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Title Section21 1977-10-27 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, October 27, 1977 No. 2091 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 262/1/77 T Nl lV (yj) NATION COMMENTI21 words
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Article, Illustration30 1977-10-27 1 This morning's picture of the High Street crater caused when a water main burst flooding nearby shops yesterday. Picture by Jerry Seh. Picture by Jerry SehPicture by Jerry Seh - 30 words
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Article302 1977-10-27 1 S'pore minister's formula Senior Minister of State (Finance) Mr. Ooh Chok Tong this morning called for a system of consultation among nations to avert protectionism and economic collapse. Consultation Is necessary to work out a scheme for orderly Industrial structural changes to their respective economies.302 words
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Article117 1977-10-27 1 UPI Barcelona, Thursday.— A 28-year-old 81ncapore woman was among four people arrested by Spanish police following the seizure of 9*-34 million worth of heroin here yesterday. Another Singaporean, a 34-year-old man and two Dutch women aged 21 and 25 were the others detained. Spanish police said theUPI - 117 words
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Article34 1977-10-27 1 UPI Canberra, Thursday—- Australia will hold a general election on Dec. 10, Prime Minister Malcolm Vraser announced today. Approval was given yesterday by the Gover-nor-General Sir John Kerr, be said.—UPl.UPI - 34 words
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Advertisement31 1977-10-27 1 INSIDE World Cup: Holland are through Pago 18 Aaothar Sadat snub tor Mosoow Pago 5 O IN THE OTHER PAGES: llone/words 16; Crossword ana Stars 17; Comics IB; What's on 19.31 words
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Miscellaneous13 1977-10-27 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 pun. to f p.m. today Isolated ■bowers.13 words
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Article, Illustration121 1977-10-27 2 The two men who died in this aceident In Upper East Coast Road yesterday have been Identified by the police. They were Khoo Bah Chit, 56, of Doku Road, the driver of the plekop, and passenger Loh Hun Loon, 52, of Block 41, Bedok South. The pickup121 words
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Article53 1977-10-27 2 Paslr panjang post Office will be temporarily closed for renovation for about five weeks from Oct 31. A mobile post office will operate within the compound during the period to provide restricted postal facilities between 9 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 12.3053 words
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Article32 1977-10-27 2 Dr. Tan Eng Liang, Sr. Minister of State (National Development), will attend the Singapore Veterinary Association dinner In conjunction with Its annual conference at the Singapore Hilton tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.32 words
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Article27 1977-10-27 2 Mr Tan Soo Khoon. MP for Alexandra, will present bursaries to needy children at TangUn Primary School, In Commonwealth Avenue, on Nov 11 at 10 a.m.27 words
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Article, Illustration258 1977-10-27 2 Wang Look Fung - Human values eroded here, says don By Wang Look Fung A visiting mus communicatlong expert said yesterday stresses and diseases of economic development are already showing In Singapore. Prof FredJL Casmlr of PePPerdlne University in California tald pressure of economic development Is beginning to erode human258 words
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Article104 1977-10-27 2 Ao oil company. Is Introducing courses for retiring employe* to plan their retirement •hell company la launching the coureee next month for SO employees. Zt la one of the few organisations to lntroduce pre retirement courses, according to its newsletter. Betita Shell. The two three-day coureee104 words
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Article213 1977-10-27 2 Two pupils of Friendly Hill Primary School, who were among the 12 admitted to hospital for food poisoning, sat for their Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) in hospital this morning. They took the last two paper* of the PBLK, mathematics and science. The remaining 10213 words
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Article28 1977-10-27 2 Dr. Ow Chin Hock. Parliamentary Secretory (Culture), will give away prises to winners of the poetry-writing competition at the National library on Not. I at 4 pjn.28 words
