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Title Section22 1978-01-31 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, January 31, 1978 No. 2171 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r NEW (t'j) NATION t COMMENT I22 words
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Article329 1978-01-31 1 Agony of Canadian minister who quit in tears after admitting his offence in abortion scandal Agencies Ottawa, Tuesday Solicltor-G eneral Francis Fox resigned suddenly from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's government yesterday after admitting to a love affair with a married woman and to signing her husband'sAgencies - 329 words
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Article199 1978-01-31 1 They return $36,000 Cleaners at the Paya Lebar Airport found and returned $36,000 to passengers last year. This was disclosed by Mr M.W. Anthonlsz, managing director of the Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS), In his review of operations recently. He said the 58 staff who found them199 words
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Article55 1978-01-31 1 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday.—Umno headquarters has Instructed all party levels t6 prepare the machinery for the elections. Secretary-General Datuk Senu Abdul Rahman said circulars have been sent to all divisions asking them to hold meet- lngs In March or April at the latest. He said Umno Is prepared55 words
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Article135 1978-01-31 1 Burglars stole more than $60,000 worth of Jewellery from two posh bungalows. Mr J.S. Mosley, managing director of National Cash Register, reported to the police that jewellery worth about $50,000 was stolen from his house In East Sussex Lane, off Holland Road, nine days ago.135 words
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455 1978-01-31 1 UPI Reuter Washington, Tuesday President Carter sent Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin a curt letter last week, warping him to stop creation of a new settlement at Shlloh on the West Bank of the Jordan, State Department officials yesterday said. They said the warning wasUPI; Reuter - 455 words
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Article49 1978-01-31 1 Reuter New York, Tuesday—A 1832-aelf-portralt by Flemish artUt Peter Paul Rubens has been bought by an American couple (or an estimated three to four million US dollars ($9 million) and will go on loan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art nere, the New York Times reported yesterday.Reuter - 49 words
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Advertisement30 1978-01-31 1 INSIDE Jakarta r/i of New Left Page 6 $50,000 prizes in safety contest Pago 11 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 17; Stars 19; Comics 21; Moneywords 22; What's On 23.30 words
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Advertisement46 1978-01-31 1 WIN SENSOR TOUCH NEEDS JUST ONE TOUCH Contact Lenses and Spectacles \pmsmarwwm [PJglEl© OPTOMETRISTS'OPTICIANS •CONTACTLENS PRACTITIONERS PRACTITIONERS IZAAC J. IZAAC DAVID J.J. AUSTIN 0.D.. OPT 0.. R.C.S.C. B SC.. (HONS.) FBOA, FSMC. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF OPTICAL PRACTITIONERS. UNITED KINGDOM >5® b m < v l46 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-01-31 1 Forecast Weather outlook today from 1 p.m. to 6 pm. Isolated showers In the late afternoon.16 words
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Article115 1978-01-31 2 Share prices eased slightly In light and dull trading on tne Btock Exchange of Singapore during tne first 48 minutes of business this morning. Only Oentlng Highlands and Associated Plastic Industries went bearish trend. Oentlng gained one cent to $2.24 and A.P.I, advanced 2Mi cents to 87 cents.115 words
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Article49 1978-01-31 2 The Trinity College London will start lour courses In March this year. They will be on Licentiate In the Teaching of English as a Second Language leading to a degree (only for practising E&igllsh teachers), Spoken English aa a Second Language, Effective speaking, and Speech and Drama.49 words
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Article, Illustration139 1978-01-31 2 The HDB Is appealing to residents not to prepare Chinese New Year tld- i bits along the com-' mon corridor. An HDB spokesman said this amounts to obstruction of the corridor for which they can be booked. Bhe said the HDB appeals to housewives to139 words
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204 1978-01-31 2 All Division Three officers In the civil service whose consolidated salaries are $500 or more a month will no longer be paid in cash from next month. It is understood the move Is aimed at minimising the risk of theft, armed robbery, mishandling, misplacement204 words
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249 1978-01-31 2 American business firms would like the US government to have a more consistent trade and investment policy i n this region. Towards this end, the American Chambers of Commerce (APCACi will propose at-Its bi-annual meeting here next month that the US government set249 words
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Advertisement9 1978-01-31 2 'home of stars' !2>©Pi«an« Theatre* Restaurant* Niteclub* 9 Scottsßd9 words
