New Nation, 14 April 1978
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Title Section20 1978-04-14 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, April 14, 1978 No. 2233 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r NEW j) NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article, Illustration249 1978-04-14 1 AFP Reuter Washington, Friday President Carter yesterday called a top-level strategy meeting to discuss the serious political problems facing his administration. He summoned all members of the Cabinet, his main advisers, and Vice-Pre-sident Walter Mondale to Join him on Sunday and Monday at Camp David, the presidentialAFP; Reuter - 249 words
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Article152 1978-04-14 1 The son of a Malaysian woman found dead In Jakarta yesterday related how a "fantastic" winning streak at a casino resulted In her death. Mr Tee Kim Leong told The 8 tar In Fenang that Mdm Gue Tiu, 72, had gone to the Copacabana casino In152 words
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Article52 1978-04-14 1 Madam "feo Ah Lin, 71, lost (our gold chains worth $900 and $10 after a man, posing as a PUB official, entered her North Bridge Road flat to Inspect the toilet yesterday. The conman Is wanted by the police for a series of thefts for more than a52 words
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Article94 1978-04-14 1 Reuter Wellington, Friday The Singapore Government has made a tidy profit out of its obsolete High Commission 1975 Mercedes ear In Wellington. Welllngton'i City Council is to buy the car for its Mayor from the High Commission at a eost of NZ517,250 ($39,675) more than twiceReuter - 94 words
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Article157 1978-04-14 1 Reuter New Delhi, Friday Seventeen p e op le died and about 200 were Injured in a savage clash between rival Sikh religious groups in the Sikh Holy City of Amritsar in Punjab state yesterday. Samachar News Agency said the clash took placeReuter - 157 words
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Article23 1978-04-14 1 Rasa Slngapura (Tastes of Singapore) Is the name chosen by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board for its food centre at Tanglln.23 words
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Advertisement37 1978-04-14 1 K: 1 H» J I 4 A1 -r v\ Thai classic The art of Thai classical dancing this couple are here with four others for a week-long performance. See Page 4 for story on the Thai pole-fifhters.37 words
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Advertisement23 1978-04-14 1 INSIDE Gordon leaves United (or Derby Page 18 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Stars 14; Money words 15; Crossword, Comics 18; What's On 19.23 words
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Advertisement43 1978-04-14 1 Design, Quality and Elegance Diamond Rings, Dress Rings in Precious or Semi precious Stones G.C.DE SILVA (PTE) LTD. JEWELLERS Gl4. THE GALLERY, STRAITS TRADING BUILDING 9.BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE 1 TEL: *****5 n V r V*Sfc\ x l v f ?W i A f-^a43 words
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Miscellaneous13 1978-04-14 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Scattered showers.13 words
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Article257 1978-04-14 2 Record number of motorists affected A total of 169 motorists who accumulated 12 or more demerit points at the end of last month hare been asked by the Registrar of Vehicles to show cause why their driving licences should not be suspended. This Is a257 words
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Article132 1978-04-14 2 A generally easier mood prevailed during the first 45 minutes of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. With the exception of Yeo Hlap Seng (M) which gained eight cents to $2.05, the other counters were traded lower. BUSINESS DONE First Section Y.H.S. (M) 2.00 (2) 2.02(1)2.01(1)2.03(3)2.04132 words
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Article129 1978-04-14 2 The National Trades Union Congress will take over Uie Jurong Town creche from the Social Welfare Department next month. This will be the third government creche to be taken over by the NTUC. The Toa Payoh and the Buklt Ho Swee creches were handed over129 words
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Article195 1978-04-14 2 For lecturers, grads A group of lecturers and undergrads from Nanyang University will visit China next month, a government official said yesterday. The exact number of the mission is being finalised. It Is believed the lecturers and students represent a crosssection of the university. The group195 words
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Article, Illustration214 1978-04-14 2 This is how the $€M,M4 com inanity centre in Radin Mas will look when fully completed by the end of next month. Located at T e 1 ok Blangah Crescent, the new generation centre includes a piulti-pur-pose hall with two badminton courts, six activity rooms, a214 words
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Advertisement139 1978-04-14 2 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one... m at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent! rmwww wwwwwwwwww hiif ROADSTAR RADIO/CASSETTE CAR STEREO WITH AM 6 FM MPX COMPLETE WITH SPEAKERS €0* £tee£tte dentte 014-16 Colombo Court Tal: 3288*3. *****7 44 Chang* ANoy139 words
