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Title Section19 1977-08-11 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, August 11, 1977 No. 2025 Price 25 cents MC (P) 262/1/77 THURSDAY, AUCUST 11, 197719 words
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Article, Illustration70 1977-08-11 1 A British soldier lies Injured on the ground in Belfast, but these rioters supporters of the outlawed Irish Republican Army—continue to stone him. The demonstration yesterday was staged against the Silver Jubilee visit of Queen Elizabeth, who sailed into Belfast waters aboard the royal yacht, Britannia, amid aUPI radio picture - 70 words
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Article38 1977-08-11 1 Reuter Ottawa, Thursday Canadian air terafflc co nt rollers yesterday obeyed a parliamentary brder to end a three-day strike, hut full air services were not resumed because of difficulties in contacting some of the men. Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article398 1977-08-11 1 Two shot dead, women get rape threats and patients forced out of beds Reuter Salisbury, Thursday Two white women missionaries were shot dead by black nationalist guerillas who attacked a Roman Catholic mission station ip southwestern Rhodesia, a government spokesman said yesterday. Missionaries working nearby said eightReuter - 398 words
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Article236 1977-08-11 1 It will cost $100,000 to clean Ocean Building in Collyer Quay. And it will take 2} to three months to do the job without causing inconvenience to tenants. This is the estimate by Straits Steamship which owns the building. Tenders have been called and236 words
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Advertisement21 1977-08-11 1 INSIDE Bast Coast Park's plans Page 4 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Moneywords 11; Crossword and Stars 18; Comics 19.21 words
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Miscellaneous16 1977-08-11 1 Forecast Singapore's we a t her outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain.16 words
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307 1977-08-11 2 Wang Look Fung - By Wang Look Fung Government doctors and dentists have asked the Health Ministry for quicker promotions to stop the "brain drain." They said better promotional opportunities will be an incentive for them to stay on. The Singapore Government Medical and Dental Officers Association proposed that307 words
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Article92 1977-08-11 2 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Thursday.—Brazil's new ambassador to Malaysia, Mr. Ovldlo Andrade, said here yesterday that the Latin American Free Trade Association could become a major trading partner of ASEAN. While waiting to present his credentials to the Malaysian King, he told reporters that LAFTA, made upReuter - 92 words
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Article60 1977-08-11 2 Mr. Alan Choe Fook Cheong has been appointed deputy chairman of the Singapore TOurlst Promotion Board for two years from May 21. Mr. Khoo Kay Eng. president of the Singapore Society of Tourist Agents and Mr. Michael Tan Jlak Ngee. director of marketing In SIA were apDolnted60 words
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Article245 1977-08-11 2 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan The Government may reduce by 40 per cent the price of luxury flats in Cavenagh Road for sale to civil servants, according to sources. It Is Understood this is due to th 4 poor response when the flats were offered forsale about245 words
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Article50 1977-08-11 2 A mini-exhibition on 12 years of independence, is on at Plaza Slngapura from now till Aug. 13 and at the People's Park Complex from Aug, 15 to 20 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The exhibition depicts, through charts and colour photographs, Singapore's socio-economic progress from 1965.50 words
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Article, Illustration84 1977-08-11 2 President Sheares chatting with Brigadier Winston Choo, Director of General Staff, Singapore Armed Forces, at the National Day reception at the Istana last night. More than 1000 guests turned up tor the reception hosted by the President and Mrs. Sheares. The guests Included Mr. and Mrs.84 words
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Article311 1977-08-11 2 Radio Television Singapore Is soon likely to accredit more local advertising firms. Sources said RTS has given all new applicants due consideration and some of them may be accredited. "For about two yean, RTS has not accredited any new agencies although a number of311 words
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Article205 1977-08-11 2 Trading ruled from steady to firm during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today, with the tin shares continuing to receive buying support. BUSINESS DONE: First Section S. DARBY (3) 3.46, (11) 3.44. PAPER PRODUCTS (1) 1.30, (8) 1.32, (9) 1.31. PRIMA (1) 2.10.205 words
