New Nation, 22 February 1978
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Title Section22 1978-02-22 1 New Nation "bINUAPuRE Wednesday February 22, 1978 No. 2189 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r NEW (0) NATION jl COMMENT j22 words
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Article500 1978-02-22 1 Push for Bills to curb US imports UPI Reuter Washington, Wednesday Organised 1 a bo ur abandoned its effort yesterday for comprehensive tax legislation, deciding instead to push for piecemeal bills to curb Imports from nations with low wages and govern ment subsidised production. TheUPI; Reuter - 500 words
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391 1978-02-22 1 By Ting Hi Keng and Rav Dhallwal Rice importers will sell the government stockpile Thai 100 per cent rice at $53.50 for one bag of 60.5 kilos from today. The president of the Singapore Rice Importers' Association. Mr Teo Soo Chuan, said this391 words
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Article71 1978-02-22 1 Reuter Washington, Wednesday The Justice Department last night revealed details of a previously secret Indictment charging the brother of Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos with smuggling heroin into the United States. The Indictment against Moisea Torrijos Herrera. Panama's Ambassador to Spain, charged that on July 8, 1971 heReuter - 71 words
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Advertisement74 1978-02-22 1 The Super Boy fa*. <T|MWg»»y U»4»d>i««r t Sony a 20" (31 8 cm) New i» E Trinitron colour tv system with 60% brighter and 11 Plha sharper plus irwtant picture 1 fff make the bed colour tv "J I a INSIDE Love Lingers On...but not the new serials Page 374 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-02-22 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today Fair.12 words
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Article, Illustration134 1978-02-22 2 Some attention was •tolen .from the Crown Prince of Norway and Princess Sonja by a temple assistant when the royal couple visited the Thian Hock Kenf Temple in Telok Ayer Street last nlrht. The man repeatedly shouted "make way" in Hokklen to the crowds surrounding134 words
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442 1978-02-22 2 Getting the young to take over The Union of Keppel Shipyard Employees of Singapore will work with management to train young workers to take over from older men in the next 10 years. This is a key task set at the close of a442 words
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334 1978-02-22 2 He blames govt and contract terms AP Singapore, Wednesday. —Pros pecs for an Intensified search for oil in Asia are dim although exploration activities in certain countries are keen, Mr Allen Hatley, vice-president of Cities Service bast Asia Inc., said yesterday. Government policiesAP - 334 words
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Article36 1978-02-22 2 Three men held up Madam Chew Chwee Glm, 51, and her three-year-old granddaughter at Jalan Ara in Chua Chu Kang and got away with $700 cash, Jewellery valued at $830, and an Identity card.36 words
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Article238 1978-02-22 2 Design For Living this will be the theme for this year's Singapore Youth Festival Art and Craft Exhibition. The Education Ministry has told all schools to interpret the theme in a broad sense. Articles which are "part and parcel" of everyday life which have good design238 words
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Article119 1978-02-22 2 Easier trading conditions prevailed on lack of buying support during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Among the heavyweights, Sime Darby lost two cents to $3.26 while in the second section, G. Ceramics fell four cents to $2.20. BUSINESS DONE: First Section S.119 words
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Article36 1978-02-22 2 Blank 25- pounder artillery shells will be flred tonight at Kangaw Camp in Sembawang from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the 90th Artillery anniversary celebrations. The public is advised nq|t to be alarmed.36 words
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Article28 1978-02-22 2 A poultry farmer. Tan Tlam Huat, 29, of Jalan Bumbum Utara in Changl yesterday reported the loss of 300 chickens from his farm valued at $2010.28 words
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Advertisement21 1978-02-22 2 SOS It always helps to talk to someone. Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Ring *****44.21 words
