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Title Section21 1979-02-13 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, February 13, 1979 2487 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 r 1 M VV NAI lON COMMENT.21 words
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Article, Illustration304 1979-02-13 1 Reuter UPI Washington, Tuesday President Carter said yesterday he was seeking close cooperation with the new Iranian government and the State Department said this meant the United States was moving towards the establishment of normal diplomatic relations with Iran. White House officials said theReuter; UPI; AP picture - 304 words
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Article577 1979-02-13 1 Minister: Planes tampered with Koala Lumpur, Tuesday Eighteen Malaysian Airline System workers, most of them cabin crew members, were arrested in a special police operation early this morning. They are now helping police investigate the suspected tampering of MAS aircraft which has forced the government577 words
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Article51 1979-02-13 1 The two workers who were severely burnt in an explosion last night at the Chartered Industries, off Bukit Ttmah Road, died in hospital later. Mr Ng Keng Leng, 29, and Mr Chan Yinf? Weng, 30, were sent to the Singapore General Hospital shortly after the 8.20 p.m.51 words
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Article72 1979-02-13 1 Reuter Washington, Tuesday The US Treasury Department yesterday said it had found that carbon steel plate imports from China Steel Corporation of Taiwan were being dumped, or sold in the United States at a lower price than in Taiwan. It referred the case to the US International TradeReuter - 72 words
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Advertisement157 1979-02-13 1 I design j V r dCOUGtICS loudspenkei s ATLAS SOUND RTF LTD EPITAXIAL it the name of superfine magnetic particle developed by Maxell: a needle-shaped crystal consisting of gamma-hematite and cobalt-fenrite. Both UD-XLI, and UD-XLH u«e the New EPITAXIAL However, in the EPITAXIAL used in the UD-XLH. a forger amount157 words
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Advertisement27 1979-02-13 1 INSIDE Hussein Onn speaks out frankly in a special interview Pages 10-11 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Moneywords 10; Crossword 14; Stars 16; Comics 18; What's On 19.27 words
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Miscellaneous16 1979-02-13 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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334 1979-02-13 2 Singapore and other middle-income countries could catch up with the industrialised nations in economic growth by the year 2220 at the earliest if the rate of growth is the same, according to a trade unionist. The assistant secretary general of the334 words
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Article34 1979-02-13 2 A seven-man team from the Japan Petroleum Association will visit Singapore next month. Led by Mr S. Hatikeyama, they will study petroleum product supply trend in this region during their four-day stay.34 words
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Article, Illustration365 1979-02-13 2 The Traffic Police are intensifying their efforts to educate the public to cut down traffic accidents. This message Keep In Mind And Observe All Road Safety Signs At All Times was one of several flashed on the National Stadium's scoreboard during the interval of the365 words
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216 1979-02-13 2 Twenty-three senior police officers have been appointed to exercise the powers and perform the duties of a higher grade without payment of an allowance for another year. The latest government gazette says that four deputy superintendents will 'act' as superintendents, seven asstant superintendents216 words
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Article157 1979-02-13 2 Share prices staged a mild rally during the first hour of quiet trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. S. Darby recovered four cents to $3.14 on low turnover. Haw Par also regained three cents to $1.64. Traders appeared to be keeping a low profile in view157 words
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Article182 1979-02-13 2 A total of $1.2 million is expected to be spent this year on improvements in the Bukit Panjang constituency. Lee Yiok Seng, the MP for Bukit Panjang, said the money will be spent on more and better roads, street lighting and water pipelines. He said182 words
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Advertisement21 1979-02-13 2 SOS It always helw to talk to someone Samaritans of Singapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Kins *****44.21 words
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357 1979-02-13 3 By Ivaa Lim The Industrial Arbitration Court may be asked to rule on the right of 12 Class B officers, checkers and foreign exchange dealers of a foreign bank to Join the Singapore Baok Officers' Association (SBOA). A SBOA spokesman,' Mr Wee357 words