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Article370 1978-04-14 3 ...to the economy of Singapore US Ambassador John Ro Id ridge ye st e r day urged American companies here to contribute to Singapore's economy. He suggested they could even consider making collective contributions to "worthwhile projects" such as the Science Centre In Jurong. Mr370 words
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Article46 1978-04-14 3 The Senior Minister of State (Foreign Affairs), 'Mr Lee Khoon Choy, will open an exhibition on Chinese blue-and-whlte ceramics at the National Museum Art Gallery on Tuesday at 5.30 p.m. The exhibition is organised by the National Museum and the Southeast Asian Ceramic Society.46 words
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Article31 1978-04-14 3 Four films entitled The Numbat, The Temple of Twenty Pagodas. Incredible Florldas and Chlng Mai will be screened at the National Museum tomorrow at 10.45 am. Admission Is free.31 words
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Article42 1978-04-14 3 A talk on tropical fish rearing will be given In Mandarin at Leng Kee community centre on April 28 at 8 pm. The centre will also organise a one-day hike and camp at Pulau Tekong. For more details tel. *****7.42 words
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Article, Illustration124 1978-04-14 3 They are both police chiefs, but each has his own special field of work. For Steve McGarrett (actor Jack Lord), it's making sure the villains are "booked" at the end of every episode of Hawaii Five-O and that the story looks and sounds124 words
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Advertisement64 1978-04-14 3 LEOW HOCK MIN 1 A(.T IENS t'HACTM'ONER V Sr. .Pfl O A <t OPTOMETRIST OPTICIAN D<p Out F SMC. 110 OPHTHALMIC Di'Tl' lAN f RSH f AA (J <U EYE OPTICS CONTACT LENS He<»d Office Tanglin Shopping Centit G-ounc) Floor (VI4, S oqanore 10 Ipi 3 ***** Branch L idt64 words
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Advertisement112 1978-04-14 3 ■TAILORS ■outfitters MIMtltK. m "V* ,d iL y r > bl i l Ml ■»•-< -SSb LG 8, LUCKY PLAZA, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE 91TEL 235K)40 Browse around at your leisure in plush surroundings at our latest store with the boutique atmosphere and decor. $@m\wwm ?lUt i. Mm N*pturw and Kaabah112 words
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Article, Illustration314 1978-04-14 4 Yelpi, shrieks and scowls. Quite a brawl it turned out to be. Within 10 minutes, the Krotagonlst had floored is opponent with a vicious kick. But he too fell in a heap in the next second. Still hulling, the two exponents of lng, Thailand'sPicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 314 words
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402 1978-04-14 4 Hello with a smile —the Telecoms way Drive to give a more personal touch The Telecommunication Authority of Singapore is embarking on a major campaign to give Its services a personal touch. The drive, which will Include a major effort to Improve Its public and customer relations, was outlined by402 words
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Article117 1978-04-14 4 The Rotary Club's quest for outstanding blue-collar workers has met with poor response. The club sent out 700 letters to various companies In Jurong last month asking them to no m 1 nate outstanding blue-collar workers to vie for three awards to be given by117 words
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Article221 1978-04-14 4 ...and saves a lot Singapore Airlines has saved "much money" by designing, assembling, overhauling and repairing its own test equipment and components. Since the formation 3f a committee called the In-House Component Overhaul Oroup in mld--1976, facilities costing $4 million were set to overhaul221 words
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Article27 1978-04-14 4 The PSA will conduct three six-day coruses, on the Role of the Supervisee at the Central Training School, Keppel, House, in May, August and November.27 words
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Article122 1978-04-14 4 The J a 1 a n Damal bridge off Jalan Eunos will have a new decking by Sunday. Work to replace the existing wooden structure will begin tomorrow and Is scheduled to complete by Sunday. Frequent use by buses and lorries had caused a122 words
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Advertisement88 1978-04-14 4 The best in Szeehuan food tastes better at the Golden Phoenix. We boast absolutely the best Szeehuan food in town. Cooked in the special way by our Taiwanese chief cook that has made it famous for its excellent taste. Spicy, tingling, mouth-watering Szeehuan food served in the truly palatial surroundings88 words
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Advertisement20 1978-04-14 4 Actios, odious odours! Springfresh is the airfteshener that gives you more for your money. Just compare weights and prices 120 words
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209 1978-04-14 5 AFP Jakarta. Friday Indonesian Foreign Minister Mochtar Kusumaatmadja yesterday told visiting Thai Foreign Minister Upadit Pachariyangkun that several problems remained In the way of normalising diplomatic relations between Indonesia and China but that preparations in that dlrecton were being made. The Thai Minister arrivedAFP - 209 words
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Article62 1978-04-14 5 Reuter New Delhi, Friday India's four pre-emer-gency news agencies will resume Independent operations from today, two years after they were merged under governments pressure. The Samachar credit line on Indian news agency printers will disappear from 8 a.m. to be. replaced by that of the Press TrustReuter - 62 words
