New Nation, 5 December 1978
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Title Section17 1978-12-05 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, December 5,1978 2431 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 NEW (§0) NATION COMMENT17 words
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Article120 1978-12-05 1 AFP Sofia, Tuesday Bulgaria last night recalled Its amboflttdor to EffVDt his diplomatic staff aad ordered the Egyptian iwtanW and his staff hart to Isaw the country within three days. The Bulgarian news agency quoted a note tram Foreign Minister Peter Madenov to the Egyptian smbaesadorAFP - 120 words
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Article489 1978-12-05 1 Edgar Koh - Bigger share of Colombo Plan budget opposed By Edgar Koh •w New Ywfc rapftef Singapore is opposing a proposal at the Colombo Plan meeting in Washington that the more developed regional members increase their contributions to the cooperative venture. Diplomatic sources told New Nation that489 words
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Article, Illustration200 1978-12-05 1 Quick action by firemen and police reserves this morning prevented a Ore from ydhl to a shop where more than 50 cylinders of liquified petroleum gas was kepi. While more than 10 Bremen fought the blase, in Upper Serangoon Road, police rmrwi carried the200 words
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Advertisement52 1978-12-05 1 for Better Modelling. INSIDE Jean*s problems with addict father Rue u Why Is everyone buying up America? Hg§ 9 IN TIB OTIII PAGES: Mooeywordi 12; Comics, SUra 13; What'* On 19. c ßiP c MnyS (VERY SPECIAL) DIAMOND GRAPHTTE Shaft More Accurate Less Twist Better Distance Best Performance CClsi r52 words
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Miscellaneous15 1978-12-05 1 Forecast Stafapotv's wther outlook from 1 to p.m. today: Isolated showers In the late afternoon.15 words
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463 1978-12-05 2 Employers are divided on what action to take against an employee who has made a false declaration or hidden information about himself in a job application form. While some employers said they will not hesitate to dismiss him, others said It will depend463 words
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Article413 1978-12-05 2 He was going home from a party Schoolboy S. Raja, 10, was on his way home from a party when be slipped and Ml into a monsoon drain in Sembawang during the floods last Saturday. He was swept away by currents, and his body was413 words
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Article113 1978-12-05 2 Weak sentiment was generally evident at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. Narrow price movements marked a rather dull drat hour of trading. BUSINESS DONE First Beetles: U.O.L. (3) 1.41 (5) 1.40 Boustead (S) 2.22 (5) 2.23 C C (3) 5.50 Gen ting (4) 3.20 (1) 3.18113 words
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Advertisement175 1978-12-05 2 I I frs ii Live at the Top of the Hilton In a newlychoreographed review featuring her own group "Showdancer Anita Sarawak explodes In a high voltage performance that will have you on your feet, asking for more. Don't miss it. At the Top of the Hifton. November 20th December175 words
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Advertisement65 1978-12-05 2 SOS It always fedn to talk to someone. Samaritans •f Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Klni *****44. ■I CROWN Compact Stereo Cassette Tape in matt-Mack finish with sliding volume control panel fTKc Hit uv.il £leettie Centre i Gl4-16 Colombo Court Tal: *****3. *****7 < 44 Chang*65 words
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189 1978-12-05 3 The Asean Committee on Transport and Communications began a three day meeting In Kuala Lumpur yesterday to formulate, among other things, a Joint Asean proposal in response to Australia's new aviation policy. An Australian team led by Ministry of Transport assistant secretary Alan Rainbird189 words
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Article33 1978-12-05 3 The Keag Km community centre <—Hm draw will be held on Feb 17 next year, instead of last Saturday (Dec 2) u scheduled. This is to achieve the target of $100,000.33 words
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290 1978-12-05 3 Ivan Lim - ■y Ivan Lim The Singapore Port Workers Union (SPWU) is offering its officials and members annual study trips to Asian ports as an incentive for dedicated and good service. SPWU executive secretary V. Jayakody said the scheme is aimed at encouraging more people290 words