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Article, Illustration196 1979-02-13 3 StkrlM Muri (stove) will be maJtiag her but appearaatm la a beaaty eeateet m Feb U whea ■he Uaee ap far the Aaeaa faahlea qaeea BaaL Habriaa, 29, arhe has area three tttlee, mU yeetenhy the aevetty aad exetteawat si taUag part196 words
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163 1979-02-13 3 The Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry's management clinic service has got off to a slow start. Only three members have so far sought advice from the free consultant service since early December. A CCCI official said the procedure, which require* a member163 words
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Advertisement27 1979-02-13 3 E a m I He Thousands of dollars worth of stock must be cleared. Oddments of ours might be just the thing that you've been looking for.27 words
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Advertisement76 1979-02-13 3 y N s tr\ r»' r* 4^ Si k?v Let your tender feelings be ornamented with all the frills and fancies Baron's Table offers Make it a memorable eating occasion Special Valentine's Dinner Dance 5569.00 nett per couple IK February 1979 (Price inchtdet a gingerbread heart and a bottle of76 words
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Article231 1979-02-13 4 Mini computer* are becoming popular here if the number of such units installed by business firms is any indication. A survey conducted by a Central Provident Fund Board official showed that at least 60 per cent of the 196 computers installed here as at231 words
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289 1979-02-13 4 Terry Ang - Plans to set up residents' groups in all HDB estates By Terry Ang The ClD's Crime Prevention Branch plans to set up residents' crime prevention committees in all Housing Board estates to fight crime. A source said: "We hope to get the residents' active participation289 words
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Article327 1979-02-13 4 Singapore has given Thailand a vote of confidence in its security situation when a 12member investment mission leaves for Bangkok tomorrow on a week-long visit. For the 10 companies represented in the mission are seriously planning to invest in Joint ventures in Thailand. They include Setron,327 words
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Article, Illustration233 1979-02-13 4 Encik Rohan Kamis, the new MP for Telok Blangah showed confidence and a keen knowledge of community affairs in his first meet-the-people session yesterday. More than 30 people turned up for the session at Blangah Drive. Among them was a schoolboy. Their problems varied from233 words
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Article107 1979-02-13 4 The government water borne fee is a sewerage fee levied on each cubic metre. It is collected by the Public Utilities Board on behalf of the Environment Ministry.. The seven-cent was previously incorporated in the water charges shown on PUB bills but is now shown as a107 words
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Article47 1979-02-13 4 Forty-five inmates of the Singapore Cheshire Home will go on a harbour cruise on Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. Of these, 36 will be on wheelchairs. The outing is being organised by Martinair Holland, the company which is leasing a DCIO to Singapore Airlines.47 words
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231 1979-02-13 4 AFP Kuala Lumpur, Tuesday Should Journalists be told of their social responsibilities and to operate on a code of conduct? This was a hot topic at the Unesco-sponsored inter-gov-ernmental conference on communication policies in Asia and Oceanic (Asiocom) here yesterday. The debate was sparkedAFP - 231 words
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Advertisement119 1979-02-13 4 HOW l() MIX INM SIMIM Willi w I'l .KASI R| 4? CI When pri<Bs elx»vvht v rt' are riting in double; <7uitk time, it's <mart to invent in th» tutuie SHfN t trwM our wldfl «rra> oi prer.»«u<. <»nd semiprecious stonei vrfMf it for too S.RH. IX- SUVA JEWKI .LERS119 words
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Article, Illustration366 1979-02-13 5 World Focus AFP Peldng, Tuesday. The situation on the Sino-Vietnamese border, already the scene of regular trench and positional fighting, continues to deteriorate despite China's repeated warnings to Hanoi and Vietnam's request for the Security Council to take appropriate measures. The official New China NewsAFP - 366 words
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132 1979-02-13 5 UPI BANGKOK, Tuesday A contusing story by the Vietnam News Agency caused a brief (lurry of excitement when it appeared Vietnam was proposing a demilitarised zone along its China border. But a later copy of the story, and broadcasts in Vietnamese byUPI - 132 words
