New Nation, 27 December 1978
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Title Section20 1978-12-27 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Wednesday, December 27, 1978 2448 Price 25 cents M.C. (P) 216/1/78 r j NEW (£3) NATION COMMENT,20 words
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Article, Illustration307 1978-12-27 1 Rav Dhaliwal - By Rav Dhaliwal A toy library, believed to be the first in Singapore, Is to be set up in the Kuo Chuan constituency to cater for children from lower-income families. The brainchild of the Kuo Chuan Citizens' Consultative Commmittee, it wil) be located in a community307 words
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Article94 1978-12-27 1 Atlantic City, Wednesday An inventor who pioneered the development of lightweight ah—a— car trim, ■aid yeatrday he has Invented a cigarette that will not give off smoke unlaw It la puffed Charles Cohn, 77, has patented the use at aa time chemical" that virtually94 words
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Article322 1978-12-27 1 Problems for the US as... .....I ...I 1., i —,i Reuter UPI. Vm|li|Ui, WeiieiUS State Department said yesterday that crude oil exports from Iran had stopped and the country faced tfgnificant problems. State Department spokesmaa Hodding Carter reiterated the administration's support for the Shah of IranReuter; UPI. - 322 words
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Advertisement17 1978-12-27 1 INSIDE IN TIB OTHSB PAGBB: Monty word* coupon 14; Stars.U; Comic* 17; Cronsword It; What's On 1*17 words
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Advertisement72 1978-12-27 1 fe3Ba wmmmmmmamm mmrn v«Kj ■i ji r^iii Find out how the SPO is shaping up for its-debut ,in Pages 10 and 11 the new Pinseeker Formula-1 Thf 1 irons. a** the finest US persimmon woods In the gam* ~y "v H V-;- >.* 'a- r T ,rv See the Formul«-172 words
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Miscellaneous14 1978-12-27 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook tram 1 to p.m. today: totaled showers ta die Ute14 words
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302 1978-12-27 2 The five hotels in the Goodwood Group will levy a 10 per cent service charge from Jan. 1. Group general manager Mario Rousch said this was necessary to avoi* losing mapy of its staff In the Goodwood Park, Ming Court, Malaysia, Ladyhill and York302 words
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Article28 1978-12-27 2 The Ramakrishna Sangeetha Sabha Singapore will hold a Saree Princess contest at the National Theatre on Jan 27 at 7.30 p.m. Entries close on Jan 13.28 words
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Article, Illustration148 1978-12-27 2 All info you want on TV This Is the psMie viewdata aervlee which the British Past Office wmats to aril to Stagtpm. It miMm pttflt to call ap totennattea aa the ttlepkw aai kave It itoptoyei ea tMr televtoiea Te be liimM to Brttato early ant year, a tost service148 words
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Article104 1978-12-27 2 Trading was neither here nor there in the opening hour at the Stock Exchange ofSingapore today. Share prices were generally at yesterday's closing level with speculative interest at a minimum. Haw Par was unchanged at $1.50 while Sime Darby gained two cents to |3.02 on very light trading.104 words
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298 1978-12-27 2 China to raise $176m in S'pore report China has approached a few Singapore banks to finance its hotel projects, the Business Times reported today. It said the proposals are (or a loan of between US$5O and US$BO million ($*****76 million for seven years. The spread will be 0.25 per cent298 words
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Article170 1978-12-27 2 The National Trade Union Congress will be represented on the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, the Business Times reported this morning. Quoting sources, the newspaper said the NTUC has nominated Its deputy secretary general, Lawrence Sla, as Its representative on the STPB. Its alternative representative Is V.170 words
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91 1978-12-27 2 The Singapore School Transport Association wants to lower its rates by 10 to 30 per cent if It can work out arrangements with schools. An SSTA official a delegation will meet Education Ministry officials soon to discuss the matter. "We will ask the91 words
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Advertisement68 1978-12-27 2 This is yours for only $2375 mi jynivicTßON M mS I Electronic Organ EO-G2RAS Feature-packed electronic organ with: Upper lower manual both 44 Keys' Manual sustain lever Pedal sustain Percussion Magic ensemble tor automatic accompaniment Auto Rhythm Sliding cover Easy instalment plan available vmc Head Office: (£5) VICTOR MUSIC GENTRE68 words
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Article274 1978-12-27 3 The Law Society is to set up a committee to look into the practice of admitting Queen's Counsels to the Bar. Sources said the committee will draw up a report which will be further studied by the society. It is believed the society will seek274 words
