New Nation, 13 October 1978
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Title Section21 1978-10-13 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, October 13 1978 No. 2387 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 NEW fcy NATION i COMMENT —d21 words
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Article, Illustration433 1978-10-13 1 20 are still on danger list The man who crawled out from he 11... seo pullout The death toll in the Spyros disaster rose to 57 this morning. Sixty nine people are still in hospital, all suffering from burns. Twenty of them were433 words
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Article327 1978-10-13 1 Reuter Washington, Friday. The outlook for the US economy has deteriorated -since the first quarter of the year with lower Sowth and high lnflain expected for the rest of 1978. the Congressional Joint Economic Committee said yesterday. The committee said In a report that theReuter - 327 words
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Article39 1978-10-13 1 Reuter Washington, Friday The United States and the Soviet Union have agreed on a framework for .an agreement to stabilise the size of their naval forces In the Indian Ocean, a Defence Department official said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Advertisement19 1978-10-13 1 in four patfos of pictures and stories IN THE OTHER PAGES: Moneywords 10; Stars 13; Crossword 14; Comics 19.19 words
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Advertisement123 1978-10-13 1 A i 7/ Design, Quality and Elegance Diamond Rings, Dress Rings in Precious or Semi precious Stones G.C.DESILVA (PTE) era JEWELLERS Gl4, THE GALLERY. STRAITS TRADING BUILDING 9.BATTERYROAO. SINGAPORE 1 TEL *****6 A small announcement! We're coming to Bukit Timah Plaza Now you don't have to travel all the way123 words
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Miscellaneous16 1978-10-13 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today—lsolated light showers In early after-16 words
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Article234 1978-10-13 2 Ivan Lim - Yard asked to pay half By Ivan Lim The Union of Keppel Shipyard Employyees of Singapore (UKSES) plans to introduce a group insurance scheme for Its 1900 members and their families. UKSES general secretary, Mr Bito Kwan Hoong, told New Nation the union Is asking Keppel234 words
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Article34 1978-10-13 2 Mr Yeo Toon Chla, MP for Ang Mo Klo, will lead his constituents in a blood donation session at the Ang Mo Klo Primary School on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.34 words
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Article219 1978-10-13 2 Eighteen companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore have survived the screening process for the 1978 Annual Report Award. They Include last year's winner, Hume Industries (Far East) and runnerup, Btralts Steamship. Of the three which were singled out last year for commendation for improvement,219 words
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Article119 1978-10-13 2 The Stock Exchange of Singapore began trading hair an hour late this morning because many trading clerks were caught In a traffic jam caused by an accident near the General Post Office. When the market opened at 10 a.m., after four days of quiet trading, It was dull119 words
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Article, Illustration115 1978-10-13 2 These girls in the Toa Pajoh Girls' Home are earning $170 to $180 a month. They are among 24 girls in the home Involved in a new project assembling capacitor and resistor components for colour TV nets for an electronics firm. They work115 words
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Article30 1978-10-13 2 YMCA Orchard Road will conduct a six-month course on administrative management c e r 11A cate) from Nov 0 every Monday and Wednesday fropi 6 30 to 9.30 p.m.30 words
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Article84 1978-10-13 2 Singapore Airlines Elans to construct a ulldlng In Changl to serve as computer and communications centre. BlA's annual report says the company is now evaluating "new-genera-tion" computers to replace Its current IBM 360 series. These new computers can marshal other systems. Among them are the computers for84 words
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Advertisement71 1978-10-13 2 For only $516, we'll fly you to Jakarta and back, provide you with two nights accommodation (twin -sharing) at the deluxe Borobudur Intercontinental, breakfasts and transfers' You'll receive a champagne welcome and a basket of fruits. Your ticket is good for travel on any a SIA flight any day. Bookings:71 words
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Advertisement21 1978-10-13 2 SOS It always help# to talk tQ someone. Samaritans of Slncapore exists to help those In despair or suicidal. Rlnc *****44.21 words
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Advertisement153 1978-10-13 3 EI >Sll I I \H v '> m '4 l l *'7 m //I x -r X ■ii s v«r V Ui J >• it. <»V; -P r w I m <-a im -r. a(J'i -i NOW ON Bin 3 Come to the French Affair at Robinson's See the latest153 words
