New Nation, 15 August 1977

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    Masthead
    20 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday, August 15, 1977 No. 2028 Price 25 cents NI C (P) 262/1/77 r NEW NATION COMMENT
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    FUKUDA'S SPECIAL NOODLES
    185 1 •Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda and his entourage arrived in Singapore yesterday —c o m p 1 e t e with drinking water and noodles. According to one of Mr. Fukuda's aides, noodles Is one of his favourite foods and It Is being brought along "just In
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    Lock icon Israel tightens its grip
    357 1 Surprise for West Bank Arabs Reuter UPI Jerusalem, Monday The Israeli Cabinet yesterday promised an expansion of public services for Arabs in occupied' areas, rousing immedlate suspicion that it was tightening its grip on the West Bank of the River Jordan. The more was announced after
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    Lock icon Thief who stole from Ali gets cold feet
    182 1 Reuter London, Monday A thief who stole two bronse statuette* of Muhammad All from a boxing charity dinner on Saturday night lost his courage after the world heavyweight champion threatened to "smack hlm on the butt" The worried robber telephoned a radio
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    Death for traitors
    41 1 fekmg Kong. Monday— The authorities In Hanoi have tamed a "death notice" to people plan* nlng to flee the country, the English dally. South China Morning Poet, reported today. Tlit paper said that Vietnamese refugees been branded 'traitors?
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    Pile-up at Port Klang
    301 2 The International Ship Owners' Association of Malaysia has requested its members to ferry empty containers to Singapore to ease the congestion at Port Klanf. The container*, stacked neatly In lone rows and piled one on top of the other, have taaen ap all the apace In
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    STOCK MARKET
    149 2 Easier trading Bias prevailed during the first 45 minutes of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today, with the exception of the commodity sector. Haw Par came under selling pressure dropping seven cents to $1.03. Central Securities and Batu Kawan, the two oil palm shares however gained
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    Counsel
    20 2 Enclk Ismail bin Hamld has been appointed State Council as from Aug. 1, according to the latest government gazette.
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    Car park girls: We need hats...
    276 2 Womap parking attendants today said they have to shield their faces from the sun while at work because they cannot afford expensive beauty treatment. They agreed that tying a hat over the ears to shield the face from the aun la dangerous as it
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    No. 152 on Sims Ave
    131 2 The Singapore Bus Service No. 152 will run along 81ms Avenue Instead of East Coast Road from today. The route to be taken by the service will be via Toa Payoh town centre, Lorong 0, Lor on k 4, Toa Payoh Central, Lorong 2, Lorong
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    Academy
    55 2 Dr. Robert Loh Choo Klat has been elected master of the Academy of Medicine. Other officials are Dr. V.K. Plllay (asst. master), Dr. Beatrice TIC. Chen (scribe), Dr. Choo Jim Eng (bursar). Dr. Peng Pao Hsil (bedel) and Drs. Chew Chin Hin, Lim Pin, Loong 81 Chin, J.A. Tambyah
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    Airport Customs steps up checks on evasion
    167 2 Paya Lebar airport customs have stepped up checks on passengers arriving from Manila and Hong Kong to prevent evasion of duty on new clothing. The move follows recent attempts by some passengers to smuggle Into Singapore clothing from these two countries as "unaccompanied
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      123 2 German Mm Travail Pta. Ltd. Lonely Beaches, typical villages, coral reefs are becoming rare In Singapore. We ore specialized in offering tours to the surrounding countries that still offer the "original" tropical Asia. Visit the islands of the Rhiau to the south of Singapore 3 days for 5599.00, Sonakhla in
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      21 2 TOTO DRAW No. •4/77: rhre out of 49 9, 5, 25. 24. 1. Additional No. 2. Three circles 21, 25. 26.
