New Nation, 30 October 1977
1977-10-30
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Title Section10 1977-10-30 1 Sunday Nation OCTOtCR 10, 1*77 SO CINTS M.C.(P) MO. Ml/1/7710 words
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Advertisement78 1977-10-30 1 Their bodies were covered with dirt and parasites, their hair was matted, their nails like talons, they scrambled on all fours r |s A. On Page 10 The Wolf Children .>1 '2 -.v. 9 8 Architects appeal to govt Page 2 Bubble, boy turns 6 and poses a leaser v78 words
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Advertisement72 1977-10-30 1 /@~({(!;`"")~*$[|<>%:{$_/}=>`%> Seletar hijack drama Page K U And on Page 8: The after-effects of being held hostage Battle gear of a hijack fighter Ife an eye catching world. A world of top quafcty shirts ,rr> ina series of eye-calching odours ialoredfiombody-oomlbrt fabrics 100* Oonen Lmr In rlGn-in vohKWM mrtmunouAi umrrto72 words
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170 1977-10-30 2 rS Stock Exchange of Singapore will study the possibility of setting up a fully computerised trading system, BEB chairman Ng Soo Peng said yesterday. Mr. Ng, who was speaking al thr Sm fourth annual general meeting, said the system would Include an electronic170 words
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Article26 1977-10-30 2 Singapore Bus Services driver Johari bin Awang. 36, was Jailed for six months yesterday for causing the death of a bus commuter by driving negligently.26 words
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Article438 1977-10-30 2 THE President of the Singapore Institute of Architects last night charged the public sector with worsening the already sluggish building situation for private architects by setting out to compete, with them lor jobs which used tofsio the private sector. Mr. Stan Bong Boon, who was438 words
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142 1977-10-30 2 A MALAYSIAN held captive by a Thai kidnap gang for a $500,000 ransom vu rescued from his kidnappers less than 24 hours before the expiry of the deadline for payment of the ransom money; an official source said yesterday. The victim, Lai Kuan Llrti,142 words
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Article30 1977-10-30 2 MORK than 33.000 trees and shrubs will be planted throughout Singapore on Tree Planting pay on Not f. Members of Parliament will lead their eooatltuents in the task.30 words
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Article, Illustration178 1977-10-30 2 m Returning Monopoly champion Kwa Chong Seng yesterday attributed hi* Aucceas to 50 per cent luck and 50 per cent skill. Looking happy but unruffled by bis success, Mr. Kwa, 31, said after landing at Paya Lebar airport that luck enabled him to win178 words
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Article265 1977-10-30 2 THE NTUC secretary general, Mr C.V. Devan Nalr, yesterday gave two reasons why the time was ripe to Introduce and Instil new and more enlightened work ethics and management habits. Firstly, pro-communist trade union leaders aiming to bring down the economy for a communist takeover265 words
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Article74 1977-10-30 2 AFP A 24-HOUR curfew has been imposed throughout Pekan Telemong In Pahang, 45 km from Bentong, to facilitate Joint military-police onerations to hunt the killers of two policemen who were shot dead on Friday. Constables Alias Mat Rashld, 43, and C. Daramarajoo, 21, from the areaAFP - 74 words
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Article59 1977-10-30 2 UPI CATHAY Pacific Airlines announced yesterday the resumption of full service between Hong Kong and Bangkok following the successful conclusion of government talks. Cathay Pacific will also be operating a new service from-Hong Kong, to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore and back. The service will operate toUPI - 59 words
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Article32 1977-10-30 2 AFP PRESIDENT Carter has signed Into law a bill giving South-east Asian refugees In the US foreign-resident status which will enable them to obtain American citizenship If they desire It.AFP - 32 words
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Article44 1977-10-30 2 AP NORTH Korean Ambassader An Oyong Choi Bresented8 resented hla credentials > President Sheares yesterday. Mr. An Is the first Ambassador to Singapore since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries In November 1975 the Ministry of rorelgn Affairs said.—AP.AP - 44 words
