New Nation, 30 August 1977
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Title Section20 1977-08-30 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, August 30, 1977 No. 2041 Price 25 cents M C (P) 262/1/77 I NEW NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article, Illustration515 1977-08-30 1 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng The CID is investigating two cases, of fake travellers' cheques being used in Singapore and another case of an attempt to pass fake cheques. In all three cases, the cheques were In Jajpanese yen and purported to be issued by the515 words
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Article267 1977-08-30 1 Uearly 1000 policemen will be out in the streets on Thursday to book jaywalkers and motorists who flout the Pedestrian Crossing Rules. In the central business district, about 250 officers from the Traffic Police and Police Reserve Unit will man SO selected crossing points267 words
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Article96 1977-08-30 1 Reuter Sydney, Tuesday For the third successive business day, the Australian exchange rate fixing authorities marginally adjusted tne value of the Australian dollar in terms of a trade weighted basket of currencies, effectively revaluing 0.11 per cent. The Reserve Bank of Australia announced the trade weighted indexReuter - 96 words
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Article81 1977-08-30 1 A man was charged In a magistrate's court this morning with being In the company of a person in unlawful poeseNton of a revolver. Leong An Wei alias Ooh Ah Seng. 25, was alleged to have committed the offence under the Arms Offences Act when he was81 words
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Article26 1977-08-30 1 Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday An Intense earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Rlchter Scale last night hit central China, the Royal Observatory here said today.—ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Article40 1977-08-30 1 Reuter Seoul, Tuesday General Krlangsak Chamanand, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Thai Armed Forces, arrived here yesterday for a four-day visit at the Invitation of the Chairman of the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, Oeneral Ro JaeHyun.—Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article117 1977-08-30 1 AP London, Tuesday Assistant aii^traffic controllers ended a four-day strike at Britain'* airports at midnight yesterday, but resumed a go-slow campaign and vowed to worsen the disruption they have caused. "We promise more chaos rather than less." said a spokesman for their union, theAP - 117 words
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Advertisement42 1977-08-30 1 WIN IC LIGHTER 1 A IC Perfection In lighters INSIDE Top rets are up in arms Page .19 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Cinemas 2; Moneywords and Stars 16; Crossword 18; Comics 19. s V V* /i f|, t IPI Eastern Agencies 'miy'l42 words
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Miscellaneous12 1977-08-30 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to p.m. today No rain.12 words
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307 1977-08-30 2 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva Senior government officials leave for Pattaya, Thailand, today in another effort to resolve differences over the first five ASEAN industrial projects. Economic Development Board and Foreign Ministry officials will start their two meetings with representatives from other ASEAN countries tomorrow. They307 words
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Article, Illustration202 1977-08-30 2 This is the area near where death struck last week as a Malayan Railway train made its way towards the Singapore station. A five-year-old girl and a lawyer's clerk were struck by stones. The clerk, Miss Ooh Chool Leng, 20. who was travelling with her fiance,202 words
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Article166 1977-08-30 2 Share prices were traded marginally higher after a quiet opening during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Two firm spots were Paper Products and Sim Llm Investments. Both were sought to new highs of $1.41 and 51.29, up six cents and seven cents166 words
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Article42 1977-08-30 2 The Society of St. Vincent tie Paul will hold a fun fair and jumble tale In aid of the poor and needy at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Tank Road, on Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to S p.m.42 words
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Article277 1977-08-30 2 ...for architecture students: Principal A school principal today called for the inclusion of art as a compulsory subject for admission to the University of Singapore's Faculty of Architecture. Speaking at the seminar on Art Education In the Singapore Context at the Catholle Junior College. Brother Joseph McNally.277 words