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Article201 1978-10-13 4 ...for new centre The British Council 1s recruiting 11 English teachers (or the language classes which will begin in January at its new centre in Collyer Quay. The teachers need not be expatriates so long as they have "native speaker competence," said the centre's director of studies,201 words
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Article95 1978-10-13 4 True-to-life play wins top prize A simple plot based on true Incidents won Miss Tan Keow Mul the top prize of $1000 in a playwrltlng competition organised by the Ministry of Culture. Her 45-mlnute oneact play in Mandarin Is about the plight of a student who insisted on furthering his95 words
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Article208 1978-10-13 4 Bonn to spend $1.15 m to help set it up The West German government will spend about $1.15 million (One million marks) to help set up a pig diseases control centre In Singapore. Bonn is said to be discussing the possibility of sending out a specialist208 words
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Article95 1978-10-13 4 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Friday —Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Hussein Onn told Parliament yesterday that he had accepted an Invitation to visit China extended through Foreign Minister Tengku Ahmad Rlthauddeen who visited Peking recently. Datuk Hussein, said a mutually convenient date would be fixed by the two governments soon.AFP - 95 words
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136 1978-10-13 4 Residents in Radin Mas will soon have a special study centre for their children. The centre, which will be in a void deck In Block 134, Jalan Bukit Merah, will cost about $10,000, Mr Bernard Chen. Minister of State (Defence) and MP for136 words
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Article53 1978-10-13 4 The Extramural Studies Department of the University of Singapore will hold a 15-lecture course on Intermediate English at the Queenstown Library every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.45 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. each day beginning on Oct 17. Application forms and further Information are available from the deEartment or53 words
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Advertisement195 1978-10-13 4 Q •??»*'•> h'.- ib<a«l Jf*L* «SVB- V«• «,> <•..»• ;VWSKW>2SR£*»VV '4^».»T' -i ■'A'W'Vi tfS"-/\V .-.V-,. ■•»>;._'. >■' ->£ f. jg§ *-v' ,ViSt\s■.'■>-'*> Lencoclean L Ptott«npftag»-S« JMueW-Ato^pwsWlahfwV Record Cat* Sat (Mo»t playing method) Syuamt pour rentratian dn J«qum (Lecture humide) <' v V.-'.. -v.:;.. K\ <- «V* I; •■•,<* l£, >195 words
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Advertisement166 1978-10-13 4 Double yoir picture taking capability with KDMURATELEMORE9W S T,.. r I m* ntr BWiVh'T itll il ji nrt.tiiiriKif Now with this teleconverter lens, you get two lenses instead of one. Clip on a Telemore 95tt and 50 mm lens becomes a 100 mm; your 100 mm becomes a 200 mm166 words
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Article, Illustration241 1978-10-13 5 World Focus Businessmen happy with Thailand —survey AP Reuter Bangkok, Friday American businessmen in Thailand are showing a marked increase in confidence in the country's ability to handle its internal and external political problems as well as bureaucratic red tape, according to a recent survey. The SeptemberAP; Reuter - 241 words
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202 1978-10-13 5 AFP Reuter Tokyo, Friday West Germany's visiting Chancellor Helmut Bchmldt yesterday said it would be a wonder If Japan attained an economic growth rate of six or even 5.5 per cent in the current fiscal year ending next March. This would be "an enormousAFP; Reuter - 202 words
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Article81 1978-10-13 5 Reuter Tokyo, Friday One Japanese commits suicide every other day and six vanish every day to escape moneylenders, the National Police Agency said yesterday. Its survey reported that a total of 130 people, Including 115 men, committed suicide be- tween January and August this year afterReuter - 81 words
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Article146 1978-10-13 5 Reuter Bangkok, Friday International and religious organisations have responded to Vietnam's appeal for International aid which followed heavy crop losses caused by devastating floods over the past few weeks. Radio Hanoi said yesterday. It said the United Nations' World Food Programme was to give 11,380 tonnesReuter - 146 words
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143 1978-10-13 5 AFP Bangkok, Friday Chinese Vice Premier Ten; Hslao-Plng will lead a 38-member delegation to Thailand on Nov 5, a Foreign Ministry spokesman announced yesterday. The spokesman said Mr Teng would be accompanied by his wife, Chinese Foreign Minister Huang Hua, who would alsoAFP - 143 words
