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Title Section22 1977-12-23 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, December 23/1977 No. 2139 Price 25 cents M C. (P) 262/1/77 NI IV (SA NATION t COMMENT i22 words
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Article598 1977-12-23 1 Begin will concede further at summit —sources Agencies Calro, Friday Israeli Prime Minister Begin will bring "new thinking" to the Christmas Day summit with President Sadat that Is expected to stimulate progress on the troublesome Palestinian issue, sources say. An Israeli peace plan adopted by the IsraeliAgencies - 598 words
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Article153 1977-12-23 1 Clerks win $142 mil. Reuter Madrid, Friday Dosens of poorly-paid Madrid bank clerk* and debt collectors will never again call the number 13 unlucky. For the number helped to make them peseta millionaires in Spain's annual lottery nicknamed "The Ffet One." They von the lion's share of theReuter - 153 words
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Article120 1977-12-23 1 Cairo, Friday.—Senior Egyptian officials at the Cairo peace talks yesterday denied reports that two urban guerillas—one from the west German Baader Meinhof gang and the other from the Japanese Red Army—had been seen In the Egyptian capital. The reports, circulating among Israeli and other Journalists120 words
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Advertisement101 1977-12-23 1 Design, Quality and Begance Diamond Rings, Dress Rings in Precious or Semi precious Stones G.C.DE SILVA (PTE) LTD. JEWELLERS Gl4. THE GALLERY, STRAITS TRADING BUILDING 9.BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE 1 TEL:*****6 INSIDE 'This is the period of consolidation. Next month is the period of intensification and in February—explosion' New Nation's Ismail101 words
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Miscellaneous13 1977-12-23 1 Forecast The weather outlook from 1 p m to 6 p.m. today—Scattered showers.13 words
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Article115 1977-12-23 2 The Btock Exchange of Singapore opened to a rather steady trend this morning, with more upe than downs In the first 45 minutes of trading. BUSINESS DONE: First Ssetkm: S. DARBY (8) 88. Sett.: (5) 3.28. HAW PAR (6) 0.01. BETRON (4) 1.80. F. AND N. (1) 8.88.115 words
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Article32 1977-12-23 2 The Good Neighbours, an affiliate of the Singapore Anglican Welfare Council, la appealing for donation* In cash or kind to help distribute Christmas gifts to patients and Inmates of Institutions.32 words
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Article23 1977-12-23 2 Toto draw No. 101/77: Five out of 40 SO, S, 42, 19. SO. Additional No. IS Three circles Si, 45, 0.23 words
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Article, Illustration472 1977-12-23 2 Gerry de Silva - Begin*® former comrade-in-arms says... By Gerry de Silva They were comrades In arms 30 years ago In the Irgun, the Israeli terrorist underground organisation. Today Dr Israel Peled and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin are still close friends, and like lir Begin, he too472 words
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Article158 1977-12-23 2 The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board plans to hold promotional campaigns in two Gulf states next year. For the first time, the campaigns will Include a cultural show as well as a food festival. An BTPB spokesman said it Is likely that a number of local artistes158 words
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290 1977-12-23 2 The Govern ment has announced 71 items covering both primary and manufactured goods under the agreement on ASEAN Preferential Trading Arrangements. This will be Implemented on Jan 1. This Is the first batch of trade preferences agreed upon by the ASEAN economic ministers290 words
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Article51 1977-12-23 2 The Handicaps' Welfare Association will hold its sth annual new year party for 300 handicapped people from various homes at the Singapore Cheshire Home at Changi Creek on Jan 1 at 2 p.m. The highlight of the party is a variety show featuring top local and foreign51 words
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Article, Illustration90 1977-12-23 2 DEATH SEET BAN JEE, Age 90. passed away peacefully on December 23, 1977 at 45 denting Lane off MacPherson Road, Slngapore leaving behind wife, Ooh Kwee Eng. 4 sons Kim Swee, Khoon Hong, Cheng Kang, Hock Lee (Roland), 9 daughters Cheng Neo, Long Neo, Kim Neo, Bock Neo, Hock Kee90 words
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Article31 1977-12-23 2 DEATH CYRIL CHAN SOO CHIOW behind h£lwid^E Uy °2J., 221 Decemb I®T7 leaving tSSJSSTi brother,and^tiSfiK\£^^ h h r Tr* 70 Becoolen on Saturday Mth Whence toChw Chu?S?oSS^ Uroh kßo a n&31 words
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Advertisement18 1977-12-23 2 SOS It always helps to talk to someone Samaritans of Slnrapore exists to help those in despair or18 words
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288 1977-12-23 3 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Friday Malaysia is expected to remain firm on its refusal of overflight rights for the supersonic Concorde aircraft over the Straits of Malacca, according to Bernaula yesterday. Bernama, quoting official sources, said Malaysia would stand by its refusal even ifAFP - 288 words