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113 1978-12-05 3 Singapore Bus Service will operate three special services to the National Stadium during the flve-day Billy Graham crusade, starting tomorrow. Service A tram Ang Mo Kio and Service B tram Toa Payoh will leave at 4.30 p.m. and Service C from Qusenstown will113 words
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Article27 1978-12-05 3 YWCA yoga instructress Pauline Robinson will give a talk and demonstration on yoga at the National Library on Saturday at S p.m. Admission is free.27 words
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369 1978-12-05 3 The government dHUId wwfjfp pfptW l in granting building permits (or hotels, said Lawrence Magnum, vice-president of the Singapore Hotel and Restaurant Association. Otherwise, the trade could suffer a dump, —n»n*«iiw if there were too many hotel rooms, he added. Mr Magaaa was commenting369 words
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Advertisement16 1978-12-05 3 "Strokes °f Brilliants" I xitosk~' V J** II m L J J,,///.. f tiM <?*' t AfltrfV16 words
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433 1978-12-05 4 Ivan Lim - By Ivan Lim The National Trades Union Congress has suggested to unions to negotiate with companies, which have gratuity schemes, to transfer such funds into the Central Provident Fund. This should be dooe if the collective agreement allows the employer to offset increases la CPF433 words
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205 1978-12-05 4 India has offered its engineering consultancy services to Singapore. The offer was made by the visiting delegation from the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) in a recent meeting with Economic Development Board officials. Assocham president and delegation leader F.A.A. JaadanwaOa205 words
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Article, Illustration176 1978-12-05 4 Every morning Maria Selvam, 51, carries her son, who weights 40kg, down two (lights of stairs to a car waiting to take him to work. Every afternoon she carries him up beck into their first floor flat in Circuit Road. She also has to176 words
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Article, Illustration93 1978-12-05 4 Ike yeaageet tt Ike tkree Oaf irpliM «kyly aeeepti a gift ef S2M tram Dr 8. Yeag, «ke *WM tkea wttt tkree etker Apex Oak mtmbm m Satariay. nM Ike erpkaae* vm UM ki Mrtv kearib iifliiw la a Jukyard Ikrae weeks age, Ike Apex Oak 4eeMe«93 words
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Article25 1978-12-05 4 Mr A. Muthucumarasamy and Mr Teo Boon Lat have been appointed superintendents of prisons far one year from Oct 1, the Government Gaaette announced.25 words
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Article152 1978-12-05 4 Breastfeeding and better knowledge of Infant nutrition have helped to eradicate xerophthalmia a form of child blindness In Singapore, said a visiting American professor. Dr Alfred Sommer, associate professor of opthalmology at John Hopkins Hospital in Maryland, said Singapore used to have some of the worst cases152 words
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Article, Illustration487 1978-12-05 5 World Focus Reuter Bangkok, Tuesday The establishment of a Kampuchea National United Front by Kampuchean rebels who fled to Vietnam over recent months has provided Hanoi with a political arm justifying its armed intervention against the current regime, diplomatic sources said here yesterday. Vietnam was nowReuter - 487 words
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Article252 1978-12-05 5 Reuter Washington, Tuesday The United States yesterday assured Asian countries dependent on American aid of a continuing close relationship, despite a controversial re-examination of the purpose of aid. The commitment was made by Secretary of State Cyrus Vance at the start of the 27thReuter - 252 words
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Article41 1978-12-05 5 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday Peking yesterday agreed to a Tokyo proposal that they become sister cities, metropolitan government officials said. Peking's agreement was reached here through the Chinese Embassy only eight days after Tokyo made the proposal, the officials said.Reuter - 41 words
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156 1978-12-05 5 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday Former Home Minister Charan Singh yesterday turned down Indian Prime Minister Morarji Desai's offer to become the Number Two man in the cabinet without the charge of the Home Ministry, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported last night. TheReuter - 156 words
