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Title Section20 1978-10-28 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, October 28, 1978 No. 2400 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r NEW (10) NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article62 1978-10-28 1 Reuter Teheran, Saturday Demonstrators yesterday set buildings on fire and attacked the office of the local governor-general in the west Iranian city of Kermanshah in continuing antl government violence. Radio Iran said. The radio also reported further disturbances in the holy city of Qom, south of here,Reuter - 62 words
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300 1978-10-28 1 AP AFP Washington, Saturday President Carter told his economic advisers yesterday, he wants to freeze growth of the United States non-defence spending next year, officials said. Such a decision, which would Involve the Administration 'a budget projections for fiscal 1980, could mean shrinkageAP; AFP - 300 words
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Article415 1978-10-28 1 Terry Ang - Big police drive to check break-ins By Terry Ang Police are waging an Island-wide campaign to check a rise In break-Ins at petrol kiosks. Officers from the Crime Prevention Branch CID, and the eight police land divisions have been conducting crime risk surveys in petrol kiosks and415 words
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Article45 1978-10-28 1 UPI Bonn, Saturday West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and European Economic Community President Roy Jenkins are sticking to the Jan 1 target date (or a European Monetary System despite signs that some Common Market members, especially Britain, are dragging their feet on Joining.—UPlUPI - 45 words
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Article144 1978-10-28 1 A cabin cleaner with Singapore Air Terminal Services, Hajerablbl bln t e Oaf far, 28, was found dead In her two-bedroom flat In Toa Payoh yesterday. Police Mid strangulation marks were found on her neck and some Jewellery and cash were also missing from144 words
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Article232 1978-10-28 1 The Samaritans of Singapore received a total of 16,109 calls from more than 11,000 people between July 1977 and June this year. While the pattern of calls generally remained the same, there were Increases in emergency calls and calls from people below 20 years of232 words
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Article149 1978-10-28 1 AP Reuter Tel Aviv, Saturday Israel'* Energy Minister Yitzhak Modal said last night he had rejected an Egyptian demand In the Washington peace talks for UBs2 billion ($4.? billion) for Israel's use of oil fields In the Sinai Desert. He told a radio InterviewerAP; Reuter - 149 words
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Advertisement42 1978-10-28 1 New Nation wishes its Hindu readers a happy DeepavaJi There will be no publication on Monday. INSIDE Girl in Talentime •fow' Zf •> Was she right! See Page 11 IN THE OTHER FAGEB: Moneywords 10; Comics, What's On 12; Crossword 16; Stars 18-42 words
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Advertisement66 1978-10-28 1 Direct/Reflecting Loudspeaker System ATLAS SOUND CO THEWSH AFFArR ROBINSON'S LAST 2 DAYS 20% DISCOUNT On All French Merchandise .*'pt tor price ;ontro!lf'dit> r Specialists' Shopping Centra Orchard Road. Singapore 9 Tel: *****2 Lata Night Shopping Tonight Till 9.30 p.m. Opan All Day Tomorrow, SUNDAY: 9.45 a.m. to sp.m. Clifford Centra66 words
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Miscellaneous12 1978-10-28 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today Cloudy.12 words
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Article208 1978-10-28 2 Pians to develop a 25 hectare reclaimed reef island off Paslr Panjang have been suspended following a breakdown in negotiations between Sentosa Development Corporation and a private enter-' prise. An BDC spokesman said the negotiations, which began in 1976, were unsuccessful because of "differences208 words
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Article, Illustration168 1978-10-28 2 This workshop at the Paslr Panjang Vocational Institute Is said to be the largest in the region In terms of the number of machines. There are 128 lathes, 48 milling, 24 grinding and 24 shaping machines. The Institute was converted from the British Army Storage168 words
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Article39 1978-10-28 2 The MP fo? Chua Chu Kang and deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Tang See Chlm, will launch a srotong royong project at resettlement area 118, off Lim Chu Kang 32 km. on Nov 12 at 8.30 a.m.39 words
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Article204 1978-10-28 2 Vaccination is not the best way of preventing swine fever in pigs, according to a visiting professor of veterinary medicine. Professor B. Lelss. of the School of Veterinary Medicine in Hanover, West Germany, said although vaccination is widely used, It does not eliminate the field204 words
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Article67 1978-10-28 2 The Life Underwriters Association will hold its first sales congress at the Hyatt Hotel from Not 15 to 17. Two foreign Insurance salesmen, Mr Lawrence Wilkerson from the US and Mr Robert Chambers of Australia, will apeak at the congress. The local speakers will be Mr Tan67 words
