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Title Section19 1978-04-04 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, April 4, 1978 No. 2224 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r NEW NATION COMMENT!19 words
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232 1978-04-04 1 Reuter Washington, Tuesday The International Monetary Fund yesterday included the currencies of two major 011-produclpg nations, Saudi Arabia and Iran, in the make-up of its internal accounting unit, the Special Drawing Right (SDR). The change reflected their greatly enhanced position In world trade afterReuter - 232 words
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Article88 1978-04-04 1 UPI Nairobi, Tuesday President Amln of Uganda, leader of one of the world's most brutal regimes, yesterday announced the establishment of a human rights commission in his east African nation. Radio Uganda, in announcing the formation of the commission, said it "will be charged with explaining Uganda'sUPI - 88 words
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Article160 1978-04-04 1 Richard Ho,Terry Ang - By Richard Ho,Terry Ang Police are looking for a Thai national in their investigation into a loss of $810,000 by a shipping company. The money was withdrawn in two cheques from the Bank of China. Mr A. R. Jumabhoy, the managing director of the firm, confirmed this160 words
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Article, Illustration186 1978-04-04 1 A six-week old baby girl died in a baby-sitter's house in Bukit Timah Road at about 5 a.m. yesterday—ll hoiirs after her parents sent her there to be looked after. The unidentified girl had a twin brother, who is now being taken care of by186 words
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Article148 1978-04-04 1 Reuter Washington, Tuesday —A cold? sore throat? a sneeze? If so, a US$lO million ($23 million) advertising campaign Is telling Americans that Listerine mouthwash will not help at all. The US Supreme Court yesterday refused to review an order requiring WarnerLambert, the makers of the mouthwash, toReuter - 148 words
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Article87 1978-04-04 1 Five motorists will face a total of nine charges In the Traffic Court tomorrow for causing death as a result of rash, negligent or dangerous driving. According to the offl-cer-ln-charge of the Accident Investigation Branch, DSP Chin Kok Choon, police were able to frame charges against87 words
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Article38 1978-04-04 1 Reuter Teheran. Tuesday The RastaJchlz Party, Iran's only political grouping, Is preparing a national campaign to combat scattered antigovernment riots In which four people have been killed In the put eight days, party sources said yesterday.—Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Advertisement164 1978-04-04 1 MIKIMOTOm CUITUHKI) PKAHLS Chinming /unrl in choimmt/ C.T. HOO ?7. Tanglm Road Singapore 10 Tel: *****43.*****4 EPITAXIAL h the name of a superfine magnetic particle developed by Maxell: a needle-shaped crystal consisting of gamma-hematite and cobalt-ferrite. Both UD-XLI, and UD-XLII use the New EPITAXIAL However, in the EPITAXIAL used in164 words
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Advertisement31 1978-04-04 1 Hungary my favourite Europe team Page 18 Big fair price* drive at M. Parade Page 5 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Moneyworts 11; Crossword 12; Stars 13; Comics 14; What's On 19.31 words
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Miscellaneous13 1978-04-04 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers.13 words
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Article163 1978-04-04 2 Kuala Lumpur Tuesday. Datuk Hussein Onn will contest the post of Umno president and Datuk Seri Or Mahathir Mohamad the deputy presidency at the forthcoming Umr.o general assembly, according to a report in the New Straits Times today. Datuk Hussein and Or Mahathir were nominated163 words
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Article60 1978-04-04 2 Mr Tony Leong has been appointed president of the National Productivity Association by the chairman of NPB, Dr. Lee Chlaw Meng. Other officials appointed are Mr Koh Kee San (vice-president) and Mr Yap Eu Win, Mrs Irene Yeo, Mr Foo Chee Chin, Dr Law Song Seng, Mr60 words
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366 1978-04-04 2 But ministry rejects request The new $13 million arrival building at Paya Lebar Airport has just about every modern convenience for travellers —but no canteen for its 320 staff. This has prompted their union, the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees, to make representations to the366 words
