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Title Section19 1978-02-24 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, February 24, 1978 No. 2191 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 FRIDAY. FKBtUARY 24. 197819 words
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Article, Illustration673 1978-02-24 1 Kuala Lumpur, Friday Former Malaysian Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman today stepped in to try and resolve the Datuk Harun issue. He flew in this morning from Penang and went straight to the Taman Duta residence of Datuk Harun where the former Selan«or Mentri Besar and Umno673 words
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Article187 1978-02-24 1 S'poreans see more films than anybody else in the world, says UN Singapore ans saw more films in one year than anybody else in the world, says a United Nations organisation statistical yearbook. The latest edition of the Unesco yearbook says the Singaporean made an average of 19 visits187 words
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Article116 1978-02-24 1 Reuter Washington, Friday President Carter yesterday warned he would take drastic action by the weekend to end the 80-day coal strike unless coal mine operators and striking members of the United Mine Workers Union reached a settlement. "This is the last chance I can't waitReuter - 116 words
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269 1978-02-24 1 Police are investigating a group of cyqlists who have been stealing bicycles and their parts. This follows the arrest of a 20-year-old youth for thett of a brass latch from an uncompleted block of flats In Bedok North. Under Interrogation, the youth revealed that269 words
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Article29 1978-02-24 1 Thieves broke into Robinson's Department Store in Specialists Centre, Orchard Road, and got away with goods valued at about $200,000, police said. The theft was discovered this morning.29 words
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Advertisement40 1978-02-24 1 Roko Jeans Kelantan plans to slaughter the Young Lions Page 18 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Money words 12; Crossword 14; Stars 15: Comics 16; What's On 19. >1 All IS ItOSI r 1 V V. K -t > h Eastern Agencies40 words
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Miscellaneous13 1978-02-24 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p:m. to 8 p.m. today Mainly fair.13 words
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253 1978-02-24 2 The Ministry of Labour says It Is taking steps to prosecute an electroplating factory over the death of a 14-year-old girl worker. The girl, whose name has been withheld, apparently aled from cyanide poisoning alter she leu into a tank containing acid, the253 words
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Article, Illustration295 1978-02-24 2 Judith Hale - Admiralty House can be tourist attraction —manager By Judith Hale Admiralty House In Sembawang, where several visiting dignitaries have stayed, Is to be converted into a hotel. Built in 1939, the house, which stands on four hectares of land, has had guests like295 words
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Article21 1978-02-24 2 The Singapore Police Band will perform at the Macßitchle Reservoir Park on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.21 words
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Article99 1978-02-24 2 Share prices were narrowly mixed during the first 45 minutes of light and dull trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Boustead and Harlmau tapped light support to gain three cents and l>/ 2 cents to $2.22 and 60 cents respectively. BUSINESS DONE: First section HUME F.E.99 words
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Article123 1978-02-24 2 A third round of air services agreement talks between Singapore and Malaysia will be held in Kuala Lumpur on March 16. This was confirmed by a Ministry of Communications spokesman today. The first round was held in Kuala Lumpur last October. The Malaysian team, led by123 words
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Article31 1978-02-24 2 The National Museum will show three documentary films on the Netherlands. entitled Holland Terra Fertills. Amsterdam and Hold Back the Sea. In Chinese, on March 4 at 10.45 a.m.31 words
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Miscellaneous23 1978-02-24 2 Toto draw Total Draw No: 15/78: Five out Of 49 22, 48. 47, 49, 10. Additional Number 7. Three circles .11, 28, 19.23 words
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Article326 1978-02-24 3 Teresa Ooi - ...for some Chinese stream Pre-U students weak in English By Teresa Ooi Pre-umversity education for Chinese stream students may be extended from two to three years from next year. An Education Ministry official said this was being seriously considered. He described It as an "immediate326 words