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Article232 1978-04-14 5 West sees troops with Chinese weapons, for first time Reuter Paris, Friday A Cambodian government documentary film screened here yesterday showed Khmer Rouge military forces equipped with powerful, modern weaponry, which explains perhaps the current stalemate in fighting with Vietnam. The screening of excerpts of the filmReuter - 232 words
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136 1978-04-14 5 Dealers resort to made-in-HK heroin Reuter Hong Kong, Friday Hong Kong drug deal ers are manufacturing heroin themselves because of the soaring Erice of Imported Thai eroln. Superintendent Dick Williamson of the Police Narcotics Bureau said here yesterday. "Local drug dealers are being forced to take greater risks to stayReuter - 136 words
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Article30 1978-04-14 5 Reuter London, Friday—Three men armed with shotguns yesterday snatched £80,000 ($579,600) in a daring daytime raid on Harrods—London's widely known department store, and one of Its most expensive. —ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article172 1978-04-14 5 UPI Washington, Friday Uganda's President Idl Amln accepted a Cadillac Convertible while officials In other Arab and African nations took illegal payments up to US|2OO,OOO ($460,000) from an American distributor of executive aircraft. the Securities and Exchange Commission said yesterday. The SEC cited InstancesUPI - 172 words
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Article58 1978-04-14 5 Jakarta, Friday Three leading Indonesian Intellectual*, arretted three days ago. are being Investigated for possible violations of the country's •u b v erslon laws, a government spokesman said yesterday. The three men, including Mr Mahhub junaldl. deputy secretary-general of the Islamic Party (PPP), are now58 words
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Advertisement249 1978-04-14 5 W "V:*- iMM <P > r y-m Bet ;-v jm ■Hr w m 0" •■.•>. 3$ 7S 35 as **> Have you seen this ever smiling baby on TV? He is a lively, healthy and happy baby, growing with the help of "Lactogen 'with Honey Infant Milk Powder. Help your249 words
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176 1978-04-14 6 A new bilingual cartoon icriea 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 48 weeks, will he In the form of cartoon strips. Each week, five176 words
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Article, Illustration57 1978-04-14 6 The gates of Rhodesia's Wha Wha prison open and 100 black political detainees, arms raised in Jubilation and singing songs of freedom, walk out with their few belongings in Red Cross bags, to board buses for home. They were the first of 461 political prisoners toUPI radio picture - 57 words
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191 1978-04-14 6 UPI Washington, Friday President Carter and Rumania's President Nlcolae Ceausescu completed two days of talks yes terday and signed a joint declaration pledging to expand economic ties and develop "detente In Europe and throughout the world." The two leaders met for about 90 minutes atUPI - 191 words
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Article36 1978-04-14 6 Reuter Geneva. Friday—Some 150 nations here to work out International rules for exploiting the world's oceans yesterday ended three weeks of procedural wrangling and agreed on a rough agenda for their two- month session.—Reuter - 36 words
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Article378 1978-04-14 6 UPI AP Vienna, Friday UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim predicted yesterday that negotiations towards a Middle East peace settlement would return to the United Nations since bilateral talks have not been successful so far. In an interview with Vienna's Independent newspaper Die Presse, Mr.UPI; AP - 378 words
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70 1978-04-14 6 UPI United Nations. Friday —Egypt has complained to the UN concerning Intensified Israeli oil.drilling In the Slnal Peninsula. In a letter to Secre-tary-General Kurt Waldhelm, Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ibra- him Kamel said the Israeli oil operations violated International law and UN resolutions.UPI - 70 words
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Article159 1978-04-14 6 UPI TODAY is Friday. April 14. the 104 th day of 1978 with 361 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its first quarter. THE MORNING STAB stabs are Mars. Venus. Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Arlea. British Antarctic explorer Sir JamesUPI - 159 words
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Article52 1978-04-14 6 Reuter Washington, Friday Long hair anee drew frowns on nHltuy parados, kit now throe US ■■rriesnun ha to boon demoted and flnod tor wearing their hair to* short. Two had "Mohawk" cots, leaving only a ridge of hair down the centre of the scalp, and one aReuter - 52 words
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Article57 1978-04-14 6 Reuter Vienna. Friday Turkey yesterday offered to pull back troops stationed along a strip of land separating Greek and Turkish communities in Cyprus, handing back territory seised from Oreek-Cypriots during an invasion In 1974. The new proposals were contained In a three-part package drafted by Turkish experts andReuter - 57 words