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Article, Illustration184 1978-02-22 3 Ting Hi Keng - By Ting Hi Keng Singaporeans can expect better Taiwanese television drama serials with tighter plots soon. Actress Hsleh Line Ling, who stars in the current Mandarin series. Love Lingers On, said the Taiwanese government has ruled that future serials should not184 words
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Article345 1978-02-22 3 They're looking for more exotic places like Bali Tourists from Australia from January to November last year dropped by 28 per cent compared with same period In 1976. The number of American tourists also dropped by about 1.4 per cent for the same period. Singapore345 words
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179 1978-02-22 3 The Customs department will have 20 woman narco dog handlers, by April next year. They- are being recruited from among women in the police force, six of whom are undergoing train lng courses at the Police Dog Unit In Ulu Pandan. Four179 words
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251 1978-02-22 3 Two Japanese proposals on the traffic separation scheme In the Straits of Malacca and Singapore will be discussed at a senior officials meeting here next month. The scheme Is to seKrate east and westund traffic to prevent collisions In the busy waterway. The251 words
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Advertisement130 1978-02-22 3 BALLY OF SWITZERLAND I I I d r*<i4 m Q|p ME^wea r HIGH ST CENTRE OCEAN BUILDWG SUPREME HOUSE GOODWOOD. HILTON. RAFFLES HOTELS COLD STORAGE SHANGRI-LA'S FASHIONS ON FRIDAYS 24 FEBRUARY LUNCH TIME IRt'Ml LIM |»[t scnts rjri iiiricj ic3n<j<of pl'!<t|(J I i |< 1 t !('S f( if (JcJV130 words
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169 1978-02-22 4 Reds get food supplies from four districts Reuter Temerloh, Wednesday Illegal cultivation of land by communists in several districts is posing a threat to the security of Pahang, Law Minister and Attorney-Geperai Datuk Hamzah Abu Samah said here yesterday. Datuk Hamzah told a meetingReuter - 169 words
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Article41 1978-02-22 4 Mr Vo Khac Vul and Mr Vo Manh Hong are members of the Vietnamese mission which arrived on Monday. They are not officials of the Vietnam trade office here M reported In yesterday'? New Nation. The error Is regretted.41 words
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351 1978-02-22 4 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Former Selangor Mentrl Besar Datuk Hajl Harun Idrts Is waiting for the H1 j h Court In Kuala Lumpur to serve him notice to begin his six-year jail term for corruption. This Is351 words
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122 1978-02-22 4 The Traffic Police have reminded motorists that the speed limit for all roads In Singapore Is 50 kp/h, unless otherwise Indicated. Under the amendments made to the Motor Vehicles (Regulation of Speed Rules) In 1975. "no person shall drive a122 words
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Article, Illustration288 1978-02-22 4 A concern for a better understanding jof women from all cultures and walks of life Is the basis of Marilyn Winters' work with the YWCA. Mrs Winters, 45, Is director of Held services of the Los Angeles YWCA. "I've been with the YWCA for more288 words
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258 1978-02-22 4 Many former drug addicts released from the drug rehabilitation centres have high expectations where Jobs are concerned. They would rather remain unemployed for long periods than take jobs which are not to their liking. The Singapore AntlNarootics Association's job placement committee has round258 words
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Article181 1978-02-22 4 The police and the Central Narcotics Bureau will rely more on Information from parents In the fight against drag abase. This Is because tutor matton from other sources ean be motivated by asaliee. a Home Affairs Ministry spokesman said yester■pofcesmsn said the pollee and the CNB are rehktast181 words
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Article, Illustration536 1978-02-22 5 Time was running out, explains commando leader UPI Reuter Cairo, Wednesday Brigadier General Nabll Shukri said yesterday he ordered his troops to storm a commandeered Cyprus Airways DC-8 at Larnaca Airport because time was running out and conceded he was not aware of the contentUPI; Reuter; UPI radio picture - 536 words
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248 1978-02-22 5 UPI Jakarta, Wednesday— The army beefed up It* forces with additional troops sent to guard the campus of the Bandung Institute of Technology yesterday against the possibility of new outbreaks of unrest during the registration of freshmen students for the coming term, studentUPI - 248 words