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Advertisement65 1978-10-13 5 KILL THE TOBACCO HABIT! Are you suffering from smoker's cough Are you worried about lung cancer? Does your mouth taste like yesterday s ashtray? You can stop smoking permanently with ANTi SMO Just rinse your mouth with this minty mouthwash and smoking will become nearly impossible The effect lasts for65 words
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Advertisement38 1978-10-13 5 Pieces Top rock band from the Philippines and one of Asia's best combos. For a groovy happening, swing to their rock and soul, jazz and ballads. Also Milah Hussein and The Flybaits. 'oMtMfonfaQ b (W tniitM rf caprav38 words
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Article, Illustration317 1978-10-13 6 Cancer—not much progress But experts say healthy living will reduce danger World Focus AFP Buenos Aires, Friday The 40,000 cancer researchers in the world have made little progress in the last four years, experts agreed here at the 12th International Conference on Cancer. There has also been disappointingly little progressAFP - 317 words
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Article64 1978-10-13 6 Reuter Washington, Friday The United States reported good progress yesterday towards an Israeli Egyptian peace treaty at the end of the first day of negotiations. A statement Issued by the Btate Department said good progress was made in a three-way meeting and in separate sessions between SecretaryReuter - 64 words
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Article, Illustration121 1978-10-13 6 AFP New York, Friday. Call girl Judy Chaves said yesterday she will write a book revealing all about her allegedly CIA-financed affair with Soviet defector Arcady Shevchenko. Mlii Chaves, a ravlihing 22-year-old brunette, told a televlied pren conference here. •heAFP - 121 words
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Article150 1978-10-13 6 Reuter Washington, Friday Rhodeslan Prime Minister lan Smith said yesterday he would attend an all-party conference on Rhodesia without preconditions and would accept international supervision of general elections scheduled for December. But the Rhodeslan leader stressed to reporters that there also must be no pre-conditonsReuter - 150 words
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Advertisement16 1978-10-13 6 0 More world news on Page 13. Weather, Today and Odd Corner are on Page 7.16 words
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Miscellaneous375 1978-10-13 6 Mencius and His Mother Mencius dan Ibunya U illustrator: Art hero Lim 7' w* 8*3 *>. KT'C *r ia •ii r-4 m *s it v -i Ntt 1 A* 7^ m fi ST; ryj rfT frr 4 ft i S ?< IlLM o D X*-* flil£H!7fS3E ftS# ilW "flr«a On375 words
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Article95 1978-10-13 7 UPI TODAY Is Friday, Oct. 13, the 286 th day of 1978 with 79 to follow. Those born on thla date are under the sign of Libra. Actor Cornel Wilde was born on this date In 1918. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1937, Germany promised Britain and FranceUPI - 95 words
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Article59 1978-10-13 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Friday— A policeman's pressing need to obey the eaU of nature was sweet relief for an Illegal Immigrant from China whom he was escorting. When the policeman went to a toilet, he left the handcuffed prisoner outside and My the time he came out. theReuter - 59 words
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Article43 1978-10-13 7 AP Tel Aviv, Friday Security forces have arrested suspected members of a guerilla cell, including Arabs from Hebron In the Israelioccupied West Bank of the Jordan river and a Jew from the Israeli town of Bat Yam, the army announced yester-AP - 43 words
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Miscellaneous193 1978-10-13 7 London Sunny, 2513C. Headline: Opposition leaders angered as former Premier Heath backs government wage policy. Moscow Occasional rain, 6-OC. Pravda's Headline: Consolidation of ties between parties and the peoples of socialist countries, as signs of our times. Bonn Sunny, 2418C. Headline: Beirut: Russians packing their bags—new Syrian offensive? Rome Clear,193 words
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Article444 1978-10-13 8 More than 50 lives were needlessly lost yesterday, and the workers who died perished doing one of the things Singapore must continue to do for our livelihood. Ship-repairing Is a major prop of the economy, yet the record of worker safety In what Is truly a risky444 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article63 1978-10-13 8 Copy-cattlng is a price of fame and success, and SlA's famous advertising campaign has attracted at least one imitator of Its "service even other airlines talk about" line. A sign put up by a hawker proclaimed his establishment as "a stall even other stalls talk about!" Before you63 words
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Article44 1978-10-13 8 A <Ynan-about- town, who always fancied himself as a Ladles' man, was gaining the same reputaUon at his favourite restaurant. This he discovered when he was there again recently and was seated next to the ladles ladles' room, that Is.44 words