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Article, Illustration198 1978-12-27 3 A police corporal who was highly commended in 1575 (or playing a leading role in the capture of a gunman and hit two accomplices died after a traffic accident yesterday. Police said Lim Cha Boh. 31, of Joo Chlat station, was riding his scooter198 words
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Article46 1978-12-27 3 In our report on the Second Singapore International Chess Festival last Thursday, it was erroneously reWl that Dr Aag Kok is the Minister of State (Communications) and MP for Buona Vista. Dr Ang is not the Minister of State (Communications). The error is regretted.46 words
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Article, Illustration245 1978-12-27 3 Judith Hale - ■y Judith Hale Ne «HNI hi likely to «k rißgar Bad fwfcrt Mart ky aflwtoc to Mi Far this n-jMMU rvtogtag MfkeUr, wM hi la ejaalty a< MommM* L |h| Witt Ave jon «»pw< eaee MM kto, M tmm wMp ap a245 words
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Advertisement194 1978-12-27 3 (Swing In The New Year With The Passionate Direct From The Philippines Garden Ballroom, Holiday Inn Hotel JANUARY 1,1979 PRE-NEW YEAR DINNER DANCE 8.00 pm 2.00 am $40.00* inclusive of a delicious buffet spread and novelties. Showtime: 10.00 pm. NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER DANCE 8.00 pm 3.00 am $90.00* Inclusive194 words
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Article217 1978-12-27 4 About (our videotape clubs have sprung up recently. Member* can barrow tapes of banned films like Last Tango In Parts. Potential members are carefully screened before they are asked to Join the clubs. They must be either known to other members or have bought audi217 words
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Article301 1978-12-27 4 Must go up by 5 7 pc: Doc Blood donations will have to be increased by Ave to seven per cent in the next few years i| hospitals are to be get adequate supplies. Ttiis is because of greater demands in government and private hospitals.301 words
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374 1978-12-27 4 The Singapore Society of Tourist Agents will hold an extraordinary general meeting on Jan 12 to pave the way for the formation of a National Association of Singapore Travel Agents. A 10-page draft constitution for the proposed national body has been sent374 words
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Article195 1978-12-27 4 Work on the $856,000 Marine Parade community centre is expected to begin in June. The centre will be built on a triangular plot in front of Block 67 bounded by Karikal and Marine Parade roads. Tenders will be called in April and construction is expected to be completed195 words
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Article, Illustration171 1978-12-27 4 The Housing Board has reduced the hourly parking period by eight hour* in several of Its car parks. Some HDB car parks are now closed to hourly parking (ram 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. when they are reserved (or season ticket holders. Previously, hourly171 words
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Article86 1978-12-27 5 Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday Vietnam yesterday lodged a strong protest to China demanding the release of four border guards which it said were "kidnapped" along their common border last Saturday, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. In a strongly-worded Foreign Ministry note to the Chinese Embassy inReuter - 86 words
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Article87 1978-12-27 5 AP Baagbek, Wttoftoy The WMirm templM mt Aagbsr will be ttmptme* u hwlf ItuMi May, u bafHhnl g»v«rimeat tppuntb Mil far mm rare gasd pabttdty ui hard tMh. Tveity Itnip earrespsadeato iai mm eqaal ■amber ef wgiabun, travel «|eab ul dpltaries are to (ly tram WssgbshAP - 87 words
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Article, Illustration388 1978-12-27 5 Swadesh De Roy - Include murder, rape, arson, and even prostitution World Focus By Swadesh De Roy aar Takya reporter About 13 per cent of Japan's juvenile population will wind up this year with criminal records ranging from murder, rape, prostitution, arson and robbery to ordinary petty offences. The388 words
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Article137 1978-12-27 5 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday Farmer Prime Mlalater Indira GaadJri, released but night from Jail after a week la prtsea, aald she weald fight a byelectlaa ta re torn ta Parliament aa seen aa passible. Mrs Gaadhl, 11, UM a cnwM press onfcnaM shortly afterReuter - 137 words
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Advertisement57 1978-12-27 5 Z w f II' 1 'I'll'a M I*' ill M» t -J*-« i ckHcacies such as. baked tench, beggar's chicken and fried prawns wiU^ppund All prepared in the finest tradition of the imperial kitchens of China and served in the auspicious presence of the Deities of Longevity, Happiness and Prosperity.57 words