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Article74 1978-12-05 5 Reuter Manila, Tuesday Protracted negotiations over the future of American bases could reach a successful conclusion before the end of the year, US Ambassador Richard Murphy said here yesterday. He was speaking to government television after talks ealier yesterday with President Ferdinand Marcos. Mr.Reuter - 74 words
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Article435 1978-12-05 6 call by head of new security institute Reuter UPI T«ky«, Tieaday The head of a newlyformed Japanese security institute yesterday the government to increase defence spending and launch a campaign to win the trust and understanding of foreigners. Dr Masamichi Inoki, director of the Private ResearchReuter; UPI - 435 words
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Article48 1978-12-05 6 Reuter E«it BerUa, Tsead»y Six performing eews thai crawl thrasgh a top, push a ball araaad with their heads and Ihhfc with a cartsy are the •tan sf aa East Germaa dreu, a newspaper rrportAd yesterday. Their tralaer nM he had get bared with tralalag herses.Reuter - 48 words
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Article114 1978-12-05 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, Dec 5, the 339 th day of 1978 with 26 to follow. Those bom on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. American movie maker Walt Disney was born on Dec 5,1901. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1848, President James Polk confirmed theUPI - 114 words
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Article56 1978-12-05 6 Reuter East Berlin, Tuesday The world's population will reach nearly seven billion by the year 2000, according to demographers from six communist states meeting in East Berlin. They said the population was growing at an average annual rate of two per cent and in the year 200 wouldReuter - 56 words
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Article126 1978-12-05 6 AFP Peking, Tuesday Chinese Vice Premier Li Hsiennien has announced plans for Chinese leaders to visit Africa next year as part of a vast diplomatic offensive undertaken by the Chinese since last year to counteract Soviet influence. Usually reliable sources said that Mr Li would himselfAFP - 126 words
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Article, Illustration150 1978-12-05 6 World Focus Reuter Moscow, Tuesday Afghan President Noor Mohammad Tarakki arrived in Moscow yesterday for a state visit expected to consolidate the close links between the Kremlin and Kabul's new pro-communist government. The Afghan leader, making his first foreign trip since the coup which brought hisReuter - 150 words
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Miscellaneous536 1978-12-05 6 WORLD WEATHER Laafea Light rain. SAC. Headline: More killed as Iran curfew is defied. Meseaw Overcast, minus 12-mlnus 9C. Headline: The course of creation. B— Fair, 5-minus 2C. Headline: First Vietnamese refugees arrive. Paris Cold, minus 4-2 C. Headline: Bomb blast in Paris. Baoe Cloudy and cool, KMC. Headline: Terrorists536 words
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Advertisement137 1978-12-05 7 The colour, wealth and beauty of Brazil. It's all 6t Expo Brasil 78, Shangri-La fcingapore, December 6 10. Expo Brasil 78 is the first exhibition held in South East Asia to bring you Brazil the country, its people, its products and its culture. Inspect the displays, the manufactured goods on137 words
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Article467 1978-12-05 8 Unlike for Spyros, the morning -after stories of the weekend's big floods generally were marked more by exasperation and humour than by anger or sadness the car that became a submarine, the tedious wade home or the long night at the coffeehouse. Of course, there were467 words
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Article79 1978-12-05 8 New Nation photographer Philip Lim was literally up to his neck in trouble when covering the floods situation in Kampung Chuan on Sunday. Having rowed him deep into the~kampung. Philip's boatman then asked him to get out of the boat to make way for some pigs79 words
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Article62 1978-12-05 8 Vanity will make a girl do almost anything. A friend who Just bought an unusually small handbag had a problem it was too tiny to take in all her pos- sessions. Her solution she stuffed only the necessities in her handbag and the rest went Into62 words
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Article, Illustration938 1978-12-05 8 Opec nations will meet on Dec 1C In Abo Dhabi te decide three big questions: HOW much to increase the price of oil; WHETHER to impose the Increase in stages or at once: and WHETHER the US dollar should continue to be the currency onUPI - 938 words
