New Nation, 5 January 1978
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Title Section22 1978-01-05 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, January 5, 1978 No. 2149 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r -~r-- i MVV(f NATION COMMENT —-j22 words
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Article, Illustration103 1978-01-05 1 The body of engineering student Goh Chee Beng, 22, Jies covered (extreme right) at the Junction Of Dover Close East and North Bouna Vista Roads last night the eighth death on Singapore roads in the new year. Ooh had jifst alighted at a bus stop aboutPicture by P.H. Sng. - 103 words
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Article315 1978-01-05 1 US acts America abandons policy of letting dollar float downwards Agencies New York, Thursday The United States last night stepped in to support the weakening dollar, abandoning its policy of letting the currency float downward against other currencies. The dollar immediately soared against the West German mark. Swiss Franc andAgencies - 315 words
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Article130 1978-01-05 1 Singapore Airlines last August achieved "the Impossible" a passenger load factor of 82 per cent. SIA chairman J.Y.M. Ptllajr, in a New Year message to the airline's house magazine said this figure had hitherto been "deemed impossible." Load factor Is an airline's way of determining the130 words
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406 1978-01-05 1 Agencies London, Thursday Said Hamm a m 1, chief representative here of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), was shot dead yesterday by a young man also believed to be an Arab, police said. Police said Hammami was shot several times in his officeAgencies - 406 words
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Advertisement17 1978-01-05 1 INSIDE Pahang's soccer surprise -Page 18 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Moneywords 14;- Crossword 15, What's On 10.17 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-01-05 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today—No rain.12 words
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Article, Illustration164 1978-01-05 2 Burst main puts Orchard area under water A water main burst flooding Penang Road and parts of Orchard Road this morning. Water In parts of the area was as deep as 20 cm. PUB workers later switched off supply before the flood level got any higher. By164 words
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Article138 1978-01-05 2 Share prices Improved slightly after a slow and cautious start at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the first 45 minutes today. The two Chinese newspaper shares, Sin Chew and Nanyang Press gained two and three cents to $1.96 and $1.89 respectively on light buying support. Bandar Raya138 words
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Article33 1978-01-05 2 THE PUB, referring to Tuesday's New Nation report on the Kranji catchment area, says the area covers 10,585 hectares and the dam is 975 m long, 17m high and 21m wide.33 words
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Article372 1978-01-05 2 The Trade Department has warped 10 provision shops nine of which sold sugar at six cents more than the recommended price of $1.24 per kilo. CASK bad pressed for action after It carried out a price survey following camplaints by consumers. Nine of the 10372 words
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Article266 1978-01-05 2 LKA Former world chew champion Boris Spassky and self-exiled Soviet compatriot Victor Korchnoy drew the 15th game of their match In Belgrade last night, leaving Korchnoy leading by 8-7 In the 20-game series. Korchnoy had threatened to abandon the match unless the spectators were excluded,LKA - 266 words
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Advertisement22 1978-01-05 2 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent!22 words
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Article152 1978-01-05 3 Rav Dhaliwal - The snag is it doesn't work —and the shop has closed down By Rav Dhaliwal The advertisement was tempting a $239 watch going for $79. Now several buyers are stuck with faulty digital quartz watches for the firm which sold the watches has since closed152 words
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106 1978-01-05 3 The American features syndicate supplying New Nation's Born Loser, Norbert and Short Ribs cartoons and Your Lucky Stars column says "technical difficulties" have delayed delivery. A United Feature Syndicate statement sent through the United Press International office here said technical difficulties have caused production106 words
