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Title Section22 1977-12-24 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, December 24, 1977 No. 2140 Price 25 cents M C. (P) 262/1/77 r 7- NLIV fci) NATION COMMENT22 words
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Article, Illustration80 1977-12-24 1 MONDAY'S New Nation will carry Sunday's race results, Big Sweep numbers, the British football league results and all the important Christmas Day news. Make sure of your New Nation on Monday and have M• What's a better way to bring Christmas cheer than to dress up as SantaPicture by PHILIP TAN - 80 words
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Article67 1977-12-24 1 Singapore's former ambassador to the Philippines, Mr. Cheam Kim Seang, 54, has been warded In Tan Tock Seng Hospital for heart surgery. He was admitted on Tuesday and Is now under Intensive care. Mr Cheam, who returned from his diplomatic posting early this year, was scheduled to67 words
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Article105 1977-12-24 1 UPI Stockholm, SaturdaySwedish parents who bought music cassettes of Walt Disney's classic. The Jungle Book, for their children for Christmas were yesterday warned to expect the hard-core pornographic recording Bordello Mammas, Songs Instead. "Only a maximum 50 cassettes can be involved. So far we've had sixUPI - 105 words
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Article342 1977-12-24 1 *We would answer challenge if Reuter Moscow, Saturday Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev last night proposed that Moscow and Washington jointly renounce the production of the neutron bomb but Indicated that Russia would produce Its own if the United States declined his offer. The 71-year-old President and CommunistReuter - 342 words
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Article61 1977-12-24 1 Reuter Frankfurt, Saturday A spoof newspaper article resulted yesterday In a flood of calls to West Germany's television studios by people worried that Christmas would really be a "SUent Night" of no programmes. The article in the respected Frankfurther Allgemelne was meant to "prod people Into consideringReuter - 61 words
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Article93 1977-12-24 1 Reuter Moscow, Saturday Soviet air travellers will be able to fly first class on domestic airline routes for the first time from Jan. 1, Tass News Agency announced yesterday. The state airline Aeroflot is introducing the experimental service on flights to three popular southern resorts Simferopol,Reuter - 93 words
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Advertisement27 1977-12-24 1 INSIDE 'Bootleg' records sold in B'pore s Page 5 Ho Ho Cup Back Page IN THE OTHER PAGES: Comic* 7; What's On 12; Moneywords 10; crossword 19.27 words
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Advertisement75 1977-12-24 1 430SET~ Direct/Reflecting Loudspeaker System ATLAS SOUND CO ROBINSON'S WISH ALL FRIENDS AND PATRONS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR For your last minute Christmas Shopping, we are open today until 6pm. We close tomorrow, Christmas Day. Business as usual on Monday, December 26, from 9.45 am to 6.30pm75 words
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Miscellaneous13 1977-12-24 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 pm. today Isolated showers.13 words
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289 1977-12-24 2 A motor workshop which admitted trying to iheat a motorist, ku keen repartcd to the Otniimcn' Amoclsllon of Singapore. The workakop In the Baleatter-Monlmeln area, la alleged to have tried to eharge the motorist for ear part* that had not289 words
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217 1977-12-24 2 AFP Kuala Lumpur. Saturday Deputy Minister of Home Affair*. Datuk Sharlff Ahmad, has directed the Censor Board not to approve, with Immediate effect, any more cigarette advertisement films containing elements of success, Inspiration and ■ymbollalng adulthood to create desire among the people. DatukAFP - 217 words
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Article, Illustration195 1977-12-24 2 London was the place to be "discovered" for most British singers who have made It in their hometown. Barry Noble was no exception. But what awaited him In London was not fame or fortune but unemployment. "Being country born and bred, I was frightened195 words
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Article40 1977-12-24 2 The Kota Rajah Youth Group is organising a course on The Law And You at the Kota Rajah community centre every Tuesday night beginning on Jan 17 for four weeks. The fee Is $3.50. For enquiries, ring *****76.40 words
