New Nation, 4 June 1978
1978-06-04
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Title Section10 1978-06-04 1 Sunday Nation |UN! 4, 1978 90 CKNTS M.C.(F) NO. Sl7/1/7S10 words
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Advertisement56 1978-06-04 1 Danger of proxy war in S-E Asia warns Raja Vietnam-Cambodia border conflict a sign Story in Page 5 World Cup A V ist i iPt v iTJ& m In the Back Page Wanted: Women executives who wll play ball Page 22 Servants bond: Think again urges NTUC —.Page 4 The56 words
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Advertisement32 1978-06-04 1 *0* Kmtudufiwd duetai 16. Murray Street V Singapore (behind M«tropo4« ThMtr*) Completely under New Set-up SHAW versus CHOW After kung fu, what Page 10 Inside Track on those 400 tickets Page 3032 words
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Article189 1978-06-04 2 THE Consumers Association of Penang yesterday said scientific tests which it had carried out revealed that fresh local fish were highly contaminated with hunian faeces. Several types of popular fish bought at three places in Penang were found to contain an "incredibly" high level of189 words
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Article28 1978-06-04 2 Reuter THE conservative New Wafd Party, formed In February, has announced It was dissolving Itself following the Sadat government's clampdown on right and left-wing opponents. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article, Illustration110 1978-06-04 2 No, they're not rocks they're mushrooms Mushrooms as big as cauliflowers. And in future, vegetarians may be eating them like steaks carved like meat and filed. West German scientists, through cross-breeaing, are producing giant mushrooms weighing over 1000 gm, compared to 5 to 15 gm for aIPS picture - 110 words
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Article512 1978-06-04 2 The Northrop corruption trial RETIRED RMAF Group Captain Ahmad Shah Hashim, 54, was sentenced to a total of seven years jail by the High Court in Kuala Lumpur yesterday on four counts of corruption relating to the purchase of 16 Northrop G-5 aircraft by the Malaysian512 words
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Article121 1978-06-04 2 AFP mHE Soviet Union will X build a naval base and air baae In South Yemen, according to the Arabic weekly A 1 Wat a n A 1 Arabl. It said the bases were agreed to during a recent visit to Aden by SovietAFP - 121 words
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Article64 1978-06-04 2 NST A HIGH COURT judge's former driver was sentenced to seven years' Jail (or tiylng to extort money from the Judge and his wife. M. Manokaran, 23, was also sentenced to seven years' jail for Intimidating Mr Justice Ounn Chit l*uan's wlie. Lily, by threatening her that heNST - 64 words
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109 1978-06-04 2 Malaysian Minister of Agriculture Datuk Sharif! Ahmad yesterday urged the people not to be confused by the government's stand on friendly relations with communist countries. This stand had been misconstrued to mean that the government accepted the Ideology or the system of government of these109 words
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THE WORLD YESTERDAY
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Article88 1978-06-04 2 UPI AMERICAN servicemen say a "significant cut" in the size of the US military force on Taiwan Is planned In the next four months, according to yesterday's Washington Post. In a story with a Hong Kong dateline, the Post said that servicemen on Taiwan "say an unusualUPI - 88 words
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Article64 1978-06-04 2 UP TO ONE million people are starving In Ethiopia's Welo region because of a drought and special airfields are being built to aid relief operations, Addis Ababa radio reported yesterday. The radio, monitored in London, said the people In the affected area, north-east of the64 words
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Article45 1978-06-04 2 AFP GOVERNOR Kanlchl Kubo of Nagasaki prefecture of Kyushu will visit Paris on June 9 to hold negotiations with Air France officials for opening a new air route between Paris and Nagasaki using the Concorde, the Nagasaki prefectural government said.—AFP.AFP - 45 words
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Article77 1978-06-04 2 Reuter JAPAN'S state-owned national railways (JNR) yesterday announced disciplinary steps against 140,000 unionists—about one third of its employees—who had participated in walkouts staged between last November and April this year. Emploveee of tip national railways ana other Eubllc corporations are anned from striking. Two major trade unionsReuter - 77 words
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Article70 1978-06-04 2 Reuter THE family of Aldo Moro has said It planned to set up a foundation In memory of the murdered fbrmer Premier dedicated to cultural, scientific and political research. Its theme will be the development and future of Italian society and It will be headed by DrReuter - 70 words