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Article50 1977-10-27 2 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Thursday.—The general manager of Malayan Railway, Datuk Ishak Tadln, yesterday blamed railway workers for the breakdown of many wagons and locomotives. More than 30 per cent of the locomotives could not be used In the past six months, he said, without riving the exact figure.—Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article273 1977-10-27 2 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Serl Minister Datuk Sri yesterday that he was still waiting for PAS reply to the new formula submitted by him to resolve the Kelantan political crisis. He said that the formula would be able to resolve the crisisAFP - 273 words
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Article132 1977-10-27 2 The normally quiet rubber sector continued to attract speculative attention for the second consecutive day when the Stock Exchange of Singapore resumed trading today. On the industrial front, C. Sugars rose seven cents to *2.25. BUSINESS DONE: First Section TEMENGGONG (2) 1.99 (1) 1.98. LEONG HUAT (9)1.20 (6)132 words
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239 1977-10-27 2 Jenny Lee - By Jenny Lee Penanr, Thursday For safety-conscl-ous Japanese, the name of the travel game now Is "move back." Following last month's Japan Air Lines crash at Kuala Lumpur In whlcn all first-class passengers died. Japanese travellers, including CIPs (Commercial239 words
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Advertisement25 1977-10-27 2 SOS Need help? Despairing? It helps to talk to someone. 19,000 calls are made to Samaritans of Singapore each year. Find a phone. Ring *****44.25 words
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Article, Illustration477 1977-10-27 3 Kenneth L - S-E Asia cashes in on death of star By Kenneth L. AP Whiting Elvis Presley Is still big business In Southeast Asia as entrepreneurs cash in on the nostalgia that followed the American singer's death 10 weeks ago. The demand for Presley music and movies Is far strongerAP - 477 words
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Article150 1977-10-27 3 Ting Hi Keng - By Ting Hi Keng Henry Ang Agencies, sole agent for the Citroen and who recently Introduced Russian and Chechoclovakian cars to Singapore, la starting a million-dollar venture in orchids. "It Is not because the car business Is slack but we feel there Is a150 words
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Article41 1977-10-27 3 The prlse-gWlng ceremony for the national banking and finance essay competition, Jointly organised by the Institute of Banking and Finance and the Association of Banks In Singapore, will be held at the OGBC Centre, on Not 1 at 4 pjn.41 words
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301 1977-10-27 3 Judith Hale - By Judith Hale Reuter Eighty people have made tentative bookings for seats on Singapore Airlines-Bri-tish Airways' Concorde flights scheduled to take off In December. The one-class plane can take 100 passengers. BA estimates that to break even a 60 per cent occupancy Is needed.Reuter - 301 words
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Article21 1977-10-27 3 Emporium Holdings group of companies will hold an annual dinner party at the Neptune Theatre Restaurant tomorrow at 7JO p.m.21 words
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Article190 1977-10-27 3 Pan Am plans to fly the "special performance" Boeing 747 to Singapore regularly. The Boeing 7478P will be used from Nov 6 when Pan Am operates the San Francisco to Hong Kong and Singapore route if approval is given for the use of the190 words
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Article37 1977-10-27 3 Nine community centres in Sembawang constituency will Jointly hold a kindergarten graduation ceremony at the Chong Pang community centre on Nov 12 at 7.30 p.m. Mr Teong Eng Siong, MP for Sembawang, will attend the ceremony.37 words
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Advertisement74 1977-10-27 3 This is the finest ever display of artistic jewellery from India. Settings are presented in Gold, Silver and Platinum. The stones include Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby.Tigerseye, Amethyst, and Moonstone. In addition, there is a collection of Ivory items which also contains handpainted priceless Ivory74 words
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Article, Illustration457 1977-10-27 4 Terry Ang - Kembangan residents back MP's call >' 9 f for urgent action By Terry Ang Kampong Kembangan residents yesterday supported their MPs call for Immediate action to demolish vacant houses in the area which they described 'as fire hazards and drug havens. > The MP. Kndk Mansor457 words
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160 1977-10-27 4 Reuter Brussels, Thursday The European Common Market and the five ASEAN countries will hold a second conference on industrial Cooperation in Jakarta next October,, the two sides said here yesterday. The meeting will aim at reinforcing trade ties between the two groupsReuter - 160 words