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Article153 1978-10-28 2 The Stock Exchange of Singapore holds its annual meeting today, with six stock-brokers contesting for the five committee seats. Five of them are seeking re-election. They are Mr Ng 800 Peng (chairman), Mr Ong Tjin An (deputy chairman) and committee members, Mr John153 words
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Article188 1978-10-28 2 A three-man team from Hanoi is coming here soon to explore the possibility of Singapore Vietnamese cooperation in offshore oil exploration. Officials of Hanoi's state-owned Petro-Viet-nam will meet Intraco officials on a date to be fixed. They will discuss In detail how Singapore ran meet188 words
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Advertisement80 1978-10-28 2 THE ONLY MATTRESS THAT HAS 390 SPRINGS! REMEMBER, more springs in the mattresft mean better comfort and durability. And onty FOUR STAR spring mattress with 390 springs can orfer you that. M.LONOMQ 23.QEVLANG.SMMPOME M.TEL: *****7 *****7 4M567 J ARROW i i o a a a ALL MUST CLEAR ONLY Sl2B80 words
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Advertisement105 1978-10-28 3 Till TODAY, Seiko is still the THINNEST Analog Quartz Watch in the world. Thickness of Movement 0 Including Battery ONLY 0.95 mm V <. < j V ta gaHEat t .1* v« ®P'' This special Calibre 9320 A will be in 18 carat gold casing and will have the following105 words
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Article355 1978-10-28 4 The Singapore Port Workers Union has rapped some "bureaucratic senior officers" of the Port of Singapore Authority for "lacking a sense of fair play and being self seeking" In dealing with the union. They not only failed to see the union's "Just demands" but also355 words
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236 1978-10-28 4 Bharathi Mohan - By Bharathi Mohan our London reporter: "I am terribly excited," said Singapore concert pianist Oall Chan who Is to play before a distinguished audience at St Jame"s Palace oh Wednesday. She was sending out Invitations for the show when I visited her in236 words
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Article, Illustration78 1978-10-28 4 Bangles galore and they mean Deepavali Joy for little Shobna Nalr. The 19-mo nth-old baby was all a boor bed in these colourful accessories until our photographer started clicking. And then, she looked ap «olsieally. Bat only for a moment, because the colourful things proved78 words
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Article82 1978-10-28 4 The Mobile Squad and Traffic Police personnel will step up patrols in accident-prone areas throughout Singapore during the Dee pa Tall holiday on Monday. Police records have shown that traffic accidents tend to rise on pay days and festive occasions. The intensified patrols are considered necessary to82 words
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Article203 1978-10-28 4 Advertising agencies can use the words "duty free" in advertisements but cannot disclose where such products are sold nor the distributor's or agent's identity. This clarification was liven by the Customs recently to the Association of Accredited Advertising Agents (4As). The 4As had written203 words
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Article159 1978-10-28 4 Amberville more action Seventeen HUDC flatowners will meet on Sunday to discuss further action following their failure to get a High Court Injunction to stop work on a 13-storey block of flats In Amberrllle. The flat-owners sought Injunction on the grounds that would not be able to enjoy a panoramic159 words
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310 1978-10-28 4 Many Singaporeans die un ne c e s sa rily every year because they do not recognise the signs of an Impending heart attack or wait too long to get medical help, a doctor said last night Prof Low Lip Ping, associate professor310 words
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Article40 1978-10-28 4 Saplings will be sold at naif price at the Dempsey and Dunearn Road nurseries for two weeks beginning on Tuesday. A Ministry of National Development spokesman said this Is In conjunction with tree-planting day on Nov 5.40 words
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Article311 1978-10-28 4 A Jurong factory Is planning to Increase its total investment to "well over $20 million" once its first phase of operations is successfuly completed. This was disclosed by the senior Minister of State for Finance, Mr Ooh Chok Tong, when he opened the factory, Mltsuboshl311 words
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Article88 1978-10-28 4 Singapore Airlines prohibits plpe-amoklng In Its aircraft because the smell might Irritate passengers. A spokesman said there was no fixed ruling on clgar-smoklng In the aircraft but generally cabin crew will ask the smoker to stop If other passengers complain. A passenger, Mr lan Sanderson of Australia,88 words
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Article23 1978-10-28 4 The Bunoa Vista constituency citizens' consultative committee is offering 20 bursaries worth $150 each for pupils In government and government -aided schools.23 words