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199 1978-02-24 3 Demolition of The Arcade in Collyer Quay will begin mid-next month to make way for a new shopping cum ofilce block, according to its developers, Singapura Developments Pte. Ltd. The first phase of development win comprise a basement car park and three199 words
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306 1978-02-24 3 Workers In the lower income groups received h 1 g he t NWC wage increases than those in the higher ineome groups, a study has shown. The finding is based on a comparison of the NWC wage increases for workers in the $150306 words
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Article41 1978-02-24 3 The MP for Brickworks, Dr Ahmad Mattar. will officiate at the balloting ceremony lor the allocation of stalls at the Dover Road market cum food centre, at 2.30 p.m. today. The balloting will be held In front of Block 30.41 words
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Article40 1978-02-24 3 The People's Association will present an orchestral concert on March 10 and 11 at the Conference Hall. Tickets at $2, $3 and $5 are on sale at the usual booking v centres, the PA headquarters and all community centres.40 words
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Article23 1978-02-24 3 8t Patrick's School will hold a reunion dinner for former students on March 17 at the school's assembly yard at 7.30 pjn.23 words
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Advertisement293 1978-02-24 3 ■11l m I One of the freshest contemporary vocal groups from the USA With three beautiful girls and two macho fellas An unbeatable combination of vocal perfection blazing choreography, visual appeal and spirited vitality X A. < K I m OfeldH Nightly at (M Kasoan ond Neptune. Destination Asean World293 words
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296 1978-02-24 4 The Singapore Industry Is closely watching dev e 1 opments in China's oil industry. Officials of rig-bulld-Ing yards and supply nrms here have, during visits to China, sensed a growing interest among {beCUiMM in equipment to step up exploration activities. "Local yards can exrt296 words
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499 1978-02-24 4 Ivan Llm - By Ivan Llm No quarrelling. No cat-calls. No Immoral or indecent conduct' and no vulgar language. These rules for the workplace have struck a discordant note among management ranks. Some employer* are In favour of making them part of the code of conduct for499 words
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Article319 1978-02-24 4 The Education Ministry has explained why the former Alexandra Junior School in Portsdown Road was chosen as its Language Project Centre. An official said: "The environment Is quiet and the school could easily be converted Into a language centre." About 1290 primary school teachers are.319 words
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Article, Illustration78 1978-02-24 4 These Item* were Miked by police daring a raid on a Queenstown flat early yesterday. They lnelnde $1800 In caah, Jewellery worth fit,ooo and weapons. Police said four people were arrested. They are believed to be members of a rang Involved in at least 1078 words
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Article132 1978-02-24 4 Metro Marine Parade risked losing its premises when it terminated its tenancy and submitted a new tender, It was revealed yesterday. Explaining why Metro Marine Parade was paying a lower rent under a new lease from March 1, an HDB spokesman said: ''In January this132 words
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Article206 1978-02-24 4 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Friday Malaysia and Thailand will continue their close co-operation in all fields, including joint efforts to combat communist terrorists at the common border, Malaysian Foreign Minister Tengku Ahmad Rlthauddeen said here yesterday. "As close immediate neighbours, we have agreed that we must cooperate toAFP - 206 words
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Advertisement23 1978-02-24 4 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one... I at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent!23 words
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213 1978-02-24 5 Reuter Hong Kong, Friday Vietnam yesterday accused Cambodia of launching more mortar attacks on Its territory, causing "big losses In lives and property" to the population. Yesterday's accusation by Vietnam's News Agency, coupled with recent Cambodian accounts of shelling by Vietnam Indicate that theReuter - 213 words
