New Nation, 13 March 1979
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Title Section21 1979-03-13 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, March 13, A 979 2511 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 r i NEW (£0) NATION COMMENT21 words
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Article265 1979-03-13 1 Gerry de Silva - Govt creates 30 jobs for brainy ones By Gerry de Silva The government has created 30 top jobs in the administrative service for scholars with engineering degrees. They are needed to strengthen the service and help plan long-term policies for Singapore. There is provision for these265 words
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Article203 1979-03-13 1 Here Is a shertage ef several pepalar braids af imparted ealear TV sets here beeanse af the demead (rem Malaysia which recently went eelear. Several dealera aad raatal firms yesterday ■aid the ritaatlea will prahahly last far a few mare weeks aatfl aew shlpmeats203 words
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80 1979-03-13 1 Indonesia has come to the rescue of oil-short Thailand with a pledge to ship 40,000 metric tonnes of crude oil. The decision was made by President Suharto recently, an Indonesian Embassy spokesman said today. Thailand, which is facing a critical shortage of petroleum, had requested80 words
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127 1979-03-13 1 A Chinese ploy to win time Pravda UPI Moscow, Tuesday. Pravda yesterday charged that the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Vietnam was a ploy to win time and that the main strike forces were being strengthened and redeployed. The article said Chinese troops were being pulled out of areas whereUPI - 127 words
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Article123 1979-03-13 1 Reuter Nancy (France), Tuesday A French ex-serviceman who lost 34 kilos in two years, after a routine dominal operation, returned to hospital and x-rays showed a 15-cm pair of forceps in his stomach. Mr Joseph Lepoittevin, 56, has filed a negligence suit against surgical staffReuter - 123 words
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Article202 1979-03-13 1 Reuter Tehran, Tuesday Militant women's rights demonstrators, one armed with a revolver and another with a knife, attacked a car carrying Iran's broadcasting chief yesterday, the "Voice of the Revolution" radio reported. The attack came only hours after thousands of women staged a stormy demonstration whichReuter - 202 words
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Advertisement9 1979-03-13 1 Carter's surprise Page 6 Without TV for 1 month9 words
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Advertisement162 1979-03-13 1 the record cleaner that really works picks up dirt like, magic Atlas Sound(Pte) Ltd EPITAXIAL it the name of a superfine magnetic particle developed by Maxell: a needle-shaped crystal consisting of gamma-hematite and cobalt-ferrite. Both UD-XLI, and UD-XLII use the New EPITAXIAL However, in the EPITAXIAL used in the UD-XLII,162 words
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Miscellaneous17 1979-03-13 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. today: Isolated showers in the late afternoon.17 words
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Article, Illustration165 1979-03-13 2 The daily traffic Jam alaag Upper Themaea Bead (left ef pic tare) will be eaeei with the eempletlea ef this read llahlag Themaea Bead te Aag MeKle. The Ukm rsad, which laeMn a flyaver, starts at the jaaetfaa sf Themm Barf aai165 words
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Article253 1979-03-13 2 The Amalgamated Union of Public Employees has questioned the employment of 180 immigration officers on a temporary basis on a fixed salary scale. The 180 were among 561 officers employed since the beginning of last year. AUPE wrote to the Finance Ministry's Permanent Secretary saying that253 words
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Article53 1979-03-13 2 The Public Utilities Board will lay a new gas main along Nutmeg Road, from Jalan La da Puteh to Mount Elizabeth and Nutmeg Road junction, on Monday. The work will take one month to complete, and the public is advised to avoid using the road to53 words
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Article153 1979-03-13 2 The Telecommunications Authority of Singapore is conducting a study on the viability of videophone systems that will provide more than just face-to-face communication. It can provide videoconference facilities, document display and computer access functions for information retrieval. Telecoms had initially planned a system enabling face-to-face153 words
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Article73 1979-03-13 2 Dr Toh Chin Chye, Minister (or Health, will be the guest-of-honour at the opening ceremony of the tenth anniversary celebration fo the Faculty of Architecture and Building, University of Singapore on March 30. To mark the occasion, a two-day exhibition will be held at the exhibition space of73 words
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Article152 1979-03-13 2 A slightly easier bias prevailed during the first hour of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. S. Darby lost two cents to 13.02 and Haw Par was down one cent to $1.58. The market's weaker trend which began yesterday afternoon reflects anxiety over expected higher costs152 words
