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Title Section18 1979-02-21 1 NewNation SINGAPORE Wednesday, February %1, 1979 2494 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 NEW (0) NATION 1 COMMENT18 words
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Article877 1979-02-21 1 Troops with heavy weapons pouring towards China border Agencies By Jean-Pierre Gallols, Lang San, (Nertheast Vietnam), Wednesday. Thousands of Vietnamese troops with heavy weapons were pouring towards this Vietnamese town near the Chinese border yesterday, promising a likely major clash with Chinese invaders in the near future.Agencies - 877 words
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Article217 1979-02-21 1 An elderly couple was injured when they struggled with a robber in a stolen taxi at Old Upper Thomson Road yesterday. Pensioner Mr Leonard John King, 68, and his wife were in the taxi when they complained about the bad driving. The driver then produced217 words
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Article50 1979-02-21 1 UPI New York, Wednesday Seven people were found slain yesterday evening their thoats apparently slashed in a harlera apartment, police reported. A police spokesman said the bodies were found at about 7.30 p.m. in a first floor rear apartment. "It looks like their throats were slashed," he said.UPI - 50 words
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Article34 1979-02-21 1 Reuter Damascus, Wednesday The Palestine Liberation Organisation yesterday called on Turkey to follow Iran and sever relations with Israel and allow the PLO to open an office in the country's capital. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article35 1979-02-21 1 Reuter Mexico City, Wednesday About 500 people were taken to hospital with poisoning symptoms and two small towns were evacuated after an ammonia pipeline burst at a chemical factory near Mexico City.- Router.Reuter - 35 words
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Article122 1979-02-21 1 fflßjipirfi ptoas to set ■p six htotrial prejeeto to Tkallaad m a jatotveataie hili, Ike Eeeaemle Develepmeat BnH isaflnwd tofey. Ike Jatot veatarea are a reealt at a reeeat vUlt to IkaUaai by aa lavestmeat mlsatsa wgaaM by EDB aad tke Btogapere Maaafaetorers Aeiwrtatlaa EDB122 words
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Article35 1979-02-21 1 AFP London, Wednesday Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State, has been hired as a consultant by the giant British elecrical construction company, General Electric, the company announced here yesterday. AFP.AFP - 35 words
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Article21 1979-02-21 1 Jakarta, Wednesday Seven convicts escaped from a prison in Biniei, north of here, on Monday after injuring two guards.21 words
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Advertisement78 1979-02-21 1 Rodeo KSHEPWI^I Jeans rJCRA™ m A 1 w "t i Ivy spends $10m a year on clothes Page 10 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 9; Money words 12; Comics 17; Stars 18; Whats On 19. ARRIVALS HIGH CLASS STAINLESS STEEL HOMEWARE STEAMER SET 29 cm sq From Japan $113.75 Ist78 words
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Miscellaneous16 1979-02-21 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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Article141 1979-02-21 2 Share prices drifted lower on lack of buying support during the fist hour of quiet trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Sime Darby, for instance, fell 6 cents to $3.12 after yesterday's rally. Small losses were recorded across the board but there was an absence of141 words
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Article36 1979-02-21 2 The International Golf Club Pro-Am will be held at the Sentosa Golf Club from today to Feb 28. It is sponsored by Singpore Airlines. Twenty club teams from UK and Australia are participating.36 words
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Article36 1979-02-21 2 Mr Ngeow Pack Hua, MP for Boon Lay, will officiate at the metalling of Hong Kah Lane at the Junction of Hong Kah Circle and Hong Kah lane on Feb 27 at 7.30 p.m.36 words
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Article, Illustration341 1979-02-21 2 The Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS) is organising its first driving holiday to Pattaya for members and their families. The 16-day holiday in June, called the SingaporePattaya Auto—Adventure, is organised jointly with the Tourist Organisation of Thailand (TOT). It will include photography and safe driver341 words
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261 1979-02-21 2 ITF asks for release of its representative in Asia Reuter London, Wednesday The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) yesterday protested against the Malaysian government's detention of its representative in Asia, and the deportation of its visiting assistant general secretary. ITF General Secretary Harold LewisReuter - 261 words