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Article39 1978-06-04 2 TWO policemen—Chow Chee Kheong and 8. Gunasekaran, both of "C" Division—were yesterday awarded the Plngat Polls Perkasa (Police Gallantry Medal) by President Sheares to commemorate Police Day. Parades were also held In all police divisions.39 words
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Article95 1978-06-04 2 THE Government prosecuted 139 for air pollution offences last year a big increase from the 56 in 1976. This was stated In the 1977 annual report of the Anti-P o 11 u t i on Unit which was a set up in 1970 to look into95 words
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Article186 1978-06-04 2 FUTURE bus interchange systems will start operating on Sundays Instead of weekdays to avoid the confusion like the one that hit Jurong early this week. But commuters, on their part, should prepare for any new bus schemes by reading advance notices of proposed changes. SBB186 words
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Advertisement72 1978-06-04 2 PLANTS HEED PLANTABBS! VNow with Plantabbt. your.plants can get all the food and mineral! they need. No Trouble. No men. Tea ted and proven worldwide- Don't starve your plant*. Get Plantabb* and keep your plants looking good I Available at METRO (MS. MO. MOM. MMP>. Love F tonal at YAOHAN72 words
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Article283 1978-06-04 3 AP A co-founder of the Terrorist June 2 Movement cautioned in an underground interview that nuclear warheads may be the next anarchist targets following the deaths of Hanns-Martin Schleyer and Aldo Moro. "Whoever holds something like that (nuclear weapons) m his hands can let the WestAP - 283 words
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269 1978-06-04 3 UPI Reuter BRITISH Prime Minister James Callaghan on Friday called on African nations to speak out now against East-West use of the continent as a battleground before It becomes too late. Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly on Disarmament, Mr Callaghan said: "ThoseUPI; Reuter - 269 words
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209 1978-06-04 3 ABOUT 600 people were injured at Korat City Stadium (about 250 km north of Bangkok) on Friday when two wooden grand stands collapsed before the world boxing championship match between Wilfredo Gomez of Puerto Rico and Thai challenger Sakat Forntavee. police said yesterday.209 words
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Article119 1978-06-04 3 AFP CHINESE vice-chairman Teng Hslao-ping yesterday lashed out at what he termed "bureaucratIsm" In the army In a major policy address at a conference In Peking on political work in the army. He called for a "straightening out" of the army, explaining this means "reorganlsingAFP - 119 words
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193 1978-06-04 3 Reuter rE people of Bangladesh voted yesterday 13 a presidential election amid signs that they would return Ma-jor-General Ziaur Rahman as Head of State with a clear majority. Many said they were voting for Oen Zla, 43, because law and order had beenReuter - 193 words
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Advertisement91 1978-06-04 3 J I Po< ket FUJKA Special Free Offer-See your photo dealer now! P2OO Kit Beach bag 1 roll 100 ASA (20exp) Fujicolor film FREE P250 Kit Beach bag 2 rolls 400 ASA (12exp) Fujicolor film FREE P350 F Kit Beach bag 2 rolls 400 ASA (20exp) Fujicolor film FREE P3SOZ91 words
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323 1978-06-04 4 'Put servants within reach of the average working woman' r E NTUC has urged the Government to review Its Foreign Domestic Servant Scheme which requires a $10,000 deposit from employers to put It within the reach of the average working woman. Describing the323 words
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242 1978-06-04 4 AP CHINA has formally put an end to the Red Guards, the spearhead organlsatior of young militants during the socalled Cultural Revolution, a Yugoslav report said on Friday. Tanjug, the Yugoslav news agency, reporting from Peking, said the International Day of Children was usedAP - 242 words
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Article, Illustration98 1978-06-04 4 rIS Is not latest In undergarment# for men, but a pledge of purity for young Mormon missionaries. It Is, In raci, the famous "chastity garment" worn by them In their two years' stint In the field when they have to leac a monastic life.Camera Press Picture - 98 words
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141 1978-06-04 4 PARENTS and teacher* should provide young people with a range of good books especially those from Asia. Mr Chal Chong YU. Senior Minis* ter of State for Education, said last night. It Is through reading widely that the young Singaporean will141 words
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164 1978-06-04 4 Reuter AFP UPI rE United States has sent a "stiff protest" to Soviet authorities over the discovery of electronic bugging devices In the US Embassy In Moscow on May 25. State Depart ment spokesman, Hodd 1 n g Carter, said the electronicReuter; AFP; UPI - 164 words
