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Title Section20 1978-05-12 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, May 12, 1978 No. 2257 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r —-Tsr NEW NATION COMMENT,20 words
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Article, Illustration322 1978-05-12 1 Lee Yew Meng - Busy time for these girls as applications for SBS Shares pour into DBS By Lee Yew Meng Public response to the Singapore Bus Service share offer has been so overwhelming that these girls are almost snowed under trying to sort out application forms at the Development Bank of322 words
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Article145 1978-05-12 1 Reuter Washington, Friday The Soviet Union is developing a new ground-to-air missile system for use against America's latest nuclear weapon, the cruise missile, Defence Undersecretary William Perry said yesterday. In a prepared speech to the Council of Foreign Relations in New York, Mr Perry said the RussianReuter - 145 words
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Article42 1978-05-12 1 AP Cary (North Carolina), Friday A couple discussing a separation in a lawyer's office were both killed yesterday when a bomb the man was carrying exploded after he asked to be left alone with his wife, police said.AP - 42 words
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145 1978-05-12 1 Reuter Willemstad (Curacao), Friday Police last night stormed a hijacked Columbian airliner, capturing the three hijackers after negotiating the release of the 110 passengers, in this Caribbean island. Two hijackers and two policemen were shot In the attack and taken to hospital. Their injuriesReuter - 145 words
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Article61 1978-05-12 1 Reuter Adelaide, Friday A 37-year-old man has been found guilty of raping his wife, the first such coiivlctlon under a 1976 South Australian law. The prosecution case was that the husband, who had been separated from his wife for 11 months, had threatened to kill her,Reuter - 61 words
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Article30 1978-05-12 1 At least three workers were injured when fire broke out on board a ship, SML. at the Marine Builders In Jurong shortly after 10 a.m. today, police said.30 words
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Advertisement24 1978-05-12 1 INSIDE King Cubs beat Young Lions Page 18 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Money words 14; Stars 17; Comics and Crossword 18; What's On 19.24 words
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Miscellaneous13 1978-05-12 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from l p.m. to 6 p.m. today isolated showers.13 words
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Article293 1978-05-12 2 Japanese Investors find Singapore more attractive than Hong Kong, according to the Japan Economic Journai, and the reasons Include factors other than purely economic. Singapore has always been keenly Interested and successful In attracting Japanese investment in manufacturing, from shipyards to petrochemical plants. But,293 words
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Article381 1978-05-12 2 —says report US military aircraft are using Tengah air field in Singapore on missions between the Philippines and Diego Garcia, the British-owned coral island in the Indian Ocean, according to the Far Eastern Economic Review. The flights are linked to an effort to keep track381 words
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Article127 1978-05-12 2 The typical Public Utilities Board's senior officer feels the work attitude «nd morale of PUB employees are not altogether satisfactory. He would like to see more weight given to an officer's practical experience and growth potential, with less stress on educational qualifications, when he Is127 words
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151 1978-05-12 2 The Port of Singapore Authority is trying to salvage a cargo of heavy machinery and timber from a 713-tonne coastal vessel which sank yesterday. The Honduras-regis-tered ship, Bonnie, sank in the sea off the reclaimed area in the Eastern Anchorage after loading cargo151 words
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Article40 1978-05-12 2 The Whampoa community centre youth group Is organising a night tour, Including a midnight cinema show on May 27 at 9.15 p.m. The tour is limited to 40 people. Cost is $5 (members) and $5.50 (non-members).40 words
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Article303 1978-05-12 2 Share prices opened on a firm note during the first hour of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. The lower-priced issues continued to be the centre of attraction. Cases in point were Bovis, up 4'/a cents to 92'/ 2 cents and International Wood, up seven cents303 words
