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Title Section18 1978-03-31 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Friday, March 31, 1978 No. 2221 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 197818 words
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Article423 1978-03-31 1 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang The Taiwanese government has engaged a Singapore lawyer to handle its claim for $1.6 million in foreign currencies and cheques found in a Singapore Airlines plane early this month. The Taiwanese trade representative here, Mr Peter Chang, today said his government is423 words
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Article, Illustration63 1978-03-31 1 Back from her successful trip to England, swim star Jnnie Sng is met at the airport last nig ht by her sister, Elaine, a former Singapore champion (left). Jnnie, Sportswoman of the Tear, swam against world class opposition in the Coca Cola championships in Leeds and did63 words
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Article50 1978-03-31 1 Thieves got away with more than $13,000 In cash and Jewellery from a secretary's home in Lasla Avenue in Bukit Tlmah while she was at work. Madam Ong Slew Im left her house at about 8 a.m. yesterday and returned at 6 p.m. to find her bedroom ransacked.50 words
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216 1978-03-31 1 UPI San Francisco, Friday A young man who fell 27 floors down a Transamerican Building smoke shaft and lived, was listed in stable condition yesterday. Shouting, "I want to see the man at the top, I want to seeUPI - 216 words
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Article46 1978-03-31 1 More than 125,000 penicillin capsules worth about $10,000 have been reported missing from a Jurong factory. Mr Ng Seng Choew, operations manager of Beecham Pharmaceuticals Pte. Ltd In Quality Road, received a report of the loss from a member of his staff last Monday.46 words
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Article35 1978-03-31 1 Reuter New York, Friday Mayor Edward Koch yesterday announced plans to keep as many cars as possible out of the city centre in the event of a public transport strike starting tomorrow. Reuter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article175 1978-03-31 1 —says paper Jerusalem, Friday Domestic pressure built up yesterday on Premier Menachem Begin to soften his tough policy for peace the Middle East. One newspaper said he has already started quietly to back down. The report was published as Israeli Defence Minister Ezer Weizman conferred near175 words
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Advertisement24 1978-03-31 1 INSIDE Why Junie's plan at Leeds (ailed... Page 18 li>m i Bi^:M: PAGES: Crossword 7; Moneywords 12; Stars 15; Comics 18; What's On 19.24 words
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Advertisement81 1978-03-31 1 p Design, Quality and Elegance Diamond Rings, Dress Rings in Precious or Semi precious Stones G.C.DE SILVA (PTE) LTD. JEWELLERS Gl4. THE GALLERY. STRAITS TRADING BUILDING 9.BATTERY ROAD. SINGAPORE 1 TEL *****5 m. At Fitzpatrick's we don't believe in advertising special prices. We would rather pass the savings on to81 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-03-31 1 Forecast Singapore's we a ther outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p m today Isolated showers.16 words
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Article271 1978-03-31 2 A firm trend was evident on the Stock Exchange of Singapore as prlcesjnoved upwards this morning. Within the first 40 minutes of trading, some counters were up by one cent to as much as 20 cents over yesterday's closing levels. Development Bank of Singapore started off eight cents271 words
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Article, Illustration565 1978-03-31 2 British Conservative Party spokesman Mr John Davies yesterday said the European Common Market countries are cons i d e r i n g financing export credit for Asean countries. Interviewed on h ijs arrival at the airport last night, he said the EEC has given565 words
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Article35 1978-03-31 2 The Minister for Labour, Mr Ong Pang Boon, and Mrs Ong will be guests at the Nationl Productivity Board s 10th annual certificate presencaton dinner at the Neptune Theatre Restaurant on April 19.35 words
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Article31 1978-03-31 2 Mr Lai Kew Chal has been appointed a member of the Board of Legal Education for a further period of three years from March 20 under the Legal Profession Act.31 words
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Article, Illustration67 1978-03-31 2 To Madam Noriko Ohno, flower arrangement is more than just an art that many a Japanese woman learns. For flowers are an integral part of her life. "I love flowers and consider them my children," said Madam Ohno, 54, founder and president of the67 words
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100 1978-03-31 2 Kuala Lumpur, Friday —Malaysia has brought an additional 100,000 tonnes of rice from China and another 10,000 from the Philippines to help overcome the shortage of local rice which resulted from the drought In Kedah and Perils. The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry100 words
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249 1978-03-31 2 Ben Gazzara, star of the TV series Run For Your Life, slipped into Singapore yesterday for talks with the director of a film which may partly be shot here. Details of his talks with film director Peter Bogdanovich are not available. Gazzara,249 words
