New Nation, 21 April 1978
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Title Section19 1978-04-21 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, April 21. 1978 No. 2239 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 197819 words
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Article, Illustration462 1978-04-21 1 Forced down by Soviet jets; Paper Reuter AP Edmonton (Alberta), Friday A South Korean Boeing 707 with 113 people on board vanished over the (frozen wastes of the Arctic yesterday and there were fears that It had come down only 960 km from the North Pole. (InReuter; AP - 462 words
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555 1978-04-21 1 Several principals contacted this morning generally supported the proposal to establish 12 Chinese secondary schools for the elite but cautioned that there are many pitfalls involved In such a system. They were commenting on the suggestion made by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew during the555 words
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Article82 1978-04-21 1 Labour Minister Mr One Pang Boon today spoke of the reluctance of managements to form productivity committees. At the end of last month, there were only 32 productivity committees compared to the over 2500 manufacturing firms In the Republic, he said when he opened the National Conference82 words
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Article, Illustration145 1978-04-21 1 The next time you hail Mr. Goh Ah Teck's taxi, don't be surprised if he opens the door for you. Yes, this is the sort of VIP treatment you will get and all at the pull of a lever. To help him do145 words
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Advertisement24 1978-04-21 1 INSIDE S'pore girls win in Peking 1 Page 15 fIN THE OTHEft PAGES: Stars and lioneyworda 14, Crossword 15, Com)cs 18, What's On 19.24 words
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Advertisement20 1978-04-21 1 HOMO Jeans Iced Cream. w O m 3 Harveys Bristol Cream. l"he best sherry in the work Eastern Agencies |J20 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-04-21 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 pm. to 6 p.m. today Isolated showers In late afternoon.16 words
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182 1978-04-21 2 Western classical orchestral performances will be Introduced to community centres for the first time next week. The Ooh Soon Tioe String Orchestra will make its first performance at the Joo Chiat Centre on Monday at S pm. Its second performance will be at Dux ton182 words
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Article43 1978-04-21 2 1 The Singapore Association of Personal and executive Secretaries will celebrate International Secretaries Week from tomorrow till April 28. The theme for this yasr's week of talks, educational film shows, social gatherings, and other activities Is "ZKAM" Zero Errors and Misunderstandings".43 words
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Article356 1978-04-21 2 Singapore and Sri Lanka may conclude an Investment guarantee agreement to encourage local manufacturers to Invest In country. This agreement, together with the avoidance of double taxation agreement already signed by the two countries, will be an attractive basis for Singapore manufacturers and investors to set'Up356 words
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Article199 1978-04-21 2 Buyers streamed In when the Stock Exchange of Singapore opened today pushing share prices up across a broad front. Trading was active as speculation reached a new pitch. S. Darby continued Its upward spiral, to gain six cents to $4.50. Its main subsidiary, Consolidated Plantations which-went ex-bonus today,199 words
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Article22 1978-04-21 2 The Maude Road community centre will organise a three month handyman course on electricity starting from May 20. Fee Is $20.22 words
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Article, Illustration293 1978-04-21 2 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang Miss Tan Lay Chea (abord) tarns 21 today. Bat there wiU be M party, no celebration. She will vend the first and the remaining days of her womanhood in a wheelchair—for she Is paralysed fran the waist downwards. Aboat a year ai«, Lay293 words
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Advertisement169 1978-04-21 2 '*A m m UNITED KINGDOM o Fl I >) l( zaac Austin 00 OPT D. RCS C. BSC (HONS) FBOA. FSMC MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF OPTICAL PRACTITIONERS. OPTOUt TRiS TS OPTICIANS CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONERS PLAZA SINQAPURA: UNIT 117 IST FLOOR TEL: *****1/2 SUPREME HOUSE: UNIT 206 2ND FLOOR TEL:169 words
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Advertisement86 1978-04-21 3 WSL |k.;Rf M\ V* N w* V 4 M r v ..v» r >■ 4* i -4 g*? I V;-'V if Y" ,i> v* poS w-. SJTS j'- i. i ,V ?>- V V*' < m S*»: >:' 4 <*■ i-? i- y f .3fep*j W I T. |3Ej®<|ftS^ r86 words
