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Title Section10 1979-12-02 1 Sunday Nation DECEMBER 2, 1979 35 CENTS M.C.(P) No. 145/1/7910 words
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Advertisement149 1979-12-02 1 Mushroom with a gourmet touch Page 19 'it. -r—u *>%» V IN 1/ For beauty and protection. LIGNE ACTIVE Specific products to prevent an oily-type skin from becoming a problem skin. For daily cleansing LAIT DEMAQUILLANT ACTIVE To tone morning and evening ASTRINGENT ACTIVE LOTION CAMPHREE ACTIVE B&ff.cw.' For a149 words
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Advertisement67 1979-12-02 1 TV Guest Column oo o o oo o o oo o o oo o o oo o o to bed wondering whether it is worthwhile waking up tomorrow. I don't want to go to work worrying about my teenage daughter getting pregnant. I don't want to see a show of67 words
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Advertisement37 1979-12-02 1 X5Sr goods Specially made for tomorrow, Available today! PTE.LTD. Tel: *****6 Goh off to study French schools received! Page 2 Haig, GOP hope against Kennedy Page 4 f c. Some doctor's advice for squash players Page 2837 words
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263 1979-12-02 2 FOREIGN Minister S. Rajaratnam yesterday told the visiting Russian parliamentary delegation that Singapore is not a mouthpiece for China and Asean's view on the Kampuchean situation is shared by other United Nations members. He was speaking to reporters about the Soviet meeting, after263 words
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Article146 1979-12-02 2 DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr Goh Keng Swee, left yesterday for France to study the French education system. Dr Goh and a five-member team will study how French syllabuses are prepared, applied and assessed. The team will also look into the production146 words
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Article, Illustration140 1979-12-02 2 BUGIS Street should be retained, said Foreign Minister (and MP for Kampong Glam) Mr S Raja rat nam, yesterday. Noting that Bugis Street is a well-known tourist area which provides a livelihood to many hawkers, he saw no reason why the place should not be140 words
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170 1979-12-02 2 A $22-million 10-storey shopping, office and entertainment complex will be built at the junction of Koek Road and Orchard Road. The project will be developed by Orchard Place (Pte) Ltd. But the developer said yesterday it was premature to disclose details. The complex170 words
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268 1979-12-02 2 THREE Registry of Vehicles vans, each equipped with a smoke meter, will prowl the streets from early next year to test vehicles with smoky exhausts on the spot. Owners of vehicles which fail the exhaust test will be fined $50. The faulty exhausts268 words
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Article113 1979-12-02 2 Reuter THE UNITED States has agreed to guarantee resettlement to 12 Vietnamese who arrived in Singapore a week ago in a Vietnamese military aeroplane, the US embassy announced yesterday. The 13th person on the plane, a civilian aircraft mechanic who said he had been forced toReuter - 113 words
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Advertisement275 1979-12-02 2 DRAGON PHOENIX RESTAURANT Block 26, Outram Park, Singapore. Tel *****88 *****29 Delicious Cantonese Dishes Supervised HooiKofc Wai Specialities from the kitchen. SEAFOOD Garoupa Soon Hock Prawns Lobsters Crabs Quick Lunch $3/per person We cater for Birthday Wedding Parties, buffet lunches and private functions. Live music and songs for your dining275 words
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Article, Illustration453 1979-12-02 4 He may be their only chance against Kennedy Christian Science Monitor QUIETLY, within the highest circles of the Republican Party, a quest is beginning. At this stage it is not organised. But it stems from a shared anxiety that the present crop of potential GOP (RepublicanChristian Science Monitor - 453 words
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Article, Illustration71 1979-12-02 4 THAI police yesterday found an anti-tank rocket launcher across the street from the US embassy which was the scene on Friday of two apparent grenade explosions. They said the loaded M-72 launcher was abandoned on a building site about 45 metres across the road from theAP picture - 71 words