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Article26 1977-10-27 4 Mr. Randhlr Singh, 8r Asst Registrar of Vehicles, will give a talk on seat belts at the National library tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. Free Admission.26 words
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Article99 1977-10-27 4 Mr Woon Wai Tuck of National Junior College will be the new registrar of the Regional Language Centre next year He takes over front Mr Lim Slak Kim of the Education Ministry, who /Will complete his threeyear secondment at the end of the year. Mr99 words
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Article, Illustration333 1977-10-27 4 Residents and shopkeepers in 11 blocks of Housing Board flats in Telok Blangah Heights and Telok Blangah Drive are vexed by the decision to re-number the blocks from Nov. 1. Many of them who moved in recently comE lalned that there will333 words
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Article52 1977-10-27 4 Mr. Jonathan Ou Hln Eng has been elected president of the Singapore Branch of the Association of Certified Accountants. Other officials are: Messrs Arthur K-H. Seet (▼ice-president), Dom M T. Ho (secretary), Yip Thin Pent (treasurer), Joseph N.Y. Tan, Hwang Hwei Ping, Andrew JX. Han and Frank52 words
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209 1977-10-27 4 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday About 150 writers and academicians from ASEAN and other countries will meet here In December to lay the groundwork for the formation of an Asean Writers' Association. The formation of the association It one of the Items on the agenda of the209 words
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Article43 1977-10-27 4 Dr Tan Hooi Hwa of Singapore General Hospital will give a talk-cum-slide show on veneral diseases at S3, Lorong Pisang Batu tomorrow at 8 pin. The function Is organised by the Hoover Park and Neighbourhood Residents' Association. v I <* 1 r43 words
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Article, Illustration386 1977-10-27 5 But price increase will be moderate Prince Saud UPLI Washington, Thursday Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Saud A 1 Faisal yesterday predicted a "moderate" oil price Increase by OPEC nations, but warned that failure to achieve a Middle East peace now could trigger a Third World War.UPLI - 386 words
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309 1977-10-27 5 Reuter Cairo. Thursday—President Anwar Sadat yesterday ordered bis new cabinet to stop paying Egypt's military debts to the Soviet Union for the next 10 years. He made clear the action was because the Soviet Union refused to reschedule Egypt's debts and stopped supplyingReuter - 309 words
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Article200 1977-10-27 5 UPI Brussels, Thursday A score of Arab coun- tries called on the Euro- < pean Common Market i yesterday to sever economic and military ties with Israel and recognise the Palestine Liberation Organisation as the sole representative i of the Palestinian peoples. Mr Taher RadwanUPI - 200 words
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Article611 1977-10-27 6 AP United Nations, Thursday From Chevrolets to copper to Coca Cola, American business is in South Africa in a big way a fact of economic life President Carter had to face In deciding what sanctions the United States could support against the' whiteAP - 611 words
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192 1977-10-27 6 Moscow, Thursday India and the Soviet Union yesterday pledged to strengthen their already close relations and announced a new longterm programme ot economic cooperation. The undertaking was, contained 4n a Joint declaration issued it the end of a six-day visit by Prime Minister Morarjl192 words
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Article129 1977-10-27 6 AP Jakarta. Thursday The chairman of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (LBH), Mr. Adnan Buyung Nasution, said on Tuesday that the lmffientatlon at law here been declining. The national aim of establishing a Judicial state was further away, he added. Addressing a Jaw seminar. Mr. BuyungAP - 129 words
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Article115 1977-10-27 6 UPI Bangkok, Thursday Thailand, source and conduit for most of the world's Illegal narcotics, to selling off 7.4 tetuiM of wyiwwi by waled bids Advertisement* by the ligtoi Department In the mm yesterday Mid the drug had been seised over several years. On the current depremsdUPI - 115 words
