New Nation, 11 April 1978
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Title Section18 1978-04-11 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Tuesday, April 11, 1978 No. 2230 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 NLW (0) NATION COMMENT18 words
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Article, Illustration347 1978-04-11 1 Agencies United Nations, Tuesday The top Soviet official In the UN Secretariat, Under-Sec-retary-General Arkady Shevchenko, has defected, an official UN statement indicated yesterday. The statement, read by a UN spokesman, said: "Mr Shevchenko has Informed the SecretaryGeneral that he Is absenting himself from the office and inAgencies - 347 words
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195 1978-04-11 1 AFP London, Tuesday The SI n f a p ore dollar will probably harden this year and the Malaysian dollar will not be subject to wide fluctuations In the same period, London monetary experts Maxwell Stamp forecast In their latest report. They said that,AFP - 195 words
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Article127 1978-04-11 1 Reuter Perth, Tuesday—Australian dock workers will go on strike today shutting the country s ports for at least 24 hours because of a dispute ovnr live sheep exports to the Middle East. A spokesman for the Waterside Workers Federation said union members would stayReuter - 127 words
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Article70 1978-04-11 1 Moscow, Tuesday The 68-year-old mother of a Soviet defector swallowed acid In a government office yesterday In protest against the authorities' refusal to allow her family to emigrate, a Swedish witness said. Mrs Antonlna Agapova, who failed in an attempt to fly Illegally to Finland70 words
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Article90 1978-04-11 1 A Singapore rig construction firm has signed a contract to build an offshore rig for China. A spokesman of the firm, Bethlehem (8) Pte Ltd, said the contract was signed betwen Its president-general manager and a representative of the China National Machinery Import and Export90 words
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Article80 1978-04-11 1 About $104,000 worth of assorted jewels were stolen from a shop at the Singapore Handicraft Centre yesterday. The theft was discovered by Cisco guard Asia Rahamat at about 3 a.m. Police said the showcase of the shop, Opal and Diamond Centre, was forced open. In another burglary,80 words
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Article59 1978-04-11 1 A legal assistant. 8Slvagnanam, was this morning charged In court with criminal breach of trust of about $147,410 while with the law firm of Braddell Brothers of Raffles Place between January and December 1975. Slvagnanam, 39, was released on ball of $100.000 In' two sureties. His case will59 words
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Article35 1978-04-11 1 Tokyo, Tuesday Radicals who stormed the control tower of the new Tokyo International airport at Narita last month were assisted by collaborators within the airport authority, a major Tokyo newspaper reported today.35 words
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Advertisement36 1978-04-11 1 Big names will be lured to Opec countries, says Pole Page 17 30 SBS workers sacked Cor cheating Page 3 Soccer scene Page 18 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Moneywords 10; Stars and Crossword 12; Comics 18.36 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-04-11 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today isolated thowers In late afternoon.16 words
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Article, Illustration110 1978-04-11 2 ALL armed and ready for action the Police Tactical Team on Its way to guard the hijacked Vietnamese freighter, Vam-Co 24, at the Outer Roads. Armed with Armalite rifles, tear gas guns, rifles mounted with telescopic sights and loud hallers, the special squad boardedPicture by DAVID TAN - 110 words
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Article149 1978-04-11 2 Trading opened on a quiet but steady note, during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Oentlng Highlands fell 12 cents to $2.22. At the attributable level after taxation and extra-ordi-nary Item. Its net group profit fell from $21.7 million in 1976 to $17.7149 words
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Article328 1978-04-11 2 OAA to trim discounts for travel agents Travel within the orient will cost more from around June. Tills Is because the Orient Airlines Association (OAA) has Instructed Its members to trim the discounts offered to their travel agents. It would mean that passengers who are328 words
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Article64 1978-04-11 2 Visitors to the Australian Apple and Pear Corporation's stall at the Food Asia exhibition will be able to taste a variety of Australian apples not normally available here. The corporation's secretary, MT Ron Elms, will be present to answer their questions and they will be given brochures.64 words
