New Nation, 1 March 1978
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Title Section22 1978-03-01 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday, March 1, 1978 No. 2195 Price 25 cents M.C. <P) 216/1/78 r- I NEW fcj) NATION COMMENT rmwymvlmmrm22 words
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Article, Illustration578 1978-03-01 1 On his own free will —Police Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Datuk Harun Idris, whose arrest was ordered by the Federal Court yesterday, today gave himself up to the police. A statement issued by the Kuala Lumpur CPO Datuk Mansor this morning said the former Selangor Chief Minister gave578 words
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Article271 1978-03-01 1 Reuter New York, Wednesday. Share prices on the New York Stock Exchange sank to their lowest level In exactly three years yesterday amid fresh Indications that the US economy may be headed for a slowdown. The government's index of leading economic indicators aReuter - 271 words
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Advertisement69 1978-03-01 1 ROKO h Lii hH f J V You can pay bills easily, no queuing up Your money is always within ready reach It's safer than cash to carry around You can keep an easy tab on your expenditure Meanwhile you're building yourself a solid image Life is easier for you69 words
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Advertisement38 1978-03-01 1 Bee Pace 14. INSIDE S'poro squash victory Pago 17 mTTHTDWij y; t a PAGES: Moneywords 10; Croasword 12; Stara 16; Comics 17; What's On 19. Forecast Btnc*pore'a weather outlook from 1 p m. to p.m. today Scattered abowers.38 words
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Article172 1978-03-01 2 Jurong New Town Elana to have 14 new lnsrnal bus services under the feeder service scheme to be Implemented later this month. Under the scheme. 10 of these services will be for the Industrial sectors and the remaining four for the residential areas, an 888172 words
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Article304 1978-03-01 2 Teresa Ooi - Unhappy over their contracts By Teresa Ooi About 30* expatriate teachers specially recruited by the Education Ministry, are unhappy over their terms and conditions of work. The teachers mostly graduates from Britain, and a few Australians and Americans. feel they are not getting a "good deal."304 words
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Article29 1978-03-01 2 A photographic and bridal bouquet exhibition, the Dream Bride Photo and Bridal Bouquet Exhibition, will be held at the People's Park Centre on Saturday at 3 p.m.29 words
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Article, Illustration297 1978-03-01 2 ...although hq has moved: Gen Although the South East Asia Treaty Organisation headquarters in Bangkok has shut down, the agreement is still fully operative and has not been abandoned, the Thai Prime Minister Gen Kriangsak Chomanan said yesterday. The Thai leader, who said he was297 words
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Article220 1978-03-01 2 LEE YEW MENG - By LEE YEW MENG Lin Securities, a stockbroking firm, has decided not to Join the Securi-' ties Clearing and Computer Services (SCCS) when the membership dateline expired at 4 p.m. yesterday. 'Another broking firm. Phillip Securities, has asked for a two-week grace period before220 words
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Article89 1978-03-01 2 Sembawang Shipyard featured bulllahly In an otherwise dull trading condition at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. BUSINESS DONE: First Section NAT. IRON (3) 3.38. HARIMAU (1) 0.86 K. J.C.-M.P.H. (2) 1.33. C. PROPERTIES (2) 1.17. U. 0.8. (20)2.80(2) 2.81. SEMBAWANO SHIPYARD (1) 1.46 (2) 1.47 (1)89 words
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Article49 1978-03-01 2 The YWCA will hold a workshop on Child In The Family at its premises In Fort Canning Rise on March 18. Emphasis of the workshop will be on the genetic and environmental Influence on the child and the various growingup stages of a child's life into adolescence.49 words
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Advertisement68 1978-03-01 2 CONTACT LENSES AND SPECTACLES IZAAC J. IZAAC DAVID J.J. AUSTIN O D OPT D R C 8 C BSC (HONS FBOA. FSMC Members of Association ol Optical Practitioners, "U.K. WW IPJ£ Eft) OrrOMCTMSTB OPTICIANS CONTACT t(NS PRACTITIONERS PLAZA SINQAPURA: UNIT 117 IST FLOOR TEL: *****1/2 SUPREME HOUSE: UNIT 206 2ND68 words
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Article246 1978-03-01 3 Electronics industry's quality control plan Local manufacturers of electrical and electronic components will soon be graded according to the quality of their products. This quality scheme Is designed to ensure that local manufacturers supplying components or parts maintain effective quality control systems and that their products246 words
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Article89 1978-03-01 3 More than 320,000 telephone subscribers will hear a different dialling tone come Saturday. The Telecommunications Authority of Singapore says this Is to standardise the tone for all telephones. The new tone will be of a higher pitch than the present one and will be similar to89 words