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127 1979-02-21 2 The Singapore Education Administration Society (Seas) is organising a public forum, The Teacher in a Changing Society. The fifth of its kind, it will be held at the DBS Auditorium on Friday at 8 p.m. The four speakers are Archbishop Gregory Yong; Dr Nalla127 words
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145 1979-02-21 2 The Ministry of Education and TV Singapore will jointly organise a general knowledge quiz for Secondary Three and Four students. The aim of the quiz, which will be held in English, is to generate in young people a greater interest in their surroundings.145 words
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Article34 1979-02-21 2 Professor Edgar Krapp will give a harpsichord recital at the DBS Auditorium on March 1 at 8 p.m. The recital is organised by the Ministry of Culture under its Music for Everyone series.34 words
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Advertisement21 1979-02-21 2 SOS It always helps to talk to someone. Samaritans of Sinrapore exists to help those in despair or suicidal. Ring *****44.21 words
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Article, Illustration564 1979-02-21 3 Teo Lian Huay - By Teo Lian Huay The Public Utilities Board expects to spend $B million this year to ensure that Singapore water continues to conform to World Health Organisation standards. The figure may be Just a statistic to consumers, but it represents the cost incurred by564 words
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Article305 1979-02-21 3 AP Chiengmai, Wednesday Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to set up a Joint venture for offshore exploration in the Thai-Malaysian continental shelf. The agreement is part of a solution to the problem of the two countries' continental shelf boundary! Prime Minister Kriangsak Chomanan told reportersAP - 305 words
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Article158 1979-02-21 3 The Asean Tourism Association (Aseanta) is revving up to meet the demands of the region's growing travel industry. The first board meeting will be held here early next month to map out plans and proposals. Asenta president, Mr Prem Paul Ohri, said one of the association's158 words
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Advertisement12 1979-02-21 3 ■%4 3 X ■m w I 0 r <"* a r» -s a'12 words
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154 1979-02-21 4 Illegal migrants 16 held in Johore AFP Johore Bahru, Wednesday. Police have arrested 16 Indonesian illegal immigrants, believed to have been involved in armed robberies. The State CID Chief, Mr C.C. Stevenson,told newsmen the arrests were made on Monday following several raids conducted at various construction sites here and inAFP - 154 words
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Article31 1979-02-21 4 Hashim bin Yusof, Malay programme organiser of Radio Singapore, will give a talk in Malay on careers in broadcasting at the National Library lecture hall on Saturday at 2.30 p.m.31 words
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Article, Illustration187 1979-02-21 4 Give the Jipueae a lead on hw invention and yea ran be sare they will modify the gadget aad market It. They did Jest that with watches aad cars aad aew they have e*me ap with the Japaaese verslea ef a deatal retary x-ray187 words
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127 1979-02-21 4 Reuter Kuala Trengganu, Wednesday, Two bodies of Vietnamese refugees were recovered on Monday from a Trengganu beach, but a third man was still missing, police said. s Police said the three men jumped into the sea when their boat was hit by high wavesReuter - 127 words
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Article40 1979-02-21 4 Dr Ang Kok Peng, MP for Buona Vista, will open the Queenstown Eighth. Open Chess championship at the Queenstown community centre on March 11 at 3 p.m. The closing date for the competition has been extended to Sunday.40 words
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Article197 1979-02-21 4 Terry Ang - To make them easy to recognise Hy Terry Ang The Public Works Department has started to repaint pedestrian crossing lights posts to distinguish them from traffic lights posts. They have been repainted red and white or red and neptune blue. The traffic lights posts remain197 words
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Article275 1979-02-21 4 Two of the five political detainees recently released have told how the Singapore Polytechnic Students' Union and a Barisan Socialis night class were infiltrated by subversive elements previously to spread communist ideology. Twenty-six-year-old Teng Swee Tong, dismiseed from Yock Eng High School in 1969 for involvement275 words
