New Nation, 17 August 1979
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Title Section22 1979-08-17 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Friday, August 17, 1979 2648 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 r —p=r 1 I Ni:w NATION COMMENT mmSmStwrrm22 words
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Article440 1979-08-17 1 Ivan Lim - Manufacturing firms raise starting pay by 10 to 20 pc to attract S'pore workers »y. Ivan Lim Several manufacturing firms have raised the starting wages of workers by 10 to 20 per cent, following the government's stricter control of the import of foreign unskilled labour. The wage440 words
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Article96 1979-08-17 1 Reuter Washington, Friday The US Air Force Yesterday grounded all 48 of its new F-16 fighter aircraft to inspect the bolts on their engine mounts for possible flaws. The safety check on the US$lO million (about $21 million) planes was ordered after an engineReuter - 96 words
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Article188 1979-08-17 1 Six firms were cheated of $37,300 worth of electronic goods and clothes b/ a 'Tly-by-night" Arm in Orchard Road between May and July. A police spokesman this morning said* two men who were running the firm placed orders with the other firms. They issued cheques188 words
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Article30 1979-08-17 1 Washington, Friday Retiring Energy Secretary James Schlesinger yesterday said the US should build up its military presence in the oil-rich Gulf to offset Soviet dominance in the region.30 words
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Advertisement59 1979-08-17 1 INSIDE Games: Derrick SAAA see red Orchard 8-page pullout on the history and shopping and eating places in the area. Sundown Kid in Pattaya r *v =»V V V JPrafl i,, *<# u'?, %k m fff m m M: /v. 4"" -*t r;U« m ■whA IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword59 words
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Miscellaneous12 1979-08-17 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m. today: Mainly (air.12 words
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Article282 1979-08-17 2 Teo Lian Huay - School's 'detective' scheme By Teo Lian Huay The De La Salle School at Kampong Bahru Road plans to Introduce a "reading detective" scheme next month to boost reading among its 1100-odd students. Under the scheme, students must find certain books in the school library. The titles will282 words
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Article74 1979-08-17 2 Police are hunting for a man who assaulted a 20-year-old girl off Lim Chu Kang Road on Tuesday night. The girl was walking home along Jalan Perahu when the man, said to be in his 30s, molested her at a lonely spot. It is understood he74 words
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Article, Illustration180 1979-08-17 2 This is do Chinese temple as the elaborate architectural design may suggest. It is the Nee Soon Columbaria taking shape off Chye Kay Road. Being built by the Housing Board at a cost of $1.42 million, the columbaria will have close to 17,500 nitches for urns180 words
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Article144 1979-08-17 2 The first batch of 28 Sri Lankan workers have started work at the Singapore Foundry and Machinery in Jurong. A company source they are paid $1.10 an hour as general workers. "Each one can earft at least $210 a month," said the source. The workers stay144 words
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276 1979-08-17 3 Edgar Koh - By Edgar Koh New Yark reporter Singapore has listed local industrial and technical initiative as an aim during its next industrial phase in a paper (or a coming United Nations science and technology conference. Singapore says it hopes to build an indigenous core276 words
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95 1979-08-17 3 Complaints against seamen received by the National Maritime Board during the financial year 1978/79 dropped by 30 per cent compared to the previous year. The NMB received 136 complaints mainly (or offences such as misconduct and desertion. Disciplinary action resulted in the cancellation95 words
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Article29 1979-08-17 3 The Minister for Communications, Mr Ong Teng Cheong, will lay the foundation stone for the passenger terminal building at Changi Airport on Aug 25 at 11 a.m.29 words
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Article32 1979-08-17 3 The Minister of State (Defence), Mr Bernard Chen, will attend a National Day dinner at the Radin Mas new community centre in Telok Blangah Crescent on Aug 25 at 7.30 p.m.32 words
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Article29 1979-08-17 3 The Singapore Jaycees (Temasek Chapter) will present a $28,900 diraue to the Singapore Association for the Deaf tomorrow at the association premises at Mountbatten Road at 4 p.m.29 words
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126 1979-08-17 3 Taiping, Friday A 40-year-old mother, arrested in an anti-vice squad operation over the weekend, told police she sells sex to pay for her daughter's education. The woman, who was among 23 rounded up by police, said that her daughter studying in the university needed126 words
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Article33 1979-08-17 3 Mr Lim Kim San, the Minister for the Environment, will attend the Cairnhill constituency 14th National Day dinner at the Cairnhill community centre, Buyong Road, on Aug 21 at 7.30 p.m.33 words