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146 1978-03-01 3 Singapore received 1.681,985 visitors last year, according to the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. This Is an Increase of 12.7 per cent over the previous year, a Board statement said. In December alone. 163,548 tourists visited the Republic, showing an Increase146 words
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Article, Illustration241 1978-03-01 3 Singapore should learn from the pitfalls of grandiose social security schemes In other countries, says Health Minister Dr Toh Chin Chye. But at the same time. It need* to innovate schemes which will mesh with the different cultures and social mores. In a message241 words
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Advertisement69 1978-03-01 3 GAINSBOROUGH INSTANT SHOWER HEATERS M203-Q BRITISH MADE An endless supply of hot water for the whole family 1. Easy to install 2. Economical 3. Approved for safety 4. Element guaranteed 2 years Installation includes standard plumbing works and 10 ft wire with England made white top plug, exclusiv ■■j t69 words
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Article, Illustration75 1978-03-01 4 This car plunged about two metres down a slope at the junction of Belmont Road and Holland Road yesterday. The driver, who is in his early 20s was not hurt, but his Mercedes Benz was BENT. The driver, who did not want to give his name, said he75 words
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Article262 1978-03-01 4 Baey: Down to 0.9 new addict to 1 old one The ratio of new drug addicts to old ones has dropped drastically since April last year Mr Baey Llan Peck, president of the Singapore AntiNarcotics Association, said last night. During the first month of Operation Forret262 words
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302 1978-03-01 4 About 80 meeting* and conventions have been lined up for Singapore so far thla year but more are expected to be. confirmed In the coining months. The Singapore Convention Calendar (Ist quarter) January IS7B lists 78 conventions and meetings with attendances ranging from302 words
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Article219 1978-03-01 4 The Postal Services Department is building a new post office at City Hall to replace the Colombo Court post office. Two other post offices at Ang Mo Klo and Bedok New Town will be set up under the postal services programme which has been allocated219 words
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Article203 1978-03-01 4 The Singapore Jaycees International will bid to hold the annual meeting of Its Asia Pacific members In Singapore next year. The bid will be made by the City Chapter at this year's meeting to be held In Talpeh In May, said the national president of the203 words
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Article35 1978-03-01 4 The Serangoon Oardens community centre will hold a Chinese Dishes cooking competition on June 4 from 1 p.m to 6 p.m. Entry forms are available at .the centre from 2.30 p.tik.' tb 9 jp.ttt.35 words
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Article, Illustration92 1978-03-01 4 UPI Washington, Wednesday UN Ambassador Andrew Young (above) leaves on Friday on a two-week trip to Singapore, Thailand, and Malsjilfc, the State Department announced yesterday. In Bangkok next Wednesday, Mr Young win address the March 7-17 conference of the Economic and Social Council ofUPI - 92 words
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Article25 1978-03-01 4 The Economic Surrey of Singapore, published by the Ministry of Finance, is now on sale at .the. Singapore national Printers at $10 *"capy>25 words
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Advertisement40 1978-03-01 4 LUJOMSUait ALSO THEFT/QLARE/FADE PROOF Available: Do-lt-yourMlf kits, too. S PORE *****8 Va*» K.L. *****5 FMJVEST CRYSTALWARE FROM INGUND BY WEBB CORBETT SILVER LP. WARE PEWTER LANKA JEWELLERS (The House For Sri Lanka Gems) 20, BATTERY MAI, SIRfiAPORE 1. TELEPHORE: *****.40 words
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Article309 1978-03-01 5 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday Classes were indefinitely suspended at Gajah Mada University in Jogjakarta yesterday following two days of student disorders which led to at least six people wounded and 60 arrested. The Minister of Education and Culture, Byarlf Thaveb told reporters the action was takenAFP - 309 words
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Article104 1978-03-01 5 Reuter Beirut, Wednesday The Palestine Liberation Organisation yesterday accused the Egyptian government of embarking on an anti-Pales-tinian hate campaign as a first step towards its disengagement from the Palestinian cause. The PLO news agency, Wafa, made the charge in an editorial on a decisionReuter - 104 words
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Article23 1978-03-01 5 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday The Indonesian Parliament yesterday endorsed the extradition treaty signed two years ago by the governments of Indonesia and Thailand.AFP - 23 words
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109 1978-03-01 5 Reuter Bangkok, WednesdayThai Prime Minister Krlangsak Chomanan returned here last night from a 12-day tour of Thailand's Asean part- ners and said the trip had strengthened relations between members of the non-communist grouping. Gen. Krlangsak told reporters at the airport that he hadReuter - 109 words