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Article, Illustration598 1978-04-21 4 PM suggests this is one way to stop 'English school' trend The establishment of 12 top Chinese s e c on clary schools would help rectify the trend where an increasing number of parents are sending their children to English schools. Prime Minister Lee598 words
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Article615 1978-04-21 4 Lee lists qualities The good principal must not only be able to 8 p e a k a second language, but should also have personal qualities like good character and high ethics. He need not be a person of exceptional intelligence or inventive ness, but615 words
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421 1978-04-21 4 The Prime Minister last night spoke of the possibility of using Chinese proverbs, common sayings, fables and folk tales in Englishmedium schools to strengthen cultural education in Singapore. Mr Lee Kuan Yew said If a student finds It easier to learn English because It Is421 words
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Article52 1978-04-21 4 The National Productivity Board will conduct a six-session course on How to design and improve information systems in wur company at NPB Tow&Training Centre from May 4. The course Introduces the basic skills of system analysis, the tools, techniques, procedures, and the orientation necessary to design an effective52 words
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Article55 1978-04-21 4 The People's Association Regional Youth Council Boclal Education sub-committee will'hold a talk In Its last session on Social Education for Youth, at the Kampong Kapor community centre today at 8 p m. The topic is "The Care of the Aged, and will be conducted by55 words
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Advertisement90 1978-04-21 4 W pi i CD 5® MICROWAVE OVENS for fastest, tastiest, party cooking. Put a Microwave Oven in your kitchen. Cooking with microwave energy locks in the goodness and taste of food. What's more, it's the fastest kind of cooking ever! Meals in minutes. Your Microwave Oven will heat up soups90 words
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Article284 1978-04-21 5 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal The Singapore AnAi-'Narcotics Association will confer titles on people who contribute significantly towards the association. The titles. Governor and Friend of Sana, are designed to encourage more people to assist the association as well as honour those who have rendered noteworthy services in284 words
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Article57 1978-04-21 5 The National Productivity Board will organise a three-week course on professional salesmanship at NPB Town Training Centre, Hotel Royal Ramada from April 24 on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. Course fee Is $100 for NPA members and $120 for non-members.57 words
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Article26 1978-04-21 5 The semi-finals of Mlas Singapore Universe Beauty Pageant "78 will be held at the Dragon Palace Restaurant, Cock?lt Hotel, tomorrow lit JO pm.26 words
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Article499 1978-04-21 5 We'll pay higher wages for increased output The president ot the Singapore Employers Federation (SEF), Mr Jack Chia, has assured trade unions that employers In principle will pay higher wages for improved productivity. But increased productivity must come nrst and must result in more competitive prices499 words
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Article, Illustration221 1978-04-21 5 Kathleen Muetlng, or Kitty as she is known to her friends, loves challenges and that's why she Is going all out to make her role as Miss World Trade 1978 a success. Her Job Involves a three-week round-the-world trip during which she wUI act as "ambassadoress" of Los221 words
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Advertisement37 1978-04-21 5 iii Singapore GOLDEN TULIP Cafeteria lit LudkyPbaza SELF SERVICE FOOD ICE CREAM breakfast take AWAY Eating the self service way Is fun for the family Mm Mezzanine Floor, Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Road, Singapore 9. Tel: *****3637 words
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173 1978-04-21 6 AP New York, Friday— Rhroudcd by secrecy and a phalanx of security agents. 104 leaders of North America and- western Europe began gathering in Princeton yesterday for informal discussions of mutual problems. Figures such as N a to Commander Alexander Halg Jr., ftwediah Prime MinisterAP - 173 words
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Article60 1978-04-21 6 AFP Melbourne, Friday A giant termite which eats billiard balls Is munching Its way across northern Australia. It has also attacked bitumen, lead, ebonl'e, rubber, plastic and cow dung, but Its favourite dish Is railway sleepers. A government entomologist says the termite Is a primitive species foundAFP - 60 words
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331 1978-04-21 6 Reuter UPI Jerusalem. Friday Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan said last night he will visit Washing ton next Tuesday for talks with US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance In an effort to renew stalled Middle East peace talks. "We will try to getReuter; UPI - 331 words