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Article, Illustration977 1978-05-12 3 ...ta increase Asean economic, political cooperation, says Lee Asean has entered a period of calm which must be used to Increase its economic and political cooperation. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew said. In an Interview with Leaders, an American quarterly magazine. Mr Lee said:977 words
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175 1978-05-12 3 Reuter Amsterdam, Friday A 30-year-old Malaysian heroin trafficker, who was sentenced to four years* Jail by a court here last week, was found dead in his prison cell on Wednesday, a Justice Ministry spokesman said. He said the man. Tan Chi Meng, hangedReuter - 175 words
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Article117 1978-05-12 3 Kuala Lumpur, Prlday Twelve more cases of cholera, including one death, were reported in Peninsular Malaysia yesterday. A Health Ministry statement said that five of the caseu were from Kota Baru, three from Tumpat, one each from Bachok, Ulu Ke lan tan. Kuala Muda and117 words
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Article, Illustration172 1978-05-12 4 A $21 million building, comprising shops, offices and studio flats, will come up in Scotts Road, next to the Hyatt Hotel. The 22-storey Far East Plaza, expected to be ready by the end of 1980, includes a covered overhead bridge leading172 words
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Article166 1978-05-12 4 A newly-registered society will present a solid 22-carat gold award to the most filial son or daughter In Singapore. The Filial Piety award, donated by the Bal Oh Thye Hua Kwan Choon Teck Beah Society, will be In the form of the Chinese word meaning166 words
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Article18 1978-05-12 4 The Queensway Postal Agency at Q-3S, Queensway Shopping Centre will be opened for business from next Monday.18 words
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Article350 1978-05-12 4 Judith Hale - By Judith Hale Hotels are winning their war on "skippers" guests who leave without paying. This Is achieved through preventive measures which range from a black list of known skippers to demanding a one-night deposit from guests with no luggage. A common practice now for a350 words
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Article254 1978-05-12 4 Four officers from the Probation and Aftercare Service will soon have a new task on their hands —to train the staff of the Singapore AntiNarcotics Association on how to monitor the -work of volunteers, among other things. A Sana spokesman said the officers will be254 words
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Article35 1978-05-12 4 The Young People's service of the Toa Payoh Branch Library will hold a series of five talks In English on Asian customs and traditions In Its lecture hall at 3 p.m. beginning today.35 words
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Article28 1978-05-12 4 The Lowland Road community centre will hold a talk on mafic shows by Mr Tan Thong Leng on May 26 at 8 p.m. Admission Is free.28 words
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130 1978-05-12 4 There were 663 more new cars on the road In March despite the recent Increase in Additional Registration Fee. The ARF for private cars was Increased from 100 per cent to 125 per cent ad valorem in February this year. The Preferential130 words
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Article20 1978-05-12 4 The Singapore Police Band will perform at the Macßitchle Resorvor on Sunday from 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.20 words
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Advertisement27 1978-05-12 4 V-,. air a pir ice 70 jcan afford S.RH.DE silvajewkllers G-13. Tangiin Shopping Cantr» Tangim Road Singapore 10 Ta( *****S Branch 1 1/3 Cantral Building Hong Kong27 words
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153 1978-05-12 5 World Focus UPI New Delhi, Friday Parliament ye• t e r day threw out by voice vote an Opposition motion of no-confidence in Prime Minister Morarjl Desal's Janata government. The motion was sponsored by the two rival factions of the Congress Party, which wasUPI - 153 words
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Article80 1978-05-12 5 UPI Panmunjom, Friday The United Nation's command (UNC) yesterday demanded that North Korea stop sending armed sypboats into South Korean waters as Pyongyang did last month but the communists called the charge "a fabrication." At the 386 th meeting of the Korean Military Armistice Commission, US Rear Adm.UPI - 80 words
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Article34 1978-05-12 5 UPI Rome, Friday Premier Glullo Andreottl accepted the resignation of Interior Minister Francesco Cosslga yesterday and took over the post himself to coordinate the hunt for the assassins of ex-premier Aldo Moro.—UPl.UPI - 34 words
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Article143 1978-05-12 5 Reuter Invercargill (New Zealand), Friday A mystery Japanese woman who cnose to lire In a care on rugged Stewart Island to get away from the concrete jangle of Tokyo will be sent home. Local magistrates found Miss Seiko Agatsnma, M, gailty of overstaying her NReuter - 143 words
