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Title Section18 1978-04-05 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, April 5, 1978 No. 2225 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 NEW NATION t COMMENT;18 words
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Article309 1978-04-05 1 He will answer questions on bilingualism from parents, teachers and students For the first time since the bilingualism policy was introduced about six years ago, the Prime Minister is to appear on TV to answer questions on the subject from members of the public. The question309 words
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Article44 1978-04-05 1 Dr Lewis Jacob Meyer, 62, was this morning fined $200 by a magistrate's court for Illegal betting on horse-racing through bookies at Stevens Road. He was found in possession of betting documents when police raided the place on Jan 1.44 words
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Article35 1978-04-05 1 Lilian Quah Cheng Liang, 26, was this morning charged in a magistrate's court for consuming morphine on Sept 27, last year. She pleaded not guilty Her case will be mentioned on April 12.35 words
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Article27 1978-04-05 1 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday The Jakarta meteorological and geophysical station yesterday announced an earthquake of a magnitude of 6.4 on the Rlchter scale recorded late on Monday.—AFPAFP - 27 words
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Article204 1978-04-05 1 AFP Sydney, Wednesday—- Cigarette smoking will now be recognised as an offensive weapon in New South Wales following a decision handed down by a magistrate in a court here yesterday. The court ruled in favour of Brian McRride who claimed a man assaulted him inAFP - 204 words
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Article59 1978-04-05 1 A 16-year-old Malaysian youth was found dead in an Ang Mo Kio flat yesterday. The body of construction labourer Ong Seng Thin of Pontian, Johor was found by police at 12.40 p.m. on the floor of a bedroom In a flat at Block 119, Avenue 3, Ann59 words
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Article25 1978-04-05 1 Moscow, The Soviet Union and Djibouti have agreed to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level from Monday, the Soviet news agency Tass reported yesterday.25 words
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Article93 1978-04-05 1 Reuter Perth. Wednesday A man claiming to belong to the Palestine Liberation Organisation yesterday threatened to blow dp an aircraft at Perth Airport unless he was given US$l million (about $2.3 million). Police and explosives experts searched two planes an Air India Boeing 747 andReuter - 93 words
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Article238 1978-04-05 1 Swadesh De Roy - By Swadesh De Roy our Tokyo correspondent Tokyo, Wednesday Japan nas agreed to extend its special tariff preferences to Asean goods of "cumulative origin." The Japanese decision to enlarge its concession under the Generalised System of Preferences iGSP) has already been conveyed to the five238 words
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Advertisement237 1978-04-05 1 7TB ll Ml, il Drowning s bold new shape toward better golf is way out in front! >",v m f. IRONS This is the Browning 440 Some will call it daring, provocative or simply different. The designers of this unique iron are confident that you will soon call it the237 words
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Advertisement24 1978-04-05 1 INSIDE Waste pipes: TTj action Pag© 3 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 13; Moncywords 14; star* 17; Comics 18; What's On 19. Dr Hornet24 words
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Miscellaneous13 1978-04-05 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Scattered showers.13 words
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Article, Illustration349 1978-04-05 2 Jane Chew - Foster mum shows what it all means By Jane Chew Dedication is Madam Yeo Eng Kim. 48, a widow. For Madam Yeo has been a foster mother with the Social Welfare Department's Fostering Scheme for 15 years. It has not been easy for her. She has three349 words
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Article27 1978-04-05 2 The MP for Punggol, Mr Ng Kah Ting will attend a barbecue at the Kebun Übl community centre at Lorong Renjong on Sunday at 7.30 p.m.27 words
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226 1978-04-05 2 The Institute of Education's political educa tion course is compulsory for all 1300 trainee teachers, both graduates and non-graduates, who are currently undergoing training. A series of four lectures dealing with Singapore's political and economic situation will start this Saturday. The purpose is226 words
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Article234 1978-04-05 2 The Port of Singapore Authority has awarded a $11.5 million contract to a French Arm to consolidate the soil at Changi reclaimed land on which the proposed second runway for the new airport will be built. The Arm, Techniques Louis Menard S.A., is expected to234 words
