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Title Section21 1978-02-27 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday, February 27, 1978 No. 2193 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 NEW (0) NATION j COMMENT J21 words
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Article310 1978-02-27 1 -in Penang and Ipoh By Scrutineer The Penapg races this weekend, and the meeting at Ipoh scheduled to be held next month, will be cancelled. This was announced by the Malaysian Turf Clubs following a meeting between top MTC officials and officials of the Race Course General310 words
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Article99 1978-02-27 1 The Singapore Turf Club will take over the four racing dates of March 11, 12, 18 and 19 originally scheduled for the Ipoh races and hold a meeting at Buklt Tlmah. Mr. D.R.H. Brown, secretary of the Singapore Turf Club, this morning said. "As the Ipoh99 words
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Article, Illustration62 1978-02-27 1 It was a narrow escape this Manchester United fan will never forget. In fact, a wee bit to the right and 17-year-old Peter Brookes would have lost his eye. Brookes was hit by a dart when violence broke out during a Liverpool-United First Division soccer came atSource: UPI radio picture - 62 words
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Article, Illustration271 1978-02-27 1 Sunny Wee - By Sunny Wee Selangor Umno Youth members are neg otiatlnf with the police to allow Datuk Harun Idris to go to the hospital for. an operation on' his right leg. According to an Umno Youth official today, Datuk Harun's right leg is swollen271 words
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Article171 1978-02-27 1 JUDITH HALE - By JUDITH HALE Singapore has asked Malaysia to allow Singapore Airlines to fly seven times weekly to Penan*? for the time being if an air services agreement between the two countries is not concluded during the next round of talks in Kuala Lumpur on March 16. Confirming171 words
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Advertisement42 1978-02-27 1 COLOUR TV INSIDE Auto-cue machine for RTS i i-iri readers Page 19 Students clean toilets -Page 3 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Stars 10; Moneywords 11; Comics 20; Crossword 22; What's On 23. Mf SM •STi never vanes Another quality product Irom EM42 words
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Miscellaneous13 1978-02-27 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today: Occasional showers.13 words
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Article, Illustration263 1978-02-27 2 Judith Hale - By Judith Hale A local engineering firm has been awarded a $14 million contract to construct 34 passenger loading bridges for the passenger terminal building at Changl In t e rnational Airport. The firm, Jurong Engineering, will construct the aerobrldges m they are more commonly263 words
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Article34 1978-02-27 2 The prlze-glvlng ceremony for the People's Association dream bride Ehoto competition will be eld at the People's Park Centre on Saturday at 3 p.m. Winning entries will be exhibited there till March 6.34 words
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Article113 1978-02-27 2 Share prices generally opened at a steady note during the first 45 minutes of light trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Harlmau Investments extended last Friday's gain advancing 2ft cents to 66ft cents. BUBINESB DONE: First Section Harlmau (3) 0.64 (2) 0.65 (2) 0.65 ft (28)113 words
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Article23 1978-02-27 2 Mr Ram Janam Mlsra was elected president and Mr A.V. Krishnasamy vice-president of the Ramakrlshna Sangeetha Sabha Singapore at Its annual meeting.23 words
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243 1978-02-27 2 About 150 American businessmen from the Asia and Pacific region are expected to express strong opposition against the abolition of the tax deferral law when they meet economic officers from Washington today. The tax law change, proposed by President Carter to end tax benefits243 words
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Article141 1978-02-27 2 Thai Prime Minister Minister Oeneral Kriangsak Chomanan was this morning taken on a tour of the Port of Singapore Authority's container terminal He was given a briefing of the port's operation by the PSA, chairman Mr Howe Yoon Chong. Gen Krlangsak was obviously Impressed by141 words
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Article159 1978-02-27 2 Panama Is floating a US$25 million ($57.5 million) Asian dollar bond the first foreign government to do so in the market here. It Is understood proceeds of the issue will go towards the financing of an electric power plant in Panama which is embarking on159 words
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Article46 1978-02-27 2 About 57,000 youths born between May 6. 1959 and May 5. 1960 will have to re-register their identity cards at the National Registration Office. Empress Place, from April 1 between 8 am. and 4 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. and noon on Saturdays.46 words
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Advertisement81 1978-02-27 2 V *Si *> r-. ••■<•- mt«» < > > v < < I I < E Jf Pf wJT •'HHff "^ami r"fe y». *s% .i-» -V y > ''/if, «»Tp'V #N(fc. «:v V V; AAAi CONTACT LENSES AND SPECTACLES IZAAC J- IZAAC DAVID J.J. AUSTIN «CSC BSC.(HONS)FBOA FSMC Members of81 words
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Advertisement161 1978-02-27 2 SOS It always helps to talk to someone. Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Ring *****44 AHEAD OF OUR TIME The GX Head re-presents advanced audi 1 te< hnology because there is no other like it The i ore of trie- GX Head is maoe161 words
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Miscellaneous60 1978-02-27 2 BIG SWEEP drawn on Saturday: First: ***** Second: ***** Third: ***** Starters: *****, *****. £7676, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****. Consolation: *****. *****, *****. *****. *****, *****, *****, *****. BIG SWEEP drawn yesterday: First: ***** Second: ***** Third: ***** Starters: *****, *****, *****. *****. *****, *****, *****. *****. Consolation:60 words