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Miscellaneous36 1978-01-31 2 Big Sweep The third prise number In the Big Sweep drawn on Saturday la *****4 and not 1652M as reported In yesterday's New Nation. In Sunday's draw, a starter's prize should be *****3 Instead of *****3.36 words
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Advertisement406 1978-01-31 3 440 Hampers To Be Won During this festivesoason Emporium Hokfings is offering free New Year hampers to 110 lucky customers every week. Atf purchases of $5 and above are entitle to this offer. Results will be published in all leading newspapers. At the some time you con also enter our406 words
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294 1978-01-31 4 Many medical specialists are upset over the speech by the Senior Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), Enclk Rahlm Ishak, over the weekend. En elk Rahlm had described specialisation In medicine as a "depersonalised. disease-orien-tated and fragmented type of medical care" as opposed to the294 words
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Article, Illustration292 1978-01-31 4 Richard Ho - By Richard Ho A group or Singapore and French businessmen have formed an Informal committee to promote trade and Investment between their two countries. The eight- member Franco-Singapore Joint Committee, headed by industrialist Mr Ho Rih Hwa. comprises four Singapore and four French businessmen.292 words
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Article378 1978-01-31 4 Reuter London, Tuesday An advocate and solicitor, who told two Singapore appeal court judges that If they refused to reopen an appeal to hear further evidence they would be "setting a seal on dishonesty," yesterday appealed to the Privy Council in London against a findingReuter - 378 words
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Article47 1978-01-31 4 The Singapore Institute of Management will conduct a four day course on Managing Motivation for Performance Improvement at SIM Conference Room, Thong Teck Building in Scotts Road, from Feb 28 9 a.m. to 5 p.m The fee is $345 for members and $375 for nonmembers.47 words
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Article44 1978-01-31 4 The Nee Soon Youth Group will organise a Chinese New Year celebration at Toa Payoh Central area office on Feb. 11 at 7.30 p.m. Tickets at $4 for members and )5 for nonmembers are available at the Nee Soon community centre.44 words
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Article21 1978-01-31 4 The Alexandra community centre youth group will visit the Home for the Aged Slcfc on Feb 5 at 11.30 a.nr.21 words
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127 1978-01-31 4 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The Malaysian government is prepared to resume taltcs with Britain on the British Airways' request for psrmlssion to fly the Concorde through Malaysian airspace, communications Minister Tan Sri V. Manlckavasagam said yesterday. He reiterated that environmental factor was his ministry'sAFP - 127 words
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Advertisement107 1978-01-31 4 HUMBROL. gets the job done well around the home... Humbrol fine gloss paints can or spray is ideal for painting wood, metal, plastics, sealed hardboard. It's been tested to be one of the safest paints on the market. gives superb gloss finish that's almost chip-proof fast drying (2-3 hours) non-toxic107 words
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Advertisement84 1978-01-31 4 Drive the Sony way Model TC-34 B FM/AM Stereo radio/cassette player Designed for in-dash mounting and compact styling to fit your dash board Powerful 7.3 watt output per channel Stereo/Mono switch for FM radio TC-24FA FM/AM Stereo radio/cassette player Auto stop mechanism and playback mode Powerful 5.5 watt output per84 words
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Article, Illustration128 1978-01-31 5 A Ford Escort came to a flery end in Queensway yesterday. Mr Wong Fook Kee stopped his car to check when he saw smoke emitting from under the bonnet. Moments later, he beat a hasty retreat as flames suddenly shot up. Mr Wong had timePictures by David Tan - 128 words
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Article132 1978-01-31 5 Judith Hale - By Judith Hale Singapore has lost its bid to host the 1981 Pacific Area Travel Association annual conference. Los Angeles was chosen instead at Pata's 27th conference which ended in New Delhi on Jan 26. Singapore was the only other competitor for the 1981 conference but132 words
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Article35 1978-01-31 5 Professor Lim Chong Yah of the Department of Economics, University of Singapore, will give a talk on economic prospects for Singapore in 1978 at a Rotary Club lunch at the Mandarin Hotel tomorrow.35 words
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Article29 1978-01-31 5 The Ang Mb Kio community centre will hold a telematch for youths In the constituency on Sunday at 9 a.m. Those Interested in taking part can ring *****44.29 words
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Article168 1978-01-31 5 More than 290 employees of the Singapore Electronic and Engineering (Pte) Ltd at Naval Base will share about $390,000 as a reward for productivity. This is the first time the company is giving a productivity bonus since it was set up in 1969. The money,168 words
