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Title Section22 1978-02-09 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, February 9, 1978 No. 2178 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r MW (t-) NATION COMMENT I ■■■■■■■■J22 words
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147 1978-02-09 1 The decomposed body of a man, Man Tien Kai, 49, was found In the toilet of a frame maker's shop In Victoria last nlfht. Police said there was a wound In the back. CID officers went to the Lai Sun Frame147 words
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Article71 1978-02-09 1 AFP Peking, Thursday—Chinese Communist Party Vice-Chairman and VicePremier LI Hsien-nien will shortly visit Bangladesh and the Philippines, a diplomatic source said yesterday. The source said that the visits would probably take place in March after the scheduled holding of the fifth National People's Congress. The new tripAFP - 71 words
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Article34 1978-02-09 1 AP Stanford. (California) Thursday Estimated worldwide membership In communist parties topped 70 million people In 1977, an Increase of 5.5 million from the year before, a researcher on communism says. AP.AP - 34 words
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Article123 1978-02-09 1 Reuter Washington, Thursday Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said yesterday the United States continued to need Clark Air Base and Sublc Naval Base In the Philippines. Mr Vance, who was appearing before a House of Representatives International relations subcom- mittee, made the statement in answer to aReuter - 123 words
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Article, Illustration234 1978-02-09 1 Vietnam is prepared to revive its plan to set up a consulate office here, a Chinese newspaper reported today. Quoting sources, the Nanyang Siang Pau reported that diplomatic contact took place in Kuala Lumpur just before Chinese New Year to discuss the matter. The234 words
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Article31 1978-02-09 1 Reuter Rio De Janeiro, Thursday. A total of 110 people died during Rio's annual four-day carnival, which was halted 12 hours early yesterday by persistent rain, officials said. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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538 1978-02-09 1 Agencies London, Thursday Ethiopia yesterday called on Somali forces to surrender or face annihilation apd "colossal destruction" in their war for disputed territory In the Horn of Africa. The call, following a major Ethiopian land and air offensive backed by Russians and Cubans, wasAgencies - 538 words
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Advertisement65 1978-02-09 1 SPEQAUSTSI PTE. LTO. ai. Psninaute Shopping Compt* Cotoman SITMt. Singapore 6 T»l: ****** INSIDE Pulling power of the Muppets Page 19 Perils will play for a draw Page 18 A IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 14; Moneywords 15; Stars 17; Comics 18; What's On 19. WYNN'S COONAWARRA ESTATE WINES All65 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-02-09 1 Forecast Weather outlook today from 1 p.m. to 0 p.m. Isolated showers In the late afternoon.16 words
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Article138 1978-02-09 2 Johore Bahru. Thursday Cuatoma offleera from the Preventive Branch Intercepted en unnumbered vessel off Tapjini gepata, Penggarang, here and selsed *150. MO worth of high grade tin ore at noon on Tuesday. The 19-man Customs party was on a routine patrol when it spotted138 words
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Article32 1978-02-09 2 Dr Tan Eng Liang, Senior Minister of State for National Development, will open a seminar on Middle Management in Ae 11 on at Holiday Inn on Feb IB at 9 a.m.32 words
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Article18 1978-02-09 2 The Telok Blangah community centre's women's sub-committee Is orgnalslng a Southern Island tour on Feb 19.18 words
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Article228 1978-02-09 2 Singapore egg dealers are looking for markets in the Middle East as an outlet for the increased production in recent years. According to a leading wholesaler, egg dealers hope to export to West Asia in addition to the traditional markets in Brunei, Indonesia and Hong228 words
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Article67 1978-02-09 2 international telephone calls and greeting telegrams for the festive season can be made through Telecoms. Bookings can be made through the International exchange operator at M3T7. Telegram messages can be made through *****1, or in person at all post offices and TAB counters at the General Poet Office,67 words
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Article35 1978-02-09 2 Mr John Drakakls, from the University of Stirling, Scotland, will give a lecture on The Language of Hamlet at the University of Slnga* pore's New Lecture Theatre Four on Feb IS at 7JO p.m.35 words