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Advertisement111 1978-03-31 2 HoHOUne DL-102 Mini Speaker System Enclosure-Type 2 Way 2 Speakers. Woo for 100 mm Com. Twttlw 25mm Soft D6m«. Mm: 112 112 113 mm (W x H D) [3 £tectiic Centte e Gl4 16 Colombo Court Tel. *****3. *****7 e 44 Change Alley Aerial Plaza Tel: *****6 e 368 A111 words
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Advertisement28 1978-03-31 2 38 scientific functions and a briftant K)-digrt display afl in this trim little calculator Also not** dPCtwt coowofsons and standard deviations CASIO fx-110 j «<S«3CiCi(G; •flflCC 04D0C2 fICGC28 words
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Advertisement392 1978-03-31 3 11l k 1 k V A Specialists Shoppinn Centra x > a c\ r r Ch Jf S nijjpo'i' 0 T Xl'22* GREAT SHOPPING HOURS: MONS, TUES, WEDS FRI 9.45 am to s.?opm THURSO SATS 9.45 am to 9.30pm SUNDAYS 9 45am to 5.00pm CI morel Ct'ntn* Matties Place 1392 words
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772 1978-03-31 4 Peter Ong - By Peter Ong Judith Hale Singapore Airlines can fly non-stop to the west coast of the United Btat es as many times a day as it likes. This is one of the clauses in the air services agreement between Singapore and772 words
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Article38 1978-03-31 4 The first Singapore Scrabble Tournament tentatively scheduled for mid-April will be held at the Mandarin Hotel. Entry forms are available at the hotel's restaurant and reservations desk, Marlcan and Sons' bookstores, and UTA French Airlines' office.38 words
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Article, Illustration208 1978-03-31 4 Mrs Sheila Natulan is a shining example of what women can achieve In a small country like FIJI. Mrs Nandan, 69, spent 18 yean as assistant matron of the Colonial War Memorial Hospital In Suva, FIJI, and many mora years doing charitable and community work. She Is chairman208 words
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Article102 1978-03-31 4 The traffic system at Jardine Steps off Telok Blangah Road will be changed from 11 a.m. on Sanday. The existing entry, exit to and from Maritime Square at the Junction of Telok Blangah ROad and the Access Road will be closed This roadway win102 words
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Article365 1978-03-31 4 Sir John. Wilson, the director of the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind, urged Singapore to take the lead in providing eye care for the Asean region. Sir John, who is also the president of the International Association for the Prevention of Blindness, arrived365 words
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Article51 1978-03-31 4 The Custom* and Excise Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society has Introduced a croup In- N surance scheme for Its 900-odd members. starts next month, Is aIAO extended to those staff who are not members of the society. They have however, to pay a slightly higher premium than51 words
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Article288 1978-03-31 4 We lost a big order watch firm A local watch manufacturer has said he lost an overseas order worth 5270.000 as a result of the recent case of a dealer who sold faulty electronic watches. The order, for 10,000 electronic watch modules, was withdrawn by the French buyers because they288 words
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Advertisement76 1978-03-31 4 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one... at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent! I r REDUCE HEAT, GLARE MDE with i-V). '3'J 1 Sun Control Film USA Reduces 76°0 solar heat gam Offers ba ance of indoor comfort Cuts out ultra76 words
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Advertisement44 1978-03-31 4 cV O WM 9, A f Oil O plf Cvf vcjcari afford S.PH.DE SILVA JEWELLERS 0-13. Tangtm Stooping Cam re Tanglm Road. Singapore to Tat *****8 Branch: t/3 Oantral Building. Hong Kong "'i "vr. .«a ti.u, co"lk< li.dU i ovf jno* I to 444 words
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Article, Illustration338 1978-03-31 5 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi It would cost at least $300 to buy a microscope for the school, so two science teachers, by applying the same principle came up with an Ingenious substitute which cost only $1. Their Ingenuity obviously did not go unnoticed. Mr Thomas338 words
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195 1978-03-31 5 A bank Is having a problem moving Into new premises. This Is because of an "oversight" by the bank, United Malayan Banking Corporation. It failed to inform the Monetary Authority of Singapore of its intention to relocate Its office, according to an article195 words
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Article262 1978-03-31 5 Trial promotion not confirmed All 11 superintendents of Customs, who were promoted on a one-year -trial, have not been confirmed in their posts. The 11. whose substantive rank Is assistant superintendent of customs, were informed by letter from the DirectorGeneral of Customs earlier this262 words
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Article45 1978-03-31 5 The Singapore Bui Servce Ltd. will lnroduce service No. 46 from. Lorong 1 Oeylang to Kalians Park from Saturday. "rtie service will charge a flat rate of 20 cents a trip and will operate at 10-mlnute Intervals from noon to midnight dally.45 words
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303 1978-03-31 5 The Senior Minister of State tor Education, Mr Chai Chon r Yli. this morninj said the science teaching aids competitionexhibition is proof that our science teachers use more than just the chalk-and-talk approach. It also reflects s certain commitment on the part303 words