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Article27 1979-03-13 2 The National Museum will screen three films Modern Architecture in Japan, Mankind and the Sea and Birds and Animals in Japan tomorrow at 8 p.m.27 words
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Article275 1979-03-13 2 But STPB not overly concerned A total of 209,271 Japanese visitors came to Singapore, 20,350 more than in 1977. But this is a drop of 30.1 per cent in terms of growth rate. The rate fell from 35.4 per cent in 1977 to 5.3 per275 words
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Article132 1979-03-13 2 The llll'itrMg Singapore Printing Employees' Union (SPEU) has amended Its eomtftatton to lnclnde retrenchment benefits in Its mataal benefit scheme. Prevlansly, the scheme provides payment* to members wheae services hsve been termiutoi, who retire, die sr are medically bearded ant sf work. They are eatitled to132 words
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Article30 1979-03-13 2 The Metropolitan YMCA will organise a workshop on Motivating the Worker on Saturday and Sunday. The fees are $60 (members) and $65 (non-members). Those interested should ring tel: *****66.30 words
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118 1979-03-13 2 The balloting of 156 units of three- and four-room flats at Ayer Rajah Estate will be held this afternoon at Block 2, Dover Road. This is the first ballot this year under the Home Ownership Scheme. The selling prices of these suburban flats are118 words
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Advertisement14 1979-03-13 2 i 4 r M'lii >i nii ii w i 1.1 i kn i« Nlv.i14 words
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Advertisement22 1979-03-13 2 SOS It always help* to talk to someone. Samaritans of Slncapore exists to help those in despair or sale Ida]. King *****44.22 words
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Article, Illustration103 1979-03-13 3 This Is an artist's Impression of the Peed, Drinks and Allied Workers' Union's first cooperative restaurant, christened Happy Century, which will open for business at the end of next month. The tiSt,IM restaurant, located next to the NTUC Trade Union House at Shenten Way, will serve casserole-style103 words
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Article174 1979-03-13 3 with $50,000 budget for the year The Housing Board has started a scheme to send its officials on goodwill trips, especially to neighbouring countries A sum of 150,000 has been allocated for this in the 1979 80 HDB budget. A HDB spokesman said the first trip was174 words
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Article, Illustration188 1979-03-13 3 Killed man who 'needn't work' Encik Abdullah bin Batani, 57, who was crushed to death on Sunday by a falling lid while working at Sembawang Shipyard on Sunday, worked to keep himself busy. His nine children are all grown up and do not need his financial support, said his tearful188 words
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Article20 1979-03-13 3 The Yamaha Motorcycle Showroom will open at the ground floor, Foochow Association, Tyrwhitt Road on Thursday at 11 a.m.20 words
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124 1979-03-13 3 Reuter Ipoh,Tuesday Security forces have done well to maintain pressure on communist guerrillas to prevent any organised infiltration into Malaysia, Defence Minister Datuk Amar Haji Taib Mahmud said yesterday. "Our main aim is to maintain pressure on the enemy all the time," he addedReuter - 124 words
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Article341 1979-03-13 3 The National Trades Union Congress welcomes unions to join as affiliates but it is not making moves for a take-over, said Secretary for Oganisation, Mr V. Jayakody. "Trade union membership of the NTUC is strictly voluntary," he said. The existence of unions which are non-affiliates "is341 words
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211 1979-03-13 3 Journalists in the region may win about $25,000 in travel awards if the Confederation of Asean Journalists' general assembly approves the proposal. The general assembly which began here yesterday is to discuss this proposal today. The awards will enable selected Asean jurnalists to travel within211 words
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Article45 1979-03-13 3 Mr Tan I Tong, Chairman of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board and the Singapore Airport Bus Service, has been appointed Chairman of the Sentosa Development Corporation with effect from March 1. Mr Tan succeeded Mr Howe Yoon Chong who was the former chairman.45 words
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Article56 1979-03-13 3 API Kuching, Tuesday Sixty officers and men from the 16th battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment left yesterday for a Joint exercise in New Zealand. An army spokesman said the two-week exercise code named "Kris-Mere" will begin tomorrow. Malaysia, New Zealand, Britain, Australia and Singapore areAPI - 56 words
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Article109 1979-03-13 3 The Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill is due for its second reading in Parliament next week and if approved, voting in elections of the Law Society will become mandatory. Besides making voting mandatory, the Bill also provides for the Chief Justice to appoint members of the109 words