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Article54 1977-10-30 2 Reuter ATTRACTIVE, pocketsize cards firing the telephone numbers of police stations and units in Hong Kong are the latest weapons of the police In their battle against crime. A police spokesman said more than a million of the police call cards will soon be distributed as part ofReuter - 54 words
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Article57 1977-10-30 2 Reuter FIVE pirates were killed In an exchange of fire with an Indonesian sea patrol after raiding the Singapore trawler Bonawin Just outside Jakarta's Tanjung Prlok port, Antara n*ws agency reported yesterday. Captain Mat bin Puteh, 43, a Malaysian national commanding the Bonawln, immediately alerted TanjungReuter - 57 words
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Article197 1977-10-30 2 riIHKKE will be a critical X shortage of local marine engineer*, creating "an embarraulng situation" where there will be new ships but not enough Singapore men to run them. Sounding this warning at the Institute of Marine Engineers' annual dinner and dance last night, the197 words
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379 1977-10-30 3 ARMED MEM SURRENDER TO POLICE By Bharathl Mohan,. Ting Hi Keng, and Richard Adikhari. A VIETNAMESE DC-3 aircraft landed at Seletar Airbase yesterday afternoon hours after It was hijacked by four armed men while on an internal flight. Two Vietnamese officials were killed In379 words
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Article178 1977-10-30 3 Reuter r' an apparent effort to get across to world opinion, the Philippines government yesterday Issued (or the first time a 31-page "white paper" on Its case against the MNLF, the government's settlement proposals and gory photographs of alleged rebel atrocities. President. Ferdinand Marcos meanwhile accusedReuter - 178 words
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Article65 1977-10-30 3 AFP THE Japanese' yen's appreciation seems to have already passed Its peak after topping the 280-ven-to-the-US dollar mark last week, monetary sources said yesterday. The sources said Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials and private bankers now appear convinced that the US dollar would stage a rally,AFP - 65 words
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Article, Illustration320 1977-10-30 3 -born O. u B a 1 a c h andran, who was hand-pick-ed to be Muhammad All's butler. Is back In Kuala Lumpttr from his sojourns with the King of the Ring. Few men would pan» uo securltv sni a good Job to loin320 words
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156 1977-10-30 4 UPI /CRITICS of Uraci l new v economic measurea plumed emergency meeilnca yesterday to debate the more that ■crapped foreign currency control*, floated the pound and produced a sweeping Increase In the price of basic foods, miroes and durable Boon after Prime MinisterUPI - 156 words
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Article150 1977-10-30 4 Reuter rS 80viet Union on Friday called for new measure* to ensure the ■sfety of diplomatic and trade missions against the growlnf danger of International terrorists. Chief Soviet delegate YuM Vorontsov tola a closed plenary session of the 35-stata European Security Conference In Belgrade that "someReuter - 150 words
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Article, Illustration43 1977-10-30 4 AP SYLVESTER Stallone (stair of the blockbuster Rocky) and Sophia Loren were named Stars of the Tear daring the Theatre Cwners Convention* at Miami Beach, Florida, on Friday. They are seen here having a chat before receiving their trophies.—AP.AP - 43 words
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Article264 1977-10-30 4 Reuter OWE United States Is actively considering withdrawing Its •senior naval and commercial attaches from South Africa In response to Pretoria's crackdown on critics of Its racial policies, the State Department said on Friday. A department spokes- mail said the Carter administration was also considering banningReuter - 264 words
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Article156 1977-10-30 4 UPI ITORMER world chess champion Bobby Plseher allegedly forced his way Into the home of a female magazine Interviewer and struck her on the face because he was unhappy about a story In which he was quoted as criticising the Worldwide Church of God. The story,UPI - 156 words
