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Title Section22 1978-04-13 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, April 13, 1978 No. 2232 Price 25 cents MX. (P) 216/1/78 ri~-?=z i NEW (Z.-1) NATION t COMMENT22 words
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Article268 1978-04-13 1 Prices of fish have dropped sharply since late list week due to an abundance In supply. Market sources said the price level is expected to continue for another two to three months. A spokesman of Singapore Marine Products Workers' Union said since last Friday, fishing boats from268 words
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Article183 1978-04-13 1 AP. New York, Thursday—Four officials of the defunct American Bank and Trust Co. Ceaded not guilty yesrday to charges that they were Involved in an International swindle of USltt million to Ml million (about fM million to |S8 million). The Grand Jury indicted a fifth man,AP. - 183 words
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Article209 1978-04-13 1 Malaysian Business Times Kuala Lumpur. Thursday.—Federal Industrial Development Authority officials and representatives of the Associated Chinese Chambers. of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia will hold a dialogue session on Tuesday. The dialogue, initiated by Flda, is expected to touch on a wide range of subjects concerningMalaysian Business Times - 209 words
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133 1978-04-13 1 AFP Bangkok, Thursday A proposal has been presented to Prime Minister Krl a n g sak Chomanan for a foreign based private firm to construct a subway network In Bangkok to relieve the area's strangled traffic system, the Bangkok Post reported yesterday.AFP - 133 words
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Article55 1978-04-13 1 Reuter London, Thursday American pop singer Bette Midler, fearing exchange rate fluctuations will cost her money, has demanded that she be paid in gold bullion for ner appearances here. Her publicity spokes man said: "This Is not a publicity stunt. It is Just a way of protectingReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement102 1978-04-13 1 T«l: *****8 *****76 *****3 (ft Mm mmw l i -r :-.MI in death faU drama at Toa Payoh Page 3 Liverpool versus Bruges Page 18" A IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 9; Money words 11; Stsrs 15; Comics 18; Whst's On 19. TJJW> I m '«-.i /<: -.:•»-<- i «t'7102 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-04-13 1 Forecast Singapore'* we a ther outlook front 1 p.m. to 0 p.m. today Light showers occasionally.16 words
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Article, Illustration200 1978-04-13 2 Enelk Mohd Dawood bin Suut, IS, Is a sookeeper, bet his dittei Include tnpploi rata and making tare ihat they die a painless death. Knclk Mohd feeds the rata with special poisonous bait known aa KG-St. Aeeordinf to him, poison comes In the form of200 words
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Article33 1978-04-13 2 A talk on career* and You will be held at the Metr opolltan YMCA'* premises in Palmer Road on Sunday at 2 p.m. for Secondary Four student*, call *****66 for more details.33 words
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217 1978-04-13 2 Teresa Ooi - By Teresa Ooi More girls than boys have been offered Jobs under the Junior Trainee Scheme because most of the offers are from industries which have tradi- tionally only employed women. These Include the textile. electronics and manufacturing industries. Employers, from the three217 words
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Article244 1978-04-13 2 Soon you can bring in $300 worth of dutiable goods Tourists and returning Singaporeans will soon be allowed to bring lii up to $300 worth of dutiable goods without a Customs permit. At present, they are allowed only $100 worth of goods. The increase is provided244 words
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Article30 1978-04-13 2 The Singapore Insurance Training Centre will hold a one-day seminar for life agent* trainer* at the Shangri-La Hotel on April 19 at 10 a.m. The seminar fee 1* •30.30 words
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Article36 1978-04-13 2 Mr Lye Kwok Teow, a Primary Production Department officer, will give a talk ill uatrated by Jlde show on Fish Rearing as a Hobby at the Toa Payoh branch library tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.36 words
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Article198 1978-04-13 2 The Law Society ha* warned lawyers that they must keep their promises In cases involving vessels arrested and detained In admiralty suits. They were also told that they must honour the undertakings givfn by them regarding expenses Incurred In engaging security guards when a vessel 1*198 words
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Article144 1978-04-13 2 Trading opened on a steady note, with share prices moving on a slightly upward bias during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Sin Chew gained two cents to $2.66, extending yesterday's recovery. Elsewhere, small gains were also chalked up. BUSINESS DONE: Firat Section144 words
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Article79 1978-04-13 2 The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board will take part In an Asean exhibition to be held in New Zealand from June 14. The month-long lnstore promotion will be held In one of New Zealand's largest departmental chains called Haywrights Ltd In Auckland and Wellington. Although It la79 words
