New Nation, 10 April 1978
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Title Section21 1978-04-10 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Monday, April 10, 1978 No. 2229 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r- i NEW fcj) NATION COMMENT21 words
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Article, Illustration533 1978-04-10 1 Hijackers and passengers interviewed Top govern ment officials this morning boarded the hijacked Vietnamese freighter, Vam Co 24, to interview the crew and passengers before deciding on the course of action to take against the four hijackers. Armed police troops stood by as statements werePictures by DAVID TAN - 533 words
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Article, Illustration65 1978-04-10 1 Writer Edgar Koh Is now In New York as New Nation's America correspondent. He will cover the American scene the economic, political and social aspects which will be of Interest to Singapore. Today, he flies his flrst story (See page 5) on what It is65 words
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Article119 1978-04-10 1 Reuter Tel Aviv. Monday Reports that a group of Palestinian guerillas had landed on the Israeli coast and hijacked a lorry turned out to be a false alarm last night. After an extensive and frantic hunt by antiguerllla border police and army units, an official spokesman said:Reuter - 119 words
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Advertisement25 1978-04-10 1 Jackpot V\ $12,000 Page 9 n. acts Pages 16, 17 IN THE OTHER PAGEB: Moneywords 10; Comics 12; Stars 14; Croiaword 18; What's On 19.25 words
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Advertisement10 1978-04-10 1 COLOUR TV ZD ■n never vanes Another quality product from10 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-04-10 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook" from 1 p.m. to 0 p.m. today Scattered showers In late after-16 words
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Article122 1978-04-10 2 Trading opened cautiously but towards the 11 a.m. break-time, light buying support could be discerned In several counters. BUSINESS DONE: First Section Haw Par (1) 0.92'/, (1) 0.93 (3) 0.93'/. (2) 0.94 (8) 0.94 Vi (1) 0.95. Sett.: (7) 0.93'/» (1) 0.94 (5) 0.94'/i (4) 0.95'/, (2) 0.95.122 words
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Article52 1978-04-10 2 The Singapore Armed Forces will conduct military exercises with blanks in the following areas from today to Monday: Marsiling, Chua Chu Kang, Lim Chu Kang, Tamplnes, Mandal and Pulau Tekong. The exercises will be held from 8 a.m. to midnight daily and the public Is advised not to52 words
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Article160 1978-04-10 2 One of Changi In'-er-national Airport's par 11 all v completed *un ways has been handed over to the Ministry of Defence. About 2000 metres of it are being used for mill* tary operations while the rest. formerly a mili tary runaway, 1s being extended by the160 words
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Article356 1978-04-10 2 Rav Dhaliwal - To upgrade service and solve shortage problem By Rav Dhaliwal The government is drawing up a threepoint action plan to improve the taxi service. The Implementation of the plan is expected to provide a "practical solu tion" to the taxi shortage problem and upgrade the service.356 words
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368 1978-04-10 2 Customs were not that generous —cinemas Major cinema operators said the Customs Department has not given them a blanket approval to Increase their admission prices. "The Consumers Association of Singapore should have been there to see the difficulties we had to go through with the department before approval was granted."368 words
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209 1978-04-10 2 The overhead ped»;s trian bridge to be built across Nlcoll Highway near the National Stadium will be the widest in Singapore. This concrete bridge will be six metres wide compared to the usual two metre wide overhead bridges, a spokesman for the Ministry of209 words
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Article37 1978-04-10 2 The National Museum will screen four films for the public at its premises on Wednesday at 8 p.m. They are The Athletes, Concerto for Orchestra, Ching Mai Northern Capital and QueenslandSunshine State. Admission is free.37 words
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Article37 1978-04-10 2 Young Singaporean graduates aged between 20 and 30 who are not members of the Singapore Jaycees can now apply to go on the Jaycees Bth Asian Youth Voyage, an annual event organised by the Japan Jaycees.37 words
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Article23 1978-04-10 2 The Singapore General Hospital's telephone number will be changed to *****22 from Saturday at 2 p.m. The present number Is *****1.23 words