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Article27 1978-04-11 2 The Goodwood Group of hotels will hold a month long Courtesy with a Smile campaign from Saturday. It will Include talks, film shows and a competition.27 words
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Article133 1978-04-11 2 It was one case In which no one can be accused of profiteering. It happened last Saturday during the centenary celebrations of the Singapore Maghaln Aboth Synagogue at the Hyatt Hotel where lawyer David Marshall brought along a bottle of ftouyer Quillet cognac to celebrate the133 words
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203 1978-04-11 2 Legislation should be enacted against the criminal seizure of ships just like The Hijacking and Protection of Aircraft Act, 1978. which comes into operation last Saturday. This is the opinion of some lawyers interviewed by New Nation yesterday. They said the sooner203 words
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Article98 1978-04-11 2 Soon —500 women in the VC The Vigilante Corps will have a total of 500 women volunteers when the ninth batch of 120 female recruits complete their basic training in June. According to the Vigilante, its official publication, the volunteers comprise teachers, clerks, students and factory workers. They began their98 words
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Article16 1978-04-11 2 The Toa Payoh outpatient dental clinic, closed since early this year, is now re-opened.16 words
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Advertisement122 1978-04-11 2 Deader's lVDigest k\ i April 1978 fciiMlFA'u The Domino That Need Not Fall This exotic, enduring nation is apparently the communists' next target of opportunity in Southeast Asia. But there are hopeful signs it can survive the challenge. JTETA -Were They Real? Examine the evidence in three different close encounters122 words
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Advertisement21 1978-04-11 2 SOS It always hrlps to talk to somennr. Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Rlnc *****U21 words
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Article344 1978-04-11 3 Rav Dhaliwal - 30 dismissed for cheating By Rav Dhaliwal The Singapore Bus Service took disciplinary action against a total of 6740 bus workers last year. Thirty of them were dismissed for cheating. The figure Includes 2765 drivers and conductors who were disciplined for absenteeism and 136 drl344 words
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301 1978-04-11 3 Reuter London, Tuesday A dispute between three brothers, all directors of a Sarawak sawmill, over alleged Illegal political payments, the buying, operation of a yacht and other payments claimed to be illegal. opened here yesterday before the Judicial committee of the Privy Council.Reuter - 301 words
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Article221 1978-04-11 3 Edgar Koh - By Edgar Koh By Edgar Koh, our New York correspondent. New York, Tuesday A bill passed last week by the House of Representatives will put foreign banks in the United States under some federal regulation, but the new reserve requirements are unlikely to221 words
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Advertisement100 1978-04-11 3 ijr) The Mandarin's Belvedere. For good food, great service and quiet entertainment TV, -u ,AJ*Z m n V, 1 my m /*r"j V Mr, r% fte' it, r Y Wffli Ml '/A 'I V V,- *1 -v 'I'll i i« X'J 'I nil. <i•S v i I f| vWJ v100 words
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278 1978-04-11 4 Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has set up an office in San Francisco its first regional office in the US. It is NOL's fifth regional office In the world. The others are In London, Sydney, Dusseldorf and Tokyo, according to the Business278 words
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Article34 1978-04-11 4 The Singapore Polytechnic Photographic Society is organising an International Students' Photographic competition for the monochrome and colour slides section. Closing date is April 29. A three-day exhibition will be held from June 24.34 words
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701 1978-04-11 4 Teresa Ooi - Pressure to spend increasing hours on Chinese, unhappiness with rote learning and bullying classmates are some of the reasons By Teresa Ooi Problems In adjusting to a Chinese school environment and difficulties In coping with the language have .orced some parents to switch their701 words
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Article, Illustration400 1978-04-11 4 An obnoxious stench has been annoying residents of the Seletar Hills housing estate for the past year or so. It Is believed to come from a pig farm nearby. The odour can sometimes be detected on a still day from as far away as400 words
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Article159 1978-04-11 4 LKA Defending champion Lim Seng Hoo and Chan Peng Kong shared the lead in the national chess champJopshijL after the fifth rotfKa played on Sunday, each with 4£ points. Koh Nal Huat played the Benko Gambit against Seng Hoo but the latter was well prepared forLKA - 159 words
