New Nation, 20 March 1978
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Title Section20 1978-03-20 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday, March 20, 1978 No. 2211 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r j NEW NATION COMMENT]20 words
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Article, Illustration74 1978-03-20 1 Soccer's greatest player, Pele, will write on soccer's greatest moment, the World Cup finals exclusively for New Nation. As a run-up to the big day the first ma'ch kicks off on June 2 lielc will write every Tuesday, starting tomorrow with a piece on the controversial Flying Dutchman,74 words
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Article419 1978-03-20 1 Left routed in French polls Reuter Paris, Monday The centre right coalition yesterday won France's general election with a clear majority of at least 89 seats, holding off the biggest challenge mounted by the opposition left in the 20 years of the Fifth Republic. Interior Minister Christian BonnetReuter - 419 words
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Article219 1978-03-20 1 Reuter Tyre, Monday Backed by planes, shellfire and naval guns, Israeli forces pushed forward against Palestinian guerillas yesterday and closed in on the ancient port of Tyre in southern Lebanon. In a military pincer movement following heavy aerial bombard ment on the fifth day of fighting InsideReuter - 219 words
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Article340 1978-03-20 1 Reuter New York, Monday The Security Council was yesterday bogged down on the details of implementing its decision to dispatch a UN force to war-torn southern Lebanon. Hopes of Betting the first contingent In place within 36 hours appeared to have been dashed Secretary-generalReuter - 340 words
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Article64 1978-03-20 1 AP Berlin, Monday West Germany's chief prosecutor warned that terrorists have collected a war chest of about five million marks ($6 million) for a new round of violence. In a weekend Interview with the newspaper Berliner Morgenpost, Kurt Rebmann said the money came from the ransomAP - 64 words
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Article60 1978-03-20 1 UPI Tokyo, Monday A 10-year-old boy denied access to a family TV set and cartoons by his study oriented mother hanged himself In his room, police said yesterPollce in sendal city, northern Honshu, said Shlgehlko Hongo, a fourther grader, left a note saying: "I was not allowedUPI - 60 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-03-20 1 Forecast The weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—Scattered showers.12 words
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Article192 1978-03-20 2 Several industrial bluechip counters and rubber shares scored substantial gains during the first 43 minutes of bullish trading this morning on the Stock Exchange of Singapore. Heading the list was Straits Trading which advanced 20 cents to $5.80. St. Steamship gained nine cents to $2.58, M. Flour, up192 words
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Article355 1978-03-20 2 To make public more crime conscious A permanent crime prevention e x h 1 b 1tlon room has been set up In the CID in Robinson Road. The exhibition Is open to the public and will display security fittings from the simplest locks and domestic alarm355 words
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Article, Illustration255 1978-03-20 2 The 29-year-old Pullerton Building lighthouse will be replaced by a new one to be sited on top of a 25-storey block of government executive flats in Lagoon View Road in Bedok. This is because the construction of high buildings on the reclaimed lana along the waterfront will255 words
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Article22 1978-03-20 2 Mr Joseph Ng Kong Hwee has been re-elected president and Mr Lim Seek Hoon vice-president of the Melody Harmonica Musical Society.22 words
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Article147 1978-03-20 2 The two coffee shop associations will call an extraordinary meeting of their i5OO members next month to deride on the question of a prict reduction. While denying that their members are "profiteering" by not agreeing to bring down the price of coffee bv five cents147 words
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Article35 1978-03-20 2 Miss N. Devi, senior nursing officer at the Toa Payoh Hospital's school of nursing, will give a talk on Nursing as a Career at the Kampung Kembangan community centre tomorrow at 4.30 p.m.35 words
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Miscellaneous93 1978-03-20 2 Big Sweep and Toto 1 BIG SWEEP drawn at Buklt Tlmah on Saturday: First: *****5 Second: *****2 Third: *****4 Starters: Nos. *****0, *****6, *****0, *****7. *****7, *****8, *****7, *****6. Consolation: Nos. *****4, *****8, *****6, *****4, *****6, *****9, *****6, *****0, *****2, *****7. BIG SWEEP drawn yesterday: First: *****4 8econd: *****6 Third:93 words