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Article54 1978-06-04 4 AP FIVE Britons, employees of a British aviation company, were killed by unidentified gunmen during a beach picnic In the Persian Gulf state of Dmman. Two others, who were swimming at that time, escaped the attack, the British Foreign Office disclosed yesterday but refused toAP - 54 words
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Article31 1978-06-04 4 THE Lions Club will launch a luckv draw this month to raise funds tor a modern community centre at Len* Kee. The draw will be held on Dec 2.31 words
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Miscellaneous369 1978-06-04 4 HOW TO SELECT AND BUY A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY by a representative from NTUC. Queenstown branch library, 7.30 p.m. Admission free. STORY-TELLING FOR CHILDREN In Malay. Chinese, English and Tamil. National Library lecture hall. 10 a.m. Admission free. INTERNATIONAL PHOTO-ART EXHIBITION. Sin Chew Jit Poh Eromotion centre, 3 p.m. >369 words
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Article381 1978-06-04 5 'Viet-Cambodia conflict is struggle between China and Russia with implications for S-E Asia TDOREION Minister r Mr. S. Rajaratnam has decrlbed the Vietnam Cambodia border conflict as a proxy war between China and the Soviet Union and warned of its ominous Implications for South-east Asia.381 words
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190 1978-06-04 5 IITHAT Asean lacks In TV economic cooperation, it la making up In International standing, according to Foreign Minister Mr S. Rajaratnam. He told the Far Eastern Economic Review Asean had acquired greater credibility than at any time over the last190 words
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165 1978-06-04 5 Reuter UPI AN angry President Carter has denied a report that he has stratglc arms talks (Salt) with the Bovlet Union and vowed that America would keep pressing for a treaty to curb the nuclear arms race. Mr Carter described the report in theReuter; UPI - 165 words
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Article132 1978-06-04 5 AP AH IG H RANKING Chinese leader has accused the Soviet Union of engineering Vietnam's alleged persecution and expulsion of ethnic Chinese, Japanese correspondents reported from Peking yesterday. The Japanese reports said the statement Was made on Friday by Mr Llao Cheng-Chili, vice chairman of theAP - 132 words
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Article91 1978-06-04 5 AP S"iAMBODIA'B ambassaV/ dor to Vientiane has promised to convey Thailand's concern over the recurring skirmishes along the Thai-Cam bodla border to the Phnom Penh government. Thai Foreign Minister Upadlt Pacharlyangkun said on Friday. Mr Upadlt who met the Cambodian Ambassador, Son San, during his two-day visit toAP - 91 words
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Advertisement115 1978-06-04 5 il« -V" ifcMft r.*V X A V* fc I ;r 0 DOES YOUR WITH AHEA COME CLEANER? 4 I V. maxelltM ITTTTTTT ii'lllllll If not, you'll, most likely to wind up with a dirty head and lose high frequency, volume and distortion will built-up. Maxell cassette has a fourfunction leader115 words
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Article240 1978-06-04 6 In-laws alive and kicking COMMENT In-laws are alive and well, and still giving problems, even though more Singapore couples are staving on their own. And It Is usually the wife who Is getting the worse of the continuing confrontation, surely as old as the Institution of marriage Itself. For the240 words
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Article, Illustration740 1978-06-04 6 BRUCE SANDHAM - FISH are being lured ashore in their thousands by a marine Pied Piper an ultrasonic gadget that could take the danger out of deep-water trawling and ensure that the fisherman of the future doesn't even need to get wet. BRUCE SANDHAM reports. BRUCEFI - 740 words
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Advertisement148 1978-06-04 6 TOMORROW S TECHNOLOGY. YESTERDAY'S TRADITION. SEIKO. THE QUALITY WATCH OF TODAY. 6300-8070 Seiko started out making watches with uncompromising ideels like pride in workmanship and dedication to a high standard of axoatlanca. As our technical knowledga and expertiae grew, wa developed a microtachnotogy far ahaad of its tima. Wa bacama148 words
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Miscellaneous13 1978-06-04 6 fJMIDO Hmver 'i&Te&PAY. 0 I -Hfc m th m msh. 7) $'<>oteY i13 words
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Article, Illustration668 1978-06-04 7 EE CHWEE CHENG - When our-writer went to see her doctor, she found 3 patients with the same problem By EE CHWEE CHENG T|o YOU sometimes wake up with severe pain in one or more fingers, followed by stiffness and numbness? If you do, it may668 words
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258 1978-06-04 7 pERHAPS, as pointed out by one indignant female writer in a London paper recently, it IS men who start all the wars, are responsible for most crimes and who rape Mother Earth. In a tirade against "the other side" Jill Tweedie, a258 words