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Article99 1978-04-21 6 UPI TOD A is Friday, April 21, the 111 th day of 1978 with 254 to follow. THE MOON Is approaching its full phase. THE MORNING STAR Is Mercury. THE EVENING STARS are Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 753 BC, Rome was foundedUPI - 99 words
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Article173 1978-04-21 6 AFP Osaka. Friday In a precedent setting move, 112 pollution victims yesterday filed a US$9.3 million damage suit In the Osaka district court charging the state. 10 firms and a public highway corporation with discharging harmful fumes into the air. The plaintiffs—ll2 offi-cially-recognised pollution disease patientsAFP - 173 words
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142 1978-04-21 6 It's on today test flights at Narita Reuter Tokyo, Friday—Japan's Transport Ministry said yesterday it would carry out test flights today at Tokyo's new International airport, now due to open on May 20 after being destroyed by a group of extremists. All damaged navigational aids in the control tower haveReuter - 142 words
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Article82 1978-04-21 6 Reuter London, Friday—United States, British, French, West German and Canadian foreign ministers will meet here on Sunday night to discuss western proposals for solving the Namibia (Southwest Africa) independence dispute, the foreign office yesterday said. Their urgent consultations follow talks US and British Secretaries of State CyrusReuter - 82 words
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Miscellaneous406 1978-04-21 6 WORLD WEATHER Parts Rain. 12 7C. Headline: Prime Minister outline* plan for social action. Rome Sunny, 18-3C. Headline: Sounding the lake (for Aldo Moro's body). Moscow Clear, 7-OC. Pravda a headline: Development of mass technical creative works. London Showers, 137C. Headline: France "teats neutron bomb." New York Showers, 14-5C. Headline:406 words
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Miscellaneous91 1978-04-21 6 Headline: United States mum on reports It has tested neutron bomb. Bangkok Cloudy, 3526C. Headline: Oil saving measures (In Thailand) will help ease traffic. Kuala Lumpur Rain, 32-23C. Headline: Neutron bomb blast in PaclAc secret French test report. 8ydney Sunny, 2314C. Headline: France reported to have tested neutron bomb In91 words
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425 1978-04-21 7 Reuter Oslo, Friday Allegations that between one and two million people have been killed and atrocities committed under the communist regime in Cambodia may be used as a pretext for a Vietnamese invasion of the country, a former counsellor of Cambodian HeadReuter - 425 words
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140 1978-04-21 7 AFP Bangkok, Friday—Vietnamese Intelligence services are recruiting former prostitutes for Cambodian missions in return for "political virginity", a Vietnamese girl captured Inside Cambodia said today on Radio Phnom Penh. Miss Nguyen Thl Hue, 22, said in an Interview. She was a former prostitute who hadAFP - 140 words
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Article107 1978-04-21 7 AFP Peking, Friday.—China will take over work on aid projects begun by Soviet experts before their expulsion from Somalia last year, a Somali source said here yesterday at the 6nd of Somali President Mohamed Said Barre's official visit. During Mr. Barre's four-day visit whichAFP - 107 words
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Article181 1978-04-21 7 Reuter Jakarta, Friday—lndonesia has pledged continuing support for Malaysia In Its negotiations with Britain to setUe the question of overflight rights for the supersonic Concorde airline, Communications Minister AirMarshal Rusmln Nuryadln said yesterday. The minister made the statement to newsmen following talks here with his MalaysianReuter - 181 words
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169 1978-04-21 7 AFP Canberra, Friday—All Australian public servants are well aware that the government has a very tight policy on public spending, but they think the latest stricture is ridiculous. The government has decreed that public servants have over-large offices and too muchAFP - 169 words
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Article122 1978-04-21 7 AFP Bangkok, Friday Thai villagers who have been abducted and still being detained by Thai communist rebels, and Khmer Rouge forces Inside Cambodian territory, are being forced to act as spies under threat of death a high ranking military official told the Bangkok WorldAFP - 122 words
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Article91 1978-04-21 7 Reuter Kangar (Malaysia), Friday Malaysia and Thailand will carry out a two-week census of squatters Jiving along their common border In Padang Besar to create a security fence. The census would be conducted by a 10-man party comprising senior land, Immigration and police officers ofReuter - 91 words
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Article39 1978-04-21 7 Tokyo, Friday Japan's air traffic continued to be disrupted today as union employees of Japan Air Lines (JAL) entered Into their third consecutive day of strike demanding higher pay. Approx. 18,000 passengers were expected to be affected.39 words