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78 1977-12-24 2 A new picture postcard will be on sale at 25 cents each at all post offices from Jan 30. Special datestampa will be used for postmarking the new postcard. The postcard depicts 10-cent stamp Imprint of the "Seashells" aeries and an evening78 words
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208 1977-12-24 2 By Richard Adhikarl All driving instructors will soon have to pass a test at the Registry of Vehicles before they can teach. According to a Communications Ministry spokesman, this is part of the scheme to licence all driving schools and Instructors. the208 words
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Article172 1977-12-24 2 AP Kuala Lumpur, Saturday—A Malaysian shipyard has laid off 1»0 workers from Thursday due to Insufficient contracts, tixe manager of the company, Klaus J urges, said yesterday. The Hong Leong-Lurs-sen Shipyard Ltd., may have to lay off more of Its 360 workers If there IsAP - 172 words
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Article113 1977-12-24 2 LKA Two Indonesians, sarwan dinting and A. P. Adltya, shared the lead after the eighth round of the Christmas chess championship at High Street Centre last night. The leaders will meet in the final round which begins at 2.30 p.m. today. Olam Choo Kwee ofLKA - 113 words
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Article39 1977-12-24 2 The Housing Board will hold its annual funct'on for employees and their families at the Zoological Gardens on Monday. More than 12.000 people are expected to attend. Highlights will Include a photographic competition and a variety show.39 words
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Article36 1977-12-24 2 The MP for Braddell Heights and Senior Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), Mr Lee Koon Choy. will be the guest-of-honour at a Cultural Bhow at Hartley community centre on Dec 28 at 7.45 p.m.36 words
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Article38 1977-12-24 2 Dr Augustine Tan, MP for Whampoa, will conduct a meet the people session at the PAP Whampoa Branch Block 75, Whampoa Drive, on Thursday at 7.30 pjn. in lieu of Christmas and New Tear public holidays.38 words
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Article30 1977-12-24 2 The MP for Tlong Rahru Constituency Mr Ch'ng Jit Koon will open a road safety exhibition at the Kim Tlan community centre on Dec 30 at 8 pm.30 words
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Article30 1977-12-24 2 C E Tours will hold Its annual dinner and dance at the Hilton Hotel on Jan 7 at 7.30 p.m. when the C It E queen will be crowned.30 words
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Advertisement21 1977-12-24 2 SOS It always helps to talk to someone Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Ring *****44. $`@)*]<';/`;`&`?+~<]|<]$@%*^.(?21 words
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Advertisement334 1977-12-24 3 Hint iiiiiW rar nWuir'.&V! l </ Mttßi 3 IJ f? BK rapM^ ■ir Tti'to\*24~m'ii lim from Dec. 12 the worldrenowned Serendipitya L ft i ;auiiw££sa w<- v |MVn->K Christmas Eve 'irTv': ■MJSi y*C" v A- w#cswk **7M „,.'H -v Wmm <\ i/ Ar/ MMI w/^J 51tc*****5 xyiw-'if, wjfJ^'iy l l334 words
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Article285 1977-12-24 4 They kick it —to get 'higher' Some druf addicts deliberately "kick" their habit—only to pick It up again to get a stronger '*hlf h." Beach Out, the news bulletin of the Community Probation Service, said some addicts find their wsy into rehabilitation centres to withdraw from addition. This reduces their285 words
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344 1977-12-24 4 Drug addicts released from the Drug Rehabilitation Centres may soon be required to undergo weekly urine tests In police stations. According to Reach Out. news bulletin of the Community probation Service, they will have to go to the police station nearest to their home344 words
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Article87 1977-12-24 4 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Saturday The Malaysian Airlines System is planning to lease a Boeing 737 to replace the plane which crashed in Johore recently. An MAS spokesman said it had been holding discussions with several companies to work out a deal for the lease. TheAFP - 87 words
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Article182 1977-12-24 4 Reuter Jakarta, Saturday Former Brunei rebel leader Azaharl Madmud has said ASEAN should give its support for the independence of the sultanate. "The people of Brunei want to nave the support from ASEAN countries for their independence and I hope ASEAN will give its support," heReuter - 182 words
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Advertisement295 1977-12-24 4 Celebrate Christmas Joy at Golden Million Oiganisation GOLDEN MJLLJON Theatre Rest. Nite Club $•50 per ,'iinnet (a 'a ad»n Nite clnh %2 r -> per person *'mi' f) t, Rest Charges a:> pet no r mal f-J Mil *.2S' pot person Show singer Taiwan Jenny Chen Showtifr.t- 9pm 12 10295 words