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Article171 1979-08-17 3 Share prices were marking time during the first 45 minutes of light but steady trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. With tne recent highflyers, such as Inchcape and Sembawang Shipyard taking a pause, United Motor Works and General Lumber came into the limelight. U.M.W. gained five171 words
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Article30 1979-08-17 3 Dr Lau Wal Har, Director of the Institute of Education, will attend the Anderaon Secondary School ninth annual speech and prize-riving day on Aug 26 at 10.30 a.m.30 words
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Advertisement173 1979-08-17 3 in petrol economy The Canadian Government M I7km.to the litre! (49mla»p«rgalon) To stress the value of greater fuel economy, the Canadian Government published Its fuel consumption ratings for 1979 model cars in "The Globe and Mall" (March 23 issue) a major Canadian newspaper. The Mitsubishi Colt actually scored highest among173 words
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Article170 1979-08-17 4 In spoken Mandarin at St Michael's To encourage more parents to speak to their children in Mandarin, St Michael's School Parent-Teacher Association has organised a conversational Mandarin class (or parents. It was observed that many pupils have little opportunity to use their second language because their170 words
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Article, Illustration249 1979-08-17 4 Vintage cars and exotic prototypes will be on display at the Singapore international Motor Snow '79 at the end of this month. The Traffic Police, the National Safety First Council, the Vintage Car Club Register of Malaysia and Singapore,and 13 motor firms will be249 words
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Advertisement180 1979-08-17 4 GREAT NEWS FOR YOU! The one and only FOUR STAR MATTRESS with 442 springs is here II O MODEL: FOUR STAR 442 jwitNs** K A I 9mmm FOUR STAR has 442... 70% btcr«as€ In An ordinary mattress is not firm enough to support you with only 264 springs. But FOUR180 words
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Article236 1979-08-17 5 Swadesh de Roy - to benefit SEA countries By Swadesh de Roy Otr Ttkyt reporter Japan is offering noncritical nuclear technology to South-east Asian countries including Singapore. A government decision to this effect intially provides for a month's training from Oct 15 at the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute's facilities.236 words
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Article36 1979-08-17 5 The Mountbatten community centre will hold classes in table-tennis, volley-ball, basket-ball, lion dance, Tai Chi Chuan, bersilat, sepak takraw, tim-sum and vegetarian food cooking. Those interested can ring *****7 between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.36 words
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266 1979-08-17 5 SapMtatMtat Wong Yip Tali, head of the Commercial Crime Branch of the CID, is one of five senior officers involved in the police force's latest reshuffle. He will be officer-in-charge of Beach Road police station from Thursday a police spokesman Also involved in the266 words
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Article50 1979-08-17 5 The Muslim Missionary Society will commemorate the Revelation of the Holy Quran at the King Faisal Muslim lecture hail at 31 Lorong 12, Geylang, tomorrow at 8.45 p.m. Internationally renowned readers of the Quran from Saudi Arabia, Libya, Morocco, Egypt, Bangladesh and Kuwait will read the holy book.50 words
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Article21 1979-08-17 5 The National Museum will screen two colour Alms There is a Place and This Auckland tomorrow at 10.fi a.m.21 words
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Advertisement138 1979-08-17 5 RI CARD France's favourite bedtime snack. I .t!Uv' t.i\ .»:it!!(.' IH'.lt J. i- .il ■> >.. IVuMtlll.' H'vl'.'l \li\ Hi lUk" Vl'» I''• N 1 .1 HNI h, i > Kk.ii .rc vi>iv\ litv! v.c: v \c>?t itifl! nowr rc.i!!\ k'nmv li!i \nu'\ ti :ai !< u'.itii >tursdl I !)'«>138 words
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Article, Illustration212 1979-08-17 6 A $2 million project is underway to widen Cantonment Road to ease the traffic congestion there. The Public Works Department project involves that stretch of Cantonment Road from Keppel Road to New Bridge Road, near Outram Park. Construction began last October and is scheduled to212 words
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Article189 1979-08-17 6 Toshiba, a Japanese electronics manufacturer, plans to increase its investment here to $50 million. The company wishes to expand its present television manufacturing facilities to include the production of audio equipment and semiconductors, the Business Times reported today. Certain product lines will also be farmed189 words
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Article45 1979-08-17 6 The fourth Japanese essay competition will be held at the Japanese Association premises at 34 Scotts Road on Aug 26 at 2.30 p.m. Application forms are available from the Japanese Cultural Society, 203 Midland House, 112 Middle Road. Closing date is Aug 22.45 words
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Article41 1979-08-17 6 Mr Chin Harn Tong, Parliamentary Secretary (Home Affairs), who is also the adviser and director of NTUC Comfort, will attend the NTUC Comfort National Day celebration at the Comfort workshop in Sin Ming Drive on Sunday at 10 a.m.41 words
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Advertisement13 1979-08-17 6 World news on Pages II and 11. Today and Odd Corner on Page13 words