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Article, Illustration230 1978-01-05 3 A British social worker, Mrs Joan Boyle, has been made a Member of the British Empire in Queen Eiizabetn's New Year honours list for 1978. Mrs Boyle, wife of an engineer, was the only person in Singapore honoured In this year's list230 words
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Article33 1978-01-05 3 The 80-member National Theatre Club's Btrlng and Accordion Group will give a concert at the National Library lecture hall on Saturday at 2 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.33 words
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140 1978-01-05 3 A 17-year-old despatch clerk, Mabel Kwek Siok Cheng, was punched and robbed of $550 by two young men and a girl in a lift on Tuesday. The robbery took place In Ocean Building Collyer Quay, at 2.30 pjn. while Miss Kwek140 words
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Article28 1978-01-05 3 The Nanyang University Students's Union la holding a variety show today and tomorrow at the National Theatre to raise fund for the student activities and foundation fund.28 words
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Article28 1978-01-05 3 The MP for Kim Seng, Dr Ong Leong Boon, will open a seminar, Social Education for the Youth, at Rochore community centre on Friday at 7.30 p.m.28 words
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Advertisement135 1978-01-05 3 Forever And Ever SHARIFAH AINI FOREVER AND EVER GROOVY KIND OF LOVE MY BROKEN SOUVENIRS YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A WOMAN I'D NEVER FIND ANOTHER YOU NOTHING TO HIDE MIDNIGHT BLUE ANGEL OF THE MORNING A LITTLE BIT MORE KISSES INTHE RAIN WITHOUT YOU HELP IS ON ITS WAY135 words
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Article228 1978-01-05 4 Singapore Airllpes will not build a 500room hotel in Tomlinson Road, the airline confirmed yesterday. It is believed that another site Is being considered but a spokesman for SIA could not give details. The spokesman said SIA did not tender for the Tomllnson Road sl«e228 words
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Article279 1978-01-05 4 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva A high-ranking Carter Administration official 15 scheduled to arrive next week for talks on the sensitive topics of human rights and Indochinese refugees. She is PstrfctoDwitt, deputy director of PreiKlinta and now Deputy AidiUnt Secreterj of State. Mu Derian, who U in charge279 words
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136 1978-01-05 4 AFP, Reuter New Delhi, Thursday Sophisticated equipment was being brought from Singapore to lift the cockpit and other parte of the wreckage of the Air India Boeing 747 from the Arabian Sea off Bombay, Civil Arlatlon Minister P.L. Kaushlk said. Mr Kaushlk refused to commentAFP, Reuter - 136 words
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Article, Illustration272 1978-01-05 4 Two of the 14 shops set aside by the HDB strictly tor the sale of pets have opened for business. This one—Fbtura Pet Centre—at Block 38, Telok Blangah Rise, opened its doors on Tuesday while another shop at Telok Blangah Drive Opened last week.272 words
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Article54 1978-01-05 4 Japan Air Lines is offering six scholarships for full-time students in the Institute of Education, Nanyang University, Ngee Ann Technical College, Singapore Polytechnic and the University of Singapore. However, final year students and honours year students from the two universities are not eligible. Previous JAL scholarship winners54 words
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Article38 1978-01-05 4 Tfie Public Utilities Board will install an electricity cable from Choa Chu Kang Road to Woodlands Road, Admiralty Road and Admiralty Road West from JanuaryMotorists are asked to use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion.38 words
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Article256 1978-01-05 4 The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board will continue to Improve the quality of tourist guides with refresher courses and examinations. BTPB chairman, Mr Tan I Tong. said this at the graduation of 52 tourist guides from the first course under the on-the-job Tourist Guide Training Scheme at256 words
