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Title Section19 1978-02-16 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, February 16, 1978 No. 2184 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/V7B NEW (0) NATION COMMENT19 words
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Article, Illustration363 1978-02-16 1 Las Vegas, Thursday Leon Spinks is the new heavyweight champion of the world. He scored a shock split decision over Muhammed All over 15 rounds here last night. With only six professional fights behind him after winning the Olympic title In Montreal, the 24-year-old Spinks carried the363 words
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215 1978-02-16 1 Reuter Strasbourg, France (Pans) ine president of the Common Market's decision-making Council of Ministers said yesterday the nine-nation community should be wary of condemning other countries on their human rights record because they also had grounds for criticising the EEC. Speaking duringReuter - 215 words
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Article159 1978-02-16 1 AFP Virginia Beach, Th u r s day Protests over the United States' Davis Cup tennis match with South Africa turned into violence here when a leading opponent of the match was attacked on Tuesday night. Professor Richard Lapchick, president of the American Committee for Equality inAFP - 159 words
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Article258 1978-02-16 1 Egyptian Boeing crew arrested Nairobi, Thursday An Egyptian Boeing 707 carrying arms to Somalia was forced down by Kenyan jet fighters yesterday and its crew of seven were arrested at Nairobi airport. The plane's entire cargo of 19 tonnes of ammunition, which included 170 boxes of 112258 words
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Advertisement30 1978-02-16 1 INSIDE Test case for abortion leave Page 4 Manila's new Moro chief -Page 6 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 9; Money words 14; Comics 17; Stars 18; What's On 19.30 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-02-16 1 Forecast Weather outlook today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Isolated showers.12 words
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Article249 1978-02-16 2 Slowdown at Woodlands town The Housing Board Is slowing down development of Woodlands New Town because of poor demand for flats In the estate. However, this does not mesn that applicants for fists In the estate have to wait a longer period thsn those who249 words
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Article30 1978-02-16 2 The Vigilante Corps will hold a children'! carnival for 2500 children of VC members and from welfare homes at the zoo on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.30 words
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Article146 1978-02-16 2 Ex Commissioner of. Police and former ambassador to the Philippines. Mr Cheam Kim 8 e a n c, who died on Tuesday evening, had a colourful career. During his 30-year senrlce with the force, he worked his way from constable In 1941 to Assistant146 words
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Article148 1978-02-16 2 Share prices generally improved on light buying support during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Two outstanding features were Ben ana Boustead which advanced 5-1/2 cents and seven cents to 72 1/2 cents and $2.18 respectively. Elsewhere, gains were small. BUSINESS DONE: First148 words
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Article41 1978-02-16 2 The University of Singapore's department of extramural studies will hold a 10-lecture course on public relations for secretaries and receptionists at the Toa Payoh community centre every Monday and Thursday from Feb 20 between 7 pjn. and 9 p.m.41 words
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Article, Illustration179 1978-02-16 2 The message la clear—the road (above) will be closed ffom 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. But the courting couples kept coming. The no-entry sign, the barricade and the notice board were Just Ignored. Then blocks of stone were placed gcross the road, an extension179 words
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Article634 1978-02-16 2 Derek Ingram - By our special correspondent Derek Derek Ingram Sydney, Wednesday At Oleneagles In Scotland, where Commonwealth Presidents and Prime Ministers went Into weekend retreat during their London conference last June, It rained. At Bowral yesterday It rained too. And that meant that the 12 regional634 words
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Article66 1978-02-16 2 A four-lecture course on Common Medical Knowledge will be held at the Kota Raja community centre on every Tuesday at T3O p.m. beginning Feb 21. The speakers are Dr Gwee Ah Leng, Prof Yeoh Teow Seng, Dr Alfred Loh ana Dr Loo Choon Yong. The course Is open66 words
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595 1978-02-16 3 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong Provision shop owners said tney are prepared to reduce their prices if the Housing Board charges cheaper rentals. Mr Wee Boon Chye, chairman of the 1100member Singapore Provision Shops Friendly Association, said: "We have to charge more now because of high595 words