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Article, Illustration176 1978-04-11 4 The close link between home and school and having a teacher as a friend are some Interesting aspects of education on a ship. This is the view of Mrs Rosemarie Turner, a full-time crew member with the MV Logos—the •hip with a floating book176 words
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Advertisement47 1978-04-11 4 REDUCE HEAT, GL4RE E4PE with Sun Control Film USA Reduces 76% solar heat gam Offers balance of indoor comfort Cuts out ultra violet transmission Lower airconditioning operating cost (Determined by Yeliott Solar Energy Laboratories. Phoenix, Arizona) SINGAPORE SUN X COMPANY s. H I'Si' i;t'iTpl 80'"'8 *****0 88'?9447 words
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Advertisement25 1978-04-11 4 Adios, odious odours! Springfres!. is the airfreshener that gives you more for your money. Just compare weights and priced 6 tip *97. Y8 f%C <125 words
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Article, Illustration326 1978-04-11 5 ...as Manila files sedition charges against 500 Prayers of protest UPI Reuter Manila, Tuesday The P h 111 p pi n e government yesterday filed sedition charges against more than 500 people and accused foreign correspondents of meddling in domestic affairs in the aftermath of Friday's election.UPI; Reuter; AP radio picture - 326 words
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Article71 1978-04-11 5 AP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Prime Minister Hussein Onn expressed hope yesterday that countries like Portugal, Holland, Britain and Japan, which had taken historical materials from Malaysia during the various periods they ruled the country, would return them. He told the silver jubilee meeting of the Malaysian HistoricalAP - 71 words
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195 1978-04-11 5 Reuter Jakarta, Tuesday The government yesterday rejected a call by the influential Indonesian Lawyers Association, Peradln, to release students detained for opposing President Suharto's re-election last month and to "freeze" cases against them. The Minister for Politics and Defence, General Maraden Panggabean. toldReuter - 195 words
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Article60 1978-04-11 5 AP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Indonesian Ambassador, Mr. Maktmim Murod, who arrived in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, said he was carrying a special message from President Suharto for Malaysian Prime Minister Hussein Onn. He did not disclose the contents of the message, but It is believed to be about theAP - 60 words
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Article152 1978-04-11 5 UPI Bangkok, Tuesday Thai Air Force helicopters and fighter-bomb-ers struck at retreating Cambodian forces who early on Sunday killed 22 Thais In a. crossborder raid, military spokesmen said yesterday. The spokesmen refused to say If the air strikes hit Inside Cambodia, but other military sources IndicatedUPI - 152 words
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261 1978-04-11 6 AP New Delhi. TuesdayIndia yesterday claimed that deposed Prime Ml* nister Indira Oandhi and Zulfikar All Bhutto of Pakistan had a "see* ret understanding" on the Kashmir dispute. Details were withheld. The reported BhuttoGandhi deal was disclosed by Indian External Affairs Minister A.B. VajpayeeAP - 261 words
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Article56 1978-04-11 6 AP Colombo, Tuesday The navy and air force have been ordered to Sri Lanka's eastern province, where a series of clashes between Sinhalese and Tamils have been reported in the last few days, a government spokesman confirmed. Sketchy reports available in Colombo said the trouble began last ThursdayAP - 56 words
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177 1978-04-11 6 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday. The Australian Opposition Labour Party has pledged to do all it can to promote better trade relations between Australia and Malaysia. Its Shadow Minister for Industry and Commerce, Mr Chris Hurford. said Australia wants Malaysia and otherAFP - 177 words
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Article, Illustration305 1978-04-11 6 ...with wiretappings and break-ins AP Washington, Tuesday— Former FBI Director Patrick Gray and two other key FBI officials were indicted yesterday In connection with bureau wiretappings and breakins. Attorney General Griffin Bell, announcing the indictments at a news conference, said the charges arose from FBI activitiesAP - 305 words
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128 1978-04-11 6 AFP Bangkok. Tuesday A lovesick Thai police corporal posed aa a refugee for Interviews with US immigration authoritlea to avoid separation from the young Laotian refugee girl who had won his heart. They first met when 17-year-old Miss Baengsrl ChalyaraJ was taken toAFP - 128 words