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Advertisement192 1978-03-20 3 1 T k SHOPPING HOURS: MONS..TUES, WEDS &F RI 9 45am to 9 30pm THURSO SATS 9 45am to G.3opm SUNDAYS 9 45am to 5.00pm 11 (Vnn .11 (I.>s PS Lipm r 1 I iK't) SHOPPING HOURS MONS TO SATS 10.00 am to G 00pm GREAT ANNUAL I Now On192 words
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221 1978-03-20 4 The World Trade Centre has received a total of 36 bookings for various shows from October until 1980. Nine of these bookings have been confirmed. Ita three exhibition halls are expected to be ready by October thla year In time for Singapore Fair221 words
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Article, Illustration501 1978-03-20 4 Teresa Ooi - Educating teachers on the economic facte of life By Teresa Ooi The M 1 n 1 s ter of State (Defence), Mr. Bernard Chen, has suggested that the Education Ministry publish simple pamphlets on the economic facts of life to "educate" their teachers. This could be501 words
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Article28 1978-03-20 4 A new POSB branch at Manhattan House. Chm Swtv Road, will ojK'n today for business replacing the POSB counter at the Chin Swee Road post office.28 words
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Article16 1978-03-20 4 The Young Women's Christian Association will hold its annual flag day on April 116 words
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146 1978-03-20 4 Management stall should put a freeze to their fringe benefits as an example to the other workers, the president of Singapore's largest union, SILO, said last night. /Speaking at the union's eighth anniversary celebrations at the Neptune Theatre Restaurant, Mr K.M. Unnithan said the146 words
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Article, Illustration259 1978-03-20 4 Mr Eddie Koh Hang Meng, 28, has been chosen the "outstanding branch official" of the Singapore Industrial Labour Organisation. Mr Koh. chairman of the Siemens Component branch, received the award at SILO's eighth anniversary dinner at Neptune Theatre Restaurant last night. "I am259 words
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145 1978-03-20 5 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Monday Umno Youth will hold an executive committee meeting here soon to urge the government to restore full ties with Brunei. Acting Umno Youth president Suhaiml Kamaruddin told reporters In Kedah on Saturday that Umno Youth felt relations between Malaysia andReuter - 145 words
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567 1978-03-20 5 The Ml nistry of Communicat lon's plan to Introduce compulsory Inspection for private cars above two years old was received with mixed feelings. Several motorists felt that the plan would hit them harder and doubted If It would achieve the alms of having567 words
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Article35 1978-03-20 5 UPI Sydney, Monday—Violent storms wrecked havoc in Sydney yesterday with strong winds causing power blackouts in 10 suburbs and heavy rains forcing the closure of 31 beaches and cancellation (f ma tor sporting events.UPI - 35 words
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Article294 1978-03-20 5 —acupuncturists Acupuncture experts yesterday denied an Australian newspaper report that certificates of proficiency can be easily obtained here. Mr Slow Yong Fong, 40, who has been practising for over 15 years at the. Chinese Acupuncture and Cauterization Centre in Berangoon Road, said: "It's not easy294 words
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149 1978-03-20 5 Reuter Kuala Lumpur. Monday Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Mahathir Mohamed yesterday warned Umno whose youth members recently caused a political crisis over the question of Datuk Harun Idrls going to Jail, that there were trouble makers who made use of the party forReuter - 149 words
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261 1978-03-20 5 A four-storey block of flats in Changi village will be converted Into a holiday hostel. This is part of the plan to develop Changi into a tourist destination. Plans are being worked out by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board but an official said there261 words
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Advertisement156 1978-03-20 5 •> M The latest in fashion for your eyes. Created specially for the contemporary woman. For those who cherish their individuality. Available now in various shades and designs Exclusively by Rodenstock. GERMAN OPTICAL :>:*»> i MISS SINGAPORE/UNIVERSE BEAUTY PAGEANT 1978 THI MARK Of SCAUTY' Applicants of Singopore citizenship, unmarried and156 words
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Miscellaneous288 1978-03-20 5 Crossword mmmrn mmmmm uauiuiui mutm U dill dlllltfdi iiHUH mmm* dai tiIHHU ill rnmmw mumm mi > 7 Marshall had one 8 Proved 9 Amount paid for leasing 10 Pestered 11 Miscellany 12 In the pink 13 Auctioneer's call 21 Swerve 22 Football shape 25 Dated 26 Leaves out 27288 words
