New Nation, 19 April 1978
1978-04-19
1
20
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/newnation
New Nation
-
Title Section21 1978-04-19 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, April 19, 1978 No. 2237 Price 25 cents M.C. <P) 216/1/78 i Nl W (0) NATION t COMMENT21 words
-
Article141 1978-04-19 1 says Swedish TV AP Stockholm, Wednesday Tank battles have taken place between China and Vietnam and fighting continues along their border, Swedish TV reported last night. There have been no other independent reports of such battles, and neither China nor Vietnam has made any mentionAP - 141 words
-
Article42 1978-04-19 1 Reuter Washington, Wednesday The US Senate voted to turn over the Panama Canal to Panama at the end of the century, ratifying by a narrow margin the second of two treaties governing the future of the America n-bullt waterway.—Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
-
Article317 1978-04-19 1 LIFE EXPECTANCY A NEW HIGH Reuter AP Washington, Wednesday The world'B birth rate dropped to Its lowest level In recorded history during the past year and average life expectancy reached a new high, according to population figures released ioday. The Population Reference Bureau, aReuter; AP - 317 words
-
Article144 1978-04-19 1 AP Bangkok, Wednesday Thailand is developing a plan to group small villages along the Thai-Cambodian border into larger units to help defend the residents from communist terrorist activities, a military spokesman said yesterday. Known as the "strategic villages programme," the move follows repeated attacks byAP - 144 words
-
Article38 1978-04-19 1 AFP Jerusalem, Wednesday a young Arab was shot dead yesterday as he was trying to set fire to a' bus near Jenln on the occupied West Bank of the Rirer Jordan, according to a military communique.—AFP.AFP - 38 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement42 1978-04-19 1 > k. •v <! 99 •<; iff > U* <4* 1 re >: fe JckJ&r A' >kih<' MBaKe# AVAILABLE AT SELECTEO GOLF PRO SHOPS. Sote Agent: Al It WHERE THE SPORTS 9TARS MEET. I Conveniently located on the ground floor of International Plaza, Anson Road Tel: *****0442 words
-
Advertisement59 1978-04-19 1 I Ei 2<r (51 8 cm) New ran colour Iv ty*em 60% brighter and sharper plus inalant pr*un» make Hie best colour tv system in town SONY 24-24-24 INSIDE Office boys who let tilings go to their heads... Find out why In Page 3 IN THE OTHER PAGEB: Moneywords 11;59 words
-
-
Page 1 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous15 1978-04-19 1 Forecast 81 n gapore's weather t outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—Mainly (air.15 words
-
-
Article, Illustration139 1978-04-19 2 More than 10,000 people gathered at St. Joseph's Church In Victoria Street to catch a glimpse of the Pilgrim Virgin the statue of Fatima which arrived here from Talpeh yesterday. The crowd began forming about three hours before the holy statue arrived at 6139 words
-
Article94 1978-04-19 2 Potlee are Investigating reports against a lawyer who Is said to be missing with his clients' money. He and his staff are said to have vacated their office sometime last month. Sources said the lawyer, who has been in practice for only "a few years", was last seen94 words
-
Article139 1978-04-19 2 Goodwood Park Hotel has agreed to buy orer Hotel Summit (or $20.85 million. The purchase will be made by acquiring the entire Issued capital of 2.027 million shares of Hotel Summit (Private) Limited. According to Goodwood Hotel, the transaction will be completed on April SO. A139 words
-
Article49 1978-04-19 2 The Singapore Blood Transfusion Service will hold a special blood donor session at Empress Place on April 25 from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. The Blood Donation Centre at the Singapore General Hospital will also be open on Sunday (23/4) between 8.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.49 words
-
240 1978-04-19 2 The Prime Minister will discuss in Mandarin the problems of the bilingual policy with a panel of four speakers on TV tomorrow and Friday. The four panel members are Associate Professor Koh Up Lin, a member of Nanyang University Council and president of Nanyang240 words
-
391 1978-04-19 2 Teresa Ooi - TO HELP THE WEAK STUDENTS By Teresa Ooi A governmentaided, English-me-dium school in Katong, has started special Mandarin tuition classes to help 120 students who are weak in that language. The classes, for upper primary students, are held every Saturday for hours. The project was391 words
-