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Article22 1978-03-31 5 The Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment Band will perform at the Singapore Conference HaH on April 9 at S p.m.22 words
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Article214 1978-03-31 5 A former pupil of Sang Nila Utama and two other boys assaulted a school prefect during a soccer match last Tuesday. An Education Ministry official said this after Investigations Into a commotion which broke out during the match. Sang Nila utama were pUying Tenjong Katonf Technical214 words
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Advertisement41 1978-03-31 5 *5 Jt 1 K V 3-7 China Woodcraft 300. 3rd Floor. Orchard Towars, Orchard Road, Singapore 9. Tal: *****64 <v\ xzk Something special. Sometning unique. And always your guarantee of comfort, safety and quality. Design, exclusively by Rodenstock OPTICAL JU Is41 words
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Article262 1978-03-31 6 AFP Tokyo, Friday Vietnam has agreed to repay debts totalling about 16,800 million yen (about $173 million) to Japan under documents to be exchanged between the two governments In late April, government sources here said yesterday. They said the agreement was reached at a recentAFP - 262 words
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Article71 1978-03-31 6 Reuter Kuala Lumpur. Friday —Malaysia is trying to Increase the volume of Its trade with Cambodia, Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Lew Sip How told Parliament yesterday. lsatuk Lew said the two countries had no trade agreement with trade between them amounting to only Msloo,oooReuter - 71 words
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Article29 1978-03-31 6 AFP New Delhi, Friday Thirteen people were killed in serious communal clashes on Wednesday at Sambhal In Uttar Pradesh state, northern India, it was officially disclosed yesterday.AFP - 29 words
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Article, Illustration263 1978-03-31 6 Reuter New Delhi, Friday Former Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi, who suffered a humiliating defeat last year because of her authoritarian 21month rule, yesterday said she was ready to apologise and take responsibility for the excesses during her emergency rule. Forced sterilisation was one ofReuter - 263 words
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309 1978-03-31 6 Reuter Manila. Friday—The president of the American Chamber of Commerce In the Philippines, Mr O. Suter, yesterday pleaded with Asean member countries to treat foreign Investors as equal partners in the development of their economies. In an apparent response to criticism of theReuter - 309 words
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Article96 1978-03-31 6 AFP Manila, Friday.—Fortythree Vietnamese refugees including nine women and 18 children who escaped to the Philippines on March 12, have been indicted for violation of Philippine immigration laws, it was reported yesterday. They landed on board a fishing Junk in the Panibuatan village of the coastalAFP - 96 words
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Article117 1978-03-31 6 UPI TODAY Is Friday. March 31. the 90th day of 1978 with 275 to follow. THE MOON Is In it* last quarter. THERE Is no morning star. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. AustrianUPI - 117 words
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Article74 1978-03-31 6 UPI Reno (Nevada), Friday Policemen Sonny Thompson and Wally Wolfe who answered a citizen's complaint that there was a gathering of nudes found 24 women, dad In G-strings, around a swimming pool. The girls said they were showgirls for a casino, trying to get an oven tanUPI - 74 words
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Miscellaneous280 1978-03-31 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin X El A I'/11 v /i SI 8 'f 3 t Ah Fook: Please do this for me, it's very urgent. Mei Lin: It may be urgent to you, but not to me. Ah Fook: Tolong bantu saya buat ini, ia amat mendesak. Mei Lin:280 words
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209 1978-03-31 7 UPI Teheran, Friday A one-day general strike called by Iran's underground opposition yesterday failed to seriously disrupt business in the capital, but security agents shot and killed one man distributing clandestine leailets In a provincial town. The strike, called by an underground group claimingUPI - 209 words
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Article67 1978-03-31 7 AP TT Geneva, Friday The UN sea law talks failed again yesterday to solve the question of whether Sri Lanka ambassador Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe should stay on as conference president. The procedural wrangle has now taken up the first three days of the resumed talks convenedAP - 67 words
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Article, Illustration169 1978-03-31 7 UPI After a morning of talks with Chinese vicePremier Teng Hslao-ping and a visit to an army tank unit on the second day of his official visit to China, Thai Prime Minister Krlangsak Chomanan (In centre of picture), his wife and entourage visited the OreatUPI - 169 words
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Article320 1978-03-31 7 —says US marine boss UPI Washington. Friday A language barrier contributed to the Amoco Cadiz oil spill disaster, the world's worst incident of sea pollution, chairman John Murphy of the House Merchant Ma-, rine Committee charged yesterday. "The Amoco Cadiz is owned by aUPI - 320 words
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324 1978-03-31 7 Reuter London, "Friday—With five supertankers to be mothballed and its largest oil refinery In Holland shut down for two months because of a lack of demand, British Petroleum yesterday reported some typical problems facing international oil companies In a world tradeReuter - 324 words