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Miscellaneous101 1978-04-10 2 Big Sweep and Toto Bie Sweep drawn at Bukit Timah on Satur* day: First: ***** Second: ***** Third: ***** Starters: Nos. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Consolation: Nos. ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** Bis Sweep drawn yesterday:101 words
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Advertisement109 1978-04-10 3 f sT JHhL > g». MM ||g r **7 i:.," sSs ■■■':>■• f r L>.. J I 41 1 4' «> t v: m\. I m X H '<X 3>£ X f I ■s- •.:V -x Ton! igBS *> i VwtfeV r -*U-> v 'vi 'ißk 1 i --mmm «l109 words
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Article, Illustration240 1978-04-10 4 Eight year old Han Pel Chou is not only bilingual in English and Mandarin, she also speaks two dialects fluently and is currently trying to speak Malay and Cantonese. Pel Chou. a Primary Two student In River Valley Government Chinese Primary School, comes240 words
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Article401 1978-04-10 4 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi The 61ngapore Chinese School Teachers' Union has formeu a sub-com-mittee to study the Prime Minister's comments on the blllnguallBm problem. The union, wiilch has more than 1200 members from Chinese primary schools, will then submit a memorandum to the Education Ministry. In particular,401 words
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Article375 1978-04-10 4 Douglas Chan - Rise in value of sterling the cause —retailers By Douglas Chan Liquor retailers have increased the prices of various types of branuy since the beginning of this month. The increase ranges from $2 for a 75-centllit-re bottle for cognac to 110 tor premium brandy. Other liquors375 words
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Article162 1978-04-10 4 Royal Brunei Airline has begun handling its own sales and reservations here after It decided not to renew its general sales agency agreement with Singapore Airlines. According to an article in the Travel Trade Gazette Asia, this agreement expired at the end of last month. The162 words
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Article55 1978-04-10 4 The Ministry of Education has announced the names of the two best students In the commercial stream In the OCE 'O' Level Examination. They are Abdul Halim bin Kermat of Queensway Secondary School and Haflza bte Mohd Yusoff of Rangoon Road Secondary School who will receive the Malay55 words
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Article193 1978-04-10 4 The government is planning an award for all national servicemen, including members of the Vigilante Corps, for good service. This was stated by the acting commandant of the VC, Mr Lye Hln Wing, in an article In the Vigilante. Mr Lye, who presided at the annual193 words
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Article55 1978-04-10 4 Mr Wee Toon Ouut of Harper Press has been elected president of the Master Printers Association. Other officials are Messrs Wong Tek Foo, Koo Kok Kee, C O. Harrison, Edward Leong. Llxn Han Chye, Peter Ho, 81m Kwang Yak, Boh Kee Loon, 8. Kesava, Teo Cheng Peow, Low Chan55 words
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Advertisement64 1978-04-10 4 The choicest n cut of U.S. beef, brown and crisp outside, red and juicy inside, so tender it melts in your mouth. Served with baked jacket potato and fresh tossed green salad. Lunch time every dav Lower Ground Floor, Orchard/Someret Roads. Singapore 9. Tel: *****6 m UT SUNGLASSES ON YOUR64 words
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187 1978-04-10 5 Reuter Kuala Lumpur. Monday Tht Deputy Prime Minister. Datuk Dr Mahathir, said here yesterday that the government had succeeded in breaking down the water tight compartments into which Malaysia's business world was previously divided. Opening the one-day Malaysian Chinese Economic Conference, Dr Mahathir saidReuter - 187 words
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Article85 1978-04-10 5 A five-man economic delegation from Bangladesh arrived in Singapore last night to explore the possibility of economic co-operation. Led by the Minister of Planning, Dr M. N. Huda, the team will have discussions with the Economic Development Board, the Department of Trade, the Primary Production Department and the85 words
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Article101 1978-04-10 5 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Monday —Malaysia Is to set up a large drug rehabilitation centre on Pls&ng Island off 'the Johore state to cope with the growing problem of drug abuse, it was announced here. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Mahathir Mohamed launching a nationwide anti-drug campaign on SaturdayReuter - 101 words