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Article302 1978-05-12 5 AP Washington, Friday The Senate voted yesterday to delay until next January a re d u c tion in tax benefits for 150,000 Americans who work aboard. The delay was approved by voice vote and sent to a conference with the House of Representatives. TheAP - 302 words
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Article105 1978-05-12 5 Reuter Baan Hln Taek (Thailand), Friday Burmese rebel leader Khun Sa and his Shan United Army (SUA) have pulled out of Thailand, government officials said yesterday as they took Journalists to see his deserted former headquarters here In northern Thailand. Khun Sa, regarded here as aReuter - 105 words
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Article52 1978-05-12 5 UPI Toronto, Friday Eight members of a South African theatre company who asked for asylum in Canada In February have been given permission to stay, a lawyer for the group said yesterday. However, two of the players returned to South Africa last week without knowing of theUPI - 52 words
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Article42 1978-05-12 5 Reuter New Delhi, Friday Five people were killed and 22 others Injured when one o; the carriages of a passenger train caught fire about 36 km from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. the Press Trust of India said yesterday.—Reuter - 42 words
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Article92 1978-05-12 5 UPI Washington, Friday Legislation authorising U854.1 billion ($9.4 billion) In new construction at American military bases throughout the world In the next fiscal year with a sharp focus on Improving defence readiness In Europe was approved by the House of Representatives Armed Services Committee yesterday.UPI - 92 words
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Article168 1978-05-12 6 AFP Reuter Moscow, Friday—Moscow authorities' and media yesterday remained silent over Chlna'i protest against an alleged Soviet Incursion Into Chinese territory last Tuesday In th« Ussurl River border region. In the first majoi frontier Incident since 1909, a Soviet helicopter 18 boats and about 30AFP; Reuter - 168 words
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Article288 1978-05-12 6 Israel must first return Gaza and West Bank World Focus Reuter New York, Friday President Sadat has suggested that Israel return the GazaBtrip to Egypt and the West Bank to Jordan as an interim step in the Middle East peace negotiations, the New York TimesReuter - 288 words
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Article68 1978-05-12 6 Reuter Paris, Friday Chinese Vice-Premier Ku Mu yesterday said here after talks with President Valery Discard d'Estalng that France would be a leading partner in China's current industrialisation programme. He discussed economic, scientific and technical cooperation with the French President following a week's tour of French IndustrialReuter - 68 words
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138 1978-05-12 6 Reuter Geneva. Friday The UN Law of the sea conference was hit by a new political wrangle yesterday Arab delegations said groups like the Palestine Liberation Organisation P L O) should be allowed to sign a projected convention. The Arab proposal, backed by theReuter - 138 words
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181 1978-05-12 6 UPI Flint (Michigan), Friday Thirteen elderly women opened their door* to the chubby teenager who looked like "a little teddy bear/' who showed them with deadly emphasis that looks can be deceiving. Once Inside, police said, the boy turned on the women,UPI - 181 words
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Article150 1978-05-12 6 UPI TODAY is Friday May 12, the 132 nd day of 1978 with 233 to follow. Those born on this date In history are under the sign of Taurus. Florence Nightingale, the British nurse who founded modern nursing, was born on May 12, 1820. ON THIS DAY IN HI8TOBY:UPI - 150 words
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Article59 1978-05-12 6 NYT Washington, Friday A happy ending: Cal•*n Graham, who was kicked oat of the navy In World War Two has finally received an honourable discharge. Graham, 48, was only 12 when he enlisted; he was wounded in battle and decorated but was stripped of his ribbons andNYT - 59 words
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Article96 1978-05-12 6 Reuter Geneva, Friday Libya has told Cuba It will rot stand Idly by If Cuoan forces Intervene In Eritrea to help Ethiopian rorces there In an offensive expected to start soon, an Erltrean nationalist leader said In Geneva yesterday. Mr Osman Saleh Sabbe, head ofReuter - 96 words
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Miscellaneous423 1978-05-12 6 WORLD WEATHER Rome Cloudy, 21-9C. Headline: Pain and Anger (over assassination of Aldo Moro). Paris Pair, 11-19C. Headline: The Red Brigade again challenges. Bona Showers, 167C. Headline: Italy's Democracy must pay high price. Louden Cloudy, 176C. Headline: Princess Margaret to seek divorce. New York Sunny, 24-IOC. Headline: Labour rejects plea423 words