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365 1978-02-09 2 Japan exported $4.47. billion worth of goods to Singapore last year, giving lo an overall annual trade surplus with the Republic of $2.56 billion. According to a Business Times report today, Japan has vaulted from third to first position among Singapore's trading partners last365 words
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163 1978-02-09 2 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday. An artificial reef to keep away illegal trawlers and to rehabilitate Ashing grounds will be developed on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia next month, Agriculture Minister Datuk SharlfT Ahmad Mid. Thousands of used tyres will be dumped into tne163 words
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Article271 1978-02-09 2 Telecoms is testing a computer system which will make international direct d 1 a 11 ing telephone calls more convenient. The system called Tiger Telephone Information Garnering for Evaluation and Review Is being tested in a hotel, tne Holiday Inn. When a call is made271 words
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275 1978-02-09 2 At least 20 speakers Will be used In addition to the National Stadium's t*A system for tomorrow's Concert fay the International pop group The Silver Convention. They will be placed on trailers parked about 20ni from the grandstand and tilted to face the275 words
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Article45 1978-02-09 2 The Singapore Association of Magicians will present a two-hour magic show at the children's section of the Queenstown branch library on Feb 18 at 7.30 pm. Free admission tickets are available from the information counter of the library's Adult and Young People's section.45 words
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Article24 1978-02-09 2 The Keppel Harbour community centre will conduct courses on dressmaking, radio repati*. karate and tae-kwon-do next month. Ring *****81 for more details.24 words
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Advertisement19 1978-02-09 2 V. OMRON Q *>■<4 »'>*■«(»• The Best Buy Today LJe, Sw.v.",s ,v ,v, «C cot V ii Sl/JV'JC ;!•]¥:l ;*»;(•;*s!R19 words
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230 1978-02-09 3 Singapore fishermen have denied that they had entered Malaysian waters oa prawn poaching trips. A spokesman of the Singapore Marine Products Workers' Union which represents about 80 per cent of local deepsea fishermen, said: "Our members are only engaged in deep-sea fishing, mainly in230 words
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Article247 1978-02-09 3 Ivan Lim - More committees planned in tripartite drive By Ivan Lim A tripartite drive by the Government, NTUC and employers Is underway to set up more productivity committees in factories and firms. The three parties will hold a National Conference on Productivity Committees in April to Rive Impetus247 words
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545 1978-02-09 3 Consumer products which are unsafe for human consumption are being dumped here and In other developing countries. The problem has assumed such proportions that it is one of the reasons for a plan to set up an Asean Consumer Protection Agency. It545 words
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Article, Illustration86 1978-02-09 3 This Is the $75 million kitchen to be built by Singapore Airport Terminal Services at Chan<i. SATS claims It will be the world's biggest, capable of producing 5t,M4) meals a day. Its floor space wllk be about 25,000 square metres, three times larger than86 words
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Advertisement134 1978-02-09 3 *****111 Y I I I I ITT .f'r- < TRC2OOO ELECTRONIC MEMO 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. rgeable Ni-Cd power pack together with AC adaptor/charger. ELECTRONIC MEMOS Miniature Dictating and Transcribing134 words
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Article, Illustration125 1978-02-09 4 I'hoto focus on the procession The Chingay procession was the talk of the town again yesterday. Whether it was the dare-devil stunts of the Kong Chow Wui Kuan or the shimmering display by the eight fairies, there was a touch of gaiety and splendour. HerePICTURES: Philip Lim Yow Yun Woh - 125 words
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Article279 1978-02-09 5 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday Vietnam is not expected to close its air space to selected foreign commercial airlines If the "Amber One" flight corridor across Indochina Is reopened, a Thai minister said here yesterday. Speaking to newsmen before leaving for fournation talks in Vientiane aimedReuter - 279 words
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141 1978-02-09 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said yesterday there was no way the United States could force a former South Korean ambassador to testify on influence buying in Congress and urged that the issue be separated from the question ofReuter - 141 words