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Article, Illustration564 1978-04-10 5 Edgar Koh - Edgar Koh The famous skyline of Manhattan can barely be made out through the dirtylooking haze as we approach the city by coach from Kennedy Airport. It is spring, but on the desolate wasteland that is part of Queens, the bare trees and bushes564 words
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Advertisement268 1978-04-10 5 The Diners Club Man r is the man for me!" ■K, A girl VvV nowadays ;£E has to be pretty choosy about the men she meets. After all, it doesn't do to be seen with just anyone. That's why I always say, "The Diners Club Man is the man for268 words
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Article345 1978-04-10 6 State now controls commerce —sources UPI Banflcek, Monday In the harshest crackdown on Saigon merchants In three years, communist authorities have closed the blaclc market, central market ahd all middle- class shops, travellers from Vietnam said yesterday. Within a week, they said authorities told them,UPI - 345 words
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223 1978-04-10 6 AFP Manila.' Monday Fresldent Marcos will meet his Cabinet today and will aiscuss the case of six opposition leaders arrested in yesterday's antl-government protest march, opposition sources said. Former Senator Jovlto Salonga told AFP he had talked with Defence Undersecretary Carmelo Barbero and referring toAFP - 223 words
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Article106 1978-04-10 6 UPI TODAY Is Monday. April 10, the 100 th day of 1978 with 265 to follow. THE MOON is between its new phase and first quarter. THERE is no morning star. THE EVENING STARS are Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury and Saturn. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 106 words
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Article64 1978-04-10 6 Reuter Rome. Monday. Italian Interior Minister Francesco Cossiga yesterday met his counterparts from Austria. Switzerland and West Germany as the kldnaoplng of ex-Premier Aldo Moro entered a new dramatic phase. Government officials said the ministers met at a. secret site In Switzerland and discussed Joint effortsReuter - 64 words
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Article85 1978-04-10 6 Mogadlshv Monday Somali guerillas said yesterday they killed 30 Cuban troops In an ambush last week in Ethiopia's Ogaden Desert. The claim was made by the western Somali Liberation Front (WBLF) bulletin Danab which said a Cuban convoy was attacked near the town of Jljlga and85 words
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177 1978-04-10 6 Reuter Jakarta. Monday—The Indonesian government was Investigating a local press report that famine had claimed 52 lives on the remote Island of Flores, East of Ball, a Social Affairs Ministry spokesman said yesterday. "We have received no official Information about the report which IsReuter - 177 words
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Article26 1978-04-10 6 Reuter Johore Bahru, Monday Police on Saturday night detained 14 Indonesians, aged between 15 and 40 years, on suspicion of being illegal Immigrants. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article60 1978-04-10 6 Reuter Moscow, Monday President Leonid Brezhnev returned to Moscow yesterday after reviewing Soviet defences on the troubled border with China and delivering pep-talks to local industrial chiefs In Siberia and the Soviet Par East. Mr. Brezhnev's 13-day tour by train, his first extended trip InsideReuter - 60 words
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Article22 1978-04-10 6 Reuter Teheran, Monday Bombs exploded at the homes of three Iranian human rights campaigners on Saturday, Informed" sources said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article62 1978-04-10 6 AFP Nancy (France), Monday Two local bors raced to the offices of the newspaper I/Est Republlcian here to answer an advertisement seeking messengers. Bat they were 89 years late. The ad was a reprint ol one that ran in the first edition of the paper, which yesterdayAFP - 62 words
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Miscellaneous314 1978-04-10 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin a f m r< i '4 i I ♦v R f) h It/Cn W« It U. T-W ft t» u» Ippspa fM nt Sit rYi &P r. m 3* fkv^Vi Ah Fook: It's a long time since I've eaten this. Met Lin: x Enjoy it.314 words
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249 1978-04-10 7 UPI Washington, Monday— Defence Secretary Harold Brown yesterday said the Soviet Union might reduce its huge number of troops in Eastern Europe or show restraint in deploying deadly SS-20 missiles If it wanted to keep the United States from building the neutron warhead. However,UPI - 249 words