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Article, Illustration71 1978-06-04 7 GLORIA CHANDY - GLORIA CHANDY ONE girl who turned up for work In her favourite tee-shirt dldnt think thai the word "Architecture" spread across her ample bosom would warrant any comment. But the first colleague she met wanted to know who the developer was. Then somebody wanted to know71 words
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254 1978-06-04 7 AS a netball player Tiyself and participant in many a mixed match I must assure Eu Choon Leng (If You Ask Me, SN, May 28), that mixed neiball matches are not what he thinks they are at all. From the tone of his piece254 words
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Advertisement202 1978-06-04 7 te I a V- i ■M T C on 4 V r m V A PERFEC, =w COMBINATION FOR YOUR THE SETTING: PENANQ The perfect package for tourists. Miles of beaches, a hill station and an exciting city in between. Everything you need, packed into a beautiful Island. Penang. Pearl202 words
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Article, Illustration1293 1978-06-04 8 Edward Greenfield meets the greatest pianist alive or dead, the legendary Vladimir Horowitz —and his formidable wife Wanda Guardian pOR a living legend, r the most celebrated musical recluse of our age, Vladimir Horowitz, could hardly be more affable. Ask him how his playing has changed over theGuardian - 1,293 words
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Advertisement116 1978-06-04 8 From today you can have a beautiful complexion clear, soft smooth with WEST CABOT'S VITAMIN ECREME Imported from U.S.A. Join the thousands of women using this luxurious moisturising creme because it's more than just another cosmetic cream. Super-saturated with 14,000 units of vitamin E it moistens, softens and beautifies all116 words
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Article, Illustration544 1978-06-04 9 That applies to our coral reefs too if you ask me... Once I'd have plastered cement round a tree, says a Nature Lover THE call by the Ministry of Environment for Singaporeans to be more appreciative of nature has been, I'm sure, received with544 words
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406 1978-06-04 9 Guardlan rpHERE is now, it seems, an added hazard to being ill in a British hospital. As patients come round from the general anaesthetic their eyes are more and more likely to come to rest on an undressedGuardlan - 406 words
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Advertisement90 1978-06-04 9 IF YOU have something to say which you think our readers would like to know why not put it on paper and send it to us. We welcome contributors to this column. Articles can be on any subject but should preferably be opinion pieces of about 599 words each. They90 words
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Article, Illustration2598 1978-06-04 10/23 VERONICA HUANG - As kung fu fades out, what next for the HK film industry? By VERONICA HUANG HUANG of the Asian Wall Street Journal THE plot has all the Ingredients of an almost certain boxofflce winner. There's a power struggle between two millionaire businessmen who once were close friends,2,598 words
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Miscellaneous1360 1978-06-04 11 Sunday Nation Your 12-page TV pu'llout m 1 »< Kit f* 'J u -4 > -*n I ■*■*> J* jTi 5? AKAI M I iIV Ml Stars on Ice 11,860 litres of water in the studio Silingualism: PM Mr Lm Kuan Yew on Ch 5 at 7.45 pm in COLOUR1,360 words
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Advertisement122 1978-06-04 12 Pi The True Colour Hi. m, tube which reproduces sharper, more bi pleasure Check these featuree «Buper Luminous Hellochrom Picture Tube •Automatic Electronic Signal Search System •Superimposed Channel Indicator •Computer-type Ultra Sensor Remote Control *Up to IflproQramme Pre-settlng for utmost convenient operation •Choice of table or console models •Complete, efficient122 words
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Miscellaneous665 1978-06-04 12 MONDAY A speaker unlike any other 3.00 P.M. Open 3.03 HAUL (r) 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (T) 3.35 Afternoon Matinee: Happy Anniversary (Pt 1). A comedy of a married couple, David Niven-Mitz) Gaynor, being embarrassed by daughter Patty Duke who tells the nation on a tv show of her father's665 words
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Advertisement115 1978-06-04 13 6COTY KV-2010ES Sony's 20" (50.8 cm) New Trinitron colour tv system with 60% brighter and sharper plus instant picture make him the best colour tv system in town. warranty >24 months' cover for free labour >24 months' cover for all parts >24 months' cover for the picture tube. •Mimic HITACHI115 words
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Miscellaneous1119 1978-06-04 13 WEDNESDAY A speaker unlike any other 5.55 P.M. Open 5.58 THE PERILS OF PENELOPE PITSTOP. Cartoon 6.20 NEW MICKEY MOUSE CLUB. Presents Snow White in the Mouse-Movie Special. Mouseketeers are also taught the art of animation. 6.45 NEWS (T) 7.00 KALAI DEEPAM. A variety show on the theme "ART" 7.501,119 words
