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Title Section18 1977-08-17 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, August 17, 1977 No. 2030 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 NEW NATION COMMENT18 words
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Article390 1977-08-17 1 Wang Look Fung - 'No danger of health service deteriorating* By Wang Look Fung The Minister for Health and Social Affairs, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, has assured there will be no danger of the public health service deteriorating to the extent that the best services will be found390 words
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Article, Illustration57 1977-08-17 1 Helping hands to the rescue as a grieving woman collapses at the site of the $1 million Kallang fire. But .grief soon turned to relief when she learned that her shophouse at Nam Lock Street was undamaged. Yesterday's Are which made 140 people homeless stopped shortPicture by FRANCIS ONG - 57 words
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Article29 1977-08-17 1 Reuter Hongkong, Wednesday Vietnamese President Ton Due Thang has sent greetings to President Suharto on the occasion of Indonesia 32nd Independece Day, the Vietnam News Agency reported. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration759 1977-08-17 1 Found lying in bed fully clothed by his manager UPI Memphis (Tennessee), Wednesday Elvis Presley, the gyrating truck driver who became the world's most famous rock and roller, died at his Oraceland Mansion yesterday, apparently of a heart attack. The 42-year-old singer —"Elvis the Pelvis" when he burstUPI - 759 words
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Advertisement24 1977-08-17 1 See Page 9 INSIDE England** new iNH manager —Page 19 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Money words, Stars 15; Crossword 18; Comics 19.24 words
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Advertisement47 1977-08-17 1 RODEO Use crisan Shampoo once a week to keep dandruff awayeveryday! crisan Anti-Dandruff Shampoo mm nm m Crisan s 0-80 works deep down massages away dandruff massages in protection. Sole Agents:Tai Wah Distributors Pte. Ltd., m m 114 Killiney Road, Singapore 9. Wtll/1 Tel: *****3 (4 lines).47 words
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Miscellaneous13 1977-08-17 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain.13 words
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Article, Illustration103 1977-08-17 2 The Sin g a pore flag flutters in the smoke. The flames advance and a patriotic young man goes into action. Using a ladder, he gingerly climbs up and moments later, he has the flag safely out of danger. It happened yester d a y at the103 words
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Article178 1977-08-17 2 The lower-priced issues continued to dominate trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes today with higher price mark-ups. Keck Seng (M) and Apollo Enterprises which reported improved Interim profit results, advanced three cents and five cents to $1.57 and $1.16 respectively. •BUSINESS DONE:178 words
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Article205 1977-08-17 2 Lien Hoe Industries. one of the star performers on the Stock Exchange of Singapore in recent weeks, has been given the green light by the Malaysian Foreign Investment Committee to buy 1.093 million shares in See Sen Chemical. The group of Taiwanese shareholders in205 words
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Advertisement21 1977-08-17 2 SOS It always helps to talk to someone Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. King *****44.21 words
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Miscellaneous58 1977-08-17 2 TIDES Today: No afternoon tide. Tomorrow: 12.21 a.m. (2.8 m), 1.32 p.m. (2.6 m). Friday: 1.02 a.m. (2.8 m), 1.34 p.m. (2.6 m). Saturday: 1.45 a.m. (2.6 m), 2.00 p.m. (2.6 m). Sunday: 2.34 a.m. (2.5 m), 2.40 p.m. (2.5 m). Monday: 3.36 a.m. (2.6 m), 3.36 p.m. (2.4 m).58 words
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Miscellaneous564 1977-08-17 2 what's on NATIONAL DAY PHOTO EXHIBITION. Victoria Memorial Hall, till 7 p.m. COOKERY demonstration at Metro Marine Parade from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. FILM SHOW, on Indonesia and on use of human resources in industry, at the National Museum, at 8 p.m. GLASS-SCULPTURING demonstration by professional g1 a s564 words
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Article318 1977-08-17 3 Gerry de Silva - Training centre here is expected to be ready late next year By Gerry de Silva The Singapore Japanese training centre will be sited near the Ang Mo Kio housing estate and is expected to take in its first batch of students late next year. The centre will be318 words
