New Nation, 7 February 1979
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Title Section18 1979-02-07 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, February 7, 1979 2482 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 NEW (0) NATION 1 COMMENT]18 words
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Article412 1979-02-07 1 Carter to ask Congress for 'additional ammo' AP Washington, Wednesday US President Jimmy Carter said yesterday he is deeply committed to Thailand's security and will ask Congress to provide US$ll.3 million ($24.5 million) in additionalammunition to help bolster its military forces. The proposed increase in USAP - 412 words
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Article, Illustration92 1979-02-07 1 194 grouses, not ***** Eageae Yap, the PAP caadidate far the Maaatbattea by-eleetJea, gets dawa ta the pre Mem daring his visit ta a hease la the eeasltaeaey yesterday. M*l ef the eemplaiats Mr Yap received daring his deer te deer campaiga were aheat rettfag92 words
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Article129 1979-02-07 1 A diamond wholesaler has reported to police that he was cheated of four diamonds and a diamond rini? worth $121,520. He told police that two women in their 30s brought an Indonesian man to his shop at International PLaza on Jan. 24. The man said he wanted129 words
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Article53 1979-02-07 1 Reuter Geneva, Wednesday An international standard for shoe sizes has been agreed and will come into force in October 1900. The International Organisation for Standardisation which covers about 80 countries, said the shoe measuring system was called "mondopoint" and was based on the length in millimetres ofReuter - 53 words
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Article30 1979-02-07 1 Reuter Stockholm, Wednesday. Swedish authorities yesterday released an Iraqi Foreign Office official, who was arrested on Sunday as he took receipt of secret documents, the Foreign Ministry said.- Renter.Reuter - 30 words
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169 1979-02-07 1 Douglas Chan - By Douglas Chan The Corrupt Practices Investigations Bureau is investigating allegations that a Housing Board officer took bribes from several sub-contractors. He is expected to charged in court, if the allegations are substantiated. He has been suspended in the meantime. Several sub-contractors involved169 words
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Article31 1979-02-07 1 UPI Seoul, Wednesday. Two people were killed and five others injured in a pre-dawn fire which broke out at a crowded 15-«torey tourist hotel here today, police said UPI.UPI - 31 words
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Miscellaneous16 1979-02-07 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today: Isolated showers in the late afternoon.16 words
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241 1979-02-07 2 A library and a concert stage are the main features of a $130,000 cultural centre set up by the Singapore Action Group of Elders' (Sage). The centre was converted from a HDB void deck in Kitchener Road. It hopes to promote cultural activities among241 words
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Article, Illustration120 1979-02-07 2 Farmer Neo Swee Lai, stopped at a petrol station and had a rude shock when opened the bonnet of his pick-up lorry. Colled np near the engine was a threemetre python. When he tried to pry It ont with a stick, the snake slithered down into120 words
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Article189 1979-02-07 2 Customs are keeping watch on dozens of sleazy bars to ensure that they do not employ underaged waitresses. Under the Liquors Licensing Regulations, licensees of such establishments are not allowed to engage girls under 17 as waitresses. Late last month, the owner of a bar189 words
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98 1979-02-07 2 The Income Tax Department has for the first time sent out tax return forms in the other official languages to help tax payers to fill them. The forms are either in English and Chinese, English and Malay or English and Tamil. Previously the forms98 words
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Article33 1979-02-07 2 The Drainage Department has begun a six-month project on the reconstruction of Stamford Canal across Clemenceau Avenue near Orchard Road junction. Motorists along Clemenceau Avenue are advised to follow traffic signs.33 words
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Article152 1979-02-07 2 Share prices eased on a broad front during the first hour of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. BUSINESS DONE First SecttM Haw Par (8) 1.68 (26) 1.69 (1) 1.70 Sett. (5) 1.70 (11) 1.71 Harimau (1) 0.93 (6) 0.92'/» Sett. (1) 0.94 (2) 0.93' S.152 words
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Article380 1979-02-07 2 S'pore doctor says jogging is healthy Jogging is one of the best ways for some people to improve or maintain aerobic fitness, that is, fitness of the lungs, heart, and circulation. This is the view of Dr Giam Choo Keong, head of the Sports Medicine380 words