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Article269 1978-04-13 2 Nine public dally rated unions will negotiate with the government soon for check-off facilities for their 18,000 members to buy goods on credit at the unions' supermarket. To date only four unions the Public Utilities Board Electrical. Gas,' Water and TransEort Workers' unions ave269 words
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Advertisement21 1978-04-13 2 SOS Ti always helps to talk to someone. Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Ring *****4421 words
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Article, Illustration408 1978-04-13 3 Terry Ang - Police bid to stop woman failed By Terry Ang For about one and a half hours Miss Ong Cheng Hua, 23, perched precariously on the ledge of the 23rd floor staircase landing of a block of Housing Board flats in Toa Payoh.408 words
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Advertisement191 1978-04-13 3 '///</• i* t i'koi nn i'kisi vis Z; JEAfJ VETTARD Monsieur Vett.vd is a IV' litre Cuisi'iie r de F'ance one of only a hundred in the .\or*d to be accorded this honour and admitted to this exclusive circle. Monsieur Vetta r d's own Restaurant Vettard in Lyon, France, is191 words
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132 1978-04-13 4 Seventy-four finalyear Nantah students from the mass communications department have begun their three month compulsory internship. Under the internship, they will work in newspaper, advertising and public relations firms as well as government ministries and other companies. According to the head of132 words
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Article27 1978-04-13 4 Kampong Sungel Tengah community centre Is organising courses on children's art, dressmaking, nonya cakes, padang curry, tailoring and tim sum. Ftor more lnfortnstion telephone *****39.27 words
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Article, Illustration113 1978-04-13 4 This Is the smile that won Miss Singapore 1975, Sally Tan, the Bride of the Year 1977 title. Her picture, taken by photographer Henry Wong, was Judged the best of 12 pictures In a contest organised by Kodak Singapore and Her World. Sally, 23,113 words
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102 1978-04-13 4 Tradewlnds Charters, the air charter fubddlary of Slncapore Airlines. has secured another contract for N a series of flights to the Philippines. An BIA statement said the flights, using Boeing 737 aircraft, will carry people engaged In oil exploration activities In various parts of102 words
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289 1978-04-13 4 ...at Metro Orchard Anderson Secondary School has taken action to discourage its students from loitering in a nearby department tal store. The principal. Mrs B.T. Lim, said this morning this Is to discourage students from wasting their time at Metro Orchard, Prefects have been posted289 words
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141 1978-04-13 4 One of the first Singapore companies to manufacture marine and fishing equipment Is expected to begin production soon. The $0 million firm, Bcanfloat (Singapore), will produce fenders, buoys and flashing floats for export. It will manufacture the products under a 11- cence from141 words
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Article89 1978-04-13 4 LKA Lim Seng Hoo and Chan Peng Kong retained the lead in the national chess championship after the sixth round played on Monday. Each has 5i points. Beng Hoo beat Oey Liang Hlen comfortable, but Peng Kong met stout resistance from Dennis Tan who wasLKA - 89 words
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Article28 1978-04-13 4 The Boon Teck community centre will organise a night tour of Jurong Drive-In, Jurong Hill, Jurong Fisheries and Mount Faber on April 29, from 9-30 p.m.28 words
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Article260 1978-04-13 4 ...with concrete one The Public Works Department may replace the wooden bridge at Jalan Damal, off Jalan Eunos, with one that is built with reinforced concrete. It Is understood v the proposal is still being considered. The bridge, according to residents, poses a danger to260 words
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Article81 1978-04-13 4 The Department of Trade plans to send more trade missions to West Asia "In the near future." This foUows a successful mission to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Yemen. Oman and the United Arab Emirates, a department statement said yesterday. The 18 members of the mission had "very fruitful" discussions81 words
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Article26 1978-04-13 4 The Lowland Road community centre will organise 25 courses in cooking, sports, make-up, dress making and folk dancing from Saturday. For more details, tel. 284V3K.26 words
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Advertisement90 1978-04-13 4 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is onlyone at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent! RENOVATION SALE FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY Mi. fASHIONW{AR FOR I A DIE S < Mil i I K t'N RfDUCtO TO CLfAR BU Ovv COST dm*,sis mov •> oi-90 words
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Article427 1978-04-13 5 UPI Manila. Thursday President Ferdinand Marcos yesterday denied any widespread fraud in last week's 1 eg 1 s 1 a tive elections and said any 1 r re g u 1 arlties were minor and would not alter the final results. Mr Marcos. whose partyUPI - 427 words