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Article, Illustration221 1978-02-27 3 Alan Whicker, creator of the TV documentaries, Whicker's World, Is In Singapore to prepare another filming expedition in this region. Mr Whicker, 53. and his six-man crew will leave on a two-week cruise aboard the Prinsendam to Penang and round the Indonesian Islands this221 words
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Article26 1978-02-27 3 The Pyongyang Cultural Troupe will perform at the National Theatre on March 15 at 8.30 p.m. The programme includes dances, songs, music and acrobatic acts.26 words
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Article357 1978-02-27 3 Teresa Ooi - Parents unhappy over school's keep-clean scheme By Teresa Ooi Cleaning the toilets dally Is part of the routine for some 1200 primary and seconaary school girls of a government aided school In Kampong Bahru. With the exception of the Primary One and Two pupils ail other357 words
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144 1978-02-27 3 The Education Ministry has instructed schools to refer students with learning difficulties to the proper authorities early so that remedial action can be taken. Pupils with the problem, particularly tnose In Primary One or Two, should be referred to the Parent/Child Clinic, Institute of144 words
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Article28 1978-02-27 3 Dr Ang Kok Peng MP for Buona Vista, will open the Queenstown seventh open chess championship at the Queenstown community centre on Bunday at 3 p.m.28 words
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Advertisement65 1978-02-27 3 LEOW HOCK MIN CONTACT LF NS PRACTITIONER M Sc. F BO A (England) OPTOMETRIST OPTICIAN Dip Opt FSM C (London) OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN F R.S.H ,FA A 0 (USA) EYE OPTICS CONTACT LENS Head Office Branch "Tanghn Shopping Centre" "Liat Towers" Ground Floor, Gl4, Ground Floor, Singapore 10. Singapore 9 Tei65 words
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Advertisement71 1978-02-27 3 •>: wmmk St :K" g$ m 28t a x sSS* It's a great bargain! With every 8 packets of aelicious CHEF Instant Noodles that you buy, you'll get 2 packets free! That means you get 25% more for the same price. Get CHEF Instant Noodles today. You have four delicious71 words
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Article, Illustration230 1978-02-27 4 These are three of the four members of an all-girl band who stole the show 'at the opening ceremony of a basket ball tournament held at Gay World Stadium last night. A crowd of several hundred spectators and participants listened raptly as the (iris,230 words
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150 1978-02-27 4 Labour Minister Mr Ong Panf Boon has suggested that a sporting event similar to the Pesta Sultan be held for senior citizens. "These events should not stress the competitive aspect but the fun and friendship they generate," he said. < Mr Ong was launching150 words
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Article55 1978-02-27 4 A folk dance centre is now open at Sentosa every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is at Block 18, opposite the roller skating rink. Instructors will be there to teach beainners. To Join the centre, applicants'must be a Sentosa Club member. For details, telephone55 words
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Article326 1978-02-27 4 Ivan Lim - Unions wage membership 'war* By Ivan Lim A tussle is on between the Food Drinks and Allied Workers' Union and a non-NTUC affiliated union to represent about 1000 workers in four- hotels. According to the FDAWU, the "war" started after some workers of Ming Court Hotel.326 words
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Article93 1978-02-27 4 The Education Ministry plans to cbnduct 26 In-service pourses during the first six months or this year to help teachers upgrade their teaching stalls. Extra emphasis will be placed on science. Fourteen course* covering areas like the use of photography in science teaching, microwave and content course93 words
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Article45 1978-02-27 4 Industrial Tr a 1 nlng Board chairman Dr Ahmad Mattar will attend the certificate presentation ceremony for graduates who completed the Housing Board, Public Works Department and ITB Joint construction trades training scheme at the Regional Language Centre on March 4 at U a.m.45 words
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Advertisement401 1978-02-27 4 SPECIAL COURSES FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS Congratulations to all school leavers on completion of G.C.E. Examinations. On the threshold of embarking upon a new phase of your life, your next move will determine your future prospects. We have, therefore, specially designed a range of courses to help enhance your career prospects.401 words
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Article254 1978-02-27 5 AFP Manila, Monday Three armed Muslim guerillas yesterday kidnap ped a visiting French Culture Ministry official, Mr Pierre Huguet, while he was touring a Muslim village outside the southern Philippine seaport city of Zam- boanga, military sources said. The sources said the kidnappers, armed with automaticAFP - 254 words
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157 1978-02-27 5 AFP Manila, Monday President Marcos has ordered the termination of seven contracts entered into by the National Power Corporation (NPC) involving amounts totalling 29 million pesos ($8.7 million) in services and equipment, the government announced; The announcement said Mr Marcos further ordered a reviewAFP - 157 words
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Article68 1978-02-27 5 UPI Rangoon, Monday Ram paging insurgents have killed more than two dozen villages, burned down> their houses and pillaged their belongings near the Chinese border, the official Burma news agency reported yesterday. The agency did not say when the incidents took place, but said the centralUPI - 68 words