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      660 2 AT THE CINEMA II VIVA KNIEVKL!: The daredevil mot orcyclist Evel Knlevel travels to California to try for a new world record In motorcycle Jump. He Is severely Injured. He also uncovers a drug syndicate and Is hounded by a female photographer who's assigned^to shoot, him only If he crashes
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      119 2 igggggi GLASS SCULPTURING demonstration by professional glassblower Mr. Trevor Buckley at the Singapore Handicraft Centre from 3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. CHILDREN'S art exhibition at the National Library till 0 p.m. FILM SHOW—a documentary on maternal and child health, at Upper Serangoon community centre, at 8 p.m. paintings by the
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    It's still a great way to fly...
    483 3 Singapore Airlines scores higher marks than in the 1973 survey Singapore Airlines has again emerged top among airlines in the Asian and Pacific region, acording to a survey. This Is the second time running that SLA has been elected the top airline In
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    SELINA'S JUST AS CHARMING
    46 3 Singapore Oirl on a slightly smaller scale, but just as chic and charming. Four-year-old Selina Tay, who dressed herself up as a Singapore Airlines' flight stewardess, won a consolation prize in a fancy dress contest at the Kampong Kembangaa community centre yesterday.
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    Third time lucky for Lucy
    159 4 Housewife Cik Lucy Ahmad was third time lucky when she won the top prize In Juara '11, the Malay tpjentlme contests organised by RTS. She scored 58 points to beat eight other contestants in the Anal which was televised last Saturday. Cik Lucy, who declined
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    Lock icon Mahathir team to settle Malacca dispute
    183 4 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Monday A lour-member ministerial committee headed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Sri Dr Mahathir Mohamed will visit Malacca today to settle a political dispute between state legislative assembly members and Chief Minister Abdul Ohani All, political sources said here yesterday. The.
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    Suzy, paralysed neck down, is writing a book
    239 4 By Wang Look Fung Susy Yap was in deep despair when she became paralysed from the neck down. She even tried suicide. That was 15 years •CO. Today, though sti'l completely paralysed, she is a busy hardworking woman, full of hope. She
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    Lock icon PI mission for KL
    140 4 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Monday A top-level Philippine mission will visit Malaysia late next month to explore the potential of two-way trade between the two countries. The mission, initiated by Philippine trade secretary Troadlo Qulazon, will call on Malaysian Minister for Trade and Industry, D a 1u
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    'Long live the mistress!'
    341 4 Most wives and girlfriends still accept the old Chinese tradition that buslnesmen do not take their wives out for business entertaining, but take their mistresses or hire social escorts instead. This revelation is made by a "woman-ln-the street" opinion poll conducted by the local women's monthly,
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    Appointed
    49 4 Mr. Chua Chor Teck, Mr. Chan Chee Wah, Mr. Taw, Cheng Hock, Mr. Lim Seah Eng. and Mr. Chan Slew Poh have been appointed members of the council of the Ngee Ann Technical College for a period of three years from July, according to the latest government gaztte.
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      487 4 Protect your skin' r youthful beauty i Many factors act to rob your complexion of its natural radiance jH and beauty. As a vital organ your PI skin needs the best care and attention that you can give it to remain soft, smooth and clear. Thorough cleansing, a proper diet
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    Rally takes off...
