New Nation, 26 January 1979
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Title Section19 1979-01-26 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, January 26, 1979 2473 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 NEW (0) NATION j COMMENT!19 words
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Article597 1979-01-26 1 Prawns, poultry cost 200 per cent more Prices of fish, prawns, pork, poultry and vegetables shot up by 50 to over 200 per cent this morning as housewives jammed markets to get their food to usher in the Year of the Ram. Fresh prawns rose to as597 words
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368 1979-01-26 1 Reuter WasWagtsa, Friday The UnUed States is switching the targets of its auclaar missiles to include every Soviet miaaite silo because the strategy of destroying Soviet cities is no longer an adequate deterrent to war, US Defence Secretary Harold BrownReuter - 368 words
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Article34 1979-01-26 1 AP Geneva, Friday The United States said yesterday differences over verification were still holdtag up Baal agreement between the three original nuclaar powers on a treaty to ban underground nuclear test explosions. AP.AP - 34 words
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Article, Illustration137 1979-01-26 1 Sesame Street characters will come alive at this year's Chingay procession. These six (from left): Big Bird, the Cookie Monster, the Count, Oscar the Grouch, Ernie and Bert, will join 26 other cartoon characters in the procession from the People's Association Headquarters to Keppel137 words
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Advertisement11 1979-01-26 1 IN TIB OTIII PAGES: Mooeyworde 13; Start, Crossword 14; Comics 17.11 words
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Advertisement45 1979-01-26 1 Diamond RingsJ "2 Dress Rings in Precious or Semi precious StonW'rlnl G.C.DE SILVA I— J.C.DE (PTE) ITDI JEWELLERS Gl4. THE GALLERY. STRAITS TRADING BUILDING INSIDE Jerry Seh tells his story Pate 1| >1 VI I I s nosi h > > "i' «£>•' r <*4, I istf-rn Ar)».'fu;u;s45 words
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Miscellaneous12 1979-01-26 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to pm today: Isolated iw—i.12 words
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206 1979-01-26 2 Terry Ang - By Terry Ang The Traffic Police are considering resiting bus stops to within 50 metres of designated crossings in the city to encourage pedestrians to use them. This may later be extended to other parts of the island if it is approved by the206 words
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Article178 1979-01-26 2 United Overset* Bank has increased Its Interests in Haw Par Brothers International to more than 10 per cent. In an announcement to the Stack Exchange of Singapore yesterday, it said it has now 11. 5 million shares or 10.M per cent in Haw ftr178 words
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Article19 1979-01-26 2 The National Library and its branch libraries will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Chinese New Year's ev«.19 words
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Article138 1979-01-26 2 Share prices opened on a firm note during the first hour of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. BUBINEBB DONE First Bectt*a F. Merlin (3) 1.06 (7) 1.06 U.O.L. (1) 1.63 (11) 1.64 M. Credit (1) 1.63 Ben (1) 0.71 C A C (1) 5.45 G.S.I.138 words
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Article, Illustration138 1979-01-26 2 Do you want to own a house like this? For (1 it can be yours if you win the first prize in the Singapore Labour Foundation second donation draw. The house, semi-detached costing $165,000, is located in Apollo Gardens at 9V 4138 words
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Article120 1979-01-26 2 An Australian senator has held discussions with topranking government officials here on Asean's stand on Australia's new air fare policy. He is Peter Sim, chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence and Liberal senator for Western Australia. Since his arrival on Wednesday,120 words
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Article49 1979-01-26 2 The Union of Keppel Shipyard Employees will send three officials to the eighth IMF Asian symposium for youth and women workers in Taipeh from Feb. 7 to 9. They are Tan Beng Huat, asssistant secretary (welfare); Abu Bakar bin Ibrahim; assistant treasurer and Robert >Teo, assistant treasurer49 words
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Article32 1979-01-26 2 From April 2, the Registry of Vehicles wiD conduct motor-cycling tests at the Jurdng Test Centre instead oi at- Queenstown. Bookings for tasts can be made at Jurong'from Feb 1.32 words
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Advertisement187 1979-01-26 2 j J*' V 10 Ramon* Don na r 3>.-' I of the Goat. The Year of the Goat deserves a cheerful welcome, and Merlin does it in style. Bring thoeewhoare close to you, and share a moment of happiness at the start of another year. Safari Bar Our Safari Bar187 words