Article203 1978-04-19 2 Steady to firm conditions prevailed during the first 45 minutes of fairly active trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. S.P. Textiles gained eight cents to $1.19 while M. Flour eased two cents to $3.64 despite higher 1977 profits and a proposed one-for-three scrip Issue. The banking203 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement85 1978-04-19 2 HnHOHnB DL-102 Mini Speaker System Enclosure-Type 2 Way 2 Speakers. Woofer 100 mm Com. TwMtr 26mm Soft Doma Km 112* 112 a 113 mm (W H x D> £ounb £ieettic Centte e Gl4-16 Colombo Court Tal: *****3. *****7 e 44 Change Alley Aerial Plaza Tel: *****6 e 368-A Shaw Centra85 words
-
-
Article, Illustration251 1978-04-19 3 K.K. Fong - ...after they were warned for keeping long and unkempt hair By K.K. Fong Six office boys at the Subordinate Courts in Havelock Road have shaved their heads bald after they were warned for keeping long and unkempt hair. It happened a few days after they were251 words
-
Article124 1978-04-19 3 LKA Lim Seng Hoo retained the lead In the national chess championship after the 9th round on Monday with a score of 84 points, one point ahead of Chan Peng Kong. Seng Hoo's latest victim was Choong Llong On who was overwhelmed coming out of the opening.LKA - 124 words
-
Article70 1978-04-19 3 Police Commissioner Tan Teck Khlm has been warded for observa 11 on at the Mount A 1 ver n 1 a Hospital since last Saturday. According to police sources, Mr Tan went for a medical check-up last week. He was later admitted to the hospital and warded.70 words
-
129 1978-04-19 3 Proprietors of shops displaying the "duty free" sign can be charged with cheating If their customers were to report that they have been sold goods under false pretences. Many shops catering to tourists have found that the "duty free" sign Is a good sales129 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement92 1978-04-19 3 The Mandarin Singapore presents pierre balmain Spring&Summer Collection ■jr. w f K Er Direct from Paris. The latest collection by the Couturier of Royalty. Splendid creations of day and evening wear highlighting the coaservative and classic style of Balmain. Modelled by six mannequins and two male models in two exclusive92 words
-
-
Article239 1978-04-19 4 Turning from wrong lane most common Turning from the wrong lane at traffic Junctions has become the most common offence under the points demerit system (PDB). And the authorities are concerned about this. The Registry of Vehicles today advised motorists to plan their Journey In239 words
-
Article101 1978-04-19 4 The Traffic Police will release figure* of its enforcement action against road offenders every week. This is to show the level of enforcement by the Traffic Police on the roads, according to an official. The first set of statistics on enforcement action is for the101 words
-
Article, Illustration128 1978-04-19 4 The queue up campaign at Anderson Secondary School has obviously become part of the students' school life. Now they do it without being told. This Is evident every morning and afternoon in the canteen and every afternoon and evening at128 words
-
Article, Illustration535 1978-04-19 4 Lee Tew Meng - By Lee Tew Meng Singapore's oil Industry has oye rcome the 1973 crisis when crude fuel prices quadrupled and Is now back on the growth path. This optimistic picture was drawn by the outgoing chairman of MobU Oil Singapore, Mr Roger O'Neil,535 words
-
Article80 1978-04-19 4 K o t a Klnabalu, Wednesday About 5000 people have applied for 45 vacancies as firemen in Babah. The State's dailx, Borneo Bulletin, quoted Fire Officer, Mr Leonard Athanaslus as saying the number was "shocking and unexpected." But, he added, the number showed that young people80 words
-
Article48 1978-04-19 4 The Supervisory and Management Train 1n g Association of Singapore will hold a 10-lecture course on the Practice of Managing by Objectives for Results at the Merlin Hotel from May 2. The sessions will b* held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.48 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement32 1978-04-19 4 lixquisite jewellery of unconjpromed craft^anrfrip f i f S* I OOK 111 (>N( (.Ol DsMI 111 (I* I I 1 I ID O JI Smiih Hi itlf-'i Koail. Singapore I K'l 4*(>4M32 words
-
Advertisement7 1978-04-19 4 m M.LOMOMO 23,OeVUWO.SWOWO*e M.TEL: 402M7 *****7 40M877 words
-
-
Article75 1978-04-19 5 AFP Manila, Wednesday A Filipino woman opposition candidate in the recent parliamentary election will be tried by a military court on subversion charges for hap alleged role In a conspiracy to topple the government, the Defence Department announced yesterday. The candidate, Mrs Trinidad Herrera, a 36-year-old activist leaderAFP - 75 words
-