    107 5 Mr. George Chan, Singapore Air lines European and Middle East regional director (left, holding the flag) starts off the first car in the London-Sydney rally which is being sponsored by SIA. Of a totai of 80 entries, six teams withdrew and* four motorcars failed to pass the
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    Father and son team from Malaysia
    88 5 The father and son team from Malaysia—Mr. Wong Swce Chew, S3, and Sens Choy pictured Just before the start of the rally. Mr. Wong, the oldest competitor in the N,tN km rally. Is driving a Mercedes 280 E. There are two Malaysian teams, and
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    Lock icon Indira not eyeing leadership
    256 5 Reuter Patna (India), Monday Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi yesterday said she was not competing for the leadership of the opposition Congress Party. Mrs. Gandhi has been making a steady comeback to public life after her voluntary withdrawal from active politics in the wake of
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    Lock icon Freed
    25 5 Reuter Dacca, Monday The Bangladesh government has ordered immediate release of 250 political detainees, raising total number of those released so far to 4111.—Renter
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    Lock icon Israelis using tanks claim
    136 5 Reuter Ibl As-Saql, (Lebanon), Monday— Leftist forces said yesterday Israel was using tanks In southern Lebanon and had Increased Its Involvement In the fighting there. Speaking in this devastated front-line village and in nearby Khlam, they said the Israelis began using tanks last week to join
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    Lock icon Sadat's tit for tat move
    154 5 AFP Cairo, Monday Egyptian President Sadat yesterday said he had blocked exports of Egyptian cotton to the Soviet Union because of the Soviet embargo on spare parts for the Egyptian army. Speaking in Alexandria, Mr. Sadat said he had given Instructions for the cessation of
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      198 5 A m Q X Ming Court Hotel introduces Authentic delicious nonya food at Ming Terrace m r-IYKii Sfm with the engagement of our nonya cook. She prepares her dishes according to the age-old recipes of her mother and grandmother. She gives you ail the true flavours spicy yet subtle, without
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    Lock icon Letters drive to stop China, US ties
    488 6 AFP UPI Taipeh, Monday A one-person-one-letter campaign is being launched here urging President Jimmy Carter and other US government officials, Senators and Congressmen to stop efforts to normalise relations with Peking. The campaign, now an Island wide movement, was suggested by an American
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    Lock icon TODAY
    172 6 UPI TODAY Is Monday, Aug. 15, the 227 th day of 1977 with 138 to follow. THE MOON Is moving from Its new phase to Its ilrst quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR Is Mercury. Those born on this date are under
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    Ah Fook and Mei Lin
    82 6 Ah Fook: I keep forgetting to use the pedestrian crossing. Mei Lin: When you are fined, you'll always remember. MrM, "irt? ti. isftr JilMff i. Ah Fook: Saya selalu lupa untuk menggunakan tempat menyeberang pejalankaki Mei Lin: Bila anda didenda, anda pasti ingat. FOOTNOT1: Chinese
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    Lock icon New law against 'Son of Sam' stories
    157 6 Reuter New York, Monday New York, state has enacted a law aimed at preventing criminals, such as the "Son of Sam" killer, from profiting on the stories of their exploits before they have compensated their victims. The measure was sponsored by State Senator
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    Lock icon Quintuplets
    28 6 Reuter Teheran Monday A woman has given birth to quintuplets, two boys and three girls, In a village in north-west Iran, the newspaper Etelaat reported yesterday.— Reuter.
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    Lock icon Concern over growing rift in South Africa
    262 6 AFP Reuter Johannesburg, Monday Opposition and ruling Nationalist Party sources In South Africa yesterday expressed concern at what they consider to be a growing rift among top members of the party and government. The concern was prompted by a statement last week by
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    Lock icon The Odd Corner
    81 6 Reuter Salisbury, Monday Wealthy Rhodesian couples are getting divorced so they can emigrate with more of their assets, it was reported yesterday. The Sunday Mall said loopholes In the law allowed divorced people to take much more money or goods out of the country. They could also
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    Lock icon Ethiopia denies victory claim by guerillas
    146 6 Reuter Nairobi, Monday Ethiopia yesterday denied claims by S_>malibacked guerillas to have occupied nearly a third of Ethiopia's territory, as the Soviet Union appealed for an end to the fighting in the horn of Africa. Ethiopian Foreign Minister Colonel Feleke Oedle-Ohiorgls,. on his way
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    Lock icon New stamp
    34 6 AP Tel Aviv, Monday: Israel will Issue a postage stamp honouring Avraham Stern, founder of the notorious Stern Oang which is credited with assassinating a British and Bwedlsh diplomat before Israeli independence.—AP.