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Article61 1977-10-27 6 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday Finance Minuter All Ward ana said yesterday Indonesian porta would use computers to scrutinise clearing documents as part of a project to ensure maximum revenue (or the state. Speaking at a demonstration here of computerised processing of documents, Mr. Wardana said the computersReuter - 61 words
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Article106 1977-10-27 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday,. 0ct.27, the SOOth day of 1977 with 65 to follow. THI MOON Is between Its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARB are JUplter, Saturn, Mars and Venus. the evening star is Mercury. Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio.UPI - 106 words
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Article51 1977-10-27 6 UPI Leningrad, Thursday Religion slogans in English have appealed scrawled In dost on the of several smbalsnees patrolling Leningrad, their driven appparently anawaro they were wWdilng the word of God, a* Illegal aet In the Soviet Union. Soviet sonroee said they thought It was the work ofUPI - 51 words
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Miscellaneous305 1977-10-27 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin sh? rfn I'tcshew shoo 9«4n y f b m A 0 A r> i .V L Si NrT f Tt'C/W S SPECIAL %> a? sf# ft ♦:4 £t/lt\"W^ JUI vwvw—- HI t s a? M« Lin: Tho sales at the supermarkets help people to save.305 words
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Advertisement114 1977-10-27 7 TAT HENG ELECTRONICS (PTE.) LTD. 120, Ist Fl., SHAW TOWERS SHOPPING COMPLEX, BEACH ROAD, S PORE 7. TEL: *****00 R-***** I kMMI memorygl DEALING IN RADIOS, RADIO CASSETTE RECORDERS, CALCULATORS ETC. WHOLESALE RETAIL JADE TEXTILE DEALING WITH TEXTILES, IMPORTS SWISS VOILE, FRENCH GEORGETTE, DOOOLE GEORGETTE, ITALIAN JERSEYS AS WEli AS114 words
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Advertisement81 1977-10-27 7 A.S.TRADING COJ (STATIONERY DEPT.) SHAW TOWERS TIL-*****33 *****5 OFFICE STATIONERY SUPPLIER TELEX PAPER .TELEPRINTER -TAPES,ACCOUNTS BOOK •OFFSET PRINTERS •OFFICE FURNITURE FREE DELIVERY SERVICE PHOTC COPY 8< EACH AUTHORISED 1 DEALER TYPEWRITERS CALCULATORS INISONC PRIVATE UNITED Dealing In:- Phonodiscs, Soundtapes, Photo Albums, Economic Watches, Electrical Appliances, Records, etc. ,v No. 125,81 words
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Article555 1977-10-27 7 A place where you can De entertained, walk In cool comfort, shop for a wide range of products, wine and dine all at the same time under the same roof this is what the Shaw Towers Shopping Complex has to offer. It Is one complex where .you can buy555 words
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Article407 1977-10-27 8 Call It vested interests if you like. American businessmen in the region are talking the same language as the ASEAN governments on the subject of economic relations. Over 100 American business leaders representing 0000 of their compatriots with $30 billion worth of investments In the407 words
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Article108 1977-10-27 8 1U WIIISFI RS '"o> I IM I 4 reader over head one ueee»nger retat# the feUofrlitf tale to another paeeenair while riding In a boa: A man consulted a real aetata expert In 1975 on the right time to Mr a bouaa. The expert aald: "Buy now. The108 words
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Article, Illustration512 1977-10-27 8 S'pore —'Start of a new S-E Asia' How a visitor sees the Republic The following article, by Katsuo Tamura, President and Editor-in-Chief of the Slmul Press, Inc., in Tekyo, was translated from the Japanese intellectual magazine, Sentaku (Choice), where it appeared under the heading. The Wisdom of Singapore. Singapore is512 words
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516 1977-10-27 8 Fox Butterfold - By Fox Butterfold NYT Hang Konf: China appears Increasingly Interested in buying western weapons to modernise its armed forces. But so far Peking has not placed any orders, apd military specialists differ over what, if anything; China intends to buy. The latest IndicationNYT - 516 words
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376 1977-10-27 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS NEW YORK TIMES Headline: Nurturing a boom in Britain Confidence In Britain's future Is riling, not only in London but the world. The pound is climbing in the International money markets, and the Bank of England is struggling to376 words
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Article245 1977-10-27 9 AFP Bangkok, Thursday The Laotian government has decided to stop flights between Bangkok and Vientiane in a move -to force Thailand to lift restrictions on all goods In transit to Laos, including items considered stategic Informed sources here reported yesterday. A Thai civil aviationAFP - 245 words