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205 1978-02-22 5 Reuter Manila, Wednesday The settlement of the conflict between Cambodia and Vietnam was essential for the stability of South-east Asia, Pres i d en t Ferdinand Marcos said last nißht. He was speaking at a dinner given him by visiting Thai Prime Minister KriangsakReuter - 205 words
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133 1978-02-22 5 UPI Bangkok. WednesdayVietnam turned on war ally China yesterday and tongue-laahed the Peking government for helping Cambodia in the frontier war. Editorials by Radio Hanoi, monitored In Bangkok, did not directly name China, referring Instead to "imperialists and international reactionaries." But the references byUPI - 133 words
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Article96 1978-02-22 5 Reuter Manila, Wednesday The Philippines Trade Department has asked a soap firm here to withdraw a television advertisement which the Thai Ambassador described as embarraslng and insulting to the customs of his country. The advertisement is said to depict a woman polishing a man's bald head.Reuter - 96 words
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181 1978-02-22 6 Reuter Tripoli, Wednesday A meeting of African iorelgn mlnlsteis here will reject current Rhodesian settlement talks In Salisbury but would like Britain to bring together Internally-based nationalists and guerilla leaders, conference sources said yesterday. They said the Organisation of African Unity Council of MinistersReuter - 181 words
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Article, Illustration463 1978-02-22 6 Vance warns Congress: It will harm US rale as M-E mediator Reuter UPI Washlngton, Wednesday Secretary of State Vance yesterday warned Congress against any partial rejection of the Carter administration's U854.8 billion (about $11 billion) aircraft sales package to three Middle East countries. But he sidesteppedReuter; UPI - 463 words
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Article77 1978-02-22 6 Reuter Belgrade, Wednesday The Soviet Union yesterday rejected u completely unacceptable a lough western draft ol a final declaration for the stalemated Buropean security conference, containing detailed proposals on human rights. The 22-page western proposal was supported by all Nato members except France, which tabled its own versionReuter - 77 words
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Article162 1978-02-22 6 UPI TODAY Is Wednesday Feb 22. the 53rd day of 1078 with 312 to follow. THE MOON Is full. THE MOBNING STAB Is Mercury. THE EVENING STABS are Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Baturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Pisces. George Washington wee born onUPI - 162 words
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166 1978-02-22 6 UPI Reuter Jerusalem, Wednesday US envoy Atherton mot Israeli leaders for S| hours yesterday and Prime Mtaister Begin said he proposed an Immediate resumption of Israeli-Egyptian talas In Cairo and Jerasalem. M 1 made a suggestion to Mr Atherton that both committees the military andUPI; Reuter - 166 words
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Article, Illustration70 1978-02-22 6 Ah Fook: Even I can cook better than this. Mei Lin: Stop boasting and prove it. Ah Fook: Saya sendiripun boleh memasak lebih boik dari ini. Mei Lin: Berhenti membesar diri dan butikanlah. FOOTNOTE: Chinete to a tonal lanfuage. It hot batically four tones. For70 words
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114 1978-02-22 6 Reuter Los Angeles. Wednesday Julia and The Turning Point, two of Hollywood's new box office champion, won the greatest number of nominations for academy awards this year. Julia and The Turning Point both ;von 11 and Star Wars had 10. In the hotlyReuter - 114 words
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Article18 1978-02-22 6 AFP Manila, Wednesday Five people were killed In three clashes with communists In Luzon and Vlsayaa.—AFP.AFP - 18 words
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Article63 1978-02-22 6 AFP Tel Aviv, Wednesday —Fled up with waiting for a telephone to be pot in, a local man burst into a phone company sales outlet and let loose against the woman In charge. Not used to being on the receiving end, she picked up a display model andAFP - 63 words