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Article51 1978-04-04 2 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday A total of 54 films were banned from public screening last year, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Rais Yatim, told Parliament yesterday. Guidelines adopted by the Film Censors Board were that film contents should not contravene national security, etiquette, traditions and Rukunegara.AFP - 51 words
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Article35 1978-04-04 2 The Church and Mission Services Choral Club will present two concerts on April 8 at the Conference pall, at 4 p.m. and 7.45 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Bible House, Armenian Street.35 words
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173 1978-04-04 2 The Registry of Vehicles has warned moto rists not to alter particulars in their log books so as to Increase the value of their cars. The warning was issued after a man was charged in court for changing the year of manufacture of173 words
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Article29 1978-04-04 2 Mr Richard Fong, divisional manager (resource planning) of Telecoms will give a talk on careers In electronics engineering at the National Library on Friday at 3 p.m.29 words
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Article214 1978-04-04 2 Share prices opened higher across the board during the first 45 minutes of active trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. OCBC led the market with a 25-cent gain to $7.25. Towards the 11 a.m. break-time, most of the counters came under profit-taking, trimming their gains. BUSINESS214 words
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Article28 1978-04-04 2 Four Alms on Cup final 1975, Non-stop Britain, Painting People and Folk Art in Finland will be screened at the National Museum tomorrow at 8 p.m.28 words
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Article160 1978-04-04 2 Strollers along the Orchard Road mall may soon have something more than advertisements to look at. There are plans to transform It Into a smallscale Queensway In London. where handicrafts are sold and art exhibitions held. A Ministry of Culture offlclal said: "We have held discussions160 words
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Article, Illustration108 1978-04-04 2 This is the Sabah Foundation building the tallest tower in South-east Asia to have column-free floors suspended on sled brackets. Built on the reclaimed land In Llkas Bay, about eight km from Kota Klnabalu, Its 30-storeys will be glass encased. The building, which will soar108 words
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Advertisement324 1978-04-04 3 Spcoijlists Stnippmu t"»• f>tr«■ )'ihjnl Rojd Si nii.ipi II >■ S 1 l t'i .W' SHOPPING HOURS MONS TUES WEDS&FRI 9 45am to Cv"opm THURS SATS 9 45« mi to 9.30pm SUNDAYS 9 45<im to s.oo|)rn «.:i Horil Ct'titn 1 M-it'l-v. t' .ti imi|i)pori' T««t OI'GJH SHOPPING HOURS MONS TO324 words
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357 1978-04-04 4 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong Major oil companies have stepped up their war against racketeers who buy industrial gas and transfer it Into cylinders for domestic use. After a series of meetings, they have decided to bring up the matter wltn the Building Control Division357 words
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Article327 1978-04-04 4 A motor company Imported two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered cars eight years ago, but they failed to be registered for use. The then assistant branch manager of Borneo Motors Mr Ang Bolt Watt, Imported the two cars a 'ioyota Crown and a327 words
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Article, Illustration172 1978-04-04 4 It was mother's encouragement that sot 24-y ear- o 1 d Patricia Davis (left) into the world of entertainment. Slnrc she was three, Patricia has been dancing before friends and relatives at the snap of her mother's fingers. 'Dance, Pat. Show them what you172 words
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128 1978-04-04 4 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday—The Malaysian government does not plan to enforce a special law to force managements to sell shares to their employees, the Minister of Labour and Manpower, Datuk Lee San Choon, told Parliament yesterday. However, through its various agencies, the governmentAFP - 128 words
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Article31 1978-04-04 4 The National Museum will hold a workshop on Exploring Sculpture in April, May and June at the Young People's Gallery. Application forms are available from the museum. The closing dat€31 words
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Article124 1978-04-04 4 Reuter Seremban, Tuesday —Police have taken measures to prevent popular beach resorts at Port Dickson from becoming the scene of pot and sex parties, police said here yesterday. The police were commenting on a frontpage report in the Malay Mail yesterday that croups ofReuter - 124 words