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Article45 1977-08-30 2 The Crawford Youth Group and Kampung Olam constituency are Jointly organising an on-the-spot national calligraphy competition at Kota Raja Malay School on Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. The competition, to promote calligraphy in Singapore, is open to all preuniversity and secondary school students.45 words
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Miscellaneous587 1977-08-30 2 Today: 11.57 a.m. (2.6 m); 11.49 p.m. (2.9 m). Tomorrow: 12.25 a.m. (2.7 m). Thursday: 12.29 a.m. (2.9 m); 12.55 p.m. (2.7 m). Friday: 1.10 a.m. (2.7 m); 1.23 p.m. (2.6 m). Saturday: 1.49 a.m. (2.5 m); 1.54 p.m. (2.6 m). Sunday: 2.30 a.m (2.3 m); 2.26 p.m. (2.5 m).587 words
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Miscellaneous128 1977-08-30 2 WHAT'S ON BOOK QUIZ for primary school children, organised by the Library Association of Singapore, with book prizes donated by New Nation Publishing Pte Ltd. and the Educational Publications Bureau, at the National Library lecture hall at 2.30 p.m. BOOK FAIR, where 50,000 books in English. Chinese. Malay and Tamil128 words
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Advertisement168 1977-08-30 3 Quartz watches should have hands on. Citizen agrees. Citizen, one of the largest watchmakers in the world, otters a full line of wristwatches for every occasion In quartz watches, for example, if you prefer them' with hands (analog), Citizen gives you precision plus fashion. Innovation and technology go hand in168 words
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Article, Illustration177 1977-08-30 4 Tou may not think so looking at it now, but this was the "birthplace" of many Singapore international swimmers. It was known as the Haw Par pool, home of the well known Tiger Swimming Club In the 194«-50s. Among the club's best177 words
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238 1977-08-30 4 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal The Singapore Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry will be launched at the end of next month after more than a year of groundwork. This was confirmed by a spokesman of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce yesterday. The draft238 words
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Article168 1977-08-30 4 The last link In your sound system is not the loudspeakers. It Is the listening room. An article on how rooms can make or break your stereo system Is in The Craft of Sound, a local publication —commemorating 100 years of recorded sound with practical168 words
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Article193 1977-08-30 4 The Labour Ministry's Factory Inspectorate will step up checks at sites where working platforms are used because of the Increasing number of accidents at such places. The Ministry's publication. The New Worker, noted that there has been an Increase In fatal and serious accidents due193 words
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Article21 1977-08-30 4 Jack Chla-MPH Ltd will hold its annual general meeting at the Shangri-la Hotel on Sept. 17 at 12 p.m.21 words
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Article154 1977-08-30 4 About 84,300 people are still waiting to buy or rent Housing Board flats. This Is 5500 less than the number of applicants in March last year., Of the total number. 70,700 are waiting to buy the flats while 13,600 want to rent them. By154 words
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Article72 1977-08-30 4 The Development Bank of Singapore is Inviting primary school and kindergarten pupils to take part in its fifth annual art competition. Entries, which must be sent through the respective principals should reach DBS by Oct. 1. A pi.'Ae-glvlng ceremony for winners will be held at Plaza Slngapura72 words
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Article357 1977-08-30 4 38,400 vessels called last year More than 200 ships are in Singapore's port everyday, with a vessel entering or leaving the harbour every seven minutes. Last year, 38,436 vessels of 114.3 million net registered tonnes called at Singapore. According to the Economic Development357 words
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Article32 1977-08-30 4 The Ministry of Culture will present a vocal and piano recital by Penelope Qan and Chan 800 Ping at the DBS auditorium. Shen to n Way. on Sunday at 5 p.m.32 words
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Article, Illustration164 1977-08-30 5 Reuter New York, Tuesday. Renee Richards, the transsexual tennis player, plans to marry a New York actor, the New York Post reported yesterday. The newspaper carried a frontpage picture of Dr. Richards and Michael Backus, taken when they attended a party here last Friday night. ItReuter; UPI radio picture - 164 words
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Article424 1977-08-30 5 Polls and 'black rule* talks Reuter Salisbury, Tuesday Rhodesia yesterday entered one of the most decisive weeks in its 12-year history as a rebel British colony. An election tomorrow for probably the country's last white government will be followed by a visit by top British andReuter - 424 words