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317 1978-03-01 6 UPI Lisbon, Wednesday An Angolan 14 iJJfrtlla group claimed It kicked oil an antl-Soviet campaign across the breadth of Africa yesterday by executing more than 200 people; including 139 Cuban troops and several East European advisers captured In Angola's oil-rich Cablnda enclave. "We have JustUPI - 317 words
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Article121 1978-03-01 6 UPI Washington, Wednesday—The Soviet Union is operating more ballistic missile submarines thap Is allowed under terms of an Interim Strategic Arms Limitation Agreement, according to a report by Aviation Week and Space Technology. The magazine reported on Monday that the Soviets are operating 04 ballistic missile submarinesUPI - 121 words
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Article62 1978-03-01 6 AFP Karachi, Wednesday— An armed man was detained here yesterday as he prepared to board a plane on whch Sri Lanka Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel was travelling. Security officials said they believed the 30-year-old man was a member of an International terrorist group and had Intended toAFP - 62 words
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Article, Illustration69 1978-03-01 6 Ah Fook: Lately I very forgetful Mei Lin: That's a sign of old age. Ah Fook: Sejak akhir-akhir ini saya telah menjadi pelupo Mai Lin: Itu adalah satu tanda tua. FOOTNOTE: Chinesa is a tonal language. It hot basically four tonos. For eiampla: ba /Y69 words
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Article327 1978-03-01 6 UPI Paris, Wednesday The non-communist tndustrialised nations shifted their economic policy yesterday by urging concerted growth for all members Instead of Just the Big Three West Germany, Japan and the United States. The 24 members of the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, watchdogUPI - 327 words
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Article113 1978-03-01 6 Reuter Peking, Wednesday A Somali government minister said yesterday that military personnel from four Bast European communist nations members of the Warsaw Pact have Joined Soviet and Cuban forces fighting for Ethiopia In the Horn of Africa war. Information Minister Abdulkaslm Salad Hassan told aReuter - 113 words
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Article41 1978-03-01 6 Washington, ThursAeronautlcs Board day The US Civil (CAB) will recommend the suspension of British Caledonian Airways flights to Houston from London in retaliation for Britain's refusal to approve a low LondonTexas fare by Branlff Airways, Board sources said yesterday.41 words
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Article88 1978-03-01 6 UPI TODAT Is Wednesday March 1, the 60th day of 1978 with 305 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its last quarTHERE Is no morning starr THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. ON THIS SAI JN HISTORY: In 1781, the American colonies adopted the articlesUPI - 88 words
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Article68 1978-03-01 6 AFP The Hague, Wednesday Dutch convict* are a conservative lot, at least when it comes to their stomachs, so the French chef at Schevenlnren Jail is seeking a new post. Overpowered by the delight* of haute cuisine, the prisoners demanded to be treated "like ordinary Dutchmen". SoAFP - 68 words
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Article137 1978-03-01 6 AFP Hong Kong, Wednesday Madame Jan Tata, 106-year-old deputy to Peking's current nftn National People's Congress, disclosed her secret of longevity physical exercise. She let the cat out of the bag when queried by a People's Dally correspondent mi her miracle recipe forAFP - 137 words
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Article51 1978-03-01 6 AFP Zamboanga, Wednesday—Muslim gue r 1 lias who kidnapped a vacationing French Culture Ministry official Pierre Huguet here on Sunday have assured authorities that their hostage was unharmed, a Philippine navy officer said. But in Tripoli, an official of the Moro National Liberation Front denied responsibility for theAFP - 51 words
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Miscellaneous208 1978-03-01 6 WORLD WEATHER Paris Cool, variable, Chinese leaders back. 15-6C. Headline: Wash- Manila—Cloudy 29-21C. Singapore o^rtpn W^^?Si^f 08C0W n Headline: Block voting Ogaden conflict. caae submitted for deciMoscow—Overcast. ml- slon. Singapore's weather for nus 2-mlnus 8C. Pravda's the 24 hours to 7.30 a.m. headline: DeSlejX. u f ms;^ rk .rtcSS«",»« 1208 words
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Article, Illustration104 1978-03-01 7 UPI London, Wednesday American songwriter and singer, Lynda Carter, 25. who la currently starling In the popular American TV series Wonder Woman, was named yesterday the most beautiful woman In the world by the membership of the International Academy of Beauty, at Its 1973UPI - 104 words
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393 1978-03-01 7 A prelude to court action against Bhutto Reuter Islamabad, Wednesday Pakistan's military ruler Gen. Zla yesterday banned all political activity until March 31, in what appeared to be a prelude to court action against ousted Prime Minister Zulflkar All Bhutto and other politicians.Reuter - 393 words