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480 1978-04-10 7 Israel will keep to timetable —official Reuter AFP Jerusalem, Monday Defence Minister Ezer Weizman will be armed with fresh instructions from the Israeli Cabinet on his next visit to Carlo, expected this week. An official at Prime Minister Menachem Begin's office declined to sayReuter; AFP - 480 words
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212 1978-04-10 7 Reuter Bucharest, Monday— President Nlcolae Ceausescu of Rumania said in an interview published here yesterday that Israel's tough stand In Middle East peace moves could unleash a wave of ant.l->Bemitlsm. Mr Ceausescu. the only Soviet bloc leader who maintains ties with Israel, said aReuter - 212 words
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234 1978-04-10 7 UPI Maryland, Monday President Carter will appeal for voluntary restraint by both labour and management when he unveils his Inflationlighting package tomorrow, officials said vesterday. Mr. Carter was working on the strategy before ending his weekend stay at Camp David, the presidential retreat in theUPI - 234 words
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110 1978-04-10 7 Agencies Mogadishu, Monday— Diplomats in Mogadishu yesterday said a radio broadcast called on people to be ready for a possible curfew. They said shooting and explosions were heard yesterday morning from the direction of army camps west of the city, including the large HalaneAgencies - 110 words
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Article88 1978-04-10 7 Reuter London, Monday British employers yesterday said unemployment In the country was likely to rise unless the new Budget Introduced by the ruling Labour Party tomorrow was aimed at boosting the economy by about one per cent. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said its latestReuter - 88 words
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Article35 1978-04-10 7 AFP London, Monday—Prince* Margaret has offered to itn down from all her official function* as a result of Mm scandal over her affair with Roddy Lheelys. the ssaee elretleU— 9mm mi the WwUiifMrttS yolcrdtfAFP - 35 words
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Article392 1978-04-10 8 The latest Ministry of the Environment amendments to regulations governing hawkers' behaviour should succeed where existing rules, signboards, adverse publicity and appeals have sometimes failed. Licences may now be suspended or revoked for various misdemeanours, Including fighting, harassment of customers of another stall and gambling. It Is,392 words
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Article67 1978-04-10 8 The. Grand Rapids zoo In Michigan has put up for sale its Indian elephant which started "throwing men to the ground and doing heads tan ds on them" since its keeper fell 111. It's almost impos- sible, said the zoo official, for an elephant to transfer strong attachment67 words
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Article50 1978-04-10 8 What does a slap cost? If you're a teacher in a Junior high school in Yokohama, Japan, it can be as much as much at 200,000 yen (about $3000). That was the fine one teacher had to pay for punishing a student who dared use the teachers' toilet50 words
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Article, Illustration755 1978-04-10 8 Nato defences now appear weak, nothing is gained from Moscow and allies have been left dangling VOICE OF THE PRESS NEW YORK TIMES Headline: The mishandled bomb. Few episodes In the 15 months of the Carter administration have been more disturbing than its handling755 words
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Article, Illustration749 1978-04-10 8 TAN BAH BAH; TAN BAH BAH - MONDAY WITH TAN BAH BAH TAN BAH BAH It was becoming quite noticeable. In tuckshops during recess time, at bus stops after school, between games of hantam bola and marbles before school, children were passing knowing looks and comments. Chua Hung Mong, 11. of Chow749 words
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Article, Illustration805 1978-04-10 9 < Hugh Baker's album > Chinese religion is a complex affair, and a confusing farrago to people brought up in monotheistic faiths. Over the millennia of their long history, the Chinese have adopted religions from abroad to add to their native beliefs. While at805 words
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Advertisement22 1978-04-10 9 home of a the stars DC r oPi°al4 Theatre Restaurant Niteclub• 9 Scotts Rd Star* "TDanseuses de Fast-paced, non-stop song dance revue22 words