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207 1979-12-02 4 Reuter THE deposed Shah of Iran yesterday sought a new sanctuary, and American officials faced more frustrations in their efforts to free 50 hostages held in the US embassy in Tehran. Rebuffed by Mexico and told by Bermuda, a suggested alternative, thatReuter - 207 words
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Advertisement109 1979-12-02 4 w m At Shangri-La's r (c\\& f w D)Vm(ri\W MiD) II JO ILVlilt J 4" I rp* yfo r r t I s rJ iiP V* 3#rr i Elements of Time Direct from the Philippines, the Elements of Time give vou theii own funk and rock sounds. Let your hair109 words
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Miscellaneous438 1979-12-02 4 CINEMA GUIDE CATHAY (*****0): Pete's Dragon. A Walt Disney treat for kids and adults. 11, 1.30, 4, 6.30, 9.15. ODEON (*****6): Alien. A dull cat-and-mouse game with a monster loose in a spaceship. 10.30, I.15, 4, 6.45, 9.30. ORCHARD (*****88): The Champ. Starring Jon Voight, Fa ye Dunaway, Ricky Schroder.438 words
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Article, Illustration99 1979-12-02 5 A STUDY In contrasts. A glum little girl all eyes and month pictured at the Our Singapore Children photography exhibition at the National Museum. A cheerful 16-year-old visi- tor, Mr Lim Hoe Beng, takes In the sight of her. Children like her have every reason99 words
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Article331 1979-12-02 5 Praise for further education they've provided THE Senior Minister of State (Education), Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, yesterday paid tribute to Australia (or providing opportunities for further studies to Singaporeans, some of whom have attained the higher reaches of the civil service. Speaking at the 24th annual dinner331 words
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Article109 1979-12-02 5 AFP A LEADING- Indonesian general was yesterday quoted as saying that Asean should not play with fire over the Kampuchea problem. The Jakarta newspaper Merdeka (freedom) also quoted General Sumitro, Indonesia's former national security chief, as saying that he did not know what had prompted AseanAFP - 109 words
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Advertisement176 1979-12-02 5 NOW OFFERS YOU NOT ONLY THE VERY REST RUT ALSO THE RIGGEST OVEN. Tecnogas Cooker Hood 36" Modal: M/ 2000 DL Fully stainless steel Powerful 2 speed suction motor Charcoal Filter Oil Filter ON/OFF indicator Cooking light The 3803-416 is one professional gas cookers that's going to grace many line176 words
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Advertisement155 1979-12-02 5 HOCK SWEE LEONG CO Another Tyre Battery Warehouse 69, BOON KENG ROAD. GRAND OPENING SALE! MRS m POKE-6 SPOKE-7 SPOKE 9 12" $425 00 m S V. v I I V fe; r 91 A special offer you cant refuse I FREE to test technology Computerised Wheel balancing tor your155 words
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Article239 1979-12-02 6 COMMENT PAKISTANI squash star Torsham Khan's death while competing in New Zealand comes both as a shock and something less than a surprise. It was a shock because Torsham was a tip-top player trained in the legendary Pakistani tradition and superhoned "in the crucible of international239 words
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Article, Illustration419 1979-12-02 6 If you ask me I By NATURE LOVER THERE was once a lovely, secluded stretch of beach on our Isle of Tranquillity, Sentosa, where an angler or two waited patiently for the fish swimming lazily beneath the calm waters. An artist sketched the sunset doing magical things to419 words
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Article, Illustration274 1979-12-02 6 Science Centre RECENTLY I went to the Science Centre expecting to spend two or three leisurely hours inside, perhaps learning a thing or two. I was surprised to see over 200 schoolchilren outside. I counted over 20 school buses. Most of the pupils were Primary Twos274 words
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Article164 1979-12-02 6 TONG SUIT CHEE (Miss - Sentosa vs Kusu TONG SUIT CHEE (Miss) Head, PabUdty/Prwn*Um, Seotw» Development C*rpMT»tiM. WE REFER to the letter by Wings, Try Kusu as a camping spot (Nov 11). We wish to thank Wings for his observations. It is unfortunate that he visited Kusu Island on a public164 words
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Advertisement91 1979-12-02 6 Nikon I o Singapore's J Pji iiil d HJJ »<«" r «i«•) CV \V> 0) The Largest retail store with the Biggest and Widest selection of renowned brands of cameras, lenses, accessories, equipment, etc. Right Choice at the Right Price. Conveniently located in Lucky Plaza, Orchard Road Business Hrs Mon91 words