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Article200 1979-02-13 5 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday The governments of India's two largest states have estimated that they have about 40,000 prisoners in -Jail awaiting trial three times the number of those actually convicted of a crime. The Uttar Pradesh government announced yesterday that it would appoint 300Reuter - 200 words
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Article38 1979-02-13 5 AFP Hong Kong, Tuesday Vietnam has never told former Cambodian Head of State Prince Norodom Sihanouk that he would be warmly welcomed by the new Heng Samrin regime in Phnom Penh, Radio Hanoi announced last night.AFP - 38 words
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176 1979-02-13 5 Reuter Sydaey, Taesday A Uthaaalaa eeaple whe thsaght Soviet ageats were chaslag them lived tor 28 years as hermits la a cave la a Sydaey tfabirb, eatlag berries, reets aad mice. Mr Stetea Pletresxys, 81, aad |te CB-year-eM wife lived la vtrtaalReuter - 176 words
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Article92 1979-02-13 5 Reuter Hong Kong, Tuesday. -The master of the Taiwanese freighter Huey Fong, let in here last month wUh a human cargo of almost 3400 Vietnamese refugees, w&s charged here yesterday along with seven other people on two counts of conspiracy in connection with the arrival ofReuter - 92 words
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Advertisement246 1979-02-13 5 Join the lourist Boom for as low as per unit SHOPPING MALL > ;fi*y ■KIS "V S ly* ■Oh I V PRICE For as little as $54,000/- you can own a unit of prime retail space in the 'Golden Shopping Belt' of Singapore. And thereafter increase your profits and sales.246 words
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213 1979-02-13 6 Reuter N'Djamena (Chad), Tuesday"— Troops loyal to Chad President Felix MaUoum battling an attempted coup by Premier Hissene Habre appeared to have the upper hand last night after a day of heavy fighting here. Military sources said government soldiers had pinned down MrReuter - 213 words
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132 1979-02-13 6 Reuter London, Tuesday Trade union organisers yesterday bowed to moderate workers and decided not to call an all-out strike against Britain's biggest automaker, British LeyUnd. The decision reduced the risk that state-owned BL would close some of its 34 car plants and put thousandsReuter - 132 words
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Article36 1979-02-13 6 AFP FWoUi ChrtottwhOeMcnU Party Inter WttrM Marten, wfce wa Mkei la JMury to (wo a mem BelgUa geverameat, presented Ma wdgnttH yesterday to Klag laßinla wfce accepted it, It wai —ataaeei here. AFPAFP - 36 words
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Article, Illustration233 1979-02-13 6 'Soviet-made missile used' World Focus UPI Salisbury, Tuesday Guerillas fifing Soviet-made missiles on Monday shot down an Air Rhodesia turboprop Elane, which crashed ravine and killed all 59 people aboard, military sources said. Airline source* said some of the passengers aboard the plate wereUPI - 233 words
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Article78 1979-02-13 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, Feb 13, the 44th day of 1979 with 321 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. ON THB DAY IN HHTOBY: In 1916, Russian troops took Budapest after 49 days of fighting in which more than 50,000 German troopsUPI - 78 words
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Article33 1979-02-13 6 UPI LONDON, Tnes. The Daily Telegraph newspaper said twe striking grave diggers were picketing a Leaden cemetery named BankUl Fields. The last bnrial in the cemetery was. in 1852. -UPIUPI - 33 words
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Article24 1979-02-13 6 Reuter Jakarta, Tuesday A massive landslide has buried 12 villagers in Karangjambu village, Central Java, the Suara Karya newspaper reported yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article39 1979-02-13 6 AP Washington, Tuesday President Jimmy Carter said yesterday be might call another Middle East summit conference if Egypt and Israel show a desire 16 conclude a peace treaty, but are unable to resolve all their differences. APAP - 39 words
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Miscellaneous340 1979-02-13 6 Fair Judgement •Fengadilan Saksama illustrator: Lui Thue Wah M em > B S 4? y m A &s: I m i s t m pi Si s m a y s I 3»S lai M va vj M If £1 'fcttftTdi* "ton tt*e«l*7 'WXfcfclil/S •<*£(* ift* Luckily, Dion Jie come340 words
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Miscellaneous176 1979-02-13 6 L—d— Cloudy, occasional rain, some freezing, 4-IC. Headline: Baktiar quits after losing army backing. M—caw Snow, minus 10-minus 16C. Pravda's headline: The Soviet communist party central committee on the results of socialist competition in 1978. Bean Overcast, 0-minus 3C. Headline: Iran worse than Vietnam. Paris Rain, 5-2 C. Headline: Baktiar,176 words