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Article, Illustration189 1978-10-28 5 World Focus Reuter Kuala Lumpur, Saturday Transport Minister Tan Sri V. M a n i c k avasagam said yesterday It was not possible to conclude that a Malaysian bank officer hijacked the MAS jet which crashed last year killing all aboard. HeReuter - 189 words
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Article312 1978-10-28 5 ACCUSED OF FALSE DECLARATION Reuter Chlkmagalur (India), Saturday—Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, fighting a by-election to return to Parliament from this picturesque plantation district In south India, yesterday appeared to be in fresh legal trouble. Officials of the ruling Janata Party allege that she filedReuter - 312 words
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229 1978-10-28 5 UPI Tokyo, Saturday Japan has asked Thailand to reconsider Its decision to call off a three-day trade conference scheduled to open here on Monday, government sources reported yesterday. They said Thailand notified Japan of Its decision to cancel the negotiations on grounds thatUPI - 229 words
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Article116 1978-10-28 5 Reuter Bangkok. Saturday Chinese Vice premier Tens Hsiao ping will be asked to express his opinions on the present situation in South-east Asia during his visit here from Nov 5 to 9, Foreign Minister Upadlt Pacharlyangkun told newsmen. He said the regional political situation will be theReuter - 116 words
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Article282 1978-10-28 5 A call by Marcos to Asean Chinese Reuter Manila, Saturday Overseas Chinese can play a crucial role in promoting ecnomlc cooperation and racial harmony in Asean, President Ferdinand Marcos said yesterday. But at the same time he urged overseas Chinese to "take care not to exacerbateReuter - 282 words
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Article89 1978-10-28 5 Reuter Bangkok, Saturday Kampuchea yesterday claimed its forces had repulsed fresh Vietnamese attacks on border areas in the east and northeast. It claimed 25 Vietnamese were killed in the clash on Oct 24 and that others died in booby traps and landmine explosions as the Vlet- namese forcesReuter - 89 words
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Advertisement73 1978-10-28 5 :it\ork I lotcl Keep in vogue every Tuesday with our lunchtime fashion show at the newly refurbished coffee house, BAMBOO COURT. This week: Clothe# by £"<*"'''•» T *****91 lunch: Western and Chinese dishes $10 3% pm —2 pm Reservations: *****1 Ext 208 L Enjoy your complimentary < alass ot Cointreau73 words
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Article, Illustration282 1978-10-28 6 World Focus Reuter Washington, Saturday A Soviet trawler and American aircraft cooperated last night to rescue 10 American navy airmen whose recpnnalsapce plane ditched in the north Pacific. The White House thanked the Soviet Union for Its quick action in response to an American request forReuter - 282 words
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Article172 1978-10-28 6 Reuter Paris, Saturday. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Oromyko yesterday met French President Valery CMscard d'Estaing and said later that very important and acute International problems were discussed. The Soviet minister also said he had repeated an invitation for Mr Discard d'Estaing to visit the Sorlet Union.Reuter - 172 words
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Article241 1978-10-28 6 Agencies Washington, Saturday Israeli peace team leader Moshe Dayan yesterday said his country decided to strengthen West Bank settlements because of a US official's suggestion that the (ate of settlers there might be negotiated with Arab states. But the Btate Department said Secretary of StateAgencies - 241 words
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Article73 1978-10-28 6 UPI TODAY is Saturday, Oct 28, the 301 st day of 1978 with 64 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Scorpio. ON THIS DAT IN HISTORY: In 1988, thousands of Czechs rallied to protest occupation by Soviet troops. The rally was crushed. THOUGHTUPI - 73 words
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Article50 1978-10-28 6 D.J. A Mini women'* section welcomed Che new member—a stunning brunette In a dress, bra and panties... Bat In the changing room they had second thoughts. She was a he. Peter Jackson, 24, was bound over for two years at Rochdale, England, for a breach of the peace.—DJ.D.J. - 50 words
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158 1978-10-28 6 AP London, SiUhUy Leaders of Ave labour anions last night agreed to end a rizweek strike that had crippled and dosed down hospitals, and reportedly killed some patients. Satisfied with a three-step approach to their demand for lnoer.il ve bonuses for WH supervisory workers,AP - 158 words
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146 1978-10-28 6 Reuter Helsinki, Saturday A 14-year-old girl hid lor 30 hours in a sealed crate in a vain atttempt to reach Los Angeles and see Bay City Rollers guitarist Eric Faulkner, an airport official said yesterday. Workers opening the unaddressed crate on TuesdayReuter - 146 words
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Article58 1978-10-28 6 Reuter Jakarta, Saturday Australia and Indonesia yesterday ratified a defence cooperation agreement under which Jail art a was receiving military aid worth some A 530.7 million (|51.7 million). The agreement included the provision by Australia of eight patrol boats, 12 Nomad aircraft. 12 Sioux helicopters and various supportReuter - 58 words