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Advertisement73 1978-04-21 7 Dine with shine Lafa Dining Suites. In high quality chrome. Shapes to suit. From oval and round, to rectangular. With polished marble tops. Or wooden. Or smoked glass. Diana and Cortina chrome chairs to match. With attractive fabric covers. Any way you look at it, it's exceptional value for money.73 words
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Article389 1978-04-21 8 Which business has been In existence for 70 years In Singapore, Is still selfadmlttedly lacking In expertise and has great potential for expansion? Life Insurance, of course. Within the last week, two concerned officials used the same set of statistics to describe the tremendous potential to389 words
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Article54 1978-04-21 8 Some executives were looking at preliminary reports of two companies published in the dally papers. One made lm--Bresslve profits, while tie other Incurred substantial losses. One executive ask- Ed: "How do they compare?" Replied another: "About the same, except for the parentheses." (Note: Figures that Indicate a54 words
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Article42 1978-04-21 8 Singapore English, which may seem charming and colourful to visitors, somehow turns a sickly shade In print. A newspaper ad for a movie, promising intrigue, reading: "Can the two tigers agree? If cant, how they settle? find out yourself..."42 words
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Article, Illustration921 1978-04-21 8 Richard Hurt - reasons for the rift between Brzezinski and the State Dept By Richard Hurt NYT Washington: On the long flight home from Africa on Air Force One earlier this month, Dr Zbignlew Brzezlnski, the President's National Becurlty Adviser, finally cornered Mr Hoddlng Carter, the State Department spokesman,NYT - 921 words
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Article, Illustration380 1978-04-21 8 Reuter Honf Kong: With Hong Kong's textile Industry still under the shadow of protectionism, electronics has become the colony's single biggest growth industry. Radios, calculators, quarts watches, and a host of electronic and computer components are the staple products of Hong Kong s DoomingReuter - 380 words
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Article67 1978-04-21 9 UPI New York, Friday—The Pulitzer Prize Advisory Board announced yesterday that the 1978 award lor spot news photog r apn y, mistakenly awarded to the wrong person, will be awarded to Mr John Blair, 31. a freelance photographer. Mr Richard Baker, administrator for the Pulitzer prizes, said MrUPI - 67 words
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Article72 1978-04-21 9 UPI Rio De Janeiro, Friday —A mysterious gas cloud that has killed sea lions, tlsh, horses, cow.s and dogs along a 440-km stretch of the Brazilian and Uruguayan coasts' has apparently taken its lirst human life. Authorities from both countries sent specialists to determine if theUPI - 72 words
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Article68 1978-04-21 9 AFP London, Friday Security in the region covered by the Central Treaty organi satlon (Cento) grouping Iran, Pakistan, Turkey and Britain, is linked to detente, a communique issued after a two-day Cento ministerial meeting here said yesterday. The meeting, which Included America as an associate member, stressedAFP - 68 words
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Article67 1978-04-21 9 Reuter Jakarta, Friday The treasurer of the direc-torate-general for law and constitution of Indonesia's Jus tic Ministry has disappeared, allegedly after embazzllng 63 million rupiahs ($350,000) of the department's money. Antara news agency reported last night the suspect haul been sacked after failing to report for work forReuter - 67 words
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Article272 1978-04-21 9 AP Washington, Friday A study conducted for a US congressman contends that the US army is not as strong, well-trained or effective as it was live years ago, before the draft was abolished. The stuay, disputing official conclusions about the all-volunteer army, was done forAP - 272 words
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176 1978-04-21 9 Reuter Moscow, Friday —US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance yesterday had seven hours of talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko at the start of a new effort to conclude a strategic arms limitation agreement. An American spokesman described the atmosphere as businesslikeReuter - 176 words
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Article196 1978-04-21 9 Reuter Moscow, Friday The Kremlin yesterday announced new regulations for vodka ana liquor sales as part of a programme to combat the "social evil" of drunkenness. A governmental decree IsAied by Tass news agency said the sale of hard drink would gradually be restricted this yearReuter - 196 words
