New Nation, 26 August 1978
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Title Section22 1978-08-26 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, August 26, 1978 No. 2347 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r =r 1 NLIV NATION k COMMENT22 words
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Article46 1978-08-26 1 Dr Han Cheng Fong. permanent secretary of the Ministry for Labour, has been appointed Commissioner for Labour from June 1, according to the government gazette. He takes over from Mr William Cheng who is the chairman of the Central Provident Fund Board.46 words
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Article, Illustration416 1978-08-26 1 K.K. Fong - By K.K. Fong Five social escorts who were Invited to a party on board a ship last Sunday, have been reported missing. And the ship Is believed to have left Singapore. A dote friend of the girls. MLss Helen Tan. 24, a beautician,416 words
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Article167 1978-08-26 1 AP Quebcc. Saturday. Scventeen-ycar-old Luc Lapointe claimed a place In the Guinness Book of world records yesterday after reciting by memory the first 8750 figures following the decimal point in the mathematical ratio Fi. Lapointe. who said he devoted his last four months to intensive memoryAP - 167 words
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Article267 1978-08-26 1 The Ministry of National Development Is taking action to check unscrupulous practices in the sale of commercial properties. The Ministry, which has received complaints from buyers, is drawing up a set of rules and prescribing a standard agreement of sales and a form of option so267 words
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Article64 1978-08-26 1 Reuter Sydney, Saturday—Australia yesterday took a big step towards the development of its vast uranium reserves with an announcement that the government had concluded the first agreement with aboriginal landowners on mining rights* The agreement, whlclP followed protracted and sometimes acrimonious bargaining with tribal representatives, means that aReuter - 64 words
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Article46 1978-08-26 1 Oeneva, Saturday. Police said early today they had found a false moustache, spectacle* and a coat which could belong to the mystery hijacker who held an American airliner for more than 11 hours and threatened to blow It up with all 89 people aboard.46 words
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Advertisement27 1978-08-26 1 INSIDE China, Hanoi protest V/ incident Page 6 S'pore team defuses Bangla bomb Page 4 IN THE OTHEB PAGEB: Crosswords 9; Stirs 10; Moneyworts IT: Comics 25.27 words
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Advertisement222 1978-08-26 1 Studiocraft An Auijitilf' Iftipr< >vt'lT l '"it in D"• i 1 .itincj Sr> ATLAS SOUND CO This is the Browning 440 Some will call it daring, provocative or simply different. The designers of this unique iron are confident that you will soon call it the most effective, solid feeling Iron222 words
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Article341 1978-08-26 2 Fear of increased recklessness The relaxation of the Points Demerit System In favour of minor offenders has given rise to fears of Increased recklessness on the roads. Some motorists Interviewed yesterday said It U better to have tougher penalties which keep motorists alert than lighter ones341 words
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Article417 1978-08-26 2 Delegates at the 15th annual con ference or the Amalgamated Union of Public Employees are expected to press for action to re so l-v e several outstanding grievances against the government, a source said. More than 520 delegate* and observers will attend the conference to be417 words
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144 1978-08-26 2 Schools were told to build up an atmosphere which will reflect the students' character and behaviour. This is one of the goals they should go tor, instead of chalking up the best examination results. said the director of Education, Mr Chan Kal Yau, at144 words
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Article, Illustration148 1978-08-26 2 These books arrived just In time for the Book Pair which opens this evening at the Hyatt Hotel. The books, about 2M4 of them and mostly Chinese, have been rushed In from Taiwan to replace a shipment of 14 boxes of booki which was loci148 words
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Article135 1978-08-26 2 Fifteen of more than 80 student* attending a talk Indicated they do not believe In pre-marital Ml Only one teenager said he was In favour of premarital sex for boys but not for girls. The others were non-committal. The students were indicating by a show135 words
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Advertisement6 1978-08-26 2 See supplement >— Paces 17 to 22.6 words
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Advertisement54 1978-08-26 2 r Ol Q7Q Jln 51,,1 M I Lnt M t«-I 2id MIBNICIT iT'nmß FUU. HOUSE UST MIDNIGHT! BOOK EMITI Tht yw't mott SHOCKING FRIGHTENING M You can't trust your mother ...your best friend ...the neighbour next door minute one tiKjrre pcrfi *> v *> XT. pray it doesnt happen to54 words
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Advertisement132 1978-08-26 3 OG c*9 se L *3 r>' .W* OK SloP* v StoV> <»«• »<•;;; H' 1 a T*e tone M r>e ed s^' e'V V. M^ 00 ,*e oo *W de T roi n on sP aT v»* e bo« ec« \n« %s>» woo* Ms' 9' r\H« o' A ,"r 0132 words
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Article, Illustration511 1978-08-26 4 Four bomb disposal experts from the Singapore Armed Forces recently went to Bangladesh to diffuse a 372 kg aerial bomb found near a factory. Pioneer, the SAF publication. said the bombrelic of the 1971 IndoPaklstani war was unearthed 1q Joyderpur, Bangladesh, in a largePictures by courtey of Pioneer - 511 words