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Advertisement46 1978-12-27 5 A a Imagine a calculator the size of a credit card that does complicated calculations In seconds. Thatfe W ii'D'UL 1 1,l r: ri I V '*V> 3 v- < MM lib ft EL-8140 Sol* Agontt aoonr obtou) nxum 483 Tanglin Hall (toad. Singapore 3. Tal *****146 words
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Article139 1978-12-27 6 Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday Chinese Foreign Minister Huang Hua said yesterday the establishment of Sino-US diplomatic ties was "a tremendous victory for the revolutionary line In foreign affairs put forward by Chairman Mao and Premier Chou In their lifetime" and "another important nccese forReuter - 139 words
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Article37 1978-12-27 6 Chicago, Wednesday Searchers discovered four more bodlea yeaterday under the home of a man auapected of killing up to S teenage boy* and putting many of the bodlea under the crawl apace beneath Ida house.37 words
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Article, Illustration329 1978-12-27 6 Nghi's report gives clear picture World Focus AFP Haml, Wednesday Vietnam's economy has been hard hit by the combined effects of sequels of war, natural calamities, frontier conflicts and other evils, including waste, red tape, fiddling and outdated or ill conceived management. Despite euphemisms and carefulAFP - 329 words
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Article87 1978-12-27 6 Reuter ■••■•a Aire*, Wilbm day A mhO town flight jiaksdaj wttk heat tm lii|lUl, alter Ike |Md maMi I* ekaek k Mi gM at Ike deer. lalkstllliie said the kaat la m awmM earthwest Argentine taws et flaa Jeae 4a Baem VWa had laid akReuter - 87 words
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216 1978-12-27 6 AFP Peking, Wednesday A new publication by China's unofficial preaa haa been launched here with a aeriee of "important propoaala" for reuniting Taiwan and China. "Reference news, of the massea," an eight-page duplicated pamphlet appeared yeaterday giving eight propoaala In the wake of theAFP - 216 words
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Article87 1978-12-27 6 AP Washington, Tuesday The Defence Department's research chief said yesterday the Ruaalans have successfully tested a new lookdown, shoot-down radar and missile system that could seriously threaten low-flying US bombers aad fighter planes. Dr William Perry, Under- Monetary of Defence for Research and Engineering, estimated thatAP - 87 words
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Article141 1978-12-27 6 UPI TODAY to Wednesday Dec 27, the JUst day of 1971 with four to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. Louis Pasteur, noted French bacteriologist, and actress Marlene Dietrich were born on this date he in 1822 and she in 1904. ON IDUPI - 141 words
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Article38 1978-12-27 6 Reuter Eppegem (Bel* dus), Wednenday Mm ktvt arrested a II year «M rati they esagU nynßag naked reaai the town at ■tialghi. It was the best way to light against the eeld, he tali peßee. Beater.Reuter - 38 words
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Miscellaneous303 1978-12-27 6 The Story Of Lord Ping Yuan Kisah Orang Kaya Ping Yuan illustrator: Richard Tan R HII II 3 I II 4 m IfI r. 54 i i v Sltti p «5 4 r* i& 1 iZm II w Q a '/a "flWfilfcf*#-!****# mt.vt The cripple said: "I heard that you303 words
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Miscellaneous156 1978-12-27 6 LmMn Showers, 11-5C. Mssesw Occasional snow, minus 13-minus 16c. Headline: The adapted resolutions must be carried out. Bsaa Misty, 4-minus 2C. Headline: Hope of white Christmas melts. Paris Cloudy, 7-3C. Headline: Anti-American riots continue in Iran. Haass Rainy and breexy, 13-9C Headline: Papal envoy leaves for South America. Bis ds156 words
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Article, Illustration29 1978-12-27 7 World Focus GUtMif Wednesday Keith WaWd tt Ikmim m Mnpyw hers. The laklts are, IMB kit: Kevin Edward, Nleele Marie, Braady Meinrd Ms. AP radio pictureAP radio picture - 29 words
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Article117 1978-12-27 7 Reuter Hong Kong, Wednesday China said yesterday the value of its industrial output for the first 11 months of this year was more than 12 per cent over the corresponding period of last year. The New China News Agency, which also gave the growth rate of 1977Reuter - 117 words
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Article74 1978-12-27 7 AP Cairo, Wednesday Studying a single ringlet of hair with x-rays, an American dentist and an Egyptian archeologist have identified a 33-century-old mummy as that of the woman believed to be the mother of King Tutankhamon. The discovery was made by Dr James Harris, head of the UniversityAP - 74 words