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158 1978-04-11 6 Restore Air Siam's licence Princess AFP Bangkok, Tuesday Air 431 am has appealed to Prime Minister Krlangsak Chomanan to restore Its licence after receiving indications that the government would not be averse to a private sector airline, the Bangkok Post said yesterday. The Prime Minister was reportedly giving urgent andAFP - 158 words
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Article106 1978-04-11 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, April 11, the 101 st day of 1978 with 264 to follow. THE MOON is between Its new phase and first quarter. THERE is no morning star. THE EVENING STARS are Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and aturn. Those born on this date are under theUPI - 106 words
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Article71 1978-04-11 6 Reuter Donrlas (Isle at Man), Tuesday The Isle ef Man Parliament Is to wend £77,Mt (S33I,MM) to avoid upsetting the fairies. Fairy Bridge, their legendary heme, was doe to be bulldozed as part of a road Improvement paan, bat the local Parliament has decided to by-pass It.Reuter - 71 words
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Miscellaneous252 1978-04-11 6 Ah Fook and Mei Lin •J JL J y«*.yv w w lx 9 "A tm ■>( <»/ i Mci Lin: Goodbyes are always so sad. Ah Fook: I prefer to say "Till we meet again." Mei Lin: Mengucapkan selamat tinqgal selalunya sedih. Ah Fook: Saya lebih suka berkata Sehingga berjumpa252 words
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Advertisement1016 1978-04-11 7 w Datum .—ifln IMP 1 >) Community Project by Tan Chong Sons Motor Co (S) Ptß Ltd National Safety Frst Council of Singapore presents a Datsun 120 Y Sedan SAFETY FRST QUIZ CONTEST Sponsored by: Tan Chong Sons Motor Co (S) Re Ltd ijjji jts H2HII si Prize: S You1,016 words
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Article398 1978-04-11 8 Marriage as a milestone commitment, distinct from Its role as an Institution, Is traditionally associated with the young. More young couples than older ones marry. It Is natural for welfare officers, family planning experts and social counsellors to express concern whenever statistics and other evidence398 words
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Article124 1978-04-11 8 whispers is b y J A beggar in Penang on Sunday night managed to slip into the first-class hotel where the Singapore football team was staying. In the lobby, he approached FAS chairman, Mr N. Oanesan, who gave him some money and told him to leave. Or a124 words
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444 1978-04-11 8 Profiles of President Suharto's men UPI Jakarta: The man constitutionally next in line for Indonesia's presidency has the penchant for political survival in the country's ideological swing from the left to right. With estimable political dexterity, Adam Malik has run the gamut from aUPI - 444 words
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Article567 1978-04-11 8 Dr All Wardhana, Minister of Finance: Prof Dr All Wardhana was born In Solo, Central Java, on May 6, 1928. He obtained a degree in economics from the University of Indonesia in 1958, Master of Art (MA) in 1961 and doctor of Philosophy in Economy (PhJ))567 words
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Miscellaneous8 1978-04-11 8 HATC THe WAV Keeps EveiNfc M 7 6>ouD-FlUiM<=cs.8 words
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Article162 1978-04-11 9 Reuter New York, Tuesday Japanese research groups have developed a drug which induces abortions when inserted as a vaginal suppository. Time magazine reported yesterday. The drug is based on one of the prostaglandins hormone-like compounds believed to originate In the male prostate gland. InReuter - 162 words
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Article82 1978-04-11 9 Reuter Rome. Tuesday Kidnapped rormer Premier Aldo Moro was reported last flight to have renewed his appeal for a prisoner exchange to' obtain his release and suggested that Amerclan and West German Influence were behind Italy's refusal to compromise. A statement In his name made to theReuter - 82 words
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124 1978-04-11 9 Reuter Mogadishu, Tuesday Somali government officials announced yesterday that leaders of a brief and abortive coup attempt launched on Sunday by "young officers and troops of the army" were all under arrest and would be put on trial. Mogadishu Radio had reported lastReuter - 124 words
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406 1978-04-11 9 —says CIA UPI Washington, Tuesday The Soviet Union and Cuba are launching the greatest campaign to expand foreign influence south of the Sahara since Euro p e an powers carved up Africa in the 19th century, deputy CIA director Frank Carluccl said yesterday.UPI - 406 words