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515 1978-01-05 5 He cites the case of Mexicans on the US border Reuter Jerusalem, Thursday Prime Minister Begin said yesterday that Palestinian Arabs cannot have self determination "as the term is understood in international law and practice." Mr Benin spoke as Israeli officials closely scrutinised PresidentReuter - 515 words
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Article175 1978-01-05 5 AP Reuter Moscow, Thursday The Soviet Union yesterday bluntly denounced the Carter-Sadat meeting at Aswan as an "antiArab plot" by the US, Egypt and Tsrael. Referring to Mr Carter's three principles, the official Soviet news agency Tass said the US President reiterated the known American stand onAP; Reuter - 175 words
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Article116 1978-01-05 5 Reuter Aswan (Egypt), Thursday.—ln a carefully worded statement to newsmen after the e r u e i a 1 Carter-Sadat talks In this northern military base, the American President set out three fundamental principles for peace in the Middle Eaat: NORMAL relations among the parties Involved,Reuter - 116 words
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Advertisement87 1978-01-05 5 CHINESE CARPET EXHIBITION Victoria Memorial Hall Date: 4th-16th Jan 1978 Time: 10.30 a- 9.30pm ut H J J vt ft- f 0 p rf rr&u^ i M I c f jr.fvU/i i r' r^r^irv^r /ss£!>. n i MNH& i Jmmßz 1 a fiLi* tsV rCV «v;. ■<. i» ®p u87 words
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Article447 1978-01-05 6 ...even if Americans have to pay more AP Washington, Thursday A national survey released ye st e rday shows overwhelming US public support for the government's Intervention to restrict foreign Imports, even If it means paying more money for the American version of the product. FourAP - 447 words
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Article61 1978-01-05 6 Reuter Santiago, Thursday President Augusto Pinochet's military government appeared headed for a big victory in Chile's controversial national referendum yesterday as early results showed a more than 80 per cent vote in,favour of Its policies. With 10 per cent of the votes counted, official sources saidReuter - 61 words
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Article, Illustration332 1978-01-05 6 'It was all in self-defence' Reuter Hong Kong, Thursday Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Van Dong yesterday denied Chat Vietnamese troops had invaded Cambodian territory and said they were fighting for 'a e 1 f-de-fence," according to the Vietnamese news agency. The agency, monitored here, quotedReuter - 332 words
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Article166 1978-01-05 6 Reuter Lot Angeles. Thursday Stuntman Bvel Knlevel, who toe* to Jail every day In a chauffeurdriven cream convertible. Is providing A fleet of Cadillacs to give his fellow Inmates luxury rides, too. At dawn yesterday a fleet of SO Cadillacs rolled up at the door ofReuter - 166 words
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Article79 1978-01-05 6 UPI Hongkong, Thursday. —Cuba has announced its support for the Vietnamese government In the current border war between Cambodia and Vietnam, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The official news agency, in a broadcast monitored in Hong Kong, quoted Cuban Foreign Minister Isidoro Ma'mi Ercapeoll as saying:UPI - 79 words
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Article114 1978-01-05 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 1978 with 360 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its new phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mars, Mercury, Venus and Saturn. THE EVENING STAR Is Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Caorlcorn. ON THISUPI - 114 words
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Article69 1978-01-05 6 D. J - D.J. Musical reactions of babies still la the womb have been studied at two London hospitals, which found one baby jigged roand so well to Vivaldi'* lively music that nt shifted from an awkward pre-blrth position Into an easy one for delivery. Rut seme of Beethoven's solemn69 words
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Miscellaneous321 1978-01-05 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin bipo a 5hi snengdan i J t fefft p 4 x v S.f »>— V X I w.U m a AM «5? r/z I i n K < v j -I I I I 't i l a r' 0 D J O on g321 words
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Article, Illustration399 1978-01-05 7 Reuter Paris, Thursday President Carter last night proposed "a new agenda for democracy" to promote social Justice, combat Inflation and unemployment, promote western security and assist developing countries. He said action must be taken to resist forces which argue that democracy cannot overcome povertyReuter; Source: UPI radio picture - 399 words