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Article65 1978-03-31 7 Reuter Vevey (Switzerland), Friday Charlie Chaplin's body, removed from a village grave near here a month ago, may never be found, an investigating magistrate said yesterday. Judge Jean-Daniel Tenthorey of Vevey told Reuter that Swiss police were in regular touch with police in other countries concerningReuter - 65 words
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Miscellaneous279 1978-03-31 7 Crossword ACROSS 1 Karenlna 5 Recess In a church 9 The birds 13 With 20A, March 17 15 Canaanite deity 16 Discharge 17 Rich brown 18 Name concerned with 13A 19 Early Andean 20 See 13A 23 Backs with money 27 Trap 28 Residence 29 8. Amer. river 34 Orange279 words
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Article419 1978-03-31 8 One more Singaporean habit Is changing. Breakfast, according to Singapore Bakery and Confectionery Trade Association chairman Wee Soon King, now sees more bread on the table where traditional dishes such as porridge and other snacks used to be staple fare. Ironically; In 1967, an eat419 words
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Article115 1978-03-31 8 (3>^j A hotel, which recently rigged up a publicity stunt Involving Lady Godly* riding on a horse Into Its new restaurant was somewhat dismayed when the animal decided to make Its own contribution right there on the spanking new carpet Then someone remembered that according to115 words
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Article, Illustration601 1978-03-31 8 ALEX JOSEY; ALEX JOSEY - FRIDAY WITH ALEX JOSEY ALEX JOSEY Not long ago, West Germany imported millions of temporary factory workers from Spain, Greece, Turkey and other countries. Today, there are not enough Jobs for Germans. Millions of Germans are workless. This has caused the powerful German Trade Union601 words
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Article517 1978-03-31 8 From Swadesh De Roy, our Tokyo correspondent Tokyo: Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda of Japan wiii discuss Asia with President Carter in early May. But what Is uppermost in his mind is the Far East, not South-east Asia, according to reports here v. Mr Fukuda517 words
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Article429 1978-03-31 8 Christopher Pritchett - By Christopher Pritchett Reuter Peking: Warm spring weather has moved oil Peking and the trees are beginning to bud —but not all of them. The city's annual tree-planting session is under way and the sad thing is that many a new sapling requires the removalReuter - 429 words
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Article, Illustration485 1978-03-31 9 Madeline Marcus - By Madeline Marcus Singapore's main synagogue will be 100 years old next month. This was discovered when the Great Sydney Synagogue, which was celebrating its centen ary, wrote to say that they think Singapore's was the only other syna gogue in the485 words
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Article186 1978-03-31 9 Thousands of chicks in Thailand were saved from a watery grave at the last minute, thanks to lastminute intervention from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. Poultry raisers were poised to dump their chicks into the sea, said the Bangkok Post, because traders were not186 words
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Article111 1978-03-31 9 Residents in Simpang Tujuh, Selangor, are going about with their eyes peeled ever since a streaker took them by surprise twice. The man, aged about 25, first stopped traffic at the busy Simpang Tujuh roundabout a month ago. Then a few days ago, he turned up again111 words
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Article100 1978-03-31 9 A hoax about a nocturnal mad killer (kumawf) running loose in the coastal city of La Paz, Philippines, caused the death of a 74-year-old pensioner recently. Francisco Asunclony Tayaman, a widower took the rumour so seriously that he promptly armed himself with a licensed gauge100 words
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Article100 1978-03-31 9 Gloria Chandy - ASEAN ASIDES by Gloria Chandy In the Philippines, March 14 was observed as "Tax Consciousness Day" in private schools, colleges and universities. Education' Secretary Juan L. Manuel ordered that tax-oriented class programmes must be held in social studies in the lower grades while100 words
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Article118 1978-03-31 9 Tramps In Bandung, Indonesia prefer the open road to a steady job. They claim that there Is more money in it. The municipal administration repeatedly offers them office Jobs, or Jobs in the city cleaning service. But the tramps believe that they can make more118 words
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Advertisement58 1978-03-31 9 dh» recovers your missing boss L dbx ■ft #t The boom box synthesizes the subharmonic bass that recordings missed. It provides bass that even the best sub-woofer cannot produce. ATLAS SOUND UIC Building BENGOLD Raffles Place PETER CHEWS Supreme House (UJiLirKAiLOKiszara orairsKiMz&'irooGaz&Q. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR HONG KONG LOS ANGELES NEW58 words
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Advertisement85 1978-03-31 9 Whenyoifre with someone special. Make it the Chesa. We offer the finest selection of Swiss and Continental cuisine in a setting that will steal her heart away. To start the evening right we 'II give her a rose with our compliments. A nd thats not all at the Chesa you85 words