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Article58 1978-03-01 7 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday Blllladesh President Zlaur Rahman will make a state visit to Japan In early April to promote relations between the two countries, the Foreign Ministry yesterday said. Foreign Ministry officials said the only problem between the two countries 'was Japan's trade surplus with Bangladesh, whichReuter - 58 words
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108 1978-03-01 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday Vietnamese National Assembly chairman Truong Chlnh has criticised Cambodia for rejecting Vietnam's offer for peaceful negotiations by ''taking military acts of aggression," the Vietnam News Agency reported yesterday. At a reception in Hanoi on Monday night honouring visiting Rumanian GrandReuter - 108 words
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Article297 1978-03-01 7 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday, Moves were made last night to reunite India's long-dominant Congress Party following the success of a breakaway faction led by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in weekend state elections. The demoralised official wing of the Congress Party which ruledReuter - 297 words
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192 1978-03-01 7 Reuter Belgrade, Wednesdas— The West yesterday presented a brief communl-que-llke document as a proposed final declaration by the deadlocked East-West European security conference, apparently abandoning hope of reaching agreement on human rights pledges. The two-page draft, circulated Informally to all delegations atReuter - 192 words
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Advertisement162 1978-03-01 7 discount •Wit Model U 576 Portable cassette tape recorder Usual price: $99.50 Hi-fi, clock radios, cassette recorders, alarm docks, calculators and electronic Matches. Av.nl.iblc .it -zipL (KliCf Ifct Tr.i(lili<| 'Si Ptr lt<l i .'7OO/ UX.IL/111/l\L t:.>. t'l I' N IM < Mll SHANGRI-LA'S FASHIONS ON FRIDAyS 3 MARCH I.UNCHTIMF iSI162 words
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Article402 1978-03-01 8 The old grouse that there are millionaire hawkers who drive away Income tax-free In big limousines may or may not be a nouveau rlche myth. But 150,000 people who should be paying their dues but aren't are an official statistic. The 300,000-odd listed as taxpayers402 words
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Article79 1978-03-01 8 Happened to glance at the January Issue of Sporta magaslne when I nitd this picture of the Singapore water polo team. Among the Impressive rearn of maaelea were stiff grin* and forgotten m 11 e a. There was even a pair of pursed lips and one79 words
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Article39 1978-03-01 8 Had a letter fraan the lfareo Polo, fha hotel which sent mi Its postcards almost U yean too early (Whispers, Feb. 15) Apparently, the "mistake" was deliberate. •art of laoklwg Into thejtjQatawe, X suppose.39 words
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Article738 1978-03-01 8 V.K. Chin - Its ventures into business are viewed with suspicion *7 V.K.Chin Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian. Chinese Association, which Is 29 this week, has found Itself at odds with the community It claims to represent. Over the past few months, Chinese businessmen have become increasingly suspicious of738 words
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Article, Illustration755 1978-03-01 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WiTH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON The discovery of new resources on a truly massive scale has always been exciting, triggering optimism and a new surge of development though usually in the context of intense competitiveness. On 4 thinks of the South-east Asian materials which drew755 words
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Article, Illustration752 1978-03-01 9 Tan Bah Bah - By Tan Bah Bah As Egypt reacts with deep emotion to its double tragedy A 1 Ahram editor Youssef Sibai's assassination and the deaths of 15 commandos involved in a retaliatory raid Interest centres on what President Anwar Sadat will do next. While752 words
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163 1978-03-01 9 to adopt two "principles." The Interest of HDB residents should be fully looked after. Stoops like bookshops, medical herb shops and halrdreaslng saloons should be suitably located, through planning and rent concession. for the convenience of the residents. Secondly, the Interest of the163 words
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trend EDITED 8Y SYLVIA LEOW
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1298 1978-03-01 10 / 11 Mfliey Most small business owners Interviewed started off with their own money, a loan from relatives or a partnership with someone who could finance the project. A banker said: "It Is difficult to get a bank loan if you have1,298 words
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Article, Illustration411 1978-03-01 10 / 11 Fifty flve-year-old Wee Chew Hoon was a seaman before he decided to become a stallholder selling "poh piah." He has been doing this for the last two months and though business is sometimes sluggish he says that this is the ideal Job for an old man.411 words
