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Title Section20 1978-04-20 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Thursday, April 20, 1978 No. 2238 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 MIV (0) NATION COMMENT E^TjT^rTwrrJ20 words
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Article275 1978-04-20 1 AFP Reuter Frederikshavn (Denmark), Thursday The North Atlantic Treaty Organsation Is preparing to equip its forces with new weapons with similar characteristics as the neutron bomb. The alliance will fidlow a policy secretly drawn up by the Nuclear Planning Group, which wound up its two-dayAFP; Reuter - 275 words
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Article73 1978-04-20 1 London, Thursday Five Brazilian players were booked as Brazil held England to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup warm-up soccer match at Wembley last night. The capacity 100,000 crowd chanted "Animals, animals" as little was seen of BrazU's skill. In Stockholm, World champions West73 words
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319 1978-04-20 1 UPI AFP Fredrikshavn (Denmark), Ttanridaj US Defence Secretary Harold Brown said yesterday the -US has tested Its neatron bomb And that any other country was within Its right to test its own neatron bomb. Mr Brown spoke at the end of theUPI; AFP - 319 words
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Article, Illustration48 1978-04-20 1 Prime Minister Lee Kuan Tew and his wife ehat with Sri Lankan President JR. Jayewardene at the hill resort of. Nawara Ellya. Mr Lee, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, is scheduled to return home today. UPI radio pictureUPI radio picture - 48 words
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Article46 1978-04-20 1 Reuter Dacca, Thursday—Bangladesh president Zlaur Rahman last night said pre s 1 dentlal elections would be held on or before June 15. President Zla, who came to power in 1975 after a series of coups and countercoups, revoked an order which suspended elections Indefinitely.—Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Advertisement219 1978-04-20 1 SPECIALISTS IN GOLFEQUPMENT PTE. LTD. taM »imn Cimn This is the Browning 440 Some will call It daring, provocative or simply different. The designers of this unique iron are confident that you will soon call it the most effective, solid feeling iron you've ever hit! The 440 iron became a219 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-04-20 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today—Local showers.12 words
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246 1978-04-20 2 Terry Ang - New move to help Sana keep them from going back to drugs By Terry Ang The Central Narcotics Bureau will step in soon to help enforce stricter supervision of ex drug addicts released on aftercare from the rehabilitation centres. A Home Affairs Ministry246 words
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Article186 1978-04-20 2 The government's Computer Service* Department (CBD) has enough capacity to cope with present and future demands, but Its utilisation rate is only about 50 per cent. The Public Accounts Committee discovered this when It carried out a check of the computer services available and the extent186 words
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Article, Illustration160 1978-04-20 2 This 15th century ewer, with its unique shape and floral designs, is one of the chief attractions at an exhibiton now on at the National Museum. Coming from the era of tne Minx Dynasty, the priceless piece of porcelain bears strong Islamic160 words
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Article53 1978-04-20 2 The Goh Soon Tioe String Orchestra will perform at the Joo Chlat and Duxton Plain community centres on April 24 and 28 respectively at 8 p.m. The concert will include a slide show and talk on violin making. It is part of the orchestra's 25th anniversary celebration.53 words
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Article20 1978-04-20 2 A talk-cum-demonstra-tlon on Magic Shows will be held at Serangoon community centre on April 24 at 8 p.m.20 words
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Article157 1978-04-20 2 A mixed trading pattern prevailed during the first 45 minutes at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Slme Darby continued to forge ahead Improving six cents to $4.46. On the other hand, several other industrial bluechips came under profittaking. They Included Wearnes, down five cents to $2.81 and157 words
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279 1978-04-20 2 AFP Colombo, Thursday Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew has promised Singapore's all-out support for Sri Lanka's new free trade zone project, a government newspaper said yesterday. The Ceylon Daily News quoted the country's free trade zone chairman. Mr Upall WlJewardene, as sayingAFP - 279 words
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Article22 1978-04-20 2 The Singapore Girl Pipers will give a onehour performance at the Mac Ritchie Reservoir Park on Sunday at 5.30 p.m.22 words
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Article209 1978-04-20 2 The Public Accounts Committee has recommended that the Home Affairs Ministry take immediate steps to tighten the traffic ticketing system because it has "vulnerable" areas for exploitation. In its report, the committee said it Was concerned with the lack of control in the system to ensure209 words
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423 1978-04-20 4 Trade Dept also asks for receipts of purchases Coffee shop owners have been asked to submit details of their business following their refusal to reduce the price of a cup of coffee by Ave cents. The Trade Department has sent them letters asking them to423 words