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Article, Illustration439 1977-08-17 3 Owners of office buildings in the city area are engaged in rent undercutting because or the current glut in office space. A random survey shows that rental rates for office space range from $11.35 to $25.90 per sq. metre depending on the locality.439 words
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Article77 1977-08-17 3 Mr. Lee Khoon Choy, the Senior Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), has urged members of the citizens consultative committee not to abuse their positions. Speaking at the Bartley Road community centre's National Day dinner yesterday, Mr. Lee said there have been cases of abuse by77 words
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Article32 1977-08-17 3 A slide show, May 77 In the galleries of Paris, featuring works of many well-known artists, will be shown at the National Museum theatrette on Aug. 22 at 8 p.m.32 words
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121 1977-08-17 3 Singapore Chinese schools have called for an equal allocation of trained English teachers to meet their needs. They said English teachers who graduate from the Institute of Education should be fairly allocated as a number of subjects In the Chinese schools are taught in English.121 words
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Article90 1977-08-17 3 Transport contractor Chan Yang Ling, 36, today said he could not pay the $65,000 In damages awarded by the High last month for defaming the Prime Minister. He appealed to Mr. Lee Kuan Yew for "re-consi-deration" and promised "to start life afresh devoting my90 words
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Article35 1977-08-17 3 The Speaker of Parliament,' Dr. Yeoh Ohim Seng, who Is also MP for Joo Chiat, will officially open the Joo Chiat commun 11 y centre new building on Aug. 28 at 7.30 p.m.35 words
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541 1977-08-17 4 Singapore pupils must be taught to speak English that is internationally intelligible, Mr. Chai Chong Yii, the Senior Minister of State for Education, said this morning. "Recent comments on the poor standard of English among pupils in the English stream are an Indication of541 words
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150 1977-08-17 4 Opportunities for industrial investment in Bangladesh are varied and extensive, according to the country's trade commissioner here, Mr. Yusof Hyder. Speaking at a Rotary Club lunch today Mr. Hyder pointed .out that besides eight categories of basic industries, loreign private Investment was welcomed in150 words
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Article78 1977-08-17 4 An organ recital by Prof. (Dr.) A r no Schoonstedt, a cathedral organist and Instructor at the Westphallan Church Music Institute in Germany, will be held at the DBS auditorium, Shenton Way, on Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets for the concert, organised by the Ministry of Culture, at78 words
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Article, Illustration119 1977-08-17 4 Hong Kong singer Elisa Chan, 21, is a completely different person off-stage. On stage, she is a bubbling Uve-wlre belting out disco-type songs. "But I prefer to listen to soft and slow music if I am relaxing at home," she confided yesterday. "I would rather sing119 words
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237 1977-08-17 4 About $8.5 million worth of cargo shipped to Singapore under forged letters of credit issued by a Taiwanese trading firm are now lying unclaimed In a Port of Singapore Authority godown. The consignments, handled by three shipping companies, comprise 17 cases of hand-pullers237 words
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Article75 1977-08-17 4 Mr. M. Kulasegaram has been elected chairman of the Singapore Government Servants' Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society at its annual meeting recently. Others elected were Mr. Roland Tay Tatt Jin (vice chairman), Mr. Sim Kwang Hock (secretary), Encik A. Majld bin S. Madar (treasurer), Mr. C. Thanabalaslngam (asst.75 words
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192 1977-08-17 4 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal Prices of scrap cars have shot up to as much as $2500 because of a shortage. A scrap car of about IOOOcc to 1600 cc fetches about $1700 to $2000 and a car of over 1600 cc between $2000192 words
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Article116 1977-08-17 4 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday.—About $2 million worth of faulty switchboards are lying in the Telecoms' Workshop in Petaling Jaya while the department faces a switchboard shortage. Malaysian Communications Minister Tan Sri V. Manlckavasagam said recently 60,000 applicants are still waiting for telephone lines. The director of116 words