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244 1978-03-20 6 AFP UPI Belgrade, Monday Cambodian Prime Minister Pol Pot has told visiting Yugoslav Journalists that Cambodia intends to "open wider Its doors" to foreign visitors, Tanjug news agency reported yesterday in a despatch from Phnom Penn. Mr Pol Pot also expressed confidenceAFP; UPI - 244 words
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Article74 1978-03-20 6 Reuter Manila, Monday President Marcos, expressing fear that trouble may erupt during the April 7 national elections, has called on the country's 35,000 local district volunteer police to keep careful watch on polling places. He gave the warning on Saturday when addressing about 2000 Barangay or localReuter - 74 words
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169 1978-03-20 6 AFP UPI Jakarta, Monday. West Java provincial aathoritlea were yesterday reported to have warned civil servants administrative sanctions may be taken against them should their children get Involved In antl-govern-ment activities. West Java provincial secretary Kadarusman Kadi, In a statement issued In Bandung,AFP; UPI - 169 words
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Article417 1978-03-20 6 Mogadishu cautious as it seeks new position Reuter Mogadishu, Monday Somalia is showing great caution as it edges through the labyrinth of bigpower politics towards a new international position after its defeat in the Ogaden war. President Moh imed Slad Barre. confronted by overtures fromReuter - 417 words
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188 1978-03-20 6 UPI Teheran, Monday In the first Parliamentary move of Its kind In 24 years, Iran's National Assembly yesterday defeated overwhelmingly a motion to censure the government over 14 riot deaths In West Iran a month ago. The move, Initiated by Mr Ahmad Banlahmad, deputyUPI - 188 words
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Article37 1978-03-20 6 Singapore's weather for the 24 hours to 7.30 a.m. today: Max. temp. —31.1 C; mln. temp. 23.0 C; hours of sunshine —3.5; total rainfall for the month to date—37.o mm; total ralndays for themonth to date—s.37 words
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Article153 1978-03-20 6 UPI TODAY is Monday, March 20, the 79th day of 1978 with 286 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its full phase. There Is no Morning Star. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter. Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. NorwegianUPI - 153 words
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Article60 1978-03-20 6 Reuter Boarnemonth (England Firemen were called oat during the night to deal with a "house" lire apparently caused by a lighted cigarette. The blase was in a bird's nest under the caves of the roof of a building. "We think the bird- picked op a lighted cigarette stabReuter - 60 words
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Miscellaneous268 1978-03-20 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin H<£o iiie, u>0 g[e ULO^llkuAV "t ie SvtictishZt. V 9 W y: 31 A 1 l.Jk LV W* Hi K 9! r» V s S3 03S H < Mei Lin: How wonderful. I sove $100 on my income tox. Ah Fook: Hove you forgotten? You268 words
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Article389 1978-03-20 7 Syrian peace forces keep guerillas away—sources AFP Reuter Jerusalem, Monday Israel will pull out of South Lebanon only if the Syriancon trolled Arab peace-keeping force undertakes tc stop Palestinian guerillas returning there, usually well-inform-ed circles said here yesterdayl The circles said Israel was convincedAFP; Reuter - 389 words
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Article149 1978-03-20 7 Reuter United Nations. Monday Acting on a Security Council resolution. Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim yesterday proposed sending a 4000man UN force to southern Lebanon to confirm an Israeli withdrawal and supervise a ceasefire. It will be known as Unifil the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. MrReuter - 149 words
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356 1978-03-20 7 OF THE RAID THAT KILLED 34 PEOPLE UPI Tel Aviv, Monday A surviving member of the terrorist fang that killed 34 people on the highway north of Tel Aviv said yesterday the operation was a mistake. E i g hteen-year-old Hussein Ibrahim MohammedUPI - 356 words
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Article216 1978-03-20 7 Reuter UPI Damascus, "Monday Syria yesterday called on all Arab states to bury their differences and make all their resources available to counter the "dangerous situation" caused by Israel's Invasion of south Lebanon. Syrian Foreign Minister Abdel-Hallm Khaddah, addressing the opening session of a meetingReuter; UPI - 216 words