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Article84 1978-02-09 5 AFP Paris, Thursday The Left's lead over the ruling coalition in the French parliamentary elections has dropped by 1 per cent to an overall 2 per cent, according to the latest opinion poll. The poll, published by the newspaper L'Aurope today, said the Left allianceAFP - 84 words
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Article, Illustration187 1978-02-09 5 Reuter New York, Thursday— About 1000 troops drawn mainly from snow-free southern states flew north yesterday to help north eastern United States dig out from one of the worst blizzard* In its history. Weather-related deaths were put at more than 30 and hospitals in theReuter; UPI radio picture - 187 words
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Article31 1978-02-09 5 AFP Durban, Thursday, Five people aboard a light aircraft were killed on Tuesday night when their plane crashed into a mountain In bad weather at Greytown near here. AFP.AFP - 31 words
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Article285 1978-02-09 5 AFP Reuter Beirut, Thursday The Syrian-domi-nated Arab peacekeeping force and the Lebanese Army and conservative militias agreed on a general ceasefire yesterday for 7 p.m. (12.30 a.m. Singapore time), a well-informed source said here. Onlv isolated shooting was heard after the ceasefire deadline, which followed twoAFP; Reuter - 285 words
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Article193 1978-02-09 5 AP Berlin, Thursday A man and woman burned themselves to death outside the Kaiser Wllhelm Memorial Church In downtown Weet Berlin yesterday in an apparent Erotest against world unger. Police watching over the badly burned bodies said they had not been able to Identify the twoAP - 193 words
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Article74 1978-02-09 5 AFP Nazareth, Thursday Two young Israeli Arabs from Nazareth were yesterday sentenced to sixyear prison terms for the attempted rape of a New Zealand tourist. Miss Berverly Taylor, 21, was picked up by three young men In a car on Jan 7 after hitchhiking near Nazareth.AFP - 74 words
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Article26 1978-02-09 5 Reuter Jakarta, Wednesday P.T. Caltex Pacific Indonesia has discovered three new oilfields In the Rlau province of east Sumatra, Antara News agency reported today.Reuter - 26 words
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139 1978-02-09 5 Reuter Farnborough, (En gland), Thursday. A 48-year-old Rolls-Royce, said to be the world's most exclusive ear was bought by a London dealer for <34,600 ($155,700) at an auction here yesterday. The white vintage car has never been out in the rain, has never beenReuter - 139 words
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Advertisement20 1978-02-09 5 at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent! (JjJJj) HI ROI AX Available at all laadrng storms and bookshops.20 words
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Article306 1978-02-09 6 UPI Jakarta, Thursday The only Englishlanguage Jakarta newspaper to escape a government-impos-ed publishing ban during the country's recent student upheaval has Indirectly attacked President Suharto. The Indonesian Observer published an editorial which, while not mentioning either Mr Suharto or his 11-year-old regime, commented on what it termedUPI - 306 words
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Article, Illustration90 1978-02-09 6 Mei Lin: These days, there are so many robberies, you should lock your doors carefully. Ah Fook: I'm not afraid, I have nothing valuable worth stealing. Mei Lin: Sekarong banyak rompokan yang berlaku, anda harus mengunci pintu-pintu anda dengan betul. Ah Fook: Soya tidak takut,90 words
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179 1978-02-09 6 Reuter N'djamena (C h a d), Thursday Chad President Felix Malloum last night appealed to friendly countries to intervene militarily to help his troops face what he called blatant Libyan aggression against his country. He was speaking at-a specially-convened meeting of the diplomatic corpsReuter - 179 words
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Article396 1978-02-09 6 Reuter Washington, Thursday President Carter is leaning heavily towards the sale of about 60 F-5E fighter planes to Egypt, US officials said yesterday. Ilr Carter's recommendation was expected to to to Congress within a few dajn of Egyptian President Sadat's departure from Washington following aReuter - 396 words
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Article251 1978-02-09 6 Reuter UPI Geneva, Thursday Israeli Prime Minister Begin Mid yesterday that any U8 sale of sophisticated fighter planes to Egypt would ''feed the threat" to stability In the Middle East But he told a Geneva press conference he had reason to believe that the peace-making processReuter; UPI - 251 words
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Article41 1978-02-09 6 AP Washington, Thursday The U8 Senate overwhelmingly approved a nuc'ear non proliferation bill on Tuesday after giving Itself ana the US House of Representatives veto power over any plan to store foreign atomic waste In the United States. AP.AP - 41 words