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Article15 1979-02-07 2 The Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) win hold its flag day on March 3.15 words
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Miscellaneous197 1979-02-07 2 The Singapore Sweep No 2/79 drawn yesterday: Pint Prise ($400,0007 No *****95 J p,i,. ofTOnU fiuC ($150,000) No *****89 Third Prise ($75,000) No *****38 Jaekpat Nambera ($10,000) Nos *****53 *****87 *****90 *****29 *****91. Lacky Nambera ($5000) Nos *****62 *****18 *****70 *****99 *****56 *****34 *****43 *****87 *****05 *****47. Gift Prizes (each197 words
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Article, Illustration204 1979-02-07 3 Tftfc perk aeller at Orealt Rm4 mrtoit I* prepared te p Metric. He mi evea get a owtrie eel- ler Ike prieee ef pavk. Bat whea Mr Chaa Haa Chla, the Mlaletwr ter Heme Affaire aad Edaeattea, aad MP far MaePheraea,204 words
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Article246 1979-02-07 3 Yokogawa Electric Singapore has been chosen to kick-off the first Know Your Company campaign. The $8.5 million precision instrument factory in Bedok was picked because its management is keen to take the lead in the campaign, sources said. The company also keeps on good terms with246 words
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Article217 1979-02-07 3 European maritime nations are making their presence felt in the Asia Marine exhibition which opened today at the Hyatt Hotel. About half the 277 firms taking part in the exhibition are from Holland, Britain, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Norway and Sweden. Holland is represented by 48 exhibitors,217 words
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Article284 1979-02-07 3 KL looking into boom complaints AFP Koala Lumpur, Wednesday Transport Minister Tan Sri V. Manickavasagam said yesterday his ministry was looking into complaints against the effects of the Concorde's sonic boom on the environment, the national news agency Beraama reportIt is understood that there has so farAFP - 284 words
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Article47 1979-02-07 3 Singapore Airlines spent $55,128 a year on its stewardesses' sarong kebaya uniforms says the a airline's magazine, Outlook. Between July 19T7 and June last year, it used up 15,751 metres of batik. Each girl is provided with five uniforms, each of which costs |70.47 words
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Advertisement121 1979-02-07 3 EWORLD TIME' CALCULATOR -<>, V --N /.ss ssv m I < X ■V N. N From Sharp, workj leader In electronic products, comes the CT-660 pocket calculator with gigantic multipurpose performance. This amazing Sdlglt calculator doubles up as a watch, alarm dock, stopwatch, worid-tlme system and calendar. So many functions121 words
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Article, Illustration619 1979-02-07 4 Dr Tan: Estate is being expanded The Senoko Industrial Estate in the north of Singapore is being enlarged to create more job opportunities for residents in the Sembawang area. Dr Tony Tan, PAP candidate in Sembawang, said the estate will have light and mediumPicture by STEVEN LEE - 619 words
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Article, Illustration453 1979-02-07 4 Teo Lian Huay - «jr Teo Lian Huay Eugene Yap. the PAP man for Mountbntten, looks all set to checkmate his opponent on polling day on Saturday. "So bur so good," he said yesterday of hie election campaign, which he calls a chese game.453 words
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402 1979-02-07 4 The United People's Front staged its second "Carry On election show, starring Harbans Singh, at Sembawang last night. The UPF leader was billed as the "Carrry on fighter" despite being defeated in the 198J, 1172 and 1976 general elections. There was no doubt he was402 words
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Article, Illustration234 1979-02-07 5 World Focus AFP Colombo, Wednesday The visiting Indian Prime Minister Morarjl Desal was asked yesterday whether there was aay therapeutic value in human urine, which he was said to be drinking regularly. Mr. Desal replied that although a question hadAFP - 234 words
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165 1979-02-07 5 AFP Manila, Wednesday Mourners made sure Miss Antonisa Agabin Was really dead, because when they tried to bury her eight years ago, she rose in her coffin, the Philippine News Agency (PNA) said yesterday. PNA said the mourners in Tuguegarao, Cagayan Province,AFP - 165 words
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Article269 1979-02-07 5 'Arbitrary arrests are still going on' AFP Jakarta, Wednesday: Vice President Adam Malik yesterday lashed out at the government saying that the law had not been really upheld in Indonesia. The upholding of the law had aot materialised as arbitrary arrests by the military wereAFP - 269 words