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185 1978-01-05 7 FOR CRITICISING GOVT-CLAIM Reuter Jakarta, Thursday—The rector of Muhammadlan University, Prof. Ismail Sunny, has been interrogated by military authorities in connection with his recent lecture criticising the government, a university spokesman said yesterday. He said Mr Sunny was questioned for 11 hours by theReuter - 185 words
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Article165 1978-01-05 7 Reuter Los Angeles, Thursday. A Canadian Inventor says he has devised an antl taplst perfume spray which can make a woman smell like a skunk. Tucked away in her brassiere, the stlnksqutrter would be used to "kill the desire of a would-be rapist" and also allow detectivesReuter - 165 words
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Article179 1978-01-05 7 UPI Paris, Thursday President Carter said yesterday the commitment of America to the security of Europe is "absolute* and the United States will keep In Europe whatever forces necessary to honour that commitment. In the major speech of his seven-nation trip, Mr Carter toldUPI - 179 words
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179 1978-01-05 7 AFP Paris, Thursday A Chinese karate champlon killed a compatriot froth Hong Kong here on Boxing Day after the latter broke a window In his flat, police said yesterday. They said the body of 24-year-old Ho Ah Ki was found last weekAFP - 179 words
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Advertisement130 1978-01-05 7 TRC2OOO For recording and playback of standard cassette tapes. Built-in mike. Quick review and pause/stop button. Tape counter. Tape end warning alarm. Battery check meter. Power from lifetime rechargeable Nl-Cd power pack together with AC adaptor/charger. m a ■V. •-i ■p* ELECTRONIC MEMOS Miniature Dictating and Transcribing Machines U m130 words
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Article396 1978-01-05 8 The estimated 22.5 million overseas Chinese remain a mixed blessing to China. Reiterating that they have much to offer their motherland, Peking has announced a yet-unscheduled conference on Hua Chlao affairs. A preparatory meeting was held recently and the result Is a sharpening of the apparent396 words
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Article65 1978-01-05 8 The housing agent'* clerk hung up a TO LIT sign and settled down to wait tor prospective viewers of the oremlses. Various people came but only as far a* the doorway and turned away. Some appeared highly amused, others pussled. The mystified clerk found out why much65 words
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Article47 1978-01-05 8 How thoughtful of the management of one supermarket who not only closed the supermarket the day they had the staff party, but also open- Ed later than usual the following morning. "To give the staff time to recover, no doubt," a colleague quipped.47 words
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Article780 1978-01-05 8 JAMES RESTON - OPINION By JAMES RESTON NYT Washington: If you try to draw up a balance sheet on the condition of the world at the beginning of 1078 a cheeky and even reckless exercise you can at least be fairly sure of some things to put on theNYT - 780 words
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513 1978-01-05 8 AP Hon* Konf, Thursday Hit by protectionism from the developed nations, this British colony faces the New Year with urgent calls by government and business leaders for dlverslllcation of Its trade. The crunch came In the last month of 1977 when the textilesAP - 513 words
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407 1978-01-05 8 UTUSAN MELAYU VOICE OF T HE PRESS Headline: A reply to "malicious propaganda" on Malaysia's economy. It seems that there are some foreign elements with vested Interest which are now busy spreading propaganda alleging that the Investment climate in Malaysia Is unfavourable and unprofitable407 words
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174 1978-01-05 9 Three newspapers editorialised on Senior Minister of State (foreign Affairs) Rahlm Ishak's sDeech on effective writers in Singapore. BERITA HARLAN said that "wnters of toaay have to produce works baaed on realities of lite around them." It added: "It is only in this way174 words
