New Nation, 13 January 1979
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Title Section19 1979-01-13 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, January 13, 1979 2462 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 f NEW NATION COMMENT 119 words
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290 1979-01-13 1 UPI United Nations, Saturday Kampuchea's Prince Norodom Sihanouk startled the' UN Security Council yesterday when he admitted that the ousted Khmer Rouge regime which he represents was guilty of massive human rights violations. "President Carter said the Pol Pot government is the worst violator ofUPI - 290 words
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Article111 1979-01-13 1 AFP Hanoi, Saturday The Vietnamese government is to authorise citizens who wish to leave the country to do so legally, Foreign Minister Nguyen Duy Trinh said here yesterday. In an interview with the Vietnamese News Agency (VNA), Mr Trinh added that the Vietnamese government willAFP - 111 words
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Article, Illustration385 1979-01-13 1 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang Asst- Supt Bakar Moosa, 39, deputy head of the Commercial Crime Branch, was highly commended this morning for the role he played in the arrest and conviction of businessman Cho Jock Kim. Police Commissioner Tan Teck Khim, in a presentation385 words
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Article476 1979-01-13 1 We will speak out realistically, says Raja on issue of Kampuchean crisis AFP Reuter Baagkak, Sfetariay Foreign Ministers of the five Asean members agreed in an emergency meeting yesterday to instruct Asean ministers to the United Nations to participate in the UN Security Council on theAFP; Reuter - 476 words
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Article125 1979-01-13 1 The Housing Board will spend an additional (8004X10 on fitting alarms to prevent crime in lift*. The siren system will distinguish a crime alert from an ordinary mechanical fault, Police Commissioner Tan Teck Khim disclosed this morning at a commendation certificate presentation ceremony at125 words
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Advertisement14 1979-01-13 1 IN THE OTHER PAGES: What's On 12; Moneywords 14; Crossword, Stars 16; Comics 17.14 words
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Advertisement55 1979-01-13 1 design V acoustics I( MlUsp» ',lki"S ATLAS SOUND PTE LTD Seepages A new shipment of KINGSLEY Carpets has just arrived, from U.S.A., in time for the Lunar New Year. Available in a wide selection of designs and colours. Size-183cm x 274 cm (6x9) Usual Price $250.00 NOW ONLY $125 0055 words
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Miscellaneous12 1979-01-13 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today: No rain.12 words
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Article176 1979-01-13 2 SinKflpdte may end up with three travel agents' a* sociations Instead of one as planned. The two existing associtions, Singapore Society of Tourist Agents (SSTA) and Association of Travel and Tour Agents (ATTA), held separate meetings last night to win members' approval for the176 words
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407 1979-01-13 2 Judith Hale - But this will be offset by opening up new markets Tan By Judith Hale 1 Singapore stands to lose 200,000 tourists from Australia, Britain and Indonesia this year. But the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board's plans to Intensify its promotional efforts in new market* are likely407 words
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Article88 1979-01-13 2 The People's Association and RTS will organise a debate in Mandarin for people between 18 and 30 years old. The debate, which will also be open to all youth and civic organisations, will be conducted on a knock-out system. Preliminary rounds will be held once88 words
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Article24 1979-01-13 2 The SAF Reservists' Association will hold s New Year variety show at the SAFRA seneral purpose hall next Saturday at 7.30 p.m,24 words
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Article, Illustration145 1979-01-13 2 Mag a geed M cm to kard «Nk as tMa UtUe bey (tud eat yesterday. Bat toe )ek had to he 4mc. Like kuMi ef reeldeate ia toe Redhlll area, they had to earl water treaa eattode toe keoM I— ef a rimt 4m la water145 words
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Article272 1979-01-13 2 Parliament was told on Thursday by Mr Teo Chong Tee, MP for Changi, that people who went to Housing Board offices to register for flats or collect keys had to wait for as long as half a day, if not more. Yesterday a New272 words