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Article31 1978-08-26 4 Mr Thomas Tap Tiam Hua has been appointed the assistant general secretary of the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers' Union. He takes over from Mr R.B. Harold, who has resigned.31 words
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Article31 1978-08-26 4 The Port of Singapore Authority wUI hold a two-week course on safety in cargo handling from Sept 5 to 15 at Its central training school In Telok Blangah Road.31 words
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Article116 1978-08-26 4 Orchard Hotel In Orange Grove Road has been demolished to make way (or a new 352-room hotel expected to be completed In late 1980. Mr 8 C Huang, chairman managing director of the hotel, said In a statement details will be released at a press conference116 words
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Article32 1978-08-26 4 The Sri Muneeswaran Temple in Queensway will mark Krishna Jayanthl with a special poo J a at Its premises today at 5.30 p.m. Other programmes Include BaJan, Urladi and dances.32 words
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259 1978-08-26 4 The Singapore To u r Ist Promotion Board is organising a tour itinerary contest for the public from Oct 1 to Nov 31. Participants will have to draw up a half-day or full-day tour Itinerary with commentaries on the places of Interest. The aim259 words
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Advertisement7 1978-08-26 4 m.loiiomq ta.orrvwQ, wigak** urn. «os»r woatr mm7 words
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Article254 1978-08-26 5 Qlris taking part in the Miss Singapore Miss World 1978 contest will be doing a good turn for old people. They will be helping to raise about $100,000 for the Onn Lok (Peaceful and Happy) Old Folks Home to be set up by the254 words
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Article67 1978-08-26 5 New Nation's issue of Aug 24 contained an article headlined: Summit talks will fall: Likud man. Mr Mose Shamir, an Israeli MP, actually said he did not believe that both countries would come to an agreement at Camp David. What will come from the peace talks, he said,67 words
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Article36 1978-08-26 5 Judging of the midget cars in the motor trade section of the Top of the Trade compeUUon will take place tomorrow between 9 a.m. and noon and notthls morning as reported^in yesterday's New Nation.36 words
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683 1978-08-26 5 Ivan Lim - By Ivan Lim Singapore can emulate Thailand and Hawaii in surmounting some of the barriers It faces in breaking into the Japanese market. For example, Hawaii invited Japanese Customs officials to Honolulu to inspect and certify the quality of Its papaya exports before they683 words
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Article229 1978-08-26 5 Gerry de Silva - By Gerry de Silva Businessmen here have been invited to take part in a Made-in-Singapore exhibition in Tokyo next year as part of Japan's scheme to slash Its massive trade Surplus. Jap&n's external trade organisation, Jetro, has approached the Trade Department and Singapore Manufacturers229 words
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Article78 1978-08-26 5 The Sree Ntraytni Million plans to wt up a home for 120 aged Hck at the former Sembawanc Hospital In Canberra Road. The general secretary of the mUalon, Mr R. Raveendran, said they had applied to the Minis- try of National Derelopment for permlnlon to use78 words
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Advertisement30 1978-08-26 5 *>'■ I \o < home of M the star* T r oPiCana Theatre Restaur jnt* 9 Scott sRd RESERVATIONS' *****3 NO COVER CHARGE FOR DINERS FULLY BOOKED TONITE Lunch BuaiMM At Usual30 words
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154 1978-08-26 6 Reuter Washington, Saturday The nod and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned Chinese communities In the UB that certain medications imported from Asia can cause Illness or death. The products, containing high concentrations of oil of wlntergreen (hethyl salicylate), are brought from Asia aReuter - 154 words
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Article19 1978-08-26 6 Reuter Tokyo, Saturday—Japan will join nine countries In the 1073 agreement for nuclear research, development and training.—Reuter - 19 words
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Article77 1978-08-26 6 UPI Washington, Saturday The Carter administration has agreed to provide US$lO 2 million ($23.46 million) worth of torpedoes to Pakistan for two former UB navy destroyers sold to that country In 1970, the State Department said yesterday. The announcement came one day after the State Department saidUPI - 77 words
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Article78 1978-08-26 6 Reuter Tokyo, Saturday Prime Minister Fukuda told a press conference yesterday a supplementary budget his government would submit to an extraordinary session of the Diet aoon would be a large one. not less than two trillion yen ($24.15 billion). It is designed to help reflate the JapaneseReuter - 78 words
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Article41 1978-08-26 6 UPI Washington, Saturday Officials of the largest American postal union said yesterday their members have rejected a proposed new three-year contract, increasing chances for an illegal nationwide postal strike that could press Federal troops into mail-carrying service by next week.UPI - 41 words
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Article92 1978-08-26 6 UPI TODAY Is Saturday, Aug 26. the 238 th day of 1978 with 127 to follow. Tho«e born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. ON THIS DAT IN HIBTORT: In 1883, the volcano of Krakatoa In Java began erupting. Before It subsided the following day. two-thirdsUPI - 92 words
