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Title Section21 1977-12-13 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Tuesday, December 13, 1977 No. 2130 Price 25 cents M.C (P) 262/1/77 r p=j— NEW NATION t COMMENT i21 words
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Article441 1977-12-13 1 US tells Japan: Reuter Washington, Tuesday Special US trade negotiator Robert Strauss said yesterday that the Japanese plan to reduce its trade surplus with the United States was Insufficient. The plan, formally presented by Japan's Externah Trade Minister Nobuhlko Ushlba, did not come to grips with theReuter - 441 words
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Article, Illustration56 1977-12-13 1 Jail for these Laotian refugees is preferable to going home. This UPI picture shows men, women and children crowded into a single cell in Nong Khai village, about 805 km north of Bangkok. The Laotians opted for prison after Thailand's tough new policy drastically cut56 words
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Article233 1977-12-13 1 Reuter and UPI Cairo, Tuesday Journalists arriving on the first commerlcal flight from Israel to Egypt to cover the peace talks starting here tomorrow burst into song last night as their stewardess told them "Welcome to Cairo." For the younger Journalists, it was their first visit toReuter and UPI - 233 words
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112 1977-12-13 1 Reuter London, Tuesday Britain is to raise the question of Cambodia .at the meeting of the United Nations commission on human rights in February, it was announced here yesterday. The government had said It was considering bringing up Cambodia, Lord Goronwy-Roberts, a deputyReuter - 112 words
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Article24 1977-12-13 1 Reuter Turin, (Italy) Tuesday —The sales director of a small building company was kidnapped here last night by three armed men, police said.—Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article98 1977-12-13 1 A 17-year-old girl died Instantly In a car accident while walking with her two sisters along Margaret Drive yesterday. Police said Lee Yoke Ylng was with her sisters, Yoke Yin, 13, and Yoke Kuen, 10, when she was knocked down at about 2.45 p.m.98 words
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Miscellaneous12 1977-12-13 1 Forecast The weather outlook from 1 p.m. to p.m. today Occasional showers.12 words
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Article356 1977-12-13 2 John Teoh - Sonic booms may affect their breeding as has happened to hens' egg-laying By John Teoh Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday ">» Aviation sources told the Malay Mail yesterday one of the reasons for the Concorde ban is the fear that the plane's sonic boom could affect the356 words
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Article, Illustration126 1977-12-13 2 Rav Dhaliwal - Give them a home —for Christmas By Rav Dhaliwal Give them a Merry Christmas with a home. And at the same time, you'll be giving a delightful festive gift to someone dear. These cuddly pets —pictured yester- day in Christmas stocking s—are "homeless" and taking shelter at the Society for126 words
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Article35 1977-12-13 2 Prof M. Srldh&ran, SO. an associate professor of surgery, University of Singapore, died last night of a heart attack. Born in India, he worked In the Singapore General Hospital for about 11 years.35 words
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Article95 1977-12-13 2 Mixed trading marked the first 40 minutes of activity at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. Recently introduced Sin Chew declined four cents to $2.12 in the first half hour, then gained two cents. BUSINESS DONE: First Section FED. CABLES (1) 1.29 (1) 1.30 (3) 1.31 (2)95 words
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Article44 1977-12-13 2 The Thai Embassy will hold its annual food offering to Buddhists monks from Thai temples in Singapore at its premises on Jan 1 at 8 a.m. The Thai ambassador, Mr Jetn Sucharitkul, and his wife will preside over the event.44 words
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Article214 1977-12-13 2 AFP Jakarta, Tuesday The European Economic Community is to establish a permanent delegation in the ASEAN region. However, details of this delegation have not been worked out. According to the EEC vice-president, Mr Wllhelm Haferkamp, who left here yesterday for Bangkok after a four-day visit, theAFP - 214 words
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Advertisement25 1977-12-13 2 '78 FURNITURE EXHIBITION Ist FLOOR, SHAW CENTRE. t r Cfi w f7 I inquires 235 542' 1 Ln sponsored Idward En a Co iPie< Jd25 words
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Advertisement41 1977-12-13 2 »(V* bO Aof $<? The choicest wcut of U.S. <( beef, brown and crisp outside, red and juicy inside, so tender it melts in your mouth. Served with baked jacket potato and fresh tossed green salad. Every lunch time, Mondays to Saturdays. i41 words
