New Nation, 26 May 1978
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Title Section22 1978-05-26 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, May 26 1978 No. 2268 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/76 i NEW fc'J) NATION l COMMENT i22 words
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Article71 1978-05-26 1 10-cent in 40 years... Reuter Washington, Friday —v New Federal Reserve Board chairman William Miller said yesterday that the 197S dollar woald be worth less than 10 eents In a boat 44 years unless government and bnslnees cooperated In de= feating Inflation. Mr Miller told a groap of former congressmenReuter - 71 words
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Article80 1978-05-26 1 UPI Berlin, Friday China has withdrawn the technicians it had working on aid projects in Vietnam, according to the East Oerman news service ADN. ADN in a dispatch from Hanoi said China informed the Vietnamese ambassador In Peking on May 12 in a note ofUPI - 80 words
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Article323 1978-05-26 1 The Education Ministry's staff training programme for the next five years will emphasise on language teaching and language skills. This will be followed by emphasis on other major teaching areas, such as mathematics and science, according to the ministry's staff and training bulletin. Also to be323 words
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Article, Illustration296 1978-05-26 1 Refugees beaten and robbed, says agency Reuter UPI This young cripple Is being carried across the Nan SI River during the mass exodus of Chinese from Vietnam. In the background of this picture, released by New China News Agency, Is an endless line of refugees aboutReuter; UPI - 296 words
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Advertisement23 1978-05-26 1 INSIDE Pahang makes two changes Page J 8 IN THE OTHER PAGEB: Crofsword 7; Moneywords 14; Comics 15; Stars 16; What's On 19.23 words
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Advertisement75 1978-05-26 1 lljil.um I w Design, Quality and Elegance Diamond Rings, Dress Rings in Precious or Semi precious Stones G.C.DE SILVA (PTE) LTD. JEWELLERS Gl4, THE GALLERY. STRAITS TRACMNG BUILDING ».BATT£RYROAD. SINGAPORE 1 TEL:*****5 At Fitzpatrick's we don't believe in advertising special prices. We would rather pass the savings on to you,75 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-05-26 1 Forecast Singapore'i weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today—No rain.12 words
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Article197 1978-05-26 2 Share prices opened higher on renewed buying support during the first hour of active trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Pan Electric surged Into the limelight with an opening block deal of 497,000 Shares at 91-82. Subsequently, the shares were sought up to $1.90 before skidding197 words
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Article51 1978-05-26 2 Member* who Joined the Toa Fayoh Library in 1974 and between Jan 1 to Apr 30. 1975 are required to re register their membership. Those who have failed to receive their re-regis-tration notices or who have not responded should call at the Library's adult and young people's51 words
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Article30 1978-05-26 2 T1 me a Organisation has reverted to the automatic telephone system at Times House because of Inconvenience caused by the temporary manual-system over the last two days.30 words
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Article, Illustration216 1978-05-26 2 Schoolboy Han Ohee Juan, 13, was found drowned at the Big Splash In East Coast Parkway on Ves a k Day, but his family has yet to Inform his father. Ohee Juan's sister, who did not want to be named, said yesterday: "My father216 words
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Article520 1978-05-26 2 A British marketing expert predicted that the day will soon come when professionals like doctors and lawyers will take to advertising their services. Mr Aubrey Wilson, 55, chairman of Industrial Market Research in London, said yesterday that codes of ethics in these and other professions have520 words
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Article, Illustration296 1978-05-26 2 The Reutens brothers will be honoured at the Christian Brothers Old Boys Association annual dinner tonight for being the oldpst of them all. Mr Frederick Reutens, 81, is the oldest retired teacher in Christian Brothers schools and his brother, Clovis, 84, is the oldest "old296 words
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Article37 1978-05-26 2 The Singapore University's Department of Extramural Studies will hold a 10-lecture course on Romantic Writing for Pre-U Students in Nissen Hut 108, every Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. The fee is *30.37 words
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Article25 1978-05-26 2 Leng Kee constituency citizens' consultative committeq and the Housing Board will jointly hold a monthlong Keep Leng Kee Clean campaign from May 28.25 words
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153 1978-05-26 2 Singapore's two ground handling service companies will make use of the remaining few years In Paya Lebar Airport to test new techniques and equipment to Improve the efficiency of their services. This was stated by the Senior Minister of State for Communications, Mr153 words