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Article461 1978-01-05 9 AP Tokyo: Whatever happened to struggle in China? It's back where Teng Hsiao*" ping says it ought to be* sharing top billing with unity, sta- bility and economic progress. That's what the Peking People's Dally says, in a recent Issue, making tt abundantly clear that the feisty,AP - 461 words
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218 1978-01-05 9 Singapore's manufacturing Industry came under the lengthy scrutiny of a Chinese daily. SIN CHEW JIT POH predicted that the industry's share of the Gross Domestic Product would continue to .grow in the next few years. It said: "The trade and service sectors are also playing218 words
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Article313 1978-01-05 9 What are the economic prospects for 1978? Three nonEnglish newspapers commented on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and D e v e 1 o pment (OECD) biennial report and other yearend forecasts. SIN CHEW JIT POH described the report as forecasting "a rather gloomy economic313 words
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223 1978-01-05 9 While one newspaper observed that the "onceserious- problem of drug abuse haa gradually come under control," another said that "after a frank review, we have to admit that we are still far from having solved the problem" BIN CHEW JIT POH mentioned the223 words
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Advertisement15 1978-01-05 9 VOICE OF THE PRESS A weekly round-up off editorial* in the non-English press in Singapore15 words
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Advertisement229 1978-01-05 9 ONLY THE Wise THINK! m l! Hi 18 I HI HEALTH HAZARDS! SICKLY? >. Sflnil ill ili 1 a ss ti Slop Them How! l scientifically ...//a (i proven "..absolutely A, foolproof Effective elimination in 2 months or Retime control ic No insecticides 9 traps needed. W»j| lis Instillation -Only229 words
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Article, Illustration1434 1978-01-05 10 Gloria Chandy - The days when there were only 700 cars on our roads... By Gloria Chandy The first ever motor rally to have taken place in Singapore was an impressive event featuring about 20 cars. It was held at Tyersall (now (Tyersall Park) off Holland Road in the grounds1,434 words
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1032 1978-01-05 10 "Let's get one thing straight. 1 am not a historian and have never claimed to be one." But despite his protests, Mr Eric Jennings, director of N e 11 so n McCarthy Asia Private Limited, has written a fair share of the histories of companies1,032 words
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Advertisement220 1978-01-05 10 TTvsi Walkarun! A brand new road race. You may walk part of the distance, then run the rest of the way to the finish. Or you may either walk or run all the way. Enter Walkarun! You'll enjoy It. And there's lots of prizes to be won! Here's the date:220 words
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Article, Illustration624 1978-01-05 11 Violet Oon - what's Cooking? Tips on tipping -or how much extra to give for good service by Violet Oon I know It's not a way of life to Up for service In Singapore but for those who want to and don't know whether they should or624 words
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Article, Illustration625 1978-01-05 12 Violet Oon - Cook -in Ih Violet Oon Two weeks ago I presented the first part of recipes by Prima Flour Mills. Today's column features the remaining two recipes one for meat buns and the other for semolina cookies. The method for the Meat Bun Is similar to the625 words
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Article, Illustration113 1978-01-05 12 Jennifer Schoon - BARGAINS by Jennifer Schoon Pie tare 1. For a teenage girl, a square porcelain box to hold bits ol Jewellery or preciou things, $9.30, or floral scented sachets to keep undertakings smelling sweet A range of •cents to choose from at $2.M a sachet. From the Looking113 words
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Advertisement52 1978-01-05 11 SfPC'A CRU- >E \OVQOC, M<! .'•n r■* t J f-1 u- «t !h«- »;o i ;liful r 'i.i■ i )i eternal youth i "on inq. rht- pe.r M i i ,1 J i O iro I l'l' > vV I 1 no a !i> .V? ahcjio-French bra vol 7h Robinson52 words
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Miscellaneous335 1978-01-05 11 *****, riddles, crossword*, jokes to •fears? Ws pay $f for every contribution. Ths sddrsss Is Kids Only, Now Nstlon, Locked Bsc ll> Stsfspors 1. Don't forgot to sdd your nsmo, sgo and sddrsss. Here's a crossword puzzls on ths various msans of transportation. Ths cluss ars in ths pictures toys335 words