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Article114 1977-08-30 5 AFP Lahore, Tuesday.—The Lahore High Court Bar Association last night demanded the arrest of deposed Prime Minister Bhutto for various alleged offences, including involvement in murder and misappropriation of public funds. The association pass- Ed a resolution calling for Mr. Bhutto's arrest and saying that "investigations haveAFP - 114 words
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344 1977-08-30 5 Reuter Memphis, Tuesday—A plan to steal the body of Elvis Presley and hold It for ransom was foiled early yesterday when four men were arrested at Forest Hill Cemetery here, police said. A police spokesman said three men scaled the wall around theReuter - 344 words
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Article155 1977-08-30 5 AFP Houston, Tuesday—The first man to be executed by Injection, a new Texas law which came Into effect yesterday, may be put to death next month, Texas Justice Department Director W.J. Estelle said here. Texas and Oklahoma now become the only two states In the countryAFP - 155 words
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Advertisement60 1977-08-30 5 If you don't know what Neptune caught 59**" >Jo\ s? !iii v 5 it's time jr ./iFx ,-yvj^.« you to us Frorr, August 20th to September sth, Neptune's Catch will be ivaiUJb l )t Fresh, vj.'.' 'j'♦ rll .i !<•<;• ,f oris ♦he i""p prepared in Q variety j\ wfJVS60 words
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Article, Illustration92 1977-08-30 6 Mei Lin: The food in this restaurant looks good Ah Fook: I hope it tastes as good. /Z\\z canauan di sliiwu\ it 0% w kan Idi bucud \f A /W^xiwana \a -fa l h&o kan you h(so chr X Mei Lin: Makanan dalam restoran ini92 words
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232 1977-08-30 6 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday. Somali President Mohamed Siad Barre was reported to be on his way to Moscow for what diplomats predicted would be tough talks with Soviet leaders on the conflict in the Horn of Africa. The fighting in the Ogaden Desert betweenReuter - 232 words
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Article28 1977-08-30 6 Reuter Port Moresby, Tuesday—South Pacific heads of state opened talks here yesterday which are expected to lead to agreement about uniform fishing zones around their coasts—Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article92 1977-08-30 6 Reuter Paris, Tuesday President Valery Discard d'Estalng and top Cabinet ministers yesterday gut the finishing touches > France's 1078 national budget which Is expected to snow a deficit. The President outlined the 396 billion franc ($193.2 billion) budget's tnree main objectives at a meeting of Inner Cabinet.Reuter - 92 words
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136 1977-08-30 6 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday. Indian Home Minister Charan Singh said yesterday that "much bigger persons" than those already arrested could be involved in misappro{iriation of funds be.ongng to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's ousted Congress Party. The Indian news agency Samachar quoted Mr. CharanReuter - 136 words
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Article, Illustration186 1977-08-30 6 Reuter Manila. Tuesday Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Mr. J. V. Cruz yesterday condemned what he called a continuing discrimination by Manilabased Ramon Magsaysay awarding foun da 11 on against the President's wife, Mrs. Imelda Marcos. "I don't understand how the Magsaysay awards turyReuter - 186 words
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Article114 1977-08-30 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, Aug. 30, the 242 nd day of 1977 with 123 to follow. THE MOON is moving from its full phase to the last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Venus. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR is Mercury. Those born on this date are underUPI - 114 words
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Article77 1977-08-30 6 Reuter Leeds, Tuesday.—A fairy godmother must have watched over the fates of Stephen Garslde and his bride Denise, who married here this weekend. They first met in the same maternity ward when they were born 21 years ago, saw each other for only the second time atReuter - 77 words
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Article389 1977-08-30 6 Reuter New York, Tuesday Syrian President Assad was quoted yesterday as saying he was ready to sign a peace agreement ending the state of war with Israel. But Mr. Assad said he was opposed to normalising relations with the Jewish state as long as itReuter - 389 words
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Article70 1977-08-30 6 AFP Melbourne, Tuesday —An American drug company has developed a stick-on drug which is paper thin, looks like a five-cent coin and Is worn behind the ear. The drug, an Impregnated silver disc, Is designed for people with travel sickness who cannot sawallow tablets because of nausea. OnceAFP - 70 words