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Article132 1978-04-13 5 Reuter President Marcos said the US would be allowed continued use of military bases In the Philippines only if It was felt It was advantageous to the country. He told foreign newsmen that both Foreign Secretary Carlos Romulo and Defence Secretary Juan Ponce Enrlle had advised himReuter - 132 words
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Article74 1978-04-13 5 Reuter Jakarta. Thursday Two Indonesian opposition spokesmen have Implicitly blamed the government for the death by starvation of 52 people in the Nusatenggara Archipelago, east of Java. According to an Antara news agency report last night, the two parliamentarians. one from the Muslim party and the other fromReuter - 74 words
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Article57 1978-04-13 5 Reuter Seoul, Thursday South Korean Foreign Minister Park Tong-Jln said yesterday that a conference among North and South Korea and the United States would not help solve the Korean question. He said any effort to solve the Korean question or ensure reunification should first be madeReuter - 57 words
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Article120 1978-04-13 5 Reuter President Marcos said there appeared a total split in the leadership of the "Muslim" secessionist Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) which has been sporadically battling his troops in the far south for the past six years. Mr Marcos said there were now at least two claimantsReuter - 120 words
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Article237 1978-04-13 5 AFP Tokyo, Thursday Uncertainty loomed over an early resumption of the deadlocked JapanChina talks for a peace and friendship treaty when a fleet of 108 Chinese fishing boats steamed Into the waters near disputed East China Sea islands to which Japan has long laid claim.AFP - 237 words
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Article213 1978-04-13 5 Reuter London, Thursday Pakistan's chief martial law administrator. General Zla-Ul-Haq, said in an Interview televised here yesterday there would be more public hangings and floggings in his country. Speaking to a BBC reporter in Pakistan, General Zia also said martial law would continue untilReuter - 213 words
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Advertisement71 1978-04-13 5 recording star SuZanno Ceo lust Ivu k fr< >ir» Austr ilt.i >U|Vi .***** .1TI! 1. Kpf'l c Daily 4-Bpm Happy Hours I'ritv sat 1 •> i»»\u i tli.in ti> trni.il LE BISTRO v- x ■M <&• w' BALLY of Switzerland SETS THE TREND FOR YOUNGSTERS SUBTLE TWO-TONE COLLEAGATES WITH WHITE71 words
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Article418 1978-04-13 6 To break deadlock on Rhodesia, Salt Reuter Washington, Thursday Secretary of State Cyrus Vance left last night on an arduous oyer seas mission aimed at breaking deadlock on two major world problems, Rhodesia and UB- nuclear arms talks. A breakthrough on Rhodesia could resultReuter - 418 words
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Article, Illustration270 1978-04-13 6 Reuter United Nations. Thursday Secretary-gene-ral Kurt Waldhelm will fly to the Middle East over the weekend to discuss the situation In southern Lebanon and visit the UN peacekeeping force there, a UN spokesman announced last night. Although the announcement only mentioned Lebanon by name, UNReuter; UPI picture - 270 words
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149 1978-04-13 6 UPI Moscow. Thursday Soviet geologists have reached the 8-2 km level In their attempt to drill a super deep 15 km below the surfaces of the earth. The official Soviet news agency, Tass, said the well was being sunk on the Kola Peninsula.UPI - 149 words
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Article442 1978-04-13 6 Edgar Koh - By Edgar Koh our New York correspondent Risipg prices appear to have replaced unemployment as the prime target of Pr e s ldent Carter's economic strategy. Mr Carter's speech yesterday contained wide-ranging proposals to curb Inflation but made little mention of unemployment beyond noting that 4.5442 words
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125 1978-04-13 6 Reuter Washington, Thursday President Nlcolae Ceausescu of Rumania, who has steered an independent course between East and West, told President Carter yesterday that the world raced <T t hreate n 1 n g clouds menacing peace." Mr. Ceausescu was speaking at an officialReuter - 125 words
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Article62 1978-04-13 6 AP United Nations, Thursday Secretary-gene-ral Kurt Waldhlm has agreed to accept the Soviet nomination of Mr Viktor. Issraelyan to replace Mr Akkady Bhevchenko. the top-ranking Bovlet UN employee who broke with Moscow, a Soviet diplomat said yesterday. Ambassador Mikhail Kharlamov. the No. 2 man In the SovietAP - 62 words
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Article104 1978-04-13 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, April 13, the 103 rd day of 1978 with 262 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its first quarTHE MORNING STAR Is Mercury. THE EYENING STARS are Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. Frank Woolworth,UPI - 104 words