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Article51 1979-02-21 4 The National Productivity Board will oganise a course "Programming Salesmanship" at NPB Town Training Centre, 15th floor, Hotel Royal-Ramada on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from March 5 to March 26 between 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. The course fee is $150 for non-NPA members and $120 for51 words
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Article34 1979-02-21 4 Yachting enthusiasts can now charter an 18.8 metre ketch from Ponggol Boatel for $50 a person a day. It can hold up to 12 people. Charges will vary for longer trips.34 words
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Article160 1979-02-21 4 A heroin addict spends an average of $40 a day to upkeep his habit. And because most addicts j are from the lower income groups they are compelled to rob, steal and cheat. The sad thing is that most < of these addicts are paying,160 words
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Advertisement63 1979-02-21 4 MADE IN THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA NUTRITIOUS DRINK! HIGH QUALITY! Eg&fi ECONOMICAL! VSSS/ ih mm DATE JUICE NICE SMELL! GOOD TASTE! DRINK ONE GLASS IN EVERY MORNING EVENING FOR ENERGY AND STRENTGH YOU CAN BUY FROM EMPORIUM SUPERMARKET MEDICAL HALL SOLE AGENTS: SIN MAH THAI PTE LTD. BLK94. 26063 words
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Article162 1979-02-21 5 AFP London, Wednesday. The son of Pakistan's condemned former Premier Zulfikar AH Bhutto went on trial on a bomb hoax charge here yesterday. Student Shahnawaz Bhutto, 19, was committed on bail to Inner London Crown Court on a charge of making a call fromAFP - 162 words
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Article, Illustration444 1979-02-21 5 Swadesh De Roy - World Vietnam must talk, says report Frem Swadesh De Roy AFP AP Reuter •v Takys reporter If what Chinese Foreign Minister Huang Hua told the Japanese ambassador in Peking was accurately reported to Tokyo, the Chinese will call off their punitive expedition against Vietnam only whenAFP; AP; Reuter - 444 words
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Article63 1979-02-21 5 Reuter Dacca, Wednesday President Ziaur Rahman yesterday denied opposition charges that Sunday's parliamentary elections won by his Bangladesh National Party (BNP) were rigged. The BNP won 205 seats in the 300-member Parliament, with two results still due. The Awami League (MALEK) of the late Bangladesh leader SheikhReuter - 63 words
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Article33 1979-02-21 5 AFP Bangkok, Wednesday Police stopped and searched a>truck In southern Thailand on Monday and discovered 50,000 sticks of dynamite they believe was destined for communist insurgents, the Bangkok World said yesterday. AFP.AFP - 33 words
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Article36 1979-02-21 5 AFP Jakarta, Wednesday —Ten policemen were sentenced in Medan, North Sumatra, last Monday to seven to 14 days imprisonment for violating regulations and harmthe reputation of the police corps, Antara News Agency reported yesterday.AFP - 36 words
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Article117 1979-02-21 5 Reuter Tokyo, Wednesday Japan's Lower House of the Diet (Parliament) yesterday adopted a resolution at a plenary session calling for early recovery of the Sovietheld Kurile Islands claimed by Japan. The resolution, adopted by all parties except the Japan communist party, called on the Japanese governmentReuter - 117 words
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Advertisement37 1979-02-21 5 QUIET! AN ACHIEVEMENT IN TURNTABLE TECHNOLOGY STD 305 D STD3OSD is a 3 speed servo system turntable for the connoiseur. Features digital speed indicator and touch control adjustments. k. i V> S XI •y 1021 (3 Knee)37 words
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Advertisement139 1979-02-21 5 mentions Merlin Isall^ok andallpfey at faserS or Cameron Tbot's why ot Merlin, in oddition to the usuol convention fodlities ond services for functions like bonquet ond cock toll, there's another deportment to toke core of you recreational needs. We con coordinate your work ond play' to ensure o smooth programme139 words
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Article, Illustration165 1979-02-21 6 World Focus Reuter Washington, Wednesday Egypt has presented the United States with a big shopping list for arms that includes 300 F-16 fighterbombers, UIS officials said yesterday. They told Reuters that the Egyptians also were seeking 600 tanks, 500 artillery pieces and more thanReuter - 165 words
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Article425 1979-02-21 6 Interest rate forecast is slightly optimistic, too Reuter UPI Washington, Wednesday Federal Reserve Board Chairman G. William Miller said he believes the administration's forecast of a 7.5 per cent increase in inflation this year is slightly otimlstic. He told the Senate Banking Committee if this IsReuter; UPI - 425 words