Article76 1978-04-19 5 Reuter Geneva, Wednesday The UN yesterday appealed for US$lB.3 million ($42 million) to help some 107,000 refugees, uprooted Irom their homes in Indochina and sheltering in Thailand and other countries of South-east Asia. The UN High Commis sion for Reiugees said It was trying to help refugeesReuter - 76 words
-
Article80 1978-04-19 5 Reuter London, Wednesday The first real indication that North Sea oil Is making a major Impact on Britain's economy was published here yesterday In a report showing that oil revenues have leapt. Royalties from oil and gas production reached US$433 million (*****.9 million) last year, compared withReuter - 80 words
-
Article361 1978-04-19 5 Reuter AFP Jakarta, Wednesday The decline in. sales of Indonesian oil to the United States has become a serious problem, a spokesman for Indonesia's Pertamina state oil company here said yesleraay. He told Reuter exports of Pertamlna oil to the American west coast wereReuter; AFP - 361 words
-
243 1978-04-19 5 Reuter Manila, Wednesday The Philippines, which has one of the highest literacy rates in developing nations in Asia, has one of the lowest circulations of daily newspapers, according to a list of social indicators just published by the Asian DevelopmentReuter - 243 words
-
Article139 1978-04-19 5 AFP Tokyo, Wednesday Japans air traffic was expected to be partly disrupted today as union workers of Japan Air Lines (JAL) kicked off a 24-hour strike demanding higher pay. Airline officials said the walkout by 381 members of the 2200 mancabin crew union was expectedAFP - 139 words
-
Article168 1978-04-19 5 Reuter New York, Wednesday Dissident former Rus sian General Pyotr Grigorenko yesterday requested political asylum in the United States after the Soviet Union stripped him of his citizenship. But Mr Grlgorenko said he still nourished hopes of returning home some day. He said tearfully of the SovietReuter - 168 words
-
Article74 1978-04-19 5 AP Vienna, Wednesday Erik Schtnegger, the Austrian who won a gold medal as a woman downhill skier In the 1966 world ski championships, became the father of a baby girl recently. Schinegger, who used the name Erika before having a sex-change operation, married his wife RenateAP - 74 words
-
Article70 1978-04-19 5 Reuter Jakarta, Wednesday —Five people are at present in police custody at Jakarta's Kramyoran domestic airport for stealing lifejackets on Garuda Indonesian Airways flights, Antara News Agency reported yesterday. They were arrested late last month In separate Incidents and will go on trial shortly. Garuda spokesmanReuter - 70 words
-
Page 5 Advertisements
-
Advertisement65 1978-04-19 5 Ml Block 26, Outram Park, Singapore. Tel *****88 *****29 Delicious Cantonpse Dishes SuQfrvisad IM'fakM 1 J < Specialties from p- Ml l itrhrm j.v Earthorn Pot Special Chillie Crab Spring Chicken Delicious Yam Pot Hot Plate Deer Meat Live Fresh Fish Quick Lunch S3/per person. We cater for Birthday Wedding65 words
-
Advertisement175 1978-04-19 5 1\ t \A iJh 3S n m-. O.S* 1* *v my w rIT P ►f'V* P S -V i 7i T h f, r v ff r > .'4# Jf vs Win! 09 miri T .VO iftu'ri *i.; r VWf h to 1: Kir ,K Th.ii Ink "M'K'n t' v.itri175 words
-
-
Article435 1978-04-19 6 Court told of cover-up in HK police graft case AFP Hong Kong, Wednesday Police officers in Kowloon's Mongkok district provided bail money and fines to "actors" posing as hawkers and Illegal establishment operatorn after carrying out "raids" on them, a Queen's Counsel alleged in courtAFP - 435 words
-
Article124 1978-04-19 6 UPI TODAY Is Wednesday. April 19. the 109 th day of 1978 with 256 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its full phase. THE MORNING STAR Is Mercury. THE EVENING STARS are Mars. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aries. ONUPI - 124 words
-
Article70 1978-04-19 6 Reuter Bremen (West Germany), Wednesday Told he eould not bnlld a weekend honee on his plot of lend In the conn try because It is on a nature reserve, Mr 801 l Beppenhagen beat local planning laws by digging a pond and floating a houseboat on It.Reuter - 70 words
-
243 1978-04-19 6 Reuter UPI Tokyo, Wednesday Japanese Foreign Minister Sunao Sonoda said yesterday the re-entry of Chinese fishing boats into territorial waters claimed by Japan In the East China sea contradicted Peking's explanation that the presence of the boats was accidental. He was commenting in theReuter; UPI - 243 words
-
Article119 1978-04-19 6 Reuter Moscow, Wednesday Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko yes t e rday defended Cuban and Sovietbacking for Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa and pledged that communist countries would continue this pokey. iMBHf at a banquet for visiting Cuban Foreign Minister Isidoro Malmierca Peoli, Mr Gromyko saidReuter - 119 words