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Article, Illustration178 1977-12-13 3 K.K. FONG - K.K. FONG More than 30 tired-looking women yesterday turned up at a city pawnshop to withdraw their deposits —and some complained of difficulty in getting back their money. Some said they had turned up everyday for the past few days but178 words
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Article266 1977-12-13 3 Richard Ho - By Richard Ho Buyers of privately-develop-ed flats and houses can now get 100 per cent loans. Some developers are offering "delayed payment" instead of a cash uown payment —on 10 per cent of the property value over a period of two to five years.266 words
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133 1977-12-13 3 The NTUC secretarygeneral, Mr C.V. Devan Nalr has called for an organised battle by consumers against profiteering. "The consumer movement in Singapore cannot fight for and support the interests of consumers unless consumers, both as individuals and in the mass, support the consumer movement," he said133 words
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Article83 1977-12-13 3 The ASEAN Committee on Trade and Tourism has set up a subcommittee to promote travel to and within the member countries. It Is expected to carry out the functions of the former Permanent Committee on Tourism which was replaced by the CTT about a year ago. The new83 words
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Article, Illustration55 1977-12-13 4 Loh Tian Tian of Telok Kurau will be six years old in 17 days' time. She was one of the 60 finalists in the recent Kodak Child Portrait of the Year contest. Tian Tian's picture was taken by President Photographers of Upper Boon Keng Road. It is55 words
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Article383 1977-12-13 4 A Malaysian trade union leader has come out In support of the NTUC call for a campaign to counter plans by the American labour unions to step up protectionism next year to save US Jobs. Speaking In Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress383 words
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Article100 1977-12-13 4 A group of 100 Singapore Chinese Girls' School pupils, teachers, parents and ex-pupils left yesterday for an eight-day concert tour of Manila. They include the principal, Miss Tan Sock Kern, and 15 other teachers and 60 members of. the school's music and dance100 words
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Article232 1977-12-13 4 New laws to strengthen Singapore's cooperative movement will be introduced soon, it was announced today. A co operative apex organisation will be set up to co-ordinate the activities of co operative societies and plan train- ing programmes for the staff and workers. This232 words
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Article50 1977-12-13 4 The Rochore community centre will hold a Christmas party for children at Its premises on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. A New Year's Eve social gathering Sunset "77Sunrlse '78 will also be held at Its premises on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. For details, ring *****0.50 words
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Article, Illustration165 1977-12-13 4 Miss Singapore Veronica Lourdes is home after causing 11 days of worry for her family. She returned on Friday from a short holiday in India after withdrawing from the Miss World contest in London last month. Veronica, a final year arts student165 words
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Article276 1977-12-13 4 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Japanese aviation experts are satisfied with security at Paya Lebar airport. Three officials from the Japanese Ministry of Transport were here for three days to look at the airport security measures against hijacking by the Japanese Red Army guerilla*. According to Mr276 words
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Article41 1977-12-13 4 The University of Singapore's Extramural Studies Department will hold a 10-lecture course on Introduction to System Analysis and Design in the DBS Theatrette every Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. starting on Jan 3. The fee Is $70.41 words
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59 1977-12-13 4 Former British Prime Minister Sir Harold Wilson and Lady Wilson will visit Singapore from Jan 9 to 13, the Government announced yesterday. He is coming at the in- vitation of the Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew It will be Sir Harold's first visit to59 words