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207 1979-02-21 6 Reuter Los Angeles, Wednesday A grim film about Vietnam and a comedy about a man mistakenly sent to heaven received nine nominations each for Hollywoed Oscars yesterday. They were The Deer Hunter and Heaven Can Walt, and Robert de Niro and Warren Beatty,Reuter - 207 words
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Article101 1979-02-21 6 UPI TODAY I* Wednesday, Feb 21, the 52nd day of 1979 with 313 to follow. Those born on this day are under the sign of Placet. ON TIOB DAY IN HBTORY: In 1878, the New Haven, Connecticut, Telephone Company published the first phone book. It listed SO subscribers. InUPI - 101 words
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Article63 1979-02-21 6 UPI Wichita, Kiwi, Wednesday A baatft whs rabbei Iferae grecery aim by teealeg »eu«( M eaffee 1m the iWniwrtl taee while gnhUif a haadfal a( bills Iran the eaah register waa IbuUty eaaght PaHee arrested Mm when wemaa raparted she aaw a bum fltttag Us imrlßflw getUPI - 63 words
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Article39 1979-02-21 6 AP Washington, Wednesday The United States has no plans to postpone a trip to China by Secretary of the Treasury Michael Blumenthal to Indicate displeasure at the Chinese invasion of Vietnam, the State Department Mid yesterday. AP.AP - 39 words
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Miscellaneous369 1979-02-21 6 Winning Through Trickery •Menang Cara Muslihat MkistratorHou Soon Meng ¥1 m m a 1 /a ii r 1 *3 Gi v M t t 5< ■> aK m&m 4\V A\* m 3 ft* ri(f«^ fi'ikttk flc'F During the period of the Warring States, gonorol Le Yi of the ttate of369 words
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Miscellaneous166 1979-02-21 6 Leaden Dry, but cloudy, 3-1C. Headline: Harriers delayed by Britain, Chinese urged to leave Vietnam. Meaeew Overcast, minus 4-minus 9C. PraVda's headline: Workers of the construction industry. Bmu Overcast, 0-minus SC. Headline;. China calls operation limited action. Paris Milder, variable, 3-OC. Headline: China withdraws from Vietnam. Rene Overcast and rainy,166 words
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Article, Illustration424 1979-02-21 7 Mounting problems ahead for govt say reports World Focus Agencies Tehran, Wednesday The new Islamic Republic of Shiite Muslim leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny yesterday faced mounting problems headed by a potential danger of secession by the Kurds in the west and the Baluchi people in theAgencies - 424 words
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Article, Illustration105 1979-02-21 7 Leaden, WedMaday Shirley Lla, whe was picked frem IS ether Chlaese girls for the Miss Chlaatowa title here. Shirley, aa 18-year-eld Taiwanese sclesee stsdest, wea US$l, (S2,IN) aad a twe-week trip to Heag Keag. After helag erewaed, she said: "My amMttoa Is to he aaUPI radiopicture - 105 words
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Article183 1979-02-21 7 UPI Belfast, Wednesday Eleven members of a fanatical Protesant killer squad known as the "Shankill butchers" for their sadistic torture-murders of Catholics were sentenced to a total of more than 900 years yesterday. It was Britain's largest mass murder trial and believed to be theUPI - 183 words
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Advertisement200 1979-02-21 7 PAUL BERT TO ENTERTAIN YOU AT MELATI DINETTE Come to MELATI DINETTE on 2nd floor of Merlin Plaza and let PAUL and BERT entertain you with their country and western music. Hear them at their best in the spacious Melati Dinette lounge, where you can really relax and enjoy your200 words
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Article452 1979-02-21 8 This time, the Singapore Bus Service is taking no chances with the opening of its second interchange in nine months. After the initial Jurong Jam-up experience in June last year, the SBS is obviously trying to prevent the same thing from happening in Bedok. It452 words
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Article85 1979-02-21 8 The coconut is about to say nuts to the other commodities which have long hogged the headlines. The Development Forum, a UN publication, says in an article: Long the Cinderella of the commodity family, coconut now has hopes of getting to the Economic Ball. It has found85 words
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Article77 1979-02-21 8 There is a pot of gold at the end of an intricate tunnel under the 300-year-old Walled City of Intramuros in Manila. Or so it seems. It appears that the tunnel could lead to untold wealth hidden for centuries by former Spanish colonial officials in the stone-Walled77 words