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Article152 1977-12-23 3 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Friday The powerful youth wing of UMNO yesterday asked the government to be firm in Its negotiations with the British Government regarding Concorde flights over Malaysian airspace. Its acting president, Haji Suhalml, said Malaysia could only adopt a "give-and-take" attitude in the matterAFP - 152 words
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Article139 1977-12-23 3 Reuter Kbala Lumpur, Friday A total of 178 Vietnamese refugees arrived hen last nlfht from Trengganu to fly to Australia today. The refugees, including women and children, reached a Christian church here set aside for their shelter by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society. They arrived afterReuter - 139 words
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272 1977-12-23 3 Singapore will host South-east Asia's first exhibition of road, rail, sea and air transport equipment in November next year. The theme of Transpo Asia "78, to be held In the World Tirade Centre, Is modernisation and communication for ASEAN regional economic growth. Although272 words
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Advertisement41 1977-12-23 3 unni ■i -y jhv 'tr -tt>A ■>-iU. fr<g ■*fe II ♦V %J lv i MGt ■jj*m ft?* TV t A r SSf s. "W 1 \M: *V *fc- I M <8* t Lvv L-Vv. «\v >,\_ fcSv r. Something special trom Punhill.41 words
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Article, Illustration109 1977-12-23 4 The Singapore Employers Federation has appointed Mr Cheam Kim Seang, former Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines, as Its new executive director. He will take over from Mr E R Baum on Jan 9. Mr Cheam, 54, who completed his diplomatic tour in the Philippines early109 words
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271 1977-12-23 4 ...as shoplifters and pickpockets are mostly women Department stores are employing women as house detectives to combat shoplifting and pickpocketing by women. Most of the woman house detectives are In their forties and have had some experience In police work. The stores took on271 words
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Article98 1977-12-23 4 LKA Five competitors shared the lead after the seventh round In the Christmas International chess championship played last night at the High Street Centre. Olam Choo Kwee of Singapore and Sarwan Olntlng of Indonesia who were in the lead drew with each other toLKA - 98 words
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Advertisement315 1977-12-23 4 Capture Professional Pictures withTopcon Cameras and Accessories iK Ih.'TOPCoN N IC 1;s11 it single lens tetlpx v.- fnch iets you enjoy photuijr.tph, .1 ,t .hari(j< I h.> v.oiklorful AE (automatic exposure) .V-l< 'fn :i orurn.,'. the op"ration;, due {<j> complete automation of > n.t -M:> 1 thug edt.n-s Simply '•<315 words
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Article, Illustration336 1977-12-23 5 —complaint by residents Many residents in Geylang East are complaining of "unbearable" noise from a supermarket under construction. They said the supermarket, near Block 95. should have been buUt at the same time as their flats Instead of having It delayed until after they had moved In.336 words
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169 1977-12-23 5 The Housing Board will repaint two blocks of flats in Marine Parade although they are not due for repainting for another 17 months. This la because It has been ordered to do so by the National Development Ministry's Building and Maintenance Unit. An HDB169 words
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Article141 1977-12-23 5 Police are looking for a long-haired young man who used another person's identity card and drirlng licence to cheat a car rental agency of a Colt Gal ant worth $7000. The man, described as slim, fair, and neatlydressed, called at the agency in Rochore Road last141 words
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Advertisement92 1977-12-23 5 s* x> >0 -*r m pa -i HOTEL MALAYSIA ft 1 <<> m m m 7 19. AVK m m -9 Z'i <? (p >* 3* V :,v. V> M cr P I* er 5& V GK V %fec 'XxMft- >> V s w V s* a 0 in mI92 words
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Advertisement323 1977-12-23 5 I •l I^r 4 "I' A.V J W X% w*# a m' V Itjt£?i I r *w* 4 4M* Mm r >; <m. Lobby: Christmas carolling. 6 30pm 7.15pm. Dec 24 Christmas Eve Gordon GrHi: Christmas Eve Dinner. From 8 pm. En |o y a sumptuous gala din ner and323 words
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119 1977-12-23 6 AFP Jakarta, Friday—Officials In Jakarta yesterday declined to comment on reports from Bandung. West Java, quoting a top military official as saying leaflets have been found Inciting troops to disobey orders. The army newspaper Berlta Yudha quoted Col. W.R. Samallo, First Assistant to the WestAFP - 119 words
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Article127 1977-12-23 6 Reuter Lisbon, Friday Portugal's outgoing Socialist government yes terday threw Its weight behind the management of the national airline TAP after Its 340 pilots yesterday began an Indefinite strike for a 100 per cent pay Increase. The government said the airline could not giveReuter - 127 words