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410 1978-05-12 7 World Focus Reuter Washington, Friday The United States and the Soviet Union yesterday agreed to discuss restraints 011 the sale of arms to Third World countries. A Joint communique Issued in Washington and Moscow said other major countries supplying conventional arms, principallyReuter - 410 words
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191 1978-05-12 7 Reuter Washington, Friday The Senate foreign relations committee split down the middle yesterday in voting on whether to approve selling US$5 billion ($11.5 billion) worth of warplanes to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel. The controversial Issue now goes to the Senate floor, whereReuter - 191 words
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Article183 1978-05-12 7 UPI Chicago (Illnois), Friday A controversial and previously banned mind-control technique—the subliminal message —was used by a television station during recent newscasts in an attempt to communicate with a suspected mass murderer, the Chicago Sun-Times reported yesterday. During two newscasts of the murders, two orUPI - 183 words
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133 1978-05-12 7 AP Washington, Friday President Jimmy Carter's request that Congress lift its three-year-old embargo on US military aid to Turkey was rejected yesterday by the Senate Foreign Relations Commlttee. In a major foreign policy setback for Mr. Carter, the panel voted 8-4 against liftingAP - 133 words
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Advertisement140 1978-05-12 7 ALLISON ONE Allison: ROOM-MATCHED SPEAKER SYSTEMS Different listening environments have different room acoustics. This affects the performance of any speaker system. Except the Allison speakers, which are designed to include the listening room as part of the enclosure. That's why Allison speakers are able to perform at their optimum regardless140 words
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Article404 1978-05-12 8 In a by now typical block busting fashion, Singapore Airlines sprang another surprise on the aviation world with Its $2.1 billion Boeing deal. Just as with the Concorde contract, the announcement was made with maximum international, especially American exposure. Publicity of Incalculable value for SIA and Its404 words
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Article60 1978-05-12 8 The caller on the telephone asked for a recent recruit In the office. The colleague who picked up the phone—a senior member of the staff—said: "She's not In. Can I take a message?" To his surprise, the caller asked: "Are you her assistant?" More amused than anything else,60 words
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Article47 1978-05-12 8 The genial host of a wine-tasting party was lustily drinking glassfuls of his products unlike the jWMto who were delicately sipping. When asked the reason, he cheerfully replied: "Oh, I've tasted already. 80 now I'm drinking." "Like a fish." one of his guest reported later.47 words
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Article, Illustration754 1978-05-12 8 Ismail Kassim - Govt extends feelers for national reconciliation r, INDONESIAN HEADLINES Bv Ismail Kassim The last seven weeks since the reelection of President Suharto for a third flve-year term has been relatively quiet as opposition to him seems to be fading. Students have gone back to theirAP photo - 754 words
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Article, Illustration630 1978-05-12 8 ALEX JOSEY; ALEX JOSEY - FRIDAY WITH ALEX JOSEY ALEX JOSEY Already the State has assumed the right to kill certain types of criminals. Should the State also have the right, on behalf of the community, to make "personality alterations" through physical manipulations of the brain? Recent developments In medical630 words
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Article, Illustration721 1978-05-12 9 Edgar Koh - Brzezinski unlikely to play 'China card* in forthcoming trip Edgar Koh Former President Richard Nixon dubbed his visit to China In February 1972 as "the week that changed the world." Later this month, more than six years later, President Jimmy Carter 1 national security adviser721 words
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Article, Illustration165 1978-05-12 9 In Malaysia they had a competition to "fulfil your wildest dream in Hong Kong." Six-hundred people wrote In describing some of their wildest fantasies that they hoped to see fulfllled. They ranged from swinging like Tarzan through Hong Kong's Botanical Garden, streaking through165 words
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Article78 1978-05-12 9 Crop-destroying rodents have led farmers In Thailand to haul In a big kill of over 20 million rats In recent campaigns. Sadly enough for many Thai gourmets however, many of them were unfit for human consumption. One government official told the press that It78 words
