New Nation, 28 July 1979
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Title Section19 1979-07-28 1 New Nation "^>IN(JAk)RE Saturday, July 28, 1979 2631 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 r--—s~z Nl W NATION COMMENT19 words
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Article268 1979-07-28 1 Teresa Ooi - Registration details out today By Teresa Ooi The Education Ministry will announce today details of the registration 0f children for admission to Primary One classes next year. Some changes are expected. The announcement, which has been delayed by a month, cpmes in the wake of dozens of268 words
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Article, Illustration81 1979-07-28 1 UPI The fluty ph 1 left waatakea ta 111 hy WHto ef Hahk 08. It wa* et her w®lPiiNli iH|htor JtMilc. v LMk agili Mi mil Had a striUag wwM-w to the little Mlaa Cepperteae' trademark (pftctare aim). Ike taaabg fetfea mmkera, Cepperteae Cerperatlea has heea aalagUPI - 81 words
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Advertisement39 1979-07-28 1 Y'rnts \tlas Sound I'tc INSIDE School milk scheme: Parents who take offence Page 5 9-page tennis special IN THE OTHER PAGEB: What's On 10; Moneywords 14; Comics, Crossword 25; Stars 26. I ROBINSONS A 'mjr^lmihj if I (1,1011 h'KXC'I39 words
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Miscellaneous11 1979-07-28 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today: Fair.11 words
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Article, Illustration314 1979-07-28 2 Judith Hale - All because of a leaky roof By Judith Hale Tourists Mr and Mrs N. Krishnan, had a free night's stay at the Station Hotel in Keppel Road on Thursday. But it was one they would willingly have forfeited for a decent sleep. All night long314 words
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Article107 1979-07-28 2 About 30 Asean deleSates will meet here on fonday for the Asean Power Utilities Computer Application Committee meeting. Delegates from the Public Utilities Board, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, the National Electricity Board (Malaysia), the National Power Corporation /(Philippines) aqd the Perusanaan Umum Listrik Negara107 words
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Article67 1979-07-28 2 Mr Koh Tong Jin has been elected president of the Singapore Art and Crafts Education Society at its recent 13th extraordinary general meeting. Other elected officials are Mr Ong Teong Hean, Mr Toh Kok Peng, Mr Koh Kia Kok, Mr Sairi Bakri, Mr Seow Tens Kia, Mr Sim67 words
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Article27 1979-07-28 2 The Toa Payoh branch libray will present a musical concert of popular and folk music, Share, in its lecture hall on Aug 18 at 5 p.m.27 words
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195 1979-07-28 2 A girl is carrying out an aggressive drive in town to recruit more members (or an illegal videotape club, say a number of executives. They described the girl as voluptuous, good looking and in her early 20s. She came to my office with a195 words
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129 1979-07-28 2 AP Three Italian naval vessels have rescued 169 Vietnamese refugees in the South China Sea since leaving Singapore on Wednesday, a spokesman for the Unitea Nations High Commission for Refugees said yesterday. The guided missile cruiser Vittoria Veneto' cruiser Andrea Doria and supply shipAP - 129 words
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Article44 1979-07-28 2 The Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, and MP for Aljunied, Mr Chin Harn Tong, will be the guest at a National Day dinner to be held at the Allunied community centre in Joo Seng Road on August 3 at 7.90 p.m.44 words
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Advertisement65 1979-07-28 2 PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY WITH HIGH SECURITY LOCKS AHLO 1 P ABLOY duplicate key can be easily dvpHcated at:Sola Agent 207-A Ist Floor Goldhill Shopping Centre Thornton Road Singapore 11 T«l: *****5, *****21 A *****42 imui 4 HOIIIIH NOTEI Orthord Raad.Singaporeß TEL *****10******60 WITH EXCELLENT sH;v m a; $1.00 Parking ticket65 words
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Article, Illustration591 1979-07-28 3 Ivan Lim - Parents attending a talk instantly hail a new idea... By Ivan Lim A suggestion (or a neighbourhood child fostering scheme N has been hailed by several parents. The scheme is for mothers lining in the same area to take turns looking after one another's children. An591 words
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361 1979-07-28 3 British Petroleum has proposed that its petrol kiosks closed on alternate Sundays on a staggered basis. It said this is to minimise inconvenience to the public during the present period of fuel shortage. In a letter to its dealers, BP said they have361 words