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Advertisement76 1979-01-13 2 SOS II always helps to talk to someone. Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or s I e I dal. Rini *****44. Lunch, Dinner Reservation *****1 We have small Private Function Rooms too! WWW WW WWW WWWWWW* ll A 2 All MUSI CIIAR ONLV S1?8 Soam? £leettic76 words
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Advertisement197 1979-01-13 3 Time twice-told I* 4> •N V r ft*! n *r* ■< TvS*' f «'*> w vx. f# Tv s. ft m v.r v.. w a > s xN N v 11 4 111 I < >1 \K I DICE-ANA Now you can have it both ways. First, Citizen's new Digi-ana197 words
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Article189 1979-01-13 4 Consumers may complain of the standard of hygiene at our hawker centres but statistics from the Ministry of the Environment tell a different tale. A MlnlVtry spokesman said yesterday: "About 3000 offenders were booked in 1975 but this fell to 900 In 1976 a drop of 70189 words
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Article161 1979-01-13 4 Richard Ho - To build tin dredge for Burma By Richard Ho A Jurong shipyard has won the first major contract this year to build a $20 million tin dredge for the Burmese government. Far East Levingston Ship- building won die contract last week against stiff competition from Japanese161 words
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753 1979-01-13 4 Rav Dhaliwal - Parliament round-up by Rav Dhaliwal Parliament enjoyed a lighter session with > more mirth yesterday;' despite qostfclgic speeches by and for departing MPs.. Members of the House were obviously In a wittier and more humorous mood. There was even applause for two753 words
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Article69 1979-01-13 4 RTS will put out three additional news briefs on radio from Monday in a move to improve its news services. They are at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in English and Mandarin and simultaneously in English, Mandarin and Malay at 11.55 p.m. A spokesman said the69 words
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Article24 1979-01-13 4 Pianist Dennis Lee will play Beethoven, Liszt and Schubert at the DBS auditorium at 8.30 p.m. today. Tickets are available at the door.24 words
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Advertisement48 1979-01-13 4 See Pige 8 The Quintessence ofQuaff-ability Quien's Vin Ros6 D'Anjou A delightfully rounded rose from the Loire Valley of France. Refreshing and piquant. Perfect for a formal dinner, a buffet or even that pique-nique deux! r. QUIEN pronounced "marvellous!" Sole Agents: Hf Maclaine, Watson (S.E.A.) Ltd Telephone: *****3148 words
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Article, Illustration213 1979-01-13 5 Police public relations officer, ASP Daniel Tan Peng Huat, was today highly commended by the Police Commissioner for outstanding work and excellent leadership in managing Police Life, the force's bi-monthly magazine. ASP Tan was one of two senior officers highly commended and given213 words
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Article45 1979-01-13 5 The Public Utilities Board will interrupt water supply to Woodlands New Town on Jan 19 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. This is to enable them to work on the extension of water distribution network to cater for new developments in the estate.45 words
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657 1979-01-13 5 CP gives three reasons why such break-ins have increased three-fold Factory break-ins increased three-fold, murder and rape rose slightly, while all types of robberies continued to drop last year compared to 1977. Overall, the crime rate last year dropped to 829 per 100,000 population from657 words
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Article179 1979-01-13 5 UPI Washington, Saturday In a preliminary determination, the US Treasury yesterday ruled that Malaysia, Mexico and Pakistan are subsidising exports of textile mill products and men's and boys' clothing. US trade laws require the Treasury to collect an additional duty equal to any subsidy on merchandiseUPI - 179 words
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Article45 1979-01-13 5 A bonsai exhibition is on at 292-A Telok Ayer Street until Jan 21. It is open between 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. On display are 1500 pots of bonsai (miniature trees) imported from China and another 500 pots cultivated by a local hobbyist.45 words