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Article39 1978-03-20 7 UPI Tokyo. Monday—Landing and related fees at the new Tokyo International Airport at Narlta. east of Tokyo, have been cut by an average 18 per cent from the original plan of tbe airport authority, officials said yesterday.—UPlUPI - 39 words
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Miscellaneous60 1978-03-20 7 THE BORN LOSER 'noticowe, > VZMMCZWV J3 fil I 1 I J m SHORT RIBS LAND HO/ 1 THINK' Jflfe ONE OF THE SANDWICH ISLES, SI I?. 32 wwih M n fc 51? St) TV^S »l by Art Sansom 4 f* I m Va iwouc^ by Frank O'Neal WHICH ONE60 words
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Article432 1978-03-20 8 Some car-owners will predictably honk their protests against a proposal to Introduce compulsory ROV inspection for private cars over two years old. This is despite AA chairman Milton Tan's RTS-reported welcome of the move, qualified with a hope that the surcharge tax on vehicles over432 words
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Article79 1978-03-20 8 ,S^V] There wai a time when commercials on sanitary towels were taboo (Mi TV. Then, recently, fUmlets which showed only girls romping about and the names of the product (not the packs) were allowed. Bat apparently all Inhibitions have gone to the winds, as the commercial break during79 words
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Article422 1978-03-20 8 Focus on the group that is wreaking havoc in Italy UPI Rome: The Red Brigades, who claim responsiblllty for Thursday's kldnapplpg of Christian Democratic Party president Aldo Moro In the nation's bloodiest post -war abduction, have been carving an everwidening swath of death apd destruction across ItalyUPI - 422 words
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Article, Illustration642 1978-03-20 8 LU LIN REUTENS; LU LIN REUTENS - MONDAY WITH LU LIN REUTENS LU LIN REUTENS This Is my third attempt at writing this column. The first two ended in the waste-basket after 10 paragraphs each. Thankfully, such double false starts are uncommon. So what was the reason for these? Those who believe642 words
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Article327 1978-03-20 8 UTUSAN MELAYU - r, a VOICE OF THE PRESS UTUSAN MELAYU Headline: Economy: Hussein reiterates his warning. Datuk Hussein has again drawn attention to the terrible consequences tnat may befall tne Industrialised countries of tne world if they were to neglect their responsibility in reducing tne burden of the327 words
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190 1978-03-20 9 UPI Reuter Rawalpindi, Monday Former Prime Minister Zulflkar All Bhutto who was sentenced to death by hanging will file an appeal to have the verdict overturned in the Supreme Court, his lawyer said yesterday. The Pakistan Press International news agency, In a report fromUPI; Reuter - 190 words
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417 1978-03-20 9 'They operate without security rules' AFP AP Paris, Monday The Frencn media gave priority last weekend in condemning the fact that as many as one-third of the world's tanker fleet navigate under flags of convenience from countries which do not impose the same security regulationsAFP; AP - 417 words
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142 1978-03-20 9 Washington, Monday Four years after some analysts declared the tank obsolete, the US army is preparing to equip its divisions with a new breed of armonred flghtng machine designed to win tomorrow's battles. The new 58-tonne tank, called the XMI,142 words
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Article100 1978-03-20 9 AFP Washington, Monday— Cigarette smoking has become a symbol of progress and modernism in the Third Wbrld, according to a report published here yesterday by World Watch Institute, a private research body concentrating on environmental problems. Tobacco companies have stepped up their advertising campaigns lit developingAFP - 100 words
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Article, Illustration625 1978-03-20 9 9 Hugh Baker's album L———-4 HOll5 Kong: Cremation has never been popular with the Chinese, though it is nowadays much encouraged in cities in China. Burial was the standard form of disposing of the dead, and it remains so in Hong Kong today, despite the625 words
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199 1978-03-20 9 Reuter New York, Saturday Leaders of the Patriotic Front guerilla alliance fighting white minority rule In Rhodesia fear Britain might rig postsettlement elections In favour of rival black nationalist. Bishop Abel Muzorewa. Mr Joshua Nkomo and Mr Robert Mugabe, the front's leaders, said InReuter - 199 words
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Advertisement109 1978-03-20 9 EIWUTNEI Taiwanese Cuisine in Town Daily new dishes from our kitchen 9 Ideal place to dine and wine till midnight 0 Cater for wedding birthday parties. BUSINESS HOUR: 11.00 am to 2.45 pm 6.00 pm to 2.45 am Ample Parking Space n 11 m; \L K -fi i'-S 1 'A-J109 words