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Advertisement80 1979-07-28 3 Mi S A A' -*> 4»m N lilillilfel—l! ■r iIVWJ Singapore's own and Asia's most dynamic entertainer Her farewell performance before leaving for the United States Mitsukoshi Garden 4th August 1979 at Bpm. < Admission prices. $30 inclusive of buffet dinner (adults) (Silver Club members inclusive of first drink) $2080 words
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Article305 1979-07-28 4 Richard Ho - New training school to better seamen's skills By Richard Ho The National Maritime Board (NMB) will start intensive courses to upgrade the skills of seamen for the future needs of the shipping industry. Under the plan, NMB will phase out the training of ratings now being305 words
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239 1979-07-28 4 Pirates mortar-bomb-ed and machine-gunned a Singapore-based tug off the Sabah coast on Monday. The Borneo Bulletin said the pirates also clubbed the tug's skipper, Captain Jeffn, ana his chief engineer over the head witn the butt of a machine-gun. It happened 48km north of239 words
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Article, Illustration375 1979-07-28 4 Gome tomorrow, and these two girls will be Jetting off to a new way of Alice Wong, 23, and Lim Cheng Hul, 22, are off to Hong Kong, their new home, where they begin their career as hostesses for Cathay Pacific Airways. They were375 words
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Article142 1979-07-28 4 Comfort has fitted radio systems into 200 of its taxis. The taxis, which are controlled from a station in Corporation Drive, Jurong, are the first of 600 to be radio-controlled. Sources said that the first 200 taxis largely comprise Comfort operators in Jurong and its nearby142 words
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Advertisement192 1979-07-28 4 IMPORT, EXPORT j »i*j DOCUMENTATION COURSE PR in Import 6 export, Trade Terms, S&W Contract, Breach of Contract, Purchase orders, Establishing Overseas Contact, International Trade, Methods of payments, Banking, Types of L/C, Shipping Practice, Containerised Shipping, BTN Coding, Import/ Export Permits, B/L, Certificate of Origin, Import/ Export Licencing, Telegram/ Telex,192 words
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Article, Illustration495 1979-07-28 5 Teresa Ooi - Tuckshop revolution to oust junk food School Milk Food For Thought Seminar By Teresa Ooi Sweets should be taxed as heavily as cigarettes, alcohol and petrol, an Australian child dental health expert, Professor Elsdon Storey, said yesterday. "It seems ridiculous that governments do not495 words
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Article, Illustration224 1979-07-28 5 Singapore parents take offence when their children are asked to drink milk in school, Mr Ho Kah Leong, MP for Jurong, said this morning. They find it degrading if their children are singled out by the school doctor to take milk. They224 words
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Article225 1979-07-28 5 K. K. Fong - By K. K. Fong Oil companies here have cut back advertising expenses because of the petrol shortage. They said since they ao not have enough supply to meet market demand, it is pointless advertising. A Caltex senior official said: "Our advertising fund is always225 words
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Article44 1979-07-28 5 The Sentosa Development Corporation has invited tenders for 13 food stalls on Kusu Island to carter to devotees visiting the island on pilgrimage from 0ct.21 to Nov. 19. An SDA official said Chinese and Muslim food will be cartered for.44 words
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Advertisement104 1979-07-28 5 Another exclusive collection from... patent Bathroom Accessories You've Always Possessed Shapes which are new. And unique Available in solid white, solid red, transparent topaz, transparent turquosise, transparent steel grey, transparent clear. serie eur v.? it A ■»:> m m* IM+ 'f f, r• 5* Jt i 'J* *5 Articles are104 words
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Article, Illustration95 1979-07-28 6 World Focus Three-day-eM Marl* Mwcm Is a little 810 toy, or, if yn like, ft heftvywelghtehftmplon! And yea esa say that again. Bora u Sallaas, California, to km Already broken ft 129-year-old record. And It's ftll for being born the hlggMt bftby la Califor■lft. Mftrio weighed InUPI photo - 95 words
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Article81 1979-07-28 6 UPI 8«a Meg*, Saturday Lm tt the fanner Larry Wagaer, before he legally ehaaged kls name Is a 42-year-eld m hailaßM executive wtae says he's running far President. His alatfera: aa evaaaeUeal belief la the mystical pawer af the ■amber tL His alleged campaign literature: US$B kills pastedtegetherUPI - 81 words
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Article160 1979-07-28 6 Reuter New York, Saturday The owners and operators of two oil tankers which collided in the Caribbean last week are being sued for US$lOO million ($215 million) damages by the United States MobU Oil Corporation. In two separate US$5O million law suits filed inReuter - 160 words