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Miscellaneous218 1978-02-22 6 WORLD Mo*eow—Clear, 8-minus 18C. Pravda's headline: To raise a role of scientific technological societies in developments of science and technology. Rome —Hazy skies. 1710C. Headline: 7 Mafloel arrested. Part*—Cold, cloudy, 1minos IC. Headline: Tensions heighten at opening of election campaign. Bona Clear, 0-minus 15C. Headline:- Hostages on Cyprus freed. London218 words
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Advertisement1007 1978-02-22 7 A Community Project by Tan Chong Sons Motor Co (S) Pte Ltd f Dottun 1608 Sedan 'wtSpK* National Safety Rrst Council of Singapore presents a Datsun 120Y Sedan I M presents a MONFY Do.-.^ AfETY FIRST QUIZ CONTEST f Sponsored by: Tan Chong Sons Motor Co (S) Re Ltd i»7^mi:i1,007 words
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Article406 1978-02-22 8 The controversy within the Israeli cabinet over the settlement question promises a shift In Jerusalem's policy which has obstructed the search for Middle Bast-peace. How much or whether the way will be eased depends on the outcome of this Sunday's resumption of cabinet discussion broken406 words
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Article127 1978-02-22 8 |s B p y Y j Two non-Singapore-an* went to a Junkshop off TangUn Road and wanted to buy an old ■ilk Chinese-style Jacket The owner asked for $25, 95 leu than what he had charged for a similar outfit he •old to a friend who had127 words
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Article, Illustration885 1978-02-22 8 Eraser's refusal to lower trade barriers criticised VOICE OF THE PRESS A weekly round-up off editorials in the non-English press in Singapore The Australianhosted four day Asian and Pacific Common weal th Heads of Government Regional Meeting last week ended with mixed reactions from885 words
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Article, Illustration483 1978-02-22 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON I was glad to see the tribute by The Gua r d i an's new correspondent in India. Simon Winchester. to Asian Rood manners. For Britons, recently lectured by Margaret Thatcher on the need to preserve the characteristics of483 words
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313 1978-02-22 9 US Supreme Court decides to step in Reuter Washington, Wednesday The US Supreme Court yesterday agreed to review a lower court ruling backing the Treasury Department's refusal to impose countervailing duties on Japanese television sets, stereos and other electronic goods. The decisionReuter - 313 words
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Article61 1978-02-22 9 UPI Teheran, WednesdayIran and the United States are expected to sign a nuclear nonproliferation agreement this month that will enable the US to sell Iran six to eight nuclear reactors, govern- ment sources yesterday said. The agreement will cover Irdnlan commitments to abide by internationalUPI - 61 words
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Article57 1978-02-22 9 Reuter Sydney, Wednesday A policeman Injured by a bomb here nine days ago died today without regaining consciousness, police said. The death of Constable Paul Birmlnstrlw, 31. brought to three the death toll from the explosion outside the Hilton Hotel, where a regional Commonwealth conference was beingReuter - 57 words
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Article60 1978-02-22 9 AFP Hong Kong, Wednesday —A seven-year-old prodigy of a boy with a Snick mind for arithmec and a photographic memory made the frontpage main story of the Oriental Dally News yesterday. Little Lo Man-hul can beat electronic calculators by doing mental arlthematlc in a matter ofAFP - 60 words
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Article, Illustration189 1978-02-22 9 Reuter Washington, Wednesday Presidential assistant Hamilton Jordan yesterday found himself at the centre of a second controversy Involving a woman in recent weeks. This time the issue is whether he spat a drink down a woman's blouse at a bar, as alleged byReuter - 189 words
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Article136 1978-02-22 9 UPI United Nations, Wednesday The Soviet Union yesterday said it will pay for any damage caused by the crash of its Cosmos 954 nuclear-pow-ered satellite In Canada —but that may not include the estimated US$2 million ($5 million) the Canadians have spent recovering the wreckage.UPI - 136 words
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Article56 1978-02-22 9 Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Carter, under Increasing pressure to act to end America's crippling 11week coal strike, yesterday called congressional leaders to the White House to discuss the dispute. But tentative agreement was reached on Monday by the union and the nation's 15th ranked coal producer,Reuter - 56 words
