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Title Section20 1979-03-29 1 New Nation Thursday, March 29, J 979 2525 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 r -i j NEW NATION COMMENT20 words
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Article399 1979-03-29 1 Douglas Chan - Customs men sent to refineries to check supplies and distribution By Douglas Chan and Tm Um Buy The government has reacted to a possible world oil crisis by monitoring supplies in all Singapore refineries. Customs officers have been posted to the refineries for the exercise to enable399 words
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Article234 1979-03-29 1 because MP too ill to turn up Reuter London, Thursday Prime Minister James Callaghan's Labour government was last night defeated by one vote because of the illness of Labour MP Sir Alfred Broughton, who was too sick to be ferried by ambulance to theReuter - 234 words
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341 1979-03-29 1 UPI Washington, Thursday US State Department officials yesterday warned that the continued presence of Soviet naval vessels in Vietnamese ports could have "an extraordinarily destabilising" effect on South-east Asia's security. State Department spokesman Hodding Carter confirmed reports about Soviet naval vessels putting inUPI - 341 words
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Article49 1979-03-29 1 AP Bangkok, Thursday The English-language Bangkok Post reported today that Laotian Deputy Premier Phoumi Vongvichit fyas defected to Thailand- and asked for temporary political asylum. The Post said Mr Phoumi, also Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, crossed the Mekong River into Thailand yesterday. APAP - 49 words
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Advertisement123 1979-03-29 1 INSIDE 80y,16, masters third tongue in six months If you are one of those who are grappling with a second language and wondering if you can make it, take inspiration from 16-year-old Chan Wai Ming. Nine months ago, he was proficient only in English and Mandarin. But now, he is123 words
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Miscellaneous15 1979-03-29 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today: Scattered showers in late afternoon.15 words
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Article347 1979-03-29 2 Ivan Lim - By Ivan Lim The Labour Ministry has suggested to more than 20 firms facing a labour shortage that they recruit foreign wokers and reschedule their production times because workers are not keen to work on shifts and do overtime. The ministry also suggested that they347 words
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Article21 1979-03-29 2 The Siglap community centre will bold an exhibition on drug abuse and crime prevention from April 6 to 8.21 words
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325 1979-03-29 2 The Government has now stated in writing that civil servants cannot speculate in shares on the stock exchange. Previously, the Instructions Manual was silent on this, though some department heads have, on their own, verbally advised their staff not to dabble in shares or other325 words
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111 1979-03-29 2 The International Society for the Protection of Animals is planning to set up an office here, its field officer (Far East) Peter Close said yesterday. Formed about 20 years ago, it has offices in the United States, Britain and West Germany and is111 words
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Article, Illustration242 1979-03-29 2 Out for a TV show so thieves break into shop Goldsmith Ng Ah Kiam, 53, never missed a single episode of the popular Cantonese serial Luk Siew Fung since it was first shown 20 weeks ago. Every Tuesday he leaves his room on the first floor of the shop where242 words
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Article129 1979-03-29 2 The Kara pong Kembangan Anti-Drug Committee will ask the People's Association to allow it to use the two community centres in the constituency as a meeting place between the Volunteer After-care Officers (VAOs) and former drug addicts. This was stated by the committee's chairman,129 words
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Article275 1979-03-29 2 Share prices were on the rise in the first hour of trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore this morning. The uptrend showed across the board, including the second liners. Only a handful of counters stayed at overnight levels. The others traded were up by one to five275 words
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Article54 1979-03-29 2 A series of talks on Science and Society and Frontiers of Medicine for pre-university students will be held every Wednesday and Friday at the Singapore Science Centre auditorium, starting today at 3 p.m. It is organised by the Singapore Science Centre, pre-university schools and junior colleges. For further54 words