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Article, Illustration448 1978-04-05 2 Terry Tan - By Terry Tan A person In the travel and related service industries today has to be a diplomat as well as know how to make pastry or book a tour. Founder and ex-dean of the School of Travel Industry Management, University448 words
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Article151 1978-04-05 2 The Stock Exchange of Singapore opened In fairly active trading today. UIC stood out, gaining nine cents to $2.02. Other issues which advanced Include C. Securities, up eight cents to $1.17. BUSINESS DONE: First Section: U.I.C. (1) 2.55 (1) 2.54 (1)2.56(1)2.57(10)2.60(4) 2.62 Sett.: (1) 2.57 (1) 2.58 (1)2.59(1)2.60(1)2.61151 words
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Article, Illustration210 1978-04-05 3 There is nothing exceptional about this picture except that all the people in it are Members of Parliament. And it is rare indeed to see so many of them together in a public place. The occasion was a speciallyarranged informal tour of the newPicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 210 words
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Article327 1978-04-05 3 Richard Ho - HDB summonses for 100 contractors By Richard Ho The Housing Board has issued notices to 120 renovation contra c tors informing them that they have breached the board's rules by covering up the waste pipes in 418 flats at Tanjong Pagar Plaza. They will have327 words
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Advertisement166 1978-04-05 3 I J 1 J -r-« i i 1» /I, •A f 'M 7 M r ,f .<* v -W X v\ v -543/ > f a •»> i Dine in style. The Marco Polo Restaurant. You think of it when you want to dine and wine and enjoy the finer166 words
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190 1978-04-05 4 Singapore Airport Terminal Services has Introduced an apprenticeship scheme to train cooks for Its catering division. The scheme alms to upgrade the cooking skills and related knowledge of catering staff. It will also give promising trainees an opportunity to speed up their promotion to190 words
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Article33 1978-04-05 4 The National Museum will show three films for students at its premises on Saturday at 10.45 a.m. They are Scotland, Cup Final 1975 and Folk Art in Finland. Admission is free.33 words
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248 1978-04-05 4 Judith Hale - By Judith Hale The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board will set up offices in New York, Paris and West Asia by the end of the fiscal year. The Board's director, Mr Joseph'Chew, said priority is being given to the setting up of the New248 words
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Article242 1978-04-05 4 say police Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday.—Police said yesterday they were closing in on a rang of highway robbers who held up two tourist buses in the last five days. They said they had pieced together information obtained from the victims and are on the verge of arresting242 words
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Article79 1978-04-05 4 UPI Hong Kong, Wednesday A senior member of the Chinese University in Hong Kong yesterday called for greater interchange of staff and students in graduate studies between educational institutes in South-east Asia. Prof Ma Lin, Vicechancellor designate of the university, said such an interchange programme would benefitUPI - 79 words
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122 1978-04-05 4 The Hokien Assoclaclatlon plans to build a convalescent home (or the aged either at Whitley Road or In Jurong. The plans were approved at Its annual general meeting during the weekend. Details of the project will be worked out by the new management122 words
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Article115 1978-04-05 4 LKA The highlight of the second round of the national chess championship played on Monday night was the defeat of national chess master Choong Llong On at the hands of Junior player Goh Yeow Hwee. Llong On had the advantage from the opening but lost this whenLKA - 115 words
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Article56 1978-04-05 4 Mr Poo Kok Pbeow has been elected president of the Library Association of Singapore. The other officials are: Mr Lim Hong Too (vice-president). Miss Tan Lay Yuen (secretary). Mrs Lim Kim Char (treasurer) and Mr Cheong Kwal Llew. Mrs Mercedes Cheong. Miss Foo chay Hong. Miss Maria Ng56 words
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Advertisement84 1978-04-05 4 It's a matter of A taste for the little things that matter, on China Airlines. Girls a little lovelier, service a touch warmer, flavors a bit fresher, whether you choose Eastern or Western food. A taste for schedules that are convenient, routes a little speedier. You'll find it matters a84 words
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Advertisement21 1978-04-05 4 PROTECT YOUR CURTAI AND FURNISIfI :< WINDOW TREATMENT CUTS OUT THE SUN S HARMFUL ULTRA-VIOLET RAYS WHICH CAUSED FADIN Tel: *****8 *****621 words