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Article114 1978-02-09 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, Feb. 9. the 40th day of 1978 with 325 to follow. THE MOON la between Its new phase and first quarter. THE MORNING STABS are Mercury and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are yenus, Jupiter and Mars. Those born on this date are under the signUPI - 114 words
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Article62 1978-02-09 6 Reuter Turin, Thursday. The pilot of a one-seater glider itraiiled for his life on Tuesday in desperate battle with an eagle which nose-dived at the glider, attacked the windscreen and finally broke fcito it* eoekjlt. "It snapped at my arms. We had a real tough fight untilReuter - 62 words
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Miscellaneous188 1978-02-09 6 i 'TJ fMT Bonn Showers, 3-CC. Headline: Czechoslovak airliner hijacked to Frankfurt. Moscow Clear, minus 3-mlnus 11C. Pravda's headline: Creative attitude towards Job. Paris Rain, 6-OC. Headline: Chinese go on diplomatic offensive. Borne Sunny, 9-IC. Headline: Berlinguer says parties one step closer to solution. San Francisco Rain probable, 18-10 C.188 words
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Advertisement435 1978-02-09 7 I v* i r t ■pp?" &mNOO&£ Around the world Pepsi is associated with soccer. So what better idea than a series of Pepsi Soccer Contests here in Singapore, where the sport is so popular! Pepsi and New Nation have joined together to co-sponsor "PEPSI Soccer '78". The many prizes435 words
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Article399 1978-02-09 8 This week's reminder from banks to their loan and credit officers to accept only "inexpensive" gifts from clients demonstrates again that it is less blessed to receive than to give. Despite action by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau in previous years, some public servants399 words
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114 1978-02-09 8 K-S fS> v j Two employees, a man and ft woman, from the same large organisation were waiting for taxis outside the office building. Neither spoke. After a long time an empty taxi finally drove by and the man waved it down. Aa he climbed114 words
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Article, Illustration905 1978-02-09 8 James Reston - Back-to-front way to peace Even on Palestinian problem, there can be compromise Carter wants Sadat and Begin to start again, working from their goal to the barriers that divide theixi By James Reston NYT Washington: President Sadat of Egypt came back to th e United States calling on God forNYT - 905 words
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626 1978-02-09 8 Reuter Bangkok: Four-nation talks today in Vientiane are expected to result in Vietnam throwing open its air space to most foreign airlines. Big savings In the airlines 1 operating costs will result from reopening of the Amber One air corridor running from BangkokReuter - 626 words
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Article240 1978-02-09 9 Thai-Soviet cultural pact AFP Bangkok, Thursday The conservative Bangkok Post daily yesterday voiced a strong reaction to Thai Premier Kriangsak Chamanand'.s opinion that, if no losses were to be incurred, the long-, laboured Thai-Soviet cultural agreement should be signed. *»A cultural agreement with any country sharingAFP - 240 words
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Article187 1978-02-09 9 AP Zurich, Thursday A new treatment for patients with coronary disease offers an alternative to open-heart surgery, particularly for elderly, people, Zurich University scientists announced yesterday. Developed from a diagnostic technique used by SwLss doctor Andreas Gruentzig, 38, the therapy appears simple: Coronary vessels, narrowed byAP - 187 words
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241 1978-02-09 9 AFP Melbourne, Thursday Twenty-flve years ago a Catholic priest visited a Catholic doctor in Melbourne to ask for aid with family planning problems worrying his parishioners. The doctor, a neurologist named John Billings, was reluctant to get involved but afterAFP - 241 words
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Article51 1978-02-09 9 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday A 16-member trade delegation from China representing several Import and export corporations is due here today, India's State Trading Corporation (STC) announced. It will be the first trade team from China to visit India since the 1962 border war between the twoReuter - 51 words
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182 1978-02-09 9 AP Salisbury, Thursday Two black Rhodeslan leaders expressed guarded optimism yesterday after emerging from majority rule settlement talks with Prime Minister lan Smith. There was no Immediate indication, however If a solution had been reached for the method of voting to be used InAP - 182 words