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Miscellaneous707 1977-08-11 2 Today: (2.2 m). Tomorrow: (2.1 m); 9.11 i Saturday: (2.2 m); 9.52 I Sunday: (2.3 m); 10.28 Monday: (2.4 m); 11.05 Tuesday: (2.5 m); 11.43 Wednesday: (2.6 m). AT THE CINEMA THE WOLF GIRL (Mandarin): A young man wishing for wealth and power sells out to a wicked sorcerer and707 words
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Article, Illustration546 1977-08-11 3 Terry Ang - Kg Bahru residents fear another accident, so the call is out t0... By Terry Ang Several families living in a row of shophouses in Kampong Bahru yesterday called on the authorities to erect barricades along the narrow road to prevent vehicles from crashing into their homes.546 words
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Advertisement97 1977-08-11 3 Free from Estee Lauder to you THE AZUREE BOD*' WORKS' at Guardian Pharmacy, Cold Storage, August Ist to 14 th. Azuree. Estee Lauder's sunshine -r^_ fragrance that inspired the famous Azuree special to you with any Estee IT Lauder purchase of $25 or more. |H ;§3 Your gift contains: Azuree97 words
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Article160 1977-08-11 4 Wang Look Fung - Soon, for our picnickers in the park- By Wang Look Fung Picnickers will soon be able to hire boats and bicycles and hold barbecues at the East Coast Park. The Government is leasing out land in the Park at low rentals for the development of two160 words
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Article200 1977-08-11 4 There is an Increasing number of youths who take things too easy and expect too much, Mr. Ooh Chok Tong (MP for Marine Parade) cald yesterday. He said this increasing: complacency among the youths Is one of the three major threats Singapore faces today. He200 words
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Article213 1977-08-11 4 Several t e a c hers who aired their g r i e vances against their principals in a recent confidential survey are worried that their identities can be traced. Although their names were not in the question naire forms, the teachers are afraid the Education213 words
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95 1977-08-11 4 AFP Jakarta, Thursday Singapore's de facto recognition of the annexation of East Timor into Indonesia will be followed soon by formal recognition of the fact, the Jakarta newspaper Berita Buana predicted yesterday. The paper described Singapore's de facto recognition of the ln- elusion ofAFP - 95 words
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Article, Illustration130 1977-08-11 4 Sandeep Lele, 6, is one of India's brightest child stars. He is under contract to act in 20 Hindi films and has signed on for 10 more. He is paid anytninj from $2000 to 110,000 a film, depending on the role. Sandeep, who began aetlng130 words
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Article, Illustration175 1977-08-11 4 These young men in canoes are lifeguards, ready to answer distress calls from picnickers at Changi Point. They are menbers of the Singapore Life Guard Corps and the VC Lifeguard Corps. They have ten fibre glass canoes donated by Shell company to the Royal Life175 words
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Article155 1977-08-11 4 Vietnam has Indicated that It will Increase its rubber exports to Singapore, according to Mr. Tan Keong Choon of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. He said a three-mem-ber Vietnamese trade mission which arrived here recently gave this Indication. This mission during Its two-week stay here,155 words
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Article24 1977-08-11 4 Kim Keat constituency will hold a National Day buffet and reception tomorrow at the Singapore Qlrls' Vocational High School, Lorong 7. Toa Payoh.24 words
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Article223 1977-08-11 4 Telok Kurau Secondary School's first staff seminar has boosted the morale of its teachers, according to the principal, Encik Sha'ari Tadin. For the first time, the teachers were given a "plattorm" to air their grievances and have emerged from their twoday discussion with better223 words
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Article369 1977-08-11 6 AP Panama City, Thursday Panama and the US yesterday announced agreement on a new treaty which will end US control of the Panama Canal. The treaty, reached after 13 years of negotiations. will replace the one signed by the two countries in 1903 whichAP - 369 words
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Article36 1977-08-11 6 Reuter Seoul, Thursday —At least nine people were killed and nine others are still missing after heavy rains caused flooding In southern South Korea last weekend, the Government Disaster Control headquarters announced here yesterday.Reuter - 36 words
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Article167 1977-08-11 6 Reuter Port Moresby, Thursday Prime Minister Michael Somare yesterday announced a new coalition Cabinet which includes a Roman Catholic priest to oversee plans to decentralise Papua New Guinea's development. Father John Momls, one of three Independents among 18 ministers named yesterday after a general election lastReuter - 167 words