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Article301 1978-04-05 5 'Escalation a big surprise' AFP Peking, Wednesday Foreign Minister Huang Hua stated yesterday that China was "very much surprised" by the escalation of the Cambodian Vietnamese conflict. Mr. Huang Hua was speaking to Swedish journalists accompanying Swedish Foreign Minister Karin Soder, currently on anAFP - 301 words
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Article84 1978-04-05 5 AFP Perth. Wednesday Most of Western Australia was thrown Into chaos yesterday by a freak storm that lashed the coastline between Kalbarrl and Albany. While fierce winds whipped up a giant dust cloud over most of the area and tore roofs from houses bushfires erupted aroundAFP - 84 words
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Article27 1978-04-05 5 Reuter London, Wednesday Indonesia has ordered eight Hawk groundattack aircraft worth £25 million ($lO5 million) from British Aerospace, the state-owned firm announced here today. Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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211 1978-04-05 5 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday The Janata Party last night appeared to have retained the parliamentary seat of karnal in an important north Indian by -election despite a strong challenge from former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's party. The ruling party's candidate, Moninder Singh Lather,Reuter - 211 words
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Article437 1978-04-05 5 Reuter London, Wednesday An appeal by the Port Swettenham Authority, of Kuala Lumpur, against a decision that they must pay M 521,236 damages for the loss of 64 cases of pharmaceutical goods from a warehouse at Port Kelang, opened before the Privy Council In London yes*Reuter - 437 words
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264 1978-04-05 5 AFP Reuter Manila, Wednesday President Marcos was burned in effigy in the centre of Manila last night while crowds chanted "Marcos puppet" in a massive rally by 15.000 youths and workers three days before the Philippine elections. The effigy burning was the first suchAFP; Reuter - 264 words
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149 1978-04-05 5 AP Tokyo, Wednesday Seven hundred riot police yesterday swooped on huts used by radical opponets of Tokyo's new international airport as the Japanese Cabinet formally named May 20 as the new opening date for the airport. The police action was taken to collect evidenceAP - 149 words
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Article36 1978-04-05 5 AFP Bangkok, Wednesday— A touAst died of a heart attack in Bangkok last night, while being given what is billed as a "Bcourse" massage at a local bath and massage parlour .police reported today.—AFP.AFP - 36 words
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Advertisement145 1978-04-05 5 BANG OUIFSEM '^•11 OQI comprises Beo master 901 AM-FM receiver 100 watts max. output, Baogram 1100 Raeord Player, 2 Baovox S3O ipaakars. BEOCORDIIOI cassatta dack with Dolby is optional at $470.00 $995 M>!ll >* V AJtti 1500 a 3-in-1 music oantra incorporating AM-FM Tunar, Hi-Fi Starao Amplifier 100W max. output145 words
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Article317 1978-04-05 6 Rumanian leader tells Dayan Reuter Bucharest, Wednesday President Nicolae Ceausescu told Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayaji yesterday that Israel should pull out of occupied Arab lands as part of a Middle East peace settlement. The only Soviet bloc government chief to support direct EgyptianIsraeli negotiations,Reuter - 317 words
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107 1978-04-05 6 UPI Washington, Wednesday Libya, as a supporter of terrorists, cannot buy heavy duty American trucks but 200 Libyans are studying nuclear technology In the United States, a State Department official said yesterday. "The nightmare of all nightmares if someone uses nuciear technology to hold orUPI - 107 words
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Article100 1978-04-05 6 Reuter Luxembourg, Wednesday—European Common Market foreign ministers yesterday failed to agree on whether to bow to an American demand for new talks on safeguards for US-supplled uranium. Prance insisted that the question be referred to the summit of the Nine which begins onReuter - 100 words
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197 1978-04-05 6 UPI San Francisco, Wednesday A wealthy Swiss widow disappeared mysteriously from the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth n In the Pacific Ocean during the ship's current 90-day world luxury cruise. It was reported yesterday. The missing woman, Carla Iris Bodmer of Zurich, was last seenUPI - 197 words
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220 1978-04-05 6 AFP New York, Wednesday The United States traded position is expected to show a substantial improvement for March and April, economists here said yesterday. They described the record U554.52 billion ($10.3 billion) deficit for February as "an aberration" and said It partly reflected theAFP - 220 words