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Article245 1977-08-17 4 The Housing Board has drawn up guidelines for the installation of sliding steel clothes hangers. Hangers with support at only one end must be fitted with an extra pair of vertical legs. This will widen the base to about 60 cm to ensure stability of the device.245 words
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Article, Illustration329 1977-08-17 5 Cautious response to Carter's statements Reuter Moscow, Wednesday Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev yesterday struck a conciliatory note over his country's troubled relations with the United States and cautiously welcomed President Carter's recent foreign policy statements. Speaking at a Kremlin banquet for President TitoReuter - 329 words
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Article227 1977-08-17 5 Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Carter will decide soon wh&ther to order production of the highly lethal neutron bomb, White House press secretary Jo d y Powell said yesterday. He said the White House received a Pentagon report on the bomb on Monday and Mr.Reuter - 227 words
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118 1977-08-17 5 Reuter Manila, Wednesday Filipino refugees In Sabah will be rehabilitated by the Philippine government If they want to stay In the East Malaysian state, Agriculture Seer etary Arturo Tanco said yesterday. Mr. Tanco, who returned recently from Sabah with Natural Resources Secretary JoseReuter - 118 words
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114 1977-08-17 5 Reuter Washington, Wednesday— The US State Department cautioned yesterday that Secretary of State Cyrus Vance's trip to Peking next week was only an exploratory mission, On Monday, in a speech In Boston, Senator Edward Kennedy called Mr. Vance's visit "a major opportunity" toReuter - 114 words
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Article88 1977-08-17 5 Reuter Hong Kong. Wednesday Cambodia has called on Its army men to remain vigilant against any "Imperialist conspiracies", the New China News Agency reported yesterday. The agency, quoting a report from Radio Democratic Cambodia, said: 'The Cambodian Revolutionary Army has this view and stand: Although imperialismReuter - 88 words
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Article150 1977-08-17 5 Reuter Belgrade, Wednesday —Albania yesterday renewed a verbal attack on Yugoslav President Tito, apparently timed to coincide with his official visits to the Soviet Union and China. The attack on "Titoist revisionism and capital is t reforms," came in a 36-page pamphlet distributed to foreignReuter - 150 words
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Advertisement144 1977-08-17 5 Ming Court Hotel introduces Authentic delicious nonya food at Ming Terrace icious nonya food'is now available 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 all the true flavours spicy yet subtle, without killing the144 words
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Article, Illustration93 1977-08-17 6 Mei Lin: These new telephones are very attractive. Ah Fook: Whatever the shape or colour, they work just as well. OyVi de dianhua\ #>3 #15 hen nao kan J ®i£9*£L n berime x mqzliuAriq^ ,ft it/A fht Js W'W-gV.s Mei Lin: Telefon-telefon baru ini amat93 words
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193 1977-08-17 6 UPI Tel Aviv, Wednesday Military authorities have started putting Into effect the government's decision to offer Arabs In occupied territories the same rights to government services and protection as Israelis, the Defence Ministry said yesterday. This Includes plans for a voluntary health Insurance, financingUPI - 193 words
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184 1977-08-17 6 Reuter Nairobi, Wednesday Ethiopia said yesterday its air force had strafed attacks on a build-up of Somali trucks and tanks in the rift valley east of Addis Ababa for three days and accused Somalia of preparing for "allout war." The Ethiopian News Agency saidReuter - 184 words
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Article118 1977-08-17 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday. Aug. 17, the 229 th day of 1977 with 136 to follow. THE MOON is moving toward its first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR is Mercury. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo.UPI - 118 words