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Article76 1978-04-21 9 AP Bangkok, Friday—Thai Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan plans to visit the United States "in the near future" and possibly the Soviet Union at a later date, a Foreign Ministry source said yesterday. The highly placed source said the specific date will be fixed later. TheAP - 76 words
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Advertisement236 1978-04-21 9 <iA',:- s£ .Vy <- \<-:-x 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 your baby grow healthy and happy. Give him Lactogen, with Honey. Mother's Milk is always best236 words
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Article, Illustration911 1978-04-21 10 / 11 'My life seems to be trying to keep up with my own self' The Arts In the competitive world of music in Condon, most -musicians have to teach to supplement their Income but not Singapore's Seow Yit Kin. He lives, he says, "very comfortably off911 words
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Article, Illustration615 1978-04-21 10 / 11 Richard Lim - Sundoun scene Uk Richard Lim The scene, baby, Is the Pebbles Bar. Like it's packed every night and if you are late you won't find a seat and you'll be turned away. And the crowd, I tell you, are way out. All615 words
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1055 1978-04-21 10 / 11 Violet Oon - Eatiny Out »H Violet Oon All last week I waited in increasing anticipation to get a taste -of leading French chef Jean Vettard's cooking. As I entered the Marco Polo Restaurant on Wednesday night (where Mr. Vettard is presenting his cuisine till April1,055 words
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256 1978-04-21 10 / 11 NYT New York: One of the events of the wine world Is the release, every year at about this time, of the newest label for Chateau Mouton-Rothschlld. Each year since IMS Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the owner of the Bordeaux vineyard, has commissionedNYT - 256 words
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Advertisement55 1978-04-21 10 / 11 If you can't stop smoking... k K:k 1 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. THE TEXTCN QHOUP 1001-1004 Malayan Credit House, Somerset Road, Singapore 9. Tel: *****11 hi K Fast relief55 words
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Advertisement122 1978-04-21 10 / 11 S»i k. think 7? < are the same.. Walt until you try MINO-Q TEPPAN-YAKI STEAK HOUSE AT KING'S HOTEL Havetock Road OPEN FOR LUNCH NOON 2.30PM. DINNER 6.30PM 10.30PM. BAR NOON 11.00 RM. TEL *****5 or *****1 10% OFF AT LUNCH HOURS FLORAL MILE SEAFOOD 3 1/4 m s Duneorn122 words
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Article, Illustration570 1978-04-21 12 ...then HK officer foresees lots of trouble ahead UPI Hons Kong: Pish is "a main source of animal protein" to the masses who live within the Asia-Pacific region, re d re senting about two-thirds of mankind, said Hong Kong's top fishery officer. EdwardUPI - 570 words
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626 1978-04-21 12 UPI Washington,. Friday Journalists increasingly have become the targets of terrorist acts, including murder and kidnapping, and the global death toll has reached at least 24 since Jan 1, 1977, More magazine reports. In addition to the deaths, 37 Journalists have either been tortured byUPI - 626 words
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Advertisement70 1978-04-21 12 THERE WAS 4 yOUNG- [fflY PROM CREWE, WHO'S LOO WAS Tfei6ffHFULiy PHEM).' IT CAUSED HER. TO BLUSH, TILL SHE USED AQUA'FLUSH, AND TURNED HER. PHEW LOO ID BLU£! m Parry's Anna Rush Continuous toilet cleanser! Blue freshness you can see! How about an Aqua Flush limerick from you? Send it70 words
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368 1978-04-21 13 Reuter UPI Washington, FridayAmerica's decision to reopen its gold vaults and resume sales to the public pushed up the value of the doUar in world money markets yesterday. The move was described by a senior administration official as part of an overallReuter; UPI - 368 words
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Article223 1978-04-21 13 UPI London, Friday The dollar, ailing for so long on European markets, staged a significant recovery in reaction to the US gold move an action which Washington hopes will aid in supporting the dollar. Dealers, however, again said they doubted the action would have a lasting effect onUPI - 223 words
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Article390 1978-04-21 13 London Exchange joins speculative dealing fad Business News and Views Reuter London, Friday The London Stock Exchange, Euro pe'« biggest, today starts a new type of highly speculative dealing in what is the latest American fashion to have hit Europe. Critics have condemned it asReuter - 390 words
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Article240 1978-04-21 13 MALACCA: Malacca industrialists hope to hold a dialogue session with the Minister for Communications. Tan 8ri Manickavasagam. over the cancellation of MAS flights between here and Singapore since Nov 1 last year. The industrialists have sought the help of the Member of Parliament for Batu Berendam, Tan Sri240 words