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Article409 1978-02-09 9 'Trading demands must be more realistic' NYT Washington: With, protectionism on the' rise, the US has been articulating a tougher economic policy towards developing countries, telling them in effect that some of their demands for a shift in the distribution of the world's wealthNYT - 409 words
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Article207 1978-02-09 9 The Importance of English as a second language drew comments from two different viewpoints a Chinese newspaper and a Malay newspaper. Both. SIN CHEW JIT POH and BERITA HARIAN agreed on the language's importance Sin Chew describing it as one of the main languages used207 words
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Article, Illustration478 1978-02-09 9 VOICE OF THE PRESS A weekly round-up of editorials in the non-English press in Singapore In the aftermath of the Soviet nuclearpowered satellite Cosmos 954's crash (a fortnight ago), particularly close on the heels of US President Carter's disclosure that American nuclear-powered satellites 'had also exploded478 words
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Article162 1978-02-09 9 It has nothing to do with RTS If people in general and students in particular have become so addicted to television as to have neglected their reading habit. NANYANG SIANG PAU was commenting on NTUC secretary-general Devar. Nalr's lament that TV has helped to weaken162 words
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Article, Illustration928 1978-02-09 10 / 11 Gloria Chandy - WORDS: Gloria Chandy She crouches over the roaring blue and. gold flame of a glass blow torch. Deep In concentration, she nimbly twists delicate needles of melted glass Into the Intricate rigging of a mini galleon. She does It with great finesse. She has been practisingPICTURES: Philip Lim - 928 words
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Article, Illustration279 1978-02-09 12 I =3 Art l)cto I— When reading a book, the most annoying thing Is to lose your page. You could turn down the corners of the page and so ruin the book but a better way Is to use a bookmark. Any sheet of279 words
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Article, Illustration271 1978-02-09 12 DECOR IDEAS Painting dramatic stripes across the walls Is one sure way to revitalise a room. We show you Just how exciting the rooms can look with examples from a show apartment at the DBS Pandan Valley condominium festatei It Is decorated by Design MobeL271 words
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Article, Illustration742 1978-02-09 13 Violet Oon - by Violet Oon I'm either still a child or already very old. All the people I've Interviewed recently say that the New Year Is for children to enjoy. Yet New Year now Is just as enjoy aole for me as742 words
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Article693 1978-02-09 13 Charlie McCollum - —Judith Resnik Dr Judith Resnlk was one of 35 candidates, including seven women, chosen recently by America's National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) for training in the space shuttle programme. She is an electrical engineer for the Xerox Corporation and was interviewed by Washington693 words
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Article, Illustration189 1978-02-09 13 Jennifer Schoon - »»v Jennifer Schoon When you come across a pretty belt, It's worthwhile buying it to add to your collection. Here are two: A simple black rope belt with gold clasps and a string belt of woven squares with tassles at the end. These are from a selection at Metro189 words
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Advertisement28 1978-02-09 13 For your medical needs and pharmaceutical requirements please call at: SAUM CO (PTE) LTD PHARMACY 3 Phillip Street (Junction of Market Chulia Streets) Singapore 1 Tcls: *****2 *****328 words
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Miscellaneous271 1978-02-09 13 J Puzzles, riddles, crosswords, jokes to share? We pay $5 for every contribution. The address is Kids Only, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, Singapore 1. Don't forget to add your name, age and address. 1. Can you find the hidden name and address from the clues given betow. All you271 words
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Article173 1978-02-09 14 UPI AFP Ixmdon, Thursday The American dollar Armed on European money market* at yestwday'a close except In Parla where the franc reoovered from its earlier fall*. Hold closed down 50 cent* In Zurich at U*****.875 an ounce and down US$l.25 In London at US$l74 025 _Tfa» jpnnd closedUPI; AFP - 173 words
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218 1978-02-09 14 Reuter New York, Thursday Competition for the multlmllllon dollar "Instant photography" business Is hotting up. Eastman Kodak Co, the world's largest photography company, yeste r d a y announced price cuts on Its popular ''Handle" Instant camera and several other lowpriced amateur cameras.Reuter - 218 words