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      205 6 Tokyo Rain, 22-20 C. Headline: USslBsm. loans, grants offered to Indonesia. Moscow Overcast, 16-21 C. Pravda's headline: Ooou neighbours. Rome Cloudy, 2031C. Headline: Army general dies In Rome pistol shot In heart. London Overcast, 14-20 C. Headline 11 hart in bloody battle of Lewlsham. New York Showers, 22-25 C. Headline:
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    Lock icon Zia gives Bhutto a warning
    408 7 Control supporters or else... Reuter Islamabad, Monday Pakistan's military ruler, General ZiaU1 Haque, last night warned former Premier Bhutto to keep his supporters under control or face severe punishment. In a nationwide broadcast, the army chief also announced the release within seven days of all
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    Lock icon Seventh Aussie state on the way
    132 7 Reuter Darwin, Monday The sparsely populated Northern Territory was assured of becoming Australia's seventh state yesterday after the Country Liberal Party was returned to power in an election for a Legislative Assembly. The 19-seat Assembly, which has been mainly a rubber stamp for federal
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    Lock icon 16 killed
    34 7 Reuter New Delhi, Monday Sixteen people were killed In armed clashes between two groups of villagers In the northern Indian state of Punjab on Saturday night, It was reported here yesterday. Reuter.
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    Lock icon Twins parted
    24 7 AFP Bangkok, Monday Siamese twins born In the southern Thailand province of Trang have been successfully separated, It was reported here yesterday.—AFP
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    Lock icon Liz arrives in a wheelchair
    45 7 Actress Elizabeth Taylor is escorted by Virginia state policemen on Friday in Galax, Virginia, as she arrives in a wheelchair to attend the 42nd Annual Fiddlers' Convention. Miss Taylor is reportedly suffering from bursitis. —AP radio picture. AP radio picture
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    Lock icon South Korea's future is so bright, says Park
    190 7 AFP Seoul, Monday South Korean President Park contrasted the rapid development of his country's economy with what he termed North Korea's pitiful reality In a statement today to mark the 32nd anniversary of the national liberation of Korea. Whereas North Korea has
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    Lock icon Bomb scare at NY airport
    109 7 UPI New York, Monday Thousands of Sunday air travellers were evacuated from the main terminal at Laguardla Airport and planes were diverted after airport police received two anonymous calls warning that bombs had been placed In the busy terminal. Several thousand travellers were forced out
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    Lock icon Chief hurt in $3m fire
    77 7 Reuter Manila, Monday At least 10 million pesos ($3.3 million) worth of property was destroyed and one person died of shock when lire swept the prorlnclal capital building In oriental mlndoro Province, south of here, on Friday, military sources said yesterday. They said the provincial
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    A board for rapport
    463 8 The concept may still sound more Idealistic than practical, but tentative steps towards fostering good neighbourliness among HDB flat-dwellers are being taken. Whampoa constituency Is now In the midst of a six-month long campaign to Improve the environment and the community spirit. Through house-to-house calls by
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    Second-class parent
    86 8 f WHISPERS fo> IS B p Y J Fathers may find cause for protest if the dlscrlml n a t i o o against them, In favour of the mothers, persist in certain quarter*. A little boy with a broken arm was brought to hospital by his father.
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    ASEAN is proving its usefulness...
    835 8 p VOICE OF THE PRESS L Ja LONDON TIMES Headline: Five countries as partners. South-east Asia is a post war geographical usage. Does it nojv define a reality? The Times Atlas of 1922 proposed nothing more precise than "Further India" as a label lbr the
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    BRING BACK THE PRESIDENT'S ROLLS
    609 8  -  MONDAY WITH LU LIN REUTENS LU LIN REUTENS One National Day Parade used to look very much li&e the previous year's. Sure, there were always the never-before items which pre-pub-llclty prepared us for, and the scale of things doubled through the years until the entire
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    Lock icon Sea law 'poker game'
    960 9  -  All are watching to see how US will play its hand By Betty Pilkington Gemini The UN Law of the Sea conference drags on with the "haves" (the rich industrial nations) and the "have-nots" (the developing countries) hopelessly divided on, for example, exploitation of the seabed.