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Article61 1978-04-21 13 AP Washington, Friday United states Imports from Indonesia reached US$3.5 billion ($8.05 billion) In 1977—a record total and some 16 per cent above the previous year, the U8 Department of Commerce said yesterday. Petroleum imports increased to about US$2.7 billion from U552.53 billion In 1976, andAP - 61 words
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Article211 1978-04-21 13 Stocks climbed to a three-month high yesterday during the fourth heaviest trading session in the market's 186-year history alter ine government took steps to aid the dollar abroad and curb inflation at home. Late profit-taking left the Dow Jones industrial average, up nearly 13 points at the outset,211 words
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Article35 1978-04-21 13 UPI New York. Ftlday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 industrials 814.54 (up 6.50); 20 transport 220.49 (up 2.77); 15 utilities 105.75 (up 0.40); 65 stocks 282.44 (up 2.39). —UPI.UPI - 35 words
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Article192 1978-04-21 13 AFP Profit taking erased early gains on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday, steering prices toward a moderately lower close in fairly active trading. The Dow Jones average of 225 selected issues in the first section, ahead more than 11 yen at the outset, 8 yen in mid-morning and 3AFP - 192 words
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Article68 1978-04-21 13 Closing prices at the Paris Bourse yesterday: Paribaa 176 +4.50 Fancier 334 .30 Pr In temps 76 —1.40 Bull 33.70 1.30 Royal Dutch 366.30 —1.30 Michelln 1466 +60 COS 379 +39 Thomson 303.10 +10 CPP 134.90 +3.60 Rhone 63.80 6.80 Air 304 +10 BSN 491 +11.70 Philips 63.90 —.3068 words
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Article84 1978-04-21 13 Source—Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices on Zurich Stock Exch&ng the e yesterday. UBS Bearer M55 Unch. UBS Registered 567 Unch. SBC 354 2 'Credit Suisse 2170 —15 8wlssalr B 815 —2 Swiss Relnsur. 2860 —25 Wlnterthur B. 2050 5 Zurich Insur. 9150 —25 jevena B. 180 6 NestleSource—Union Bank of Switzerland - 84 words
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Article96 1978-04-21 13 ACI 170 ADO IS 35 Ampol Pet 78 79 ANI 136 140 APM 133 135 Bank NSW 530 533 Brambles 175 180 HHP 630 634 Boral 336 338 CBA 337 340 C8R 376 378 CIO 355 365 Coal Allied 365 387 Dun lop 136 139 KZ Inda 310 31596 words
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Article62 1978-04-21 13 Reuter Tokyo, Friday—External Economic Affairs Minister Nobuhlko Ushlba yesterday said he was not sure Japan would succeed In achieving a targetted cut In Its expected huse current account surplus this year. The statement coincided with an indication Japanese emergency imports aimed at reducing the surplus mightReuter - 62 words
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Miscellaneous536 1978-04-21 14 MONEYWONS 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 aapMiCut along dotted lines CLUES FOR GC-S 1. A slack tort of man will tee no reason to do 2. Had a meal 3.536 words
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Miscellaneous376 1978-04-21 14 Your lucky stars IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are calm, strong, patient, cool, collected, cheerful and outgoing. You can be trusted to do precisely wnat you promise. You can be counted on to carry your share of responsibility, to hold up your end of a conversation, and, in376 words
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Article113 1978-04-21 15 Soccer London, Friday Kenny Barns, key member and "reformed character" In Nottingham Forest's champion-ship-chasing side, is the 1978 Footballer of the Year. He was a comfortable winner after rx poll among members of the Football Writers Association and the 30th winner of the award. Joint runners113 words
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Article267 1978-04-21 15 ERIC COOPER - Bg^Squash By ERIC COOPER Singapore Cricket Club won last night's match between the two top teams in the National League but the final score of 3-2 did not gain them enough points to topple the Police Lions from their position at the top of the "B"267 words
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Article220 1978-04-21 15 l^j^Badinirton Tokyo, Friday—Singapore captured the girls' doubles title, Burma won the boy's doubles crown and China took the men's and women's singles titles In the third Asian badminton invitation championships in Peking yesterday. the official Hsinhua News agency reported. Tay Hoe See and Judy Lee of220 words
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Miscellaneous268 1978-04-21 15 Crossword 1 ACROSS 1 Western alliance 5 Striplings 9 —cornered 14 Khayyam 15 Solo 16 Positive pole 17 Gilbert and Sullivan opus. 19 Languished 20 Flag of France, (or one 21 Marshy inlet 22 Patron 23 Move 24 Sarved stone slabs 27 Gilbert and Sullivan title name 31 Polynesian dances268 words
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Article359 1978-04-21 16 ...but the easiest hole is the fifth The 432-metre par-five 15th hole of the 6077metrea Buklt Course venue of the recent Singapore Open once again registered the most birdies. It recorded a total of 176 birdies over four days <54-60-40-32) and Is also established as359 words