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Miscellaneous516 1978-04-10 9 results No entrant submitted a solution which corresponded In all respects with the set of answers held by the Judges to be the most apt in the New Nation Moneywords Puzzle 'FZ\ Seven entrants each submitted a solution which differed at two points from the solution which the judges held516 words
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Article, Illustration101 1978-04-10 10 / 11 Charming pinhead girls wear David Ong's (left) designs. Sketch 1 is very Chinese, wearing an updated version of the samfoo. We liked the accessories he teams with the outfit giving a languid air to the dress. Remember how samfoo girls of old used101 words
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Article102 1978-04-10 10 / 11 Slime is the best-sell-ing "toy" In the United S'ates according to UPI. American children Just love the stuff. Slime is what its name says slime. It's little plastic container designed, to look like a garbage can. It Is clammy, slippery, gelatinous and well, slimy. It does not do102 words
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Article119 1978-04-10 10 / 11 Is It difficult for a girl to give a proper dinner treat In style to her boyfriend? Take this girl's experience: She booked the table under her name but at the restaurant, the maltre d' greeted her escort and inquired, "Your name, sir?". She Intervened and119 words
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Article43 1978-04-10 10 / 11 It's no wonder that our quiz contestants show up so badly over TV. Overheard in a bus which was passing President Theatre at Balestler Road. "Do you know this theatre belongs to our President?" said a passenger In all seriousness.43 words
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Article52 1978-04-10 10 / 11 Women with long hair, be warned. According to DJ. a 27-month-old boy nearly strangled after becoming entangled In his mother's waist-long tresses while sleeping beside her. The case was highlighted In a British medical journal. A child expert said: "The baby had a lucky escape. He was52 words
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Article71 1978-04-10 10 / 11 D. J - D.J. Leaders of Britain's second biggest union who call members "Brother" decided to give "Sister" members equal status. The all-male executive of the Amalgamated En- glneering Union instructed branches to drop "Dear Sir" and "Dear Brother" in letters to members. But the edict also said letters should end71 words
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Article96 1978-04-10 10 / 11 D. J - D.J. The iron-lunged ser-geant-major may soon get his marching orders from the British Army. Instead of the bellow that has chilled the hearts of generations of soldiers, the future square-bashers could be taking their orders from a loudspeaker. The Defence Ministry has spent £320,000 on mobile96 words
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Article, Illustration186 1978-04-10 10 / 11 My husband works late frequently and this Is making me lonely and depressed. I know that he works because he has to and pressure Is mounting at the office but It still does not make me feel better about It all. I see him only186 words
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Article283 1978-04-10 10 / 11 More replies to your letters My boyfriend Is a 35-year-old divorcee. I am 18. He says he will never marry again. This hurts me a lot because It means that I can never marry him. resDlte our relationship. he doesn't allow me to remain in his house283 words
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Article229 1978-04-10 10 / 11 Three years ago, I was deeply infatuated with someone working in the office. However nothing came out of it and we talked only on official matters. To forget him, I asked for a transfer. I was able to forget him until I met him again229 words
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Article236 1978-04-10 10 / 11 I left my boyfriend three months ago after he forced me to undergo an abortion. He refused to believe that the baby was his. After this Incident he began dating a former girl friend for sometime but of late he has kept coming to see me236 words
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Advertisement44 1978-04-10 10 / 11 If fashion sketching is your secret love, send your efforts to us. We'll pay $20 for each work we publish. Mount your drawings on cardboard together with fashion details you may like to add. Also your name, address and photograph to our Sketchpad Series.44 words
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Advertisement66 1978-04-10 10 / 11 Get on the right track with Swish. Curtain Track Assemblies and Accessories From England So.e Distributor for Singapore, Hongkong and the rest of S E Asia Mart Pta. Ltd. 243 H*t«l McrMn, M Floor, An invitation to gracious living Gas Cooker Washing Machlno Cooker Hood Efi» WMOL^EMiQI t sK j»,.66 words