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Article, Illustration392 1978-03-01 10 / 11 It took beauty consultant Dora Ho, 29, and her three friends two years to set up their beauty salon, the Jolle Madame. That's because they believe that only good planning in advance would ensure success. Dora's partners Irene Lee, 31, Pauline Khew, 31 and Lilian Fang,392 words
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220 1978-03-01 10 / 11 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon So you want to start your own business. How many of us haven't toyed with this idea at some time or other In the dally grind of life as an employee? It's usually a small nest-egg which starts it off.220 words
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Article, Illustration403 1978-03-01 10 / 11 If Ng Weng Sang's experience is anything to go by, starting a business Is simple In Singapore. In htß words: "All I did was to look around for suitable premises, registered my business for a fee of 50. placed my order's and opened shop."403 words
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Miscellaneous554 1978-03-01 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 BELOW ■■MMaCut along dotted lines CLUKS FOR FV-3 1. A feeling worse then mere discomfort 2. Having the wrong kind of could tend to put e Mot on554 words
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Article, Illustration502 1978-03-01 12 Gloria Chandy - Cinema by Gloria Chandy GENTLE SAVAGE: William Smith, Gene Evans, Barbara Luna. Joe Flynn, Ken Hafen. Written and directed by Sean MacGrefor. (Soon at Globe). Here's another movie set In Smalltown USA (a setting which Is getting to be very common these days), featuring a502 words
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Article, Illustration886 1978-03-01 12 Washington Post Washington: Welding together car bodies on a car assembly line Is a mind-deadening Job. Wrestling with a 18 kg spot welding gun that dangles from the ceiling on umbilical springs, a worker guides the tool along a bodyWashington Post - 886 words
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Miscellaneous289 1978-03-01 12 Crossuord iiiiui UttlUßHiia tilßUlililUl 10 Tribunal 11 Vicinity 12 Rip 13 Fnenrt 18 Food fish 22 Poker term 24 Ethel or the stage 20 Supply weapons afresh 27 Come to 28 Religious Items 29 Mo. before Oct. 30 Denouncer fiercely 31 Poorest 31 Make— (hope) 33 Cuts, old style 38289 words
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233 1978-03-01 13 Reuter Peking, Wednesday The People's Daily has criticised foreign politicians, diplomats and journalists who called themselves "China experts" and who failed to see the coa nt r y's achievements. A commentary In the Communist Party organ on Monday said these people had boasted they couldReuter - 233 words
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Article55 1978-03-01 13 AFP Colombo, WednesdayPolice protection for opposition leader Appapillal Amlrthallngam has been Intensified following a threat to harm him, police sources said yesterday. Mr Amlrthallngam Is Is also Parliamentary group leader of the minority Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) which surprisingly emerged as the largest group In the oppositionAFP - 55 words
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Article270 1978-03-01 13 Reuter Paris, Wednesday President V a 1 e r y Discard d'Estalng yesterday announced France would build Cruise missiles, a new generation of nuclear weapons developed by the United States. France's latest Mirage and Jaguar warplanes would be equipped with the air-to-ground Cruise missiles byReuter - 270 words
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200 1978-03-01 13 Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday.—Hong Kong Is exporting to the United States the ultimate in takeaways a prefabricated Chinese restaurant equipped with everything from chopsticks to swizzle sticks. It will take Just two weeks to assemble the made-ln-Hongkong "Instant restaurant" In a new development complexReuter - 200 words
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Article164 1978-03-01 13 Reuter London, Wednesday Britain will next year become the first country to .operate a public viewdata service, which enables people to call Information from a central computer by telephone and display it on their television sets. Announcing this yesterday. Mr Peter Bentoo,' managing director of theReuter - 164 words
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158 1978-03-01 13 AFP Sydney, Wednesday The main drug traffickers of Asia's Golden Triangle regard Australia as their top market, television Interviewer and showbiz promoter David Frost said here yesterday. Mr Frost who arrived in Sydney after spending several weeks la the Golden Triangle—the area encompassing Thailand.AFP - 158 words
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Article, Illustration55 1978-03-01 13 UPI Thai border patrol police guard It blindfolded Cambodian refugees as they arrive for Interrogation at Ta Praya police station Mt km east of Bangkok recently. The It wore among a group of 1— who crossed tine border en Feb M. Refugees to Thailand are now treated asUPI - 55 words