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Article109 1978-04-05 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday, April 5, the 95th dav of 1918 with 270 to follow. THE MOON is approaching Its new phase. THERE Is no morning star. THE EVENING STARS are Venus, Mars, Jupiter. Mercury and Saturn. Those born on tills date are under the sign of Aries. ONUPI - 109 words
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Article63 1978-04-05 6 Reuter Manila, Wednesday Christmas Is apparently a happy hunting time for Australians seeking wives in the Philippines, according to outgoing Australian Ambassador Gerald Natter. Mr Natter told a Foreign Correspondents' Association of the Philippines' luncheon yesterday thore Wore usually N to N Inquiries to the embassy IMbReuter - 63 words
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Article76 1978-04-05 6 Reuter Auckland, Wednesday— A general synod of the Anglican church of New Zealand will consider this week whether to amend the prayer book to remove sexist language. The very Rev Edward Johnston, Dean of Walkato, said the assumption throughout the liturgy that God is masculine mightReuter - 76 words
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Miscellaneous294 1978-04-05 6 Ah Fook and Me Xuirtg Ira dat M U n aui ausnc t$: mm<tu. i*|ll Baski Gongsi dl gurmo. suoul Vj I V SV J L Ji ssb L vS Mei Lin: I didn't know you are interested in the stock market. Ah Fook: I will be buying SBS shares,294 words
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Advertisement452 1978-04-05 7 Enle* "PEPS Socce *78" W -Tl-iSr-w*v-" ;,v < ,j* 4 s •IXM 1 %.a te i< $w<. dr\ZESI CUP SEWES. Con^^UfS 0809 J*"~. ■v. v WY:. ii o s UgggMHVi w Around the world Pepsi is associated with soccer. So what better idea than a series of Pepsi Soccer Contests452 words
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Article417 1978-04-05 8 The Japanese government has decided on a 1500-strong elite police squad to protect Its controversial battlescarred airport at Narita. It rejected a bizarre plan to have a high-voltage electric fence plus moat and drawbridge, a recommendation by a police force enfeebled by laws that ban the use417 words
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Article55 1978-04-05 8 A coffeehouse waitress stuck menus under the noses of a group of lunchers. When asked If there was a fixed lunch, she replied curtly: "No." A rude waitress during Courtesy Week? Well, this one wasn't wearing a Smiley button, so maybe she was left out, and55 words
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Article46 1978-04-05 8 If you like reading in the bath, a new water-proof dally, produced by a group of French skin-divers, Is just the thing. Called the Voice of the Frogman, it is printed on special light weight plastic and can be read comfortably at any depth-46 words
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Article, Illustration650 1978-04-05 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON Suppose that Hong Kong had been returned to Oe n e r a<l i s s imo Chiang Kai-shek i,n 1945? What would have been the consequences? How different would the East Asian scene be today, more than650 words
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Article, Illustration692 1978-04-05 8 All a part of daily life for the south Lebanon villager Reuter Beirut, Wednesday Neglected by successive Beirut governments, Lebanon's deep south lived with fear, death and destruction for more than a decade before Israel finally occupied the area. For the villagers of the south, onlyReuter - 692 words
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Article, Illustration769 1978-04-05 9 Lulin Reutens - Berita: Make courtesy a way of life VOICE OF THE PRESS A weekly round-up off editorials in the non-English press in Singapore By Lulin Reutens It had been a quiet week, judging from the editorials in the non-English press which seemed disinclined to make comments of much769 words
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Article516 1978-04-05 9 Ivan Lim - Point-by-point reply to Selangor society's charges By I Ivan Lim Labour Ministry and NTUC offclals have dismissed as "biased" and "baseless" a report by the Selangor Graduates' Society that Malaysian workers in Singapore are exploited ana discriml- 4 nated against. New Nation Interviewed several ministry and NTUC516 words
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Advertisement19 1978-04-05 9 Exquisite jewellery of unconjpromised craft^njansJjip FOOK CHEONG GOLDSMITH (PTE) LTD O 219, South Bridge Road, Singapore I Tel: *****119 words
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Advertisement91 1978-04-05 9 •*<*» ■m" Newest! Latest! *r Pen Watch the result of space-age technology ft > 1/ MWjr/ Electronic digital MBf.J/ watch cum-ball pen iß#/ Smart, sleek looking Wm/ pen that also li' doubles up as your watch l What a beautiful, practical combination' Month/Day/Date/ Mours/Minutes/Seconds J at a glance' Onr year91 words
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Article, Illustration1134 1978-04-05 10 / 11 Judith Holmberg - Report by Judith Holmberg If you were interviewing a young woman for an executive Job, how would you react if she came in dressed in any of the five looks here? That's what we asked the personnel managers of four big organisations, selected to ensurePictures by Nik Kasmani - 1,134 words