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Article31 1978-04-04 4 The Minister of State (Defence), Mr. Bernard Chen, will be the guest of honour at the National Cadet Corps rifle meet at Nee Soon Range II on April 9.31 words
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186 1978-04-04 4 The 10th Festival of Books and Book Fair 1978 will be held at Hyatt Hotel from Aug 26 to Sept 4. Organised by the National Book Development Council, the fair's theme is Reading is Living. The Minister for Education and Home Affairs, Mr Chua186 words
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Article65 1978-04-04 4 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday—A total of 1255 officers and other ranks as well as civilian staff were dismissed by the Defence Ministry between 1975 and 1977 for misconduct and drug abuse. This was disclosed in parliament by Parliamentary Secretary to the Defence Minister, Encik Abdul Jalal Bakar.AFP - 65 words
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Article33 1978-04-04 4 University of Singapore's extramural studies department will hold a six-session course on Discounted Cash Flow Techniques at the YWCA, Marine Parade, every Friday from *7 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning April 7.33 words
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Advertisement144 1978-04-04 4 Fosters Fillet Fantastic is a prime middle cut of the finest fillet Steak dry tried and served recumbent on A a bed of crisp onions, crowned with juicy black m mushrooms, surrounded with choice fresh vegetables and enjoyed with a goblet of Borgundy It will cost you Twenty dollars and144 words
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Article, Illustration247 1978-04-04 5 Life on board the floating university, BSt. Universe, Is not all fun and no work at least that's what the students say. They claim they exercise Just as much selfdlsclpllne as they do on "land" unlversl.ies. "You just have to set aside a certain247 words
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379 1978-04-04 5 The S i n s a p ore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union Is keeping a close watch on sharebroker firms following the retrenchment of 60 workers recently. "We are keeping a close watch on the sltnation and will complain to the379 words
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240 1978-04-04 5 Fifty shopkeepers In Marine Parade have formed a committee to sell goods at "fair" prices to residents and tourists. Their objective is to promote business through mutual cooperation. Known as the Marine Parade Centre Merchant Committee, it will come under the management M240 words
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276 1978-04-04 5 The Automobile Association of Singapore is facing a "substantial" problem of lapsed membership. Last year, the total membership loss was 4171. Of this, 4023 were due to lapsed membership, according to the association's annual report for last year published in the latest issue of276 words
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Article77 1978-04-04 6 Reuter Bonn, Tuesday Soviet chief of state and Communist Party leader Leonid Brezhnev will visit West Germany early next month, the government announced here yesterday. It said in a press release that the visit was being made at the invitation of Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. No exactReuter - 77 words
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Article61 1978-04-04 6 Reuter Colombo, Tuesday The United States Is giving U*****,000 ($288,000) to extend a programme of seminars and tours aimed at combatting drug abuse in Asia and the Pacific, it was announced yesterday. The US has financed the programme since it was begun in 1973 by theReuter - 61 words
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Article48 1978-04-04 6 Reuter Geneva, Tuesday Legal experts from 47 countries yesterday reopened discussions in an etlort to agree upon a definition of outer space. The Issue has been on the United Nations outer space legal sub-commit-tee's agenda since 1967, but members had disagreed about the Item's priority.—Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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192 1978-04-04 6 UPI Houston, Tuesday Tae nnuochia set, sail yesteraay wiui a Ue>»2 milium (»4.0 million) cargo of wneat oouated by American iarniers ior Vietnam. Tnc nntlochia will be the nrst American snip tto enter tnat country s waters since the ena ox tneUPI - 192 words
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Article226 1978-04-04 6 Reuter Honf Kong, Tuesday Thai Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan said last night he and Chinese leaders have reached identical views on peace and stability in the region in talks, which have "enhanced our mutual understanding." "We are very glad to have had a wide exchangeReuter - 226 words