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Article63 1978-10-28 6 Reuter London, Saturday—The government yesterday announced It had approved the state-owned British Aerospace company plan to take a 20 per cent share In the European Airbus consortium. A statement from British Aerospace said It would Join the grouping from Jan 1, 1979 with an Initial Investment ofReuter - 63 words
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Advertisement36 1978-10-28 6 Vladigood Vladivar Vodka Buy one bottle of Vladivar Vodka today and get one 750 ml bottle of F N Lime Juice Cordial OR Orange Squash, absolutely FREE! Sole Agents: SINGAPORE: Maclaine, Watson (S.E.A.) Ltd Telephone: *****3136 words
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Miscellaneous153 1978-10-28 6 WORLD WEATHER London—Sunny, 19-12C. Headline: Begin defies US order over settlements. Moscow Overcast, 83C. Pravda's headline: Bread for the Motherland. Bonn—Overcast, 12-5C. Headline: Egypt considers withdrawing Its delegation. Paris Partly sunny, mild. 17-6C. Headline: Glscard meets Pope. Borne Sunny, 19-6C. Headline: Red Brigade's last threat to Moro's widow to be153 words
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Advertisement213 1978-10-28 7 Toil; I Hi ■*t\1/ i tfrv V. K %V •yv 5,^ Srf IM > f.t s.- 22World Patents There are no cones, no pistons in the I Bertagni Electroacoustic Systems (8.E.5.). It does not employ horns or J electrostatics and requires no enclosures. There are 22 patents safeguarding this revolutionary213 words
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Article422 1978-10-28 8 Come December 39 secondary school students, accompanied by six teachers, will leave for a one-week Philippines tour. What is so remarkable about that? The $35,000 tour will cost each student only $200. It is subsidised by the Ministry of Education to the tune of $8000. The422 words
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Article161 1978-10-28 8 [(whispers By H I, K ,SPY J] After instant dinners and instant coffee with instant dessert.it was only a matter of time before the instant meal would be preceded with an instant cocktail and accompanied with an Instant wine or beer. Like it or not, the drink-from-a-mix is161 words
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Article261 1978-10-28 8 RASHID MUSTAJAN - RASHID MUSTAJAN Miss Judith Holm berg seemed to have one too many cats in her translation of the evergreen "Dua Tiga Kuching Berlari pantun (NN Oct 3). Putting her in context: "Two or three cats are running. Which of these cat(s) is the prettiest? I have261 words
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Article119 1978-10-28 8 NELLY MENON - NELLY MENON Head, Pabtte Relatteas •■4 Marketing Department, Past Office Savings Baak, Magapare 7. I refer to the letter by S.Chandran regarding the handling of passbooks at POSB offices (NN.Sept 23). I wish to thank the writer for his interest in the Post Office Savings119 words
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Article281 1978-10-28 8 ABDUL RAHMAN MOHD SAID - ABDUL RAHMAN MOHD SAID I refer to the letter from Mr Richard Goh (NN Sept 16). The Nuisance Calls Investigation Unit aims at helping victims of nuisance calls to apprehend the culprits. We receive an average of 1800 reports per month. Heavy investment in manpower and281 words
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Article60 1978-10-28 8 MISS LAI NAM CHEN - MISS LAI NAM CHEN Residents (NN, Sept 30) may be pleased to know that the Public Works Department has proposed the construction of two pedestrian overhead bridges in Jalan Kolam Ayer near Woodsville Primary School and in Alju- nied Road near Aljunied Way. These two are on60 words
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Article145 1978-10-28 8 We would like to thank RTS for telecasting the Asian Women's Basketballchampionship, the Commonwealth Games, and the World Swimming championship, to name just the major sporting events covered. We enjoyed watching them. We would like to thank RTS also for instructional series like Play Squash145 words
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639 1978-10-28 9 Sonny Yap - By Sonny Yap Increase trade and lower tariffs—these perennial calls from Asean to Australia are sounding more like a gramophone needle stuck in a groove. The same old tune will be played at the fourth AseanAustralian forum in Canberra on Monday639 words
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Article491 1978-10-28 9 Tan Bah Bah - E In other words *>> Tan Bah Bah Here is a composition effort from any primary six student, passed up on, say, Nov 14. It is entitled "The Waterloo Street rojak stalls." "The Waterloo Street rojak stalls are one of Singapore's most famous makan places.491 words
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Article231 1978-10-28 9 Reuter Geaeva: The World Health Organisation expert committee on smoking control said yesterday it has new evidence on harm done by cigarettes, particularly to women and children. Concluding a week-long meeting, the 10-member committee called for an intensified anti-smoking campaign around the world and lawsReuter - 231 words