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Advertisement181 1977-10-30 4 vjl^ l|\V' www Model R-334 two-door freezer/fridge 280' n«tt (Freezer 66/) 3 Star for extra-low temperature freezing (a mln. of 18° C) Fully automatic defroeting/temperature control Humidity Switch C/w large ice-cube storage container/adjustable shelves crisper incl. convenient trtting bottle racks on door Attractive Avocado baked-enamel finish Dimensions: (H> 163.5 x181 words
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Article259 1977-10-30 5 AP C*RANCE has appa--1 rently.- shown yaome interest in proposals for a French commonwealth, an idea being pushed by Canada, Prime Minister Trudeau said. Mr Tfttdtau said at his into news conferto Ottawa-on Friday that President Leopold Senghor or Senegal has told him he raised theAP - 259 words
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114 1977-10-30 5 Reuter nOLICK, community leaders and the press yesterday Joined In an Indignant protest over Friday mob attack on the headquarters of graft busters In Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Standard used the banner headline "Police turn to mob violence" and complained In a stronglyReuter - 114 words
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Article, Illustration138 1977-10-30 5 UPI OOLICE yesterday arI rested 125 anti-gov-ernment demonstrators outside the home of Prime Minister Morarjl PlMll The d e m on st ratorn were among some 400 members of the Youth Federation of India the youth wing of the pro-Msec ow communist party ofUPI - 138 words
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152 1977-10-30 5 Reuter fORPORAL Reginald t Booth was Jailed for a year on Friday.for Kersuadtng women, to ave sex with him by promising to marry them. A court In Winchester, Southern England, heard how J. the J»-year-old army corporal's technique was to find vulnerable women through lonelyReuter - 152 words
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Article128 1977-10-30 5 AFP rrHE Major Japanese I trading houses are refusing to handle European steel exports to Japan at the request of Nippon Steel Corp,, the "largest domestic manufacturer. The daily Asahl said reoeeslon-hlt Wast German steelmakers have urged trading firms in Tokyo about exporting toAFP - 128 words
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Miscellaneous576 1977-10-30 5 In and around town EXOTIC ASEAN DANCES at the Internal plasa of the Singapore Handicraft Centre, Tanglln Road. 7.30 p.m. Free admission. Thai, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian and Filipino dances will be performed by members of the National Theatre (nub. Free drinks will be given to visitors who produce purchase576 words
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Article262 1977-10-30 6 COMMENT Fortune magazine said It In 1074: Singapore "a eery successful corporation but dlsquletingly sterile." Now a passing don, Prof Fred L. Casmlr, a maas communications expert, has said it: "Singaporeans are generally harsh unlike the other Asians who are open, responsive and friendly." He said262 words
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Article, Illustration386 1977-10-30 6 ...and asks questions his, doctors can't answer RwwawwaEiiEnaw MEDICAL MIRACLES OF TODAY AP cIX-year-oLd David, wJio has lived his entire life in a germ-free plastic bubble away from his parents, is beginning to ask questions his doctors cannot answer. "Re asked when he was about five,AP - 386 words
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Article308 1977-10-30 6 Gemini WITH the aid of a v new computerised three-dimensional X-ray system doctors are no# able to study closely areas of the brain and body not hitherto revealed by conventional X-ray examination. This revolutionary new system, the EMI Scanner. was invented and developed by aGemini - 308 words
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Advertisement153 1977-10-30 6 TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGY. YESTERDAY'S TRADITIONSEIKO. THE QUALITY WATCH OF TODAY. ariko started out taking watches with ncompromisirtg ideal* ke pride in work menship nd dedication to a high itenderd of excellence. At our technical knowledge and expertise grew, we developed a microtechnology far aheed of its time. We beceme the leeding153 words