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Article336 1979-07-28 6 AP AFP New Delhi, Saturday Prime Minister-desig-nate Charan Singh s close lieutenant, Raj Narain, said yesterday that Mr Singh's new government would scrap what he called India's policy of "appeasement" towards the United States, the Soviet Union and China. "The foreign policy of appeasement ofAP; AFP - 336 words
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Article147 1979-07-28 6 UPI TODAY is Saturday, July 28, the 209 th day of 1979 with 156 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. Mrs John F. Kennedy, widow of the assassinated 35th American President (now the widow of Aristotle Onassis), was born on July 28.1929.UPI - 147 words
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Article103 1979-07-28 6 AFP Frankfurt, Saturday The 13 members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countires are likely to see their foreign currency earnings swell by US$5O million (about $105 million) this year and another US$BO million next year, the Deutsche Bank said yesterday. West Germany's biggestAFP - 103 words
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Article32 1979-07-28 6 AFP United Nations, Saturday Angry UN diplomats have demanded promises that their car pe- trol tanks will be kept topped up if New York is hit by further fuel shortages.AFP - 32 words
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Advertisement133 1979-07-28 6 OOPS! YOU HAVE BEEN SHOT V N f f m IVttf b wr.: •H >• J mi i MK tt ••x Mean Schools' Championships Sharp-shooters have got you covered. Sights adjusted, they aim and "pop" go the flashes. No camera tricks. Candid camera may not be in town yet, but133 words
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Article, Illustration250 1979-07-28 7 World Focus UPI Islamabad, Saturday Pakistan will "eat crumbs" if necessary to acquire nuclear technology, despite a cut-off of US aid and other penalties, military president Gen Zia ul-Haq said yesterday. He blamed the skyrocketing cost of oil as a fuel source forUPI - 250 words
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Article, Illustration89 1979-07-28 7 Police seize $5300 worth of goods Sixteen people, Including six Kampuchean refugees (seated in the background) were arrested by Thai pelice in Bangkok en Monday en charges of attempting to smuggle goods from Thailand Into Kampuchea. In thin picture, police Inspect some of the goods worth about USfZSMUPI radiopicture - 89 words
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Article136 1979-07-28 7 AFP Copenhagen, Saturday The Danish government yesterday announced plans to restrict pornography sales, for the first time since they were liberalised 10 years ago. Under a bill to go before Parliament in November, pictures and films of children involved in sexual activities will be bannedAFP - 136 words
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116 1979-07-28 7 UPI Tokjro, Saturday Japan plans to spend about U5523.2 billion ($49.6 billion) in the next 11 years to sharply reduce its dependence on oil and develop alternative energy sources. The ambitious plan was made public yesterday by International Trade and Industry MinisterUPI - 116 words
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118 1979-07-28 7 AFP Hong Kong, Saturday The Peoples Court in Quang Nam-da Nang province has sentenced a group of organisers of illegal departures from Vietnam to between six and 12 years of imprisonment, Radio Hanoi reported last night. The leader of the grouD, Phan Chi,AFP - 118 words
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172 1979-07-28 7 AP Washington, Saturday The Carter administration formally told the US Congress yesterday it plans to help Saudi Arabia double tne size of its national guard, whose main purpose is to defend key oil installations. The Pentagon sent Congress formal notification ofAP - 172 words
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Advertisement266 1979-07-28 7 IT IS TRUE |ust listen to some opinions about T>eorrood from the audiences of Kediffusion. Miss i I fler usiny. my fate ivn s mo,<th, unlikt tin rdinar\ soap which contains alkaliin and nukes mv ta i inn < mil< >rtahL 4 ildm. (hita M\ hut Ui/.s i«n j//i j//«r266 words
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Article470 1979-07-28 8 Dear Ros almost wept her eyes out when she read the article in the China Times about the terrible plight of the Taiwanese wife in Singapore. Poor thing! The writer, Jun-Fei, warned the unsuspecting Taiwanese maiden who dreamed of marrying a Singaporean that she would470 words
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WHISPERS By ISPY
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Article67 1979-07-28 8 The bride wept and collapsed as the wedding failed to take place simply because the groom did not show up. The bride's mother later went to the groom's house where she found him being held hostage by his first wife and her mother in a bid to67 words
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Article59 1979-07-28 8 .and a blind one Eleven blind Filipino couples were married in Roman Catholic ceremonies in Manila recently despite their reluctance and after having lived together without marriage, some for as long as 11 years. The unique mass wedding was part of a programme by the Christian Family Movement and a59 words