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Miscellaneous373 1979-08-17 6 Heaven In Chaos (II) Langit Jahanam(II) illustrator: Lui Thue Wah iY Wy m y, mgm sK&Sit v if i P (v I s 1 K I 1S^ M S 2 i* 8 K m <* L* r M Si 73 m Mi i 'X i «5 3Sfi >> Mi'l'iN 1373 words
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Article461 1979-08-17 8 Mr Andrew Young's father wanted his son to be a dentisU "He would have more security." Maybe Mr Young should have been one. As a diplomat, the controversial successor to the already flamboyant Patrick Moyniham has been pirouetting on razorthin ice since he took461 words
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Article65 1979-08-17 8 A trading company put up an ad in the Sunday Times offering "Congratulations to the Government and People of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on their National Day." Yesterday, it carried an ad in the Straits Times apologising for the earlier one. This time, It read:65 words
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Article36 1979-08-17 8 The Chinese are obviously having problems in translating modern English terms into their language. A Bangkok Post reader who returned from Peking said the translation for parking meters literally read "steel coin-eating tiger".36 words
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Article886 1979-08-17 8 Couple lost four children victims of a syndrome that baffles the doctors AP CunbtrM, England: Each time, Janet and Michael Wright were sure it couldn't happen again. But one by one, over seven years, four of the couple's eagerly-awaited and much-loved babies inexplicably died. AllAP - 886 words
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Article, Illustration541 1979-08-17 8 ISMAIL KASSIM; ISMAIL KASSIM - FRIDAY WITH ISMAIL KASSIM ISMAIL KASSIM The short-lived storm kicked up by Penang Umno officials last week on the position of Indian Muslims in the party appears to have run its course without any immediate repercussions. Party headquarters in Kuala Lumpur has declined541 words
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Article, Illustration237 1979-08-17 9 Irene Hoe - ASEAN ASIDES By Irene Hoe The motto of the* Sarawak government service might well have been "Hair Today and Gone Tomorrow." The State Secretary, Datuk A bang Haji Yusuf Puteh, launched a campaign last March to "(ell the forests of hair" among government workers to237 words
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Article, Illustration118 1979-08-17 9 Sabah to Zamboanga by helicopter? A bit ambitious perhaps but this chopper in't setting its sights that high. It's only being used to fiublicise the new air servce from Sabah to the southern Philippines. Sabah Air and Air Mindanao are Jointly operating thePicture from Borneo Bulletin - 118 words
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Article54 1979-08-17 9 What's this? The Bangkok Glee Clob? No, II WM friendly walkout by the Thai State Lattery OrMrinilf workers demanding higher wage faiertMM. Workers kept ap the tempo of their walkeat with booming drams and rhythmic hand-clapping which alsa kept tempers cool. It all ended54 words
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Article, Illustration135 1979-08-17 9 Bangkok buses may have to stop running in Just over a month unless ares are raised, reports the Bangkok Post. The Bangkok Mass Transport Organisation (BMTO) is still running the buses on a one-baht city fare about 10 cents although it is two million baht In debt. CommunicationsPicture from Bangkok Post - 135 words
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Article52 1979-08-17 9 When a civil servant in Jakarta falls sick, he's probably suffering from heart trouble, high blood pressure, diabetes, gastritis or skin disease. That's what the Jakarta Health Insurance Office says. Most of those treated had high blood pressure especially the pensioned civil servants. Seems like rather a long-lasting52 words
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Advertisement77 1979-08-17 9 LATEST READY-TO-WEAR FASHION SHOW AND POOLSIDE BARBEQUE JULY 6 —AUGUST 31 EVERY FRIDAY 7.30 PM SHOWTIME: 9.00 PM 5518.50 (Plus 3% cess. Includes a glass of SICHEL WINE) POOLSIDE (sth Floor) For reservations, please call *****66 ext 161/162 Co-sponsors: KANE BO COSMETICS (Lucky Draw one gift set worth $2501) LOREIAL77 words
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Advertisement84 1979-08-17 9 vi What goes on behind the Teacher's back? The next time you re enjoying a Teacher's, turn the bottle round and look at the back of the label. There you will see a picture of a malt distillery. Remember, all blended brands contain grain whiskies and malt whiskies (which cost84 words
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Article, Illustration427 1979-08-17 10 She embezzled $760,000, says the People's Daily World Focus AP Beljtag, Friday The Beijing People's Daily yesterday told the story of a resourceful Chinese woman who, over a seven-year period, through adroit wheeling and dealing, embezzeled 530,000 yuan (about $760,000) from the state. The newspaper described thisAP - 427 words
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Article268 1979-08-17 10 DRAFT VIET CONSTITUTION CREATES PRESIDIUM UPI Baagkeh, Friday Vietnam's new draft coastltutlen creates a Sovietstyle state presidium giving, far tbe first time, the title of bead sf state real political power. The draft, published oa Wedaesday after mare thaa three years sf diseases* aad revMoa, is slatedUPI - 268 words
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Article, Illustration76 1979-08-17 10 A Weal Genua seldler In an airtight aattg»i suit ail mask pacta a rusting eaatster •f pdiia gas Isolde a plastic bat, which will befllM fHtt a flae dirt aid tkea sealed laslde tke larger ceatalacr aatll It cas be baraed safely. Tke army IsUPI photo - 76 words