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Article36 1978-12-27 7 UPI Modena (Italy). Wednesday Police and towmpeople reported aa unidentified flying object that was large and puMng, moving at high speed over the median strip of a local highway in this imlheiu city. UPIUPI - 36 words
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98 1978-12-27 7 Turkey is back to normal report Reuter AFP Washington, Wednesday The State Department yesterday said reports received from Turkey indicated that order has been restored following weddng rioting and the imposition of martial law in some parts of the country. In ANKARA, government and opposition deputies came to blows yesterdayReuter; AFP - 98 words
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Article127 1978-12-27 7 Washington, Wednesday If the United State* had to mobilise (or war, It would take twice as long as needed to provide enough soldiers, the US Selective Service System says. In order to get the first 100,000 soldiers without a draft, the Selective Service System would127 words
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Article424 1978-12-27 7 Carter's optimism Agencies Washington, WtdMMUy The latest delay in signing a Salt n (Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty) agreement is worrying Washington, despite President Carter's show of optimism and the positive tone of Tass News Agency. The view here is that by putting off an agreement whichAgencies - 424 words
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Article162 1978-12-27 7 UPI Washington, Wednesday Egypt and Israel have agreed to resume their deadlocked peace talks at cabinet level with the US as mediator, administration officials said yesterday. The officials said the two Middle East natkxw will decide within a week on the location and timing of the newUPI - 162 words
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Article55 1978-12-27 7 Reuter New Delhi. Wednesday Fifteen people were killed and 32 Injured when an express train crashed into a bus at an umanned railway crossing near THchur In the south Indian state of Kerala yesterday. The Press Trust of India said the condition of at least 15 peopleReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement133 1978-12-27 7 H Cybernet v v- 1 **H» CCD-12 A sophisticated front-loader cassette deck with the Dolby noise-reduction system with superior performance due to adherence to strict Hi-Fi specifications and severe quality-control standards. An ideal component to make your audio system complete. Features: Record/Playback head of high performance increases the effectiveness of133 words
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Article472 1978-12-27 8 Unless a society can be organised and run without any need (or leaders, or until modern technology can produce a decision-making computer, there will always be a crying need (or a special group o( people who stand above the masses the leaders. People, or472 words
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Article60 1978-12-27 8 Each year, Christmas shoppers zoom in on some peculiar offerings in the stores, making them bestsellers of the season. This year's favourites in the US, reports the New York Times, included sterling silver paper clips from Tiffany's; stock market shorts cotton boxer shorts in a cardboard60 words
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Article50 1978-12-27 8 After a night of revelling on Christmas Eve, a friend returned to his car, parked in a hotel car park, to find its headlamps stolen. In keeping with the spirit of the season, his Christmas carol now is: All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Lamps.50 words
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Article, Illustration848 1978-12-27 8 Or slump~slowdown...downturn...depression NYT Washington: Slump, slowdown, downturn, recession does the word matter? To the worker laid off or the youth who can't And a first Job, not a bit. But to a president thinking about running (or re-election, a presidential adviser deciding what economic medicine toNYT - 848 words
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Article, Illustration520 1978-12-27 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON I am a hopeless sentimentalist when it comes to international relations. When Chairman Hua K no-fen# was making his historic visit to Bucharest and Belgrade, the first to Europe proper by any Chinese head of ruling party and government, I520 words
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Article, Illustration772 1978-12-27 9 Ismail Kasslm - In his one-year rule, he has proved an adroit politician By Ismail Kasslm Thai Prime Minister Gefi Kriangsak Chomanan wants to carry on as Premier after next year's general election to be held by April, but he does not want to run as a772 words
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Article, Illustration589 1978-12-27 9 Guinness Book it's a record itself GUIMESS Reuter The world's fastest selling book has its sights on a possible new conquest 210 million readers in the Soviet Union. Norris McWhirter, editor of Britain's Guinness Book of Records has Just had an enquiry from Moscow asking about a possible Russian-language edition.Reuter - 589 words