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Advertisement70 1978-04-05 10 / 11 ,V.WASSWiW It's time How did you look this mornini? Tired? Need i facial, hairwash or a now face? Why not tpond a littlo timo at Juno's Beauty House at a very economical price and look |ood for yourself and for the old man, too. June can not only make you70 words
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Article408 1978-04-05 12 Time is short, says 'letter* from ex-PM Reuter Rome, Wednesday The leftist kidnappers of former Premier Aldo Moro last night demanded the release of "all comm un 1 st prisoners" and a letter apparently -written by their captive called for a prisoner exchange. ButReuter - 408 words
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Article, Illustration348 1978-04-05 12 Reuter Los Angeles, Wednesday British actress Vanessa Redgrave was attacked on Monday night by a number of film celebrities for political remarks she made after receiving a Best Actress award. Charlton Heston, a past President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, saidReuter - 348 words
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Article244 1978-04-05 12 Reuter Bonn, Wednesday Economic ties and EastWest detente are expected to be the main topics when Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev visits West Germany in May, diplomatic sources said here yesterday. The government announced on Monday that Mr Brezhnev would arrive in Bonn early next month.Reuter - 244 words
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143 1978-04-05 12 Reuter Washington, Wednesday President Carter has made no decision on whether to deploy the controversial neutron bomb In Europe, administration officials said yesterday. The officials were responding to a story in the New York Times yesterday saying that Mr Carter had decided against producingReuter - 143 words
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Article37 1978-04-05 12 AP Washington, Wednesday —President Carter will ask Congress to lift its embargo on arms to Turkey and Increase the amount of military sales credits to the Turkish government next year, the State Department announced yesterday.AP - 37 words
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148 1978-04-05 12 Reuter London, Wednesday Economic recession has worsened the situation in the world's shipping and shipbuilding Industries, making a return to normality by 1980 "only a possibility," Mr Robert Husklsson, chairman of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, said in his annual report published here yesterday. MrReuter - 148 words
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203 1978-04-05 12 UPI Reuter Washington, Wednesday—The US State Department yesterday announced that Secretary of state Cyrus Vance and British Foreign Secretary David Owen would have a mid-April meeting in Tanzania with leaders of the black Patriotic Front in a drive to win acceptance for an Anglo-AmericanUPI; Reuter - 203 words
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Article59 1978-04-05 12 Reuter Bonn, Wednesday West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and US envoy Henry Owen had preparatory talks yesterday on July's summit conference In Bonn of the world's seven major non-communist nations. t a government spokesman said. The seven countries taking part In the conference are the United States,Reuter - 59 words
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Article, Illustration674 1978-04-05 13 A hair-raising 'Asian experience' that takes you for a ride Reuter Singapore: A i.axi ride in many Asian cities if you can get one can sometimes be a hairraising experience as drivers weave their ageing vehicles in and out of. traffic with little .regard to road safety orReuter - 674 words
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Article, Illustration513 1978-04-05 13 UPI Hong Kong: The Kong Kong Club, one of the world's few remaining stately monuments to British c o 1 on 1 alism, Is In danger of sinking literally. Cracks have appeared in Its Victorian facade and its foundations are being shaken dally byUPI - 513 words
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Advertisement38 1978-04-05 13 We serve authentic Italian cuisine aad Tender juicy steaks WE HAVE THE BEST FOR YOU i Meet your frtcMi for a meal or a drink at Jack's Place EASY PARKING JACK'S PLACE 117 A KIUJNEY Rl IE *****138 words
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Miscellaneous267 1978-04-05 13 Crossword v J "9 Nun 10 Performed 11 Approaches 12 Makes a faux pas 14 Papa's partner 17 Scruff 21 Sound of a bird 22 Pinnacles 23 Porcelain 24 Kind of wave 25 Colossus of—29 New York City island 30 Facial twitchings 32 Bristle 33 Money: si. 34 Not up267 words
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Article275 1978-04-05 14 LONDON: Brit ain'a foreign currency reserves fell by US$381 million ($876 million) last month, the first significant drop since May last year, the Treasury announced yesterday. Reuter. TOKYO: Instead of just blasting Japan for "excessive" exports, US businessmen should work and sell harder to penetrate the Japanese market275 words