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Advertisement15 1979-01-13 5 DENNIS LEE plays Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt. DBS Auditorium, 8.30 pm Tonight Tickets at the door15 words
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Advertisement17 1979-01-13 5 wukimv mu SUNDAY PeOAL!. (Karl Hantu) Every Sunday PRIZE-WINNING CREATION BY TAN AH SENG Of HOTEL PHOENIX17 words
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Article356 1979-01-13 6 Reuter AFP Bangkok, Saturday Kampuchean government forces are making last-ditch stands in two north-western cities as the Vietnamese-led offensive moves closer to the border with Thailand, diplomatic sources said yesterday. They said a Kampuchean division of about 2000 men was under attack in prepared defensive positionsReuter; AFP - 356 words
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Article, Illustration137 1979-01-13 6 Reuter London, Saturday Britain's train drivers yesterday said they will go on strike next week, plunging the nation even further into industrial chaos. There are already 100,000 lorry drivers on strike and factory stocks are dwindling; workers were expected to be laid off and shopsReuter; UPI radio picture - 137 words
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Article114 1979-01-13 6 Reuter Tiala, Satorday A Taaistaa airliner bend far Fraakfart with 7S West Genpaa and Taalslaa p»ww|tifi aa beard was hijacked yesterday aad farced ta laad la the Libyaa capital ef TrlpaU, Tunisian said. The hijacker, wha was aat identified, at first ordered the pilot to head farReuter - 114 words
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Article148 1979-01-13 6 Reuter Manila, Saturday President Marcos is expected to announce next week the first major reshuffle of his cabinet in more than six years of martial law, government TV reported last night. Details of the reshuffle were not given, but it is possible that among themReuter - 148 words
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Article156 1979-01-13 6 Reuter Peking, Saturday It's still possible to be wealthy in China and having a fortune can even be patriotic, as one man has found. The People's Daily, organ of the Communist Party, yesterday told the story of how an old man recovered almost US$3OO,OOO (1651,000) fromReuter - 156 words
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Article99 1979-01-13 6 AFP New Delhi, Saturday Opposition Congress Party, led by former Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi, yesterday demanded immediate recognition by India of the new regime in Kampuchea. Commenting on the recent changes in Kampuchea, the party general secretary, Mr A.R.Antulay said: "The Congress has always extendedAFP - 99 words
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Article45 1979-01-13 6 Reuter Hong Kong, Saturday Chinese border guards have killed two Vietnamese and wounded three in a fresh shooting incident on the Slno-Vietnamese border yesterday, the Vietnam News Agency reported. The bloody Incident followed shootings on Thursday reported by the New China News Agency. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article30 1979-01-13 6 Los Angeles, Saturday Film star John Wayne had his stomach removed in a nine-hour operation yesterday after a malignant tumour was discovered inside it, a hospital spokesman said here.30 words
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Article31 1979-01-13 6 UPI. Pretoria, Saturday Pletor van Greunen, 29, who married a Cl-year-eld widow new has fear children and 12 grandchildren. His eldest grandchild is twe years elder than he. UPI.UPI. - 31 words
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Article92 1979-01-13 6 UPI TODAY is Saturday, Jan 13, the 13th day of 1979 with 352 to follow. Those bom on this date are under the sign of Capricorn. Horatio Alger, author of rags-to-riches stories, was born on Jan 13,1834. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1864, composer Stephen Foster died inUPI - 92 words
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Article44 1979-01-13 6 AFP Bangkok, Saturday Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan yesterday ordered death by firing squad for two men and a woman who have been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a six-year-old boy in Bangkok last October, Radio Thailand announced last night.AFP - 44 words
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Miscellaneous203 1979-01-13 6 WEATHER Leedee Dry, 4-minus 3C. Headline: Truck union spurns Cabinet plea food supply "will run out." Mmmw Cloudy, 6-2C. Pravda headline: On the eve of elections to the Supreme Soviet. Bern Cloudy, 1-minus 2C. Headline: Baktiar will disband secret police, release prisoners. Rome Rain, 13-5C. Headline: Two killed in Rome203 words