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    Lock icon HK quite happy to lose on festival
    379 9 Reuter Hong Kong: The second Festival of Asian Arts here is certain to make a hefty loss and the organisers are quite happy about it. For the Urban Council in this British Colony, which has attracted artistes from nine countries for the cultural
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    • Dear Ros
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        The pain of an affair
        416 10 / 11 I have been having an affair with a married man for more than two years now. Recent!y he started his disappearing acts. Hell disappear for weeks, even months without a word and then return professing his love for me all over again. He claims he
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        Problem over good looks
        168 10 / 11 I am a very handsome man, aged 21, with a good personality. I don't know what it is but girls often go for me. My main problem is this girl who follows me everywhere. I do not want to dale her as I already have a
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        Possessive bat witty
        199 10 / 11 We have been going steady for the past 18 months. My boyfriend la a concerned but possessive man, shrewd and witty. There are times when I wonder whether such traits would be good for the future. My parents disapprove of him because he does not earn much
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        Father it an alcoholic
        168 10 / 11 My father is an alcoholic and has been for many years. He started as a social drinker but he now drinks wherever and whenever he can. His drinking habit has become so bctd that he has lost Interest In his business, in fact all his previous
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        Query on the Pill
        99 10 / 11 I am a 20-year-old woman who would like to know: 1. Can I die from taking the Pill? 2. Does the Pill cause cancer? FILZAH Dear Filxah, It Is really better that you go to a doctor for answers to your questions. Certain studies have shown
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        Poised for a fight
        324 10 / 11 My problem Is my sister-in-law who stays with us. She is 23, cares only for her own enjoyment and has no consideration for others. She does very little housework atod leaves most of it to my mother and the other brothers and sisters. On Sundays, she
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      Lock icon PREGNANCY: NEW TEST FOR QUICKER DETECTION
      583 10 / 11 Los Angeles Times NEW YORK: A new blood test can determine pregnancy before the first missed menstrual period, cutting detection time by as much as four weeks. Among other things, the test enables women to avoid X-rays and drugs, potentially harmful to the unborn
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      Lock icon Curl up for a real soft look
      217 10 / 11 Hair blossoms out this year in curls, and yet more curls to be caught up with combs, threaded with flowers or laced with ribbons. The idea is to create a soft, feminine look to team up with the year's swing to pretty full,
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    • GRAPEVINE
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        What a huff and puff
        102 10 / 11 What a huff and puff over nothing! I'm referlng of course to the furore caused by Miss Young International's cigarette holding. Of course young women smoke... and young men and come to think of It old men and old women too. It's not a recommended
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        Male vanity
        75 10 / 11 Finally the men have admitted It. They suffer from beauty problem*, too Just like women at least Judging from the book on beauty for men called Looking Good recently written 'by an American. The book deals with dandruff, acne, facials, halrstyllng. greying hair, personal freshness In fact all
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        Not funny comedy
        68 10 / 11 It was advertised as a comedy, It starred wellknown comedians so the boyfriend thought It was a safe bet of a movie to bring the girlfriend's nine-year-old brother to. Then came the opening scene*... of rather explicit love-making, definitely too explicit for a pre-teen. The desperate boyfriend
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        When charm wears off
        95 10 / 11 People should never play favourites. The favourites I'm referring to here are of course the songs Friends by Olen Campbell and Smile by Trinl Lopes which two particular announcers over the morning music programmes on Radio Singapore insist on playing everytime. The song Is charmingly dedicated
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    Lock icon Nessie is in the limelight again
    1005 12 UPI New York: Is there anything more abominable than the Abominable Snowman? More monstrous than the Loch Ness monster? Bigger than Bigfoot? Blood-thirstier than the Vampire? You better believe It. According to widelyaccepted tradition, that two- tonne creatur* dredged up from he ocean bottom
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      549 12 Monday -Jet-1 |et-1 NEW NATION MINEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW i Cut along dotted lir CLUES FOR ET-1 1. The whole of 2. May be got rid of to Immediate advantaga 3.