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Article104 1979-08-17 10 UPI TODAY is Friday, Aug 17, the 229 th day of I*B with 136 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. American frontiersman Davy Crockett was born on Aug 17, 1786. ON THIS DAY IN HBTOBY: In 1915, a devastating hurricane struck Galveston,UPI - 104 words
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Article75 1979-08-17 10 AP Walthtm (Mmi»> ehueito). Friday A gCMttCM hU dtvdtped a man Mr af sweet MR "M It WNt rail sff the plate." WsJtea Gatlnat nyi Us comerfd cobn are •kNt the rise of earrat. with ealy fear raws af kernels. Galtaat grew the ears after ha teamed alrfiaeeAP - 75 words
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Advertisement14 1979-08-17 10 THEATRE REST. NITE-CLUB «h a. Powtwuli Ham. Columh tt. Twt 3MTV. J2OOOl tXT 407,40k.14 words
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Advertisement24 1979-08-17 10 Lens Available at leading photo dealers. a Soto Agent m >1 aw -a SILVER S Mi M IUJ 16. Chang* Alley, Singapore 1 Tt):24 words
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140 1979-08-17 11 Reuter Bonn, Friday The West German magazine Stern yesterday accused the 13 commissioners of the European Community of squandering money on entertainment and "living in luxury like oil sheikhs." Publishing figures which it said came from an official community audit, Stern said thatReuter - 140 words
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Article, Illustration281 1979-08-17 11 Missiles used to counter 'US attack' World Focus Reuter Islamabad, Friday Pakistan has ringed its nuclear research bases with ground-to-air missiles after a report that the United States might take military action to stop it exploding an atomic bomb, informed sources said yesterday. But US ambassadorReuter - 281 words
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Article86 1979-08-17 11 AP Washington, Friday Inflation Is rising in most of the world's rich countries, the International Monetary Fund reported yesterday. The IMF lists 14 countries as "industrial." In the 12 that gave figures for the month of May, excluding Italy and Denmark, consumers were paying an average ofAP - 86 words
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Advertisement65 1979-08-17 11 An evening* under the stars at The Iradevvinds with Widjanarkro. i yvw?" >,yM&9L'i riftsy 3r irafe HP f v JJ- -38 <* i w:, tu-.ivi ill\ k:.«;iv .if •i tin 11!<. •>' I (ic.itt\ j u ,i: m ;;i l> i 'In i! Sunday Night Movie Full feature film every65 words
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Advertisement152 1979-08-17 11 Mm than just aprettyface. When it comes to fashion, the French know how to take their time. Anguenot. Created with French accent on beauty. A dedication that shows. In a impeccable styling. And shimmering elegance. So irresistible... you'll want to own one. Jxio Choose from our wide range. J&v With152 words
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Article955 1979-08-17 12/13 Margaret Chan - ...to beat rising costs and temperature i.atini} Out l»v Margaret Chan Prices have gone up and so Has the temperature. Are there still places you can eat a reasonably priced decent meal in air-condi-tioned comfort? Thank goodness for the little cafes that dot the island. These offer fairly955 words
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Article, Illustration680 1979-08-17 12/13 By Fenton Wheeler I he Arts Port Lligat, (Spain) At 75, Salvador Dali is planning to shoot off fireworks, spend new year's eve at Maxim's and marry his wife for the third time. Despite what seem like increasing lapses of normality, tne Spanish surrealist680 words
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Article894 1979-08-17 12/13 Richard Lim - Sundou n scene In Richard Lim The Sundown Kid rides again hurray! ahem, this time on a jet-plane sikit atas, like they say) and after a couple of days in the city of soiled angels, which is what Time magazine called Bangkok, he finds himself in Pattaya. True894 words
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Advertisement100 1979-08-17 12/13 Live fich to your choke. Varieties oC Fresh Seafood: Yolk Crab, Lobster, King Prawn, Pomfiret, Garoupa Frog's Leg, Baby Cuttle Fish (Sotong) Tua-Tow (Mussels). FREE FORKING FACILITIES X )NTA( r ij:nsi:s K.K.l.im <s> 1 There's an easier and more convenient way irr. IUjEC*.- 4 V. > <i fife? fc'f KM*.100 words
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Advertisement155 1979-08-17 12/13 r J 'I'V •*5 <1* Si n K PARC* ORLANE Spnuhso m »km i jitPRESENTS SATURDAY FASHIONS in aid of /XSpastic Children's V7if Association of Singapore DATE: Saturday 18th August 1979. VENUE: Garden Ballroom, Holiday Inn, Scxxts Road TIME: 3 p.m. Invitation cards are available at:- Spastic Qiildren's Association of155 words
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Article861 1979-08-17 14 NYT New Yerk The time may not be far off when the prudent lawyer will take each new case to a computer before taking it to court. "There's really not much hope of winning, although of course the choice is up to you," heNYT - 861 words
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Article408 1979-08-17 14 Belgrade: Beijing duck will challenge Balkan sausages in a gourmet "battle royal" with the launching of the first Chinese restaurant in Belgrade. Toe 200-seat restaurant, costing 20 million dinars (US$l.l million) to build, will open in September. Under an agreement with the Chinese embassy here,408 words