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Article200 1978-04-11 9 UPI Washington, Tuesday. Secretary of State Cyrus Vance said yesterday the U8 will expect limitations on Soviet tank and missiles in central Europe In return for an American decision to give up neutron warheads. Speaking at a convention of the American Society of Newspaper Editors.UPI - 200 words
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310 1978-04-11 9 Reuter UPI Beirut. Tuesday Israel occupation forces appeared to be consolidating strategic positions In south Lebanon yesterday, despite promises to begin a partial withdrawal today. A Reuter correspondent reported new Israeli excavations to protect men and armoured vehicles around the southern port cityReuter; UPI - 310 words
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Article, Illustration513 1978-04-11 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Congress has Just passed a law moving up the date of mandatory retirement from 65 to 70. Excluded from mandatory retirement is Congress itself, and representatives and senators can serve as long as they can get elected. A friendLos Angeles Times - 513 words
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Article73 1978-04-11 9 Reuter Bonn. Tuesday Czechoslovak com m u nlst leader Gustav Husak yesterday began a fourday visit to West Germany amid widespread criticism here of his country's record on human rights. It is his first official visit to a Nato country. Bonn officials said they welcomed theReuter - 73 words
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Article50 1978-04-11 9 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday Some Indian nationals may have been used by warring factions In Lebanon Tor para-mllltary functions. External Affairs Minister Atal Blharl Vajpayee told Parliament here yesterday. He said many Indians had been stranded in Beirut where they had gone in search of work.Reuter - 50 words
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Article, Illustration337 1978-04-11 10 / 11 Washington: Ever since the collapse of the postwar monetary system in the summer of 1971, the dollar has been losing value in the international marketplace. The decline, at times gradual, at times precipitous, has been Inexorable. The dollar today buys less than half as many West German337 words
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Article, Illustration926 1978-04-11 10 / 11 NYT ceive that future purchasing [lower of the dollar will be less than that of Oermany, Switzerland and Japan, managers seek to diversify into currencies of those nations, which has putNYT - 926 words
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Article, Illustration599 1978-04-11 10 / 11 Reuter New York: If the dollar's plight in the past few months has done nothing else, it has revived what some foreign exchange traders here cail "the double talk of economic crisis." President Carter defends the dollar's "Integrity," central bankers worry about its "fundamentals" and almost everyoneReuter - 599 words
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824 1978-04-11 10 / 11 Gemini London: For many developing countries the decline of the dollar could spell fearsome damage which the present support measures will do little to compensate. The trouble lies in the dollar's role as a special reserve currency. The fortunes of those countriesGemini - 824 words
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Miscellaneous531 1978-04-11 10 / 11 TUESDAY EE Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions oppeor below Name (Mr./Mr./Miss): Address: N R.I.C. No.: Tel: □□Bl FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted Mom CLUES FOR GB-2 1. Payments to professional persons 2. A journalist might describe it vividly 3. Drama presented531 words
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624 1978-04-11 12 Becky - SOAP BOX Becky "What school did you come from?" they used to ask me. "What difference does it make?" I wanted to know, afraid they would c o m p a r tmentalise, Identify then re-pac-kage me with an image624 words
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491 1978-04-11 12 Doc's Casebook L A SLCK "I was playing tennis when I felt a sudden sharp pain In my right groin. At the changing room I noticed a small, lump which was a little painful. A doctor was nearby and I took theSLCK - 491 words
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Article211 1978-04-11 12 MRS S. DASS - MRS S. DASS My friends has asked me on the benefits of yogurt for health and beauty. It's the most economical beauty aid I know. Perhaps your readers would like to know more about it too. Yogurt or buttermilk is fermented milk (like cheese) it is thick and foamy211 words
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Article, Illustration243 1978-04-11 12 Column 7 The newest perfume to be launched in the market Is Quartz. The Quartz woman, according to the ads, knows what she wants and says what she means. She's a woman who would dine alone In a restaurant, pose In the nude243 words