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Article367 1977-12-24 5 Festive sales go up by as much as 40 per cent in the emporiums By Rav Dhaliwal Some department stores and supermarkets are enjoying a record boom this Christmas season, with one of them reporting sales takings Increasing by as much as 40 per cent367 words
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Article, Illustration38 1977-12-24 5 This picture of two-year-old Foo Choon Ean of Queensway was among 60 finalists In the Kodak child portrait of the year contest. Reaopled from a .coiolur print, the picture was taken by Victoria Photo Studio.38 words
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267 1977-12-24 5 The Trade Department has urged small businesses not to let their size discourage them from exporting their products. The publication. commercial Bulletin, said: "Exporting Is a profitable venture, not only for big business enterprises, but also for small firms. "Small business concerns with267 words
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264 1977-12-24 5 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong Bootleg records, which are Illegal In Britain and the United States, have found their way into Singapore. Several thousand copies of the long-playing records have been Imported from the US. Among the bootlegs recordings of bands and musicians from concerts264 words
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Article272 1977-12-24 6 Aegncies Jerusalem, Saturday Prime Minister Menachem Begin's peace proposal, which Egyptian President Anwar Sadat will hear tomorrow, suggests administering the occupied territories by a council made up of Israel, Jordan and local Palestinians, Israel Television reported yesterday. The TV report vu at- tributed to sources InAegncies - 272 words
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153 1977-12-24 6 Reuter Perth, Saturday A plane carrying 178 Vietnamese refugees from camps in Malaysia arrived here from Kuala Lumpur early today. The refugees are among more than 1000 selected by a team of Australian immigration officers from 4000 Vietnamese waiting in Malaysia for resettlement inReuter - 153 words
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276 1977-12-24 6 UPI v Tokyo. Saturday South Korean President Park Chung-Hee said yesterday the most lmPrtant task facing him to protect his country from a war threat by the communist North. In an Interview with Nobutaka Shlkanal. President of the Sankel Rhlmbun newspaper, MrUPI - 276 words
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Article72 1977-12-24 6 Reuter London. Saturday. An unemployed man Jammed the switchboards at the Houses of Parliament here by making up to 100 calls a day and hanging up without speaking, a court was told yesterday. EJaz Ahmed who made more than 5000 nuisance calls In three months to theReuter - 72 words
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Article53 1977-12-24 6 Reuter Westwego, (Louisiana), Saturday Fears grew yesterday that 35 people died In flery explosions which spread havoc through a US$lOO million ($340 million) complex of grain storage silos beside the Mississippi river. The official death toll In Thursday's blasts rose to 32. and 13 people wereReuter - 53 words
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222 1977-12-24 6 UPI London, Saturday In Britain this year it's merry Christmas, and merry day after Christmas, and merry day after day after day after Christmas. The country was all but shut down by yesterday. Normal operations may resume next year. Sociologists whoUPI - 222 words
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Article23 1977-12-24 6 Reuter Algiers, Saturday Desert guerillas of the Pollsarlo Front yesterday released eight French civilians captured in raid 3 on Mauritania. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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237 1977-12-24 6 Reuter London, Saturday Pop star Rod Stewart had his shoes filled with Jam during a party aboard a flight from Los Angeles oir Thursday, one of his entourage said yesterday. Music arranger Dave Horowitz explained the revellery on the first class deckReuter - 237 words
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Article164 1977-12-24 6 UPI TODAY Is Saturday, Dec 24. the 358 th day of 1977 with seven to follow. It Is Christmas Eve. THE MOON Is nearly full. THE MORNING STARB are Venus. Mars, Saturn and Mercury. THE EVENING STAR Is Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign ofUPI - 164 words