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Article155 1978-04-21 16 Singapore bland Country Crab will be represented by a contingent of M golfers who will be gaests to the Hoyal Selangor Golf Clnb In their an-' naal home-and-away match at the BSGC Coorme orer the weekend. The eontlnffent comprising 1C women folfera will be playing for155 words
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Article336 1978-04-21 16 The SICC pairings for the Loke Wan Tho Memorial Trophy: Saturday T.B. Cheong (President) and Patrick Seow (16) (V-Capt); Jamee Loh (16) (Capt) and Cheotig Wing (17) (V-Capt); Richard Ong (6) and B.IC Sen (8); Ong Chew Bee (6) and Tay Kwang Jin (9); O. Ellis336 words
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Article, Illustration328 1978-04-21 16 Lim Kee Chan - SUNDAY'S LINE-UP TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan There will be three Singapore Oolf Association League matches this weekend. Changl will be at home to Tengah, Keppel to play away to Seletar while Warren entertain Jurong in the other match. JURONG: Premier Charles Gow and Ting Sa328 words
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Article744 1978-04-21 16 Jurong 'A" and "B" medal stroke competitions tomorrow. Ist tee 1 pn.. Llm Whye Oeok (12); T. W. Kim (10); Chen Yeu Chong (7); 1.00--Stephen Poon (6); Tony Lin (8); Anthony Lee (10); 1.13— H. K. Llm (10); Michael Llew (14); Tfcng Sa Tee (11); I.lB—Richard Loo (IS).744 words
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Advertisement89 1978-04-21 16 The choice of champions: Colgate Sports International Equipment PGF STATUS GOLF BALLS Recommended by Johnny Miller, 1976 British Open Champion. First class tennis racquets and shoes from the U.S.A. lil I v i ■sua I Kfl mn :s: mm v Kit Golf and casual shoes from the US A Just89 words
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Article295 1978-04-21 17 He looks ready to score over the easy Kuala Lumpur course on Sunday By FAIRWAY Kuala Lumpur, Friday Alisan, who found one to beat in both his starts at Buklt Tlmah last month, gets his chance to score over the easy Kuala Lumpur course on Sunday.295 words
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Article132 1978-04-21 17 SUNDAY RACE ONE: 1.45. Clam* 5 Dlv. 1200 m Newton Circle. Kcfal Mate, Boom Town Charlie, Little Pancho, Bursedia. RACE TWO: 2.15. Claaa S 1800 m Sound Policy. RACE THREE: 2.45. Ctaaaes 5 and 1200 m Lady Serene. RACE FOUR: 3.15. Claaa 0 Div I—l Boom Sabre, Forever Your*.132 words
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Article40 1978-04-21 17 Singapore's Lim Kian Tiong flred a three-over-par 75 to tie with two others, nine strokes behind the leader Akio Kanemoto of Japan, in the first round of the Dun 1 op international Open golf championship In Tokyo yesterday.40 words
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3299 1978-04-21 17 mm 2.0 CI«M 5, Dlv 4 1,200m IB ($9,000 $0,300 to win* *0 1 3244 Tin— to* a (Oood Bond) Kami 6 57 ((12+1 5) 1,200m 'franata 4 t21(0 MNM an N (Huat) E Braukalan 7 56.6(d3 >5) 1.200m Ma a i3,299 words
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Article123 1978-04-21 17 mm SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER FAIRWAY BLUEGRASS Raoe 1 1 Go Along Oriental Day Star Performer Tremenico Bambolina Temerloh Oriental Bay Splendid Recovery aa Pint Princess Berdlkart Zig-Zag Kota Be rang Hero of Heroes First Princess Berdlkarl Commanche Rae* S: Tropic Shower Crispin Crispin Saratoga Jim Norderel Crispin Crispin Norderel123 words
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Advertisement20 1978-04-21 17 Al*< 0 '<» s .< m o* dfNODIIA COCKTAIL LOUNGE" 4th Fl Tar Last Shopping Centre, Orchard Hd., Singapore 9 T«l 23b02b520 words
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Article164 1978-04-21 18 AROUND THE SCHOOLS j^^gBadminton St Margaret's edged Mount vernon 3-2 lor third place In the National dcnools' Secondary Division (girls) badminton cnampionsnlp. Secondary girl*—Bt Margaret's bt Mount Vernon 3-2 (St Magaret'a first): Jullanna Lee bt Lucy Tan 11-1.11-0; Khor Chor Lan loat to Anita de SUva 11-13.164 words
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Article, Illustration535 1978-04-21 18 KOH SWEE HUA - Raffles thank vocal support for victory j^^^lfennis By KOH SWEE HUA A tactical "error" by Raffles Institution turned out to be a blessing In disguise when Cornie Hoi upset Catholic Junior College's top singles player, Noelle Houghton 6-1, 6-2 to help Raffles win the girls' PostPicture by JOHARI RASIKIN - 535 words
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Article163 1978-04-21 18 Fancied Hwa Chong Junior College routed Temasek Junior College 6-0 in the quarter-finals of the National Post Secondary girls hockey championship at Balestier Road yesterday. Temasek would have suffered a more humiliating defeat if it were not for the hardworking Elizabeth Minjoot, former Katong Convent163 words