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Article57 1978-04-13 6 D. J - D.J. London, Thursday. Former model Kathy MrTav ish la Britain's champion slogan writer. In fear years, her snappy jingles have won a tax-free £2«,000 ($86,000). Luxury cruises, TV se's and furniture... you name It, she's won It. And her secret Is simple she hasn't one. "I just57 words
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176 1978-04-13 6 A new bilingual cartoon series will begin in New Nation on Monday. The new series, replacing Ah Fook and Mel Lin cartoons which ended Tuesday after a run of more than 46 weeks, will be in the form of cartoon strips. Each week, five176 words
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Miscellaneous129 1978-04-13 6 TO 11 WEATHER Rome Rain, 16-SC. Headline: Policeman shot and killed in Turin. Bonn Partly cloudy, 7-1C. Headline: Carter to Bonn economic summit Moscow Clear, 7-OC. Pravda's headline: Session of the 8upreme Soviet Of RSFSR. ParU Cloudy, 9-1C. Headline: Barre to receive labour leaders. London Sleet and snow, 7-OC. Headline:129 words
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498 1978-04-13 7 Carter asked to check story that one was lost in avalanche UPI Washington, Thursday Two congressmen asked President Carter yesterday to luvestlgate reports that the CIA secretly placed nuclearpowered monitoring stations on two peaks of the Himalayan mountains to spy on communist Chinese nuclearUPI - 498 words
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Article, Illustration44 1978-04-13 7 Susan Davie* of La Jolla, California, pilots a glider over the coastline on Sunday daring the 32nd Torrey Pines competition. This photograph was made from a camera mounted on the glider's wing and fired by remote control. AP AP radio pictureAP radio picture - 44 words
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Article75 1978-04-13 7 UPI Washington, Thursday. The US yesterday granted full Internal selfgovernment to the 2100Lsland Mlcroneslan Archipelagoes through a 15year "tree association" formula under which Micronesia will handle Its own foreign affairs but remain under the military umbrella of Washington. An agreed eight-point "statement of principles" gives the USUPI - 75 words
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Article242 1978-04-13 7 Reuter Washington, Thursday, The US Defence Department, in an unusual move, yesterday made public portions of a secret document saying that It did not plan abandoning the southern and northern flanks of Nato. A few lines from the Pentagon's voluminous guidance to the military services forReuter - 242 words
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102 1978-04-13 7 Reuter Bonn, Thursday China yesterday signed an agreement allowing it to use Franco-Ger-man communications satellites, in what was hailed here as the first joint research programme between China and the West. Research and Technology Minister Volker Hauff said the agreement was signed in Peking.Reuter - 102 words
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Article26 1978-04-13 7 Reuter Hongkong, Thursday— A Singapore freighter, which ran agrouna east of Hong Kong on Tuesday, sailed Into port here yesterday after being refloated. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article89 1978-04-13 7 Reuter Luxembourg, Thursday Leaders of the Common Market European Parliament yesterday expressed scepticism about economic targets set at the summit meeting In Copenhagen last week. West Germany's Egon Klepsch. chairman of the Parliament's Christian Democrats, doubt- Ed the economic growth target of 4.5 per cent byReuter - 89 words
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151 1978-04-13 7 Reuter Syke, (West Germany), Thursday A headmaster burned himself to death outside his school In protest against what he claimed were abuses in the education system, police said yesterday* Before pouring petrol over his body and setting himself on Are on Tuesday night, Mr WernerReuter - 151 words
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Article34 1978-04-13 7 Reuter Bangkok, Thursday Foreign Minister Upadlt Pacharlyankun leaves today for a visit to Thailand's Asean partners, to brief Its leaders on last week's visit to China by Prime Minister Krlangsak Chomanan. Reu-Reuter - 34 words
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Advertisement153 1978-04-13 7 •MM', -v.- ■%.-wmmmmaM All quotations are excerpts from a review in The Audio Critic, Jan/ Feb. 1977 issue. A copy of the review upon request. "On our reference system, through the Ouatre DG-250, the Rappaport was clearly the preference of our entire staff over the Mark-Levinson JC-2...." We'll go straight153 words
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Article420 1978-04-13 8 Next year's national health campaign is a follow-up to an already announced shift in emphasis In policy from curative to preventive medicine. In November last year, Health Minister Dr Toh Chin Chye said over-concentration on curative treatment, If a disease Is hard to cure or cannot420 words
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Article62 1978-04-13 8 [whispers It was Indeed a well* presented brochure, a tempting invitation to loin a private club at a local hotel, except for one thing. The people In the photographs presumably models t—showing the various activities were all Caucaslans, including those In the background. Can It possibly be62 words