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Advertisement121 1979-08-17 14 m\'r >w* s, V tw ws Vfc._. \J> S 0 at the perfect tropical holiday paradise Enjoy carefree days among waving palm trees, miles of blue waters and golden sandy beaches. Indulge in sea-sports, golf and tennis. Sample new food and fruits or simply do nothing. At night, dance in121 words
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Article, Illustration706 1979-08-17 15 Kay Tatcishi - The writer, who worked for Domei newe agency during World War 11, wee in Tokyo when the Japaneee surrendered. He recalle the day, exactly 34 yeare ago on Wedneeday, when the war ended. By Kay Tatcishi AP Tokys: It was a hot, muggyAP - 706 words
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Advertisement386 1979-08-17 15 Finest stainless steel cutting edges. Precision ground to retain their sharpness throughout years of use Fiskars scissors cut throughout their length to tne end ot the tip_ Accept no substitutes If it doesn't say "FISKARS" from Finland, it doesn't say much for the scissors. Guaranteed Design patented All Fiskars scissors386 words
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Article164 1979-08-17 16 UPI London, Friday. The US dollar eased generally downward in uncertain trading on foreign money markets yesterday and gold also slipped back in London and Zurich. Gold fell US$2 to U*****,125 an ounce, against Wednesday's U*****,125 in London in what dealers called an unsettled market. In Zurich, itUPI - 164 words
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Article, Illustration113 1979-08-17 16 British Airways' staff here will soon have one million or more fares at their fingertips through the airline's reservations computer, known as Babs. This will make it the first carrier here to implement an automated tare quotation system in its reservation computer. This instant fares information113 words
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Article47 1979-08-17 16 AP Washington, Friday The Federal Reserve Board yesterday raised the United States' discount rate from 10 per cent to a record 10.5 per cent, effective from today. The action will make it more expensive for banks to borrow money from the central bank. ap.AP - 47 words
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Article282 1979-08-17 16 Richard Ho - Business News and Views Pre-schoolers' toys will hit million dollar mark survey By Richard Ho The toy market for pre-school children is expected to hit the million dollar mark this year. This is based on a market survey by toy manufacturer Pte. Ltd, and282 words
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Article263 1979-08-17 16 Stocks, which reached a 10-month high the day before, (ell yesterday (or the first time in five sessions in heavy institutional trading and indicated the so-called Volcker rally may be at an end. "Hie Dow Jones industrial average, up 3 points at the outset after Wednesday's 9.13-point263 words
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Article36 1979-08-17 16 UPI The Dow Jones closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday are: 30 Indus 884.04 (off 1.80); trans 269.96 (off 1.81); 15 utils 109.00 (up 0.07); 65 stock 314.13 (off 0.92). UPI.UPI - 36 words
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Advertisement91 1979-08-17 16 Now with every purchase of TOPCON RE 200 or RE3oo.you get: 1 bottle Lens Cleaning Solution 1 pc.Filter 1 roll of Film Ipc. Slide Viewer 1 pc.Strap 1 pc. Film Cutter 1 pc. Blower Brush 1 pc. Flash 1 pc. Rubber Lenshood Ipc. Cable Release Available from: Nanyang Photo Suppliers91 words
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Article, Illustration704 1979-08-17 17 BRIAN MILLER - Bowling He's out to win Masters title By BRIAN MILLER You can't help but like Eddie Hoskins. He is a balding, bespectacled Australian draughtsman from Sydney, who laughs a lot, drinks a lot and bowls a pretty mean ball on the lanes. Yes, everything about him704 words
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Article43 1979-08-17 17 AP Fort Lauderdale, (Florida), Friday. Mary Meagher of Louisville, Kentucky shattered her world record in the women's 200-metre butterfly by I.3sec yesterday on the first day of the Aational Amateur Athletic Union swimming championships here. Meagher's time of two minutes.— AP.AP - 43 words
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Article322 1979-08-17 18 TURF RAY - On the track «y TURF RAY Up aid earning Pegasus D strengthened his ehaaeea in the Class 4 Dlv Wan 1 ICMm race an Sanday with a (aaltless warkaat at Bnhlt Tlmah this marning. With Laarle Milling ten an, the Waaderiag Eyes three-yeer-eld was wanned ap ever322 words
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Article74 1979-08-17 18 BRIAN MDJLKR K. L. CHAN TUBFBAY Ram 1 FuTiB Euro mark Tbrogmorton Euromark BMW lOsMDNor Block buater UpAgala Blockbuster Meefckmfcr (SJHJBr Don't Talk t lull (Man Taajaag Gelaag -Ai—a-t-S- j Uvwifl b rntf Battle Tail Magna Charter TeraUo Tanjong Gelang Field Commander m Walia PM AM Ma Walia Las74 words
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Article631 1979-08-17 19 Desmond Oon - Will he win the Pesta title on his fourth try? Passing Shots By Desmond Oon Will Hardcourt champion Patrick Loh be able to win this weekend's Pesta Sukan tennis tournament on his fourth attempt? This is the burning question on many a tennis fan's lips. In 1976,631 words
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155 1979-08-17 19 Weightlifting Reuter Tokyo, Friday. Eight more Asian records were bettered as Japan won three of the (our classes contested on the second day of competition in the 11th Asian weightlifting championships here yesterday. Lebanon's strongman Mohammed Trabulsi, however, outclassed his opponents in winning theReuter - 155 words