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Article137 1978-04-04 6 UPI Salisbury, Tuesday Britain yesterday formally told the parties to the "internal" majority rule agreement of its desire to convene with the United States a new Rhodesia conference attended by militant guerilla leaders.. Sources said the interim go v e rnment's executive council will discuss theUPI - 137 words
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Article155 1978-04-04 6 Reuter Monrovia (Liberia), Tuesday—President Carter received a tumultuous welcome as he rode with Llberlan President William Tolbert to Liberia's executive mansion yesterday. Crowds jammed the streets to wave and cheer the American President, who was on the last leg of his Latin America and AfricaReuter - 155 words
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173 1978-04-04 6 Bangkok, Tuesday—The BanjtKOk press yesterday praised recent Thai diplomatic success e s but called on the fovernment not to lose sight of urgent problems at home. These successes included Gen Kriangsak's visit to China and the "arduous" normalisation of relations with the three173 words
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Article115 1978-04-04 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, April 4, the 94th day of 1978 with 271 to follow. The MOON is apapproachlng its new phase. 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. DorothyUPI - 115 words
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Article64 1978-04-04 6 Reuter Toronto (Canada), Tuesday One of the world's fastest wedding ceremonies took place here on Sunday, witnessed by three Hons, three tigers and an animal tamer inside a circus cage. The wedding ceremcny of 18-year-old Julie Fillpetto and Gordon Byers lasted only 60 seconds. Byers, 26, saidReuter - 64 words
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Miscellaneous274 1978-04-04 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin *yr''lA z hfdie r r i A J s*s J m m ss »N tv\ 2 *V\ i ffl I A m n ts Yf i M Vp*Wf Ah Fook: Are you on diet again? Mei Lin: No, but you should diet. This plate is274 words
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Advertisement385 1978-04-04 7 I 11 Special Offer of the APRIL SUPER SPECIALS You can get all the exciting gear you need any time from Tops Bottoms. And while you're shopping, do take advantage of the pick of this month's super specials: Items: Levis L/S Denim Fancy Check Shirts Levis Western L/S Coloured Shirts385 words
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Article428 1978-04-04 8 Is the ground being prepared for a new subject In the school curriculum? Trainee teachers at the Institute of Education, according to reports at the weekend, are to be given lessons presumably to raise their political, economic and social consciousness. University of Singapore and Ministry of Defence428 words
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Article64 1978-04-04 8 A colleague was surprised she wasn't charged a fee for parking In front of a hotel where she had lunch. After lunch, however, when she wanted to drive through the hotel's covered car park (which charges parking fees), she had to pay $1. As If paying64 words
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Article53 1978-04-04 8 How can you lose something you never had? A friend complained he lost money at the race course. The horse he picked was indeed a winner but he distrusted his judgement and failed to place any bets. Shouldn't that be a "could have" w 1 n rather53 words
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Article, Illustration775 1978-04-04 8 Major decisions must be made now to curb Soviets in Africa NYT London: President Jimmy Carter's visits to Nigeria and Liberia, as part of his second world tour, have come at a time when both Washington and London believe that major decisions must be takenNYT - 775 words
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Article, Illustration569 1978-04-04 8 Reuter Singapore: Cholera Is still spreading a trail of death across much of Asia despite widespread vaccination and public hygiene campaigns. Increases in cholera deaths have recently been reported from Malaysia and Thailand, acting as a warning to governments and health authorities that theReuter - 569 words
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Article, Illustration155 1978-04-04 9 Reuter Boston, Tuesday Actor John Wayne (left) underwent open heart surgery yesterday at Massachusetts general hospital and doctors said his condition was satisfactory. Wayne, 70, who had most of a cancerous left lung removed In 1964, entered the hospital last Wednesday. Doctors replaced his mitral valveReuter - 155 words
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Article109 1978-04-04 9 Reuter New York, Tuesday The Carter administration, which views Inflation as one of America s bigkestg headaches, yesterday earned a significant victory against the the steel Industry In its flght to keep prices down. The giant US steel corporation backed down partly on its decisionReuter - 109 words