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Article107 1978-04-20 4 Reuter Bent on g (Pahang), Thursday—Security force* yesterday found the body of a second communist terrorist during follow-up operations in the Karak jungle, near here. The man was believed to be among the two or more terrorists hit in a shoot-out with security forces in the areaReuter - 107 words
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Article94 1978-04-20 4 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Thursday—Malaysia reiterated yesterday It will not allow Concorde to overfly Its territory until It Is satisfied that such flights will not cause environmental damage. British authorities have been asked to provide further Information about the effects of supersonic flights on the envlronmen t, CommunicationsReuter - 94 words
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282 1978-04-20 4 Bedok New Town Centre which will have two supermarkets and two emporiums, lour cinemas and two coffee houses will be completed by early next year. The centre will also have a polyclinic, a cooked food centre, a market cum cooked food centre, two282 words
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Article, Illustration223 1978-04-20 4 Railings run all the way along both sides of this drain. A sign says No Crossing Beyond This Point By Order HDB. But residents of Kallang Basin estate near Sims Drive (picture above) and ractory workers from the nearby Industrial estate continue to223 words
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Article65 1978-04-20 4 The Ministry of Culture will present the Robert Luse Guitar Ensemble In the Music for Everyone series at the Singapore Conference Hall today row at 8 p.m. The programme will Include works by Bach, Telemann and others. Tickets at $1 each are available at the Singapore Conference65 words
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Article20 1978-04-20 4 The Sennet Community Centre Youth Oroup will be organising a Barbecue and Social N. on Saturday at 7.30 p.m.20 words
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Article193 1978-04-20 4 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Thursday The security situation in South-east Asia and bilateral defence cooperation will feature prominently In talks between Malaysian officials and Australian Defence' Minister Jim Klllen, who arrives here on Sunday for a fiveday visit, sources said yesterday. They said discussions on defence cooperation wouldReuter - 193 words
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Advertisement75 1978-04-20 4 I I M .T BTO.»W i i; l Folds away flush with cabinet after use <3-^peedqCiion TSBRsaadg— [9 i Before you plan your new kitchen, compare our revolutionary retractable-front Bauknecht Cooker Hoods with other brands. You'll find ordinary models with fixed protecting fronts are obsolete! Fully guaranteed for 1 year.75 words
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Article, Illustration182 1978-04-20 5 Pedestrians along this walkway In North Bridge Road beside the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus will soop be able to walk in cool, shaded comfort. This will be made possible with the completion of a pergola now being constructed by the Ministry of182 words
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Article358 1978-04-20 5 Teresa Ooi - Hours extended from Monday By Teresa Ooi The Education Ministry has finally got the Catholic Junior College to extend Its hours. The longer hours started on Monday, almost (our months after the other six Junior colleges had extended theirs. Instead of going home at 2.30358 words
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269 1978-04-20 5 The govern ment spent a total of $4.4 million on road resurfacing work between April 1977 and January this year. This Is disclosed In a report Just released by the Public Accounts Committee. Of the sum, $717,000 was recovered from con-269 words
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Advertisement107 1978-04-20 5 7 The latest sunglasses designed exclusively for men. Comfortable, safe and reliable. And a quality perfected through 100 years of experience. Rodenstock GERMAN OPTICAL r» There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one... at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent! The camera of107 words
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Article432 1978-04-20 6 Viet minister in Peking to discuss problems AFP Peking, Thursday Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Phan Hlen, a specialist op border Issues, was reportedly still in Peking or stayed there recently to discuss land frontier problems between China and Vietnam, d 1 p 1 o matlcAFP - 432 words
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275 1978-04-20 6 Reuter Tel Aviv, Thursday Israeli government plans to set up a company secretly to buy Arab land In the occupied West Bank, an Israeil newspaper reported yesterday. The report In the afternoon daily Yedlot Aharonot said the ministries of flnanoe and agriculture hadReuter - 275 words
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Article114 1978-04-20 6 UPI TODAY Is Thursday, April 20, the 110 th day of 1978 with 255 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching Its full phase. THE MORNING STAK is Mercury. THE EVENING STARS are Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Those born on this date are under the sign of Taurus. MovieUPI - 114 words
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105 1978-04-20 6 Reuter Washington, Thursday Vice President Walter Mondale will visit the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand for 12 days beginning April 29, the White House announced yesterday. The trip was originally scheduled for April A to 16 but had to be postponed becauseReuter - 105 words