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Article104 1978-04-21 18 Catholic Junior College are back in the running for the National Schools Post Secondary soccer title when they upset favourites Boys Town Vocational Institute 2-0 at Whitley Road yesterday. Boys Town's downfall resulted from the poor performance of their most consistent player schoolboy International goalkeeper Abdul104 words
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Advertisement142 1978-04-21 18 rj NOTICE' OUR WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE ONLY FOR JBL SPEAKERS IMPORTED BY US. R WARRANTY CARD. ZMeet The L4O has tremendous power handling capacity. Don't let its size fool you. It'll play right up there with speakers twice its size. Every sound Is clean and clear. Listen to the snap142 words
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Miscellaneous41 1978-04-21 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom ■<Vl <• w. a* 4lii urr# WMt >tx) uekROTOE oue Afibor "We itfAgeuufr N o)eu.,w«s CM? O»?EfcKS DOOJJ AkiO ME 60es TO -fWl's -H FMSMes'-s noose Tvteu UHAT Kjcuwiu^rwe SOk) OA'S A M&CUkMIC y CbUUIU61 BE41 words
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Article, Illustration394 1978-04-21 19 Margaret Chan - Show has just about everything Review By Margaret Chan There was a iot of swing to Singapore Sling, the Stage Club revue which opened at Cultural Centre last Wednesday and not all of the audience's merriment came from the bottles of drink of the same name394 words
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209 1978-04-21 19 Residents of Aspen, Colorado, are not particularly overloyed with the TV drama named after their town, which focuses on the more sensational activities of their Jet-set ski community. Their unhapplness orer the six-hour aerial is because it oontains quite a few parallels to a209 words
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Advertisement6 1978-04-21 19 Exclusive L intjtraM +plus Colour TV6 words
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Miscellaneous208 1978-04-21 19 Sports diary RUGBY: National School* Tournament Secondary: SAF Boy*' v Whitley Secondary (2.45), New Town Secondary v St. Andrew's (4.00), Willow Avenue v Monk's Hill (5.IS, WoodSvlUe). Hartley v Telok Kurau (2.45), Raffles Institution v Sana Nil* Utama (4.00), Siglap v Anglo-Chinese (5.15. Orange Road). ATHLETICS: Cedar Girls' secondary School208 words
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Miscellaneous619 1978-04-21 19 Ohee (Oeylang West CC. 7.15 pjn.). National Women's Cup Competition K1 a n Hong v Nan Chlau, Combined Schools v Police Sports Association (Chung Wah Girls School. 7.15 p.m.). SOCCER: Friendly 8CC Padantlques v Singapore Referees (8CC Padang, 5.15 p.m.). 6.00 AJ4. Opening announcements ana Programme Summary 6.05 Morning Prelude619 words
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Miscellaneous599 1978-04-21 19 At the cinema THE TOWN THAT DREADED SUNDOWN: The citlsens of Texarkana, Arktaiu have lived In fear for more than SO yean because of mysterious killer who has already claimed Ave lives. Today he stl'l stalks the streets. Btars Ben Johnson. Andrew Prlne, Dawn Wells. Plan: 1.30, 4. 7 and599 words
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Miscellaneous53 1978-04-21 19 Today* lit i.m. (23m); 104)6 p.m. (Mm). Tomorrow: 1031 tm (2.6 m); 1034 p.m. (2.7 m). (2.7 m): 11.05 p.m. (23m). Monday: 11.46 a. m. (2.8 m); 11.3® pjn. (2.9 m). Taodty: 12.32 p.m. (2.7 m). Wedawiay: 12.14 a.m. (2.0 m); 131 p.m. (2.7 m). Thanday: 1233 un. (2.0 m);53 words
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Article52 1978-04-21 20 < Talking Point AH FOOK: Singaporeans are notoriously lazy readers, and the survey of our children's reading habits has shown that the younger generation ls^Just as bad. MEI LIN: That's because books and reading, to students, are synonymous with studying for examinations. They'll read more If they can see reading,52 words
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Advertisement234 1978-04-21 20 A4B INTEGRATED 1 STEREO AMPLIFIER By J.E. Sugden. James Sugden Amplifiers are a masterpiece of common sense: the new A4B is very much a reflection of the professional approach: there is no waste, little to criticise and much to admire. Here are some features which contributed its quality Power Output:234 words
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Miscellaneous552 1978-04-21 20 TV 5] AND RADIO .£22 S.Of OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS lol- liliff.fl: WIVES' MATINEE: To Attack the Beauty Fox (r). Mandarin movie. 4.30 INTERMISSION. 4.45 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by EXERCI8E ri f.M NEWS IN BRIZF. 4.35 THE TONY RANDALL SHOW: Case Whatever Happened to Mary Jane? Judge Franklin's eagerness to help his552 words
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Miscellaneous255 1978-04-21 20 BILINGUALISM: A Discussion with the Prime Minister (C>. (Ch. 8, 7.10 pjn. In colour). The second part of the three-hour discussion on Singapore's bilingual policy with Mr Lee Kuan Yew. This Is a ques-tlon-and-answer session where Mr Lee answers queries raised by 20 rarents. students and lecturers from thfc two255 words
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