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Advertisement55 1978-05-26 2 ITS HERE CASIO® LC7B CREDIT-CARD SIZED ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR WITH MEMORY Weighing only 39 g (1.4 oz) with Batteries and only 3 9 mm in thickness Comes with an attractive name card wallet 0^ O I Thokrol emporaim I m (S) PTE LTD G-6, High Street Plaza, Singapore Tel: ***** 11055 words
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Advertisement21 1978-05-26 2 SOS It always helps to talk to someone Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Ring *****44.21 words
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Advertisement48 1978-05-26 2 fVWWVWWWWWWWWWW Only $29 with 1 roll of Film Free AGFA AUTOSTAR POCKET jSouni £.tecttic Centte Gl4 16 Colombo Court Tel: *****3. *****7 44 Change Alley Aeriel Pteze Tel: *****6 368 A Shaw Centre Tel: *****1 G-8. Fer East Shopping Centre Tel: *****3 G-28, Lucky Plaza. Tel: *****7 v.48 words
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283 1978-05-26 3 Reuter Penang, Friday. Opposition leader Lim Kit Slang said yesterday that the diminution of higher education opportunities for non-Malay students was "injustice and inequality" and would defeat the new economic policy's objective of attaining national unity. In a paper presented at the fifthReuter - 283 words
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Article28 1978-05-26 3 The Industrial and Commercial Old Boys Association will open its new basketball court at the Chinese Industrial and Commercial Primary School, Outram Road, tomorrow at 7.30 p.m.28 words
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Article, Illustration257 1978-05-26 3 Graduands told: Reinforce bilingual capability Language difficulties between the supervisory staff and their subordinates has been cited by the chairman of the Polytechnic's Board of Governors, Mr Low Guan Onn, as the cause of many industrial disputes. He said people work better when257 words
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167 1978-05-26 3 Another old folk's home is to be set up using Housing Board flats. The Catholic Welfare Services together with the Boclal Welfare Department will use some new flats at Waterloo Street to accommodate more than 20 people. Unlike other homes, this centre167 words
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Article50 1978-05-26 3 Mr A.G.S. DanaraJ has been elected president of the Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP). Other officials are Messrs. Tan Kah Hoe (vice-presi-dent), Choo Bok Lam (hon secretary), John Chou Tat ping (hon treasurer), Loh See Hong, Ong Teong Pin, Lim Chew Kuan, and Foo Ah Fong (council members).50 words
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Article132 1978-05-26 3 Reuter Bentonf, Friday Security forces hunting down 35 communist guerillas in Malaysia's central state of Pahang have started probing tunnels and caves in the jungled hills where they might be seeking refuge, informed sources here said yesterday. The sources said the guerillas, split into twoReuter - 132 words
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Advertisement89 1978-05-26 3 Seafood Saga. From 15th to 28th May 7a RMFRETFUMB, smnoeMLDORFi LfiNQOUSTE MtUH/SM Crayfish in Whisky Sauce Smoked Pomfret DemouLss PRUNIBfI Mussel Soup Hurrxes CHftUDBS fIUX potesfiUK Oysters with Leek ss 4 flux J jx A 4 mtrrsDEftks? PUN-P&v axptu&s swmiesto NOILUPMT Scallops in Vermouth Sauce &OUIUMAISSB misoN Homestyle Fish Soup89 words
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Article77 1978-05-26 4 About 500,000 schoolchildren will go on their four-week holidays beginning on Monday. This will be the students' first month-long mid-year break since the recent Ministry decision to extend the June holidays by one week and shortening the December holidays by one week. Schools will reopen77 words
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Article225 1978-05-26 4 for waiter who failed to record Union tells Holiday Inn: The Holiday Inn would be taking too severe an action if it sacked a worker who did not record a $100 note he found in the hotel's coffee house, said an official of the Food, Drinks and225 words
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Article, Illustration306 1978-05-26 4 These three schoolgirls will take time off from their studies tomorrow to take part in a beauty contest. They are (from left): Jasmine Lim, Dorothy Leone and Sandra Cheong. The contest the semi-finals of the Miss Singapore Teenage Intercontinental will be held306 words
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Article60 1978-05-26 4 The Singapore Bank Officers Association plans to organise a sight seeing tour of China—the first by an NTUC-afflllated union. A union source said the trip is likely to take place In August. VP to 30 S&QA members can Join the 21-day tour which will cover60 words
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Article33 1978-05-26 4 The PSA will conduct a course on An Introduction to PSA Delivery, Shipping and Warehousing Procedures, from June 12 to 16. at the Central Training School, Keppel House. The fee.ls $35.33 words
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340 1978-05-26 4 The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals yesterday strongly c r 111 clsed the killing of pigeons with poisoned maize at Bartley Secondary School. An BPCA spokesman said the killing set a very bad example for children. She said:340 words
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Advertisement105 1978-05-26 4 Enjoy CANTONESE cuisine /m CVeolh I H•» w performance by Silver Swallows. 206. 2nd Floor, Ocean Nightly parking charges Building Shopping Centre, (from 5 pm) at Ocean Coilyer Quay, Singapore 1 Building Car Park are Tel: *****6 *****6. refundable for customers a osko i gpj^caoc^o* Od OOCO (R) i. \t.-j105 words