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106 1978-04-20 6 Reuter Tokyo, Thursday' Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukqda said yesterday Japan's economy was heading for a seven per cent growth and despite some effect of the yen's appreciation, there was no change in the pace of Its recovery In general. He was commenting onReuter - 106 words
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Article87 1978-04-20 6 Reuter Nairobi, Thursday It rained fish last week in Kisanana Village in Kenya's Rift Valley and nobody yet knows why. Local councillor Charles Kiptanui told the Kenya News Agency he had seen red and black river fish scattered over the ground and squirming in the trees afterReuter - 87 words
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Miscellaneous508 1978-04-20 6 WORLD WEATHER Headline: B&rre to present policy to assembly. Rome Cloudy. 17-3C. Headline: Red Brigades report Moro suicide. London Showers, 135C. Headline: Moro "murdered by suicide]' terrorists say. New York—Rain, 13-8C. Headline: Senate votes to give up Panama Canal. Tokyo—Sunny, 20-IOC. Headline: Fishery settlement seen after Soviet concession. Taipeh Cloudy,508 words
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Article384 1978-04-20 7 Moscow talks are just to break deadlock, press told UPI Reuter Moscow, Thursday The US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance arrived yesterday to try to break a deadlock In the strategic arms limitation talks (Salt) but said "complex and difficult problems remain." MrUPI; Reuter - 384 words
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Article, Illustration73 1978-04-20 7 Angered by m feeling that he had been "swindled" by a brokerage firm, Anthony Kiritais (right) held a (an to the head of Richard Hall, an employee of the firm, keeping him hostage for several days before surrendering. The drama, which occurred In October last year, Isby UPl'i Jim Schweiker - 73 words
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Article202 1978-04-20 7 Reuter Paris, Thursday France vowed yesterday to keep its nuclear strike force up to date but the government refused all comment on press reports that It has already tested a neutron bomb. Prime Minister Raymond Barre, presenting the new government's programme In the NationalReuter - 202 words
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254 1978-04-20 7 UPI New York, ThursdayFormer US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said yesterday the Soviet Union was trying to blackmail the US with Its "aggression" In Africa and said the US should "dissolve the ridiculous myth' of an invincible Cuba." Dr Kissinger, speaking toUPI - 254 words
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Article36 1978-04-20 7 UPI Salisbury, Thursday—A rift in Rhodesia's premajority rule interim government emerged yesterday with the white Co-mlnlster of Justice and Law and Order obliquely rebuking his black colleague tot demanding drastic changes in the police.—UPl.UPI - 36 words
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Article147 1978-04-20 7 Reuter Washington, Thursday Senator William Proxmlre, who regularly accuses the federal government of wasteful spending, said yesterday that Am e r lean taxpayers should not have financed a study of life In a Peruvian brothel. He gave his "golden fleece of the month" award toReuter - 147 words
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173 1978-04-20 7 Reuter Moscow, Thursday The Boviet Union yesterday pledged to continue all-out support for Angola which In the Kremlin's vocabulary covers military, aid, reported Tass. The pledge was given when Angolan President Agostlnho Neto held talks with Kremlin chief Leonid Brezhnev In the latest ofReuter - 173 words
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Article120 1978-04-20 7 AFP Manila, Thursday. Philippine Foreign Bccreatary Carlos Romulo last night called on China and the other big powers to create the environment that would move Asia beyond detente to entente. Mr Romulo was speaking at a farewell dinner he gave at the seaside Philippine PlazaAFP - 120 words
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Article74 1978-04-20 7 Reuter New Delhi, Thursday— The tabled Taj Mahal la being damaged by Industrial pollution and brown and honey coloured stains are appearing on the monument's shimmering white marble walls. A government committee appointed to protect the 300-year-old pavilion built at Agra by an emperor to Immortalise hisReuter - 74 words
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Article42 1978-04-20 7 UPI New York, Thursday Soviet war hero Pyotr Origorenko. who waa •tripped or his citizenship while here for surgery has been granted political asylum by the US, the district Immigration officer in New York, ICaurice F. Klley, announced yesterday.—UPl.UPI - 42 words
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Article39 1978-04-20 7 Reuter Nairobi, Thursday Ethiopian head of state Menqfstu Halle u H m will soon make an official visit to Cuba, which helped him defeat the Somali army In the Ogaden WarTast month. Addle Ababa Radio reted yesterday.—Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Advertisement128 1978-04-20 7 Adios, odious odours! Springfresh is the airfreshenei that gives you moie for your money, lust compare weights and prices' V A^ i \v ON' /^s3\ Social Ecology in Singapore Pmw SJ. Chan A Tai CMna Lint Thii book a KritlM tat *a ftm VMr locaapf/Eton iMwn if ta IMwntty of128 words
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Article401 1978-04-20 8 An Immeasurable tragedy has now a definite cost. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees has Just appealed for $42 million to help take care of 107,000 refugees from Indochina who are now being sheltered In Thailand and other South-east Asian countries. It will be401 words
