New Nation, 4 January 1978
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Title Section24 1978-01-04 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday, January 4, 1978 No. 2148 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r <, i \i IV (t'l NATION l COMMENT t24 words
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Article445 1978-01-04 1 Let's talk or else... AFP and Reuter UPI Bangkok, Wednesday Vietnam last night Issued Cambodia a tough "let's talk or else..." warning amidst reports that the fighting along their border has been reduced to light skirmishes. It also dismissed reports that Soviet advisers are aiding Vietnamese soldiersAFP and Reuter; UPI - 445 words
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Article162 1978-01-04 1 Three people were killed on the roads yesterday bringing the death toll to seven in the first four days of the New Year. "At about 9 a.m. lorry driver Ong Tiao Choon, 42, was killed when a bus collided Into him as he was162 words
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Article, Illustration133 1978-01-04 1 Indian Navy officers brine ashore a (as cylinder, shoes, water cans, mall ban and parts of the Air India Boeing 747 jumbo Jet ahich crashed into the sea off Bombay on Sunday night. More than 300 distraught relatives of the passengers who diedUPI picture - 133 words
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Article421 1978-01-04 1 Reuter UPI AP and AFP New York, Wednesday —US officials have detected the outline of a possible compromise between Israel and Egypt over the Palestinian issue despite the publicised differences between Prime Minister Menachem Begin and President Anwar Sadat, the New York TimesReuter; UPI; AP and AFP - 421 words
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Advertisement79 1978-01-04 1 ROKQ boxer Pago 18 When baby champs grow up. Ah OCBC Current Account Is Your Currency of Convenience You can pay bills easily, no queuing up Your money is always within ready reach It's safer than,cash to carry around You can Keep an easy tab on your expenditure Meanwhile you're79 words
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Miscellaneous13 1978-01-04 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today No rain.13 words
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Article, Illustration389 1978-01-04 2 Richard Ho - That's what life is like in car industry in Singapore, says outgoing Ford chief By Richard Ho Working In the motor car Industry is like sitting on a roller-coaster, says the outgoing chief executive of Ford Motor here.' Since becoming Ford's managing director, seven Sars ago, Mr. J.O. Auton389 words
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302 1978-01-04 2 Some firms have introduced schemes to discourage drug abuse .among employees and encourage those on drugs to undergo rehabilitation. Firm* explained their programme* during workshop sessions at the recent SANA Drug Abuse Prevention seminar at Catholic Junior College. One company Introduced a302 words
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Article177 1978-01-04 2 Prices dipped as the Stock Exchange of Singapore took on an easy bias this morning. The two newspaper stocks were hard hit. Nanyang Press opened four cents lower at $1.88 and dropped by a further three cents to $1.85. Sin Chew, which opened three cents lower, was down177 words
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Article, Illustration227 1978-01-04 2 For years, Mrs Loh Ah Slew, 50, tolled as a labourer to bring up and educate her only son after her husband died. She was proud and her effort* were rewarded wnen he Joined the Police Force in IV7O, and prouder still when he227 words
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Article69 1978-01-04 2 LKA Boris Spassky won the 14th game of hla match In Belgrade against Victor Korchnoy to decide who should play Anatoly Karpov next year (or the world chess title. The game began on Monday and was ad- lourned with Spassky toldlng the advantage. On resumption on Tuesday SpasskyLKA - 69 words
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Article35 1978-01-04 2 The Ho Chong Wing Harmonica Ensemble wlfi Ki a concert at the gapore Conference Hall on Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets at $1 each are available at the hall, Cold Storage and C.K. Tang.35 words
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Article24 1978-01-04 2 A talk on creative modelling will be given in English at the Joo Chiat community centre on Friday at 7.30 p.m. Admission free.24 words
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134 1978-01-04 2 A total of 145 Vietnamese refugees left Paya Lebar Airport for Australia this morning. Among them were 78 men, five children and 62 women. They left on a~ Q ant as plane for Perth. According to Mr Orag Humphries, an Australian immigration officer, th3y134 words
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Article36 1978-01-04 2 The 80-member National Theatre Club's string and accordion group will perform light classical and folk music at a concert to be held at the National Library lecture-hall on jan 7 at 2 p.m. Free admission.36 words