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Article, Illustration663 1978-03-31 10 / 11 The Arts L I That's our way of introducing the two women who are being featured this week. One is American pianist Gita Karasik who has been acclaimed as an outstanding pianist by the Advisory Panel of Music in America. More about her concert in the Arts column.663 words
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444 1978-03-31 10 / 11 UPI London: The eight ballet students donned warm-ups and came out onto the practice room floor. All were vying to be soloists of a kind, though none would be performing on stage. They were learnim? choreology, a method of translating dance or anyUPI - 444 words
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716 1978-03-31 10 / 11 Violct Oon - r, Eating Out i»y Violct Oon Remember the Bedok Rest House? Since my childhood days it has taken a back seat to newer restaurants as a place to spend a weekend languishing over an unhurried lunch. It has recently been given a new lease of716 words
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Article576 1978-03-31 10 / 11 Richard Lim - Sundoun scene by Richard Lim A local talent who has Just returned from abroad Is young Suzanna Teo. She went to Australia last year and almost got married. Well, she didn't and she's back. Suzanna Is doing what she calls "Rigs" at Le Bistro,576 words
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Advertisement80 1978-03-31 10 / 11 If you can't stop smoking... Unsightly nicotine stains dan spoil an important day, a special moment, a good image. Restore cleaner teeth and fresher breath now. ZACT Smokers' Toothpaste. Soto Agar* THE TEXTON GROUP 1001-1004 Malayan Credit House, Somerset Road, Singapore 9. Tel: *****11 Enjoy CANTONESE cuisine fiSbw by Silver80 words
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Advertisement122 1978-03-31 10 / 11 If you think allieppan-Yaki steak Houses are the same.. Walt until you try MINO-Q TEPPAN-YAKI STEAK HOUSE AT KING'S HOTEL Havelock Road OPEN FOR LUNCH NOON 2.30PM. DINNER 6.30PM 10.30PM. BAR NOON 11.00PM. TEL *****5 or *****1 m DELICIOUS PEUANG-STYLE BARBECUE 10% OFF AT LUNCH HOURS FLORAL MILE SEAFOOD 3122 words
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Article887 1978-03-31 12 'One big reason for industrial stagnation' NYT London: A British executive made national headlines not long ago when he stood up at a convention and bared his financial soul. "My £200 ($800) suit Ls really £10,000 worth of gear," he complained to fellow industrialists.NYT - 887 words
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Article, Illustration627 1978-03-31 12 Reuter Jakarta: When Haji Munlr returned from a mountain peak and told the people he had married the spirit of the legendary mystic Fatimah, word .of the faithful Muslim's endowment with magic- powers spread like wildfire. People from all over Lombok Island, east ofReuter - 627 words
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Miscellaneous544 1978-03-31 12 J .Si Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below. Name (Mr/Mrs/Miss): Address N R.I.C. No.: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW b a Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR FZ-5 1. Form contrivance drown over the land 2. A room just under the544 words
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Article, Illustration174 1978-03-31 13 UPI Rome, Friday The government said yesterday it would refuse to meet any demands issued by the kidnappers of former Premier Aldo Moro despite a warning that he might be tortured into disclosing "unpleasant and dangerous" information. "It, is not possible for us to accept theUPI; Pana photo - 174 words
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268 1978-03-31 13 Reuter Tokyo, Friday US President Jimmy Carter has basically agreed to a Yugoslav proposal for a tripartite meeting by the US, North Korea and South Korea, the major dally Mainlchl Shlmbun reported yesterday quoting Blast European diplomatic sources here. According to the newspaper,Reuter - 268 words
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Article127 1978-03-31 13 UPI Washington, Friday Secretary of State Cyras Vance will meet Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko next month in an effort to end the deadlock in strategic arms talks and clear the way for a presidential summit. State Department officials said yesterday. Their unofficial report came two days afterUPI - 127 words
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312 1978-03-31 13 UPI Cincinnati, Friday Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said yesterday that despite recent conflicts in the Middle East the "best opportunity that has ever existed" for peace is now available. "One should not be discouraged by the inevitable deadlocks." said Dr Kissinger. "IUPI - 312 words
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Article32 1978-03-31 13 UPI Beirut, Friday The top radical Palestinian leader has rejected a nine day old cease fire in South Lebanon, in a potential obstacle to UN peacekeeping efforts in the area. UPI.UPI - 32 words
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Article101 1978-03-31 13 UPI New York, Friday The United States should be the schoolboy rather than the lecturer at a seven nation economic summit In July, the Wall Street Journal said In an editorial yesterday. The newspaper said It can Imagine a kind of summit that might helpUPI - 101 words
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Article27 1978-03-31 13 Manila, Friday Two Japanese women have been ordered to be arrested and detained by Immigration authorities on charges of meddling In the April 7 polls.27 words