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Article, Illustration518 1978-08-26 6 Peking, Hanoi swop protests over that border incident World Focus Reuter Hong Koit*, Saturday China ye 81 e r day hit back at Vietnam, charging that four Chinese had been killed In a fresh border Incident which' resulted In heavy casualties on both sides. BothReuter - 518 words
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Article52 1978-08-26 6 Reuter East Berlin, Saturday Bast Germany's first cosmonaut will be launched Into space today to link up with the two men on board the Soviet Salyut 6 orbiting station, sources yesterday. The launch was expected this afternoon from the Soviet Union's main cosmodrome at Baikonur InReuter - 52 words
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Article36 1978-08-26 6 Manila, SaturdayTropical storm Elaine left more than 160,000 flood victims In evacuation centres yesterday after a destructive sweep In the rice-bowl provinces of central Luzon Official reports put the death toll at nine.36 words
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Article92 1978-08-26 6 Reuter Be tong, (Thailand), Saturday The Malaysian government yesterday handed over a cheque for M 5506.160 to the Thai authorities as exgratla payment (or 114 Thai families displaced from Malaysia in 1976 jafter the border between the two countries was demarcated. Home Affairs Minister Tan BriReuter - 92 words
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Article49 1978-08-26 6 AFP Los Angeles, Saturday Five Americans who have had plastic surgery la aa attempt to look like pop stars Elvis Presley, Jim Croca, Janla JepIta and Jim Morrison, will remove their bandages before TV cameras on Sept 1. One hopefal Elvis doable Is a woman. AFP.AFP - 49 words
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Miscellaneous17 1978-08-26 6 WORLD WEATHER Paris Sunny, warm, 24-13C. Headline: Managua gunmen fly to Panama. Bonn Fair. 24-15C. Headline: Moscow17 words
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Miscellaneous148 1978-08-26 6 warns: Don't give Peking arms. Rome Sunny, 3020C. Headline: Conclave begin*. Moscow Sunny, 2417C. Headline: Boost production of grain. Rio de Janeiro Cloudy, 23-15C. Headline: Sandlnlsta terrorists leave Managua but promise to go back. New York Warm and humid, 30-2SC. London 8 u n n y. clear and dry, 21-19C.148 words
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Advertisement132 1978-08-26 7 I 4 tt'l.- )> 'y i ~i *F" S" .V f > > The new Super Heavy Wrangler Denim Jeans are really tough and rugged. They are made of thick, premium quality 1416 oz plus (more than 490 grams) washed denim. For extra strength and long-lasting wear. For quality, style132 words
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Article407 1978-08-26 8 Safety on the road Is hardly a glamorous subject. It seems kilometres away from the razzle dazzle world of sleek and fast cars. If any vision Is forthcoming, It Is that of drudgery and self-abstinence and Imposition. The compulsory safety helmet for the motor-cyclists Is407 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article52 1978-08-26 8 Dos lovers must have been delighted to read the BAF advertisement In Thursday's New Nation. Inviting owners of pedigrees to donate their pen. Assured the ad: "Your dog can look forward to a meaningful and challenging life." At last! Bomeone understands that dogs too have a purpose In52 words
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Article37 1978-08-26 8 D. J - D.J. A housewife has received a cheque tag £269 (911.300) from King KhalVd of Saudi Arabia to pay fths phone bill of an Arab lodger who left her home at Scarborough, England, without paying. DJ.37 words
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Article, Illustration623 1978-08-26 8 LESLIE WONG SZE YING - LESLIE WONG SZE YING Director and PRO, Kong Chow Wul Koon Amateur Cantonese Opera Troupe, Singapore t. I refer to the Drama Festival review written by Nal Soet (NN. Aug 15). The success of any Chinese opera production hinges on how well the four essenUal elements623 words
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Article309 1978-08-26 8 Reviewer Nal Soet replies: Whatever food intentions the producers of an opera, or for that matter any form of the performlns arts, might have, will come to waste If the art form does not entertain. The Goddess of Lok may very well have all the309 words
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Advertisement21 1978-08-26 8 WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG 15. SINGAPORE I. Only tetter* with correspondent*' names and addresses will be published.21 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-08-26 8 OK, I PRoMtSE TO FOUUOW THE H£ACfH foods DIET, ftuyfl". AFTCft. My Normal mjEA l% ITT16 words
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Article, Illustration1086 1978-08-26 9 Irene Hoe - One foreign firm paid $165,000 for a money-saving suggestion —but in S'pore it hasn't reached such dizzy heights By Irene Hoe It's not a penny for your thoughts any mure. They're giving away far more than pennies for good ideas these days. "They" could be busineu organisations, statutory1,086 words
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462 1978-08-26 9 Tan Bah Bah - In other words *>\ Tan Bah Bah Singaporeans are competitive. They like contests be they the New Nation Moneywords, the Science and Industry Quiz or even a simple speech contest. One can Imagine the sort of response the National Book Development Council for Singapore462 words
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Miscellaneous259 1978-08-26 9 Crossword 6 Construction pusage 7 Trudge 8 Hitler Lustrous fabrics 10 Before beat or color 11 death (kill)) 12 Depressed IS Blackthorn IS Mil. grp. up north 19 Lavish 28 Be afraid of 28 Ranch rope 30 Network of nerves 31 Btove part 32 Left 33 Genus of maples 34259 words