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Article48 1979-03-13 3 Professor Hwang Sheo Wu. adviser to the Chinese Calligraphy Society of Singapore will give a talk and demonstration in conjunction with an exhibition on Chinese calligraphy in the lecture hall of Toa Payoh branch library from March 22 to March 23 between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m.48 words
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Advertisement81 1979-03-13 3 0^ Wednesday Fashions at Le Gril Ming Court Hotel loyrnwL fpeast on Western and looal specialities and watch mannequins show off the latest fashions from top boutiques in town. .V s H Models: The Mannequin Studio Sponsored by: Chromachron the new exciting way of telling time through colour Emilio Pucci81 words
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Article270 1979-03-13 4 Richard Ho - By Richard Ho The National Maritime? Board is getting more and better-edu-cated people responding to its latest recruitment drive for trainee seamen. NMB director Cheang Kok Ming said the response was very encouraging. There were 199 applicants so far this year and 101 have been270 words
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Article133 1979-03-13 4 The Department of Civil Aviation is conducting a survey to determine who uses the passenger paging service at the airport. Those wanting to use the service are asked to fill in a questionnaire giving details such as who they are and which company they work133 words
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Article35 1979-03-13 4 Mr Lim Siah Tong, art editor of Nanyang Siang Pau, will give a talk in Mandarin on The art of cartooning at the lecture room of Queenstown branch library on Friday at 3 p.m.35 words
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Article, Illustration167 1979-03-13 4 Artist Jaka Tu Cktr Yiag did 71 paladaga far charity kit decided to keep tkla aae fer klmaelf. Ea titled Su Md Gtory, tkla MfciM deplete a peaeeek'a tail rWag frem glewlag red ma. He eeaaldera It to ke eae d hi* keat werka.167 words
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Article31 1979-03-13 4 Towner Road is now converted into a one-way street with entry from Serangoon Road for three weeks. This is to facilitate the repairing of a 230kvcable along Towner Road.31 words
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Article282 1979-03-13 4 200 double-deckers Two hundred doubledeckers ordered by Singapore Bus Service are scheduled to arrive next month, after a twomonth delay because of a labour strike in Britain. These buses will be put on the road in the second half of the year after the chassis have282 words
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Advertisement80 1979-03-13 4 Organists your wisest buy JVC vict RON M W U Electronic Organ EO-M6A I ft) v V Special features: Nina couplers (Drawbars) with wave changer permitting flute, reed, string, mixed tone etc (ADSR) Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release envelope control system Auto-Rhythm with Intro Direct Drive Speaker (uses no belt) For80 words
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Advertisement41 1979-03-13 4 The Film Picture Book from one of the most acclaimed films of 1978/79. Times Orchard Centre M 105 (mezzanine floor), Lucky Plaza, Orchard Road. Singapore 9. Tel: *****71. Open Mon-Sun 10.00 a.m.-9.30 p.m. Also available at Robinson's Bookshops, Clifford Centre/Specialists' Centre.41 words
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Article, Illustration72 1979-03-13 5 World Focus These are some of the 50 Vietnamese who swam to Hong Kong's outlying Lamma Island on Sunday from the refugee ship Skyluck. Holding a banner in a police station, they appeal to the government to allow the some 3000 other refugees on the Panamanian-registeredAP picture - 72 words
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Article82 1979-03-13 5 Reuter London, Tuesday Britain, showing no surprise that Pakistan was withdrawing from the Central Treaty Organisation (Cento) said yesterday it was up to regional powers to decide how best to defend themselves. A Foreign Office spokesman said the Pakistanis had jnformed Britain of their intentionReuter - 82 words
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Article, Illustration304 1979-03-13 5 UPI Hong Kong, Tuesday Chinese film fans want the stuff of Star Wars but cannot stand suspense or violence and get embarrassed by certain love scenes in their movies, the official paper People's Daily said yesterday. Splashed across a full page devoted to aUPI - 304 words
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142 1979-03-13 5 Swadesh de Roy - Swadesh de Roy Tokyo, Tuesday Japan is satisfied Vietnam is not likely to embark on any other adventure in Southeast Asia. This is one of the reasons given by a senior government official for Japan's decision to continue aiding Vietnam's economic development, even142 words
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348 1979-03-13 5 Swadesh de Roy - By Swadesh de Roy out Tokyo reporter Afraid that the United States might play a negative role in the coming western summit in Tokyo in late June, Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira is keen to visit President Carter at Washington'sconvenience348 words
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Article223 1979-03-13 5 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday Japanese women won a morale boost yesterday when a court told Nissan Motor Company that it must not discriminate against women in setting its mandatory retirement age. Tokyo High Court judge Tadashi Watanabe, ruling in favour of Miyo Nakamoto, 60, ordered theReuter - 223 words