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Article76 1977-12-23 6 AFP Timor, Friday The Indonesian 1 government intends to extend the Indonesian language (bahasa) to Bast Timor. It was reported here yesterday. Acordlng to reports, a spokesman for the Home Affairs Ministry said the people of East Timor should be made aware that It IsAFP - 76 words
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Miscellaneous89 1977-12-23 6 Ah Fook: If I am promoted, you will be the first to know. Mei Lin: If you don't want to give a treat, then you won't tell me. Ah Fook: Jika saya dinaikkan pangkat, andalah orang pertama yang akan tahu.. M54) Mei Lin: Jika anda tidak mahu belanja saya, nanti89 words
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Article458 1977-12-23 7 Thais urge Cambodia to set up joint commission to look sifter problems AFP Bangkok, Friday Thailand has proposed to Cambodia the setting-up of a joint commission to look after border problems, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Wong Polnikom told the press yesterday. The proposal wasAFP - 458 words
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322 1977-12-23 7 Price freeze will not solve energy crisis IEA Reuter Paris, Friday The International Energy Agency (lEA) yesterday welcomed the decision taken by petroleum exporting nations to freeze oil prices for the next six months, but warned that It would not help to solve the world's energy crisis. Mr. Wally Hopkins,Reuter - 322 words
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169 1977-12-23 7 Reuter Washington, Friday President Carter has agreed to admit another 7000 Indochlnese refugees into the United States, the State Department announced yesterday. Many are "boat cases" still living In the boats they used to flee Vietnam because no other country will admitReuter - 169 words
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Advertisement257 1977-12-23 7 Cessna Centurion Ah* m T S > y wmjfrm f&mmSI ISA/VITA Complete with Receiver 2 Servos Battery Pack 6 month's Guarantee AT LAST, A READY-BUILT FOAM R/C PLANE SO ACCURATELY DETAILED, SO BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED, IT LOOKS HAND MADE Prefbilshed Inside and Out. Outside, the 36-inch wingspan Cox Cessna Centurion represents257 words
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395 1977-12-23 8 SEC: Used to pay foreign officials UPI Washington, Friday The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday accus* ed the Qoodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. of maintaining about US$l.5 million ($3.5 million) In secret funds much of it used by subsidiaries to pay foreign officials. InUPI - 395 words
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324 1977-12-23 8 UPI New Delhi, Friday Mr Willy Brandt, the West German socialist leader and former Chancellor, warned yesterday that unless the developed countries gave up the trade protectionism policy the world may be plunged into a depression as severe as the one in theUPI - 324 words
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Article78 1977-12-23 8 Reuter Maputo, Friday Mozambique yesterday accused neighbouring white-ruled Rhodesia of planning a military taxation of the black African country "at any time." A communique broadcast over Maputo Radio called on Mozambique's nine million people to be on the alert against a full-scale attack by Rhodeslan forcesReuter - 78 words
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277 1977-12-23 8 AP Washington, Friday US Senator Edward M. Kennedy said yesterday "a new humanitarian crisis is building in South-east -Asia which threatens the health and well-being qf millions of people." 'It's "not .only because of the dislocations of the recent war but also becauseAP - 277 words
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167 1977-12-23 8 Reuter London, Friday. —An anguished father yesterday began a hunger strike outside a London hospital where a mistake In the operating theatre left his daughter blind and with a severely damaged brain. Mr John Shewan a 55-year-old businessman, said: "I will not speak, I willReuter - 167 words
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Article35 1977-12-23 8 Reuter Plains (Georgia), Friday President Carter yesterday nominated Mr Frank Carluccl, US Ambassador to Portugal, as deputy director of Central Intelligence in an apparent move to improve morale In the American secret service.Reuter - 35 words
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Article132 1977-12-23 8 UPI TODAY is Friday, Dec 23, the 357 th day of 1977 with eight to follow. THE MOON is between its first quarter and full phase. THE MORNING STARS are Venus, Mars. Saturn. Jupiter and Mercury. THE EVENING STAR is Jupiter. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 132 words
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Article46 1977-12-23 8 Reuter Toronto, Friday Zoltan Balough was not amused with his unsolicited Christmas present a basement of oil. An oil company pumped in 234 litres through a delivery tube but the tank waft removed four years ago when the household switched to fas. Renter.Reuter - 46 words