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Article206 1978-05-12 9 Gloria Chandy - ASEAN ASIDES By Gloria Chandy The Filipinos were probably a very much advanced civilisation 7000 years ago. Archaeologists excavating at a site 430 km south of Manila have dug up hundreds of stone slabs that are etched with drawings of human figures depicting life as It206 words
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Article87 1978-05-12 9 Malaysian anti-narco-tic bureau officers raided a plot of land in Pendang near Alor Star, Kedah and discovered that the crop being grown was ganja. The officers uprooted all the 48 plants that were growing in neat rows. But an ambush that they laid proved87 words
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Advertisement199 1978-05-12 9 JJ NOW ON l JT LATEST STYLES t QUALITY FABRIC MATERIALS FROM GERMANY, LADIfFoEPT. SWITZERLAND, FRANCE ANO U.S.A. Plain Jersey 150 cm 2.90 A METRE Swiss Printed Voile 140 cm 12.90 A METRE German Printed Knit 150 cm 9.90 A METRE French Embossed Chiffon 112 cm 22.90 A METRE Swiss199 words
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Article, Illustration723 1978-05-12 10 / 11 Margaret Chan - Music is no longer an exam subject at the University of Singapore yet its Music Dept has never been busier... The Arts t.v Margaret Chan It's a music and dance 'Renaissance" for the University of Singapore Music Department, after prolonged teething troubles. The department has723 words
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Article, Illustration409 1978-05-12 10 / 11 Richard Lim - Sundown scene by Richard Lim "When ah close mah eyes and listen to the music, ah feel mahself transported back home," says the oil-rig man. He's a Texan.. "Yeah," his companion drawls. "They sure are a mighty fine band. Ah flgger they're as good as409 words
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723 1978-05-12 10 / 11 Violet Oon - r- j Eating Out -V Violet Oon Two weeks ago I was a judge at the Salon Cullnalre of Food Asia, the mammoth gathering of chefs, and was Impressed by the prawn d&sh in a clay pot cooked by Mr Wong Sang Klong,723 words
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463 1978-05-12 10 / 11 Gemini An African woman kneels beside the body of a relative trying to sing a song of mourning, but she cannot contain her grief. Behind her other relatives and friends of the dead woman sit In a semicircle, sobbing. Just as the womanGemini - 463 words
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Advertisement140 1978-05-12 10 / 11 are the same. wait until you try MINO-Q TEPPAN-YAKI STEAK HOUSE AT KING'S HOTEL Havelock Road OPEN FOR LUNCH NOON 2.30 PM. DINNER 6.30PM 10.30 PM. BAR NOON 11.00 EY\A. TEL *****5 or *****1 10% OFF AT LUNCH HOURS FLOML MILE SEAFOOD 3 1/4 mi Duneorn Rood. Smgopore. 1 I140 words
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Article, Illustration989 1978-05-12 12 World Focus UPI Calcutta: The pale green walls are covered with pictures of saints, looking down onmen who at the moment of death have finally found dignity In their lives. Outside, the streets of this slum-filled city are filled with buses, trams and millions ofUPI - 989 words
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768 1978-05-12 12 Andrew Knight, editor of the Economist, reflects... NYT London: "Presently, he opened the door of the shed, and let out Jemima Puddleduck." There Is the correct usage of "presently", a word so often abused by Americans and Englishmen to mean, quiteNYT - 768 words
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Advertisement96 1978-05-12 12 When vou*re with someone specs en you're m ial.Make it the Chesa. We offer the finest selection of Swiss and Continental cuisine in a setting that will steal her heart away. To start the evening right we'll give her a rose with our compliments. A nd thats not all at96 words
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Article357 1978-05-12 13 AP TOKYO: Major Japanese steel firms are "watching with deep concern" the current US move to set an International system designed to curb exports by advanced nations of steelmaking 1 acilities and technology to developing countries, a Japanese wire service reported yesterday. The Kyodo news service, quoting steelAP - 357 words
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Article193 1978-05-12 13 UPI London, Friday—The US dollar gained against the broad sweep of European currencies yesterday, but slid for the second day against the Japanese yen. In Frankfurt, the dollar closed at 2.1005 Deutschmarks against 2.***** Wednesday. In Zurich It rose to 1.***** Swiss francs compared with 1.***** overnight, andUPI - 193 words
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Article206 1978-05-12 13 Stocks scored their best gain in more than two weekfr yesterday after the Federal Reserve Board's decision to raise its discount rate for member banks bolstered the dollar In Europe. Trading was heavy. The Dow Jones Industrial average, which added 0.09 point on Wednesday's. soared 12.04 points to206 words