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Article, Illustration465 1979-07-28 8 Tan Bah Bah - In other words... by Tan Bah Bah See editorial. Below is an article which appeared in the South China Clarion in Taipeh sometime back. The author is one Mr Chang Yin Fa. I am afraid I cannot reveal who Mr Chang is, what465 words
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Article401 1979-07-28 8 AP Geneva: Swiss boarding schools, once elite establishments for the offspring of wealthy Americans, upper class British and continental aristocracy, have been forced to open their doors to hewer money and blood to stay in business. World politics and the high price of the SwissAP - 401 words
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Miscellaneous27 1979-07-28 8 At the bus stand 311 PUB I A. M 7* j r-v. n S* 4), Q hi J? 9 <& By LAT <2 jr. v> ii& 3 027 words
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Article, Illustration634 1979-07-28 9 AP Beijing: The warm weather has worked its magic in Beijing. The caterpillar of winter has been succeeded by the butterfly of summer and the Chinese capital is a more open and carefree place. The women have shed their heavy padded garments and regainedAP - 634 words
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263 1979-07-28 9 Prof. Anna Johnson - Prof. Anna Johnson We are delighted to learn you will be running a regular Wednesday Science Report in the New Nation ana congratulate you on the fair reporting of the Seminar on University and Government Research on July 13 and 14. It is not always263 words
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Article158 1979-07-28 9 Metarint - Metarint I refer to the letter "Race Day Headache" (New Nation, July 21) My friends and I find ourselves in the same boat as the writer, as we have suffered the same frustrating experience of making numerous verbal and written complaints regarding another traffic Kblem to158 words
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Article137 1979-07-28 9 Dally Commuter - Dally Commuter I wish to give two comments on Gloria Chandv's article in the New Nation of July 17. Firstly, DSP Lohman Yew appears to have overlooked one important function of the policeman at the Upper Thomson/ Braddell Road junction. I travel from Braddell Road towards Upper137 words
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Article186 1979-07-28 9 Bus Commuter - Bus Commuter I am aware of the increasing number of people waiting at the bus stop along Upper SeranEi Road before the tion with Braddell d to catch a bus to Ang Mo Kio New Town. Commuters from Upper Serangoon-Paya Lebar area, Aliunied Road, Braddell Road186 words
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Article101 1979-07-28 9 FORTUNATE MOTORIST - FORTUNATE MOTORIST Recently, I received a notice of fine for non-pay-ment of parking fees from the Superintendant of Car Parks Division, Urban Redevelopment Authority. Fortunately I have retained my receipt to show that I had in fact paid for the parking. Many motorists do not keep101 words
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179 1979-07-28 10 NYT "I don't expect to get all good reviews," Neil Simon said. "I never do. On California Salt®, with its (our separate stories, half the critics liked two of the scenes, and the other half liked the other two, and so I supposeNYT - 179 words
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Article, Illustration518 1979-07-28 10 Her virtuoso performance distinguishes Ibsen's play UPI London Vanessa Redgrave's long-delayed return to the London stage Is proving again these days that ballet's loss is the theatre's gain. Vanessa is currently dominating Henrik Ibsen's The lady from the Sea, though her original ambition was to beUPI - 518 words
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Miscellaneous1213 1979-07-28 10 Tides Taday: 12.42 a.m. (2.6 m), 7.16 a.m. (0.3 m), 1.44 p.m. (2.3 m), 7.19 p.m. (0.8 m). Tamarraw: 1.19 a.m. (2.6 m), 7.44 a.m. (0.4 m), 2.12 p.m. (2.4 m), 7.54 p.m. (0.8 m). Maaday: 1.55 a.m. (2.4 m), 8.13 a.m. (0.5 m), 2.43 p.m. (2.3 m), 8.32 p.m.1,213 words
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Article435 1979-07-28 11 Lee Yew Meng - Market roundup Business i News and Views by Lee Yew Meng The Singapore stock market, appears likely to improve further next week if yesterday's firm trading pattera heralding in the new settlement month, is any indication. Not only did the market see a higher435 words
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169 1979-07-28 11 Reuter Washington, Saturday A sharp jump In US (arm exports helped narrow the US trade deficit to US$l.9 billion (about $4 billion) in June from US$2.4B billion the previous month, the government said yesterday. The June deficit was the smallest since an U*****.3 millionReuter - 169 words