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Article, Illustration182 1978-04-11 13 You don't have to Join the army to achieve the army look. Just look for the newest Fabel range of skinny pants, culottes, baggy shorts and skirts (for the less daring). You'll spot them easily. They're either in light, faded colours of beige, blue-grey, blue and brown or182 words
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Article, Illustration370 1978-04-11 13 Beauty for a Singapore woman is a prettily made-up face. And it stops there...(or most at least. This Is a man's view of our idea of beauty. Frenchman Regis Tasle feels women here do not accord a well-pro-portioned share of their attention to skin care...370 words
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Miscellaneous283 1978-04-11 12 Crossword m ummh muum 9 Failed to follow suit 10 See 11 Dull discomfort 12 Ruminants 13 Sea eagles 18 Pro votes 19 Legislature of Eire 24 Short fly ball 25 Moon valley 26 More unusual 27 Arc-shaped weapon 28 Irrigate 29 Wore 50 Ignore, In a way 51 Fumed283 words
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Miscellaneous248 1978-04-11 12 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have an Introspective nature which makes you keep to yourself much of the time. You enjoy company, but you seldom give yourself a chance to Indulge in it. TOMORROW... ARIES (March 21-April 19) Others may find your charm wearing thin.248 words
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265 1978-04-11 14 AFP London, Tuesday Prime Minister James Callaghan's Cabinet yesterday decided to offer British taxpayers substantial cuts in income taxes In the new Budget, to be presented today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Denis Healey. Sources said the government would pursue the doubleAFP - 265 words
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Article213 1978-04-11 14 VIENNA: Oil chiefs from petroleum exporting countries, worried by their shrinking revenues aue to the weakening dollar, yesterday bdgan their first ever joint meeting to find ways of pooling their know-how and technical resources. Reuter. GENEVA: Negotiators from the United States, the European Economic Community and Japan grappled213 words
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Article188 1978-04-11 14 Stocks overcame investor concern about tighter credit yesterday to register their fifth consecutive gain in a rally that put the Dow Jones industrial average at a three-week high. Trading was active. The Dow average of 30 blue chip stocks, which traded in a narrow range early yesterday's rallied188 words
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Article33 1978-04-11 14 UPI New York, Tuesday—Dow Jones closing averages on the NYBE yesterday: 30 Industrials 773.65 (up 4.07); 30 transport 308.80 (up 0.78); 15 utlllUes 15.93 (off 0.03); 65 stocks 270.73 (up I.O3).—UPLUPI - 33 words
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Article125 1978-04-11 14 AFP The Tokyo stock market suffered a minor setback yesterday. The 225-Dow Jones average lost 7.19 yen to 5464.83 yen In a foursession losing streak. The composite Index for more than 900 stocks in the first section was down 0.20 to 408.79. Pore running drugs and foods were widelyAFP - 125 words
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Article67 1978-04-11 14 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Paribas 187, —3.50. Poncler 336 —.60. Pi lntemps 73 .25. Bull 33, —1.60. Royal Dutch 366.80 —1.30. Mlchelln 1391 —19. COB 357. —6.20. Thomson 193. —6. CFp 123. unch. Rhone 73.80. —1.10. Air. 391, —4. BBN 450, +5. Philips 54 +.10. Sues67 words
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Article59 1978-04-11 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Swissair B. 816 3 Swiss Relnsur. 3860 6 Wlnterthur B. 3040 30 Zurich Insur. 8835 50 Juvena B. 180 3 Nestle B. 3370 45 Interfood B. 3750 Ciba-Oclgy B. 1286 85 Baby Roche 7950 50 Bandoz B. 3600 50 BBC "A" 1600 30 Suiter 393Union Bank of Switzerland - 59 words
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Article102 1978-04-11 14 Price* on the Sydney Stock Exchange at 11.30 ajn. (Australian time) today: ACI 166. 166. ADC 16, 26. Ampol Pet 66, 77. ANI 136. 140. APM 122, 129. Bank NSW 524, 530. Brambles 173, nil. BHp 606, 610. Boral 223, 226. CBA 230. 232. CSR 272, 275. CIO 255,102 words
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Article209 1978-04-11 14 Business News and Views UPI London, Tuesday Monday was a gray day for the dollar, gold and the pound sterling on European exchanges. Trading was light as dealers awaited economic announcements on both sides of the Atlantic in Britain and the US. Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr DenisUPI - 209 words
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Article37 1978-04-11 14 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday Trade between the U8 and the Bovlet Union dropped Jjy nearly $1 billion billion) last year, taking the US from second to sixth largest western trading partner with the Russians. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Advertisement180 1978-04-11 15 dine with ck'daiKT woes exclusive dhing set is yours for only $294 v* mRange of furniture can be viewed at our showroom from 11am to 9pm dailyPLAZA SMGAPUKA 3RD HOOK UNTT 3H SHOWWXSM Til: *****9 SMOAfOM Entrust your vision to us. For hard and soft contact lenses, consult: ALPHA OPTICS180 words