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Advertisement203 1979-01-26 3 Time twice-told \x. W* > m •>•_.• > V X V.: v.-', rsss /■y Na,- <>> »'-.v. r wr v'- 7 'V Z/ 4 r :y 7/if- t r/2 TJS N N N. < I I l/l M M I DIGI-ANA r; :/< v*/ v' Now you can have it203 words
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Article, Illustration285 1979-01-26 4 Goldfish shops have been doing brisk business for the past few days because of the Lunar New Year. While Singaporeans throng Chinatown to buy their favourite delicacies for good luck, fish hobbyists are visiting pet shops in search of the golden red lion-heads,285 words
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Article39 1979-01-26 4 Marine Parade Library will extend its hours from Feb. 1. The children's section will open from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. and the adult and young people's sections from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Mondays to Saturdays.39 words
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Article28 1979-01-26 4 Teo Chong Tee, MP for CAiangi, will launch a gotong royong to metal a 2200 m mud track at Pulau Tekong on Feb 4. at 9 a.m.28 words
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364 1979-01-26 4 Rav Dhaliwal - Garment manufacturing and trawler fishing projects are in pipeline By Rav Dhaliwal Two joint projects between Singapore and Bangladesh firms are in the pipeline. One is a proponed garment manufacturing venture between Union Garments (Pte Ltd. of Singapore and a Bangladesh firm, Eastern364 words
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124 1979-01-26 4 The Muslim Counselling Service, following a suggestion by the Singapore AntiNarcotics Association, is considering a plan to train 100 more volunteers to counsel former drug addicts. Sources said the MCS is looking into the availability of facilities for the programme. It is believed a124 words
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Article195 1979-01-26 4 NTUC Comfort has bought 12 cars six Peugeot 504Ls and six Isuzu Florians (or its taxi fleet. This is aimed at providing a wider choice of makes and models for drivers in the CBD taxi service. Previously Comfort taxis are mostly Datsuns, with a few195 words
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Article44 1979-01-26 4 The University of Singapore's extramural studies department will hold a 16lecture course, Introduction to Cobol Programming, at the Lecture Theatre 2 at 14 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday, beginning on Feb. 5. The lecturer is Lie Chat Choon. The fee is $110.44 words
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Article32 1979-01-26 4 The National Theatre Trust will present a series of shows this year, including a drama featuring foreign artistes and local cultural shows. The proceeds will be donated to the Cultural Foundation.32 words
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Advertisement131 1979-01-26 4 r «66 m -H 7*v. k va 111 III) I \M\ \l\ I) I (>KI) Kl I s IK) M) IN! ml.iihj .('III C(itfiilt|t .iv.ill.it'lt' '>11 /Mi J i Ki /H JAN fv» iurit| IUM »v| J AI I N I Ml 1 1/... Ml TILTED TANKARD IHF STADIUM RFSIAUHAMI131 words
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226 1979-01-26 5 Asean may face Chinese threat envoy AP Jakarta, Friday US Ambasssdor Edward Matters odd yesterday "the opening up of the CM—'economy, while an encouraging development, to not without potential challenges for Asean." Speaking at a lunch given by the Indonesian Financial Executives Institute, Mr Masters said members of Asean mayAP - 226 words
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Article55 1979-01-26 5 Singapore Airlines personnel training instructor Lawrence Teh and chief stewardess Yuen Wee Ling will conduct a career talk, with slides and films, on "Travel while you work your future as a flight stewardess" at the Queenstown Library on Feb 3 at 3 p.m. Free tickets can be obtained55 words
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Article47 1979-01-26 5 The University of Singapore's extramural studies department wOl hold a 10lecture course on Digital Systems-1 at the Nlasen Hut 10A, Buklt Ttmah campus, at 7-9 p m every Monday and Wednesday, starting on Feb. 5. The lecturer is Miss Chla Kiat Meng. The fee is ISO.47 words
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Article, Illustration223 1979-01-26 5 Interested in an adventure cruise to Malaga, Spain, on a yacht? John Gordon Davis, owner of the yacht Rosemary, now in Singapore, is looking for a lady crew member to loin him, his wife and a male friend when they set sail In a223 words
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Article53 1979-01-26 5 The Port of Singapore Authority will operate special Chinese New Year harbour cruises on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at hourly Intervale from 9 a.m. to < p.m. Tickets at H Cor adults and H for chikken (under 12 years) are obtainable at PSA Ferry Terminal office at World53 words
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Article232 1979-01-26 5 Teresa Ooi - ■y Teresa Ooi Fifteen lecturers from Britain and New Zealand have joined the staff of the Institute of Education. Two of them are women HWdalMi Id pre-sehool child education. The rest specialise in English. All the RngH«ti specialists have at least a master's232 words