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310 1979-07-28 11 Reuter Washington, Saturday Mr William Miller, President Carter's choice for Treasury Secretary, said yesterday the United States would not permit the dollar to sink any further on world money markets. Mr Miller, as presidentchairman of the Federal Reserve Board, told the SenateReuter - 310 words
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Article286 1979-07-28 11 UPI New York, Saturday Stocks posted a small gain yesterday as the market rallied late in the sessibn following news that the nation's trade deficit was sharply reduced. Trading was slow. The Dow Jones industrial average, down abodt 3 points at the outset, finished unchanged at 839.76.UPI - 286 words
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Article34 1979-07-28 11 UPI New York, Saturday Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Slock Exchange yester- industrials 830.76 (unchanged): 20 transport 251.70 (up 1.02); 19 utilities 108.15 (unchanged): 65 stocks 290.04 (up 0.34).UPI - 34 words
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Article219 1979-07-28 11 UPI London, Saturday The US dollar had a mixed day on world money markets yesterday. Gold edged up In Zurich but lost a little momentum in London. The dollar made gains against the Japanese yen in Tokyo and the pound in London but marginally lost ground against theUPI - 219 words
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Article87 1979-07-28 11 Reuter New York, Saturday Major American banks yesterday raised the interest rate charged their best customers to the highest level in more than Ave years. Following a move started by First National Bank o( Chicago on Monday, more than a down banks, including San Francisco'sReuter - 87 words
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Advertisement117 1979-07-28 11 SINGAPORE ACUPUNCTURE CENTRE, 104, Ist Floor, International Plant, Anson Road, Tel: *****47. Consultation hours: 8.30 a.m. 7.00 p.m. STEAMBATH/MASSAGE ROYAL HOTEL: NEWTON ROAD REFRESHEN* SAUNA STEAMBATH WMt-KJIpJILMy SITUATION VACANT SAUB ASSISTANT Knowledge of plywood an advantage Good command of English Minimum OCE 'O' Level with credit In English Typing essential117 words
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Article123 1979-07-28 12 Week eadlag July 29. Last week's pssltUas la brackets. 1. COMPLETE PLAIN WORDS (1) Ernest Go were. Penguin. 2. HUNGRY AS THE SEA (3) Wilbur Smith. Pan. 3. LAT, THE KAMPUNG BOY (2) Lat. Berita Publishing. 4. POOLS DIE. Mario Puzo. Signet. 5. MATAREBE CIRCLE (6) Robert Ludlum.123 words
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Article509 1979-07-28 12 Dahl specialises in telling them with a sting THE WONDERFUL STORY OF HENRY SUGAR, AND SIX MORE by Roald Dahl. Middx., Peacock Books 1978.188 p. Reviewed by Klshanda. To Roald Dahl, things are never what they seem. He is a storyteller who specialises in stories509 words
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Advertisement110 1979-07-28 12 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and six more k Dustbin Powder. Troubled by cockroaches, flies and dustbin odour? Use ZAL! Zal is the new disinfecting dustbin powder that wilf rid the unpleasant smell and harmful insects commonly found in rubbish chutes and bins.' Just sprinkle some ZAL into the110 words
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Advertisement200 1979-07-28 12 SHOPPING A twice weekly advertisement feature TITANIA Pumice-Sponge for hands and feet v Makes hands./ and feet smooth and J, clean cStoki 95cts. Removes calluses and horny skin easily and effortlessly e Gently removes stain, corns and calluses. Try it yourself Available at all supermarkets and leading department stores 'A*"*200 words
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Article, Illustration141 1979-07-28 13 Ptetare A: Yin Peng's two-piece maroon georgette skirt-suit is well matched with white stripes around the border. The neat pleating skirts the entire dress at the sides, hem, neckline and the sleeves. The soft, clinging material gives this shirt dress a smart, girl-about-town look. Pletare141 words
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Advertisement229 1979-07-28 13 Specialise in all types df renovation workGeneral renovation for HDB, HUDC, and private housing. (HDB Licence No: E/MP/*****). A wide range of Italian ceramic wall and floor tifes, terrazzo, marble, etc. Free consultation in interior decor. Aluminium and iron works. Sanitary and electrical contractor. jofcm m -v.i K t m229 words
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Article642 1979-07-28 14/15 Judith Holmberg - Sight sound Judith Holmberg While waiting in the office for my lunch date to show up, I recalled my five carefree, enjoyable years writing in radio and television before joining the newspapers. I started reminising when a friend rang to say that an former colleague, who642 words
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Miscellaneous1453 1979-07-28 14/15 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 700 miion people in 43 countries can't be wrong.. vp CEIIIII/C PALcotof, Invented and owned by I CLE ill ll l\EN SINGAPORE 5 Saturday l.M OPENING NOUNCEMENTSfollowed by SE8AME 2.11 CARTOON FAVOURITES. 2.IS SATURDAY MATINEE: This Above All. (See Top Shows of the Weekend.) Ui THIRD1,453 words