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Article58 1978-02-16 3 The Housing Board will consider renting out shophouses by balloting as suggested by Health Minister Dr Toh Chin Chye recently. The HDB's deputy chief executive officer, Mr Liu Thai Ker, said they needed time to study the matter in detail. The current practice is for the HDB58 words
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Article, Illustration93 1978-02-16 3 Jap anese singers Anna Sanjo and Mina Ishli are committed to their careers—for life. Miss Sanjo, 22, said: "I .will never five up singing for anything—not even marriage." "I have not met the right man yet but if I do I will not marry him unless93 words
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Article32 1978-02-16 3 The president of the Singapore Oirl Guides Association. Mrs. EL W. Barker, will attend the inauguration of "open house" week at Guide House, Clemenceau Avenue, on Saturday at 2.30 p.m.32 words
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Article216 1978-02-16 3 Bedok constituency will soon launch an antidrug abuse programme to educate families on the dangers of the habit. Haji Sha'ari Tadin, MP for Bedok who is heading the drive, said an action committee comprising community leaders is being formed. The programme will aim mainly at educating parents216 words
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Article318 1978-02-16 4 Ivan Lim - Union asks for Labour Ministry ruling By Ivan Lim A trade union has asked the Ministry of Labour for a ruling on its claim for a worker's abortion leave to be treated as hospitalisation leave. An official of the union, of which at least318 words
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Article367 1978-02-16 4 Two hundred editorial workers In the Straits Times Group will get wage adjustments of up to $110 under a new threeyear collective agreement. The agreement will be signed by the management and the Singapore National Union of Journalists In Times House tomorrow. The employees are367 words
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Article40 1978-02-16 4 Toa Payoh Branch library will present a cultural show to celebrate Chinese Ney Tear at its lecture hall on Friday at 7.30 pm. The show will be performed by the Adult and Young people's section. Admission Is (Tee.40 words
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121 1978-02-16 4 An MP noted that the bad habit of Uterine hu reappeared in Singapore. In view of this, Mr. Any Nam Piau (Thomson) will ask the Minister for Law.' the Environment and Science and Technology, in Parliament tomorrow whether the government would consider launching another nation121 words
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Article305 1978-02-16 4 Singapore garment manufacturers will make the first concerted move to take advantage of the new textile agreement s when they visit the United States in September. They have planned a textile trade mission to the US which will also coincide with the 18th National Fashion and305 words
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Article164 1978-02-16 4 Singapore's drug addiction treatment programme is better than Hong Kong's. This Is the opinion of Mr Lira Chong Teng, rehabilitation officer at Telok Paku Drug Rehabilitation Centre, who ha* returned from a four-week attachment course In drug addiction treatment In Hong Kong. 'The Hong Kong164 words
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Article, Illustration272 1978-02-16 4 The Malaysian Government will soon set up a narcotics detector dog unit to combat drug trafficking. A dog trainer and two handlers recently returned from a US Customs Service-spon-sored "narco do g" handling course in Port Worth, Texas. The handlers also came back272 words
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Article67 1978-02-16 4 People with long hair will be barred from entering the Police Academy in Thomson Road Two notices were recently put up at the Academy's two entrances. This is in line with the Government's anti-long hair campaign. A police spokesman yesterday said the notices are just a "reminder"67 words
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Article22 1978-02-16 4 The YMCA will start a badminton course for beginners on Feb 21. Fees are $20 for members ana $25 for non-members.22 words
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Advertisement10 1978-02-16 4 T at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent!10 words
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Article, Illustration405 1978-02-16 5 Israeli jets sale appeal rejected Reuter Washington, Thursday The Carter administration yesterday announced that Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin would visit Washington next month but rejected an Israeli appeal to review its decision to sell warplanes to Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Earlier yesterday Mr BeginReuter; UPI radio - 405 words
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331 1978-02-16 5 AP New York. Thursday Mr Johannes Witteveen. managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said yesterday a stronger expansion of domestic demand In such countries as West Germany and Japan has become more "urgent" because of the appreciations in the currencies of these countriesAP - 331 words