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Article629 1978-12-05 8 Hm| K«ag: What do policemen do when they retire from a life of fighting crime? They go into business for a new life of fighting crime at least, that is what one group of Hong Kong's finest have done. Forced into compulsory retirement at the629 words
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Article416 1978-12-05 9 Abby Tan - By Abby Tan By Abby Taa, ear MmU» reporter A hint of the bargaining position that Indonesia might take in future negotiations with Singapore on a fishing agreement emerged at the Law of the Sea workshop last week in Manila. Sources at the closeddoor, three-day workshop416 words
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Article, Illustration659 1978-12-05 9 Art Los Angeles Times New Y«rk: It started off as a joke. What would happen if Europeans, Japanese and Opec-rich zillionaires decided to buy up everything they could get their hands on in the United States? But no one is laughing anymore. The United StatesLos Angeles Times - 659 words
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Advertisement237 1978-12-05 9 Hong Kongfc discovery airline HAY PACIFIC The Swire Group MQTBL > V x s jr m U A m >b a m L present > Penang's top hawkers specially flown in by Cathay Pacific. Penang Laksa CharKwayTeow Chinese Fruit Rojak Lohßak Roti Jala NasiKandar Eochee Kebin Laksa Lemak Popiah IceKachang237 words
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Article41 1978-12-05 10 It was an Abba-dabba year for the Swedish pop group. They made an astonishing profit of $34 million In the past year, more than $2 million more than they did last year. As their song goes Money, money, money.41 words
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Article59 1978-12-05 10 It was a right royal lunch for TV cops Starsky and Hutch actors David Soul and Paul Mlchael-Claser in real life when they Joined Princess Margaret for a meal. The Princess had stopped by Hollywood on her way home from a holiday In the Far East. Starsky,59 words
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Article75 1978-12-05 10 Silence is a golden rule among the Italians, at least when the question of fidelity arises. In a survey of 1000 families, a local msgsilne Leuropeo indicated that 49 per cent of the men and 21 per cent of the women queried had hid extra-marl-tal affairs. But75 words
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Article90 1978-12-05 10 Britain, says a Reuter report, has been shaken by the news that drinking tea can be bad for some people. It leaves them twitchy, irritable and with headaches. But they depend on the cuppa so much that even though one in five Britons do not90 words
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Article65 1978-12-05 10 The British Medical Journal Is recommending that sweet cigarettes should carry a government health warning, reported the Dally Mirror. It said sweet ciggies are realistic imitations giving a child his first sweet taste of the real thing. A survey in Britain showed that three out65 words
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Article66 1978-12-05 10 Grease's box office takings in Hong Kong overflowed, making it the moot ■ULLiiful foreign film this year, said a Reuter report. As a result discos have sprouted and Travolta antics are imitated by the country's Chinese and English youths. Yet the film was not the66 words
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Article245 1978-12-05 10 Since the beginning of this year, my mother began hating me without reason. She nags me every day and keeps reminding me that I am adopted. I am 17 years old and not working. I attend night classes. She also resents me not having a Job to245 words
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Article259 1978-12-05 10 I have loved a man for two years, but we cannot marry because I am six years older than he. I am SI. His parents strongly object to our marriage because of the age difference. His family depends on him because be to the eldest259 words
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Article171 1978-12-05 10 I am a 20-year-old student and I have been suffering from depression for many year*. I have a guilty conscience which hauats me. I am ashamed of myself and my actions. I frequently visit prostitutes because I am neurotic and girls dislike me. I always worry that171 words
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Article217 1978-12-05 10 I have been feeling guilty since I went to bed with a girl for the first and last time. It is not right and I regret It. Though we suffered no ill effects after, I feel guilty about outraging her virginity, though she agreed to it. I217 words