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Article163 1977-12-23 8 Reuter Moscow, Friday Caviar -worth an estimated 125,000 roubles ($420,000) ended up as animal fodder after police Intercepted a black market delivery, the newspaper Pra v d a reported yesterday. The caviar, about one and a half tonnes of It, came from a processingReuter - 163 words
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Miscellaneous14 1977-12-23 8 THE BORN LOSER HAM'MRIfeKT! "k&r&fcS-erf by Art Sansom flfi m Ys~a kV m kJM14 words
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Miscellaneous199 1977-12-23 8 WORLD WEATHER Moscow—Overcast. 7mtnus 9C. Pravda's headline: To work more efficiently without losses. Bonn—C 10a r, 8-OC. Headline; Two terrorist suspects arrested in Switzerland. Paris—Overcast, 1-mi-nus 4C. Headline: OPEC Drlce Ireeze continues. Rome—Sunny, 11-mi-nus 5C Headline: Train strike suspended. London Scattered showers, 12-2 C. Headline: Prime Minister in 5-hour surprise199 words
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Advertisement127 1977-12-23 9 A t J FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS On TOP of The world Towering 200 ft above ground level.The- Satay House commands a bieathtakmq panoramic view oi the city and beyond usher in Christmas in style l Covet charge of >38 includes the first drink with the following thrown in on the house;127 words
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Article448 1977-12-23 10 It Is with a touch of tragicomedy that 23 Changl families, no weekend golfers trying to punch It out of the rough, are being driven out of their homes by flying golf balls. The Housing Board has told them to move out of the448 words
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Article114 1977-12-23 10 lfore on Marcos's Santa tour of Manila's slums: Climax of the tour was when a sobbing mother broke through the security cordon around the President and handed him a petition to save her son who had been sentenced to death for murder. The military bands, sent to entertain114 words
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Article943 1977-12-23 10 ISMAIL KASSIM - ISMAIL KASSIM reporting from Jakarta ISMAIL KASSIM The game of words among student leaders. army commanders, government authorities and heads of political parties continues as the po--1111 cal temperature keeps on rising In Indonesia. No party states its objectives clearly ttvtry group maintains appearances In Its public943 words
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629 1977-12-23 10 US is staking the in a poker game AP London: The slump of the American dollar Is putting the squeeze on European businessmen and governments In what some economists see as an International poker game Washington Is likely to win. The risks are high, though. The stakes are high. too.AP - 629 words
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Article238 1977-12-23 10 AP Manila: The yen of the Japanese tourist has replaced the dollar of Vietnam-weary American soldiers and sailors as the staple of Philippine tourism. Ten years ago, when most v I*l tors In Ermlta, Men tie's tourist district, were servicemen on reet and recreation, one hotelAP - 238 words
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Article, Illustration271 1977-12-23 11 Sonny Yap - ASEAN ASIDES By Sonny Yap Not many women will have the audacity and the courage of the Flliplna teacher who devoted her master's thesis to the deflation of the male ego of her countrymen. In her labour of love, so to speak, the teacher who lived271 words
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Article88 1977-12-23 11 In the llfe-and-llvlng-death battle against drug abuse, It seems that no stone (no pun Intended) Is left unturned. Across the Causeway where the drug problem. Is also assuming alarmlng proportions, a political party has Joined the campaign by resorting to an unorthodox experiment that Is88 words
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Article131 1977-12-23 11 It could only happen In Thailand... If the thousands of prisoners receiving an amnesty from the King on his 50th birthday were not released earlier, It was because the promulgation order was held up by... you guessed 1t... traffic Jams. According to UPI. the release order131 words
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133 1977-12-23 11 If a court of law cannot make a decision, why not leave it in the hands of God? This was the case with a civil suit in Penang recently Involving a businessman and a moneylender which was eventually settled in a temple133 words
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Article309 1977-12-23 11 Reuter Manila: In this land of euphemisms nobody will use a long word If a short form will do and the use of initials has become a national craze. The lady who excuses herself by saying "I'm going to the CR" Is heading for theReuter - 309 words
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Advertisement94 1977-12-23 11 this fostivo season A greeting is meaningful only if it gets there in time. Here's a way to make sure. Send a telegram. Telegrams are accepted to most parts of the world. Phone No. *****1 or Call At: Telecoms Counters/Sub-Offices: •Telecoms Buldling 35 Robinson Road <1) •Fullerton Building Fullerton Road94 words