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Article30 1978-02-09 14 AFP Tokyo, Thursday A total of 1142 Japanese companies went bankrupt In January, a de* crease of 31.2 per cent from December, a private credit Inquiry agency reported yester-AFP - 30 words
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375 1978-02-09 14 Business News and Views J i Reuter AFP London, Thursday The British government yesterday won the crucial support of coal miners' leaders for Its tough wages policy.. Union negotiators representing 250,000 miners agreed to drop demands for 90 per centReuter; AFP - 375 words
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Article203 1978-02-09 14 The stock market, on a normal six-hour schedule for the first time this week, closed on a bright note yesterday with the blue chips chalking up a creditable performance. The Dow Jones Industrial average, a gainer of more than 10 points on Tuesday, advanced another 3JJI points to203 words
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Article29 1978-02-09 14 UPI New York, Thursday—Dow Jones closing averages at the NYSB yesterday: 30 Industrials 783.06 (+3.81). 30 transport 314.66 1.07), 16 utilities 106.12 (+0.61). 66 stocks 374.61 1.30).—DP1.UPI - 29 words
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Article110 1978-02-09 14 AFP Blue chips drew buyers' attention to pace prices fractionally higher on the Tbkyo stock market yesterday. Trading was relatively active. The Dow Jones average closed the day at 5,144.63 yen, an Increase of 13.31 yen over Tuesday. 'Hie prices of 291 stocks rose while those of 360 stocksAFP - 110 words
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Article74 1978-02-09 14 UPI Closing prices In French francs at the Paris Bourse yesterday: Pari has 136 +1.30 Ptonder 383 -f 7.90 Prlntemps 36 +130 Bull 36 JW -(-O.ftO Royal Dutch 377 —1.80 Ulchelln 10ft7 +33 CO* 387.90 +8.40 Thomson 133.50 +3.80 CPP 96.10 +0.30 Rhone 81 +0.30 Air 337 +7 BBNUPI - 74 words
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Article85 1978-02-09 14 Closing prices in Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday; UBS bearer 3470 5 UBS registered 030 1 SBC 431 a Credit Suisse 3436 20 Swissair B. its 7 Swiss Relnsur. 3980 Winterthur B. 3400 10 Zurich Insur. 8950 60 J uvena B. 180 1 Nestle B. 370085 words
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Article84 1978-02-09 14 Reuter Prices at 11.30 un. today (Australian time) on the Sydney stock Exchange: ACI 167 168 ADC 30 3ft Ampol Pet 70 73 AN I ISO 183 APM 13ft 137 Bank NSW ft3o 533 Brambles 17ft 177 BHP 644 &40 Boral 336 337 CBA 341 353 CBR 3M 390Reuter - 84 words
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Article29 1978-02-09 14 AFP Washington, Thursday Three US senators and two House of Representatives members yesterday asked the US International Trade Commission to limit Imports of gloves from China. AFP.AFP - 29 words
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206 1978-02-09 14 AFP Reuter Tokyo, Thursday—British and Japanese ear Sakers ended two days talks here yesterday without reaching agreement on ways to reduce a growing friction stemming from Japan's sharply increasing share of the British car market. Mr David Mas tow. president of the British SocietyAFP; Reuter - 206 words
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Article, Illustration276 1978-02-09 14 Now you can greet your friends in a different way with a newly introduced greeting card. Perma greeting cards, manufactured In the US and marketed by Unison Collaborative Pte Ltd here, are much like the credit cards you have In your wallet. There are special276 words
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Miscellaneous279 1978-02-09 14 Crossword Singing voice 9 Carriage 10 Boho resident 11 Utters 12 Early garden IS Medicinal amount 18 Without face value 23 Prevent 24 Cartoonist Thomas and family 27 Feminine name 28 Catskllls: abbr. 30 Placet for pupils 51 Play parts 32 Franklin's mother 33 Bnstein slept here 35 Rhone tributary279 words
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Article, Illustration312 1978-02-09 15 Reuter UPI Buenos Aires. Thursday The manager of Argentina's national soccer team has dlsmissed goalkeeper Hugo Oattl. who had asked for a 30-day leave at the beginning of the training period. Manager Cesar Menotti announced on Tuesday night that he was talcing Oattl off the team becauseReuter; UPI - 312 words
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Article198 1978-02-09 15 Buenos Aires, Thursday An official of the Argentina World Cup organising committee yesterday defended the decision to hold the soccer extravaganza a g a 1 nst charges that it will add to the country's inflation. Admiral Carlos Lacoste said in a television interview: "I dont know if198 words
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Article96 1978-02-09 15 Reuter Hong Kong, Thursday Two quick second->half goals enabled the local Hong Kong League XI to beat Geneva's Servette team 3-1 in a friendly match here yesterday. After a scoreless first half the local team surprised the visitors with a series of quick passes and aReuter - 96 words