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Miscellaneous791 1979-07-28 14/15 FM STEREO Saturday 6.00 Tlst Tape 6.04 Opening Announcements 6.05 Programme Summary 6.10 Music At Sunset with Henri Mancini, His Piano And Orchestra 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Music At Sunset: The Living Brass Play Songs Made Famous By. Aretha Franklin 7.00 Radio Concert: Ow Chong Koon (tenor), Chong Lee Lian791 words
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Miscellaneous329 1979-07-28 14/15 VMENT GUIDE Top Shows of the Weekend OPINION: Cm Management be Tugktf (Ch. 8, 8 p.m. in colour). Can local and regional business schools fulfill the demand for modern managers? Dr Augustine Tan, associate professor of Economics leads a discussion on these matters with Dr Kim Y.S. Chan, acting head329 words
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ANYONE FOR TENNIS? A New Nation Special
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Article888 1979-07-28 16 Desmond Oon - By Desmond Oon New Native Tennis Columnist ARE you one of those thousands of sedentary people who are keen to take up tennis the "in" game? If you are, this article is for you. But first, some facts about tennis. Tennis is booming all over the888 words
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Article, Illustration426 1979-07-28 17 LAST year, use of public tennis courts showed a tremendous increase, with some 400,000 people using the Singapore SporJsCouncil courts an of 75,000 over 1977.. This is a reflection of growing participation in tne game. Formerly a game that was largely played by the upper-426 words
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465 1979-07-28 17 TENNLS is not a modern sport. The Romans played it and so did the Greeks. In Rome they called it pila and used leather balls stuffed with hair. In the early phases of the game, the players used465 words
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Article969 1979-07-28 18 Desmond Oon gives you guidelines on picking the right equipment NOWADAYS, buying a tennis racquet can be quite exasperating. The problems seem to get bigger as technology presents us with more space-age racquets every year. Buying a new racquet is a decision to be approached with969 words
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Article, Illustration658 1979-07-28 19 NYT THE BJORN BORG chocolate bar sells for only seven pence in the South Fields subway station in Wimbledon, a suburb of London, but there is no telling what the price will be now Swede won his fourth straight Wimbledon tennis title. The bar,NYT - 658 words
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Article, Illustration660 1979-07-28 20 An interview with Patrick Loh PATRICK LOH, 30, became the Singapore Open Hardcourt tennis champion recently. Below are excerpts from an interview Desmond Oon had with his modest champion who made it to the top of Singapore tennis despite a late start: D.O: What660 words
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Article, Illustration405 1979-07-28 21 ONE of Singapore's greatest tennis players in the early days was undoubtedly Lim Bong Soo. Bong Soo, who is now 79, won the Singapore championship six times in succession during his playing career. He was also All-Malaya champion (or four years and also held the405 words
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Article, Illustration301 1979-07-28 22 Deborah Chia - By Deborah Chia A TENNIS buff these days is just as concerned with the way he looks as the way he plays. For many, the court has become a catwalk. But there's nothing more irksome than a tennis peacock strutting on court without the faintest idea how301 words
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Article809 1979-07-28 23 Deborah Chia - By Deborah Chia IN recent years, there has been a world-wide controversy in tennis on the merits of claycourts as against other hardcourt surfaces such as asphalt or acrylic. Plexipave, Tech-tone and Shell-cote are some of the brand names for acrylic colour finishes used on asphalt809 words
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Article, Illustration199 1979-07-28 23 BESIDES hitting at a wall, there are a number of mechanical devices that allow you to practise tennis without a partner. One such piece of equipment is the Lob-ster tennis developer. Operated by a powerful pneumatic propulsion system, the little machine will deliver 120 balls at199 words
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Article, Illustration371 1979-07-28 24 THE first tennis ball invented did not have much in common with the advanced tennis balls now being produced. They were smaller, heavier and completely filled with wool, feathers or hair. The Englishman, John Heathcote invented the first covered tennis ball inthe 19th century. Until371 words