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      519 12 JACKPOT NOW $5500 No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded in all respects with the set of answers held by the Judges to be the most apt and accurate in the New Nation Moneywords contest ER. Ten entrants each submitted a solution which differed at two points trom the solution
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    Lock icon S. Africa—the last ditch
    743 13  - S. Africa —the last ditch Opinion By C. L. Sulzberger NYT Paris: It used to be said of Stanley Baldwin, the ill-fated British Tory leader, that his spiritual home was in the last ditch, a location South Africa's Prime Minister John Vorster is desperately trying to stay out of. Yet
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    Lock icon Holiday on a 'murder' train route
    354 13 Reuter LONDON: Train enthusiasts, rich eccentrics and spy-thriller addicts will be among 150 people recreating Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express this year. For £885 ($3700) they will have the chance to dress up In the costume of the *****, live In grand
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      180 13 datsun n 84--k^.\ 11 j .TTTi I pTT^val97Z I rB m economy in this class K a?\ MSA WM\ ttV f* /607 Coupe Ti ■**< •A-.. r~ V v* -f •t: vt> You will certainly find the 160J SSS more lavish than you would normally expect to find in this
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    Strong start for equities
    476 14 Main impetus from prospect of further interest rate cuts LONDON London stock markets began the new account on a strong note with the F. T. index rising 11.4 points to 481.6 on Monday (its highest level since June 8, 1973). Whilst stock shortage played a part
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    SYDNEY
    6 14 Business News and Views Reuter
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    A light recovery on low volume
    224 14 MILAN A light recovery was registered on the Italian Stock Exchange during this week: the general stock index closed at around 33.15 on low volume or transactions. A remarkable interest on Flat was noted, particularly during Thursday session, due to the news of the
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    PARIS
    50 14 Altholigh still quiet, the market remained satisfactory. In the short term, it should be resistant and could even selective rises. Closing prices on the Paris Bourse: (5/8/77) (lt/t/77) Aqultalne. 397 396.20 Bouygues 349 343 B6N 475 465.10 Carrefour 1161 1173 [»|c| 1 infP TiQHH rTJtfJsJn rrr^H Bwi] grip 1
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    Lock icon Imports up
    75 14 AFP Tokyo. Monday Japan's licensed import contracts, an indicator of import trends, in July totalled US$6O54 million ($14,529 million) up 9.4 Eer cent from a year earer, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) announced yesterday. AFP- Supplying this service are the Lloyds Bank International of London
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    Lock icon Stocks fall as FED tightens loan rates
    542 14 NEW YORK UPI Stocks lell to their lowest level In 19 months last week In slow trading as the Federal Reserve Board continued tio tighten credit to counter an Inflationary surge In the nation's money supply. The Dow Jones industrial average, which lost
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    Lock icon Mushrooms
    26 14 Reuter T&ipeh, Monday.—Taiwan's total export of mushrooms Is expected to reach more than US$lOO million ($240 million) this year, the Central News Agency reported ye3terday.
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    New mood to invest
    381 14 Marked gains far some shares in heavy trading ZURICH Following a lacklustre performance at the beginning of the week due to the lack of stimulus to the market on which only a few stocks such as Bally, Credit Suisse and Swissair traded briskly, the mood of
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    Lock icon New Way to drive...