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Article82 1978-04-20 8 Would you believe a mouse could be found In a bottle of Coke? A small claims court In Dubuque. lowa in the US didn't when 64-year-old Charles Bradley said his bottle, from a vending machine, had a mouse In It. How could It. when, as officials82 words
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Article31 1978-04-20 8 One couple hta. found a way of getting their Endlah-apeaklng children to speak Man- darin instead at home. Baid the non-Chinese father: 'Tve told them to teach me Mandarin!"31 words
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Article, Illustration1142 1978-04-20 8 A topsy-turvy world where cities are deserted—this is Cambodia, seen through the eyes of the first foreign pressmen allowed to visit the country Washington Post Belgrade: Almost three years after the communist takeover of Cambodia, the national bank In the capital of Phnom PenhWashington Post - 1,142 words
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Article880 1978-04-20 9 Arab aid —giving so as to receive 'Programmes designed to make friends too* NYT New York: Arab countries, which have been giving aid to developing countries at record rates, clearly appear to be in the foreign aid business to stay. 81nce the four-fold leap in oU prices in 1973, ArabNYT - 880 words
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Article, Illustration633 1978-04-20 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times I like Rlppleman because he has an opinion on everything. The other day I asked him how he felt about the neutron bomb and he said: "I like the neutron bomb. It's safe and it'sLos Angeles Times - 633 words
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Advertisement122 1978-04-20 9 recording star SuZcinnci Ceo jusr h.K k from Australia Super warm atmosphere Daily 4-Bpm Happy Hours l'mcs .u 11 lower tlun nonn.il LE BISTRO A fU- .<*>• A* ~y*. «rm,: 3? r op! c a l *4 RENOVATION SALE FOR ONE WEEK ONLY ALL f A'jH I o N A122 words
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Miscellaneous249 1978-04-20 9 Crossword 5 Different: pref. 6 Full of pep 7 Care for 8 Auto part 9 States positively 10 Wanderers 11 Pilot 12 Chemical compound 13 Yorkshire city 21 Mother of pollux 22 Abhors 24 Bnug 27 Particles 28 Sprite 29 Prevaricate SO Certain writers 31 Debater 32 King topper 33249 words
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Article, Illustration912 1978-04-20 10 / 11 IVAN LIM - What PA meet has achieved: The three-day Third Conference of Community Centres Management Committees, which ended last Sunday, raised many deep-probing questions on the future jole of community centres. New Nation today brings an analysis of the proceedings, the text of Deputy Prime Minister Dr Goh Keng912 words
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Article253 1978-04-20 10 / 11 Mr Llm Chin Teong, PA's director (Field X, foresaw changes In the socio-economic patterns In the 1980s and stressed the Importance lor community centres to reexamine and adapt their programme to meet new needs and rising expectations. He said, in his workshop paper, Programming and Organisation253 words
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Article251 1978-04-20 10 / 11 Co m m unity centres should expand their role In community service by fostering closer ties with more civic and government organisations. This. In a nutshell, was the message in the workshop paper, strengthening the Relationships Between community Centres and Other Civic Organisations, by Mrs Joanna251 words
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Article2081 1978-04-20 10 / 11 am prepared to bet that not more than three people In a thousand of the Singapore public are aware of the reason for the establishment of the People's Association and the community centres. I was Involved in this together with the Prime Minister and can2,081 words
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Article, Illustration191 1978-04-20 12 Decor The staircase is often the most neglected area of a home. Owners will often think of decorating the downstairs rooms and the upstairs rooms and completely forget about the space in between. Today we show you three attractive staircase decors. In Picture 1,191 words
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250 1978-04-20 12 AP Washington: The number of unmarrled men and women living together In the United States has more than doubled since 1970, the US government reported last week. And the divorce ratio has increased so dramatically In the 1970s that today more thanAP - 250 words
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Article, Illustration907 1978-04-20 13 Violet Oon - by Violet Oon It's time to say goodbye. Six-and-a-half years is a long long time in one Job and I'm moving on. However let me point out that I'm not leaving completely. I'm merely being transferred to another publication Her World. I'm probably the most907 words
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Article, Illustration186 1978-04-20 13 Art Deco Two weeks ago Weng Sang showed you how to make a desk blotter from velvet and satin ribbons. Today he makes a matching pen and pencil holder using a simple tin can. Ton need: 1 can 10cm high with base radius of 3.5 cm, 2 pieces186 words
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Article, Illustration124 1978-04-20 13 WI NG S FINDS Chinese shadow poppets, traditionally seen against lit screens, look equally rood against a window. Use them to break the monotony of big glass windows or simply to capture their transluscent beauty. These puppets of tinted cowhide from Java cost $28 each. Available124 words
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462 1978-04-20 13 Reuter Hong Kong: A woman needs a man to succeed In male chauvinist Asia where females are the big losers in the race to modernise. That at least was the argument at a resent seminar here which gave a fascinating glimpseReuter - 462 words