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492 1977-10-30 7 DAVID FERRAO - Oft DOES THE CAUSE COUNT FOR EES* THAN THE PJITROH? If you ask me... DAVID FERRAO AT a recent meeting with community centre management committees, the deputy chairman of the People's Association, was reported as having men highly critical of the increasing trend492 words
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263 1977-10-30 7 pOK KAl's piece (SN, Oct 23) on engineers is timely aithough somewhat biased. But the word "en* glneer" Is so hackneyed that we must refer to professional engineers who are responsible for the creation and implementation of the majority of the world's projects. It263 words
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Article, Illustration283 1977-10-30 7 IPS Bt DAY 47-year-old Feter Matts Is the hardworkftnf headjnaster of a church school In Surrey, EifJjland. Br night he i mmsumes his second Identity "Uncle Jack, a friendly sympathet.c voice at the end of a telephone alwaya ready to help •ctaoolchlldren who areIPS - 283 words
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Advertisement102 1977-10-30 7 i,.fain 'A V Ideal suitcases that are SPACIOUS OPTIONALLY MOBILE DURABLE LIGHTWEIGHT SCRATCH-RESISTANT WASHABLE DOUBLY SECURE IMPECCABLY GOODLOOKING Youll find these value-for-money features in every V.I.P. suitcase. Made of high-impact polymer, V.I.P. suitcases can withstand rough 1 Hp;• 1 1 m handling and hard knocks. Available to you in matching102 words
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Article, Illustration706 1977-10-30 8 Murray Seeger - ...to depression, pent-up fury and nightmares —a report on the delayed shock affecting terrorist victims By Murray Seeger Guardian FOR the last three months, Dutch physlqlans and social workers have been at. houses across the dropping In for coffee country. They may talk about the weather or the declineGuardian - 706 words
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Article, Illustration430 1977-10-30 8 Daily Mall CUCCRBB ensu res J imitators. So how does the German Commando 09 squad, the unit that rilled off the stunning rescue of hostages in Mogadishu, operate? Bow dost toll new Commando look? He la seed between 20-29, he' hsaDaily Mall - 430 words
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Advertisement83 1977-10-30 8 A beautiful face aglow by the candlelight. Colourful birds twittering in the twilight. A smile bathed in natural roomlight. And lively children playing happily in bright sunlight. Capture these memorable images with the help of the new Sakuracolor 400 negative films, an extra fine grain, high speed film that guarantee83 words
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Article, Illustration960 1977-10-30 9 REPORT: HARRY MILLER Five years ago Hit annual Commonwealth Poetry Prize was born. First winnar was the famous Nigarian novelist Chinua Achebe. This year an Indian graphic artist is the winner and the entries show that the prize Is taking a highGemini - 960 words
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Advertisement318 1977-10-30 9 J* V **>■ 1 .JV< J'■ 1 tj\l ipp ><± >W, k I r A r i Pakistan International to 8 European cities from 25 Asian cities* Pakistan International flies to more places than most people realise. In Europe, Pakistan International flies to Amsterdam, Athens, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Istanbul, London, Paris318 words
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Article, Illustration3560 1977-10-30 10 / 11 Charles Maclean - Story: Charles Maclean Sunday Times The possibility of children being riartd by animals has always fascinated man. Might there not be some foundation in troth for the many myths and stories that begin with Romulus and Remus? The account of the wolf children of Midnapore, which- startledSunday Times; Pictures: Penguin Books Ltd, London - 3,560 words
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Miscellaneous707 1977-10-30 12 Your 12 TV put lou V Sfffl r 0 r &m Jfj »»-A A K* TODAY TV SINGAPORE 5 8 TV MALAYSIA 3 10 COLOUR AM. Op«n CARTOON CORNER WARNA WARNI SUNDAY MATINKI: What DM YMI 0* IN The War, Daddy? (1966 Blake Edwards). Stars James Co burn, Dick Shawn,707 words
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Miscellaneous375 1977-10-30 12 MIW SIRIKS: HOME SWEET HOME on Wednesday/ Ch. 8 at 9.10 p.m. in COLOUR This Is how the synopsis reads: "Story of a family battling with the difficulties of life. It begins with the father wh<Lhas gone through many hardships to earn his own living and to bring up his375 words