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104 1977-08-17 6 AFP Hong Kong, Wednesday—Daring death and contamination, Chinese Air Force planes flew through the mushroom cloud of a newly dftonated hydrogen bomb shortly after the downfall of the Gang of Four last October, the New China News Agency disclosed yesterday. The Chinese pilots wereAFP - 104 words
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Article60 1977-08-17 6 Reuter Madrid, Wednesday—Spain's top three bakery officials were arrested yesterday after they cut the size of loaves by a third because the government prohibited a price increase. The arrests came as the government fought to curb inflation which has already led to strikes by hotel, bar andReuter - 60 words
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501 1977-08-17 6 Charged with taking Congress Party funds UPI New Delhi, Wednesday The Central Bureau of Investigation has charged three aides of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, with stealing millions of dollars from her Congress Party funds for their own use, it was disclosed yesterday. TheUPI - 501 words
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189 1977-08-17 6 UPI Islamabad, Wednesday A government-con-trolled newspaper highlighted claims of questionable use of funds against deposed Prime Minister Bhutto and his government yesterday in a front page story querying the whereabouts of a US$7OOO ($16,000) necklace purchased for Mr. Bhutto's wife. The EnglishUPI - 189 words
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Miscellaneous93 1977-08-17 6 WORLD WEATHER Paris Mild, light rain, 24-15C. Headline: Former SS Colonel Happier sought In West Germany. London Bright and sunny periods, 23-20C. Headline: Belfast-style riot In Birmingham. Rome Sunny, 3018C. (No newspapers published because of August Feragosta holiday). Moscow Overcast, 17-13C. Pravda's headline: Efficiency is a feature of a party93 words
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Miscellaneous103 1977-08-17 6 treaties given by Kissinger. Hon* Konr Sunny, 33-27C. Headline: Water level rises but cuts remain. Manila Cloudy, 3124C. Headline: Batasan slates charter changes. Kuala Lumpur: Cloudy, 33-22C. Headline: Fraser "yes" to uranium exports. Bangkok Cloudy. 3425C. Headline: Fukuda to learn what we need. Seoul Cloudy, 2321C. Headline: China deploys operation103 words
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Advertisement1493 1977-08-17 7 ■GAPOR AIRLINES] ALL C 7 in j C, :,*'v x &L' file# DDITE Doub,e return SIA tickets to Sydney to witness the IST ■KMJE finish of the Rally, plus an invitation to a Prizegiving Reception in Singapore. DDITE Double return SIA tickets to Bangkok, plus an jUwM u IUEA invitation1,493 words
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Article427 1977-08-17 8 Three years ago, taking advantage of a phenomenal upsurge of mass support generated by the Malaysia Cup series, the Football Association of Singapore launched a nation-wide scheme to bring the game within easy reach of every home. A 30-team national league was established along427 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article78 1977-08-17 8 A colleague mentioned how delighted she was to meet an old a c q o a 1 n tance whom she hadn't seen for years, and who was doing extremely well In his studies. "It's really good to know he Is doing well," she said. "He's a78 words
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Article48 1977-08-17 8 A colleague spotted this classified act in an Indonesian newspaper: "Divorce in 24 hours. Mutual consent or contested actions. Low cost, quick Jet flight to Haiti or Santo Domingo. First-class hotel. All ground transport free. Said a friend: "Seems like a logical sequel to marriage bureaus."48 words
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Article, Illustration297 1977-08-17 8 AP San Francisco: The Golden Gate Bridge, an ominous shadow when shrguded in fog, brilliant burnt orange in the sunshine, is one of this city's most famous landmarks. It is also a favourite place to die. Some call the graceful span anAP - 297 words
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Article, Illustration638 1977-08-17 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON What a remarkable phenomenon Singapore's notorious and quite unique Bugis Street Is. Tucked away In the middle of that mazelike area of old shophouses and pavement stalls, not too far from the giant skyscrapers of the banking community in638 words
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Article516 1977-08-17 8 NEW YORK TIMES f VOICE OF THE PRESS I Headline: Why stay in the ILO. A Cabinet committee meets this week to decide whether the United States will leave the international labour organisation. In late 1975, Heny Kissinger officially informed the organisation that516 words