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Article348 1977-10-27 9 Hanoi accuses them of a lack of goodwill Reuter Vietnam, Thursday Vietnam yesterday criticised the western press for what it described as a mudslinging campaign designed to focus attention on the country's economic difficulties. The official Radio Hanoi, in a broadcast monitored in Singapore, accusedReuter - 348 words
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Article, Illustration31 1977-10-27 9 Twenty-three people were killed and 33 others injured when a bus lost control and plunged into a valley in Central Taiwan yesterday. UPI RadiophotoUPI Radiophoto - 31 words
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Article230 1977-10-27 9 Reuter Geneva. Thursday All passengers of the world's major airlines must have name labels on their baggage from Nov l, the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association (LATA) announced here yesterday. LATA said the decision, covering mor;e than 100 LATA membtr airlines, was aimedReuter - 230 words
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128 1977-10-27 9 UPI Hong Kong, Thursday A Chinese economic and trade delegation new Into Vientiane with a plane-load of grant-in-aid material* for Laos, the New China News Agency reported. The delegation which presented the materials to the Laotian National Planning Commission In an airport ceremony, IsUPI - 128 words
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Article26 1977-10-27 9 Reuter Rome, Thursday Anti-German extremists exploded bombs early yesterday outside offices selling West Oerman products in Rome and the central Italian city of Plstola. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Advertisement68 1977-10-27 9 *Xi&- j(P E v. m u la K W&ter and Tfeacherfc of the North. If you're ever stuck at the North Pole, and in need of a drink, head for the nearest igloo There you will be offered a glass of water and Teacher 's by the hospitable eskimos But68 words
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Article, Illustration2369 1977-10-27 10 / 11 Dally Mail London: It is early evening London time as the pilot makes his final turn over Mogadishu, Somalia, and prepares to land. The men of West Germany's crack Federal Border Guards known as G9. are going to war. Their lathers would have waitedDally Mail - 2,369 words
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Article, Illustration298 1977-10-27 12 It's easy the way the pros do it... A lot of people are put off by the bother of cleaning a crab but It's all a matter of knowing how. There are several ways of doing it. Most would prefer the quick method298 words
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Article, Illustration400 1977-10-27 12 Nothing makes a weekend meal like chilli crab and crusty bread. Most of us go to a -seafood place to get our fill but these are usualy crowded and noisy, hardly the place to spend a leisurely meal. But If you cook the chilli crabs400 words
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Article, Illustration177 1977-10-27 12 Jennifer Schoon - i»v Jennifer Schoon Candy canisters In hard plastic comes stacked like a tiffin carrier. With gay printed floral pattern. The three-tiered canister with cover costs $2.05. From CJK. Tang. Plastic kitchen utensils with coloured vegetable patterns on the handle. The salad spoon costs 95 cents, the fork 75 cents177 words
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623 1977-10-27 13 Washington Star Washinfton: Starting last week, the Food and Drug Administration Is requiring that pres=criptlons tor orugs containing estrogen be accompanied by a special patient brochure outlining the risks Involved in taking the female sex hormone-. In particular the brochure wiU warn the 5Washington Star - 623 words
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Advertisement31 1977-10-27 12 Black &White Scotch ll Whisky 31 THE BORNEO COMPANY There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one... at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent!31 words
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Miscellaneous358 1977-10-27 13 Puzzles, riddles, crosswords, jokes to share? We pay $5 for every contribution. The address is Kids Only, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, Singapore 1. Don't forget to add your name, age and address. 1. Have a laugh says Derrick Chong (11) of 2, Ascot Rise, Singapore 11. Patient: I'm losing358 words
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Article, Illustration61 1977-10-27 14 A man over board and only a frail woman left on deck? No problem to haul the man back with this new life-line. This is one among many other novelties shown at the 18th German Boat Exhibition in Hamburg this month. Some 900 firms from 27Pana photo - 61 words