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Article, Illustration450 1978-08-26 10 Man in wig threatens to blow up jet, then disappears World Focus Reuter Geneva, Saturday Police last night searched for a mystery man in a wig who held an American airliner with nearly 90 people on board for more than 11 hours under a threatReuter - 450 words
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179 1978-08-26 10 AFP Koala Lumpur. Saturday The Malaysian government has set up a task force to develop Senai airport, 32 km northwest of Johore, into a regional air cargo centre. A spokesman said the ministry is confident of turning Sensu airport, regarded a whiteAFP - 179 words
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167 1978-08-26 10 AP Reuter Leaden, Saturday Britain damped down on security at all Its airports yesterday, banning the public from rooftop observation decks and closing the top floor of multistorey psrklng garages. The Department of Trade ordered the measures In the face of growing worries about terroristAP; Reuter - 167 words
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237 1978-08-26 10 Reuter Moscow. Saturday Soviet President and Communist Party chief Leonid Breahnev yesterday told a leading American businessman that Moscow rejected any attempt by the carter administration to use trade to put political pressure on the Kremlin. "Buch attempts will give nothing toReuter - 237 words
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Article, Illustration52 1978-08-26 10 It wu one of thoae rare times far smiles mil round In this refugee esmp In Vietnam when U8 Congressman G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery and his eoilesgaes came a-visiting. The VIP* met the Kampaehean refagees yesterday before leaving for Laos on their mission for better relatlons.—UPl radio pk- UPIUPI radio picture - 52 words
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Article106 1978-08-26 10 Reuter Panama City, Saturday —Panama yesterday said It had granted political asylum to the 25 leftist Krlllas who stormed National Palace in Nicaragua on Tuesday. The guerillas, who took scores of hostages, flew to Panama on Thursday night with 50 sympathisers freed from prison In NicaraguaReuter - 106 words
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271 1978-08-26 10 Reuter Zagreb, Saturday Yugoslavia hit back yesterday at soviet criticism of its press coverage of the visit by Chinese leader Hua Kuo-feng and said this country was not going to get involved in the 81no-Sovlet dispute. The official Yugoslav news agencyReuter - 271 words
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Article61 1978-08-26 10 UPI Beirut, Saturday—Fierce fighting erupted yester.day In Christian hill country north of Beirut between Christian militiamen and Syrian troops of the Arab League peacekeeping force In Lebanon. Accurate casualty figures were not Immediately available and reports of dead and wounded varied wildly from as low asUPI - 61 words
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Miscellaneous342 1978-08-26 10 your lucky stars IF ITS YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are quick to in your duty, and doubly quick to do It. Sometimes moody, but never morose, you strive to understand your place In the world. You do not worry about material success; so lone as you are satisfied that342 words
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Article566 1978-08-26 11 Lee Yew Meng - ...as market breaks the 400 industrial index mark r Business News and Views L====Ji Market roundup by Lee Yew Meng The Singapore stock market continued its climb, but at a slower rate, to break the 400 mark on the Straits Times industrial index. Conflicting566 words
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Article256 1978-08-26 11 Honey Market UPI London, Saturday— Continuing Its decline from recent record price*, gold closed yesterday below the US$2OO level for the first time in four weeks while the American dollar Improved slightly on the European money markets. Gold closed In London at U*****.375 and in Zurich at U*****,125UPI - 256 words
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Article95 1978-08-26 11 Yesterday"* prices by the difference followed on the previous neuton'a do ■a: AT T X«1 -1% Beth Steel 24 uncb Catena Tra Chryuar «0H IS unch Coca-Cola 4«tt ContL OU unch Dow Chem Draaaar Du Pant 1M t Kodak M Exxon 4#% Firestone i*% unch Oeneral Klec MS95 words
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Article35 1978-08-26 11 UPI New York, Saturday Dow JooM ckwinc iKrt|M on the NYBK jwtfrdiy: 30 tndiatriala MU (off IJ3). 30 transport 383.09 (off 1.33). 16 utilities 106 39 (Off 047). W stocks 309.99 (off 9J3).UPI - 35 words
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Article181 1978-08-26 11 AP Share prices rose on the Tokyo Stock Exchange market yesterday In moderate trading. The Dow-Jones average of 225 selected Issues gained 6 89 yen to 5,510.43 yen, while the widerbased TBE index rose 0.88 point to 420.43. Oils gained ground with Nippon Oil shooting up 88 yen toAP - 181 words
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Article66 1978-08-26 11 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing price* on the Zurich Stock Eaehange ytarttajr: UBS Bearer >305 25 UBS Registered 691 +3 SBC Ml unch Credit Suisse 3350 16 Hvlumir B. 136 3 M H 76 h 10 h h 36 h is h »0 h 36 hlBO h 36 mchUnion Bank of Switzerland - 66 words
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Article62 1978-08-26 11 CkMinf print on the Pari* Bourse ymttrdAj: PfcrtbM 179.90 +3.90 Foncttr 309 unch Prlntemp* M +1.80 Bull 40.40 +1.30 Itoyml Dutch 379.60 —JO Mlchelln 1930 unch CO* 303 Thomaon 333.00 3.90 CPP 199 +1.90 Rhone 109.00 +.10 Air 933 —3 BSN 996 +19 Philip. 90.90 +1.90 Pcug«ot-Cttrocn 490 +962 words