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193 1979-01-26 5 The Education Ministry will bold a Japanese course for teachers who are interested tn teaching the language in secondary schools. The two-year course will enable teachers to be proficient up to the GCE "A" level. It course will be cooducted by Japanese. The venue193 words
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Article37 1979-01-26 5 Lorry driver Tan Teck Leong was trapped In his cabin for about 10 minutes after It crashed Into a stationary trailer along Playfair Road, off Paya Lebar Road, yesterday. He was freed by the Fire Brigade.37 words
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Article33 1979-01-26 5 Jean Yip, a London and Paris trained hairstylist, will give a talk on hair care and cutting at the Marine Parade Library on Feb 15 at 7 p.m. Admission Is free.33 words
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Advertisement98 1979-01-26 5 Greet the Year of the GO A T with "DISCO-MOTION" a 4-member disc-jockey group "THE SHOWMEN" a 5-member dance band Garden Ballroom &wvC n 1 HOTEL January 27 &28 January 29 $25.00 nett* $15.00 nett* B.oopm to 2.00 am Price includes a first drink, choice of snacks and novelties. For98 words
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154 1979-01-26 6 UPI Manila, Friday A popular Filipino "faith healer" has undergone surgery (or a ruptured appendix in a mountain resort hospital, physicians said yesterday. They said Mr Antonio (Dr Tony) Agpaoa, 30, was operated on on Jan 12 at the Sacred Heart Hospital inUPI - 154 words
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130 1979-01-26 6 Reuter Tokyo, Friday Japanese Foreign Minister Sunao Sonoda yesterday expressed the deep displeasure of his government at recent events in Kampuchea. He told the Diet (parliament) in a major foreign policy speech: "This government strongly hopes that peace and stability will be restored as soonReuter - 130 words
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Article111 1979-01-26 6 AFP Bangkok, Friday Prime Minister Krtangsak Chomanan will aak the United States to provide weapons training for Thai military ""leers when he makes his rial 13-day visit to the uo next month, the Bangkok Post said yesterday. Gen Krtangsak will also ask for more equipmentAFP - 111 words
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Article111 1979-01-26 6 Reuter Johannesburg, Friday South African scientists aay they have come up with an answer to the pollution caused by used plastic bags: Turn them Into petrol or diesel fuel. The Institute of Petrochemical Research at Potchefstroom University, south-west of here, claims a world first in making liquidReuter - 111 words
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Article, Illustration297 1979-01-26 6 World AFP Jakarta, Friday Military authorities from the far northern part of Sumatra where Muslim rebels have been active for years, announced yesterday in Jakarta a forthcoming final suppression drive against the insurgents. General Mantlk, commander of the First Defence and Security Territorial Zone Sumatra-WestAFP - 297 words
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Article102 1979-01-26 6 UPI TODAY is Friday, Jan 26, the 26th day of 1979 with 339 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. American Gen Douglas Mac Arthur was bom on Jan 26, 1880. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1960, India ceased to be aUPI - 102 words
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Article44 1979-01-26 6 Reuter Bangkok, Friday A new method devised by a Vietnamese doctor combining acupuncture and neurotherapy has cured more than 7000 drug addicts in Ho Chi Minh City since the communist takeover there in 1975, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article51 1979-01-26 6 UPI Washington, Friday A UBSI4MM (|32MM) mhu «f the flimiin mdslsUm ef Anice Ceaaty, California, that mi never completed, waa this nrntk 1 "Getdea Fleece" award (rem Sea. William Prexmlre. The meathly award Is "fer the biggest, mast Iraale er meet rldlealeas example s( waatefal geverameat spending."UPI - 51 words
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Miscellaneous520 1979-01-26 6 L—i—: Rain, possible snow. 3-OC. Headline: Pickets Kit cancer wards. Moscow: Cloudy, minus 18-minus lOC. Pravda's headline: "Socialist emulation: Movement of millions oT Soviet people." B—: Cloudy, minus 1minus 9C. Headline: Two more spy suspects arrested. Paris: Cloudy, possible snow, 2-OC. Headline: Khomeiny says hell fight for power. Cloudy, 15-BC.520 words
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Article, Illustration393 1979-01-26 7 World Focus Hopes to improve Soviet-US relations Reuter Waefclegtee, Friday President Carter yesterday urged Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev to visit Washington as soon as possible to sign a new Salt agreement and try to improve overall SovietAmerican relations. He said the US would never ignoreReuter - 393 words
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Article186 1979-01-26 7 Reuter Tefcraa, Friday Iranian authorities warned last night that they would clamp down hard on any anti-government demonstrations by followers of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny awaiting his delayed return from exile. Prime Minister Shapur Baktlar's government ordered strict enforcement at bans on gatherings of moreReuter - 186 words