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Advertisement324 1977-12-13 5 Here at Robinson's, we have a prestigious selection of gift ideas. that special something for each and everyone. A 1^; "ilh i r RWi Y tv, <>ocr FOR CHILDREN, THERE IS A FINE SELECTION OF SOFT TOYS, DOLLS, GAMES AND MODELS TO DELIGHT: Experience the true spirit of giving, this324 words
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222 1977-12-13 6 UPI Hong Kong, Tuesday The sale of western technology to the Soviet Union Is a "dangerous business" that "poses an increasingly greater threat to the western style of living." according to the Chinese Communist Party newspaper, People's Dally. An article by the editorsUPI - 222 words
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Article, Illustration361 1977-12-13 6 Washington, Tuesday Vice-Presidept Walter Mondale said yesterday Japanese and American officials have opened discussions to try to bring more equality in trade between the two countries. "This is an important visit and we look forward to having these Important discussions," Mr Mondale said to361 words
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74 1977-12-13 6 AFP New Delhi, Tuesday Colour of skin can be changed, claims an Indian biochemist after conducting research. Dr' OP. Mathur of the Hindustan Lever Research Centre (HLRC), said In Bombay yesterday that his studies on skin pigmentation convinced him that a person's complexion could beAFP - 74 words
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Article146 1977-12-13 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, Dec. 13, the 347 th day of 1977 with 18 to follow. THE MOON is between its new phase and first quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn, THE EVENING STAR is Mercury. Those born on this date are under the signUPI - 146 words
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Article49 1977-12-13 6 Reuter United Nations, Tuesday—Everyman's United Nations, a standard reference work on the UN prepared by the Office of Public Information, is to be renamed because of objections that the title is sexist, according to officials. Everyone's United Nations is expected to be the new title. Reuter.Reuter - 49 words
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442 1977-12-13 6 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday Jap a n's economic growth, it was conceded here yesterday, is likely to fall short of its announced target— adding to fears that the industrial world is in danger of stagnation, more unemployment and lagging standards of living. Economists have beenReuter - 442 words
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Article32 1977-12-13 6 Reuter Paris, Tuesday—France strongly denied y es day that any French Air Force planes had taken part In opera t i on s against the Polisario Saharan independence, Movement. Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Miscellaneous98 1977-12-13 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin \JKJ qlcrk xu? via che A 2 up shenrne w /r\ SN I IK r* m <* 0 I i > Ah Fook: You don't hove a car, why are you learning to drive? Mei Lin: Can't I dream of owning one? Ah Fook: Anda98 words
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Miscellaneous195 1977-12-13 6 WORLD WEATHER London Showers, 911C. Headline: Begin plan for West Bank peace is shown to Vance. Bonn Rain, minus 3-plus 4C. Headline: Wage fight erupts. Paris Rainy, 8-2 C. Headline: Government warns labour unions against new electric power cuts. Moscow Clear minus 18-minus lOC. Pravda's headline: Soyuz-26 links with Salyut195 words
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Advertisement343 1977-12-13 7 IS THIS ARECORD? Classical, jazz, easyMistening, rock, nostalgia whatever your musical tastes we have got something for you. A large selection of brand new LP's specially imported from the States. Many titles that have never before been available in Singapore. For every $25 you spend at the Fair you get343 words
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239 1977-12-13 8 Reuter Amnran, Tuesday King Hussein of Jordan said last night he would not join face-to-face talks in Cairo between Israel and Egypt but would press on with his drive to repair the rift in the Arab world. At a press briefing after talksReuter - 239 words
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Article, Illustration437 1977-12-13 8 Caution comes amid growing optimism of reaching accord AFP Jerusalem, Tuesday Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan said yesterday President Sadat might And himself in political, difficulty if the Cairo talks failed to achieve some results inside a week or 10 days. At theAFP; UPI radio picture - 437 words
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165 1977-12-13 8 AP New Ydrk, Tuesday A majority of Americans 77 per cent believe it is Important for the United btates to continue supporting Israel, according to a Time magazine poll. The survey registered the views of 1050 scientifically sampled US voters In the twoAP - 165 words