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Article40 1977-12-24 6 Reuter Quito, Saturday Carlos Qulnto Garcia'* food luck cost him his life, relative* said yesterday. He fell dead from 4 heart attack when told on Thursday that he had won U*****.0M ($282,000) In the national lottery. Renter.Reuter - 40 words
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Advertisement25 1977-12-24 6 v s GOLDEN WORLD Cabaret Nite-Club Pte Ltd. 42, <lth Fir.. Eu Tong Seng Street. S'pore 1. <* hC* Joget X. Oancets Beaulrtul 4 9 125 words
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Miscellaneous207 1977-12-24 6 •J n WEATHER Bonn Overcast, 82C. Headline: Terrorists had dollars from palmer ransom. Paris Fog, 9-3 C. Headline: Hostage released by pollsaro come home on Friday. Moscow Overcast, minus 15-mlnus 20C. Pravda's headline: The cause of liberation of the peoples Is Invincible. Rome Sunny, 8mlnus 4C. Headline: Communist Party Increasingly207 words
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Article363 1977-12-24 7 New York, Saturday The US economy should continue to expand during 1978 at a somewhat slower pace than during 1977, according to a consensus view of economists here. In broad terms, the general view is for real growth (adjusted for Inflation) In gross national363 words
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Article70 1977-12-24 7 AP Washington, Saturday The US Navy's plans to modernise its fleet have been dealt a US$2.2blllion ($5.28 billion) blow by the Carter administration in shaping next year's defence budget, Pentagon sources said yesterday. President Jimmy Carter reportedly« has approved a cutback of four new ships from theAP - 70 words
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Article186 1977-12-24 7 Reuter New Delhi, Saturday. The Indian government yesterday announced Its long-awaited new Industrial policy, shift-, lng from the previous government's emphasis on large industries towards promoting small and cottage Industries. A statement laid before Parliament by Industries Minister George Fernandes said the list of lndutrles exclusively reservedReuter - 186 words
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Miscellaneous59 1977-12-24 7 THE BORN LOSER '\NHW ARE *4Qu JUST > WRE *AsnH£> —i «wiwe?j 8 8 I 1 §Q §2 as Vi I I SHORT RIBS '1 CANY > ACCEPT "TM IS. WHY NOT? ITS AAV PAV FROM THE KlN<3wLw. rxv till "TM IS IS POOLS <3 OLD. by Frank O Neal59 words
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Article431 1977-12-24 8 Today, Christmas eve, piped music and "live" carols appear to presage a good chance for peace In view of the goodwill to man by courageous men In Jesus Christ's birthplace, the Middle East. But the announcement earlier this week that a Church of England bishop has431 words
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Article73 1977-12-24 8 WHISPERS rS> IS B p y How many men, I wonder, wen put off from writiAf to the "American woman, naturittsed Australian, i three university degree)" who advertised In Strait* Times classifieds last Saturday under "miscellaneous. Many men have been known to balk at women with a degree,73 words
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104 1977-12-24 8 A.M. K - A.M.K. I hope SBS will extend Service 162 irom Ang Mo Klo to Beach Road. I suggest the following rouffe: Ang Mo Kio, Lorong Chuan, Upper Seran«oon Koaa, Kaiiang Basin, i/orong 1 ueylang, Beacn Koad, loop around Bras Basah Road, Nlcoll Highway,104 words
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Article186 1977-12-24 8 MAGGIE TAN - MAGGIE TAN Public Relations, National Council of Women, Singapore It. Please allow us to reply to a letter, Bound to confuse, by Mrs S. Malhotra (NN, Dec 3) We thank Mrs S. Malhotra for her concern over our public Image. If she has been deterred from186 words
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251 1977-12-24 8 I have read with Interest and admiration the text of Premier Lee's speech at the centenary dinner of the local branch of HSBC (NN, Dec 16). As an historian of local banking In Singapore and Malaysia, may I draw your attention to two251 words
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254 1977-12-24 8 S. KHOO - S. KHOO All Is not well with the accounting profession. Recently some public accountants have been embarrassed by their clients' mismanagement and misappropriations. The auditors' Independence has been questioned, and the public now realise how "true and fair" the annual audit report on254 words
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Advertisement21 1977-12-24 8 WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE 1. Only letters with correspondents" names and addresses will be published.21 words
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Miscellaneous13 1977-12-24 8 PA>nY'Hose, Rwr/'i4ose ANYONE WEAR. SIDCKfN&S amy MORE r s: i».: m K I13 words