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Article, Illustration100 1977-08-11 6 Ah Fook: Another wrong number! Mei Lin: What's the use of banging the telephone; it's not its fault. Xou sW\ da cup dianhua vX jl 4j f£ t, /Shuai d ianliua you shenme 0 €TS /jf& V yeM y° a sht fa de cuo Vfl.100 words
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Article205 1977-08-11 6 Reuter Hong Kong, Thursday Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption aims to break the back of organised corruption here by the end of this year, a c c or ding to the commission's annual report released yesterday. The ICAC chief, Mr. Jack Cater, said the commissionReuter - 205 words
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Article50 1977-08-11 6 UPI Geneva, Thursday Somali Foreign Minister Abdu Rahman Barre said yesterday Ethiopia has now lost more than 90 per cent of the disputed Ogaden region to Western Somalia Liberation Front forces. Mr. Barre told a news conference that Somali govt?rnment troops were not involved in the conflict. UPI.UPI - 50 words
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Article119 1977-08-11 6 Reuter Canberra, Thursday Australia's Antarctic base has had a heatwave in the middle of winter, Science Minister James Webster reported yesterday. He said the temperature at Mawson Base soared to 1.4 C. on Aug. 1 the first time In 24 years it had been above freezingReuter - 119 words
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150 1977-08-11 6 Reuter Manila, Thursday.—A leading Philippines lawyer yesterday expressed concern that the forthcoming World Law Conference in Manila might see some Third World delegates arguing that human rlglits was essentially a western Import and that in poor countries bread was more important than freedom.Reuter - 150 words
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Article36 1977-08-11 6 AFP Teheran, Thursday Two earth tremors snook Iran in the last 48 hours and, although no damage was reported, experts fear the tremors may be the start of a new series of quakes. AFP.AFP - 36 words
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Article125 1977-08-11 6 UPI TODAY is Thursday, Aug. 11, the 223 rd day of 1977 with 142 to follow. THE MOON is between its last quarter a/nd 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 - 125 words
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Article60 1977-08-11 6 Reuter London, Thursday lan Appleyard wanted somewhere quiet to go with his girlfriend, but the National Coal Board did not approve when It found out he had taken her 904 m down the mine where he worked. Mr. Appleyard wan yesterday suspended from his Job as aReuter - 60 words
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Miscellaneous184 1977-08-11 6 WORLD WEATHER New York Partly cloudy, showers, 27-20C. Headline: Israelis tell Vance they firmly oppose yielding territory. Moscow—Overcast 2320C. Pravda's headline: To workers of breadgrains fields. London Dry, sunny and warm. 24 16C. Headline: Soldier and bomber shot dead. Tokyo Cloudy, 3022C. Headline: Israel says "no talks with PLO." S»n184 words
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Article, Illustration563 1977-08-11 7 'To get concessions from Israelis' Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday US Seer etary of State Vance yesterday admitted he had failed to wring concessions out of the Israelis in response to what he described as increased Arab flexibility. Mr. Vance said fundamental differences remained between Israelis andReuter - 563 words
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Article132 1977-08-11 7 Reuter Rangoon, Thursday— Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda arrived here yesterday to begin a twoday visit expected to deal mainly with economic cooperation between the two countries. On his first visit to Burma, the Japanese Premier said in an arrival statement that he was "iooking forwardReuter - 132 words
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Article51 1977-08-11 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Thursday The Samaritans are bracing for a rush of suicidal students when examination results are released today. A spokesman for the organisation which runs a telephone hotline for potential suicides said: "We have opened four extra lines and taken on additional st aReuter - 51 words
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Article228 1977-08-11 7 UPI Washington, Th u rsday.—ln what they described as a penlcllllntype medical breakthrough, government scientists yesterday announced the first successful drug treatment of a life threatening virus disease. The treatment with a new drug called Ara-A is for a type of sleeping sickness called herpesUPI - 228 words
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Article217 1977-08-11 7 TWO ARABS HELD FOLLOWING TIP-OFF UPI New York, Thursday Two Arabs were arrested at John F. Kennedy Airport yesterday trying to board a jetliner to Yemen with two suitcases containing six semiautomatic handg un s and about 300 rounds of ammunition. Authorities at the airport, whoUPI - 217 words
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Article141 1977-08-11 7 Reuter Melbourne, Thursday —Between 3000 and 5000 Australians now overseas faced the threat of being stranded as a result of the collapse yesterday or the travel service of the 250,000strong Australian Union of Students. Federal Transport Minister Peter Nixon said he understood the travel service,Reuter - 141 words