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Article, Illustration554 1979-08-17 20 Lim Kee Chan - Seletar women's champ will find SICC rival the only stone in the path TEE-UP Lim Kee Chan Rosie Goh of Seletar will be making a strong bid to make up for last year's defeat when she tees-off in the 18-hole Jurong Country Club women's554 words
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Article414 1979-08-17 20 Draw for the Seletar Caddies and Four-Ball BestBall competition on Sunday: Ist tee. 7.30 a.m. Arls Ha run and James Corner; C. Kalemuttau and Foo Kok Swte; 7.37 A. R. Supramanian and Vincent Gomez; Dharmaratu and Joe Gob; 7.44 M. Nedumaran and K. R. Chandra; M.414 words
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Article, Illustration332 1979-08-17 21 SURESH NAIR - Hockey over flight to Paris for tourney By SURESH NAIR The Singapore Hockey Association have bungled again! This time over (light arrangements. Having had two years to prepare (or the trip to Paris (or the Junior World Cup from Aug 24Sept 1, they could not even make332 words
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Article208 1979-08-17 21 Golf UPI Fraakfsrt (West Germaay), Friday Swltxerland's Patrick Bagaead, aa "onknown" on the circuit, —I—>i a four-under-par 17 te take tke lead after tke first reaad ef tke USfMJM (akeat *****,M9) uermaa Opea calf ehamnfoashlp ever tke Fraakfart Course yesterday. Bagaead, a O-year-eld basedUPI - 208 words
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Article238 1979-08-17 21 The South East Asia Games hockey squad are without a trainer because the Singapore Hockey Association have not made any serious attempt to get in touch with Mickey Lowe's employers to se* cure time on (or the Job. Sources disclosed yesterday that Mickey, a physical training instructor238 words
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Article, Illustration486 1979-08-17 22 SURESH NAIR - \thletics By SURESH NAIR Veteran international race-walking judge Derrick de Souza will be put on the carpet for allegedly bringing "disrepute" to the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association. Derrick, 52, will be asked to give an explanation to the SAAA Management Committee why he "went be- yond486 words
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Article, Illustration521 1979-08-17 22 Jeffrey Low - UpFront Jitta, you still have until Sept 8, 50... by Jeffrey Low Not to worry, Jitta Singh. You actually have until Sept 8 to finalise the composition of your soccer team to the South East Asia Games. While the Singapore National Olympic Council have insisted that all associations521 words
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Article104 1979-08-17 22 I Soccer AP Toronto, Friday. Second-half goals by Johan Neeskens, Vladislav Bogicevic and Rick Davis gave the New York Cosmos a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blizzard yesterday and a one-game lead inlheir North American Soccer League. The record crowd of 30,356 at exhibition stadiumAP - 104 words
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Article237 1979-08-17 22 Tatsuhiko Seta, one of the most colourful goalkeepers Japan have ever produced in the last decade, can be seen in action tonight when Hitachi FX! of Japan play Changi Constituency at Jalan Besar (8 p.m.). Seta, 30, is a former international wfko has237 words
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Advertisement346 1979-08-17 17 LASSIFIE ADS CAJTJ. AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:Weekdays 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m. 1 Saturdays 8.30 a.m. 3.00 p.m. Public Holidays 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Counter Serrlce:Regular office hours HILDA'S SALE NOW on at 138 Orchard Towers, First Floor. Imported Australian, Swiss and Italian textiles from $1.20 upwards. Filipino long evening346 words
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Advertisement228 1979-08-17 17 School ot Electronic* TraMftf Radio Servicing (Beginner) Transistor Radio Servicing B/WT.V. Servicing Color T.V. Servicing Electrical Fitting Installa tlon (Grade 3) flciwct Electronic Pit. Sdiooi •01/aoa Nobli'i Park Complex Slh Floor. (Um LUto S, 4 9) DIGITAL COMPUTER TECHNOLOQV through effective Programmed Instructions. Beginners course 946.00. Details Queens town P.O.228 words
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Advertisement377 1979-08-17 17 TRAVEL GUIDE NAM MO TRAVEL Service (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. 8.T.P.8. Lie No 140 West Malaysia Tour (Inclusive Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands) by deluxe alrcondltloned coach seven days *****/-, six days *****/-, departure every Sunday, Monday. Tuesday Oentlng/ Cameron Highlands four days *****/-, Oentlng Highlands four days *****/-, by deluxe alrcondltloned coach377 words
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Miscellaneous279 1979-08-17 17 Crossword x 6 "I cannot tell 7 Coat or herring 8 Bacchante 9 Went astray 10 NFL player 11 Jason's ship 12 Between 12 and 20 15 Apple drink 17 "Long king!" 22 Clamping tool 23 One of Teddy's men 24 Summer footwear 25 Long handle 26 Short story 27279 words
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Advertisement118 1979-08-17 18 (This 32 hour course is being conducted by 5 Professional And Experienced Lecturers) i, tar QmHy. OrifkuKy. Comfort, CotvmPR In Import <i export, Trade Terms, Sales Contract, Breach of Contract, Purchase orders, Establishing Overseas Contact, International Trade, Methods of Payments, Banking, Types of L/C, Shipping Practice, Containerised Shipping, Freight Calculation,118 words