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Advertisement93 1978-04-20 12 PUYsktOi our toys make good friends We make toys for babies. Toys for preschool children. Am 3 ef t^ a I n 2 E Toys for boys and girls all the way up into the school years. Another Quality Toy from Bp HIIA HUA(SPORE) PTE.LTD. M J .IP J Trade93 words
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Miscellaneous199 1978-04-20 12 Puzzles, riddles, crosswords, jokes to share? We pav $5 for every contribution. The address is Kids Only, New Nation, Locked Bag 15, Singapore 1. Don't forget to add your name, age ana address. 1. Try to spot these animals in the alphabet puzzle, says Rena Lim (II), 5038, Block 31,199 words
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Advertisement32 1978-04-20 13 mi mmmmmmm: For your madical noods and pharmaceutical requirements please call at: MUM ft CO (PIE) LID PUIMUT 3 Philip Street (Junction of Market Chulia Streets) Singapore 1 Tele: *****2 6 *****332 words
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Miscellaneous272 1978-04-20 13 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are fond of society. You enJoy others' company so much that you may Jeopardise Important things <— career, money, friendships to Indulge yourself In this. Crowds hold a special appeal. You believe yourself able to sway a crowd by your272 words
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Advertisement1036 1978-04-20 14 WiifT A Community Project by Tan Chong&Sons Motor Co(S)Ptßlid Datsun 1608 Sedan National Safety First Council of Singapore presents a Da tsun 120Y Sedan FIRST QUIZ CONTEST 00 *r rv«s Sponsored by: Tan Chong Sons Motor Co (S) Re Lid Co-sponsored by: ■rv -SM s ie*.*• You can win big1,036 words
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Article227 1978-04-20 15 THE State Bank of India, the country's largest, has opened an office here to serve as a base for offshore operations in Asean. The bank's chairman. Mr P.C.D. Namblar was here for the opening of the branch yesterday. MR BICHABD TAN. group manager (Singapore) has been appointed227 words
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Article141 1978-04-20 15 UPI AFP London, Thursday The dollar finished mixed on European money markets yesterday. Gold was up nearly US$l an ounce In both London and Zurich. In Zurich the dollar gained to close at 1.9185 Swiss francs, up from 1.*****. But in Frankfurt It eased to 9.435 marks fromUPI; AFP - 141 words
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Article289 1978-04-20 15 r Business Ni'us and Views L A Saudi: We can't go on and on Riyadh, Thursday Sauai Arabia, which has the world's largest oil reserved, yesterday called for more efforts to find alternative energy and warned that it could not continue supplying oil on demand without289 words
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Article61 1978-04-20 15 AP Washington, Thursday —World production of coffee In tne 1977-78 crop year la estimated at 68.5 million bags, up 11 per cent from less than 01.5 million last season, the US Agriculture Department said yesterday. Wholesale and retail coffee prices, which climbed to record levels lastAP - 61 words
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Article213 1978-04-20 15 Investors, shrugging off a credit-tightening scare, reports of a first-quarter economic slowdown and profit taking, drove the stock market higher yesterday and almost erased Tuesday's loss. Trading was heavy. The Dow Jones industrial average, a 6.85point loser on Tuesday, rallied to gain 4.77 points to 808.04 In an213 words
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Article35 1978-04-20 15 UPI New York, Thursday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYBE yesterday 30 Industrial 808.04 (up 4.71); 30 transport 317.72 (up 1.56); 15 utilities 105.35 (up 0.38); 65 stocks 380.05 (up 163). OPI.UPI - 35 words
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Article60 1978-04-20 15 AFP Yesterday's closing quotations of the gilt-edges. In yen, with Tuesday's in parentheses were as follows: Helwa Real Estate 666 (660), Nippon OU 686 684). Komatsu 353 (348), Matsushita Electric 770 (754). Honda Motor 615 (601), Toyota Motor 987 (970), Mitsui and Co. 352 (354). Mitsubishi Corp. 463 (463),AFP - 60 words
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Article68 1978-04-20 15 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Pari bag 171.50 —1.50 Ponder 333.80 —1.20 Pr In tempts 76.40 +.20 Bull 32 —.15 Royal Dutch 268 —.50 Michelln 1405 —10 COE 358 +3.40 Thomson 193.10 —.90 CFP 131.30 +.30 Rhone 76 —1.50 Air 394 +4 BSN 470.30 +7.30 Philips 53.5068 words
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Article87 1978-04-20 15 Source: Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday. UBS bearer 2955 5 UBS registered 567 1 SBC 353 3 s Credit Suisse 3185 5 Swissair B. 817 1 Swiss Reinsur. 3885 5 Wlnterthur B. 3045 4- 8 Zurich Insur. 9175 unch. Juvena B. 175Source: Union Bank of Switzerland - 87 words
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Article183 1978-04-20 15 KUALA LUMPUR: Japan was tl%? biggest buyer of Malaysian raw materials last year, accounting tor 1677 million rlngglt ($1752) or 18 per cent of the total export of the commodity. The Minister of Primary Industries, Datuk Amar Hall Talb Mahmud. told the Senate yesterday that the raw materials183 words
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Miscellaneous538 1978-04-20 15 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted tnn CLUES FOR GC-4 1. Finest of all 2. However similar, one may be a bit thinner than another 3. Brought into the538 words
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Article539 1978-04-20 16 Fairway's top 10 to follow Mercury II tops my list of horses to follow at the Selaugor race meeting starting on Saturday. The three-year-old by Hotfoot ran a promising race In his debut at Buklt Tlmah last month when he finished a fast fifth to539 words