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Article, Illustration274 1977-12-23 12 J. S - N Sundown scene > J.S. More often than not, musical groups which have split up and re-formed lose their magic in the process but this is not so with the Seekers now performing at the Tiara Supper Club at the Shangrila Hotel. They've retained their274 words
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Article543 1977-12-23 12 f= The Arts A Composers in Singapore capnot complain that there is no demand for their work because there's another song writing competition afoot, this time organised by the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation and Pioneer Industries Employees' Union. The aim to And a Union543 words
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Article186 1977-12-23 12 HK Ting - HK Ting CHRISTMAS greetings from the Troplcana nightclub come in the form of the Kerrl Festival Revue, eighty dancers from Australia. Founder and choreographer of the group Kerry Ayre, 19, said: "I was a dancing teacher for one year before I decided that the only way to see186 words
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Article614 1977-12-23 12 Violet Oon - latimj Out »>v Violet Oon Beng Thin Restaurant ip Hoklen Street has for years held the reputation of serving the best Hokkien food in town. I've not eaten there for many years as it was open only during lunchtime and was so crowded that I didn't614 words
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Advertisement201 1977-12-23 12 PERARC-STTLE 10% OFF AT LUNCH HOURS FLORAL MILE SEAFOOD 3 1/4 m» Duneorn Rood. Singapore. II Tel 55,1832 (opposite of Bukit Timoh, Switi Cotroge Anglo-Chinese School) A SPECIAL TREAT FRESH SEAFOOD. Varieties of Fresh Seafood Live Fish Ij B-B-Q,-Yolk Crob, King Prawn. Sotong Pomfret I mbal Mussels (Tuo-Tow) Sizzling Frog's201 words
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Advertisement340 1977-12-23 13 Top of the M Enjoy the breathtaking kaleidoscope of Singapore by day or by night, whilst ipe bring you the season's choicestmctuals Christmas Eve Lunch: Adult $22 fC 'Child-$lB Gala Dinner: Adult $65 y Christmas Day Lunch: Adult $30 *Child $24 Dinner: Adult $48 tcial seasonal ntic candlelight 5 V340 words
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Article841 1977-12-23 14 Phil Galley - There's not. much Christmas cheer on Capitol Hill and it's one reason why... By Phil Galley NYT Washington: For some members of Congress, Christmas this year just won't be the same. And it's Jimmy Carter's fault. It has nothing to do with the clawing andNYT - 841 words
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Article192 1977-12-23 14 UPI United Nations: The UN bureaucracy measured the world parliaments' performance and found the diplomats of 1977 were both more punctual and more prolix than their predecessors. An adjournment eve statistical summary of this year's session showed the General Assembly and the nine main UN committeesUPI - 192 words
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Advertisement77 1977-12-23 14 U U ii ii n m f K kL m %vr.*w o '< V>X V j* Wm w* *> Showcase Dlethelm Shelving Systems, for flexibility and variety. Shelves and cabinets in the finest finishes fit together to become anything you want. From simple bookshelves to magnificent wall units. The possibilities77 words
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Article, Illustration554 1977-12-23 15 Art Bchwald - Art Bchwald Los Angeles Times Santa Claus was in his office at the North Pole when his wife came In. "There is a delegation of elves outside and they want to talk to you." "I'll see them in a moment." Santa Claus saidLos Angeles Times - 554 words
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594 1977-12-23 15 Reuter London: The Christmas season: Time for grownups to jot down shopping lists, children to scrawl their pre•sents requests, and astronomers to publish their theories on the origin of the Star of Bethlehem. This year's research on the star, which according to the BookReuter - 594 words
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Advertisement81 1977-12-23 15 JJsGood flashlights. Big flashlights. Small flashlights. A whole brigade of flashlights. Some in strong, durable, bright plastic. Some in heavygauge brass. There are also flashlights that float. Flashlights with magnets that will hold fast to any steel surface. And flashlights with the best prefocussed lights in the world. So if81 words
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Article286 1977-12-23 16 =3 Business News and Views A Reuter London, Friday Britons yesterday rallied behind one of their favourite brands of Scotch Whisky In a noisy confrontation with the Common Market. Spurred on by cenophoblc headlines, shoppen launched a run on fast-dwindling stocks of Johnnie WalkerReuter - 286 words
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Article126 1977-12-23 16 Reuter Plttlsburgh, Friday U8 Steel Corporation, the largest American producer, yesterday said It was raising prices an average of 5.5 per cent, about the same Increase announced earlier this week by the No. 2 producer, Bethlehem. Some of the US steel IncreasesReuter - 126 words