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Article114 1979-01-26 7 AFP Stockholm, Friday An orange containing traces of mercury was found here yesterday, the Swedish Ministry of Health said in a communique. The orange was brought to the ministry by the customer who boußht It. Its peel had been pierced and several droplets of metallic mercuryAFP - 114 words
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Article119 1979-01-26 7 Reuter Tokyo, Friday Burly Ugandan President Idi Amin has agreed to a fight with leading Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki with Muhammad All as referee a Japanese boxing promoter said here yesterday. Promoter Yoshio Ko told a press conference a contract would be signed in Kampala onReuter - 119 words
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Article145 1979-01-26 7 Reuter Rome, Friday Italian leaders, in talks yesterday with visiting Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, insisted that Italy will seek collaboration with China in terms of China's new policy which Italy sees as a factor for international detente, authoritative Italian sources said. Mr GromykoReuter - 145 words
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Advertisement216 1979-01-26 7 Arty time is wash-time with fj*Z4 washing machine N ,AI2 J •rri 8 n NEW. ES-751A Fully Automatic Wash Spin Dry. 'Just a touch' push button One-touch leg height adjustment lever Spin dry selector 'Water level selector Waste thread filter Bleaching solution port Partial washing comer Automatic balance ring Jr216 words
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Article452 1979-01-26 8 Tomorrow's New Year's eve reunion dinner for Chinese Singaporeans will not be the rare treat it was years ago. Many families today can afford the so-called delicacies which are a "compulsory" part of the traditional "hui lor" (gathering round the family pot) any other less auspicious day452 words
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Article50 1979-01-26 8 Coming across one of those never-ending roadworks, a motorist was about to go into a frenzy when a hand-painted sign caught his eye. The scrawl- Ed letters read: SLOW MEN AT WORK. No wonder, he mused, it takes ages to repair all those roads and pot-holes.50 words
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Article39 1979-01-26 8 Curry, Herr It sounds, or rather smells, like carrying coals to Newcastle. If you read New Nation on Wednesday, you would have come across an ad promoting a curry ketchup. Maybe we should now consider selling frankfurters to Germany?39 words
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Article, Illustration459 1979-01-26 8 Traders are easy prey of pirates off Sabah coast Reuter Rata Klnabalu: The headhunters of Borneo are now history but there are still plenty of pirates roaming its northeast coast for plunder. Their tactics have changed little since the days of Joseph Conrad's tales of the SouthReuter - 459 words
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Article, Illustration595 1979-01-26 8 ALEX JOSEY; ALEX JOSEY - FRIDAY WITH ALEX JOSEY ALEX JOSEY In China today, according to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, a "small handful" of counter-revolu-tionaries and criminals are waging a war. They hate and oppose Teng Hsiaoping's efforts to modernise China before the end of the595 words
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Article198 1979-01-26 8 BANGKOK POST r r VOICE OF THE PRESS J Headline: Rink ihwld get a prise. It may be a good idea for the United Nations to give prizes similar to the Academy Awards of the movie industry. For example, prizes may be given for the most198 words
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Article, Illustration715 1979-01-26 9 In March, a high-powered 21-mcmber committee will meet In Jeddah to begin work en plans for a common market of all the Muslim countries. This enormous concept II would embrace 799 million people was launched in Karachi at. a meeting of businessmen fromGemini - 715 words
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180 1979-01-26 9 UPI Bugkik: A telegram supposedly sent from Kampuchea's new president to the United Nations was a clumsy forgery prepared in Vietnam's UN Mission, diplqmatic sources said last week. Growing knowledge of the fake telegram could" hold back acceptance of the Vietnam-installed regime inUPI - 180 words
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Advertisement105 1979-01-26 9 TITUS For those who appreciate a fine Swiss watch To wear anytime, any place. Titus and You. 7ogether in every situation. For any place, anytime any occasion. There's one just right for you. A <&• Titus. The versatile watch for years of accurate timekeeping 9 in a wide range of105 words
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Advertisement11 1979-01-26 9 menalioco v 1 Sole Agent: CHAI MING OPTICAL (PTE)ITD. SINGAPORE MALAYSIA11 words
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Article, Illustration610 1979-01-26 10/11 Margaret Cunico - The Arts By Margaret Cunico For all his skill on the ivories, pianist Ong Lip Tat would much rather skip the world tours to sit home and play with his pet poodle. But he makes no apology for that. "That's just610 words