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Advertisement117 1978-06-04 14 P r Stf-./ 1 < -',j4->".' .Mtr CT-2001P COLOUR TV Sharpness you can see efficient energy saving chassis fv! Beautiful wood grain finished cabinet Advancad SSS in line colour picture tube ona touch tuning for ail 8 positions 9 11= c MELCO SALES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD (SUBSIDIARY OF MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC.117 words
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Miscellaneous1081 1978-06-04 14 FRIDAY A speaker unlike any other 3.00 P.M. Open 3.03 Housewives' Matinee: Iron-Punch Contest (r). Mandarin film. 4.30 Intermission 6.05 Open 6.08 EXERCISE WITH GLORIA 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF 6.35 THE TONT RANDALL SHOW: Philadelphia Triangle. Happiness is in the air when Judge Franklin hears his beloved Judge Eleanor Hooper1,081 words
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Advertisement94 1978-06-04 15 <■ -H r ''"*ir"-' 9 jf'^ r V*SS /®»P »#s* HAVE INVADED SINGAPORE! From all leading stores and toy shops The Micronauts the latest in toys and accessories are now in Singapore. Wildly imaginative visitors that are guaranteed to fire any child's creativity and imagination. Of rugged construction, perfectly safe94 words
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Advertisement90 1978-06-04 16/17 As a jogger you know the most important part of your equipment must be your shoes. And more people are buying Bata Joggers because they are better Joggers. Better because they have nylon uppers, and are light and soft. Tough and longlasting, so they go an and on and on.90 words
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Miscellaneous172 1978-06-04 16/17 A f f r \t Hf r /i r/r m^IAA 4 HERE GOMES PETUNIA.~I'D KNOW HER DRMN ANVWHERE V C« A 7} o 3? ru. make sure WHAtfS WRONG WITH HER CAR IS NOTHIN' trivial/ park it RIGHT HERE, PETUNIA/ 4 LEAVE TH' ENGINE RDNNIN I'LL HAVE VER TROUBLE r-j172 words
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Miscellaneous68 1978-06-04 16/17 111 THAT CtfITTER AINT I 11 k ii I 'm.fj »j *7M? i MEATEATBR/ LETS 3ETOUTA HERE FASTI SADFRY/ HE'S, IF WE CAN MAKE IT fiAININ© ON US-7 INTO THOSE TREE 6 UP i can stop him a» HOW? t m W> 7 *1 .i-'. f*STL ■PV/ I v# S68 words
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Miscellaneous224 1978-06-04 18 Igarth^^^^H M EH 3D2ESSFSEE Fotaasr v\ sorrvi.rr )v DOt9 NOT Vi EXIST/XDUKE RN»LTSeKANXXI WILL OBty MPUOTLyPLL INSTRUCTIONS FQDM MB/ IP HE RESISTS MERE MOLE MUCH LONGER IT OBSTINQCY/J May destroy HIS MIND I NO/ I SO My own way. k m i <L i i t *<< > 4 JV;*224 words
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915 1978-06-04 19 I raid my tee-hee book for the—yes Ginny— ineffable HUHOUR I'M AT my worst at Jokes all right, down *with cries of "you can say THAT again" over there. Most people never remember them Jokes to begin with.915 words
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270 1978-06-04 19 CKT - Off the Record by CKT I'VE ONLY Just read the new issue of The Craft of Sound magazine; now, if only those people would try for more meaty than pretty we're on the way to a* better hi-fi quarterly. One nice remark popped up270 words
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Advertisement246 1978-06-04 19 APPOINTMENTS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST A highly successful and well-established multi national corporation in the electronic industry in Singapore is looking for a Systems Specialist in its expanding organisation. The Systems Specialist will be responsible for the entire information system with particular emphasis on internal controls, operating efficiency, systems and procedures and246 words
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Article, Illustration1002 1978-06-04 20 DENNIS COLLINS - I saw many Chinese faces BY DENNIS COLLINS AUSTRALIA'S Northern outpost of Darwin made headline news on Christmas Day 1974 when cyclone Tracy raced across the Timor sea and devastated the city ripping off roofs, wrenching windows off hinges and carrying1,002 words
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Advertisement139 1978-06-04 20 tale to tell? Here's a chance to tell It And to a much wider audience than you'd ever have thought possible. Sunday Nation Is running a weekly travellers' column written by our readers. It can he a travelogue type story or Just a little Incident or your most unforgettable or139 words
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Article, Illustration352 1978-06-04 21 DORIS YOUNG - DORIS YOUNG I WAS flabbergast--1 ed, to say the least, that someone of Tan Bah Bah's stature in local Journalism should have written his Insulting comments on the film They Call Her Cleopatra Wong produced by Bobby A. Suarez Film352 words
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Article, Illustration507 1978-06-04 21 Tan Bah Bah - jJd JiiiU By Tan Bah Bah IF YOU have been 1 wondering (those who have not seen the film and have been rather unsuccessful trying to get that new office boy to line up on their behalf and even507 words
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Article, Illustration726 1978-06-04 21 IPS ITE'S intelligent and 11 sporty. He's funloving, but sensitive. He's dependable, but tough. And he's Europe's forgotten pfince. His sister, the glamorous Princess Caroline of Monaco, has been In the limelight for a couple of years. Her brother is only 13 months youngerIPS - 726 words