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Article27 1978-02-16 5 AFP London, Thursday The Heads of the British Bee ret Service Department's MI-5 and MI-6 are to be replaced very soon, press reports said yesterday.—AFP.AFP - 27 words
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Article30 1978-02-16 5 AFP Munich, Thursday—West German politician Dieter Huber says he spent 44 hours in tj\g boots/of various cars after being kidnapped here on Monday morning, a police spokesman revealed.AFP - 30 words
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224 1978-02-16 5 Reuter Washington, Thursday US special trade negotiator Robert Strauss said yesterday that American protectionist pressures now may be as strong as at any time in the country's history. He told the Washington Press Club that while the simplistic arguments used to promote protectionism wereReuter - 224 words
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Article106 1978-02-16 5 Bangkok Thursday Cambodian Radio, monitored here, yesterday hinted of a relative return to normal In the Vietnamese border region when It broadcast a call to Inhabitants of the area to boost rice production. The radio warned however the "Vietnamese aggressors had not renounced their106 words
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Article24 1978-02-16 5 AFP Helsinki, Thursday Dr Urho Kekkonen, the Finnish Head of State since 1956, was yesterday formally re-elected for another six-year term.— AJ*P.AFP - 24 words
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149 1978-02-16 5 UPI AFP Washington, Thursday —President Carter yesterday praised Indonesia for Its human rights Initiatives at a ceremony In which he received credentials from the new ambassadors from Indonesia, Gabon, Western Samoa and Bulgaria. "One of t:ie gratifying occurrences in human rights Is the Initiative ofUPI; AFP - 149 words
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147 1978-02-16 5 UPI Washington, Thursday —State Department officials yesterday aald more than USJI million ($2.3 million) worth ot military equipment was sent In 19<6 to aid Indonesian forces In East Timor despite an administration suspension of such aid. The acknowledgement came after Cornell University professor BenedictUPI - 147 words
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Article55 1978-02-16 5 Reuter Munich, Thursday. Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was quoted yesterday as saying he would like to celebrate a peace treaty with Israel by erecting a combined church, mosque and synagogue on the summit of Mount Slnal. Such a building would show that Christians, Jews and Muslims could liveReuter - 55 words
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Article, Illustration387 1978-02-16 6 —govt learns from captured documents AFP Manila, Thursday Muslim rebel leader Nur Misuari has been ousted In a power struggle as chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front and replaced by his deputy Hashlm Salamat, according to captured rebel documents, it was announced yesterday. The DefenceAFP - 387 words
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Article, Illustration79 1978-02-16 6 Ah Fook: With all these modern gadgets, housework is very easy. Mei Lin: You should do it, then you'll know. Ah Fook: Dengan perkakas-perkakas moden ini, kerja-kerja urusan rumahtangga jadi omat mudah Mai Lin; Anda harus melakukannya, kemudian baruloh anda tahu. FOOTNOTE: Chinese it o79 words
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256 1978-02-16 6 UPI Atlanta (Oeorgla), Thursday The Com-mander-in-Chief of US military forces in the Pacific said yesterday the navy has a "marginal" edge over Soviet forces which could be more than wiped out in a decade if American shipbuilding lass. Admiral Maurice Welsner also said theUPI - 256 words
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218 1978-02-16 6 AFP Manila, Thursday— Thirty cadets of the Philippine Military Academy have been placed under arrest as a result of a hazing (more commonly known as ragging) Incident which resulted In the death of a freshman cadet and Injuries to 14 others, the Defence DepartmentAFP - 218 words
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180 1978-02-16 6 UPI United Nations, Thursday.—Hinting that Soviet satellites are not as safe as their American counterparts, the United States yesterday proposed that the United Nations draft an international agreement of safeguards to govern the use of nuclear power In space. US delegate StephenUPI - 180 words
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Article128 1978-02-16 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 1978 with 318 to follow. THE MOON Is between Its first quarter and full phase. THE MORNING STARS are Mercury and Saturn. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Mars and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the signUPI - 128 words
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Article56 1978-02-16 6 AFP Cologne, Thursday The wives of Cologne had such a good time during the city's recent carnival that now more than 200 husbands are filing for divorce. Women's Lib is clearly gaining ground. In previous year, 90 per cent of postcarnival divorce suits were brought by womenAFP - 56 words