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Advertisement133 1979-12-02 6 IF YOU have something to •ay which you would liko to share with othera, why not put it down on paper and sand it to us. Wo walcoma contributions to this column. You can writa on any subjact but maka it an opinion pioco of about 500 words oach. Please133 words
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Article1173 1979-12-02 7 Chang Kai Ming - M Chang Kai Ming STILL on the subject of productivity, my attention was drawn last week, in a report by the Financial Times (London), to a book published recently under the title Technological Innovation for a Dynamic Economy. It was written by several authors, some of whom are1,173 words
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Article, Illustration888 1979-12-02 8 MACAW - Or the facts about birds of highly coloured plumage By MACAW IT ALL started when "smart" Alex, my 10-year-old 155-IQ nephew, asked me that most terrifying of all children's questions: "Uncle Mac, can you tell me about the birds and the bees?" A black swan on888 words
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Miscellaneous747 1979-12-02 9 Sunday Nation Your 12 TV pullout >• i e a 4^ TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Young Winston (Night Movie) On Ch 5 at 10 p.m. An entertaining account of Winston Churchill's early life, from school days to journalistic experience in Africa, up to his first election to Parliament. A wellproduced movie with747 words
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Miscellaneous352 1979-12-02 9 Elaine Stewart... bewitching in Hajji Babe The Adventures Of Hajji Baba (Matinee) on Ch 5 at 2.35 p.m. The beautiful daughter of a sheik in ancient Persia (Elaine Stewart) disobeys her father and sets out to marry a rival prince. When she discovers that the prince has a hard and352 words
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Advertisement199 1979-12-02 10 &eW jC y/ This Great German Colour TV with a 51 cm (20") picture tube offers a sharp and brilliant colour picture. Comfortable sensor touch tuner for 8 programmes. No moving parts, the Programme Sensor Is completely electronic. Therefore nothing can wear out. The Graetz Fahnrlch Color 4310 is designed199 words
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Miscellaneous847 1979-12-02 10 MONDAY Phased Array Speaker Systems Pit Open SJRUVAft ULAGAM (r) DIARY OF EVENTS AFTERNOON MATINEE: Scalplock (Pt 1). In Kansas City, a gambler wins ownership of a railroad company. He plans to expand the company bat runs into financial difficulty. Stars Dale Robertson, Bob Random, Diana Hyland and Sandra Smith.847 words
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Advertisement135 1979-12-02 11 The best time to watch your favourite TV program is when you have time to enjoy it. With a Sony Betamax video recorder connected to your TV, you can record anything on TV even when you're not at home. And then play it back whenever you want. Not only will135 words
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Miscellaneous943 1979-12-02 11 WEDNESDAY Phased Array Speaker Systems 3.00 PH. Open 3.03 PLEASE DON'T EAT THE DAISES: Just For Laughs (r) 3.30 DIARY OF EVENTS (M) 3.35 COUNTRY MATTERS: Simple Life. Stella Bartholomew's weekly trips with her husband to their cottage by the sea are unbearable. The sudden appearance of a local boy943 words
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Miscellaneous1005 1979-12-02 12 FRIDAY Phased Array Speaker Systems I 3.00 PJL Open 3.03 Housewives' Matinee (r) 4.30 Intermission 6 05 Open 6.01 ANMAL WORLD: Winged Treasure Ot The Jungle. A story of three daring men on an expedition through the iropieal jungles ot Ecuador to collect rare and exotic birds. 6.30 NEWS M1,005 words
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Article, Illustration1263 1979-12-02 13 S. H. TAN - Last of two parts S. H. TAN, former editor of Malay Mail, says only one thing mars his delight in what he saw S. H. TAN NOW THAT I could spend two weeks in Singapore, I was anxious to visit some of the landmarks of my boyhood. As1,263 words
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Advertisement436 1979-12-02 13 fiw^Tl^c^tipdaripSiptjapoiu. TfciVlapdariij QlHoudjers Let your loved ones decide how they want to enjoy The Mandarin Singapore. An exciting time at any of our restaurants, cocktail lounges or nightclub. A fantastic selection from our pastry shop or florist. Or simply as an honoured guest in one of our luxurious guest rooms.436 words