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Article289 1978-06-04 22 THE WILD ISLAND. By Antonia Fraser. Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1978, 192 PP. £4.25. ADY Antonia Fra- ser has been ao claimed, and properly so, as the author of several historical biographies. Now, in between biographies, she has turned to producing thrillers. Her heroine is Jemlna289 words
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Article, Illustration449 1978-06-04 22 Book Page Women are too concerned with just doing a good job, says two of their own sex THE MANAGERIAL WOMAN. By Margaret Hennig and Anne Jardim. Marion Boyars, 1978, £4.95. The Economist T*HE crux of women's problem in business seems to beThe Economist - 449 words
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673 1978-06-04 22 Alex Josey - They stood out as spies also as great drinkers and philanderers TAKE NINE SPIES. By Fitzroy Mac Lean. Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1978. 342 pp. £6.95. By Alex Josey OPIES the world over seem to have one thlng< in common: a keen interest in sex and drink. Of the nine spies673 words
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163 1978-06-04 24 Kaleidoscope UPI spHE Badminton Amo--I- elation of Malaysia (BAM) will decide next Wednesday whether to remain In the International Badminton Federation or Join the newlyformed World Badminton Federation. BAM President Mohamed Khlr Joharl said In Ipoh the association would take a decisionUPI - 163 words
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307 1978-06-04 25 Brian Miller - Brian Miller lOR the past two 1 weeks the Singapore Hockey Association have come under Are for their seemingly lack of foresight when the National Under-23 team Journeyed up to Malacca for the MHF hockey tournament. Criticism and brickbats have307 words
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Article498 1978-06-04 26 THE $2 M OFFER TO SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN Daily Express A GLITTERING mountain of money was thrust In front of Britain's sportsmen and women recently with this Irresistible offer: The higher you climb the more you collect. The cash, more than million ($2.1Daily Express - 498 words
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Article, Illustration146 1978-06-04 26 Daily Express, Reuter ESTER Piggott last night accepted a £50,000 ($210,000) challenge issued by a tobacco company against him winning the 1978 Derby. Piggott's Epsom Derby mount Inkerman is a favourite to win the race. Before Piggott rode Inkerman to an easy victory atDaily Express, Reuter - 146 words
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518 1978-06-04 26 Tan Kim Seng - ATHLETICS Tan Kim Seng T*HE Singapore Schools Sports Council have confirmed their participation In the 2nd Asean Schools Track and Field Championships scheduled for July 30 Aug 2 In Kuala Lumpur. Schools were told of this last month in a circular from518 words
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Article, Illustration283 1978-06-04 26 MIME The Aces I<HE basic principle of a squeeze play Is when an opponent Is forced to throw away winning cards, while declarer plays out a long suit. When declarer plans a squeeze he usually can count one trick less than the number he needs to fulfil283 words
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Article, Illustration726 1978-06-04 27 Jean Rook - TENNIS TALK Stronger now, she'sall set to bare her teeth at Wimbledon Jean Rook Daily Express OINCE last Wimbledon, Tracy Austin has gained a year, 10cm height, 2kg weight, and enough gut to string several rackets. The Callfornlan whizzkid still only 15, weighs aboutDaily Express; © 1978 Los Angeles Times - 726 words
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Article, Illustration46 1978-06-04 27 Don J. Leary - FEHCE WITH OFFSKEKT—FHOHE WEAKNESSE By Don J. Leary ■itahiMlnptMb 1. Even duririg warnoup, find opponent's weaknesses. Check out backhand. 2. If you find weak forehand of backhand, attack it ruthlessly. "Fence" i until you get your chance, then move in for the kill.46 words
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Article321 1978-06-04 27 Gerry Chan - BADMINTON Gerry Chan rE sudden change of heart by International Badminton Federation (IBF) in considering a meeting with Peking officials from the World Badminton Federation (WBF) the rival body came as a big surprise to many Craig Reeder, the vicepresident of the IBF, who321 words
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Article, Illustration522 1978-06-04 28 Lim Kok Ann - Lim Kok Ann UAX Euwe is the oldest living exworld chess champion, for his tenure of the title was during 1935-37, Just before World War Two. Born in Amsterdam, Holland, in 1901, Euwe studied mathematics but at an early age displayed his talent for chess.522 words
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Article183 1978-06-04 28 EXPATS' CORNER UPI Reuter TOORMER major leaguer Hal Breeden, who has been playing in Japan for the past thr»"> years, said in Tokyo he will retire from oase ball. Breeden, 34, played for the Chicago cubs and the Montreal Exnos. made the statement afterUPI; Reuter - 183 words