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255 1978-12-05 10 NYT New Ysrk: Where are the women? For every five men in the labour force today, there are two women at work, according to a new study by the Conference Board, a research firm. But the distribution tends to be uneven. Banks and Insurance companies,NYT - 255 words
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Article, Illustration184 1978-12-05 10 My father Is a drug addict and always pesters my mother (or money. He even steals my savings and school fees. Because of this, my parents always fight. I once called the police, but they did not take it seriously. My mother wants to leave our184 words
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Article95 1978-12-05 10 My calves and thighs are too large. I never wear western dresses. I cannot get a pair of Jeans my size. My friends tense me and call me Snow White's dwarf because I am short. I am depressed. DEPRESSED Dear Depressed, Deal get tee apeet by95 words
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Article, Illustration185 1978-12-05 10 ot If yss iMk eanMy at Ivy Item's ChiWmu csUecttea tar her BmlH ruge «f elittw, yssli fttce ttat «^tw^ Ike first variation sa the halter ■uifMi Mp has s skirt eat mtwi the Up Hae with Mm pmh The second hu a AtwkMMei Jacket ever185 words
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Advertisement17 1978-12-05 10 WE WISH OUR CUSTOMERS ft FRIENDS A MERRY CHRISTMAS m fanfare is the reading you are needing17 words
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Advertisement19 1978-12-05 10 Have \bu Read HIS WORLD in HER WORLDtJ Published by TIMES PERIODICALS PTE. LTD. 422. Thomson Road Singapore 1119 words
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Advertisement101 1978-12-05 10 are upon us. When you need to look to your eye make-up. look to Quickies Eye Make-up Remover Pads. They're very gentle, with a special lotion that quickly lifts off all eye make-up, and soothes the delicatt skin surrounding the eyes. Quickies Eye Make-Up Remover Pads. For girls who like101 words
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Article, Illustration55 1978-12-05 11 Jitow wwkwi setting up B«U«iy bride* u pitaee the —|ill mm which ww mmM away iuiag IMi at Skaial aa Satarday. By p.m. yesterday, Ike bridge waa aid traffic allawed threagh. Laat alght, dahare pettee a—aarris that all traak reads leadlag ta Kaala Lampar aad farther aarth55 words
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451 1978-12-05 11 Reuter JermlMD, Tiewby While argument rages on about an Egypt-Is-rael peace treaty, Israeli officials were yesterday believed preparing a plan that would severally limit the degree of self-rule projected for the West Bank of the Jordan and the Gaza Strip. The officials areReuter - 451 words
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Article, Illustration398 1978-12-05 11 World Focus Reuter UPI Commonwealth secretarygeneral Shridath Ramphal has called on Asean countries to present a collective proposal for dealing with the Vietnamese refugee problem. He said that such a proposal would enable them to draw more attention to the problem. He saidReuter; UPI - 398 words
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Article106 1978-12-05 11 Reuter Moscow, Tuesday Treasury Secretary Michael Blu men thai, in an address opening a week of trade taiim with Soviet leaders, gave no hint of flexibility towards Soviet demands (or easier credits and lower tariffs. But he promised that the US would issue 22Reuter - 106 words
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Article132 1978-12-05 11 Reuter Teheran, Tuesday.— Shooting erupted in Teheran yesterday as the government denied foreign press reports that a regency council would be formed to take over from the Shah of Iran. The Ministry of Information said the foreign reports were "baseless and com- pletely and false" and hadReuter - 132 words
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Miscellaneous558 1978-12-05 11 [&L r A A i«i C. TUESDAY «d MONEYWORDS 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 •Cut along dotted lines■■ CLUES FOR HJ-2 1. Quite often ala someone else's558 words
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Article151 1978-12-05 12 Business News and Views Reuter. GREENSBORO: (North Carolina) Blue Bell Incorporated said yesterday it plans to sign a science and technology agreement with the Soviet Union in what could lead to the manufacture of Wranglers Jeans plants in that country. The garment firm said the agreement, to be— Reuter. - 151 words
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Article63 1978-12-05 12 Brussels, Tuesday Common Market leaders today agreed on the main element o( a European monetary system, the mechanism (or central bank intervention to keep currencies stable on exchange markets. The agreement was announced to newsmen by French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing after more than 12 hours63 words