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Article, Illustration101 1979-07-28 24 DU R A LIF T Professional clips when attached to the strings at the centre of the racquet keep them from slipping ana maintain tension. Strings installed with Duralift will also last longer. A box costing $9.50 is sufficient for use on two racquets. The pictures (above) show how easy101 words
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Article104 1979-07-28 24 AUSTRAL a name that is well-known to golfers in Singapore is now launching its tennis products here. An Australian product, Austral brought in its tennis balls ana racquets a few weeks-ago. The Austral racquets are made of fine aluminium with a well-balanced design104 words
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Advertisement90 1979-07-28 16 Tennis Wear UJit& a *D(^e%e*tce Quality Tfau *peeC H jm a i J i| 1 A „i»a* V! r: ki W: <F .c v>*' ||> •y.< M y.'> ft* jim rIT jM ~v a II 'jk, *x MB If a# TRETORN Available at: Emporium Holdings Group Graham Marsh Sports Int'l90 words
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Advertisement41 1979-07-28 16 ON THE OTHER PAGES The growth of tennis A history of tennis Cheesing a rneqnet A Wlmbleden legend Star of today Star of yesteryear Catwalh on the eonrt Choosing a eonrt snrfaee Practising without a partner l The tennis ball /mCCfwWriWi41 words
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Advertisement99 1979-07-28 18 Bjorn Borg does it again with OOiVIIMAY Alhvood What a Feat! 2^ W For the fourth successive year Bjorn Borg won the Wimbledon Singles title with a DONNAY Allwood. I hi.' mnay Allwool is def'nitelv a performance leader Made of superior u.<.«od belyium a*«h. maple and beech, letnforced u :ih99 words
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Advertisement41 1979-07-28 19 LONGER LASTING ECONOMICALLY PRICED H I i., > .■<> Available at selected Phillips, from England. the pressurolou sports shops and department stores, tennis ball-longer knting than all alher tennis balls. On grass or hard courts. MaWmgTradtagMPtoLM /07. Catviyßtdg Singapore 0923 T«t 361 (1341 words
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Advertisement179 1979-07-28 19 Tl When "heavy'legs get you down... pull up your socks! /Iwlian' M rIKKIiO flfc the cushion foot athletic sox from USA. Mt|jj|^ You wouldn't believe it... but ENDURO has been helping 'tired' legs all over the world for the past 26 years. Golf, Tennis, Squash, Jogging, Cycling or Basketball. For179 words
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Advertisement121 1979-07-28 20 Essence of Chicken with Ginseng keeps you on the ball Since the dawn of history, Chinese herbalists have considered ginseng to be a traditional tonic. The beneficial properties of ginseng are now being appreciated in the West. Essence of Chicken combined with ginseng is a powerful aid to stamina and121 words
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Advertisement108 1979-07-28 21 Approved by Lawn Tennis Association ol Australia No other tennis bail can compare with Austral. Technical knowledge and long experience bring to the player all of these advantages quickness of ball response, superb pressure stability and maximum control from a highly textured playing surface. Nothing beats an Austral Pressurised Ball.108 words
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Advertisement188 1979-07-28 21 I I Designed Specially For Control /n«l»ai And Responsive Power. "i S< >1 And Responsive Power. /TTusfral TOP PRO This fine aluminium structured tennis racket has a well-balanced design to play very well, especially in the area of control and exceptional response when added power is required in your game.188 words
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Advertisement117 1979-07-28 22 even your best friend won't tell you that you WSMELL' I M 8 Extra-Strength Anti-Fcrspirant Deodorant 9 specially formulated to keep you extra dry 4L jjj H and free from body odour A if i is ATET WIYONO'S companion From all of today's fine rackets, the CANDO stands out as117 words
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Advertisement168 1979-07-28 24 m I I m I H i in t:— ms*. i* OUR TRIPLE COMBINATION OF SHOES, RACKET BALL IS THE TALK OF THE COURT. Take that handsome pair of Nike shoes. Padded ankle collars. Foam tongues. Terrycloth innersoles. The extra traction. A great shoe. Not surprising really, that quite a168 words
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Article, Illustration332 1979-07-28 25 SURESH NAIR - for place in the Sea Games today Athletics By SURESH NAIR Five athletes who failed to make the qualifying marks at the South East Asia Games trials will get another chance to make it in this afternoon's Singapore Amateur Athletic Association Fifth All-Comers' meet at the332 words
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Article490 1979-07-28 25 Desmond Oon - Passing ShcJts Bv Desmond Oon After having their interclub tennis matches washed out by rain 'last Sunday, the women will finally take to the courts 'to battle it out for the Martha Young Cup today (Singapore Tennis Centre, 2 p.m.). Eight of the nine teams entered have490 words