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Article38 1978-04-04 9 AFP Bangkok, Tuesday Thai Airways expects to begin Hanoi flights at the beginning of next month. A representative of the domestic airline said yesterday. Thai Airways would fly to Hanoi once a week via Vientiane.AFP - 38 words
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385 1978-04-04 9 ...despite Israeli provocations, says Damascus press UPI Damascus, Tuesday The state-controhed press yesterday said Syria would not be dragged into a Middle East war despite what it termed "provocations" by Israel. It also accused Egypt and Iraq of trying to instigate a conflictUPI - 385 words
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249 1978-04-04 9 Reuter Bonn, Tuesday—Foreign Minister HansDietrich Genscher flies to Washington today ready to agree to deployment of the controversial US neutron bomb In West Germany, his party's defence spokesman said yesterday. Mr Genscher himself would only say in a radio interview that Bonn's position onReuter - 249 words
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Article128 1978-04-04 9 Reuter Washington, Tuesday The United States Defence Department Is worried about a possible shortage of material for nuclear weapons and has objected to a proposed International ban on Its production, government sources said yesterday. They said Defence Secretary Harold Brown, In a letter toReuter - 128 words
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194 1978-04-04 9 Reuter Sydney, Tuesday A thousand people are likely to be charged In an alleged multi-million dollar medical pension racket involving Sydney's Greek community, Australian police said last night. The head of the Federal investigating team, Detective Chief Inspector Don Thomas, said he expected toReuter - 194 words
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Article31 1978-04-04 9 Reuter Tel Aviv, Tuesday A strike by Israeli Journalists ended yesterday and newspapers will resume publication today, but the stoppage at the stateowned Radio and Television Services will continue.—Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article, Illustration445 1978-04-04 9 Los Angeles Times Hardly a week goes by when some head of state doesn't visit Washington. In the old days il they saw Disneyland while they were in the United States they went home happy. But things have changed. Most heads oi state nowLos Angeles Times - 445 words
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Advertisement44 1978-04-04 9 home ot a the stars Twlcailii Theatre Restaurant Niteclub 9 Scotts Rd 1 de Jd' i° Fast —paced, non-stop song dance revue mm ft 2 t Ti V 3P FULLY BOOKED ON FRI. NITE INNER WHEEL CLUB OF S'PORE Lunch Business As Usual 'ju44 words
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Article, Illustration1159 1978-04-04 10 / 11 Ting Hi Keng - —that's their 'chore' in a modern farm How are pigs reared? New Nation went to the farms to find out... WORDS: Ting Hi Keng His friends call him the "Old Boar" but David Chen is not ashamed df this nickname. Indeed, he is proud ofPICTURES: Philip Lim - 1,159 words
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Article, Illustration718 1978-04-04 10 / 11 —when it comes to preparing food for them Fifty-nine-year-old Mr Llm Chin Kwang's farm in Changi Is one of the few remaining small concerns In Singapore. Though he has been rearing pigs for more than 20 years now, he knows and accepts that718 words
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Miscellaneous543 1978-04-04 10 / 11 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (M./Mrs./Miss) Address: N.R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines CLUES FOR GA-2 1. Cry of o donkey 2. Unable to because of injury, O performer may mitt the chonce of o543 words
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Article627 1978-04-04 12 Reuter London, Some 200 volunteers around the world are trying out male contraceptlon doses, seeking the perfect blend of hormones which renders a man Infertile wit ho u t making him lose Interest In sex. The trials, coordinated by the World Health Organisation (WHO), areReuter - 627 words
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Article, Illustration160 1978-04-04 12 The men haven't been forgotten in Pierre Balmain's showing of his Spring/Summer Collection '78 this month. Apart from day and evening clothes for women, elegance for men will be shown on the catwalk as well. The Balmain collection of 100 creations will160 words
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495 1978-04-04 12 Choo Kim - SOAP BOX Choo Kim The most heartwarming news last week was that America's 10 most beautiful women were all above 30. Heart-warming because, having Just emerged from an era when the youth cult reigned supreme, those of us who recently entered the 30s are495 words