-
Article181 1978-04-19 6 UPI Reuter Salisbury (Rhodesia), Wednesday The leadership of Rhodesia's multi-racial, pre-majo-rity rule. Interim gov* eminent said yesterday planning for a cease fire in the flve-year old guerilla war has reached "an advanced stage." It gave no. details. The government's ruling executive council, made up of Prime MinisterUPI; Reuter - 181 words
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous397 1978-04-19 6 WORLD WEATHER Moscow Clear, 18-5C. Pravda's headline: Toward the Qjrst of May. Bonn Partly cloudy, fl-OC. Headline: Desperate struggle for Moro's life. Paris —Clear, cool, 142C. Headline: UtUe hope for Aldo Moro. Rome Rain, 17-3C. Headline: A glimmer of hope for Moro. London Showery. 124C. Headline; Rhodesia pact no nearer.397 words
-
Miscellaneous109 1978-04-19 6 lng on plans to develop neutron bomb. Hong Kong Sunny, Headline: U8-Indla spied on Peking missiles. Manila—Sunny, 35-24C. Headline: Mindanao terrorist* massacre 43. Kuala Lumpur—Cloudy, 32-24C. Headline: Temporary shelter given to 258 stranded Vietnamese at Kuala Trengganu. Bangkok Cloudy. 3526C. Headline: Move to ■end the (Thai) army of border areas.109 words
-
-
Article406 1978-04-19 7 'Kremlin to pressure far concessions' UPI Moscow, Wednesday LIS Secretary of State Cyrus Vance is likely to face strong Soviet pressure for American concessions at strategic arms limitation (Salt) talks in Moscow this week, foreign analysts yesterday said. At the same time, Warsaw Pact foreign ministersUPI - 406 words
-
Article117 1978-04-19 7 UPI London, WednesdayForeign Ministers from the United States, Britain and three of their allies in Asia gathered yesterday for a one-day review of critical world flashpoints—chief among them Rhodesia and the rest of southern Africa, the conflict in the Horn of Africa and the continuing Middle EastUPI - 117 words
-
Article255 1978-04-19 7 -SAYS EGYPTIAN MINISTER UPI Cairo, Wednesday Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammed Kamel yesterday Denounced as an "obvious m a no e u v re" and a mere "play with words" Israel's declared readiness to negotiate with its Arab neighbours on the basis of UN Security CouncilUPI - 255 words
-
Article182 1978-04-19 7 Reuter Tel Aviv, WednesdayIsrael television last night said Israel forces would make another and deeper withdrawal in southern Lebanon in two weeks time, pulling back to 10 kilometres north of the Israeli frontier with Lebanon. It s*ld the decision to make this third withdrawal followed assurancesReuter - 182 words
-
Page 7 Advertisements
-
Advertisement248 1978-04-19 7 F,at 131^sz WORLD RALLY CHAMPION Other cars make free aircon their 'Special'. The Fiat 131 Mirafiori is a special car with free aircon. Driving the Fiat 131 mirafiori is like driving a car specially custom-built for you. You settle into comfortable seats that give the right support for long drives;248 words
-
-
Article362 1978-04-19 8 The true value of a medical practitioner's skill is best advertised by a happy and grateful patient's personal recommendation. Participants of the weekend Singapore Medical Association forum on medical ethics were presumably not unaware of this truism. But when they discussed, though without reaching any conclusion, the362 words
-
WHISPERS By ISPY
-
Article76 1978-04-19 8 A resident in Tokyo wu shopping there and was surprised to see an attache ease with the label "Made In the US" at a considerably low price. He asked the salesman who revealed that the design of the locks were US made. but the rest of the76 words
-
Article42 1978-04-19 8 It is mango season in Thailand. A colleague who was there recently, found It was served with every dish in almost every meal. A mango-lover, he said: '1 never thought I could get sick of It, but I did."42 words
-
-
Article, Illustration610 1978-04-19 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON Free trade is heavily beleaguered and its future could well be decided during crucial specialist meetings in Geneva over the next two to three months possibly culminating in the July summit of western government heads in West Germany in610 words
-
Article508 1978-04-19 8 Drew Middleton - By Drew Middleton NYT New York: Recently, American newspapers printed pictures of two Chinese army officers smiling contentedly atop a West German tank. The picture aroused lively Interest in Moscow, Paris, London and Washington. This interest originates In one of the Ktat unansweredNYT - 508 words
-