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Article38 1979-03-13 5 AFP Washington, Tuesday Republican representative for Illinois Richard Ichord yesterday introduced a bill asking President Carter to lift US sanctions against Rhodesia within 10 days of the installation of a black majority government in Salisbury. AFPAFP - 38 words
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Article62 1979-03-13 5 Reuter New Delhi, Tuesday Four-month long efforts to reunite India's divided Congress Party under the leadership of former premier Indira Gandhi were officially called off yesterday. Former Defence Minister Swaran Singh, leader of the official wing of the party, told a press conference that nothing concrete hadReuter - 62 words
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Advertisement28 1979-03-13 5 "Exquisite jewellery of uncottjpwmised craft^njan^hip J V- ft 9 •V KOOK CMI ()N(> (.()l nsMI I M (I'l I I II) 219, South Bridge Road, Singapore I TeI:4W4M28 words
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Article, Illustration420 1979-03-13 6 Jerusalem, Tuesday: President Carter will make a surprise visit to Cairo today to report to President Sadat on his three days of talks in Jerusalem about an Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty, White House spokesman Jody Powell said here last night. Mr Carter, who came here onUPI radio picture - 420 words
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Article30 1979-03-13 6 D.J. A holiday postcard from Wales reached Its destination N kilometres away S8 years later. It had a George V half-penny stamp now worth £1.11 ($6.(5). D.J.D.J. - 30 words
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Article95 1979-03-13 6 UPI TODAY is Tuesday, March 13, the 72nd day of 1979 with 293 to follow. Those bom on this date are under the sign of Pisces. Swiss naturalist Charles Bonnett was born on March 13, 1720. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: In 1969, Apollo 9 returned from a 10-dayUPI - 95 words
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Miscellaneous516 1979-03-13 6 London Scattered showers, KMC. Headline: Carter peace mission moves to showdown. Moscow Overcast, 0minus IC. Pravda's headline: On the presentation of certificate of election to Leonid Brezhnev (as deputy to Supreme Soviet). Bonn Rain, 8-4 C. Headline: Six more executed in Iran. P»ris Cloudy, 9-7 C. Headline: The last chance516 words
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Article, Illustration88 1979-03-13 7 Since China and America started the ball rolling, ping-pong has been the diplomatic game. Trying their hand at it, North and South Korea have, however, both strneh out in their fourth round of ping-pong diplomacy. Sports officials of South (right) and North (left) KoreaAP Picture - 88 words
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Article, Illustration342 1979-03-13 7 42 families take part in Japan test World Focus AP Kobe (Japan), Tuesday Forty-two families set out to see what would happen if they went one month without watching television. One family didn't last one month. By the end, four families had dropped out ofAP - 342 words
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240 1979-03-13 7 Reuter Paris, Tuesday The European Common Market's executive commission warned yesterday that all nations would suffer, if oil exporting countries decided later this month to raise prices again. In an analysis presented to the nine-nation European community summit, commission experts said the temptationReuter - 240 words
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Article61 1979-03-13 7 Reuter Salisbury, Tuesday Rhodesian aircraft yesterday attacked Patriotic Front guerilla targets deep inside southern* Mozambique, military headquarters reported. It was the fifth attack into a black state announced by the transitional government in three weeks. It is seeking to clear the ground for a one-man, one-voteReuter - 61 words
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Article, Illustration123 1979-03-13 7 Amin men encircled by rebels report Reuter Nairobi, Tuesday Ugandan exile sources yesterday said Tanzanian-backed rebels had encircled President Idi Amin's counter-at-tacking forces and cut them off from Kampala, while urban guerillas were hitting targets in the capital and elsewhere. The sources said the encirclement followed a tactical retreat byReuter - 123 words
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Advertisement186 1979-03-13 7 I i f": Sikipi Sii ■iila ■It ■■Jliii M!i IlllllliHll i iimn ui f Apply to your present plain/tinted windows and sliding doors. Tsolar Control Window Film, USA makes you feel the difference! CONTROLS HEAT GLARE FADE Reduces 76% solar heal gain Offers balance of indoor comfort Gives comfortable indoor186 words
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Article407 1979-03-13 8 Everyone supports the Confederation of Asean Journalists' general objectives. As acting Minister of Culture Ong Teng Cheong reiterated when he opened the organisation's third general assembly yesterday, these are: advancing Asean journalism, promoting a healthy, free and responsible press and enhancing the development of the407 words
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Article75 1979-03-13 8 Come aboard the flying jungle this may be the selling point for airlines if an idea by Seaboard World Airlines to mix passengers with cargo (in different decks, of course) from June 1 catches on. Travellers will then be able to enjoy the intimacy of a small cabin75 words