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Miscellaneous211 1977-08-30 6 WORLD WEATHER Rome Cloudy, 2032C. Headline: Difficult tasks await government In September. Moscow Overcast. 13-14 C. Pravda's headline: Creator of the new world Paris Sunny, 13-23 C. Headline: South African atomic bomb stopped. London Dry and sunny, 16-22 C. Headline: Muggers pounce at carnival. Tokyo Cloudy, 2330C. Headline: Sweden quits211 words
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Article, Illustration93 1977-08-30 7 UPI radio picture A Steward of the Notting Hill carnival in London tries to part three people engaged in a violent scuffle. Twenty-seven people, including seven women, were injured and 11 were arrested last night when the West Indian carnival ended. Tension mountedUPI radio picture - 93 words
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Article441 1977-08-30 7 Moscow suspicious, says journal AP Washington, Tuesday The US-Chinese talks just concluded in Peking have tripped alarm bells in Moscow, US News and World Report said yesterday. The American news magazine said that as the Soviets see it, "China talks constantly about Soviet expansionism. TheAP - 441 words
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Article157 1977-08-30 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday. Yugoslavia and North Korea have agreed to strengthen their ties and called for closer unity among non-align-ed countries, the North Korea Central News Agency reported -yesterday. The agency, monitored here, was quoting a communique released at the end of a six-day officialReuter - 157 words
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Article75 1977-08-30 7 UPI Sydney, Tuesday—The Anglican Church yesterday voted to approve the ordination of woman firlests, overturning cenurles of tradition. The decision, approved in principle by tne majority of lay people, c'ergy and bishops at the church's general synod in Sydney, will allow deaconesses to become priests, runUPI - 75 words
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142 1977-08-30 7 Doctrine of flowery words Hanoi UPI Hong Kong. Tuesday Vietnam's official newspaper yesterday termed the Fukuda Doctrine a package of "flowery terms" that failed to disperse doubt over Japan's relations with ASEAN. The "Fukuda Doctrine" was outlined earlier this month in Manila by Japanese Prime Minister Fukuda, who said JapanUPI - 142 words
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Article48 1977-08-30 7 Bonn, Tuesday. West German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Oenscher yesterday Inaugurated South-e as t Asian Cultural Week at Tueblngen, In southwest Germany, It was announced here. The week is being held as part of the celebrations for the 500 th birthday of the University of48 words
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284 1977-08-30 7 Reuter Washington, Tuesday Disclosures about CIA experiments in mind-control moved into the realm of fantasy yesterday with a spoof account in a normally staid political journal of a former prostitute's cooperation with the spy organisation. Mr. Michael Kinsley, managing editor of theReuter - 284 words
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Advertisement103 1977-08-30 7 Bye-Lines at With special answers to the very special problems that time inevitably brings. If you worry about time lines, sun crinkles, diet lines, even fun lines, the Bve Lines collection copes for you beautifully. For the young woman, Bve Lines is like insurance for skin; rewarding you later. For103 words
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Article398 1977-08-30 8 Home Affairs and Education Minister Chua Slan Chin's observation that the government Is slowly bringing the drug problem under control should not be misinterpreted. There are an estimated 10,000 addicts 0.5 per cent of the population. That figure does not fully describe the horror of398 words
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Article120 1977-08-30 8 WHISPt RS £g> IS B p It was the graduation ceremony of the ywca hotel and catering course In Kuala Lumpur, and guest of honour, Enclk Baharuddln Musa. the deputy chairman of the Tourist Development Corporation, had prepared a speech of advice and praise on the120 words
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Article, Illustration1954 1977-08-30 8 RICHARD GILL - By RICHARD GILL correipondant lor Melbourne Herald A collection of jungle-made booby traps seized during the recently completed Operation Cahaya Bena (Sacred Ray) serve as a deadly reminder of what dictated the ground hiles for the Malaysian Army's first moves deep into1,954 words
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Article, Illustration870 1977-08-30 9 Sonny Yap - ASEAN ASIDES By Sonny Yap Any nature lover studying the fauna of Singapore is unlikely to go beyond the sighting of a mongrel running across the road to the screech of nervous brakes and the marble merlion spouting neon-lighted water at the Esplanade. He870 words