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Article22 1978-02-24 5 AFP Washington, Friday The Soviet Union has brought Into service a new mobile, single-war-head lnter-contlnental nuclear missile, informed sources said here.AFP - 22 words
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Article346 1978-02-24 5 Reuter Manila, Friday A little seven-year-old girl Is becoming the emotional spearhead of the opposition's campaign to win the metropolitan Manila seats In the Philippines' April 7 elections the first since martial law was Imposed in September 1972. She Is Chris Aquino, daughter ofReuter - 346 words
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Article198 1978-02-24 5 UPI Rangoon, Friday A Burmese court yesterday sentenced four men to death, another to life in prison and a third to 10 Sars in jail in two cases volvlng an attempt to assassinate President Ne Win and a secession plot. Two ofUPI - 198 words
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Article54 1978-02-24 5 AFP New York, Friday A US firm has marketed coffee that gives more per cup from a given quantity of beans. Hill Brothers announced "high yield coffee" resulting from a loosening up of the actual beans during roasting. The process Involves the use of a very hotAFP - 54 words
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Article76 1978-02-24 5 Reuter Tel Aviv, Friday —A 63-year-old man, apparently spurned by his 60-year-old girl friend, set himself on fire here on Wednesday night after failing to set the woman ablate, poliee said. They found a man lying on the steps severely burned. Poliee said theReuter - 76 words
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Article28 1978-02-24 5 AP Jakarta, Friday Indonesia has accepted a proposal made by Cambodian Foreign Minister leng Sary to visit Jakarta. acting Foreign Minister Mochtar Kusumaatmadja said yesterday.AP - 28 words
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384 1978-02-24 5 Reuter AP AFP Jakarta, Friday Indonesia Is .expected to tighten control on Chinese Immigrants here following a charge that China is trying to send back exiled Indonesian communist leaders, Informed sources said here yesteraay. The charge was made by Defence and Security Minister»GeneralReuter; AP; AFP - 384 words
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136 1978-02-24 5 Reuter Manila. Friday—Manufacturers of music records and tapes from 13 countries around the world began a three-day meeting here yesterday to discuss widespread pirating of their music, especially In Asia. The first Asian Record Producers Conference will also discuss copyrighting of tapes andReuter - 136 words
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Article121 1978-02-24 6 Reuter New York, Friday Labour leader George Meany criticised President Carter yesterday for not exerting enough leadership to cut unemployment. The executive council of the American Federation of LabourCongress of Industrial Organisations adopted policy statements endorsing labour law reform and national health Insurance legislation.Reuter - 121 words
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Article104 1978-02-24 6 UPI Virginia Beach (Virginia), Friday A racial slur cut across the stomach of civil rights activist Dr Richard Lap* chick was "definitely self-inflicted," according to a state medical examiner. "The description he (Lapchlck) gave of the assault is totally inconsistent with the Injuries,'" Dr FarukUPI - 104 words
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Article53 1978-02-24 6 Reuter Hong Kong/ Friday The United Nations International Children's Education Fund (Unlcef) is to build a food factory in Vietnam, the Vietnam News Agency reported today. The agency, monitored here, said unlcef would spend about U851.5 million ($3.6 million) in building the factory to process 12,000 tonnesReuter - 53 words
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153 1978-02-24 6 Reuter London Friday Mozambique said yesterday British proposals for an Independence settlement In Rhodesia contained positive points which made serious negotiation possible. A Foreign Ministry statement, broadcast by Maputo Radio, monitored In London, said Mozambique wanted to see a rapid and positive conclusion ofReuter - 153 words
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Article402 1978-02-24 6 Danger of throw- away N-fuel Reuter London, Friday A leading British nuclear scientist and policy maker today advocated the development of fast breeder reactors as a way of reducing the risk of puclear weapons proliferation. Dr. Walter Marshall, deputy chairman of the Atomic Energy Authority, said tn a major speechReuter - 402 words