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Article33 1978-05-12 13 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the KTCi yesterday: SO Industrials 834.30 (up 12.04), 20 transport 244.68 (up 2 68). 15 utilities 104.47 (off 0.16),- 65 stocks 286.99 (up 3.13). UPLUPI - 33 words
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Article164 1978-05-12 13 AFP Sha re prices rose slightly on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. Trading was slow. The 225-stock DowJones average was 5,489.26 yen, up 3.14 yen from Wednesday. The composite TSE Index of more than 900 Issues in the major section finished at 410.86, up 0.26 points. An estimated 250AFP - 164 words
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Article70 1978-05-12 13 Closing prices on the Parts Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 158 70 —1.50 Procter 334.50 9.50 Prtntempe 70 —1.60 Bull 35.80 .SO Moyal Dutch 364 —1.10 Michel In 1425 39 COB. 350 —6.80 Thomson lM.bO —1.50 CJJ». 135 30 —1.80 Rhone 88 70 —1.40 Air 299 —5.50 B.S.N. 47S Philips 5170 words
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Article90 1978-05-12 13 Closing prices on the Zurich Etock Exchange In 8 wits francs yesterday: UBS Bearer 2975 15 UBS Registered 550 6 SBC 369 1 Credit Suisse 2180 10 Swissair B. 807 3 Swiss Relnsur. 2850 5 Wlnterthur B. 2060 unch. Zurich Insur. 8900 —200 J u vena B. 170 unch.90 words
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Article121 1978-05-12 13 Prices at 11.30 ajn. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACI 176 178 ADC 30 Ampol Pet 80 S3 ANt 150 155 APM 133 134 Bank NSW 536 540 Brambles 184 185 HHP 658 660 Boral 338 343 CBA 335 340 CSR 393 393 CIO 360 370121 words
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Article236 1978-05-12 13 Reuter Canberra, Friday Australia war ned yesterday that it would carry out a major review of its trading policies with the European Economic Community (EEC) if problems of tariff and other barriers were not solved. The warning came from Minister for Special Trade Negotiations VicReuter - 236 words
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Article128 1978-05-12 13 V =3 Business News and Views Reuter Washington, Friday The World Bank said yesterday it has approved a US$lO million ($23 million) loan to Indonesia to help finance a project aimed at determining If Sumatran coal rather than oil can be used to fuelReuter - 128 words
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Advertisement425 1978-05-12 14 I Jlft.HL $9$ p.m. HalurtUys SAITU.iT" iM«m impm i SUCCBBSI SUCC 18SI SUCCCSSt Elsa Yeo Model Centre congratulates 3 more of the Centre'* successful students Annie Lee Mel Ling (Winner), Linda Moorthy (3rd runner up) and Helen Campos (4th runner up and awarded the beat national costume) In the recent425 words
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Miscellaneous537 1978-05-12 14 :®zssaztfiK FRIDAY Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss.): Address: N.R.I.C. No: Tel: i Cut along dotted lines CLUES FOR GF-5 1. Hard outer case 2. Braggarts do to a lot 3. A man whose affairs are very nicely may have a smug look537 words
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Article56 1978-05-12 14 Deaths FRANCIS WALTER KLASS aged .76, passed away peacefully on 12/5/78 leaving behind wife, one son, six daughters, one daughter-in-law, six sons-in-law, grand children and great grand children. Cortege leaving Parlour of Repose for funeral service at Church of St. Joseph,. Victoria Street on Sunday, 14/5/78 at 11 a.m. and56 words
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Article, Illustration402 1978-05-12 15 Brian Miller - He will be hard to beat over 1200 m tomorrow TKACK u it h Brian Miller Nifht Diver, who ran a splendid race when he finished third to Tonga on this course in March, has made good headway and will be hard to beat when he goes402 words
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Article155 1978-05-12 15 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER FAIRWAY K. L. CHAN Race 1 8 American Soldier Pleasanton Lady American Soldier Pleasanton Lady Flea son ton Lady Monab American Soldier Investigator II Race t J Paair Puteh Mannequin Blue Andre* Zktman Pssir Puteh Huat Tat Blue Andrea Sixth Sense Race s Juggernaut Boldest Bid155 words
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3656 1978-05-12 15 ■.ftj JM 2.0 CLASS 4, DIV 7 1,200m ■AUSaUl ($12,000 $0,400 to v rtnntr) 1 0 lUMa KM* (PrecUlon) Tulloh S 37 (<12 aim) f -in i i t 07 (Pleaaanlon) Allan 3 57 (dJ +0.4) F Karri* 9 0300 Tank a3,656 words
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Advertisement30 1978-05-12 15 If you can't stop smoking... w: now! Unsightly nicotine stains can spoil an important day, •special moment, a good image. Restore cleaner teeth and fresher breath now. ZACT Smokers' Toothpaste.30 words