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Article502 1978-04-13 8 On April 9 Chinese businessmen in Malaysia met in Kuala Lumpur under the sponsorship of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia to discuss their problems. Here are three Malaysian Business Times reports on the conference. The Chinese business502 words
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Article332 1978-04-13 8 The KL government has been urged to re-evaluate and restructure its approach In the Implementation .of the New Economic Policy taking into full consideration that this Is a multl racial country. This is one of the "remedies" to the country's economic problems recommended by the332 words
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Article, Illustration368 1978-04-13 8 UPI Jerusalem: Leaders of a group of army veterans who qrganlsed the first grass roots protest against Prime Minister Menachem Begin's policies plan to press their campaign for peace. The group was behind the April 1 rally In the concrete plaza fronting Tel Avly's City Hall thatUPI - 368 words
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Article277 1978-04-13 8 As far as statistics go, the manpower and employment targets of the New Economic Policy has already been achieved, a committee of Chinese bus 1 n essmen claims. It Is conceded, however, that bumlputras are seriously under-rep-resented in the upper levels of the salaried hlerachy,277 words
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Article, Illustration973 1978-04-13 9 Mahathir is main target of the dissidents Reuter Kuala Lumpur: The decision of Malaysia's ruling Malay party to hold the general election this year has quickened the tempo of campaigning by political parties which started three months ago. The supreme council of the UnitedReuter - 973 words
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Article, Illustration559 1978-04-13 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times I've been giving a lot of thought to the dollar lately. Depending on what paper you read, the dollar is sick, sagging, sinking or collapsing under its own weight. It wasn't always like that. For years after World WarLos Angeles Times - 559 words
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Article415 1978-04-13 9 Reuter Brussels: Nato politicians and scientists are contemplating a 21st century world In which energy will come from nuclear reactors and solar cells planted iji deserts, and every problem will be global one. The 300 ministers, scientists and administrators are holding a three-day meeting toReuter - 415 words
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Miscellaneous267 1978-04-13 9 mmwiM 9 CtIMM 10 Greek militiamen 11 Certain Arabian 12 Breeding place 13 Methane and neon 21 Wall: Fr. 22 Certain food ahopa 24 ami 26 Northern European 27 Different: comb, form 29 Virginia name 31 Reprehensible act 32 In a thorough manner 33 Fastener 34 Chromosomal element 37 Juanlta's267 words
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Article, Illustration707 1978-04-13 10 / 11 TING HI KENG - TING HI KENG asks around and discovers —to her astonishment —some interesting and puzzling home medicines TING HI KENG When security clerk Krlshnan Nalr was Ave years old. he was. like all mlschievlous boys of that age, very playful and loved to run about the house. One707 words
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Article, Illustration374 1978-04-13 10 / 11 "A woman will put up with any inconvenience if it helps to improve her appearance," said Cik Hajah Khatljah bte Haji Hassan. She wax explaining why women of all races come to her to be given the "jamu treatment" to help them regain374 words
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Article, Illustration545 1978-04-13 10 / 11 Two home cures which their believers claim can do many wonders Sixty-two-year-old Madam Ow K a h Tiang can be said to be one of the earliest drinkers of the red tea fungus. While most people only recently heard of the existence of the545 words
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Miscellaneous543 1978-04-13 10 / 11 THURSDAY 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 LITTERS ACROSS USING CLUES •ELOW along dotted Mom CLUES FOR GB-4 1. Beer, for example 2. By follow inf up o food one, o man may fain an advantage543 words
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Article, Illustration596 1978-04-13 12 il Cook- In —_—a If you're planning to impress some very Important guests why not cook with champagne? This is just what Hyatt Hotel does at Its special Champagne Kitchen at your table In Hugo's. The price per main dish ranges from $35 to596 words
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Article, Illustration171 1978-04-13 12 K 3 What's Cooking? ONE very attractive way to squeeze lemon. If you're cooking at the table, Is to wrap lemon halves In muslin, tie it up (see fcrtcture) and squeeze. This way the pulo and seeds will b« kept separate from the Juice. Muslin, however,171 words
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Article, Illustration824 1978-04-13 13 NYT New York: Woman, eternal woman. Age cannot* wither her (not If the cosmetics Industry has its say) nor custom stale her infinite variety. Or, at least, that's what a number of publishers and would-be publishers are hoping. Woman Is being wooed and wooed hardNYT - 824 words
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Article, Illustration178 1978-04-13 13 If you follow a comic strip or have a favourite cartoon character, these fun finds are just for you. Wind a key and Snoopy of Peanut's fame comes alive in a new version of the popular walking toy. His pal, Woodstock, is available too. (2.M each. From Metro178 words