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Article111 1979-02-07 5 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday Indonesian Foreign Minister Mochtar Kusumaatmad)a yesterday declared that Indonesia was continuing to make preparations for the normaUsatkni of relations with China but the implementation of the normaUsation would depend "on the situation". Two weeks after a recent disclosure that Indonesis had bluntlyAFP - 111 words
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Article38 1979-02-07 5 Reuter Fukuoka, (Japan), Wednesday A man, concerned over niegh- hours' reaction to noise made by his daughter, killed MnwW and his six-month-old son by setting Are to the kitchen in their apartment, police said here yesterday Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Article26 1979-02-07 5 UPI Bonn, Wednesday West German Interior Minister Gerhart Baum appealed to eastern spies yesterday to turn themselves is and perhaps gain immunity from prosecution. UPIUPI - 26 words
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167 1979-02-07 5 Hong Kong, Wednesday Hong Kong yesterday faced Its second big refugee drama of the year with the surprise arrival of a Panamanian-registered freighter believed to be carrying at least 3000 Vietnamese "boat people". The 3BM tonnss Sky Luck 'crept* Into Hong Kong waters under167 words
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Article, Illustration97 1979-02-07 6 World Focus Reuter Los Angeles, Wednesday Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger's wife, Bianca, who is seeking a US$l2.5 million ($17.1 million) divorce settlement plus alimony, says the British rock star once bragged he would never give any woman anything. In a suit filed yesterday, MrsReuter - 97 words
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Article334 1979-02-07 6 Worldwide appeal for Bhutto's life Reuter UPI Pakistan, Wednesday. Anti-government demonstrators damaged buses and public buildings, following a supreme court decision yesterday upholding the death sentence of former Premier Zulfikar All Bhutto. Five buses were damaged by demonstrators on the main thoroughfare In Rawalpindi and InReuter; UPI - 334 words
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Article57 1979-02-07 6 Reuter Belgrade, Wednesday A Yugoslav government spokesman yesterday denied that President Tito, 86, has divorced his wife Jovanka or remarried. Commenting on recent reports abroad, the spokesman said: "Such dirty reports do not deserve any comments at all." The reports asserted that President Tito had divorcedReuter - 57 words
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Article138 1979-02-07 6 UPI Jerusalem, Wedesnday Israel is ready to resume the peace talks with Egypt and the cabinet is likely to approve an American invitation to continue the negotiations in Washington on the ministerial level, government sources said yesterday. "Israel always said it was willing to continueUPI - 138 words
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Article24 1979-02-07 6 UPI Zamboanga (Philippines), Wednesday Muslim rebels killed eight people in stepped-up fighting in the rebellion-torn southern Philippines, military authorities said yesterday. UPIUPI - 24 words
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Article119 1979-02-07 6 UPI TODAY is Wednesday, Feb 7, the 38th day of 1979 with 327 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. American novelist Sinclair Lewis was born on Feb 7, 1885. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1926, the average pay for common labourUPI - 119 words
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110 1979-02-07 6 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday Landslides were yesterday reported to be sweeping several parts of the Lahat district in South Sumatra following the heavy floods that claimed 33 lives. Antara News Agency reported that beside the deaths, a total of 19 people were drowned, two injured andAFP - 110 words
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Article57 1979-02-07 6 AFP Paris, Wednesday PipUi sf a pnviidsl eeed bMrdlig ichnl have gne strike Is pretest against the headmaster's refssal te let the beys sleep la the girls' derailtery at weekends. The sleep-la elalm is eae sf a series sf demands hnsiird la by the pupils sf theAFP - 57 words
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Miscellaneous386 1979-02-07 6 Moving Mountains Pindahkan Gunung-Gunung illustrator :Hou Soon Ming m. u 3 -k 2 H Tp* J. «y a il p> ,9 .1 i rr V JK 4r ML <» S*«£ a* -rs* V I SU V ill SfT* Si K *w k\ I >/ I ft "S .-■v 9 •i386 words
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Miscellaneous158 1979-02-07 6 Lm4n Sunny intervals. 8-4c. Headline: Khomeini picks rival premier for "pure Islam." Nmnw Overcast, minus 4-minus 6c. Pravda's headline; A secretary of the district party committee. Bmu Overcast, 3-minus lc. Headline: Common Market ministers discuss (arm prices. Paris Cloudy, misty, 72c. Headline: New steel industry strike looms. Berne Rain, 13-llc.158 words