    121 15 An experimental car to be used for the future highway traffic control system was made public last month by the Metropolitan Highway Corporation of Jaian. The new system called "NW" (New Way), now under development, is an en o c h mak'nit highway control system when
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    Boom can cause shortage here
    613 15  -  i Motorcvclinq b v I Lee Chiu San A few readers have contacted me recently about the paucity of new models in the dealers' showrooms here. At the beginning of the year, dealers promised the arrival or many Improved new machines for the 1&77 season,
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    303 15 UPI Detroit: The "Big Three' US car companies reported combined profits In the second quarter of 1977 of US$l.73 billion ($3.97 billion)—highest for any t:iree-mon:h period in history. Ford Motor Co. said Its any quarter record US$53O million profit was $0 per cent
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    Simple but sporty and smart
    297 15  -  Motorinq »»v Nickvan Nugteren SSS The Super Sports Sedan. A sedan car fitted with a high performance engine which consists of a four-cyltn-der, overhead cam, capable of producing 105bhp. The car's basic body design is simple, it does not give the Impression that the car
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      365 16 Reuter Helsinki, Monday East Germany's incomparable athletic stars retained their European Cup titles here yesterday to qualify for next month's World Cup with the West German men and the Soviet women. It was a stunning display, even by East Germany's own unique standards, and after triumphing
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      364 16 Reuter MEN 110 m hvHtoa: 1 T. Munkelt (E. Oer) 13J7sec, 3 J. Pusty (Pol) 13.60, 3 E Fereversev (USSR) 13.63, 4 A. Bryggare (Fin) 13.65 (European Junior record). IMb: 1 K Ray (K Oerm) 30 86eec, 3-V. Baraov (USSR) 31.10, 3 A. Bennet (Brl) 31.37. Nta:
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      Orantes pips Connors
      112 16 Indianapolis, Monday —Spain* Manuel Orantes easily overpowered topseeded Jimmy Connors with stylish placements 6-1, 6-3, to win the US Clay Court tennis championships for the third time yesterday. Orantes, seeded second In the week-long tourney here, needed less than 75 minutes to dispose of the defending champion,
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      Ashok takes the title as expected
      504 17  -  By BRIAN MILLER Ashok Malik, the former all-India amateur champion, lived up to his ranking as pre-tourna-ment favourite when he captured the Singapore amateur Open golf championship by two strokes at Bukit Course yesterday. This screatch handicapper, who went into the final round six
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      Lock icon Wadkins is PGA champ
      564 17 Reuter Pebble Beach, Monday Lanny Wadkins, a youngster whose career was almost ended by illness, won the Pr of e s s i onal Golfers Association championship yesterday wfcen Gene Littler, who blew a fivestroke lead with nine holes left, bogeyed the third hole of a
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      Ocean West can win next time out
      468 17  -  By SCRUTINEER Ocean West tops my short list of horses to follow. It won't be long before he comes through with his first win, most likely next time out. The four-year-old by Shlfway came In for Inspired wagering In the Class 4 Division
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      Draw for Sentosa women's golf
      326 17 Draw for the second leg of the Sentosa wo men's Open Day compepetitlon sponsored by Hongkong-S hang hal Bang and Colgate Palmollve tomorrow. Ist tee. "A" Division: 12 46 p.m. Z. H. MacLachlay (23) K Lily Goh (24) I Y. Kato (19) I: 12.54 J.
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      SICC beat Thais
      26 17 Singapore Island Country Club beat the visiting Royal Bangkok SC. 41% to 18% in a friendly golf match at the New Course yesterday.
