New Nation, 25 January 1978
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Title Section22 1978-01-25 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, January 25, 1978 No. 2166 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r -7=rr M VV L'i) NATION COMMENT b————gj22 words
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Article585 1978-01-25 1 KREMLIN'S SIDE OF THE STORY: P5 Why the world wasn't told of nuclear peril... Reuter AFP UPI Washington, Wednesday When does a government tell Its people that a nuclear-powered satellite may plunge from the skies and rain radioactive debris on > the eatth? The US and CanadaReuter; AFP; UPI - 585 words
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Article58 1978-01-25 1 A five-year-old girl died in an accident last night when the car In which she was travelling collided with a lorry along Commonwealth Drive. Fua Ming- Ying, who was standing on the back seat of the Honda Civic, knocked her head against the side of the58 words
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Article97 1978-01-25 1 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday, The government has ordered the suspension of the ragging weeks planned by universities and colleges throughout the country to welcome their freshmen at the start of the academic year. The suspension order was announced by the Minister for Education and Culture, MrAFP - 97 words
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Article392 1978-01-25 1 UPI Reuter Cairo, Wednesday Egypt today virtually silenced press attacks on Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin In apparent response to a US-Israeli call to end a war of words hampering resumption of collapsed peace talks. But the three main state controlled hewspapers, echoing what diplomaticUPI; Reuter - 392 words
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Advertisement32 1978-01-25 1 writes his last Midweek column Page 10 S'pore to hare $2 million weather station Pago 4 IN THE OTHER FAGEB: Moneywords Page 12; Crossword Page 13; Stars Page 17; Comics Page 18.32 words
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Advertisement54 1978-01-25 1 m ■m 1 i am p I «r T> .7 v/^ <3* >*/ Lovely RodU Pinto is a rem of a fill and die is here with four other Indian models to show off Indian Jewellery. They will appear at the opening of the Indian jewellery exhibition at the National54 words
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Advertisement42 1978-01-25 1 See Page 7 W f s jm- iSIH CTsJje ;-v L* 1■ .A ,s s s I X ,y- V kl .V: y<«s r —t WHERE THE SPORTS STARS MEET. »J0 Conveniently located on the ground floor o< International Plaza, Anson R0ad.T«1:*****9442 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-01-25 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 pjn. today Isolated atwwers In late afternoon.16 words
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Article, Illustration85 1978-01-25 2 Five Indian girls who are as beautiful as the Jewellery thsy will be wearing In shows to be held here In conjunction with Indian Republic Day tomorrow —from left: Feroza Cooper, Ran] ana Kapadla, Farida Raglna, Nandini Sep and Roslta Pinto. They will appear85 words
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Article112 1978-01-25 2 Trading was mixed with a slightly easier bias dor* Ing the first 46 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Faber Merlin Malaysia fell one half cent to 80* cents in* light turnover while Singapore Finance draped four cents to BUSINESS DONE; First Section: F. MERLIN (8)112 words
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Article49 1978-01-25 2 The National Theatre Symphonic Band la looking for more player*, especially thoee who are able to play the tuba, saxaphones, oboe, string bass and electric bass, to Cthe Band. Appllcaforma are available from the National Theatre's general office and the Yamaha Music School at Plata singapura.49 words
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Article47 1978-01-25 2 Thet $4 SBS monthly student stamps for the month of February will be on sale at all post offices from Jan 27 to Feb 4. The stamps can be purchased In bulk and the production of student concession passes for verification purposes Is not required.47 words
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Article323 1978-01-25 2 Ivan Lim - By Ivan Lim The Ministry of Labour Is keeping tabs on local and foreign contractors recruiting workers for overseas Jobs to ensure they do not Contravene 81 n g apore's employment laws. The Employment Agencies Act makes It illegal for any person or firm to323 words
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Article76 1978-01-25 2 The Singapore Sports Council's tennis courts at Kalians win open for public booking tomorrow. ThA hourly charges for each Court are IS (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) $i p.m. to 7 p.m.y and $5 (7 pan. to 11 p.m). Advanced bookings can be made at the National76 words
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Article229 1978-01-25 2 ASEAN cooperation The Senior Minister of State tor National Development, Dr Tan Eng Liang, this morning said the three ASEAN protein proJecs begun in 1974 marl: a significant turning point in the development of ASEAN cooperation. They promote the setting up of an essential infrastructure for229 words