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Article164 1977-12-23 16 Stocks, buoyed by the dollar's sharp rise abroad, staged their second consecutive rally yesterday In what some brokers said may be the beginning of a year-end rally. Trading was the heaviest In a month. President Carter sparked the dollar's recovery and the stock market rally by Issuing a164 words
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Article34 1977-12-23 16 UPI Dow Jones closing average* on the New York Exchange yesterday: SO Industrials Wl.il (up 7.M), 30 transport 215.77 (up a.5«), 15 uUUtlca 110.19 (oC 0.04), 65 transport 254.37 (up 2.36) UFLUPI - 34 words
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Article74 1977-12-23 16 AP Tokyo share prices yesterday closed moderately lower after profit-taking reversed an early advance. The 225-stock Dow Jones average, ahead more than 15 yen at the start, finished 17.62 yen lower at 4,879.94. Share prices of 226 stocks went up and those of 381 Issues declined In the firstAP - 74 words
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Article70 1977-12-23 16 Reuter Closing th« Paris prices In francs on Bourse yesterday: Parlbes 151.30 4.30 Fancier 291 +3 Printemj* 40 +2.40 Bull 23.85 .05 Royal Dutch 288 .05 Mlchelin 1135 1® COK 248 +3.90 Thomson 128.10 20 CPP 98 .90 Rhone 51.50 1.50 Air 252 13 B8N 38S +2 Philips 54Reuter - 70 words
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Article89 1977-12-23 16 Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich. Closing prices In Swiss francs on tne Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS B. 3335 —10 UBS R. 615 4 SBC 431 1 Credit Suisse 330ft +20 Swissair B. 790 ft Swiss Relnsur. 3690 —10 Wlnterthur B. 2300 —30 Zurich Ihsur. 8300 —22ft J uvenaUnion Bank of Switzerland, Zurich. - 89 words
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Article94 1977-12-23 16 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 180 181 ADC 20 30 Am pal pet 79 80 AN1 160 153 APM 128 nil Bank NSW 638 540 Brambles 181 nil BHp 570 574 Borml 228 nil CBA 255 nil C8R 283 286Reuter - 94 words
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Article250 1977-12-23 16 UPI London, Friday The US dollar recovered from rock bottom on European money markets yesterday after President carter announced short-term measures to Improve the US balance of payments and gave a personal assurance that Washington will help stabilise the world's volatile money markets. In Zurich, the dollar recoveredUPI - 250 words
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Advertisement121 1977-12-23 16 y?V S J? i' ~-«f, t s < < NEC makes satellites, lasers, and computers. And a sophisticated stereo cassette Dolby System tape deck. •X < »Si .V Vn, NEC jr* T? Emmbae Pacific Pit Ltd. 100 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 5. Tel: *****3. Emmbee Showroom: 229, 2nd Floor, Plaza121 words
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Advertisement451 1977-12-23 17 I J I 'J I m.S i m Regular afftcx noun AmtUmrn >■ iln Aftrr offtc* Hourt KWOK GALLERY FT*. LTD., All collectors and gift hunters are Invited to view our complete and genuine collection of Chinese antiques, oriental obJets d'art and Jewellery. Service backed by 3 generations of experience451 words
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Advertisement469 1977-12-23 17 SECOND-HANO FURNITURE. Slightly used furniture for sale months. Visit Courts, 86/90 Orchard Road. LiSiT 7| VSMm M mLWL m>'J DOUBLE-STOREY LINK HOUM In Jalan Oumtlanf, Hlllvlew Estate 9 mile Buklt Tlmah. 4 bedrooms, freehold with ready title. 9116,000 0.n.0. Contact Mr JeswantS. King at "Room 910" Hotel Equatorial Singapore or469 words
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Advertisement755 1977-12-23 17 tCI PALACE" COMPLEX KALLANO PARK Restaurant cum Nlte-Clut>; Discotheque, Health Centra, 'Tower' Coffee House, Bowline and Skating Proshops ana several units of shop houses for rental at reasonable rates. For more details please write to: TUNQ YUAN ENTERPRISE PTE LTD No. a tedium Weft Shops for rent at: OOLOEN MILS755 words
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Miscellaneous621 1977-12-23 17 [QEKSSZIS: Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name 1 (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address Fill in N R.I.C. No. plus a 35.5cm(14') SHARP Colour TV i Cut along dotted lines i CLUES FOR FL-5 1. Cobra, for instance 2. Climbing a mountain, any little might help 3. Beat621 words
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Article, Illustration68 1977-12-23 17 wishes to thank Member* of Parliament, Staff members of the Housing L Development Board and all Its area offices Including ancillary services, Community Centres and IU Cltlsen Consultative Committees, the various trades and associations, officers and men from BCBC, and CAE Formation, friends, associates and relatives who have kindly sent68 words
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Article184 1977-12-23 18 Scratching! for Penang Sunday races: Race One (130 pm) CI 5 Div 4 1200 m Noble Venture, Imperial, Jade, Altruistic, Fighting' Spirit, Lady Serene. Race Two (2.00 pm)* Cl 5 Dlv 3 1200 m Eastern Music, Devils Disciple, Talented, And Then How, Class Above, Russian Tank. Race Three (2.30184 words
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2930 1977-12-23 18 mmm 1.45 CIms 5, Dlv 2 1700m ]MM ($9,000 $8,300 to wlnnwr) 1 2152 Pan*i ra (Pallaya) Osman 8 J4.5 (U3+2.5M) 1700m P He 4 Pudmen 12 *0257 1** t g (Tokyo) Allan 4 58 (ud same) 1700m SP a 2132 M 12,930 words