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Advertisement123 1978-10-28 9 THE MOOD IS FRENCH THE SALE IS ON ATMELWANTS October 14-December 3 l/yftW? l Carve*- Mel won i s go French... from October 14 December 3. from $35 and other exclusive items at greatly reduced prices Ail the great French designers will be participating, so you can imagine what a123 words
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Article444 1978-10-28 10/11 Judith Holmberg - f Sifjht Si Sound U Judith Holmberg Every quarter-final of Talentime exposes new dimensions of the show and has produced a talking point to fill the next few days. When it first started, the Quality of the contestant* impressed. Last week, we watched Brian Richmond444 words
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Miscellaneous530 1978-10-28 10/11 r^Oc^-% C] SATURDAY B MDNifWUDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address: FILL IN I MISSING I LITTERS I ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines CLUES FOR HD-6 1. It breaks Into crumbs 2. A large aaaembly of pooplo 3.530 words
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Miscellaneous1528 1978-10-28 10/11 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE a Superstar, Bring home TE L E F U N K E N SATURDAY 1.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by SESAME fiTRFVT 1.55 SATURDAY MATINEE: House of Strangers. (8ee Top Shows of the Weekend). 3.35 ITS A KNOCKOUT. The BBC version of Telematch. 4.35 SANDIWARA. PillhPlllh (M/r).1,528 words
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Miscellaneous761 1978-10-28 10/11 FM STEREO SaUrtay 6.00 P.M. Test Tape 6.04 Opening Announcements 6.05 Programme Summary 6.10 Music At Sunset with Living Strings Plus Two Pianos 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Music At Sunset with Manuel and The Music of the Mountains 7.00 Radio Concert: Choo Lin Mul (mezzosoprano), Ng Kok Cheow (piano): None761 words
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Miscellaneous560 1978-10-28 10/11 Top Shows of the Weekend SATURDAY MATINEE: House of Strangers. (Ch. 5, 1.55 p.m. In colour). A dynamic drama starring Edward O. Robinson as a ruthless financier who uses his four sons to suit his own schemes. The unlque'plot of this 1949 production has been used In many subsequent movies,560 words
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Article, Illustration349 1978-10-28 12 Leslie Leow - Chess >>> Leslie Leow On Wednesday, Apatoly Karpov came and saw, but he certainly didn't conquer. He did not even play, to the great disappointment of local chess circles. It was a pity iiheli the first reigning world champion to visit Singapore In349 words
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Miscellaneous484 1978-10-28 12 EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY FILM FESTIVAL at the Victoria Theatre, 7.30 p.m. Tonight, Italy presents Padre Padrone (My Father, My Master) which describes how a small peasant boy of Sardinia grows up to become a professor of linguistics. Tickets at $1 each from C.K. Tang, Cold Storage and Victoria Theatre. CL08E484 words
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Miscellaneous517 1978-10-28 12 At the cinema THE SWARM: Irwin Allen's production deals with the perilous possibility of an invasion of the US by swarms of Afrlcanlsed killer bees. Based on the novel by Arthur Herzog, It stars Richard Chamberlain, Michael Calne, Katherlne Ross. Richard Wldmark and Olivia de Havllland. Capitol and Rex: 130.517 words
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Miscellaneous214 1978-10-28 12 Cathay: 1.30, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. Gala, Majestic, Ruby, Odeon-Katong: Midnight. Silver City (Mandarin): Midnight. REVENGE Ofr SHAOLIN KID (Mandarin): UN KID (Mandarin). Gala: 1.30, 3.30, 7 and 9.15 p.m. Oweon-Katong, Majestic, Ruby: 1, 3.30. 7 and 9.15 p.m. SHAOL1N INVINCIBLE GUYS (Mandarin): Prince: 1.30, 4, 0.45 and 9.15214 words
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Article381 1978-10-28 13 UPI London, Saturday. The U8 dollar closed at record low prices In Frankfurt, Brussels and Amsterdam for the third day running yesterday and closed lower on all European markets except London. Gold closed at a new record high In Zurich but edged slightly downward In London, reflecting theUPI - 381 words
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Article448 1978-10-28 13 Business News and Views 4 Share puces generally headed higher 1 at the Stock Exchange of Singapore during the major part of this week. The finance and selected Industrial blue-chips Jiartlcularly stood out rom the rest especially during the first two trading days. The post Malaysian Budget448 words
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Article239 1978-10-28 13 New York, SaturdayInvestors, disheartened by escalating inflation and interest rates, drove stocks prices sharply lower across a broad front yesterday to close out the week with a substantial loss. Trading was active. The Dow Jones industrial average, up more than a point at the outset tumbled 15.07 to239 words
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Article36 1978-10-28 13 UPI New York, Saturday Do«r Jones closing averages on the NYSE yesterday: 30 Industrials 800.0S (off 15.07); 20 transport 313.36 (Off 6.36); 16 utilities 98 93 (Off 1.66); 66 stocks 374.67 (off 6.43). UPI.UPI - 36 words