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Article, Illustration39 1979-02-07 7 World Focus Washlagtaa, Wedaesday Paikw aslag tear gma Ml HUydiks urat termer tetag aa sandy the Afrlealtin Depart■nt The farmers are la Wa*h«tea ta pna Ceagrssa far hlper erap prices. UPI Biflipfci UPI RadiophotoUPI Radiophoto - 39 words
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Article50 1979-02-07 7 AFP London, Wednesday. The Labour government last night won an emergency Commons debate on the schools situation by 27$ votes to 270. It was the fourth Opposition-inspired emergency debate in a month. The government won the third debate on Monday night with a majority of eight.- AFP.AFP - 50 words
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Article34 1979-02-07 7 AP Naples (Italy), Wednesday Fear of the mystery disease that has killed 59 infants in Naples spread yesterday to other cities in Italy's Mezzogiomo the impoverished southern portion of the country AP.AP - 34 words
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479 1979-02-07 7 AP LtadM, Wednesday. Some European countries and Japan have started to feel the pinch of the cut-off in oil from strife-torn Iran. Iran, without the US$22 billion (5548.4 billion) a year it earned from oil, is already starting to cancel contractsAP - 479 words
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220 1979-02-07 7 Agencies Jeddah, Wednesday Saudi Arabia today denied press reports that it was cutting back on oil production and that it was in touch with South Africa on a gold-for-oil barter deal. The denial was made to A 1 Sharq A 1 Awsat daily newspaperAgencies - 220 words
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Article42 1979-02-07 7 UPI Ottawa, Wednesday. Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau told the 10 provincial premiers yesterday that he may hold a referendum in all parts of Canada except Quebec to learn whether Canadians want an economic union with the province if it secedes.- UPI.UPI - 42 words
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Article112 1979-02-07 7 AP AFP Washington, Wednesday. The US State Department, which had been refusing to comment on events in Iran, shifted course yesterday and reaffirmed its support for the Iranian constitution and the government of Prime Minister Shahpour Baktiar. "We support the constitutional process in Iran and we recogniseAP; AFP - 112 words
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Advertisement193 1979-02-07 7 I M "5 There's only one way to self improve your complexion and appearance That is. by I ■understanding certain fundamental facts about skin care and make up In 4 weekly lessons at the Dorothy Gray Beauty Clinic, you can learn how to care for your complexion. How to take193 words
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Article449 1979-02-07 8 The man who brought down Zulflkar All Bhutto will Anally be the man who will decide whether to get rid of him permanently. It is not at all certain whether Pakistan's Supreme Court will reverse its four-to-three split decision to uphold the death sentence on the former449 words
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Article95 1979-02-07 8 On the way to a rodeo show near Houston, Chinese reporters accompanying Mr Teng Hsiao-ping button-holed their American counterparts for the meaning of rodeo. The correspondent for Hsinghua News Agency asked: "What is this rodeo? What happens there? You see we don't have a word for that95 words
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Article79 1979-02-07 8 A recent inter-school football game was delayed for 20 minutes when the referee couldn't find his whistle and asked the players to search for it in the field. The search party was only called off after anoth- er teacher demanded to know what the grass rummaging was79 words
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Article, Illustration684 1979-02-07 8 UPI BONN: Bonn, some foreign Journalists say, is the only city in the world where drinking mineral water can give you a hangover in other words it is so dull even mineral water carries a kick. Plucked out of provincial obscurity to become theUPI - 684 words
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Article, Illustration878 1979-02-07 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNFSDAN WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON When Daniel Kelly the American who recently left China after 38 years (22 of them in detention), was asked about political dissent in Chitaa, he explained that people only do things like marching or putting up wall posters if878 words
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Article, Illustration657 1979-02-07 9 Liew Slew Chin - It is telling of government emphasis on education, says Berita By] Liew Slew Chin The non-English press was elated at the appointment of Dr Goh Keng Swee to the Education Ministry as part of the Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime657 words