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207 1979-03-29 2 NST Kial* Lumpur, Thursday The Culture, Youth and Sports Ministry has $5 million to be given out this year to help enterprising bumiputra youths set up their own business, but there appear to be few takers. A ministry spokesman said its officersNST - 207 words
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Article73 1979-03-29 2 Police arrested two men armed with parangs at the Junction of Desker Road and Jalan Besar yesterday. Policemen in a patrol car from Toa Payoh station spotted the two men at about 4.50 a.m. and arrested them after a short chase on foot. Investigations later revealed that73 words
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Article25 1979-03-29 2 A Radio and Television Singapore show, Let's Get Together, will be held at the Whampoa community centre on April 7 at 7.30 p.m.25 words
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Advertisement30 1979-03-29 2 TAKE YOUR TIME TO SKf YES TO MARRIAGE HAVING YOUR FIRST CHID AND THE SECOND k Nappy Fantßy b i Worth Waiting For! I Cal *****4 (or information on FamfyPkrining/Sterifeation30 words
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Article719 1979-03-29 3 Bharathi Mohan - S'pore recruiting them in Britain By Bharathi Mohan •or LMdM reporter Four English language specialists are being recruited in Britain to help restructure Singapore's educational system based on its current emphasis on bilingualism. They will review the existing courses at pre-primary, secondary and tertiary levels, revise the719 words
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Article29 1979-03-29 3 Two million visitors came to Singapore last year and not 1.3 million as reported in yesterday's New Nation. The latter figure is the number of repeat visitors.29 words
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Article, Illustration236 1979-03-29 3 French While his friends were busy preparing for the 0 level examination last year, 16-year-old Chan Wai Ming decided to teach himself a third language German. And it was six months of self-studying with a set of teach-yourself books and a GermanFrench - 236 words
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127 1979-03-29 3 An eight-week residential training course on urban adult education will be held in Singapore next year. This is part of a pilot training course which will comprise a pre-course study session of six weeks, a oneweek study visit and the residential course. The course has127 words
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Advertisement172 1979-03-29 3 I r a®"-SHANGRI-LAS MARCH 30 L(JNCHTI/viE ii Dj> In rsicjtit Out Boutique in,JK- iti. t.i-,fni»n >.« en. t n ■I i>l i•.< >n f 1 1- l.iv •> I Ins t" ii;t k |ui f>i in»js .11 .1 ■I tm>fi tt ;i -> i -\< 11 jsi\ ,|t-mi 11 i>ijt172 words
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Article, Illustration441 1979-03-29 4 Eight more homes for the aged are being set up in void decks of Housing Board flats in various estates. The homes will house a total of about 190 senior citizens. It costs $20,000 to $30,000 to construct each home. This involves renovating the441 words
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879 1979-03-29 4 Rav Dhaliwal - IN PARLIAMENT by Rav Dhaliwal The debate on Dr Goh Keng Swee's education report picked up momentum yesterday, with sharper observations and criticisms from the floor. Health Minister Dr Toh Chin Chye, the first minister to take advantage of the total lifting879 words
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Article270 1979-03-29 5 Kang kong is "dirtcheap" these days. It is sold in most markets at as low as 10 cents (or 605 gm (one kati). It was sold at 10 cents at Marine Parade and Lengkok Bahru yesterday after some bargaining. The first price quoted was 20270 words
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Article, Illustration231 1979-03-29 5 South Korean Foreign Minister Park Tong Jin said yesterday he believed the North Koreans are not genuinely interested in working to unite the two countries peacefully. Public statements by the Pyongyang government of its intention to hold talks are only a propaganda stunt. He231 words
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213 1979-03-29 5 Parents of probationers handled by the Probation and Aftercare Service want juvenile delinquency to be included as a topic in mass counselling sessions. Other topics they want included are laws relating to drugs and probaUon; religious counselling; career opportunities for probationers; recreational213 words
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Article58 1979-03-29 5 Sonny Pung has been elected president of St Andrew's Old Boys' Association. Other officials: Fok Tai Loy, Ng Yew Wing, Ong Peck Lye and Dr James Khoo Chee Min (vice-presi-dents), Mrs P. Krempl (secretary), James Goh (assistant secretary), George Chan (treasurer) and Arthur Reddy, Chew Kum58 words
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Advertisement131 1979-03-29 5 Timeless teak serves beautifully I T ft i I i i > I HI i I -V m. Diethelm brings you the luxury of natural teak in a dining room suite. With smooth Scandinavian lines that enhance its beauty. Come and compare. You'll be convinced you can't find better quality131 words