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Miscellaneous188 1978-02-16 6 WORLD WEATHER Paris Clearing, 2-OC. Headline: Soviets take diplomatic offensive :n Middle iiast. Bonn—Sunny, 2 minus 4C. Headline: Secret Sadat plan for resolving Middle East conflict. Rome Rain, 0 BC. Headline: Magistrate assassinated. Moscow—Overcast, BCmlnus lOC. Pravda's headline: Industrial Enterprises have to Develop Patronage co-operation with Educational Esta- lishments. London188 words
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Article394 1978-02-16 8 Mr Lee Kuan Yew's suggestions last week on changes to the education system appear less experimental than other steps taken so far to further blllnguallsm In schools. His personal proposal that children start primary school at five Is aimed at maximising classroom exposure at a stage394 words
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Article147 1978-02-16 8 Bv V WHISPERS £€> isp y y A colleague swung her car Into a petrol kiosk only to discover that it was one of these new self-service stations that offered a discount on Its petrol prlee. Not mechanically Inclined, and An too much a hurry147 words
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Article360 1978-02-16 8 From Swideth de Roy, our Tokyo correspondent Tokyo: China is asking Japan for financial accommodat ion which the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) would consider as aid only the non-com-munlst d e v eloping nations are Qualified to receive. Japan, In fact, Is360 words
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Article324 1978-02-16 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS BANGKOK POST Headline: Be sure you're right, then go ahead. A cultural agreement with any country sharing the same Ideals of freedom and democratic government should be encouraged but we should be most careful in concluding such an agreement with a totalitarian324 words
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Article193 1978-02-16 8 UTUSAN ZAMAN Headline: Party discipline: Slogans are not enough. Tn an attempt to maintain good party discipline, Datuk Musa Hltam. a member of the UMNO Supreme Council, has come ud with the slogan Serve the People with Full Discipline and has suggested that all UMNQ members use193 words
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142 1978-02-16 9 Reuter Washington, Thursday Coal Industry bosses yesterday accepted President Carter's call to attend White House talks aimed at ending the country's longest coal miners' strike. White House press secretary Jody Powell said the employers had gone back on an earlier decision not toReuter - 142 words
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Article, Illustration399 1978-02-16 9 Reuter AFP London, Thursday Rhodeslan Premier lan Smith and nationalist leaders based inside the country yesterday announced agreement In principle on a constitutional settlement and were met by an almost universal chorus of doubt or outright rejection. Only South African Prime Minister John Vorster welcomedReuter; AFP; UPI picture - 399 words
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Article100 1978-02-16 9 Reuter Taipei, Thursday Mr Chiang Ching-kuo, the 67-year-old son of the late generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, was yesterday nominated by the ruling Kuomlntang to become the next nationalist Chinese president. A two-day meeting of the party central committee, at its last session, also approved the nominationReuter - 100 words
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Article37 1978-02-16 9 AFP New Delhi, Thursday— Vietnamese premier Pham Van Dong will pay a one week official visit to India from Feb 24 at the Invitation of Indian Prime Minister Morarji Desal, It was announced here today.—AFP - 37 words
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Article208 1978-02-16 9 UPI Washington, Thursday— A quarter of a million women who underwent X-ray screening for breast cancer may fall victims to the worst epidemic of the disease in medical history, Congress was told on Tuesday. A research scientist, Dr. Irwin Bross of the Roswell Park MemorialUPI - 208 words
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Article206 1978-02-16 9 Reuter UPI Tokyo, Thursday Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda yesterday said Japan would resume stalled talks with China on a Si-no-Japanese peace and friendship treaty after receiving a report from the Japanese ambassador In Peking and weighing "other circumstances." He told the National Press Club of japanReuter; UPI - 206 words
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Article183 1978-02-16 9 AFP Lusaka, Thursday The Zambian government has Imposed a midnight to dawn curfew on the copperbelt, scene of the murder of two Britons by armed bandits during the last four weeks. The ban follows the wave of violence against white miners, farmers and their families whichAFP - 183 words
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Advertisement28 1978-02-16 9 OUTRAM PARK •LK. 26 6TH STOREY (E) Available now at •conomical rata Chiaf coak Mr. Hoi Kok Wai WELCOME TO TASTE OUR SPECIAL *****88 *****29 EASY PARKING **********528 words