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Article, Illustration562 1978-10-13 8 ISMAIL I; ISMAIL KASSIM - FRIDAY WITH ISMAIL I ISMAIL KASSIM No th 1 ng Illustrates the transitional nature of Indonesian society better than the constant preoccupation of many groups with their respective roles in shaping the future destiny of the nation. To some extent, this continuing search for562 words
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Article, Illustration672 1978-10-13 8 Swadesh De Roy - Impression is that Asean is not too keen on Stabex Swadesh De Roy From Swadesh de Roy, our Tokyo reporter. Last month's Jakarta meeting on Stab e x has given Japan the Impression that Asean's enthusiasm for the scheme Is slackening. Data provided by experts672 words
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Article532 1978-10-13 8 VOICE OF THE PRESS UTLJSAN ZAMAN Heading: What Is actually meant by Malay culture. The lack of books outlining the true form of Malay culture is deeply felt even now —20 years after we have achieved independence. Perhaps the shortage mentioned by the Vlce-ChanceUor of the532 words
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Article, Illustration274 1978-10-13 9 Gloria Chandy - Refugees learn English ASEAN {ASIDES By Gloria Chandy Thailand's Interior Ministry reports that Indo-Chinese refugees are being taught to read and write English, one of the projects aimed at bettering their lot. A spokesman for the Coordination Committee of Displaced Persons In Thailand (CCDPT),274 words
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Article, Illustration196 1978-10-13 9 Houses and restaurants should not be built too near or next to historical buildings and monuments because that pollutes Indonesia's cultural heritage the country's director of history and archeology, Dr Uka Tjandrasasmlta said. He said In an Indonesian Times report the Indonesian people should be made to196 words
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Advertisement73 1978-10-13 9 The car that has more value for money >v 41 1 A i.- •c I VIV' 1 7. f*T* It's a four-door, full size family saloon that will hold five adults comfortably. It's competitively priced without compromising on safety, strength and durability. It's economical to operate and maintain. The car73 words
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Advertisement124 1978-10-13 9 Another exclusive collection from... patent Bathroom Accessories You've Always Possessed Shapes which are new And unique Available in solid white, solid red, transparent topaz, transparent turquosise, transparent steel grey, transparent clear. serie euro r w*. T 4 mm 1 mtm Ov.il towel ring e -Hi r-rm —r* 11! r. t».124 words
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Article, Illustration688 1978-10-13 10/11 Richard Lim - Sundown scene Richard Lim Black singer In a white dress. Thin, lithe body and long, matchstlck limbs. Dark hair, lean face with high cheekbones, and a wide, wide smile. I've Got Music In Me, she sings. So she has. Her name's Talya Ferro. If688 words
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Article, Illustration394 1978-10-13 10/11 Margaret Cunico - The Arts by Margaret Cunico Artist Ramll Malek probably started going commercial at 14 years, when he made 100 charcoal sketches of James Dean, like the ones we see so often in movie magazines, and sold them to his friends. Of course Ramll394 words
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743 1978-10-13 10/11 London: In opera, no one thinks it odd to hear a statue sing a stirring aria by Mozart. If the music is glorious enough, and in grand opera it often is, anything seems possible except, of course, making a profit. An opera house743 words
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825 1978-10-13 10/11 Violet Oon - Eating Out by Violet Oon A new Intimate C on t i ne n tal style restaurant has opened In town In old s u r r o undlngs. The Swiss Inn Is at the ground floor of Goldhlll Plaza In Newton Road. The825 words
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Advertisement197 1978-10-13 10/11 Amtrak SIAKSON tours travel Singapore'* favourite travel OQMit proudly Introduces I to you this popular mod* of travollntho United 5tate5........ By purchasing a USA Rail Pass for 7.14, 21 or 30 days, you are accorded unlimited travel and pampered with air-conditioned comfort, superlative facilities end world class attention k* man197 words
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Miscellaneous548 1978-10-13 10/11 FRIDAY HB-5 ■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 LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW M mm mm mm m Cut along dotted lines mm mm mm i CLUES FOR HB-5 1. As much548 words
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Article, Illustration742 1978-10-13 12 Green oil —fuel of the future? Scientists experiment on a plant that can give gasoline Science Report OFNS Los Angeles: At an agricultural research station south of Los Angeles a crop Is being grown that may eventually make drilling for oil a thing of the past. Instead. oil will beOFNS; Australian Information Service photo - 742 words