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Article, Illustration397 1979-03-29 6 World Focus Reuter UPI AFP Baghdad, Thursday Syria, the Libyan Jamahiriyah and the Palestine Liberation Organisation last night walked out of a meeting of Arab ministers called to decide on ways of punishing Egypt for its peace treaty with Israel, conference participants said. TheReuter; UPI; AFP - 397 words
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Article106 1979-03-29 6 AFP Tokyo, Thursday The crash of a Chinese military plane near Beijing (Peking) two weeks ago was the result of a "suicide flight" by an aircraft mechanic, Japan's Kyodo news service reported yesterday. Kyodo quoted Chinese sources as saying that the soldier, about 25 yearsAFP - 106 words
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Article143 1979-03-29 6 Nairobi, Thursday Tanzanian and other forces bombarded the Ugandan capital of Kampala last nightfor the first time. Radio Uganda said. The Radio said the attackers were 16 km from the city and it broadcast an appeal from President Idi Amin to friendly countries to come143 words
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Article88 1979-03-29 6 UPI TODAY is Thursday, March 29, the 88th day of 1979 with 277 to follow Those born an this date are under the sign of Aries. ON TUB DAY IN HKTOBY: In 1973, the last US troops left South Vietnam and the last American prisoners-of-war were freed by NorthUPI - 88 words
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Article75 1979-03-29 6 AFP UPI Jakarta, Thursday President Suharto has named Major-General Harry Suharto, Secretary-General of the Justice Ministry, as chairman of the newly-form-ed body for the implementation of the state Ideology of Pancasila, a government spokesman said yesterday. Meanwhile, State Secretary Sudharmono denied recent rumours carried outAFP; UPI - 75 words
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Article51 1979-03-29 6 Reuter Washington, Thursday President Carter yesterday proclaimed Asian-Pacific American Heritage Week in honour of contributions by Asian immigrants to the improvement of life in the US. Mr Carter voiced satisfaction that US immigration laws no longer discriminated against Asian immigrants and refugees after years of injustice.Reuter - 51 words
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Article23 1979-03-29 6 AFP New Delhi, Thursday Indian atomic experts have located rich uranium deposits in its Eastern state of Bihar, reports said today.AFP - 23 words
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Article26 1979-03-29 6 DJ KaaJa lampr fßagsprr flights fna hmtm have ken waned ef the latest flying peril ehamrSeieegere have km splashed sad hit the train 1DJ - 26 words
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Miscellaneous410 1979-03-29 6 =`'\-.?{**;./*"_)>`(-=?"^":/"`? Lmtm Sunny, then showers, 9-3C. Headline: Tories to demand speedy campaign. MMWOW Overcast, 6-4C. Pravda's headline: The socialist cooperation is a powerful (actor of peace. Cloudy, 12-2C. Headline: Death toll still uknown in canal flood. Bene Rain, 17-12C. Headline: Robbery and gunbattle— bandit arrested. Parts Some rain, I1-8C. Headline:410 words
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Miscellaneous68 1979-03-29 6 Manila Sunny. 35-22C. Headline: ME peace pact signed. Knala Lupu Cloudy, 33-24C. Headline: Baghdad Arab fury over pact mounts. Baagkak Cloudy, 35 27C. Headline: Oil expoters drop a bombshell. Takya Sunny, IMC. Headline: Dismay voiced as Opec raises its crude oil price. 8eaal Clear, 18-5C. Headline: Oil prices to go68 words
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Article339 1979-03-29 7 Reuter Geneva, Thursday Major world airlines meeting to discuss the latest oil price increase were almost unanimous yesterday in demanding higher fares to offset rising costs. But there was no agreement yet on how much fares should go up or on what routes, a spokesman forReuter - 339 words
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Article125 1979-03-29 7 UPI Stockholm, Thursday A light-hating hermit who lived twe year* In comm utitrations tunnels below > Stockholm mental hospital, stealing his food from transport trolleys, Is a "unique ease", a psychiatrist said yesterday. The staff at Langhro Hospital agreed to let the man live his own lifeUPI - 125 words
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Article201 1979-03-29 7 Reuter Washington, Thursday The Soviet Union has stepped up military airlifts into Afghanistan despite last Friday's US warning to Moscow to stay out of Afghan internal affairs, US officials said yesterday. Defence and State Department sources said, however, that the US had been unable to determineReuter - 201 words
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Article68 1979-03-29 7 AFP Washington, Thursday Soviet warships have anchored in the bay of Cam Ranh, central Vietnam, for the first time, reliable sources at the Pentagon said here yesterday. The bay contains the larg- est naval base built by the Americans during the Vietnam war. According to theAFP - 68 words