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Miscellaneous284 1978-02-16 9 Crossword ~v J. tfWiia HI 7 Statue 8 Shoe part 9 Offer at a lower price 10 Marianne or Archie 11 Fourth estate 12 Patriotic org. 14 Classify 18 New ball player 22 Amazement 23 Make very thirsty 3,4 To speak: Lat. 25 Color 28 Group of Norse poems 31284 words
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Article, Illustration1147 1978-02-16 10 / 11 Ting Hi Keng - —that's what you can do at this centre v Words: Ting Hi Keng Do you know that the human body actually thrives on hard work and becomes stronger the more It is used? Physically active centenarians in countries like Russia and China and 70-year-old farmersPictures: Philip Lim - 1,147 words
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Article, Illustration931 1978-02-16 12 Sylvia Leow - by Sylvia Leow It was a charmingly decorated bedroom filled with antique furniture. The only Incongruous touch was a large double mattress laid on the floor In one corner of the room. -Why that?" I a«ked pointing to the makeshift sleeping arrangement. My931 words
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683 1978-02-16 12 NYT Washinfton: Fourteen year-old Donna Hawrysz. of Chicago, Illinois, was drying her hair with her motner's new mint hair dryer, a US$6 ($l4) purchase that seemed more like a toy, as her mother described it. When she set the hair dryerNYT - 683 words
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Article, Illustration129 1978-02-16 12 Jennifer Schoon - *>V Jennifer Schoon Marble containers with attractive floral work Inlaid on the covers make ideal presents for the own home. Use them as cigarette boxes, jewellery cases or Just for decoration. The larger containers cost $16.50 and the little round one, $4.50. From Sunrise Clouds of Morning, 3rd floor,129 words
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Advertisement30 1978-02-16 12 For your medical needs and pharmaceutical requirements please call at: SALIM ft CO (PTE) LTD PHARMACY 3 Phillip Street I (Junction of Market Chulia Streets) Singapore 1 Tols: *****2 *****330 words
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Article386 1978-02-16 13 Violet Oon - Cook -in by' Violet Oon My latest culinary x p e r i ments have Deen with tau huay :hui (bean curd milk), tau hu (soft bean curd) and tua kwa (hard bean curd). And all because of some cook books I was given at386 words
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Article, Illustration685 1978-02-16 13 Tau huay chui (Soya bean miik). 500 gm dried soya beans, washed and picked for dirt, 12 cups water, 6 "pandan" leaves or almond flavour, sugar to taste. Method 1) Soak the soya beans overnight to soften. 2) Using the highest speed685 words
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Article120 1978-02-16 13 I enjoyed your feature Teen Thoughts which appeared in the New Nation of Jan 18. 1 thought it would be published every week but since it did not appear, I'm writing to ask you to devote some regular space to teenagers. Serene Santhana Dear Serene, Thank you120 words
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Article, Illustration283 1978-02-16 13 y What s Cooking? VO An egg separator Is ideal for people who have butter fingers, when It comes to that rather tricky part of cooking. You know the sort of person I mean. Someone who just cannot break an egg and separate the white from theVO - 283 words
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Advertisement82 1978-02-16 13 .1 the remarkable moisturizing, and texturizing creme from Elizabeth Arden. Visible Difference moisture can penetrate up to 20 cell layers of skin, pillowing it and cushioning it with moisture. The results are dramatic. In tests among hundreds of women, most reported their skin looked better, felt smoother and had a82 words
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Article, Illustration1220 1978-02-16 14 Sulaiman Zee - All steps taken to ensure success of March Congress INDONESIAN HEADLINES by Sulaiman Zee By all accounts, the re-election of President Suharto for a third consecutive term is a virtual certainty. Come March 11, the four factions of the People's Con sultatlve Assembly (MPR) the Armed1,220 words
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Article, Illustration601 1978-02-16 14 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Americans were shocked to read recently that a recent survey of teenagers showed they were completely Ignorant of how the American government operated as well as who was In charge. Some of the findings: fewer than half could name one e?Los Angeles Times - 601 words
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Miscellaneous536 1978-02-16 14 THURSDAY +M Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No: FILL IN 'MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW ■■BMidiiaCut along dotted Intt CLUES FOR FT-4 1. The colour of darker kinds of breed 2. There are, in tome parts, plenty of picturesque536 words