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315 1977-12-13 8 Reuter Rome, Tuesday At least six people were Injured here last night as 2000 leftwing students rampaged through Rome, setting Are to cars, offices and bars. Police fired tear gas grenades for more than three hours to disperse the crowd. They saidReuter - 315 words
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Article86 1977-12-13 8 Reuter Cairo, Tuesday All passengers who arrived In Cairo on the same plane from Amman as murdered British Journalist David Holden have been barred from leaving Egypt while police investigate the case, police sources said last night. Mr Holden, 53, chief foreign correspondent of the LondonReuter - 86 words
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Article194 1977-12-13 8 Reuter St. Albans (England), Tuesday Journalist John Kay was yesterday sent to a mental hospital after a court was told how he drowned his Japanese-born wife in a bath and then attempted suicide five times. Kay, 34, had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter ofReuter - 194 words
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Article27 1977-12-13 8 Vatican City, Tuesday The Vatican is sending a senior church diplomat F. Monterisl, as an observer to the Cairo peace talks, oficlal sources said last night.27 words
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Article, Illustration384 1977-12-13 8 Reuter Jerusalem, Tuesday The Cairo conference called by Egyptlan President Anwar Sadat on the Middle East conflict, opening tomorrow, could not last more than a week or 10 days ip the initial form laid down by Egypt, Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan, said hereReuter - 384 words
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195 1977-12-13 9 AP Doha, Tuesday Qatar will offer the industrialised world a Christmas gift when the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries meets in Caracas, Venezuela on Dec. 20, OPEC's president said yesterday. Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Khalifa A 1 Thani, who also is Qatar's PetroleumAP - 195 words
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Article50 1977-12-13 9 AFP Beirut, Tuesday Luxembourg has given permission for the Palestine Liberation Organisation to open an office there, the Palestinian news agency Wafa reported yesterday. Luxembourg Foreign Minister Gaston Thorn told Nairn Khader. the PLO representative in Brussels, of his government's decision on November 30, said Wafa.AFP - 50 words
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Article26 1977-12-13 9 AFP Bangkok. Tuesday A Laotian delegation led by Head of State Prince Souphanouvong will visit Cambodia shortly, the Voice of Kampuchea Radio reported yesterday.—AFP - 26 words
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457 1977-12-13 9 Discussions on reducing military activities to resume next year Reuter Berne, Tuesday The United dates and the Soviet Union made progress at their latest talks here on scaling down their military activities in the Indian Ocean and agreed to continue discussions in the Swiss federalReuter - 457 words
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Article, Illustration152 1977-12-13 9 Reuter London, Tuesday Industry Secretary Eric Varley last night disclosed that about £28 million ($l2O million) of British taxpayers' money will help finance a controvers i a 1 contract to build ships for Poland. The £115 million deal has providedReuter - 152 words
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Article183 1977-12-13 9 UPI Washington, Tuesday The US government is considering authorising immediate US entry to an additional 4700 Indochinese "boat" refugees and will ask Congress to develop a longterm policy to deal with more than 100,000 others who have fled communist rule in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. "WeUPI - 183 words
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Article62 1977-12-13 9 AP Berlin. Tuesday. West Berlin said yesterday it was deporting a second planeload of illegal Pakistani immigrants, most of whom had volunteered to be sent home. Police said 130 Pakistanis would be put aboard a chartered jet this morning and flown via Beirut to Lahore. Interior Senator PeterAP - 62 words
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Article32 1977-12-13 9 Reuter Lisbon. Tuesday. An Oporto student, Antonio Alberto Almeida. 26, won more than nine million escudos (about $549,000) on the state football pools this weekend, it was officially announced yesterday. Router.Reuter - 32 words
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188 1977-12-13 9 Reuter Bonn, Tuesday—West German Defence Minister George Lebel was yesterday summoned to report to Parliament on a major spy scandal following disclosures that communist agents had stolen documents relating to top-secret military issues. Earlier the Defence Ministry admitted that the documents had been stolen,Reuter - 188 words