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Article48 1978-01-25 2 The Singapore Institute of > Management will conduct a course on Managing Motivation for Performance Improvement at Its conference room from Feb 22 to Mar 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fee Is $345 for members and $375 for others. Applications close on Feb 13.48 words
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Article153 1978-01-25 2 The Urban Redevelopment Authority's .Car-Parks Division will take action against the owner of -a Mercedes Bens who left his ear at the Orchard Road ear park for two days since Sunday. A Car Parks Division spokesman said yesterday the car owner has disregarded153 words
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Advertisement14 1978-01-25 2 OXRON The Best Buy Today om/& HP n ar!> <?&) &iuQj, u. ,-v •v UM14 words
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Article, Illustration324 1978-01-25 3 Jane Chew - By Jane Chew A contraceptive pill for men Is unlikely to be available in the market for at least another five years. Research began five years ago under the World Health Organisation's special programme of research in human reproduction in Geneva. Professor M.R.N. Prasad324 words
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Article21 1978-01-25 3 Mr.sFreddy Cheok Tun? Im was reelected president of the National Youth LeaaershlpTraining Institute Alumni at Its recent annual meeting.21 words
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Article134 1978-01-25 3 The Government Is to be asked whether there is any plan to rationalise the teachers' promotion system to save time, cost and reduce frustrations among teachers.' The MP for Serangoon Gardens, Dr Lau Telk Soon, has given notice of this question for the next sitting of134 words
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Article85 1978-01-25 3 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday The Malayan Railway will run extra trains during the Chinese New Year season.' M.R. marketing manager, Enclk Mohamed Taufflck Mohamed All, said the holiday trains would be from Feb. 3 to Feb. 6 and from Feb. 9 to Feb. 12 between Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth85 words
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120 1978-01-25 3 The Deputy Director of Schools, Mr Lim Kim Woon, has paid visits to two junior colleges which had protested against the longer school hours for colleges introduced this year. The visits. It is understood. were made to explain the Education Ministry120 words
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Advertisement112 1978-01-25 3 A lb •> •&i i- gj® -•>. •-a ra A F H W. 8 ■d* ti'-+-■.^zm •<% ±-;-&y K Zji V mm "ff'P -V ,0. K. I ,1* > ,v* i rlrtt <•• T m i r xm i \#s 4. 4>W .-4fe- —Ia y m -N I ■nHBaMBnHBHMiI «r112 words
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Article, Illustration349 1978-01-25 4 Deborah Chia - By Deborah Chia Residents In Block 13, Lorong 7, Toa Payoh, have been tola to report neighbours who throw rubbish from the upper floors. In a notice pasted near the lift In this block and In circulars sant out over a week ago, tire349 words
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Article48 1978-01-25 4 The Singapore Institute of Management will conduct a course on The Management of Interviews at Its conference room from Feb 22 to FOb 24 from 0 a.m. to S am The fee Is $300 for members and $350 for others. Application closes on Feb 8.48 words
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Article268 1978-01-25 4 'Keep deferral law' The American Business Ctouncil has expressed c on c e r a over. President Carters- decision to phase out the tax deferral law over a three-year period. A spokesman of the ABC frhlch has been lobbying- against the withdrawal of tax deferral, Said:268 words
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190 1978-01-25 4 Kim Seng residents are selling records, cassettes and cartridges- in a campaign to- raise $100,000 for their new community centre. Launching the 14 Top Artistes oolden Hits campaign on Monday, acting Minister for Culture Mr Ong Teng Cheong said the 17-year-old centre is inadequate190 words
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Article, Illustration217 1978-01-25 4 Mrs Noel PadghlmPurich went Into politics for a simple reason. She became a member of the Northern Territory legislative assembly in Australia, motivated by' her love of people. "My work involves helping the 2000 people in my electorate whether it be installing telephone217 words
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Article129 1978-01-25 4 > -v About 70 employees of a food factory in Sembtnng will receive $3 to $10 wage adjustment* t under their flrat collective agreement. In addition, those with mora than too year's service In the company will get an extra increment. -V •*..>. :w r I129 words