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Article128 1978-10-28 13 AFP Tokyo, Saturday—lmproved economic activity, slower inflation and a pause In the yen's appreciation drove share prloes higher on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday. Trading was heavy. The Dow Jones average of 225 selected issues surged to another alltime high of 5,887.32 yen, up 50.34 yen from the previousAFP - 128 words
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Article66 1978-10-28 13 Closing prices on the Parte Bourse yesterday: Parlbas 200.50 —2.50 Fancier 421 —3.00 Pr In temps 122.50 —1.80 Bull 56.80 .95 Royal Dutch 257 4 Mlchelln 1255 uncb. COB 400 unch. Thomson 254 —1.10 CPp 141 unch Rhone 124.50 —1.20 Air 380 9 BSN 584 +4 Philips 52.40 166 words
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Article73 1978-10-28 13 Union Bank of Switzerland Closing prices on the Zurich Stock Exchange yester* UB8 Bearer 31 IS 15 UBS Registered JN I SBC 394 2 Credit Suisse >165 Swissair B. 777 Swiss Reinsur. 3090 16 Wlnterthur B. Zurich Insur. <900 —109 NeeUe B. 3975 —36 Interfood B. 3636 Clba-Oetgy B.Union Bank of Switzerland - 73 words
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Article209 1978-10-28 13 -UPI7 NEW YOBK: The move to the 104 Per cent prime rate became Industrywide when the nation's two biggest banks, Bank of America and Citibank, leii in line yesterday to complete the latest round of rate boosts initiated last week by Chemical Bank. Among other big banks Joining-UPI7 - 209 words
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Article98 1978-10-28 14 Arthur Yap - bv Arthur Yap What a shock it'll be to me If I should, in a wink of my eyes, Find that I'm ninety-three And my eyes could hardly see; When all around desert me As if I am the desertee. O God! By then, what should I98 words
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Article81 1978-10-28 14 Michelle Yuen - Michelle Yuen Let days be nights And no longer bright; Erase the hustle of days, Sleep the bustle away In daydreams doubly sweet To bury all troubles deep Until moonrise When peace and quiet reign And people are nice. Slow down the world Let us curl81 words
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Article183 1978-10-28 14 Both poems are fairly skilful but, after a few readings, seem to me to have originated from some sort of ennui more than anything else. To that extent, both poems have much in common, apart from the fact that they. are by the same person. Both exude a183 words
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Article738 1978-10-28 14 H Ssatfceasl Asia* Affairs lm fcpfi aad Kaala Liafin lalMMn Edaeattaaal Beaks Pte. LM., Reviewed By &LL.T. Reviewed By S.L.T. The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore has in recent years begun to be recognised, both within and outside the region, as a majorReviewed By S.L.T. - 738 words
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Article, Illustration387 1978-10-28 15 Fook On has acquired a reputation of being the leading House of Woollens in Singapore. Those going to temperate countries for long or short spells head for this well established store to equip themselves for the freezing climate. With years of experience behind them the Chan387 words
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Advertisement196 1978-10-28 15 < Kit Ml l< TIMS v SPECIAL OFFER!! PACKAGE DEAL i? Curtain RAILINGS ':o M >T. iC C M *i T > I'.SUU ATICN I.UAIN VA'fUAi M*■ > P W•4 lAMM i|t N; IT t AAI i lAU l|l toil N», 1 0 H!f i ID KIAM CHUAN DECORATION CO.196 words
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Advertisement113 1978-10-28 15 People going OVERSEAS go to FOOK ON first Because .v? have the widest r.jnae of Winter Clothings at the most reasonable prices FOOK ON CO. (PTE) LTD. (Department Store) 83-85, South Bridge Road, Tel: *****. Branches (Open on Sundays) *347 People's Park Complex. Tel: *****5. *1.82-1.83 Lucky Plaza, Ist floor,113 words
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Advertisement33 1978-10-28 15 Modern Rounded Sofa S«t Downpayment J?00/MontMy: 74 i 12 ,lf>> MAGGIE FURNITURE Interior Dccorition Tel *****71 Showfoofn Iwtdt Gay World Amuummt Park, •Gtylanf Road (Opposita Silver Thaatrt) BMIMU How 9.30 aM 9.30 p*.33 words
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Advertisement193 1978-10-28 15 IT'S ALWAYS FIRST FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS IN MODERN FURNISHING Extra super showrooms at the Gay World Amusement Park (next to Silver City Cinema where you can choose from more than 50 different models of up-to-date quality living room suites; 30 different models of dining room sets and 30 different193 words
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Article265 1978-10-28 16 ...by seventh-seeded Yugoslav Tennis Tokyo, Saturday Buster Mottram of Britain and Italy's A d r i a no Panatta yesterday won semifinal berths in the U*****,000 (US$25O,000) Japan Open tennis championships here, but US to seed Eddie Dlbbs was eliminated. Second seed Mottram, 23, outplayed America's Nick Savlano265 words
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Article168 1978-10-28 16 Gymnastics UPI. Strasbourg (France), Saturday.—Soviet Olympic gold medallist Nlcolal Andrionov took the men's combined exercises title with Impeccable and brilliant consistency at the 33-natlon 19th World gymnastics championships yesterday. The 26-year-old Russian totalled 117.200 points. Silver medallist was Japan's Elzu Keimotsu, aggregating 116.550, and the bronze medalUPI. - 168 words