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Article202 1978-04-05 14 UPI London, Wednesday The ailing US dollar firmed against the broad range of European currencies yesterday, rising off the floor where It started the week. It finished the day marginally up against the Deutsch mark and the Swiss, French and Belgian francs. It recovered its record low againstUPI - 202 words
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160 1978-04-05 14 Reuter Bonn, Wednesday. China's Foreign Trade Minister LI Chiang held political and economic talks with Chancellor Helmut Schmidt yesterday at the start of a seven-day visit to West Germany; the Bonn government spokesman said. Mr Li is due to hold further talks with membersReuter - 160 words
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Article232 1978-04-05 14 Although restrained by Inflation fear?, stocks yesterday registered their first gain In Tour sessions with the aid of the dollar's recovery on foreign exchanges. Trading was only moderate. The Dow Jones Industrial average, a 6.32polnt loser on Monday, rebounded to gain 4.33 points to 755.37. The closely watched232 words
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Article35 1978-04-05 14 UPI New York. Wednesday Dow Jonas closing averages on the NYBB yesterday: 30 Industrials T88.3T (up 4.33); *20 transport 209.40 (up 0.00); Ift utilities 108.04 (up 0.30); 08 stocks 288.88 (up 1.01). UPLUPI - 35 words
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Article194 1978-04-05 14 AFP Prices bounced back on the Tokyo stock market yesterday, with the Dow Indicator hitting a record high In fairly active trading. Monday's setback generated a fresh wave of buying by bargain hunters. The 225-stock Dow Jones average, a 41.77 yen loser on Monday, gained 49.41 yen to 5479.74AFP - 194 words
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Article66 1978-04-05 14 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 187 1 Foncler 332.30 .80 Prlntemps 67.96 +4.36 Bull 33.60 .30 Royal Dutch 268.60 —2.30 Mlcheiln 1312 t COS 366 80 Thomson 188.60 +4J0 CFP 117.60 1.40 Rhone 89 unch. Air 282 1 B8N 406 12 Philips 64.60 1 Sues 287.6066 words
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Article76 1978-04-05 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Zurich Closing price* In frmncs on the Zurich 8wlu Stock BbcImuic* yeatanUv: UBS Bearer >185 S DBS Registered 016 t SBC MS Credit SUlaee *10 10 Swissair B. •10 Swiss Relnsur. 3885 35 Wlnterthur B. 3030 Juvena B. 180 3 Nestle B. 3365 5 InterfoodUnion Bank of Switzerland Zurich - 76 words
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Article95 1978-04-05 14 Prices at 11.30 ajn. today (Australian time) on Um Sydney Stock Exchange: A CI 16S 186 ADC 19 2ft Ampol Pet nil AMI 13ft 140 APlf 130 133 Bank NBW ftl6 nU Brambles 171 nil BHP 600 603 Boral nil 343 CBA 331 33ft C8R 364 Sftft CIO 35095 words
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340 1978-04-05 14 Business News and Views V Reuter Luxembourg, Wednesday Foreign Ministers of the European Common Market said yesterday the results of the recent EEC talks with Japan about cutting Japan's big trade surplus with the community fell short of what could have been hoped. ButReuter - 340 words
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Miscellaneous536 1978-04-05 14 NEW NMION MONEVWORBS 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 mam mam Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR GA-3 1. If con involve translation 2. Offspring of a cow 3. Low536 words
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Article401 1978-04-05 15 FOO SIANG CHECK - FOO SIANG CHECK I was ohe of the S1 n g a poreans who went to see the recently concluded East Asian squash championships held at Kallang Squash Centre. I must praise the organisers of this tournament for the efficient manner In which they conducted It.401 words
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Article187 1978-04-05 15 C.F. Y - C.F.Y. Soccer Is a game of physical contact. It Is Inevitable as every player on the field rushes for the ball. In doing so, it Is hardly surprising that some players resort to rough play. We have witnessed many such incidents before. Can187 words
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Article188 1978-04-05 15 CHUNG CHEE YIEN - CHUNG CHEE YIEN Muhammad All has always claimed that he la 'The Greatest' and how right he Is! His recent defeat by Leon Splnks end the era of a distinguished and remarkable career. Without All, boxing will never reach such great heights again. It was188 words
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370 1978-04-05 15 VICTOR WEE TAT - VICTOR WEE TAT Singapore have assured themselves a semifinal berth In the Malaysia Cup tournament. The only thrilling encounter left In the preliminary round should be on Sunday, when Singapore travel to Penang to tackle them at the City Stadium After their disappointing performance370 words
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Article124 1978-04-05 15 1 read with Interest the report on the Singapore v» Malaysian Armed Forces soccer match played at the National Btadlam In the two local English newspapers. Obviously one paper most have appointed a reporter to cover a sport which he Is not rery weO▼ersed in, otherwise124 words