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Article36 1978-08-26 11 Reuter Tokyo, Saturday A group of 12 Japanese companies will sign a contract in Tokyo next Monday to lease a Boeing 747 passenger Jet to British Airways for 10 years, the Japan Leasing Corporation disclosed.Reuter - 36 words
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Article31 1978-08-26 11 Reuter Bangkok, Saturday. Thailand and Bangladesh have concluded an agreement on Joint fishing ventures In the Oulf of Bengal to be undertaken by private trawlers of the two countries.Reuter - 31 words
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Article93 1978-08-26 11 Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Batturday Deputv Transport Minister Mohamad All Sharif said yesterday Malaysian Airline System was trying to secure landing rights In the big cities of lurope, America and Asia. At the same time, he said. MAS would buy more medium range aircraft forReuter - 93 words
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Article26 1978-08-26 11 UPI London. Saturday Britain's economy is healthier than at most times since the war. Chancellor of the exchequer Denis Healey said a£ the weekend. UPI.UPI - 26 words
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Advertisement46 1978-08-26 11 Tennis MONEY J^jSquasl V Do you wish to make some extra money by converting your unused land or vacant property into tennis or squash court. Call us for frN consultation. SINGAPORE TENNIS CENTRE (TENNIS SQUASH DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT) 1020. EAST COAST PARKWAY. SINGAPORE 15 TEL *****66. *****546 words
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Miscellaneous520 1978-08-26 11 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./Mrs./Miss.): Address: N.R.I.C. No: □■□□a ■□□□a FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW CLUES FOR GU-6 Speed of playing music Wei and marshy area Plants of sny kind unwanted in the garden A superior sort of person520 words
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Article, Illustration396 1978-08-26 12 Tour years, ago four golf professionals pooled their resources to set up a shop supplying equipment for golfers. They called the shop Par Golf and promoted It with a slot an: The Golfer's Shop. They set out to cater to the golfer's every need, whether he be396 words
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Advertisement53 1978-08-26 12 < Will r a I People going OVERSEAS go to FOOK ON first 'ost ft: FOOK ON CO. (PTE) LTD. (Department Store) 83-85, South Bridge Road, Tel: *****. Branch** (Opmt on Sunday*) •347 People's Park Complex. Tel: *****5 1.82-1.83 Lucky Plaza, Ist floor, Orchard Road. Tal: *****21. •B-40 (Basement) Peninsula53 words
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Advertisement73 1978-08-26 12 Maruman HigWin ys (VERY SPBCIAL) DIAMOND GRAPHrTE Shaft More Accurate Less Twist Better Distance Best Performance m V I U M 27 FAR EAST SHOPPING CENTRE 545, ORCHARD RD pur S PORE 9. TEL: *****8 A| P TELEX: R*****9 w wLr mm cable: pargolf tree in thc/riji/ H('Zl'/H( -w *>.73 words
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Article, Illustration716 1978-08-26 13 No cascades, no waves —no calm either LINES FROM BATU FERRINGHI. By Coh Poll Seng. Published by Island Croup Pte. Ltd. Reviewed by Richard Urn. H Four years ago, Dr Ooh Poh Seng took time off a week to be exact and retreated to Batu Ferrlnghl, an idyllic kind of716 words
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Article232 1978-08-26 13 Arthur Yap - POETRY CORNER by Arthur Yap These two poems are about the process of creative writing. In the first poem, lnSlratlon Is seen as e main enabling variable. In the second poem, though the word "Inspiration" is not used. It is also this variable which232 words
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Article43 1978-08-26 13 SURESH K NANWANI - SURESH K NANWANI Inspiration down locked In a cage unable to free Itself, a lonesome prisoner robbed of his stolen goods. Inspiration up a free bird flying very high with a wild sensual imagination and the poem carries on.43 words
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Article62 1978-08-26 13 GOH PIKUAN - GOH PIKUAN Lost upon a painted sky the clouds are hung for the poet's e>es. Thoughts unpalnted, feelings unreiylered, Clamorous, always changing to satisfy human passion. Reflections In my eyes, words in my mind: Inspiration infinity. An empty paper looking blank cold and heartless staring back. Yet something in62 words
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Advertisement317 1978-08-26 13 (wNMMßisfcsAsK i* IS i <M t N 7 L< Imported antxyje furniture skiltußy carved in Oriental and Mediterranean features n Kiln dry/season dry rosewood and teakwood See the wide range at our showroom 111 111 n w if 35 m 3 KIAM CHUAN DECORATION COMPANY :*.i ;r'oo»• tied*" J B*aci317 words
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Advertisement104 1978-08-26 13 9 9 9 m COLLECTORS' ITEMS PORCELAIN CAPODIMONTE FIGURETTES A FLOWERS CZECHOSLOVAKIA HAND-CUT LEAD CRYSTALS ROYAL OSirr YAMS MAIM FHCRCt) PUTII SPECIALISING IN FRAMING CRCATWK OANISH CUAMIC OIL PAINTING* YAPKSTRIIS RATIOS 21*. SHAW CENTRE I*l floor BCOTTS ROAD. S PORE T.I: *****2 Sole Distributors For Tu, 7.1 RETAIL: B-7 Peninsula104 words
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Article, Illustration524 1978-08-26 14 / 15 London Evening Standard London: We have seen Erica sway unsteadily through the grinding automobile epic with her mad, blue eyes blazing belligerently at a world of harsh and rapacious motormen. Unhappy and unappreciated Erica goes through life wrapped around theLondon Evening Standard - 524 words
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Advertisement53 1978-08-26 14 / 15 SINGAPORE PIANO CO. PTE. LTD., proudly presents MR. GLENN DERRINGER on the WuRLIIZERORGAN (U.S.A.) 7 Great News for all Music Lovers! Meet the famous celebrity, Mr Glenn Derringer et SINGAPORE PIANO CO PTE LTD 226, 2nd floor. Plaza Singapore Tel *****6 on Saturday, 26th August, from 3—5 pm for all53 words