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Miscellaneous274 1978-04-13 12 Puzzles, riddles, crosswords, jokes to share? We pay $5 for every contribution. The address is Kids Only, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, Singapore 1. Don't forget to add your name, age and address. 1. Here's a picture puzzle from Poh Li May, aged nine, of 1483G, Block 47, Bendemeer Road.274 words
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Advertisement29 1978-04-13 13 For your medical needs and pharmaceutical requirements please call at: SAUM ft CO (PTE) LTD PHARMACY 3 Philip Street (Junction of Market Chulia Streets) Singapore 1 Tele: *****2 *****329 words
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Advertisement65 1978-04-13 13 the remarkable moisturizing, and texturizing creme from Elizabeth Arden. Visible Difference moisture can penetrate up to 20 cell layers of skin, pillowing it and cushioning it with moisture. The results are dramatic. In tests among hundreds of women, most reported their skin looked better, felt smoother and had a noticeably65 words
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Advertisement453 1978-04-13 14 V v m g A- I w *«KgM 12- an M% AR 1 -T' v *=v* V- |^P5^ W fc>-V -V If V^" r $**•< 'w* <;.< i. ;'Y $«gp* »?r»w*s I 4< fen"' I Jk "a* Around the world Pepsi is associated with soccer. So what better idea than453 words
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Article138 1978-04-13 15 r Business News and Views Reuter London, Thursday The new British Budget sent share prices tumbling yesterday and put a strain on the shaky political alliance keeping the minority Labour Government in power. Yet, there was a confused reaction to Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey'sReuter - 138 words
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Article272 1978-04-13 15 AP New York, Thursday US government policy towards Japan Is wrong, In trying to press the Japanese to stlmuate their economy, management consult ant Peter Brucker said yesterday. It will be simply counterproductive if the Japanese stimulate production, Mr Drucker said because the Japanese economyAP - 272 words
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Article222 1978-04-13 15 KUALA LUMPUft: Asean exports to Australia Increased by almost 50 per cent to about M$70 million during the latter half of last year compared with thi corresponding period In 1976. Reuter. BANGKOK: A projected expenditure of more than US$9 billion ($20 billion) attached to Thailand's 1977-81 flve-year plan222 words
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Article164 1978-04-13 15 Blue chips, plagued by profit taking, fell for the second consecutive day as Wall Street pondered first-quarter earnings reports and President Carter's programme. Trading was active. The Dow Jones industrial average, which rallied briefly from an early two-point deficit, lost 3.89 points to 766.29. It fell 3.47 points164 words
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Article34 1978-04-13 15 UPI New York, Thursday—Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials .766.29 (off 3.89); 20 transport 207.44 (off 0.34); 15 utilities 105.82 (off 0.17); 65 stocks 268.81 (off 0.94). UPLUPI - 34 words
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Article133 1978-04-13 15 AFP Prices bounced back in a technical rally from a five-session losing streak on the Tokyo stock market yesterday. The Dow Jones aver- age, a 15.01 yen loser on Tuesday, rebounded to gain 14.83 yen to 5464.65 yen. The wider-based Index for tbe first section was up 1.65 atAFP - 133 words
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Article65 1978-04-13 15 Closing prices on the Pari* Bourse yesterday: Par I baa 1(8 .50 Foncler 333 —1JK) Prlntemps 77.80 .70 Bull 33.70 .10 Royal Dutch 268 +2.60 MlcheUn 1393 7 COE 362 —3.80 Thomson 190.50 4 CPp 131.50 2 Rhone 74.60 +2.40 Air 290 1 B8N 441 9 Philips 63.40 —0.6565 words
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Article81 1978-04-13 15 Union Bank of Switzerland Zurich Closing prices in Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: —75 UBS Bearer 2866 UBS Registered 669 8 SBC 361 6 Credit Suisse 3166 10 Swissair B. Swiss Relnsur. 2860 8 Winterthur B. 2030 —20 Zurich Insur. 8900 +80 Juvena B 176 NestleUnion Bank of Switzerland Zurich - 81 words
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Article112 1978-04-13 15 Prices on the Sydney 8tock Exchange at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time) today: ACI 187 170 ADC 16 29 Ampol Pet 76 77 ANl 136 140 APM 120 121 Bank N8W 616 &20 Brambles 160 161 BHP 614 616 Bond 227 226 CBA 226 230 C8R 260 261 CIO 260112 words
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195 1978-04-13 15 Reuter Pekinf, Thursday China Is sending three major economic missions to Western Europe on inspection tours in the next few weeks, according to diplomatic sources. An agricultural delegation neaded by Mr Hsiang Nan, vice-minis-ter of the First Ministry of Machine Building dealing with agriculturalReuter - 195 words
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Article64 1978-04-13 15 AFP Tokyo. Thursday Japan's production of crude steel In 1977 totalled 100.630.000 tonnes, a decline of 7.1 per cent from 1978, the Japan Iron and Steel Federation announced yesterday. Although the output declined compared with the previous year, Japanese steelmakers have turned out more than 100 millionAFP - 64 words