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Article, Illustration724 1979-02-07 9 NYT Salisbury Southern Africans whites are facing not only a crisis of race relations but something that may be still more portentous: the end of the motor-car way of life. This part of the continent, rich in gold, diamonds, copperNYT - 724 words
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Article, Illustration563 1979-02-07 10/11 5 women tell what's It's all about Some call it Catch-30, that time of life which can be seen as the beginning of maturity or the end of youth. It is a time when everyone wants to make some alteration In life. "The563 words
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Article, Illustration433 1979-02-07 10/11 ELSA YEO, 38, exmodel and prildptl of the Elm Yeo Modelling School. "A woman is in her prime at 30-plus. She's more mature; she knows what she wants in life; and decides on issues more positively. When you're younger, you're always trying to Impress, to make433 words
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Article, Illustration525 1979-02-07 10/11 MARIANNE PEREIRA, 35, fashion and beauty editor of Female magazine. "You wouldn't believe what a nice calm period the 30s can be. Little things stop meaning a lot and take on their proper perspective and position. You've come to grips with life. This only really525 words
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Article, Illustration475 1979-02-07 10/11 CHRISTINE ROBINSON, SI, Are* Sales Director (Seuth-eaat Asia) fer the Mandarin gmp. "I've always wondered If anything would change when I reached 30. Would I stop living? Would I stop liking to do the latest dances? You also start thinking about your market475 words
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Article, Illustration415 1979-02-07 10/11 LINBERT CHIU, 38, assistant director in the Civil Service. "If I had known when I was 24, that I would still be single well into my 30s, it would have worried me then. There was always this idea that one would get married before415 words
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Article, Illustration785 1979-02-07 12 Russell Baker - 1 Humour by Russell Baker NYT A page from Teng Hsiao-Ping's briefing book for an visit: MONEY The basic unit of American currency is the dollar. It is worth four packs of chewing gum. CHEWING GUM Americans pursue exercise of all kindsNYT - 785 words
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Article, Illustration501 1979-02-07 12 Gloria Chandy - Cinema »>v Gloria Chandy GO TELL THE SPARTANS: Bart Lancaster, Craig Wasson, Jonathan Goldsmith, Marc Singer, Evan Kim, Hilly Hicks. Directed by Ted Post. Screenplay by Wendell Mayes. This movie might have been filmed in the South California countryside, right next to501 words
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Article559 1979-02-07 12 Moscow: Western observers arched their eyebrows a bit when Soviet President and Communist Party Chief Leonid I. Brezhnev celebrated his 72nd birthday last month apparently in violation of a 1956 decree of the party's policy-making central committee banning such occasions, except at 10year559 words
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Article, Illustration960 1979-02-07 13 JOHN LOMBARD - C'wealth only a small profit... One year ago,the Commonwealth held its first regional conference of heads of governemnt. Hie host was Prime Minister Malcolm Frnoer ef Australia and people like Morarjl Desal of India and Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore were there. They talked about trade, energy, terrorism, small statesGemini - 960 words
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774 1979-02-07 13 Reuter Malmee (Sweden): An untrained 18-year-old hospital orderly who has confessed to poisoning to death at least 24 elderly patients because he felt sorry for them has touched off a chilling debate in Sweden. The subject Just how safe are patientsReuter - 774 words
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540 1979-02-07 13 Reuter Hong Kong There was this mynah bird who thought he was a motorcycle policeman and struck terror into the hearts of many Hong Kong motorists. Then came poor old Wilkinson, a venerable boxer dog who had the misfortune to live nearReuter - 540 words
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274 1979-02-07 14 rBusiness News and Vieu/s i Reuter Hong K«ng Wedwwday The Hong Kong government has decided to take firm action to force the colony's four stock exchanges to merge into a single unit, well-informed sources said here yesterday. According to the sources, FinancialReuter - 274 words
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165 1979-02-07 14 Reuter Arusha (Tanzania), Wednesday The need for unity among the world's poor nations in their efforts to create a new and mare equitable international economic order was stressed yesterday at a meeting of the Group of 77 developing states.Reuter - 165 words