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Article31 1978-01-04 2 The clues in the two coupons for New Nation Moneywords contests FN-1 and FN-2 were transposed. FN-1 clues were for the FN-2 contest and vice versa. The error Is regretted.31 words
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156 1978-01-04 2 Asst. Supt. William Lim Sal Teck. who was found dead with a gunshot wound In his head at International Plaza car Birk In Anson Road on onday, was awarded the Efficiency Medal In the 1973 National Day honours list. ASP Llm, 36.156 words
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Advertisement21 1978-01-04 2 SOS It always helps to talk to someone. Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. King *****44.21 words
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296 1978-01-04 3 Judith Hale - By Judith Hale Hotels here are getting substantially more advance bookings compared to last year. The increase varies from five to 15 per cent among five leading hotels. One hotel which had a 94 per cent occupancy rate last year, said the bigger demand could296 words
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202 1978-01-04 3 CASE has informed the Hawkers Department of the Environm e nt Ministry of complaints of "gross overcharglng" by stallholders in the Bugls Street tourist area. CASE received complaints that stalls and coffeeshops tlfere charge $4 (or a bottle of soft drink and $6 for a big202 words
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Article71 1978-01-04 3 AFP Bangkok, Wednesday Thailand and Malaysia will soon launch a Joint drive against communist guerillas along their common border Thai border patrol police disclosed yesterday. Police Lt Oen Angkoon Thattanond. Thai border patrol police commis- sioner, said the ThalMalayslan general border committee would meet In Kuala LumpurAFP - 71 words
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290 1978-01-04 3 Ting Hi Keng - By Ting Hi Keng Singles or 18-cm records may soon become relics in Singapore. For major record companies here and In Malaysia have, since 1975, stopped releasing them mainly because they are not profitable. The spokesman of one company, who declined to be named said290 words
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Advertisement174 1978-01-04 3 mmm K&l THE SEARCH IS OVER i 'lW i^'WP l£, V .^;NS» ..''i mzm THE ONLY CAR RADIO CASSETTE IN THE WORLD WITH APSS CAPS RG-5250 $255 2-Band Stereo Car Radio Cassette with APSS. FM/FM Stereo/MW Large 14W music power PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) FM MPX circuitry Auto Stop pleasing design174 words
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167 1978-01-04 4 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong Some shopkeepers in Chinatown are trying to pass off local and Hong Kongmade Chinese sausages as China-made ones. They are selling them at between 97 and Id for 80S grama depending on the quality. Last year, China-made sausages were sold at167 words
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Article, Illustration439 1978-01-04 4 Ever wonder what became of those baby champions of the past? Two former champions, Interviewed recently showed that though they are' not always winners in other ways, a good healthy start has led to allround development. Theodore Teo, nine, was the champion at MacPherson community439 words
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Article41 1978-01-04 4 International telegram service with UB Trust Territories JK o a r a e, Palau, Ponape, Truk, Majuro, Tap), is now available. The number of countries with which Singapore has telegram services has Increased to 211, according to the TAS.41 words
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Article22 1978-01-04 4 Mr Klong Chal Woon ha* been re-elected president of the Singapore Family Benefit Society at Its 59th annual general meeting recently.22 words
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102 1978-01-04 4 Three U8 Congressmen are to visit Singapore to study Its transportation system. Reuter reported that they left Washington yesterday but did not say when they are due here.. The Congressmen, all members of the House or Representatives public works and transportation co m m102 words
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Article51 1978-01-04 4 Mr Low Hok Wei has been elected chairman of the Singapore Piece Goods Traders Guild for 1978. Other officials elected were Mr Yeo Jan and Mr. Tan Kok Shla (vice chairman), Mr Tan Loong Quee (secretary), Mr Chua Klan Tong (treasurer) and Mr Chua Swee Klan (social51 words
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205 1978-01-04 4 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong Daini Selkosha of Japan, manufacturers of Seiko watches, Is planning to set up a multi-million* dollar facility here to produce electronic watches. A senior precision engineer was here last month to look Into the feasibility of setting up a production wing205 words