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Article263 1979-01-13 7 World Focus with Taiwan for one year Reuter Washington, Saturday The US has ordered a one-year suspension on new arms deals with Taiwan as part of the agreement for opening diplomatic relations with China, the State Department said yesterday. Mr Harvey Feldman, who oversees US-Taiwan relations,Reuter - 263 words
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Article70 1979-01-13 7 Reuter Warmbaths (South Africa), Saturday A heavy shower of rain ended a drought in the northern transvaal yesterday and saved a nudist club from the threat of bulldozers. Local vigilantes, who regarded the drought as a divine punishment on the farming region for allowing nudism to flourishReuter - 70 words
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134 1979-01-13 7 UPI Tehran, Saturday Prime Minister Shahpur Baktiar says a regency council facilitating the Shah's departure will be set up in two or three days and invited his opponents to join his "immediate-term" programme to pull the strifetorn nation together. His government took a step towardUPI - 134 words
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Article65 1979-01-13 7 Reuter London, Saturday Drinking may cause a high proportion of the 150,000 drownings which oqcur around the world each year, the British Medical Journal said yesterday. One British study found that 90 per cent of the people who drowned here after drinking simply fell into the water,Reuter - 65 words
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136 1979-01-13 7 Reuter Washington, Saturday Defence Secretary Harold Brown has cancelled a proposed US$4.7 billion ($10.34 billion) purchase by the US Marines of 360 British AV-8b Harrier jump-)et fighter aircraft, "government sources said yesterday. The Defence Department informed Britain of the decision last week, the sourcesReuter - 136 words
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Article89 1979-01-13 7 Reuter Ixrndon, Saturday British Airways introduced keep fit classes aboard long-haul Jet flights this week. Long spells at altitude in cramped seats cause fatigue. the airline said yesterday. So it employed Dr Alan Maryon-Davis of the British Health Education Council to devise an in-sea tReuter - 89 words
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Article133 1979-01-13 7 Reuter East Berlin, Saturday Max was only interested in rich elderly widows when he advertised in the lonely hearts columns of East German newspapers and he charmed his way into the hearts and bank accounts of 15 of them, the daily Der Morgen reported yesterday.Reuter - 133 words
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Article46 1979-01-13 7 Reuter Brussels, Saturday The US is flying 14,000 troops to West Germany this weekend for the field exercise codenamed Certain Sentinel, to test how effectively it can rush reinforcements to its Nato allies in the event of a crisis, US military sources said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Advertisement155 1979-01-13 7 •1 I w a A new fun-wheel concept in Family togetherness Isn't it time for the Family to be like this? Something unconventional in Singapore. Mum, Dad and all the kids can ride together, race each other! Come, try a MOTIONCRAFT bike today. V v.-. 1 IM+ < CrtltknU ITALY155 words
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Article438 1979-01-13 8 It was, without doubt, a Parliamentarythumbs down (or Singapore's hawkers. MP for Whampoa Dr Augustine Tan was appalled by the sight of hawkers invariably sticking their thumbs in the soup or drink when serving customers. "A revolting sight, indeed! he said. Indeed it is and438 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article93 1979-01-13 8 It seems the colonial hangover still lingers in some foggy minds. Owners of an office block along Shenton Way have evoked the wrath of the building's first floor tenants by locking up one of the four units in the gents' common toilet. The key is in the posses-93 words
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Article32 1979-01-13 8 Her World magazine is looking for writers who want to make Journalism "her or his career", ac- cording to its press advertisement. The English language has been liberated at last!32 words
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Article, Illustration909 1979-01-13 8 Man will become polyunsaturated as scientists work to fabricate the food he eats NYT New York: Is this the food of the future? Pizza with fabricated pepperoni and analog mozzarrella, polyunsaturated prime ribs of beef with high-C mashed potatoes; imitation caviar and sauteedNYT - 909 words