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Miscellaneous408 1979-08-17 18 m w: c IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY Born today, you possess a clear, luethodfcal mind that should enable you to develop and apply your talents in the roost satisfying areas. You are multi-talented but you are not one of those who can easily bring more than one or two gifts408 words
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Advertisement180 1979-08-17 19 ROLLER SHADES I 3 J t» ad bk lit II I t»w M Wii rra m WW uCMti f i*"'^ Ki »fSH A W m w: m The latest in window dressing. Let your windows come alive with the latest decorative and low maintenance Sunshades in town. Accentuate your furnishing180 words
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Miscellaneous597 1979-08-17 19 FRIDAY m-j Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Name (Mr./ Mrs./ Miss): Address: N.R.I.C. No: Tel: iini 'inn FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW BaßHßaHa Cut along dotted J CLUES FOR IT-S I|Ai •1 L m luiMlAikAiuaiA oc DuroßfiSOfnw 2. There ara undwlrabto597 words
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Advertisement106 1979-08-17 20 800 PROFESSIONAL Straight-faced clubhead gives you greater distance like no others! Ask the professionals They'll tall you a straight-faced driver without any offset will give you added distance that'll make your second shot to the green so much easier. What's more! The Honma 800 Professional comes with the new lightweight106 words
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Advertisement72 1979-08-17 21 N I ft v M c.c O vS c v o<v v\o S\ v <* yW i i SKxm COCKTAIL LOUNGE 4th F 1., Far East Shopping Centre, Orchard Rd S.ngapoie 9 Tel *****55 We' II meet at Raffles! now JAZZ NIGHT every Friday 8 pm The Writers Bar No72 words
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Article, Illustration466 1979-08-17 23 And Chopin, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky, too Japan's oldest symphony orchestra, also one of the world's best the NHK Symphony Orchestra, will give two performances in Singapore later this month. They are scheduled to perform at the National Theatre on Aug 28 and 29. There will466 words
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Article, Illustration192 1979-08-17 23 Uria la Imw Chea Chlea Plag, the MBwilia (ran Maaleal Sheweaee Me la Ms new part ae the legeadary Mtakey CM, m N|riag iM la the mw TV mariMl variety series, which begins tonight ever Channel 8. Chen had .to practise behaving like a meakey192 words
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Miscellaneous495 1979-08-17 23 In and around i i'jl 1171 NATIONAL DAY ART KXHIBITION open ing by Mr Fong Sip Chee, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Labour), at the National Museum Art Gallery at 5.30 p.m. Organised by the Ministry of Culture, the National Museum and 14 art organisations in Singapore. Open daily from 10.90 a.m.495 words
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Miscellaneous517 1979-08-17 23 At the cinema THE DEER HUNTER: Three intimate friends from a Pennsylvania steel mill community enlist to fight in the Vietnam war. when they return, their lives will never be the same again. Stars Robert De Niro, John Savage, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep. Ude: 2.30, 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. THE517 words
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Miscellaneous129 1979-08-17 23 6.00 A.M. Opening Announcements and Programme Summary 6.05 Morning Prelude with The Morry Gray Grand Orchestra 6.30 News 6.40 Morning Concert: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op 50 (Tchaikovsky), Menuhin, Gendron, Hepzibah Menuhin; 8.00 News (C) 8.10 This Is Yours Alone: I Love To Love, I Can't Believe, My Eyes129 words
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Article49 1979-08-17 24 AH FOOK: Isn't It wonderful? By Christmas you'll be a be to deposit or withdraw your money at a POSB machine even after office hours. MEI UN: No, thanks. I'll stick to the POSB girls. At least you can argue with them if they make a mistake.49 words
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Advertisement175 1979-08-17 24 BLUE NUN... reflection of uood taste 9V V > Tf /m Eastern Agencies >■ p J I Sfielchabte Won Socks for Sports&Cosuol wear I I Cool and comfortable.... a good pair to have on your feet Alalia Oapt Slot. Pta Ltd. C. K. Tang Ltd. Champion Mom Cortina Oapt 3tor.175 words
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Miscellaneous745 1979-08-17 24 ■■mam 3 wMNMl AND RADIO Singapore 57 TELEFUNKEN qre.it looks! Co OUT lectures' TV qreat performance' Ml OPENING NOUNCEMENTSfollowed by HOUSEWIVES' MATINEE <r>. IJ9 INTERMISSION. l.ll OPENING NOUNCEMENTSfollowed bv WILF GRAY WILDLIFE: Inside Passage. This film retraces the epic Journey made by George Vancouver, a British navigator, along the Northwest745 words
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Miscellaneous156 1979-08-17 24 Today's top shows CHARTING A COURSE FOB THE CHILD. (Ch. 8, 9.15 p.m. in colour). This documentary in Chinese seeks to show that in charting a course (or a child his or her interests and capabilities should be considered. The focal point of this programme argues a case for pursuing156 words
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Article, Illustration1370 1979-08-17 26 Nancy Koh - By Nancy Koh STREET names are fingerposts to history. Some are picturesque, some practical while others perpetuate the memory of people. Orchard Road 1979 the hotel and shopping belt that's where you'd go to paint the town red and sow your wild oats. The1,370 words