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Article, Illustration565 1979-02-21 8 DICK WILSON; DICK WILSON - WEDNESDAY j WITH DICK WILSON DICK WILSON Western political commentators continue to be apprehensive about the possible "backlash" against the Chinese modernisation programme. They fear that the sheer speed of Teng Hsiao-ping's programme for modernisation will prove suffcienUy uncongenial and demanding tor there to be565 words
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Article1164 1979-02-21 8 Latest bid to solve Egypt's economic ills NYT Cairo: The latest idea being offered by President Anwar Sadat to solve Egypt's economic ills is what he calls a "Carter plan," modelled after the Marshall Plan that helped Europeans reconstruct their countries from the ruins of World WarNYT - 1,164 words
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Article, Illustration766 1979-02-21 9 Liew Soon Chin - By Liew Soon Chin The opposition parties were subjected to a post-mortem of the recent by-elections by the non-English press. On the PAP candidates romping home with a 71 per cent winning margin, the editorials said the expected victory reflected an endorsement766 words
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Article, Illustration881 1979-02-21 9 Liberal leader points out a basic weakness Gemini In a broadcast made in the middle of Britian's latest industrial upheaval the leader of the Liberal Party, Mr David Steel, put his finger on a fundamental weakness in the party political system as it isGemini - 881 words
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Advertisement21 1979-02-21 9 >2> TEPR4N-Y4KI Mr X f <r* if. Only the best, at OKOH RESTAURANT J Q ?fc. *4 4th Fir.Supreme Hse.Penang Rd.T«1:*****121 words
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Miscellaneous262 1979-02-21 9 c Crossword < J ACROSS 1 Truant, militarily 5 Move swiftly 9 Carpentry and cobbling 11 Spheres 13 Leftover 14 Eyeglass 16 Workers' group: abbr. 17 Uses a colander 19 Juana 20 Arabic letter 22 Cured a squeak 23 Storage places 24 Mermaid 26 Forefront 27 Famos way 28 Cylindrical262 words
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Article, Illustration1732 1979-02-21 10/11 DEBORAH CHIA - Their job is to go shopping. And their shopping bill runs into millions of dollars a year. They do not go to the nearby shopping complex to buy instead they jet-hop from one fashion capital to another. They are fashion buyers the people who buy1,732 words
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Advertisement98 1979-02-21 10/11 There is this woman. Witch her. She is a tapestry of delicious contradictions. Capable of laughter that all the world may witness. And of tears that no one will ever see. A musician who may choose to listen rather than to play. A wife who feels like a lover. There98 words
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Article, Illustration502 1979-02-21 12 Irene Hoe - ...to grow a beard and sow wild oats and date women Cinema by Irene Hoe HOUSE CALLS: Walter Matthau, Glenda Jackson, Art Carney, Richard Benjamin. Screenplay by Max Schulman, Julius J. Epstein, Alan Mandel, Charles Shyer. Directed by Howard Zieff. (Now at Jade). Doctor502 words
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Article537 1979-02-21 12 Russell Baker - Humour by Russell Baker NYT I am sitting here 93 million miles from the sun on a rounded rock that is spinning at the rate of 1000 miles an hour. And roaring through space to nobody-knows-where, To keep a rendezvous with nobody-knows-what, For nobody-knows-why, And all around meNYT - 537 words
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Miscellaneous546 1979-02-21 12 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below .Nome (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address: N R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines«■■■■■■■■■* CLUES FOR HU—3 1. Price of Journey 2. It has its part to play in music today 3. Talk546 words
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Article, Illustration544 1979-02-21 13 UPI Tehran: v Ayatollah Khomeiny, 78, the new leader of Iran, is exhorting Iranian women to take up a revolutionary role that makes short shrift of mannequins and manicurists. Almost overnight, thousands of the famed Persian beauties whose predecessors drove Omar KhayyamUPI - 544 words
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Article840 1979-02-21 13 NYT New Ysrk: The first Soviet history of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union to be published here written from a MarxistLeninist viewpoint by two important Russian academicians is a frank, frequently harsh condemnation of American policies from the beginning ofNYT - 840 words
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Advertisement346 1979-02-21 13 A HOME? Then look for 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 are346 words
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Article, Illustration153 1979-02-21 14 This Is a life-size model of ft killer whale developed by the Fishery Agency ef Japan m part ef ft reseftrch prejeet to drive delphlna away from the fishing grounds. The device, the first ever te he developed to repeal dolphins, Is bow under testPana photo - 153 words