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Advertisement114 1978-04-11 15 kABAB CORNER n jnrt No'*" M.uhs K "fir P.K»S fi th f H. lf ,j f V uf "-if KABAB CORNER M(>N MAIAYSIA ARCADf /b. HIGH STREET SINGAPORE 6 TEL *****4 SHENTOURS AMERICAN CANADIAN TOUR 70 DATS AMERICAN I* \r'»iF i ■IUL Visiting Manila. Honolulu Los Angeles. Aneheim (Disneyland San114 words
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Article324 1978-04-11 15 A twice weekly advertisement feature Housekeeping these days need no longer be the laborious task It must have been not too long ago. Housewives not only have many gadgets and appliances designed to save labour and time, modern Interior furnishings are made by enter- prising manufacturers to facilitate maintenance.324 words
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Article313 1978-04-11 16 PHILIP TAN - AROUND THE SCHOOLS Soccer By PHILIP TAN Paslr Panjang Vocational bowed out of this year's National Schools Post Secondary soccer tournament when they crashed 1-0 to Singapore Vocational Institute at Katong yesterday. Before the game, Paslr Panjang were In second spot on the table with313 words
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337 1978-04-11 16 TONY KOH - Basketball By TONY KOH Raffles In s 111 utlon avenged their defeat by Hwa Chong Junior College in last year's PostSecondary Schools boys basketball final when they came from behind to pip their opponents 45-43 in their semi-final clash at Gay World Stadium yesterday.337 words
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Article290 1978-04-11 16 P. BALA - Veloo puts Hwi Yoh in final By P. BALA A penalty goal just before the final whistle enabled Swiss Cottage to beat Naval Base in the semifinals of the National Schools Secondary boys hockey tournament at Thomson Road yesterday. The match appeared to be heading for290 words
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Article383 1978-04-11 16 KOH SWEE HUA - |^^fennis By KOH SWEE HUA Anglo-Chinese Junior College yesterday powered their way to the semifinals of the Post Secondary Schools boys tennis tournament when they beat Hwa Chong Junior College 4-1 at Farrer Park. In another match, Catholic Junior College also made the semifinals when they383 words
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Article147 1978-04-11 16 SURESH NAIR - j^^j^Rugby By SURESH NAIR Raffles Institution, unplaced In last year's National Schools Lower Secondary rugby tournament. are making strong claims this year after their second trig win at Willow Avenue yesterday thrashing the home side 32-0 (eight tries). Raffles never quite made an Impression In the147 words
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Article292 1978-04-11 16 ICS Rugby London, Tuesday England regained the team title at the 1978 European badminton championship* at Preston last night by defeating Denmark 3-1 In a thrilling final tie. The victory was England's third In four European team competitions after they won the first two In292 words
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481 1978-04-11 17 Soccer London, Tuesday Liverpool's hopes of retaining the European Cup soccer were boosted yesterday by the news that Allap Simonsen of Borussia Moenchengladbach will miss tomorrow's semifinal second leg tie at the English champion's Anfleld ground. Simonsen, Euro pean footballer of the year, hat481 words
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Article, Illustration988 1978-04-11 17 I'm surprised it has not happened The Pele exclusive By courtesy of PEPSI COLA The day when a member country of the Oil Producing and Exporting Countrles (Opec) win the World Cup may still be a decade-of-oll-supply away from this year's tournamentBy courtesy of PEPSI COLA - 988 words
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Advertisement138 1978-04-11 17 WIN SENSOR TOUCH IS THE VERY BEST Because every Win Sensor Touch lighter has an IC unit plus a super sensor amplifier specially developed and powered by a miniaturised 1.5 Silver Oxide battery that gives you 40,000 multisparks. JUST ONE GENTLE TOUCH WILL DO It will light up at the138 words
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Article, Illustration669 1978-04-11 18 Jeffrey Low - There shouldn't be too much bitterness after the 5-1 defeat SOCCER SCENE by Jeffrey Low It must have been one of the most scathing post-m&tch verbal attacks coach Sebastian Yap had ever levelled at his players a bitter aftermath of last Sunday's 5-1Picture by JERRY SEH - 669 words
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Article158 1978-04-11 18 E9 Boxing UPI Hew Orleans (Louisiana), Tuesday. Muhammad All and Leon Splnks will sign a contract today for a September heavyweight rematch in the Louisiana Superdome, an official of Top Rank Inc. said yesterday. Irving Rudo of Top Rank said the signing would takeUPI - 158 words