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Article, Illustration565 1978-04-04 13 With a Western concept of beauty, Asian faces naturally meet with problems. For example, if you have Oriental slit eyes, a flat nose and a wide face, how on earth do you transform into a face with double-lidded, deep-socketed eyes, high565 words
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Article508 1978-04-04 13 Doc's Casebook g— SLCK "I have been advised by relatives and friends to abstain from sex during my pregnancy. I am not against other forms of love-making, but I would prefer full intercourse. Miscarriage, ipjury to the unborn child and the like have been mentionedSLCK - 508 words
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Article, Illustration246 1978-04-04 13 P Column 7 "Eyes tell tales" says the inimitable Estee Lauder. "They tell the world your ace, how well you take care of yourself, If you didn't have enough sleep, if you have allowed yourself too much time In the sun or If246 words
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Miscellaneous281 1978-04-04 12 Crossword J ACROSS 1 Estate units 6 Anathema to the dieter 10 Grease the (pay off) 14 Viewpoint 15 Away from the wind 16 Synthetic spread 17 Waste maker 18 Veldt sound 19 Temporary help 20 Stock man 23 Prior to 24 Seth's boy 25 Cover 28 go bragh! 31281 words
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Miscellaneous340 1978-04-04 12 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a just, generous person who gives blame and credit fairly yet compassionately. You do not enjoy considering the plight of others, but ytu find It lets you better understand people and their motives and this results in your being340 words
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Article315 1978-04-04 14 Business News and Views Reuter Manila, Tuesday The Philippines and Japan are discussing an equipment-leasing scheme designed to assist the Japanese meet criticism that it is not buying enough in Europe and the United States and at the same time help the Philippines develop ItsReuter - 315 words
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Article37 1978-04-04 14 AFP Detroit, Tuesday About 270,000 1976 and 1977 Hondas, Including one model so much In demand It sometimes sells above the list price, were recalled yesterday so that leaking cylinder head gaskets could be repaired.—ATP.AFP - 37 words
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Article325 1978-04-04 14 UPI. WASHINGTON: The World Bank yesterday announced a USS4O million ($92 ml.lion > loan for development of small enterprises in Indonesia. The credit, from the bank's International Development Association, will be loaned through Bank Indonesia to about 10.000 firms in amounts averaging USS6OOO. The bank estimates that aboutUPI. - 325 words
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Article201 1978-04-04 14 Blue chip stocks fell for the third consecutive session yesterday amid Investor concern about possible credit tightening and the record trade deficit. Trading was moderate. The Dow Jones industrial average, a 2.26 point loser on Friday, dropped another 6.32 points to 751.04. The closely watched average has lost201 words
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Article34 1978-04-04 14 UPI New York, Tuesday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 751.04 (off 6.32); 20 transport 205.40 (off 1.75); 15 utilities 104.74 (off 0.94); 65 stocks 264.67 (off 2.27).UPI - 34 words
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Article140 1978-04-04 14 AFP Prices suffered a substantial setback in a downturn after a sevensession gaining streak on the post-holiday Tokyo stock market yesterday. Trading, amounting to 302,447.200 shares, was relatively slow as investors grew concerned over the yen's renewed surge against the US dollar. Tightened margin trading controls' also dampened investors,AFP - 140 words
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Article69 1978-04-04 14 Closing prices or the Paris Bourse yesterday: Paiibas 188 90 Poncler 333 unch. Printemps 53 60 .30 Bull 32.70 .90 Royal Dutch 369.40 —3.10 Mlchelin 1330 20 COE 354.20 —1.80 Thomson 182 -2- 7 CFP 118.10 —2.90 Rhone 60 1 Air 281 unch. BSN 417 1.90 Philips 53 5069 words
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Article86 1978-04-04 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices In Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3190 5 UBS Registered 613 2 SBC 363 5 Credit Suisse 2400 10 Swissair B. 810 2 Swiss Relnsur. 3860 —10 Wlnterthur B. 2020 —20 Zurich Insur. 8650 50 Juvena B 177Union Bank of Switzerland - 86 words
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Article85 1978-04-04 14 AP Ottawa, Tuesday A new fisheries agreement between Canada and Japan has been signed by negotiators for the two countries, the External Affairs Department announced yesterday. The department said the agreement, which must still receive formal government approval in Ottawa and Tokyo, sets out the conditions for continuedAP - 85 words