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Article257 1979-02-21 14 UPI New York, Wednesday The stock market, paced by selected i blue-chip issues, registered a solid gain yesterday In lacklustre trading' that reflected investor uncertainty about developments in Vietnam and Iran. The Dow Jones industrial average, which lost 2.08 points on Friday, ground out a 7 54-point gainUPI - 257 words
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Article39 1979-02-21 14 UPI New York, Wednesday Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yes- terday: 30 industrials 834.56 (up 7.54), 20 transport ,213.19 (up 1.42), 15 utiliies 104.57 (up 0.21), 65 stocks 283.20 (up 2.02). UPIUPI - 39 words
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Article157 1979-02-21 14 AFP Tokyo, Wednesday Depressed by profit-taking pressure, prices gave up further strength on the Tokyo stock market yesterday. Trading remained slow. With the Sino-Vietnamese border conflict weighing heavily, many investors remained on the sidelines, analysts said. The 225-stock Dow Jones average lost another 8.85 yen to 6116.11 yen. TheAFP - 157 words
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Article53 1979-02-21 14 Reuter le Paris -3 -.10 1 1.20 KoyaJ Dutch 270.40 Michelln flte COE 380 BO Thomson 218 2.00 10 1.50 -2 CFP 138.50 -.20 Rhone 103 +1.50 Air 380 50 80 BSN 491.10 +6.10 PhlllDS 50.25 unch Suez Peugeot2TO.0 +.10 Cllroen 3-/8 +8 Pechlney 74 +2.70 Uslnor 11.85 +.15Reuter - 53 words
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Article80 1979-02-21 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session's close UBS Bearer 3310 15 UBS-Reg 626 2 SBC 409 +2 Credit Suisse 2305 5 Swiss B 840 -2 Swiss Relnsur 3200 20 Wlnterthur B 2400 20 Zurich Insur 9655 75 Nestle B 3625 20Union Bank of Switzerland - 80 words
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Article113 1979-02-21 14 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a m today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: AO 180 184 ADC 16Ampol Pet 76 77 AN! 178 180 APM 127 130 V Bank NSW 350 352 Brambles 186 Bora) 232 CB A 250 254 CSR 352 CIG 248 250 Coal Allied 480Reuter - 113 words
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Article132 1979-02-21 14 Business News and Views UPI London, Wednesday The dollar closed slightly lower on most European money markets yesterday. Gold also slipped. In Frankfurt the dollar closed marginally lower at 1.8544 marks from 1.8545 at Monday's close. In Zurich it edged down to 1.***** Swiss francs from 1.6722 whileUPI - 132 words
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Article187 1979-02-21 14 LONDON: Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is to become a consultant with the General Electric Company, Britain's biggest electrical company, a company spokesman said yesterday. He did not say how much the firm will pay Dr Kissinger, who has previously taken consultancy Jobs with American firms.187 words
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232 1979-02-21 14 Kuwait's first Islamic bank AP Kuwait, Wednesday The oil-rich sheikdom of Kuwait yesterday launched its first Islamic banking institution, a bank operating without charging or paying interest, in accordance with Islamic law. v Kuwait is one of the richest per capita countries inAP - 232 words
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292 1979-02-21 14 Reuter Brussels, Wednesday Common Market transport ministers made some progress yesterday in the search for a common shipping policy which would help give developing nations a bigger share of international cargoes. The nine-nation community has been trying for four years to find- some wayReuter - 292 words
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Article144 1979-02-21 14 AFP Washington, Wednesday The United States suffered increased deficit#, in its trade with most Asian developing nations in 1978, figures released by the US Department of Commerce revealed yesterday. The most striking deterioration was in trade between the United States and Taiwan. US imports jumpedAFP - 144 words
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Article74 1979-02-21 14 AFP Kuwait, Wednesday Iraq has raised its spot selling price for crude oil to US$24 dollars a barrel, the Kuwaiti daily A 1 Watan reported yesteray. The paper also cited reports that representatives of foreign coompanies had been summoned to Baghdad "for a review of theirAFP - 74 words
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Article502 1979-02-21 15 MANILA DUCK HngapsretS - In recent weeks there have been numerous instances of schoolboy violence during soccer matches. This is bad (or the sport and it also looks worse (or the schools involved. These acts of hooliganism have got to stop and stop now. If you recall, we were502 words