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Article40 1977-08-11 7 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Thursday A total of 655 doctors resigned from the Malaysian government ser\:ce in the *****6 period, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Abu Bakar Umar, said here yesterday. Most of them cited personal reasons.—Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article115 1977-08-11 7 UPI Bangkok, Thursday The first commercial flight between Laos and Thailand in six months arrived In Bangkok yesterday, ending a dispute over passenger services and ground handling. The Antonov 25 pro-peller-driven Air Laos plane landed at Bangkok's Don Muang International airport 20 minutes behind schedule.UPI - 115 words
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Advertisement101 1977-08-11 7 House of Fish Heads Introduces 10 sumptious varieties of fish heads For the first time, we have specially prepared 10 varieties of Fish Heads to whet your appetite Steamed, fried, curry anyway you like it. And each Fish Head have been carefully selected by our Chef to give you the101 words
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Article406 1977-08-11 8 By setting up a sperm bank and thus making available artificial Inseminations, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University of Singapore has obviously favoured the practical merits of a scientific Innovation, however profound Its moral and legal Implications. The choice to donate or406 words
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Article59 1977-08-11 8 Did you notice that three of the five recipients of the Gold Public Administration Medal In this year's National Day awards are medical men? Also. three of the 16 awarded the Sliver Medal are In the medical professions. Rationalised a colleague "Maybe It's because saving lives is59 words
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Article40 1977-08-11 8 A colleague was most Impressed by the precision marching of the SBB contingent during the National Day Parade. A regular bus commuter, she said woefully: "If only they can be as good In timing their bus schedules!"40 words
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Article, Illustration921 1977-08-11 8 Gemini London: So Mr. Callaghan made It. In a long but far from climatically hot summer at Westminster Br 11 a 1 p's battered Labour government has survived to the parliamentary recess. What to ministersmust seem like a blissful three months lies ahead duringGemini - 921 words
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Article508 1977-08-11 8 7 VOICE OF THE PRESS I NEW YORK TIMES Headline: Assessing arms sales: Four cases. The prospective sale of American arms to Somalia, the Sudan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia dramatises the US's growing involvement in the region around the Red Sea. It also raises508 words
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Article381 1977-08-11 8 AP Moscow: The liberation of Russian women is proving to be difficult lor some men. who feel like failures around their successful wives, a Soviet journal says. More than half the Soviet Union's workers now are women. As women take responsible Jobs and sometimesAP - 381 words
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522 1977-08-11 9 West Germans, the biggest buyers of Singapore's orchids, are the world's greatest flower-lovers, according to this UPI report. Singaporeans, on the other hand, have yet to appreciate flower power, despite export millions of dollars worth each year. UPI Bonn: More West GermansUPI - 522 words
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Article, Illustration449 1977-08-11 9 Judith Holmberg - Singaporeans have yet to learn the art By Judith Holmberg Singaporeans have yet to learn that art of saying it with flowers, say florists around the island who reported a slight drop in business. Compared to the Europeans, who make It a point to send flowers449 words
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Article, Illustration592 1977-08-11 9 Art Buchu/ald V - Art Buchu/ald V Los Angeles Times One day the Canadian authorities refused to allow 80 wooden crates, which looked like cartons of Brillo soap pads, Kellogg's corn flakes, and Mott's apple juice, to go through Customs as works of art. The cartons, painted byLos Angeles Times - 592 words
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Advertisement22 1977-08-11 9 There are many open air restaurants at night But, there is only one at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent!22 words
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Advertisement161 1977-08-11 9 /JfiStjk MAGIC CARPET TOUR OF INDIA AND NEPAL In cooperation with Air India and Thai International Visiting Bombay, Jaipur, Delhi, Srinagar, Agra, Banaras, Kathmandu. 14 Days All Inclusive From $1783/Departures. September 6 20, October 4 18 See the Taj Mahal in Moonlight. Float on the Holy Ganges and see the161 words