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Article50 1978-01-31 5 Mandarin Hotel will give away about $3000 worth of prizes to its most courteous employees at the end of its current one-month courtesy campaign. The campaign, which ends on Feb 14, is the second by the hotel in two months. The first lasted a week In December.50 words
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Advertisement58 1978-01-31 5 What's Happening! n 'Live Show' Disco (inclusive Ist drink) For the Ist 50 persons to enter the PUB between 8 9pm daily except Saturday and Public Holiday Eves. UVE ENTERTAINMENT COMMENCES PROMPTLY AT 9PM •tarring:THE THUNDERSTORM _mCNjUHTY Teb6&7:lst drink $18+3% Tel *****1 W Ikaton SXOMUM Moduclmr HCJTI I IHfIHHUBMI Member58 words
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Advertisement277 1978-01-31 5 Tire BUCTMJF A* tE 1 now on at ad nine stores 30% DISCOUNT on all Items listed below: All Stores CS-SH-HH GENERAL LIEBERT. WEMBLEY tie SPANISH tie L'AIGLON belt NINA RICCI hanky HOM swim-trunks PUNTO BLANCO socks AUSTICO tie JAEGER safari suit AMERICAN shirtings. 45" CHANRAI'S trs&shorts SH LEE dblknit277 words
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Article314 1978-01-31 6 AFP Reuter Brussels, Tuesday China and the EEC yesterday opened talks to finalise a five-year non-prefe-rential trading agreement, the first between the ninenation community and a major communist country. Under the pact, the EEC will accord China most favoured nation treatment Sir Roy Den man,AFP; Reuter - 314 words
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Article79 1978-01-31 6 Karachi, Tuesday Forty girl medical students hijacked a college bus and forced the driver to take them to the Karachi Press Club yesterday. There, they complained to reporters about lack of senior staff and badly equip* ped laboratories at their college in Nawabsbah 32079 words
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Article237 1978-01-31 6 Warning by Jakarta minister AFP Jakarta, Tuesday. Indonesian Home Minister. Gen Amir Machmud yesterday called on Indonesian people "not to fall into extremist attitude, like the new left" in a—easing the shortcomings that still exist in the country. He aald the "new left" peopleAFP - 237 words
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100 1978-01-31 6 AFP Jakarta, Tuesday A military court In Palembang. South Sumatra, Is now trying three army officials and one civil defence man on charges of causing the deaths of six teenage boys late last year. The six boys, under detention on charges of placingAFP - 100 words
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Article102 1978-01-31 6 AFP Bangkok, Tuesday High ranking government economists have reached consensus on putting up a tough tax wall against all luxury goods, notably imported cosmetics, foods and cars. In a bid to control Thailand's souring trade deficit. The Thai language dally Time yesterday said a committeeAFP - 102 words
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Article30 1978-01-31 6 AP Guatemala, Tuesday— Former Foreign Minister Roberto Herrera Ibarguen was freed yesterday after being held for a month by a leftist guerilla group, a spokesman for his family said.AP - 30 words
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Article188 1978-01-31 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday. Jan. 31, the 31st day of 1978 with 334 to follow THE MOON is in its 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 sign of Aquarius. AmericanUPI - 188 words
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Article46 1978-01-31 6 D. J - D.J. IP red Cornelius who gave up his job In a shop at 48 because of a bad heart has Just celebrated his 104 th birthday in England. He eats two oranges a day and still buys a girlie magazine every Saturday!—D J.46 words
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Article65 1978-01-31 6 AFP Bangkok, Tuesda y 1110/ j Four people were killed and 18 Injured In various Insurgent ambushes during the week ending Jan 13, according to a Foreign Ministry P ub 's relations report released here this week. In the same government forces clashed with theAFP - 65 words
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Miscellaneous320 1978-01-31 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin i fe 8 o Hi m i K i X'4 Ah Fook: He is very sly. I've always disliked~him. Moi Lin: Funny, he said the same thing about you. Ah Fook: Dia begitu pintar. Saya tidak suka padanya. Moi Lin: Anih, dia menyatakan perkara yang320 words
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218 1978-01-31 7 Carter pleads with critics not to reject any phase of I his tax, jobs and inflation programmes AP Washington, Tuesday President Carter yesterday told critics in and out of Congress that rejection of any phase of his tax, Jobs, and i n fAP - 218 words
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Article165 1978-01-31 7 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday Prime Minister Fukuda yesterday said Japan's decision to acquire 100 F-15 Eagle fighter planes did not run counter to its non-aggressive defence policy. Mr Fukuda was speaking at an Upper House committee meeting during which socialist parliamentarian Batoshl Noda drew attention to theReuter - 165 words
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Article30 1978-01-31 7 AFP Manila, Tuesday Metropolitan Manila has been declared free from cholera for the first time since 1961 by the Genevabased World Health Organisation (WHO), the Health Department said yesterday.—AFP.AFP - 30 words