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Miscellaneous7 1979-01-13 8 DoN'r BfSlU-Y D6Aft, GFOOURSe IT'S THC CQHCOfLPE7 words
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Article290 1979-01-13 9 DOUGLAS GOMEZ - No special maternity treatment -J MAIL BAG DOUGLAS GOMEZ PR aaslstaat, Amalgamated UalM 9t Public Emptoyeea Stigkpan It With reference to the article Why People .Shun the Civil Service (NN Jan 3), I (eel some clarification is in order with regard to the issue of "maternity290 words
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Article105 1979-01-13 9 GEORGE G. THOMSON - GEORGE G. THOMSON Referring to your feature on the renovated Thong Chai Medical Hall, may I suggest that the Hall be used as a display centre for the domestic furniture contemporary with its construction? The Preservation of Monuments Board should study how Amsterdam, another riverine105 words
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Article170 1979-01-13 9 On several occasions when I visited my sick friends at Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Singapore General Hospital I saw a few women attendants, who seemed quite elderly in appearance, working in the men's wards. As far as I can remember, I don't think170 words
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Article142 1979-01-13 9 We would appreciate it if SBS could start their bus service early in the morning at Tanjong Pagar terminus. The earliest service now is at 6~1.m. We notice bus services to Jurong from Kampong Chai Chee terminal start as early 5.15 a.m. We are writing142 words
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Article213 1979-01-13 9 CHOON WOO HOLDINGS (PTE) LTD - CHOON WOO HOLDINGS (PTE) LTD We refer to an article by Lee Yew Meng under the heading, "A Ruse to Hedge Acquisition Owners get in-principle plans, then sell them," in which the Adelphi Hotel property was mentioned (NN, Jan 2). We are the owners of the213 words
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Article48 1979-01-13 9 It was Jut sensational, last Saturday's first Celebrity Concert programme featuring Tern Jones 'live' at Edmonton, Canada. New, RTS, this Is the kind of shew we want to watch. Glad yea fonnd a sponsor and please get ns mere of these shows! TAURUS Singapore 2148 words
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Article66 1979-01-13 9 TEO BOO TECK - TEO BOO TECK Sr. Pa bile Relatfeas Officer, Mlalstry «f the Eavtraameat Slagapere 3 Please refer to the letter by "Tenants" (NN, Dec 23) of Kim Pong Road. Normally licensees who infringe Environmental Public Health Regulations are given a grace period to either comply with the ministry's requirements66 words
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Article152 1979-01-13 9 Your editorial (NN, Jan 2) expressed surprise that five out of eight professional people declined to be identified, even though they were expressing favourable views on government policy. If they had agreed to disclose their identities on this occasion, would they risk being condemned as152 words
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Advertisement227 1979-01-13 9 $1 *4iL.y i \a ir besf sex irce for q ally clamor x is SIIH.DK SUVA G I 1 jnli Sf"Jtl[,•"<) C*' trp S'"Cap«»f» '0 'hi J7B?>.W B'i'ich: t J Onifii Bui'ili"u Hong Ko"g WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG IS. SINGAPORE 1. Only letter* with correspondents' name227 words
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Article, Illustration463 1979-01-13 10/11 Judith Holmberg - f, 3 I Sight sound bv Judith Holmberg Light has struck on my TV-badgered brain. At last I have found out who the two men in Testimony of Two Men, are. When I read the Taylor Caldwell earthy novel during the Christmas holidays, the 703 pages produced little463 words
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Miscellaneous1409 1979-01-13 10/11 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE j$- GRAND EUROPEAN TOUR SHARPCTV SINGAPORE 5^ Saturday It.it OPENING ANNOUNCE MRNT8 followed by 8ESAME STRKKT f l.if SATURDAY MATINEE: Walk About (See Top Shows of the Weekend). J.* FISH: Behind Bars. In this last of two part, Fish is released from jail, but his -"criminal1,409 words
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Miscellaneous749 1979-01-13 10/11 RADIO SINGAPORE Saturday 1.00 Lunch Date (s) 1.30 News followed by Share Market Report 1.45 Programme Summary followed by Lunch Date (s) 2.00 A Town Like Alice 2.30 Noel A musical tribute to Noel Coward 3.30 Something Old Something New (s) 4.00 Tea Break (s) 5.00 News in Brief 5.05749 words