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Article319 1978-04-20 16 Kuala Lumpur, Thursday—Sir Aba, with Larry Olsen up did an Impressive gallop here this morning when he reeled off 600 m in 38.6 In the company of The Chase (A. Ismail). The going was yielding and all fast work was done on the sand. Sir Abu, who319 words
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Article112 1978-04-20 16 BATURDAY RACE ONE: tM. Clsss S Dir. 4—lZMm So* Chun, Sena, Dittos Wood, Sandgroper. RACE TWO: til. Class S Dir. S—ISHa Cturinna, Gay Brews, Spotlight, Jerry'* Kuda. RACE THREE: IN. Clan Dif, I—lNta Yenan, Speed of Wind, Wow's Creation, Oar 8 woetie. RACE rOUR: IJI. Ctsas S Die. «—lMlm112 words
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1234 1978-04-20 16 SATURDAY CL- 3 Div. 4 1200 m 11 Chin Lye 67 10 Bhinlng Eyes 58 17 Batu Sinai 65 6 7 C.I.A. 65.5 12 Cool Time 56.6 6-Bnow Prince 65.5 3 Peminat 65 Temptation 65 16 Captain A 64.6 U Secret Landing 64.5 a1,234 words
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Article, Illustration446 1978-04-20 17 Brian Miller - BOWLING by Brian Miller Plaza Bowl are aiming for the big time. This came about after the formation of the Plaza Bowlers Club at the 24-lane centre in Jalan Sultan. Their main object now Is to expose their bowlers to more International competitions.446 words
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Article30 1978-04-20 17 Madrid, Thursday—FC Barcelona earned a place In next season's European Cup Winners Cup competition when they beat Las Palmas 3-1 in the Spanish Cup final here last night.30 words
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236 1978-04-20 17 HEEI Jeffrey Bose won the Singapore Golf Association tournament for juniors when he returned a two-round total of 155 at the SICC New Course and Sentosa. Jeffrey shot a 78 at the par-72 New Course and returned a 77 at Sentosa to236 words
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Article113 1978-04-20 17 Barcelona, ThursdayAntonio Oarrldo of Spain returned a slx-under-par 66 to take a onestroke lead In the first round of the Spanish Open golf championship yesterday. Oarrldo, who won the title In 1972, holed a succession of long putt* to finish ahead of South Africa's John Bland113 words
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Article250 1978-04-20 17 .He foils China's bid for clean sweep j^^^Badmlnton Reuter Hon? Kong, Thursday M a 1 a y s 1 a's Saw Swee Leong last night prevented the Chinese shuttlers from sweeping the board of the men's singles quarter-finals in the Third. Asian Invitation badminton cReuter - 250 words
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Article111 1978-04-20 17 P^Squadi~ AFP Karachi, Thursday Pakistan win hold the second World Open team squash championship for the Hashlm Khan trophy In Karachi from May 20-26 next year. It was announced here yesterday. Pakistan hold the Hashlm Khan trophy which they won at the first World championship held hereAFP - 111 words
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Advertisement61 1978-04-20 17 SUVA "8 9 PIN TAP" BINGO TOURNAMENT Qualifying: 1-30 April 1978 Big Prizes Must B« Won SINGAPORE'S FIRST "BINGO" BOWLING EVENT! Star Attractions Big Prizes Open to All Easy to Play No Restrictions! Lots of Fun Special Rates SPONSORED BY: SOU Ttout 1 anglin Shopping Csntre full details ft Entry61 words
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Advertisement30 1978-04-20 17 re. m When Comfort and Styling Counts I •i# A t m fi w *t- V mbmbbmmtcmi S. "5 Kt -i/f--vi i V SKfe rj 't -m>W, Wi n mf30 words
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314 1978-04-20 18 PHILIP TAN - Kaßugby By PHILIP TAN The Kiwi Cup, symbol of rugby supremacy between St. Andrew's School and Raffles Institution, Is likely to be discontinued next season. The Saints, who wUI be without pre-Unlversity classes next year, had asked the Raffleslans to field secondary314 words
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Article305 1978-04-20 18 BRIAN MILLER - a Badminton By BRIAN MILLER Defending champions Anglo-Chinese qualified for the final of this year's National Schools' Secondary Division (boys) badminton Cham* plonshlp when they handed St Gabriel's a 5-0 beating In the semifinals at New Town yesterday. They will now meet Buklt Ho Swee In305 words
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Article148 1978-04-20 18 Soccer Ralfles Institution and Singapore Vocational Institute drew 1-1 In the second round of the National Schools Post Secondary soccer tournament at Orange Road yesterday. Raffles adapted themselves better to the slippery ground and took the lead Just before half-time when slippery ground and Kuan neatly lifted148 words
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Article388 1978-04-20 18 Sweden outplay West Germany 3-1 Reuter Stockholm, Thursday Sweden, speedy and well co ordlnated, upset World Cup champions West Germany 3-1 In a friendly soccer International here yesterday after the West Germans had taken an early lead. The Swedes stormed back to lead 2-1 liveReuter - 388 words
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Article296 1978-04-20 18 Reuter London, Thursday Brazil, favourites to win the World Cup In Argentina In June, had five players booked In a 1-1 draw against England In a friendly International here last night. Edlnho and Ze Maria had their names taken In the first half and were followedReuter - 296 words
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Article90 1978-04-20 18 Reuter Belgrade, Thursday. Two goal* by Vahld Halllhodzlc gave Yugoslavia a 2-1 victory over Knfland In their Buropean Under-21 soccer championship semi-final first leg yesterday. Halllhodslc scored his second goal three minutes from time, after putting Yugoslavia ahead in the 32nd minute with a superb 20-metreReuter - 90 words