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Article, Illustration641 1979-01-26 10/11 The State Central Puppet Theatre directed by Sergei Obraztsov is one of the world's most famous puppet theatres. Audiences in every European country, as well as in the United States and Canada, have applauded the art of the Soviet puppeteers. The secret of this popularity lies641 words
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640 1979-01-26 10/11 UPI Hamburg: Only a few years away from boyhood tap dancing lessons in Milwaukee, John Neumeier has made Hamburg's state opera ballet into one of the most exciting in the world. Many critics call 36-year-old Neumeier the great rejuvenator of classic ballet. TheUPI - 640 words
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606 1979-01-26 10/11 Violet Oon - Eatinq Out Succulent meat, crisp skin but it's the chilli that scores points Violet Oon One of the best chicken rice stalls in Singapore is in out-of-the-way Upper Thomson Road. But its location does not deter enthusiasts, who come from all over606 words
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Advertisement62 1979-01-26 10/11 A 1 t v m Live fish to your choice. Varieties of Fresh Seafood: Yolk Crab. Lobster, King Prawn. Pomfret. Garoupa Frog s Leg, Baby Cuttle Fish (Sotong) Tua-Tow (Mussels). FREE FORKING FACILITIES k> CONTACT I jENSES 11A HI) AN I) Si )l I II NSI RK.IJM I I N'.62 words
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Advertisement104 1979-01-26 10/11 /V Silk u:p. 59.00 O -Jk 2 Ties NOW* 29.00 s<? xSr A Leather U P. $249.00 4 Shoes NOW *****0 4tKLShirts U P 99 00 EUouses NOW 50.00 SALE The House Of Kern 213, 2nd Floor, Orchard Towers, Orchard Road, Singapore Sfc Tel: *****38/*****39 NO f COVER CHARGE FOR104 words
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Advertisement74 1979-01-26 10/11 ORIENTAL LOUNGE I Dilterent menu daily lor only $3 90 Our specialities Seafood Pizza &4 50 Roast Spring Chicken $6 00 jA. HAPPY HOUR > M% oil on all drinks Irom 3 p m. lo 8 p.m. v ja Live Music Nightly from 8 p.m. lo 1 a m (except74 words
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Article, Illustration355 1979-01-26 12 AP Miami: Researchers who sub: iected monkeys to the kinds of noises heard by the typical blue-collar worker said yesterday that the animals' blood pressure jumped by 43 per cent over three weeks. The researchers said the preliminary results indicate a possibilityAP - 355 words
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Article202 1979-01-26 12 UPI Houston, Texu A space agency engineer has proposed placing hundreds of huge mirrors in orbit to beam sunlight around the clock to vast energy collectors on earth to generate electricity equal to that produced by dozens of nuclear power plants. "By providing a nearly continuousUPI - 202 words
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603 1979-01-26 12 Washington Post Moscow: Ever since Vladimir Lenin rode to power in a Rolls Royce, the elite of the classless Soviet society have carried on a fierce love affair with powerful cars. The streets of the capital are filled with shiny black, official limousinesWashington Post - 603 words
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Article152 1979-01-26 12 T, Sciencc Report Reuter WMklagUa The United. States yesterday launched a spacecraft to examine whether aerosol sprays and other man-made devices have damaged the vital ozone layer protecting the earth. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said that the 147-kg spacecraft will probe theReuter - 152 words
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Advertisement348 1979-01-26 12 A HOME? Then look (or It in Business Times classified property advertisements an easy to read guide to the available properties at the top end of the market. Home-hunters are especially catered for in the new LEISURE TIMES supplement that comes with Business Times every Saturday morning. If you are348 words
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340 1979-01-26 13 r Business News and Views Reuter WaahligtN, Wednesday: President Carter warned yesterday that the fabric of American economic and social life would disintegrate if inflation were not checked. Mr Carter submitted to Congress an annual economic message which repeated earlier forecasts of slowerReuter - 340 words
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Article35 1979-01-26 13 AFP Islamabad, Friday The International Development Association, affiliate of the World Bank, has approved a US$6O million ($129.6 million) credit for an agricultural project in Pakistan, it was officially announced here yesterday. AFPAFP - 35 words
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Article144 1979-01-26 13 Stock prices rose to their highest in three months yesterday In a rally sparked by growing belief among investors that interest rates have peaked and the Carter administration's policies will not cause a recession. Trading was active. UPI Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session'sUPI - 144 words