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Article, Illustration133 1978-05-26 5 World Focus Manila, Friday Two American members of the Indian-based Ananda Marga religious sect were sentenced today to nine years' jail for the attempted murder of an Indian Embassy official. Judge Onofre Villaluz described the Ananda Marga sect as a terrorist organisation133 words
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Article41 1978-05-26 5 UPI Jogjakarta, Friday Fifty per cent of the deaths In South-east Asia are those of children below five years of age, the Asean Pediatric Federation announced yesterday. The chief causes of these deaths were malnutrition and Infection, It added.—UPl.UPI - 41 words
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Article28 1978-05-26 5 Brussels. Frtday The Common Market was urged by budget commissioner Christopher Tugendhat to triple its spending on energy next year to make Europe more self-re r llant.28 words
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445 1978-05-26 5 From Ismail Kassim in Bangkok Prime Minister General Krlangsak Chomanan said yesterday the possibility of Laos, K a m p u chea and Vietnam getting together into a larger federation in the near fuiure was very remote. He sa;d: "But In 20 or 30 years' time,445 words
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115 1978-05-26 5 Re uter London, Friday Malaysian and British officials yesterday ended talks which covered the controversial issue of Concorde overflights to Singapore and apparently no Arm decisions were taken. A British Trade Department spokesman described the two days of discussion here as exploratory and saidReuter - 115 words
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Article57 1978-05-26 5 Reuter Jakarta. Friday The Indonesian government has banned the publication of a book containing the will and love letters of the late President Sukarno. Attorney-General All Bald said yesterday that the ban was Imposed because the book could create national controversy. He did not elaborate. Hie bookReuter - 57 words
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Article238 1978-05-26 5 Reuter New Delhi, Friday Indian Prime Minister Morarjl Desai's plan to Impose total prohibition In the country within four years suffered a setback yesterday when a high court In the northern state of Uttar Pradesh quashed a government order banning drinking In seven districts in theReuter - 238 words
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Advertisement59 1978-05-26 5 ~A-. Mid-Year SALE Now On At superb saving value Many, many items to choose from at greatly reduced prices Shop now and save. Other special offer Doo r chimes and fioor lamps from W Germany U K dimmers Garden lamps f r om Italy and W Germany Recessed e.etjai l59 words
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Advertisement19 1978-05-26 5 10 s9°:> e, :^op v o \o9 \o9 r 5 i 7 i s f v i JiIWT v*19 words
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229 1978-05-26 6 UPI Reuter Unlted Nations, Friday French President Valery Giscard d'Estalng told the United Nations yesterday that efforts to disarm the world are "a failure". He proposed a UN-supervised spy satellite system to keep an eye on military bulld-upa. He also said the currentUPI; Reuter - 229 words
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Article, Illustration352 1978-05-26 6 World Focus 'E. Asia, China relations on positive course to peace' AFP Seoul, Friday US Presidential Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski In reviewing his visit to China, Japan and South Korea, declared yesterday that he is confident that US relations with these countries of East AsiaAFP - 352 words
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Article184 1978-05-26 6 UPI Oeneva, Friday Malaria la back, chemical pollution Is growing and half of all energy produced Is wasted, according to the 1978 state of the world environment report. Mr Mostafa Tolba, executive director of the UN Environment Programme (Unep), said In the report thatUPI - 184 words
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Article53 1978-05-26 6 Reuter New York. Friday. US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Huang Hua and Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Kamel on June 2 In New York, a senior U8 official said here yesterday. He said Mr Vance would return to New York from WashingtonReuter - 53 words
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Article46 1978-05-26 6 AFP Montreal, Friday Cabaret dancer Richard Verrette was fined US$l5O (|345) by a court here for appearing naked on stage In a performance which the judge held had provoked the audience of men and women. The court hearing had lasted three years. AFP.AFP - 46 words
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Article102 1978-05-26 6 UPI Jerusalem. Friday" The Bupreme Court issued a temporary injunction yesterday orderlsg the Defence Ministry to stop development of seized Arab land on the occupied West Bank of. Jordan. The injunction came two days after Israeli authorities dropped restrictions on real estate transactions InUPI - 102 words
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Article105 1978-05-26 6 UPI TODAY Is Friday, May 26. the 146 th day of 1978 with 219 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Qeminl. American entertainer A 1 Jolson was born on May 26. 1886. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1972, at a Moscow summit,UPI - 105 words