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171 1978-02-24 6 Reuter Manila, Friday Philippine Trade Secretary Troadlo Qulazon yesterday left for Bangkok to preside over the threeday meeting of the Federation of Asean Shippers' Councils (FASC) which begfui yesterday. The agenda for the meeting includes an Item proposing an amendment to the FASC constitutionReuter - 171 words
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Article40 1978-02-24 6 Reuter Hong Kong, Friday Youth groups here have asked tne government to finance an incest "hot line" telephone advice service to combat what they see as a rising trend in the colony, a government spokesman said today. Renter.Reuter - 40 words
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Article155 1978-02-24 6 UPI TODAY is Friday. Feb 24. the 55th day of 1978 with 310 to follow. THE MOON is moving toward its last quarter. THE MORNING STAR is Mercury. THE EVENING STARS are Venus. Jupiter. Mars and Saturn. Those born on this day are under the sign of Pisces. JohnUPI - 155 words
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Article41 1978-02-24 6 Reuter Adelaide, Friday Hairy chested waiter Ted Anderson, 33, stripped to the waist to serve steaks in a restaurant featuring topless waitresses here yesterday. He told pass 1 e d customerss: "Why should the (iris have all the fan?—Reuter - 41 words
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Miscellaneous305 1978-02-24 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin ■JtfL j rw 1 kv v\. i m Hoc fit 1' C Met Lin These days, a hair-tut is so expensive. Alt Fook,: Then keep your hair long. Met Lin: Sekarang ini menggunting rambut sangat mahal. Ah Fook: Jodi, simpanlob rambut panjang. FOOTNOTE: Chinosa it305 words
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189 1978-02-24 7 Reuter Beirut, Friday A dozen gunmen smashed down the door of a UN observation post in south Lebanon at midnight earlier this week and robbed its four occupants, 1 n f or med sources said yesterday. The sources said it was the latest inReuter - 189 words
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Article311 1978-02-24 7 UPI Tel Aviv, Friday US Assistant Secretary of State Alfred Atherton told Israel yesterday he would not be returning to Jerusalem today as planned, Israel Rgdlo said. It said Mr Atherton. who arrived in Cairo on Wednesday on a new round of shuttle diplomacy aimedUPI - 311 words
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Article186 1978-02-24 7 Reuter Cairo, Friday Egypt yesterday launched a diplomatic offensive to explain its side of the dispute with Cyprus over the gun battle at Larnaca airport in which 15 Egyptian commandos were killed. Egypt has broken off relations with Cyprus because of the gun battleReuter - 186 words
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Article, Illustration82 1978-02-24 7 Carrying the Walter Raleigh act a bit too far perhaps but these two firemen found that coat-over-puddle just wouldn't work here. Not with flood waters 60 cm high. So with grinning gallantry they saved the day with a piggyback ride for these womenSource: AP radio picture - 82 words
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155 1978-02-24 7 AFP Tokyo, Friday A high-ranking Japanese government official last night expressed his dissatisfaction at the sudden announcement by the Soviet Union of Its draft for a Japan-So-viet neighbourly and cooperation treaty. The announcement of the draft was made by Moscow radio the same night. HeAFP - 155 words
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Article48 1978-02-24 7 AFP London. Friday—Premier James Callaghan yesterday approved a police ban on all political demonstrations in London for the next two months. The ban. announced in the House of Commons, was ordered after the violence which occurred during recent meetings of the extreme rightwing National Front.AFP - 48 words
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Advertisement109 1978-02-24 7 Drive the Sony way Model TC-34 FM/AM Stereo radio/cassette player Designed for in-dash mounting and compact styling to fit your dash board Powerful 7.3 watt output per channel Stereo/Mono switch for FM radio. TC-24FA m\ FM/AM Stereo radio/cassette player Auto stop mechanism and playback mode Powerful 5.5 watt output per109 words
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Article399 1978-02-24 8 Students, parents and teachers who complain against longer hours In junior colleges appear to have found adjustment difficult or have misunderstood the purpose. Full-day school is not a new concept here. National Junior College has scheduled tutorials and extra-curricular activities In the afternoon since it was399 words