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Miscellaneous1066 1977-10-30 13 MONDAY SCHAUB LORENZ IDEAL COLOUR 1742 CTV Precision IN LINE Picture tube PJA. Open VALAR PIRAI (r) Diary Of Events (T) Afternoon Matinee: Saraband 1st of 2 (1948 British, Basil Dear den). Traqic romance with Joan Greenwood as a princess torn between her royal responsibilities and her iowe for a1,066 words
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Miscellaneous911 1977-10-30 14 WEDNESDAY 3 y y MlWORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY IdOiil Colour C 7 V SCHflUB 10P'N/ 3.00 FiA. Oprn JOJ SIRBANIKA (r). How to cook Ikan Masak Bumbu Sateh; and a film report on Hydrophonic, growing plants in media other than natural soil. 3.30 Diary Of Events (M) 3.S5 WILD, WILD WOULD911 words
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Miscellaneous932 1977-10-30 15 FRIDAY 1 i I m SCHAUB-L0REN7 CTV HAY NIGHT IDEAL SERVICE P.M. Open Housewives' Matinee: The World Of Love (Mandarin/r) Intermission A M IXIRCISI WITH GLORIA taws m bkiip TMI FIRST MS OAYS IN A CHILD'S UPL At six months, baby can prop 1 1self op on Its outstretched arms932 words
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Miscellaneous207 1977-10-30 19 GARTH trru YOUaOONMNTVKVBC. ru. R.V CMS ID caXTtt QNP MISS MVOWsl OUOCD9 tvcrt A nCMIN® VJU.P98 I KNOW/ Kg 7zT' r* mc jf 7 Tha gut«t»start toarnv*... MCRt TMBV COMi.OOBTW/TWi TWO BROS©' SMSIKM SL BtWMD PND 9WK(KM C7PK HOSSAiN -me/KE WTTIN® ON MILLION© OP SfKRELB OF OH./ TMPTfc COUNT TD036MSSN,207 words
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977 1977-10-30 20 v fPHE once almost universal belief that the human eye had the power to Injure or destroy an enemy Is being unwittingly revived every time someone uses the expression, "Ah, cast eyes, uh?" The phrase "cast eyes" (I could be wrong977 words
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Article168 1977-10-30 20 riO&MER Thai prime JP minister Kakrit PrmmoJ said that during his recent visit te P eking he visited the mausoleum of the late Chairman Mao Tsetung and dared not look Mao In the eye. Mao did not notice, I hear... TjOLICE In WlnehesI ter Eniland, rushed to the168 words
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273 1977-10-30 20 Off Hie Record by CRT "WHO'S that at the door?" asked Miss Havisham. "Pip, mum Mr. Pumblechook's boy. Come to play records." "1 see you've brought along two new Deutsche Orammophone releases," observed Miss Havisham. "I have a sick fancy for some playing of273 words
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Advertisement149 1977-10-30 20 m i VALUE Freehold. Excellent investment opportunity at the kind of price -structure that is well within your reach. It's only $77,500 for a 2-bedroom apartment to $99,000 for a 3 bedroom-apartment on the top floor. Apartments will only appreciate with time. COM FORT: Designed for spacious and gracious living.149 words
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Article, Illustration741 1977-10-30 21 After a snow blizzard, deserts, ruins and bazaars, Reader C. L. spends a night with a camel caravan AFGHANISTAN, the last of the wild frontlerland where Genghis Khan and his marauding army once- wreaked havoc and terror. Modernisation la slowly creeping in and today, buses and cars arePICTURES BY C. L. - 741 words
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Advertisement91 1977-10-30 21 tale to tell? Here'i a dunce to tell It And to a much wider audience than you'd ever lure thought' nnwitilr Sunday Nation in running a sunt If iravriif rs coiiuiui m ill. a. written by Oil readers. It ean he a travelogue typo "tor? or just a little Incident91 words
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Article, Illustration445 1977-10-30 22 Judith Holmberg - Jjli JIUJjJ This time the devil didn't do it By Judith Holmberg fTTHERE was a lime A when the screen was peopled by nothing more frightening than those bloodsuckers vampires. Then the devil decided to sink his claws into the film industry, and445 words
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348 1977-10-30 22 Looflf East with LooK Funs WANG YU Is at It again. This time, his target is Lin Fong Chiao. The playboy actor has never failed to make headlines off screen either by displaying his kung (u In public brawls or by348 words
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Article272 1977-10-30 23 Robert Nye - TNI THOtN Blltta. By Colleen McCullough. Macdonald Raven Books, 1977. £4.95. Robert Nye THE Thorn Birds is 1 an interesting phenomenon. Hiere is a very long novel, Involving a large cast of characters, spread oyer three generations. It starts in New Zealand, mores to Australia,272 words