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Article, Illustration158 1979-03-29 7 World Focus AP Moscow, Thursday A mentally unbalanced Soviet merchant seaman who wanted to go to America blew himself up inside the US embassy yesterday following a six-hour long siege by Soviet security men, officials reported. The unidentified 27-year-old man was dead on arrivalAP - 158 words
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Article36 1979-03-29 7 UPI Washington, Thursday The State Department said yesterday it is "willing to consider" buying back some of the billions of dollars worth of sophisticated weapons it sold to Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi of Iran.UPI - 36 words
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Advertisement489 1979-03-29 7 EMPORIUM HOUHNGSLOCKY DRAW' 79 winaGraetz colour TVC WWHWWM M W (From 23rd March Jo 22nd April 1979) It's easy to enter, with every purchase of $5 and above at any of the 13 Emporiums, you are entitled to one lucky coupon, the more you purchase, the more coupons you will489 words
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Article435 1979-03-29 8 Members of Parliament who have so far spoken in the "free for all" education debate generally support Dr Goh Keng Swee's threepart motion even if they do not entirely agree with his report. That is not at all surprising because while the first is merely435 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article56 1979-03-29 8 It sounds like Paradise Regained. The Hyatt Rama Hotel In Bangkok is hosting a special function which has been billed as "An evening in a place of happy innocence before mankind's first sin." The highlight is a Garden of Eden buffet. Dress: your uninhibited idea of Paradise. Just56 words
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Article47 1979-03-29 8 A man looked at one label behind a tie proclaiming "100 per cent silk" and growled to his companion: "This means that the label is 100 per cent silk. There's nothing here which says the tie is silk, too." True, true, another case for Case?47 words
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Article, Illustration748 1979-03-29 8 Ex-premier Phouma now a passive govt adviser NYT Vientiane: Souvanna Phouma, the pre-communist Premier and now a government adviser, says 10,000 to 15,000 civilian officials and military officers who served under him have been detained since the communists seized power in 1975. "Yes, they workedNYT - 748 words
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301 1979-03-29 8 r, 3 VOICE OF THE PRESS J J, NEW STRAITS TIMES Reports that a Vietnam-dominated Indochinese Federation is pretty well an accomplished fact, with the signing of the last of the pacts linking the three states on the peninsula politically and militarily, strengthen suspicions301 words
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Article, Illustration601 1979-03-29 9 Art Buchwald - Art Buchwald Los Angeles Times Washington: Ever since President Carter said that our energy crisis was the moral equivalent of war, I have believed we should have war crime trials for people who contributed to screwing up what little hope we had ofLos Angeles Times - 601 words
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Article, Illustration1006 1979-03-29 9 Liew Soon Chin - Voice off the Press Round-up Mar 18-24 By Liew Soon Chin Education strikes at the heart of parents in Singapore. The administrators in the past have not met with tremendous success in solving the many problems linked with it. Last weekend, Prime Minister Lee Kuan1,006 words
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Advertisement234 1979-03-29 9 trimatic 707 m J) J Kill 4 V H f □IB \ec o»' a k eo* £\en^ \V*e' 2letf s n' A <> i rvv>v" England's most advanced instant shower heater, incorporates an exclusive triple control system! So every member of the family can enjoy a good, warm shower. Only234 words
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Article, Illustration144 1979-03-29 10 As pretty as a picture. You could say that of any of these from the tiniest miniature painted delicately on Ivory or tile to baroque reproductions of the old masters. A reproduction of the old masters la a baroque frame retains some glory and splendour of the144 words
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Article, Illustration829 1979-03-29 10 NYT Phoenix (Arizona): The Arizona developers like to call it the House of the Future but its architect thinks the description is silly. "I turn cold when I hear that term," said 29-year-old architect Charles Robert Schiffner. "The house represents advanced thinking, butNYT - 829 words
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Article, Illustration613 1979-03-29 11 Margaret Cunico - DECOR i»v Margaret Cunico Ultra chic is the essence of Pat and Cheng Guan's apartment, with plenty of good taste and contemporary flavouring in it. The paintings on the walls are a dominant feature. They are grouped in varying sizes in comers and613 words