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Article123 1978-02-24 8 fg> ts B Y j Former social studies teacher, Michael Dernier of Minneapolis wanted to be known as one-sero-slx-nlne his friends can call him one-sero. But the district Judge disagrees because he said using numbers Instead of names was an "offence to basic dignity and Inherently123 words
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Article, Illustration1265 1978-02-24 8 Ambitious economic plans in West Asia have been slowed down by a lack of skilled workers Singapore companies competing for contracts in the Middle East will need more than just the expertise to do the jobs. According to this New York Times report, West Asian countriesNYT - 1,265 words
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488 1978-02-24 8 Reuter Manila: The Philippines Is quietly extending Its authority over six tiny dots of land in a widely-disputed region Of the South China Sea, and is •specially encouraging mo re fishing there, according to a high military source. The real prise eventuallyReuter - 488 words
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Article, Illustration1046 1978-02-24 9 But govts are now more aware of environment ills AP Bangkok: Vast tracts of lush tropical forest In Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand are being hacked and h a we d into bald, brown 1 a n d s c apes that lookAP - 1,046 words
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Advertisement288 1978-02-24 9 dbx 128 tape copies sound better than your records First, you ploy your favorite records, tapes or FM broadcasts through the expander section of our Model 128 to restore missing dynamics and reduce noise that's been robbing you of live performance realism. Then, you preserve the dynamics of this vibrantly288 words
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Article, Illustration635 1978-02-24 10 / 11 Violet Oon - Y I f:a ting Out with Violet Oon The younger set may rave over our new Chinese restaurants but older gourmets know Just where to find the best food. One of their haunts is the Great Shanghai Restaurant In Armenian Street, an unprepossessing establishment set635 words
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Article, Illustration544 1978-02-24 10 / 11 UPI London: Life for Charles Beare is Just one Stradivarlus after another, and he does not even play the violin. "One gets to know most of them." he said. Nearly half the 600-odd su r vlvlng Stradivarlus violins have passed through his hands.UPI - 544 words
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Article, Illustration552 1978-02-24 10 / 11 The Arts 1 Yamaha Music School will hold yet another music festival this time the First Violin Festival, which will be held at the Singapore Conference Hall tomorrow at 8 p.m. This will be the grand final of the competition as the heats were552 words
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Article, Illustration366 1978-02-24 10 / 11 Jennifer Schoon - Sundown scene u itli Jennifer Schoon Beverly Hills, home of the stars. Is supposed to be synonymous with elegance, exclusl veness and energy. But those qualities didn't come through for the Beverly Hills group except perhaps for energy. That particular quality the group366 words
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Advertisement169 1978-02-24 10 / 11 DELICIOUS PENAN6-STYLE BARBECUE 10% OFF AT LUNCH HOURS FLORAL MILE SEAFOOD 3 1/4 ms Duneorn Rood. Singapore, II Tel 55,1832 (opposite of Bukit Timoh, Swiss Cottage Anglo-Chinese School) A SPECIAL TREAT FRESH SEAFOOD/ l Vorieties of Fresh Seafood Live Fish ft n iB-B-Q,-Yolk Crab, King Prawn, Sotong Pomfret J V169 words
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Article, Illustration466 1978-02-24 12 Narita airport has faced problems since it was on the drawing board but now its troubles seem to be more serious Tokyo: For the frequent international traveller who lives In Tokyo, March 30 looms as a grim day. It is the date for the466 words
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Article, Illustration931 1978-02-24 12 The UN Conference on the Law of the Sea will meet in Geneva from 28 March 1978 for its seventh session In four years. Sri Lanka Ambassador Christopher Pinto believes that if industrialised countries adopt a more flexible attitude, the Group of 77 may beEarthscan - 931 words
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Miscellaneous528 1978-02-24 12 Cut out and f>in with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LITTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW BMMaCut along dotttd Unas CLUES FOR FU-5 1. Freporing e feed surffoce to walk on 2. > In recent time* 3. Filling up, to to528 words