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Article111 1978-01-31 7 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday Mrs Indira Gandhi's Congress Party won a significant electoral victory yesterday when its candidate beat the ruling Janata Party's nominee In a by-election for the Delhi city corporation. The result Is certain to ?ive a major boost to the ormer Prime MinisterReuter - 111 words
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Article, Illustration288 1978-01-31 7 AP Reuter Washington, Tuesday President Carter yesterday said he favoured an agreement with the Soviet Union to ban the launching of low-flying satellites carrying radioactive materials. He said such a pact should be permanent unless a failsafe system can be devised to prevent recurrence of the episodeAP; Reuter; UPI picture - 288 words
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Article80 1978-01-31 7 UPI AP Washington. TuesdayPresident Carter yesterday said "the National Security Council will report this week on whether to sell Egypt "lethal" military equipment, Including fighterbombers. Egyptian Pre s 1 dent Sadat will meet Mr Carter at Camp David this weekend, and the subject of armsUPI; AP - 80 words
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Advertisement102 1978-01-31 7 O See Page 17 4; W&&- j ;-x <. •r H r •<••••■' 1,,: v ■m xsfi'GiP DANCE, DANCE, DANCE with "THE NEW MINSTRELS" most popular show group from the Philippines GARDEN BALLROOM, Holiday Inn Hotel Additional dance band: The Inspirations" 6 February $25/ ssss Nightly dancing from ft pm102 words
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Article411 1978-01-31 8 The reported rejection by most mutual benefit organisations of a Social Affairs Ministry suggestion to amalgamate reflects their resistance to change. But unless they are more willing to come away from individual dialect, clan, village or other sectarian identification and pool their resources, some will find411 words
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Article62 1978-01-31 8 Miss Terete Lim, Business Times' Newsmakers No. 2 in the newspaper's promotion scries. Is a new heroine of at least one University of Singapore undergraduate. The undergrad told a colleague that she wants to follow Teresa's footsteps. According to the Business Times advertisement, Teresa has "learnt to get62 words
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Article41 1978-01-31 8 An US patent was recently awarded for a method of aupSressing snoring; that t, by applying Arecoline a salt obtained from the betel nut on the palate. Is this why betel nut chewers don't snore? Or do they?41 words
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Article516 1978-01-31 8 Swadesh de Roy - From Swadesh de Roy i our Tokyo correspondent Japan is asking for combat training facilities In the US for its air force pilots. This is a dramatic development in the USJapan defence relations against the background ox what la considered here to be the growing516 words
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429 1978-01-31 8 Found —a cheaper way to convert coal into petrol Washington Post Washington: Mobil Oil Company scientists have found a new chemical process which they say could make the conversion of coal to petrol commercially feasibly by the mid1980s. Claimed as a scientific breakthrough by Mobil, the new process utilises aWashington Post - 429 words
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Miscellaneous41 1978-01-31 8 V m %»m mk K* A* AT 'M% '^m-■M t% v: saw hfi fti. <& I Jl s if ■'WW- m 8 >A" Ittf ft ml twm ran mm S>. 0 c M* ■4 L a If AN, VoU RHD t N41 words
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Article, Illustration910 1978-01-31 9 Where mothers are given every incentive to have more babies While Singaporeans are urged to stop at two and worry about the problems of working mothers, East German parents are given every incentive to have more babies as soon as possible, to halt theReuter - 910 words
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402 1978-01-31 9 Reuter Monte Carlo: Oceanography, author and television personality JacquesYves Cousteau has Just spent US$9OO,OOO ($2.16 million) to find out exactly how dirty the Mediterranean Is. He believes the money was well spent. "The Mediterranean la certainly the moat threatened sea In the world," saidReuter - 402 words
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Advertisement57 1978-01-31 9 Samsonite Classic 100, Classic IH Ladies Attaches For limited period only! iat\ou s i *ttr a Colo, M A AerqMe Leather Goods Ataka Metro (MO/MS/MGM) Robinson s Chancellor Chinese, Eastern, Robinson s Clifford Centre Yuyi, Oriental, Toa Payoh O.G Dept 'Store C.K. Tang Katong Emporiums Cortina Shanghai Fushang Yaohan John57 words
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305 1978-01-31 10 Ambassadors invited to tour Phnom Penh and provinces AFP UPI Peking, Tuesday Cambodian authorities have launched a big diplomatic offensive aimed at ambassadors in Peking who wish to visit Cambodia In the middle of next month. Cambodian Ambassador to China Plch Cheang yesterday contacted manyAFP; UPI - 305 words
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Article124 1978-01-31 10 Reuter UPI Saragossa (Spain), Tuesday—Two prlaonera were trained to death when fire* set by rioting Inmates swept through the prison here yesterday, police said. The two were trapped by flames after about 160 prisoners set up barricades and fought riot police with bricks and otherReuter; UPI - 124 words