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Advertisement56 1978-01-04 4 V home of a st i Reservations *****3 heJtrf Restaurant Niteclub 9 Scotts Ra GRfiflD FE/TIVE OTTROCTIOn mxi ftsnvAL i ft J! tiM < 1 i t I ft r u i f:, Miirifr. > f r- r W y t f» fv. 4 ji ■b j*tv f ■m-i, -V56 words
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Article150 1978-01-04 5 SPOTLIGHT ON THE MIDDLE EAST UPI Belrut, Wednesday A top Palestine Liberation Organisation leader has called for "revolutionary action" against US Interests in the Arab world, the official PLO news agency said yesterday. Abu Saleh, an executive committee member In PLO leader Yasser Arafat's FatahUPI - 150 words
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Article119 1978-01-04 5 UPI Beirut, WednesdayKey Arab radical leaders gathered In Baghdad yesterday to map strategy against Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's rapid steps towards a reconciliation with Israel, political sources said. Arriving in the Iraqi capital were Algerian President Houarl Boumedlenne, Libyan Foreign Minister All lureiki and MarxistUPI - 119 words
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Article317 1978-01-04 5 Reuter New York, Wednesday King Hussein said in an Interview with the New York Times yesterday that he had seen nothing in the Israeli proposal offered to Egypt last week that could form the basis for a negotiated sol utlon of the Arab- Israeli dispute. "IReuter - 317 words
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Article, Illustration414 1978-01-04 5 UPI Riyadh, Wednesday President Carter has assured King Khaled he will do everything in his power to help bring peace to the Middle East, amid strong indications of a dramatic Saudi shift toward US wishes for a Palestinian homeland linked with Jordan. White HouseUPI - 414 words
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202 1978-01-04 5 Reuter Jerusalem, Wednesday Prime Minister Menachem Begin declared yesterday that Israel will stick to Its offer of limited self-rule for Palestinian Arabs, despite demands by President Sadat for a fully Independent Palestine. Talking to reporters after a five-hour cabinet meeting, MrReuter - 202 words
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Advertisement84 1978-01-04 5 Keith <£) Henderson lull'll Present a Super new clotti for a r I u*. h In* LV' 5 t«J f i >• 91 I I i' trt 4 sole Agent,- Fielding, Brown Rnch (Fi.) Ltd (Incorporated In Hongkong) 57 Robinson Road, Ist Floor, Singapore 1 P.O. Bo* 84 Tel: *****1184 words
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462 1978-01-04 6 AP London, Wednesday Journalism Is fast becoming one of the world's riskiest professions," the International Press Institute said today In Its 1977 review of world press freedom The IPI, an organisation of about 3000 editors and publishers In more than 60 countries,AP - 462 words
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183 1978-01-04 6 Reuter Geneva, Wednesday The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) announced yesterday It had set up a centre to help protect the Independence of Judges and lawyers from mounting harassment. "In an Increasing number of countries, and on an Increasing scale, serious inroads lureReuter - 183 words
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Article128 1978-01-04 6 Reuter Suva, Wednesday An air search was under way yesterday for an Island veesel missing between Tonga and American Samoa with 01 people aboard. "rtie Nadl Airport rescue centre In FIJI said the 20-metre wooden ship Tokomea, carrying 45 passengers and 10 crew, railedReuter - 128 words
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140 1978-01-04 6 Reuter Washington, Wednesday Vietnam has told the US that the release of an American yacht and its crew seised nearly three months ago was imminent, the State Department said yesterday. The yacht, Brllllg, with three Americans ou board, was seised off Vietnam onReuter - 140 words
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Article154 1978-01-04 6 Reuter London, Wednesday. Cars were tossed In the air yesterday as freak whirlwinds ripped through two eastern England towns leaving trails of devastation. Police said more than 100 houses were severely damaged In the racehorse training centre of Newmarket. A railway signal box was demolishedReuter - 154 words
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Article24 1978-01-04 6 Reuter Santiago Wednesday More than six million Chileans vote today In a national referendum to measure popular support for the country's military government.—Reu-Reuter - 24 words
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Article137 1978-01-04 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 1978 with 361 to follow. the MOON Is approaching its new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mars, Mercury, Venus and Saturn. THE EVENING STAB is Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. Sir IsaacUPI - 137 words