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Advertisement342 1978-04-05 15 NAM h6 TRAVIL Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 8.T.P.8. LIC NO: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive denting/ Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days S*l92/-, six days 3*172/-, departure dally. Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands four days *****/-, Oentlng Highlands four days 8*145/- by deluxe alrcondltloned coach departure every Wednesday, Thursday. Haadyal/342 words
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Article278 1978-04-05 16 the track By FAIRWAY Ipoh, Wednesday Houston Ranger II underlined his chances In the Class 2, Division 2 1250m race on'Sunday with a stylish gallop here this morning. With M.C. Lam astride, the Ruantallan slx-year-oid was striding out extremely well in a 600m sprint in278 words
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Article, Illustration717 1978-04-05 16 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper Singapore will once again be represented in the Hashim Khan Trophy competition —a good opportunity for the local players to cross rackets wtyh the world's best. The Hashim Khan Trophy meet will be held at Karachi in May, and the selection of the717 words
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Article, Illustration501 1978-04-05 16 Mick The Miller led past the 800 m and Into the straight but was soon beaten. Royal Romeo lilt the front, with Destination and Red Dart starting .their runt. Chaya Timor closed In. Destination forged ahead 200 m to win going away501 words
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Article247 1978-04-05 16 Reuter London, Wednesday Pakistan's Hiddy Jahan toppled his fourth-seed-ed compatriot, Oogl Alauddln, In straight games to reach the semifinals of the £15,000 <about 5563,000) British Open squash championship last night. The powerfully-built Jahan, seeded No. 5, upset Alauddln 9-7, 9-4, 9-4 In 50 minutes. Alauddln beganReuter - 247 words
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Article255 1978-04-05 17 SURESH NAIR - AROUND THE SCHOOLS ICS Rugby By SURESH NAIR Anglo-Chinese stole the thunder on the opening day of the National Schools Secondary rugby tour n ament when they whipped Telok Kurau by a record 102-0 margin at Grange Road yesterday. What was more admirable about this255 words
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Article203 1978-04-05 17 Rugby St. Andrew's School, traditional rugby kingpins, faced an uphill task in this season's Post Secondary tournament scheduled to begin this evening at the Police Academy. The Saints are understrength this year because they no longer have Pre Un 1 v e rsity classes. St.203 words
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Article, Illustration438 1978-04-05 17 BRIAN MILLER - CJC no match at all in final a Badminton By BRIAN MILLER Hwa Chong Junior College retained the National S c ho o 1 s' badminton title for Post Secondary girls when they beat Catholic Junior College 3-2 in the Anal at Bukit Timah yesterday. Jlwa438 words
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Article239 1978-04-05 17 PHILIP TAN - JOSEPHIANS ESCAPE DEFEAT BEZ By PHILIP TAN St. Joseph's Institution and Sang Nila Utama fought out a scoreless draw in a key National Schools Secondary Division soccer tournament match at Katong yesterday. The meeting between the Josephians, winners of Group "C" in the second round, and Sang239 words
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Advertisement109 1978-04-05 17 v y mm I V Vs. gives you A winner In it* class. A breakthrough in metal racket construction to give you a racket with such outstanding performance that it surpassed leading metal rackets in laboratory and play testing. Other metal rackets had more vibration and vibrated for a longer109 words
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Miscellaneous348 1978-04-05 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a very exceptionally Independent Individual, and do not work well with others. You must beware going Into a business partnership. You will have particular difficulty adjusting to a business situation where you will have to cooperate with relatives. You348 words
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Article240 1978-04-05 18 Prfl Swimming Singapore's <tear of a suspension on our swimmers if they compete against China In the December Asian Games in Bangkok has eased tollowlng a rule amendment maae by the International Swimming Federation (Fina) In Mexico last month, reports PHILIP TAN. Doctor Radin240 words
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Article69 1978-04-05 18 E cncto Reuter Georgetown, Wednesday West Indies snatched three vital wickets In the last hour to set up a tasclnatlng climax to the third cricket Test against Australia here yesterday. Australia finished the day on 290 for six, still 69 runs short of victory with four second InningsReuter - 69 words