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Article63 1978-01-31 10 UPI United Nations, Tuesday Black African nations, supported by Sweden, submitted two resolutions in the UN Security Council yesterday demanding a mandatory embargo against further investments in South Africa. The second resolution spells out a renewed strong condemnation of South Africa's policy of apartheid or racial discrimination andUPI - 63 words
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179 1978-01-31 10 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday Somalia has called home Its 400 students attending courses in the Soviet Union, diplomatic sources said yesterday. The move followed a rift between the two countries over Soviet support for Ethiopia In its Ogaden Desert war with Somali forces.Reuter - 179 words
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Advertisement48 1978-01-31 10 pr>o e n»* CA* $\2^° anc^ c The choicest nCUt Of U.S. jf beef, brown and crisp outside, red and juicy inside, so tender it melts in your mouth. Served with baked jacket potato and fresh tossed green salad. Lunch time every dav^-<X*\G x Singapore 9. Tel: *****648 words
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Advertisement199 1978-01-31 11 A Community Project by Tan ChongA Sons Motor Co (S) Pte Ltd A v National Safety Rrst Council of Singapore presents a Dot sun 120 Y Sedan V^ Sponsored by: Tan Chong Sons Motor Co (S) Re Ltd DATSUN Co-sponsored by: mmm. m >• w r 1 ,l Ap HP199 words
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Article, Illustration1297 1978-01-31 12 / 13 Robert C. Miller - —a land of contrasts where men of opposing political faiths work together to explore its mysteries and reap its riches By Robert C. Miller UPI McMurdo: Antarctica, spectacular in Its beauty and merciless in its brutality, is unique. It is the only continent never bloodied by the warsUPI - 1,297 words
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Advertisement152 1978-01-31 12 / 13 A gift of lasting pleasure The RISIS Orchid Choose from a wide range of the RISIS Collections. Pendants, brooches, tie pins elegant and distinctive. The grace and sym- > a "a oroocnes. ue pins eiegani ana aisunciwe. ine grace ana sym- |L fK metry of the orchid preserved in 22152 words
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Advertisement257 1978-01-31 12 / 13 SSgai wJi I*SSHI n—wE) r/ a OH NSONS Low* Ground "Floor CLIFFORD CENTRE, Raffles Place. Singapore 1. Tel: ***** Entrance! from Collyer Quay and Raffles Place SHOPPING HOURS: MONDAYS TO SATURDAYS: FOR MEN ROBINSON'S 100% Cotton T-Shirts. SPECIAL OFFER $4.50 EACH Canvas Shoulder Bags and Grip Bags from England. Usual257 words
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Article, Illustration243 1978-01-31 14 Forget pastels, This is a time for colour j says Jennifer Schoon Chinese New Year Is almost always a riot of colour. The flower gardens are stocked full of pots of gorgeous blooms, and of mln 1 a ture orange trees with golden fruit on243 words
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Article368 1978-01-31 14 Doc's Casebook j SLCK Mr P.T. writes: "I wish to consult you regarding some tiny black spots on my neck and on my chest Some of the spots appear to be like tiny lumps of skin. They are neither itchy nor painful. I have tried to removeSLCK - 368 words
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512 1978-01-31 15 — Becky - ISOAP] §J*QXJ Becky Th e y say It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind. Well, I have. Recantation Is always embarrassing, to say the least. I remember how I sneered at women who tottered precariously on stiletto heels. And how I swore512 words
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Article, Illustration396 1978-01-31 15 J. Schoon - GIRL-TALK by J. Schoon I know the column's mainly for girls but this week we're including an interesting bit for the- men too all about hair and balding. Remember when people thought that shampooing too often makes hair fall out. But It seems that's old396 words
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Article198 1978-01-31 15 Starting two Tuesdays from now Column Seven—an entire newspaper column on this page to be devoted to the tricks and tips which give the finishing touch to a girl's looks. They're the little details like a new way of wearing a scarf, what lengths198 words
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Advertisement473 1978-01-31 14 West Cabot's Vitamin E Skin Care is The one thing your skin may have always needed! This luxurious moisturising creme, super saturated with 14,000 units of Vitamin E moistens, softens and beautifies all skin types. It's great for problem skin, rough-dry zones, lines, wrinkles and delicate eye areas. Use under473 words
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Advertisement157 1978-01-31 15 JUNE WISHES TOUA PROSPEROUS NEWIEAR. In appreciation to all her friends and patrons for their past support, there will be no increase in price from 'Ist to sth February in hair dressing and facial make up, and free gifts to take home with you. There will also be a demonstration157 words