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Article189 1978-02-16 15 Reuter SEOUL: Despite a worldwide shipbuilding slump, the South Korean shipbuilding Industry is expected to tare welt this year to the tune of about U***** nullion million), the CommerceIndustry Ministry said yesterday. AFP TOKYO: The European Economic Commu nll y yesterday continued talks with Japan on ways toReuter - 189 words
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Article56 1978-02-16 15 AFP Hong Kong, Thursday —The proposed sale by Sungala Rubber Estates of Its Malaysian rubber plantation is likely to lead to a boardroom explosion. Minority shareholders, challenging the Intention of the board to sell the plantation for $3.6 million, has asked the board to look forAFP - 56 words
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186 1978-02-16 15 Reuter London. Thursday Brltisn prime Minister James Caliaghan yesterday called lor a more stable International monetary system, saying tnat under the present arrangeme nts "the world stumbles blindly from one currency to another." "We cannot dignify the present arrangements with the name of anReuter - 186 words
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195 1978-02-16 15 Reuter Geneva, Thursday The International Air Transport A s so elation (lata) yesterday ordered immediate cost cutting measures to ease acute financial problems caused by the falling dollar. lata's 21-member executive committee which ended a two-day meeting here yesterday asked director general Knut Hammarskjoeld toReuter - 195 words
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Article190 1978-02-16 15 The coal strike acted as a major depressant to the stock market yesterday although the outlook for some movement in the situation improved by day's end. The Dow Jones industrial average, which has finished In minus territory for the past four sessions, closed off 3.47 points to 761.69.190 words
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Article34 1978-02-16 15 UPI New York, Thursday Dow Jones closing nverages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 industrials 761.69 (off 3.47); 20 transport 205.59 (off 2.39); 15 utilities 103.96 (off 0.37); 65 stocks 266.39 (off 1.66).UPI - 34 words
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Article57 1978-02-16 15 The Dow Jones average declined on the Tokyo stock exchange yesterday with the yen's strengthening on foreign exchange markets. The market opened bearish with light electricals leading the way. The Dow Jones average dropped 11.61 yen to 5.124.62 yen. The composite TSE index shed 0.32 points to 383.65. Volumed57 words
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Article69 1978-02-16 15 Closing prices in francs on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 141.50 unch Fonder 277 90 —2.10 printemps 39.85 +.65 Bull 26.70 +.60 Royal Dutch 270.50 —2.50 Michelln 1035 —6 CGK 272.30 +5.80 Thomson 134 +4 CFP 98.70 +.20 Rhone 51 +.20 Air 239.50 unch BSN 346 +6.50 philips 54.8569 words
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Article79 1978-02-16 15 Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: —10 UBS Bearer 3525 UBS Registered 649 1 SBC 425 2 Credit Suisse 2530 +30 Swissair B. 868 2 Swiss Reinsur 2990 Winterthur B. 2435 Zurich Irisur 8975 --25 Juvena B. 187 1 Nestle B. 3775 Interfood B.79 words
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Article80 1978-02-16 15 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 164 ADC 18 25 Ampol Pet 72 73 ANI 148 150 APM 125 126 Bank NSW 530 536 Brambles 177 179 BHP 526 530 Boral 237 CBA 250 CSR 280 282 CIO 264 265 Coal Allied80 words
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296 1978-02-16 15 Commercial Corner.. a weekly feature Business News and Views GIGANTIC colour enlargements are now available with a revolutionary colour enlargement process by electronic techniques. This method, said to be a giant step forward in the world of colour enlargements, offers a wide range of possibilities and alternatives of size and296 words
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Article35 1978-02-16 15 UPI Tokyo, Thursday Sanyo Food Co., a Tokyo-based major Instant noodle maker, today announced establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary In Garden Orove In suburban Los Angeles for production and sales of Instant noodles.—UPl.UPI - 35 words
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Article297 1978-02-16 15 'Tokyo has not helped us despite wielding economic power* Reuter Dar Es Salaam, Thursday Japan's economic aid policies were strongly attacked by Tan2ania yesterday when a 27-member Japanese economic mission arrived here at the start of a three-nation African tour. In his welcoming remarks, TanzanlanReuter - 297 words
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Article200 1978-02-16 15 UPI London, Thursday The American dollar had a mixed close yesterday with minor changes mainly on the up side, including the German mark, the pound and Dutch guilder. Gold closed up at U*****.875 on both the Zurich and London bullion markets. It was up US$l.2O In Zurich andUPI - 200 words
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Article, Illustration435 1978-02-16 16 Buenos Aires, Thursday Ail Argentine minister said yesterday that the cost of staging the World Cup soccer finals here in June was a prime example of misuse of public funds. Treasury secretary Juan Alemann, who earlier this month said the staging of the Cup finals was435 words