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Article50 1978-03-31 13 Reuter Tokyo, Friday The Japan ese government has decided to defer until around next Tuesday its decision on the opening of Tokyo's new international airport, a government spokesman said last night. The Cabinet previously was expected to set a new opening date for the the airport today.—Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article35 1978-03-31 13 AFP Gaborone, Friday Botswana police last night announced that most of the 4*20 Rhodesian school pupils brought over the border Into this country oy guerillas on Wednesday would be sent home today. AFP.AFP - 35 words
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Article168 1978-03-31 13 AFP Paris, Friday— President Valery Olscard d'Estalng will ask outgoing Premier Raymond Barre today to form a new centre-right coalition government similar to the one he led to victory in this month's general election, reliable sources said yesterday. The President yesterday completed talks with leaders ofAFP - 168 words
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Article146 1978-03-31 13 AP Washington, Friday US and Turkish diplomats expressed satisfaction yesterday with the results of negotiations this week in Ankara, indicating that the two Nato allies may be about to patch up their relationship. "We're very satisfied." said a State Department source. The Turkish Foreign MinistryAP - 146 words
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Article230 1978-03-31 14 UPI AFP London, FilJay The weak dollar bounced a bit higher on European markets yesterday. Gold dropped. Oold closed nt U*****,375 an ounce in Zurich, down from U*****,375 at Wednesday's close, and in london it went from USslB^l 2s to U*****,625. In FrankfuVt the do'lar rose from 2.0280UPI; AFP - 230 words
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Article36 1978-03-31 14 AFP Oeneva, Friday A decision by Firestone, the Ohio-based tyre manufacturer, to close Its factory In Switzerland has angered workers and aroused new charges that the dollar's weakness is hurting the Swiss economy. AFP.AFP - 36 words
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401 1978-03-31 14 f 3 Business News and Vieu/s AFP AP Geneva, Friday One-third 01 Western European textile workers may lose their Jobs by 1985, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The organisation forecasts that as many as 1.6 million workers, Including a high proportion ofAFP; AP - 401 words
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Article287 1978-03-31 14 BONN: Count Otto Lambedorfr, the West German Economics Minister, warned yesterday the weak dollar and labour's high wage demands probably would block attainment of the country's goal of 3.5 per cent real economic growth this year. "The dollar developments are worse than we expected," he said. "And with287 words
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Article81 1978-03-31 14 Washington,' Friday The US government's measure of future economic trends showed no Improvement in February after recording its steepest decline in three years the month before, the Commerce Department said yesterday. The index of leading indicators was unchanged in February after declining 1.3 per cent in January.81 words
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270 1978-03-31 14 Reuter Vienna, Friday Irapian Finance Minister Mohammed Yeganeh said yesterday oil-exporting nations would be forced to protect their financial interests if the US dollar maintained its downward slide. "We hope and expect that measures taken by the US government In order to stopReuter - 270 words
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Article105 1978-03-31 14 Reuter Stockholm, Friday The government yesterday asked Parliament to set up a new state fund to provide up to 400 million kronor (about $207 million) in long-term loans or share capital for Swedish Third World Industrial projects. Development Aid Minister Ola Ullsten saidReuter - 105 words
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Article207 1978-03-31 14 Stocks, reflecting rising Investor concern about inflation, lost ground yesterday for the first time In three sessions as Investors failed to respond to some favourable factory news, Trading was active The Dow Jones Industrial average, which had pared an early two-point deficit, wound up losing 2.16 points to207 words
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Article32 1978-03-31 14 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the NYST yesterday: 30 industrials 759.63 off (3.16), 30 transport 307.30 off (0.531, 15 utilities 105.73 off <0.34>, 65 stocks 267.40 off (0.76). UPI.UPI - 32 words
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Article233 1978-03-31 14 AFP Share prices gained further ground yesterday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange despite growing profit-taking pressures and tighter margin tcading controls Imposed the previous day. The Finance Ministry, concerned over mounting speculative fever on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has warned against what it called an excessive supply of mar-AFP - 233 words
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Article84 1978-03-31 14 tlosing prices In francs on the Paris Bouise yesterday: Parlbas 186 3 Foncier 331 5 P r lntemps 54 r 6 Bull 34 .50 Ro>al Dutch 273.6(1 f 2.10 Mltlwlin 1356 21 CGE 349 50 7.50 Thomson 187.80 -t 1.90 CRP 119 J- 3 Rhone 71 5 90 AIR84 words
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Article45 1978-03-31 14 nHpr TSFj Nestle B 3280 V 30 Interfood B. 3650 t 100 Cibn-OelKy B. 1250 f 10 Baby Roch^ 8050 25 Sandoz. B. 3800 BBC A; 1655 5 Sulzer 355 f2 Alusui&se B. 1240 10 Bond-Invest 62 >4 92 Ponsa Union Bank of Switzerland45 words