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Article46 1978-01-04 6 Reuter Boarg les Valance (France), Wednesday Jean-Marie Yablounl bought his 19-year-old wife a yule lor cake on New Year's eve. He told police he was drnnk that night and became angry when die said she disliked the cake. So he shot her dead.—Renter.Reuter - 46 words
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Miscellaneous265 1978-01-04 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin -IfC wooq rna 1 K L D I III Ah Fook: Do you hove o New Year resolution? Mei Lin: Yes, I've decided not to spend more than I earn. Ah Fook: Adokah ando mempunyoi sotu resolusi Tahun BoruP Mgf Mel Lin: lya, soya teloh265 words
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Article, Illustration216 1978-01-04 7 AFP Paris, Wednesday French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing declared here yesterday that he believed France had saved Zaire and Mauritania from collapse in the past year. Without the French intervention in Zaire and the policy France followed in Mauritania, these two countries would probably haveAFP - 216 words
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122 1978-01-04 7 UPI Colombo, Wednesday The United National Party government of Prime Minister Jaywardene has started a mass physical fitness campaign for the country's 14 million people. Beginning yesterday the state-owned Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corp. broadcasts a daily series of exercises to help citizens keep fit.UPI - 122 words
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Article233 1978-01-04 7 State premier asks Aussies to pray for rain AFP Melbourne, Wednesday Australia's drought will cost an estimated Aslooo million ($2.7 billion) this year unless there is a dramatic and unexpected change in weather conditions. Already dry weather has cost about As4oo million in lost income becauseAFP - 233 words
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Advertisement648 1978-01-04 7 I JOIN THE EXCITING WORLD OF JOURNALISM The Straits Times Press (1975) Limited, New Nation Publishing Limited and Times Business Publications Limited have further vacancies for the positions of reporters and sub-editors. If you want to be where the news Is, Join us In the exciting world of Journalism. Here648 words
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Article397 1978-01-04 8 The suitability certificate has been a dying Issue In the more recent of the 13ft years that It has been a requirement foj university admission. It Is now being considered for an lnobstruslve burial. Answering a Question after his talk to the University of Singapore Political Association,397 words
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Article84 1978-01-04 8 |wn»SFI HS A colleague received a rather attractive desk calendar with monthly plctuw of Asian air hostesses from the various airlines that service the region, Including four ASEAN nations' flagcarriers. niDDtnc through the montra, she was djb•Opolnted to find that the famous Singapore Girl was not84 words
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Article, Illustration648 1978-01-04 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON A group of British officials and China watchers were recently discussing the significance of the visit to Britain by Mr Li Chiang, Minister for Foreign Trade, the Deputy-Chair-man of the State Planning Commission apd a small group of their officials.648 words
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Article, Illustration638 1978-01-04 8 Swadesh de Roy - By Swadesh de Roy Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda has said 1978 will be a year of tunnel. But being a traditionalist and the only surviving <Melji man' among the Japanese leaders he does not denounce the horse. It will, therefore,638 words
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Article, Illustration971 1978-01-04 9 Suddenly the problem has mov£d to the centre of political stage in Europe The increasing number of jobless youth is worrying the leaders of the industrial West. At a recent two-day meeting at the headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) a three-pointNYT - 971 words
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Article, Illustration537 1978-01-04 9 UPI Talpeh: The day Fan Yuanflew his Red Star MiO-19 jet to Taiwan from China, his name became a household word. Today he Is Taiwan's hero, openly recognised, cheered and often mauled by fans wherever he goes. The 42-year-old former Chinese Communist Air ForceUPI - 537 words
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Advertisement92 1978-01-04 9 Your attention please All consumers of WEST CABOTS VITAMIN E CREME Beware of Imitation It has come to our attention that imitations of the creme are on sale. In order to assure yourself that the article offered to you is genuine please check the "CONTROL NUMBER" at the bottom of92 words