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313 1977-12-24 9 Reuter Tokyo, Saturday A senior member of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) said on his return here from Wellington yesterday that Japan should make concessions to fresh US demands for increased Japanese imports of American agricultural products. Mr. EilchlReuter - 313 words
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Article27 1977-12-24 9 The Hague, Saturday Dutch police were put on alert yesterday following hints that South Moluccans planned an attack, a Justice Ministry spokesman said.27 words
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Article, Illustration56 1977-12-24 9 This replica of Trendelburg Castle near Kassel, West Germany, Is made of 240,900 cubes of sn(ar. The Trendelbnrt was built In 1301 and Is now a hotel and a restaurant The chief chef of the restaurant built this replica at a scale of 1:31 InPANA photo - 56 words
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Article28 1977-12-24 9 London, Saturday A British television producer and his crew have been detained In the Congo after spending a month there filming, the company said yesterday.28 words
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169 1977-12-24 9 Reuter Bangkok, Saturday Negotiation# aimed at settling Thai Cambodian border disputes would be possible if both countries discard ausplc'on and show their sincerity, Prime Minister Kriangsak Chamanand said yesterday. The Premier said after a tour of the Cambodian border where Thai and Cambodian forcesReuter - 169 words
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Article163 1977-12-24 9 Reuter Duesfteldorf (West Germany), Saturday A clerk faked his own kidnapping to try to obtain a two million mark ($2.2 million) ransom, police said yesterday. Mr Wlnfrled Celler. 40. an employee of the Mannesmann Industrial concern here, was found on Thursday night In theReuter - 163 words
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154 1977-12-24 9 Reuter Johannesburg, Saturday A South African company Is about to be awarded the contract to build this country's first uranium enrichment plant for making fuel for nuclear power stations, the Financial Mail reported yesterday. The weekly business magazine said an official announcement couldReuter - 154 words
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Article142 1977-12-24 9 Reuter Baghdad, Saturday The official Iraqi dally Al-Jumhourlya said yesterday the decision of the Organlsaton of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to freese oil prices for six months would lead to Imbalances between OPEC countries and 011-lmportlng developed nations. The newspaper said In an editorial that reten-Reuter - 142 words
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Advertisement14 1977-12-24 9 Natopherol Vitamin E HEALTH CARE WORLD-WIDE a ABBOTT LABORATORIES <S) PTE. LTD. SINGAFORE MALAYSIA14 words
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Advertisement182 1977-12-24 9 The original period ceramic designs are exclusive to Valor and all the brass-work of Valor lamps is treated with a special, lonalasting, 'stay-bright' finish. j3pi <*•••** m wazmHE "»Ni l| A" W'-tyf X, jmr+it. *V -V>v» 4^f«Wm West Cabot's Vitamin E Skin Care is The one thing your skin may182 words
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Article, Illustration698 1977-12-24 10 / 11 Gloria Chandy - On Saturday and Sunday Sight sound bv Gloria Chandy Television Singapore's yuletlde programme over the weekend Includes two local productions that occupy prime slots on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Merry Christmas, which comes on at midnight on Christmas Eve, is a698 words
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Miscellaneous1570 1977-12-24 10 / 11 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE m SINGAPORE 5 For The Decision Makers... C—1471 SATO Rl AY 1.00 OPENING ANNOUNCKMENTS followed by SESAME STBEET. Entertainment aeries for children. 2.00 SATURDAY MATINEE: The Ceremony. This IM4 production la In black and white, atarrlng Laurence Harvey. Sarah Mllea and Robert Walker. The attempt to1,570 words
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Miscellaneous743 1977-12-24 10 / 11 FM STEREO 8.00 P.M. Opening AnncU. and Programme summary followed by At Sunset: Nero goes Pop—peter Nero, The Olory that was Gershwin—Frank Chacksfleld and Orch. 8.30 News (E) 8.45 At Sunset (cont'd). 7.00 Dutch Concert Hall featuring the Amsterdam Chamber Orchestra conducted by Marlnus Voorberg- 8.00 News (C) 8.10 Music743 words
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Miscellaneous519 1977-12-24 10 / 11 Top shows of the weekend TODAY TOMORROW THE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL. (Ch- 5, 7 p.m. in colour). This programme Illustrates how different species. of ducks and grebes spend the winter months together. The shape of the beak and the anatomy reveal how each species has adapted to one particular source519 words