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Article, Illustration788 1979-03-29 12 LIEW SOON CHIN - Keep customers satisfied: Ong It Is either go "mod" or Utenlly close shep. Psr the ftMratamtely 2SM provision sheps In Singapore, the growing competition (rem sapermarkets sad emporiums mad the chaages la ceasomer-lmying habits haved pssed this Hob- Jwu 5 UNCO* Ts cempoaad their788 words
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Article, Illustration696 1979-03-29 12 "You must put on a smiling face to stay in this business. Chit-chat, small talk and cheerful greetings are part of our life. They keep the cash register ringing," says 40-year-old Tang Kheng Bok, a "onethird owner" of Tang Brothers. No cash696 words
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Miscellaneous560 1979-03-29 12 Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address: N R.I.C. No: Tel: FILL IN MIBBINQ LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW olong dotted lines Haa^a CLUES FOR HZ-4 1. Something bright in the sky 2. It may be e very nice lustrous black560 words
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Article198 1979-03-29 14 UPI AFP London, Thursday The US dollar closed mixed on European money markets and in Tokyo yesterday. Gold rose US$l to U*****,625 an ounce in London and increased 50 US cents to U*****,375 in Zurich. The dollar rose fractionally in London, Paris and Tokyo but elsewhere suffered slightUPI; AFP - 198 words
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Article195 1979-03-29 14 400 new jobs in typewriter factory f Business 1 News and Views L A Corona, Singapore's sole typewriter manufacturer, has just completed a second expansion programme which will increase production by 70 per cent. It has added another 1860 sq metres of working area in its Bedok195 words
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Article, Illustration74 1979-03-29 14 West Germany has started an sdd fandralslng drive fsr charities. In these sll-starved days, when the ear Is anathema in almsst all csnntries, West Germany has crswned the parking meter the new charity qneen. The first meter was Installed in Pfsrzheim recently, andPana picture - 74 words
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Stock markets round the world
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Article216 1979-03-29 14 UPI Stocks (ell yesterday amid profit-taking from Wednesday rally. Trading was the heaviest in Ave months. The Dow Jones industrial average, up and down in a narrow range most of the day, skidded 5.11 points to 866.25. The Dow soared 16.54 points on Tuesday to the highest levelUPI - 216 words
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Article34 1979-03-29 14 UPI Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday; 30 Indus 866.25 (off 5.11); 20 trans 223.80 (up 0.10); utils 104.77 (off 0.03); 65 stock 280.97 (off 0.96). UPI.UPI - 34 words
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Article144 1979-03-29 14 AFP Hardly affected by the Opec decision to raise crude oil prices, the Tokyo stock market held Ann yesterday although both the Dow indicator and the wider-based index declined due to lasses sustained by ex-dividend and ex-new Issues. The 225-stocks Dow Jones average finished 0.72 yen lower at 6108.30AFP - 144 words
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Article75 1979-03-29 14 Reuter Closing prices on the Paris Bourse yesterday: Par I baa 215.10 -2.90 Foncter 422.10 +2.10 Prin temps 124.90 .80 Bull 57 JO 80 Royal Dutch 290 +4 Mlchelln 1020 10 CQE 379 unch Thomson 209 1 CFP 142 -8 Rhone 107.90 1.90 Air 396 7 JO BSN 488Reuter - 75 words
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Article82 1979-03-29 14 Union Bank of Switzerland Yesterday's prices followed by the difference on the previous session's close UBS Bearer 3338 10 UBS Re« 820 +5 SBC B 302 2 Credit Suisse B 2356 Swissair B 845 2 Swiss Relnsur 3165 15 Wlnterthur B 2360 Zurich Insur 9000 +50 Nestle B 2306Union Bank of Switzerland - 82 words
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Article103 1979-03-29 14 UPI Brussels, Thursday Common Market Ministers of Energy have called a special meeting next month to assess the consequences of the new Opec price hike. Mr Andre Giraud, French Industry Minister, who presided over the ministers' meeting, said they did not have sufficient details onUPI - 103 words
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Article, Illustration215 1979-03-29 14 Holiday Inn Hotel'announced two appointments and two promotions this week. New to the scene are Mr Urs Baamaai, appointed Butcher Master, and Mr Eric Wsag, appointed night manager. Mr Baumann, who started as an apprentice in Switzer- land nine years ago, has spent four years In London.215 words
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Article44 1979-03-29 14 AFP Tokyo,. Thursday The six-year long Tokyo Round of multilateral trade negotiations in Geneva is likely to end in mid-April, with the signing of a tentative agreement which will stress removal of non-tariff barriers by the countries concerned, government sources said yesterday.AFP - 44 words