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Miscellaneous53 1979-12-02 13 Doctor in the House SINCE I'M HERE ANVbJAV, I WANT TO ASK \BOUT THESE WHITE SPOTS UNVER MV NAILS, THEY VON'T MEAN ANYTHING AT ALL. I WAS AFRAID My VIET WAS VEFICI- IN VITAMINS OR PROTEINS. NO, THERE IS WO SUCH RELATIONSHIP. SOME PEOPLE GET THEM, OTHERS NOT, THEV ARE53 words
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Advertisement401 1979-12-02 14 py s° REGULARS Motherhood. Once it was the cherished ambition of all women. These days, it's a different story. What is so great about being a mother? This article will help you form your own opinion. Women of the seventies Worlds away from their counterparts of the sixties. In dress,401 words
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Advertisement275 1979-12-02 15 KJSWftWI family contest M IA 1 A T1 4 1 Use KAWADA D 1 IkT iff|Y|B construct anything y iwl Jfc A a building, an anima $2,000 cash plus $200 worth of toys :i b u e c X" y b m r O n J DvSva. $1,000 cash plus275 words
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Miscellaneous210 1979-12-02 15 V i! I r. IliMMTISII C-CHAVEZ....' THERE GOES THE LAVA BARGE...NOW WE'RE COMPLETELY STRANPEP/ NOT TO WORRY, ALICE K.J REX ANP SHATTERBOX ARE SCOUTING OUT THE WAY BACK TD OUR SHUTTLE CRA FT. i a 1 fi i a v, IT rf ft 1 i v «a i C3 m210 words
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Miscellaneous134 1979-12-02 16/17 <C Q 0M£ r-• .s- -r Jil.j, fP> AN ACCIDENTAL BITE By A RADIOACTIVE SPIDER MAS GIVEN TEENAGER PETER PARKER SUPOfPOWMS. AND TRANSFORMED HIM INTO- A. W -"SK \v W I. wsmm V. 7® A WtPZL V\ IFM/--? •'L': "ft lu tt MS BACK TV JAMESON'S WNDUW, PETER PRCVOKEP /SfewiLEX134 words
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Miscellaneous84 1979-12-02 16/17 I nMIIWn, UCV.CIV1DCK IT/7 beetle v bailey A ATTENTION TO TRAINING PROGRAM FOR TOPAZ BEETLE ANP KILLER/ I WANT YOU TO GET THE HOWITZER SHELLS REAPY FOR FIRING I PIPN'T you NO. I BROUGHT THE BRING THE POWPER BAGS LIKE SHELL YOU PIP CASINGS JBSffltf----fel WE CAN'T FIRE THE HOWITZERS84 words
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Advertisement197 1979-12-02 18 Favre-Leuba watches have achieved harmony between precision and imagination, a distinction that makes them truly outstanding. Designed in the spirit of today's creative minds, the Favre-Leuba collection is the reflection of your lifestyle. FAVRE LEUBA Watches the creative mind* (ieneve Harmony in Precision Flattin* Quarts I*6-1 r A Favre-Leuba Showroom197 words
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Miscellaneous279 1979-12-02 18 GARTH HOW SMOULD I KNOW, MSBUK? IT IS MOT MY BUSINESS,V DID THESE WEN CONTRCT RNVONE WHILE TMEY WEBE HE(2e I OM INSPECTOR r'M lii m m *XJ IN POC if e r tf 4 £1 ns v\/ 7^ I* v NO, INSPECTOR THE MEN HOD TWO TONIGHT MPNDEL IS279 words
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Article, Illustration291 1979-12-02 19 Table for L QUICK-BTEWED MUSHROOMS WITH OYSTER SAUCE THIS is one dish that won't fail to please no matter how much of a novice you are. You must know how to buy Chinese mushrooms and the best guide is price. The more you pay, the better quality youPicture by NIK KASMANI - 291 words
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Article, Illustration590 1979-12-02 19 TERRY TAN - r Cooking with L# e Both recipes by TERRY TAN SIMPLIFIED FISH CURRY EVEN good cooks can be daunted by the prospect of having to prepare a curry after a hard day at work. I have this version which I whip up in less590 words
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Article, Illustration1160 1979-12-02 20 Zhang Mei-Ji - No glossy pictures or sugary words but a good look at blemishes as well as attractions The Book Page By Zhang Mei-Ji SINGAPORE, ITS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. By Alex Josey. Andre Deutsch, 1979. 218 pp, $18. THE first thing to decide1,160 words
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Article, Illustration619 1979-12-02 20 By Silverfish SIX MEN. By Alistair Cooke. Penguin, 1978. 207 pp. $6.65. A JOURNALIST has no difficulty in becoming acquainted with public figures. In Cooke's view, this is actually a journalist's occupational hazard because public figures make themselves out to be the friends of newsmen. Of the manyBy Silverfish - 619 words