Article332 1978-04-19 8 NEW STRAITS TIMES VOICE OF THE PRESS Headline: Softly, Softly. The key to Malaysia's approach to tourism has to be caution, whatever the financial advantages of a great Influx of foreign visitors. Even the Pata delegates are conscious that an uncontrolled influx might destroy the very332 words
-
Article, Illustration872 1978-04-19 9 Lulin Reutens - VOICE OF THE PRESS A weekly round-up of editorials ia the non-English press in Singapore By Lulin Reutens Alter mulling over the controversial TV discussion by the Prime Minister for several days (the broadcast was on Thursday, April 5) three non-English dailies decided to have872 words
-
Article, Illustration545 1978-04-19 9 Gloria Chandy - Cinema bv Gloria Chandy ONE ON ONE: Robby Benson, Annette O'Toole, G.D. Spradlin, Gall Strickland. Directed by Lamont Johnson. Screenplay by Hobby Benson and Jerry Segal. (Soon at Lido). Looking at It on the surface, you think that One On One is a story545 words
-
Page 9 Advertisements
-
Advertisement73 1978-04-19 9 THERE UWS A YOUHGc lADY FROM CREWE, WHO'S IDO WAS TftIGHTTFULiy PHEmJ! IT CAUSED HER TO BLUSH, T(LL SHE USED UPTURNED H6R.FHEKJ LOO ID BLUE! -Parry's Aqua Flush Continuous toilet cleanser! Blue freshness you can see! How about an Aqua Flush limerick from you? Send it to the Product Manager,73 words
-
-
trend
-
Article, Illustration2086 1978-04-19 10 / 11 Shen Yao - Guest writer Shen Yao finds colour in the local art scene Shen Yao Delia Butcher would be one of the saddest people in town If Sime Darby has to give Orchard Towers back to the Chng brothers. She rups the Gallery of Fine Arts (OFA)2,086 words
-
-
Page 10 / 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement141 1978-04-19 10 / 11 C( )NTAC LENSES HARD AND SOF T LFNSES E.K.LIM I :,M( (Ml' OIM II iNl'l I All I' Niv) CI >M IAC 1 i t NS PHAC7 I T OPHI HAL'.'K. OP I ICIAN OP 11 )Mi I I IS I h K 11\5 f J 11 ML) Ml If-t;141 words
-
-
Page 10 / 11 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous552 1978-04-19 10 / 11 MINEVWORIS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss): Address: N R.I.C. No: Tel: 1 \U IB FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING BELOW i Cut along dotted line* mmm mmm *4 CLUES FOR GC-3 1. Very toft feathers or fluH 2. Whatever the rustlers552 words
-
-
Article195 1978-04-19 12 UPI London, Wednesday The dollar gained again on European exchanges yesterday and some deal era predicted It was "over the hump." Gold slid nearly UBsl In Zurich and London. In Vrankfurt the dollar firmed, finishing the day at 2.047 marks, up from 2.045 Monday. The Bundesbank has notUPI - 195 words
-
Article267 1978-04-19 12 Business News and Views UPI Zurich, Wednesday Switzerland Is showing serious signs of an economic crunch due to the massive appreciation of the Swiss frapc caused by the decline In the US dollar, a business survey disclosed yesterday. Both exports and foreign orders are fallingUPI - 267 words
-
Article177 1978-04-19 12 LONDON: The depression in the tanker market continues to deeper! with unprofitable rate levels forcing more owners to lay their vessels up or scrap them, according to the latest statistics from EA. Gibson, the London based s h 1 p brokers. AFP. MADRID: European industrial output should experience177 words
-
Stock markets round the world
-
Article183 1978-04-19 12 A mid -session rally attempt failed and stocks fell among a broad front yesterday, snapping an unprecedented three-day surge that established trading records. Volume was heavy, but far below Monday's historic level. The Dow Jones Industrial average, which had rallied to a two-point gain from a five point183 words
-
Article34 1978-04-19 12 UPI New York, Wednesday. Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 803.27 (off 6.86); 20 transport 216.16 (off 2.14); 16 utilities 104.97 (off 0.76); 65 stocks 278.43 (Off 2.40).UPI - 34 words
-
Article128 1978-04-19 12 AFP Profit-t aklng sent prices lower on the Tokyo stock market yesterday. The 225-stock Dow Jones average closed, the day at 5534.72 yen, a drop of 9.89 yen from Monday's. The TBE index for the first section, where volume came to some 430 million shares against Monday's 428 million,AFP - 128 words
-
Article65 1978-04-19 12 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Paribas 173 —4 Fonder 335 +2 Pr in temps 76.30 —4.40 Bull 33.15 —.05 Royal Dutch 368.50 —6 Michel in 1389 +11 COE 354.60 —.30 Thomson 193 —1 CFP 131 —1 Rhone 74.50 —.40 Air 390 —1.50 BSN 463 —13 Philips 53.1065 words
-
Article78 1978-04-19 12 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 2960 UBS Registered 568 5 SBC 355 —2 Credit Suisse 2190 —5 Swissair B. 818 1 Swiss Relnsur. 2880 10 Wlnterthur B. 2040 Zurich Insur. 9175 Juvena B. 183 Nestle B. 3160 —«0 Interfood B.Union Bank of Switzerland - 78 words