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Article38 1979-03-29 14 Reuter London, Thursday China, embarked on a major modernisation programme, is raising what appears to be its first syndicated loan in the international banking market through a consortium of Arab banks, the Financial Times said today.Reuter - 38 words
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228 1979-03-29 14 AP Bangkok, Thursday The Thai economy enjoyed a vigorous growth in 1978 and will continue to grow at a fairly high rate during 1979 particularly in the agricultural sector but balance of trade and payments deficits will be unavoidable, according to a recent reportAP - 228 words
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Article83 1979-03-29 14 UPI Washington, Thursday Led by a sharp drop in oil purchases, the United States trade deficit narrowed to US$l.3 billion ($2.8 billion) last month for the smallest red ink total in 21 months, the government announced Americans sold a record US$l3.5 billion worth ofUPI - 83 words
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Article, Illustration568 1979-03-29 15 Brian Miller - BOWLING by Brian Miller National squad chairman, Mr M.K. Lee, is extremely concerned about the unhealthy state at the bowling front. Singapore bowlers have adopted a couldn't-care-less attitude towards national representation and it has put bowling at a low ebb. Since the beginning of February, the568 words
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Article, Illustration776 1979-03-29 16/17 Harish Chandola - And those who get there are often faced with death and destruction Ubrld Focus By Harish Chandola Reuter Phnom Penh: Thousands of Kampucheans are now crisscrossing their war-torn country, returning home from centres where they were concentrated by the ousted Pol Pot regime. The roadsReuter; Pana photo; UPI photo - 776 words
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SEA SPORTS SPECIAL
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Article757 1979-03-29 18 ANGLING, though a blood sport, is a fine contest between man and the fishes of the sea. The excitement of matching a thin thread of nylon line, a resilient rod and muscles against the resista nee of a fish is rarely equalled in any757 words
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Article, Illustration915 1979-03-29 19 Tsang Kwok Choong - Bv Tsang Kwok Choong The best way for anyone to get started in sailing is to first visit the biggest book shop in town. The shortest out and the least expensive way, initially, to sailing is to purchase for example, "The Dinghy Owner's915 words
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Article75 1979-03-29 19 Plans are now being drawn up by the Singapore Sports Council to set up a sailing centre at the East Coast Park Swimming Lagoon where wind surfing, sailing and other water sports will be promoted. These plans also include the provision of wind surfing courses in the swimming75 words
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Article, Illustration898 1979-03-29 21 CANOEING, once downgraded as a defunct sport, is slowly but surely emerging and catching on among Singapore sporting enthusiasts as a popular recreation. This has been largely due to the enthusiasm and expertise that Oliver Cock, director of coaching of the British Canoeing Union has898 words
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Article, Illustration628 1979-03-29 22 Deborah Chla - UP...UP ...AND AWAY IT GOES By Deborah Chla Experience the speed of a water-skiing,the thrills of surfing and sailing all in one sport windsurfing. It takes you way out in the open seas, leaving you alone to battle the waves and winds. But that, the enthusiasts628 words
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Article, Illustration1029 1979-03-29 23 POWER BOAT SECTION.. IF you intend to take up power boating as a pastime, it is best to consider what will be the main water sport activity you will use your boat for. The amount of money you need to invest in a power1,029 words
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Article, Illustration830 1979-03-29 25 Brian Miller - By Brian Miller NEPTUNE'S Kingdom is a world all by itself as all those who have done some undersea diving will know. No exhaust fumes, no smog, no dust and no noise. It's a paradise, really a serene realm that waits to be visited.830 words
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Article, Illustration198 1979-03-29 26 Mix and match them Bathing suits are more in the swim than you think! They're not only meant for the times in the water wear them dressed and decorated and teamed with sarongs, skinny pants, skirts and whatever you with. Even high heels.198 words
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Article, Illustration706 1979-03-29 27 Carry it in the boot of a car and launch it anywhere INFLATABLES are' popular because of their portability, versatility and relative low price. You can pack an inflatable in the boot of an average family car and launch it anywhere. In this way, you706 words