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Article, Illustration153 1978-03-20 10 / 11 J. Schoon - —that's what Peralta's dresses are all about Words: J. Schoon Filipino designers have always been famed for their extravagant creations heavy embroidery, beading and metres of floaty material. But with Oscar Peralta the look is clean, the lines simple and layers are the big news. Tunics andPicture: Philip Lim - 153 words
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Article, Illustration268 1978-03-20 10 / 11 My company has offered me a promotion to supervisor but I am not sure whether I should accept it. The reason is my colleagues know about my academic record—l managed to get through the PSLE and GCE "O" and "A" levels only after several268 words
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Article134 1978-03-20 10 / 11 I'm in a dilemma. I plan to marry a girl soon but my ex-wife we were divorced two years ago is asking to be reconciled. We have two children and we love them very much. What should I do? Ignore mv ex-wife's proposal or forget about my134 words
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Article139 1978-03-20 10 / 11 My adopted father loves me more than his other natural children because I give him a lot of respect. Things are not going well at home however because of my adopted mother's association with another man. This has forced my father to take to alcohol. I'm worried139 words
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Article165 1978-03-20 10 / 11 I am a widow and have been friendly with a married man for Ave years. He says he loves me but rm wondering whether he is Just saying It because he feels sorry for me. I can't say no to his dates because I'm lonely and he165 words
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Article195 1978-03-20 10 / 11 How can I get rid of this leech of a girl who constanty rings me up and even boldly invites herself over. She's Just not my cup of tea! It all started when I took her out one day but that date turned out to195 words
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Article163 1978-03-20 10 / 11 I have been working with this company for more than two years without any increment. I am also unhappy in my job and am thinking of leaving. I have attended several interviews but they have all been unsuccessful. Now I do not know whether to quit this163 words
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Article208 1978-03-20 10 / 11 I am 21 and have been going steady for one year. We may be engaged soon. The trouble is that we quarrel very often though we meet only on weekends. I believe quarrels are good because only through such disputes can we understand each other better.208 words
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Article132 1978-03-20 10 / 11 Do we weigh less than our mothers? In Britain, a survey published in a magazine called Man said girls today are taller, slimmer and weigh less than their mothers. British fashion experts disagreed and said women are getting bigger and heavier. "Half the population Is overweight," said132 words
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Article45 1978-03-20 10 / 11 The samfoo is back at least in one boutique In Far East Shopping Centre. Not the sexy, tightfitting kind however but a baggy, unfitted version which I remember maidservants of old used to wear and in the same sort of fabric tool45 words
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Article72 1978-03-20 10 / 11 A woman's place Is still firmly rooted in the kitchen, according to W.H. Smith, a British bookstore chain. The London Evening Standard recently reported that one of its readers went to a branch of the bookstore to get a copy of Spare Rib, that liberated woman's magazine.72 words
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Article72 1978-03-20 10 / 11 "Is your daughter still looking for a Job?" went the ad In the Straits Times recently. It went on to recommend a secretarial course as the answer to that problem. Nothing wrong with the advice really except the underlying assumption that Only daughter (that is females) would72 words
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Advertisement39 1978-03-20 10 / 11 Get on the right track with Swish. Curtain Track Assemblies i and Accessories From England Sole Distributor for Sinqapore, Hongkong and the rest of S.E Asia R1 Phil Mart Pte. Ltd. F. KIJ 24J Hotel M Flmc, mE4 739 words
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Advertisement16 1978-03-20 10 / 11 Food for thought y a* r*. W:: r M 0 *n A. **<<& in i i saparogen16 words
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Miscellaneous535 1978-03-20 10 / 11 MONDAY A NEW NATION MINEYNMDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below. Name (Mr/Mrs/Miss): Address FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES. BELOW CLUES FOR FY-1 1. Fruit akin to the lemon 2. Water disturbance likely to give an inexpert swimmer tome trouble. 3. Should not535 words