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Article54 1977-12-13 9 AFP Madrid, Tuesday Madrid plans to celebrate Christmas with style this year by putting up 45,000 multi-coloured lights in the main streets. The bill will be around U*****,000 ($366,000) and the Cabinet gave its approval to the expense on the same day it voted in anAFP - 54 words
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Advertisement127 1977-12-13 9 IF YOU CAN'T STOP SMOKING... ACT ZACT LION DENTAL CREAM effectively removes tobacco tar and nicotine which stain the teeth. Its savoury mint flavour refreshes the mouth and leaves a cool, pleasant after-taste Get a pack of ZACT, if you want clean teeth and can't stop smoking! Sole Agent: THE127 words
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Article421 1977-12-13 10 There was a trace of bitterness in NTUC secretary-general C.V. Devan Nair's outburst against trade unions in the West for reinforcing protectionist trends. He named American, British and Australian unions as the most protectionist in the world, and accused them of forsaking the ideal of421 words
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Article48 1977-12-13 10 A colleague visited Mac Rite hie Reservlor Jesterday morning at 1 a.m. and was surprised to see the garden clock there showing 4.30. She reasoned: "Mayhe It's showing Tokyo time. (The clock was donated by -a Japanese watch manufacturer). But even then It's running fast!"48 words
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Article33 1977-12-13 10 A colleague lost his Identity card and was on his way to the police station to report it, when he lost his passport. How's that for a real born loser?33 words
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Article968 1977-12-13 10 At a time when most countries are worrying about their trade deficits, Japan's massive surplus must make her the envy of all. Far from happy, however, are Japan's industrialists, especially the smaller manufacturers, who are staring bankruptcy in the face as the rising yenWashington Post - 968 words
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Article, Illustration1216 1977-12-13 11 Gloria Chandy - They also starve them, throw them out of the balcony, castrate them and lock them up all day By Gloria Chandy The puppy had had its throat cut from ear to ear. It wasn't even wincing in agony because it was on the verge of1,216 words
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Article, Illustration241 1977-12-13 14 Yes, Santa's back ip town and like the gallant gentleman he is, he took time off his duties at the Toyland of a department store to devote attention to bigger girls Instead. Here he is being made a fuss of by our two models ..under the Christmas tree,Pictures by Steven C. T. Lee - 241 words
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Advertisement296 1977-12-13 14 i WIN A CHRISTMAS TRIP ON CPA Buy Christmas decorations or candles from the SC Angels at $1 per Rem and you may win a trip on CPA! All proceeds to the Asinforthe Blind. Decorations Sale: 4-6.30pm on Dec. 17 11 am-3pm on Dec. 18 PRIZES tor each day: 2296 words
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486 1977-12-13 15 Henry Chia - SOAP BOX Henry Chia The tug-of-war between childish logic and parental dilemma is invariably tied up with the simple word, "WHY?". In my view, "WHY?" is Indeed one of the most paradoxical words you can And In any486 words
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Article390 1977-12-13 15 Doc's Casebook TWL writes: "I have been thinking of getting circumcised. Will it reduce the chances of cancer and what advantages, if apy, follow the operation? What is the procedure like? Will it affect my sexual powers?" The decision to circumcise (literally, cut around) is390 words
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Article, Illustration317 1977-12-13 15 No, nuns still do not wear m a k e-u p or perfume but they do make them! Yes, the Carmelite order of Roman Catholic nuns in Melbourne run a thriving perfume and cosmetic -making business. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the business317 words
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Article, Illustration182 1977-12-13 15 GIRL-TALK It's no secret that models have extra beauty awarness —that accounts for them looking; super food. But this week we let you into a couple of tricks they efnploy. These tips will come in handy when you're planninr to look your182 words
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Advertisement213 1977-12-13 16 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.213 words
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Article220 1977-12-13 16 A twice weekly advertisement reature L. Singapore's hot and humid climate, many people feel, makes working or studying a little awkward. While this should not be used as an excuse for laziness, it must be admitted that there Is some truth in it. That Is why the installation of220 words