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Article38 1979-01-26 13 UPI New York, Saturday Dow Jone* closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 Industrials 837.« (off 1.65; 30 transport 219.86 (up 0.54); 15 utilities 102.40 (up 0.03); 65 stocks 284.97 (off 0.12). UPIUPI - 38 words
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Article121 1979-01-26 13 AFP Share prices advanced in active trading on the Tokyo stock market yesterday with the Dow-Jones average hitting another record of 6,150.96 yen. The 225-stock Dow indicator gained by 24.95 points during the day, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index of all stocks in the major section row byAFP - 121 words
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Article82 1979-01-26 13 Union Bank of Switzerland Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session's close UB8 Bearer 3280 116 UBS Reg 805 +5 SBC B 303 28 Credit Suisse B 2330 80 Swissair B 830 22 Swiss Relnsur 3196 15 Wlnterthur B MO 115 Zurich Insur 8800 75 NesUeUnion Bank of Switzerland - 82 words
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Article80 1979-01-26 13 Reuter Closing price* i on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Closing prices on the Parts Bourse yesterday: Parlbaj 216 80 -320 Fonder 4 TO Prlntemps 136 -2 Bull 8185 -.16 Royal Dutch 271 -JO Mlchelln 1087 •16 COE 417 1 Thomson 230 -1 50 crp 143 unch Rhone 117.90 -2.30Reuter - 80 words
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Article116 1979-01-26 13 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m. today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACT 187 188 ADC 16 Ampol Pet 75 77 ANI 170 185 APM 125 127 Bank NSW 346 348 Brambles -190 BHP-970 Boral 230 237 CBA 280 282 CSR 370 372 Clx 230 240 Coal AlliedReuter - 116 words
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Article209 1979-01-26 13 UPI London, Thursday The US dollar closed mixed against major foreign currencies yesterday and gold rose in Zurich and London. "The dollar dropped during a busy day's trading due to the ban on foreign investment in Swiss currency being lifted,"a Zurich dealer said. "But the national bank intervenedUPI - 209 words
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Article215 1979-01-26 13 Reuter TOKYO: Leading Japanese banks have offered Peking a syndicated loan, believed to be in the region of one to two billion US dollars, ($2.20 billion to $4.40 billion) for China's modernisation programme, local banking sources said yesterday. A Bank of China delegation is expected to visit TokyoReuter - 215 words
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Article153 1979-01-26 13 Policy holders of Life Insurance Corporation of India will now have their policies with a local company, Asia Life Assurance Society Limited. The switch follows a High Court confirmation of the scheme of transfer by LIC of India of its life assurance business here to153 words
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Article37 1979-01-26 13 Reuter Tokyo, Friday. Japan will prepare new proposals for tariff cuts and resume talks with the European Economic Community, probably in Tokyo, next month, Nobuhlko Ushlba, former Japanese External Economic Affairs Minister, said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Advertisement66 1979-01-26 13 TROIKJX Wish all our patrons and custodiers A Happy and Prosperous Lunar New Year. RESTAURANT 43rd and 46th Floors DBS Building, Shenton Way Tel: *****88/*****41 Tho Restaurant will bo opon for builntw only from 6 pm to midnight on Sunday' January 28 and Monday. January 29 CAFETERIA Lower Ground Floor66 words
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Miscellaneous548 1979-01-26 13 j s\ 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 ■iMMaCut along dotted ImessMM CLUES FOR HQ-5 1. A hobo is not the type to do so 2. The heir548 words
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Article567 1979-01-26 14 Desmond Oon - Dr Murphy will show what it is all about RissingShjts By Desmond Oon Bio-tennis will be presented at the Yonex tennis clinic scheduled for Feb 10 to 14 the first time that the subject will be taught in Singapore. And introducing it will be Dr Chet Murphy, the567 words
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Advertisement332 1979-01-26 14 AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:* Weekdays 830 am 500 p m Saturdays 830 am JOO p m Public Holidays 900 a m 1 00 p rn Counter Service Regular office hours Ansa Tone Service After office hours n HILDA 8 CHINESE NEW Year offer at 130 Orchard Towers, lit floor.332 words
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Advertisement371 1979-01-26 14 ROYAL HOTEL: NEWTON ROAD REFRESHING: SAUNA STEAMSATH RELAXING: MASSAGE A FACIAL *****1/*****1 EXT. 131 10 a m. 10.30 p.m. dally NAM MO TRAVEL Service (SlngaKre) Pte Ltd ST.PB UC NO: 0 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oenllng/ Cameron Highlands) by deUixe alrcondltloned coach seven days *****/-, six day* *****/-, departure every371 words
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Advertisement317 1979-01-26 14 K)M Travel Strvtoe (Pie) Ltd Tel: 2******, >*****, *****46,1******,29 Jp. (HI INKS* NtW YEAR SPECIAL ANC POW TOIK 4 TO WEST MALAYSIA A Departure New Year Eve 27/1 B.oopm Ji Ptnang/Ctmrron/Genting 5 Days 6 Nighl s $195 A Depart it re 21/1,29/1, 30/P" 7.00 am Weil Malaysia (inclusive Camcron/Gentina) 7317 words