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Article, Illustration153 1979-02-13 7 World Focus Reuter Wasklagtea, Tsesday A JtpM Air Um earge jet crashed -while taklag •ff frem Aacbmp, A|as- U, Iwt yMn t|(t kerwut It* American piM m draak, Ike US Natlsaal ftiMpiiOttH Safety Bsavd rcpertcd yMrtrnlay. The crash sa Jaaaary IS, IfTJ, killed allReuter - 153 words
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Article38 1979-02-13 7 UPI New York, Tuesday A plane dropped on top of a car on Sundaybut the Ave pa—ngtn in the automobile were only slightly injured and the two people in the plane escaped unhurt, policv said. -UPI.UPI - 38 words
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Article37 1979-02-13 7 AFP Bangkok, Tuesday Two Thai fishermen were killed on Thupsday when a foreign vessel opened Are on their trawler in the area of the Kampuchean island of Koh Kong, official sources said yesterday. AFP.AFP - 37 words
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Article36 1979-02-13 7 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday At least 50 people were feared dead when a bus fell into a 9.1-metre deep pond in India's far eastern state of Assam, the Press Trust of India reported yesterday.Reuter - 36 words
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159 1979-02-13 7 Reuter Jerusalem, Tuesday. Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin said yesterday the apparent loss of Iran to the West was the severest Mow to the US and the free world since the end of World War Two. In an Israel Television interview he saidReuter - 159 words
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Article, Illustration459 1979-02-13 7 Commandeer tanks, trucks Reuter AP Teheraa, Tuesday: Teheran was the revolutionary capital of Iran yesterday. Most of its streets were blocked'by barricades and patrolled by armed civilians, many of them teenagers who had never handled a gun before Friday night's general uprising, which began witn clashesReuter; AP - 459 words
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250 1979-02-13 7 AP Tel' Aviv, Tuesday Defence Secretary Harold Brown, trying to shore up US defences in the Middle East, may face a sharp argument with Israel over its role in Western defence strategy. He arrives here today for four days of talks. To a backdropAP - 250 words
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Article44 1979-02-13 7 AFP Bangkok, Tuesday MKJ aircraft carrying the colours of the People's Republic of Kampuchea have appeared along the Thai-Cambodian border, the AFP correspondent in north-east Thailand reported. Military sources said they believed the- aircraft were being flown by Vietnamese pilots. AFP.AFP - 44 words
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Article23 1979-02-13 7 Reuter Venice, Tuesday Spring tides flooded the centre of Venice yesterday to a depth of 105 centimetres weather officials said. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Advertisement57 1979-02-13 7 YOU NEEDKTT PART WITH A LUMPSUM 10 OWN •1. ;iM I V •J> TELEFUNKEN COLOUR TV YES. $330 for as littleas a day, a superb TELEFUNKEN colour TV is yours* It's indeed a small, small price to pay for peerless viewing pleasure. TELEFUNKEN T[ U loMmii noanr (stork) ptk-ltdl 483,57 words
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Article460 1979-02-13 8 Beyond an occasional public plea, the Fire Brigade has adopted a cool approach to the false-alarm or hoax-call problem. The latest of the rare clangs of concern, not amounting to alarm, was sounded by acting Social Affairs Minister Dr Ahmad Mattar when he opened the460 words
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Article68 1979-02-13 8 A Cundim tWUIIM'BIIIHII is asking why so much emotions are being directed into saving seal (ram extinction when practically nothing Is being done about the cod fish. So he is now starting Codpeace to rival Green- Cce the save-the-seal idation. His slogan: In Cod we trust.68 words
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Article70 1979-02-13 8 Hotel gueatf In Britain named Smith the commonest surname in the country usually suffer a nudge-nudge wink-wink reaction when they check in, reports DJ. So hotelier Derek Oram of Devon, England, is plan- ning to overcome their dilemma by holdtaf a special week Just for Smiths. "The70 words
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Article, Illustration965 1979-02-13 8 Caught between two forces Desai shows a reluctant response to China's wooing Caleitta: With so many stable Asian governments collapsing under radical pressure, India is reconsidering its earlier lukewarm attitude to a rapprochement with China. What appears to have lent urgency to the task is965 words
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Miscellaneous13 1979-02-13 8 sV tr N V. K N J K tt* t*. y »v JfW13 words