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Article169 1978-10-13 12 AFP Dubrovnik (Yugoslavia): A scheme ta detect radio messages from thinking beings on other planets was described at the 29th International Astronautic Con f e rence here. Experts from the Jet propulsion laboratory at Pa s a dena, California, said they have worked out aAFP - 169 words
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Advertisement74 1978-10-13 12 Food for thought KtV. A V #pa Kvt ff A y ma •v JBI m ■j i f sanatogen multivitamins^ /A dollar can get you meal that tastes great. Satisfies your hunger. p Sometimes, though, xl w6 eat doesn't give I vitamins we need sanatogen multivitamins Sanatogen Multivitamins can help.74 words
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Advertisement141 1978-10-13 12 V sv>« ct! T><P e No* PW 03 3pW TvP e No* H*NSP*Of NT ALUMINIUM lAV(R 76% SUN S HEAT REFLECTED ONLY 24% ADMITTED <:■!->» 27 Apply to your present plain/tinted windows and sliding doors EXTRA BENEFITS Makes glass shatter resistant (Tested by SISIR) Improves external appearance Virtually maintenance free141 words
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Article100 1978-10-13 13 Reuter London, Friday Two of Britain's most powerful trade unions, the engineering workers and coal miners, yesterday decided to lodge massive pay claims that could cripple government efforts to hold down wages. Miners' leaders said that from next March they want a basic wageReuter - 100 words
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Article137 1978-10-13 13 UPI Renton (Washington), Friday The Boeing Company unveiled a model of the twin-aisle interior of Its new 7«7 Jetliner on Wednesday. First class passengers win sit six abreast, to pairs of two, and tourist class passengers seven abreast, two-three-two. The tourist class seats are about 2.5 centimetresUPI - 137 words
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Article, Illustration303 1978-10-13 13 'Peking told: You buy and we launch it* World Focus AP Washington, Friday The Carter administration has informed Peking that it will be allowed to buy an American communications satellite and that the United States will launch It. administration sources said yesterday. The sources said the administrationAP - 303 words
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146 1978-10-13 13 Reuter AFP London, Friday Britain would consider any sale of arms to China in "the light of International obligations and economic and political circumstances prevailing at the time," a Foreign Office spokesman said yesterday. Reporters had asked him to comment on aReuter; AFP - 146 words
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Advertisement517 1978-10-13 13 INTERNATIONAL TOY HANDICRAFT FAIR SHANGRI-LA HOTEL OCTOBER 12-16, 1978 Daily highlight* Go-skate demonstrations by Go-skate riders. Authentic puppet show from Indonesia. Toy Handicraft demonstrations. Opening hours Trade 10 a.m. 12.30 p.m. (by invitation or registration) Public 12.30 p.m. 9 p.m. (Admission adults $1.00 children 50 cents) 300 PRIZES TO BE517 words
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Miscellaneous304 1978-10-13 13 YOUR LUCKY IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are a clear-thinking, "»olld" Individual who never becomes rattled. Others depend upon your levelheaded approach to keep progress and profits going. On those rare occasions when you tire, forward motion ceases not only for you. but also for your co-workers. You304 words
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Article236 1978-10-13 14 Asean agrees to speed up setting up reserve f r n Business News and Views Reuter Jakarta, Friday. The Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) yesterday agreed to speed up efforts to set up a food security reserve. A spokesman said the decision was taken at the endReuter - 236 words
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Article127 1978-10-13 14 AFP HONG KONG: Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways, Asia's largest privately-owned airline, has concluded a giant deal with Boeing worth up to US$380 million ($836 million) for the supply of Jumbo Jets and opted for Rolls Royce engines to power them. Reuter. TOKYp: Mexico Is ready to sellAFP - 127 words
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Article224 1978-10-13 14 UPI AFP London, Friday The US dollar closed higher on most European markets yesterday after recovering from an opening marked by record lows in Frankfurt and Amsterdam. In Frankfurt, the dollar closed at 1.8715 marks, still down from Wednesday's close of 1.8755, but better than its record lowUPI; AFP - 224 words
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Article101 1978-10-13 14 Yesterday's prices in U8 dollars followed by the difference on the previous session's close. AT A T 63% Beth Steel 34% Caterp Tra 80 —1% Chrysler 11% Coca-Cola 45% Contl. OU 30 Dow Chem 30 Dresser 43% Du Pont 134% —3 E. Kodak 64% Exxon 63% Firestone 13%101 words