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Article197 1978-04-14 6 Beirut, Friday Beirut's south-eastern districts exploded with fresh violence yesterday as rightists, leftists and Syrian peace troops engaged In a deadly free-for-all on the third anniversary of the outbreak of the 1975-76 Lebanese civil war. Rockets, mortars, mmchineguns and a variety of light automatic weapons were197 words
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Miscellaneous236 1978-04-14 6 WORLD WEATHER Paris 8howers, 71C. Headline: Mew flareup In Beirut. Rome Sunny, 238C. Headline: Appollonl freed by police after daring chase. Bonn Partly cloudy, 5-mlnus 1C. Headline: Cold ware moves across western Europe. Moscow Clear. 15OC. Pravda's headline: Importance of literature and art works on life and history of Soviet236 words
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152 1978-04-14 7 Reuter West Berlin, Friday— Mr Roy Jenkins, president of the EEC Commission, called on member states of the Community yesterday to create a strong new international currency as an alternative to the US dollar. Speaking to West Berlin's Chamber of Commerce and Industry, MrReuter - 152 words
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Article32 1978-04-14 7 Reuter Nairobi. Friday—Somali President Mohamed Slad Barre left Mogadishu yesterday for Peking to confer with Chinese leaders as his country seeks to rebuild economically and militarily after the Ogaden defeat.—Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article376 1978-04-14 7 Falling population one of the causes: Bundesbank Reuter Frankfurt, Friday A falling: population and greaier concern for the environment were yesterday officially given as two of the factors contributing to West Germany's declining economic growth rate. The central bank (Bundesbank) said In its annual report thatReuter - 376 words
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Article266 1978-04-14 7 Reuter Bonn, Friday—US Defence Secretary Harold Brown called on the Soviet Union last night to respond to President Carter* deferment of production of the neutron bomb by adopting new arms control measures. He told a news conference here, however, that it would not be enoughReuter - 266 words
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Article26 1978-04-14 7 Reuter Bonn, Friday West Germany yesterday passed a new antl-terrorist law inspired partly by the activities of the Baader-Meinhof guerilla gang and their lawyers.Reuter - 26 words
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118 1978-04-14 7 Reuter Ulm (West Germany), A chemistry teacher was Jailed for life yesterday for trying to kill his wife by putting can-cer-Inducing poison In her food. The prosecution said Siegfried Ruopp, 49. committed his "coldblooded crime" to punish his wife Ingeborg for a pastReuter - 118 words
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Advertisement74 1978-04-14 7 Ist. JACK'S PLACE Killiney Road. 2nd JACK'S PLACE Orchard Road. NOW WE TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THE 3rd JACK'S THAT IS: JC DEPARTMENTAL STORE 2-78, 2FI Lucky Plaza 304. Orchard Road. Singapore 9. Tel: *****84 *****20 OUR SUCCESS WE ARE PROUD TO SAY IS OUR REASONABLE PRICES SOMETIMES ALMOST BEYOND74 words
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Article417 1978-04-14 8 Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America, says he may not want to run for re-election. Whether or not It was merely an Inconsequential aside voiced In true Carter fashloh candidly the remark does not mask the feeling of disappointment this hardworking President must417 words
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Article66 1978-04-14 8 A colleague, assigned to get a story on TV actor Jack Lord was so disgusted with the star's unco-operatlve and unpity manner, he vowed: "I'm not ever going to watch Hawaii Flve-O again. I'll watch Kojak instead!" For the colleague's sake, let's hope Telly Savalas turns out to66 words
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Article52 1978-04-14 8 8 till about Jack. Heard on the grapevine that our own Commissioner of Police, Tan Teck Kim was among the guests at the lunch hosted by Singapore Tourist Promotion Board chairman, Mr Tan I Tonj for Jack. I wonder who gave whom tips on how52 words
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Article, Illustration705 1978-04-14 8 ALEX JOSEY; ALEX JOSEY - FRIDAY WITH ALEX JOSEY ALEX JOSEY Now that the courtesy compaigns are offically underway, it might be approplate to remark that politeness can be overdone. We can have too much politeness, though this is much to be preferred to not having enough. Foreigners say there is705 words
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Article, Illustration657 1978-04-14 8 Swadesh De Roy - China sends fishing boats to protest Japan claim From Swadesh De Roy The Chinese Ashing boats, which arrived at the Senkaku Islands on Wednesday, displaying largecharacter posters that say the area belongs to China, had hardly come to fish. The vessels, backed by what appeared657 words
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Article, Illustration368 1978-04-14 9 Gloria Chandy - ASEAN ASIDES by Gloria Chandy Lao tribesmen who defy border guards to seek rufuge in Thailand are turning out to be quite a problem with the authorities. The question Is: What do they do with the thousands of refugees who are risking death by crossing the368 words