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Miscellaneous1086 1978-08-26 14 / 15 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE SINGAPORE 5 Enter TELEFUNKEN Holiday Contest UTIMAY 1.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed bv SESAME STREET. 2.1* SATURDAY MATINEE: On the Rlveria. (See Tod Shows of the weekend). LU FISH: Fire. •CM SOCCER—MALAYSIA CUF *78 CD Singapore vs Perak. Some highlights of the second let clash played In1,086 words
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Miscellaneous708 1978-08-26 14 / 15 FM STEREO 6.00 P.M. Test Tap® 6.04 Opening Announcements 6.05 Programme Summary 6.10 Music at Sunset with Stereo Action Orch. Hits of the Shows 6.30 News <B> 6.40 Music at Sunset with Frank Chacksfleld Orch. Ebb Tide. 7.00 Radio Concert: Quek 800 Hlang (soprano), Ng Kok Cheow (piano): Waiting, The708 words
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Miscellaneous333 1978-08-26 14 / 15 In tonight's last episode... BEST SEIXERS: Wheels: (Ch 5, 10 p.m. in colour). This is the Anal part ol the seriaL Greg's death is the Anal strain for Erica's overtaxed emotions. She hits upon another possible solution to her pain, leaving Adam to salvage the remnants of his own life333 words
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What's On A page that tells you what's happening on TV and in town
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213 1978-08-26 16 Peter Ong - Records Peter Ong TOM ROBINSON BAND: Power In The Darkneas (EMI): Looking at this bunch of clean-cut guys, you would least expect them to be a punk group But that is what the band Is all about and it is reckoned as one of213 words
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487 1978-08-26 16 Science Roundup IPS Washington: Sclent lsts have found new sources of protein, lubricating oil and rubber In largely unexplolted plants that promise to be major sources of food and money crops for arid and tropical lands. Three of these the winged bean, theIPS - 487 words
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Advertisement22 1978-08-26 16 Tf If f U N K f N TELEFUNKEN yf-n'ni Owner ol PALcolor Seen m Ir'1 r countries hy 700 million people22 words
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Miscellaneous950 1978-08-26 16 the cinema CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OP THE THIKO KIND: 70mm spectacle of contact with aliens. Inexplicable happenings In the Indiana countryside lead a power repairman (Richard Dreyfusa) and a widow (Mellnda Dillon) to Join others In a nation-wide qjiest for an explanation. A more scientific expedition la led by Francois Truffaut,950 words
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Miscellaneous591 1978-08-26 16 In and around town BOOK FAIR: The tenth festival of books at Hyatt Hotel will be opened by the Minister of Education and Home Affairs Chua Slan Chin at 4 p.m. The fair will be on dally from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m until Sept 4. Free admission. EXHIBITION AND591 words
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FESTIVAL OF BOOKS AND BOOK FAIR '78 A New Nation Special Feature
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Article, Illustration742 1978-08-26 17 From small beginnings 10 years ago, the Singapore Book Fair has now grown Into an Important venue for book publishers from many parts of the world to meet and show off their latest publications. The first Book Fair was largely the742 words
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Article, Illustration331 1978-08-26 18 Message from Mr S. Gopinathan, Chairman, Book Fair Secretariat and National Book Development Council of Singapore. 4 An annual Fair for ten years is no mean achievement and the annual Festival of Books and Book Fair Is perhaps Singapore longest surviving and best attended331 words
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Article63 1978-08-26 18 Mr S Gopinathan, Chairman (MUX'S Chairman, ex-officio) Mrs Hedwig Anuar (NBDCS) Mr Chandran Nair (NBDCS) Miss Yolanda Beh (NBDCS) Mr Ng Soo Siah (NBDCS). Mr Koh Hock Seng (SBPA) Mr Loh Mun Wai (SBPA) Mr N T Nair (SBPA) Mr Peh Chin Hua (SBPA) Mr Goh Yong63 words
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Article42 1978-08-26 18 Among the national bodies taking part in the Book Fair are the Korean Publishers Association, the British Council, Sri Aurobindo Society, National Book Trust of India, the Association of Indonesian Bookpublishers (IKAPI) and the International Development Research Centre of Canada...42 words
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Article, Illustration782 1978-08-26 19 MORE and more books are being borrowed from our libraries. The membership of the libraries has swelled In recent years. The Annual Book Fair attracts an increasing number of visitors every year. Indications that reading is catching on in Singapore? Probably so. But782 words
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Article232 1978-08-26 20 THERE were endless queue* and a brisk barter trade In Peking recently as a new series of foreign literary classics went on sale In the main bookshops of the capital. Several hundred people behind one of the bookshops In the city centre, were busily232 words
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Article, Illustration69 1978-08-26 20 To encourage standards in the quality of book design and production in Singapore, awards will be made for the best designed books in two categories. Books entered must be published in Singapore and can be in any of Ihe four official languages. Categories are Textbooks (Primary69 words