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Article, Illustration601 1977-08-11 10 / 11 Today's community centre is not just a meeting place. It also offers fun and education in a range of activities from art to fishing. Gloria Chandy reports... This is the "in" place at Toa Payoh the Toa Payoh community centre, where one can join In thePictures by DAVID TAN - 601 words
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518 1977-08-11 10 / 11 Despite a lack of interest from more affluent quarters, half of Singapore's population take part in the activities offered by the Republic's IJ4 community centres. Each centre operates on the basis to borrow from the famous adage of the people, by the people, for the518 words
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Miscellaneous569 1977-08-11 10 / 11 Thursday ES-4 j si Cut ojut and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address J fill in 2_C A S MISSING 3 B L C LETTERS 4~C E ACROSS T¥"as~lH us,ng clues 6 C 0 W Njßi BELOW mmm m mum m Cut along dotted lines569 words
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Article, Illustration264 1977-08-11 12 V Decor N r— Today's living calls for a modern decor which is attractive and yet practical. The home we feature this week belongs to a local doctor and his wife. They have two grown-up children who are away from home and wanted an easy-to-care apartment without compromising264 words
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Miscellaneous317 1977-08-11 12 Puzzles, riddles, crosswords, jokes to share? We pay $5 for every contribution. The address is Kids Only, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, Singapore 1. Don't forget to add your name, age ana address. 1. Can you tefl which objects make these sounds? asks Lim Yap Ling of 220P, Blk. I6BA,317 words
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Article, Illustration149 1977-08-11 13 Jennifer Schoon - Bargains bv Jennifer Schoon If you're attending a wedding or an anniversary soon, this week's bargain ideas should be of some help. But the items featured make graceful additions to your own home as well. Picture 1. Romerglass is handcut and the set cf149 words
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Article, Illustration490 1977-08-11 13 Violet Oon - Violet Oon Weddings are fun. But wedding anniversaries are much more fun, especially for those who have gone through life together for many years. At a wedding, there is always, I feel, the unspoken fear among weU wishers that the couple may find life's path490 words
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Article349 1977-08-11 13 Americans discover 'greens' NYT Suddenly, vegetables are "In". Chefs In fashionable restaurants across the United States and cooks at home are featuring glowingly fresh vegetables cooked to firm but t en d e r brightness. Rainbows of raw or barely blanched vegetables in pungent, lemony dressingsNYT - 349 words
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Advertisement106 1977-08-11 13 West Cabot's Nitamin E< New York Beauty Bar This is an especially gentle, non-irritating, t>io-degradable soap Its special formulation flushes out pore clogging oils without drying your skin Both Vitamin E and glycerine moisturize and beautify every time you wash Hand and Body Lotion Smooth, soften and pamper your skin106 words
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Advertisement147 1977-08-11 13 ***************1111 CASSETTE MW/SWI/SW2/FM stereo radio. 5000 mW max. output. 2 built-in mikes. Normal/Cro2 tape switch. VUI Battery /Tuning meters. Normal/ Wide stereo switch. AC/dry cells/car battery with optional adaptor. Plus many other features. T.- 0 Q 7 r m ■««o STEREO RADIO CASSETTE RECORDERS For ultimate stereo portability M 9950147 words
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Article141 1977-08-11 14 Brussels, Thursday. The US dollar, pulling out of a six-week slump, advanced on all money markets yesterday except London. Gold fell US$l In Zurich to U*****.815 an ouncc and 50 cents In London to U*****,125. The dollar's rally this week, Interrupted by a spate of profit-taking on Tuesday,141 words
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Article55 1977-08-11 14 Ban on in the mail Reuter Kuala Lumpur. Thursday The Malaysian government ye st e r day banned sending currency notes by registered post to foreign countries or within Malaysia. A Com m u nlcatlons Ministry statement said effective this month no compensation would be paid for loss of registeredReuter - 55 words
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Article229 1977-08-11 14 Mission to include private banking, trade and shipping representatives Tokyo, Thursday A private Japanese trade organisation is planning to send a 10man team to Cambodia to discuss possible commercial agreements between the two countries, it was announced here yesterday. The Japan-Kampuchea (Cambodia) Association said the229 words
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Article78 1977-08-11 14 AFP Jakarta, Thursday—The long-awaited Indonesian capital market opened Its doors here yesterday by se'ling 312 out of the 150,000 shares made available by a Joint venture company. The share was sold at 10,000 ruplahs (US$24) each. The Clblnong Cement Company, a Joint venture between American GypsumAFP - 78 words