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Article234 1978-01-31 16 A twice weekly advertivcineni feature Despite what Is said about outward appearances being unimportant, our first Impression of a person really does help us size up a character. Charm and wit alone are not enough to form a good first Impression. Being neatly and smartly dressed Is also Important234 words
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Advertisement191 1978-01-31 16 *k Jii So nice m 11 $85 $110 per loot run (30.5 cm) The kitchen a place worthy of a proper decoration scheme This new improved desiqn of kitchen cabinet incorporates a twin shelf swing unit. I TAi.'ON Polyester post form tahle tops. A convenient and neat set up with191 words
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Advertisement138 1978-01-31 16 THE FUST FURNITURE CENTRE g Entrust your vision to us. For hard and soft contact tenses, consult: ALPHA OPTICS CONTACT LENS CENTRE Head Office: 163, Orchard Road, Singapore 9. Tel: *****7. Branch: Basement 12, Hong Leong Building, 16. Raffles Quay. Singapore 1. Tel: *****94. ■UK Mill FHNITUi 323, 3H Haw.138 words
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Advertisement168 1978-01-31 16 SECOND HAND CAMERAS CENTRE Buy, Sell, Trade-in all brands of Cameras Repairs all kinds of Cameras. HighOffer for used Leica Camera. SINGAPORE COSMOS TRADING COMPANY, 177, MIDDLE ROAD, SINGAPORE. 7, TEL ***** *****7 K O Shock Absorbers VOW* ll« MAT OtHNO OM TMCM KONI shock ao durable i and known168 words
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Advertisement183 1978-01-31 16 IT1J fj\ M Range of furniture can be viewed at our showroom from 11am to 9pm daily. PLAZA SMGAPURA 3RD HOC* UMT 33« SHOWROOM Til: ***** V SMQAPOM 9 A* IM k V, w TEL *****3 ,«fc 1 Vii* 1 > 3£m HOUSE OF ORIENTAL ARTS CRAFTS HSU BROS., API183 words
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Article371 1978-01-31 17 Highest deficit—and it's due mainly to huge oil imports s =3 Business News and Views lN )a UPI Reuter Washington, Tuesday The US boug 11 c US$2.O3 billion ($4.7 billion) more tnan it sold to other countries last month to finish 1977 with a U5526.7UPI; Reuter - 371 words
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Article, Illustration209 1978-01-31 17 UPI Washington, Tuesday —Arthur Burn*, in his final speech as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, said yesterday Americ a n s still lack the will to effectively combat an Inflationary spiral which he said could destroy their political freedom. Ending 25 years of publicUPI - 209 words
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Article275 1978-01-31 17 Stocks, buoyed by the news that the trade deficit was not as bad as had been predicted, scored their best gain of the year yesterday. But trading was relatively slow, showing Investor uncertainty. The Dow Jones Industrial average, which gained 0.78 point on Friday, climbed 8.32 points to275 words
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Article34 1978-01-31 17 UPI New York, Tuesday Dow 1222* closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 772.44 (up 8.32); 20 transport 208.71 (unch); 15 utilities 104.91 (up 0.07); 68 stocks 269.97 (up 1.62). OFLUPI - 34 words
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Article181 1978-01-31 17 AFP A surging wave of bargaining hunting pushed prices up further across the board in a lour session winning streak on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. The Dow indicator hit a three month high in fairly active trading. The 25-stock Dow Jones average, at 16.17 yen gainer on Saturday,AFP - 181 words
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Article72 1978-01-31 17 Closing price® in francs on the Paris Pari box Bourse yesterdmj: 138.30 .39 Ponder 380.90 +9.90 Prln temps 35 80 .40 Bull 24.96 .15 Royal Dutch 367 1 Mlchelln 1101 8 CGE 263 3.60 Thomson 139 1.10 CFP 97.40 1.40 Rhone 53 .60 Air 344 +3.90 BSN 343 672 words
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Article84 1978-01-31 17 Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3490 +20 UBS Registered 844 3 SBC 431 2 Credit Suisse < 2375 6 Swissair B. 848 6 Swiss Relnsur. 3900 Wlnterthur B. 3385 +35 2|urlch Insur. 8850 Juvena B. 188Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich - 84 words
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Article119 1978-01-31 17 Prices at 11.30 s.m. today (Australian time) on tbe Sydney Stock Exchange: ACT) 168 170 ADC 36 30 Ampol Pet 70 77 ANI 153 155 APM 138 130 Bank NSW 518 530 Bramble* 180 nil BHP 530 536 fioral 336 340 CBA 346 348 CSR 386 298 CIO 360119 words
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Article103 1978-01-31 17 UPI New York. Tuesday One-fifth of the largest companies In the United States use lie detectors to prevent worker theft and other forms of dishonesty, said the Feb 6 Issue of Business Week Magazine yesterday. The weekly said: "Operators of the machines report that asUPI - 103 words
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Article131 1978-01-31 17 UPI New York, Tuesday Use of corporate aircraft in the US has grown Into a "huge underground transportation system" which Is starting to rival the commercial airlines, Business Week magazine said yesterday. The Feb 6 Issue of the weekly said the business fleet flew several times asUPI - 131 words
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Article171 1978-01-31 17 UPI AFP London, Tuesday The dollar retained most of Its opening gains on European exchanges at the close yesterday in slow business conditions. On the Zurich bullion market gold closed at U*****,625 an ounce, down US$l on Friday's close but 25 cents up on yesterday's opening price. TheUPI; AFP - 171 words