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Miscellaneous532 1978-04-10 10 / 11 H *1 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mr./Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No.: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BILOW iMMMaCut along dotted lines CLUES FOR GB-1 1. By which, in certain coses, e men gets bodly hurt 2. Whet e labourer has532 words
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Article1036 1978-04-10 12 Nickson Sugwan - With today's very high prices, it's the sensible thing to do Motoring »>v Nickson Sugwan With today's very high prices on cars it only makes sense to look after your car wisely, and even more importantly, you can ensure it being serviced correctly if1,036 words
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370 1978-04-10 12 Lee Chiu San - Motorcycling by 1 Lee Chiu San Everyone acknowledges that Japan is the leading motorcycle manufacturer in the world. But, we must honestly admit that the country has invented precious little in two-wheel technology. By this statement I do not wish to belittle in any370 words
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Advertisement135 1978-04-10 12 What makes your car sag or droop? Heavy loads? Weak springs? Load-levelers®help compensate those sagging springs Monroe Rear Load-leveler&stabilizes the car for better road holding, greatly increases road-carrying capacity. Combines a variable-rate steel coil-spring with a heavy duty automatic adjusting shock absorber Gives your vehicle added spring weight tor heavier135 words
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Miscellaneous54 1978-04-10 12 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom QWCK.CAa /71*..6A658TTl Lj I THINK IM; Cj ear PTOMAIMe! y ri 1 SHORT RIBS by Frank O'Neal MUST BE A COMMERCIAL FOR ONE OP THOSE PAST-POOD JOINTS/ I 01 f* 'M *1 B i# S5 iff rs lHi NORBERT by George Fett m 01t7l54 words
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Article207 1978-04-10 14 GENEVA: The United States, the European Common Market and Japan will meet today to discuss progress In talks aimed at setting rules for most international trade In the 1980s. The three are major participants In negotiations between 98 nation* under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs207 words
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Article145 1978-04-10 14 ZURICH The light turnover and minor changes In quotations again characterised the stock market pattern of the past week. The continued Instability on the -monetary front, with its adverse repercussions on the earnings of numerous companies, had a negative effect on the market. In view145 words
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Article133 1978-04-10 14 After stagnant prices during March, the new month had a good start In equity trading. The news that a wage settlement had been reached in the metal working Industry early in the week cheered the market and prices started to recover. Under the leadership of banks which profited from133 words
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Article411 1978-04-10 14 E =3 Business News and Views L =J1 LONDON Stock markets made an uncertain start to the new account ahead of tomorrow's banking figures and Budget. Long dated gilts recovered after earlier small losses on the belief the authorities were sup porting sterling. Short dated411 words
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Article102 1978-04-10 14 Prices 011 the Sydney stock exchange at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time) today: ACI 166, 168. ADC 15. 25. Ampol Pet 77, 78. ANtt 135, 140. AFM 122, 124. Bank NS*V 528, 532. Brambles 176, 177. BHP 602. 608. Bcral 225, 230. CBA 230, 233. CBR 270, 272. CIO 255,102 words
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Advertisement447 1978-04-10 14 TV > AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:Weekdays 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Saturdays 8.30 a. m. 3.00 p.m. Public Holidays Counter Service Regular office hours Ansafone Service After office hours MOM YU YOON QlC'* Ist "Nvonya Cake Recipes" (with additional recipes) and 2nd "Nyonya rood, Satay L Pariang Curry Recipes" out447 words
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Advertisement220 1978-04-10 14 SIMRRO DAY/ NIQHT Service Any make T.V./Fixing Colour Antennae. Moderate Charges Contact *****4/ 557M0. Shop* lor root at: OOLDEN MILE BHOPPIBO CENTRE 11.40 p.a.l (Inclusive of unlet charg**) Unit 5308 1134 sq.ft. Unit 5309 204 sq.ft. Unit 5333 57tt sq.ft; Unit 5334 532 sq.ft. Unit 53V1 450 sq.ft. Unit 5392220 words
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Advertisement355 1978-04-10 14 MELATI DESA PROVIDES Good Service. BkUful MiHtp by Charming Masseuses/ Masseurs. Tel: *****1 (7.30 a.m. onwards). TRY JESSY'S SKILFUL Masseuse/ Masseur. Rink *****3 (9.00 a.m. onwards). NAM NO TNAVIL' Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 8.T.P.8. LIC NO: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days355 words