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251 1978-01-25 4 The Meteorological Department is to set up a $2 million satellite groupd station at Changi to receive data from the first weather satellite launched by Japan last July. The station is expected to start operations in 1980, the director of the Department, Mr. K.251 words
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Advertisement60 1978-01-25 4 *3 vl Enjoy a wonderful sea breeze evening at EAST COAST SEAFOOD 540. UPPER EAST COAST ROAQ. SINGAPORE 16. TEL *****20. SPECIALIST SFA-FOOn Cantonese Cuisine Prepared by well-known cooks. Courteous Services. Reasonable charges usiness Hours: Daily from 5.00 p.m. 1.00 a.m. k Saturday extended to 2.00 a.m. We cater for60 words
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Article, Illustration557 1978-01-25 5 ...but Tass says there's no threat of nuclear fallout AP Reuter Moscow, Wednesday The Soviet Union yesterday confirmed that one of its satellites had dropped from orbit over northern Canada and claimed its atomic power supply was designed to completely self-destructAP; Reuter - 557 words
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Article133 1978-01-25 5 AFP Reuter Moscow, Wednesday Tass harshly criticised NATO Secretary General Joseph Luns (or his support of the US built neutron bomb yesterday affirming that production of the weapon could lead to nuclear war. The Soviet news agency also denounced "British supporters" of the bomb. TassAFP; Reuter - 133 words
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Article362 1978-01-25 5 EUROPE REACTION TO CRASH AFP Bonn, Wednesday The director of West Germany's Bochum Observatory, Mr. Heinz Kaminski, said yesterday there is a danger of atomic rainfall in the coming weeks following the disintegration of the Soviet Cosmos satellite over Canada. It was imnossible to predict InAFP - 362 words
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Article187 1978-01-25 5 AP Washington, Wednesday—ln an action he described as "a major step forward," President Carter signed an executive order yesterday establishing clear guidelines. for US Intelligence agehcles, including new curbs on such covert activities as attempts at political assassination. Mr Carter said the Intelligence reorganisation wouldAP - 187 words
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Advertisement334 1978-01-25 5 STWK BUCTIOW ihw mat all line stores AMERICAN ARROW SHIRTS (ODDMENTS) AT VERY SPECIAL LOW PRICES (available at stated branches) USUAL NOW CS ARROW WHIP $15 50 $10.85 CS ARROW PADDOCK-CLUB $17.00 $1190 CS ARROW DPCTON $24.75 to $33.00 $17.30 to $23.10 CS ARROW DECTOLENE $25 50 to $29.75 $1785t*****0334 words
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188 1978-01-25 6 AP Geneva, Wednesday The United State* will Insist tne Geneva tradefreeing talks must reach "substantive" agreement by next July, President Cartel s special representative for trade negotiations Mr Robert Strauss said yesterday. He warned if no treaty was concluded by midyear, asAP - 188 words
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Article, Illustration98 1978-01-25 6 Mei Lin: This dress costs two hundred dollars?! Ah Fook: No, it's only ten dollars; the label is worth a hundred and ninety dollars y» yao iianqbat- tSi<&s zhfsh' ..X"'; M/+,/ f kucii (/uin, bidojou zhi yiL*JpsJsu* 7 Mei Lin: Baju ini berharga dua ratus98 words
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Article405 1978-01-25 6 To put pressure on Israel to resume talks: Report AP Beirut, Wednesday The Shah of Iran was yesterday reported to be "seriously considering" an Iranian oil embargo against Israel, to force It make concessions and resume peace talks with Egypt. The Beirut based ArabAP - 405 words
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186 1978-01-25 6 AP Kuwait, Wednesday Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Saud Al-Faisal, arrived yesterday at the start of Arab-wide consultations to arrange collective efforts for a Middle East settlement. Prince Saud opened a session of talks with the Emir of Kuwait, Sheik Jaber Al-Ahmad AlSabah,AP - 186 words
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Article79 1978-01-25 6 Reuter Bonn, Wednesday West German Defence Minister Georg Leber Officially disclosed here yesterday that military counter -in t e 111 k ence agents had bugged his secretary's ap a r tment without approval. The checks on the 55year old secretary were made shortly after communist master-spy Guenter GuillaumeReuter - 79 words
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Article155 1978-01-25 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday. Jan. 25, the 25th day of 1978 with 340 to follow. THE MOON is between its full phase and last quarter. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the signUPI - 155 words
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160 1978-01-25 6 Swadesh de Roy - From Swadesh de Roy Roy, our man in Tokyo. Should baby food makers go Into birth control business too? Well, they do In Japan when there is more money reducing births than selling baby food. Or when there is good160 words