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Article762 1979-12-02 21 HUMOUR th GOOD morning, sir, a pear tree did you day? Any particular specie, let me show you our latest catalogue. Here's one that does well behind fences, very little watering needed. Oh, oh, I see, you want it delivered, in a pot. And a partridge?762 words
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Article, Illustration398 1979-12-02 21 Peter Ong - The Music Box By Peter Ong ALAN O'Day makes you laugh. He writes songs that tickle your funny bone. And he puts more wit into his lyrics than comedian Steve Martin puts into his comedies! Alan O'Day hates bland songs and bland biographies. So he writes: "I398 words
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Article295 1979-12-02 21 Off the Recopd by CKT MAHLER the mlngler of sadness and Jest in his music. But, in fact, Slgmund Freud had a sort of patty cake explanation for Mahler's mized-up feelings, which satisfied the composer. Mahler had a cruel father. The latter used to beat his wife. Whenby CKT - 295 words
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Advertisement302 1979-12-02 21 The new improved, all-purpose electric water heater Ariston's new improved electric water heater is designed for saisperformance and energy soring. Thermical device cuts oil energy in case oi over-heating. Expanded polyurethane assures excellent insulation. Vidron multifilm protects the sine plated boiler. Heating element replaceable without dismantling the water heater. Insulating302 words
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Article, Illustration786 1979-12-02 22 Gillian Lam - Just the thing for tired city dwellers By Gillian Lam A FAMILY weekend at Fraser's Hill is both economical and convenient. All one needs is a car, a picnic lunch, and $200 for a family of four. The Merlin Hotel offers off-peak concession786 words
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625 1979-12-02 22 J Saravanamuttu - By J Saravanamuttu Malay Mail LONG before the advent of 24-hour coffeehouses, Penangites had already become familiar with late-night eating establishments, among which are those that serve "nasi kandar" that delectable Indian Muslim rice and curry fare. The most romanticised ofMalay Mail - 625 words
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Article, Illustration83 1979-12-02 22 Watch this space I DEBORAH CHIA, who took this picture 1700 metres up in Les Houches (near Chamonix in France), in August, recalls: 'I was looking for a fridge to put the butter in, but couldn't find any in the house. "Outside," my host said, pointing83 words
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Advertisement85 1979-12-02 22 IF YOU don't like writing but have an eye for the unusual travel picture, don't pack it away with the other holiday souvenirs. Send it to us. It could be a snapshot of a famous tourist sight from an unusual angle, your own holiday discovery, a face in the crowd,85 words
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Article, Illustration495 1979-12-02 23 Tan Bah Bah - JJd JlijU By Tan Bah Bah CARRY ON EMMANNUELLE (now at Leisure-Drome). EMMANNUELLE is the bedhopping wife of Emile, a French diplomat. In a Concorde on the way to Join him in England, she seduces Theodore, a young Englishman. In London itself, she has a ball495 words
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281 1979-12-02 23 Majorie Wong - V Majorie Wong IF YOU think you saw the last of the Romantic Swordsman when the TV serial ended last month, you're in for a surprise. Shaws will be making a sequel, to be called The Return of the Romantic Swordsman. Star of281 words
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359 1979-12-02 24 William da Silva - w m TV Guest Column By William da Silva student MY FRIEND Rod Steward Lee recently tuned in to a Mandarin RTS drama on Channel 5. He had barely turned on the set when he was confronted by a sobbing young woman begging forgiveness from her359 words
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Article758 1979-12-02 24 BOON - By BOON architect I'D LIKE to think I'm an intelligent man. I guess it'll be pretty safe to say that I am at least an educated man. After all, I've been through six years of tertiary education and have hopefully widened my horizons by spending758 words
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Article104 1979-12-02 24 HOW disappointed I was when I read that All The President's Men was not to be missed, and then found out that it would be shown at 10 p.m. on Sunday. Why did RTS schedule such an acclaimed programme at that time when it knows the104 words