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Miscellaneous341 1979-01-26 14 You have the kind of selfconfidence that precedes success and the kind of modesty that enables you to accept success with grace and gratitude. You have within you what it takes to become a person of considerable influence, whether in your own small community or in the larger circle of341 words
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Miscellaneous285 1979-01-26 14 V Crossword X J. ACROSS 1 Bridges of films 5 Rooms in casas 10 Covers 14 Leaf angle 15 Cape Cod town 16 Thanks 17 Solomonic 18 Part of A.E.S. 19 Disastrous 20 Shaw work 23 Row 24 Golden boy 25 Camelot lady 27 Swiftly 30 Religious picture 31 Veil285 words
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3340 1979-01-26 15 RACE 1 1.30 CLASS 6, DIV 4 —1,200m ($8,000 $5,600 to winn«r) 1 97 National Special (All The Best) West 3 57 (dc +4) 2 6698 Al'a Maacot a (First 3) E Breukelen 7 56.5 (d2 +1) 1.200m F 9 3 27963,340 words
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Article120 1979-01-26 15 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K. L. CHAN TURF RAY Race 1 fleaey Dip Lehi Flnt Frtaeeea Barlinnie Beaey Dip Pacific Command LeM Gempar Kmc t Tiger Nate Bambolina Rehaalta Donell Baagm Waa Bambolina Peak ef Vteleaee Puteri Tanjong RaeeS Brigadier D( Sunny Heart Teaga Sunny Heart Brigadier Dt Metropolitan Brigadier120 words
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Article102 1979-01-26 15 The letter alter the mim if a herae deaetee the type ef gelag the herae prefers (a uy Cig) (g g—4 gelag; s aeft gelag; h vy gelag). The letter aai Agaves after the weight ieaetee ehaagee la haadleap, L e. (M +SW) laileatea a herae102 words
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Article434 1979-01-26 15 CSM On the track Kuala Lumpur Friday Ipoh trainer George West's pair Bright Future and Red Hart did a testing trial here this morning. With Chris Gwilliam astride, Bright Future went as well as Red Hari over 600 m in 38.4. Both horses were434 words
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Article46 1979-01-26 15 AFP Tokyo, Friday Ugandan president Idi Amin will lake on Japanese professional wrestler Antonio "Pelican" Inoki in a martial art bout in Kampala on June 10, with world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad All serving as the referee, a Japanese fight promoter announced here yesterday.AFP - 46 words
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Article, Illustration331 1979-01-26 16 SURESH NAIR - Selveekam out to settle a score with Sagnual I^Bogdng By SURESH NAIR Policeman M. Selveekam Singapore's best bet (or a medal at the President's Cup boxing championships has a special score to settle when he fights for the light middleweight crown at Jakarta from Jan 28-Feb 7. He331 words
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Article270 1979-01-26 16 Kg Cricket Singapore will not be short of friendly matches before they leave for Birmingham, England, on May 12 to take part in the World Cup cricket tournament. The Singapore Cricket Association have carefully mapped out a series of eight sparring matches during the International Cricket Council270 words
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Article26 1979-01-26 16 Keppel Shipyard will meet Coats Brothers in the Singapore Manufacturers Association (Jurong Group) soccer tournament final at Jurong Stadium this evening at 5.15 p.m.26 words
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Advertisement137 1979-01-26 16 Zr*' Cl'Wh {<?«% j^??gs J L k: «*><*> S-S.O- l. k Sk I 1 T N» I y r* \M--3L KUALA LUMPUR Growing and throbbing with excitement. Everything a city can offer. r Kuala Lumpur. A metropolis And right in the midst of it that dishes out all the all137 words
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Advertisement51 1979-01-26 16 B.T. SPORTS No. 118, Bukit Timah Shopping Cpntre, Bukit Timah Road 714 miles, Singapore 21 Tel *****60 Wishing All Friends, Patrons 8t Sponsors KONG HEEFATTCHOY" CHINESE NEW YEAR'S EVE on Saturday January 27 19/9 Jackie s Bowl Katoncj 9p m 3a m Jackie s Bowl System 460 8p m 2a51 words
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Article266 1979-01-26 17 Soccer Reuter London, Friday Leeds, having survived a turbulent Cup match only on Wednesday night, return to Cupfighting at West Bromwich tomorrow when they contest a fourth round FA Cup tie which promises to be the match of the round. In the first legReuter - 266 words
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Article, Illustration595 1979-01-26 17 Lim Kee Chan - TEE-UP with Lim Kee Chan The Philippines, who have been with the Asia Circuit since it was formed in 1963, may not be part of it this year. This is because of an unresolved US$lO,OOO (about S$21,000) dispute with- the Asia Golf Confederation. Mike595 words
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Article461 1979-01-26 17 Defending champions Singapore Island Country Club (F and N) and Seletar (Premier) will both be playing away in their opening matches of the Singapore Golf Association League competitions on Jan X). SICC will play Warrem while Seletar will take on Changl Keppel will be at home461 words