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Article104 1978-04-14 9 Enny Widiasslh weighed only 200 gm and was 23 cm long at her birth In Surakarta, Central Java recently. She was Immediately put on a specially-pre-pared milk-food provided free by a milk factory and was fed with a pipette since her tiny mouth did not allow her mother104 words
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Article83 1978-04-14 9 The long arm of the law Intervened at a wedding dinner In Kuala Lumpur recently, when police officers, the uninvited guests,,arrested the groom and his 24 friends in the midst of the mer-ry-making. The men were all mem- bers of the same secret society gang83 words
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265 1978-04-14 9 A wild weed, commonly known as "berbertak" In the Philippines, has made headway In the world of medicine as one of the most effective cures for goitre. This was confirmed by Dr Wah Wong, resident head, Unlcef Philippine representative, during his visit to the265 words
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Advertisement46 1978-04-14 9 1 GOODWILL RESTAURANT We have the most original 1 Hongkong Tim Sume,£hinese cuisine and European set lunch. Everyday from 7 am onwards at Goodwill Restaurant/ ShiangTea House,9th floor. Hong Leong Building Tel: *****25, *****64 We also cater for outdoor parties and other functions. No parking problem.46 words
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Advertisement134 1978-04-14 9 dbx recovers your missing bass I —5 »j dbi h *ah. > > A J. The boom box synthesizes the subharmonic bass that recordings missed. It provides bass that even the best sub-woofer cannot produce. ATLAS SOUN D UIC Building BENGOLD Raffles Place PETER CHEW'S Supreme House MtLvrezatLoratsAre oravnreiMZiftrooKiz&Q. SINGAPORE134 words
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Advertisement221 1978-04-14 10 Now; The really comfortable way to Bangkok is byfhai's new widebodyA3oo. Welcome aboard. It's big and light and airy inside. Notice the two aisles. The space between the seats. You know already it's going to be a morecomfortable flight. f r < tf- x v i-rtti i *V J V221 words
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Article, Illustration378 1978-04-14 11 Richard Lim - r Sundown scene bv Richard Lim The place is cozy enough. The high ceiling provides an assuring feeling of spaciousness and the pleasant decor is soothing. But there's hardly any crowd. Only three tables are occupied. So what do you do if your lob378 words
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469 1978-04-14 11 Violet Oon - "Y Eating Out by Violet Oon Eating Japanese Is more than a taste experience, it's a visual ope as well. I love Japanese food for its simplicity of preparation and the understated beauty of its presentation. I And the food,469 words
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Article, Illustration604 1978-04-14 12 The Arts Very few things in the world of art seem to generate the affection that Chinese Blue and White porcelain does. A principal product of China's ceramics industry since the 14th century, its appeal is perennial and the simplicity of604 words
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Article, Illustration234 1978-04-14 12 if Seow Yit Kin, Singapore's wizard of the piano, will be giving a recital at the Conference Hall on April 24 at 8 p.m. At this concert Yit Kin will play works by Schubert and Chopin. if The Ministry of Culture in association with the Singapore Tourist234 words
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Advertisement116 1978-04-14 11 fti I *JTT\SJ*' .'V? I >2? "I J& •i 'T^ COCKTAIL LOUNGE V Mohan 3rd floor, (next to Mandarin Hotel, Orchard Road, Singapore, 9) HERE'S WHERE ALL THE ACTIOHS ARE c< m p r S kM Our Manageress Catherine Lim Charming manageress and hostesses to pamper you and attend to116 words
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Advertisement44 1978-04-14 11 If you can't stop smoking... now! Unsightly nicotine stains can spoil an important day, a special moment, a good image. Restore cleaner teeth and fresher breath now. ZACT Smokers' Toothpaste. Sot* Agant TEXTON GROUP 1001-1004 Malayan Credit House, Somerset Road, Singapore 9. Tel: *****1144 words
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Advertisement128 1978-04-14 12 v it Ifyou think allleppan-Yald Steak Houses are the same.. wait until you try MINO-Q TEPPAN-YAKI STEAK HOUSE AT (RING'S HOTEL Have lock Road OPEN FOR LUNCH NOON 2.30PM. DINNER 6.30PM 10.30PM, BAR NOON 11.00PM. TEL *****5 or *****1 10% OFF AT LUNCH HOURS FLORAL MILE SEAFOOD 3 1/4 ms128 words
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Article391 1978-04-14 13 Reuter Copenhagen, Friday Japanese External Economic Affairs Minister Nobuhlko Ushlba yesterday, forecast that the yen could only weaken now after Its pro- longed rise against the US dollar. He was speaking at a news conference after talks here with Danish Foreign Minister K. B.Reuter - 391 words
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Article129 1978-04-14 13 Business News and Views Reuter Tokyo. Friday The International Energy Agency yesterday announced plans to restrict the combined oU imports of its members to 20 million barrels a day In 1985, compared with an expected demand of 42 million barrels and current Imports ofReuter - 129 words
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Article173 1978-04-14 13 Reuter Geneva, Friday The United States Is studying Common Market requests for Improved trade concession offers, and In turn will make similar demands on the Europeans In negotiations here (or freer world commerce, a top U8 negotiator yesterday said. Deputy special trade representative AlonzoReuter - 173 words