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Article, Illustration525 1977-12-24 12 Tan Bah Bah - C l\l M by Tan Bah Bah FUTUREWORLD: Peter Fonda, To! Bryner, Bljthe Danner, Arthur Hill. Directed by Richard T. Heffron. Screenplay by Mayo Simon and George Schenck. (Now showing at Plasa). I'm very sorry, Virginia, there Is really no Banta Claus despite what my525 words
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Miscellaneous903 1977-12-24 12 In and around CHRISTMAS DISCO at the YMCA, Orchard Road, 8 p.m. to 1 am Admission: $4 for members, $6 for others. Price Includes novelties. CHARITY DANCE at 844 Margaret Drive from 8 pm. to 2 a.m. Admission by tickets at $15 a couple available at the gate. Proceeds to903 words
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Miscellaneous329 1977-12-24 12 R0LLERCCA5TEB: Another a t a r 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 g&me with the law. Stars George Segal, Richard Wldmark, Timothy Bottoms. Prince: 1.30, 4.15, 6.45 and 9.30329 words
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Miscellaneous455 1977-12-24 12 EAGLE'S CLAW (Mandarin) Love, revenge and courage are the main factors In this movie that evolves around the chief of the Eagle Claw School, one variation of kung fu that employs the "Mantis" method. Stars Hal Kuanchun, Chang Yu. Wang Tao, Hwa Ling. Jurong Drive-In; 7 and 9.30 p.m. Odeon-Katong,455 words
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Article187 1977-12-24 13 London, Saturday The dollar slipped back In thin trading yesterday after the Initial boost from President Carter's pledge to protect the currency. Gold Jumped ahead to close at U*****,125 In London and Zurich, an Increase of U552.75 In London and U852.25 In Zurich. It semed to be the187 words
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Article78 1977-12-24 13 Reuter Brussels, Saturday The Common Market's exec ull v e commission will formally accept the renewal of a new international textile agreement before the end of the year, an EBC spokesman said yesterday. He said the commission would notify the Director-General of the QATT (The General Agreement onReuter - 78 words
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Article393 1977-12-24 13 Rav Dhaliwal - Mrfrk<*t roundup a Rav Dhaliwal The Stock Exchange of Singapore steadied itself for a firm close despite a weak opening this week. The little bullish spell came only in the last two days of the week. An easier trend prevailed in the first three days.393 words
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Article177 1977-12-24 13 Reuter Genera, Saturday Ninety eight countries negotiating for freer world trade have been invited to meet here next Jan. 2 3as the longrunning talks enter a new substantive phase, a spokesman for the organisers said yesterday. The invitation came from Mr Olivier Long, director-general of theReuter - 177 words
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Article266 1977-12-24 13 The stock market, aided by bargain hunting and favourable news, closed out Its best week In more than a month yesterday with Its third consecutive strong advance. Pre-hollday trading was moderate. The Dow Jones Industrial average, a 7.88 point winner on Thursday, climbed 8.06 points to 829.87, the266 words
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Article31 1977-12-24 13 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrial 829.87 (up 8.06); 20 transport 217.13 (up 1.31); 16 utilities 110.69 (up 0.50): 65 stock 286.61 (TO 2.22).UPI - 31 words
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Article43 1977-12-24 13 [jiff ga > p »7n y? ji^/i| Thomson 131 +3.90 CFP 97 1 Rhone 53.40 1.90 AIR 363.90 1.90 B8N 393.00 +9.90 Phlllus 64.40 —0.40 Sura 313 7 PeugeotCltroen 368.50 3.50 Pechlney 75 1.45 csr 150.80 1.70 Uslnor 16.30 +OJO Hachette 153.90 —0.1043 words
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Article149 1977-12-24 13 AFP Share prices declined for the fourth session In a row yesterday sending the 225-stock Dow-Jones average 7.12 yen lower to 4,871.82 yen on the stock market here. Chlsso Corp. decision to delist its stock from the first section of the market undermined investor sentiment, market sources said. PricesAFP - 149 words
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Article104 1977-12-24 13 Tokyo, Saturday Japan's private company workers got an average of 389.445 yen (US$l6OO) In year-end bonuses this year, about 6.5 per cent up over a year ago, the Labour Ministry said A survey published by the Ministry said that newspapers and broadcasting companies paid the104 words