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Article, Illustration688 1977-08-30 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times "Can I help you, sir?" "Yes, fill up the t>£Lnß 99 ••With what, sir?" "I'd like some of that beautiful Alaskan petroleum I've been seeing on television. "I'm terribly sorry, but we don't have any Alaskan petrol. WeLos Angeles Times - 688 words
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491 1977-08-30 9 Los Angeles Times Los Angeles: Rope skipping, long an exercise practised chiefly by little girls and boxers, is fast catching on and may even be joining tennis and jogging in the realm of physical fitness chic. Sporting goods stores say Jump ropeLos Angeles Times - 491 words
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Advertisement161 1977-08-30 9 THE AWARD-WINNING TOPPER $1,800/The remarkable Topper. It could teach tho instructor* a thing or two {Jrx ONC SAY KNAN CO., 7, JALAN MAS PUTEH 13.7 KM. NEST COAST ROAD SINGAPORE. TEL *****4, *****0 CeMe: ONGSAIL' POSTAL ADO: PASIR PANJANG P.O. *OX 33, SINGAPORE S. IRANCH: c/e CHANGI SAILING CLUB, NITHIRAVON161 words
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Article, Illustration978 1977-08-30 10 / 11 Sonny Yap - INTRODUCING THE BOMB DISPOSAL UNIT MEN WORDS: Sonny Yap They go where danger lurks and ticks. Literally. The drama and suspense that surround them on the Job could have come straight from an action movie script. Anyone who complains about occupational hazards should see these menPICTURES: Philip Lim - 978 words
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Article, Illustration296 1977-08-30 12 Jennifer Schoon - By Jennifer Schoon A makeover Job. That's what we've done this week Just to show that there really Is no excuse for anyone to be a ?lain Jane. ashion magazines and writers keep emphasizing chat proper makeup, dress and hairstyle is everything, and it's true. You create thePictures by Nik Kasmani - 296 words
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Article521 1977-08-30 12 Docs Casebook "I'm told that I may have twins but it has not been confirmed yet. How do you tell when a woman is expecting twins? I understand that there are certain dangers associated with twin pregnancy. What are these and is there anything that can521 words
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Article334 1977-08-30 12 NYT Belgrade: F a s h i on-conscious Yugoslav girls who sport the Stars and Stripes and Union Jacks on their bosoms and buttocks had better beware—the Communist Party wants them stripped off. FOrelgn-lnspired decorations particularly the American flag are an Insult to national pride,NYT - 334 words
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Article, Illustration213 1977-08-30 13 J. Schoon - GIRL-TALK by J. Schoon Two offers from Coty that'll be hard to resist. The first is an attractive waterproof cosmetic bag in brown, beige and white stripes, yours free with every $25 purchase. The offer is valid from Oct 9 to 15 at Yaohan Department213 words
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Article, Illustration814 1977-08-30 13 SOAP -JPX I Gigi I was never a deprived child, my parents laying on a sufficient amount of attention and such additional perks as were necessary, like braces and corrective shoes. My years as a teenager were another kettle of Junk food however. IGigi - 814 words
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Article, Illustration645 1977-08-30 13 Shyness —worse than a lack of discipline NYT New York: The uncontrollable child has always been viewed as a big problem. That's especially true today. Rut Phillip Zimbardo, a social psychologist at Stanford University, views shyness the fear of asserting oneself in relationships with others as a far greater problemNYT - 645 words
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Advertisement11 1977-08-30 13 Cooked Specially For You The paperback A Superseller of the Year11 words
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Advertisement169 1977-08-30 14 COITE/MPOH4RY I FURNISHING 177T I HI iw:! i DAVOS Genuine STAMMSCHROER bedroom sets and imported cabinets of superb craftmanship, available at reasonable price. See these and other furniture at our showroom. k UNIT 338 3fd FUDOR. PLAZA SNGARJRA. V SWGAPOfIE 8 SHOWROOM Ta *****9 WALDORF RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC WATER HEATER America's169 words
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Advertisement132 1977-08-30 14 So nice $85-$llO per foot run (30.5 cm) The kitchen a place worthy of a proper decoration scheme. This new improved design of kitchen cabinet incorporates a twin shelf swing unit. TACON Polyester post form table tops. A convenient and neat set up with plenty of room to work in.132 words
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Advertisement109 1977-08-30 14 HOUEI W LATEST MODEL FOR MARRIED COUPLE A SPECIAL GIFT IS OFFERED. HIRE PURCHASE ARRANGEARLE. •USINESS HOURS WEEKDATS 9 00 m.m. to R.OO p.m. SUNDATS 10.00 a.m. 1.30 p.m. 121, JOO CHIAT ROAD, S'PORE IS. TEL: 44R1M2/3 ■ranch: SS, Gtytonf Lnwij 25, 14, RUSINESS Hour. 9 a.m. to 9.30 P.m.109 words