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Advertisement11 1978-12-27 9 Voice of the Prem Bonnd-np has been held over till tomorrow.11 words
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Advertisement52 1978-12-27 9 CLIPPER LIGHTER ONLY $2 45 t 00 Uj SHANGRI-LA'S FASHIONS ON FRIDAYS DECEiMBFR 29 LG INCUT I Ml CiRACM t ASHM M()(ISt \n ii \k< ill) SUING! ASM s. I 1 i Alll I H •\KI)I n HOI IDA Y SI AS' )N IkJI 111. n (,()II)|\ co*' 'I <52 words
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Article, Illustration375 1978-12-27 10/11 The musicians I spoke to, who are new busily rehearsing for their debut concert, had nothing but praise tor conductor Choo Hoey. Not the least of the compliments came from Patricia Goh. "Sane of us have played under various guest conductors In the past. Choo375 words
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Article, Illustration1337 1978-12-27 10/11 Margaret Cunico tells you how Singapore's first professional symphony orchestra is shaping up for its debut next month The New Year is not going to sneak in with a whimper this year. Before the first month is over, the big bang comes with the debut performance1,337 words
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Article, Illustration572 1978-12-27 10/11 The formation of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra is something e^Sra-special for violinist SIOW HWEE SHUN. It means that In the near future, he will share the stage with his daughter, 12-year-old Lee Chlng, the young violinist who so Impressed Choo Huey that she's now to572 words
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Advertisement76 1978-12-27 10/11 I 1 V •10 p There's something very special about PENTEL. It's unique construction gives you a Marker, Ball-point Pen, and Fountain Pen, ALL IN ONE. Pleasing to the eye as well as the touch, PENTEL'S unique cushioned ball-tip maintains an even flow of ink even, when writing A upside-down.76 words
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Article, Illustration553 1978-12-27 12 Gloria Chandy - Cinema Just forget the bigger, better ones before by Gloria Chandy REVENGE OF THE PINK PANTHER: Peter Sellers, Herbert Lem, Dyan (annon, Robert Webber, Bart Kwoak, Paul Stewart, Sae Llyed. Directed by Blake Edwards. Screenplay by Frank Waldmaa, Ron Clark aad Blake Edwards. (New553 words
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Advertisement90 1978-12-27 12 -v\ 9 /sA The bright LEO readouts in the finder give* TOPCON RE 200 exceptional ipMd of exposure settings and ease of operation. Simply adjust either lens eperture or shutter speed until the center LEO (Green light) is illuminated. The extra distinguished features: FAST CENTER-WEIGHTED EXPOSURE MEASUREMENTS. BRIGHT, EASY—VIEWING FINDER90 words
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837 1978-12-27 12 Russell Baker - Humour by Russell Baker The man and woman behind us at the theatre were talking about a friend who was reluctant to have her face lifted. She had made all the arrangements and then cancelled them at the last837 words
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Article, Illustration995 1978-12-27 13 Women in sports find this hardest Reuter L—dear Would a man holding the world record for the fastest two-way swim of the English channel be barred from an Olympic race on grounds of his sex? No, but a woman would. Canadian Cynthia Nichols ha* swum theReuter - 995 words
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340 1978-12-27 13 NYT New Yerk: John Dillinger, Ma Barker, Bonnie and Clyde and a few other desperados have created an image of the bank robber as a cunning, almost heroic breed, willing to undertake a difficult and risky crime to gain a huge fortune.NYT - 340 words
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Advertisement141 1978-12-27 13 Be refreshed. With Yomeishu. M A m WW. m ">• lA* 4 V\ "i v CONTAINS MORE THAN 10 sfk medicinal; HERBS Yomeishu is a timeless tonic for the active people of today. Prepared from a 370-year-old formula handed down through the generations, Yomeishu contains more than 10 medicinal herbs141 words
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Article, Illustration616 1978-12-27 14 A round-up of what to expect next year r Business News I and Views L A Reuter Stiftpwe, Wednesday Most Asian countries look forward to another year of substantial economic growth in 1979, although oil importers will face increased foreign-exchange costs due to higherReuter - 616 words
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108 1978-12-27 14 AP Paris, Wednesday French firm Sodete Framatome, which builds nuclear power plants under licence from Westing house Corp., said yesterday it has won US government approval to sell two power stations to China. Although no contract has yet been signed for the 900megawattAP - 108 words