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Article51 1978-01-25 6 D. J - D.J. Toddler Jane Jennings really got the pip when she sucked an orange. For when Jane, who is three, rqueezed the fruit, one of the pips popped up her nose. And it stayed there for two days until Jane, of Cheshire, England, had it removed in hospital.51 words
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Miscellaneous230 1978-01-25 6 WEATHER Rome Sunny, 123C. Headline: Pressure mounts for a government with the communists. Moscow Clear, minus 8-mlnus 12C. Pravda'i headline: Socialist Emulation and Press. Bonn Partly Cloudy, 4-OC. Headline: Israel blocks Cairo military conference. Paris Overcast, rainy, 6-2 C. Headline: Police mobilised in kidnapping of Baron Empaln. London Cloudy, 6-3230 words
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Article, Illustration444 1978-01-25 7 Reuter AFP Paris, Wednesday Conflicting claims of responsibility for the kidnapping of millionaire Belgian Industrialist Baron Edouard Jean Empain threw police investigations into confusion last night. A Maoist splinter group calling itself the Armed Nucleus for Popular Autonomy (NAPAP) told a Paris radio station and anReuter; AFP; UPI radio picture - 444 words
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Article125 1978-01-25 7 Washington, Wednesday—The Federal government announced yesterday that women who buy birth control pills after April 3 must receive a brochure warning that "women who use oral contraceptives should not smoke." The caution against both smoking and taking the Pill will be contained in an125 words
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241 1978-01-25 7 AP AFP London, Wednesday The International Press Institute yesterday asked President Suharto to rescind the order temporarily closing down eight dally newspapers or "substantiate the reported allegation that the papers might publish reports that could endanger stability." In a cable to the IndonesianAP; AFP - 241 words
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Article33 1978-01-25 7 AFP London, Wednesday Karen Zecevlc. wtfe of the director of Chrysler International, was robbed of £25,000 pounds ($100,000) In cash and jewelleiy by two assailants In London yesterday, Scotland Yard said.—AFP - 33 words
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Article35 1978-01-25 7 AP Lusaka, Wednesday A team of 20 Chinese medical personnel will arrive In Lusaka this week to help alleviate a shortage of doctors In the country, the Zamblan Ministry of Health announced yesterday.—AP.AP - 35 words
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Advertisement177 1978-01-25 7 NEC makes satellites, lasers, and computers. And a really efficient Radio Cassette tape recorder. NEC N C hii.nil' icciMrH" m iv .4.1 v. v i -T Emmbee Pacific Pte Ltd. 100 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 5. Tel: *****3. Emmbee Showroom: 229, 2nd Flo'or, Plaza Singapura, Singapore 9. Tel: *****. Open177 words
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Article424 1978-01-25 8 There are various reasons, some obvious, some unstated, why the Singapore Grand Prix has remained In the pits since 1973. The Singapore Motor Sports Club's latest call for a permanent circuit Is a non-starter, because it offers no new argument that the need424 words
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Article64 1978-01-25 8 Driving In crowded Singapore If apparently a far more strenuous affair than most people realise. A colleague who It among the aspiring after a licence to steer, sprained his arm while wrestling with the steering wheel In a ▼allant attempt to reverse his car. Asked If64 words
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Article39 1978-01-25 8 Some establishments have to get a special ltcnoe for remaining open for longer than wnaL But one restau- rant, It seems, couldnt cloee early enough. Its advertised busl- ness hours were 11 JO a.m. to IS pjn.39 words
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Article, Illustration569 1978-01-25 8 Swadesh de Roy - Contradictory statements 48 hours after pact '7 pc growth a domestic policy, not a commitment' From Swadesh de Roy our man in Tokyo Tokyo: China Anks second, after the US, in Prime Minister Takeo FukuGa's current order of foreign policy priorities. 'Other Asian countries' supposedly Including Southeast Asia569 words
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Article, Illustration605 1978-01-25 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON The war between Cambodia and Vietnam is certainly tne most dramatic incident in the region since the end of the much larger and more terrible war between Indochina and the Americans. It is also a pointer to the new605 words
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Article208 1978-01-25 8 Reuter London ane International Planned Parentnood Keuerawon (IPrrj, usually ousy preaching tne gospei of fewer oabies around tne world, has become concerned about a ueit of lmertiuty stretching across central Africa. In special report, the London-based federation said surveys indicate that in much ofReuter - 208 words
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Article, Illustration510 1978-01-25 9 VOICE OF THE PRESS A weekly round-up off editorials in the non* English press in Singapore For the week Jan. 15 ~21 Differing opinions on. who holds key to the problem The deadlock in the Egypt-Israel peace talks last week came under considerable all-round comments from510 words