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Article, Illustration987 1979-02-13 9 De Americanisation of Japan World Focus Washington Post Tskys: In the *****, when Japan was just beginning its phenomenal economic progress, the American way of doing business was thought to be the best way. One of the concepts that Japanese entrepreneurs seized upon was "quality control." Make the products uniformlyWashington Post - 987 words
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Article, Illustration655 1979-02-13 9 Art Buchwald - For richer, for poorer, for real or for fun Art Buchwald Without taking a position on the Lee Marvin, case, I'm willing to discuss it. Mr Marvin is being sued by Michelle Triola Marvin for $1 million because she claims she should have the same property rights as if she655 words
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Advertisement115 1979-02-13 9 1 5V Wir>V. a -w V, *p? SSi *9. M v ACCOM i K<^ Frances Yip, vivacious, captivating, dynamic. She'll give you her very own version of modern songs and traditional ballads. Don't miss her at The Top of the Hilton. February sth to 28th. For your pre-show dinner enjoy115 words
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Article, Illustration1887 1979-02-13 10/11 Let me be a second class citizen, but a millionaire Hussein "Let me be a second-class citizen but a millionaire." It was Datuk Hussein Onn in his most frank and outspoken mood. The unassuming and some would say, aloof Malaysian Prime Minister recently granted a wide-ranging interview to1,887 words
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1553 1979-02-13 10/11 Here is mueh criticism sf continuing communal politicking In Malaysia. Is this necessary? How loag must It goon? I think we cannot hide the fact that for some years we have to work in coalition. Of course, it would be nice to1,553 words
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Advertisement15 1979-02-13 10/11 PART TWO Other extracts from Datuk Hussein Onn's interview will be on Page 9 tomorrow.15 words
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Miscellaneous533 1979-02-13 10/11 :<7.ro a Z>j c: ru'wii 4 SJ Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No: Tel. LmmmmmmmmCut along dotted lines■ CLUES FOR HT-2 1. Snare of a spider 2. In giving an eye-witneee account, N'a helpful If you can be533 words
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Article74 1979-02-13 12 Yet another celebrity has decided to spill the Ink on her men friends in her autobiography. He name: Britt Ekland. She has been inspired by three trunks-full of love letters and diaries from her men friends, including husband Peter Sellers and livein boyfriends and74 words
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Article93 1979-02-13 12 There was literally stage (right at the opening night party of the rock opera Tommy on the London stage. Gerry Collins, with a Wild West shooting trick, was shot by a stray bullet whilst doing his act. A dancer name Dahli and her slithering python gave the93 words
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Article66 1979-02-13 12 It's cricket, advertising is. The cricketeers of Mlnstead in England are now emblazoning the names of their sponsors on the back of their shirts for a neat 14,000 A display that is usually not cricket. The club chairman is happy about the additional finance. But one66 words
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Article46 1979-02-13 12 The composer has long been dead, out the malady lingers on. According to a report in the Indonesian Observer, a Viennese doctor, Anton Neumayr, claims that Mozart died as a result of his doctor's malpractice, and not of a fever as originally certified.46 words
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Article, Illustration959 1979-02-13 12 Droll Smithsonian display debunks popular image Christian Science Monitor Washington: One of the most persistent stereotypes about women is that they're not "scientific." Women supposedly are too irrational, too illogical, too emotional, etc. to submit to the intellectual rigour of the scientific discipline. The fact thatChristian Science Monitor; Photo from Smithsonian Museum - 959 words
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Article, Illustration161 1979-02-13 12 That's how a long gown maintains its appeal In these informal days, long gowns have taken a back seat in evening wear. However (or some, the glamour of a long evening gown still holds an attraction especially if they are styled like reader Jaffrey Urn's.161 words
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Article, Illustration678 1979-02-13 13 I am a 28-year-old clerk, married and have a daughter aged two. Outwardly I seem. all right, but inside, I am a bundle of nerves. I worry constantly and am highly sensitive to criticism though I do not show it except by occasionally grumbling678 words
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Article156 1979-02-13 13 Is it true that two people working in the same company, but la different departments, are not allowed to fall in love? This is our problem. I am a clerk and my girl is a typist. Her boss talked to us and told us we156 words