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Article137 1978-04-14 13 UPI London, Friday The US dollar closed higher yesterday oo European foreign exchanges, and the pound slipped almost a cent against the dollar. Dealers said fears that Britain's new budget might bring a new round of Inflation sent the pound down to close at U551.8670 from an openingUPI - 137 words
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Article116 1978-04-14 13 KUWAIT: Kuwaiti OH Minister snelkh All Khalifa A1 Sabah yesterday said a forthcoming oil states meeting will consider possible measures to combat the decline In the value of the US dollar. UPI. SYDNEY: The Australian exchange rate fix-' Ins authorities yesterday marginally upvalued the overall measure of the116 words
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Article197 1978-04-14 13 Buoyed by some surprisingly strong earnings reports and a sharp rise in car sales. Investors went on a buying spree yesterday to drive stocks sharply higher in the heaviest trading of the year. The Dow Jones Industrial average, a 3.89-point loser on Wednesday, rose 8.92 points to 775.21.197 words
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Article35 1978-04-14 13 UPI New York, Friday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 775 21 (up 8.92); 20 transport 209.58 (up 2.14); 15 utilities 105.99 (up 0.17); 65 stocks 271.33 (up 2.52).—UP1.UPI - 35 words
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Article153 1978-04-14 13 AFP Prices on the Tokyo stock market closed on a mixed note in active trading. The 225-stock Dow Jones average closed the day at 5466.18 yen, an Increase of 1.53 yen over Wednesday. The TSE index for the first sect io n, where volume came to about 350 millionAFP - 153 words
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Article72 1978-04-14 13 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Paribus 116 8 Fonder 333.50 .50 Prln temps 73.60 —4.30 Bull 33.50 —1.35 Royal Dutch 267.40 .60 Mlchelln 1380 12 C O E 362.90 .90 Thomson 190.50 unch C F p 120.10 —1.40 Rhone 74 50 Air 291 1 B S N72 words
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Article81 1978-04-14 13 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prl< Zurich Stock terday: •es on* the Exchange ytaUBS Bearer 2935 80 UBS Registered 570 5 SBC 358 5 Credit Suisse 2215 50 Swissair B. 812 Swiss Reinsur. 2875 26 Winterthur B. 2050 20 ZUrlch Insur. 0000 100 Juvena B. 17t 3 Nestle B.Union Bank of Switzerland - 81 words
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Article85 1978-04-14 13 Price* on the Sydney Stock Exchange at 11.30 a.m. (Australian time) today: ACI 189 171 ADC 16 25 Ampol Pet 76 77 ANI 136 138 APM 132 133 Bank NSW 530 526 Brambles 180 181 BHP 626 628 Bora] 228 233 CBA nil 230 CSR 278 281 Cip 26085 words
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Advertisement61 1978-04-14 13 JPH Paliiu; Restaurant; Simply Scrumptious I ML "h 1 i REDUCE HEAT, GLARE MDE with A-M >3'* Sun Control Film USA Reduces 76% solar heat gain Otters balance of indoor comfort Cuts out ultra violet transmission Lower airconditioning operating cost (Determined by Vellott Solar Energy Laboratories. Phoenix Arizona) SINGAPORE SUN61 words
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Miscellaneous380 1978-04-14 13 YOUR LUCKY STARS ip it'Q Ai ip talnment, but you do not 20) Timidity makes it ters seem larger than ir no l WUn let these interfere with hard to take advantage they are. You can rest BIRTHDAY progress. of an opportunity for on your laurels later. You are a380 words
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Article361 1978-04-14 14 Reuter Mexico City. Friday The Olympic Solidarity Committee decided yesterday to offer grants of US$5OOO (about 500) to all National Olympic Committees to ensure that they should all benefit fiom the solidarity funds. The decision was announced at a Press conference here by International Olympic CommitteeReuter - 361 words
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Article222 1978-04-14 14 AP Bogota (Columbia), Friday—Columbian-China soccer diplomacy did not seem to go too smoothly in Columbia. The soccer All-Star team from mainland China are in this South American nation (or a series of exhibition games against national teamr. On Wednesday, the Chinese were scheduled to playAP - 222 words
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Article75 1978-04-14 14 Reuter London, Friday—British schoolgirl Theresa Bennett went to court yesterday to fight a ban against her playing soccer with boys. Lawyers for the 11-year-old Theresa, billed as the best soccer player on the otherwise all-male Tillage primary school team, appeared In court for a pre-trial reviewReuter - 75 words
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Article, Illustration543 1978-04-14 15 Lim Kee Chan - Bosley an early favourite for SICC Open TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan Talib Haron of Keppel will be making a strong bid to score his fourth success at the Changl Open on Sunday. Winner at Changl In 1974, 1975 and last year. Talib will undoubtedly543 words
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Article879 1978-04-14 15 Changl Open "A" and "B" Division! on Sunday: 7 a.m.—Low Cheng Peow 16 (C) Charles LI 15 (I) Joseph Chong 14 (Sel); 7.07 Haron Ismail 16 (C) Ong Oon Teck 14 (K) H.Y. Pang 18 <Sem); 7.14 Chok Yan Hoi 17 (C) Raymond Wan 15 <W)879 words