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Article233 1979-02-07 14 UPI London, Wednesday The US dollar lost ground against major European currencies and in Japan yesterday and dealers said the US currency was weakened by developments in Iran. The price of gold, which shot up over US$l3 on Monday, eased slightly in Zurich and London but remained nearUPI - 233 words
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Article245 1979-02-07 14 UPI -UPI New York, Wednesday Stocks fell (or the third straight session yesterday after a late bargain-hunting rally fizzled amid investor concern over the dollar's performance abroad and tensions in Iran. Trading was slow. The Dow Jones industrial average, which plunged 10.65 points on Monday, lost another 1.13UPI; -UPI - 245 words
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Article38 1979-02-07 14 UPI New York, Wednesday Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 822.85 (off 1.13); 20 transport 206.29 (off 0.24); If utilities 103.32 (up 0.64); <5 stocks 279.03 (off 0.61) UPIUPI - 38 words
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Article165 1979-02-07 14 AFP Tokyo, Wednesday The aggravated political turmoil in Iran touched off another wave of selling on the Tokyo stock market yesterday, driving the Dow indicator to a four-week low. Trading was fast. The 225-stock Dow Jones average declined 53.68 yen to 6,096.18 yen, the lowest since Jan 9 whenAFP - 165 words
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Article70 1979-02-07 14 Reuter Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: P&rlbas 206.90 -S Foncler 428 -15 Prlntemps 128 -iSO Bull M -1J0 Royal Dutch 264.90 -.40 Mlchelln 1081 -19 COE ore sn -5.20 Thomson Mann -180 CFP Rhone 137 1 m -i -a io Air 384.00 -0.10 B8N 501 -10 PhilipsReuter - 70 words
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Article80 1979-02-07 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session's close UBS Bearer 3200 -85 UBS Reg 002 -8 SBC 385 -5 Credit Suisse 2310 -35 Swiss B 842 +2 Swiss Relnsur 3130 -30 Wlnterthur B Zurich Insur 9700 NesUe B 3525 -25 Inter foodUnion Bank of Switzerland - 80 words
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Article107 1979-02-07 14 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m.today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: AO 188 190 ADC 16 Ampol Pet 7® 77 ANI180 185 APM 129 130 Bank NSW 345 348 Brambles *****5 BHP982 9M Boral 241 CBA263 265 CIG 245 252 Coal Allied 490 496 Dunlop 89 90 EZReuter - 107 words
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195 1979-02-07 14 Reuter Brussels, Wednesday Hopes of completing a package of world tariff cuts within a month were seriously set back yesterday with news that the European Common Market negotiator has had to postpone his visit to Japan. Common Market foreign ministers meetingReuter - 195 words
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Miscellaneous732 1979-02-07 14 WEDNESDAY NEW NATION MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appeor below Name (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address: N R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS UBINQ CLUES BELOW ■■■■■■■Cut along dotted lines Maw mm CLUES FOR HB-3 1. A leap or bound 2. A man may732 words
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Miscellaneous314 1979-02-07 14 YOUR LUCKY IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those willing souls to whom falls the major portion of any burden supposed to be mutually shared by many. You are of good temperament, have a generous nature, a straightforward and honest character, and you must always be314 words
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Article, Illustration323 1979-02-07 15 PETER TAN - PETER TAN Sponsored sports training schemes are often successful in promoting and producing future National champions. Right now there is the F and N badminton scheme,the Pepsi Cola squash programme, the NesUe and Milo football schemes and a few others. The Cando Jackson tennis training323 words
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Article330 1979-02-07 15 JASEIR SINGH - JASEIR SINGH It is about time sports association begin their preparation for the Jakarta SEA Games. And, as I see it, there are plenty of reasons why this should be done. Firstly, early preparations will mean that our sportsmen and sportswomen will be able to reach their peak330 words
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249 1979-02-07 15 VICTOR WEE - VICTOR WEE I was really shocked te reed a beat the ugly Incident that teek place at the reeent Malaysia Cap match between Saltan and Singapore. It waa really a dlffereat story Jest fear days earlier, la the Braarl Wan pare mateh, where249 words
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Article239 1979-02-07 15 JAW TEE HWANG - JAW TEE HWANG The decision of the Malaysian Rugby Union's council to exclude Singapore, New Zealand Armed Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force from fu- ture MRU Cup competitions was indeed shocking. Obviously the main reason behind this surprise, but not unexpected, move239 words