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Article253 1977-08-11 14 AFP Paris, Thursday Japan's Oross National Product should Increase by about 5 per cent In the first half of next year, down slightly from about 5.5 per cent rate of Increase from 1976 to 1977, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and DevelopmentAFP - 253 words
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Article217 1977-08-11 14 The Stock market scored Us best gain In three weeks yesterday with a last-hour rally triggered by the government's report of a 0.5 per cent increase in July retail sales. Trading was moderately active. The Dow Jones Industrial average, which finished unchanged on Tuesday, gained 7.62 points to217 words
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Article34 1977-08-11 14 UPI New York. Thursday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 90 Industrials 887.04 (up 7.63); 30 transport 333.30 (up 1J8); 16 utilities 115.61 (up 0.43); 65 stocks 301.67 (up. 3.10).UPI - 34 words
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Article212 1977-08-11 14 A fresh wave of buying sent prices higher in heavy trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday for the first advance In three sessions. The 225-stock Dow- Jones average, a 2901 yen loser on Monday and Tuesday, rallied 26.15 yen to 5,092.79 yen. The TSE index of all listed212 words
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Article82 1977-08-11 14 Closing prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 149.90 1 Foncier 363.70 unch Fonder 363.70 unch Pr In temps 30.50 1 Bull 37.10 .30 Royal Dutch 383.50 1 Mlchelln 1183 8 C Q E 354.30 .30 Thomson 159 1 C F P 100 .60 Rhone 60.30 .1082 words
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Article80 1977-08-11 14 Closing prices In Swlu francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 2875 UBS Registered 620 SBC 372 1 Credit Suisse 2026 5 Swissair B. 747 9 Swiss Retnsur. 2490 Winterthur B. I860 Zurich Insur. 7250 +25 Juvena B. 221 Nestle B. 3500 Interfood B. 2725 J5 Ciba-Oeigy80 words
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Article75 1977-08-11 14 AFP London, Thursday Brazil came under fierce attack In London yesterday for Its behaviour on the coffee market. Dealers here said Brazil was forcing up the market rate by purchasing thousands of tonnes of coffee In London. The rate recently fell from more than £4000 <$16,800)AFP - 75 words
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Article32 1977-08-11 14 Talpeh, Thursday Container handling In Taiwan's two main ports of Kaohslung and Keelung Is expected to return to normal by the end of this month, the Central News Agency said yesterday.32 words
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Article, Illustration60 1977-08-11 14 This is an artist's conception of Marine Palace, a floating hotel planned by Hitachi Shipbuilding and Engineering Co in Tokyo. The Marine Palace will have 512 guest rooms capable of aeconmod ating 2560 people. There will be a restaurant-theatre, a tennis court, a number of swimmingAP radiophoto - 60 words
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Article51 1977-08-11 14 Reuter Hong Kong, Thursday One in three British Airways flights here this year has arrived or left more than an hour late, a government spokesman said yesterday. Acting Financial Secretary David Jeaffereson said separate records had been kept on British Airways because of the number of complaintsReuter - 51 words
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209 1977-08-11 14 Business News and Views L UPI New York, Thursday— The Coca-Cola Co. yesterday reported questionable payments of US$l.3 million ($3.1 million) in 20 countries over the last 6J years. The company said a nine-months investigation by a Washington law firm revealed employees Involved InUPI - 209 words
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Advertisement80 1977-08-11 14 What is realty like Come see foryourself and discover your own India. For India is an experience. You may fall in love with her as countless do or she might overwhelm you with her complexities. But you will never forget her. Because India can dazzle with her beauty, captivate you80 words
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Article, Illustration707 1977-08-11 15 Reuter The West German cinema has a new star—Adolf Hitler and for many people there it is an uncomfortable experience. A documentary film on the dictator's life and times Is playing to packed houses throughout West Germany, but it has been widely criticised for spotlightingReuter - 707 words
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Article, Illustration559 1977-08-11 15 ONE-THIRD OF WORLD'S ARABLE LAND MAY BECOME BARREN BY END OF THE CENTURY The Washington Post International experts are preparing for a UNsponsored con f erence in Nairobi, Kenya, this month on a problem that threatens to make a third of the world's arable landThe Washington Post - 559 words
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Advertisement174 1977-08-11 15 The Foulks way means 1. Studying with the largest established firm of accountancy tutors in U.K. 2. Enjoying the benefits of over 90 years of tutorial expertise. 3. Being informed of the latest changes and current events and topics of interest and relevance through the exclusive "Foulks Lynch Review". 4.174 words