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Article34 1978-10-13 14 New York, Friday Dow Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 806.74 (off 4.68). 20 transport 350.15 (up 0.30), IS utilities 106.70 (off 0.37), 65 stocks 308.70 (off 0.03). UPI.34 words
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Article69 1978-10-13 14 AFP Yesterday's closing quotations of the_jtflt-ed*e<ls. In yen, with Wednesday's In parentheses were: Helwa Real Estate 644 (649), Kallma Corp. 375 (360), Kirln Brewery 460 (461), Takeda Chemical 464 (465), Fuji Photo Film 550 (567), Nippon OU 675 (660), Matsushita Electric 751 (762), Toyota Motor 661 (660), Mitsui andAFP - 69 words
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Article65 1978-10-13 14 Closing prices at the Parts Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 307.50 —8.50 Ponder 414 +6 Prtntemps 135 —3.90 Bull 54.30 —3.30 Royal Dutch 373.30 —3.10 Mlchelln 1415 —34 COE 406.80 —11.30 Thomson 373 —6.30 CFP 139 —3 Rhone 130.80 —3.70 Air 375 —4 BBN 631 9 Philips 55.30 —.50 Sues 30565 words
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Article82 1978-10-13 14 Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich Closing prices in Swiss francs on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: ÜBS Bearer 3985 —10 ÜBS Registered 573 2 SBC 346 6 Credit Suisse 2135 5 Swissair B. 762 Swiss Relnsur. 3020 +10 Wlnterthur B. 2130 —20 Zurich Insur. 8850 —50 Nestle B. 2980Union Bank of Switzerland, Zurich - 82 words
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Article82 1978-10-13 14 Closing prices on the Sydney Stock Exchange at 11 am. today (Australian time): ACI I*l 182 ADC IS 26 Am pol Pet 86 87 ANI 166 170 APM 117 11« Bank NBW 776 780 Brambles 200 204 BHP 876 877 Boral 267 270 CBA 150 CSR 360 362 CIO82 words
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Advertisement209 1978-10-13 14 MALA rvi e l a rvi i r\j e w a re yli Dear Ladm. We have great pleasure to Inform you that we have recently formed a new department so called Direct Sales Dept., we don't sell directly to buyer but only through our promoters. We are the sole209 words
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Miscellaneous270 1978-10-13 14 I Crossword ~N ACROSS 1 Put into secret writing 6 Muslim officials 10 Nanny's buggy 14 Mentally quick 15 Traditional knowledge 16 Determine legally 17 Ambled down the avenue 19 Step 20 Shawl-like blankets 21 Vivid red 23 Father of Klsh 24 Alloted sparingly 25 Sailor 28 Hawaiian goose 30270 words
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Article514 1978-10-13 15 BRIAN MILLER, K.L. CHAN - 'Padi field' track puts paid to Cup runners' final workout By BRIAN MILLER, K.L. CHAN Trainer Teh Choon Beng, who holds the whip hand In Sunday's $100,000 Gold Cup, was a worried man when he surveyed the heavy track conditions at Buklt Timah this morning.514 words
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3553 1978-10-13 15 1 mm 2.(LCLA8S 3, DIV 6 1.400»*» UU (913,000 $9,100 to winner) 1 MM Raya K OrMtan (Ovation) Daniel* 6 56.5 (d4 kafci 5 t 9697 Mw I»pl»i (Aacot) Tulloh 7 55 (d5 +2) 4 S 6997 TM IM a (Apuam) Rodger*3,553 words
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Article142 1978-10-13 15 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER RX. CHAN TURF RAT Race 1: Trtamph Aries Kim Steed Rath Star If lee Fella Aries Trtamph Interceptor Race t: Argentina Double Adloa Ceeea Exporter Argentina Jackaroo Argentina The General Argentina BM 1: Melody Minstrel Bentong Laa Vegas Donavl Melody Minstrel Donarl GeM Prams Melody Minstrel142 words
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Article249 1978-10-13 16 BRIAN MILLER - R3 Bowling By BRIAN MILLER Laddawan of Thailand will go all out to make It a double in the women's Masters final at Paslr Panjang Bowl's Invitational championships on Sunday. Laddawan, who arrived with the 20-member Thai contingent last night, said: "I have been putting249 words
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Article191 1978-10-13 16 Soccer London, Friday Birmingham City have been given the go-ahead to play their Argentine World Cup star Alberto Tarantlni. The English First Division soccer club were told yesterday that Tarantlni has been granted a work permit by the Department of Employment and will now be able191 words
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Article48 1978-10-13 16 Istanbul, Friday New York Cosmos disappointed In losing 2-0 to Galatasaray of Turkey In a soccer friendly here last night. West German Franz Beckenbauer provided the only dazzle among Cosmos' international stars, but even his strenuous work in defence could not halt the spirited Turks.48 words
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Article217 1978-10-13 16 j^^^Badminton AFP. London, Friday Mrs Nora Perry and Mrs Anne Stattskovgaard, the European and Commonwealth Games women's doubles champions, crowned what Is probably their last appearance as a pair for England by coming from behind to beat Japan's world ranking No. 3 combination of Miss YoshikoAFP. - 217 words
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Article, Illustration315 1978-10-13 16 SURESH NAIR - r r -3 STAR for the November World Series L= Bv SURESH NAIR Elegant Torsam Khan, ranked No 11 in the world, has the. ability to do much better if he puts his mind to it. In fact, according to Pakistan International Airlines' team manager315 words