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Article217 1979-03-29 27 It is expected that keel boat one- design sailing will gain popularity if a versatile Rodney Johnstone-designed J/24 gets to be built in Singapore. An agreement is being finalised to allow Far Eastern Yachts of Singapore to build this vessel which can be combined both217 words
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Article242 1979-03-29 27 To learn to ski, one had previously to own a skiboat, or have generous friends who did. With a reasonable boat and outboard engine combination costing upward of 17,000 and a pair of skis costing more than $300, this exciting and challenging sport has242 words
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Article, Illustration573 1979-03-29 28 SURESH NAIR - KM •lIIMIIIIII MM IM|II Mllf MHMlllMMllllKMllllllllMllMiiitliiiiiiiiitiiia Picture power at the schools front Soccer By SURESH NAIR It was an unhappy evening for Swiss Cottage's stocky striker Irving Schelkis despite steering his team to a shock 2-1 victory over defending champions, Raffles Institution, in the National SchoolsPicture by NIK KASMANI; Picture by JERRY SEH - 573 words
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Article538 1979-03-29 28 PHILIP TAN - K>9 Rugby By PHILIP TAN The standard of rugby in the schools has dropped drastically, and unless the relevant authorities make an effort to do something about it, the sport at national level will suffer in future. This view was shared by two prominent538 words
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Article411 1979-03-29 29 K. L. CHAN - By K. L. CHAN Koala Lumpur, Thursday Thunderer D looks set to re-enter the winning list in the Class. 4 Division 4 1200 m sprint here on Saturday. With Noel Harris in the saddle the five-year-old gelding by Royal Artist showed striking return to form with an impressive411 words
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Article1123 1979-03-29 29 SATURDAY ClaM 3 Dtv 5 1200 m 16 Bustlno 57 U Wu Lin 57 6 Bridge of Friendship 56 5 10 Incision 90.5 8 Pepper Black 55 7 Task Master 55 4 Charlies Magic 54 5 1 Better Times 54 9 Allsan II 53.5 13 Mercury II 53.51,123 words
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Article130 1979-03-29 29 SATURDAY RACE ONE: CI. Dtv. 3 ltMm Orteatal Day, Paler! Taajaag, HialM Taak, Wlady Sail, Natlaaal Special. RACE TWO: IM. a. I Dlv. I IZttm Seaaag Seaaag, Ferelga Geat, Peaaaaraa. RACE THREE: S.M. a 4 Dlv. IMta Ever Me*»t, Raah 11, Steal Heart, Ceagar, Orgaadl, Artff, Cheek T» Cheek.130 words
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Article217 1979-03-29 30 K9 Soccer LMMImi, Thursday English soccer champions Nottingham Forest hit top form last night with a 6-0 thrashing of struggling London club .Chelsea who seem doomed for relegation. Northern Ireland international Martin O'Neill slammed home three goals, England star Tony Woodcock hit two, and Gary Birtles217 words
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447 1979-03-29 30 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR Underdogs Perlis intend to spring an April Fools' Day surprise on Malaysia Cup table-toppers Singapore when they clash at the National Stadium on Sunday (kickqff: 7.30 p.m.). The shoe is likely to be on the other foot, considering that Perlis447 words
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250 1979-03-29 30 BRIAN MILLER - Squash By BRIAN MILLER Venkatesan Gopal recordthe fastest victory in the month-old selection trials yesterday for next month's East Asia tournament in Bangkok when it took him Just under 18 minutes to send Benny See reeling in a three-set victory at KaUang. The250 words
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Article28 1979-03-29 30 Reuter Chichester (England), Thursday Geoff Hunt (Australia) beat Hiddy Jahaa (Pakistan) 9-7, 9-4, 96 in the men's final of an international squash tournament here last night.Reuter - 28 words
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Article125 1979-03-29 30 R3 Boxing Bangkok, Thursday Two more Singapore boxers were eliminated in the King's Cup boxing tournament at the National Stadium here yesterday. They were bantamweight Tan Leong Kok and lightweight V. Mahalingam. Mahalingam was knocked out by a Thai, Singha Apirom, in the 2nd round125 words
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Article, Illustration195 1979-03-29 30 Reuter New York, Thursday. Irish soccer star, George Best, (above), was yesterday released from a worldwide ban and said he would be playing again for his American club Fort Lauderdale Strikers on Saturday. Kurt Lamm, secretary of the US Soccer Federation, saidReuter - 195 words
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Miscellaneous267 1979-03-29 15 Crossword 5 Photo blowup: abbr. 6 Phlegmatic 7 Tax aide 8 An Ira 9 Around a long time 10 Wheels 11 Neatly beautiful 12 Used-car deals 13 Opposite of federal 15 Old violin 20 Fir or balsam 23 Condescend 24 Singer to Ulysses 26 Bee sunny 27 Right now 29267 words