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117 1978-02-22 9 Reuter Washington, Wednesday Ethiopia has assured president Cartec that It does not Intend to cross Into neighbouring Somalia in the dispute between the two African countries over the Ogaden Desert region, the White House said yesterday. The US warned several days ago that itReuter - 117 words
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217 1978-02-22 9 AP Washington, Wednesday A four-ship US navy force headed by the guided missile cruiser, Pox, has entered the Indian Ocean in a "show the flag" voyage amid a deepening crisis In the Horn of Africa, It was disclosed yesterday, The Pentagon said theAP - 217 words
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Article30 1978-02-22 9 Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday—Thai and Laotian delegations arrived in Hanoi yesterday for a meeting of the Provisional Mekong Commission due to open today, the Vietnam News Agency reported.—Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Advertisement55 1978-02-22 9 m '< Wopgon r <V.-\ V u +Httfo£s Return Air-ticket to Bangkok. AlfTO SOU AGENTS ffIIttNYANG AGENCY (PTE).LTD Ol.Mtddto Road. Singapore 7 Tal: *****7.*****; 100 attractive prizes to be wot i 15th February 15th May. Get full details and entry forms of L y Grand Contest at all leading departmental55 words
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Article, Illustration644 1978-02-22 10 / 11 J. Schoon, Philip Lim - A look at what goes into these eye-catching pictures By J. Schoon, Philip Lim A sultry woman in a revealing gown strolling along a silvered beach; a fresh-faced athletic girl in sports Iwear streaking dow*i a hill; a chic girl-about-town in a smart suit perched nonchalantly644 words
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Miscellaneous536 1978-02-22 10 / 11 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW MMiMaiiCut along dotted lines CLUES FOR FU-3 1. Harmful or unwanted plant 2. When you things, they should be all right 3. Classify into different536 words
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Article, Illustration573 1978-02-22 12 Gloria Chandy - Powerful end to this show of suspense Cinema GH Gloria Chandy THE GAUNTLET: Clint Eastwood, Sonet ra Locke, Pat Hingle, William Prince, BIH McKinney, Michael Cavanauyh. Directed by Clint Eastwood. Written by Michael Butler and Dennis Shyrack. (Now at Capitol and Roxy). Clint Eastwood surrenders the no-non-sense, unruffled573 words
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728 1978-02-22 12 RUSSELL BAKER - The American b us i n e s sman's three martini lunch is tax deductible, but the working man's bologna sandwich is not. RUSSELL BAKER looks at the unfairness of it all and makes a few suggestions. RUSSELL BAKER NYT New York: TheNYT - 728 words
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Miscellaneous277 1978-02-22 12 Crossword J n ■i ■I «l ■I HI aiHii •j 8 Japanese statesman 9 Old wind instrument 10 Greek goddess 11 "—a kick out.." 12 Approach 13 Discern 18 Army VIP« 23 Minor prophet 25 Augury 26 West Indies volcano 27 Solidified 28 Sophia of the screen 29 Evade 30277 words
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Article, Illustration677 1978-02-22 13 Gotong royong a system of community self-help which Singapore is familiar with is the answer to the world's problems, according to a study. Worldwatch Washington: The world's most pressing problems food, energy, housing, and health care are best solved at the local level by-the people mostWorldwatch - 677 words
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Advertisement112 1978-02-22 13 NEW NATION'S EXCLUSIVE OFFER for only $18.50 •r v,v tf w NEW NATION'S EXCLUSIVE OFFER for only $18.50/'The New Complete Book of Cookery' is without doubt an allround cookbook with full colour illustrations depicting delicious cuisine. It is easy to follow and fascinating to read. Retailing at $34/- you get112 words
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Article357 1978-02-22 14 China, Manila in multi-million-dollar pact I Business News and Views Reuter Manila, Wednesday China and the Philippines yesterday reached agreement, in principle, on a multi-million dollar commodities exchange programme for 1978, the Trade Department said. Under the agreement, China will supply one million tonnes ofReuter - 357 words
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Article421 1978-02-22 14 Lee Yew Meng - Company profile In. Lee Yew Meng Faber Merlin Malaysia (FMM) la moving back Into the black in tne current year after sinking into losses last year. Group pre-tax profits of $2.34 nuillon was three cent higher tor the six months ended December 1977, as421 words