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Article, Illustration212 1979-02-21 15 JASBIR SINGH - JASBIR SINGH After Singapore's extremely poor performance against Kedah in the Malaysia Cup soccer encounter on Feb 11, one wonders how they are going to take on stronger teams like Selangor, Penang, Pahang and Trengganu. Perhaps, Trevor Hartley should stop experimenting. By212 words
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Article, Illustration386 1979-02-21 15 TAN TEK HOCK - SEF should begin spotting talent now TAN TEK HOCK Equestrianism is a sport that has too often been neglected by the mass media. The equestrian scene is very popular in Europe and the rest of the world. Aad you can Judge this popularity by the386 words
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Article214 1979-02-21 15 u25a0OCX "rr - ■OCX "rr The Singapore Hockey Aisociatlon have apparently not learnt anything from their paat mtetakee. I arrived at this conclusion after watching the way in which they dealt with the Parmlnder Singh disciplinary hearinc. Firstly, why did It take them so long to convene214 words
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Article366 1979-02-21 16 K. L. CHAN - QSTon the track J* K. L. CHAN New H»id looks ready to strike in the Class 4 Division 3 1200 m race on Sunday when he did a smart gallop here this morning. Clapping on the pace passing the 800 m, the four-year-old Irish gelding366 words
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Article, Illustration836 1979-02-21 16 EMLYN HUGHES - EMLYN HUGHES A change of positions has given Manchester City's Colin Bell the chance to extend his carreer as a top-class footballer, which seemed unlikely at the start of the season. After a number of years as a midfield player, the 12-year-old836 words
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Article203 1979-02-21 16 K3 Soccer United Meter Werks will take n iMt year's Meadtag rhamplsas HeH Orrfat la tke awl final et riaa Oh auUeh at the Jalaa Besar Btadlua> today (klek-eff: 7.1# p.m.). UMW, who have Jast retoraed frsa a saeeesfal tear s( the Phlllpplaes, will take the203 words
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Article, Illustration637 1979-02-21 17 LIM KEE CHAN - Golf By LIM KEE CHAN Top local professionals as well as the leading amateurs will have a final test before they face the large field of seasoned internationals in the Singapore Open. They will battle out the 72hole Rolex Masters from tomorrow at 6077-metre637 words
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Article176 1979-02-21 17 Lim Kian Lam, elder brother of the veteran World Cupper Kian Tiong, has finally made it in the Singapore Island Country Club Caddie championsip after six years. Kian Lam, whose best year in this championship was runner-up in 1974, shot a one-over-par 73 yesterday for176 words
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Article, Illustration582 1979-02-21 17 Eric Cooper - Ballard versus Hill clash will head the list SQUASH by Eric Cooper The battle for honours in the Under-19 event of the Sustagen Junior tournament has almost reached bubbling point with the four top seeds in the f^ay. The four are Jeremy Yeo, Peter Hill, Stewart582 words
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Article102 1979-02-21 17 Tennis UPI Dorado, (Puerto Rico), Wednesday.— Jimmy Connors beat Spain's Manuel Orantes 6-3, 6-1 yesterday at the end of the first day of the World Championship tennis tournament at the Cerromar Beach Hotel. Conaers claimed the ■match in only 75 minutes. Vitas Gerulaitis defeated Rumania's Ilie NastaseUPI - 102 words
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Article250 1979-02-21 17 Firsi round draw (or tomorrow: 12 noon Shamuri Sidek. 8. Herd (Am); 12.07 Alviij Liau, Fung Hee Kwan, Rahmat Baker; 12.14 Mohd All. Poll Hock Lian, Chang ReaL*an (Am); 12.21 Lim Swee Wah, Kassim Ahmad, Stephen Poon (am); 12.28 Ali Ratim, Toh Boh Heng, Jeffrey Bose (Am); 12.36250 words
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Article257 1979-02-21 17 Soccer London, Wednesday. Manchester United overcame Colchester of the Third Division 1-0 with a goal by Jimmy Greenhoff last night and became the first team to reach the last eight in the English FA Cup. The knockout tournament has been torn apart by wintry weather and257 words
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Article407 1979-02-21 18 PHILIP TAN - Soccer By PHILIP TAN The Football Association of Singapore will put aside $1 million to organise the pre-Olym-pics Group Three tournament. Last month the FAS estimated that it will cost $500,000 to host the prestigious tournament, but the costs have spiralled since and $1 million407 words