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Article, Illustration1625 1977-08-17 9 Wang Look Fung - In the second and final part of New Nation's exclusive interview with Wang Look Fung, the Minister for Health and Social Affairs, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, discusses the problems of medical personnel in Singapore's health service and other issues concerning the medical profession in general.1,625 words
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Advertisement120 1977-08-17 9 AT w Fashions onfiidays 19 August Lunchtime Grace Fashion House Clothes for all occasions an assortment of pretty sun frocks, stunning gowns and executive office wear. Jeanne Gatineau, the latest Parisienne skincare and makeup in town. Models from Mannequin. Eat as much as you like from our special Alpine Buffet.120 words
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Article, Illustration530 1977-08-17 10 / 11 Jennifer Schoon - This is the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board uniform (see left) which Dr. Tan Eng Liang, the Senior Minister of State (National Development) described as black and gloomy" recently. The uniform, a dark blue sarong kebaya, is generally worn by the STPB receptionists on formal occasions.530 words
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Article116 1977-08-17 10 / 11 rE Senior Minister of State (National Development). Dr. Tan Eng Liang, has criticised the "black and gloomy" uniform of Singapore Tourist Promotion Board receptionists and called for a change. Dr. Tan, who was reviewing the STPB coun- ter at the Singapore International Soat Show at the116 words
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Article, Illustration433 1977-08-17 10 / 11 Though Magdalene Chan's designs are a natural choice as far as wearabllity, smartness and identity are concerned, the sketches done by Allan Chai, and the other designer have a certain style, flair and are more in keeping with current fashion trends. The two sketches433 words
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Advertisement183 1977-08-17 10 / 11 CompMt Bodroom Sot $490/Make to ordor Kitchtn Cabinet, built-in-cupboard, office wall cabinet, office table, Bedroom furniture Set. Wholesale, Retail and Instalment, All are welcome. Welcome to visit our stall at National Day Exposition, Chai Chee Rd (Chanfi) Opposite Rollei Factory, Sinfapore 14. MAGGIE FURNITURE 357, Bodok Road, Singapore IS. T«(:183 words
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Article, Illustration536 1977-08-17 12 Gloria Chandy - And much of what they say is lost in the gunfire Cinema by Gloria Chandy A BRIDGE TOO FAR: Dirk Bogarde, James Ca&n, Michael Caine, Sean Connery, Edward Fox, Elliot Gould, Gene Hackman, Hardy Kruger, Laurence Olivier, Ryan O'Neal, Robert Redford, Maximilian Schell, Llv Ullman. Sreepplay536 words
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Article, Illustration455 1977-08-17 12 Bruce Russell - By Bruce Russell Reuter Los Angeles: Twice Hollywood has singled her out for its greatest honour, the Oscar, but Glenda Jackson has only now got round to returning the compliment by making a film here. And It was not the glamour ofReuter - 455 words
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Article, Illustration786 1977-08-17 13 Armed aggression against its neighbours Washington Post Kuala Lumpur: Camboaia is waging armed aggression against its IndoChinese communist neighbours, Vietnam and Laos, as well as against Thailand, Thai Prime Minister Thanln Kraivichien said when he was here for the ASEAN Summit. The most serious clashes.Washington Post - 786 words
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474 1977-08-17 13 NEW MOVE WILL HELP MILLIONS Reuter Rome: The World Food Council's (WFC) ambitious new chief, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Arturo Tanco, is hoping that three breakthroughs will help millions of hungry people within one year. The handsome, fasttalking, 42 year old Filipino headed hisReuter - 474 words
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Advertisement191 1977-08-17 13 Round Power: REVOLUTIONARY JRI49 BEAT THE BIG ONES* IN AN INDEPENDENT TRUE-TO-LIFE SOUND TEST. The JR 149 has shattered the speakers have to be big to sound good. The cylindrical design of the JR 149 does away with entirely the various problems of box speakers. The cylindrical shape i|^ virtually191 words
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Article, Illustration407 1977-08-17 14 These lorries from across the Causeway are playing an important role in the two-way trade between Singapore and Malaysia. Twice a week on Monday and Thursday mornings they shuttle between the two countries transporting foodstuffs. However, they are not alloted any proper parking facilities407 words