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Advertisement364 1978-01-05 12 Advertisement Your Complexion From today yon can kin beautiful complexion dear, soft and smooth. You know that a bit more than thorough cleansing, a suitable diet and sufficient sleep ia requited because time, lack of proper care, airconditioning and today's increasingly polluted atmosphere can give even the best complexion blemishes,364 words
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940 1978-01-05 13 Los Angeles Times New York: With all the popularity of Jogging in recent years, there Is one question that still has not been scientifically and definitively answered: Does running add years to life? Dr. Kenneth Cooper, a pioneer of the current physical fitnessLos Angeles Times - 940 words
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Advertisement23 1978-01-05 13 Unparalleled Reliability With High Performance, Low Energy Chaaeis •Electronic Sensor Touch Tuning System •Direct Beam. One Qun System i,ina§tran+§this IfStV* A m I23 words
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Miscellaneous568 1978-01-05 13 Cut along dotted line* mmm mm mm mm wma mm mm* mb mm mm mm mm mm mm i CLUES FOR FN 4 1. Stogt-dramo with much tinging 2. A down-to-earth girl will ignore the complimentt of glib flot3. Having which, you need never go hungry 4. A work of568 words
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Article396 1978-01-05 14 Reuter Jakarta, Thursday Against a background of continued economic growth, President Suharto's draft budget today is expected to emphasise the need for investment, especially in agriculture. The budget which Mr Suharto will present to Parliament covers the period from April 1 to the end ofReuter - 396 words
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Article284 1978-01-05 14 UPI AFP London, Thursday The American dollar recovered sligntly from Its slide to new all-time lows on a number of European foreign exchanges at close of trading yesterday. Gold closed below the morning opening rates in Zurich and London. In Zurich it finished at U*****,125 an ounce, upUPI; AFP - 284 words
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Article122 1978-01-05 14 r Business News and Views L_—_i AP Karachi, Thursday Pakistan International Airlines has signed an agreement with Prince Faisal bin Khaled, the youngest son of King Khaled of Saudi Arabia, to build a US$23 million ($52.9 million) hotel at Riyadh as a Joint venture, the airline saidAP - 122 words
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Article, Illustration319 1978-01-05 14 Commercial Corner a weekly feature Slme Darby recently acquired the agency for atlte House of Banfl, producers of Rlunlte LamDrusco Italian wines, said to be the largest selling wine In the world. A Singapore company, Inspection and Marketing Services (Pte) Ltd whicji specialises In nondestructive testing services, recently conducted a319 words
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Article192 1978-01-05 14 Stocks fell for the second consecutive day yesterday, although the Carter administration triggered a late rally attempt by Intervening on foreign exchanges to prop up the dollar. Trading was active. The Dow Jones industrial average, which lunged 13.43 points on uesday, dropped another 4.16 points to 813.58. It192 words
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Article33 1978-01-05 14 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrial 813.58 (off 4.16); 20 transport 216.43 (off 0 34); 16 utilities 110.76 (off 0.23); 66 stock 282.97 (off 1.02). Utt.UPI - 33 words
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Article85 1978-01-05 14 AFP The Tokyo stock market opened the year on a mixed note yesterday amid a welter of depressing factors, notably the yen's sharp appreciation. This year's first trading day closing quotations or glltcdgedes, with comparisons with Dec 28 In parentheses follow: Helwa Real Estate 609 (821), Nippon Oil 485AFP - 85 words
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Article68 1978-01-05 14 Closing prices in francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: ParlbM 133.70 —3.30 Foncter 384 —6 Pilntemp* 3180 —1.60 Bull 23/70 —1.30 Koyal Dutch 361 —1 Mitheln 1066 —46 COB 346 —6 Ihomson 136.80 —4.30 CFP 96 —3.60 Rhone 60 —3 Air 340 —10 BSN 363 —16 Philips 64.40 —0.8068 words
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Article78 1978-01-05 14 Union Bank of Switzer land Cluing price* on the Zurich Stock Exchange yeaterUBS bearer 2260 —70 UBS registered 007 8JBQ 427 Credit Sulaae 2196 —16 Bwlaaalr B. 798 —17 Bwlw Relnaur. 2760 —40 Wlnterthur B. 21M —66 Zurich Incur. •270 —260 Nestle B. 2416 —76 Interfood B. 2260 —60Union Bank of Switzer land - 78 words