-
Article119 1978-04-19 12 UPI Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) at the Sydney stock exchange: ICI 170 171 ADC 15 35 Ampol Pet 78 79 ANI 136 139 APM 130 133 Bank NSW 533 536 Brambles 175 180 BHP 636 640 Boral 340 341 CBA 335 336 CSR 373 274 CIOUPI - 119 words
-
-
234 1978-04-19 12 UPI Tokyo, Wednesday West German Foreign Minister Hans-Dietrich Qenscher yesterday agreed with Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda on closer cooperation among industrialised nations and urged Japan to expand its imports to prevent bankruptcies. Mr Qenscher later at a news conference commended Japan on itsUPI - 234 words
-
137 1978-04-19 12 UPI Vienna, Wednesday Oil ministers of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries will meet on May 6 In the Saudi Arabian resort town of Talf, the Opec sec retariat announced yesterday. There was no reason given In the latest announcement for the changeUPI - 137 words
-
Page 12 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous253 1978-04-19 12 9 Grinding club 10 Triple layered 11 Meander 12 Ratio words 13 Noble 18 Ascribe 22 Lasso 24 Riding horse 26 Young codfish 27 Israel's Abba 28 Italian metropolis 29 Mop 30 Hooplas 31 Druid 32 Smallest margin 34 More pleasing 37 Double daters 39 Clergyman 42 Barrle's pirate 44253 words
-
Miscellaneous356 1978-04-19 12 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you possess varied artistic talent: painting, music, and writing all Intrigue you and take your time. You may never be able to «make a career from them, but you will always take satisfaction from your involvement In them. Your ability to356 words
-
-
NEW NATION FIRE PROTECTION AND SAFETY FEATURE
-
Article, Illustration398 1978-04-19 13 Singapore has seen tremendous development in firefighting and fire protection services over the years. These services have progressed side by side with the advancement of industry and housing In the Republic. Today, Singapore can boast of a reasonable standard of fire-fighting and fire protection398 words
-
Article, Illustration487 1978-04-19 14 Rav Dhaliwal - Facts on fire risks... By Rav Dhaliwal Every year about $20 million worth of property goes up In smoke In Singapore. And the Industrial sector alone suffers about one-third of this big loss. Damage to each Industrial fire Is usually In the region of487 words
-
Article, Illustration370 1978-04-19 15 Fire fighting equipment is a must for every industrial concern in the Republic. For a single blaze could engulf an entire Industry and make millions of dollars go up in flames. Today there is a wide range of fire protection and fighting equipment available in the market.370 words
-
Article, Illustration332 1978-04-19 15 There Is great need to train workers to use fire-fighting equipment in order to help protect workplaces from being threatened by fire. For fire detecting and fighting equipment alone art Insufficient to combat fires without trained manpower to operate the equipment In332 words
-
-
Page 13 Advertisements
-
Advertisement223 1978-04-19 13 Think fire protection. Think McAlister en a i SPRINKLER SYSTEM Wa e e V/A '/a wd 2. is!!!!!!!!! HOSE REEL m. FIRE EXTINGUISHER rir 7 0 v I Vr r i *r •A to* a Krfl! i Vft X CO AMBULANCE NDO LG 109 G4OO WATER TENDER GUISHERS I f223 words
-
-
Page 14 Advertisements
-
Advertisement199 1978-04-19 14 MALAYAN MOTOR AND GENERAL UNDERWRITERS (PRIVATE) LIMITED THE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT SERVES THE NEED OF EVERYONE FOR'THE BUSINESS ORGANISATION 1. Fire Insurance 2. Marine Cargo Insurance 3. Burglary Insurance 4. Workmen's Compensation and/or Employer's Liability 5. Group Personal Accident 6. Group Fidelity Guarantee 7. Cash-ln-Translt 8. Motor Insurance _oo Fleet199 words
-
Advertisement65 1978-04-19 14 FOREMOST IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT r C Hove R (o w Br*«ching t .y i v.- t .u V Pi.irtf Hvdrirn .h (vvc 2 complete w th Cap J' »1 C* >i 'S <r t P in. SPECIALISED IN BRASS, ALUMINIUM Et ZINC ALLOY DIE CASTINGS PIONEER65 words
-
-
Page 15 Advertisements
-
Advertisement144 1978-04-19 15 GODREJ SAFES IT COSTS SO LITTLE TO PROTECT SO MUCH. i F-~". f.• MANUUC rufctP OF rIRE BURGLAR RESISTING SAFfS STRONG ROOM DOORS V.LH r DUOKS SAft DEPOSIT LOCK ERS ALL GODRE) SECURITY EQUIPMENT O»Kk IHE FOLLOWING EEATURES I DIAL control KEYLOCKS COMBINATION locks with ANTI SPY windows a re144 words
-
-
Sportsfront
-
Article270 1978-04-19 16 I pick Singapore and Selangor to be this year's likely finalists in the Malaysia Cup. Penang have not shown consistant form, having lost 3-1 to Kelantan, beaten defending champions Singapore 5-1 and yet could draw 0-0 with bottom-of-the-table Perak. They lack both consistency and fitness which Singapore270 words