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Miscellaneous311 1979-01-13 10/11 SATURDAY MATINEE: Walk About. (Ch. 5, 1.55 p.m. in colour). Jenny Agutter (right) and Lucien John star as a 14-year old girl and her six-year old brother who, lost in the Australian outback, find help when they meet an aboriginal boy (David Gumpilil) who guides them across country to civilisation.311 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, Illustration517 1979-01-13 12 Yap Kun Bek - r 7 Chess PIT ONE COMPUTER AGAINST ANOTHER AND WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Vi Yap Kun Bek Chess fans wondering how to spend their 13th month's pay and celebrate the lunar new year should consider getting the Chess Challenger "10", the latest in chess computers available517 words
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513 1979-01-13 12 F kS^rl 9* Jpwm.9 WPW The Guardian London: Films have never been more entertaining than they are today. They have never made more money. They have never been less original. Escapism, happy endings, period dramas, and especially re-makes, are the cinema staples ofThe Guardian - 513 words
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Miscellaneous313 1979-01-13 12 In and around town BEST SWISS POSTERS, an exhibition of 50 awardwinning posters selected by the Swiss Ministry of Home Affairs, is on at the National Museum art gallery, from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. On till Jan 31. Admission free. P1GURE-DRAWING, a talk in Chinese by Mr Lim Siah313 words
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Miscellaneous48 1979-01-13 12 Today: 10.31 a.m. (2.9m); 5.20 p.m. (0.4m). Tmmtv«w: 11.06 a.m. (2.9m); 5.53 p.m. (0.4m). Maaday: 11.42 a.m. (2.9m); 6.22 p.m. (0.4m). Taeaday: 12.17 p.m. (2.9m); 6.52 p.m. (0.4m). Wedaeaday: 1.28 a.m. (2.6m); 12.50 p.m. (2.9m). Tkaraday: 1.55 a.m. (2.7m); 12.26 p.m. (2.8m).' Friday: 2.25 a.m. (2.6m);2.04 p.m. (2.7m).48 words
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Miscellaneous798 1979-01-13 12 At the cinema CONSPIRACY (Mandarin): A family begins to plot against each other for rights to the gold that has been discovered in a mine. Stars Ho Chung Tao. Pai Ying. Cathay, Gala, Plan, JifH| Drive-la: Midnight. DEADLY KICKS IN SNAKE'S SHADOW (Mandarin): Majestic, Ruby, Sliver City, OdeaaKaUng: Midnight. LOVE*8798 words
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Article139 1979-01-13 13 r r n Business News and Views i UPI London, Saturday The US dollar closed stronger yesterday on all major European markets except Amsterdam. Gold lost ground on the London and Zurich (parkets. It closed in London at U*****,875 an ounce, down from U*****,125 at Thursday's close andUPI - 139 words
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Article55 1979-01-13 13 UPI Manila, Saturday Nearly 400 foreign bankers are expected here next month for the second Asian foreign exchange and money dealers' congress which will discuss the viability of a single monetary system for Asean. The topic Is part of the general theme of regional monetary cooperation as theUPI - 55 words
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Article390 1979-01-13 13 Lee Yew Meng - Market roundup by Lee Yew Meng The Singapore stock market see-sawed during the week, with the Kampuchean political situation tempering sentiments against a rally. It opened on a weak note on Monday when traders took to the floor to sell on weekend news of the390 words
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Article46 1979-01-13 13 Reuter Washington, Saturday The US unemployment rate rose from 5.8 per cent in November to 5.9 per cent in December, the government reported yesterday. The increase was seen as an indication that a surge of economic activity during late 1978 may be easingReuter - 46 words
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Article316 1979-01-13 13 UPI New York, Saturday Stocks, shrugging off late profit taking, scored a broad gain yesterday and finished fhe week a winner in response to a surprising money supply report. Trading was the heaviest in two months. The Dow Jones industrial average, up about 11 points at the outsetUPI - 316 words
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Article39 1979-01-13 13 UPI New York, Saturday Dow Jones closing average* on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 836.28 (up 8.23; 20 transport 217.C7 (up 2.19K IS utilities 102 00 (up 0.75); 65 stocks 283.80 (up 2.«). UPIUPI - 39 words
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Article141 1979-01-13 13 AFP Tokyo, Saturday The Tokyo stock market finished on a mixed note yesterdsy. A bout of selective buying in incentive-backed and other Issues, neglected thus tar, drove the market to higher ground in the morning session, but the uptrend fizzled out later as profit taking pared the advance. *ButAFP - 141 words