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Article193 1978-04-13 15 UPI AFP London, Thursday Trading was light on European exchanges yes t e rday and dealers' reaction to President Carter's new economic proposals was mixed. In Frankfurt the oollar closed at 2.011 marks, down from 2.013 on Tuesday. Against the French franc the dollar dropped to 4.5395 francs,UPI; AFP - 193 words
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Advertisement152 1978-04-13 15 ACBC Your key to International Trader ft VingipO'p M !f your hjMnct', irriftoi l/t*pori and tt>e wnf Id is yout "Viar k i I. you'll need the service. of i hank with thi- »fiif n,i I ion jl i. .•(>.»t>1111 v to h,trni v youi husiric >. d« alines f?i<_u152 words
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Miscellaneous374 1978-04-13 15 I YOUR LUCKY STARS i BORN today, you are a casual, happy-go-lucky person; you take life as you find It. Only relationships are taken seriously; all else you accept with a shrug. Friends and loved ones are extremely Important; their happiness and sadness are also yours. You try, therefore, to374 words
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Article165 1978-04-13 16 P. BALA - ij^^Hockey By P. BALA Defending champions Raffles Institution thrashed Victoria 5-0 In the opening match of the National Post Secondary Schools girls hockey ch a mpioushlp at the Padang yesterday. Raffles owed their convincing victory to the tireless efforts of international Melanie Martens, who scored165 words
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Article403 1978-04-13 16 Late rally fails to crack the Saints jj^^Rugby Anglo-Chinese Junior College put up a gallant fight against favourites St. Andrew's before going down 10-4 in their National Schools Post Secondary d i v i sion rugby game at the Police Academy yesterday. ACJC played well, taking403 words
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350 1978-04-13 16 TONY KOH - Basketball By TONY KOH A listless second half display by Hwa Chong Junior College cost them the third place In the Post Secondary Boys basketball championship when they were defeated by Chung Cheng High School (Main) 65-54 at Gay World Stadium yesterday. Hwa Chong350 words
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Article210 1978-04-13 16 Anglo-Chinese took a step closer towards retaining the National School' Secondary division badminton title when they trounced Kim Beng Technical 5-0 In a au arter-final match at tew Town yesterday. In another quarterfinal match, New Town, considered ACS main rivals for the title, got210 words
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426 1978-04-13 16 KOH SWEE HUA - j^yTennis py KOH SWEE HUA Defending champions Raffles Institution looked set to retain the Post Secondary Schools Boys tennis title when they made a' 5-0 sweep over Victoria at the Farrer Park courts yesterday. Although minus their national junior star. Tan Ah Peng, Raffles426 words
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Article179 1978-04-13 17 Kfl Racing London, Thursday Midnight Court, youngest horse In the race, galloped to a supremely easy victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup yesterday, ending a hoodoo on trainer Fred Winter's runners in the steeplechasing championship event. Midnight Court, a seven-year-old unbeaten in six previous races179 words
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Article, Illustration442 1978-04-13 17 Brian Miller - Lucy hits 2148 in comeback trail BOWLING by Brian Miller Tony Lim is back in the spotlight again after a lapse of nearly a year as he rolled into the lead over a field of national bo w 1 ers after the first 18 of the442 words
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Article328 1978-04-13 17 ES^Haring AP Fairbanks (Alaska). Thursday Muhammad All said yesterday he would like to wind up his boxing career when he meets Leon Splnks for the World Boxng Association's heavyweight title In New Orleans on Sept 15. The 38-year-old All, who will be trying toAP - 328 words
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Article30 1978-04-13 17 The picture in Page 16 of yesterday's New Nation was Benny See and not Raymond One, joint favourites for the National men's Open squash title with V. Gopal.30 words
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Article121 1978-04-13 17 Golf Jane Kennon (handicap 12) of Singapore Island Country Club won "A" Division of the Sentosa Women's Open tournament on countback from Helen Tan (18-Sembuwang) after both had tied with 41 points. lane also returned the best overall gross of M. Third was Nelly Chin (17-SICC)121 words
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Article, Illustration908 1978-04-13 18 Cruyff dazzles in his last match K9 Sotcer UPI Reuter London, Thursday Liverpool crushed Borussia Moenchengladbach of West Germany 3-0 yesterday to set up a European Cup final on May 10 against F.C. Bruges, became the first Belgian club to reach the final by beating JuventusUPI; Reuter - 908 words
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Article129 1978-04-13 18 I^Badng New York. ThursdayKen Norton will make the first defence of hte World Boxing Council heavyweight championship against unbeaten Larry Holmes In Las Vegas, on June 9, promoter Don King announced yesterday. Norton is to receive a purse of US$3 million and Holmes US$5OO,OOO for the 15-round129 words