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Article, Illustration641 1978-08-26 21 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal The locally-written book, until recently dismissed as a work of Inferior quality. Is gaining eminence. A great encouragement for local writers indeed... but the battle Is not wholly won yet. For, while the local book Is taken more seriously and has641 words
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Article117 1978-08-26 21 Promoting a consciousness of books and good reading habits among children and the general public of Singapore is one of the main objectives of the Reading is Living Book Fair. Another objective it to encourage authorship and improvement in the literary and creative content of books published. Besides these117 words
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Article, Illustration818 1978-08-26 22 SIGNS of the times. The racks filled with suspenses and hlstorlal romances aren't the only sections of the paperback shops where there's a lot of action these days. If you take a look at the corner marked astrology, you will find a818 words
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Advertisement193 1978-08-26 17 Seven continents •«W if V! ftf. [v so K "WW Never before j produced so much information. Never before has the need to make it meaningful been so great. )n seven eonfinenfs. M< (irau -I 'ill men ,11 id women ;»rt• nallwiino information. \<>t ins! tarts hut imponant informatiWT... whirl193 words
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Advertisement560 1978-08-26 18 NEVV From BOOKS ABOUT ASIA Th« Asia Pacific region has always been a focus of world attention, but at the same time, there is a great deal of ignorance about the region as a whole, primarily beeause of the cultural, political, historical and other differences that exist amongst its member560 words
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Advertisement336 1978-08-26 20 For the sports Enthusiast HOW TO PLAY SQUASH In this book, James Medlycott describes how squash is played: the rules, the court it is played on, and the scoring. He advises on the purchase of clothing and equipment, how to choose your racket. Many photographs help to show how the336 words
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Advertisement85 1978-08-26 20 THE MOST IMPORTANT GIFT YOU CAN GIVE YOUR CHILD YOUN6 STUDENT ENCYCLOPEDIA PI f H is mi m t i p 20 deluxe volumes Over 3000 photographs in .full colour if if Hundreds of maps, diagrams, charts if if 6ames, projects, experiments a SPECIAL FEATURE Exclusively distributed by I V85 words
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Advertisement55 1978-08-26 21 WELCOME TO OUR STALLS AT THE BOOK FAIR '78 AT HYATT HOTEL Scon* Road Singapore 9 FROM 26TH AUGUST TO 4TH SEPTEMBER '78 SEE OUR GREAT RANGE OF BOOKS ON WSPtAY GRANADA PUBLICATIONS PANTHER BOOKS MAYFLOWER BOOKS PALADIN BOOKS DRAGON BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND MANY OTHER PUBLICATIONS mm 1 MARICANS55 words
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Advertisement118 1978-08-26 21 10th Fe/tival of Book/ 26th Aug 4th Sept '78 CRYSTAL BALLROOM ANNEX HYATT HOTEL from 11 ojo. to 8 p.m. Daily A grand book exhibition where 80,000 titles by 1000 publishers in more than 12 languages are featured I Admission: FREE 26 Aagast: Opei to piklic 6pa to 9pa oily118 words
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Advertisement152 1978-08-26 22 The NEW C\row) ILLISIMTED DICTICNACy W7B 1 f. i .1 i H /VM i y /w in Two Volumes Here il is Oxford celebrates its Quincentenary Year (1478 1978) with the publication of THt NfcW OXFORD ILLUSTRATbD DICTIONARY. The New' Oxford Illustrated Dictionary is both an up-to-date diclionary and a152 words
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Article, Illustration557 1978-08-26 23 Nothing has gone wrong—East Germany Reuter West Berlin, Saturday The once-invincible East German swimmers are putting a brave face on it, but with 21 of the 20 finals over, the World c h a m p i o nships in West Berlin are fast becoming aReuter; UPI radio pic. - 557 words
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Article181 1978-08-26 23 West Berlin, Saturday Olympic champions Hungary fought back from 0-3 down to hold world title holders the Soviet Union to a 4-4 draw in a crucial final round water polo match at the world swimming championships here last night. The two East Euro- pe&n gldea181 words
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Article680 1978-08-26 23 Doug Gardner - International Soccer »>v I Doug Gardner Scotland's Ally McLeod kept his Job by the skin of a haggis. Argentina's Cesar Menottl can keep his for as long as Argentina retain the World Cup. But there have been some changes in International team managers since they bade680 words
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Article30 1978-08-26 23 Zandvoort (Holland), Saturday. Ronnie Peterson of Sweden set the fastest time In the opening practice session for tomorrow's Dutch Grand Prix with a scorching lap of lmln ltJ7sec yseterday.30 words
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Article220 1978-08-26 25 K9 Soccer Reuter AFP London, Saturday Scotland's Willie Johnston, sent home In disgrace from Argentina last June, wants to quit English First Division club West Bromwlch Albion. Johnston ad m 111 ed taking drugs after Scotland's opening World Cup match against Peru and was thrownReuter; AFP - 220 words
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637 1978-08-26 25 SURESH NAIR - A record 348 athletes from 10 nations will take part Jm3 Athletics By SURESH NAIR The Singapore Amateur Athletics Association's 40th Open track and field meet at the National Stadium from Sept 1-3 will be the biggest invitational championships ever hosted In Asia. An637 words
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Article, Illustration319 1978-08-26 25 Soccer Three youngsters stood out In the two semi-final matches of the National Under 18 soccer tournament played at Jalan Besar Stadium last night. Eugene Williams and Auyong Pak Kuan of Combined Schools did much to heep their team fight back against a strong Kakl319 words