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Article, Illustration346 1978-04-05 18 Philip Tan - If the FAS agree to their dates for a match SOCCER by Philip Tan The Yugoslavian National Under 23 soccer team, who have qualified for the semi-finals of the European Nations Cup tournament, have approached the Football Association of Singapore for a game here either on346 words
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Article669 1978-04-05 18 BRIAN MILLER - Equestrian By BRIAN MILLER Even after winning the recent Asian Junior horse trials at Manila, the Singapore Equestrian Federation are not going to rest on their laurels. Now plans are underway for the formation of a large reservoir of young riders. This was disclosed by the669 words
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Article184 1978-04-05 18 Forty-four players have entered for the Singapore Island Country Club Memorial Trophy women's golf competition which starts off with a qualifying round at the Slme Course tomorrow. The draw: Ist tee. 1 p.m. E. Conjugaclon (13) 8. Sellers (19); 1.06 P. Tlnsley (15) K.L. Ong (15) M.184 words
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Article231 1978-04-05 18 London, Wednesday Watford, clear leaders In the Fourth Division, became the first team to clinch promotion in the English League football when they scored a 2 1 victory at Bournemouth last night. Watford needed Just one point from che match to make sure of playing In the231 words
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Article36 1978-04-05 18 Philadelphia, Wednesday—Joe Frazier has influenza and will be unable to go through with a scheduled April 29 flght against South Africa's Kallie Knoetze in Las Vegas, tiie former world heavyweight champion's lawyer said yesterday.36 words
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Miscellaneous29 1978-04-05 18 NORBERT i am by Art Sansom L'M WAITING lAA... ATS VERY NICE! BELLS OF ST. PSPiiS M 0 by George Fett IP l COULD DOIUAT, BAOV 10 Be LEA\JE29 words
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Article348 1978-04-05 19 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg Radio Singapore begins Its Piano Examination Series today. The series will start at 7.15 p.m. today and will be repeated on Saturday at 2.30 p.m. It Is conducted by Ruth Gerald, a music examiner for the Royal Schools of Music. Miss348 words
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Article, Illustration273 1978-04-05 19 Annette Funl c e 11 o Ollardl, former hostess and Mouseketeer on the TV series, the Mickey Mouse Club, In the *****, makes a guest appearance In the revival of the show this evening. Annette appears together with Tim Consldlne In a273 words
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Advertisement4 1978-04-05 19 Exclusive Lintjtran+plus Colour TV4 words
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Miscellaneous480 1978-04-05 19 Sports diary BADMINTON: National Schoois Team Championships (St. Margaret's and Hwa Chong Junior College Halls, 2 p.m.). TENNIS: National Schools Championships Post secondary BOYS: Victoria School v St. Andrew's Junior College, National Junior College v St. Andrew's School. St. Patrick's v Catholic Junior College (Farrer Park Courts, 2 p.m.). RUGBY:480 words
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Miscellaneous176 1978-04-05 19 Post secondary: 8t. Andrew's Junior College v St. Andrew's School <3.30), Raffles Institution v Catholic Junior College (5.00). Both matches at Police Academy, Thomson Road. SOCCER: National Schools Tournament Post secondary: Catholic Junior College v Singapore Vocational Institute (3.20), Raffles Institution v Boys Town Vocational Institute (4.45, Whitley Road). Temasek176 words
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Miscellaneous575 1978-04-05 19 At the cinema THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The llvps ol three characters are Interwoven in the romantic melodrama. It Is a story of love, revenge and powir set in the early 40s in Greece, France and the US. Stars Marle-Fi ance Pi s 1 e r, John Beck and575 words
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Article53 1978-04-05 20 AH FOOK: What a marvellous idea it la to have open-air art exhibitions and other displays along the Orchard Mall. If it catches on, it can well be another tourist attraction. MEI LIN: Wonder what will happen when it rains. The display board may be waterproof, but the53 words
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Miscellaneous930 1978-04-05 20 TV rnmmm AND RADIO 5] 3.00 OPENINU ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by SERBANIKA <Mr). This programme features a talk-cum-demonstratlon on rugmaking; an Interview with a woman who sells kltchenware during her spare time; household hints and a demonstration of the art of making bunga paha. the artificial flowers used to adorn the930 words
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Miscellaneous257 1978-04-05 20 I MUSIC AT HAREWOOD: Julian Bream. (Ch. 5, 7 55 pjn. In colour). An eminent British Ruitarlst and lutanlst, Julian Bream has performed In leading festivals all over the world. He led the revival of English lu.e music and has encouraged English compositions for the guitarThis evening, we hear and257 words
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