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Article66 1978-12-27 14 Reuter New Delhi, Wednesday The Indian government is considering spending more than 17 billion rupees ($4.4 billion) to protect the Ganges plain from flooding on the scale that devastated parts of northern India last August and September. The expenditure, on engineering works, watershed management and a modern floodReuter - 66 words
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Article215 1978-12-27 14 UPI IBM paced a late rally yesterday that sent stocks higher for the fifth consecutive session, despite the fact interest ratei climbed to a new four-year high. Trading was moderate. As a result of the IBM rally, the NYSE index rose 0.59 to 54.36 and the price ofUPI - 215 words
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Article39 1978-12-27 14 UPI New York, Wednesday Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 811.50 (up 7.54); 20 transport 209.63 (up 2.73); 15 utilities 98.27 (up 0.10); C 5 stocks 274.51 (up 141). UPIUPI - 39 words
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Article152 1978-12-27 14 AFP A buying spree pushed prices up further in moderate trading on the Tokyo stock market yesterday. The Dow indicator recovered the 5900 yen mark lost last Thursday. The 225-stock Dow Jones average, a 37.25 yen gainer the previous day, scored another 37.25 yen to 5925.60 yen. The wider-basedAFP - 152 words
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Article76 1978-12-27 14 Reuter Closing prto es on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Closing prices on the Bourse reiterdajr; Paris Parlbas ***** 2X0 Foncler 4M +0 Prlntemps 121.50 -JO Bull SlJb .10 Royal Dutch 255.30 -1.50 Mlchelln 1248 13 COE 400 unch Thomson 230 •1 CPP 141.00 +.10 Rhone 121 JO -M AirReuter - 76 words
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Article87 1978-12-27 14 Price* at 11.30 •.m.today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACT-184 185 ADC 15 AN*****80 APM 110 113 Bank NSW WBramblea IB 170 BHP-SM Boral 223 225 CBA 250 260 CSR 330 334 Ct« 235 242 Coal Allied 514 Dunlop 86 87 EZInda 298 330 AcmU 66 6787 words
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Article135 1978-12-27 14 Reuter Taipeh, Wednesday Foreign and overseas Onese investment In Taiwan will reach US$2lO million this year, an increase of nearly US$5O million over the previous year, the Economic Ministry said here yesterday. Mr C.O. Kuo, executive secretary of the investment commission of the mlntotry, saidReuter - 135 words
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Miscellaneous516 1978-12-27 14 :®zxaai\* t>: WEDNESDAY HM-3 NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): N.R.I.C. No: Tel: F,LLIM T MIBBINO —-T- —LETTERS D A R "awnH acro## USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines«MiMM CLUES FOR HM-3 1. Hacked or chopped 2. It516 words
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Article, Illustration636 1978-12-27 15 IAN CHAN - IAN CHAN Bouncing back from a 40-3 defeat by the South Koreans to register triumphs 94; 19-9 and 1615 agalsnt Malaysia, Hongkong and Thailand respectively was no easy leat (or the Singapore rugby XV In their Asia rugby championship campaign held in Kuala636 words
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232 1978-12-27 15 JAW TEE KWANG - JAW TEE KWANG Inter-constituency sports in Singapore have come a long way since their inception ahd have always proven to be verypopular and competitive. The most popular without doubt is soccer. The resounding start to this year's inter-constituen-cy Soccer Tournament for the Prime232 words
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Article111 1978-12-27 15 ANNA TAN - ANNA TAN Singapore have a potential Asian badminton champion in Wong Soon Keat after his good performance had won the praise of Thai and Chine* players. He was the only player to reach the quarter-finals Mg narrowly missed the semifinals stasias event after limine ceHantly111 words
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229 1978-12-27 15 JERRY TAN - JERRY TAN I refer to the prizewinning letter by Mr. Jaw Tee Kwkng wherein he commends what he sees as a bold stand taken by the Asian countries. I personally And it hard ot believe that the real reason (or Israel'a exclusion Is the229 words
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Article185 1978-12-27 15 TAN TEE HOCK - TAN TEE HOCK Singapore are in Group Three of the Pre-Olympic soccer tournament next year along with Iran, Sri Lanka, Burma, North Korea and India. I think Singapore have an excellent chance of being hosts to the group tournament If the Football Association of Singapore made185 words
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Article, Illustration324 1978-12-27 16 Soccer Reuter Land**, Wednesday European soccer champions Liverpool marked Britain's Boxing Day holiday by recapturing their goalscoring form and winning 3-0 at Manchester United. The win kept Liverpool a point clear of the field in the English First Division. But their most dangerous rivals, EvertReuter - 324 words