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Advertisement33 1978-01-04 9 C Emmbee Pacific Pie Ltd. 100 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 5. Tel: *****3. Emmbee Showroom: 229, 1 2nd Floor, Plaza Slngapura, Singapore 9. Tel: *****. 1 Open daily f ran) 10em to 7pm.33 words
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Article903 1978-01-04 10 / 11 H.L. Lim - bye H.L.Lim QUOTE: "A number of approaches have been taken In preventive education. These are popularly classified into scare tactics, neutral information giving and psycho-s ocl a 1 methods such as the moulding of attitudes. fit la still being debated," said SANA president Baey Li an Peek at last903 words
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Article, Illustration1428 1978-01-04 10 / 11 Deaf mime artist 'tells' how he overcame that handicap Last month, at the DBS Auditorium, a few hundred of us had a rare opportunity of watching a great artist and a great man at work. It was a special heartwarming experience seldom experienced in SlnSpore. And the1,428 words
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Article, Illustration504 1978-01-04 10 / 11 HE LETS HIS HANDS AND FACE DO THE TALKING "He is our inspiration," said members of the Social Group for the Deaf when I spoke to them about deaf mime art is t Bernard Bragg. Lim Chin Heng. deaf school tefccher. Rowland Yeo, a504 words
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Article, Illustration509 1978-01-04 12 Gloria Chandy - Cinema by Gloria Chandy THE LAST REMAKE OF BEAU GESTE: Marty Feldman, Michael York, Ann-Mar-garet, Peter Ustinov, James Earl Jones, Trevor Howard, Terry-Tho-mas, Spike Mllllfan, Ted Casssldy, Slnead Cussack. Directed oy Marty Feldman, Screenplay by Marty Feldman and Chris Allen. (Now at Jade). Marty509 words
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Article, Illustration527 1978-01-04 12 In Russia, they don't rock and roll —they just clap AP Kiev (Soviet Union): With coloured lights flickering In the background, a Ukrainian rock group reached the climax .of a loud song, the lead gult a r 1 st producing sounds that would have brought a western audience to ItsAP - 527 words
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Article437 1978-01-04 12 UPI South Pole: Marshall Soares' eyes saw no sun for fix months, his body endured 159 degrees below zero cold, and as the only computer programmer living at the South Pole, he hosted cocktail parties, attended formal dinners and watched the movie BlazingUPI - 437 words
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288 1978-01-04 13 AP Moscow. Wednesday Foreign Minister Andrei Oromyko yesterday repeated warnings that the Soviet Union will take "answering actions" if the United States goes ahead with plans to build the controversial neutron bomb. At a luncheon for visiting Polish Foreign Minister Emll Woijtaszek, Mr OromykoAP - 288 words
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Article23 1978-01-04 13 Reuter New York, Wednesday British Airways has boosted to six the number of weekly Concorde supersonic flights between New York and London.—Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article244 1978-01-04 13 Two thousand protest against killing of five Pakistani strikers UPI and Reuter Rawalpindi, Wednesday thousand women demonstrated in the industrial town of Multan yesterday against rolice firing on striking workers that officials said killed five people. The Workers' Union in said the police shooting on Monday killed moreUPI and Reuter - 244 words
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Article125 1978-01-04 13 Reuter S a d a o (Thailand), Wednesday—Thai immigration authorities here have arrested two Malaysians for the attempted smuggling of 15 Thai women across the border Into Malaysia for prostitution. senior Immigration officer Pramual Bhalboobsuk said here yesterday. Mr Pramual told reporters that theReuter - 125 words
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Article94 1978-01-04 13 UPI Burbank (California), Wednesday Thousands of production line workers, lavolved In one of the longest strikes In the history of the aerospace industry, returned to their jobs yesterday after a 12-week strike against Lockheed Corp. But the company said It may take a year to recover.UPI - 94 words
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Article161 1978-01-04 13 UPI Hong Kong, Wednesday Authorities in China will simplify procedures for overseas Chinese and their families In China to get permission to enter or leave China for reunion, the Communist Party newspaper People's Dally said today. The author 11 a 11 v e newspaper alsoUPI - 161 words
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Advertisement199 1978-01-04 13 When it conies to watch batteries one word separates the best from the rest- Eveready f- V s.: «r r w* v if ;Sc. t* UNION CARBIDE r r I r c > IV f 5 V oft* All Eveready batteries come in a sealed pack to ensure maximum protection.199 words