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Miscellaneous304 1978-01-31 17 6 Consider 7 Of high birth 8 Team's seasonal debut 9 Byway 10 "Over 11 Resist 12 Oazed 13 Tolerates 21 IRS exam 22 Confusion 26 Canaille 27 Bobbery 28 Olib excuse 29 Kind of twang 32 Pointed tool 34 Part of a bar's stock 36 Comaneci 37 Watchful 38304 words
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Advertisement384 1978-01-31 18 1 y 0 Special Offer of the J^Jonth FEBRUARY SUPER SPECIALS You can get all the exciting gear you need any time from Tops Bottoms. And while you re shopping, do take advantage of the pick of this month's super specials: Items: Junior Brush Denim Jeans Miss Texwood Denim Shirts384 words
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Article, Illustration30 1978-01-31 19 wawj The family of the late KOH HEOK QUAN, MARTIN sincerely thank relatives, friends, priests and doctors for their kind assistance, attendance, condolences, donation* and wreaths during their recent bereavement.30 words
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Article333 1978-01-31 19 Soccer AFP London, Tuesday What a draw for Walsall and their manager Dave Mackay. The tiny Third Division club, who knocked out Leicester last Saturday, were given the trip of a life-time In yesterday's FA Cup fifth round draw —away to favourites Arsenal. And old WalsallAFP - 333 words
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Article245 1978-01-31 19 Soccer Reuter AFP Rio De Janlero, Tuesday—Brazil, three times World soccer champions, have prepared a meticulous three-phase buildup to be in peak form for the World Cup finals in Argentina In June. Phase one Is two challenge matches with Argentina on March 19 in Mar Del PlataReuter; AFP - 245 words
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Article, Illustration338 1978-01-31 21 Newcomers Bahagia and Be Friend also show speed Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Last start winner Fearless Oak is retaining his form. With Albert AuYeung astride, the Oakvllle six-year-old was striding out fluently in a 600 m sprint in 38. The going was good. King's Comedy (S.B. Tan) worked338 words
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Article, Illustration467 1978-01-31 21 Stntak Surla led past the 800 m and Into the .straight from Big: Guns and Precious Gem with Hal Wai Tien r'oslng in. The leaders were beaten at the distance. Hal Wal Tien hit the front and wenl on to win by467 words
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Article132 1978-01-31 21 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The Malaysian women hockey team will be travelling to Singapore to play two friendly international matches on Feb 25-26. M a 1 ayslan Women's Hockey Association secretary Puan Dorothy Sibert Bailey said Malaysian players would be picked after the national seven-a-ilde tourna- ment132 words
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Article255 1978-01-31 21 a Badminton The Badminton Association of Malaysia president Enclk Khlr Joharl will be seeking an amendment to the constitution in order to allwy Singapore to take part In' the lnter-state competitions. The BAM had, at an emergency meeting last Saturday, decided to stick to their255 words
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Article29 1978-01-31 21 Tokyo. Tuesday World Boxln Association junior featherweight champion Rong 800Hwan of South Korea yesterday predicted he would knock out Japanese Yu Kasahara in their title fight tomorrow.29 words
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Article, Illustration611 1978-01-31 22 Jeffrey Low - SOCCER SCENE by Jeffrey Low It's the same old question every time there's a.. Malaysia Cup home match at the weekend: "Will the RTS telecast the same live?" And It's always the aame old answer from the relevant authorities: "We're still negotiating. Well tell you611 words
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Article440 1978-01-31 22 PHILIP TAN - C'wealth Games the crossroads PH3N|"WeHjtalifting »JL PHILIP TAN South-east Asia's top featherweight welgthllfter, Chua Koon Siong, haa set himself a make-or-break target. He Is determined to improve on his overall tally by 10kg after a Ave and a half-month training stint in Japan beginning in440 words
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280 1978-01-31 22 SURESH NAIR - tfS Athletics By SURESH NAIR With two wins in the SAAA-Lotto Cross-coun-try League, national athletes Serjlt Singh and K. Jayamanl, head the field of about 200odd runners and look likely to snatch the final two races within a fortnight. The League, which kicked off280 words
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Article268 1978-01-31 22 fj^^Hockey Girls Sports Club, after a dismal performance in the League, put up a splendid show when they trounced Singapore Malays FC 0-0 in the National Women's Double Knockout hockey tournament at the Padang yesterday. International striker Phllomena Ooh, making her debut for GBC after268 words
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Advertisement108 1978-01-31 19 GUITAR TUITION. INDIVIDUAL lessons on classic, flamenco, folk at Singapore Guitar (Pte) Ltd.. 210, Plaza Slngapura, S'pore 9. Tel: *****7. EXPERIENCED TEACNER OFFERS English, Maths and other subjects tuition for Primary/ Secondary levels. Ring: *****3. P.P. DRIVING SCHOOL Dual controlled. Patient Instructors. 356-A Oeylang Road, S'pore 14. Tel: *****0. GUITAR108 words