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Article143 1978-10-28 16 W&2 Soccer Sunderland, Saturday. English Second Division football club Sunderland, whose manager Jimmy Adamson left this week to take over at Leeds United, have been refused permission to approach Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough. Sunderland have been clearly interested in replacing Adamson with Clough, who played for143 words
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Article145 1978-10-28 16 HE Reuter Adelaide, Saturday Graham Marsh gave a virtuoso performance to shoot a four-under-par 67 In yesterday's second round of the A 660.000 (about 8*144,000) CBA Westlakes golf Classic. He dened a treacherous south-westerly wind to join fellow Australians Stewart Glnn and Lyndsay Stephen In a three-way-tieReuter - 145 words
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Advertisement407 1978-10-28 16 r.v •ij i m i ■rtri rlmm Public Hoitdjyt 900 am i 00 p m ('•wnlrr Sfniw Regular uffar Himr% HILDA'S PRC-CHRISTMAS OFFER at 138, Ist floor, Orchard Towers. Dreaaes *19 50 upwards, Long gowns 129.50 upwards, Pants suits less 30%, Imported swimming costumes $19.50, Imported nighties $10 00, children's407 words
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Advertisement151 1978-10-28 16 MALAYSIA RESTAURANT 2SO-R, Joo Chiat Road Singapore 18. URGENTLY REQUIRES Please apply personally or telephone: HNI/ 4362(9/ 401*30 for MR. MOONSHEE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL DRAUGHTSMAN required for Interesting work In established Consulting Engineering Design Office. Page-Asia Associates, 279-M. Selegle Complex. S'pore 7. Tel: *****2. OAN ELECTRODEX Day/ Night, Colour/ B Si151 words
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Advertisement64 1978-10-28 16 NEW FROM DUNLOP Maxfli Australian blade Woods Oil impregnated natural persimmon wood heads Removable plug lor the wmgweight adjustment Irons Classic blade shape with leading edge squared off Low weight distribution for qood trajectory Played by CVaham Marsh and Hubert Green L im'Swee Chew won the Wordings Pro Am Tournament64 words
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Miscellaneous263 1978-10-28 16 Crossword HI 10 Without: Fr. 11 Advantage 12 Section of film 13 Concerning 19 Nimbus 21 Place for polish 25 Marsh fever 26 Pro—(for the present) 28 Control 29 Cooking fat 30 Donkey: Ger. 31 Unit of force 32 Discomfort 33 Wheel shaft 34 Originate 35 College girl 36 Fast263 words
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Article259 1978-10-28 17 BRIAN MILLER - j^yfennis By BRIAN MILLER Despite the absence of some top South east Asian stars, the Singapore Grasscourt Open tennis championships, which begins at the Singapore Cricket Club at 2.30 p.m. today, promised to be exciting. Indonesia's Oondo Wljoyo the defending champion and his doubles title partner. Atet259 words
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Article484 1978-10-28 17 SURESH NAIR - Full international against Malaysia is off By SURESH NAIR Australia, Montreal Olympics hockey silver medalists, will be fielding a side packed with experience when they meet Singapore in a friendly internatlonal on Nov 14. The Australians, who were third In this year's World Cup484 words
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Article94 1978-10-28 17 Reuter Tokyo, Saturday. China plan to build their first golf course since the communist take-over in 1949. according to a Japanese press report here yesterday quoting a visiting Chinese official. Liao Chlen-Chlh, vicechairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, was quoted by Kyodo News ServiceReuter - 94 words
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Article75 1978-10-28 17 Rome. Saturday.—The Italian Automobile Club (ACI) said yesterday the 1979 Orand Prix Of Italy Formula 2 race will be held at the controversial Monza track, contradicting an announcement In London that It would be shifted to another site (or safety reasons. The announcement is expected to75 words
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Article82 1978-10-28 17 Reuter Berne, Saturday.—The European Football Union (UEFA) yesterday banned the manager and trainer of Rumanian club Politechnlca Tlmlsoara for Mve matches and two matches respectively for "grossly unsporting behavlous" towards Greek referee Theodoros Tsanaklldls during a UEFA Cup second round match against Hungary's Honved Budapest lastReuter - 82 words
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Advertisement117 1978-10-28 17 YOU AND YOUR CONTACT LENSES <4 SJIrBFJISK *X£ HID OPTOMETRISTS OPTICIANS CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONERS Now at: 117,1 at Floor, dlractly facing Orchard Road. Plaza Slngapura, M, Orchard Road. Singapore 9. Tal: *****1 (2 Una*) Branch: 206, (2nd Floor), Suprama Houaa, Panang Road, Singapore S.Tai: ***** JOY4NCE R4MCE He/touroM Merlin Plaza,117 words
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Advertisement154 1978-10-28 17 7; r THE ITALIAN SHOE COMPANY Makes You An Offer You Cant Refuse One of the Most Comfortable Jogging Shoes in the World for $20! Italy's leading sports shoe man- Cushioned inner sole and arch ufacturer Lotto, introduces the support. Foam padded ankle colStramilano jogging shoe de- lar and tongue,154 words