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Article275 1978-02-09 15 Reuter Naples, Thursday Italy and France, drawn together along with hosts Argentina and Hungary in Group One of the World Cup soccer In June, (ought out a 2-2 draw In a friendly here yesterday. Italy led 2-0 at halftime with a couple of goalsReuter - 275 words
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608 1978-02-09 16 SCRUTINEER ON THE TUNKU'S GOLD CUP PROSPECTS Sentimental Reason, a versatile performer who can sprint and stay with equal ability, has a reasonably good chance of scoring his first major success and at the same time land another Tunku's Gold Cup win608 words
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Article1125 1978-02-09 16 SATURDAY cr. 1 Dlv. 3—2000 m 6 Tiger Hill 57 12 Technlolan M Man of Courage m M 16 Hoklen 86 13 Naubahar as 5 10 Aggreeeor 64.8 Air Manful II 84.8 3 Yangtee Klang m 84 7 Merry Lip 83 14 Bright Future 83.8 11,125 words
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Article351 1978-02-09 16 By FAIRWAY Kuala Lumpur, Thursday Super Level, a fancied runner In Sunday's Tunku's Gold Cup, looked a picture of fitness In a smart gallop here this morning. With a riding boy astride he covered 600 m In 41.4, finishing with plenty In hand. The six-year-old by Tudor351 words
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Article114 1978-02-09 16 SATURDAY RACE ONE: 5.99. Class 4 Dlv. 9—1999ni I «sa— na, The Racer, Benefactor, Na—|Ol Ceeea Producer, Natasha. RACE TWO: !4t. Class. 4 Div. 8—1999 i» Falrbnrn Parlr. Mysterious Piper, Kentaeky Chief, Dara Prince. RACE THREE: Class 4 Dir. 4—1209 m— Red Jewel, Primerje, SateUte, John Bablb. Be My114 words
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Article, Illustration222 1978-02-09 16 Reuter London, Thursday— Jo n 1 o O'Neill, the scourge of British bookmakers, raced to his 100 th National Hunt victory this season when he steered 7-2 shot Sweet Millie to victory in the Widnes Selling Hurdle at Haydock Park yesterday. f Jockey O'Neill, a 25-year-oldReuter - 222 words
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Article144 1978-02-09 16 Reuter Amsterdam, Thnrsday—Hollud reached the European semifinals of the women's Über Can badminton competition by beating Canada 5-2 here last night. The Canadians start e d strongly with Wendy Clarkson defeating Joke Van Beu- sekom 11-3. 6-11, 12-10 In the opening match, bnt -the Dutch girlsReuter - 144 words
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Article, Illustration334 1978-02-09 17 Brian Miller - Lucy returns after brief break BOWLING by Brian Miller Singapore International bowling Masters champion, S.Y. Loh and 1977 World Cupper, Peter Lew, are obvious favourites to battle it out for the first Amateur Tenpin Bowling Club's championship title later this week. This year's championships will334 words
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Article174 1978-02-09 17 IB 0 I Manila. Thursday. Some 150 golfers from 15 countries will tee off today at the nearby Nichols military golf course for the US$5O,OOO Philippine Masters tournament. prelude to the Philippine Open next week. Top Asian golfers are competing in the fourday championship with defending174 words
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Article273 1978-02-09 17 Tee-off times for the second round of the Keppel Open, fourth leg of the Local Circuit on Saturday: 7.30 a.m. S. Nathan, Fung Hee Kwan, D. Goodman; 7.36 V. Llngam, Phua Cheng Suan, Jerry Moffa; 7.42 Manlvelu, Poh Ah Hal. T.W. Kim; 7.48 M. Subramanlam, Ong Ah273 words
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Article278 1978-02-09 17 EXPERTS GIVE PAKISTAN THE EDGE j^^^Hockey Reuter Bombay, Thursday India and Pakistan will clash in their first hockey Test match for nearly 20 years here today. The match has aroused keen Interest In both countries and hockey officials said yesterday nearly 25,000 tickets had been soldReuter - 278 words
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Article65 1978-02-09 17 Auckland, Thursday John Walker, New Zealand's Olympic 1500 m champion and world Mile record holder, will enter hospital for a leg operation today. Walker has been plagued by leg problems for almost a year. His right leg seized up In training on Jan 31, three days after he65 words
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Article227 1978-02-09 17 P^yifennis St Louis (Missouri), Thursday Top-seeded Vitas Oerulaltls was snowbound in New York last night and Australia's John Newcombe was an upset winner in the first round of the U*****,000 ($430,000) St Louis tennis classic. Newcombe, 33, who Is on a comeback, lost the final to227 words
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Article197 1978-02-09 18 K3 Soccer AFP Reuter AP London, Thursday Nottingham Forest, who have carried all before them so fai this season, virtually booked a place In the English League Cup final when they beat Leeds United 3-1 in a first leg semi-final clash with embarraslng ease at EllandAFP; Reuter; AP - 197 words