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Miscellaneous434 1978-05-26 6 WORLD WEATHER Paris Partly cloudy, 18 9C. Headline: French soccer team leaves for Argentina. Bonn Bain, 15-7C. Headline: Foreign Legionaires find more murdered whites. Moscow Rain, 18-4C. Pravda's headline: Training successors to workers. London—Sunny, 18 8C. Headlines The Queen pledges Berlin defence. Rome—Showers, 23 -13C. Headline: Rail strike. Rio de434 words
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Article, Illustration483 1978-05-26 7 Carter: I can't even compete peacefully with Soviets in Africa World Focus UPI Reuter Chicago, Friday President Carter yesterday stressed he believed the President was hampered in conducting foreign affairs and acting quickly in crises by restrictions placed on the office by Congress. In a news conferenceUPI; Reuter - 483 words
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Article109 1978-05-26 7 AFP Reuter Paris, Friday Zaire President Mobutu Bese Seko said yesterday that a Pan-African military force was In the process of being set up to restore security in the troubled Shaba province. Qeneral Mobutu told a press conference that 50 Moroccan soldiers were already In Kinshasa preparing theAFP; Reuter - 109 words
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Advertisement135 1978-05-26 7 You can trust Mazola, the largest setting pure com oil Because Mazola, the largest-selling pure corn oil in Malaysia and Singapore today, is low in saturated fats and high in polyunsaturates to help reduce cholesterol. Mazola is 100% pure corn oil, made from the natural goodness of sun-ripened corn. It135 words
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Miscellaneous276 1978-05-26 7 Crossword J ii ill in ill ill 4 Sale phrase 5 Legal point 6 Nautical cry 7 Sunbeams 8 —ofCleves 9 Their? Fr. 10 —Vegas 11 Submissive 12 Imprisonments 13 Aridity 18 Duryea or Rather 19 Privileges: abbr. 24 Phoenician port 26 Accosted 28 Suite or veil 29 Sprang 30276 words
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Article412 1978-05-26 8 The spectre of communist solidarity, Asian version, Is becoming more and more an Impossible dream. For many of the estimated 1.4 million Vietnamese of Chinese origin, It has lately been a veritable nightmare. Isolated but certainly not left alone, they found themselves the unfortunate victims of412 words
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Article101 1978-05-26 8 WHISPERS I 15,1 1 A woman had to rush out of her home on an emergency, hair dripping wet and wearing a dress more suited for the comfort of home than the elegance of an outing. While waiting impatiently at the traffic lights, the car behind •lammed into101 words
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Article, Illustration512 1978-05-26 8 ALEX JOSEY; ALEX JOSEY - FRIDAY WITH ALEX JOSEY ALEX JOSEY In Harvard, one of America's great universities, pr o lessors are again debating what makes an educated man. This is not a new topic. Educationa 1 i st s have been discussing this for centuries. In the fourteenth century,512 words
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Article, Illustration682 1978-05-26 8 Ismail Kassim - That Sabah ban raises a question: By Ismail Kassim The right to restrict visitors to Sabah has been used more than once by the state government to ban unwelcomed politicians from West Malaysia. The latest victim is Democratic Action Party's (DAP) Political Bureau director and Member682 words
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Article225 1978-05-26 8 AP Chicago: She was suicidal and withdrawn. She would hide under her hospital bed. But soon after a visitor brought a guitar to the psychiatric patient, she started to come to life. "Music helps people feel better about themselves because they can succeed at something,"AP - 225 words
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236 1978-05-26 9 West Malaysians seem to be staging another war against an old menace that appears to have made a comeback recently. The infamous crow population that grew and grew a few years ago much to the dismay of the residents of Klang. appears236 words
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Article, Illustration267 1978-05-26 9 Gloria Chandy - ASEAN ASIDES By Gloria Chandy Vegetables will be aplenty this year in Thailand. There will also be an adequate water supply all the year through, a bumper juice crop, fruit and meat in abundance. No Thai Is likely to doubt that forecast either. It was267 words
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Article79 1978-05-26 9 The annual cattle show at Ipoh this year tot off to an amusing start when farmers brought along some of their prise animals to take part In a bullock cart race. The bulls Started off well enough, but In their attempt to beat each other at the79 words
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Article, Illustration155 1978-05-26 9 The Filipinos, who are already known for their taste for dog meat and other exotic foods, are now turning their attention to another domestic breed. Latest food fad in many places In the country, and even Metro Manila, says the Bulletin Today,155 words
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Advertisement37 1978-05-26 9 TATIC A MUST FOR HI-FI LISTENING A piezo electric element in the Xstatic discharges positive electrical particles to neutralise statics in your records. 7 x Neutralises static build-up Releases dust from records > Makes record cleaning easier L37 words