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Article420 1978-03-31 15 Tough stand on Packer men Cricket Reuter Georgetown, Friday The West Indies Cricket Board of Con-, trol (WICBC) yesterday closea the door on players contracted to Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket (WSC). Board president Jeffrey Stollmeyer announced after a last-ditch reconciliation meeting with players that PackerReuter - 420 words
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148 1978-03-31 15 gg) Tennis Reuter Milan. Friday* Top seed Vitas Gerulaitls of the United States yesterday reached the quarterfinal of the WCT tennis to u r n a ment, beating Jaime Fillol of Chile 7-6, 8-3. In their first ever encounter, the Chilean provedReuter - 148 words
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Article147 1978-03-31 15 jO^aGymnastftcs Moscow, Friday 80- vlet gymnast Olga Korbut, who won four Olympic gold medals and Inspired millions In the process, announced her retirement yesterday, the official Tass News Agency said. "It Is out of my character to be a fifth or sixth ranking member of147 words
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Article136 1978-03-31 15 WBA back SpinksAli fight K3 Boxing Barranqullla, Friday The World Boxing Association < WBA) yesterday approved a heavyweight title fight between the holder, Leon Splnks, and former champion Muhammad All. WBA president Mandry Gallndez announced. Mr Gallndez, a Venezuelan. also told reporters he had asked the association's executive committee and136 words
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Article501 1978-03-31 16 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Power Trac, who made 110 Impression la Ills last start, can make amends when he goes over 1200 m in Race 9 tomorrow. Bent out for wor tl 1 jockey Moses thlj t five-year-old JESSE gelding by showed good he went on the bit501 words
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3831 1978-03-31 16 fSWM 1.30 CLASS 3, DIV 3 kSUUI ($13,000 $9,100 to w 1850M Inner) 1 tow a ooeo h1"i (UIjtwm) OoniMUy AT (<Jd+J) F Mn VM (Shaw) Tlllloh 5 M (dd 1.6) M Vata 4 MM TITS MM VMM Mm* HaM) (Ooodman) Tah3,831 words
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Article133 1978-03-31 16 ;>H.Vv m FAIRWAY Umm It TkNtr* Prince Melody Iatamt* Ktm BtMd Prince Melody Auric Flame Manlkam Theatre UM 1: Patriarch. Cherokee Cherokee Patriarch Patriarch Faarlees Dak IM I: Betsy's Put Tutor 111 ililun Tounc Sahib Acrebateen Klta Suka Baoe 4: Tout Bmr Adltoba HesHlsh BISe Stun Than MH-rfra Air133 words
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Article, Illustration779 1978-03-31 17 Lim Kee Chan - TEE-UP Lim Kee Chan C. T. Lim will defend the Warren Open championship against a large held of over 200 golfers during the weekend. The "C" Division (handicap 18 to 24) of about 105 golfers will tee-off tomorrow from seven in the morning while the779 words
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Article1425 1978-03-31 17 Draw for "C" Division tomorrow: 7 a-m. A Hlggs (21-W) Heng Jee Yong (24K) R Tay (2<-J); 7.07 B. Blodget (24-W) Chen Yeu Nan (34-J) J. Roberts (24-Sg); 7.14 Henry We® (24-W) Michael Tan (23-J) Dominic Wong (24-C); 7.21 N. McDonald (20-W) Brian Woods (21-K) Charles1,425 words
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129 1978-03-31 17 Colleen Bosley wen the "A" Division of the Singapore Island Country Club Four-Club competition by one stroke from Naney Clayton at the Island Course yesterday when she returned a nett 68 Colleen also took the Arst nine ballsweep on nett 32. The second nine went129 words
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330 1978-03-31 18 PHILIP TAN - Soccer By PHILIP TAN Queens town FC have withdrawn from the Football Association of Singapore's Under 16 tournament scheduled on April 15. Reason: Twelve of their squad of 18 players belong to a certain school and they were unable to get their principle330 words
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Article70 1978-03-31 18 Greensboro (North Carolina). Friday. Florentine Molina, an Argentine who has laboured for four years on the American tour without notable success, fired a slx-under-par 60 to lead by one stroke In the Greater Greensboro Open golf tournament. Molina, a skinny, 39-year-old veteran who turned pro In 1957,70 words
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Article135 1978-03-31 18 SURESH NAIR - j^Jcycling By SURESH NAIR Shimano cycling team, led by national champion Abdul Abbas Mutallb, are expected to make another clean sweep in the National 100 km Road Race at Marine Parade on Sunday. Flagofl: 8.30 a.m. For the first time, the race will see some schoolboys freshly135 words
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Article, Illustration436 1978-03-31 18 PHILIP TAN - Marshal foiled Cheng Kiat's plans Swimming By PHILIP TAN The British Broadcasting Corporation and a course marshal at the Coca Cola swimming international in Leeds might have dashed Junle Sng's hopes of a medal In the 800 metres freestyle last week. Junle, Singapore's sole436 words
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219 1978-03-31 18 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR Paslr Panjang ran out 2-0 winners over fancied Mount .Vernon In the final Group "E" match of the National School? Secondary soccer tournament at East Coast Road yesterday. Mount Vernon, last year's losing finalists, were outplayed In almost every department by the219 words
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Article313 1978-03-31 18 TONY KOH - j^jvblleyhall By TONY KOH Combined Schools last night -ftept abreast with SAFRA, the defending champions, in the Singapore Volleyball Open championship at Pel Chun School when they trounced Special Constabulary In straight sets 15-12, 15-10, 15-10. Schools, who have so far remained unbeaten, were In aggressive mood313 words