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Article95 1978-04-11 18 Reuter Calcutta. Tuesday India's well-known hockey star Robert Claudius died In a road accident here on Sunday night. Samachar Nrws Agency said yesterday. Claudius, 19. was the youngest member of the Indian aquad who took part In the World Cup hockey tournament at Buenos AiresReuter - 95 words
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327 1978-04-11 18 HE AFP Bangkok, Tuesday Veteran Hsleh Yung-Yo won his second Asia Golf Circuit victory in two starts to give the Taiwanese golfing professionals five out of eight individual titles and two of them an outstanding chance of winning the overall circuit prise whichAFP - 327 words
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Article71 1978-04-11 18 Jet Rangers beat Calrnhill 1-0 to emerge champions in the Police Intra "B" Division Junior Leage soccer tournament at Mount Vernon yesterday. scoring through Hairuddln All. Nival (PI); 51 1/s—Kurt Cox (US); 50 Hsleh Yung-Yo (Tal); 48 —Lu Liang Huan (Tal); 41 Hideyo Suglmoto (Jap); 38—Bill Brask (US);71 words
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Article209 1978-04-11 18 Tennis Monte Carlo, Tuesday Texan Dick Stockton, the seventh seed.'yesterday lost in the first round of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) tournament here. Stockton, of Dallas, was beaten 4-6, 8-2, 6-0 by Australian Kim Warwick, who, by the finish, was making light work of his burly opponent. Australian209 words
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Miscellaneous35 1978-04-11 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sanson? "SHORT RIBS RUNNING WOLF IS A OREAT HUNTER. .ME JUST DOISNT HAVE... r& Immi is W u NORBERT m i •> m s a m by George Fett m l35 words
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Article553 1978-04-11 19 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg CEPTA TV, which has been responsible for produclng adult education films for the region, plans to cater for a younger audience in the future. The directors of the Centre for Production and Training for Adult Education TV said they will be553 words
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Article, Illustration209 1978-04-11 19 Only two per cent of our population have good teeth! This shocking fact Is revealed In this evening's documentary, Dental Care. In Mandarin over Ch. 8 at 0 p.m. in colour. The fllm also explains the cause of this phenomena and effective ways In209 words
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Advertisement9 1978-04-11 19 SHARP* Exclusive Lin lit run ft lus Colour TV9 words
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Miscellaneous667 1978-04-11 19 the cinema THE OTHEB SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The UrM ot 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 Marle-Fi ance PI s 1 e r, John Beck and Susan667 words
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Miscellaneous249 1978-04-11 19 the detente between America and Russia. Through a series of telephone calls, the man hypnotises several Russian agents who were planted In America during the cold war and sends them on destructive missions. Lee Remlck plays a cool CXa agent. Hoover: 1.45, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. THE MURDER OF249 words
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Miscellaneous314 1978-04-11 19 0.00 a.m. Opening announcement and Programme Summary 0.05 Morning Prelude —Alfred Haiue and His Great Orchestra 0.30 News (E) 0.40 Morning Concert: Piano Concerto No. 0 In B Flat (Mozart), Oeza Anda with Camerata, Acadebica Salzburg; Symphony No. 10 In E Minor (Shostakovltch), berlln Phil Kara Jan 8.00 News (C)314 words
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Article66 1978-04-11 20 AH FOOK: That was rather petty of Satu to return SIA's donation of air tickets for the Labour Foundation donation draw simply because they took offence at SLA chairman's remarks about philanthropy. MEI LIN: The chairman's words were a little harsh. Perhaps he shouldn't have been so frank,66 words
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Miscellaneous862 1978-04-11 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 SHARP CTV Liniftran+plus 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by WHAT'S MY LINE. SJU MARY OF EVENTS S4t AFTERNOON MATINEE: Fallen Angel. (Part 2). This is a drama about a man who marries for money and plans to elope later with a waitress, but only an accusation862 words
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Miscellaneous235 1978-04-11 20 ARTS AND ATTITUDES. (Ch. 8, 7.10 p.m. in colour). With With the voice in Time. This edition traces the history of singing from the time the Gregorian Chants to the songs of today. Examples are given of each period. The Contemporaries sing two Gregorian Chants Olgnus Est Agnus and Dixit235 words
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