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Article68 1979-03-13 8 Holding more than one job is a universal phenomenon, even in Singapore. But in Rumania, President Nicolae Ceausescu has ruled that only one salary will be paid, regardless of i l 4 1 how many jobs a man or woman) holds or how many functions a68 words
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Article, Illustration427 1979-03-13 8 BANGKOK POST Rumour has no haste Although the Government has categorically denied the allegation, charges are continuing that Thailand is allowing itself to be used as transit point for supplies of weapons and ammunition to the Pol Pot forces in Kampuchea. Prime Minister Kriangsak427 words
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Article, Illustration980 1979-03-13 9 Half million Sri Lankans have donated eyes to World Eye Bank in Colombo Development Forum Nearly 5,000 people in 76 cities in 36 countries now look at the world, many for the first time, through, eyes donated by Sri Lankans. And almost everyDevelopment Forum - 980 words
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Article, Illustration629 1979-03-13 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times There is a bitter debate now going on in Washington as to who lost Chicago. The downfall of Mayor Bilandic and the Daley machine came as a shock to the White House, which had been assured by the CIA thatLos Angeles Times - 629 words
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Advertisement126 1979-03-13 9 KDS CUTTERS. SHARP. SAFE. VERY PROFESSIONAL. BECAUSE THE SAFETY-LOCK ON EVERY KDS CUTTER MAKES IT THE SAFEST CUTTER VOU CAN FN). KDS CUTTERS. In factories, art studios, draughting departments, offices and schools. Because KDS cutters come in e whole range of sizes and styles to suit your needs. For sharp,126 words
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Article, Illustration1176 1979-03-13 10/11 Cairo is modern minus its ethos Cairo is a maddening place to be in even daring winter. Good hotel rooms are in short supply, taxis are difficult to get and communicating by the telephone is next to impossible. The internal chaos is being tackled but1,176 words
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Article, Illustration363 1979-03-13 12 I'm such a 'find' but still she doesn't love me I am 25 and my girl who is 21 wants me to leave her before she leaves me. I have found out that she has been dating a number of boys. I have a steady job and earning a four-figure363 words
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Article224 1979-03-13 12 My girl, whom I've known for a year, is 23 years old. I am 18. I brought her home once and my parents liked her very much. We decided to go steady and I consulted my parents on it. They have advised me not to do so224 words
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Article236 1979-03-13 12 I enjoy writing to penpals. A few months ago I started writing to a girl. Initially I was enchanted by her letters but I recently grew tired of her and stopped writing. However, I still receive letters from her, often persuading me to give her a236 words
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Article240 1979-03-13 13 I have been married a year. My husband is loving and understanding but I love him less than I do my former boyfriend. We knew each other for more than eight years and went steady for three years but separated over a misunderstanding. Recently my ex-boyfriend240 words
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Article251 1979-03-13 13 I live in a dream world and ask myself questions like "what is life?" and "why should there be class distinctions among people, even friends?" I cannot answer all these questions? Can you help me? DREAMER Dear Dreamer, "What Is life T" is the eternal question. WE251 words
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Article, Illustration200 1979-03-13 12 If you're tall and slim, almost any outfit will do. But if you're slender and small, the style must not overwhelm. These designs (or the small woman by Ting Slew Tin are simple and pretty with an interesting use o( prints and plain fabric. No fuss,200 words
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Article, Illustration585 1979-03-13 13 Margaret Chan - Lesson in spastics labour of love By Margaret Chan The delicious smell of baking filled the air, rich butter biscuits with the mellow undertones of chocolate cake. I could hardly concentrate on the interview. And then I sampled some pineapple arts; they were very good. There was the unmistakable homebaked585 words
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Advertisement7 1979-03-13 12 Danelea A; :U i a finest butter.7 words
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Advertisement63 1979-03-13 12 If fashion sketching is your sscrot lova, ssnd your offorts to us. Wa'll pay $20 for aach work wa publish. Mount your black and whlta ink drawinga on cardboard togathar with faahion datails you may lika to add. Includa your nama, addraaa and photograph and sand tham to our Bkatchpad63 words
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Advertisement7 1979-03-13 12 More Dear Roe letters on Page 137 words