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Article, Illustration517 1978-12-27 16 Kg Cricket AFP Laadw, Wednesday No man has ever made so violent an impact on cricket as Australian television tycoon Kerry Packer. A year after Packer's project was granted legal approval, he still continues to dominate the game. None of the six test-playing countriesAFP - 517 words
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Article275 1978-12-27 16 TURF RAY - Q9 On the Kg track By TURF RAY Peaaag, Wednesday Winner fflrlifctmi Jm did a good workout at Batu Gantong this morning. With Ron Hutchinson astride the Woiver HoUow five-year-old covered 600 m in 44.2, clapping on the pace in the straight to run the275 words
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Article94 1978-12-27 16 Buenob Aires, Wednesday Cesar Menotti, who resigned last week as coach of Argentina's World Cup champion soccer team, is considering an offer to coach Uruguay's national side until the 1982 World Cup in Spain.. The newspaper Clarin, which reported the offer in an interview with Menotti published yesterday,94 words
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Article, Illustration515 1978-12-27 17 Eric Cooper - SQUASH bv Eric Cooper The first meeting of the new committee of the SSRA was held at Sports House, Fairer Park on Dec 21, the main business being to appoint the chairmen of the various sub-commit-tees for the coming year. With515 words
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Article121 1978-12-27 17 UPI Port Washington, American Kevin Wyman launched the International Junior Indoor Tennis Championships in surprising style yesterday by upsetting second-seeded Penko Ivanov of West Germany, 6-2, 6-2, in the first round. A field of more than 750 boys and girls from 34 countries are competing inUPI - 121 words
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Article239 1978-12-27 17 E9 Booting Reuter Bologna, Wednesday. Alfredo Evangelist* of Spain retained his European heavyweight boxing title with an official knockout victory over Italian challenger Dante Cane here yesterday. A tremendous right uppercut in the fourth round of the scheduled 15-round bout knocked Cane's gumshield down hisReuter - 239 words
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Article, Illustration91 1978-12-27 17 Pule la the Hakka kn. Armed Fereea striken Dm Aag (ieftMekaay Lm« (eeatre) aad E. Skaamagaretaam (riskt) caaae eeafariea la tke Hakka Ass«eiadsa peaalty area ta a Mntljf matek at Jaiaa Beear last tke First Dlvtslea Lm«k rhamplsM. keat tke vWtlac Tkal elab S-l la aa91 words
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Article, Illustration890 1978-12-27 18 BRIAN MILLER - —or why Singapore have faded away E9Boxing By BRIAN MILLER Twenty-four years ago, boxing was included for the first time In the Asian Games programme. And that year 1964 to be exact welterweight Bulat Ismail won for Singapore a silver medal. Sine* that memorable day at890 words
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Article678 1978-12-27 18 SURESH NAIR - He may turn pro after MCIS tour Soccer By SURESH NAIR International centreback Soh Chin Aun, popularly dubbed "The Towkay", will play a striker's role for Malaysian Co-operative and Insurance Society (MCIS) in tonight's friendly match against Singapore Intermediate squad at the National Stadium.678 words
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Article178 1978-12-27 18 l^jlennis UPI Reuter Melbourne, Wednesday. Heavy rain fell over the past two days, washing out first round matches of the A 1300.000 National Championship yesterday. The weather yesterday was steamy and threatened more thunderstorms for today. The deluge on Melbourne caused the heavy tarpaulin coversUPI; Reuter - 178 words
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Advertisement463 1978-12-27 15 ir;T.-; m j i y i ■Tl Aftrr of fur nou HILDA'S NEW YEAN Special Offer Only few days Phlllplnes long dresses *25. Spun rayon dresses $45.60. double georgette dresses less 30*. Imported bras and girdles from S3.DO to *5 50. woollen suits 829.50. Big reduction on textiles. Open dally463 words
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Advertisement474 1978-12-27 15 TIANO MEMO SEWING Machine Repair Service at your home. Service charge 910.00. Telephone SIMM. MOOCHN LIVING GENERAL Contractor. We specialise In housing renovation. A wide range of marbles, ceramic, terrasso, mosaic, parquet awaits your selection. Also dealers of materials. Open on Bundays. 514 Qeylang Road (lorong 28) S'pore M. Tel.474 words
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Miscellaneous390 1978-12-27 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you are a complex individual who makes a habit of approaching things obliquely. You are honest, trustworthy and capable of solving both your own problems and those of others. But you go about the latter so indirectly that you often cause390 words
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Advertisement23 1978-12-27 17 CONGRA TULA TIONS to INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO. on the OFFICIAL OPENING OF their New Retail Sales Showroom at B 43 Peninsula Shopping Centre23 words