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763 1978-06-04 28 Joyce Tan - NETBALL Joyce Tan pOR those who have no knowledge of the game, last Sunday's Sunday Nation article "Why Do Some Men Play Netball" must certainly have raised their eyebrows on the respectability of mixed netball. It Is only natural, therefore, that the netball763 words
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Article529 1978-06-04 29 AP tiACH World Cup soccer tournament produces new superstars Ferenc Puskas of Hungary in 1954. Pele of Brazil in 1958. Bobby Charlton of England and Useblo of Portugal in 1966, Gerd Mueller of West Germany in 1970, Johann Cryufl of Holland in 1974. These giants of theAP - 529 words
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Article, Illustration16 1978-06-04 29 PUSKAB 1904 PEUE 1906 CHARLTON ...196* CUSEBIO 1000 MUCULER 1»70 CRYUFF 197416 words
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Article, Illustration530 1978-06-04 29 WORLD SOCCER The British government Is Introducing a new sports-for-all programme In which select football clubs will become centres for community activities. The Daily Mall report ed that a government grant worth £1 million ($4.3 million) will be Ktven to clubs to turn their530 words
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Article139 1978-06-04 29 117 HAT a difference ?T a year makes! Twelve months ago. Alan Rough was working as a sportswear salesman to supplement his meagre soccer wages. Now he's Scotland's World Cup goalkeeper and catching the Inevitable advertising spin-offs. Though the Rough lot Is easier—"Money doesn't interest me139 words
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Article340 1978-06-04 30 WHAT ABOUT THE 200 OTHER TICKETS? INSIDE TRACK IF you're a fanatic of the Singapore soccer team and have a friend In the Football Association of Singapore, chances are you'll be able to get a grandstand ticket for the Malaysia Cup final next Saturday. At340 words
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1352 1978-06-04 30 TARRY NORTHu FIELDS outclassed his rivals with a smashing win In Jlace Five at Penang yesterday. With II.C. Lam In the saddle, the Northfields four-year-old who was running eighth early, raced up to the leaders without much effort at the home turn and drew away to1,352 words
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786 1978-06-04 30 Peter Lo - Peter Lo T*HE Army malnA tained their lead in the B grade league despite gaining only four points when they defeated Tanglln Club 3-2 last Thursday 'evening. At the Police Academy the Lions made no mistakes when they won 5-0 against786 words
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Article282 1978-06-04 31 Amtrtnii R*aa7 a.b.c Awmln Auric Hww II Ahreye lymii August Moon II A* 1 InEipxM Raoe* Big IUBCM« T BrtKlant ttjftn Bandar Kay* Barter! S Bora II BoraaMno 3 Bronoo S Buraadte Baden. Otrl 1 BarHnnta II 1 BerdMart Bam Ta Fly Bunbury 1 Buuy Buoy 1 CandM282 words
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Article184 1978-06-04 31 By SCRUTINEER 4 ynic FLAME II who won his last two races In brilliant fashion, can win the Class 2 Division 1 1700m (Race 6) at Penang today, and make it three off the reel. The four-year-old Irish chestnut gelding by St. Alphage hit184 words
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2932 1978-06-04 31 MJJM 1.30 CLAM e, DIV. 4 ($9,000 $0,000 to wi 1.100(11 fwwr) ism ■Mtar* (TUmb Huat) W«4t 1 «1 (M MUB4) 1 JMm f Oat 1 0008 M Mi 9 aoiM 4 2643 MM TIM L4M N 4 (Laid) DuWi 4 M mam)2,932 words
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Article150 1978-06-04 31 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER EAIRWAY K.L. CHAN KMW It Bunbory Prima Oanda MacPhwaont Choice Baden's Otrl Lehl Baden's Olrl Baaisaa Batdsr Prima Oanda Im t: See Kull Duroc SRI Soondarl See run Chsngia See Full Sea Fall Tong Hal Raoe S: Hypersonic Excelsior HypetMnle bMhhr Excelsior Flying Easle Excelsior BoraaUno150 words
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Article121 1978-06-04 32 Reuter Michel hidaloo, manager of the French team beaten 2-1 by Italy In the World Soccer Cup finals, paid tribute the fighting qualities of the Italians. Italy conceded a goal after 30 seconds out fought their way back to victory. Hidalgo said France had shownReuter - 121 words
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Article, Illustration588 1978-06-04 32 SPORTS NATION AP T<HE World Soccer Cup has been turned upside down almost before it has started two Hungarian players sent off the field and a team of unknown and unheralded Tunisians leading their group. Soccer, the game in which anything can happen,AP; UPI RADIO PICTURE - 588 words
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172 1978-06-04 32 Reuter riORMER world soccer r King Pele said yesterday that world champion® West Germany could still retain their title despite their scoreless draw with Poland In the opening match of the World Cup In Argentina on Thursday. The Brazilian Idol told a press conferenceReuter - 172 words