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Advertisement214 1979-03-29 19 The 'Aqua-Lung' trade mark is only used on underwater equipment meeting the high standards of SptJr Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau. It is no wonder that Nihon Aqua-Lung is the best selling diving equipment in Japan. u '<11 #9 i Tank ,Bac Pacs Spear Guns Life Jacket Lights Fins Bag Accessories Snorkels214 words
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Advertisement89 1979-03-29 22 Get away front it ail SPEND YOUR WEEKEND ON A FAST CRUISING SAILBOAT. The Far Eastern 32 combines the speed and eieganoe of fast racing yachts, with the comforts of larger cruisers Now butt m Singapore with quafcty craftmansh»p, the yacht can be purchased at various stages from basic huN89 words
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Advertisement77 1979-03-29 25 CHAYHAI Motor Boat And Sampan Builder 38 Ponggol Road, 8 3 A m.s. Track 6, Singapore 19. Tfeh*****82 Specialised in: Building Speed Boats, Motor Boats, Cruisers etc. Stockist of Boat Accessories Equipments. We also undertake to repair all kinds of boats and to build wooden Hull Boats coated with Fibreglass.77 words
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Miscellaneous386 1979-03-29 28 STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you are one of those extremely energetic persons who is seldom still. Physically and mentally, you fere on the alert every waking moment. Your expectations of gain are usually met, for you do not overrate either your talents or your determination; you know386 words
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Advertisement48 1979-03-29 29 offer from IABAC ORIONAL. l'i i i.'-T' i iTA s «5 M i, 00 miniature bottle of eau de toilette box of 5 refreshing tissues luxury soap shampoo With every $35/- purchase. At C K Tang (Genfs Dept) and Metro Orchard. While stocks last TAIBAC 0116 I HAL48 words
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Miscellaneous122 1979-03-29 30 t i 8£ m m -m. n. 52 >4 VJ>. A 1 RS ft Br SS i 3£^ i v K '-^i? <3 Vi c. OBJECTION. BIG BALLI THE OFFENDER WAS SENT WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE ANDY CARP THAT'S NOT NECESSARY, SURELY? you LOOK ID ME UKE A LASS < YES,122 words
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Article, Illustration465 1979-03-29 31 Judith Holmberg - When two Dallas families hate each other and the son of one marries the daughter of the other, trouble brews Review Dallas By Judith Holmberg Once upon a time, in a country called Texas, there lived a family called Ewing. Hie head of the465 words
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Article, Illustration405 1979-03-29 31 JH There is more to Oman than oil, I discovered. Wafting from the room which houses the Oman Yesterday And Today Exhibition, is the smell of coffee. And when you walk into the Crystal Ballroom at the Hyatt Hotel, a traditionally garbed OmaniJH - 405 words
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Miscellaneous345 1979-03-29 31 At the cinema THE BEST HUSTLER WINS (Cantonese): The police finds it particularly difficult to penetrate a syndicate of forgers. That is because the leader and his son are experts at kung fu. But they are Anally out witted by another master. Stars Ho Choung Tao, Chang Wu Lang. Priaee:345 words
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Miscellaneous558 1979-03-29 31 nd around town PIANO RECITAL by Bernard Ringeissen at the DBS auditorium, 8.30 p.m. The programme for the evening includes Chopin, Debussy and Saint Saens. Tickets at $15, $10. $8. $5 and $3 vailable at the National Theatre, CK Tang and Cold Storage. SINGAPORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA perform at the Singapore558 words
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Article64 1979-03-29 32 AH POOK: Wow, look at this Bunny Girl ad in the Straits Times. I'm going to sign up for the Playboy Club. MEI LIN: But did you read the parliamentary report next to the ad? Dr Lau Teik Soon is right. All the talk about moral education will64 words
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Miscellaneous703 1979-03-29 32 TV AND RADIO SINGAPORE 5 700 miion people in 43 countries can't be wrong. PAL color. Invented and owned by TELEFUNKEN J.M OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by STAR PER- FORMANCE: The Answer 1.11 DIARY OP EVENTS (C) 1.15 HOME SWEET HOME (r). Mandarin serial 4.M INTERMISSION <.•1 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTS followed by703 words
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Miscellaneous185 1979-03-29 32 Todays top shows YOUTH (Ch. 8, 7.20 p.m. in colour). Four students discuss the already much-talked about Immersion Scheme; there's a demonstration on the art of making an opera mask, Wong Susun performs Mozart's Vol Che Sapete. RADO SHOW (Ch. 5, 8.45 p.m. in colour). The Family Quiz moves into185 words
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