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Advertisement24 1977-08-30 14 MEN'S FASHION SHOES from OBERMAIN QALLUS SWAN ITALY ETC. Available:— THE SHOE BOX 5 i Hong Laong Bldg, Rafftaa Quay, Singapore-1, Tal: MOM 1924 words
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Advertisement192 1977-08-30 14 yy Shock Absorbers VOUN LIFE MAY DEPEND ON THEM KONI shock absorbers reliable, durable adiusiabie and known the world over for quality WHY ARE SHOCK ABSORBERS SO IM PORTANT? because worn shock absorbeis: are dangerous; they may cause death! worn shock absorbers: make braking less effective, since the wheels loose192 words
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Article466 1977-08-30 14 A twice weekly advertisement feature An oriental touch to the home can make for a pleasant and attractive atmosphere. Many people today prefer to have something oriental to add this touch to their interior. Cane items are among the most popular of oriental things for the home. Cane furniture466 words
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Article29 1977-08-30 15 Business News and Views Washington, Tuesday The US direct investment abroad rose 10 per cent last year to IJS $137.2 billion, ($329.2 billion), the Commerce Department said yesterday.29 words
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309 1977-08-30 15 UPI AFP Brussels, Tuesday. The Scandinavian devaluations triggered a rush into Swiss francs and West German marks yesterday causing the dollar to fall, but it recovered in late trading to close generally above Friday's levels. The news of the devaluations, 10 per cent by SwedenUPI; AFP - 309 words
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Article172 1977-08-30 15 The stock market, aided by blue-chip bargain hunters, scored its best gain In more than a month yesterday. But the trading pace was the second slowest of the year. The Dow Jones industrial average, which gained 1.30 points on Friday, climbed 8.67 points to 864.09, the best gain172 words
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Article33 1977-08-30 15 UPI New York, Tuesday.—Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE) yesterday: 30 Industrials 864.09 (up 8.67), 20 transport 217.03 (up 2.48), 15 utilities 110.59 (up 0.64), 65 stocks 293.02 (up 2.80).—UPI - 33 words
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Article156 1977-08-30 15 Reuter AFP The Tokyo stock exchange yesterday rose to its highest level since February 1973 in anticipation of government reflationary measures expected to be announced next week. Dealers said the market average gained 28.72 points to close al 5,234.18 after 280 million shares, Including large capital and export-orientated issues,Reuter; AFP - 156 words
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Article69 1977-08-30 15 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Pnrlbas 152 +.10 Ponder 270 unch Prtntempe 32.70 —.10 Bull 27.60 —.40 Royal Dutch 262.80 —I Mlchelln 1260 —16 COE 265.90 00 Thomson 172.80 +3 80 CFP 100.10 —2.40 Rhone 63.50 —1.50 AIR 291.50 —2.50 BSN 468.50 —.50 Philips 53.60 +.40 Suez69 words
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Article119 1977-08-30 15 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 162 155 ADC 12 15 Ampol Pet 59 60 ANI 118 121 APM 110 112 Bank NSW 480 482 Brambles 143 160 BHP 568 576 Boral 214 216 CBA 260 262 C8R 290 CIO 285Reuter - 119 words
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Article80 1977-08-30 15 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3006 5 UBS Registered 554 2 SBC 387 Swissair B. 785 5 Swiss Reinaur. 2560 5 Winterthiur B. 1910 10 Zurich Insur. 7560 Juvena B. 323 3 Nestle B. 3400 15 InterfoodUnion Bank of Switzerland - 80 words
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Article336 1977-08-30 15 Austerity plan to back currency devaluation UPI Stockholm, Tuesday The Swedish centreright coalition government yesterday announced an austerity package to back the country's 10 per cent devaluation and retreat from the Europsan Monetary "Snake." A two-month price freeze at the Aug. 26 prices, a cut from 37UPI - 336 words
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149 1977-08-30 15 AFP Stockholm, Tuesday The Swedish crown will not be an entirely freefloating currency but will be linked to the currencies of Sweden's 15 main trade partners, Central Bank governor Carl Henrlk Nordlander disclosed yesterday. Sweden would buy and sell currencies In order to keep itsAFP - 149 words
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Article297 1977-08-30 15 Reuter Paris, Tuesday Financial dealers voiced doubts yesterday about the long-term survival of the joint European currency float after Swe d en's withdrawal and the devaluation of the Swedish and two other S c a n d inavian member currencies. The weekend decision to pull the Swedish crownReuter - 297 words
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Advertisement346 1977-08-30 16 FIRST GENERAL CONTRACTORS Pte. Ltd. Office <i Showroom: GO, Oroundfloor, Fook Hal Building, 150 South Bridge Road HDB Ucence: H/R 0037. Interior decorators/designers for HDB Flats, Private Houaea. Offices, Hotels, Commercial Buildings. Let us beautify your home within your budget. Our wide range of Marbles, Mosaic, Terrazio. Ceramic Floor Tiles,346 words