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Advertisement105 1979-03-13 13 .1 HVfl Delva hair care products, formulated through years of meticulous research. Enriched with proteins and vitamins to give your hair a vital health and yet so soft and gentle. Try Delva products and your hair will be so much better. Available only from professional hairdressers Ask for them from105 words
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360 1979-03-13 14 Lee Yew Meng - By Lee Yew Meng Norway's leading manufacture of telecommunications equipment, AS Elektrisk Bureau is setting up shop here. It will use Singapore as a regional marketing office, a service installation centre for marine equipment besides producing radio link systems here. Mr360 words
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Article247 1979-03-13 14 UPI New York, Tuesday Stocks rallied yesterday afternoon to register a modest gain after President Carter's Middle East peace initiative appeared to have won new support. Trading was moderate. The market recovered after Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, returning from an unscheduled meeting with Carter aides, told newsmenUPI - 247 words
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Article38 1979-03-13 14 UPI New York, Tuesday Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrials 844.68 (up 1.82); 20 transport 213.97 (off 0.04); 15 utilities 103.55 (off 0.61); 65 stocks 284.91 (up 0.04). UPIUPI - 38 words
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Article161 1979-03-13 14 AFP Tokyo, Tuesday Share prices rose moderately on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday in slow trading. The 225-stock Dow Jones average gained 5.15 yen to 6,062.58 yen, while the composite TSE index of more than 900 issues was up 0.45 point at 448.51. Volume came to 190 million shares,AFP - 161 words
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Article81 1979-03-13 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session's close UBS Bearer 3280 -20 UBS Reg 612 -5 SBC 390 -1 Credit Suisse 2320 Swiss B 832 -3 Swiss Relnsur 3135 -IS Wlnlerthur B 2340 40 Zurich Insur 9750 50 Nestle B 3640 -20Union Bank of Switzerland - 81 words
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Article120 1979-03-13 14 Reuter Prices at 11.30 a.m.today (Australian time) on the Sydney Stock Exchange: ACT 185 186 ADC 16 20 Ampol Pet 76 77 ANI 170 174 APM 122 125 Bank NSW 343 347 Brambles —194 BHP 11.20 11.25 Boral 238 240 CBA 253 259 CSR 358 365 CTG 245 250Reuter - 120 words
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Article, Illustration95 1979-03-13 14 Business News and Views This is the plaa af the pup—ed M««e Stan village at East Ceui Parkway. Meddled aa a typical West lavuese village, It will have three faaatalas, twa raws of attap hats eaclrellag a paad, maamade knoll* aid palm trees ta95 words
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Article187 1979-03-13 14 AFP LONDON: Japanese car firms are cutting exports to Britain, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed yesterday. Their sales slumped last month as Leyland and Ford models filled nine of the top 10 placings on the home market. UPI MANILA: A code ofAFP - 187 words
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Article144 1979-03-13 14 UPI London, Tuesday The dollar made gains on most European money markets yesterday following a jump in Tokyo to a near ninemonth high. Gold was down. The dollar closed in Tokyo at 206.60 yen, the highest since it hit 206.10 on June 29. Trading was heavy and theUPI - 144 words
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Miscellaneous585 1979-03-13 14 TUESDAY HX-2 MONEVWIRDS 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 Cut along dotted lines mi CLUES FOR HX 2 1. A light or brief sleep 2. Handy, perhaps, when585 words
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Article, Illustration391 1979-03-13 15 Ever since the enterprising Mrs John Ewing Chow invented the roach trap in 1974 and had it commercially marketed in 1976 by JNP International, Stoproach has benefitted not only homes, but industries and offices as well. The principle patent of Stoproach has been officially391 words
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Advertisement295 1979-03-13 15 Use Stop-Roach CSS 3S Gullies of lass use rfT-VAF ..•J •••\dtngerous TOP^ (Of mosquito breeding MOSQUITOES m 11 THE DANGEROUS DISEASE VIRUS CARRIERS Stop-Roach (he important device to control the spread of mosquitoes and pests JNP INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD Bk 6, No. 311, Syed Mwi Rd S pore 8 TH:295 words
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Advertisement140 1979-03-13 15 IT'S ALWAYS FIRST FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS IN MODERN FURNISHING Extra super showrooms at the Gay World Amusement Park (next to Silver City Cinema where you can choose from more than 50 different models of up -to-date quality living room suites; 30 different models of dining room sets and 30140 words
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Advertisement61 1979-03-13 15 IT Specially designed lor those who want lull protection ol their home without paying the high costs charged bi other Alarm Companies For around $650 00 more or less, you can obtain a Wireless System which will give you a thorough comprehensive protection with a minimum costs It is easy61 words
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Advertisement227 1979-03-13 15 Use Stop-Roach Gullies ore for cockrooches COCKROACHES THE DANGEROUS DISEASE VIRUS CARRIERS Stop-Roach the most effective and permanent device to control the cockroach menance JNP INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD. Bfc S. No 311, Syed Mwi Road, Smjapore S. Tel: *****18. *****46 Alto callable at leading departmental itorei. GLORY CO. 445, Joo227 words