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Article296 1979-02-13 13 I am 14, happy In school and have many friends. But life at home is miserable. Whenever there are calls from my friends, I dare not talk freely because my parents are very critical. Life is dull at home. My mother confiscated my games and cards,296 words
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Article91 1979-02-13 13 I have known my girl for about three years. Both of us belong to different religions. we Intend to get married soon and have applied tor a flat, but my parents.have objected. They say according to our horoscopes, our marriage will turn sour. Is this true?91 words
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Article176 1979-02-13 13 Why must I always be the loser. Everything I have done has gone wrong, although friends and relatives have confidence in me. I don't understand myself, especially my* brain. It is supposed to function but it does not. I am abeent-mind-ed and a worthless person. BORN176 words
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Article99 1979-02-13 13 I am a sleepwalker and because of this I do not sleep well. 4 am afraid I might do something foolish in my sleep. Isihere a remedy? I am only 13. BLEEPWALKBB Dear Sleepwalker, A psychiatrist laid sm slenpasftlag la fairly eea* Is ssbm twees ler worry ealy99 words
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Article96 1979-02-13 13 1 like my coDsague and wonder what he feels about nie. Recently, I had some problems aad he ceaeoted me. He also said he would like ma to be his girt hut Is afraid of hurting Me. What does he mean? I have aeen him treat96 words
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Advertisement90 1979-02-13 12 If fashion sketching it your secret lovo, send your efforts to us. Woll pay $20 for eech work wo publish. Mount your black and whito ink drawings on cardboard together with fashion details you may Hka to add. Includs your namo, addrsaa and photograph and aond thorn to our Skotehpad90 words
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Article, Illustration111 1979-02-13 14 Tkla stretch ef Pay» Leltf Read lit being remtocd with a aew tmi additive to M If tt improves read ÜbedM ud re* A 11/ tiM 1 qiicvth cormuvn. Ike eiptrinMt m Mm •MMtve, called wetflx, was ImiM eat hy ReMIM Devctopnwat Cerpscattee Pte111 words
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Article463 1979-02-13 14 No need for panic IEA Disruption of Iranian oil supplies very serious but— I Business News and Views L -AFP Paris, Ticday The disruption of crude oil supplies from Iran has created a very serious situation but there is no reason for panic, officials of the 19nation International Energy Agency-AFP - 463 words
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Article120 1979-02-13 14 UPI Rome, Tuesday Large supplies of bits and oils could put downward pressure oil prices in world markets in the coming months, the UN FOod and Agriculture Organisation said yesterday. The FAO intergovernmental group on oilseeds, fats and oils estimated that exportable supplies of fats andUPI - 120 words
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Article159 1979-02-13 14 UPI Londoil, Tuesday The dollar closed slightly higher on most money markets yesterday after a late rally ■purred by market feeling that the unrest In Iran will hurt Europe more than the United States, which has alternative oil sources. Gold closed mixed. Gold closed at U*****.75 an ounceUPI - 159 words
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Article275 1979-02-13 14 UPI UPI New York, Tuesday Stocks rallied to finish mixed yesterday in slow semi-holiday trading as Wall Street held its ground despite the overthrow of Iran's government and President Carter's pleas for voluntary oil conservation. Selected oil, gas and energy stocks attracted attention after Ayatollah Khomeini's forces overthrewUPI - 275 words
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Article38 1979-02-13 14 UPI New York, Tuesday Dow Jones closing averages on the N*W York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 824.84 (up 2.51); 20 transport 209.29 (up 1.54); 15 utilities 103.38 (off 0.17): <5 stocks 279.44 (up 1.09) UPIUPI - 38 words
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Article70 1979-02-13 14 Reuter Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Pari bas 206 90 -4.10 Ponder 430 -7 Prlntemps 127 JO -8.70 Bull 58JO -1J0 Royal Dutch '263 -2.80 Mlchelln 1001 •17 COE 363 Thomson 221 -6 crp 146J0 -.40 Rhone 106 -120 Air 380 -7 B8N 495 10 -14.80 PhilipsReuter - 70 words
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Article72 1979-02-13 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous ■session.'* close UBS Bearer 3250 -25 UBS Reg 81ft SBC 388 •2 Credit Suisse 2340 8wlssB 845 +2 Swiss Relnsur 3143 5 Wlnterthur B 2420 -15 Zurich Insur 0750 Nestle B 3540 Interfood B 4275 Clba-OelgyUnion Bank of Switzerland - 72 words