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153 1978-02-27 5 UPI Manila, Monday An opposition leader on Saturday lodged fresh graft charges against the Philippine martial law regime, accusing various government coconut agencies of mishandling millions of dollars in taxes. Former Sen Lorenzo Tanada, campaign manager of the opposition. Strength of the Nation Party, madeUPI - 153 words
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108 1978-02-27 5 AP Adelaide, Monday. Keith Seaman, Governor of South Australia said yesterday he had been "involved In a grave personal impropriety" prior to his appointment as the State Governor In September last year. In a formal statement, the Governor, who Is a Methodist Minister, saidAP - 108 words
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Article111 1978-02-27 5 AFP Tokyo, Monday Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda will visit the headquarters of the European Common Market In Brussels In mid-July to discuss trade problems between the European Economic Community and Japan, high government officials said yesterday. The visit will be made shortly before or after heAFP - 111 words
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Advertisement488 1978-02-27 5 A HISTORY OF FIRSTS 1915 First mechanical 'Ever Sharp pencil' invented 1925 SHARP succeeds in assembling Japan s first crystal radio set. 1931 SHARP launches TV research Initiates first step toward Television in Japan. 1951 Japan's first television set manufactured with SHARP'S advanced super-wave technology 1966 World's first IC-applied electronic488 words
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Article336 1978-02-27 6 Two-thirds majority in- Karnataka Reuter New Delhi, Monday Mrs Indira Gandhi's breakaway Congress Party swept to a clear victory in elections in the south Indian state of Karnataka last night, re-estab-lishing the former prime minister as a national political leader. Samachar news agency reported from theReuter - 336 words
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Article173 1978-02-27 6 AFP Ho Chi Minh' City, Monday.—The situation was quiet yesterday on the Cambodian-Vietna-mese border in Tay Ninh and An Olang provinces, but observers said that this could be the calm before the storm. No major fighting was reported late this morning, a reliable source said. TheAFP - 173 words
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267 1978-02-27 6 Reuter Kuwait. Monday Jordan might Join direct peace talks between Egypt and Israel if the Jewish State publicly committed itself to withdrawing completely from oocupled Arab lands and recognising the national rights of the Palestinians, Jordanian Premier Modar Badran was yesterday quoted asReuter - 267 words
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Article184 1978-02-27 6 UPI Damascus. Monday A top Syrian team la heading tor Moscow to work out details tor expanded Soviet military aid to Damascus, mime Arab adversary of Egyptian President Sadat's recent peace Initiative. Syria's stkte-controlled dally Tlshrtn yesterday said the military delegation would leave for Moscow later InUPI - 184 words
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149 1978-02-27 6 Reuter Cairo. Monday. The Speaker of. the Egyptian People's Assembly (Parliament), Mr Bayed Marel, yesterday charged Cyprus with serious negligence leading to the murder of a leading Egyptian Journalist In Nicosia and with collusion in the Larnaca airport gunbattle in which 15 Egyptian commandosReuter - 149 words
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Article156 1978-02-27 6 TODAY is Monday, Feb 27. the 58th day of 1978 with 307 to follow. THE MOON Is moving toward its last quarter. THEBE IS no morning star. THE EYENING STARS are Mercurry, Venus, Mars. Jupiter and Saturn. THOSE BORN on this day are under the sign of Pisces. American156 words
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Article36 1978-02-27 6 AFP Teheran. Monday The world's health system Is out of control with the privileged getting increasingly more health care than the poor. World Health Organisation (WHO) Director General, Halfdan Mahler, said here yesterday. AFP.AFP - 36 words
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Article72 1978-02-27 6 UPI London, Monday For two years Andrew Bernard!*, IS, and John Gonoher, 20, played a frown-up version of cops and robbers. At a magistrate's court in south London recently, they admitted unlawful possession of police uniforms and equipment, fixed up a ear as an unmarked police carUPI - 72 words
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Miscellaneous285 1978-02-27 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin \\m I'l'iura m i 18 r/T r m 5=1 1 Ml k 2i *r ,<r te a B m m 01 m a'i& m 1 s «S Sf2 c w> ISA! fi ill" 0 II r«I' iifl j 111 ill II in Ah Fook Moi285 words
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Article, Illustration90 1978-02-27 7 This child being carried by the fireman is one victim of the northern Argentina crash in which a speeding train rammed into a lorry at a crossing. More than 50 people were killed and 120 injured on Saturday as passenger cars careered off the tracksSource: UPI radio picture - 90 words
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245 1978-02-27 7 UPI Youngstown (Florida),. Monday. A train that derailed so suddenly the engineer "didn't know what happened" sent a cloud of deadly chlorine gas billowing over this sleeping farm community early yesterday, killing at least seven people and hospitalising 41 others. The derailment of theUPI - 245 words
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Article25 1978-02-27 7 Reuter London, Monday—The Times newspaper did not appear again today because of a printing dispute which has stopped publication sinoe last Thursday. Reu-Reuter - 25 words
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Article486 1978-02-27 7 Rooting out radical influence will be main task: Hua UPI Hons Kong, Monday Chair man Hua-Kuo-feng said in a political report to China's new National People's Congress (NPC) yesterday that "things are going better than expected" in the country but political turmoil is farUPI - 486 words