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Article147 1978-01-25 9 Commuters should not be made to feel that the shortage of taxis is due to man-made factors. SIN CHEW JIT POH called for efforts to be made to ensure that this does not happen. The paper was commenting on NTUC secre-tary-general D e v a n147 words
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Article, Illustration529 1978-01-25 9 AP New York: Among the 10 best investments you could have made In 1977, if you had a lot of money, were sculpture, Jade, tapestries, violins. Dost- Impressionist paintings, porcelain, paperweights, carpets and antique silver. So says Franz Pick, New York publisherAP - 529 words
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Article97 1978-01-25 9 Although HDB signboards' Tamil wordings are written by non-Tamils, It is satlst fying to note that most of the wordings are written correetly. This was TAMIL MURASUs' view. It commended the Housing Board for taking measures to correct wrong Tamil wordings on some signboards placed97 words
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Article906 1978-01-25 10 / 11 H.L. Lim - Wednesday, Jan.25,1978. by H.L.Lim One hundred and seventy-five since May 1973, Including this column that's a lot of Midweeks. I feel it is time to call it quits, especially since I will be leaving Singapore next month for a littie while. I hope I hare not bored too many906 words
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Article, Illustration1611 1978-01-25 10 / 11 Jane Chew - Good parents are not born, they are made through teaching More than family planning, I more than sex education, Family Life is... Report by Jane Chew Preparing today's young people for torn or r o w's families. That sums up in a nutshell the main thrust of1,611 words
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Advertisement162 1978-01-25 10 / 11 BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME WITH LEVIS DECOR WALL COATING A/ m "'■v. u (jU.IMt SOIL f,' SINGAPORE MALAYSIA VAKAI PAINTS b 1 R A DING IPTFI LTD t'Ai )M:, r Your attention please All consumers of WEST CABOrS VITAMIN E CREWE Beware of Imitation It has come to our attention that162 words
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Article, Illustration677 1978-01-25 12 Gloria Chandy - From Beatles,to full-length cartoons Cinema by Gloria Chandy The Singapore Film Society has drawn up a programme for the next three months and decided on several other films that will be shown for the rest of the year. On Sunday, Feb 12, there will be677 words
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565 1978-01-25 12 AP Hollywood: •For the first time Jn 15 years, It's a real race for the Oscar as best actress of the year. When the 50th awards of the academy of motion picture arts and sciences are presented at the Los. AngelesAP - 565 words
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Miscellaneous533 1978-01-25 12 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Nome (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address N.R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUIS BELOW ■■■■■BaaaCut along dotted Unas CLUES FOR FQ-3 1. Excessively class-conscious person 2. Uninviting though your may be, there's not much you con do about it533 words
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Article, Illustration1059 1978-01-25 13 Salyut VI experiment could lead to permanently-manned space station The Russian docking: of two Soyuz spacecraft onto the same orbiting station set a milestone in man's colonisation of space. The double docking, never before attempted by either Russia or America, was accomplished when Soyuz 27, with cosmonautsGemini - 1,059 words
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Article, Illustration648 1978-01-25 13 FIJI SETS UP ITS OWN BOYS' TOWN AFTER PREMIER'S TRIP Gemini Fijian Prime Minister Rata Sir Kamisese Mara was so impressed with Boys' Town when he visited Singapore in 1971, that he launched a project to establish a similar centre in Fiji. This project, theGemini - 648 words
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Miscellaneous282 1978-01-25 13 c Crossword i> -> V ACROSS 1 Employs an axe 5 Scratched out 10 In addition 14 Doesn't give (cares not) 15 nous 16 Ego 17 Use 20 Enters like a thief 21 Atlantic islands 22 Ship part 23 Prominent Yugoslavian 24 Biological classifications 27 Missed intensely 31 Ward off282 words
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Article357 1978-01-25 14 E Business News and Views L————Ji Reuter Washington, Wednesday Negotiations between the US and Japan aimed at producing a new air agreement heated up yesterday as the Civil Aeronautics Board ordered Japan Air Lines to reflle all Its transportation schedules. The order, consideredReuter - 357 words
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Article422 1978-01-25 14 Lee Yew Meng - Company profile Lee Yew Meng Yeo Hiap Seng, as expected from Its bullish Interim results, has reported another year of record breaking performance. Group pre-tax profits for the year ended September 30. 1977, Improved by 39.5 per cent to $6 97 million u compared422 words