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Article90 1978-02-16 16 Johannesburg, Thursday South Africa have granted permission for integrated soccer In black areas, the Department of Sport announced_yesterday. The department gave blanket permission for the six white soccer teams in National Professional Soccer League to play In black areas. The ruling will permit games between blacks and whites90 words
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Article223 1978-02-16 16 Tennis Nashville. Thursday Joe C. Davis, a Nashville businessman and execu-, tlve vice-president of the Southern Tennis Association, has agreed to step In as financial backer of the Davis Cup tennis matches between the US and South Africa at Vanderbllt University next month. In a223 words
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Article374 1978-02-16 16 UPI London, Thursday Kathy Miller, 14, an American high school freshman. who fought off crippling brain damage to resume her dreams of being an athlete, yesterday received the International Award for Valour In sport. Eleven months ago, Kathy was hit by a car andUPI - 374 words
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Article133 1978-02-16 16 Golf Reuter Manila, Thursday. Mike Krantz of the United States and amateur Alex Sison of the Philippines yesterday fired a net 62 to win the Amexco Pro-Am golf tournament, a prelude to the US$lOO,000 Philippine Open golf championship which starts near here today. Krantz andReuter - 133 words
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Article64 1978-02-16 16 Athens, Thursday Striker Hans Krankl scored a second half goal yesterday to rescue Austria to a 1-1 draw with Greece In their warm-up soccer friendly for the World Cup finals In Argentina. The Austrians, bracketed In Group Three with Spain, Sweden and Brazil for June's finals, were on64 words
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Article112 1978-02-16 16 The following are winners of the Pepsi Soccer 1978 Contest No. 4: Yeo Yam Song (*****96-J), Mohd. Sham (*****45-E), Michael Loh Cheow Yong (*****48), S.G. Plllay (*****04) Lai Weng Poh (*****34-J); Ramly bin Hassan (*****51), William Lee (*****75-C), Teo Imm Ping (*****08-B), Lee Kok Hwee (*****89-E)112 words
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Article, Illustration504 1978-02-16 17 Brian Miller - Masters: Foreign challenge look tough BOWLING by Brian Miller Foreign bowlers feave emerged as strong contenders, at this stage, for the Amateur Tenpin Bowling Club Masters final which rolls off at Star Bowl on Sunday. Ai the tournament advances Into its fifth day, Ollie Ongtawco of504 words
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Article380 1978-02-16 17 BRIAN MILLER - Racing By BRIAN MILLER King of Gold, who scored a thrilling comeback win on this course last month, is retaining his form and should land a double when he goes over 1800 m on Sunday in the Class 5 race. This six-year-old son380 words
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Article222 1978-02-16 17 Cricket Sydney, Thursday. World Series cricket has had Its fair share of teething troubles In Its debut season. But apparently Kerry Packer's much maligned "circus" is here to stay. Bitter wrangles with the game's governing bodies, disappointing attendances and heavy financial losses might well have222 words
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Article162 1978-02-16 17 Golf Poh Eng Soon, winner of the Keppel Open of the Local Circuit last Sunday, kept up a good display when he led the first of the two-round Singapore Island Country Club Caddies championship at the New Course yesterday. Eng Soon shot a par-72 to162 words
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Article335 1978-02-16 18 TONY KOH - BAS make their own SuperLeague Basketball By TONY KOH The Basketball Association of Singapore are restricting this year's BAS Cup tournament to 15 selected teams. This decision by the BAS In creating a Premier League, similar to soccer's Super League la a step in tue rigtu direction. In previous years,335 words
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Article46 1978-02-16 18 Tanglln Constituency Sports Club will be organising their third sports festival (sepak takraw. football, badminton and volleyball) for residents only next month. Entry forms, for this Barker Cup event, are available now from the Tanglln Community Centre at Whitley Road. Closing date Feb 20.46 words
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Article, Illustration341 1978-02-16 18 SURESH NAIR - Yap still undecided on change By SURESH NAIR National coach Sebastian Yap is still uncertain about the position S. Rajagopal will play on Sunday in the crucial Malaysia Cup tie against arch-rivals Penang at the National Stadium. Said the bespectacled coach after a two-hour training341 words
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Article, Illustration325 1978-02-16 18 SURESH NAIR - deadlocked: Soccer By SURESH NAIR Raffes Institution came back fighting In the City District soccer tournament (Secondary Division) when they trounced tough Beatty Secondary 4-0 at Orange Road yesterday. On Monday, befofe their wildly cheering home supporters, they only managed to edge lowly-rated Catholic High by 2-1. Yesterday,Picture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 325 words