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Article138 1978-04-13 18 INDIA PULL OUT AS .'B2 HOST Reuter New Delhi, Thursday —The Indian government have decided not to host the 1982 Asian Gaines because of hlf h tost. Education Minister P.C. Chunder, who is also responsible for sports, said here yesterday. He said a committee set ut byReuter - 138 words
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Article354 1978-04-13 18 BANNED —for not playing ball Soccer Reuter AFP Prague, "Thursday Sparta Prague, one of Czechoslovakia's top soccer clubs, have been suspended from playing League matches because of a revolt by their players against the club coach, the Czechoslovak Football Association said yesterday. Sparta players in the Czechoslovak N a 11Reuter; AFP - 354 words
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Article126 1978-04-13 18 Reuter Buenos Aires, Thursday —The state-owned National Bank yesterday reported that all tickets have been sold for Argentina's first round matches at River Plate Stadium here in the World Cup soccer finals in June. Individual tickets for World Cup matches went on sale here last Saturday at branchesReuter - 126 words
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Advertisement123 1978-04-13 17 /> J* m V". SA A. CM WK 3» A When Comfort and Styling Counts LOTTO and JOHN NEWCOMBE combine Italian shoe craftsmanship and tennis expertise to introduce NEWK's collection of tennis shoes. V I *'■> 7 £#3 a •>v?% I jl y n I r ~'i .A'i'ti §MK-»*S& 4123 words
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Advertisement119 1978-04-13 18 "Inside every Tanita is a fire longing to get out" Ifttf Never before has fir* been so safe and convenient. In theTenitaOß Series, for example, a single recessed button thai elides so smoothly yet safely Ignites s swift relleble flame. Again and ■gain and again. Tanita la utterly reliable >119 words
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Miscellaneous28 1978-04-13 18 THE BORN LOSER /aidwatpip J VOI&MMXWCL "VIDOM./WKN? y by Art Sansom r V.V I JS iii <■ I C *1 -we *00 u*s A, wdotu LI KB A A28 words
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553 1978-04-13 19 Rebecca Chua - By Rebecca Chua It Is not often that an exhibition of the nature and scope of the Copt emporary Japanese Graphic Art Exhibition (now on at the National Art Gallery until April 30) is put together. Mo re's the pity that the553 words
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Article, Illustration419 1978-04-13 19 Sam Elliot, the rugged leading man in TV's Bestseller, Once An Eagle. Is returning to the small screen as the brilliant young attorney, Tom Keating, In Aspen, the next Bestseller serial that starts this Saturday night. Sam Elliot was born in Sacramento. California. in419 words
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Miscellaneous423 1978-04-13 19 and around town GOOD-AS-NEW BOUTIQUE, sells clothes for children and women. Proceeds In aid of the Tamplnes Home for Retarded Children. 844, Margaret Drive. 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday. T R A N 8 C ENDENTAL MEDITATION: An Introduction to TM as taught by Maharlshl Mahesh423 words
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Miscellaneous161 1978-04-13 19 At the cinema THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The lives ot three characters are Interwoven In this romantic melodrama. It la a story of love, revenge and power set In the early 40s In Greece, France and the US. Stars Marie-Fiance Plaler, John Beck and Susan Sarandon. Orchard: 1.30, 5.30161 words
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Miscellaneous486 1978-04-13 19 9.15 p.m. (Last day). GOLDEN RENDEZVOUS: A kind of W-dern-day piracy takes place on the nigh seas when one passenger On a luxury cruiser takes over the ship in order to hijack a passing US Treasury ship. Stars Richard Harris, Ann Turkel, David Janssen. Capitol: 1.45, 4, 6.30 and 9.15486 words
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Miscellaneous64 1978-04-13 19 mmm Today: 1.35 ftjn. (2.7 m); 2.43 tun. (2.2 m). Tomorrow: 2.11 *-m. (2.6 m); 3.28 p.m (2.1 m). Bat«riUy: 2.50 a.m. (2.4 m): 4i4 p.m. (1.9 m). Sunday: 3.39 a.m. (2.2 m); 5.50 p.m. (1.8 m). Monday: 4.49 a.m. (2.1 m); 7.34 p.m. (1.9 m). Tnesda,: 6.28 am. (2.064 words
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Article70 1978-04-13 20 AH FOOK: TV actor Jack Lord had been extremely unfriendly since his arrival. But yesterday, he decided Anally to smile for the press cameraman after lunching with STPB chairman, Mr Tan I Tong. Must have been a good lunch. MEI LIN: Perhaps Mr Tan told Jack about our70 words
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Miscellaneous910 1978-04-13 20 TV muilil AND RADIO 3.0# OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE BEVERLEY H1LLBILL1E8 (r): Back to the Hills. 3.25 DIARY OF EVENTS (C). 3.30 EIGHT HEROES OF SHOU LIN (D Mandarin drama serial. 4.15 INTERMISSION. 5.55 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by BANANA SPLITS a Cartoon series. 6.20 CHILDREN'S CORNER (C). 6.45 NEWS910 words
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Miscellaneous229 1978-04-13 20 Todays top shows J. YOUTH: (7.10 p.m., Channel 8 in colour). This week's edition includes inter views with three students of Temasek Junior College about their experience in doing odd Jobs during their recent school holidays to raise funds for their school band, library and other facilities. There are also229 words
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