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228 1978-02-22 14 AP Nicosia, Wednesday The Oil Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Mr Mana Bald Oteibah, warned in a newspaper interview yesterday that Opec may adopt Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) if the deterioration of the dollar continues. He said the oil cartel might alsoAP - 228 words
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Article344 1978-02-22 14 London, Wednesday The American dollar staged a rally yesterday with central bank help In Japan, Germany and the Bank of England to lift it above Monday's record lows on European money markets. "Support for the ailing dollar by the Bank of Japan overnight, and by the Bundesbank yesterday344 words
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Article182 1978-02-22 14 Btockj failed to break ;i a seven-session losing streak yesterday as the woes of the dollar abroad kept traders and Investors edgy. Turnover was active. The Dow Jones Industrial average, which has not scored a gain since It closed on Feb. 8 with a 3.81-point pickup, finished with182 words
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Article36 1978-02-22 14 UPI Mew Tort, Wednesday: Dow Janes closing averags an the NYBK vesterd%j: M Industrials 7MJI (off *M). M transport 3MOI (off OH), IS utttttics ***** (off SM). M stocks MS JO (off 1M). UPLUPI - 36 words
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Article187 1978-02-22 14 AFP The Tokyo Stock exchange suffered a substantial setback yesterday amid growing eoncorn over the yen's surge in value a* alnet the US dollar. Trading was moderate. The 225-itock Dow- Jones average lost 24.48 yen to 5001.82 yen. The wider-based TBE index for the major, first section. where volumeAFP - 187 words
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Article68 1978-02-22 14 Closing prices on the Purls Bourse yesterday: Pari bos 155.80 +4.80 Fbncier 284.90 +4.80 Pr In temps 40 +.30 Bull 27.15 +.85 Royal Dutch 272.70 +1.50 Mlchelln 1100 +31 COB 288 unch Thomson 139.80 —.70 CFP 90 .30 Rhone 54.20 +.70 Air 248 unch B8N 351 +1 Philips 5568 words
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Article71 1978-02-22 14 Closing prlcrs ii a Swiss :h stock exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer S47C UBS Ref 631 7 SBC 411 4 Credit Suisse Ul( +M 1 —30 •fse Juvene B. l|< i —7 Nestle B 3666 20 Interfood B. 3900 Clba-Oelgy B. Baby Roche 1335 8876 —36 +50 Bandoz B. 400071 words
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Article95 1978-02-22 14 Prices at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time) at the Sydney Stock Exchange today: ACI 158 ADC IS 25 Amnol Pet 78 74 ANl 145 149 apm iaa 125 Sank NSW 520 522 Bramble* 17ft 180 HHP S24 828 Bcral 217 CBA 245 248 C8R 266 274 Clg 258 260 Coal95 words
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230 1978-02-22 14 AFP Tokyo, Wednesday— South-east Asian tex-' tile makers are seeking to boost sales In Japan as their sales ha>e been increasingly restricted in tnelx major overseas markets. The warning came in a report compiled by the iapan Chemical fibers Association which conducted on-the-spot survey inAFP - 230 words
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Article308 1978-02-22 14 RIO DE JANEIRO: A six-week drought in Brazil's two main coffee growing states has destroyed more than 2.8 million bags of this year's expected 20.8 million bags of coffee crop, officials said. "Our latest crop estimate has gone down some 1.06 million bags to 4.26 million bags. "Agriculture308 words
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Article411 1978-02-22 15 CHUNG CHEE TIEN - CHUNG CHEE TIEN It is indeed pathetic that for so many years, Singapore soccer has been influenced by and based entirely on the English style and concept of football. The reasons are Indeed obvious. England gave birth to the game that was to revolutlonallse the411 words
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Article399 1978-02-22 15 SYCHUA - SYCHUA Now that the 16 teams have been grouped tor the 19/8 World Cup In Argentina the chances of the contenders can be more clearly assessed. There Is little doubt In many minds that the tour teams Argentina, Brazil, Holland and West Germany399 words
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Article142 1978-02-22 15 DOK - DOK There Is no doubt that soccer U the No. 1 spectator sport In Singapore. You have only to go to the National BtacLnm when a Malaysia Cup tie is on to see toe thousands who follow the fame with fervour. This being the ease142 words