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153 1978-02-27 7 AFP Narlta (Japan), Monday An Incendiary device was set off at the new Tokyo lnternalonal airport here yesterday while about 700 unionists and farmers declared they would block transportation of jet fuel to the airport opening on March 30 Police said that leftist radicalsAFP - 153 words
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Article34 1978-02-27 7 Reuter New Dehll. Monday India and Vietnam yesterday signed five agreements that provide (or coo p e ration in science and technology, trade, agriculture research, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.—Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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144 1978-02-27 7 UPI Washington, MondayTerrorist attacks will increase around the world, including in the United States, a government authority on the subject said yesterday. "I'm not a soothsayer, but I'd have to say it's an odds-on bet that we're going to have some very serious problems In theUPI - 144 words
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Advertisement306 1978-02-27 7 1978 ASEAN FOCUS: Two major international exhibitions to bring latest world technology for ASEAN development .ASIA 78 v 6-10 NOVEMBER 78 HYATT CONVENTION CENTRE SINGAPORE franspOL 25-29 NOVEMBER 78 WORLD TRADE CENTRE SINGAPORE ENEX '78 S.E. Asia 2nd biennial International Electrical Electronic Engineering Exhibition. Over 300 exhibitors from 20 countries,306 words
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Article391 1978-02-27 8 Right now, a Seah Kim Joo batik mural adorns the wall of a Frankfurt Development Bank building. A Thomas Yeo painting Is In Peking. Many Chen Wen Hsl brush works have been bought by tourists and become "lost" to Singaporeans. In the post-National Art Gallery phase391 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article55 1978-02-27 8 There «u much raising of eye-brows recently when the Malaysian Government appointed an 18-year-old youth as Penghulu (headman) of his Kampung. Traditionally. Penghulus are elderly men, since age meant maturity and the ablll'v to command respect. Perhaps the new appointment was a means of Introducing young blood and55 words
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Article54 1978-02-27 8 Fixed prices are supposed to protect unwitting consumers. But apparently not everyone wants to be told exactly hqw much to pay; they'd rather haggle about It first. Obviously aware of this, one new department store In a neighbouring country proudly announced In Its ad: "The latest department store54 words
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Article, Illustration400 1978-02-27 8 Learning about the people one does business with is a must if one is to succeed. These points, made by Saudi Arabian industry Minister Chazi Al Gosaibi, though meant mainly for the westerner, are pertinent to the Singapore businessman too as he gets ready to do more businessAP - 400 words
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Article, Illustration616 1978-02-27 8 TAN BAH BAH; TAN BAH BAH - MONDAY WITH TAN BAH BAH TAN BAH BAH Soon, If reports come true, a brandnew series of TV debates on "sensitive" topics- will be on the air. Of course, I have confidence that RTS will not be hard put to produce enough sizzling, no-holds-barred. earth-shaking616 words
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Article403 1978-02-27 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS SINGAPORE BUSINESS It is very flattering of the international community to consider redesignating Singapore as a "developed" country on the grounds that Its per capita GNP lies 23ra in the world league and it can thus no longer be regarded as a403 words
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839 1978-02-27 9 UPI Jakarta: A survey of expert banking and diplomatic opinion Indicates that Indonesia, with a lot of help from its friends, is moving towards economic stability from the chaos of the Pertamlna scandal three years ago. Statistics gleaned from Interviews here show that theUPI - 839 words
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Article, Illustration802 1978-02-27 9 Hugh Baker's album .This little Earth God was found basking in the sunshine in an alley in Macao. From his niche in the wall he can- see everything that goes on in the alley, which is the area over which he has802 words
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Advertisement131 1978-02-27 9 ff HO* wZ HP Jk *4 V:"' J p> i Ir 41 A Happy Family is Wxth Waiting For Vv' H<* fHiiim Ist MARCH could be the first step towards a smart and highly-paid new career for you! If you want a career as a highly-paid Private Secretary, enrol now131 words
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Article132 1978-02-27 10 Reuter Frankfurt. Monday West German Economics Minister Otto Lambsdorft yesterday voiced concern about the weakness of US dollar and French franc and criticised protectionist tendencies within the European Common Market. He said he was not greatly worried about the effect of the declining dollar onReuter - 132 words
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Article350 1978-02-27 10 Gilts record stability but equities are weak LONDON Source: Investment Management Services The stockmarkets were characterised this week by the continued weakness of equities and the relative stability or gilts. The FT index fell on every cay and lost 16.1 poxnis on the week. TheSource: Investment Management Services - 350 words
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Article100 1978-02-27 10 Closing prices at 11.30 a.m. toaay tAu-traln»n time) on the Syaney Stock kotchange: ACi xo8 160 ADC 20 26 Ainpol Pet 67 68 ANi 143 APM 122 123 Bank NSW 512 "618 Brambles 175 177 BMP 518 522 Moral 220 CBA 240 245 CSR 266 270 CIO 2s0 258100 words
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Article144 1978-02-27 10 PARIS Business News and Views Source: Credit Lyonnaise of Paris In the face of persistent disagreement between the two main opposition parties and after the publication of opinion polls showing again a relative improvement in the situation of the ruling majority, the market has continuedSource: Credit Lyonnaise of Paris - 144 words