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Article81 1978-06-04 32 Reuter AFP PERU are confident of surprising Scotland In their opening group four match here this morning (Singapore time). Manager Marcos Calderon has apparently thrown away any defensive plans and has said Peru will concentrate on attack. Jose Munante, rated one of the best wingersReuter; AFP - 81 words
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Advertisement377 1978-06-04 24 APPOINTMENTS Tn The SGV Group Management Consulting Services A well-established international bank with an offshore branch in Singapore wishes to appoint a highly competent individual to the newly created post of: BILLS OFFICER 5515,000 p.a. negotiable The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking the various functions related to documentary377 words
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Advertisement402 1978-06-04 24 The SGV Group Management Consulting Services Our client, a Swedish Company, is a world leader in its field of industrial equipment manufacture and supplies. In Singapore, it maintains a regional warehousing and distribution center which presently covers Indonesia, Malaysia and the home territory. The Company is now seeking the services402 words
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Advertisement193 1978-06-04 24 SINGAPORE CIVIL SERVICE Miaistry of Health requires (A) Supervisors (Hostels) (B) Assistant Supervisors (Hostels) Applications are invited from Female Citizens or permanent residents of Singapore between 25 45 years of age who possess 3 GCE 'O' Level Passes or the School Certificate and have experience in housekeeping and dealing with193 words
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Advertisement359 1978-06-04 25 APPOINTMENT SW The SGV Group Management Consulting Services Our client, an international carpet manufacturer operating a sales and distribution centre in Singapore, has now a vacancy for a suitably qualified: About $18,000 p.a. plus Allowance (negotiable) This it an excellent career opportunity for an aggressive and resultoriented Sales Executive who359 words
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Advertisement394 1978-06-04 25 The SGV Group Management Consulting Services Our client, a major Japanese bank with an offshore branch in Singapore is expanding its loans business. It invites applications from young and ambitious candidates for the position of: BAMUNG TRAINEE CREDfT Up to $20,000 p.a. The successful candidate will be assigned to the394 words
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Advertisement239 1978-06-04 26 RACKET FRAME i i BEST VIBRA ji Every racket vibrates after impact but the YFG 20 does so for a much shorter time. A glance at the crosssectional diagram reveals the Yamaha secret: fiberglass material wrapped around a rigid polyurethane foamcore (the urethane foam core's sponge like structure absorbs vibration239 words
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Advertisement68 1978-06-04 27 M w HEAD has the winning racket for you. Sota ag«nt. Robertson, Wilson (Singapore) Ltd Make sure you com? along to the 1978 Singapore Junior Tannic Championship* Mmm S 707/B,7th floor, Cathay Building, At: The Singapore Tennis Centre From: Ist to 4th June 1978 ClnnaiuuuQ Tsl- h.. nnh«rt«f».. t tlirn...«68 words
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Advertisement127 1978-06-04 29 9l wj H 9 W I If If f M AND YOU'LL BE ABLE TO WATCH IT ANYTIME AT YOUR OWN CONVENIENCE Dubbed by the industry as the 1-2-3 VCR the Akai VCR is so easy to operate; so easy to adapt (to any brand of colour television); so easy127 words
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Advertisement62 1978-06-04 30 Special sale of world leading golf clubs: One putter worth $150 will be given free for every full set purchased between now and 30/6/78. Offer is subject to stocks of putters being available. Free gifts will be given for every purchase. Lynx CMMMK« JoaniM Gundy YX Pro Arcadia Graphite Square62 words
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Miscellaneous48 1978-06-04 30 BIG SWEEP 1ST No. ***** (*****) 2ND No. ***** (9 725) 3RD No. ***** (9 542) START EES: (937 oaeh) Not: 5M57, *****, *****, 5#90«, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, *****. CONSOLATION: (934 oaeh) Noo: *****, *****, *****, *****, *****, ***** *****, *****, *****, *****.48 words
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Advertisement113 1978-06-04 32 GAINSBOROUGH INSTANT SHOWER HEATERS M203-Q BRITISH MADE An endless supply of hot water for the whole family ONLY y\\KtS 800 s \o cV $100 Inclusive of installation 1. Easy to install 2. Economical A 3. Approved for safety 4. Element guaranteed 1 year Installation includes standard plumbing j works and113 words
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Miscellaneous290 1978-06-04 32 ISports Diary SOCCER: Friendly Singapore v Pahang (National Stadium, 7.30 p.m.), National Division Two League Bt. Panjang Utd v Balestler Utd (RSAF Tengah), Division Three Tlong Bahru v Queenstown CBA (Gloucester 1). Brickworks CBC v Tamplnes CSA (Tanglln 1), Farrer Park D/namos v Whampoa (Farrer Park AC), Moulmeln v Jubilee290 words
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