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Article, Illustration715 1978-03-20 12 Lee Chiu San - To meet needs of Mr Average and anti-pollution laws f r -1 Motorcycling »»v Lee Chiu San The wheel has turned full circle. In days of yore, big four-stroke thumpers ruled the ofT-road riding scene until they were dethroned by the Jagged edged, screaming two-strok-ers. Now715 words
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Article, Illustration485 1978-03-20 12 Suksan Sugtreren - [T Motoring 1] b v Suksan Sugtreren Have you stopped at the traffic lights and noticed a car which Is rattling badly. The fault Is usually with the timing chain and something can be done before the engine becomes inefficient. The chain is485 words
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Advertisement184 1978-03-20 12 YOU CAN DRIVE A PEUGEOT 504 WITH ONE HAND IN YOUR POCKET There are keen motorists who are visibly perturbed at today's escalating costs. Peugeot 504 was made for such individuals. As prestigious a car as any of the big names in the motor industry, it offers absolutely first-rate comfort,184 words
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Advertisement538 1978-03-20 13 I TO i *r: > V ig \5 4 iT '.T > •»*!!?'s -y w ffik ss **d ~>. T £#f iHEP' iX >-. s mm |ii_ -<♦ *KL m k WM *v m MP** ft&B 2 *f 1 *i i JtCT! jm m w tat. 4MB**! ITrlntf ffl .>"538 words
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Article132 1978-03-20 14 r Business Neus and Views lL A Source: Reuter Prior* at 11.30 am today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 160 1M ADC is as Ampol Pet 10 71 ANI 136 137 APM HI U» Bank NSW 606 nil E ramble* 173 160 BUP Ml 870 BoralSource: Reuter - 132 words
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Article83 1978-03-20 14 Reuter Brussels, Monday Common market nnance and economy ministers debate growtn prospects tor tne nine today In tne light c( an EEC forecast that their lv/tf target must be trlmmea to ¥.8 per cent. This falls well short of the 4 to per cent rise InReuter - 83 words
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Article62 1978-03-20 14 Reuter Manila, Monday The Philippines will soon be sending agriculture experts to Nigeria, Babah and Indonesia among other countries, Its Agriculture Secretary, Mr Arturo Tanco, said here yesterday. He also announced that there were plans to boost the Philippines production of dairy products, of which someReuter - 62 words
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Article411 1978-03-20 14 Dealers with hopes of a follow through alter last week's gains were disappointed with equities showing only marginal gains at the start of a new trading account and the ordinary Index closed, only 0.6 points up on Monday. Sterling recovered at U8|1.9105 after having slipped411 words
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Article366 1978-03-20 14 ZURICH Union Bank of Switzerland After the further market decline due to the restrictive Implementing regulations concerning the Investment ban, a recovery affecting all sectors of the market c h a r a c terlsed the week under review. The average level of prices roseUnion Bank of Switzerland - 366 words
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Article217 1978-03-20 14 HONG KONG: Pro-tectioiusm-mt rtong Kong recorded a decline in exports to its major markets last year except for the United States and Singapore, according to official trade figures juillshed yesterday. The statistics showed decreases on 1976 of varying degrees In shipments to West Germany, Britain, Japan, Australia, Canada,217 words
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Article222 1978-03-20 14 NEW YORK UPI New York, Monday The stock market. Ignoring rising tensions In the Middle East and uncertainty over when the coal strike would end, scored a sizeable gain last week In heavy trading. The Dow Jones Industrial average, which rose 11.27 points a week ago inUPI - 222 words
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Advertisement63 1978-03-20 14 •vi V. <5 IA IJ I *Y Ll 'i*. jft REDUCE HEAT, GL4RE &MDEwith jE--W, '3J Sun Control Film USA Rfnlu. es /6 'o soiar heat gam Offers baiance of indoor comfort Cuts out jitra violet transmission Lower airconditioning operating cost (Determined by Veiioft Solar Energy Laboratories. pi ini'nu A'63 words
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Miscellaneous479 1978-03-20 14 I Moneywords results 3 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 Money- words Puzzle FW. One entrant submitted a solution which differed at two points from the solution which479 words
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Article, Illustration526 1978-03-20 15 RACING with Scrutineer Lucky Bee is one horse that will be hard to keep out of the winning list the next time he races beyond 1200 m. Make a special note of him. The Head Hunter flve-year-old is back in great' shape after a lengthy526 words