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Article678 1978-04-14 15 Keppel will play-off their "A" and "B" medal Dogey competition tomorrow. 13.50 p.m.— Tallb Haron (5)- John Martens (10) 8. Burchfleld (8); 12.56—Pau Wing Hong (IS) R. McOlll (18) M. Pujlta (15); 1.02— A.O. Montelro (13) David Lau (13) P.H. Seah (12); I.OB—Y. Obata (15) Perry Phua (17)678 words
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Article117 1978-04-14 15 SICC Open Invitation (first round) at Bukit Course tomorrow; Ist tee. 1.01 p.pn. Chen Yeu Pins, B.K. Sen, One Ah Loh; 1.97 Frem Sachdev, Jeffrey Bose, R. Lined ale; 1.13 John Foo, One Chew Bee, Charles Gow; 1.19 Bill Bosley, Chen Yeu Chong, Ong Eng Hone; 1.25117 words
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Article152 1978-04-14 15 Singapore's Lim Klan Tiong finished with a one-over-par 73 in the first round of the Korean Open yesterday. He shot a 35 on his way out and returned with a 38 to tie with 11 others including Taiwanese Chang Chung-Fa, the Singapore Island Country Club senior professional.152 words
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Article501 1978-04-14 16 TONY KOH - Raffles pay the price of inexperience AROUND THE SCHOOLS Basketball" By TONY KOH Inexperience cost R a i f les Institution the Post Secondary Boys basketball title when they were defeated 67-61 by Temasek Junior College after extra time In the final at the Gay501 words
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Article182 1978-04-14 16 P. BALA - By P. BALA Tanjong Katong handed Outram their third defeat when they edged them 1-0 In the girls' National Post Secondary Schools hockey chamnlonshlD at Toa Payoh East yesterday. It was a scrappy affair from the start. Katong girls, a shade better than •utram, got their winning182 words
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Article488 1978-04-14 16 BRIAN MILLER - I^^^Badmlnton By BRIAN MILLER With proper coaching and encouragement, 17 year old Goh Hang Pheow can make a name for himself in badminton. This Secondary Four student showed his potential when he combined skill and courage to put Buklt Ho Swee on the488 words
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Article156 1978-04-14 16 KOH SWEE HUA - jj^^fennis By KOH SWEE HUA Title-chasing St. Patrick's trounced St. Andrew's 5-0 to gain a semi-final berth in the girls' Post Secondary Schools tennis championship at Farrer Park yesterday. The Patricians, run-ners-up In Group "B", will now meet title holders Catholic Junior College for a156 words
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Article383 1978-04-14 16 PHILIP TAN - K3 Soccer By PHILIP TAN St. Joseph's advanced to the semifinals of the National Schools Secondary Division soccer tournament when they edged Monk's Hill 2-1 at Katong yesterday. The Josephlans had to came from behind to clinch victory a?alnst a hard-flghtlng Monk's Hill383 words
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Article, Illustration518 1978-04-14 17 SURESH NAIR - Soccer By SURESH NAIR It was a night of mixed feelings as the Malaysia Cup squad rounded up their two-hour workout at the Jalan Besar Stadium last night. First the good news: The anxiety over the goalkeeper's berth flnahly ended when Edmund Wee waa given the518 words
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Article347 1978-04-14 17 BRIAN MILLER - By BRIAN MILLER Singapore Police take on the Royal Brunei Police Force in a friendly sports festival next week. About 100 local lawmen will be Involved in the two-day festival, competing for honours in soccer, hockey, sepak takraw, volleyball and golf. This is the third time347 words
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Article37 1978-04-14 17 Bangkok, Friday Baen s a k Muangsurin, Thailand's World superlightweight boxing champion has undergone emergency eye surgery and doctors yesterday said It may be "many months" before he is permitted to return to the ring.37 words
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Article472 1978-04-14 17 Soccer Agencies London, Friday Manchester United winger Gordon Hill has been transferred to Derby County for £275,000 {about 551,185,500) it was announced yesterday. Hill must wait to make his debut for Derby County whose next two games are against West Ham United, still haunted bvAgencies - 472 words
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Advertisement381 1978-04-14 14 elsa YEO MODEL Centre: Deportment Personal (•rooming And Professional Model Diploma courses commencing end of April 1978. For i ui i her information, please tel *****0 or call personally at .Suite 116. M&O Centre, t'leinenceuu Avenue. S pore 9. EVON OE PARIS Modelling Academy. New afternoon/ evening classes commencing on381 words
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Advertisement340 1978-04-14 14 APPLIANCES SERVICE CHARGE 15 only. Guarantee 3 months or trade-tn your old television sets/ refrigerators at our fantastic offer U p to $200. Excellent discounts for cash. Free gift. Hire purchase available at liberal terms. Refrigerators at $27.90 p.m., washing machines $31.50 p.m., gas cookers $28.85 p.m, colour television sets340 words
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Advertisement387 1978-04-14 14 TV/Radio Sales Services TROPICAL T.V. SPECIALIST In Black/white colour repair antennae installation. Tel: *****2. Fair charges guaranteed. :SIM£RO OA NiOHT Service. Any make T V./ Fixing Colour Antennae Moderate Charges. Contact *****6/ *****9. We're just o call away C.A.T.S. 235—6677 NAM HO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. S.T.P.B. LIC NO:387 words