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Article159 1978-02-27 10 FRANKFURT Source: Commercbank of Frankfurt Despite the deteriorating foliar value, the German stock market displayed restraint. Price fluctuations were very limited. Owing to further purchases by investment funds, minor price setbacks were on balance mostly offset, showing clearly that the market continues to be resistant. Banks andSource: Commercbank of Frankfurt - 159 words
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Article185 1978-02-27 10 AFP HONG KONG: Hong Kong businessman Edward Wong Wlng-cheung and his related firms are reportedly suing the Moscow Narondy Bank for US$70 million ($161 million), It was learned here. A writ Issued on behalf of Mr. Wong and his related companies alleged that Moscow Narodny failed to fulfilAFP - 185 words
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477 1978-02-27 10 ZURICH UBS Owing to the further strengtnem.ig oi tne Swiss franc, which has advanced 11 per cent against the dollar and 7 per cent against the D-mark since the beginning of the year, tnere has been a noticeable decline :n interest In the sharesUBS - 477 words
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Advertisement112 1978-02-27 10 ST. FRANCIS GIRLS' SCHOOL (1960) 98, ST. FRANCIS ROAD, S'PORE 12 TEL: *****04 ONLY PRIVATE GIRLS SCHOOL IN SINGAPORE Prepares girls lor the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education 'O' 'A' Level Examinations. PRE-U SUBJECTS:General Paper, English Literature, Geoaraphy, History, Economics, Mathematics Chinese. QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY: Minimum 3 Credits FEES: $30.00112 words
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Miscellaneous300 1978-02-27 10 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY... BORN today, you are luxury-loving but practical and caretul. You enjoy the better thing* of life fine c 1 o th e s, Jewellery, etc. but you are in no danger of sacrificing essentials for what Is beautiful expensive, and enviable. You will300 words
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Article709 1978-02-27 11 Lee Chiu San - Motorcycling bv Lee Chiu San In the past year you might have noticed that many Yamaha trail, bikes don't have rear shock absorber springs any more. That's because Yamaha are switching to the revolutionary new monoshock rear suspension system on more and more of their709 words
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576 1978-02-27 11 Nick van Nugteren - Motoring by Nick van Nugteren Atlantic Richfield Company, one of whose predecessor companies once dominated the Indianapolis 500 for more than a decade, is returning to the world of major league motor racing. Dan Ourney, president of All American Racers Inc., Santa Ana,576 words
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Article239 1978-02-27 11 AFP Tokyo: Restyling after the current European fashion is a new popular trend amoni the Japanese ear makers, featuring FF (front-f ngine, front-drive) and hatchback types. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has started selling its "Mirage" series— semi-hatch-back with only the upper half of their rear end flinging up.AFP - 239 words
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Article120 1978-02-27 11 AFP Tokyo: Ford Motor Co. of the US will acquire a 25 per cent equity share in Toyo Kogyo Co.. to help the No. 3 Japanese automaker rehabilitate from its current financial difficulties, the Kyodo news agency reported. Ford and Toyo Kogyo, known fot itsAFP - 120 words
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244 1978-02-27 11 Leyland's bid for a bigger share UPI LONDON: Foreign car dealers In Britain notch up record sales and chuckle all the way to the bank about British car makers' inability to meet domestic demand. They may soon stop laughing If Michael Edwardes has his way. Edwardes is the new chairmanUPI - 244 words
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Miscellaneous543 1978-02-27 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 I MISSING LETTERS J ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW L mm mm mmm mm Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR FV-1 1. Give out hands at cards 2. To write long543 words
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Article, Illustration200 1978-02-27 12 / 13 I'M 21 and In love with my boss but he doesn't know It. However, he responded when I held his hand recently. I tried to hug him but he moved away telling me it was a wrong thing to do. He also told me200 words
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Article, Illustration193 1978-02-27 12 / 13 I owe a lot to a 40-year-old married man in my office who helped me to the extent of sponsoring me at secretarial class. At class, I met a young man and when I told him that my course was being paid for by my offlce colleague,193 words
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Article134 1978-02-27 12 / 13 Five years ago, my parents broke up my friendship with a boy whom I lored very deeply. Till today, I cannot forget him and during these years of loneliness, I have not found anything else to Interest me. Now my parents are very worried because134 words
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Article169 1978-02-27 12 / 13 What do you think of a man who pesters a girl for a date, says he is interested In her and then after the meeting, goes into "hiding." Do I believe all his declarations of love? Of course It's not that I want to renew the169 words
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Article171 1978-02-27 12 / 13 I'm In my early 20s and am deeply interested In a girl whom I've known for about a month. The problem lg I do not know how to express my feelings for her. Should I call her every day? I've also sent her a Valentine card171 words
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Article68 1978-02-27 12 / 13 If Yvette whose letter appeared in the New Nation of Feb 13 would like It, I'd be pleased to be a friend of hers since I have had the same problem as hers. I am sincerely offering my help though I may not be venr mature as I68 words