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Article71 1979-01-13 13 Closing price* on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Farlbai 22o 2 Koncler 480 9 Prlntemps 122 80 4140 Bull 58 unch Royal Dutch 288 50 3.40 Mlchelln 1148 18 CO E 420 S Thomson 240 CPP 145 3 Rhone 121.50 ♦00 Air 417 2 B8N 57® +7 Philips 53 7071 words
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Article81 1979-01-13 13 Closing price on the Zurich Stock Exchange yesterday: UBS Bearer 3195 30 UBS Reg 610 7 SBC STfl 8 Credit SuUae 2310 4 20 Swissair B 807 10 Swiss Retnsur 3145 30 Wlnterthur B 2306 S Zurich Insur 9725 75 Nestle B 3330 45 Interfood B 3076 100 Clba-Oelgy81 words
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Article687 1979-01-13 14 m Curfew and A Ful Moon by Ecfiriwrira Sarachchandra, Hememann f l978 f 222 pp reviewed by KSK. This navel would appeal to readers who are eartoas to prebe lata thr mind «f an Asiaa academic. Set in Kandy, Sri Lanka, the focus of687 words
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Article, Illustration360 1979-01-13 14 AFP Bnusels: Tintin, whom General de Gaulle jokingly considered to be his only rival, was 50 years old last Wednesday. The comic strip reporter with the blond upturned lick of hair was 14 years old when he set out on Jan 10, 1929 onAFP - 360 words
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Miscellaneous526 1979-01-13 14 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr Mrs./ Miss): Address N R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW LMMwaCut along dotted ImesßaaaßvJ CLUES FOR HO-6 1. Not in motion 2. Funny man 3. Though not strictly necessary, perhaps, it definitoly526 words
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Miscellaneous149 1979-01-13 14 Times Bestsellers h Week ending Jan 5, 1979. 1. LOVERS AND GAMBLERS By Jackie Collins, Pan (last week 9) 2. RUNNERS' BANDBOOK By Bob Glover and Jack. Shepherd, Fontana (1) 3. BLOODLINE By Sydney Sheldon, Pan (4) 4. STORIES PROM CHINESE PROVERBS By Sin Chew Jit Poh (7) 5. DISCO149 words
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Article, Illustration432 1979-01-13 15 There are many ways to have your family photographs displayed. Some like to stuff their family and travel photographs neatly into albums. Some open special scrapbooks for that purpose. Some stack them in bundles and keep them in shoe boxes covered with mothballs.432 words
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Advertisement269 1979-01-13 15 NEW YEAR SPECIAL OFFER in i Model SB6OO UP. $670/- S.P $536/t Model KYs 3500 UP. $550/- S P $440/- '!P 1 Model FG6OIC UP. $380/- S.P. $304/Vrsit our showroom to view the (fitterent models of furniture avalable. Free consultation on design avalable SIN BIAN FURNITURE CO. Showroom: 1) 368269 words
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Article121 1979-01-13 16 B3 Boxing Reuter Washington, Saturday The State Department yesterday pressed their legal battle to revoke the visa of South Arican heavyweight boxer Kallie Knoetze, but conceded that his Miami Beach fight against Bill Sharkey today probably would take place in any event. Judge Norman Roettger ruledReuter - 121 words
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Article333 1979-01-13 16 j^^^Tfennis Reuter New York, Satarday John McEnroe, with a place in the semi-finals already assured, beat Harold Solomon, M, 6-2, yesterday in the roundrobin preliminary phase oT the US$4OO,OOO (S$868,000) Grand Prix Masters tennis tournament. The 19-year-old McEnroe seemed to have peaked for his keyReuter - 333 words
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Article44 1979-01-13 16 Jakarta, Saturday Indonesia may skip the AllEngland badminton championships to be held in London in March due to lack of funds, chairman o( the Indonesian Badminton Federation Sudirman said yesterday. Mr Sudlman appealed to Indonesian badminton fans to donate to his federation44 words
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Article435 1979-01-13 17 PHILIP TAN - Swimming By PHILIP TAN The Singapore Amateur Swimming Association are making an early start this year to pick the best swimmers and divers (or the South East Asia Age Group competitions at Jakarta and Manila in June. Sasa's crowded calendar opens next Monday through to435 words
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Article, Illustration137 1979-01-13 17 Waterpolo Slagapere deleaver Matthew Taa (8), la aa eflert ta thwart the sheetlag attempt of hie Germaa eeaaterpart Berad Sedeas ticker, gives him a daeklag lastead (pietare abeve). As a resalt ef Mat- thew's feel, Bedeastieker*s dat weat wide. Hlagapere weat dawa 7 to the Kaelppe Club ef137 words