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Stock markets round the world
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Article34 1977-08-17 14 Dow Jones closing averages on the New York. Stock Exchange ye«*erdajr: 30 Industrials 869.28 (down 4 85); 30 transport 210.60 (down 1.50); 15 utilities 113.66 (down 0.51); 65 stocks 295.43 (down 1.72).34 words
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Article269 1977-08-17 14 AFP DBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. A surging wave of fresh buying pushed up prices further on the Tokyo stock market with the Dow Indicator rising for the sixth session in a row yesterday. The 225-stock DowJones average gained 29.57 yen to 5231.58 yen. The wider-based TSE index for theAFP; DBS-Daiwa Securities Int'l Ltd. - 269 words
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Article200 1977-08-17 14 AP The stock market slipped Into a moderate decline yesterday after giving up on the rally It began late In Monday's session. The Dow Jones average of 30 Industrials, up 3.03 on Monday, was off nearly four points half an hour before the close. Losers outnumbered gainers byAP - 200 words
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Article121 1977-08-17 14 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: AC1 160 163 ADC 12 15 Ampol Pet 66 67 ANi 123 nil APM 116 117 Bank NSW nil 510 Brambles 162 153 Boral 206 210 CBA 28 288 CSR 310 313 CIO 300 315 CoalReuter - 121 words
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Article84 1977-08-17 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices In Swiss franca on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 2925 50 UBS Registered 527 2 SBC 37S 5 Credit Suisse 2100 +30 Swissair B. 756 11 Swiss Relnsur. 2500 20 Wlntherthur B. 1870 10 Zurich Insur. 7325 25 Juvena B. 220Union Bank of Switzerland - 84 words
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Article109 1977-08-17 14 AFP Manila, Wednesday The Philippines hopes to reduce its over-depen-dence on oil from 94 per cent this year to about 72 per cent by 1978 under a massive energy programme, a government official said yesterday. Energy Development Board executive director W.R. De La Cruz toldAFP - 109 words
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187 1977-08-17 14 E Business News and Views AFP Tokyo, Wednesday The 51 per cent local equity rule for foreign investment in Indonesia will be carried out flexibly. Indonesian Communication Minister Emil Salim said. Mr. Salim pointed this out in an interview made earlier in Jakarta andAFP - 187 words
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Article601 1977-08-17 14 Lee Yew Meng - Company Profile by Lee Yew Meng International Wood Products' performance during the past five years had been pretty erratic. It sunk to the depths in 1975 and came out of the woods this year. And from all indications, it will stay in the black601 words
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Article187 1977-08-17 14 UPI AFP Brussels, Wednesday— The US dollar and the British pound made further headway on European money markets yesterday. Gold dropped US$l.25 an ounce in Zurich to close at U*****,125 and 75 cents in London to U*****,375. With dealers reporting some sustained buying, the pound rose in LondonUPI; AFP - 187 words
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Miscellaneous568 1977-08-17 15 Wednesday ET-3 in i j Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN _B R__N_ MISSING R _S__H_ LETTERS B R B ACROSS ———-7- USING JL CLUES _A M S BELOW mmm mmm sb mm Cut along dotted lines m mm V568 words
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Miscellaneous416 1977-08-17 15 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those rare Individuals gifted with true logic. You have an objective way of looking at things and are quick to absorb the facts of any situation or set of circumstances. Looking around you. you take In almost416 words
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Article, Illustration724 1977-08-17 16 Brian Miller - ON THE TRACK with Brian Miller Auric St a b 1 e's Rendezvous 11, who finished second in his last two starts, showed encouraging form In a workout at Bukit Timah this morning and, on that showing, he should make a good bet when he goes over724 words
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Article260 1977-08-17 16 Chualee, one of the three newcomers entered for the Singapore Pesta Sukan Cup race meeting, comes with a good record of three wins. A five year old chestnut Australian gelding by Radames out of Cellna Chualee (late Shiulee) has won A ***** (about S$10.588) In260 words