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Article, Illustration727 1978-02-24 13 Ian MacKenzie - Final seal to the postMao policies Congress to provide indication of power structure By Ian MacKenzie Reuter Peking: The Chinese government is preparing to put the final seal of parliamentary approval on its pragmatic post-Mao policies with the opening of the fifth National People's Congress (NPC) op Sunday. The CongressReuter - 727 words
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Advertisement114 1978-02-24 13 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 get all this now at only $18.50 per copy, which you may114 words
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109 1978-02-24 14 UPI Beirut. Friday 011 rich Qatar ordered the blacklisting of 11 foreign ships and four oil and gas tankers yesterday for violating the Arab boycott of Israel offloe, the Qatarl news agency reported. Quoting a statement by the Qatarl branch of the Damascus -based office,UPI - 109 words
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Article414 1978-02-24 14 'Weak threat to world economy' r— Business Neus and Views UPI Bonn, Friday Count Otto Lambsdorff, the West German Economics Minister, told Parliament yesterday the weak dollar Is not only threatening German Industry but endangering world economic recovery. In his report to the Bundestag, the lower House of Parliament. onUPI - 414 words
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183 1978-02-24 14 UPI Washington, Friday. The House of Representatives yesterday approved a US$l.75 billion ($4 billion) contribution to a Hew UB9lO billion International Monetary Fond facility designed to help developing nations survive the economic Impact of high oil prices. The legislation passed 267-125UPI - 183 words
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Article112 1978-02-24 14 Reuter Hpng Kong, Friday A leading Singapore banker said in an interview published here yesterday that all commercial banks in South-east Asia should help to boast the region's growth. United Overseas Bank Chairman Wee Cho Yaw told the monthly busl ness magazine Insight "becauseReuter - 112 words
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Article110 1978-02-24 14 Reuter New York, Friday IBM filed suit against Xerox Corp. yesterday charging infringement on Its patents covering socalled word processing machines, the computer giant said. Word processing machines are In effect advanced typewriters typically capable of storing material on magnetic cards or other electronic devices forReuter - 110 words
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Article154 1978-02-24 14 UPI AFP London, Friday.—The American dollar plunged to new lows at the closing of European foreign exchanges yesterday and Frankfurt dealers said they did not exclude the possibility that It would crash below the 2 mark barrier today. The West German Bundesbank and the Bwlss National Bank areUPI; AFP - 154 words
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Article178 1978-02-24 14 Reuter WASHINGTON: The World Bank yesterday said it has loaned Malaysia US$23 million (about $60 million) to help finance an agrlcultuarl development project. The World Bank said the project was designed to improve productivity and Incomes in northwest Selangor by Improving drainage and Irrigation for rice and tree-cropReuter - 178 words
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Article215 1978-02-24 14 Source: UPI Stock prices closed with a gain yesterday—the first in 10 sessions—as President Carter Intervened In the 80-day coal strike. Turnover was moderately active. More for lack of news elsewhere, traders and Investors seemed to centre their attention on coal strike developments, which were hardly promising toSource: UPI - 215 words
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Article32 1978-02-24 14 UPI New York. Friday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYBE yesterday: 30 industrials 750.95 190), 30 transport 303.79 —0.05), 18 utilities 103.84 (+O.lO) I _6ft StOOk 263.08 (+0.40). UFLUPI - 32 words
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Article179 1978-02-24 14 AFP A ware of selective buying pushed prices higher for the second day In a row on the Tokyo stock market yesterday, driving up the Dow indicator to the 5100-yen level. Hie 225-stock Dow Jones average scored an 18.85-yen sain to finish at 5,104.25 yen. The composite index forAFP - 179 words
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Article82 1978-02-24 14 Source: Union Bank of Switzerland Closing priced in francs at the Zurich Swiss stock exchange yesterday: —10 UB8 Bearer 3460 UB8 Reg 643 1 SBC 418 4 Credit Suisse 3520 5 Swissair B. 868 f± Swim Reinsur. 3970 Wlnterthur B. 3460 Zurich Insur. 8800 Juvena B. 180 8 NestleSource: Union Bank of Switzerland - 82 words