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Article197 1978-02-16 18 PHILIP TAN - $350,000 splash on InterCons By PHILIP TAN The Singapore Sports Council have set aside about $350,* 000 tor this year's Inter Constituency sports programme. The sum Includes annual subsidies for the con s 11 tuencles, prize money for winners, equipment, refreshments, booking of pitches or halls, and referee 8' charges.197 words
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Advertisement288 1978-02-16 16 r CALL QOLDPINQIR *****54/ *****0 provides body massage by our pretty young qualified experienced muse uses. AT YOUR MAC! Beauty Services. Well-trained/ experienced masseuses/ masseurs. Tel: ***** < 11a.m. 10p.m.) Call us for a relaxing massage. CALL MICHCLLI FOR a most relaxing massage by our young attractive masseuses/ masseurs. Appointment:288 words
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Advertisement37 1978-02-16 17 *20% DISCOUNT on all importedlßowling Bags *>15% DISCOUNT On all Brunswick ,Rolo-Star and all other brands of Balls Shoes rr\ Plus (I) T-thlrt FRKI V;LPLAYMORE Xrr Tho Mo. 1 Namt in Bowling Jackie's Bowl. Orchard Tel: *****137 words
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Miscellaneous63 1978-02-16 17 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom I gj i m m i m m i? I? i if u M i S3 aci V u. VVfim ("ii< Qj m migmt r jm 4\& 41', v v w "IySS; •Ml c m i' NORBERT by George Fett m WAKfc OR CLYDE:63 words
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Advertisement126 1978-02-16 18 TAOITA-g® SSKBSUTE World's first with TWO sensors. Ingenious. Instantly twice as safe (both sensors have to be touched by the hand -nothing else will do> yet so light to the touch the sensors and Safety Lock need only the lightest touch ever. An abaolute fine control thet saves you gas126 words
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Miscellaneous293 1978-02-16 18 YOUR LUCKY SIARS IF irs YOUR BORN today, you have a keenly Intellectual mind, but are often disinclined to use It You frequently take the emotional view of things, allowing your objective Instincts to go unused. You are certain of jour ability to achieve whatever you wish, but extremely unc293 words
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Article, Illustration580 1978-02-16 19 Lulin Reutens - Boring first half but not the second Review By Lulin Reutens Having been nurtured on Holiday-on-Ice extravaganzas, which used to perform In Singapore every other year, I have always consid e re d Ice-skating something out of this world. Skimming and gliding over glistening ice then580 words
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Miscellaneous1323 1978-02-16 19 What's A pa(}t' that tells you everything you ua:it to knou of uhat 's happening in toun At the cinema THE NAVAL BATTLE OF 1894 (Mandarin): A historical drama set at the end of the 19th century at the onset of the 81no Japanese war. China has been reduced to1,323 words
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Miscellaneous274 1978-02-16 19 BOWLING: WIN Commercial Houses League (Paslr Pan] an k Bowl. 7.30 p.m.), Inter-Business Houses League (Jackles Bowl System, 7.30 p.m.). ATHLETICS: St. Thomas's Secondary School heats (Toa Payoh AC, 2 p.m.) SOCCER: Business Houses League Division Three: Holiday Inn v Jar dine (Geylang Stadium), Mltsubushl v Koon Wah (Tanglln 1),274 words
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Article57 1978-02-16 20 MEI LIN: If employers agree to consider abortion leave as hospitalisation leave, it will certainly be in line with the Government's policy in family planning. AH FOOK: Give the employees that and before you know It, they'll be demanding that employers pay for prenatal and post-natal check-ups as57 words
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Advertisement47 1978-02-16 20 >1 All I S itosi-: Em*-i k l 4$ w ?ri ,h Eastern Agencies Nautical instruments and all navigational aids. N? V y Motion Smith Marina House, Shenton Way, Singapore 2. Tel: *****98,*****55 13 Battery Road, Tel: *****,*****8. Singapore 1. A member of the Sime Darby Group47 words
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Miscellaneous808 1978-02-16 20 TV 5*] AND RADIO Happy New Year SHARPCTV 3 .00 OTENING ANNOUNCEMENT8 followed bv THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES: Coming Through the Rye (r). Sitcom starring Buddy Ebaon. 3.39 DIABY OF EVENTS (C). 3 35 EIGHT HEROES or SHOU UN (r). Mandarin aerial. 4 30 INTEBMISSION. <.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by LAS8IE:808 words
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Miscellaneous216 1978-02-16 20 Today's top shows i GUITAR RECITAL BY JULIAN BYZANTINE. (Cli. 8, 7.40 p.m. In colour). In this recital recorded during his lecture tour here In November last year, he Dlays My Lady Hunsdon's Puffee and Queen Elizabeth's Qalllard by John Dowland. Scarlatti's Sonata in A Major and Sonata in A216 words
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