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Article183 1978-04-04 14 UPI London, Tuesday The record US trade deficit sent the dollar plunging against most major currencies yesterday, hitting a record low in Tokyo and dropping to its lowest level in 18 months in Milan. It improved marginally against the Swiss and French francs but disquiet at America's recordUPI - 183 words
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Advertisement154 1978-04-04 14 REMY SPORTS ENTERPRISES TEL: *****81 SPECIALISE IN ALL KINDS OF SPORTS" REQUIREMENTS 244, (2nd. Floor), TANJONG PAGAR P S. A. COMPLEX, JUNCTION «t KEPPEL RD TANIONG PAGAR, SINGAPORE 2. Business Hours: 10.00 a.m. 10.00 p-m VICTOR SPORTS <S> Sole Distributors For ADMIRAL RETAIL B-7 Peninsula Shopping Complex, Singapore, 6. Tel:154 words
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Miscellaneous73 1978-04-04 14 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom BUTrPS*X*LBABtf STTTEfc... «p W i K ts w 1 w r« IS n SHORT RIBS IP THAT WAS A MIRAGE... by Frank O'Neal ..HOW COME I'M BSDKE, WITH A yANIOOVER? @a ♦4 a i( \t ?W *> *£j) > 8 5 itrtt vr. NORBERT73 words
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Advertisement347 1978-04-04 15 Entrust your vision to us. For hard and soft contact lenses, consult: ALPHA OPTICS CONTACT LENS CENTRE head Office: 163. Orchard Road. Singapore 9. Tel: *****7. Branch: Basement 12. Hong Leong Building, 16, Raffles Quay, Singapore 1. Tel: *****94. ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS HOUSE OWNERS. GOOD NEWS! VELVETEX DESIGNERS CHOICE for347 words
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Advertisement72 1978-04-04 15 IJTITi "4'^ J* Range of furniture can be viewed at our showroom from 11am to 9pm daily. PIAZA SMGAPURA 3*o HOOt UMT 33« SHOWHOOM TEL: *****9 SMMPO« 9 MM CMC FIRHIIIi 123. M Hm. FAI (AST IHOfMMfi CCMTtI ORCHARD ROAD TIL: 2JS4SM We make knock-down con* furniture for your convenience.72 words
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Article311 1978-04-04 15 v A twice weekly advertisement feature The best thing about being active in sports is the sense of being fit and feeling more alive—not Just an improvement to your figure. The amount and variety of sporting attire available on the market makes certain that you will look your311 words
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197 1978-04-04 16 Athletics AROUND THE SCHOOLS Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday The Second Asean Scnools athletic meet will be held here from July 31 to Aug 2, It was announced yesterday. Mr Abdullah Marzuki, secretary of the Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSC), said Indonesia, Singapore and ThailandReuter - 197 words
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Article58 1978-04-04 16 Winners of Pepsi Soccer Contest No 10: Supari b Haji Yusof, 5748, Blk 72, Lor 5 Toa Pay oh, Singapore-12. Alexius Matthews Spruyt, 6G, Blk 93 Jalan Dua, Kallang Estate, Singapore. Lily Tan, 70N, Blk 13, Holland Drive, Singapore-10. John Lim, 290P, Blk 83, Whampoa Drive, Singapore-12. Rlc58 words
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Article28 1978-04-04 16 Paris, Monday Singapore Cricket Club rugby team was defeated 22-9 In Biarritz, southwest of France by Archibald, a team made up of former French international players.28 words
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Article660 1978-04-04 16 H Waterpolo The Singapore Amateur Swimming Association's Waterpolo Committee are taking a keen interest In the National Schools championship which began at. the Raffles Inst itutlon pool yesterday. National w a t e rpolo coach Tan Eng Bock, who was down at the pool scouting660 words
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Article222 1978-04-04 16 Kj| Cricket Reuter London, Tuesday Tony Greig, the former England Test captain, was suspended for eight weeks from the start of the English season when he appeared before the disciplinary committee of the English Test and County Cricket Board here yesterday. The committee decided toReuter - 222 words
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Advertisement98 1978-04-04 16 THE NEW SIGN OF CENTRAL PARK H' SQUASH CflfTßc 25 SOlttSH COURTS COFFEE. SHACK BAR ULLmWSEMIM PMHOPARI GALLERY IM( x a v THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SQUASH CENTRE IS OPEN FOR ALL NOW NON MEMBERS: S4 PER COURT PER HOUR TICKETS CAN BE BOUGHT ANYTIME UP TO THREE DAYS IN AO98 words
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Article114 1978-04-04 17 m 1 Boxing Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday Police have announced tight security for Saturday's world super-light-weight title bout between Thailand's champ i on Saensak Muangsurin and Venezuelan challe ng e r Francisco Moreno follow lng reports of possible disruption. Police in the southern town of HatReuter - 114 words