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Miscellaneous275 1978-02-24 14 Crossword ACROSS 1 A president 5 Planes 9 Greek letters 13 Sword 14 Dull pains 15 Words Irom Charlie Chan 16 Donated 17 Southern dish 18 Aria 19 In good condition 21 Coloradb resort 22 Portage item 23 Queen, for short 24 Picchu 27 Rope fiber 29 Depression agency 32275 words
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Article, Illustration334 1978-02-24 15 London, Friday Everton and Manchester City, both desperately hop 1 ng that English First Division leaders Nottingham Forest will falter In the closing stages of the soccer season, are set for a nerve-tingling clash tomorrow. Second-placed Everton. four points behind Forest and one ahead334 words
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Article308 1978-02-24 15 PHILIP TAN - Soccer By PHILIP TAN The proposed tour by a team of former English soccer Internationals In May has been called off, because of Singapore's Malaysia Cup commitments. The Football Association of Singapore secretary. Dr Philip Chen said: "Mr Leslie Taylor, the European representative In the Asian308 words
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315 1978-02-24 15 CJ track FAIRWAY Penang, Friday.—lf Indications In Penang this morning are anything to go by, there will be no racing here next weekend. With the dispute over claims by the stableboys still unsettled, Singapore trainers are taking no chances. Most of them haveFAIRWAY - 315 words
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Miscellaneous433 1978-02-24 15 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have a changeable personality. It is difficult for you to maintain a permanent relationship, except with those who, like you, are able to bend with a prevailing wind. You are inclined to dictate—or to attempt to do so—your will to433 words
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Article, Illustration408 1978-02-24 16 Brian Miller - She's tipped for Age Group title grTeimis By Brian Miller Given the proper coaching and encouragement, fourteen-year-old Teo Lay Lin could develope into a fine tennis player. Thia was the impre&sion she save when she helped Raffles Qlrls beat Katong Convent 3-2 in the semi-finals408 words
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Article117 1978-02-24 16 Swimming Reuter Brisbane, Friday A bomb scare forced the abandonment of the first nlaht of the Australian swimming chstmploiublne here last night but noi before Queensland swimming wonder Trace? Wlckham smashed the world BQOm women's freestyle record. Fifteen-year-old Wickham clocked 8 mln 30.53 for theReuter - 117 words
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Article140 1978-02-24 16 {^^^Badmlnton Hong Kong, Friday Unseeded Tan Eng Han and Kok Peng Hon of Singapore captured a quarter-final berth in the men's doubles by beating fourth seeded Hauw Fan Chang and Wong Man Hing of Hong Kong here last night. The Singapore pair caused the140 words
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Article349 1978-02-24 16 j^U^Badminton Hua 71 Chinese maintained their unbeaten record In the secondary Klrl'a division when they handed Tiong Bahru a 5-0 beating at yesterday's National Schools badminton championships at Crescent Road. Displaying all-round superiority, the defending champions proved too skilful for their opponents who surrendered349 words
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Article34 1978-02-24 16 Reuter Wellington, Friday England were 53 for three at lunch today (O. Roope 14 n.0., G. Miller 5 n.0.) on the first day of the Second Test against New Zealand. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article431 1978-02-24 16 dunearn Technical were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by Swiss Cottage In the Buklt Thnah District Schools soccer tournament at Swiss Ground yesterday. Swiss, with six points from four matches, badly needed this point against the favourites to stay In the hunt and though they431 words
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Miscellaneous52 1978-02-24 16 THE BORN LOSER t WORWCUWTE T>SIN*rWTH. cm&u &m\[ f SHORT RIBS SPOTS BEFORE MV EVES, r ♦Mr &M 6 ft" W K H <(<+ NORBERT m m by Art Sansom I Jyy Frank O'Neal Jt> BETTER SEE J OUESS HE ODNT TMff ROYAL OCULIST UK* MY JUGOUNG ACT m m52 words
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Article, Illustration420 1978-02-24 17 Lim Kee Chan - Top 20 to qualify for Masters tourney TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan M. Marimuthu leads the field into the sixth leg of the Local Circuit, which started today at Warren, with a total of 79 points, two ahead of Teo Chin Seng, with Poh Eng Chong420 words