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Advertisement41 1978-01-31 19 k€rala cafe/restaurant serves delicious Kerala delicacies (vegetarian and nonvegetarian) on banana leaf at 12 Murray Street (FOOD ALLEY) beside M tut well House, Maxwell Road from 1 February. Breakfast, Lunch, evening tea and dinner avalable. Package services Is also available. Tel:41 words
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Miscellaneous302 1978-01-31 19 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have an explosive personality which you will learn to control. Until you can will your responses, Or their outward manifestations, you should stay far away from volatile experiences. You are as critical of other people and their work as of302 words
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Advertisement66 1978-01-31 20 I Compie bottle c< 12 noon n ?W!W JMW msmmm :uc«YJ m i Times Group and tr mptoyees. :h entry must be on 1 9 Pepsi bottle caps. arrerßoad Post Off entry form or not alif ied. Proof of post he next 500 all-corr« correct entries, the sries, but the66 words
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Miscellaneous19 1978-01-31 21 SHORT RIBS TSIOE "THE CASTLE IF JUST SETTLE RSR EQUAL RIGHTSMu by Frank O'Neal ...tO BE ALL FOR IT.'19 words
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Miscellaneous540 1978-01-31 22 :<7/. r ;i z<j c FR-2 Cut out and pin with othar coupons. Posting instructions appear below Nome (Mr./Mrs./Miss) Address. NR.I.C. No:.. Tel: FILL IN MIMIM6 LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUKS BELOW ■■■■laaaaaCut alone Unas CLUES FOR FR-2 1. Such work is off physical nature 2. Engage as a worker 3.540 words
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Article, Illustration179 1978-01-31 23 J. H - J.H. Local TV viewers may have to say a final farewell to the Waltons unless Michael Learned and Ralph Waite can be persuaded to return to their role* at the head of the family. Singaporeans recently saw the end of the last but one series of179 words
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490 1978-01-31 23 Judith Holmberg - If you are doing up the home, you can... By Judith Holmberg Wondering how you can get that rustic brick look on your walls without turning stone-cold when the bill comes? Or are you looking for the kind of flooring that will make your490 words
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Miscellaneous676 1978-01-31 23 In and around town CONCERT: Duo MaJeron—Balestra by Italian soprano Elizabetta Majeron and guitarist Giullano Balestra, Conference Hall, 8 p.m. Admission $1 -each. GOOD AS NEW BOUTIQUE at 844 Margaret Drive. 9 a.m. 4.30 p.m. Proceeds in aid of Tampines Home for Retarded Children. ZOO PHOTO DISPLAYS at Bukit Merah676 words
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Miscellaneous352 1978-01-31 23 -< I I THE ANGRY GUEST (Mandarin) (re-issue): David Chiang and T1 Lung star as two brothers In this movie that Is set In Thailand. Director Chang Cheh plays the part of a gangster chief whose henchmen murder the brothers' mother and sister while they are away In Hong Kong.352 words
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Miscellaneous472 1978-01-31 23 Comet, Vincent Gardenia. Orchard: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. THE BURGLARS (reissue): Omar Sharif, Jean Paul Belmondo. Dyan Cannon, Robert Hosseln and Renato 8alvatori star in this actionpacked drama. Cathay: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.30 p.m. THE FOOD OF THE GODS: An updated version of the HQ. Wells' classic472 words
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Article74 1978-01-31 24 AH FOOK.* Commuters are always complaining about the bus service, yet when the SBS conducts a survey to find out their needs, the response is so poor that less than 10 per cent replied. MEI UN: This proves that people love to complain. But SBS should still act74 words
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Advertisement51 1978-01-31 24 WYNN'S COONAWARRA ESTATE WINES All the experts know them. But you don't have Jo be an expert to appreciate them. Nautical instruments ind all navigational aids. Motion Smith Marina House, Stanton Way, Singapore 2. Tel: *****98,*****55 13 Battery Road, Tel: *****,*****8. Singapore 1. A member of the Stme Darby Group51 words
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Miscellaneous794 1978-01-31 24 TV (SINGAPORE 5] IIUIWI AND RADIO Happy New**, SHARRCTV S.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by FLYING NUN (r). 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS 3.35 AFTERNOON MATINEE: It's A Wonderful World. Start Claudette Colbert and James Stewart 4.05 SCIENCE REPORT. 4J0 INTERMISSION. 6.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE ROAD RUNNER SHOW. Cartoons. 6.30794 words
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Miscellaneous241 1978-01-31 24 Today's top shows CLAY HANGER: Laid Aside. (Ch. 5, 8.30 p.m. In colour). Darius Clayhanger Is In a state of shock following the death of his old friend and saviour, Mr Shushions, and he Is taken so seriously 111, that the doctors say he will never work again. Now no241 words
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