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Article268 1977-10-27 14 UPI Washington, Thursday —Federal Reserve 'Board Chairman Arthur Burns said yesterday "a bold tax policy" is needed to encourage saving and investing that would propel the national economy Into "an age of sustained progress." Without a reduction In taxes, especially for business, Mr Burns hintedUPI - 268 words
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Article208 1977-10-27 14 UPI The stock market, rebounding from the recent seiioir that pushed it to a two-year low. staged Its best rally In alx montha yesterday after Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns called for tax stimulants. Trading waa heavy as the Dow Jones Industrial average, down and up in aUPI - 208 words
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Article163 1977-10-27 14 AFP i Price* on the Tokyo Stock Market suffered a minor setback for the second straight day under active liquidation selling yesterday. Trading was relatively alow. The 239 stock Dow Jone* average closed the day at 9,121.94 yen. a drop of 6.09 yen from Tueaday. The THE Index forAFP - 163 words
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Article49 1977-10-27 14 CkKtaf prices la true* <m theS56 Boum jtifcy: sasslS sarss sz Royal Dutch 110.10 unch pec Thocaaon 194 +0J0 CFP 100 +1.10 Rhone 54.00 +1.00 S&rTfU*" Philips SSJO +0.48 SUM MO +SJ0 Bweeot-Cltroeo Ml FM&tM* 00JO +0.4 civ 114 unch Utfnor —040 KactMtU 174.10 +1 I -—4 0.1049 words
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Article71 1977-10-27 14 doclnc urtOM In Ma fMUM on UMlvrleb Stock (whang* jwtoi i1»J UBS Bwv aits UBS Rsglsftersd 67# 1 SBC SM S Credit Suisse 22U M Swissair B. Ul U Wlnterthur B. aaoo Zurich Inaar. Jursna B. 13 +100 NcsUs B. UN 30 Intsrfood B. MM IS Clbti-CkJfy B. Baby71 words
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Article110 1977-10-27 14 Prices on the Sydney Stock Exchange at 11 JO a.m. (Australian time) today: A CI 174 176 ADC 14 30 Ampol Pet 84 65 ANI 136 143 APM 116 117 Bank NSW 630 U6 Bramble* 1M 156 BHP 676 676 Bond 346 *60 •3k m is CIO 111 Coal110 words
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Article86 1977-10-27 14 AFP New Delhi. ThursdayIndia's Industrial growth rata during the year 1977-78 Is likely to be much lower than 10 per cent, the record "high" In recent years, registered in 1976 77, the English dally newspaper, Financial Express reported yesterday. Production trends In eh* first half of the yearAFP - 86 words
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Article174 1977-10-27 14 US loses again on most marts Money market UPI AFP Brussels, Thursday The US dollar, In a four-month decline, lost again on European money markets yesterday. Oold, at lta highest rates in more than two year, closed at U*****,125 in Zurich, compared with U3s 162.875 at -Tuesday's close. In London,UPI; AFP - 174 words
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Article71 1977-10-27 14 Reuter Tokyo, Thursday—The World Bank signed a oon tract with the Bank ft Japan here yesterday for a 90 billion yen <tflfr>-billion) loan as part of Japanese government measures to reduce this country'* burgeoning balance of payments. The Japanese Central Bank said contract resumed theReuter - 71 words
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161 1977-10-27 14 Business News and Views Reuter Hong Kong, Thursday. A leading British businessman hene yesterday urged the government to define precisely what Is a habitual tnuler In stocks and shares and put an end to uncertainty on Hong Kongis four stockReuter - 161 words
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Article64 1977-10-27 14 UPI Washington, Thursday —Direct foreign Investment In American business rose 9.1 per cent last year to U8530.2 billion ($72 billion), the Commerce Department said yesterday. The U822.5 billion increase "reflected the recovery of the US economy as well as recent changes in relative costs of production thatUPI - 64 words
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244 1977-10-27 14 AP Kuwait, Thursday The United States favours increasing income tax exemptions for Americans overseas to encourage them to work for US firms abroad. US Treasury Secretary Michael Blumenthal said yesterday. Addressing 21 American businessmen and educators employed in the Persian Oulf area, Mr. BlumenthalAP - 244 words
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Article359 1977-10-27 15 BRIAN MILLER - Basketball" Bj BRIAN MILLER Thailand are confident of taking the men's basketball gold medal at the South Bast Asia Games next month. This was the optimism expressed by the secretary general of the Basketball Association of Thailand, Mr Decha Yodmongkol, In an Interview with the359 words
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Article492 1977-10-27 16 SURESH NAIR - We'll do well, they tell Iji Ya'acob By SURESH NAIR Singapore's sepak takraw players to next month's South last Asia Games made a pledge two days ago and they will go all out to keep it. The pledge was made when they turned up at Paya492 words