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Article, Illustration186 1978-02-27 12 / 13 Batik and sarongs are no longer synonymous. With new prints, colours and textures, they've taken on a look all their own. Still tra d i t i on a 11 y made, yet modern in design. To carry the new concept even further, the fabrics are186 words
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Article94 1978-02-27 12 / 13 Clothes really make a man and here's a living example. Just back from abroad, a man popped Into the Central Manpower Base to register for National Service. The cleric there looked at his short shorts and slippers and was rather sceptical when the man said he94 words
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Article84 1978-02-27 12 / 13 Some years ago a friend abroad had his phone disconnected, because he hadn't paid the bills. But he actually had already paid. And when his office phone got disconnected the next day, because of the same reason, he lost his temper. A trip down to the phone84 words
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Article39 1978-02-27 12 / 13 D. J - D.J. A woman has begged electricity chiefs in England to try to avoid power cuts this winter Because they switch her husband on. She said she became pregnant each time in the last two blackouts!—D.J.39 words
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Article532 1978-02-27 12 / 13 NYT Chicago: Gladys had been married for 25 years. After her husband died, her grief caused her to lapse into fantasy, buying his favourite foods at the s o re, mixing his favourite drinks. „„n Usa n 17 optimistically looked forward to ping to collegeNYT - 532 words
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Advertisement196 1978-02-27 12 / 13 WEALTH YOl CAN WEAR SOLID SILVER INGOTS I ~**i x s j r *>" r w. *> •> HALLMARKED A BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED HOZ 5560.00 IOZ 5590.00 Optional—Staffing Silver CMm from LONDON B$23JK> each A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN ENCHANTING TREASURES DESTINED TO BECOME FAMILY HEIRLOOMS. HORSE YEAR SET FIRST196 words
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Advertisement122 1978-02-27 12 / 13 Get on the right track with Swish. Curtain Track Assemblies i and Accessories From England Sole Distributor for Sinqapore, Hongkonq and the rest of S E Asia iZM Phil Mart Pte. Ltd. 243 Hotel Merlin, M Floor, Beach Rood, Singapore, 7 TEL: *****48 j the remarkable moisturizing, and texturizing creme122 words
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THE WELDING INDUSTY
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Article, Illustration878 1978-02-27 14 As a joining method, welding has many advantages from a productivity and quality point of view, but It creates considerable work environment problems especially with regard to welding fumes and gases. There are also problems with strain Inducing working positions, noise, radiation, and sometimes unpleasant climatic878 words
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566 1978-02-27 15 The recently formed Singapore Welding Society Is aimed primarily at promoting* the advancement and reputation of the science of welding in the Republic. In the last decade, Singapore has seen the Introduction of some of the most modern welding techniques. And the society believes566 words
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188 1978-02-27 15 A Singapore subsidiary of the giant Uniweld Products Inc of the United States, has been set up to supply and service users of welding equipment in the Asean and Pacific Basin countries. The subsidiary, Uniweld Products (USA) Pte Ltd in Kallang Bahru, is headed188 words
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Article581 1978-02-27 16 You may not have seen the welding robot In action here yet. But It will not be long before this latest welding equlpment Is used In Singapore. The robot has been used In the advanced Industrial countries. Through significant advancement In the field of robot581 words
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Article, Illustration446 1978-02-27 16 Welding is hot, hard work, says Neo Ah Lek who has been in this line for the past 10 years. "But the money ia good, he Mid. "Where else can man like me, who has so little education, earn446 words
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896 1978-02-27 18 TIG is a gas-arc welding method which uses an inert gas to prevent atmospheric contamination. The necessary energy for welding comes from a very intensive arc between a nonconsumable electrode and the workplece. thus TIO welding differs, from metal arc welding methods such as896 words
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Article108 1978-02-27 18 Sin Soon Huat Private Limited is a pioneer In importing the Lincoln SAM 400 dlesel welder, described as the most versatile machlpe available In this area. A highly sophisticated equipment, It handles multi-processes in sub- merged arc semi-auto-matic welding, flux-core welding and automatic welding. It can be108 words
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262 1978-02-27 18 The latest in cutting torches, which can make use of the cooking gas, is now available in Singapore. This Is the Uniweld MO--20 Multl-Oas Cutting Torch, which, unlike conventional torches, can operate efficiently on any fuel gas. Conventional torches make use262 words
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Article45 1978-02-27 19 THE FAMILY OF late Mrs. Ang Ann Slang nee Mdm. Ooh Oin Neo departed 22.2.78. sincerely thanks all friends and relatives, doctors and staff of i Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Ward 10 for their kind assistance, condolences, wreaths, donations and attendance during their recent bereavement.45 words
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Advertisement109 1978-02-27 14 ■MH LINCOLN 'LINCOLN AUSTRALIA COMPLETE LINE OF WELDING EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES, AND FLJLL RANGE OF WELDING ELECTRODES i ELECTRODES SIZES: j2-5mm —6.3 mm) LH 70-90-110 FLEETWELD 35-5P SHIELD-ARC 85-HYP STAINWELD 347-316-308-16 L6O-L6l WIRE FLUX 780-860 FIELD WORK L 115 V DC-IKW 230 V DC-2.3KW 240 V AC-4KVA. HEAVY-DUTY OBt, UHCtHM R3S-325109 words