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Article, Illustration365 1978-03-20 15 Lehl led Into the straight from Malawi, with See Full and Suka Suka well up. Template moved up. Golden Lotiu forged ahead, tackled by See Full and Suka Suka, with Template starting his run. Template raced past the leaders to win by half a length from See Full.365 words
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Article43 1978-03-20 15 London. Monday Quarter-final matte at an International aquash competition jraaterday Included: Oeoff Hunt (Aoit) bt Ahmed Safwat (Bcypt) 9-7, 9-9, 9-1; Monlbullah Khan (Pak) bt Aln Asia (Spilt) 9-3. 9-1, 9-2; Qamar Zaman (Pak) bt Bmoe Bwimlee (NZ) H 9-7, 9-t43 words
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Advertisement354 1978-03-20 15 AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:Weekdays 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.n Saturdays 8.30 a.m. 3.00 p.n Public Holidays Counter Service Regular office hours Ansafone Service After office hours ELBA YKO MODEL Centre: New classes In Deportment <i Personal Oroomlng commencing •in Thursday Saturday. Further enquiries tel: ***** or ••all personally at: Suite354 words
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Advertisement220 1978-03-20 15 ROYAL HOTEL: NCWTON ROAD REFRESHING BAUNA BTEAMBATH RELAXING: MASSAGE A FACIAL RING: *****1/*****1 EXT. 131 10 a.m. 10.30 p.m. daily BALI HEALTH CENTRE. Feel like a refreshing snuna-bath or Invigorating maisage by charming and experienced girls. Visit us at Ist. fir, Hotel New Hongkong. 101, Victoria Street or call *****220 words
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Advertisement345 1978-03-20 15 Wmy>marr*r*man NAM HO TRAVEL Service (8) Pte. Ltd. S.Y.P.B. UC NO: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng/ Cameron HlfhlancU) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days *****/-. six days *****/-, departure every Sunday, Monday. Tuesday. Oenting/ Cameron Highlands four days *****/-, Oentlng Highlands (our days *****/ by deluxe alrcondltloned coach departure345 words
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Article, Illustration513 1978-03-20 16 JEFFREY LOW - No sign of Cup winning form Match report: JEFFREY LOW Singapore 5 Armed Forces 1 Even in victory, its margin stretched to a more respectable proportion only in the last 17 minutes of a frustrating game, Singapore were a pale version of their championship streak last year. FourPictures: JERRY SEH - 513 words
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Article628 1978-03-20 16 SURESH NAIR - -by SURESH NAIR Malaysia Cup holders Singapore, last year's losing finalists Penang (North Zone) and Selangor and Pahang (South) have virtually guaranteed their berths in the seml-flnals of this year's competition. Pahang piayed above themselves in the crucial match at Merdeka Stadium last night against former628 words
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Article194 1978-03-20 16 Suresh Nair - Suresh Nair With a tightly-band-aged left ankle and a knee-guard to protect an age-old Injury, striker Dollah iMM was in no condition to play this robust Cup tie. To put It in one word, he was handicapped! Yet the Geylang International star's lionhearted display saw him194 words
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Advertisement22 1978-03-20 16 yk&fekjz the Australian shoe on the a international scene Mens BURLINGTON Walnut Gold leather Super Spikes rj VS&- I r vsh A22 words
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Article131 1978-03-20 17 SINGAPORE: Eric Paine (I>. Hasll Ibrahim (18). Hyad Mutalib (5). <M. Kumar, 6, 26th mln), Bamad Allapitchay (4), Robert Sim (2), Haahim Hosnl (15), 8. Rajagopal (3), Mohammad Nbh (S). Quah Kim Song (17), VDollah Kasslm (10), Naalr Jail) (13). MAF: Lee Ah Klau (1), Fauci Mahammad (IS)131 words
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Advertisement208 1978-03-20 17 MALAYSIA CUP SOCCER SINGAPORE VS PENANG h* /> Malaysia 78 SPECIAL RATES $75/-$BO/-$9O/-Inclusive of Aircon Coach, Hotel Grandstand Ticket Departure 8-4-78 Return 10-4-78 Limited Seats First Come First Served CALL: *****72/*****88 TRAVELLAIRE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. 243, 2nd Floor, Textile Centre, Jalan Sultan, Singapore 7. ORGANISER: W.KOH(Sth. Successive Year) SEATS ARE208 words
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Article448 1978-03-20 18 WORLD ROUND-UP Agencies Bridgetown, Monday.— The West Indies, emphasising their superiority for the second time In the series, defeated Australia by a resounding nlrie wickets 10 minutes after the tea Interval had been extended on the third day of the Second cricket Test here yesterday.Agencies - 448 words
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Article232 1978-03-20 18 E9 Boxing Saint Louis (Missouri), Monday Leon Spinks, the 24 year old exmarlne who beat Muhammad All for the world heavyweight boxing title on Feb 15, is finding life outside the ring nearly as rough. The latest headache for Spinks started here yesterday when he232 words