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Miscellaneous382 1978-04-10 14 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN TODAY, you are highly ambitious, but suffer from lack of confidence. Your accomplishments may not match your ▼lslon of yourself, and sou will not be entirely nappy. On the other hand, you are a generous person and can take great pleasure from382 words
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Article146 1978-04-10 15 j#Tfl Racing Hong Hong, Monday Australian Jockey Glynn rietty. who had ridden on the SingaporeMalaysian circuit with much success during the mid-19J0s. under-went an operation last Saturday night alter a shocking race smash involving the racehorse. The Swinger, at Happy Valley earlier in the day. According146 words
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Article143 1978-04-10 15 Defending champions St. Joseph's suffered their second defeat when they were beaten by Hwl Yoh 3-1, thus losing a place in today's semi-Anals of the National Schools Secondary boys hockey tournament. Gerard D' Souza opened the score for St. Joseph's in the 10th minute, but143 words
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Article, Illustration653 1978-04-10 15 ...and sets a brilliant record-equalling 64 KjJJ Golf H&JBN AP Reuter Augusta, Monday Gary Player fired a brilliant recordequaling eight-under-par 64 yesterday to win the 42nd Masters tournament by onestroke with a total of 277 at the Augusta National Oolf Course. Player, 41, donned theAP; Reuter - 653 words
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Advertisement127 1978-04-10 15 Dunlop proudly announce the Maxfli professionals These 4 top internatiooal golfers will now play the made-in-Malaysia Dunlop Maxfli baU exclusively on the Asian Circuit. y •vw i'. -.j' a i by.l .t% Brian Jones Winner of the 1978 Malaysian Open Ben Arda Winner of the 1976 Thailand Open r >127 words
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Article, Illustration717 1978-04-10 16 JEFFREY LOW - But take heart—because the margin of defeat last night can deceive anyone into thinking that all is lost r > Malaysia Cup v V78 Report: JEFFREY LOW Penang, Monday' Penang tore Singapore asunder with such crushing force that even coach Lim Boon heng was stunned toPictures: JERRY SEH - 717 words
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Article291 1978-04-10 16 SURESH NAIR - -by SURESH NAIR Just as a swallow does not make a summer, a defeat does not certainly make a debacle! Sure, the Cup holders were outclassed, outplayed and outpointed In the final preliminary away game against last year's losing finalists and the 5-1 drubbing was a291 words
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Article122 1978-04-10 16 NORTH ZONK Spare (tntng Kedah Kelanlan Perils MAP Perak r w d l r a pu 11 a a 1 38 9 is 11 8 3 1 31 8 18 13 8 3 5 13 17 13 11 5 1 ft 14 17 11 11 3 3 ft 13122 words
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Article95 1978-04-10 17 PENANG: Rahim Mohammed, Namat Abdullah, Teoh Ylt Huat, Llm Cheng Hock, 00l Hock Kheng, Shukor Salleh, Radzl Ahmad, Fadzll Ismail, Lsa Bakar, All Bakar (captain), Ravel "Varma. SING A POKE: Eric Paine, Hasll Ibrahim, Abdul Ghanl, S. Raj agepal, Robert 81m, Zalnal Abldeen (Naslr Jalll), Hashlm Hosnl. M95 words
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Article119 1978-04-10 17 Goals Mokhtar Daharl (B'gor) 11 qUAH KIM SONG (8) 1# RosmAlnl Mohammed Bhah (Pahang) 10 All Bakar (Penang) 7 Isa Bakar (Penang) Mkrsukl lsmaun (Tgganu) 6 Hamldon Abdullah (Pah) 8 Tukamln Baharl (Johore) 5 Ramll Junit (B'gor) 5 Hasnul Hl&ham (Pahang) 5 DOLLAR KASBIM (8) 4 MOHAMMED NOH119 words
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Article681 1978-04-10 18 Lim Kee Chan - WEEKEND GOLF He beats Richard by one stroke for SICC medal by Lim Kee Chan Tay Kwang Jin won the Singapore Island Country Club "A" Division medal by one stroke from Richard Ong when he shot a nett 69 at the Bulclt Course on Saturday. The first681 words
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Article174 1978-04-10 18 Former Singapore junior champion Jeffrey Booe flied a brilliant one-over-par 69 to register the best (rose returned at the Seletar "A" medal stroke competition on Saturday. He ihot a one-under-par S3 on his way out but came back with a two-over-par SB. Jeff mlsaed equalling Lim Choo174 words
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Article31 1978-04-10 18 SICC Open Invitation championship will be gayea at the Buklt >urse this weekend. On Thursday, the SICC women's team will entertain their counterparts from Warren at the 81me Course.31 words