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Article317 1978-03-01 14 'Basket* of western currencies instead of just the dollar: Journal Business Nc»us and Views AFP Teheran, Wednesday Saudi Arabia and Iran, the two biggest oil exporters, are examining the score for pricing oil in a "basket" of western currencies Instead of Just the dollar, the JournalAFP - 317 words
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281 1978-03-01 14 Reuter New York, Wednesday Nearly 70 US and Japanese business and political leaders yesterday discussed ways American producers could expand exports to Japan In order to help trim Tokyo's large trade surplus with the United States. Spokesmen (or both sides, meeting under theReuter - 281 words
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113 1978-03-01 14 Reuter Paris, Wednesday West Germany yesterday ruled out (or the time being any further government action to boost domestic demand as part of an International drive for stronger economic growth. Mr Hans Tietmeycr, a senior West German Economics Ministry official. told correspondents that hisReuter - 113 words
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557 1978-03-01 14 Lee Yew Meng - A SECOND SUCCESS SINCE '75 SETBACK (oinpanv Profile* by Lee Yew Meng Kempas (Malaya) forged strongly ahead In the year ended December 1977. achieving a 64 per cent rise in unaudited group pre-tax profits of Ms 27 million. This Is the second557 words
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Article296 1978-03-01 14 UPI AFP London. Wednesday The dollar's early-week rally ended yesterday when It slipped on all European money markets and the Swiss and West German central banks had to Intervene. Gold Jumped more than US$l per ounce In Zurich and London. In Frankfurt the dollar fell from 2.0517 marksUPI; AFP - 296 words
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Article77 1978-03-01 14 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday The Japanese steel Industry is ready to discuss restraints on its exports to the United States, Mr. Yuzuru Abe, senior vice-president of the Nippon Steel Corporation, said in a speech released here yesterday. Mr. Abe, addressing steel distributors in Kuel, Hawaii, on MondayReuter - 77 words
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Article109 1978-03-01 14 Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session s close: AT St, T 60 Beth Steel 20% Caterp Tra 49 Chrysler 11% .ft Coca-Cola 35% unch ContL Oil 26% Dow Chem 22% ft D.esser 37 *4 Du Pont 87% -2% E. Kodak 42% ft Exxon 44109 words
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Article31 1978-03-01 14 UPI New York, Wednesday Dow Jones Closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: SO industrials 742.12 (—6.23), 20 transport 201.40 —2.49), 15 utilities 103.25 (+O-31). 65 stock 260.86 (—1.89). UPI.UPI - 31 words
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Article23 1978-03-01 14 Prices on the Tokyo stock market finished slightly higher but the pace of advance slowed down as profit-takers sold forerunning Issues. AFP23 words
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Article70 1978-03-01 14 Closing price* on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 163.50 —3.50 Poncter 381.10 +1 Pr In temps 39.50 —JO Bull 26 00 +.15 Royal Dutch 270 —1.90 MicheUn 1058 —32 COS 284 unch Thomson 137.80 —.20 CPP #7.60 —2 Rhone 53.40 —1.70 Air 242 unch BSN 337.80 —3.70 Philips 54.4070 words
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Article87 1978-03-01 14 Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich stock exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3360 —200 UBS Reg «31 19 SBC 375 38 Credit Suisse 2310 —300 Swissair B 160 —119 Swiss Relnsnr. 3880 75 Wlnterthur B. 3360 —220 Zurich Insur. •300 —660 J uvena B. 180 10 Nestle B.87 words
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Article114 1978-03-01 14 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney stock exchange: ACI 155 156 ADC 23 Ampol Pet 67 68 ANI 138 140 APM 119 121 Bank NSW 510 514 Brambles 175 176 BUP 520 534 Boral 310 314 CBA 338 CSR 361 263 CIO 340 Coal Allied114 words
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Article291 1978-03-01 14 AFP HONG KONG: Hong Kong Financial Secretary Philip Haddon-Cave presents his budget today. but analysts are expecting no shocks for the colony's conservatively managed economy. —Reuter. ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Fund for Economic Development yesterday granted Bangladesh a US$15 million ($34.5 million) loan, sources here a aid.-—AFP.AFP - 291 words
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Article356 1978-03-01 15 JASRIR SINGH - JASRIR SINGH There are Indications that Singapore hockey can attain world class standard in the not too distant future. First, our team's wonderful performance In the Sea Games final where they almost toppled the world class Malaysians shows that Singapore can be world class.356 words
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328 1978-03-01 15 I write this after watching our Singapore girls hold the visiting Yung Peng High School girls from Taiwan to a scoreless draw In their International soccer friendly on Feb 11. Full marks should be given to our womin footballera who showed vast Improvement since328 words