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Article59 1979-02-07 15 SCORPIO Btagapere 11 - SCORPIO Btagapere 11 AMa »n .1 ■i. MT II UM rWpWB AHifl atlea YmA gwftot Ctak. He to a mtmber e( the CMmm IT liiimlih Ctak Umm aa« the cram tor mmMm hlai atoaU ge U Mr Wee Meh Nta Mi Ml Mr Em Bms Bee ae repertod59 words
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Article, Illustration716 1979-02-07 16 EMLYN HUGHES - Man for man, the English side are much stronger on v SOCCERI i > EMLYN HUGHES I hope that England's European chamionship match against Northern Ireland will not be strangled by the Derby atmosphere prevalent in so many internationals between British countries. Ireland, as Indicated716 words
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Article219 1979-02-07 16 PTaglaad atitger Ru Greeaweed will n|ji mi npirhMt ralhcr Ihu cxMrlßMt far Itity'a Barepeaa aeeeer ektaftoMMp tireap TM clash wttk Naitkiaa Inkad at The eittpHaa la la addMi where Ike gifted Tnj Carrie d Liafc, whe played la ike trlaadly lateraatleaal »|»lut fwrkidmMi In Nitw219 words
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319 1979-02-07 16 JF2 Athletics Myrskylae (Finland), Wednesday Lasse Viren of Finland, the man who usurped Czechoslovak Emil Zatopek as the greatest distance runner in Olympic history, has not yet drawn up his gold medal plant for next year's Moscow Gaines. The Taciturn 29-year-old policeman, who319 words
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Article310 1979-02-07 16 E Singapore Island Country Club women will be at home to a combined Sembawang and Keppel team in a friendly golf match at the Slme Course tomorrow. Ist tee. BK3C v Keppel (SICC 1st): 1 p.m. Winnie Urn (21) and Ong Kim Ling (14) v Z lisclachlsn310 words
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Article, Illustration560 1979-02-07 17 PHILIP TAN - Kiwis too good for S'pore ICS Rugby By PHILIP TAN New Zealand Forces regained some lost pride when they hammered Singapore 50-12 in the friendly rugby game at Dieppe to celebrate their independence day yesterday. The Kiwis, after losing to Singapore by 12-8 in lastPictures by JERKY SEH - 560 words
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Article, Illustration366 1979-02-07 18 SURESH NAIR - B^Ssoccer By SURESH NAIR National Schools selectors must take note of promising Siglap Secondary striker Amin Kassim who scored two goals to give his school a 3-0 victory over Geyla ng Serai Vocational Institute at Victoria ground yesterday. The lanky sharp-shooter dazzled the crowd with his366 words
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Article323 1979-02-07 18 K. L. CHAN - a On the track By K. L. CHAN Peaaag Wednesday Cameras Highlands underlined his chances for the Class 5 Division 2 1700 m race on Sunday with a fine gallop at at Batu Gatong this morning. The five-year-old gelding by Tower Walk showed vast improvement323 words
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Article304 1979-02-07 18 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Trevor Hartley's target for all three Malaysia Cup matches in February is maximum points. Singapore now head the table on goal difference from Penang (eight points from four matches), NaUomnal coach Hartley is determined to see that the record remains unblemished. Singapored's next304 words
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Article, Illustration622 1979-02-07 18 Eric Cooper - SQUASH by Eric Cooper Team manager Oon Chong Hau was certainly keeping his cards close to his chest when he named his players (or the match against Malaysia this weekend. If you may have noticed, he listed out the team but he did not622 words
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Article265 1979-02-07 18 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR National squash champion Venkatesan Gopal placed himself on course to retain the Civil Service championships thanks to a sporting gesture by "veteran" Eddie Jacob. Gopal who was not included In this weekend's Singapore-Malaysia annual international (he claims he opted out) conceded a walkover265 words
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Advertisement395 1979-02-07 15 [■cxia® NAM HO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 8.T.P.8. LIC NO: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days *****/-. six days *****/-, departure every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands four days *****/-, Oentlng Highlands four days *****/-, by deluxe alrcondltloned coach departure395 words
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Advertisement186 1979-02-07 15 tJ§l My husband, U. Bhapatral, also known as Bob, whose photograph appears above, left home on 28th December, 1978 without leaving any word, and since then has not contacted me or any other member of the family. My children, all family members and I are very worried and miss him,186 words
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Advertisement353 1979-02-07 16 iXij Jn: A HOME? Then look (or It In Business Timet classified property advertisements an eaay 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. If353 words