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Advertisement83 1978-05-26 9 JPH Xoi'hlMin* Pulacu; R<;sha*i i»ai*fc Z-, T7 Simply Scrumptious »N J'VU r /NE THE BEST MUSIC FOR PIANOS, ELECTONE ORGANS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Showrooms: 6th Floor, Plaza Singapura, Orchard Rd, Tel: *****1. (Open Mon Sun) 2nd Floor. Block 87, Marine Parade, Tel *****88 (Open Mon Sat) AND ONIYTHE BEST CREDTT SERVICEFAST,83 words
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Article, Illustration462 1978-05-26 10 / 11 Margaret Chan - Ilie Arts D Margaret Chan A brave new form of wayang kullt (shadow puppetry) Is being created across the Causeway. Wayang Kulit Malaysia retains all the ancient rules but breaks new ground with language and storyline. Adapted from Kelantan's Wayang 81am, it features Bahasa462 words
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Article, Illustration140 1978-05-26 10 / 11 Hobmrt: Children in Tiilacw and towns of the Australian island state of Tasmania say it is as rood as a holiday when the Masbos comes to school. The Masbos is a travelling museum which takes educational displays to country schools. Organised by the Tasmanian140 words
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354 1978-05-26 10 / 11 Out Itv Vii li t (>i in Except tor a few, hotel coffee houses are seldom imaginative In their food or decor. One exception at least In decor 1s the Goodwood Park Hotel's Coffee Lounge in Its restored old wing, a place which seems354 words
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Article, Illustration448 1978-05-26 10 / 11 James Ferrie the architect finds it difficult to reconcile himself with James Ferrie the artist. "Artists do not have tnelr feet planted firmly In the ground," he said, tint of course we know architects do. This ambivalence kept him from showing his448 words
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Article, Illustration342 1978-05-26 10 / 11 Richard Lim - Sundown scene f»v Richard Lim She is attractive. Slim. Willowy. And when she smiles, she has a wide, wide smile which endears her to you. Her name Is Sherry Williams. Tou can se* her at the Tiara. Sherry Is a very smooth singer.342 words
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Advertisement106 1978-05-26 10 / 11 Fast relief also available in tablet form. SKINNY? TIRED? NO ENERGY? Take WATE-ON! Fruit flavoured Wate-On is a nutritious emulsion and is fortified with Vitamin Bi. Bj. D 2 and Vitamin Bia Wate- On cgn nelp underweight men and A women.lt will w help fill out MA your body m106 words
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Advertisement104 1978-05-26 10 / 11 M i > think an-Yiaki are the same. wait until you try MINO-Q TEPPAN-YAKI STEAK HOUSE at King s hotel Havetock Road OPEN FOR LUNCH NOON 230PM. DNNER 6.30PM.— 1030 PM. BAR NOON 11.00 RM TEL-*****5 Of *****1 10% OFF AT LUNCH HOURS FLORAL MILE SEAFOOD 3 1/4 ms Durworn104 words
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Advertisement361 1978-05-26 12 m SPI pflff J. Mm •i ;€P Un $90,000 have been vion since Don't Januarym»ssVour nance J 1 >*«.*s>!< ■<: •< hK *T pii Ml V* pnzes X i i Around the world Pepsi is associated with soccer. So what better idea than a series of Pepsi Soccer Contests here361 words
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Article, Illustration597 1978-05-26 13 World Focus Hawkers a colourful part of Asian life but also a problem in a country. IDRC Feature Singapore: Hawkers are an accepted part of life in Singapore as well as many cities in South-east Asia and elsewhere in the Third World. In fact, theyin a country. — IDRC Feature . - 597 words
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285 1978-05-26 13 Reuter Helsinki: Many accidents still occur because people do not have their eyes tested or neglect to wear the right kind of glasses, according to a Finnish researcher. Dr Marttl Llesmaa has been studying 2545 accidents which occurred at work during a one-Reuter - 285 words
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Advertisement31 1978-05-26 13 home of the stars UL r oPi°a*iti Theatre Restaurant Niteclub 9 Scotts Rd %lIMI\ \I J{! MH.. ■■On 'Jem! Pot-pourri dance entertainment 0 s. i MINDA ROSS RESERVATIONS: *****3 ,rom the^<"pp'"e*31 words
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Advertisement59 1978-05-26 13 Adios, odious odours! Springfresh is the airlreshener that gives you more for your money Just compare weights and prices' <0 w ■A BALLY A SPECIALLY DESIGNED GROUP OF MODELS FROM BALLY*S SUPERB COLLECTION OF SHOES FOR MEN B BALLY of Switzerland internationally recognised as trend setters. Sole Agent For Asean,59 words
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Article182 1978-05-26 14 Business News and Views Reuter Manila, Friday The lifting of another barrier to freer intra-Asean trade marginal deposits on imports had been urged by the Chairman of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) Federation of Food Processing Industries. Chairman Jose Concepcion of the PhilippinesReuter - 182 words
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Article100 1978-05-26 14 UPI London. Friday The US dollar closed lower yesterday on all European markets except Brussels, where It was unchanged. In West Oermany markets remained closed for the Corpus Chrlstl Catholic holiday. Gold also lost ground, closing in London at U*****,375 per ounce compared with Wednesday's close of U*****,125UPI - 100 words