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Article192 1978-01-04 14 UPI Lodnon, Wednesday— The American dollar continued it* downward s.ide yesterday, hitting new lows In nervous trading on most European exchanges. Gold Jumped nearly US$4 an ounce In London and US$2 In Zurich. It closed In the city at 169.125, compared to the Friday price of 165.25. AndUPI - 192 words
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Article525 1978-01-04 14 r Business News and Views —2 Reuter London, Wednesday The dollar plunged to new record lows on European foreign exchange m a r k ets r yesterday while the pound sterling reached its highest point against the dollar in 22 months. On London'sReuter - 525 words
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292 1978-01-04 14 UPI Washington, Wednesday The Carter administration yesterday unveiled a series of ♦trigger < pfices'' for imported steel products which are aimed at protecting American steelmakers from unfair foreign competition. The closely guarded list contained prices for about 75 per cent of the steel soldUPI - 292 words
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203 1978-01-04 14 UPI Riyadh, Wednesday President Carter arranged to discuss Saudi Arabia's concern over the drop In the value of the dollar with King Khaled during his stopover In the capital of this giant oil supplier. However, there was no word after their meeting whetherUPI - 203 words
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Article100 1978-01-04 14 AFP Colombo, WednesdayPrime Minister J.R. Jayewardene yesterday presented a Bill In parliament for the establishment of a free trade sone in Sri Lanka. The Bill seeks to vest in an authority called the Greater Colombo Economic Commls s1 on powers necessary for the establishment of theAFP - 100 words
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163 1978-01-04 14 Reuter New York, Wednesday —-Tne United States laces a potentially„ crippling shortage of electric generating capacity in tne next seven years, Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. yesteruay warned. The bank said the South-east could face "a critical shortfall' as early as next year, and thatReuter - 163 words
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Article58 1978-01-04 14 Reuter Bangkok, Wednesday— The Thai Cabinet yesterday approved a Foreign Ministry proposal to help relieve the economic situation in Laos, a government spokesman said. At a regular meeting, the government decided to send 100 tonnes of glutinous rice, SO tonnes of white rice and 1000 bagsReuter - 58 words
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311 1978-01-04 14 UPI Bangkok, Wednesday Vietnam, a c c used by Cambodia of invading to steal rice, will suffer a severe shortage of grain In 1978 due to unusual cold and drought, Thailand's Board of Trade reported on Monday. Noting a cold spell in the North,UPI - 311 words
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Article41 1978-01-04 14 Reuter Islamabad, Wednesday China and Pakistan will exchange goods worth US$24 million ($55 million) each way during 1978 under a new trade protocol signed in Peking, Pakistan commerce Secretary Mukhtar Masood said yesterday, on his return from China.—Reuter - 41 words
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Article240 1978-01-04 14 The stock market, opening its 19 <8 campaign in grim fashion, sunered its worst loss In four weeks yesterday in reaction to the dollar's sharp slide on foreign excnanges. Trading was slow. Tne Dow Jones industrial average, which gained 0.78 point on Friday, plunged 13.43 points to 817.74,240 words
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Article31 1978-01-04 14 UPI Dow Jones closing average* on the NYSE yesterday: 30 industrial 817.74 (off 13.4?); 30 transport 315.77 (off 1.41); 15 utilities 110.98 (off 0.30); 85 stock 383.99 (off 3.18).UPI - 31 words
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Article69 1978-01-04 14 Closing prices In francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Faribas 137 —2 Foncler 290 —1 PrIn temps 39.60 —1.C0 Bull 24 —0.40 Royal Dutch 262 —1 Michelln 1134 —9 COS 251 —6 Thomson 130 —0.50 CFP 97JO —0.30 Rhone 52 —1.50 Atr 250 —0.10 BSN 370 —7.80 Philips 55.2069 words
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Article86 1978-01-04 14 Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3330 5 UBS Registered <16 3 SBC X 436 1 credit Suisse 2210 10 dwisaLr B. 812 7 bwlss Reinsur. 2790 420 Winterthur B. 2240 10 Winter thur B. 2240 10Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich - 86 words
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Article127 1978-01-04 14 Reuter Prices at 1130 a.m. today (Australian time) on the byaney StocK Exchange ACI 183 185 ADC 30 30 Ampol Pet 86 87 AN! 165 157 APM 130 133 Bank NSW 65fi 560 brambles 183 BHP 874 576 Boral 345 350 CBA 373 375 C8H 300 303 CIO 358Reuter - 127 words
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Article, Illustration741 1978-01-04 15 EMLYN HUGHES - on SOCCER jl EMLYN HUGHES Although I spend the occasional day at the races, and have been known to put a frowp on the bookmakers' faces, I don't consider myself a big betting man. Even If I were, I'd still resist741 words