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Article, Illustration584 1978-02-22 16 TONY DANKER - Soccer »y TONY DANKER Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Selangor skipper Soh Chin Aun sees some tough times ahead for his team in their quest to rer gain the Malaysia Cup which they lost to Singapore last year. Chin Aun concedes that, so far,584 words
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Article, Illustration916 1978-02-22 16 EMLYN HUGHES - BUT GREENWOOD HAS PROVIDED THE BONUS EMLYN HUGHES on SOCCLK j EMLYN HUGHES Playing for England still means as much to me now as when I gained the first of my 50 caps against Wales In 1970. I am therefore, delighted,. apd a916 words
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Article250 1978-02-22 16 Reuter Augsburg (West Germany), Wednesday England beat West Germany 2-1 here last night in a "B" international soccer match which was made farcical.at times bv the snow-covered pitch. After a scoreless first half, Terry McDermott put England ahead, and after Worm had equalised for Germany, David FaircloughReuter - 250 words
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Article19 1978-02-22 16 Reuter Birmingham, Wednesday—New Zealand beat Canada 3-0 in a women's squash rackets international here last night.—Reuter - 19 words
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Article379 1978-02-22 16 SURESH NAIR - Schools soccer round-up J By SURESH NAIR Singapore Armed Forces qualified for the National Schools Secondary soccer tournament when they chalked up their fifth consecutive win in the Katong District c o m p e t ition, crushing Presbyterian 7-0 at Changi yesterday. Showing379 words
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Article, Illustration704 1978-02-22 17 Eric Cooper - FACILITIES IMPRESS BEDDINGTON SQUASH by 1 Eric Cooper Some time ago I reviewed a book entitled "Play Better Squash," written by someone by the name of John Beddlngton. Mr. Beddlngton arrived in Singapore yesterday evening, courtesy of Pakistan International Airlines, on an assignment704 words
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Article60 1978-02-22 17 Fepel Soccer 1978 contest No 6 winners: John Daluz. Block 59, 129 C, Commonwealth Drive, Singapore 3: Mohd Zln B. ZaTnal, Blk. 41, 357 D. Telok Blangah Rise, Singapore 4; Khoo Kim Swee, 19, Lorong Pelandok, Oeylang, Singapore 14; Llm Tek Sing, *****, Upper Serangoon Road,60 words
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Article, Illustration326 1978-02-22 17 ON THE TRACK with Fairway Racings will go on at Penang this weekend but the number of races will be reduced. The Penang Turf Club committee came with this decision at a meeting last night. At Ipoh yesterday morning, the representatives of thewith Fairway - 326 words
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Article450 1978-02-22 17 Penang, Wednesday Ng's stable, who have Just enjoyed two classic successes in the past two months, will introduce a smart newcomer in Sefenite at the Penang meeting starting this weekend. The th re e-year-old bay English colt by Athens Wood out of Flying Spear raced four450 words
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Article292 1978-02-22 17 Golf Twenty five year-old Poh Eng Soon, the Singapore Island Country Club new caddie champion, hopes to collect at least another $1000 from the remaining three golf tournaments In the Local Circuit in order to fullfil his ambition of playing in four overseas championships in292 words
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Article, Illustration192 1978-02-22 18 TONY KOH - Tabletennis By TONY KOH Singapore's table tennis Is ail set to begin a new era with the arrival from Hong Kong yesterday of top Chinese coach Chens Sheng Heng for a three-year stint. Chen with M. Yazawa of Japan, who has already been coaching Singapore players192 words
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Article, Illustration524 1978-02-22 18 PHILIP TAN - ...that's why FAS won't nominate team for sports award By PHILIP TAN "Not good enough." That's the conclusion drawn by the Football Association of Singapore in their decision not to put up the national side for 1977 sports honours. Against all obvious expectations. especially after the Young524 words
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Article171 1978-02-22 18 Our Yeung Lions, reTelling In the public eye •f the Malayna Cup** return to Jalan Besar trophy shelves, are now brought back to earth, down from their fantasy pedestals, and Into a fire-pot of curtes, swears and obscenities because their last match against Penang was astroetous, damn171 words