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Article264 1977-10-30 23 1 ;"f- .> V<Xl keek review ee I Units Te Miilnhis brings to my mind several eismplss ef the wsjr Sestets en* "induce" 111-health. I /e--vtel Abeat s sear to, 1 visited doctor under wheee eerc I had keen lev eithtoen essntks after a fall. My request264 words
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Article, Illustration474 1977-10-30 23 Sarojini Kumarasamy - Unfrocked priests, nuns with black habits.'.. V Murief sparkles in her mockery of the great •*.t•* THK ABBESS Of CREWE. By Muriel Spark. Penguin. 1975. 107 pp. 45p. Sarojini Kumarasamy rpHE cover says that 1 this is a "wicked satire on Watergate." And so474 words
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322 1977-10-30 23 DANIEL MARTIN. By John Fowles Cape. 1977, £4.95. Book Page Guardian lOHN Fowles's DAJ NIEL MARTIN has a hero, a very successful playwright and scriptwriter who survives with his opinions Intact until page 704. The novel is a work of commendable earnestness —which isGuardian - 322 words
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Article, Illustration267 1977-10-30 23 Be your own detective X' tomer In the little drufstore when the shooting started. You had Just taken your first tip of black coffee when three men dashed from the bank across the street, guns biasing. As the hold-up men Jumped Into a waiting car, a267 words
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Advertisement67 1977-10-30 26 Wi reach NOTICE While every endeavour is made to publish advertisements on the dates requested it is not always possible to adhere to specified dates or insertion due to pressure of space. The publishers therefore reserve the right to arrange alternative dates for insertion without reference. All copy is subject67 words
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Article, Illustration564 1977-10-30 27 UPI ANGELO DUNDEE A and Muhammad All have worked together for almost 20 years, and the world's most famous fight manager has had plenty of instructions during that time for the world's most famous boxer. But there Is one thing DundeeUPI - 564 words
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Article213 1977-10-30 27 Brian Miller - Brian Miller THREE Singapore players hfve been chosen to play, for Singapore Malaysia Sikhs in the International Sikh tournament In Hong Kong early next year. The three are Hlra Singh, Minder Singh and Paramjlt Singh T hey were selected after the last Ourdwara hockey213 words
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Article, Illustration388 1977-10-30 27 UPI MA TBI heavyweight Ron Lyle knows something no one else knows or maybe he's more willing to believe when he says unequivocally, "It's just a matter of timeIt's obvious the No. S ranked Ljle Is talking about winning the heavyweight crown but, unlikeUPI - 388 words
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Article51 1977-10-30 28 AFP TOP English swimmers will no longer be free to wear the costume of their choice In international events, the English Amateur Swimming Association ruled on Thursday. Secretary Norman Sargfleld explained: "We are concerned about the pressure placed on individual swimmers who wear certain brands of clothing."AFP - 51 words
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Article, Illustration464 1977-10-30 28 Novosti Press AT THE Montreal Olympics, the 200-metre A women's breast-stroke final lasted a mere 2 minutes and 35.55 seconds. The new world record wis set by an 18-year-old student from Moscow, Marina Koshevaya. Marina displayed an Irrepressible winning spirit.Novosti Press - 464 words
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Article, Illustration315 1977-10-30 28 Gerry Chan - Time to "tap his potential: Choon Seng BADMINTON Gerry Chan POUBLES specialist Tan Eng Han should be i seriously con 8 i dered for the singles in the Sea Games This U the opinion of former International Wee Choon Seng, who spotted Eng Han's315 words
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Article, Illustration716 1977-10-30 28 Lim Kok Ann - Lim Kok Ann ANYONE who has A the slightest acquaintance with chess knows that the Queen is the most powerful piece on the board. A hundred years ago It was considered proper to warn the opponent by saying "Check" if you attacked the Queen, just as716 words