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Article306 1978-02-24 17 The second round draw for the Carrier International Warren's Pro-Am tournament, the sixth leg of the Local Circuit, tomorrow: 6.45 a.m. Shamurl Sldek, Lim Leng Ann, Tony Llm; 6.53 Llm Oeok Tang, R. Manlvelu, Y.C. Chen; 7.01 Juralml Ratlm, Tay Kwang Jin, Prem Sachdev; 7.09306 words
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Article185 1978-02-24 17 Hook Kong, Friday British Ryder and World Cupper Tommy Horton scored a hole-ln-one yesterday in the first round of the Hong Kong Open golf championship. He sank the ace on the par-3 17th hole. Playing on the new course of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club185 words
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Article, Illustration670 1978-02-24 18 MALAYSIA CUP: Preview by JEFFREY lOW on tonight's SINGAPORE-KELANTAN match j Kota Baru, Fiiday Kelantan have prepared themselves well for what they hope will be a slaughter of the "Young Lions" at the Sultan Muhamed IV 81 adl um here tonight. (klckoff: 8670 words
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356 1978-02-24 18 TONY DANKER - By TONY DANKER Kuala Lumpur, Friday' Former international Hamzah Hussein may solve Selangor's mid field problems Malaysia Cup if he manages to get fit quickly enough. Prison warder Hamsah, formerly from Pahang, was recently transferred to Kuala Lumpur and was quickly mapped by Selangor.356 words
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Article196 1978-02-24 18 As Singapore klckoff their Malaysia Cup match at Kota Baru tonight at 8 p.m., Zalnal Abldeen If a n a n will sadly have his ears glued to his radio set at his Margul Road, residence, wishing the very best to his colleagues. The Jebsen196 words
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Article, Illustration251 1978-02-24 18 Kota Bam, Friday For most of his sporting days since the age of nine, Koh Chuan Hwee had been playing only basketball. And when he switched to soccer three years ago, the natural position was catching balls goalkeeping. But he didn't think that his rlfee251 words
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Article, Illustration507 1978-02-24 19 Judith Holmberg - Photo display misses the important aspects By Judith Holmberg What is Asia and the Asian like? If the Unesco photography exhibition now on at the Victoria Memorial Hall is anything to go by, Asia is basically rural and the Asian is by and large a507 words
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Miscellaneous1569 1978-02-24 19 Sports diary _SQM CER: Malaysia Cup (North Zone) Singapore V Kelantan (Sultan Muhammed IV Stadium, Kota Bahru, 8 p.m.). (South Zone) Johore v Selangor (Muar Stadium). National Business Houses League Division Three: Kothmans v M&Dermott (Toa *-ayoh AC), Koon Wah v Hitachi Z o s e n (SCAC Ground) Premier1,569 words
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Miscellaneous128 1978-02-24 19 Today: 11.33 am (2.9m). Tomorrow: 12.21 a.m. (2.8m); 12.08 p.m. (2.9m). Sunday: 12.48 a.m. (2.8m)- 12.45 p.m. (2.9m). Monday: 1.16 a.m. (2.9m): 126 p.m. (2.8m). Tuesday: 1.45 a.m. (2.9m); 2.08 p.m. (2.7m). Wednesday: 2.20 a.m. (2.8m); 3 p.m. (2.4m). Thursday: 3.01 a.m. (2.7m); 4.07 p.m. (2.2m). 6.00 A.M. Opening announcements128 words
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Article51 1978-02-24 20 AH FOOK: Speaking of cost of living, the Swiss .have to worry about the cost of dying. Fancy paying $22,000 for a coffin! MEI LIN: I suppose it's the last time one gets to be fleeced. So the undertakers think they may as' well make the best of51 words
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Advertisement130 1978-02-24 20 the unique pick-up arm lifting device The 'Stylift®' AL100 is a unique lift-off device no HiFi enthusiast can do without. It is designed to automatically lift the pick-up arm as it reaches the run out groove of a disc. Its operation is purely mechanical, there are no magnets, solenoids or130 words
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Miscellaneous810 1978-02-24 20 TV mm AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 CTV with 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES* MATINEE: My Wife (r). Mandarin movie. 4.30 INTERMISSION. 6.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by EXERCI8E WITH GLORIA. 0.30 NEWS IN RRIEF. 0.35 HAZEL (r). Sitcom starring Shirley Booth. 1.00 IN SEARCH OF: Martians. This programme Is about810 words
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Miscellaneous232 1978-02-24 20 Today's top shows THE UNDERSEA WORLD OF JACQUES COUSTEAU: Secrets of Sunken Caves. (Ch. 5, 8.35 p.m. In colour). In the coastal waters off British. Honduras and In the area of the Bahamas, Captain Couateau and his divers discover mys'erious craters on the seabed. They Investigate these "blue holes" at232 words
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