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413 1978-12-05 12 Money plan may begin next week Reuter Brands, Tuesday The Common Market summit could decide to bring a European Monetary System (EMS) into being by mid-December two weeks earlier than planned, sources said. Creation of the system before the Jan 1 targetReuter - 413 words
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Article144 1978-12-05 12 New York, Tuesday The stock market closed mixed yesterday in moderately active trading as investors were confronted with news that the economy was not dying at home but the dollar was struggling abroad. Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session's close ATliT #0'. -H Beth144 words
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Article40 1978-12-05 12 UPI New York, Tuesday Dow J one* closing average* on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 806.83 (off 4.67); 20 transport 215.33 (off 1.27); 15 utilities 100 27 (up 0.30); 65 stocks 276.53 (off 1.17). UPIUPI - 40 words
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Article104 1978-12-05 12 AFP Share prices on the postholiday Tokyo stock market rose for the fifth straight session yesterday Strong buying pressure centered on low-priced and incentive backed issues overwhelmed late-session profit taking on forerunning issues, market analysts said. The closing quotations of the gilt-edgeds, in yen, with Saturday's in parentheses were:AFP - 104 words
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Article121 1978-12-05 12 Reuter Prices at 11 30 a.m. today (Aus-1 tralian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACT 179 180 ADC 15 K Ampol Pet 75 7* AN! 162 168 APM 1L3 114 Bank NSW M4 650 Bra m bin 157 160 BHP844 846 Bora I 225 230 CBA 235 238Reuter - 121 words
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Article93 1978-12-05 12 Union Bank of Switzerland Prices at 11.30 a.m.today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange. Yesterday'* price* followed by Ute difference on the prevlou* session close UBS Bearer 2970 20 UBSRec 573 1 SBC 330 unch Credit Suisse 2170 unch Swissair B 793 3 Swiss Relnsur 3010 10 WlnterthurUnion Bank of Switzerland - 93 words
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Article80 1978-12-05 12 Closing price* i on the Paris Bourse yesterday. closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterdajr: Pari (MLS 208 50 2.50 Konclfer 433.90 3.90 Prlntemps US 1.20 Bull 52.80 JO Royal Dutch 261 unch Mlchelln 1235 23 COE 388 90 +147 90 Thomson uqt uqt CFP 139 50 2.80 Rhone80 words
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105 1978-12-05 12 Lee Wah sets an Asean record paper Reuter Manila, Tuesday Thailand's Bangkok Bank with total assets at the end of last year worth U553.34 billion heads the list of the 50 top banks in Asean, according to a survey by Manila's Business Day newspaper. Singapore's Lee Wah Bank recorded theReuter - 105 words
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Article28 1978-12-05 12 Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Malaysia yesterday awarded the PMN, one of its highest honours, to Mr Konosuke Matsuhita. the founder of the Matsuhita group of companies*28 words
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Article314 1978-12-05 12 UPI London, Tuesday The US dollar closed lower on all major European markets except Brussels yesterday and gold jumped around US$5 an ounce to reach its highest level in a week. Dealers said the dollar trading in Europe was affected by a sudden reverse in the dollar's fortunesUPI - 314 words
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Miscellaneous372 1978-12-05 12 YOUR LUCKY IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you take great pains first to establish a reputation for integrity, honour and courage, and try to maintain that reputation through everyday activities demonstrating those qualities. You are a careful planner, leaving nothing to chance especially in matters touching upon your future.372 words
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Miscellaneous28 1978-12-05 12 ANDY CAPP u tl C I*l UnltM F*MU«* SyrxNcatt. me m m n 5* iSr cO m 5L I m WJ'M' n m S2TO3 Mi a k i28 words
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Article349 1978-12-05 13 Turf Ray - the track By Turf Ray Ipah, Taesday. Cowan Street IV and Peminat, both greys, showed sprightly form in a testing trial here this morning. The Mansor Matban-trained pair finished level over 600 m in 36 3/5. Lam was astride Peminat. The going was good. Cowan Street has349 words