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208 1978-08-26 25 Hockey Singapore Cricket Club are strong favourites to retain the Pesta Sukan Women's Seven-A-Slde hockey title when the tournament bullys-off at the Padang tomorrow at 8.30 a.m. BCC, always regarded as kingpins In wo mens' hockey, have entered a versatile team, and five of208 words
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Article125 1978-08-26 25 IE Plnehurst (North Carolina), Saturday Picking up where be left off last year. Hale Irwin shot a brilliant, elght-under-par 63 and stormed Into the second round lead yesterday in the Hall of Fame golf tournament. Irwin won last year't tournament with a 20-under-par total. the lowest score125 words
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Article68 1978-08-26 25 Brookline (Massachusetts), Saturday—Fifthseeded Harold Solomon overcame two match points yesterday to squeese out a 6-1, 6-7, 7-8 win over Peter Feigl of Austria to advance to the quarter-finals of the US Pro tennis championships. Other results: Manual Orantes (Sp) bt Paulo Bertolued (It) t-4. t-0; Jose68 words
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Article57 1978-08-26 25 Water skiing cnthuduti will be In tar a treat tomorrow at the National ctwmptonihlpi at PsauUsa Shoal Pier, starting at am. Sooth Bast Asian champion. Oerhard Kutt. will be tiring a demonstration. The championships will also be a baris tar selecting the National team for the57 words
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509 1978-08-26 26 K.L. CHAN - By K.L. CHAN Kapitan Khu appears to have little to beat In Race 2, the 1400 m event for Class 5 Division 3 horses, at Buklt Tlmah today and I rate him the best bet of the day. In his last six outings.509 words
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3541 1978-08-26 26 MB 2.0 CLASS 5. DIV 4 U ($8,800 $8,880 to 1,400m RMW| INNTMt 0 (Tha IpoM) Mougours 0 67.0 fdd+1.6) m CL) Ahmad 6 W0 (dd 41) •Oak 1 4000 ZMm Ngte. 3 20W Nn| Oim a (Peng Onn) Chon« 7.66.6 (dd3,541 words
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Article147 1978-08-26 26 SCRUTINEER 1 1,1 KX. CHAN TURF RAT KM* 1: 8»wt Made Atlantic Fleet Naraehan Sweet Music Sweet MHk Atlantic Pleet Honest Gaard Arcadia Forest Km t: Water Direr Throgmorton Kapltaa Khaa Not To Worry KaaKaa Kluu Natasha Rut S: ruiliM Larat Oeltnl E^atta Consent Caeaa Fradaeer Panglima La rut147 words
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Article384 1978-08-26 27 By SCRUTINEER There is little need to look beyond Aylmer Road for the winner in the Pesta Sukan Cup (Race 6) over 1850 m at Bukit Timah tomorrow. I regard him as an extra good thing. Aylmer Road's laststart showing over 1200 m at lpoh early384 words
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3963 1978-08-26 27 -M 2.0 CLA88 3. DIV 3 1,200m MM ($13,000 $9,100 to winner) 1 7563 Tuan K luda (Chens) Allan 5 M.& (+2bf) f Pitusii 13 t 0380 Moral >«aMan g (Ovation) OanlaU S M.O (dd+0.3) Mrt 43 Mmi Jack, a (Arlet) Heddle3,963 words
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Article144 1978-08-26 27 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K.L. CHAN TURF RAT >*m 1: Mercery Fair Mistress Mercury Master Wishes Melody Minstrel Master Wishes Winner's Encore Mercury Bm s Always Welcome Excelsior Spartaeus Double -Nine Always Welcome Batu Sinai Lord Serene Expressway Race lS Plea ian ton Lady Alabama Leaf Flea ian ton Lady144 words
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Article, Illustration389 1978-08-26 28 PHILIP TAN - Soccer By PHILIP TAN Referee Llm Beng Kwang has officially complained to the Football Association of Singapore that he was assaulted after his con t r o verslal handling of the First Division game between Toa Payoh United and Armed Forces last389 words
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268 1978-08-26 28 Hendricks: We have pulled out Martial Arts The Singapore Kel Shin Kan Club have barred their karatekas under threat of expulsion from competing In today's National championships at the Metropolitan YMCA Hall at Palmer Road. Kel Shin Kan president John Hendricks, commenting on268 words
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238 1978-08-26 28 UPI AFP Hong Kong, Saturday The -China national team resterday beat the Holland national amateur side 2-0 in the opening match of the 1978 Peking international friendship invitational soccer tournament. Bome 80 000 spectators watched the opening game at the flood-lit groundUPI; AFP - 238 words
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Article36 1978-08-26 28 Mohamed Kasalm Ahmad, 69-yxar-old father of international soccer star Dollah Kasalm, died at the Tan Toek Seng Hospital at 8.45 p.m. yesterday. The fnneral will be at Jurong Muslim Cemetry today at 2.39 p.m.36 words
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Miscellaneous54 1978-08-26 25 ANDY CARP a W m si 'an' a great .ONEFDR ADMIRiN 1 V THE WISDOM < OF TWIfS WHO A COME ID 'IM A FOR ADVICE 7 WT-i n SHORT RIBS PID VOU HEAR THE OME ABOUTm u #2* by Frank O'Neal .WrTH THE TINV BRAIN HECE COMES "THE i54 words
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Advertisement87 1978-08-26 28 It never vanes Another quality product from 1 A wm m V rmgi Sol* Ag*nl» lot Singapore Maleyaie. Brunei A Indoneai* BOON CO. (PTE.) LTD. lA, Cheng* Alley, Singapore 1 T*l ***** A ***** ELECTRONICS ENTHUSIASTS Make your own Transistor Radios Burglar Alarms. ria.shhc|hts. Amplifiers and many others with Electronics87 words
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Miscellaneous19 1978-08-26 28 THE BORN LOSER OSS TO COWTBOUTE TD THE wa&KULoa. HOME TOP THE FEE6IE-/ MIMDEP? Hi f by Art Sansom19 words
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