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Article, Illustration501 1979-03-13 16 SURESH NAIR - and has her eyes on another four 'Swimming By SURESH NAIR "Wonder girl" Junie Sng, who just turned 15, is out to rewrite six records during the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association's Junior championships now on at Toa Payoh pool. Yesterday evening she started her record-breakin-mission with501 words
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139 1979-03-13 16 Soccer AFP London, Tuesday. Tottenham or Manchester United stand between Liverpool and their ninth Cup final in nine seasons. The Merseyside men, who have made consistency their trade mark, were paired with the winners of tomorrow's replay between the two other FirstAFP - 139 words
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Article615 1979-03-13 16 PHILIP TAN - Rugby By PHILIP TAN The popularity of rugby in schools has shown a sharp drop in recent years. Fortunately, something is being done about it. A drop has been seen in the number of teams participating in this year's tournament scheduled to begin in615 words
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Advertisement325 1979-03-13 16 AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service: Weekdays 8.30 a m 500 p m Saturdays 8.30 a. m 300 p m Public Holidays 9.00 a. m 1 00 p m Counter Service Regular office hours Ansafone Service After office hours ELSA VEO MODEL Centre: New classes in modelling. deportment .ind personal grooming325 words
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Advertisement366 1979-03-13 16 Travel Guide NAM HO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pte. Lid S.T.P.B Lie. No: 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Genling/Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days SJI99/-, six days SSI79/-. departure every Sunday. Monday. Tuesday. Gentlng/ Cameron Highlands (our days SSI4O/-, Oentlng Highlands four days SSISO/-, by deluxe alrcondltloned coach departure366 words
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Advertisement23 1979-03-13 16 KIM Travel Service (Pte) Ltd W Tel: *****42, *****43, *****44, *****45, *****46, *****47,*****08 "i •j"rm '"'lv'Yk V f. A A SWINGING FIESTA FILIPINAS23 words
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Miscellaneous399 1979-03-13 16 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, -you are a precise, methodical, highly disciplined person who hates to see a single day go by without some accomplishment to mark its passing. You have never known how to relax. Even as a child, you put in long hours and399 words
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Article, Illustration451 1979-03-13 17 Bine Andrea was quickly out in front, leading past the 800 m and into the straight from Our Heart's Desire. Free Tax made up ground from the rear. Blue Andrea ran on gamely and held on to beat the fast-finishing Free Tax by a head.451 words
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Article363 1979-03-13 17 K. L. CHAN - a On the track By K. L. CHAN Ivan Allan's Dragon Command worked in fine fashion with English ace jockey Lester Piggott up at Bukit Timah this morning, c Going once round the track in a slow canter, the four-year-old New Zealand horse by Reindeer363 words
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396 1979-03-13 17 BRIAN MILLER - Tennis By BRIAN MILLER The top four from the current Head Junior Invitationtennis tournament may earn a ticket each to compete the pretigious Junior Wimbledon tennis championship next year. This was disclosed by Mr John Young, the patron of the tournament which enters396 words
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Article85 1979-03-13 17 AFP New Htvea (Ceaaectleat), Tsesday The llalled States completed crashlag 14 win ever Am* trail* la the teaala "Werld Cap" here yesterday. Leadlag M gdig late the (laal day, the Ualted States eemfertaUy teek the remalalag tare matches whea Briaa Oett- frled beat Jeha AlexaaderAFP - 85 words
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Article93 1979-03-13 17 Squash London, Tuesday Heather McKay of Australia defeated Sue Cogswell of Britain 6-9, 9-3, 9-1, 9-4 at Sheffield yesterday to retain the women's World Open squash title. McKay, now based in Toronto, has never been defeated in 15 years of major squash competition and her record includes 1393 words
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Advertisement47 1979-03-13 17 HOW? Play TENNIS and SQUASH WHERE? at SINGAPORE TENNIS CENTRE The Best Tennis Complex in Asia SINGAPORE SQUASH CENTRE The largest in the world wov JOIN NOW Por full details write to SINGAPORE TENNIS CENTRE 1020. East C oast Parkway. Singapore IS. lei: 4425% A or *****547 words
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Article, Illustration451 1979-03-13 18 Philip Tan - First choice Rozario ill SOCCER SCENE by Philip Tan Edmund Wee and not Brian Rozario will be in goal tonight when Singapore's Asian Cup probables are put to the test for the first time against Brunei's Malaysia Cup team at the National Stadium. Brian was coach451 words