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Article184 1978-03-31 18 j^^^Badminton" Mount Vernon, who finished runners-up to Hwa Yi in last year's National Schools badminton final for Secondary girls, look set to take this year's title. They showed this clearly in a convincing 4-1 win over Nan Chlau Girls School in yesterday's second round match184 words
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Advertisement448 1978-03-31 15 THY JE S SY'S SKILFUL Masseuse/ Masseur. Ring: *****3 9.00 a.m. onwards) fj i.L „i SHOPS for jent at N Golden MUe Shopping Centre rental $1-80 p.s.f. (Inclusive of service charges) Unit 5204 -552 sq.ft. Unit 5208 552 sq.ft. Unit 5207 552 sq.ft. Unit 5208 —552 sq.ft. Unit 5210 552448 words
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Advertisement350 1978-03-31 15 NAM NO TftAVKL Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 8.T.P.8. LIC NO: 140 Wut Malaysia Tour (Inclusive denting/ Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days *****/-, six days *****/-, departure daily. Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands four days *****/-, Oentlng Highlands four days *****/- by deluxe alrcondltloned coach departure every Wednesday, Thursday. Haadyal/350 words
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Miscellaneous371 1978-03-31 15 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have a highly emotional nature. Fond of the theatrical. either bona fide drama or the showing off of the layman, you enjoy all. aorta of performances. Exc e 11 e nee exdeutate you. The articulate, the physically or mentally adept,371 words
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Advertisement104 1978-03-31 17 whale pumps Pumps |ir q*'4i you rarely VHink dhoot u»t on* <109tn t Aoik ihen .t rjn spoil j < ruite Of «OrW lo\* abovjt t>u.»(ls pumps w >th a of their tmporlarx huyng j (m>4l wre equipping look fot Whaif «i »4rn.»y o* t»»awr* v Irish pumps fu» b-.ge104 words
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Miscellaneous58 1978-03-31 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom W HEALTH ft ATSTAKe, HOW ft kJO V owkj!/ 2 IT* ABOUT TW£ MB 1 OOiCU 1 1 M m ex OFMDwey?y K I 1 a a p 1 m HI if 2S« *0 A TTTTm r a? NQRBERT by George Fett ©1171 Umltd58 words
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Article, Illustration372 1978-03-31 19 Ivan Lim - TV review By Ivan Lim As with other Taiwanese love story films. Over The Rainbow appeais to "lewers by its sentimentality. However, this is not overdone. The tugging at the heart strings is well ex ploited to capture viewers' feelings right from the372 words
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311 1978-03-31 19 Ramu Pasathin Parisu shown on Ch 8 last Wednesday. Repeat telecast tomorrow over Ch 8 at 6 p.m. A mystery drama with a surprise ending so said the blurb. My wife was ail keyed up as she sat ill front of the goggle boxRamu - 311 words
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Article186 1978-03-31 19 JH TV Singapore will rerun some of the other Instructional films shown last year, from next month on Saturday evening at 6.35 p.m. over Ch. 5. The repeats kick-off with 15 lessons on how to play the guitar by Dutch professor Ulf Goran. InJH - 186 words
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Miscellaneous703 1978-03-31 19 At the cinema THE OTHElt SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The lives of three characters are interwoven in the romantic melodrama. It is a story of love, revenge and pow>r set in the early 40s in Greece, France and the US. Stars Marle-Fi ance Pi s i e r, John Beck and703 words
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Miscellaneous519 1978-03-31 19 In and around town SCIENCE TEACHING AIDS EXHIBITION, Singapore Science Centre, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. On till Sunday. ART FOR EVERYONE EXHIBITION, Jointly organised by the People's Association and the Culture Ministry. Bedok community centre. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission free. On till Sunday. EXHIBITION ON519 words
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Article59 1978-03-31 20 AH FOOK: When all our driving Instructors are properly qualified and licensed, the standard of driving in Singapore should gradually improve. MEI LIN: But It may not be easy for some of the old-time instructors to go back to school. New approaches to driving may be quite different59 words
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Advertisement240 1978-03-31 20 ATLASI I SOUND Component Music System N0.4 "1..' Including Cassette fiL—/ With us, it's for better speakers Since loudspeakers are the weakest link of any music system, alternatives are provided for your personal choice. SONY STR-1800 Receiver SONY PS-1150 Turntable SONY TC-188 Cassette INTERAUDIO (USA) lA-2000 Loudspeakers SU-117 Metal Rack240 words
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Miscellaneous896 1978-03-31 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: t What Will She Do? <r). Mandarin movie. 4.35 INTERMISSION. O ti.oo OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by EXERCISE WITH GLORIA. 6.30 NEWS IN E'RIEF. O 6.35 THE TONY RANr \LL SHOW: Case Money versus Stature. William Wlndom gueststars as896 words
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Miscellaneous271 1978-03-31 20 Today's top shows V SPORTS PARADE. (Ch. 5, 7.55 p.m. In colour). A round-up of the week's sporting events presented by Fong Hoe Beng. In this week's programme, highlights of Singapore's 4-1 win over Hong Kong in the East Asian Squash Championships; the Singapore Malays receiving a 5-0 thrashing by271 words
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