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Article292 1978-04-10 18 Talib Haron shot the lowest score of 70 In the Singapore Golf Assocla-' tlon Premier League competition yesterday at his home course to help Keppel beat Changl by 34 strokes. His 70. together with former Singapore cricket all-rounder John Mar* tens' 72 and Quek Meng292 words
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Article262 1978-04-10 18 The Sen to* women's Open Day series continues tomrr°The draw: Ist tee. 12-30 p.m. J. Benschop (10) Sg. J. Kennon (12) I. J. Murray (12)1; IX3B C. Bosley (12) I, Koale Ooh (13) a. Nellie Chin (18) I: 12.48 K. ConJugaclon (13) I. M. Hlrayama (17) I, Helen262 words
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Advertisement124 1978-04-10 18 GRAND PRIX r\ vV\v V John Newcombe introduces the ideal racket.... Grand Prix The new sleekblack Newcombe Grand Prix is specially designed by John Newcombe for dedicated tennis players who demand power plus performance with every stroke. New anodized aluminium frame for dampening vibration Firm shaft flexibility for far better124 words
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Miscellaneous301 1978-04-10 18 Crossword .V ■> J. mmmm mmumm unHiCiti mmmm !>■■■■ um mmmm uhh mmmm iiuiamiii mmmmm UililMH H!■■■■■■!! mmmmm mi MUM 4U M■■ rillll HI r HBBiIHBI MM > iflHHililHHMKlliil MMMM ill MMMM MMMM am MMMM 8 Brief autobiography 9 Without teeth 10 Hoped for earnestly 11 Scientist's workshop 12 King301 words
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Advertisement10 1978-04-10 19 Exclusive lintftrun+p/us Colour TV 20C-5M 51cm <20") S'pore Recommended ftlct10 words
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Miscellaneous173 1978-04-10 19 In and around town TALK-CUM-DEMONS-TRAllON on hair dressing By Mdm Tan Oek Kee In Mandarin. Ponggol community centre. 8 p.m. Admission free. DROP-IN SESSION at the Social Weliare Department's Family Service Centre at 141, Blk 21, Balam Road, 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. for youths above 14. Items include songs,173 words
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Miscellaneous158 1978-04-10 19 Fine Art. Orchard Towers. 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. On till Wednesday. SECOND ISLAMIC EXHIBITION, focussing on the calligraphy, architecture and arts and cralts of the Islamic civilisation. Victoria Memorial Hall, 9.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Admission free. Last Dav. PERFORMANCE by the Kwangtung Youth Acrobatic Troupe. National Theatre. 8.30158 words
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Miscellaneous986 1978-04-10 19 At the cinema THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The Uvs ot three characters are Interwoven In the romantic melodrama. It Is a story of love, revenge and powar set In the early 40s In Greece, France and the US. Stars Marle-Fi ance Pi s 1 e r, John Beck and986 words
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674 1978-04-10 19 Judith Holmberg - TV review By Judith Holmberg What makes a top show? We spoke to the producers of Musical Showcase, a weekly variety show presented In Chinese which attracts more than 450,000 viewers per programme thus making it one of the top 10 TV674 words
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Article, Illustration90 1978-04-10 19 Hopeful smiles from aspirants of the 1978 Miss Singapore Universe beauty contest. A total of 57 (iris turned up for the preliminary rounds held at Cockpit Hotel yesterday. Only 25 will make it for the semi-finals which will be held on 22 followed by the90 words
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Article64 1978-04-10 20 AH FOOK: Singapore has only a little more than two million people, and we're going to plant a million trees this year! If you include the trees we already have, trees outnumber human beings by more than two to one. MEI LIN: The greener, the cleaner, I suppose.64 words
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Miscellaneous931 1978-04-10 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 SHARP Lintftran+plus 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by NALLA ILLAM (T/r). Hosted by MIM Rajeswarl, the programme features a handicraft demonstration on how to make artificial roses from crepe paper; beauty hints; a dlscufslon on living within means by Rajeswarl, Madam Lakshml. Mrs Parvathy and Mrs931 words
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Miscellaneous244 1978-04-10 20 Today's top shous DONT ASK ME. (Ch. 5, 7 p.m. In colour). Featured in this programme are questions. One of which is: I work as a school-teacher while my wife stays at home all day. Who works harder? Other queries are: Why do lambs wag their talis when drinking milk?244 words
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