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Article, Illustration175 1979-01-13 17 SIIRRSH NAIR - Athletics "y SIIRRSH NAIR Mediocre performances by our athletes have prompted the Singapore Amateur Athletics Association not to nominate any candidate for the 1978 Sportsman or Sportswoman award. Instead, only decathlete Tang Ngai Kin, who had a reasonably (air season, will be recommended to the Singapore175 words
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Article117 1979-01-13 17 Kflßogdng The Singapore Amateur Boxing Association are seriously planning to host s Pesta Sukan international championship here in August. All Asean countries will be invited and if this series gets off the ground it will be an appropriate dress-rehear-sal not only for September's South East Asia Games117 words
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Article439 1979-01-13 18 K. L. CHAN - By K. L. CHAN Start the day on a bright note with EUftd Tb Glary in Race 2, the Class 5 Division 2 1600 m event at Bukit Timah today. The Just Great three-year-old gelding showed promise in his third appearance on this circuit when439 words
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Article44 1979-01-13 18 Hong Kong, Saturday Hong Kong-baaed Australian Geoff Lane and Britain's Lester Ptggott were tipped to win today's Jockeys Invitation Plate race at the newShantin Race Course. Lane will be astride GaOaMer and Ptggott will be riding Fafa over the 1400 m race.44 words
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3269 1979-01-13 18 RACE 1 1 lJ)lJBC«n VmmN 1 C14 QaM MM (Gold Shlat) Manor M «B f 5) i mm v Harris a 7 S am Tha Cftmaoa Tyoaan M 1. Second Naturca (Boo* Mia) TuUoh T 54 (dd 4 1) l.WOm 4 *403,269 words
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Article120 1979-01-13 18 HCRirnNKKE BRIAN MILIJCB LLOUN TUBPBAV 1 Mint! Cavsale Pmia* We Priklum No Problem Cheer Up No Problem The Crimson Tycoon S Special Something Road To Glory BMilUflkqr Texas Ranger BMW S Daring Pv«mw Turning Point Batataal FalreUM Dartag Prtaee Turning Point Daring Prince Nationwide BMW 4 INI State Smokey120 words
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497 1979-01-13 19 By SCRUTINEER Trainer Osraan Sarimin's Lion City Cup hope, Retam To Raw, can make certain of a berth in next week's big sprint with a winning performance in the Class 1 Division 2 1200 m (Race 7) at Bukit Timah tomorrow.By SCRUTINEER - 497 words
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3493 1979-01-13 19 RAPF 1 1.15 CLASS 5, DIV 1 1,600m j. ($10,500 $7,350 to winner) 1 QZZl Ipaca TuMfcr a (VN) Chong 4 57 (ud +3) 1,850m 8F S* U 2 8351 Harpar Arrow s (Cheah Fah) Paul 9 55 (ud tame) 1.850m a3,493 words
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Article150 1979-01-13 19 ■^rm*TTTTTe K.LXHAN TURF RAY Race 1 Harper Arm Paalr Patek Sprtag Water Space Traveller Solid Pint Spring Water Western Pearl Solid Fire IE5S1CUaa Jade Jet Aettaa CMaa Jade hm Steven Jack Steven Jack Peminat BPPH Artttrater Beady Baky Road Runner Raad Raaaer Mlag Dyaasty mi Tidal Wave Snipper Pretend150 words
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Article, Illustration1018 1979-01-13 20 JEFFREY LOW - r Malaysia 1 Cup By JEFFREY LOW It will be totally out of character and tradition if Singapore fail to scalp Johore in their second match of the 1979 Malaysia Cup season at the National Stadium tomorrow (kick-off: 7.30 p.m.). Coach Trevor Hartley1,018 words
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Miscellaneous642 1979-01-13 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you have been gifted with exceptional qualities of leadership. II is not your particular desire, however, to stand in the vanguard of movements, especially those with political overtones. You'are much more interested in developing your artistic talents and will make every642 words
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Miscellaneous269 1979-01-13 16 Crossword J A ACROSS 1 Hosts 4 Complain 8 Poppy product 13 Standoffish 14 Hiatus 15 State: abbr. 16 Bite the dust 17 Former pulpit 18 Black buck 19 Retort 22 Caesar's partner 23 Female ruff 24 Tilt 25 Spotted Cat 27 Russian cooperative 29 Certain athlete 30 Prior to269 words
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Miscellaneous33 1979-01-13 20 THE BORN LOSER megg VsoitJ' N lUSUCH A HURRY, H2UTU-S? rc/ I u ZI m iff. m I 3 N by Art Sansom I ALWAYS FIGURED VB WAS OWe BROKSHY OP A LOAD.33 words
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