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Article, Illustration590 1977-08-11 16 Brian Miller - They pay more than $16,000 to compete by Brian Miller BOWLING A record number of 1200 bowlers have paid more than $16,000 In entry fees to participate in the 13th Singapore International championships to be rolled off at Jackie's Bowl, Orchard, tomorrow. Indications are that this590 words
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Article157 1977-08-11 16 Amsterdam, Thursday The £30.000 (about S$ 126,000) Dutch Open golf championship gets under way at Zandvoort's Kennemer Club today without last year's winner Severlano Ballesteros of Spain. Europe's 20-year-old leading money-winner, with more than £27,000 has written to the committee explaining that he is still troubled157 words
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586 1977-08-11 16 South Korea as expected finished top of the pact in Group "A" of the Pesta Sußan Invitation basketball championship but not after a hard fought game against the Philippines at the Gay World Stadium last night to win 78-75. With586 words
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Article70 1977-08-11 16 The Tampines Constituency Sports Association will hold a sports meet for children from Ave to 10 years oM on Sunday at the Changkat Changi Secondary School ground at 3 p.m. The constituency's soccer tournament, netball friendly and Big Walk will be held on Aug. 21 at 4 p.m.70 words
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Article115 1977-08-11 16 Reuter Manila, Thursday Three veteran internationals will represent the Philippines in the World amateur cycling championship scheduled on Aug 22 to Sept 3 in San Cristobal, Venezuela, officials said yesterday. Roland Ouaves, Ben Evangelista, both gold medal winners In their respective events in the recent Eighth AsianReuter - 115 words
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Advertisement234 1977-08-11 16 RID BEAUTY LADIKS Dressmakers: Tel: *****7 Mrs Cheng Specialises In sewing sarong kebaya and batik designing within 20 hours. HOCK SOON CATER all types of furniture very moderate price. Enquiries Mr. Francis Leong B'pore *****0 BONSAI MINIATURE PLANTS available now at Fun'a Florists, 825/ 828 Hong Leong Building. Tel: *****41/234 words
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Advertisement77 1977-08-11 16 EFFECTIVE SALESMANSHIP 93rd Prwllflll Course Our 53rd Practical Course In Effective Salesmanship begins on IJTM AUGUST, 1577. Syllabus Includes Modern Sales Techniques, Personality Development and Business/ Social Etiquette. This Practical Course has been highly appreciated both as a refresher course for veteran salesmen and as a solid framework for younger77 words
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Article, Illustration358 1977-08-11 17 ON THE TRACK with Fairway Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Cowan Street IV did a stylish gallop on good going here this morning. With Keith Watson up, the four-year-old by Tudor Bridge, went nicely on the bit over 600 m in 37.2. Cowan Street found one to358 words
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Article589 1977-08-11 17 PHILIP TAN - No details an ASEAN meet swimmers By PHILIP TAN The ASEAN Age Group swimming championships scheduled to begin here tomorrow, will no doubt be keenly contested —but it is almost impossible venturing a prediction of prospective performances of top swimmers in the region. This is due589 words
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Article94 1977-08-11 17 Reuter AFP Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The Fqotball Association of Malays'a yesterday selected 23 players to undergo centralised training for the Prerldent's Cup soccer tournament In Seoul next month. The final squad for the Seoul tournament will be reduced to 17. Two of Malaysia's outstanding players, striker MokhtarReuter; AFP - 94 words
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231 1977-08-11 17 Reuter Liverpool .Thursday English and European football champions Liverpool have smashed the British transfer record by signing Kenny Dalglish of Glasgow Celtic for £400,000 (811.68 million). Liverpool manager Bob Paisley moved quickly for Dalglish when his offer was accepted on Tuesday and the deal wasReuter - 231 words
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Article120 1977-08-11 17 SATURDAY RACE ONE: 2.00. Class 5 1200m—Nil. RACE TWO: 2.50. Class 4 Div. S—l2oom —Bustino, Sea Charm, Noble Venture, Thief of Baghdad, Professor Joe. RACE THREE: 3.00. Class 4 Div. 4 1200 m Royal Romeo, Budl Balk, Mysterious Piper, Take Me High. RACE FOUR: 3.30. Class 6 Div. 3—1990120 words
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840 1977-08-11 17 SATURDAY Cl. 2 Div. 3—1200 m 1 Rich Cent 57 14 Clair De Lune II 57 8 Rubber Broker 55 11 Trust 55 3 Cherokee 54 7 Bombara 54 13 Magician's Touch 53.5 ia Ovation 111 53.5 10 J&ckroo 52.5 4 Kings Fir* 52840 words
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Advertisement26 1977-08-11 17 Why Square TWo Tbtally Matched Golf Clubs will improve your game. What Totally Matched Clubs mean; i' clubs, you can develop a smooth rhythmic swing that26 words