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Article72 1979-12-02 24 Mrs Peter Lek - Mrs Peter Lek THE Prime Minister's speak-Mandarin discussion really opened my eyes. I am very proud of my Cantonese, and always felt it too troublesome to learn Mandarin when dialect sufficed. After seeing the Mauritius filmlet, I begin to see Mr Lee Kuan Yew's point of view. Now72 words
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Article65 1979-12-02 24 James Gwee - James Gwee A PAT on the back for RTS's production of Matthew And The Mandarins. With all the hue and cry over encouraging local talent, RTS certainly did the right thing getting a local pop group to host its own show. More such shows, please by65 words
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Advertisement101 1979-12-02 24 WHAT were the best and worst TV shows for ***** Why not havs fun listing tham ona after the other, with your reasons, dividing the shows into local and imported. Or you may prefer to commenj on one thing in particular the improved news, the bilingual discussions, the feature films,101 words
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Article, Illustration390 1979-12-02 25 Brian Miller - Alley Chat By Brian Miller THE Cathay PaciflcKallang All-Star championship, set for Dec 716 at the 62-lane Kallang Bowl, could well turn out to be a blockbuster. This is because of the long and impressive list of foreign competitors who will be converging in Singapore390 words
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Article, Illustration336 1979-12-02 25 RUGBY The Scrumhalves SINGAPORE'S disastrous playing tour of Thailand has not fazed national coach Natahar Bava one bit. "True, we got hammered/' he admitted during a Sst-mortem on the fivey tour the team's reward for winning last season's Malaysian Rugby Union (MRU) Cup.The Scrumhalves - 336 words
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Article, Illustration850 1979-12-02 26 Tan Kim Seng - ATHLETICS Tan Kim Seng ON NOV 20, the Straits Times printed a letter by "Sad Sack" hinting that all was not well with the SAAA and calling on the SAAA to do some "soul-searching." When I talked to Maurice Nicholas, the SAAA vice-president and850 words
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Article279 1979-12-02 26 Tony Koh - BASKETBALL Tony Koh SINGAPORE (ace an uphill taak in the Asian Basketball Championship now going on in Nagoya, Japan. Judging from the entries for this year's competition defending champions China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Iraq, India, Bahrain. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand and Singapore Singapore's chances of279 words
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646 1979-12-02 26 EXPATS' CORNER AP COTTON FTTZSIMMONS, coach of the Kansas City Kings, says he believes nis team are ready to become championship contenders in the National Basketball Association. "We've always been a good team, even when we were losing six straight earlier," Fitzsimmons said afterAP - 646 words
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Article, Illustration555 1979-12-02 27 Alfred Tong - TDMIS TALK Alfred Tong DID you know that John Alexander, Australia's No l f is as crazy about cars as he is about tennis? It's true. Just look at his collection of cars. three Jaguars, two Ferraris, and one BMW. He buys all his cars second-hand and555 words
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Article, Illustration64 1979-12-02 27 Don J. Leary - The Teaching Pro... By Don J. Leary 1. Player at left has taken oncoming volley too close to his body, causing elbow to bend. Racquet face tilts down. He will error into net or volley too shallow. 2. Player at right correctly positions ball away from body. He• 1979 Los Angeles Times Syndicate - 64 words
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Article, Illustration334 1979-12-02 28 LIM KEE CHAN - By LIM KEE CHAN THE name Charles Albert Bell may not ring a bell to local boxers or boxing fans of today. But "Bertie" Bell, as he was better known to his friends, was the man who revived professional boxing in Singapore in a big334 words
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Article864 1979-12-02 28 IN THE wake of the death of Pakiatani aquaah a tar Toraam Khan during a match in Adelaide la at week, SHIRLEY TAN talka to Dr GIAM CHOO KEONG, head of the Sporta Medicine and Reaearch Centre of the Singapore Sporta Council, and diacovera864 words