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Article189 1978-01-25 14 AP TOKYO: The US dollar dipped slightly against the Japanese yen yesterday, with potential dollar buyers and sellers both reluctant to act. The dollar closed at 241.45 yen, down irom 241.675 on Monday, In fairly quiet trading. LONDON: The dollar edged downwards against Europe's major currencies yesterday whileAP - 189 words
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Article, Illustration63 1978-01-25 14 Another step forward in the fight against Are as these Japanese fire engines demonstrate their powerful nltra-modern fire fighting technique during the annual spectacular event called Desomeshikl New Year Grand Firemen's Parade held in Tokyo recently. The event, which includes traditional acrobatic stunts,Pana picture - 63 words
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Article32 1978-01-25 14 New York, Wednesday. —American Airlines yesterday fired another salvo In domestic air fare price war. The airline said It was adding 37 more markets to Its discount air fare programme.32 words
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Article133 1978-01-25 14 Prices closed mixed on the New York stock market yesterday. The Dow Jones industrials rose 0.87 to 771.57, and the New York Stock Excnange index gained 0.U2 Yesterday t> pt ices in US dollars loUowtd by the dinerence on tne previous session's close: AT 4c T 57% unch.133 words
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Article36 1978-01-25 14 AP •New York, Wednesday Closing Dow Jones stock averages on the NYBIC yesterday 30 industries 771.67 (up 0.87); 20 tramport 210.26 (down 0.25); 15 utilities 105.75 (down 0.51); 65 stocks 270.75 (down 0.16). AP.AP - 36 words
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Article196 1978-01-25 14 AFP Share prices declined on the Tokyo stock market yesterday with few background news developments to stimulate buying. The 225 stock Daw Jones Average finished the day 20.35 yen lower at 5025.89 yen. The composite index was down 0.60 at 374.35. Volume came to about US$222 million ($5lO million)AFP - 196 words
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Article66 1978-01-25 14 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 135.50 —1.30 Fonder 275.50 unch. Prmtempa 35.40 —1.20 Bull 24.50 40 Royal Dutch 264.80 .20 Mlchelln 1065 25 COB 249 unch. Thomson 126 —3.50 CFP 92.50 —2.60 Rhone 50.50 40 Air 237 5 BSN 325 2 Philips 53.30 .16 Sues 204.5066 words
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Article49 1978-01-25 14 pT [57 Swiss Reinsur. 2840 Winterthur B. 2290 zSlJ Zurich Insur. 8850 C5TT1 Juvena B. 175 Nestle B. 3650 25 Clba-Oelgy B. 1105 Baby Roche 8825 100 S&ndoz B. 3985 25 BBC 'A* 1695 EE 2 Alusuisse B. 1270 Bond-Invest 67 Ponsa 95 Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich49 words
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Article122 1978-01-25 14 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian tune) on the Sydney Stock Excnange: Acl 167 168 ADC 25 30 Ampol Pet 7# 80 A~M 154 156 APM 127 129 Bank NSW 524 528 Brambles 180 182 BHP 534 536 Boral 240 243 CRA 241 250 CSR 300 302 CIO 260122 words
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188 1978-01-25 14 Exxon blames US for drop in profits Reuter New York, Wednesday Reduced profits last year by the Exxon Cor{)oratlon, the world's argest privately owned oil company, were yesterday blamed on the weakness of the US dollar. Exxon's profits for 1977 totalled US$2.4l billion ($5.7 billion), down 8.7 Ser cent fromReuter - 188 words
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Article46 1978-01-25 14 Reuter Kuwait, Wednesday A visiting Chinese economic mission yesterday met the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, and also had talks with Commerce and Industry Minister AbdelWahab Al-Naflsl. The discussions dealt with ways of expanding economic and trade cooperation, officials said.—Reuter - 46 words
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Article391 1978-01-25 15 CHUA M. Y - CHUA M.Y. It is disheartening to note that there are such people as "Doggett" (NN, 14.12.77) aro.und even at this time in history when a woman's place is no more at home and when it is high time men accept them as equals Instead of expecting391 words
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Article307 1978-01-25 15 H.B. TAN - H.B. TAN Defending champions, West Germany will certainly find it difficult to defend their title when they take to the field In Argentina In June. The heat there, with Franz Beckenbauer not likely to play for his former team In the finals, will make it too difficult307 words
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Article105 1978-01-25 15 JASBIR SINGH - JASBIR SINGH On Dec 24 last year, the National Stadium switched on halt the lights during the Malaysia vs Singapore Ho Ho Cup soccer game. During the recent final Lion city Cup's game. the, stadium switched on all the lights. Since spectators paid similar admission fees105 words