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Article168 1979-01-26 17 Oag Kim Uag aad Lily Kwu MfflpleM a iwMt pare Uiai Ceaatrj Chb medals tumptfltha la their rcjppftivf 41vUmi at (he tamad Ceane yeaterday. Kim Uag, whe waa the "A" Dhrttea medal darlag the Brat week at thto taeath, repeated her neggib fry mmb168 words
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Article253 1979-01-26 17 |^^pfetinis Hollywood (Florida), Friday Sue Barker of England trounced teenage Tracy Austin 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to highlight a night of upsets in the US$l5O,OOO (about $315,000) women's tennis championships. "I shouldn't have let her into the match," said the third-seeded Austin, who was253 words
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Miscellaneous38 1979-01-26 17 ANDY CAPP I a > K> «j ll I ONCE AStCEO tR, Birr, She gave me an explanation THAT —r- LASTED s&WTWO HOURS/ KM 1# i£S2 t *11 St an NOBERT is missing today due to a postal delay.38 words
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Article, Illustration355 1979-01-26 18 Suresh Nair - The spot in Likus Stadium where it all started Jerry tells his story ■y Suresh Nair New Nation chief photographer Jerry Seh will never forget the nightmarish Jan 23 evening at Ulcus Stadium in Kota Kinabalu. For while in the course of his duty he was set upon355 words
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Article292 1979-01-26 18 Philip Tan - By Philip Tan Trevor Hartley and Chla Boon Leong, the Singapore soccer coach and manager respectively will discuss the future of three National players for skipping training stints. The trio are Samad Allapitchay, Edmund Wee and Urn Tien Jit. Together with Arshad Khamis and Dollah292 words
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163 1979-01-26 19 UPI Laadaa, Friday: The set of Stanley Kubrick's latest film, The Shining, was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night, halting production of the US$lO million ($21.5 m) production with only three shots left to take. The fire, which raged for more than threeUPI - 163 words
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Article, Illustration691 1979-01-26 19 Review Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Inaugural Concert We may have been accused of being culturally ignorant and uninterested, but the birth of our own Symphonic Orchestra excited us so much, that we snapped up tickets for all the three performances. The 41-member orchestra gave the first of691 words
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Miscellaneous438 1979-01-26 19 May: 8.44 a.m. (2.8 m); 3.34 p.m. (0.4 m). Taaarraw: 9.36 a.m. (3.0 m); 4.21 p.m. (0.2 m). Saaday: 10.26 a.m. (3.1 m); 5.08 p'.m. (0.1 m). Maaday: 11.12 a.m. (3.2 m); 5.54 p.m. (0.0 m). j Taesday: 11.58 a.m. (3.3 m); 6.39 p.m. (0.1 m). Wedaeaday: 12.45 p.m. (3.2438 words
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Miscellaneous31 1979-01-26 19 In and around town FILM SHOWS at Singapore Science Centre at 4 p.m. Hydrogen, Oxygen and' Sulphur and its Compounds. Admission: $1 (adults), 30 cents (children). CHINESE CAREER FORUM: Job Opportunities31 words
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Miscellaneous454 1979-01-26 19 for GCE 'O' and 'A* level school-leavers at National Library lecture hall, 2.30 p.m. Speakers from Fedtj-a-tion of Singapore Employers, Public Service Commission and National Maritime Board. SINGAPORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA inaugural con- 1 cert at Singapore Conference Hall, 8.15 p.m. (Last of 3 nights). All tickets sold BATIK PAINTINGS an454 words
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Article59 1979-01-26 20 AH FOOK: I see that motorists have been given a reprieve. The papers say it doesn't look as though we'll have to start paying more for petrol until later this year. MEI LIN: Kong Hee Fatt Choy to you. Now you can afford to drive me around to59 words
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Advertisement128 1979-01-26 20 Si w «s a 2 t, Direct/Reflecting Speakers $1278/nett Atlas Sound (Pte) Limited < amij j Special Offer $35.00 assembled in usa ng j B t on yoyf Texas Instruments Tl 457-1 International Warranty Card. SALES SERVICE SINGAPORE e MALAYSIA Jltron Singapore (Pte) Ltd. 134. First Floor. Golden Mile Tower.128 words
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Miscellaneous675 1979-01-26 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 <£> GRAND <* EUROPEAN TOUR V* 3.99 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by HOU8EV WIVES' MATINEE: The Best Samaritan (r). Mandarin movie. 4.2f INTERMISSION. I.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by ANDY GRIFFITH. Comedy series with Griffith in the title role as a sheriff in a small town. IJ9675 words
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Miscellaneous194 1979-01-26 20 SPORTS PARADE. (Ch. 5, 8.00 p.m. in colour). Fong Hoe Beng presents highlights of the soccer matches between the Singapore Intermediate team and South Bavaria, and the Malaysia Cup ties where Singapore met first Brunei then Sabah; thel -0 win by SRC over SAF in the senior knock-out hockey competition;194 words
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