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Article, Illustration228 1979-03-13 18 United Motor Works and Mandarin Hotel gave a poor exhibition of football in their Business Houses Senior Knockout match at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday. Although UMW, the First Division champions, entered the next round with a 1-0 win, their performance suggest an early exitPicture by DAVID TAN - 228 words
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Article53 1979-03-13 18 Reuter Copenhagen, Tuesday Mohammed Awad of Egypt won the men's singles title at the Danish Open squash championships here on Sunday night, beating Barry O'Connor of Britain 7-9, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4 in the final. Yvonne Nygren of Sweden beat compatriot Magdalene Pers 9-5, 9-2 in theReuter - 53 words
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Article145 1979-03-13 18 KB Badminton ill AFP Jakarta, Tuesday. AllEngland badminton champion Liem Swie King and two other Indonesian badminton stars have squashed a move by the Indonesian Badminton Federation (PBSI) to have the Indonesian-made Gajah Mada shuttlecock accepted for use in next Thomas Cup tournament in Jakarta. PBSIAFP - 145 words
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Article97 1979-03-13 18 JFfl Athletics AFP Lausanne, Tuesday Another row is brewing between Asia and the International Amateur Athletics Federation (lAAF) over Israeli participation at sporting events. lAAF president, Mr Adrian here yesterday that he had received official confirmation that Japan will not invite Israel to the Asian AthleticsAFP - 97 words
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Article557 1979-03-13 18 BRIAN MILLER - fSFsquash By BRIAN MILLER The Singapore Squash Rackets Association should seriously consider forming a supplementary fitness training programme for their national trainees now in the midst of selection trials for next month's East Asia championships at Bangkok. The selection trials, which began a557 words
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Miscellaneous286 1979-03-13 18 I Crossword v. "N J. il il a a ana a a ACROSS 1 Spanish inn 7 Hebrew month 11 Cheerleader's yell 14 First game 15 High dudgeon 16 Greek letter 17 Sci-Fi writer 19 Filial descendant 20 Unfresh 21 "Trinity" locale 23 Mass town 25 Flightless bird 27 Wings286 words
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Article, Illustration413 1979-03-13 19 Margaret Cunico - Dallas a new drama for TV All-star cast and involved plots By Margaret Cunico At last, a Best Seller that brings back old familiar memories of Peyton Place, Dallas isthe 18-episode takeover from A Brave New World from March 24. Dallas claims to have something (or everyone and it's almost413 words
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294 1979-03-13 19 Teo Lian Huay - Glitter Chatter by Teo Lian Huay Last week's Hong Kong TV variety show, Enjoy Yourself Tonight, was not at all enjoyable for singer Agnes Chan She discovered, minutes before filming began, that her travelling bag containing about $20,000 worth of jewellery was missing.294 words
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Miscellaneous16 1979-03-13 19 ANDY CARP 3 a :-ys :< mSHORT RIBS (^EP ss ESin W&m m Qoee/v/ m < auSLG LTK'J16 words
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Miscellaneous606 1979-03-13 19 At the cinema CONVOY: Kris Kristofferson stars as the leader of a group of truck drivers who go against a cop, played by Ernest Borgnine, who tries to arrest them on a charge. CaplUI: 1.45, 4, 6.30 and 9.15 p.m. SPIDERMAN STRIKES BACK: The super comic book hero helps a606 words
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Miscellaneous166 1979-03-13 19 In and around town BLOOD DONATION session at Lucky Plaza, Orchard Road, till 3.30 p.m. EXPRESSIVE ART exhibition to mark the International Year of the Child at National Museum's Young People's Gallery, from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. SCULPTURE a display of 20 stone works from India and South-east Asia166 words
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Article59 1979-03-13 20 AP POOR: It looks as though the PUB is going to Jack up the electricity rates again. And I was just about to buy a microwave oven. MEI UN: Well don't you think it's nice of Mr Goh Chok Tong to warn you in advance? Now you can59 words
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Advertisement97 1979-03-13 20 Only M iS$75/Open the oovw and it to reedy for calculating, adjusting Ordar by post Ss7B/advanca payment This unit has two alarm functions, an alarm-timer and a time memory (for a different time zone) in addition to its regular clock and calculating functions. Shankar's Emporium (Pts) Ltd. V 101. High97 words
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Miscellaneous797 1979-03-13 20 TV juunUUUUIUIW AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 700 mMion people in 43 countries can't be wrong. PAL color, Invented and owned by TELEFUNKEN Ml OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by I DREAM OF JEANNIE(r). J.25 DIABY OP EVENTS (E). 3.31 AFTERNOON MATINEE. Part 2 o( All The Way Home, the story of the797 words
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Miscellaneous257 1979-03-13 20 ATHLETICS. (Ch.5, 8.35 p.m. in colour). The Mettle Of Our Athletes. There is an active athletic programme with youngsters vying for national interschool championships and the possibility of representing Singapore at Asian School meets. But there is also a great number of dropouts from athletics when they leave school, with257 words
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