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Article671 1977-12-13 17 Mansfield: Trade differences must be settled soon 2 pages of Business News and Views Se*» also P 18 Tokyo, Tuesday US Ambassador Mike Mansfield described US-Japan relations yesterday as "in a crisis period" and said that unless bilateral trade differences are settled within 60 to671 words
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Article91 1977-12-13 17 Reuter London, Tuesday—Britain has announced a 10year energy conservation programme aimed at sav lng the equivalent of 10 million tonnes of oil a year by 1988. Energy Secretary TonyBenn told Parliament the plan included the Insulation of schools, hospitals and more than two million stateReuter - 91 words
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222 1977-12-13 17 UPI AFP London, Tuesday Tlx IS dollar slumped again on jittery European money markets as banken met in Switzerland to consider measures to stabilise ourrency fluctuations. London dealers said the decline reflected New York selling as operators there covered long term positions while awaitingUPI; AFP - 222 words
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173 1977-12-13 17 AP Basel, Tuesday. The United States made plain yesterday it has no immediate plans for a drastic revision of its monetary policy to stop the substantial decline of the 'dollar .in foreign exchange markets. Sources said this message was brought to the monthlyAP - 173 words
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Article164 1977-12-13 17 Reuter Frankfurt, Tuesday Speculation grew on the foreign exchange market here yesterday chat West Germany's bank rate might be lowered from 3.5 to three per cent this week. Foreign exchange dealers said the speculation was touched off by West German Finance Minister Hans A pelReuter - 164 words
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Article598 1977-12-13 18 ...as S'pore and three others forge ahead AFP Tokyo, Tuesday Faced, with high labour costs and the rising value of its currency, Japan is losing domlnance as the world's top exporting power to developing economies, most notably 11 s Asian neighbours— South Korea, Taiwan, Hong KongAFP - 598 words
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Article247 1977-12-13 18 Stocks scored a modest gain yesterday in trading sessions held up for 25 minutes because of computer problems at the New York and American stock exchanges. Analysts said the market generally was being buffeted by yearend selling for tax-loss purposes and by bargain, hunting among some of the247 words
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Article32 1977-12-13 18 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday. 30 Industrial 815.75 (up 0.52); 20 transport 313.26 (up 0.14); 15 utilities 111.84 (off 0.73); 65 stock 383.76 (off 0.31). UPI.UPI - 32 words
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Article150 1977-12-13 18 AFP Prices on the Tokyo Stock Market lowered lor the third straight session yesterday, with investors sitting on the side lines. The 225-stock DowJones average closed the day at 4,808.97 yen, a drop of 20.39 yen from Saturday. The TSE Index for the first section, where volume came toAFP - 150 words
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Article75 1977-12-13 18 Closing pi 'ices In francs oh the Paris Bourse yesterday: Paribus 159 unch. Foncler 303.10 8 Prln temps 43.90 I Bull n —o.io Royal Dutcl l unavailable Mlchelln 1175 30 COB M3 a Thomson 131.60 +0.50 c r p •101 unch. Rhone 57.65 —2.95 Air 263.80 —0.20 B 875 words
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Article79 1977-12-13 18 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices on the Zurich t>tocr Exchange yesterday: UBS B. 3375 30 UBS R. 610 4 SBC 440 4 Credit Suisse 2275 16 Swissair B. 836 2 Swiss Relnsur. 2740 5 Wlnterthur B. 2330 5 Zurich Insur. 8300 Juvena B. 180 Nestle B. 3750 InterfoodUnion Bank of Switzerland - 79 words
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Article102 1977-12-13 18 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Block Exchange: A CI 174 176 ADC 20 nil Ampol Pet 75 76 Anl 140 145 APM 117 118 Bank NSW 520 530 Brambles 175 178 BHP 546 550 Boral nil 220 CBA 255 nil CSR 283 nil CIO102 words
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200 1977-12-13 18 Reuter Brussels, Tuesday Britain was told here yesterday that the British firm Distillers Limited must stop its practice of charging mere for Scotch whisky in Western Europe than at home, a Common Market spokesman said. Mr Raymond Vouel, the EEC commissioner responsible for competition,Reuter - 200 words
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Miscellaneous598 1977-12-13 18 I omasa® Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address. Fill in missing letters across using' clues below. N R.I.C. No. plus a 35.5an(14") iSHARPi L Cokxjr TV A mm Cut along dotted lines mmm mm mmm mmm mmm mm mm mmm tmm tmmm598 words