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Article, Illustration692 1978-03-20 18 Lim Kee Chan - WEEKEND GOLF by Lim Kee Chan Narayanan Samy, one of Seletar's young golfing prospects, shot another 71 —his best over the home course for the second time yesterday to help his club beat Chsngl by 25 strokes In the Premier League mate h—postponed from692 words
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Advertisement110 1978-03-20 18 WHAT HAS THE KALLANG ROAR TO DO WITH PELE? Soccer of course! Soccer's greatest moment the World Cup finals is barely three months away. Now New Nation has PELE to write for ttie paper. As a run-up to the big day the first match kicks off on June 2 Pele110 words
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Miscellaneous52 1978-03-20 18 YOUR LUCKY IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are strong-minded, with definite Ideas about what you want and how you will get It. Tou are Interested in a number of possible careers, but you will chose the one that can bring spiritual as well as financial gain. You enjoy—52 words
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Miscellaneous262 1978-03-20 18 can buy. but you need peace and harmony and satisfaction with your work. too. You do not have many friends, but neither do you have enemlei. You are a loner when you want to be. You do not enjoy having to be by yourself, though when you choose isolation. It262 words
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Article, Illustration561 1978-03-20 19 Violet Oon - Music review By Violet Oon The Youth Symphony Orchestra of Lower Saxony on Saturday night gave a polished performance and it was difficult to fault interpretation. Yet it as evident in some ways that this is not a professional orchestra. Like Singapore amateur orchestras,561 words
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202 1978-03-20 19 Penguins, a huge tank of Ice and David Bellamy, were all in the studio during the recording of this evening's Don't Ask Me episode to explain why penguins can stand on ice for a long time and he can't. The experiment was set202 words
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Advertisement9 1978-03-20 19 SHARP Exclusive L in kf trun plus Colour TV9 words
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Miscellaneous179 1978-03-20 19 In and around town DROP-IN SESSION for youths, programme includes songs, games and discussions. Social Welfare Department's Family Service Centre, MacPherson Estate, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. TALK on how to cope with a person who is mentally ill by Dr Paul W. Ngul. Sennett community centre, 8 p.m. Admission179 words
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Miscellaneous333 1978-03-20 19 Sports diary BOWLING: Tanita In-ter-Commercial Houses League (Queenstown Bowl. 7.30 p.m.). Sunbeam Home Appliances 2-5-8 Pin Tap Tournament (Jackies Bowl System 460 and Jackies Katong). BILLIARDS: Inter Statutory Board Sports Meet Finals (Jurong Town Corporation Hall, 7 p.m.). S E P A K TAKRAW: Rural Central Zone 5 Tournament (Ang333 words
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Miscellaneous480 1978-03-20 19 At the cinema THE SHADOW OF CHIKARA: A supernatural western set in the Civil War era. An unusual foursome go In search of legendary Indian treasure and encounter an evil presence.Stars Joe Don Baker, Sondra Locke. Rex: 1.45, 4, 6 30 and 9.15 p.m. HOT BLOOD (Cantonese): A cops and480 words
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Article56 1978-03-20 20 AH FOOK: I thought Singaporeans are all for buy-now-pay-later schemes, judging from the popularity of hirepurchase financing. I wonder why they are not so with our trave Hers. MEI LIN: Simple. A car or TV, you may need right now; you can't wait. But holidays can always be56 words
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Advertisement149 1978-03-20 20 The combination of both models from Accuphase has been awarded the coveted 1978 Grand Prix... for equipment that has been sold successfully for the longest period of time. This is a new award given for the first time this year, and the Accuphase C2OO Pre- Amplifier and P3OO Power Amplifier149 words
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Miscellaneous745 1978-03-20 20 TV SINGAPORE 5 —mm AND RADIO 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by 8IBUVAB ULAGAM (T/r). Features a planlca solo by VlJ ay alaksh ml who also talks with Balamurugan about the Importance of extracurricular activities, the story of The Dove and Fox. dances and songs. 3.39 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 3.35745 words
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Miscellaneous260 1978-03-20 20 Today's top shows AFTERNOON MATINEE: Shock Treatment. (Ch. 5, 3.35 p.m.). Stuart Whitman Is hired to twitch his way into an asylum to find a killer-patient who Is the only person who knows the whereabouts of $1 million. Problems arise when the man claims he burnt it, and a vicious,260 words
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