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Article546 1978-03-01 15 CHUNG CHEE YIEN - CHUNG CHEE YIEN The World Cup soccer tournament la Just round the corner and there ha* been lots ol speculation as to the possible outcome. But one tbing is certain I am quite sure that the winners will emerge from the six seeded teams546 words
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283 1978-03-01 15 I agree with Brian Miller (NN, Jan 20> that getting top American bowler Bill Banana to coach our national team is questionable. He is right in saying that for the short time Involved the cost Is too much. However. reading Brian's story. It seems283 words
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Article243 1978-03-01 15 The draw for the World Cup final* was very satisfactory as two of my favourite teams. Holland and Scotland (although drawn In the same group) have a very J food chance of making t to the last two. In my opinion, the teams most243 words
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Article, Illustration490 1978-03-01 16 BRIAN MILLER - Tennis By BRIAN MILLER When Ramesh Krlshnan takes to the •court in this weekend's Straits TlmesSTC Tennis Classic, he wll be climbing another rung of the ladder which he hopes will eventually lead him to the centre court at Wimbledon. Wimbledon Is not Just anPicture by PHILIP LIM - 490 words
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Article104 1978-03-01 16 Rugby The Thai Rugy Union are km to lnylte Singapore and a few other other countries to compete In their first Se-ven-A-Slde tournament after the AothmansCathay Pacific sponsored "sevens" In Hong Kong on April 18. However, the Invitation, according to Thai R. P. president Chaloke Komarakul.104 words
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Article341 1978-03-01 16 BRIAN MILLER - Badminton AROUND THE SCHOOLS By BRIAN MILLER Swiss Cottage Girls beat Raffles Girls 3-2 to win the National Schools (Secondary Division) tennis championships at Farrer Park yesterday. The victory compensated them for their semi-final defeat last year and proved that their 4-1 win over341 words
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Article67 1978-03-01 16 Algiers, Wednesday. Abraham Ordla, presi dent of the Supreme Council for Sports in Africa (8C8A) has asked President Jimmy Carter to cancel the American zone north section Davis Cup final between the United Btates and South Africa scheduled for March 17. Mr. Ordla said his council was67 words
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Article235 1978-03-01 16 SURESH NAIR - Soccer By SURESH NAIR Assumption En g llsh carried on their winning streak when they romped past Upper Thomson 3-1 In the Buklt Tlmah soccer tournament (Secondary division) at Upper Buklt Tlmah Road yesterday. Given no chance at all at the outset of the competition, newcomers235 words
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Article308 1978-03-01 16 Boxing Bangkok, Wednesday— Singapore's flyweignt representative Tan Cheng Joo was eliminated in the second round of the King's Cup boxing championships last night Cheng Joo, who outpointed Thailand's Baneh Oon-Srl In the elimination round last Sunday, was beaten by Narong Plmpavan, also of Thailand, on points.308 words
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Article15 1978-03-01 16 The Emlyn Hufhes soccer column has been held over due to pressure of space.15 words
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Article, Illustration640 1978-03-01 17 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper The Singapore national team scored their expected victory over their Malaysian count erparts at Gentlng Highlands last Saturday winning 4-1. Fourteen year old Peter Hill set SlngaSre on the success ill when, showing praiseworthy match temperament, he convincingly640 words
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Article, Illustration505 1978-03-01 17 LIM KEE CHAN - Golf By LIM KEE CHAN Lim Swee Wah, the new professional at Changl. will undoubtedly start as a Arm favourite for the Hlcee Open seventh leg of the Local Circuit at his home coursc from Friday to Sunday. Swee Wah, who took the505 words
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Article81 1978-03-01 17 Lauderhill (Florida), Wednesday Japan's top four golfers and the winner of the Japanese Open will be Invite to take part in a European Open championship In England in October. The winners of the last 10 British Opens will also be Invited, along with the winner* of this year's81 words
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Article127 1978-03-01 17 Shooting Reuter Manila, Wednesday Singapore'! Lam Yew Wing finished third In the Air Rifle event in the opening daj of the Eighth South Kait Asian Shooting Association championship near here yesterday. Lam had an aggregate of 364 for the 10-metre event won byReuter - 127 words
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Article223 1978-03-01 17 7.50 a.n. Shamnri Sidek, K. Burt. Lib Ah Hone; 7.37 B.K. Urn, K.T. Phut, Toh Choon Meng; 7.44—P0h Hock Llan, P.M. Sany, Phua Thin Kiay; 7.51 Mohd. Tahlr, Qnek Meng Liat, Teo Chin Hee; 7.58 Toh Ban Gnan, Talib Baron, All Ratim; 8.05 —Lim Lent Ann, John223 words
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Article, Illustration514 1978-03-01 18 PHILIP TAN, SURESH NAIR - And they are here together for the first time By PHILIP TAN, SURESH NAIR Here It is, the picture of a lifetime: Coach of The Year Choo Seng Quee, Sportsman Of The Tear Chua Koon Siong, and little Junie Sng, voted the Sportswoman Of The Year, sharipgPicture by STEVEN LEE - 514 words