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Article120 1978-01-05 14 Prices at 11.30 ajn. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: A CI Its 1M ADC 33 30 Ampoi Pet 84 Bft Anl 151 187 APIM 136 139 Bank NSW ft 30 ft4o Brambles 183 187 BHP 668 670 Boral 336 346 CBA 380 CBR 308 300 CIO120 words
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Article261 1978-01-05 14 Reuter Geneva, Thursday Most of the world's leading textile Importers and exporters have joined a new four-year pact regulating the US$4O billion worth of International trade In textiles and clothing, UN officials said yesterday. Nine countries Including Britain on behalf of Hong Kong and the nine-nationReuter - 261 words
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Miscellaneous260 1978-01-05 14 I Crossword 13 Thick slices 17 Falsehood 18 Medicinal unit 22 Bandsman Kenton 23 Bicycles 24 Stole 25 Pledge 26 Hurricane center 28 Red or Coral 29 Victim 30 Farmer's concern 31 Caustic 32 Capri, e.g.: abbr. 33 Spouse 34 Presently 35 Mock 36 a man—mouse?' 37 Sandy Islet 40260 words
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Article, Illustration595 1978-01-05 15 FAIRWAY'S TOP 10 TO FOLLOW Watch back-in-form Perfect Gentleman Ipoh, Thursday Roving Eyes II 1b on the upgrade and should easily complete a hattrick this meeting. The Wandering Ryes four-year-old has struck a bright patch after being transferred to. Ipoh trainer Eddie ▼an Breukelen. He found595 words
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Article1096 1978-01-05 15 SATURDAY ■a. 4 Dir. 1 HMm 11 Golden Mandarin 17 t Nlcobar 57 21 Maca Spider Mi i t Lord R*ak> Hi Dnamtwat n ui Neutron Ml It Opportunlat Mi Jack WoMnion Mi 12 Mr. Harmony U 11 Kaiaer Bill M Ma Macintosh Mi Win nine1,096 words
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Article327 1978-01-05 15 ZSfoirdie Estndt Ipoh, Thursday. Gcaticnun, going over a distance for the first time this meeting, should be closely louowed. Wltn Peter Lee astride this morning, the Captain Kirk four-year-old was hard held In a 600 m trial in 36.6 with Neutron (A. Rasak) for company. The327 words
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Article121 1978-01-05 15 SATUBJDAT BACK ONE: tM Omm Bhr >—lMtai air: Ban Ta Flfc OaM— Ulg Mt 11, Ark. BACE TWO: IN Clan W* t IMtaa atr: Qalat VKw The laawtoaa BACE THBEETTm CteN Dtr I—lMta air: DNtaa Waa< Bagal Lmmtmi, Crystal Ba£< Fwtt Oaaaala, lakarttar. BACE FOUB: IN Omm I Mr121 words
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Advertisement191 1978-01-05 15 r i MODIHN LIVINO OSNgRAL Contractor. We apeclalise In housing renovation. A wide range of marbles, ceramic, terrasso, moealc, parquet awaits your selection. Also, dealing of materials. Open on Sundays. 614. Oeylang Road (Lorong 28), B'pore 14. Tel: *****0. H.D.B. licence PW/ mi. HOOK SOON CATSRS all types of furniture191 words
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Article, Illustration547 1978-01-05 16 SURESH NAIR - Two shocks in a night as Yong Chee gets 'indefinite' ban and Kong Leong quits KM Weightlifting By SURESH NAIR Flyweight champion Lim Yong Chee. 21, received an unprecedented blow yesterday when he was suspended indefinitely by the Disciplinary Committee of the Singapore Amateur Weightlifting Federation. Tone Chee was547 words
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Article, Illustration753 1978-01-05 16 Brian Miller - BOWLING by Brian Miller As the 1978 bowling season rolls off, perhaps the time is ripe to reflect on the disastrous events of '77 and to take steps ta ensure^that these blunders do pot repeat themselves during the current year. There is no denying753 words
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Advertisement113 1978-01-05 16 V -m v i mtmM GRAND PRIX by. aV 'IP »vJP John Newcombe introduces the ideal racket.... Grand Prix The new sleek black Newcombe Grand Prix is specially designed by John Newcombe for dedicated tennis players who demand power plus performance with every stroke. New anodized aluminium frame for dampening113 words
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Article, Illustration731 1978-01-05 17 JEFFREY LOW - Striker Hasnul the new rave in town Soccer By JEFFREY LOW Pahang will have a surprise for Singapore when the two teams meet In a Malaysia Cup warmup match at the National Stadium on Saturday. The surprise packet Is In the form of 18-year-old centre forward Hasnul Hlsham,731 words