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Article169 1978-01-04 15 Reuter London, Wednesday Brian Clough, who manages the English soccer championship pacemakers, Nottingham Forest yesterday named Joined manager of the England Youth team. In this part-time Job he will have Peter Taylor, his assistant at Nottingham, as coach. Clough's co-manager will be Ken Burton, forReuter - 169 words
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Article182 1978-01-04 15 Agencies Hamburg. Wednesday Former International soccer player Ouenter Netzer will become new manager of the HSV Hamburg First Division soccer team, the club said yesterday. The 33-year-old Netzer announced his decision In a telephone call to the club. Netzer will succeed Peter Krohn. who resignedAgencies - 182 words
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Article, Illustration815 1978-01-04 16 N«M* mm tare moved up fast at the 600 m to take command, leadlnc Into the (tralght from Impend Jade, with Art Movement doting In. Lady Mem moved op. Art Meeem—t forged ahead at the distance to win by a length from815 words
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Article690 1978-01-04 16 By SCRUTINEER Two newcomers that should do well In the 1978 season are trainer Eddie van B r e u k e 1 en's Raise Tour Glass, and trainer Teh Choon Beng*s Flgllo Rlcco. Beth displayed definite promise in their races first time out over the690 words
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302 1978-01-04 16 Ipoh, Wednesday. Sound of Sensation did a winning gallop here this morning. With re<gular rider Martin Sng up, the Without Fear five-year-old was not fully extended when reeling off 800 m in 35.2. The going was good. Sound of Sensation has already won twice302 words
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Article, Illustration786 1978-01-04 17 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper No one can say that squash didn't get off to an early start In 1978, when to usher In the New Year a group of enthusiasts (fanatics?) played a game of doubles, in bare feet, at Norman Wee's786 words
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Article143 1978-01-04 17 ■3,^ Bangkok, Wednesday ThaMand's Saensak Muangsurin has agreed to defend his World boxing title against Pedro "Perieo" Per nan dea of Spain next month, International match-maker Lope Bairreal said yesterday. Sarreal said that negotiations would be held to stage the fight In Tunisia through the seeretary-g143 words
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Article, Illustration357 1978-01-04 18 Lyle held in trainer's killing ■m K3 Boxing UPI GOLDEN, (Colorado), Wednesday Heavy weight boxer Ron Lyle was yesterday freed on UB|ll,ooo ($27,500) ball In the New Year's eve shooting death of his former trainer Vernon Clark. Lyle, 36, who had been Jailed since Saturday, was advised ofUPI - 357 words
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Article272 1978-01-04 18 SURESH NAIR - K3 Soccer By SURESH NAIR Newly-promoted miton Hotel learned a bitter lesson aa they lost 2-1 to Hong Kong Shanghai Bank in a Business Bouses Division One match at Jalan Besar last night. Pre s h from their Second Division triumphs last year, the hoteliers played272 words
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492 1978-01-04 18 Biennis AP New. York, Wednesday Eight tennis players will gather at Madison Square Garden today to settle once again the year-old question: Who's No. 1 among the men? It's not likely anyone wIU be satisfied that the Tic tor here Is kins butAP - 492 words
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Article102 1978-01-04 18 Reuter Washington, Wednesday fifteen-year-old Pam Shrlver of the ÜB, playing* in her first professional tournament, upset American veteran Pam Teeguarden 7-9, 9-0 yesterday to advance to the second round of the Virginia SUms of Washington tennis meet. In other first round matches No. 5 seeded Dianne Promholts (Aus-Reuter - 102 words
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Article209 1978-01-04 18 GERRY CHAN - j^^R^adrninton By GERRY CHAN White Feather Badminton Party-will visit Medan In March to promote the standard of badminton at club level. White Feather's representative Lee Wah Chin has been negotiating with officials from the Medan Badminton Association to hold at least two trlendly matches. According209 words
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Article72 1978-01-04 18 AFP Dar Eb Balaam, Wednesday—Filbert Bayl, the Tannanlan holder of the world 1,500 metres track record, hae yet to be Informed whether he can compete In meeting to be held In New Zealand next March. Bayl who leaves here today for track meetings In the US andAFP - 72 words
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Advertisement752 1978-01-04 15 m> Si" rtt I Dl I AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service Weekdays 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Saturdays 8.30 a.m. 3.00 p.m. Public Holidays 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Counter Service Regular office hours Ansafone Service After office hours C.A.T.S. MOM. VU YOON OCrt Ist Nyonya Cake Recipes" (with additional recipes) and752 words