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Article248 1978-01-25 15 JASBIR SINGH - JASBIR SINGH There is still room for Improvement In RTS sports coverage. For example, let us take the case of the recent SEA Games In Kuala Lumpur. The coverage was not good. The sports commentator covering the SingaporeThailand soccer encounter repeatedly mentioned that Singapore were a248 words
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Advertisement503 1978-01-25 15 ROYAL HOTEL: NEWTON ROAD REFRESHINO: SAUNA STEAMBATH RELAXING: MASSAQE FACIAL RING: *****1/*****1 EXT. 131 10 a.m. 10.30 p.m. dally NAM HO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pte. Limited S.T.P.B. LIC NO: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Denting/ Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days SSIBS/-, six days SSIBS/-, departure every Sunday,503 words
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Advertisement356 1978-01-25 15 [■"Tiiaa] HAI KINO CHALETS, Port Dickson Dally rental/ long lease. Fully rurnlshed, excellent beach frontage and restaurant facilities. Enquiries: 03-*****0. We're just a coll away C.A.T.S. 235-6677 NOTICES OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE OF SHIP'S NAME We, International Shipping Lines incorporated of Aiwo, Nauru, Republic of Nauru c/o Nauru Agency356 words
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Article, Illustration729 1978-01-25 16 ROUNDUP by Scrutineer ON THE LION CITY CUP PROSPECTS Golden Arrow Stable's smart four-year-old, Timber Producer 11, comes In for his stlfTest test this Sunday when he lines up alongside a brilliant field of sprinters in the $75,000 Lion City Cup. -Timber producer II Is729 words
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618 1978-01-25 16 Brian Miller - ON THE TRACK HE LOOKS A LOVELY CUP PROSPECT with Brian Miller Trainer Teh Choon Beng's Rendesvous 11, loomed as a lively contender for this Sunday's Lion City Cup when he turned in a stylish workout on a good track at Buklt Timah618 words
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Article304 1978-01-25 16 11°°" The Ovaltlne Jurong Open cond leg of the Local Circuit, will be played from Friday to Sunday. The Ist round draw for" Friday: Ist tee. 7.30 a.m. Manlvelu, Teo Kim Seng; 7.38 Poh Ah Hal, Ramu, K.T. Phua; 7.42 Pang Yang Yee, B.L. Samy,304 words
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Advertisement196 1978-01-25 16 APPOINTMENT An established publishing firm has a vacancy for a Male General Clerk Applicants should possess a G.C.E. 'O' level certificate with credit passes in English, Art and Mathematics. Starting salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience. In addition, a generous annual wage supplement of 2Vi months' salary is196 words
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Article, Illustration735 1978-01-25 17 EMLYN HUGHES - It's their best chance to win the trophy on l SOCCER -A EMLYN HUGHES Scotland's World Cup draw indicates how luck still plays a part in big-time sport. Having played agaipst'many of the countries in the last 16, I don't think the Scots could have735 words
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Article318 1978-01-25 17 Reuter Madrid, Wednesday. Injury and Illness affecting four of Spain's soccer internationals has robbed today's friendly match against Italy of much of its significance as a warm-up for the World Cup finals In June. Injuries to full-backs Camacho and San Juanlto, coupled .with the absence ofReuter - 318 words
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Article, Illustration876 1978-01-25 17 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper Three of ilie most ambltiops squash events involving the Singapore Squash Rackets Association are sdheduled to begin during the next few weeks. On Feb 13. the Baric Coaching Course tor coaches gets under way. with two-hour sessions every Monday876 words
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Miscellaneous309 1978-01-25 17 II YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are highly critical, with a knack for expressing your views tactfully and constructively. A perfectionist, you continuously seek to create a bed of roses; what you attain, though never quite up to your standards, is certainly exceptional. You explode309 words
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Article215 1978-01-25 18 j^^^Soccer London, Wednesday A penalty goal scored by Irish lnernatlonal Llam Brady gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Manchester City last night and a place In the semi-finals of the League Cup. Cheered on by a 57,748 home crowd, Arsenal carved out several good chances215 words
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Article24 1978-01-25 18 Las Vegas, WednesdayPlayboy Irish soccer star George Best, 31, was 'marned here yesterday to his longtime British glrlflend model Angela Mac Donald-James.24 words
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Article, Illustration492 1978-01-25 18 SURESH NATO - S'pore won't be licked again, he says Athletics Bj SURESH NATO Sportsman of the year 1971 P.C. Suppiah, who retired from the International athletics scene four years ago, is training hard for a comeback to prove that he is still the best in the region. The492 words