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      Lim fires best gross in Seletar 'A' medal
      220 17 Lim Choo Beng return ed the best gross of 75 in the Seletar "A" Division medal stroke competition yesterday. Lim Gee Song returned the best nett of 66. Austin Watts took the first nine bailsweeD on nett 35. The second nine went
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      Byman by a stroke
      76 17 Amsterdam, Monday American Bob Byman grabbed a second European title yesterday when he posted a one-under-par 71 final round In the Dutch Open golf championship for a 278 total and the £6000 (about 5525,200) first prize. South African Hugh Balocchl, who shared the overnight lead with
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      Japanese provide eyeopener
      429 18  -  MARTIAL ARTS by Wilfred Shimmen It was an eyeopener for Singapore Judo Club officials when Japan's Junior Judokas almost swept the board In a friendly meet against Singapore recently. The Glfu Junior Judo team who toured Singapore from Aug. 9 to 11 walked away with 20 wins,
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      Junie's gold rush a good SEA indicator
      472 18  -  By BRIAN MILLER Thirteen-year old Junie Sng gave notice of her medal-win-ning chances in the forth coming SEA Games when she collected eight golds at the ASEAN Age Group swimming championships which ended at the Toa Payoh pool yesterday. In the process, Junie
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      Fitness and experience the Korean hallmark
      587 18  -  ■y TONY KOH South Korea were fully stretched In the final of the Pesta Sukan basketball Invitation championship by Malaysia before winning 89-87 at the Oay World Stadium last night. The supreme fitness and experience of the Bouth Korean team saw them through against
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      Packer hits two runs
      78 18 London, Monday Cricket "pirate" Kerry Packer turned player yesterday and scored two runs for an Australian Press eleven In a match against a team of British pressmen at Harrogate, Yorkshire. The controversial Australian came in at No. 8 for the Australian side. The Australian side scored
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      Shoon Keat misses rare record
      265 19  -  By GERRY CHAN Wong Shoon Keat's hope of becoming the first local player to win both the Junior and Senior titles In the same year was dashed as he failed miserably to contain Tan Ban Cnew In the final of this-year's national championships at the
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      Taiwan face vote again
      155 19 London, Monday The Taiwan Badminton Association, exp e 11 ed from the International Federation In May and reinstated two months later, face another critical vote on thelf future In London on Sept. 29. The IBF council have called an extraordinary meeting following a British High Court
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      Lanes too oily for hi-games —bowlers
      383 19  -  By BRIAN MILLER The second day of the 13th Singapore International Open bowling championships yesterday brought complaints that the lanes at Jackie's Bowl System 460 were a little too oily to chalk up high scores. This was the assessment of the majority of local
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      Lock icon Tension beats Malays
      640 19  -  Our plan worked, says Bakar By PHILIP TAN The pressure of having to score more than four goals to make up for the 5-1 defeat by Trengganu Malays in tte Sultans' Gold Cup semifinal first leg last week proved too much for Singapore Malays at the National
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      270 18 Crossword kii HI hi mm ill 7 Role 8 A Lamb 0 Narrator 10 Flourishes 11 Remiss 12 King beater 13 Knockout count 21 Thin layer 22 Ewe 25 Plays host 26 Marbles 27 Varieties of tea 28 Money In Versailles 29 Punishing stick 30 Missing links 32 Elsenhower and
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      409 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are of a sentimental nature, Inclined to look at life from such a romantic point of rlew that reality Is apt to take a back seat to wishful thinking. You recognise the Importance of logical, practical thought but you find
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    46 20 MEi UN: Women are as business minded as men. Judging by the women who outnumber the men in Ngee Ann College's enrolment for business studies. AH FOOK: It would be a more accurate Indication or women's business sense to look at the graduation figures.
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      865 20 TV AND RADIO 340 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT8 followed by KUDUMBA MALAK (T/r). Feature* a cooking de monstratton of sweet potato take*, hints on how to make decorative pictures, an interview with Indian musician Mr. VasaMt) who telli how local' mustdana can Improve, and mutfe and songs by Ambalagan and Surly amurtay.
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      255 20 Today's top shows v INQUIRY: What li Education? (Ch. 5, 6.05 pm. in colour). The first In a series of 15 shows produced by the Singapore Educational liedla Service for Pre-U students offering the General Paper. The series was first telecast In 1974, and has baen repeated In 1975. and
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