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Article426 1979-02-21 18 PHILIP TAN - By PHILIP TAN Reporters have come under heavy criticism (or their comments on schools soccer matches so (ar. In the minutes of the East Zone soccer meeting held recently, teachers were warned not to give any interviews to sports reporters. Under item seven, the circular426 words
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Article132 1979-02-21 18 Singapore will participate in the Third Asian women soccer tournament at India in December. The Republic were among the members of the Asian Ladies' Football Federation (ALFC) and Oceania region affiliates invited for the biennial tournament to be held either in Calicut, Kerala State or132 words
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Article, Illustration354 1979-02-21 18 I^SRugby Scorpions, the tough rugby outfit from the New Zealand Battalion's Support Company showed plenty of sting in yesterday's Singapore Cricket Club's Seven-A-Side tournament to whip Armed Forces B 26-0 at the Pa dang yesterday. The Kiwis were in complete command throughout. In the sevens, possessionPicture by STEVEN LEE - 354 words
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Article357 1979-02-21 18 Last-minute goal puts them in First Division It was dream-come-true for Holiday Inn Hotel soccer players as they realised their ambition of securing Business Houses First Division League status after an exciting 2-1 extra-time victory over Mitsubishi at Jalan Besar Stadium last night. The hugging, cheering357 words
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Miscellaneous70 1979-02-21 17 ANDY CARP CANT I COME ALONG. PET? V I GETSO r BOREbON MY OWN *TrS *1 m r A\%\ it 4 SHORT RIBS m m c i *2 IS S5 M d: ft .;.>•> 3 SwE'S GOT SO LITTLE IMAGINATION, CMALXIE.... EXCEPT WHEN I COME 'OME LATE THEN <3HE V«70 words
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Miscellaneous393 1979-02-21 18 YOUR UJCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRYHDAY BORN today, you are always mindful of the right of others and have-a tremendous feeling of rapport with others. Creative, energetic, imaginative, sympathetic, you enter into all your involvements with both gusto and spiritual generosity. You are quick to establish good relationships with393 words
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What's On A page that tells you what's happening on TV and in town
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Article, Illustration421 1979-02-21 19 Margaret Cunico - By Margaret Cunico It hits been 13 years since Robyn Archer cut her chestnut hair, but even that is not as long as she has been singing. And she hasn't even hit 30 yet. Robyn is an Australian balladeer who sings "everything" blues, folk, rock, jazz,421 words
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Article513 1979-02-21 19 Judith Holmberg - Date at community centres for Chinese section By Judith Holmberg The Chinese section of Radio Singapore goes on the road again with the resumption of their Let's Get Together shows in early April. Three more shows are planned for Saturday nights at three community513 words
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Miscellaneous629 1979-02-21 19 Sports diary RUGBY: Singapore Cricket Club Sevens (SCC Padang, 4.50 p.m.) SOCCER: National Business Houses League (Semifinals) Div One: United Motor Works v Heli Orient (Jalan Besar Stadium, 7.30 p.m.) Div Two: Singapore Bus Services v Rollei (Jalan Besar Stadium, 6 p.m.). Admission: $2 and $1. National Schools Tournament Secondary629 words
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Miscellaneous105 1979-02-21 19 (North zone): East Payoh v Parry, Thomson v St Gabriel's (Tanglin, 4 p.m.) (West zone): Bukit Batok AEB v Yusof Ishak, Queenstown v Queensway (3 p.m.) Tanglin Technical v Pasir Panjang, Drive v Buona Vista (4 p.m., Gloucester Barracks). (East zone): Broadrick v St Andrew's (3 p.m.) Geylang Serai VI105 words
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Miscellaneous502 1979-02-21 19 Tides Today: 4.23 a.m. (2.5m), 11.16 a.m. (0.9m), 6.15 p.m. (2.0m), 11.29 p.m. (1.5m) Tomorrow: 5.37 a.m. (2.4m), 12.53 p.m. (0.8m), 8.25 p.m. (2.1m) Friday: 1.14 a.m. (1.6m), 7.09 a.m. (2.5m), 2.19 p.m. (0.6m), 9.29 p.m. (2.3m) Satarday: 2.33 a.m. (1.4m), 8.27 a.m. (2.7m), 3.19 p.m. (0.4m), 10.14 p.m. (2.6m)502 words
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Article44 1979-02-21 20 AH FpOK: The Sports Council says this year's dragon boat race will take two days and cover 120 km. It will really be an endurance test (or the rowers. ME1 UN: It is going to be equally punishing for the spectators.44 words
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Miscellaneous196 1979-02-21 20 HAWAII FIVE-O: Death Mask (Ch. 5, 8.30 p.m. in colour). During an exhibition of the treasures of Tutankhamen, arranged by socialite-sculptress Alica Warren (guest-star Cyd Charisse), the priceless death mask is stolen. McGarrett, who was at the exhbition, sets out to get to the bottom of the mystery of the196 words
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