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Article254 1977-10-30 28 Joyce Tan - NETBALL Joyce Tan FORTY EIGHT r teams eight more than last year are taking part in the BWNA off-season league. Plaving in group one, the strongest groupr are last year's off-season league champions, Safsa I and ranners-up Praser and Neaye. The other five teams in254 words
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Article, Illustration631 1977-10-30 29 Alfred Tong - TENUIS TALK Alfred Tong 17ITA8 GERULAITIS, who lost to BJorn Borg in the seml-flnals at Wimbledon this year after a three-hour match des- cribed as one of the finest seen there, has admitted talcing cocaine and smoking marijuana. The handsome 23-year-old. who631 words
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1133 1977-10-30 29 Patrick Glenn - We finally aeeai to have a team with a knack of winning despite being off-foraa: Gordon MeQoooi By Patrick Glenn Guardian AS A clinic for ageing Nazis, Argentina has smoothly handled much of the postwar traffic from the Fatherland, but whether or notGuardian - 1,133 words
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385 1977-10-30 29 ■NIMH SOCCER DON GREENWOOD Is prepared to field one or two promising under-21 players In the World Cup 'qualifying game against Italy next month. Bat he has dismissed the suggestion that he should field the entire under-21 England team against the I tall385 words
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Article, Illustration203 1977-10-30 30 JUST A 'CANDID CAMERA' SHOT OF BRfTISD LION Guardian By David Frost COMETHING like seven or eight books are going to Be published on the subject of the 1077 British Lions' tour of New Zealand, but none of them Is Ukely to portray the tour more vividlyGuardian - 203 words
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282 1977-10-30 30 Tony Koh - BASKETBALL Tony Koh WHAT Singapore basketball lacks at the moment Is qualified coaches fdt teams taking part in the various tournaments organised by the Basketball Association of Singapore. I normally see ex-na-tional players acting as coaches. With due respect to these players, not282 words
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Article, Illustration450 1977-10-30 30 Tan Kim Seng - ATHLETICS Tan Kim Seng CINGAPORE's Sea Games athletics' squad of 16 men and 15 women, went into' the last phase of their training a fortnight ago. The. day after the National Olympic Counell had approved their nomination, the450 words
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Article, Illustration997 1977-10-30 31 Beaten by the little men from the •V' monastic hideaway in Pyongyang VMrMC* MtftMsrtes. Mi- fin Ml Exclusive Press Features ANTONIO RATTIN, the big, bad man of Argentina, was talking to reporters with the 1966 World Cup still two days away.Exclusive Press Features - 997 words
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818 1977-10-30 31 John Reichertz - By John Reichertz UPI fpHE scene: Soccer fan in front of a TV set. Television announcer: "The Cosmos are backing Seattle to the wa11... Pele centres to Beckenbauer a pass to to Hunt on the wins: he shoots, but the goalieUPI - 818 words
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Article, Illustration830 1977-10-30 32 Pat Ward-Thomas remembers Bing Crosby, sportsman Guardian COR all hit unlr versal fame and very considerable wealth Hng Crosby, aa I knew him, was an exceptionally balanced and constant person. <1 Success that had com* to him more easily than to most was as easilyGuardian - 830 words
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Article, Illustration816 1977-10-30 32 Exclusive Press Features f ESTER PIGGOTT will celebrate his 43rd birthday on Noy. 5, which establishes him as something of a veteran in the racing game. And jet, u his victory In the Are de Trlomphe showed, he Is still at the peekExclusive Press Features - 816 words
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Article455 1977-10-30 33 INSIDE TRACK rpHE oil-rich sheikhs 1 from the United Arab Emirates, having lured Don Revle to their desert kingdom, have attacked the bastion of amateur sports with the announcement that they will sponsor an International athletics meet offering £1 million ($4.2 million) In prise money.455 words