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Article, Illustration376 1978-12-05 15 Philip Tan - MM Shooting By Philip Tan Frank Oh, who won a master gold badge in the World Shooting Championships in Seoul last October is Singapore's best hope for a medal in the Asian Games to be held in Bangkok from Dec 9 to 20. Frank's376 words
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Article87 1978-12-05 15 l^jpfennis Reuter AP Sydney, Tuesday. Top seed Virginia Wade made light of rumours that she was carrying an arm injury to score an easy win in the opening round of the USJ7S,000 Toyota Women's Tennis Classic at White City here yesterday. Miss Wade (33) beat SylvanaReuter; AP - 87 words
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Article, Illustration178 1978-12-05 15 Bth ASIAN GAMES Reuter AFP Bangkok, Tuesday. More than 1000 sportsmen and women from six countries have already flocked to Bangkok for the Asian Games beginning here on Saturday. Teams and officials from China, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain all moved intohotels yesterday. EachReuter; AFP - 178 words
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Article77 1978-12-05 15 Cricket Reuter Brisbane, Tuesday. The feet of England fast bowler Bob Willis could decide the result of the first test against Australia when it resumes here today. Willis, England's spearhead opening bowler, has blisters oh both feet because of ill-fitting boots which have rubbed the skin offReuter - 77 words
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Article, Illustration903 1978-12-05 16 SURESH NAIR - HON CITY CLP By SURESH NAIR A send-off, two yellow cards, 41 fouls, inconsistent refereeing and a player rushed to hospital these were the highlights of "footbrawl" which marred the Under 16 Lion City Cup match between arch-rivals Singapore and Selangor at the Jurong TownPicture by DAVID TAN - 903 words
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Article201 1978-12-05 16 Suresh Nair - bv Suresh Nair The Football Association of Singapore, seriously contemplating on switching the months of next year's Lion City Cup series from December to June, may find themselves in a "tight-rope" situation. Of course their decision was chiefly meant to avoid the monsoon period, which has to date forced201 words
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Article145 1978-12-05 16 Reuter Brussels, Tuesday A fine solo effort from Holland's World Cup star Robby Rensenbrink crowned an exciting display of soccer by Anderiecht to give them a 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of the European Supercup here last night. Rensenbrink set up the first goalReuter - 145 words
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Article, Illustration378 1978-12-05 14 All customers will also be entitled to a lucky draw coupon issued by the Queenstown Shopping Centre. Coupons will be issued till Dec 31. Queenstown Optical, Photo and Watch Centre is still celebrating their ninth anniversary and is giving special discounts for all items bought from them378 words
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Advertisement36 1978-12-05 14 TIPSY 10PSV :s MS'A,iCtN' M I,H S'HH Pi A/ :o T> ihop 'p M.1 l r>(N' i 11 uy (>f i s; hi s «> <, v }<;" i Hi s<: i a: >i s v-' i v i.:36 words
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Advertisement211 1978-12-05 14 It I f i II Ml 4 Model FG6OIC UP. $380/- S.P $304/VTrsit our showroom to view the different models ol furniture avaiable. Free consultation on design available SIN BIAN FURNITURE CO. Showroom: 1) 368 Chanji Road, 5Vi m.s. S'l4 Tel; *****51 2) 641 Upper Serangoon Road, 5' i m.s.211 words
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Advertisement359 1978-12-05 15 AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:Weekdays 8.30 am 500 p m Saturdays 830 a m 300 p m Public Holidays 9.00 a. m 1 00 p rn Counter Service Regular office hours Ansafone Service After office hours ELBA VEO MODEL Centre: New classes in modelling, deportment and personal grooming courses commencing359 words
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Advertisement333 1978-12-05 15 LEONIE FASHION CENTRE T«fc *****41 Pattern Cutting and Dressmaking 10 STUOENTS TO A CLASS! (Aircon.) Wednesday Course Instructed by ProteaaJonal Dttigrwr Sally Chang (Bunha Coltego ol Fashion, Tokyo). Cortlhcate will ba awardad. HOCK SOON CATERS all types of furniture very moderate price. Enquiries: Mr. Francis Leong Singapore *****90. SENG HUP333 words
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Advertisement176 1978-12-05 15 CLIPPER LIGHTER ONLY $245 Fit uj I rri CO <X 1 -J -J uT Lu Kll Travel Service (Pte) Ltd C 326. Merlin Plaza 'Hotel Merlin) Beach Road, Spore 7 The Company who cares serves all your travel needs Departure Daily: Watt Malaysia (inclusive Cameron/Ganting) by air-cond coach 7 Days176 words