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Advertisement52 1978-10-13 16 Lighter weight to improve your game without making you change your game. Also available other makes of golf clubs and accessories Authorised Distributor s v CHENG LEE CO. (PTE) LTD r Singapore M 4, Mezz. Fir., Lucky Plaza, Orchard Rd., Spore 9.Tel: *****33 Malaysia 30, Light St., Penang.Tel: ***** *****52 words
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Article, Illustration706 1978-10-13 17 Lim Kee Chan - Young amateur Bose chooses to play against stronger field TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan Local professionals, who had failed to beat the veteran Taiwanese pro Chang ChungFa on two occasions last month, will be given another opportunity to do so next week. A706 words
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Article64 1978-10-13 17 Reuter Sydney, Friday—Singapore's David Milne finished In a tie with Japan's Nobuhlro Saicata well behind the leaders on 75 after the first round of the McCallum's South Coast Open at Bateman's Bay yester- day. They were seven strokes behind the leader Bob Clark of America whoReuter - 64 words
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Article238 1978-10-13 17 First round draw for Unlgclf Open on Oct 30: 7.30 a.m. Tahar Ismail Jeffrey Bose, (am); 7.31 Poh Hock Llan, Urn Klan Lam, Wong Wen* Hong (am); 7.40 J. Amran, Um Tee Seng, Daniel Llm (am); 7.64 Juralml Ratlm, B.K. Llm, Tallb Haron (am); 1.03 Mohd Jalll, Teo238 words
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Article, Illustration128 1978-10-13 17 BUI Bosley, one of Singapore's lop amateurs, will be making a bid to recapture the Hong Kong Open title he won in 1975. Bosley is not playing in the Unigolf Open at the Warren Course on Oct 20-22 because he will be playing in128 words
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501 1978-10-13 17 Seven of Changl's players will have to withdraw from their club medals competition if they hope to win the Straits Times Trophy Individual H a n d 1 cap competition at Tengah on Sunday. The seven; James Lee, Bob Headland, Robert Teo, Gan Eng501 words
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Article39 1978-10-13 17 Irene Wentzel and O. Stlchel (Germany) won the Singapore Island Country Club International Foursomes Cup when they returned a nett 62 at the Buklt Course yesterday. Runners-up were M.Y. Lin and KB. Wang (Taiwan) on nett 65).39 words
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Advertisement23 1978-10-13 17 Now there's a club that actually increases your percentage of good shots. c n C I' r r. ■4 mk V Ci tfflEEiEra23 words
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Article293 1978-10-13 18 ...for two S'pore players KJ Soccer UPI Dacca, Friday Kuwait bagged an easy 5-1 victory over Singapore In a onesided match marred by rough tackling and frayed tempers In a Group "C" match of the 20th Asian Youth soccer, tournament yesterday. Excitement came not during the match butUPI - 293 words
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Article159 1978-10-13 18 j^jjjpjfennis AFP UPI Brisbane, Friday Arthur Ashe, the Number One seed In the Stellar South Pacific tennis classic, easily disposed of the big serving Australian Dale Colllngs 6-2, 6-2 yesterday. John Alexander and Phil Dent sprung a surprise when they beat the powertul doubles combination o(AFP; UPI - 159 words
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Article183 1978-10-13 18 Former International hockey goalkeeper Ng Hoi Kah Is set to make a comeback. The 24-year-old Singapore Recreation Club stalwart Is the latest recommendation forwarded to the Singapore Hockey Association for the preliminary Asian Games squad. Hoi Kah. the Republic's first-choice goalkeeper from 1970, was183 words
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Article190 1978-10-13 18 Reuter Los Angeles. Friday The Los Angeles City Council yesterday approved an agreement with the International Olympic Committee, clearing the way for the staging of the 1984 Olympic Games here. The council took a vote after turning down a motion to delay any tote onReuter - 190 words
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Advertisement747 1978-10-13 18 AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:Weekdays 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Saturdays 8.30 a.m. 3 00 p m. Public Holidays 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p m Counter Service Regular office hours Ansafbne Service After office hours ti CA.TJ. QAN ELECTRODEX Day/ Night, Colour/ B ii W T.V. repair. Trade-In old T.V. Hire purchase747 words