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Advertisement40 1978-02-27 15 UNION SHENG WELDING PTE. LTD. 165 Shin Min Drive, Block 28, Shin Min Industrial Estate, Singapore. Tel: *****11 3 Distributors for: 'WELDSPARES' Cutting Welding Equipment Industrial Gases for all applications USSR TECHMAEXPORT Welding Generators Servicing Inspection of CO2 fire-fighting system40 words
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Advertisement332 1978-02-27 15 There's more to cost than price 5?r% WHMt I* -iiv r-f Z' What matters is the cost of the finished job and there's more to cost than the price of the equipment or consumable. SELECTING THE RIGHT PRODUCT Selecting the right machine, process or consumable makes a world of difference.332 words
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Advertisement214 1978-02-27 16 If you ask for any one welding machine that will be suitable for any job you can think of, the answer is: you can't get it. But you can get a whole line of models that will. The Smallest machine is built for garages and thin sheet metal shops. The214 words
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Advertisement305 1978-02-27 17 UNIWELD SINGAPORE CQ.PTE.ITD. THE INNOVATOR ELECTRIC WELDING MACHINES Application Industrial air tools TOOL 7*^^ division aH m flb, I,® by PrIOEMI^ V ELECTRODE OVENS FLUX OVENS 0 V v M /S Dryßod* BELDEN Welding Cables m THE WESTERN 0 < V/ ENTERPRISES Compressed Gas Welding II -^Fittings 1 A /f|305 words
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Advertisement60 1978-02-27 18 400AS/500AS Diesel Powered Heavy Duty Field Welder In RT DC Motor Generators SAE3OO /400 SMITO OS H a 13! i im M «a u *8 .Complete Range of LINCOLN AUSTRALIA M l r 11 e •;«wc f i. i i •> a l aIR i i ~i i i rv:60 words
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Article, Illustration450 1978-02-27 19 But welterweight Ravi loses on points E9 Boxing Bangkok, Monday Tan Cheng Joo, Singapore's flyweight representative at the King's Cup amateur boxing, c h a m p 1 onships got off to a good start when he cleared his elimination round by outpointing Thailand's Saneh450 words
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Article395 1978-02-27 20 PHILIP TAN - So Cheng Kiat picked to follow Junie as coach By PHILIP TAN People's Association Youth Swimming Club (PAYBC) have selected Sng Cheng Klat to accompany Junle Sng to Leeds, England, for the Coca Cola inv 11 a 11 on a 1 from March 25395 words
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Article, Illustration239 1978-02-27 20 DEBORAH CHIA - Wai Yaw —a star in the making... E&fl Tennis By DEBORAH CHIA Liu Wal Yaw that's the name of our latest boy wonder on the loeal tennis scene. This 13-year-old rising; star showed his potential when he beat his opponent In the preliminary rounds of the men's singles In the239 words
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Article111 1978-02-27 20 Swimming Brisbane. Tuesday Queenslander Lisa Curry, 15, won her third Australian swimming championship title here last night when she smashed her previous Australian record to win the womens' 200 metre individual medley in 2:19.84, giving her the sixth fastest time in the world. Her time bettered her111 words
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Article21 1978-02-27 20 Now York, Monday Ken Norton. «u named yesterday fighter of the Year for 1977 by the Boxing Wrlteri Association.21 words
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310 1978-02-27 20 SURESH NAIR - |m9 Athletics By SURESH NAIR K&ndasamy Jayamani, who won the SAAA Cross-country League earlier this month, scored a double when she successfully defended her national womens' crosscountry title over a distance of skm at MacRltchle Reservoir on Saturday. Up against a record field of 220310 words
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379 1978-02-27 20 Hong Kong, Monday The World Badminton Invitation championships ended here iast night with China capturing four of the five titles In the fiveday tournament. Hong Kong's Fu HonPing and Amy Chan stopped the Chinese from a clean sweep of all honours when they379 words
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407 1978-02-27 21 Follow back-in-form Polyanna next time out Kl Racing By SCRUTINEER POLYANNA will be somethinf to bet on in her next outing. The Polyfoto five-year-old is right ajjain after a lengthy lapse. Polyanna carried stable confidence in the Class 2 Division 2 1200m race at Penang yesterday bat found the winner.407 words
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Article890 1978-02-27 21 LIM KEE CHAN - WEEKEND GOLF by LIM KEE CHAN Putra Cupper Gerald Loong, who shot a record breaking round of 71 on Saturaay, won the amateur title in the Carrier International Warren Open by five strokes when he registered a final round of 73 yesterday. Loong's 71 broke Alan890 words
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Article, Illustration498 1978-02-27 22 BRIAN MILLER - Decision made after 1-0 defeat I^^^Hockey By BRIAN MILLER The Singapore women's hockey team have been invited to compete in the Malaysian InterState championships at Kuantan In July. The Invitation was extended by the Malaysian Women'a Hockey Association's secretary, Mrs Dorothy Slbert Bailey, after Singapore beat Malaysia498 words
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670 1978-02-27 22 SURESH NAIR - State of the states by SURESH NAIR Former champions Selangor, In top spot In the Malaysia Cup South Zone, gambled on the fitness of striker-ln-chlef Mokhtar Daharl in their third away same against Johore but found his 40th minute goal as the only670 words
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Article254 1978-02-27 22 PHILIP TAN - Soccer By PHILIP TAN -There will be a lot at stake In today's Business Houses First and Second Division League semifinals to be played at the Jalan Besar Stadium. All four teams have been promised trips by their employers should they qualify for the final254 words