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Advertisement109 1978-04-20 18 "Inside every Tanita is a fire longing to get out" Never before has fir* bnn to safs and convenient. In the Tanita 08 Serlee. for example, a single raoaaaad button that a!ldea so smoothly yet safely Ignites a swift reliable flame. Again and agion and again. Tanita la utterly reliable109 words
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Miscellaneous33 1978-04-20 18 THE BORN LOSER AND ASWAAAV v \NEfcO' @1 1 tm NO.RBERT h y /i *>< >> r /l a hS by Art Sansom 1 RESENT "THAT rvm r.M 2M It SI I f: sa a33 words
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Article519 1978-04-20 19 Daniel Boone, one of America's first heroes in the years between the French and Indian wars and the American Revolution, was the natural choice of US TV officials when they were looking for a wholesome hero that all age groups could Identify with last year.519 words
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Article209 1978-04-20 19 NYT Washington: Television viewers are familiar with such special picture effects as frozen action in a football game and the slowmotion Instant replay. The RCA Corporation now plans to supply broadcasters with equipment that uses the rhythm of music to produce for the viewer a seriesNYT - 209 words
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Article, Illustration207 1978-04-20 19 The stars of The Good Life (9 p.m. today over Ch. 5) will be recording a special episode In June. For they will have, among* the television studio audience, Sieen Elizabeth 11. 80 e episode will actually be a type of Royal Command performance.207 words
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Advertisement14 1978-04-20 19 SMATV* I Exclusive Linytran+ft!ua Colour TV C-IMSI S po*e 46cm (18") #BWSB r"" J14 words
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Miscellaneous623 1978-04-20 19 In and around i i i MUSIC FOB EVERY- munity .medicine, drug ONE: Performed by the addiction. environmentRobert Luse Oultar En- al health, Industrial seruble. Singapore Con- health and sports Difference Hall, Shenton dldne. Organised by the Way, 8 p.m. Admission Singapore Medical Afill. Tonight only. soclation. Alumni MedlPHOTO EXHIBITION623 words
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Miscellaneous615 1978-04-20 19 At the cinema THE OTHER SIDE OP 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, France and the US. Stars Marle-Fr ance PI s 1 e r, John Beck and615 words
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Advertisement56 1978-04-20 20 0 fSSSSl OLD BUSH Mi LIS j IRISH WHISKFY! Eastern Agencies Sole Agentefor Singapore Malaysia Brunei Indonesia BOON CO. (PTE.) LTD. 16, Change Allay. Singapore I Tel ***** ***** Multi Functions. Solves all your Mathematical. Arithmetical and Scientific Calculations wm *2* Agent! iThokral emporium G-6. High Street Plaza, Singapore Tel:56 words
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Miscellaneous842 1978-04-20 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 EnterTE LE FU N KEN EK2 Contest 3.99 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by WINDOW (C/r). There are a discussion with scriptwriters Chan Pang Koon and Choy Lee Plak on the difficulties of coming up with good TV acrtpta; a demonstration on how. to cook potato dumplings;842 words
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Miscellaneous250 1978-04-20 20 Today's top shows BILINGUALI8M: A Discussion with the Prime Minister (C). (Ch 8, 7.15 p.m. in colour). Mr Lee Kuan Yev discusses the problems of blllnguallsm in Mandarin with a panel of four consisting of: Prof Koh Up Lin, a member of the Nanyang University Council and president of the250 words
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Article85 1978-04-20 20 AH FOOK: Switching to a lower grade of rice to offset the price Increase* Is a good Idea It really won't make that much difference In terms of quality. MEI LIN: For those who have been buying 100 per cent fragrant rice, the extra 91 per 685 words
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Food and Wine
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Article, Illustration527 1978-04-20 21 Wine drinking, once a luxury, is now becoming fashionable. This apparently Is a worldwide trend, according to Mr Oraham Hayward, secretary of the Singapore Wine Tasting Association. The trend covers the drinking of wine with meals as well as a beverage In its own right. Here in527 words
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Article, Illustration836 1978-04-20 22 Violet Oon - By Violet Oon It's very difficult to go on a diet In Singapore because ?;ood, Inexpensive ood confronts you at every street corner. If It's not a hawker's centre, It's a coffee shop or restaurant. It's no wonder that overseas visitors cannot836 words
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Article, Illustration601 1978-04-20 24 If you are trying to find out more about a wine by reading the label and are confused by the terms used, read on to find out just what those unfamiliar words mean. Claret: A full-bodied, crisp style of dry red wine with an astringent finish.601 words
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Article668 1978-04-20 24 There are those who say that the food of a country reflects the nature of its people. In the case of Korea and its long-standing love affair with kimchi, nothing could be closer to the truth. The fiery hot combinations of vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish meat,668 words
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Article, Illustration804 1978-04-20 25 This cuisine is famous for its galaxy of flavours and aromas Siamese seafood is a speciality that has become quite well known. The visitor to ThaUand, for instance, goes all out to relish this cuisine which Is noted for its galaxy of flavours and aromas.804 words