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Article123 1979-07-28 25 it*" Reuter Noordwijk (Netherlands), Saturday South African John Bland returned a record-breaking 66 to share the halfway lead with Britain's Jen Hall in the Dutch Open golf championship here yesterday. The pair had a tworound total of 138, two ahead of Scotland's Sam Torrance who wentReuter - 123 words
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Miscellaneous282 1979-07-28 25 I ill till dl dill **mm m lii i tmmm Hi liiijiim immau m ill lai ACROSS 1 Wagon 5 Elbow room 10 Samoan seaport 14 UnSJue person 15 Chaos 16 Dapper ones 17 Fruitful lands? 20 Wayside inn 21 Fortification 22 Czech river 23 Rabbit 25 Drunkard 28 Item282 words
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Miscellaneous72 1979-07-28 25 ANDY CARP ICM FANCY 'lM BRINKXN* A WM-OME WHEN'E/G I WANT TO DO TH SlTflN» BOOMCEILIN' m a K i? > IX AT? 1 m m 5Sg xc r< PUfr' WCE STRAIGHT, WOMAN YOU'LL NEED SOMEONE 10 Give you a hand t& move THE FURNITURE, WON'T YOU mm fci js72 words
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509 1979-07-28 26 K. L. CHAN - By K. L. CHAN Jockey Bruce Compton will renew hi& partnership with lavlaclMe IV in Race 5, the Class 3 Division 4 1200 m event, and merits an each-way support at Penang today. Invincible, ridden by Compton, made the grade at Ipoh in February509 words
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3671 1979-07-28 26 D Apr I 2.15CUlM6,Div2 1,200m A ($8,000 $8,300 to winner) 1 0008 Oaten Omt (Great) Kaiur 4 57 <dd 2) lun 10 2 0650 Prtncaaa ANa (Great) King 3-57 (same) *Utm 3 0654 The Paeta g (E 4 E) Chong 3 56.5 (+23,671 words
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Article108 1979-07-28 26 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K. L. CHAN TURF RAY RAMI Freaeh Qaarter Jimmy's Darling Letaghre Paloma Blanca Palema Blaaea Jimmy's Darling CeNare Lotogive B Disco Kid Mah Lee Mysterious Piper Cocoa Producer HarMa Proud Joey Kmc 3 PnpMlW Sobered-Up Rlgaiette Pragmatist Pragmatist Partetfh Yeap Aad thee Cinema Sky High Napoleon108 words
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Miscellaneous407 1979-07-28 26 YOUR LUCKY IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BOAn today, you will be plagued all your life with a nairtrigger temper. You will often say in rage things you not only wouldn't say if you were calm, but things you don't even believe. You cannot help feelings of helpless anger anymore than407 words
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530 1979-07-28 27 SCRUTINEER - b? SCRUTINEER Malaysian-bred The Leprechaan should have the beating of his rivals in Race 8, the Class 4 event over 1700 m at Penang tomorrow. The four-year-old grey by Man of' Honour rarely runs a bad race over a distance. He has already530 words
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2817 1979-07-28 27 p A rr 1 2.0 Class 6, Div 4 1,200m 1 ($8,000 $5,600 to winner) 1 0080 Foreign Oont a (Hock) Leong5 57 (dd +1.5) Fm 5 2 9068 ShaHano a (Shallane) R Breukelen 4 55.5 (dc +7.5)...Mfcttaa 12 9 8000 Mkino a2,817 words
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Article112 1979-07-28 27 MI'IIB ILL. CHAN TUBPBAY Kmc 1 Reeolute Protector Tiger Nate Grey Rhythm 8m Pall Tiger Note 8eatke«er Tiger Note BMW t BriUlaat StalHen Eadeaveer BrtWaat StaWea Net Te Werry Al's Mascot Al's Maacot Endeavour Oaibiaa Rami Spartnaater Alp's Waalerer Titan Titan Pa Mel Titan Satellite Titan Bam 4 ■a112 words
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Article409 1979-07-28 28 PHILIP TAN - COMMENT By PHILIP TAN The recent "attack" •on soccer player George Lee by the Singapore manager Ronald Naidu was of poor taste. Was Mr Naidu merely looking (or an excuse to cover up for the shortcomings of the officials who went up for the Merdeka soccer409 words
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Article, Illustration396 1979-07-28 28 Moscow, Saturday. Miruts Yifter, the tiny Ethiopian distance runner, and Australian swimmer. Michelle Ford completed Spartaldad gold medal doubles last night to steal the spotlight from Soviet stars. Yifter had to use his explosive finish to win the 5000 m in the Lenin stadium,396 words
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Article205 1979-07-28 28 Judo Kim Seng Technical School judoka Ding Gee Sing has set his heart on the September South East Asia Games. The 17-year-okl first Kyu brown belter who took part in the National championships at Hwa Chong Junior College yesterday, has been picked to undergo centralised training205 words
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Article53 1979-07-28 28 Tampines Rovers took another step closer to the title when they crushed Changi United >1 in their First Division soccer clash at Jurong Stadium last night. Rovers showed brilliant form throughout and must be creditea for maintaining their cool in the early stages when Changi scored53 words
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Miscellaneous27 1979-07-28 28 THE BORN LOSER by Art Sansom rani *r m 3 3 w.mosmwprie'? K oueiMsmer? 9 ii a Jig? ii a m hi i i a IS m27 words
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