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Article136 1978-02-22 18 Hockey Thomson Secondary, virtually unknown in the schools hockey arena, assured themselves of a berth in the National School* tournament (Lower Secondary Division) when they registered their third win In the tough City District qualifying grouD match at B&lestler Road yesterday. ~ln the opening tie last136 words
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Article296 1978-02-22 18 Badminton Defending champions Anglo Chinese School cleared the first hurdle in their bid to retain the title when they handed MacPherson Secondary a 5-0 beating in the National School (Secondary Boys Division) badminton preliminary rounds at Upper Aljunled yesterday. Taking to the court with nearly296 words
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Article203 1978-02-22 18 Bowling Gary Er, who seems to perform best In novelty competitions, heads the lists of Qualifiers In Jackie's Bowl's Yaohan Nlne-Pln Tap tournament which Is now in progress at System 460 and Katong. Gary leads the pack with a three-game series total of 794 19 pins ahead203 words
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Advertisement14 1978-02-22 15 Send v our to Sporttfront, N«-u Nation. 1 <m Lf<l Hay 15.GP0. Singapore I.14 words
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Miscellaneous282 1978-02-22 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are extremely tenacious. Nothing can make you give up an objective, so long as It continues to be honourable and worthwhile. However, nothing will make you give up a goal faster than realising that you have made" a mistake, that282 words
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Miscellaneous22 1978-02-22 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom (Wat... cmuß, how v< a*** >v! Si R 5> im M'i WC-' NORBERT. by George Fett22 words
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Article206 1978-02-22 19 RTS is :ooklng into the possibility of getting the one-hour trailer to Roots. This programme tells of the effect the epic had on viewers after it blazed across the small sereens around the world. But It does not back up any of its claims with206 words
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Article, Illustration246 1978-02-22 19 Judith Holmberg - Half the adult population of Singapore watched Roots says SRS survey By Judith Holmberg Half the adult population of Singapore watched the TV dramatisation of Alex Haley's Pulitzerprizewinning novel, Roots, when RTS telecast it in December/January. This was revealed in a special survey carried out by Survey Research Singapore,246 words
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Miscellaneous78 1978-02-22 19 6.00 A.M. Opening Announcements followed by At Daybreak with Manuel and The Magic of the Mountains Reflections 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Morning Concert. 8.00 News (C) 8.10 Light and Bright: A taste of honey—Horst Fischer, We can make It—Lobo, I'm gonna make you love me— Madeline Bell, Mademlselle Ninette —The78 words
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Miscellaneous1674 1978-02-22 19 Sports diary BOWLING: Nationalities League (Pasir Panjang Bowl, 7.45 p.m.), Yaohan Nlne-pln Tap Tournament (Jack 1 e s Bowl System and Jackles Bowl, Katong). GOLF: Changl Ladles Open 1978 (Changl Golf Club). TENNIS: National Schools Championships (Secondary Boys) Toh Tuck v Gan Eng Seng, Swiss Cottage v St. Joseph's Institution.1,674 words
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Article57 1978-02-22 20 AH FOOK: At last RTS will be conducting a viewer survey. I will certainly co-operate If they should ever ask me. MEI LIN: Don't expect too much change from the survey results though. It may not always be good to give viewers all that they ask for. Besides,57 words
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Miscellaneous788 1978-02-22 20 TV muBBWW SINGAPORE 5 AND RADIO Happy New Vow SHARPCTV •3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by BERBANIKA (M/r). Tnis edition gives an Insight into the work of the Pak Andam whose role is to "dress" the groom and to advise him on the customs and traditions associated with the Malay wedding;788 words
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Miscellaneous203 1978-02-22 20 Today's top shows paper-work masters IN JAPAN. (Ch. 5 4 p.m. in colour). This tilm highlights the creations of two paper-work artistes who make traditional Japanese lanterns. FALL OF THE EAGLES: The English Princess. (Ch. 5, 9.45 p.m. in colour) In 1858, Prince Frederick William of Prussia married Vicky, the203 words
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