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Advertisement139 1977-12-13 19 The Connoisseur's Choice If you buy it as a gift for someone else chances are he'll never get it. If you decide to buy The Connoisseur's Choice as a gift you'd better buy two. Because chances are if you buy just one you'll never part with it. The Connoisseur's Choice139 words
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Article315 1977-12-13 20 Famous Aintree course is once again up for sale hye Racing Liverpool, Tuesday The Aintree racecourse, home of the famed Grand National steeplechase, is up for sale again following the collapse of a deal to buy it. Oatin Davles, appuldW# official receiver tor the course, toMt315 words
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94 1977-12-13 20 London, Tuesday One of Britain's most historic race courses, Lanark in Scotland, is to close, the track executive said last night. The course, set among pine trees in beautiful countryside, had staged flat racing for nearly 800 years and its most valued trophy,94 words
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Article198 1977-12-13 20 Reuter London, Tuesday.—The Jockey Club, the ruling body of British racing, announced here yesterday that they will admit womeij to membership (or the flrst time since they were founded 225 years ago. Three women have been elected, the Counters of Halifax, Mrs. Priscilla HastingsReuter - 198 words
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Article364 1977-12-13 20 j^jCricket Reuter Melbourne, Tuesday Facker's World XI cricketers flew back here yesterday for their first match under floodlights with the Packer revolution still failing to attract widespread public support. The lack of interest in the Packer players became noticeable yesterday when for the firstReuter - 364 words
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Article, Illustration406 1977-12-13 20 Star Performer led past the 800 m and Into the straight from Siti Soondari. Kapitan Khas and Liquidator made "up ground Siti Soondari ranged alongside Star Performer 200 m out, but Star Performer fought back and then drew away to win by a406 words
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Article215 1977-12-13 20 a On the track Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Mulia did a dashing workout in good going here this morning. With a riding boy astride, the Attalus five-y ear- o 1 d was never off his bit in reeling off 600 m in 37.6 sec. Mulia led all215 words
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Article538 1977-12-13 21 PHILIP TAN - SRU decide to leave out expats K^Rugby By PHILIP TAN The Singapore Rugby Union have decided for the first time to despatch an all-citizens team for the Cathay Pacific and Rothmans sevena s i d e invitational tournament to be held in Hong Kong next538 words
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Article137 1977-12-13 21 Reuter Moscow. Tuesday Two of the Soviet Union's best known Olympic stars, sprinter Valery Borzov and gymnast Lyudmila Turishcheva, have added another "gold" to their collection a wedding ring. Their marriage in Rostov-On-Don, where the bride is a graduate student at a physical culture institute, wasReuter - 137 words
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Article126 1977-12-13 21 a Tennis Montevideo, Tuesday Uruguay eliminated Brazil 4-1 yesterday in the South American zone Davis Cup tennis playoffs and will meet Chile in the next round of competition. In reverse singles matches, Jose Dimiani of Uruguay defeated Marcos Hocevar 7-5, 6-3, 6-4, while Brazil's Fernando Gentile126 words
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405 1977-12-13 21 Soccer Dortmund, Tuesday West German trainer Helmut Schoen showed yesterday that be has still not finally settled on the side who will aefend their World Cup soccer title when he announced his team to play Wales here tomorrow. The left-wing spot, for which Schoen405 words
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Article310 1977-12-13 21 AFP Manila. Tuesday Jakarta have been selected site of next year's ASEAN men and women softball championships, while Singapore will host the tournament in 1979, it was announced here yesterday. ASEAN Softball Federation president Mr. Isldro Rodriguez of the Philippines made the announcement alterAFP - 310 words
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Miscellaneous305 1977-12-13 21 IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you show a great many negative tendencies in your dally life. Disinclined to try to make the best of things, you prefer total failure to partial success. You have been known to be overcome with anger and frustration when the success you expect does305 words