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Article1077 1979-12-02 28 K.L. CHAN - BY K.L. CHAN VISITING jockey Bruce Raymond, having only one ride for the day, made it count when he booted home hot favourite Misty Vision in Race Five at Kuala Lumpur yesterday. Misty Vision, a five-year-old New Zealand gelding by Holy Smoke n, showed vast improvement1,077 words
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Article495 1979-12-02 29 SCRUTINEER - By SCRUTINEER VISITING Welsh jockey Taffy Thomas, who had an armchair ride on 1 Robber Baron last week, should get anotha er comfortable ride as--0 tride Polykettle in Race 6 at Kuala Lumpur today. H Polykettle, an im--1 proving three-year-old j by Polyfoto, broke the ice495 words
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2975 1979-12-02 29 RACE 1 1-30 CLASS 4, DIV 4 1.200M x ($11,000 —$7,700 to winner) 1 8 QutefcaMvar II (Shoka) Leong 4 56.5 (d2 +4) Kim 10 2 8323 Sit* Jaya g (Noah A Jeya) West 4 56 (ud +1.5M)8P Hum 11 3 00002,975 words
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Article139 1979-12-02 29 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K. L. CHAN TURF RAY Race 1 JUe Dragnn Sita Jeya Indlna Patr*l Lukinanko Slta Jeya Lukinanko Blataag Terang Evergreen Song Race I Pearl Meiaaie Martindale General Exhibit Pearl Melanie Black DUumb4 General Exhibit Race S Watergate Polyscent Asian Sovereign Datin's Choice Aalaa Sovereign Achates Asian139 words
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Article, Illustration284 1979-12-02 31 Joyce Tan - NETBALL Joyce Tan THE national netball training scheme will be launched early next year. Confirming this, the SWNA president, Mrs Daisy Tan, who is also president of Ifna, the world body, said: "The Singapore Sports Council have informed us that the Far Eastern Bank284 words
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261 1979-12-02 31 Gerry Chan - BADMINTON Gerry Chan LACK of training may cost Singapore heavily in the Asean Schools Championship at Jakarta on Dec 16-22. Six of the 10 selected players were forced to stop training for a month because they were preparing for their end-of-year examinations. The261 words
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Article, Illustration1228 1979-12-02 31 Eric Batty - By Eric Batty UNDER the statutes of Fifa, the world ruling body, and Uefa, who organise tne three European competitions, all member countries are equal. But it seems to me that some are more equal than others. I cannot,1,228 words
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Article, Illustration721 1979-12-02 32 BRIAN MILLER - Kaartinen and Krogerus set a fantastic doubles world record series of 2334 SPORTS NATION By BRIAN MILLER THE PHILIPPINES, who on Friday captured the first two gold medals of the ninth World FIQ bowling championships now in its at the Celebrity Bowl in Manila, will721 words
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Advertisement344 1979-12-02 25 o The SGV Group Management Consulting Services Our client, a European company engaged in the manufacturing of high technology electronic components, requires the services of technically qualified and experienced candidates for its printed circuit board operations for the following positions: DIVISIONAL MANAGER Around 5550,000 p.a. (MS-10/724) The successful candidate who344 words
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Advertisement170 1979-12-02 26 APPOINTMENT COMMODITY TRADER A large and well-established company with significant trading interests in the South East Asia region is reorganizing its activities in the field of buying and selling of agricultural produce in local and in international markets. The types of commodity handled include palm kernel expellers, copra expellers, soya170 words
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Advertisement94 1979-12-02 27 Tsingtao baar has won tha Ist Qokton Award again in China in 1979. Little wonder then that m China Tsingtao is served to v»siting dignitaries at VIP functions Tsingtao ts the only beer in the world brewed from clear, sparkling mineral waters The tingling result is a real smooth, real94 words
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Miscellaneous5 1979-12-02 28 Sports Diary championships (Singapore (Jurong5 words
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Advertisement825 1979-12-02 30 Come celebrate with us. At the Mandarin Singapore. Where a delightful programme of feasting, fun and entertainment awaits your presence. CAROLLING The Church of the Risen The Church of St. HnHHH Francis Xavier Choir 7.45 pm 8.15 pm 7.30 pm —8.00 pm Dec. 12 Dec. 25 The St. Cecilia's Choir825 words
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