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Article, Illustration550 1978-04-04 17 Jeffrey Low - FAS accept offer from a German diplomat SOCCER SCENE by Jeffrey Low Foreign observers who praise our national team are usually very tactful. But when one of them says that Singapore play a more modern style of soccer than England, it is indeed a bi.?550 words
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Article, Illustration479 1978-04-04 17 Manikam led past the 000 m and Into the straight from Auric Flame, with Theatre well up In midfield. Making his bid at the top of the straight Auric Flame shot past Manikam to win easily by l'/fe lengths. Theatre finished third.479 words
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Article307 1978-04-04 17 Ipoh, Tuesday Caught My Eye did a splendid gallop here this morning. With apprentice Razmy Asharl In the saddle, the four-year-old mare by Racalyn was hard held when she reeled off 600 m In 37. Caught My Eye had only three starts to date307 words
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461 1978-04-04 18 Soccer UPI Reuter AFP Buenos Aires, Tuesday An Argentine World Cup soccer championship official said yesterday he does not believe the campaign In Europe to boycott the World Cup matches In June will have much success. "All of the countries with teamsUPI; Reuter; AFP - 461 words
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Article, Illustration868 1978-04-04 18 PEPSI COLA - The Pele e elusive By courtesy of PEPSI COLA World Cup topics are already moving too far from the field of play. Controversies are being Ignited all over. For example: There has been criticism of Flfa's han d 11 ng of the868 words
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Article, Illustration343 1978-04-04 19 R. C - Sculpture in glass —art works of the masters R.C. Clever lighting showed up ihe glass sculpture in basrelief, illuminated contoijrs and emphasised forms. Never again would the human eye conceive glass in prosaic, utilitarian terms. Elaborate glass chandeliers and ornate figurines are mere child's play compared to the pate de343 words
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Article433 1978-04-04 19 Rebecca Chua - By Rebecca Chua Denholm Elliott, who plays Tertius Ingpen in the TV series Clayhanger (tonight over Ch 5 at 8.35 p.m.), is here for 10 weeks' filming of Jack of Hearts, based on the book St Jack by Paul Theroux. Of Clayhanger by Arnold433 words
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174 1978-04-04 19 AFP Hollywood, Tuesday A year ago, only one female star In Hollywood could command a one-million-dollar fee a film Barbara Streisand. Today, according t/> Hollywood rumours, three more have Joined this exclusive millionaires' club Faye Dunaway, Jane Fonda and Black singer Diana RossAFP - 174 words
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Miscellaneous1077 1978-04-04 19 At the cinema THE OTHhn SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The lives of three characters are Interwoven In the romantic melodrama. It Is a story of love, revenge and power set in the early 40s In Greece, France and the US. Stars Marie-Fi ance PI s 1 e r, John Beck and1,077 words
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Miscellaneous376 1978-04-04 19 and around town GOOD AS NEW BOUTIQUE, sells clothes [or children and women. Proceeds In aid of the Tamplnes Home for Retarded Chlloren 344 Margaret Drive, 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday. FLOATING BOOK EXHIBITION on board the M.V. Logos anchored at PSA Godown 40-41, Anson376 words
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Article50 1978-04-04 20 MEI LIN: I wonder why employers prefer to employ girls rather than boys who have completed their Junior Trainee Scheme. Probably it's because girls are more conscientious. AH FOOK: Or maybe boys are more choosy about their jobs, while the girls are happy with what they can get.50 words
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Miscellaneous896 1978-04-04 20 TV AND RADIO i 00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by WHAT'S MY LINE 3.25 DIARY OF EVENTS. .1.30 AFTERNOON MATINEE: The Blue Lamp. (Part 2). Dirk Bogarde and Jimmy Hanley star in this suspense drama about a manhunt for a policeman's murderer. 4.10 SCIENCE REPORT. 4.25 INTERMISSION. 6.05 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed896 words
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Miscellaneous251 1978-04-04 20 Todays top shows LITTLE VIC: Part Four. (Ch. 5. 6.35 p.m. in colour). When Gillie arrives in Arizona, the ranch manager hires him. Though he is back wLh Little Vic, Gillie sti'l has to overcome his fear of riding. To do this, he races secretly at night. During one of251 words
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