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165 1977-12-24 13 Business News and Views Reuter AFP Tokyo, Saturday —The Japanese Shipowners' Association will call on the government for legislation, Including a ban on port calls In Japan, to protect Japanese shipping companies from Soviet competition, Its president said here yesterday. Mr NorihlkoReuter; AFP - 165 words
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Article57 1977-12-24 13 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Saturday Peninsular Malaysia recorded a lower trade balance of UBII,244.5 million (about $2.8 million) during the first 10 months this year, with U551,266.8 million for the same period last year. Official statistics published here yesterday show that rubber was again the leading export commodity,AFP - 57 words
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Article126 1977-12-24 13 Reuter Brussels, Saturday The famous brands of Johnny Walker Red Label and Dimple h»l| whisky might not disappear from the shelves of British pubs after all. The Common Market commission yesterday Invited Britain's Distillers' Company to discuss alternative ways of complying with an EEC banReuter - 126 words
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Advertisement145 1977-12-24 14 SPECIAL OFFER UK V\ ASH A BI F VINYL WALI PAPER r ■<:: A) PER ROLL FREE WORKMANSHIP CARPET 85." prr 7 ONWARDS WORKMANSHIP FRFE spk:ai discount for imported CURTAIN RAILS LRTAIN MATE RIA I 4 '<0 a it f h CARLTON TRADING CO. UNIT 135 QUEENSWAY SHOPPING COMPLEX, SINGAPORE,145 words
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Advertisement76 1977-12-24 14 SPECIALISTS IN SPORTS GOODS FOR YOUR SPORTS REQUIREMENTS VfSIT US AT; S.B. SPORTS 1«. FLOOR 110, QUEENS WAY SHOPPING CENTRE, SINGAPORE, 3 TEL: *****4. 269, HOLLANO AVENUE, SINGAPORE, 10 TEL: *****3. *****2 TEL *****3 39M7 Homemakers Bactrical, 807/09 Supramt Houtt. Pmm| Road, S port. 9. SpKldiM In Commercial A Homo76 words
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Advertisement109 1977-12-24 14 ARIEN For Chic Fashions 321, Orchard Towers Singapore 9 Tel 235 5188 YONG KEE TRADING CO. WE ARE DEALERS RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER, CAR STEREO PLAYER, ELECTRONIC CALCULATORS I ETC CALL US AT 510-B Mock 1 ROCHOR CENTRE ROCHOR ROAD SINGAPORE 7 TEL: *****43 V\ fts ft: v- > I DEALERS109 words
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Advertisement304 1977-12-24 14 m-.AM n--. T*i*&kJQk t. •f» v: >"? >- V v «s DESIGNS OF /4«\" ARMSTRONG' VINYL TILES SHEET VINYL CARPET TILES (20" x 20") SPANISH WALL-PAPER Welcome to our showroom ft: 12, Tai Thong Cresent, Singapore 13 1b *#>* OR CALL l «'Vas v v W6' .*•<? 4 <ss rwf*304 words
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Article285 1977-12-24 14 A twice weekly advertisement feature What you wear and how you wear them, many people have said, reflect on the kind of person you are. And because clothes are usually the first things that attract another person's attention, It Is Important for you to select them with care and285 words
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Article694 1977-12-24 15 NO SURRENDER My Th i r t y-Y ear War, by Hlroo Onoda (Deutsch) 219 pages. Translated by Charles Terry. Reviewed by Tan Tee Jim. It was undoubtedly a senseless and purposeless personal battle. Eager, loyal and fiercely determined to salvage his country's pride, Lieutenant Onoda694 words
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479 1977-12-24 15 Peter Ong - POPS by Peter Ong Here Is a list some of the goodies of 1977 In' the record world. It's hard to find one LP to fill the categonr of Best Record of the Year. But this is a list of my personal479 words
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Advertisement311 1977-12-24 15 08T YOUR NIW Sewing Machines, Bicycles, children's tricycles, Prams, Motorcycles and Scooters from us. Reasonable cash sales and hire purchase available. Servicing and repairs at very special rate. Phone: M/s. Thlam Seng Chan li Company. Ill Lavender Street 8 pore 12. Tel: *****36 or 10 Nell Road S'pore 2 tel:311 words
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Article, Illustration365 1977-12-24 16 Leslie Leow - Chess t>v Leslie Leow One often hears a chess player lament "I had a won game against so-and-so (a strong player), but and then proceed to blame the resulting loss or draw on what is assumed to be a coincidental factor. If the speaker only realised365 words
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Article115 1977-12-24 16 Rugby Reuter. Bangkok, Saturday West Lake Commercial Industrial School of Taiwan yesterday won the Second Asian School's rugby championships defeating King's College of Thailand 22-0 In the final. Taiwan, scoring two goals, one try and two penalty goals, led 4-0 at halftlme. Prior to the final,Reuter. - 115 words
