 16 P. L - Defeated —not by a better team... ...but by an unsporting crowd P. L. It was heartbreaking to see our girls beaten in the Asian Women's hockey semi-finals, not by a better team but by a crowd of unsporting spectators. It was surprising to read that Melanle Martens, dubbed "the most527 words
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Article204 1977-08-10 16 KELVIN CHUA - KELVIN CHUA The Singapore Under* 21 hockey team deserve trtAienilous applause for finishing fourth in the Asia-Oceania Zone. It was certainly a grand feat. The real battle, however, will only be fought in Paris sometime in early 1979 against hockey greats from Asia, Australasia, Africa and204 words
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217 1977-08-10 17 AP Kuala Lumpur. Wednesday The Malaysian Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU) have been asked by the Olympic Council of Malaysia to' study the costs of staging the Third Asian Track and Field championship here, OCM chairman Hamzah Abu Samah said yesterday. They had alsoAP - 217 words
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Article453 1977-08-10 17 Reuter Auckland, Wednesday The black African sports boycott against New Zealand may be on again after next week's meeting of the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa, the Auckland Star reported yesterday. The paper said this was the view of Tanzanian Culture and SportsReuter - 453 words
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Article108 1977-08-10 17 South Orange (New Jersey), Wednesday OulUermo Vilas of Argentina won his fourth consecutive tournament by defeating Roicoe Tanner in the final of an US$B5,OOO (8$204,000) tennis event here last night. Vilas, the top speed, gave a brilliant overall performance to outclass the second-seeded108 words
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Miscellaneous554 1977-08-10 17 Wednesday J ES-3 NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING BELOW mmm mmm mmm m Cut along dotted lines m mmm mmm CLUES FOR ES-3 1. Supplied to a customer 2. A picturesque one554 words
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Miscellaneous409 1977-08-10 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those manyfaceted Individuals whose serious and Ughthearied sides are evenly balanced. You are cautious when it seems sensible to be cautious, but almost reckless when there Is little to be lost through being reckless. You have a409 words
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Article, Illustration905 1977-08-10 18 W HQ'S WHO IN COSMOS-A SPECIAL REPORT Pele is only one of the stars Reuter New York. Wednesday Pel e, the most famous soccer star of all time, will give far eastern fans a final chance to marvel at his skills byReuter - 905 words
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Article, Illustration496 1977-08-10 18 Associated Press New York, Wednesday Pele, poccer's superstar, was described in a magazine article as too busy in his New York role to serve In the capacity he most loves, as a member of a team. The one man who, more than any other, is makingAssociated Press - 496 words
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Article191 1977-08-10 18 Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday The Iranian soccer tea>.n arrived here yesterday determined to enforce their request that their Australian opponents be tested for drugs after Sunday's World Cup qualifying match. "It Is our right to demand that Australians have these tests, we feel It's onlyReuter - 191 words
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Miscellaneous283 1977-08-10 18 Crossword ■N ACROSS 1 Type of rug 5 Land or sea 10 Husband or wife 14 Evening, in Paris 15 Greek architecture 16 Atop 17 Convex moldings 18 Hop stems, for example 19 Carol 20 Bicycle, in Britain 23 Capp and Hirt 24 Rainbow, for one 25 Proportions 29 Cloy283 words
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334 1977-08-10 19 Reuter London, Wednesday England's cricket players were yesterday offered £1000 (*****0) each for playing in the Fourth Test match against Australia beginning in Birmingham tomorrow. But three members of the 12-rr.an squad who have signed contracts with Australian television tycoon Kerry Packer to playReuter - 334 words
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Article81 1977-08-10 19 Washington, Wednesday—Bill Kratzert's win in the greater Hartford Open last week boosted him form 29th to eighth place In the Professional Golf Association's money winning list of this year's touring members. Top 10 money winners* 1 T. Watson U*****,178: 2 J. Nicklaus U*****812; 3 B. Lietzke U*****,596;81 words
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267 1977-08-10 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Chung Cheng have scored a big first in this year's National Schools Lower Secondary rugby championships when they became the first from the Chinese medium to qualify for the play-ofT to decide third place at the Padang on Friday. Chung267 words
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Article, Illustration678 1977-08-10 19 In final round now after beating Aussies Tay Meng Lee saved the day for Singapore when he rallied his teammates at the brink of defeat to a 77-74 victory over Australia in a crucial clash for a place in the final round of the PestaPicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 678 words
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Miscellaneous69 1977-08-10 19 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom who wmnzo telephone who \wm&o MBtAUCSR6RAHAM VEIL. sS W 5^ C ffl /Ti I I I SHORT RIBS /WITCH HAZELI (ON HER NEW I CONCORDE BROOM. THE KINO WONTSeANT HER PERMISSION TO by Frank O Neal ...SO SHE KEEPS ON BUZZING THE CASTLE". a*69 words
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Article36 1977-08-10 20 AH FOOK: Did you watch the fireworks display last night? I had a marvellous view from my HDB flat. MEI LIN: I was at the Padang. but all I saw were a few sparkles.36 words
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Miscellaneous452 1977-08-10 20 I AgC 6M L TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 •3 00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS follow-, ed by 8EBBANIKA (M/r). Featured In this programme Is a demonstration of wood carving by Ketut Jenghl of Indonesia, a fllmlet on the Asian Youth Council Third Advanced Youth Leadership Workshop, and information on the duties452 words
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Miscellaneous230 1977-08-10 20 PARADES *77 (Ch. 5, 6.15 p.m. In English, and Ch. 8. 9.10 p.m. in Chinese, in colour). Highlights of the National Day parades which were held at six different venues yesterday. PERK AHWIN AN MUDA. (Ch. 5, 7.55 p.m. in colour). In the last five years 100,000 couples registered for230 words
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