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Article270 1977-12-23 18 track i By FAIRWAY Penang, Friday Mark down Highest Choice as the horse to beat In the Class 5 Division 4—1200 m race on Sunday. With C.H. 00l astride, the five-year-old by Biarritz was strld ng out Impressively In a 600 m run In 36.65ec.270 words
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Advertisement256 1977-12-23 18 rJS\Taunton V Cf It ENGLAND Quality accessories to brighten up your Kitchen J. '~r r t STf- Jflh W7- <■> v y «iiis ■"jsarr s v. fETB* ,v WVO BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN C^\SSICS Sa -A*.. «k i H v Ai Which do you think has been honoured at the Hall of256 words
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Advertisement143 1977-12-23 18 ALLISON ONE TWO Allison THE LOGICAL EVOLUTION Today, nearly all loudspeakers are based on the acoustic suspension principle of treating the woofer and enclosure as one system. Allison took this one logical step further by including the listening room itself into the system. ALLISON: ONE should be located against a143 words
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Article118 1977-12-23 19 SCRUTINEER RR1AN MILLER FAIRWAY i BLUEGRA88 Rac« 1: Buurl SpUler Pattaya Speed of Wind Pattaya Jaw* SpUler New Continent Race t Speedmaater Photon Speedmaater Shuuyuu Speedmaater Newtown Circle Photon Speedmaater Race 3: SUr Performer Impostor Go Along Impoeter Made-Maker Oo Along Music Makrc Bambollna Km« 4: The Fretender The118 words
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Article76 1977-12-23 19 Boxing New York, Friday Muhammad All, who has already signed an option for a US$l2 million heavyweight title bout with Ken Norton In one of four foreign countries In September, now la being offered an alternative In case that doesnt come through a US$l5 million meeting76 words
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Advertisement82 1977-12-23 19 \1 V, The BEST OF BALLY is to be found at the following appointed BALLY agents: *k« of Switzerland Melwani's Men Shop, all Branches Isetan Emporium Pte. Ltd. Robinson Co. (S) Pte. Ltd. C.K. Tang Ltd. E.S. Mohamed Hanifa J.T. Chanrai Pte. Ltd., all Branches Mohamed Ishak Pte. Ltd. Toko82 words
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Article140 1977-12-23 20 K3 Soccer Reuter London, Friday Ronnie Allen, manager of English First Division soccer club Weat Bronwlch Albion, haa accepted the Job of national tr am manager in Saudi Arabia. Allen, who returned yesterday from talks in Riyadh, told reporters he 1 signed a 16-month contractReuter - 140 words
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Article304 1977-12-23 20 A switch to four-wheelers B Motor racing Reuter Rome, Friday Italy's Olacomo Agostlnl, acclaimed as one of the greatest motor cycle racers of all time, announced yesterday that he was retiring from the sport. The dashing, fearless rider who won 15 world titles during hisReuter - 304 words
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Article40 1977-12-23 20 Alexandra CBC will be organising an lntra-con-stltuency seven-a-slde soccer tournament next month. Teams in the constituency, wishing to participate in the tournament may obtain registration forms from the Alexandra CC during offlce hours. Entries close on Jan 7.40 words
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Article237 1977-12-23 20 Reuter London, Friday—Scottish soccer takes the limelight tomorrow as Engllsn lootballers take a pre-Chrlstmas breather. But on Monday the traditional British Boxing Day holiday they lace a crash programme of four matches In eight days which could have a decisive effect on League honours. TheReuter - 237 words
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Miscellaneous280 1977-12-23 20 Crossuord 8 Daniel or Pat 7 Otherwise 8 Flip 9 Winning points 10 Word of mouth 11 Sheltered 12 Diving bird 13 Accommodate 21 Merrill of the movies 22 Pulverize 26 Bullets 27 Bngage 29 Newspaper section 30 Shred 31 Maks pastry 32 Branch-leaf angle 33 Feeling 34 Clusters of280 words
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Article502 1977-12-23 21 a Tennis AP Melbourne, Friday Dynamic young newcomer Chris Lewis of New Zealand upset defending champion American R os c o e Tanner 3-2 yesterday in the flrst round of the US$2OO,OOO (S$480,000) Australian Open tennis championships. The tall New Zealander, a virtual unknown before heAP - 502 words
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Article228 1977-12-23 21 Hockey Premier League champions Singapore Alrttnes will And it tough going to clinch the elusive "double" when they meet Singapore Recreation Club in the National Senior Knockout hockey tournament final at the SRC padang this evening (bullyofT: 5.15 p.m.). SRC, who were third in the228 words
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Article, Illustration505 1977-12-23 21 Lim Kee Chan - India, Thai Opens start her season TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan Kee Bee Khim, the Republic's golfing queen, plans to begin the new season with two overseas championships—the India and Thai Opens. The Thai Open Is due to be played at the Rose Garden505 words