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Article, Illustration937 1979-08-17 28/29 Irene Hoe - Irene Hoe YOU can eat your way around the world without once leaving Orchard Road. Start In America and buffet your way through a Belvedere breakfast at the Mandarin Hotel. As you wade through piles of bacon and eggs and tumble over mounds of sausage, give937 words
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Article, Illustration240 1979-08-17 30 Quadrophonic eight-track sound and a battery of 56 projectors bring to life the drama and excitement of the dragon boat race in full colour. While the regular beat of the drums from the boats reverberates across the screen, the sound of cheering spectators coming from the240 words
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455 1979-08-17 30 Teo Lian Huay - By Teo Lian Huay ORCHARD Road, the tourist "strip", boasts a plethora of hotels both old and new. There are at present more than 4200 hotel rooms in the area. The figure is expected to exceed 7000 within the next few years, with455 words
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Article569 1979-08-17 31 Zarinac Marican - By Zarinac Marican A WALK down Orchard Road, the watering hole of the fahionabfe, is even better than looking at the latest fashion magazines. Just look at the shop windows of the small boutiques that crowd this stretch and you will know what the latest569 words
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402 1979-08-17 31 Jane Chew - By Jane Chew ALTHOUGH not quite like the famous Oxford and Regent Streets of London, the Orchard Road shopping area has a character of its own. Old shoohouses selling local handicrafts and antiques are juxtaposed with large shopping conglomerates with the latest imported goods.402 words
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Article, Illustration514 1979-08-17 32 Richard Adhikari - By Richard Adhikari SfTTING in the cafe watching all the girls go by is a pleasant occupation especially if it is a sidewalk cafe. There are four of these along Orchard Road Tivoli, Ban Chuan, Club 392 and the Ming Court Hotel's Cafe Boulevard. Tivoli,514 words
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Advertisement243 1979-08-17 26 The b(kcf the leader in fashionable belts mm dfe a .w? wi vS SB < W m rn* m *v rife m J 0 Belts of distinction handcrafted from genuine top bench-grade leather. Buckles ornamented with enamel die-in JP motifs and available in colours of white, beige, brown, black and243 words
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Advertisement79 1979-08-17 27 I V t 1 V IV W 7/ ROBINSONS GREAT ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING I 0 k Specialists' Shopping Cantrip Orchard Road, Singapore 082 a Tel: *****22 SPECIAL SALE STORE HOURS: Mon,Tue, Wed Fit 9.45 am to 7 pm Thur Sat: 9.45 am to 9JO pin. Sunday: 9.45 am to 7pm (FREE79 words
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Advertisement49 1979-08-17 28/29 T'v.R home of the stars' Theatre* Niteclub• Restaurant *9Scottsßd HI SfRVATIONS 7 1/')i:i3 NO COVER CHARGE FOR DINERS A )L A i if K f* V* fat".. V >•*» Q 0 o d D [MsTSS mf e> <* 1 T k CINDY CHEN FULL BOOKED TOMORROW NITE LUNCH BUSINESS AS49 words
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Advertisement76 1979-08-17 28/29 .7,1 7 4! 14 —i I'M •'•I <? 9 v SSgvS s« r% V* J: *> >V Happy hour* r 4p.m.-7p.m. 10% off for all drinks Nightly: 4p.m.-la.m. Sat/Public holidays 4p.m.-2a.m. TheterHfic, sizzling TRIO HANDOS will entertain you; while you relax in the company of beautiful hostesses. :i n; n'76 words
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Advertisement308 1979-08-17 28/29 Road most bustSng shopping > tourist yentertaintment commercial/office centre Shop and office spaces for Sale or Lease Situated at Orchard Road/Koek Road (next to the Cold Storage), the core off moat promising tourist, entertainment and shopping activities. Orchard Plaza, surrounded by hotels, recreational centres, cinemas, hawker centres, supermarkets, shopping centres308 words
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Advertisement63 1979-08-17 30 ■■WMi LV^=^ *> r You can s'.jo leioct your twn dnr.:cjn in(*ki personal louth loyout wtKiding setting 1 k«. W. tA* ■v^S A" vT>V r •r,> i v V/ AvT»/, JTJi 55 V T; lO'i TO 'r/l 04 i*i i'i Si tvMl (J K ,;r $1.50 am LHLI jLul INIMMOMHn63 words
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Advertisement172 1979-08-17 30 F.J. ISAACS (PTE.) LTD. OPTOMETRISTS OPTICIANS CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONERS F.J.ISAACS, 0.D.. F.P.0.C.. M.0.0.A.. F.A.C.L. P. (ENG.) KJS.ONG. D.OPTOM.. D.OPTICS.(HOLL.)F.A.C.L.P.<ENG.) S.M.ISAACS, B.OPTOM. (HONS )M OPTOM (N.S.W.) PK .LEE. B.Sc. .(HONS.)F:S. MC. (LOND.) (Members: Sinjapor* Contact Leas Society) For appointments, please phone: CLIFFORD CENTRE 106, Id. FLOOR, COLL YER QUAY/RAFFLES PLACE Tali172 words
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Advertisement108 1979-08-17 31 An invitation to tlw I test Indonesian food in Singapore INDONESIA CAFE RESTAURANT vgi 4 ,<•*,«-. <* I It V-d «P "T* v "*V J MW 1 '"'s' llfel For the adventurous palate GADO GADO "better than home" they say. SATAY MAKASSAR with Special Gravy. Best CHENDOL in Singapore, using108 words
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Advertisement73 1979-08-17 31 /Sfcl—- i i M 1 'f x risco i> •"It SINGAPORE .yriiffl. ]g?s{ 4'l 2&i >i# .< Ig FRISCO GRILL offers The Ultimate Dining lixperu>tice for Coimoissc'in s 6th Floor Front Block Orchard Towers Orchard Road Singapore 9 Tel *****52/3 (Reservations Tel: *****50 4 a PALACE A t r 473 words
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