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Article, Illustration117 1978-04-20 25 A rare brandy the Christian Brothers XO Hare Reserve brandy will soon be available In Singapore. Mr Charles Candiano, the International marketing manager for Fromm and Slchel Inc of San Francisco, California, the exclusive distributors, said XO Rare Reserve was a limited edition brandy containing117 words
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Article, Illustration1402 1978-04-20 26 Here are some recipes to use up that odd cupful or two Chicken nuleed with Mushrooms and Rosemary Two Ikg chickens, cut Into serving pieces, salt and freshly ground pepper, pound fresh mushrooms, 2 tablespoons butter. 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, I'/» teaspoons chopped fresh or dried1,402 words
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Article, Illustration134 1978-04-20 27 In the rriood to try out something new? Here are three cocktails you could mix yourself. The recipes are from Raffles Hotel. The Raffle* Singapore Gin Sling: Schenley Oln, Cherry Brandy, drops of Cointreau and Benedictine Orange, Pineapple and Lime Juice, drops of Angostura, decorated with134 words
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514 1978-04-20 28 Reuter London: Wine from English vineyards Is delighting the palates of a growing number of connoisseurs around the world. Producing about 400,000 bottles a year, Britain's wine industry Is fast expanding and at the same time gaining an International reputation for quality. Names such asReuter - 514 words
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355 1978-04-20 28 Wine is made to be enjoyed not just downed like any other spirits or beer. And if you do not enjoy It, either the wine is no good or you Just do not appreciate it. A local gourmet, Mr George Tay, has some355 words
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Advertisement201 1978-04-20 21 INSIDE Where to eat what Pf Two Reading labels Pg Four Korea's taste of fire —Pg Four Thai seafood —Pg Five -Recipes using leftover wine Pgs Six, Seven Wines for Chfnese food Pg Eight English wine Pg Eight (fetelJohclim SoMatk in in good npiidfpJ. Si 'iikM ■Tm m km m201 words
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Advertisement42 1978-04-20 22 BLUE NUN The delirious white wine that's correct with anv disli. yit-- wmM t I I'E Nt* v m >1 U F Nl -v'ff ■Z r > <** sags •n ■>. 4_ mm vk n SJ> ao r f T 5!5 .••> ~V H.i <,*» vi v <■42 words
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Advertisement85 1978-04-20 22 acotmotssewu lor cits cwtr? cvrno., ...Fitzpatrick's can supply it. The finest selection of whites and reds ever to grace a table are available at Fitzpatrick's. whether you have a discriminating palate, are a novice, or just enjoy a wine for that special occasion, you'll find the widest range, the highest85 words
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Advertisement878 1978-04-20 23 Singapore'sfhtf Comprehensive fete Djt From Sime Darby Sales FRENCH BORDEAUX Ch. Lafite Rothschrtd Pauilac Ist Ch. Margaux Ist Ch. Latour Pauilac Ist Ch. Haut Srion Pessac, Graves Ist Ch. Mouton Rothschild —Pauilac Ist Ch Leoville Las-Cases—St Juken 2nd Ch. Montrose St. Estephe 2nd Ch. La Lagune Ludon HaulMedoc 3rd Ch.878 words
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Advertisement155 1978-04-20 24 <*. ft f J M- f ~m- < y i T«' V. J; f «ss3§ y 1 ,v> ing just the way they are or as the base for these two party drinks with a difference: White Wine Kir Into a tall glass pour one measure of Bols Crane de155 words
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Advertisement198 1978-04-20 25 Delicious food at its most glorious awaits you at > hantirlrrr •l 4b. ~n-.. l\ hi'n tustc triumphs Come to Cockpit M< ;tei n< iv. Ic discover Singapore s most excitin<j iifv, restaurant CHAINTiCLFF\R. Where a bountv of beautiful food awaits vou Taste the most mouth waft-rinq master piece of198 words
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Advertisement179 1978-04-20 26 lit Incorporated The newest musical smash at the Regency Lounge Wichita, Kansas in the heart of America, gives you a dynamic band that promises to put wings on dancing feet and soul to the mood of the listener. Listen to lead singer Cindy Pyles, the lady with the electric voice!179 words
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Advertisement8 1978-04-20 27 Lcftwar Ground Root. Orchard/Som«r«t Roads, Singapore* Tel: *****68 words
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Advertisement92 1978-04-20 27 es LU4HII Raffles Hotel, Singapore,offers., very special ACCOMMODATION for distinguished guests, families, businessmen and tourists. <£li;abrtit<m Csrill elegant for dining and exclusive cocktail parties. Smorgasbord Lunch on Mons. Thurs. Tiffin Curry aJmPSP Buffet Lunch on Sundays Palm I Court unique nightly wining, dining by candlelight. String and Ensemble on Thurs.,92 words
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Advertisement71 1978-04-20 28 French Chef Extraordinaire Only 100 people in the world have been awarded the title of Maitre Cuisinier de France. Monsieur Jean Vettard is one of them. Tonight he will personally prepare a select but exquisite bill of fare at the Marco Polo Restaurant for fifty people If you would like71 words
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Advertisement53 1978-04-20 28 f -niatckaf ant cUmr parts ot Italy at with Italian Chtf and AUnagtnwd MUMPS OF POS7H, PIZZA »«ifv tomtom* Mm»• 12mom —3pm6pam —12 mmbmyht Baaamam. DBS Building, 6 Shanton Way. SwgipoM 1. Tdiphont: 16 Emerald M® Road. Singapore 9 Talaphona: *****67 LA TAVERN A, HONG KONG. KOWLOON MANILA. LA TAVERNA53 words
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