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620 1977-12-24 17 Doug Gardner - International Soccer by Doug Gardner If recent tradition Is maintained, the 16 World Cup flpallsts will be thoroughly seeded before the draw is made In Buenos Aires on Jan 14. The same procedure as In 1974 is likely to be followed again. The620 words
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Article377 1977-12-24 17 Newcombe goes on winning P2g Tennis Reuter Melbourne, Saturday Young New Zealander Chris Lewis, his teenage fan club growing with each victory, yesterday stormed into the third round of the A 5250,000 (*****,000) Marlboro Australian Open at Kooyong. And at the other end of the ageReuter - 377 words
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2150 1977-12-24 18 mm 5, Dlv 2 1700m ■UtiWMl ($0,000 $0,300 to wkwMr) 1 iltt Mlm 1 <P**Wjra) Own S M S <uS4l.Strf) 1100m f N* 4 a mw «pMar <"M»jro) Allan 4 M (ud mm) 1100m M S 21M MmI OhImm t (VQ) Paul ft2,150 words
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Article106 1977-12-24 18 11 M BRIAN MILLXK KAIRWAV BLUEGRA8S Km* It Buwri SplUer rutin Speed of Wind Pattaya Jaws SpOler New Continent IM* t: §■11 *■■■>!!■ Photon S^uuj^u" Bi>w<1innttr Newtown Circle Photon Speedmaster K*M Si SlarMotxr ImpoaUr OtAlnc Impoeter Marie-Maker Oo Along Maale-Maker Bambollna But 4l Pearly Blaefc Juggemeut TWmMr TheRaoer The106 words
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Article493 1977-12-24 18 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Eight year old Pattaya goes over a little bit of distance in Race 1 and punters should Bet off to a flying start by going solidly lor him at Penang this afternoon This son of Copenhagen came from midneld to win going493 words
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Article530 1977-12-24 19 By SCRUTINEER Back to form Rlbat has a superb chance of winning the 1200 m Pesta Pulau Plnang Cup (Race 0) for Class 1 Division 1 sprinters at Penang tomorrow. He will be ridden by Moses Lee, who Is usually seen at his best ridingBy SCRUTINEER - 530 words
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3233 1977-12-24 19 rsmm 1.30 ClMt 9. Dhr, 4 1200m ImUI ($0,000 $6,300 to wWmt) 1 M08 Art 1 IITNN* IMNm (v<j> nuii a ar (mum) laoom v imm ■mm m a (Pahlawan) Uuuor 7 (7 (mum) INOn vmm ■mm IV (TJakra) a 87 (Md fi)3,233 words
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Article120 1977-12-24 19 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER FAIRWAY BLUEGRASS Race 1: Hmomin Bombus fimflktKTffn Han oman Bl|hed Choice Hanranan Smokeacrenn Race t Fnuioorohampa Top Tudor Mollafcy Road Franoorchampe Sparta Car Top Tudor Top Tador Shahrinae Mount Oiympia Imposition Sawadee Eureka DcaUnation Boa Cat Meant Olynpia Sawadee Ak- Manhal Tereilo Leprecbnan Dancer Hot Topic120 words
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Article, Illustration589 1977-12-24 20 SURESH NAIR - But Malaysia play like champions HO HO CUP By SURESH NAIR Two players were given the marching orders while six others were flashed the yellow card in a rough match between Malaysia and Hong Kong which was nearly abandoned after 30 minutes of play at the National589 words
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Article27 1977-12-24 20 PWDLFAr Malaysia. 1 1 0 0 2 0 3 Hong Kong a 1 0 1 s 4 a Singapore 1 0 0 1 a 3 027 words
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Article266 1977-12-24 20 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN It will be an uphill task for the Singapore Chinese soccer team tonight at the National Stadium at 7.30 p.m. when they take on their Malaysian counterparts, but they have the ability to pull off the unexpected. Prestige In winning the Cup266 words
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Advertisement56 1977-12-24 16 o tC tIMB imported locally-made furniture-suede upholstered beds with radios lights,' Stammschroer bedroom items, W. German wall units, kitchen cabinets, bunk beds, lounge sets, dinette sets, etc... limited stocks only Capri Bunk bed Braddell Road lyoh Pa Lo Community PAntrA CONTRACT SERVICES PTE. LTD. 3rd Floor Units 313,305/306 Plaza Singapura56 words
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Miscellaneous890 1977-12-24 16 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address □■ODBD Hdqqd B Fill in missing letters across using clues below. N.R.I.C. No. 13. plus a 35.5cm(14") iSHARPj L Colour TV A Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR FL-6 1. Wat unable to achieve success 2.890 words
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Advertisement163 1977-12-24 20 Jl-1750 Available at: C#9 Calcom office supplies IM. I|t FLOOR. GOLDEN MILE TOWER. (GOLDEN THEATRE) BEACH ROAD SINGAPORE 7. 11 IT'S NEW and BIGGER whh more toy ntovwntnt. Virtually tvwy part movH Independently. A g-, r%ri^^a iwor® Mccmorm wui, Mora Fun. There are more than 15 Indiana, Cowboys, Knights, and163 words
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