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Article, Illustration375 1977-10-27 16 Presidents Cup soccer (quarter finals) Changl Constituency's midfleld dynamo, Musa Hussein, played a big part in putting his team into the semi-finals of the President's Cup for the first time when they upset Ponggol Constituency 2-0 In a Quarterfinal clash at Jalan Besar Stadium375 words
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Article222 1977-10-27 16 BRIAN MILLER - BRIAN MILLER An evenly contested match is on the cards when top contenders Farrer Park United and Toa Payoh United meet in the quarter-finals of the President's Cup soccer tournament at Jalan Besar tonight (kick-off p.m.). Both were rtteth pret o u r nament favourites and It will222 words
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Article430 1977-10-27 17 ERIC COOPER - Big boost if plans materialise Squash By ERIC COOPER Reuter The popularity of squash here will be boosted sky-high If plans to Include Singapore in a professional world circuit Involving the world's top 16 players materialise. The Singapore site was suggested by Mr Omar Qureshl, PakistanReuter - 430 words
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Article258 1977-10-27 17 TONY KOH - Basketball By TONY KOH Defending champions Armed Forces are the only team strong enough to stop Nee Soon from winning this year's Youth basketball title when they meet on Saturday. Nee Soon last night registered their third successive win in the final round when they258 words
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Article, Illustration628 1977-10-27 17 GERRY CHAN - SEA run-up. Today* Badminton by GERRY CHAN Singapore lack the type of players who can read the game, and this shortcoming has been apparent for more than a decade. Physical fitness, courtcraft, quicksilver fluidity, intelligence these are basic Ingredients that make a628 words
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Article259 1977-10-27 17 The Inaugural golf tournament for the advertlslng faternlty (AMOASSAAAAA) Will be played at the Bentosa Course tomorrow. Lit. 8 ajn. Alex Willmott (0), Dave Whlteman (9). Richard Ooh (14); 80S Sunny On* (SI), Ong Ie Mln (30), Philip Lee (24); 8.13 YJ» Chan (34). Lea Fong Yuan (34).259 words
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Article422 1977-10-27 18 Fans cheated, says paper K3 Soccer UPI Moscow, Thursday The Soviet press has complained bitterly that sports fans paylpg for soccer get rigged matches. The Moscow dally Trud Charged on Tuesday that Soviet soccer teams were deliberately playing (or scoreless draws. The dally noted that over theUPI - 422 words
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Article, Illustration120 1977-10-27 18 Artificial leg, but he wants to fight Orlando (Florida), Thurdsay This Is Vincent Bell who despite his artificial leg will make his amateur boxing debut nn Tuesday night at the Orlando Sports Stadium. He is a baseball player and wrestler too. Vincent was born with his left foot120 words
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Article152 1977-10-27 18 WORLD CUP RESULTS Reuter Amsterdam, Thursday.— Confident Holland coasted Into next year's World Cup soccer finals when they beat Belgium 1-0 In a European Group Four qualifying match here last The meagre score line failed to reflect the allround superiority of the Dutch in the mist-shroud-ed Olympic Stadium.Reuter - 152 words
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Article153 1977-10-27 18 LEAGUE CUP RESULTSj London, Thursday David Palrclough, who specialists In coming off the substitute's bench to score vital .goals for Liverpool, last -night put the European Champions into the last 16 of the English football League Cup. Falrclough. brought on to replace Welsh striker John Toshack after 70153 words
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Article262 1977-10-27 18 P. BALA - By P. BALA Four of Singapore's Kuala tumpur bound South East Asia Games representatives will be seen In action during the three-day InterForces Police Gaines between Singapore and Malaysia here starting today. They are, boxers K Krishnan and G. Haridas. and hockey internationals Ronnie Yeo262 words
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Article, Illustration256 1977-10-27 18 Golfer who i faced a croc s Reuter AFP Victoria Falls (Rhodesia), Thursday.—This is British golfer Noel Hunt (above) who won the accolade of the bravest player in the 50,000 rand ($138,000) Victoria Falls classic when he played the quickest wedge shot of his. career a few metresReuter; AFP - 256 words