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Article289 1977-08-17 16 PETER LEOW - PETER LEOW I feel it is time that angling be made a recognised sport in Singapore. I hope that with this letter, the Singapore Sports Council will take this suggestion into consideration. Slngapor being an Island, there are naturally large numbers of anglers289 words
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291 1977-08-17 16 FAS should start preparing the team now The Football Association of Malaysia have again extended an invitation to Singapore to participate in next year's Merdeka to u r n ament. Singapore last took part in 1974 and was not invited In 1975 and last291 words
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286 1977-08-17 16 LITTLE NENE - LITTLE NENE Retired undefeated featherweight professional boxer in Singapore (1951). Your story "Chla, 11, Impresses boxing officials" in the New Nation (11.8.1977) caught my attention. In the first place, who are these boxing officials? What knowledge of boxing do they have?286 words
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Article221 1977-08-17 16 I would like to take this o p p o r t unity of thanking all those concerned for organising the recent soccer quadrangular tournament in Singapore. It was Indeed an excellent treat to see top class soccer. As Jock Stein, manager of Celtic Olasgow221 words
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Advertisement54 1977-08-17 16 Tht first SouHi East Aii« Go mat, which will replace th« South East A»io Peninsular Go mat, win b« held in Kuolo Lumpur in November. In the 1973 SEAT Gam as hald here, Singapore did pretty well to take second spot to Thailand. But in the coming SEA Games, two54 words
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Advertisement50 1977-08-17 16 and In donatio will be participating for the first tim. Tlity or* bound to make Hit competition stiffer. Wliot will Singapore's chences bo with thoM two additional ASEAN nations in tha Gomes? Sportsfront would liko a know wbat you, the sports fans, think. So write in and lot us know.50 words
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Article, Illustration672 1977-08-17 17 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper Annette Andrews, Singapore's sole entrant in the women's event in the third Malaysian Open championships last week, justified her top seeding and retained her title in the face of a strong challenge from Rose Tablante at the Lake Club. KualaPicture by NIK KASMANI - 672 words
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143 1977-08-17 17 London, Wednesday England's cricket selectors, still savouring Monday's massive victory over Australia which retrieved the Ashes, face an immediate dilemma in naming a side for the Fifth Test starting at The Oval on Aug 25. They would of course delight in a fourth con-143 words
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499 1977-08-17 17 The Singapore Open squash c n a mpionsmps continued yesterday when the men's second round and women's ttrst round matches were completed at the Tanglin Club. Unfortunately the British players are still experiencing travel problems. A 24-hour delay means that they were due499 words
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Advertisement81 1977-08-17 17 fll Champion MOHIBULLAH KHAN British Amateur Champion WKm Australian Open Champion Sole Agents: cffij MARVELS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. TIT 22 Kerbau Road. Singapore 8 Tel *****10/*****87 □OIMNAY INTRODUCES A NEW GENERATION OF TENNIS RACKETS WITH/3 SET the first entirely fiberglass tennis racket. "V r A V* BJORN BORG wins Wimbledon81 words
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Article, Illustration605 1977-08-17 18 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Five years ago, bowlers Chris Batson and Oy Srl-s a a r d met here for the first time while competing Id the Eighth Singapore International Open. That meeting on the bowling lanes for Chris from Sydney, Australia, and Oy from Thailand605 words
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263 1977-08-17 18 Reuter New York, Wednesday. —Dr. Renee Richards, the transsexual tennis player, yesterday won a court decision that could allow her to play In the women's competition of the US Open tennis championships at Forest Hills here Aug. 1-Sept. 11. Justice Alfred Asclone ofReuter - 263 words
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527 1977-08-17 18 Defending champion Lim Phi Lan will meet second seed Caroline Young in next Sunday's women's final for the Marlboro Challenge Cup in the National Hard Court championships at the National Stadium Complex. Both players breezed through to the final without dropping a set527 words