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Article467 1978-10-28 18 K.L. CHAN - EXTRA DISTANCE SHOULD BE BETTER FOR HIM By K.L. CHAN Post Haste, a beaten favourite last week, Is worth another chance when he comes up against a Class 5 Division 3 field over 1250 m in Race 7 at Penang today. The three-year-old by Roll467 words
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3251 1978-10-28 18 Tote Board StekM 1.30 CLASS SI6 1,280m (111,000 $6,200 to wlnnor) 1 13 Wipiif* a <KL Chonp) Manaor 3 66 (+2.6) P. 7m I 1 2*2 a (Melody) HaddW 3 67 W 1MM 3 1 2330 Nat To Wany a (Not To Worry)3,251 words
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Article136 1978-10-28 18 Mill III KJ~ CHAN TURF RAT KMC 1: Net T* Wen* Regent's Beauty rv«rl Irua Bangs* Wan Nat To Wervy Pearl Irama Pearl Iraam Regent's Beauty Raee S: T*n)m Palm Hongkong BaiHoaU HOogkong HaedMW Magfccfick KMC S: Trauara Island Template Tnmn Mul Tiger NoU BH O'Class Template Template Bit136 words
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Miscellaneous340 1978-10-28 18 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you put a great deal of pressure on yourself. You often attempt to do too much In too short a time. You have a good business head, and an excellent sense for what the public wants and will buy. You could340 words
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546 1978-10-28 19 By SCRUTINNER Tidal Wave is the best bet at Ipoh tomorrow in Race 2, 1250 m event for Class 4 Division 3 horses. The St. Puckle three-year-old, who made his debut early this month, has Improved tremen dously. Making only his secondBy SCRUTINNER - 546 words
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2873 1978-10-28 19 mm 1.15 CLA83 4, DIV 4 1,250m MM ($10,000 $7,000 to winn«r) 1 0297 Moo* y Ta* a (Bl| Deal) Ahmad 7 55 5 (dd 1) P PK Laong 5 1 0450 Mail I Lm a (Mah Lee) Osman 6 55 (-2) Rahman2,873 words
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Article148 1978-10-28 19 SCRUTINEER WTT7TT*'TiTTT^^^B LL CHAN 1 TURF RAT Race 1: Yeap And Chee Dark Compat Money Talk Road To CHory Dark Cam pat Lee Seng Mah Race 2: Tidal Wave Joyful Affair RWni San Victory Order Tidal Wave Joyful Affair Tidal Wave Daring Prince Race 3: Com Producer Sunny Heart148 words
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Advertisement37 1978-10-28 19 MISS LILY CHAN COME AND BE PAMPERED BY OUR CHARMING GIRLS IN OUR ENCHANTING COZY ATMOSPHERE umrrn 2 •';> Hid MESSMIAIOM S ft >f> v./ J MM. MUIW PtAZA. BCACH ROAD. (T S'KMI 7. Tat: IfIMM 292SMS J37 words
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Article154 1978-10-28 20 K>9 Rugby The Singapore Rugby Union have banned all National players picked for the Asian championships in Kuala Lumpur next month from playing In League or friendly games. The only exception, according to an official, will be the game between Singapore Civil Services and their154 words
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Article24 1978-10-28 20 London, Saturday— Middlesbrough scored a 2-0 away win over Aston Villa in the First Division of the English Football League last night24 words
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Article511 1978-10-28 20 PHILIP TAN - Hon Cup: Past and Present stars Soccer By PHILIP TAN Whether the present crop of National players can take on the old stars will be answered tomorrow night at the National Stadium when Civil Services meet Business Houses for the Hon Sul Sen Cup (kick-off:511 words
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Article55 1978-10-28 20 Dacca, Saturday. Kuwait and North Korea drew 1-1 to Jointly share the third position of Asian Youth football tournament here yesterBoth teams scored one goal each during scheduled 80-mlnute play. An extra 20 minutes failed to produce any goal. Kuwait* Badar Abdul Jalll and North Korea's Jon55 words
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Article96 1978-10-28 20 The teams will be from: Civil Sendees from Llm Chlew Peng, Koh Chuan Hwee, 8. Subramanlam, V. Supramanlam, Leong Kok Fann, R Surlamurthy, Peter Llm, Seng Kok Lian, Lee Chong Soon, S. Pathmanathan, 8. Manoharan, B. Shanmugeretnam, Tham Hon Yuen, Gurbah Singh, Maruthapandlan, Abdul Hallm, Rahlm Hussein, Aziz96 words
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Article, Illustration83 1978-10-28 20 Hero Mohammed Taib (extreme right) scores the first coal for Geylan* Inter national against his former club Kakl Boklt at Jurong last night to pnt Geylang well on the way to the final of the President's Cop. Talb, who described the came as "my best this season,83 words
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Advertisement105 1978-10-28 20 the new Pinseeker Formula-l The irons: An o/clusiv*? Piris<**r < >ii Heed Office 024, Ground Floor, Tanglin Shopping Centre. Tanglm Road, Singapore 10. Telephone: *****76/*****3. Branch Office G6, Ground Floor. Clifford Centra, Raffles Place. Singapore 1. Telephone *****8. Pro Shop Offering Renge Keppei Golf Club, Keppei Road, Singepoia 2. Quaity105 words
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Miscellaneous19 1978-10-28 20 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom m T W i 0 tt U>-U» Mil IV mtk. T A lU.«19 words
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