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132 1977-10-30 33 What's the point of having pros? WBF Reuter THE convenor of the proposed World Badminton Federation (WBF) has dented that the breakaway body had offered professional contract* to top Swedish badminton players. Mr Teh Oln 8001, the Asian Badminton Confederation secretary and convenor of the new body, which Is stillReuter - 132 words
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Article66 1977-10-30 33 Reuter ANTON J. Hulman. Jr.. who developed Indianapolls from a run-down race track Into one of the mcst famous motorracing circuits in the world, died last night, aged 76. Hulman. president and chairman of the board of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, bought Yhe dilapidated track inReuter - 66 words
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Article56 1977-10-30 33 AP THE Unltad States won Its fifth straight Prix Des Nations Cup on Friday night after registering only three faults In a Jumpoff with Canada at the 19th Washington Internat tonal Horse Show. Earlier Friday, Tuscaloosa and First Time tied for first place In the US $1,000AP - 56 words
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Article51 1977-10-30 33 Reuter DR. I.z. SOROUR, Egypt's ambassador to New Zealand, has banned three. Egyptians from playing in this week's New Zealand Open Squash championships. He said that Ahmed Bafwat, Aly Asia and Abbas ftaoud would play only If two Bouth Africans, Amland Watson and Alan Oolburn, withdrew.Reuter - 51 words
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Article56 1977-10-30 33 UPI FORMER World heavyweight champion Joe Louis win be flown to Houston. Texas, and placed under the care of heart surgeon Michael Debakey. Louis was admitted to hospital after complaining of severe chest pains a week ago. Doctors determined he had suffered a dissecting aortic aneurysmUPI - 56 words
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Article67 1977-10-30 33 Reuter EUGENE Torre of the Philippines beat countryman Rosendo Ballnas Jr. In the sixth round to lead In the U556,756 ($16,214) first Asian Grandmasters to u rnament In the Philippines. Torre, playing white, needed only 38 mores of an English opening to defeat Ballnas, the only otherReuter - 67 words
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Article53 1977-10-30 33 AFP THE Hons Kong YatchUng Association Is holding a colourful festival in December. The biggest event ever to be heldon local waters, the festival will feature ffldting and full-seal presentations mounted by the Army and lft7. waterakllng demonstrations, para-gttdtng, an auxiliary air fon» flyput andAFP - 53 words
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383 1977-10-30 33 A.W. Walker, the A captain of the Warren Golf Club, Is back In the news. For the benefit of those who may not remember. In May this rear, Walker, as referee of the Warren women's Open championship, disqualified SIOC's Mrs Tamal for falling to383 words
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118 1977-10-30 33 qpHE advertising fra--1 ternity, comprising the Advertising Media Owners Association of Singapore, the Singapore Advertisers Association, and the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents held their inaugural annual golf tournament last Friday at the Sentosa golf course. The surprise winner of the ballsweep for players118 words
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Article, Illustration286 1977-10-30 33 Peter Lo - Peter Lo A TOTAL of 31 women and 44 men took part In the Singapore Cricket Club Open championships the' semi-finals of which were, played last Friday. Tracey Oh (Ho. i>, the national women's Champion, defeated Babe Ktoe (No. 4) ®-0. 10-9. »-3286 words
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Article, Illustration317 1977-10-30 34 Suresh Nair - SPORTS NATION Suresh Nair CINOAPOREfs South-east Asia Games soccer squad passed their first sparrlpg test satisfactorily when they held Advltabergs 8.8. to a goalless draw at the National Stadium last night There was nothing to gloat about as the Swedish Division Two champions appeared short of clamPICTURE BY JERRY SEH - 317 words
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Page 30 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous694 1977-10-30 30 Capricorn (Dm 21- Jan 19): Join the family ki an outing which promises them a great deal of pleasure even If you don't expect word* tor a treat favour someone has done you. Pieces Aries (Feb It-Mar ft): Don't neglect a friend who finds himself In a tight corner, even694 words
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