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Article157 1977-12-23 21 I^^^Badminton Tokyo, Friday Denmark's Flemming Delfs, winner of last March's All-England championships and the first-ever World championships at Malmoe, Sweden last May, will head a 12member European badminton team In five days of competition with Japan, beginning on Jan 16. It was announced here yesterday.157 words
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Advertisement78 1977-12-23 21 .v> Buy a set of PGF Status Mk 111 clubs before the end of December and you get all the following thrown in: P.G.F. golf bag and covers 1 dozen RAM balls *2 TRUE spot kits 1 Sports Shirt t»Gv •Golf fun towel l Kl Available at RrJerdings Pte. Limited78 words
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Advertisement119 1977-12-23 21 f 1 N ■V How Square Two Tbtally Matched Gdf Clubs will improve your game. With Total Matching, you actually feel a transfer of experience from one club to the next, since each club swings with the same rhythm and timing as every other club. The three iron will swing119 words
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Article, Illustration540 1977-12-23 22 PHILIP TAN - HO HO CUP: By PHILIP TAN Hong Kong Chinese, represented by the Eastern Athletic Club, displayed cool professionalism to defeat Singapore Chinese 3-2 In the opening match at the National Stadium lastnight. Defeat came not because Singapore were playing with 10 men afterPicture by PHILIP LIM - 540 words
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Article225 1977-12-23 22 Malaysian Chinese officials were this morning tight-lipped about their lineup for tonight's decisive match against Hong Kong Chinese at the National Stadium (klckoff: 8 p.m.). "We have not decided on anything," said the defending champions team manager Hul Weng Chee. "but It will only be a225 words
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Advertisement180 1977-12-23 22 m i I m \s H PATRICK Made In France V BSt^a*r% 1 m 7W a v .1 K. -V V .sfv> i> The best ball you «i Now get to the best squash shoes BK'» JL Sole-exclusive competition design. Better y *7': grip, support end bounce. TT- Non-skid. *4<180 words
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Article, Illustration421 1977-12-23 23 Gloria Chandy - By Gloria Chandy Residents In housing estates ;are enjoying a merrier Christmas this year, thanks to the People's Association Cultural Troupe's elaborate programme, Christmas Fantasy, to help instil the spirit of the season. The Idea was mooted last year when the Cultural Troupe, which performs421 words
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Article227 1977-12-23 23 There is nothing like a carolling choir to fill the air with the Christmas spirit. More than 10 churches contacted said their choirs are carolling at charity homes and members' nouses during this Christmas season. Some will also stage Nativity plays and hold cantatas or227 words
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Miscellaneous938 1977-12-23 23 WORKSHOP ON BATIK ART at the National Museum, till 4 p.m. Admission and participation tree, but participants must provide their own materials. ART FOR EVERYONE an exhibition at Marine Parade community centre, 3 D.m. to 10 p.m. Admission free. VENEREAL DISEASE a documentary him at Siglap community centre. 7.30 p.m.938 words
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Miscellaneous226 1977-12-23 23 At the cinema R O L L L R C CASTER* Another star- studded biggie that makes good use of the "disaster" formula. This time the victims balance precariously atop a rollercoaster while the killer plays a cat and mouse game with the law. Stars George Segal, Richard Widmark, Timothy226 words
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Miscellaneous455 1977-12-23 23 4, 8.30 and 0.15 p.m. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME: That celebrated agent of Her Majesty's Secret Service Is back, this time played to perfection by Roger Moore. Barbara Bach stars as the beautiful Russian agent who distracts his attention as he foes on the trail of an Insane shipping455 words
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Article44 1977-12-23 24 MEI UN: Fancy those clerks winning $142 million In a lottery? All the Christmas shopping will be taken care of for the rest of their lives. AH FOOK: I'd make better use of the money rather than squander it away on shopping.44 words
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Miscellaneous759 1977-12-23 24 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 a^SHARPcrv 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSE. WIVES MATINEE: Lon la smoke. A Mandarin feature film. 4.4# INTERMISSION. (it OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed be EXERCISE WITH GLORIA. 5.55 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LAUY THE LAMB: Dirty Work at the Dot and Whittle •CM ACCENT OF YOUTH759 words
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Miscellaneous179 1977-12-23 24 Today's top shows ROOTS: Episode 4. (Ch. 5, 9.50 p.m. In colour). With the assistance of Bell, Kunta Klnte becomes Dr Williams' personal wagondriver. Out of gratitude and his long-felt need to have a family, Kunta marries Bell. A chance meeting on another plantation i with a drummer from Africa,179 words
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