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Advertisement312 1978-01-04 15 Hi V. NAM HO TRAVIL Service i Singapore) Pte. Limited 1.T.P.8; LIC NO: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Qentlng/ Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alreondltloned coach seven days *****/-, si* days *****/-, departure dally. Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands (our days *****/-, Oentlng Highlands four days *****/-, by deluxe alreondltloned coach departure dally.312 words
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Advertisement25 1978-01-04 17 m N IBrGTBIG us values Unparalleled Reliability With High Performance, Low Energy Chassis •Electronic Sensor Touch Tuning System •Direct Beam, One Gun System SHARP liniftran+plus25 words
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Miscellaneous623 1978-01-04 17 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Nome (Mr./Mrs./Miss)___ Address. a □□■□a Fill in missing letters across using cJues below N.R.I.C. No. plus a 35 scm(l4") iSHARPi L Colour TV A wm Cut olong dotted lines mmm mm mm mm mm mm mam mm mmm mm623 words
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Miscellaneous26 1978-01-04 18 SHORT RIBS by Frank O'Neal ARB wrTMOUT I NAVE JD RESTRAIN -TMfAJPgr mmUr^oi<mT&. m *s r* wm Wm *A A w A 1 •77' /r» E26 words
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Miscellaneous283 1978-01-04 18 I r Crossword iltfilltl ill ijjdßß *mmm ACROSS 1 Pain in the neck 5 Fairylike 10 Cummerbund 14 Things done 15.N0t a soul 18 Malaysian canoe 17 Moment of chkn 21 Happy season 22 Storm: Fr. 23. Fragrance 28 Other 26 Three legged plate stand 20.Jetsam's companion 32 A few283 words
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Article, Illustration720 1978-01-04 19 Gloria Chandy - By Gloria Chandy Educational Television for schools begins mid-January with a full year's programmes to complement the school curriculum. They will be telecast In four languages. Those for primary schools cater for Primary One students right up to primary school levers. The English Language series720 words
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Miscellaneous834 1978-01-04 19 At the cinema THE LAST REMAKE OF BEAU GESTE: A formidable cast of funnymen star In this movie that has been applauded for Its many gags and brilliant Individual performances. This spoof on the famous novel Is filled with surprises like the appearance of Gary Cooper from the original 1939834 words
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Miscellaneous250 1978-01-04 19 In and around town FILMS at the National Museum, 8 p.m. Admission free They are 24 Hours In Japan, Touring Japan, Japan 1970 and Exposition 1970. CHINESE CARPET EXHIBITION. Victoria Theatre, until 9.30 p.m. Admission free. A 20- minute film, screened hourly, gives a brief history of China's carpet industry,250 words
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Miscellaneous421 1978-01-04 19 CAL ARTISTS, the Sun Craft art gallery, Tanglln Shopping Centre, till 6.30 p.m. Admission free. PERMANENT ART EXHIBITION at the National Theatre, Clemenceau Avenue, till 0 p.m. Admission tree. JADE EXHIBITION at the House of Jade. Nasslm Road, till 5.30 p.m. Free admission passes from the reception counter, Singapore Tourist421 words
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Article73 1978-01-04 20 MEI Lin: it was narsh of the magistrate to fine the 17-year-old youth $4OO for using an old 40-cent ticket for a bus tide. It was only a prank, because he handed over 40 cents when he was found out. AH FOOK: It will teach prankxters the difference73 words
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Advertisement52 1978-01-04 20 From the House of Banfi Riunite Lambrusco The best selling wine in the world -now available in Singapore. Another quality product from 115 v GENUINE ULTURED PEAR Necklaces Chokers Brooches Bracelets Rings Earrings Pendants Etc., Etc. LANM JEWELLERS (The House For Sri Lanka Gems) 20. MTTERY ROM, SINGAPORE-!. TELEPHONE: *****.52 words
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Miscellaneous873 1978-01-04 20 TV SINGAPORE 5 AND RADIO Happy NewYw* SHARPCTV •S.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by CLASSIC KEYSTONE COMEDY CAPERS SJU DIARY OP EVENTS •S.M NO PLACE TO GO (r). The flood of rural migration to cities la a problem In moat Third Wbrld nations. Thla programme la about how the Mexican government,873 words
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Miscellaneous264 1978-01-04 20 Today's top shows THE CHILD IN NEED (r). (Ch. 5, 9.45 Em. In colour). It has e?n suggested that almost 50 per cent of a child's personal attitudes and perceptions of the world takes place before he atarts his primary education. Early years are a period growth and because of264 words
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