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Advertisement168 1978-10-13 18 Predatore../^ these top cats make easy prey of the most elusive When the Lynx Predators were introduced, they quickly gained a reputation as the most playable and forgiving clubs on the golf course. The shape, weight and balance of the Predator series demonstrate that Lynx has not only pioneered investment168 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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Article, Illustration297 1978-10-13 19 —to see but not to touch Toy craft '78 is the first ever international toy and handicraft exhibition held In Singapore with about 100 toy manufacturers from 17 countries displaying their products. The entrance fee Is $1 for adult and 50 cents for children, which Incidentally trades297 words
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Article162 1978-10-13 19 RTS has employed a Japanese expert to help Improve the sets used In TV production. Brought In under the Colombo Plan, Mr Mlklo Arakl, 45, will spend two years In Singapore to train the station's scenic designers and graphic artists. He will give lectures on staging,162 words
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Miscellaneous977 1978-10-13 19 In and around town DANGAN PERSENPAHAN—a Malay pop show by and Indonesian troupe, at National Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets at $10, $8, $6 and $4. TOYCRAFT "78 the first international toy and handicraft fair in Singapore, with more than 90 toy manufacturers participating. At Shan-gri-La Hotel, from 12.30 p.m. to977 words
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Miscellaneous258 1978-10-13 19 Tomorrow's FM stereo 6.00 A.M. Opening Announcements and Programme Summary 6.05 Morning Prelude with Btanley Black 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Morning Concert: Prometheus Overture, Op. 43 (Beethven); Symphony No. 7 In A, ture, Op. 43 (Beethoven); Vienna Phll/Claudlo AbSports diary GOLF: Keppel L.O.U. Medal (Keppei course). NETBALL: NTUC In-ter-Unlon Tournament258 words
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Article48 1978-10-13 20 AH FOOK: Bet there be a lot of soulsearching in the aftermath of the Spyros disaster. The safety officer will have plenty to answer to. MEI LIN: Should we accept the common excuse that accidents, like mistakes, will always happen despite the number of stringent controls?48 words
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Advertisement101 1978-10-13 20 a produqt of BOSE SPEAKERS Atlas Sound (Pte) Limited 81-3 UIC Building, Shenton Way. Singapore 1 Tel *****84 *****64 119-121 Lucky Plaza (Ist Floor) Orchard Rd. S pore 9 Tel *****5 a s t ASSEMBLED M U SA $26.50 Also full rang* of Texas Instruments calculators and LED/LCD digital watchos101 words
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Miscellaneous608 1978-10-13 20 TV AND RADIO 5] Bring home a Superstar Bring home *TELEFUNKEN 3.0# OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT8 followed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE: Tlao Chan (r). Mandarin movie. 4.25 INTERMISSION. 6.G5 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by DECEMBER RRIOE: 6.30 NEWS IN BRIEF. 6 35 IT'S ABOUT TIME. Comedy starring Jack Mullaney, Frank Aletter and Imogene Coca.608 words
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Miscellaneous232 1978-10-13 20 SPORTS PARADE. (Ch. 5, 7.55 p.m. in colour). Fong Hoe Beng presents tnls week's roundup which Includes highlights of the Inter -ministry soccer competition where Culture met Environment; the second Run a Jog relay organised by the Fire Brigade Sports Club; the Lion city Open Bodybuilding Championships; the 29 th232 words
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The Spyros disaster
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Article, Illustration1118 1978-10-13 21 Reporter RICHARD ADHIKARI was among the small army of newsmen who covered yesterday's tragedy. This is his story... Helping hands came to the rescue of the injured last night. When ambulances from the Singapore Fire Brigade were not enough to carry the injured to hospital, ambulances from the1,118 words
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Article, Illustration1086 1978-10-13 22/23 Richard Ho, K.K. Fong, Terry Ang, Rav Dhaliwal, Judith Hale, Jane Chew, Teo Lian Huay, Ivan Lim, Douglas Chan, Brian Miller - How it all began at 2.15 p.m. REPORTERS: Richard Ho, K.K. Fong, Terry Ang, Rav Dhaliwal, Judith Hale, Jane Chew, Teo Lian Huay, Ivan Lim, Douglas Chan, Brian Miller A shipyard victim grimaces in pain (right) and a young woman collapses in the sweating arms ofCAMERAMEN: Jerry Seh, Johari Rasikin, Chua Peng Tee, Nik Kasmani and David Tan - 1,086 words
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Article, Illustration900 1978-10-13 24 There are always the people who escape death by a stroke of good fortune. In yesterday's tragedy, there were a number of such people- Here are some of their lucky stories HASSAN SAID: It is a miracle I am here talking to you. I had Just made900 words
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Article114 1978-10-13 24 The 35,676-to n n.e Sypros is an oil tanker owned by Ulysses Tanker Corporation of Greece, according to Lloyd's Register of Ships 1977-78. It was built In 1964 by the MitsubisMZosen Shipyard in Nagasaki, Japan. The tanker is registered In Liberia and measures 236 metres long, 32114 words
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