-
Article320 1978-04-19 16 R.P. EVANS - R.P. EVANS President, Singapore Squash Rackets Association. Singapore 10. I feel that I should comment on Mr Foo Slang Check's useful and constructive letter (Sportsfront, April 5) lest some of your readers might draw the wrong conclusion. Squash is, as far as I know, the320 words
-
Article379 1978-04-19 16 LIM CHUNG WEI - LIM CHUNG WEI The team I pick to be World Cup soccer champions are grossly underrated and are expected only to reach the quarterfinals. The dlde I'm referring to are Scotland. Why Scotland? Well, I believe that this Is the most talented Scottish side eveT.379 words
-
Article, Illustration732 1978-04-19 17 Eric Cooper - All seeds will have easy time for 3 days SQUASH Eric Cooper All seeded players will have an easy time in the first three days of the National championships scheduled to begin at the Kallang Centre from Saturday to April 30. But the battle will be732 words
-
181 1978-04-19 17 FAIRWAY - Vrfl Racing By FAIRWAY Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday Newcomer Tropic Storm II loomed as a likely threat in the Class 3, Division 2 1200 m race on Sunday when he turned in a splendid workout in heavy going at Kuala Lumpur this morning. Although Tropic181 words
-
Article564 1978-04-19 17 A newcomer to watch at the Kuala Lumpur meeting starting on Saturday Is Man of Chance. He comes with a record of three wins over the sprints. A four-year-old chestnut Australian sreldine' X rocket Mate out* of Chancey, Man of Chance did not race at564 words
-
Article263 1978-04-19 17 Port of Spain, Wednesday Australia tamely surrendered the Test series to the West Indies yesterday when they were shot out for a crushing defeat by 198 runs. In a- match evenly poised up to the start of the final Innings, they were demoralised by West263 words
-
Article, Illustration491 1978-04-19 18 SURESH NAIR - Rozario shows his class in saving Cup winners from bigger loss TOA PAYOH 1 SEMBAWANG 3 Soccer By SURESH NAIR •Terrible!" moaned the solemnfaced Toa P a y oh coach Majld Arlff after his side suffered a most embarrassing defeat in their opening First Division match at491 words
-
Article390 1978-04-19 18 MEEL London, Wednesday Nottingham Forest are only one point away from the English football League First Division championship following a 1-0 home win over Queen's Park Rangers last night. With 58 points from 37 matches, they need only m thAlr iium f t ,v..390 words
-
470 1978-04-19 18 PHILIP TAN - GEYLANG 2 TAMPINES 5 By PHILIP TAN Defending champions G e yl a n g International got off to a bad start in their opening National League First Division soccer game when they went down 5-2 to Tampines Rovers at the National470 words
-
390 1978-04-19 18 P. BALA - AROUND THE SCHOOLS By P. BALA Hwl Yoh captured the National Secondary Schools hockey title when they edged Swiss Cottage 1-0 in extra time in a replay of the final at the Padang yesterday. In last week's match390 words
-
Article300 1978-04-19 18 BRIAN MILLER - Three get marching orders, six booked P^^Rugby By BRIAN MILLER Bad sportsmanship marred an otherwise Interesting National Schools' Secondary Division rugger match between Anglo-Chinese and Chung Cheng High at Orange Road yesterday. As a result, referee Ng Tin Peng had no alternative but to abandon the match—seven300 words
-
Article82 1978-04-19 18 K3 Soccer Tanjong Katong Technical and Paslr Pan Jang qualified for the semifinals of the National Schools' Secondary Division soccer championships when they won their matches at Bras Baaah Road yesterday. Tanjong Katong came on after a scoreless first half to beat Armed Forces Boys 3-0.82 words
-
Article157 1978-04-19 18 j^^fennis Defending champions, Catholic Junior College, and Raffles Institution will fight it out in the final of the girls Post Secondary Schools tennis championship. Result*: CJC bt St. Patrick* M (CJC first) singles: Christine Chin bt Cynthia Wong 8-0, 6-6; Noelle Houghton bt Diana Leow #-i,157 words
-
-
Page 16 Advertisements
-
Advertisement709 1978-04-19 16 n U'Vvi i di i y i AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:Weekdays 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Saturdays 8.30 a.m. —3.00 p.m. Public Holidays 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Counter Service Regular office hours Ansafone Service After office hours CJLTJ. ■LIA VIO MODEL Centre: Deportment Personal Orooming And Professional Model Diploma courses709 words
-