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Article88 1979-02-13 14 Reuter Price® at 11.30 a.m.today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACT 1X2 193 ADC Iff Ampol Pet 74 75 ANI*****2 APM 124 125 Bank NSW 345 347 Bramble* 185 BHPM4 9M Boral 250 CBA 282 265 OBR 355 357 CTG 240 244 Coal Allied 470 480 DunlopReuter - 88 words
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Article246 1979-02-13 14 BKD8SELS: A special Common Market agriculture ministers meeting to solve differences about (arm price policies ended in failure last night. The ministers will meet again on March 5 to try to ■solve the dispute about monetary compensations, used to offset the consequences of national currency fluctuations on common246 words
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Miscellaneous255 1979-02-13 14 ACROSS 1 Annie Oakley 5 Load up 9 Tooth 14 Aware 15 Last word, at times 16 Soap plant 17 Burden 18 Uncouth 19 Concerning the ships at aea 20 Hot under the collar 23 Dem.'s adversary 24 European river 25 Type of Jacket 26 Before: pref. 27 Inlet 28255 words
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Article, Illustration333 1979-02-13 15 A twice weekly advertisement feature If you are hunting around for curtain fabrics and wallpaper, it. may be a good idea to visit Pansons. The firm stocks a wide assortment of curtain fabrics of different colours and patterns. They also big range of333 words
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Article, Illustration288 1979-02-13 16 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR Asian Games double gold medallist, swimmer Junie Sng, appears certain of winning the Sportsgirl of the Year award again. Junie, 14, had an exceptionally fruitul season last year besides her triumphs in the Bangkok Games. The Convert of the Holy Infant Jesus288 words
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Article221 1979-02-13 16 KM Squash Three senior players, excluded from the weekend's Singapore-Malay-sia annu&l squash series, are among a dozen players chosen to undergo training for the East Asian Champion- ships at Bangkok from April 12-15. Among the three are National champion Venkatesan Gopal, who did not play in221 words
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Article482 1979-02-13 16 BRIAN MILLER - £vj| Hockey By BRIAN MILLER If skills alone were enough to win tournaments, then St Joseph's Institution should have no problem topping the South Zone table in this year's National Schools' hockey championship. Like their teams of the past, the SJI line-up for this year's482 words
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Article238 1979-02-13 16 j^yfennis Yamaha despite being held to a 58-58 draw by Mandarin continued to lead after the fifth week's play in the United World College Junior Team Tennis Classic at Dover Road courts over the weekend. Ably skippered by National trainee Albert Teo, Yamaha have reaped 425238 words
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Miscellaneous389 1979-02-13 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you have an artist's nature. You are temperamental, but not to the point of standing in your own way. Ambitious, and possessed with tremendous integrity, you will forge ahead in your chosen career in a straightforward, honourable fashion. You hope for389 words
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Article, Illustration328 1979-02-13 17 AiiWM set the pace, but Jakn SaUb took command at the home turn, leading into the straight. Cot—ati— Day was well up, with Grand Bwhmr closing in. Jsha Sahib drew away to coast home by four lengths from Grand Bsahear. CaranaitM Day finished328 words
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Article399 1979-02-13 17 after taking lead twice K3 Soccer Reuter AFP London, Tuesday Second Division club Wrexham, 100 to 1 outsiders for the English Football Association Cjip, led First Division rivals Tottenham Hotspur twice and finally drew 3-3 with them in a fourth round Cup thriller here last night. WrexhamReuter; AFP - 399 words
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Article128 1979-02-13 17 KT9 Squash Reuter Taesday Britala, repwwM by Jsash Bsrrlagtaa sad 8m Cegswell, NNd t urn* M wta «ver Dm Rest ef The VmM "A" aide ia the ttW Me sa Istcrmsttos ml Mfani ifHMk series al Msssfleld last sight. CsgsweH, tsp wanaa Nayer la Britala, heatReuter - 128 words
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628 1979-02-13 17 SCRUTINEER - By SCRUTINEER Great Wall II can be regarded as an extra good thing at Penang this weekend. Make a special note of him. The four-year-old Irish horse by Bold Lad ran a terrific race in the Class 2 Division 3 1200 m628 words
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Article270 1979-02-13 17 K. L. CHAN - B9 On the JStradt «y K. L. CHAN Peaaag, Tnatey Ceart Belle showed striking form in a sparkling gallop on good going at Batu Gantong this morning. After giving stablemate Geattag Hlgfclaads U the advantage of a three-length start, Court Belle steadily closed the gap270 words