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Article, Illustration721 1978-05-12 16 Lim Kee Chan - Tengah captain Terry picks a Manila-bound boy to win TEE-UP u ith Lim Kee Chan Four of Singapore's Manila-bound Junior golfers are making their bids to capture the Tengah Open champ 1 o nshlp on Sunday against a field of more fancied and seasoned players. The four721 words
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Article168 1978-05-12 16 Mary Moffa and Miranda Eu won the BICC Seletar Trophy and Fatima Trophy competitions respectively at the Island Course yesterday. Mary beat first round leader Jane K en no n by two strokes with a tworound nett total of 143 (71, 72) against Jane's 145 (69, 76).168 words
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Article436 1978-05-12 16 SiCC championship Drat qualifying round at the Buklt Course tomorrow: 101 p.m. o. Ellis (4) C. P. Lee (6); 1.07 J. Molla (1) M. L. Quek (8); 1.13 M. O. Ban (7) P. Llm (8) H. Dyne (ft); 1.10 W. Bosley (3) Ong Chew Bee (8)436 words
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Article558 1978-05-12 16 Draw for "A" and "B" Dlrtrion for Ttnph Open on Sunday: I ml T.B. Cheah (Sen 14) J. On* (8 8) B Uh> (W It); B.l#—line 8a Tee (8 8) B.D. Mr I in <W It) IF. Scally (8 I); BJW—B. Kyle Utile (SICC 4) A.558 words
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Advertisement166 1978-05-12 16 P.GF's bigger •meet spot NofmaJ spot >4 v Vk V 'f If you've got a sweet spot for hitting consistently, we've got a bigger sweet spot for you. The Status MK 111 clubs are the only clubs featuring the heel and toe weight with the enlarged sweet spot, that are166 words
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Advertisement57 1978-05-12 16 Penfold Golf Clubs C oncr.iliil.il ions to i i.m I'l.iu'V >i >> uniine h»~"s M.isurs lounununi. l| v I miumiikih ot b.tmpioiis .1 ml Houston >|vn tilt'. mi .i row < i.it list's jr..l rc*.' in'"' n.ls I'l M"p| I) I I I Its PI M l M > <57 words
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Article242 1978-05-12 17 Soccer Reuter Budapest, Friday Hungary are to take only 19 players to the finals of the World Cup soccer in Argentina next month, the Hungarian MTI news agency said yesterday. Team manager Lajos Baroti has named 22 players—the usual number—but MTI said three men will beReuter - 242 words
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377 1978-05-12 17 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR Can "Sportswoman of the Year" Junie Sng bag a double this season by winning the Singapore Sports C o un c ll's newly- instituted "Sportsgirl of the Year" award? The 13-year-old swimming dynamo Is among the 11 nominated by the Singapore377 words
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404 1978-05-12 17 BRIAN MILLER - Judo By BRIAN MILLER A full team, comprising eight men and three women, will be selected to represent Singapore in the fourth Asian judo championships to be held in Jakarta this October. The c h a m plonshlps, the most prestigious in this404 words
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Advertisement75 1978-05-12 17 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one... at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent! 1 I c* r REDUCE HEAT, GL4RE E4DE with i-V/ '3.'# Sun Control Film USA Reduces 76% solar heat gam Offers baiance of indoor comfort Cuts out ultra75 words
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Advertisement95 1978-05-12 17 LACOSTE7B II a flair for fashion in sports wear In exclusive fabrics, classical cut and unvarying quality. Made for the tennis court, the golf links, for playtime anywhere Now accepted as the shirt to relax in, for sport, i for leisure: la chemise i Lacoste A complete new collection in95 words
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Miscellaneous277 1978-05-12 17 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are highly emotional, and have difficulty keeping feelings to yourself. Also born on this date are: Millie Perkins, actress; Yogi Berra, To see what Is In store for you tomorrow. And your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. TOMORROW... TAURUS277 words
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Article142 1978-05-12 18 I Soccer AFP Reuter Madrid, Friday—Dutch international footballer Johan Cruyff, who has refused to loin Holland for the World Cup finals In June, has signed a 10-match contract with the New York Cosmos Club according to a newspaper report published here yesterday. But the report, in theAFP; Reuter - 142 words
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579 1978-05-12 18 SURESH NAIR - 'Animal rivalry* sparks ugly incidents, leaving George in tears Soccer By SURESH NAIR A ban has been Imposed on .friendly matches between the Malaysia Cup squad and the Intermediate team after a few unp 1 e a sant Incidents happened at Jalan Besar Stadium last579 words