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Advertisement312 1977-08-30 16 NOTICES OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME We, PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES (PTE) LTD., of 45, Market Street, Singapore 1, hereby give notice that In consequence of our intended purchase, we have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships, under Section 417 of the Merchant Shipping Act (Chapter 172,1970312 words
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Miscellaneous556 1977-08-30 16 Tuesday NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW mm mmm Cut along dotted lines mm mm < CLUES FOR EV-2 1. Natural barrier at or naar the surface of the water 2.556 words
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Miscellaneous403 1977-08-30 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those touchy individuals whose emotional responses range from the non-existent to the explosive, depending upon your mood, your conscious objective, and the degree of satisfaction you gain from whatever project or enterprise you are engaged in at403 words
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Article100 1977-08-30 16 DEATH DR. TIMOTHY LIOK YEW HEE was called to be with the Lord on 29th August, 1977 leaving behind beloved wife, Janet Woon Joo and children Angelina, Belinda, Calvin and Davln, his''mother, brothers, sisters, nephews and nieces to mourn his loss. Services will be held at 27 St. Thomas Walk100 words
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Article, Illustration474 1977-08-30 17 Talented and Swift Valour fought for the early lead. At the home turn It was Talented from Swift Valour, with Eastern Music next. The Racer closed lu fourth. Swift Valour shot past Talented at the distance to win aa he liked by474 words
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296 1977-08-30 17 Rome, Tuesday Former world motor-racing champion Nlki Lauda will quit Italy's Ferrari company at the end of October, Ferrari announced last night. Word of the parting followed Laud a's spectacular comeback as a top driver after a near-fatal accident in West Germany your296 words
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314 1977-08-30 17 By FAIRWAY Penang, Tuesday Hijacker, who is engaged in the Class 4 Division. 1—1400m race on Saturday, drew attention to his chances with a splendid workout here this morning. With Bruce Compton astride the Vitriolic four-year-old was striding out impressively over 600m in314 words
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Article228 1977-08-30 17 UPI AP London, Tuesday Australian motor-racing driver Brian McOulre was killed and three track marshals Injured when his Formula One BMI racer crashed during a practise session at Brands Hatch yesterday. McOulre 30, was travelling at about 160-kph when he failed to take a bendUPI; AP - 228 words
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245 1977-08-30 17 Brookllne (Massachusetts Tuesday Third seeded Manuel Orantes of Spain beat Jaime Fillol, the 16th seeded Chilean. 6-3. 6-0. 6-1 In the semi finals of the U*****,00 (about SJ3OO. 000) US pro tennis championships yesterday. Orantes broke the taller Fillol In the seventh game of245 words
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Article77 1977-08-30 17 Tallb Haron of Keppel returned the best gross of 80 over the Singapore Island Country Club New Course during the Inter-Club team competition which was won by SICC (385 strokes). Alex Ling (SICC) had the best nett of 7i. The best gross of 84 for the77 words
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Article166 1977-08-30 18 London, Tuesday. World 1500 metres record holder Filbert Bayl of Tanzania was beaten In a mile yesterday, then disclosed he may run the distance against New Zealand's John Walker In Vancouver next month. Bayl said he has been Invited to a "dream mile" against166 words
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Article, Illustration506 1977-08-30 18 Rashid leads the rout with brilliant hattrick Singapore Selection were humiliated by the visiting Pakistan International' Airlines team 7-0 in a friendly hockey match at the Padang yesterday. With this win the Pakistanis have successfully concluded their four-match tour with an impressive goal-tally of506 words
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351 1977-08-30 18 The Singapore Water Ski Federation have selected a team of nine men and three women for the South-East Asian championships to be held here from Sept. 711. The team, selected on the basis of their performances In the first National championships held over351 words
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Article140 1977-08-30 18 Dusseldorf (West Germany), Tuesday The world's fastest and strongest track and field stars will compete together outside the Olympic Games for the first time when the inaugural World Cup starts on Friday. The three-day meet will take place In Dusseldorf's ultra modern stadium beside the140 words