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Advertisement55 1979-02-13 17 j{l Drug NO! Health YES! HQW? Play TENNIS and SQUASH WHERE? at SINGAPORE TENNIS CENTRE The Best Tennis Complex in Asia SINGAPORE SQUASH CENTRE The largest in the world i AW QV JOIN NOW A tor mm For full details. write to Singapore tennis centre 1020. East Coast Parkway, Singapore55 words
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Article, Illustration549 1979-02-13 18 Philip Tan - Allow him to experiment SOCCER SCENE bv Philip Tan Although Trevor Hartley has come under a storm of criticism for not ensuring a settled side in Malaysia Cup matches so far, I believe that he is doing the right thing and, as such, should549 words
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Article, Illustration552 1979-02-13 18 Soccer Telok Kurau, inspired by their Lion City Cupper Othman Makbul Shah, hammered Tun Seri Lanang 4-0 to clinch a berth in the second round of the National Schools Secondary Division soccer tournament at Woodsville yesterday. Before the match, which was thePictures by JERRY SEH - 552 words
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246 1979-02-13 18 I^^fennis Reuter Hamburg, Tiwdiy The British men and the American women will be strongly challenged for their titles when the Under 21 international team tennis championships open here tomorrow. Britain's men's team may be especially hard-pressed to do a repeat in the face ofReuter - 246 words
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Article94 1979-02-13 18 UPI Mexico City, Tuesday. The World Boxing Council said yesterday their medical committee have recommended that any boxer who has been unconscious or semi-unconscious for more than 24 hours be barred for life from further boxing. A WBC spokesman said the recommendation was made at a medical conventionUPI - 94 words
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Miscellaneous53 1979-02-13 18 ANDY CAPP Shert Bibs kae been delayed la the pest mm s 230 R r*B Ilk POCKET CAtCULAIDR WON'T SOLVE ■< MV PROBLEMS, BUT) AT LEAST IT'LL J drastically -<r MODERNISE "EM Ml 3* i %SSI Iff NORBERT by George Fett (JUWO IS UMCLE RX? k s 1 c ai53 words
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Article, Illustration503 1979-02-13 19 Margaret Cunico - By Margaret Cunico "I couldn't take less care of ray hands," said pianist Marguerite Wolff. "I don't cream them. I hate going to a manicurist and I don't wear gloves for household chores. "And no, they are not insured. The only care I take is trying503 words
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358 1979-02-13 19 Teo Lian Huay - Glitter Chatter b» Teo Lian Huay Kungfu star Jacky Chan may be called a "jack-of-all-trades" in showbiz but he's certainly not a master of none. He clowned around and rocketed to fame with his Jacky Chan original the off-beat style of kung358 words
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Miscellaneous205 1979-02-13 19 Sports diary BEPAK TAKBAW: National Div One League Sri Kallang v Prisons, PARC v Fire Brigade. At 7.30 p.m. Perses Centre, Jalan Eunos. HOCKEY: National Schools Tournament Secondary Girls (south zone): Swiss Cottage v Rangoon Road (4 p.m. St Theresa's Convent ground). (West zone): Dunearn v Cedar Girls (Dunearn), Mei205 words
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Miscellaneous783 1979-02-13 19 and around town BLOOD DONATION SESSION at Lucky Plaza, Orchard Road. On till 3.30 p.m. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND YOUR FUTURE, a talk In Mandarin by Mr Tang Keng Yew, a senior training qfflcer from Aljunied Vocational Institute. At Tan Jong Pagar community centre, 8 p.m. Admission free. CAREER IN INDUSTRY783 words
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Article59 1979-02-13 20 MEI UN: It is Operation Big Move for Dr Goh Keng Swee. Look at all the soldi§i* carting his ornamental ship, gold crown and vase to Kay Siang Hill. AH FOOK: WeU, it only goes to show that Dr Goh, despite his reputation for being a hard-headed economist59 words
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Miscellaneous755 1979-02-13 20 AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 700 miion people in 43 countries can 't bo wrong. PAL color, Invented and owned by TELiFUNKEN S.00 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by I DREAM OP JEANNIE (r). Sitcom. 4 S.ti DIARY OP EVENTS. 3.30 AFTKRNOON MATINEE: Marie. P*rt 2 of the drama about a 17year old755 words
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Miscellaneous184 1979-02-13 20 Today s top shows CULTURAL ARENA (Ch. 8, 7.10 p.m. in colour). The spotlight falls on the Radio Chinese Orchestra and they oblige with Beautiful Landscape at Wu-Yi Mountain, Melody of Spring and Folk Songs Joyously Sung. The group's instrumental ensemble plays On the Road, and there are solo performances184 words
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