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Miscellaneous57 1978-12-27 17 ANDY CARP 1 SHORT RIBS CRATCHIT, DO VOU BELIEVE A KIND WORD IS ITS OWN REWARD? IS »A MMB I i SI i NORBERT 0. WEI4-MEM, mseo me A MiLe wS m TA by Frank O'Neal WHAT A HANDSOME TIE. THERES >OUR CHRISTMAS m vz. V. »^s] v a ■Hi57 words
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Miscellaneous296 1978-12-27 18 L Crossword HI ill m ill ■■I iiaaa ifi ilillll Hill HIIHiiIH MHHII HW9 Jill dll ifllillHil HUM ■■■J JIIIB «llall dill! ddJIRIIiII IllJJd mi «imi m dim HI illlll ACROSS 1 Novice 5 Ducks 10 Great deal 14 Diva's solo 15 Moroccan capital 16 Part of a Confederate signature296 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, Illustration312 1978-12-27 19 There's something for everyone on TV on New Year's Day. Entertainment kicks off with a cartoon series, Laff-A-Lympfcs. Remember the sourgrapes schoolmaster whose attitude to life took a sweeter turn after marriage? That's MCM's classic 1939 weepie which was turned into a musical with Peter OToole312 words
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Article, Illustration229 1978-12-27 19 Bernama Penang, Wednesday: TV Malaysia showed 57 killings, 365 guns, 196 gunshots and 350 body blows during a week In September during this year, according to a study by Unlversiti Sains Malaysia students. The researchers, final year mass communication students, found thatBernama - 229 words
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241 1978-12-27 19 Tee Lian Huay - 1 Review 1 Y*atfc F«r Sprlog By Tee Lian Huay The )oy, the woes, the struggle to make It big, the romance and the frustrations all are told in the latest Mandarin TV serial Youth For Spring. The plot of the opening episode241 words
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Miscellaneous220 1978-12-27 19 In and around i *v EXPERIENCING AST THROUGH TOUCH, an exhibition with the aim of allowing children to exercise their curiosity about the world around them. At the National Museum'* young people's gallery from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. On till Sunday. Admission free. TBADB AND PORCELAIN, highlight of the220 words
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Miscellaneous124 1978-12-27 19 FM STEREO 6 A.M. Opening Announcements and Programme Summary 6.06 Morning Prelude: Helmut Zachariax 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Morning Concert: Schumann's Symphony No. 3 'Rhenish' (Vienna Phil/ Georg Solti) Tchaikovsky' Fate 0p.77, The Tempest Fantasy Op. 18 (Frankfurt RSO/Eliahu Inbal) 8.00 News (C) 8.10 People and Places: Sheila Tommy Roe,124 words
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Miscellaneous111 1978-12-27 19 REVENGE OP THE PINK PANTHER: The fifth of Blake Edwards' famed comedies starring brilliant Peter Sellers as the bumbling Inspector Oouseau. Dipping into his bag of disguises and accessories, Sellers is seen in a wild array of personalities to help Clouseau confound the Mafia and. the authorities. Herbert Lorn as111 words
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Miscellaneous488 1978-12-27 19 VET: Tatum O'Neal in the lead role of this film baaed on Enid Bagnold's novel. She is 'seen in transition from difficult awkward little girl to delightful teenager with a passion for horses and a desire to win at the Olympics. Also stars* Christopher Plummer, Nanette Newman. Orchard: 1.30, 4,488 words
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Article41 1978-12-27 20 Ah Ptoefc: It's a pity we didn't know about the lost and found department at the airport. They've probably auctioned your camera by now. Mel Ua: I wonder what they do with the money they get from the auctions.41 words
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Advertisement149 1978-12-27 20 Texas Instruments Slimline. 25" LCD scientific calculator for handling algebraic, trigonometric and statistical problems. V \_-A i $69/Insist on your Texas Instruments International Warranty Card. 52-functions automatically handle a broad range of mathematical problems...roots, powers, reciprocals, common and natural logarithms, and trigonometry-in degrees, radians, or grads. Plus built-in statistical capability:149 words
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Miscellaneous425 1978-12-27 20 TV m m AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 A EUROPEANTOUR SHARP CIV Ml OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES Grunion Invasion (r) S.St D1ABV OF EVENTS <M* LSI BONANZA: Search in Limbo COAT JUNCTION (r): Can't Take Her Away LSI NEWS IN BRIEF «JS TWANG TINGGI TINGGI (See Top Shows425 words
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Miscellaneous260 1978-12-27 20 I Todays top shows ■AWAH PTVE-O (di 5. 8.30 p.m. in colour). This Is the ftrpt episode in the Uth mm of the' all-time favourite police show based on the operations of a fictional investigation unit in Hawaii. The main characters are unchanged except for the absence of Chin Ho260 words
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