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Article113 1978-01-05 17 KS Booting Tokyo, Thursday World Boxing Coundl flroetkht champion MtCVSf Canto of Mexloo winning a split decision oyer Japanese challenger BhoJl Optima in their 10round fight in Korlyama. The 10-year-old Oanto, quieter and more experienced than the" SO-year-old challenger, scored his points with dean hIU to hls113 words
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347 1978-01-05 17 ES9~Soccer Reuter London, Thursday Everton and Aston Villa, two of the most fampus English socCtr clubs, clash on BatUrday In the third round of the Football Association (PA) Cup. Sixty-four teams lne lodine six non-League hopefuls, ire Nt to do bottle, but nowhereReuter - 347 words
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Article281 1978-01-05 17 Connors easy winner KgB^fennis Reuter New York, Thursday Second seeded Brian Gottfried blunted the force of Roscoe Tanner's big service and held his own delivery throughout for a 7-5* 8-2 victory yesterday in the opening match of the U*****.000 (*****.000) Grand Prix Masters tennis tournament here. Before aReuter - 281 words
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276 1978-01-05 17 P. BALA - j^^^Soccer By P. BALA Guthrie Waugh scored an easy 5-1 victory over Shell, with only RoHouses Division One League match at Jalan Besar yesterday. Shell with only Bobert 81m as the only ■tar In their tide, took an early lead with a276 words
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416 1978-01-05 17 Soccer Reuter London, Thursday Joe Jordan, Leed's Scottish World Cup striker, was put on the transfer list last night. The move was made by the club's directors following their failure to get Jordan to sign a new contract. Jordan, 26, was one of Scotland'sReuter - 416 words
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Article, Illustration599 1978-01-05 18 "Never settle for less than you want. Watch me, I show you how to go after and get what you want." This advice from legendary femme fatale, Marlene Dietrich, Is Police Woman Angle Dickinson's guiding principle in her life. Today, flushed with599 words
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Article145 1978-01-05 18 HOON WEE LIAN - Letter. HOON WEE LIAN RTS claims to have Christmas Special In store for us—"a one hour special on Christmas." Christmas Special? Christmas As Usual Is more like ltl For the line-up of performers was not very much different from last year's, the year before145 words
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Miscellaneous923 1978-01-05 18 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 1939923 words
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Miscellaneous220 1978-01-05 18 and around town GOOD AS NEW BOUTIQUE—ladles' and children's clothes In good condition, 844 Margaret Drive, until 4.30 p.m. Proceeds go to the Tamplnes Home (or Retarded Children. FA8HION DESIGN a talk and demonstration at Kampong Bugls community centre, 7.30 p.m. Admission free. CULTURAL CONCERT, National Theatre, Clemenceau Avenue, 8220 words
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Miscellaneous426 1978-01-05 18 p.m. Admission: Adults $1, children under 18 years. 60 cents. 'Schoolchildren In groups of 30 or more. 30 cents each. BUILDING MATERIALS ON DISPLAY at the Singapore Institute of Architects Building Centre. Podium Floor, Block 19. Outram Park Complex, until 5 p.m. Admission free. SINGAPORE -MADE PRODUCTS on display at426 words
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Article44 1978-01-05 19 AH FOOK: The Family Planning and Population Board Is right to discourage early parenthood. Teenagers are really too young to be responsible parents. MEI UN: Judging from some parents today, It would seem age is not the only criteria for responsible parenthood.44 words
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Miscellaneous914 1978-01-05 19 TV RADIO Happy New** SHARp> C r V •IN OPINING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by Tlftß BEVERLY HI LLI B ILLIE8: Our Hero the Banker (r). 2.36 DIABT OF EVENTS (C). •Ml EIGHT HEBOES or 8 HOC UN (r). Mandarin serial. 4f INTERMIBSION. l.« OPENING AN- 5.44 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTB followed by WHEBE'B914 words
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Miscellaneous200 1978-01-05 19 MARY TYLER MOOSE. (Ch. 5. 9 p.m. in colour). The newsroom at WJM-TV bubbles over with anticipation over the annual Teddy Awards. Only Murray is distraught. He has never won an award and does not expect this year to be different. r 1 WESTERN FEATURE SPECIAL: Tribute to a Bad200 words
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