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277 1977-08-11 18 Reuter London, Thursday Muhammad All proposed last night that Joe Frazler come out of retirement to meet him In another world heavyweight boxing title fight early next year. All, who has broken oft training for his title defence next month In New YorkReuter - 277 words
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Article, Illustration319 1977-08-11 18 Gerry Chan - By Gerry Chan Leading S AFS A player, Tan Meng Chiang qualified for the tournament proper of this year's National championships after two stirring victories In the preliminary round held at the SBA Hall, Guillemard Road, last night. Nineteen year old MengPicture by PHILIP LIM - 319 words
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166 1977-08-11 18 Melbourne, Thursday. —Australia's stsr striker, John Kosmina, wants to play for a European club. Twenty-year-old Kosmina, who has scored four goals In five World Cup qualifying matches this year, said yesterday he plans to try his luck In Europe after Australia's World Cup166 words
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303 1977-08-11 18 Atomwelght Chia Tang Leng. nicknamed "Lltte Jack" won the "most promising boxer" award at the St. Andrew's School championships at Woodsvlle for the second successive year. The Saints boxing master Mr. Toh Weng Choy was full of praise for Tang Leng when he said: "He is303 words
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Miscellaneous259 1977-08-11 18 Crossword kS--9 Curse 10 Dyeing apparatus 11 Hayworth 12 Merchant ship officer 14 Tar 19 In the lead 21 Bistros 24 Perfume 25 Wavy 26 Lofty abode 27 Weather word 28 Or. cheese 50 Chart 31 Iturbi's forte 32 Eng. race-track 33 Russian refusals 36 Volcanic mount 39 Hereditary cell259 words
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Miscellaneous294 1977-08-11 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a born leader. You dislike taking orders from others but you an wise enough to know thst you cannot achieve a position of authority without first developing TOMORROW... LKO (July 23-Aug. 22) This is a day for exercising your294 words
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552 1977-08-11 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN The National soccer League First Division title will be at stake tonight when top contenders Geylang International meet. Armed Forces at the Jalan Besar Stadium (kickoff 8 p.m.). Geylang, defending champions for two successive seasons, are out to make552 words
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Article336 1977-08-11 19 The second round draw for the Singapore Open amateur golf championship at the Singapore Island Country Club New Course tomorrow: Ist tea 12.15 p.m. A. Lee (7) (RSGC) W. Bosley Jr. (7) (SICC) Rocky <8) (JGC); 12.22— D.J. Grant (8) (Sem) O. Llau (7) (SICC) Hajl Murad336 words
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Article, Illustration443 1977-08-11 19 A strong second-half rally did not help Cairnhill Constituency to overcome their 1-0 defeat by Queenstown FC in a National Under-18 quarter final soccer match at Tanglln yesterday. Cairnhill, trailing from a well taken freekick by Charles Edwin just before half time, launched wave afterPicture by PHILIP LIM - 443 words
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248 1977-08-11 19 Reuter Leeds (England), Thursday.—The cricket world was plunged Into further controversy heve yesterday with the announcement that players Involved In Kerry Packer's "rebel" Test series face a two-year ban from first-class matches In England. The decision of the Test and County Cricket Board (TCCB)Reuter - 248 words
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Miscellaneous66 1977-08-11 19 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom BBUTIUKB > TDPWWKTD BVSRWBOWS 6000 M i i K ISS SHORT RIBS WANT TO HEAR ME DO THE MAT INO CALL OP A GIANT SS22ti^?SK PrfiElll PE sea 31 NORBERT r D LOVE TO BE A COPS AGE, COOOLDUT YOG by George Fett AMD66 words
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Article53 1977-08-11 20 AH FOOK: Most people feel young marriages are undesirable and the 40 per cent breakup proves it. MEI LIN: I wonder what the Social Affairs Ministry means by "young." If "youngsters" are those who need their parents' consent to marry, then someone should speak to the parents who53 words
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Miscellaneous778 1977-08-11 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 OF BBOU LIN. Mandarin serial. 4.20 INTERMISSION. •8. §5 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTB followed by LABSIE: Lassie's Rescue Mission. O.SO NEWS IN RRIEF (E). 6.35 WARNA-WARNI (M/r). Besides performing In a sketch called Klsah Diangkasa Lepas, the children answer requests for songs like Oh Bangau, Kuda Ku778 words
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Miscellaneous244 1977-08-11 20 Today's top shows TIN A. (Ch. 5, 7.45 p.m. In colour). This show focuses on singer Kartlna Dah&rl who sings evergreens like The Way We Were, Two Different Worlds, Masquerade and Kiss Me Goodbye. SELECTAWISH. (Ch. 5, at 9 p.m. In colour). A light-hearted look at TV viewing which revolves244 words
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