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Advertisement233 1979-02-07 17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I EDMUND FREDERICK RAMAOE MILES of No 97 CHUN TIN ROAD, Singapore, have applied for a WHOLESALE LIQUOR SHOP licence In respect of premises No, m/s Maclalne Watson (SEA) Ltd, 338 Jalan Boon Lay (c/o Khong Guan Biscuit Factory), Singapore, and that this application will233 words
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Miscellaneous60 1979-02-07 17 ANDY CAPP IF VOU'b KEEP YOUR FRONT DOOR SHUT. MOTHER, YOU < WOUL&NTKEEPA MlWlN 1 THINGS J AN' GUESS WHAT, FLO-THEIVIIEF IGNORED THE BEER AN' PINCHEO A THE CAMERA! J m i l/J gaa.ss! ill ll f mm m fig* £37 „•»>! '*!f!i ft.*' I (TUIM Tm-S LM4D INTME NMAE60 words
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Miscellaneous283 1979-02-07 18 Crossword ACROSS 1 Defer 6 Watercraft 10 Blow gently 14 Pertaining to land space 15 Across or along 16 "Dies 17 Play it cool 20 Inner: comb, form 21 Dickens girl 22 English author 23 Jelly or drum 25 In an expert way 28 Cook lobster 30 Penna. city 31283 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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Article444 1979-02-07 19 Judith Holmberg - Could lead to first locally-produced teledramas By Judith Holmberg Our first locally-pro-duced teledramas may be spin-offs from the play-writing and acting courses which TV Singapore will hold. Mr Clarke Trent, the producer in charge of the courses, explained that the trainees will have to dramatise444 words
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Article27 1979-02-07 19 Singapore Contract Bridge Association will hold an open pairs competition at the Apollo Hotel on Feb 17 and 18. The fee is $45 for a couple.27 words
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Article, Illustration194 1979-02-07 19 The plight of the Vietnamese refugees has captured the aesthetic eyes of local sculptor Ng Eng Teng. This piece of art, entitled Freedom Child Is Mr Ng's recent creation to tell their story. The sculptor said: "I did It after learning of the exodus of194 words
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Miscellaneous527 1979-02-07 19 In and around town TRADITIONAL CHINESE PAINTING and its influences on contemporary Chinese painting a talk in Mandarin by Mr Cheng Ming, a lecturer in the Fine Arts department of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and department of design of the Hong Kong Polytechnic. At the National Museum Theatrette,527 words
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Miscellaneous109 1979-02-07 19 Tomorrow's FM Stereo 6.00 Opening .trans.Annoucements and Programme Summary 6.05 Morning Prelude The World of Easy Listening Vol 1. 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Morning Concert 8.00 News (C) 8.10 People and Places: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy The Andrews Sisters, Listen to A Country Song Lynn Anderson, Danny's Song Lynn Anderson,109 words
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Miscellaneous497 1979-02-07 19 V S V' Streisand loses Redford when they find they are not compatible after some beautiful years of marriage. Premier: 1.30, 4, 6.45 and 9.90 p.m. Last Day) GO TELL THE SPARTANS: About the early days of the American involvement in Vietnam. Lld*:1.30. 4, 6.45 and 9.15 p.m. DRAGON FIST497 words
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Article60 1979-02-07 20 Talking Point MEI LIN: Thank you Telecoms! In future all I have to do is to dial a code for the computer to switch on my oven and I'll have hot steaming food the moment I return home. AH FOOK: Make sure you dial the correct numbers or else you'll60 words
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Advertisement67 1979-02-07 20 Iced Cream. Harveys Bristol Cream. The Ixst sherry in the world. Eastern Agencies ELECTRONICS ENTHUSIASTS Make your own Transistor Radios Burglar Alarms Flashlights, Amplifiers and many others with Electronics Kit Safe and Easy Assemble Nr> T.xilmij of Solderint) Available in 10, 20 40 combinations I s CauW mkmmAMH Thokrol emporium67 words
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Miscellaneous727 1979-02-07 20 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 700 miion people in 43 countries can't be wrong. PAL color, Invented and owned by l.ll OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by THE BEVERLY MiMjUMl Lib and Let Lib (rj. Ml DIARY OP EVENTS (M). 3.56 BONANZA. 4.25 INTERMISSION. l.ll OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by PLEASE DON'T EAT727 words
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Miscellaneous216 1979-02-07 20 Andrew Duggan HAWAII FIVE-O: The Sleeper. (Ch. 5, 8.30 p.m. in colour). A post-hypnot-ic suggestion triggers off three murders and Steve McGarrett finds himself embroiled in a series of cloak-and-dagger activities. Andrew Duggan, Steve Kanaly and Maria Perschy make guest appearances. ARCTIC IV: (Ch. 5, 9.50 p.m. in colour). A216 words
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