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Article331 1978-03-01 18 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR Muscleman Chua Koon Slong's success as Sportsman of the Year could not have come at a more opportune moment Just when welghtllftlng Is gaining prominence In the local sports arena. The 28 year old chief security officer at Hotel Peninsula, who is currently331 words
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Article469 1978-03-01 18 Soccer London, Wednesday.— Ipswich cruised through to a quarter-final meeting with Becond Division Mill wall when they beat Bristol Rovers 3-0 In an English Football Association (PA) Cup fifthround replay In Ipswich last night. Winger Cllre Woods was the architect of the first Division469 words
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Article378 1978-03-01 18 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN At IS, swimmer Junle Sng Is the youngest recipient of the Sportwoman of the Year award. Junle, who wu a clear favourite for the title after her five gold medal feat in the Sea Games last November, may well go on to378 words
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Article46 1978-03-01 18 Reuter Christchurch, Wednesday—New Zealand needed 232 runs with five second innings wickets left to beat England at lunch here today on the last day of the second Test. Scores: England 418 and M for four, New Zealand 23S and 48 for five.—Renter.Reuter - 46 words
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Miscellaneous294 1978-03-01 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS BORN today, you have a habit of creating financial difficulties. You have a knack for making money and a genius for spending Ik You often nave more month left at the end of your money, and this worries you and those who depend upon you. Usually your294 words
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Miscellaneous68 1978-03-01 17 THE BORN LOSER ~~X N "WE HOSPITAL'. tfAH,IRfce*ODA VUQMAWSX HEAW IM ATKAHSfW v oreKAnou. rlSocaoN 91 SHORT RIBS WHEN ME STARTS OUT -AND "THEN "THOSE AWPUL WTTM A TAP DANCE.. ONE*LINE JOKES... by Frank O'Neal YOU CAN BBT THE NEWS IS Q&NQ TO Be BAD.' r "it Ht m Hi68 words
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Article, Illustration254 1978-03-01 19 Lisa H&rtman, will radically change the kind of Image she has built up In her TV series, Tabltha, with the release of her new album, Alley Kitten, which should be out soon. For on the album cover, the attractive young Houston actress Is photographed In a254 words
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Article473 1978-03-01 19 Judith Holmberg - First one on March 11 By Judith Holmberg Radio Singapore will broadcast three concerts "live" over Its FM Stereo Service this month. The direct broadcasts from the Singapore Conference Hall are part of the station's plan to inject more Immediacy and "excitement" on the air,473 words
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Miscellaneous549 1978-03-01 19 cinema WHAT PRICE ST AllDOM? (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 of achieving549 words
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Miscellaneous761 1978-03-01 19 NETBALL: Slgl&p CSC Intra-Zone Tournament (National Stadium Runway Court*, 5.30 p.m.). SOCCER: National Business Houses League —Division Three: Bethsing v Cockpit Hotel (Toa Payoh AC), Holiday Inn v Metal Box (Tanglln 1), Chartered Bank v Jardlne (TangUn 2), Singapore Tobacco v Electroluz (Parr e r Park AC). All matches at761 words
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Article65 1978-03-01 20 AH FOOK: Junle Sng deserves the Sportswoman of the Tear award, but I am sure football fans will feel that the national team should take the Team of the Year honours for winning the Malaysia Cup. MEI LIN: The footballers have received more than their fair share of65 words
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Advertisement81 1978-03-01 20 From the House of Banfi Riunite Lambrusco The best selling wine in the world -now available in Singapore. Another Quality product from M Scientific instruments ind anything that measures. Motion Smith Marina House. Shanlon Way, Singapore 2. Ttl: *****98.*****55 13 Battary Road, Tal: *****,*****8 Singapore 1 A member of the81 words
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Miscellaneous854 1978-03-01 20 TV AND RADIO SHARP CJV liniftra/f +p/us IN OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT a followed by STAB PERFORMANCE: A Matter of Advice. 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (M). 3.35 BONANZA. (See Top Shows of the Day). 4.25 INTERMISSION. •IN OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by ELECTRIC COMPANY. 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF (E). 1.35 WILD T7ILD WORLD854 words
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Miscellaneous240 1978-03-01 20 BONANZA: Abner Wllioughby's Return. (Ch. 6. 3.35- p.m. In colour). The Cartwright* of the Ponderosa ranch return to the small screen on an afternoon slot to provide variety for those who tune In at this time. Lome Grtfen. Dan Blocker and Michael Landon are still on the show and will240 words
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