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Miscellaneous273 1977-12-13 21 ACROSS 1 Unlimited view 9 Confused 14 Found the mean 15 Show up 16 Rend 17 Norman Vincent and family 18 High, musically 19 Knlevel 20 More like a ghost 21 Anthracite, for one 23 Author Jong 25 One or more 26 Join up 28 Make zzzs 30 Bill's partner273 words
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Article224 1977-12-13 22 Soccer AP Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku bdul Rahman, who resigned as president of the Asian Football Confederation on Sunday, said yesterday he was no longer interested in football because "It is now completely dominated by politics." "Members of AFC haveAP; Reuter - 224 words
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Article, Illustration505 1977-12-13 22 SURESH NAIR - Johore should have been beaten by more than three LION CITY CUP By SURESH NAIR Singapore "A" inched their way nearer to the final when they outclassed a defensive Johore side 3-0 at the Jalan Besar Stadium last night. Johore performed their defensive task creditably. TheyPicture by STEVEN LEE - 505 words
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Article266 1977-12-13 22 TONY KOH - By TONY KOH The race for the two semi-flnal berths from Oroup B was thrown wide open after Kelantan were held to a 2-2 draw by Pahang in the second match last night. A win by the Singapore "B" over Selangor tonight will enhance their chances of266 words
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Article84 1977-12-13 22 GROUP "A P W D L F A P S'pore "A" 2 2 0 0 5 1 4 Perak 1 1 0 0 4 0 2 Ppnanjf 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 Jnhorc 2 0 0 2 0 7 0 GROUP •B P W D L F84 words
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445 1977-12-13 22 Pre-tournament favourites Selangor will go all out to boost their goal tally in a bid to make the semi-finals when they take on the Singapore second stringers at Jalan Besar Stadium tonight, writes Suresh Nair. They are determined to make up445 words
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Miscellaneous55 1977-12-13 22 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom H s a SHORT RIBS TROV, VOUR YOU'D SETTER HAVE A 3000 EXCUSE/ i\\ n WfM i 1 I PO.AAISS FISHER. by Frank O Neal THE BATTERIES IN My calculator RAN OUT. is V m NORBERT by George Fett m fcJA lk,v., Ts C55 words
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Article, Illustration502 1977-12-13 23 Fifteen people will take part in the final of the Chinese Talentime which, according to a few judges of the preceding rounds, will be a closely contested competition both in the Pop and the Art Folk sections. However, the Judges contacted were at variance on502 words
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Miscellaneous1014 1977-12-13 23 Tomorrow's FM stereo 6.00 a.m. Opening anncts. followed by At Daybreak with Mantovani and Orch: Old and New Fangled Tangos 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Morning Concert:— Se renade No. 7 in D 'Haffner' (Mozart), Vienna Mozart Ens e m b 1 e Boskovsky, Afred Staar (solo violin); The Noonday Witch1,014 words
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Miscellaneous303 1977-12-13 23 the ]u> 11 SINB.13 AN3 THE EYE OF THE TIGER: A fairy tale adventure story In the tradition of those popular oldies. Features one of Action's most famous seafaring adventurers. Stars Patrick Wayne, Taryn Power, Margaret Whiting. Jane Seymour. Odeon: 1.30. 4. 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. TENTACLES: Killer whales fight303 words
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Miscellaneous510 1977-12-13 23 one long car chase. It Is set In a community of b o o 11 e ggers In the s w a m p s of Cathay: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME: That celebrated agent of Her Majesty's Secret Service Is back, this time510 words
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Article62 1977-12-13 24 AH FOOK: First there are Santa Clauses In e v te r y department store. Now there is a dial-a-Santa service. The poor children must be confused. MEI LIN: Don't you believe it; children today are quite sophisticated. They are merely playing the game to make the adults62 words
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Miscellaneous848 1977-12-13 24 TV AND RADIO (SINGAPORE 5] For The Decision Makers... C-1471 CTV 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNtfcMfcMd 10Ilowed by THE FLYING NUN (r). A > comedy starring Sally Held. 3.30 DIARY OF EVENT8. 3.35 AFTERNOON MATINEE: Trader Horn. Part 2. The adventures of Trader Horn and hla son who, while going down a848 words
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Miscellaneous254 1977-12-13 24 Today's top shows BIG JOHN LITTLE JOHN. (Ch. 5, 6.35 p.m. in colour). The first of a new comedy series about the adventures of a school teacher who accidentally drinks from the fountain of youth, which causes him to change into a 12-year-old boy at inopportune moments. Hert Edelman stars254 words
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