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Advertisement479 1978-02-27 19 AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service: Weekdays 8 30 am 5 00 p m Saturdays 830 a m 300 p m Public Holidays 900 a m I 00 p m Counter Service. Regular office hours Ansafone Service After office hours I 'J I Announcements MAOIC SHOP 1001 Tricks and Stunts to479 words
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Advertisement893 1978-02-27 19 ROYAL HOTEL: NEWTON ROAD REFRESHING SAUNA STEAMBATH RELAXING: MAS 8 AGE FACIAL RING: *****1/*****1 EXT. 131 10 a.m. 10.30 p.m. dally CALL GOLOFINGER *****54/ *****0 provides body massage by our pretty young qualified experienced masseuses. AT YOUR PLACE Beauty Services. Well-trained/ experienced masseuses/ masseurs. Tel: ***** (11a.m. 10p.m.). Call us893 words
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Miscellaneous540 1978-02-27 19 Money words results No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded In all respects with the set of answers held by the judges to be the most apt In the New Nation Moneywords Puzzle 'FT'. Nine entrants each submitted a solution which differed at three points from the solution which the540 words
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Miscellaneous47 1978-02-27 20 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom Eee-we! what A HORRIBLE DREAM I ftSBRT ISLAND.. gag fIP. zSO&r VUITH &LACVS 1 byWlA.fcic, T M ft« US *1 Oft by George Fett NORBcRT 10 BerrEP COME AUJM6- MOLL) t I Tmu< I4E< CA*TC<4IKI6 ON>j 1! If7| Umttf ffiturf Syndicate47 words
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Advertisement23 1978-02-27 21 NOTICE OF REMOVAL USAHA ENTERPRISES USAHA ADVTG. CORPORATION We are now et:6th R. HONG GOAN BLDG, 6-8 ROBINSON ROAD. SINGAPORE 1. TEL:- *****8/*****23 words
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Advertisement153 1978-02-27 21 THE ITALIAN SHOE COMPANY Makes You An Offer You Cant Refuse < The Most Comfortable Jogging Shoe in the World for $20! Italy's leading sports shoe man- Cushioned inner sole and arch ufacturer Lotto, introduces the Stramilano jogging shoe designed for ultimate comfort and lightness for your feet during miles153 words
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Advertisement35 1978-02-27 22 NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that a OVERSEAS UNION TRUST LIMITED Fixed Deposit Slip *****7 Is lost. I hereby declare this Fixed Deposit slip as void. YEO LEK WHEE 14-F, St. Thomas Walk, Singapore, 0.35 words
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Advertisement64 1978-02-27 22 YAOHAN 9 PIN TAP TOURNAMENT Qualifying: 1-28 February 1978 Big Prizes Must Be Won OPBI TO ALL BOWLERS! $6.00 Jackie's Bowl Katong Mon Fri (Before 7 p.m.) $5.50 Jackie'* Bowl System 460 Jackie's Bowl Katong (All Other times) SPONSORED BY: Yankan DEPARTMENTAL STORES SUPERMARKET Get full details Entry Forms from:64 words
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Miscellaneous277 1978-02-27 22 Crossword •J mmmmmmmmm mi mmm illtlH (flliliti ■■■■■in mmm hjim dim mam uiitfiii 10 Russian royalty 11 Undamaged 12 Willing 13 Leap or bull 14 D.C. hundred 18 Observes 22 Garlic bulb 23 Hay package 24 Idaho's capital 25 Lancelot's wear 28 Dear deer 27 Ike's command 29 Small valleys277 words
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610 1978-02-27 23 Judith Holmberg - Plan to make full use of auto-cue machine Judith Holmberg TV newsreaders will stop reading from their scripts in the near future when TV Singapore makes full use of their auto-cue machine. The use of such a machine will enable readers to present610 words
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Miscellaneous807 1978-02-27 23 and around town CONCERT by Ensemble I, an Australian chamber group. Programme Includes C.P.E. Beach Trio No 3 In GMajor lor flute, viola and piano and F. Kiel 3 Romances op. 69. DBS auditorium, 5 p.m. Admission $1. Tonight only. TALK ON INCOME TAX In Mandarin by Miss Llm Yock807 words
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Miscellaneous614 1978-02-27 23 At the cinema WHAT PRICE STABDOM? (Mandarin) A naive young girl goes to Hong Kong to become a movie star. But she finds that the only way to get to the top Involves selling herself and sacrificing her virtue. She holds out for a long while, at the price of614 words
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Miscellaneous261 1978-02-27 23 HOCKEY: City District Schools Tournament (Secondary Boys) Finals: Beatty v Raffles (2.30), Bt. Joseph's Institution v Rangoon Road (4 p.m., Balestler Road). Katoni District Schools Tournament (Secondary Boys) Finals: Bt. Patricks' v Broadrlck (3.30). SAF Boys' v Changkat Changl (4.30). (Secondary Girls) —Finals: Tun Seri Lanang v Slglap (3.30), Kakl261 words
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Article28 1978-02-27 24 and Penang with Isa Bakar being chased by Perak supporters. AH FOOK: It goes to show that not only players but spectators too must keep their28 words
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Advertisement266 1978-02-27 24 I This is the Zesostat anti-static pistol, which resembles a toy pistol and is aimed at the teco'd surface from about a foot away. Pressing the trigger gently creates positive ions, and releasing it produces negative ions. These ions are attracted to any oppositely charged surface within a few feet266 words
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Miscellaneous610 1978-02-27 24 AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING AN. NOUNCEMENT8 followed by N A L L A ILLAM (T/r). In this edition, there's a demonstration on how to make brooches from satin ribbon, fllmlets on newly established Science Centre at Jurong and on the exhibition of Turkish and Persian carpets, as well610 words
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Miscellaneous267 1978-02-27 24 Today's top shows DONT ASK ME. (Ch. 5, 7 p.m. in colour). What makes people wave their hands about when talking? What Is it that makes some people right handed and others left-hand-ed? How does a tiny egg Inside a woman's body grow into a baby? Do plants have feelboomerang267 words
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