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Advertisement60 1978-12-05 16 NOTICE IVI INSURANCE CORPORATION OF MMA SINGAPORE OFFICE Notice having been given of the loss of policy numbered *****35 on the life of PONNUSAMY s/o PALANIAPPA issued by LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INOIA Duplicate policy wil be issued unless objection is lodged with us within one month from this dote.60 words
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Advertisement51 1978-12-05 16 SJI DrugNO! Health YES! V HOW? Play TENNIS and SQUASH WHERE? at SINGAPORE TENNIS CENTRE The Best Tennis Complex in Asia SINGAPORE SQUASH CENTRE The largest in the world JOIN NOW A tor Kor lull details, write to SINGAPORE TENNIS CENTRE 1020. East Coast Parkway. Singapore Is. Tel: 4425%f> or51 words
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Advertisement528 1978-12-05 17 (arnation METRIC CONTEST FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY G; SuonsorwJ bv S!N T CHEW JIT POH hi the j.",-t'lMn- .s 'it mctri.\i!h 100 fabulous prizes worth $55,000 Ist Prize Setron DlOOO Colour television set -'*r j' 2nd Prize Setron TlOO Colour television set sth to 10th Prizes Hoover washing machine I528 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, Illustration446 1978-12-05 18 Judith Holmberg - By Judith Holmberg TV Singapore's latest period drama, The Duchess of Duke Street, is based on the life of the famous Rosa Lewis, who lived at the turn of the century. She held court at the renowned Cavendish Hotel in Jermyn Street "in the heart446 words
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Article, Illustration277 1978-12-05 18 Teo Lian Huay - Glitter Chatter hy Teo Lian Huay The comedy, Private Eyes, will be used to introduce the Hui brothers, Sam and Michael, to Japanese movie goers. The film, runaway sue cess in Hong Kong and Singapore a tew years back, will be screened some time277 words
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Page 18 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous395 1978-12-05 18 At the cinema CAPRICORN ONE: The eyes of the world are on the first manned space (light to Mars. But 'Just before launching, a defect is discovered in the life support systems. The answer lies in a "phoney" Mars landing. But will it fool everybody? Stars Elliot Gould, James Brolin,395 words
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Miscellaneous498 1978-12-05 18 In a series of brutal murders, having psychic visions of them as they happen. A good chiller. Orchard: 1.30, 4, 7 and 9.15 p.m. ASSAULT ON PRECINCT lit Based on first-hand materials obtained from the FBI, Chicago and New York police departments, this film shows the powerful and ravaging effects498 words
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Miscellaneous133 1978-12-05 18 Titey: 2.38 a.m. (2.7 m); 1.42 p.m. (3.0 m). T*n«rr«w: 3.29 a.m. (2.6 m); 2.36 p.m. (2.8 m). Tkar«4ay: 4.27 a.m. (2.5 m); 3.41 p.m. (2.5 m). Friday: 5.32 a.m. (2.4 m); 5.08 p.m. (2.3 m). Satariay: 6.41 a.m. (2.4 m); 6.57 p.m. (2.3 m). Saatay: 7.41 a.m. (2.5 m);133 words
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Article29 1978-12-05 19 AH POOE: Do you know the government has fined some hawkers for being rude and for fighting among themMB UN: They should fine rude shop assistants too.29 words
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Advertisement79 1978-12-05 19 COFFEE LIQUEUR OUT, h> l/3Kakhu, 23 vodka, poured over ice and alined. Eiistern Agencies riliß m RT29O/291 AC/DC ft«dto/C*mtt« Re Sol* Ag«nltfot Singapore. Malaytia Biuimi Indonmi* BOON CO. (PTE.) LTD. 16. Chang* All.y Singapor. I T.I ***** 4 ***** AKG QOOUSCiCS PRODUCTS OF PROFESSIONAL CHOICE AKO^TS^STEM 8n(«m Mux* (two P.U.CarMd«M79 words
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Page 19 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous733 1978-12-05 19 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 1.11 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HAZEL (B). The last episode t.ti DIARY OP EVENTS 1.19 APTEBNOON M AT1N EE: Close to My Heart. Part 2 of this top-class soap opera in which a childless couple 4 JO 01.11 OPENING >1 Mull* 0» lowed by FABLES733 words
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Miscellaneous199 1978-12-05 19 Todays top shows TALKNT1ME IS: Third semi-final.(Ch.8, 7.10 p.m. in colour). Peter Chua, one of the finalists in the last English Taken time, will make a bid for the title again this year in this semi-final. Other soloists appearing are: Faridah Dollah, Henry Urn, Philip Fernandez. Regina Abdullah. Patrick Chan,199 words
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