Advertisement377 1978-04-19 16 TRY BUNNY HEALTH service for relief of aches and pains bv experience masseuses. *****1/ *****. ROYAL HOTEL: NEWTON ROAD REFRESHING SAUNA STEAMBATH RELAXING: MASSAGE FACIAL RING: *****1/*****1 EXT. 131 10 a.m. 10.30 p.m. dally MELATI-DESA PROVIDES 0000 Service. Skilful Massage By Experlenced Masseuses/ Masseurs. Tel: *****1 (7.30 a.m. onwards). AT377 words
-
Advertisement353 1978-04-19 16 NAM HO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pte Ltd. S.T.P.B LIC NO: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days SSI92/-, six days Ssl72/-> departure every Sunday. Monday. Tuesday. Gentlng/ Cameron Highlands four days SSI3S/-, Gentlng Highlands four days SSI4S/- by deluxe alrcondltloned coach departure every353 words
-
-
Page 17 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous45 1978-04-19 17 BOSK ARE F6P, SAPeaue ptgsafe NORBERT 22 s*s® it 2/ 5< i i Al c» I I K I I I by Frank O Neal t THINK IV* MVBNTaPj" THf MCTHBEHN-tAW/ /1 JufiTONfi Minute, VOUNS- MAN/ crv I 1 n At 7 by George Fett45 words
-
-
What's On
-
Article, Illustration574 1978-04-19 19 Judith Holmberg - A tennis player, golfer, angler —what's more, you're not fussy By Judith Holmberg There's no doubt about it, James MacArthur is far more sporting than his TV boss. Jack Lord. Consider the fact that he agreed quite readily to see me yesterday without any574 words
-
Article208 1978-04-19 19 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang The Hawaii FiveO episode to be filmed Were soon will feature a flvemlnute sea chase. The scene will show a band of drug traffickers in two boats being chased by a "police" boat carrying Jack Lord, James MacArthur and guest star Manu208 words
-
Article114 1978-04-19 19 English pianist and music professor, Miss Irene Kohler, will give a lecture-recital for GCE "A" level students at the Extracurricular Centre In Rutland Road today at 2 p.m. Irene, who la on her fourth visit to Singapore, will discuss how piano music has developed through the114 words
-
-
Page 19 Advertisements
-
Advertisement22 1978-04-19 19 1 till FUN K I N TELEFUNKEN it 11 Owner o' f'Alf cili)' Srt-n ,n U 1 counlfir' hv 700 million people22 words
-
-
Page 19 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous808 1978-04-19 19 the THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT: The lives 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-Fiance Plsler, John Beck and Susan Sarandon. Orchard: 1.30, 5.30 and 8.45808 words
-
Miscellaneous85 1978-04-19 19 Sports diary GOLF: Warren Ladles Competition (Warren Goir Club). TENNIS: National Schools Championships Post secondary BOYS (Semifinals); Catholic Junior College National Junior College, Raffles institution v Anglo Chinese JC (Fairer park Courts, 2 p.m.). BASEBALL: Singapore Little League Commission (Melkltilla Barracks Pitch 1. 5 p.m >. BOWLING: Nationalities League (Paslr85 words
-
Miscellaneous199 1978-04-19 19 Tomorrow FM Stereo 8.00 A.M. Opening announcement* and Programme Summary 8.05 Mornutj Prelude 6.30 Newt (E) 040 Morning Concert: Violin concerto In D Op. 77 (Brahma*, Henryk 8 z e r y n g (violin), Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orch/ Bernard Haltlnk: Violin concerto in A (Mozart), I Muilc; Roberto Mlsbeluccl (violin)199 words
-
-
Article66 1978-04-19 20 AH FOOK: Why did the Education Ministry send students to Junior colleges or other Institutions which were not of the students' choice? Luckily, the students can appeal. MEI UN: But the expiry date for appeals was last Saturday. I wonder if all the students knew this. In any66 words
-
Page 20 Advertisements
-
Advertisement87 1978-04-19 20 COGNAC f -A/W 0$ )IM'N I cognac c A/v\{jS grand vsop CAMUS Distinctively French. Instinctively Superior. Another quality product from I c liiiigl '*6Ssjf r •mi iiimji ELECTRONICS ENTHUSIASTS Make your own Transistor Rarlios, Burglar Alarms. Flashlights Amplifiers and many others with Electronics Kit Safe and Fasy to Assemble No87 words
-
-
Page 20 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous655 1978-04-19 20 TV ANO RADIO SJI OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE PEBIL8 OP PKNELOPE PITSTOP. Cartoons. iM NEW MICKEY MOUSE CLUB. 0.45 NEWS (T). 7.00 NAADAOA ARANGAM. Suspicion la a cancer which can ruin a person's life. This Is the theme of the play Vljaya. written by K.M. Narayanan a senior RT8655 words
-
Miscellaneous197 1978-04-19 20 Today's top shows J MUSIC AT HABEV.'OOD: Carnival of tne Animals. (Ch. 9, 7.56 p.m. In colour). This last concert in the series Is a musical carnival which has also been called by the Grand Zoological Fantasy. Saint Saens wrote his Carnival of the Animals for private consumption—he feared the197 words
-