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Miscellaneous538 1978-04-14 14 FRIDAY Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mr./Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No. FILL IN MISSING LITTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW Lb mmm mm mmm Cut along dotted lines —am mm mm CLUES FOR GB-5 '1. Smoothly ogreeoble 2. A little girl might display a lively538 words
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Advertisement169 1978-04-14 15 P.G.F's bigger sweet spot Normal sweet spot mm 91 M 'U 5Pj-' ,V» ,Kj X If you've got a sweet spot for hitting consistently, we've got a bigger sweet spot for you. The Status MK 111 clubs are the only clubs featuring the heel and toe weight with the enlarged169 words
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Advertisement88 1978-04-14 16 □ONIM/W7B Donnay Allwood The Bjorn Borg Racket. ALLWOOD RACKET Aby Donnay is of superior wood and fiber construction. Belgium Ash, maple and beechwood together with vulcanized fiber makes this racket a Mj&r performance leader. Fiber welded throat BRr gives the Allwood superior strength and durability. Bjorn Borg has been collecting88 words
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Miscellaneous282 1978-04-14 17 Crossword 6 Conclusive testa 7 Grace In dealings 8 In the Land of Nod 9 Gift to a beggar 10 Warning signals 11 Fiber plant 12 Kilmer classic 13 Stylish 18 Torn apart 24 City on the Oka 28 Small deer 27 Summit 28 Pottery material 31 Arctic bird 32282 words
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Miscellaneous69 1978-04-14 17 THE BORN LOSER ft 1 1! a I I SHORT RIBS IS IT EVER MOT. V r# 1 kg i > NSH NORBERT YEP UJE'vJg 66T iT MfcDE UiE'eE SO uu&erA MJO cuoouy Lt iM<, Wfek..o£ by Art Sansom i P me k m m I WAS A FOOL TD69 words
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640 1978-04-14 18 Tan Tee Jim - TV review By Tan Tee Jim The television series Crown Court which appears tonight at 10.00 p.m. over Channel 5, is a faithful representation of a real-life court hearing sa j lawyers here. To the lawyer and the law .student In640 words
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Article, Illustration334 1978-04-14 18 Young and Gay, another serial In the Chinese dramatic series, the Spice of Life, begins tonight over Channel 8 at 9.10 p.m. It is a sixpart story of four young friends whose ups and downs in life make them not only older but334 words
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Advertisement15 1978-04-14 18 Till < FUNi TELEFUNKEN »»'filor Owner of it Sfen in 40 f- t. *00 million ceopfe15 words
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Miscellaneous302 1978-04-14 18 Sports diary BADMINTON: National Primary Schools Championships (FINALS) Singapore Badminton Hall, 2 p.m. National Secondary Schools Championships (Quarterfinals) Secondary BOYS: Raffles Institution v Kim Seng Technical, New Town Secondary v Hua Y1 Secondary (New Town Secondary Hall). Tuan Mong High v Buklt Ho Swee, St. Patricks' v St. Gabriels' (Buklt302 words
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Miscellaneous66 1978-04-14 18 Tomorrow's FM stereo 6.00 a.m. Opening Announcements and Programme Summary 6.05 Morning Prelude—Frank Chackefleld and His Orchestra 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Morning Concert: Piano Concerto No. l In D Minor (Brahma); Ballad In B Minor (Brahms), Julius Katchen (piano), CSO/P1 e r r e Monteux; Overtures: The Thieving Magpie (Rossini),66 words
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Miscellaneous978 1978-04-14 18 THE OTHER SIDE OP MIDNIGHT: The llv*s ot three characters are interwoven In this romantic melodrama. It is a story of love, revenge and power set in the early 40s in Greece, Prance and the US. Stars Marie-Fi ance Pi s 1 e r, John Beck and Susan Sarandon. Orchard:978 words
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Article51 1978-04-14 19 AT FOOK: Judging from the model, the new Havelock community centre will be as good as some of the private clubs, with facilities to match. MEI LIN: And why not? The man in the street, as much as the welloff, needs recreation, and the community centres are his51 words
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Advertisement94 1978-04-14 19 TEACHERS ROYAL HIGHLAND 12 KAK Ol.l) SCOTCH lIISKV ■A 'KA« HLJ HKiiiLA* 1 i? l <" m n 12 i(„ v >>: heb'S. 'A I. HIGHLA K' ><i I I \K i»1 U HI I 12 v si Good tonal balance. but unnatural beaming of sound and stereo imaga that94 words
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Miscellaneous722 1978-04-14 19 AND RADIO C SINGAPORE 5 SHARP CTV l S.88 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEWIVES MATINEE: The Humllated (Hoktien) (r). 4.21 INTERMISSION. (IS OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by EXERCISE WITH GLORIA. 6.SO NEWS IN BRIEF. 6.35 THE TONY RANDALL SHOW: Case Franklin vs McClellan. Judge Franklin is perturbed when hit children. Bobby722 words
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Miscellaneous265 1978-04-14 19 ELLERY QUEEN: The Adventure of the Eccentric Engineer <11 p.m., Ch. 5 in colour). An eccentric engineer is found murdered in his secret room, which Is known only to his family and close friends and In which he spent long hours, playing with his toy trains. Inspector Queen, who is265 words
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