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Advertisement530 1977-10-27 15 OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL tO CHANCE Of SHIP'S HAME We, SHOOK UN BOK of sth Floor, Malayan Bank Chambers, Fullerton Square, Singapore hereby give notice that in consequence of the Intended Purchase by our clients PALKA UTAMA HIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED, We have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships, under Section530 words
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Miscellaneous636 1977-10-27 16 HXJ i-! Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) ran Fill in N.R.I.C. No. plus a 35 5cm( 14") SHARP Colour T V Cut along dotted lines an mmm mmt mm mmm mmm an» w mm aaa mmt mmm mm v CLUES FOR MM636 words
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Miscellaneous290 1977-10-27 17 Crossword m UIH mmm liliiwn ill m r■!■■■) ■III! ill ifIHBBH i HHiMIII ill ACROSS I Political position 8 Sink firmly: var. 10 Money 14 Ben Adhem 15 Water wheel 16 Water: Lat 17 Having the same effect 10 Corrode 20 Finish 21 Shopping place 22 Printing mistakes 24 Part-mutuel290 words
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Miscellaneous290 1977-10-27 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a person of widely diversified talents, none of which, however will aid you In exploiting the others. TOMORROW... SCORPIO (Oct. 23 Nov. 21) Be sure another knows your taste. Otherwise. you can't expect to receive a gift that suits290 words
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Miscellaneous52 1977-10-27 18 THE fcoftN LOSER RWJ. lOHTW6K! Tl W OBVm WAKM IT. OR THOW'UBOUT HDU OFF WTBAM. 'j/ m m i H I sfi P?W» jrA^i i£*+ i*y 4W mm ft i !1 I in is w. 9 m -V #> i M# A S^! r:j, *■0 C-' «T ir> r--B*s X52 words
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What's On A page that tells you everything you want to know of what's happening in town
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Article457 1977-10-27 19 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg "Roots," the television drama that has attracted record vlewership around the world, will be shown by TV Singapore in December. The 12-hour saga is scheduled to make Its first appearance on Dec 2 in the World Premiere Feature slot on Friday at 9.45 p.m.457 words
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Article412 1977-10-27 19 Leong Weng Kam - By Leong Weng Kam Daring Dragon, the new historical drama from Taiwan, started last week with lots of action, suspense, thrills and bloodshed. This spy story of the Sung Dynasty continues tonight at 9 p.m. on Ch. 8 with the arrest of Hsla Pel,412 words
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Miscellaneous667 1977-10-27 19 MONET CRAZY (Cantonese): A comedy that managed to become a box office hit in Hong Kong. Two resourceful pilferers and con-men Involve themselves with the tra n s poftatlon of stolen diamonds. Stars Ricky Hul, Richard Ng. Agee Chlu. Golden 1.15, 3.30. 5.30, 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Jvrong Drive 7667 words
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Miscellaneous780 1977-10-27 19 In and around town MUSIC by the New England Ensemble, an Australian group, at the DBB auditorium, Shenton Way, 8 p.m. Ticket* at $1 are available from Cold Storage and C.K. Tang. The musicians are lecturers from the Music Department of the University of New England. Their programme Incudes Items780 words
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Article35 1977-10-27 20 AH FOOK: Bread and mee will be cheaper. How nice to hear of prices going down for a change. MKI LIN: Maybe we should have another eat more wheat campaign to fight lnfla-35 words
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Advertisement247 1977-10-27 20 Exciting children's card game with true technical details. A fun way to learn! Start your collection now at only $2.80 ner pack Available at departmental stores, bookshops and toyshops. For WHOLESALE enquiries, contact Tel. No. *****0 or write to Ghim Moh P.O. Bo* 1046 Singapore, 10 J IT'S NEW and247 words
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Miscellaneous835 1977-10-27 20 TV •ufalffUfA AND RADIO 5 kers...C-1471 SHARPctv lollowed by m BEVERLY HILLBILLIES: Drucker's VUit (r). CM DIARY Or EVENTS (O. •US EIGHT HEROES Or SHOU UN (r). Mandarin serial, 4JO INTERMISSION. •CM OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LASSIE: •CM OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS 101lowed by LORD Or THE JUNGLE. Cartoons •CM CHILDREN'S CORNER835 words
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Miscellaneous252 1977-10-27 20 YOUTH. <Ch. 8, 7.10 p.m. In colour). Presented In English and Chinese, this edition features a talk by Mrs Nf Slew Yin on the Parks and Recreation Department, on the origin and history of some of Singapore's old trees which are still thriving; a film report on this year's Central252 words
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