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Article259 1977-08-30 18 Combined Schools are all set for a showdown with fellow title-conten-ders Singapore Youth Association for the women's title of the volleyball Independence Cup tomorrow at the Gay World Stadium. Both teams are undefeated in the competition so far with Schools leading the table with eight259 words
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Article118 1977-08-30 18 Reuter New York. Tuesday Hubert Oreen and Lanny Wadkins will represent the United States In the World Cup and International Trophy competition in Manila on Dec. 7-11, the International Golf Association announced yesterday. Tile US Open champion, and Wadkins, winner of the US Professional Golfers' AssociationReuter - 118 words
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Article32 1977-08-30 18 Reuter Stockholm, Tuesday World second-ranked Mohibullah Khan of Pakistan beat thirdranked compatriot Qamar Zaman 8-10. 9-2, 10-8, 3-9, 9-5 to win the Stocicholm Open squash tournament here last night. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Miscellaneous276 1977-08-30 18 f Crossword > J >■■■■ il irfal 8 Painful experience 9 Casino choice 10 Like the Negev 11 Ready for plucking 12 Aggregate 14 One of a cast 18 Tire feature 20 Baghdad Is Its capital: var. 23 Wherewithal 24 Flavour 28 Drop (correspond) 26 Sarah or Vera 27 MS-.276 words
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Article372 1977-08-30 19 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Nine National League soccer clubs have been warned by the Football Association of Singapore that they face a fine and stiff disciplinary action If they fail to submit their statement of accounts for matches by Sept. 1. A FAS official explained that372 words
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Article159 1977-08-30 19 AP Washington, Tuesday— The players In the North American soccer League, just coining oft their most successful season, began to put the final touches on the formation of a Union yesterday. Under the guidance of the National Football League players Association, representatives of 16AP - 159 words
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244 1977-08-30 19 Reuter Frankfurt, Tuesday World soccer champions West Germany will start the new international season with basically the same squad who returned unbeaten from a summer tour of Latin America, coach (Helmut Schoen said yesterday. An 18-man party announced for West Germany's friendly match againstReuter - 244 words
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Article, Illustration148 1977-08-30 19 UPI radiopicture Frankfurt. Tuesday Helmut Schoen. coach of World champions West Germany, said yesterday that soccer In the United States still had a long way to go before it reached the level of the game In Europe.. He said he had been convinced after watching Sunday'sUPI radiopicture - 148 words
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Article, Illustration488 1977-08-30 19 Jeffrey Low - Grouses over selection SOCCER SCENE by Jeffrey Low Singapore's top referees have been given a slap in the face by the Football Association of Singapore referees committee. The referees, mostly FIFA and Class One refs, are unhappy with the committee's selection of four representatives488 words
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Article38 1977-08-30 19 Melbourne, Tuesday South Melbourne's Graham Teasdale yesterday won the Brownlow Medal. the highest award for the best and fairest Australian Rules Football player for 1977. The Victorian Football League picked Richmond's Kevin Bartlett as the runner-up.38 words
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Miscellaneous44 1977-08-30 19 THE BORN LOSER by Art 6ansom f IT MUST I 'SCmPULB mjLj'vttoi ms FOR wo IT'S NOT RAIUINfe. Miff! v?y iir W OVER IN STUMP CITY. m era wo 1 4> S#J *> V '.V '?*L»V 1 SHORT RIBS Hi m m mC a Zi44 words
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Article61 1977-08-30 20 AH FOOK: The 8PCA certainly means business these days. It Is living up to Its name by taking action against people who are cruel to animals. MEI LIN: May be careless pet owners will be more concerned about their animals, and driven more alert over animals on the61 words
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Miscellaneous842 1977-08-30 20 (")?<$}@\@&!>.[;*)^{\+|~/$,{\)[ SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE PLYING NUN (r). Sitcom Marring Sally Field. lit DIARY OF EYENT8. 3.15 AFTERNOON MATINEE: The Square Ring. (Part 2). A look behind the scenes at the men and women connected with the prise-fight tame. Stars Kay Kendall, Jack Warner. Robert Peatty842 words
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Miscellaneous266 1977-08-30 20 r Today's top shows LOVES ME LOVES ME NOT. (Ch. 5, 10.50 p.m. In colour). Introducing Jane and Dick, a young couple In love, whose armorous experiences together are traced In the next six weeks. Starring Susan Dey and Kenneth Oilman, this introductory episode sees Jane meet the ever-bungling Dick.266 words
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