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Article, Illustration558 1978-02-09 18 SURESH NAIR - $20 bonus each if we win—president By SURESH NAIR Perils, banking heavily on the current good form of six newcomers, are confident of pinching at least a point off Cup holders Singapore in Saturday's tie at the Dato Sheik Ahmad Stadium in Kangar. Klckoff: 5558 words
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Article177 1978-02-09 18 Swimming Reuter Brisbane, Thursday Australian schoolgirl Tracey Wickham swam a world bast time for the 1500 metres freestyle In a solo attempt here last night and Australian officials claimed It as a world record. Wickham clocked 10 minutes 14.93 seconds to clip 9.07 seconds off theReuter - 177 words
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Article, Illustration128 1978-02-09 18 Jakarta, Thursday Indonesia will send a 14-member team to take part in the AllEngl and championships in London next month, an Indonesian Badminton Federation spokesman said here yesterday. The team include former eight-times All England champion Rady Hartono. doubles champions Christian Hadinata and Ade Chandra and national128 words
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Article278 1978-02-09 18 New York, Thursday The Soviet Union announced yesterday they would open their version of the Olympic trials, the Spartaklade VII, to foreign athletes for the first time next year and would Invite as many as 2000 athletes from five continents to compete against 7000 Russian278 words
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Miscellaneous538 1978-02-09 15 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss.): Address: N.R.I.C. No: > Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR FS-4 1. Iron is liable to do to 2. It's sensible of people to put whatever money they to good use 3. The position of one is538 words
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Miscellaneous383 1978-02-09 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are tactful, sym p a thetlc, and very proud. You are at times so concerned with family honour and personal standing that you fail to exercise those characteristics which humanise your nature generosity, understandig, and appreciation of others' efforts on383 words
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Miscellaneous71 1978-02-09 18 THE BORN LOSER HDUARFSTUA<mOA«?\ I HCJBPtHOXMm UK£ CWC,OUTT>€m*a IS CGlAlNfe WHBVJ MDUU. > V O&AMAW... y V ari (!i SHORT RIBS /J MATE TD\ TELL 9 II I V f > 1( NORBERT Jr by Art Sqnsom AMD HOUVUIU, HAVE "ran** -vKHWP HOU!OKAtf?> > m r 1 6WT PHARAOH IS—by71 words
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Article, Illustration865 1978-02-09 19 Judith Holmberg - The Muppets take their final bow tonight at least in this series and leave behind them a group of ardent "muppeteers" in Singapore. And yet this series, a hit in so many countries, very nearly did not even get started as this article below reveals865 words
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Miscellaneous607 1978-02-09 19 At the cinema SPIDER-MAN: Along the lines of the famed Superman Spider-Man Li actually a student scientist, who while experimenting with highly radioactive material, is bitten by a spider that has been exposed to It. He becomes endowed with super-human powers .and uses them to battle the forces of evil.607 words
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Miscellaneous793 1978-02-09 19 In and around town EXHIBITION ON AESTHETIC PHOTOGRAPHY: Life As I See it. Singapore photographers present the drama and kaleidoscope of lite caught, in the Instant of a moment. National Mu seum Art, Gallery, till 5 p.m. Admission free. CHINESE NEW YEAR SHOW presented by the Singapore Handicraft Centre. Programme793 words
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Article49 1978-02-09 20 AH FOOK: Our community centres are becoming very sophisticated. First they built tennis and squash courts, now they're planning to have piano lessons and reading rooms. MEI UN: All this will of course change their Image, but I hope not so much that people feel alienated. 749 words
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Miscellaneous651 1978-02-09 20 TV AND RADIO 8 j Bring home a Superstar TELEFUNKEN Sit OPENING ANI' NOUNCEMENNTS followed by WHERE'S HUDDLES. Cartoon. itS CHILDREN'S CORNER (C/r). Features a discussions of Chinese customs and beliefs, a sketch called Mother Hen and Chicks Celebrating Chinese New Year, a lion dance performed by the Kampong Glam651 words
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Miscellaneous263 1978-02-09 20 POSH SHOW: (Ch. 5, 8.45 p.m. In colour). First telecast "live" last year to round off the Post Office Savings' Bank' centenary celebrations. Billed as a musical variety show, It was actually an attempt to liven up the grand draw of lucky numbers for depositors In the bank. Brian Richmond263 words
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