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Article78 1978-05-26 14 AP Tokyo, Friday—Japan's Influential Federation of Economic Organisations urged yesterday a "total review of the governernment's protectionist agricultural policy" and wider opening of the Japanese trade and foreign exchange markets. Another resolution at the federation's annual meeting called for a switch from government attemptsAP - 78 words
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Article220 1978-05-26 14 Reuter TOKYO: Japan's industrial activity boomed back to Its peak level of the past in the first quarter this year with the Indexes of production and shipments matching their all-time highs reached in the last quarter of 1973. But a government officlal cautioned that activity in the secondReuter - 220 words
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Article101 1978-05-26 14 Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous tension's close: AT T 60* unch. Beth Bteel 23% Caterp Tra Chrysler 5!# Coca-Cola uu ContL Oil 29 Dow Chem 25% Dresaer 42% unch. Du Pont 114% ft H Kodak 64% unch. Exxon Firestone 4a% 12% FOrd Mot 49101 words
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Article33 1978-05-26 14 UPI New York, Friday. Dow Jones closing.averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 835.41 (off 2.51), 20 transport 224.14 (off 0.54), 15 utilities 104.33 (up 0—.30), 65 stocks 286.98 (off 0.51).UPI - 33 words
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Article60 1978-05-26 14 AFP Yesterday's closing quotations of tne gllt-edgeas, In yen, with Wednesday's In parentheses were as follows: Helwa Real Ihtate 639 <636>, Nippon OU 661 (696), lComatsu 346 (336), Matsushita Electric 732 (739), Honda Motor 674 (676), ToyoU Motor 033 (960), Mitsui and 00. 332 (328). Mitsubishi Corp. 422 (420),AFP - 60 words
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Article86 1978-05-26 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: ÜBB Bearer 3030 unch. ÜBS Registered 545 1 HBP 379 1 Credit Suisse 2130 unch. Swissair B. 818 4 Swiss Relnsur. 2235 Wlnterthur B. 2250 40 Zurich Insur. 9750 —100 Juvena B. 175 unch. Nestle B. 3415Union Bank of Switzerland - 86 words
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Article97 1978-05-26 14 Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian times). -»jn the Syaney Stock Exchange: ACI 164 166 ADC II 3Q Ampol Pet 83 84 Anl 150 155 APM 131 123 Bank Nt>W 594 596 Brambles 185 187 BHP 704 708 Borai 248 250 CBA« 250 CSH 296 298 CIO 255 OwU97 words
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Article65 1978-05-26 14 Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 160—1 Fonder 33.50 .50 Prlntemps 79.60 .70 Bull 39.30 +1.10 Royal Dutch 260 —2.60 Mlchelln 1406 19 COS 354.80 2.30 Thomson 191 —1.80 CFP 126 —1.30 Rhone 92.20 .50 Air 308 .90 BSN 526 8 Philips 61.50 M Sues 278 unch.65 words
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Article92 1978-05-26 14 UPI Tokyo, Friday In t e rnational Business Machines Corporation, the giant of the world computer Industry, has won Its first computer order from China, a spokesman for IBM Japan said here yesterday. The news comes about two months after Hitachi Ltd concluded the firstUPI - 92 words
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Advertisement69 1978-05-26 14 There are many open air restaurants at night! But, there is only one at the Raffles Hotel where the food is excellent! REDUCE HEAT, GL4RE F4DE with Sun Control Film U S A Reduces 76% solar heat gain Offers balance of indoor comfort Cuts out ultra violet transmission Lower airconditioning69 words
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Miscellaneous541 1978-05-26 14 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 LITTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines ■■■»«■«■■< CLUES FOR GH 5 1. Remain on the surface of the water 2. Ingrained dirt 3. It it used in making541 words
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Article191 1978-05-26 15 UPI Vienna, Friday The Austrian national soccer team wound up their preWorld Cup build-up yesterday by defeating highly rated Eintracht Frankfurt of West Germany 2-0. Halftlme score was 1-0. The warm-up match was played in perfect weather conditions before a crowd of 17,000. The Austrian team, whoUPI - 191 words
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Article236 1978-05-26 15 Reuter Glasgow, Friday Rarely has even this Scottish city with It* tradition of pomp and pageantry seen the likes of the send off given to their World Cup team last night. As manager Ally Mc Leod and his squad of 22 prepared to board the plane for theReuter - 236 words
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Article411 1978-05-26 15 Contest No 14 winners: Lim Bay Toon, 354-J Blk 111, Lor 1, To* Payoh; Wong Boon Hee, *****, Blk 103, Lor 1, Toa Payoh. Lee Fook Yee, Blk 108, 294 E. Lor 1, Toa Payoh, Michael Boh. 1004-0, Blk 163. Lor 1. Toa Payoh; Peter Qoah. 411-A.411 words
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Article190 1978-05-26 15 Reuter London, Friday—English football fans are determined to take an Interest In next month's World Cup In Argentina even though England will not be competing. One London Arm of bookmakers yes t e rday estimated that around £5 million (8521.5 m) will be wageied on the tournamentReuter - 190 words
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Article, Illustration175 1978-05-26 15 Reuter Montevideo, Friday Spain's World Cup team last night played a disappointing 0-0 draw against a scratch Uruguayan selection here In their last International before leaving for Buenos Aires. The Spaniards were weak In attack after an early spurt and there were gaps In theReuter - 175 words