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Article273 1978-05-12 18 PHILIP TAN - Rugby By PHILIP TAN Singapore, under the new captaincy of wingforward Jarmai Singh, look set to beat Malaysian Pollot In their opening match of the Malaysian Rugby Union Cup competition at the Police Academy tomorrow. Runners-up to the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment last season,273 words
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Article138 1978-05-12 18 I Basketball Special Constabulary, filled with old guards, are finding this year's National basketball League a more difficult one when they crashed to their successive defeats In as many outings last night, losing to Armed Forces "B"-.78-05 BC, who finished fourth last season, had a slight138 words
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Article161 1978-05-12 18 Soccer- Reuter Buenos Aires, Friday— Argentina's military government yesterday pledged tight security measures (or next month's World Cup soccer finals, following a bomb explosion In the main Press centre yesterday in which a policeman was killed and another seriously Injured. "Security measures are beingReuter - 161 words
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Miscellaneous271 1978-05-12 18 11 In addition 12 Social blgwisr 13 Bugar or walking 18 Fine Jet 19 Park, Colo. 23 TO be. In Paris 24 Threesome 25 On top of 24 Slippers 27 Take over 28 More certain 29 Type of grinder 30 Hebrew holiday 31 Maternal kinsman 32 Turning part 37 Jokers271 words
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Miscellaneous27 1978-05-12 18 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sanson -t ITS ra m m :«n» m m ia I m ig i 10 It* KA. T* Mm U1 hi OR27 words
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Article, Illustration396 1978-05-12 19 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg The battle for the World Cup will begin 011 June 1 but for soccer fans in Singapore the excitement starts much earlier, this Sunday in fact, when The Game of the Century, a series of six half-hour documentaries on World Cup football begins.396 words
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Article68 1978-05-12 19 What la language? What function does It perform In a commu nlty? And why do decision makers need a language policy to mesh with the development of a nation? These questions are discussed in Talking About Language, the latest Opinion forum which goes out in colour at 8.4568 words
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229 1978-05-12 19 Yatiman Yusof - Review By Yatiman Yusof Tlmaiig T1 ngg 1 tlnggl is a completely revamped format of the former Warnawarnl. (Sundays Ch. 5, 10.25 a.m.). Unlike Warna-warnl which was meant for the re-school group Tlmang Inggi-tlnggl alms at a wider audience ranging from primary one to secondary229 words
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335 1978-05-12 19 Reuter New York, Friday Btrike up Alexander's Ragtime Band and march it Down The Avenue. Irving Berlin turned 90 yesterday, still Doing What Comes Naturally writing songs. The Russian Jewish immigrant, who set all of America singing, celebrated his 90th birthday quietly and withoutReuter - 335 words
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Miscellaneous518 1978-05-12 19 In and around town MAY MELODY, a cultural concert by the Delta community centre In aid of its building fund. National Theatre, 8 p.m. Admission $50. $12, $8. $3 and $3. TEA-TIME FASHION SHOW, clothes and accessories from Metro Grand. Goodwood Park hotel coffee lounge, 4 p.m. Admission $7 nett.518 words
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Miscellaneous717 1978-05-12 19 At the cinema THE SOUL OF THE SWORD (Mandarin): The martial arts Instructor of a feudal lord's palace makes a name for himself as a masked swordsman who never loses a duel. A young boy who sees him kill one challenger becomes determined to meet the swordsman and beat him717 words
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Article77 1978-05-12 20 AH FOOK: I never realised that pests like bees and huge red ants did any good at all. Now I may not be so ready to stamp on them or kill them so readily. MEI UN: I don't see why we should kill them as long as they77 words
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Miscellaneous895 1978-05-12 20 TV RADIO »..TELEFUNKEN C H 3.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOUSEW I V E s r MATINEE: FOrfet Me Please (r). Mandarin movie. 4.35 INTERMISSION. 6.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by EXERCISE WITH GLORIA. 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF. 6.35 THE TONY RANDALL SHOW: Case The Lawndale Report. Judge Walter Franklin, who895 words
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Miscellaneous234 1978-05-12 20 NEW MICKEY MOUSE CLUB. (Ch. 8, 6.20 p.m. in colour). Mickey Mouse's life story is traced from the first "talkie" cartoon. Steamboat Willie, to his role as leader of the Club in the Mousekartoon Special, The History of Mickey Mouse. In Part 2 of The Mystery of Rustlers' Cave, Patty234 words
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