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Article256 1978-01-25 18 BRIAN MILLER - j^^Badmlnton By BRIAN MILLER The Singapore Badminton Association have embarked on a two-year plan geared towards getting the national squad ready for the 1979 South East Asia Games at Jakarta. In a statement released by the Coaching and Selection Committee of the SBA yesterday, Robin256 words
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Article249 1978-01-25 18 Last year's runner s-u p Singapore Recreation Club will have to pull up their socks if they hope to create an impact in the 1978 Singapore Women's Hockey Association's Knockout tournament. This was the impression they gave when they beat the second stringers of249 words
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Article153 1978-01-25 18 Tunis, Wednesday. The Olympic movement yesterday announced the formation of a "Supreme Council for World Sport" as part of their campaign to check political interference in sport. The formation of the new body was announced alter the two-day meeting here of the Tripartite Commission of153 words
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Article54 1978-01-25 18 AP Philadelphia, Wednesday England's Buster Mottram defeated Tim Oulllkson, 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 yesterday in the second round play of the U*****,000 (about $517,000) US Indoor tennis championship. Oulllicson. conqueror of defending champion Dick Stockton on Monday, yielded on the second match point to the tall Englishman's running backhandAP - 54 words
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Miscellaneous51 1978-01-25 18 THE-BORN LOSER by Art Sansom flfT THESE OU- I'M QOMo DTBAdHIX'SOWBTHiMf J^THBMAWLtfAKTU >NJURINO JPIRITS WHY NOT CONJURE UP A LITTLE CWf?£7MA$ SPIRIT? S£? fo<W. by Frank O'Neal MOTTHE spirit of > CHRISTMAS «VST.' 05 R|3 pg ai 1 «S? ft c k Mm ik £Vr 1 L\ B»£^ OJMY Sydney,51 words
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Article, Illustration820 1978-01-25 19 Gale Wiley - says study By Gale Wiley UPI Bonn: The television adventures of Kojak or Bonanza's Cartwright Family don't frighten children, but a threat or Injury to Lassie the collie dog positively petrifies them. So say two researchers (or the West German television station, SWF, whoUPI - 820 words
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Miscellaneous537 1978-01-25 19 In and around town FILM SHOWS: Kabukl. The Classical Theatre, Karate Do Introduction to Self Defence, Ceramic Art of Japan and Origami—the Folding Papers. National Museum, 8 p.m. Admission free. DOCUMENTARY ON VD Princess Elizabeth community centre at 7.30 pm. INDUSTRIAL FIRE SAFETY EXHIBITION Block 65, Kallang Bahru, 10 a.m.537 words
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Miscellaneous286 1978-01-25 19 6.00 A.M. Opening Announcements followed by At Daybreak with > Ferrante and Telcher Dial M for Music 6.30 News (E) 0.40 Morning Concert Symphony No. 5 in E Plat (Sibelius), Vienna Phil/Lorin Maazel; Prometheus— The poem of fire (Scriabin), Vladimir Ashkenazy, London Phil Orch/Maazel; Six Batate Lies, Op. 126 (Beethoven);286 words
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Miscellaneous492 1978-01-25 19 At the cinema THE SPY WHO LOVED ME: That celebrated agent of Her Majesty's Secret Service Is back, this time played to perfection bv Roger Moore. Lido: 1 30, 4, 6.45 and 9.15 p.m. SURVIVE: Orchard: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. (Last day). THE MAD MONK (Cantonese): Singapore comedian492 words
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Article61 1978-01-25 20 AH FOOK: What a boon the Singapore Philharmonic Orchestra has been to the local cultural scene. They're having another concert less than two months after the last one! MEI LIN: It's not the frequency of concerts that makes a cultural diary rich, but the quality. Besides rehearsing for61 words
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Advertisement76 1978-01-25 20 Ca/vTUS grand VSOP S V ognac CAMUS Distinctively French. Instinctively Superior. Another quality product from if Nautical instruments and all navigational aids. UN**** b F'^ Motion Smith Marina House. Shenton Way, Singapore 2. Tel: *****96.*****55 13 Battery Road, Tel: *****,*****8. Singapore 1. A member of the lawSl Sime Darby Group76 words
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Miscellaneous862 1978-01-25 20 TV <? AND RADIO Happy SHARPCIV 3.06 OPINING ANNOUN CEMENTS followea by bKKBANIKA (M/r). Included in thl* edition Is an em* broidery demonstration, and a demonstration on how to cook Daglng Kashmir. There's also fllmlet on timber. S.St DIARY OF EVENTS (M). 3 35 STARS IN ACTION; The Bif Pay862 words
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Miscellaneous173 1978-01-25 20 Today's top shows THE DOLL MASTER AND HI8 APPRENTICE. <Ch. 5, 4 p.m. In colour). This film follow* the first year of a young boy's apprenticeship as he studies the traditional Japanese craft of using clay to make dolls. c Moura Lympany Ch. 5, 7.55 p.Ha. SYKES: Spy Ring. (Ch.173 words
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