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Advertisement360 1978-05-26 15 Regular offtc* ftourt Wftr, ELBA YEO MODEL Centre: New classes commencing Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Por further Information please tel: ***** or call personally at Suite 116. Ist floor, MliO Centre, Clemenceau Avenue, S'pore 19. MAGIC SHOP 1001 Tricks and Stunts to amuse your friends. Magicians for360 words
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Advertisement480 1978-05-26 15 AT YOUR PLACE Beauty Services. Well-trained/ experienced masseuses/ masseurs. Tel: ***** (11a.m. 10p.m.). Call us for a relaxing massage. MELATI-DEBA PROVIDES Oood Service. Skilful Massage By Experienced Masseuses/ Masseurs Tel: *****1 (7 30a.m. Onwards). CALL MICHELLE *****1/ *****12 for massage by qualified masseuses. Michael Royston Agency. CALL FAIRLADY *****2 Complete480 words
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Advertisement26 1978-05-26 15 If you can't stop smoking... Unsightly nicotine stains can spoil an important day, a special moment, a good Image. Restore cleaner teeth and fresher breath now.26 words
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Miscellaneous36 1978-05-26 15 THE BORN LOSER 00 (.M THE CR& mwit COWKJ vL J m x 1 I 1 m u K 9 7 u OX. QK. FETCH by Art Sansom I 9 -7ZTZ U ft 1 m i>36 words
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Article170 1978-05-26 16 Janke wins intermediate title Kee Bee Khim, seeking her ninth snocewlve title in the Singapore Island Country Club championship. coasted home to a comforttable 9 and 7 quarterfinal victory over T. Takatanl at the island Coarse yesterday. Bee Khim bad earlier shot a two-over-par170 words
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Article, Illustration572 1978-05-26 16 Lim Kee Chan - Stephen and Tony are Jurong home course favourites TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan A four-over-par 76 Is good enough to win the Jurong Open champlo nshlp on Sunday, says Lim Hang Klat, the club captain. "The course Is still a little dry and Is572 words
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Article333 1978-05-26 16 Open Division on Bunday: Ist tee. 13-15 p.m. —HJC. Llm (J-10) Quek Meng Liat IK-8); 12-21— R. Chong (J-8) Teo Booti Thong (K-10) 8j Kyle-little (1-4); 12.37 Ting Sa Tee (J-7) Y. Hassan (T-8) Boon Ong San (Sel--11); 13-33—Koh Chap Jt (J-ll) I Shamsuddln (TU-7) Tay Joo Boon333 words
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Advertisement154 1978-05-26 16 If you've got a sweet spot for hitting consistently, weVe 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 are 'tailored to measure' individually for you. The 'Sweet Spot' on the154 words
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Advertisement138 1978-05-26 16 Attention Goiters Opening Bargains tor the month ot May Gary Player Junior Two Woods Four Irons Putter for boys girls Normal Price $285 Now $230 T-Z Putter Normal prica $95 Now $78 Penfold Gary Player 1000 mark I 4 Woods, 9 Irons Normal Price $1000 Now $720 Irons only Normal138 words
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Miscellaneous272 1978-05-26 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF irs YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have very strong emotions. Your Immediate responses sometimes frighten those who do not know you well and may be misinterpreted as a loss of control. Somewhat Inclined toward depression, you And it difficult to be cheerful when events and people272 words
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Article121 1978-05-26 17 SC RUTINEER BRIAN MILLER FAIRWAY R. L CHAN Race 1: Trcnmlo* Lumber Jack TRtnenlco Something To Tell Kratweky Chief Tremenloo Tit me nice Lumber Jack Race 1 Nst T* Worry Klang Valley Go Alone Sea Charm KUnr Valley V Sea Charm E Una Valley ot To Worry Race S121 words
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2353 1978-05-26 17 99B 2.30 CLASS 5, DIV 3 1,250m UUi ($9,000 $0,300 to winner) 1 8000 Ka Mhaafcy CMal a (Peng Onn) Chong 8 37 (dd +2) t P Laa 2 t 2463 Tn tmmlaa (Oood Friend) King 8 33.3 (ud-2) 8F CMam 3 12,353 words
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Article707 1978-05-26 17 Starting times for Jumi "B" Dtvtcion comeiuon tomorrow: Ist 7.30 aon. Tan Chin Wah (J-24) L. C. Swee (Sel-23) Tan Yew Mun (K--21); 7.34 Tom Ng (J-19) D. Tay (W-24) Y. Takenaga (J-23): 7.42 8. Kawashima (J-23) W. Tan d-19) B. Phan (J-21); 7.48 Y. H.707 words
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Article367 1978-05-26 17 Most of the Derby candidates were put through their paces at Ipoh this morning, and one who showed up particularly well was Joy of Harmony. The Roan Rocket five-year-old showed Impressive form In a 600 m trial, returning 38.2 with Jockey M.C. Lam astride.367 words
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Article101 1978-05-26 17 MJXDAT BACK It IjM. CI i ttr. S ISMM: Fwta flrtia D, Dn|w, Mtrlto in. Ttm-Vm. TmUUm, TmthftU, «*r mMdr, Perfect n iiTli i Mhltar. BACK t: IN. CL Dtr. 1 11MB: Mm Mk N«t o«Mty, ItymnrtChm. back t: Ut. CL I MM*: In Opmmt. M rf tat 11.101 words
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Advertisement95 1978-05-26 17 School Holidays SpkJaiat JACKIE'S BOWL KATONG Eg Only $1/- par FREE rental of Big priaae maat to won inctudinf. A Cathay Pwatfk Airways -*r^ Tanita Owen Toanan )y Tanita KMien Saataa Mwa many mar* f Y It's easy! Everyone stands a chance to win. you don't have to bowl well95 words