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Article278 1977-08-17 18 Joenkoeping (Sweden), Wednesday— West German swimmers upset their more fancied eastern neighbours when they swept to victory In the men's 200 metres butterfly and the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay on the third day of the European swimming championships here yesterday. Michael Kraus, fifth In278 words
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Article51 1977-08-17 18 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday—A total of 48 contestants from seven countries will participate in the 1977 international karate Open champion ships here on Saturday. The contestants, from Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Norway, Pakistan: Singapore and host Malaysia, will vie for the grand champion trophy. Among them are 15 fungfu51 words
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Miscellaneous274 1977-08-17 18 8 Upstart 9 Shirt ruffles 10 Israeli airline 11 Indian prince 12 New Zealand parrots 13 Sail 20 Exclamations 22 Cow-headed goddess 24 Disheartens 25 Cold month 26 Cafe patron 27 Train: it. 29 Throw out 30 Mysterious 31 Bong for two 32 Checker action 34 Admit; abbr. 40 Napoleonic274 words
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Article480 1977-08-17 19 West Ham welcome FA decision AFP London, Wednesday West Ham United general manager Ron Greenwood will today be handed the job of taking over En g 1 a n d's soccer team. He will meet Sir Harold Thompson, the English FA cnairman, to thrash out theAFP - 480 words
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Article286 1977-08-17 19 Singapore International Airlines created an upset In the Premier hockey league final yesterday with a 2-0 win over defending champions Armed Forces at the Padang. The victory was a unique accomplishment for SIA as they won the Second Division title only last year. And they286 words
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Article71 1977-08-17 19 London, Wednesday. Lady Beaverbro ok's four year old Relkino, runner-up in last year's Ensom Derby, sprang a 33 to 1 surprise when he coasted to victory In the Benson and Hedges Gold Cup on the opening day of the three-day York race meeting yesterday. Relkino won71 words
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Article162 1977-08-17 19 Reuter Glasgow, Wednesday— This season's European club soccer campaign opens here today when Glasgow Rangers meet Young Boys of Berne In the preliminary round of the European Cup Winners' Cup. Both sides have made disastrous starts to their respective domestic seasons. Young Boys wereReuter - 162 words
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Article, Illustration262 1977-08-17 19 Thailand's S. Supanya is expected to provide Lawrence Cubina, Singapore's best bet for a gold medal, an uphill task in their light-fly-weight bout of the ASEAN boxing championships at the Gay World tonight. Supanya last night outpointed Malaysia 8 Abe Rahim Salim, whoPicture by CHUA PENG TEE - 262 words
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Article107 1977-08-17 19 UPI Brussels. Wednesday— John Walker, of New Zealand came within half a second of breaking Filbert Bayi's world 1500 metres record yesterday when he clocked 3:32.7 at an international track and field meet. Walker, who has vowed to add the 1500 record to the mile mark heUPI - 107 words
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Miscellaneous47 1977-08-17 19 THE BORN LOSER fWHATARE MOU\ Tt\ AAOPIUfc K ABOUT 0 JUST THIKJWWb, v feLAW.. 1 1 ft V SHORT RIBS IvV > ;-v^ by Art Sansom RifcHT wow, zMtovt <%wwcne '-JUMK MAIL'! i 1 •-i ti m by Frank O'Neal 225 sSE L s s rnwm w m47 words
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Article56 1977-08-17 20 AH FOOK: If the Finance Ministry approves the Increase In subsidies for community centres, we can look forward to better faculties. MEI LIN: Well, if peop'e are to be encouraged to make use of community c e n tres, the centres will have to be more attractive, and56 words
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Miscellaneous914 1977-08-17 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by CLASSIC KEYSTONE COMEDY CAPERS. 3.25 DIARY OF EVENTS (M). 3.30 WILD WILD WORLD OF ANIMALS: Leopard (r). 3.55 STARS IN ACTION: The Direct Approach. 4.20 INTERMISSION. 6.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE ELECTRIC COMPANY. 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF. 6.35 LAST914 words
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Miscellaneous203 1977-08-17 20 5* ARTHUR C. CLARKE: The 2001 Ideas of the Prophet of Space. <Ch. 5, 10.40 p.m. in colour). A film portrait cum interview with British born science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. Best known to millions for his script of 2001 A Space Odyssey, he has 60 novels and countless203 words
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