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Article338 1978-05-26 18 LAZARUS ROKK - By LAZARUS ROKK Kuala Lumpur, Friday Yip Chee Keong, 24, who was the midfield role lor the first time in his entire soccer career when he turned out for the Selangor Penang first leg Malaysia Cup semi final on Sunday, is not feeling uncomfortable at338 words
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Article, Illustration428 1978-05-26 18 PHILIP TAN - We have a surprise, says coach Ishak Bjr PHILIP TAN Pahang will make two changes in the team to play Singapore in the return leg of the Malaysia Cup semi-finals at the National Stadium on Sunday (kickoff 7.30 p.m.). Skilful midfielder Wan Zulklfll has recovered from428 words
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Article243 1978-05-26 18 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR Natlonal coach Sebastian YaD had an unexpected "bonus' last night. He saw 20 superfit players trying their best to earn 11 places In the team for Sunday's return leg with Pahang. And he cant make up his mind on the final line-up. Said Sebastian: "Although243 words
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Article220 1978-05-26 18 The first round of the President's Cup soccer competition got off to a disappointing start yesterday when two of the three games were called off because the pitches at Farrer Park were not marked out. The games cancelled were between TangllnHooper 36 and DeltaEunos Crescent.220 words
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Advertisement204 1978-05-26 18 IS THE B4MOUS FAMILY amx PREDATOR MASTER Equally big bold and 'ugged these clubs aie designed tor-optimum accuracy ball cont'Oi and g'eater distance These c ibs a'e made tor impfovmg you' shot making ond a boon to aspiring goiters A new and powerful CAT |ust let out of the bag204 words
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Advertisement100 1978-05-26 18 L ACOSTE "78 4 mm k<\ 1\ m gjMlMill If'TtTtVi 13 3 L\\\\\ KSH ni m A"J r i 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 v l anywhere. f\ Now accepted100 words
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Article, Illustration450 1978-05-26 19 Margaret Chan - Review Calamity Jane By Margaret Chan They kissed, broke into song, kissed, more singing, another kiss... oh how re hearsed they looked. The love scenes in Calamity Jane, the YMCA Sceneshifters' latest stage offering now on nightly at Victoria Theatre were rather prissy. Poor darling Katie450 words
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Article, Illustration430 1978-05-26 19 Judith Holmberg - Review The Moneychangers By Judith Holmberg The promise that The Moneychangers would rip the staid facade off banking was more than fulfilled in the opening episode of the TV serial last Friday evening. The programme opened with the bank In danger of being430 words
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Article38 1978-05-26 19 AFP Tokyo, Friday—Japanese actor Shlntaro Katsu, the blind travelling swordsman In Samurai movies, has confessed to the possesion of 26 grams of opium which was allegedly given to him by an Iranian visitor, police said yesterday. —AFP.AFP - 38 words
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Advertisement6 1978-05-26 19 ROXY Brilliant True Colour Television L_6 words
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Miscellaneous307 1978-05-26 19 At the cinema THE GAME OF DEATH (Mandarin): This was Bruce Lee's last movie. The kung fu king died while it was half-way through production and a replacement had to be found. The story traces the meteoric rise of a young kung fu film star (Bruce Lee) who attracts the307 words
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Miscellaneous640 1978-05-26 19 left to the girl to go In search of the Brave Archer. stars Alexender Fu Sheng, Nlu Niu, Hslu Hslen. Prince: 1.45, 4, 6 45 and 9.15.p.m Jurong: 1 45. 4,15, 6.45 and 9.15 p.m. THIRD SISTER LIU (Mandarin): Somewhat of a classic that has been made Into a musical,640 words
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Article76 1978-05-26 20 AH FOOK: Now the lawyers' standard of English Is being criticised. Perhaps English should be made a compulsory subject In the law faculty. MEI LIN: It is unfortunate that the lawyers should be picked upon. I am sure this Is true In most professions if pot all. If76 words
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Advertisement144 1978-05-26 20 electrostahc panoramic-sound earspeaker Electrostatic Headphone SR-Sigma $500.00 Optional Single Adaptor SRD-6 80 00 Optional Double Adaptor SRD-7 120 00 Pre-Amplifier and Headphone Amplifier SRA-12S 795.00 Atlas Sound (Pte) Ltd. B1/3 UIC Building. Shenton Way. Singapore 1. Tel *****84. *****64 Delicious food at Its most glorious awaits you at t )hantirhrr144 words
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Miscellaneous762 1978-05-26 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 J Ent. TELEFUNKEN 3.94 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS folW I V E 8 MATINEE: Departure at Night (r). Mandarin movie. 4.49 INTERMISSION. 8.95 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by EXERC18E WITH GLORIA. 0 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF. MS THE TONY RANDALL 8HOW: Case Facing Up versus Hiding Behind the762 words
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Miscellaneous216 1978-05-26 20 ELLERY QUEEN: The Adventure of the Tyrant of Tin Pan Alley. (Ch. 5, 10.55 panIn colour). Ellery and his father investigate tne death of a song writer who was murdered while on a radio show. SPORT8 PARADE. (Ch. 5. 7.55 p.m. in colour). Fong Hoe Beng presents highlights of the216 words
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