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Title Section18 1979-12-08 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, December 8, 1979 2743 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 197918 words
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Article, Illustration165 1979-12-08 1 The new Orchard Road police station at Napier Road will blend with the natural terrain and will consist of two three-storey buildings on different levels. They will be connected by a main staircase. According to the latest issue of Spectrum, the Public Works Department publication, the rectangularSpectrum picture - 165 words
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Article101 1979-12-08 1 Singapore is evaluating new synthetic prostaglandins with the hope to discover compounds that may help to prevent or treat heart attacks. Clarifying a New Nation report headlined S'pore's heart 'break' on Wednesday, Prof S.M.M. Karim said the work is still at a very preliminary101 words
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Article186 1979-12-08 1 If us should attack Iran UPI AP Moscow, Saturday Iran's new Foreign Minister indicated yesterday his nation might accept military protection from the Soviet Union in the event of an attack by the United States. Mr Sadegh Qotbzadeh said in an interview with a Soviet television reporterUPI; AP - 186 words
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Article42 1979-12-08 1 Lawyer Robert Yoong Weng Ho, 32, was sentenced to six months jail in a district court today for criminal breach of trust of his clients' money totalling $18,534.10. Bail of $10,000 in one surety was allowed pending appeal.42 words
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Advertisement58 1979-12-08 1 He stood there for a moment dazed. Then it suddenly dawned on him: "Yes, I have won." In splitsecond reaction he threw his racket and raised his hands In victory. That was Jonah Harrington after he had scored a sensational npset over a mnch younger Mohlhnllah Khan. More pictures and58 words
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Advertisement14 1979-12-08 1 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Crossword 10; What's On 12; Stars 20; Moneywords, Comics 23.14 words
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Advertisement130 1979-12-08 1 IN/lordaunt-Short Ltd High Fidelity Loudspeakers Sole Agent: Atlas Sound (Pte) Ltd the new Pinseeker Formula-l The irons: An exclusive Pinseeker design of low profile incorporated with heel toe weighting for more precise play k Jf* 1110 WOOOS. Expertly crafted by 72 hand operations to Olve the fines! U.S. persimmon woods130 words
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Article, Illustration203 1979-12-08 2 Market report at touch of button This is the prototype Teleview system developed within three months by Telecoms engineers. When a New Nation team visited the Telecoms stall at the Communicasia exhibition at the Hyatt Hotel yesterday, programmer Mrs Annie Chew called up the stock market203 words
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Advertisement131 1979-12-08 2 Yet! it's a great way to celebrate Chinese New Year. Ken-Air is giving a $1,000,00 Ang Pow per couple for those who buy Ken-Air Ang Pew U.S.A. tour. There's no catch; no slogans to write; no forms to fill; simply book your tour before 20th Jan 1980 and any two-person131 words
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Advertisement138 1979-12-08 2 Secretaries' Favourites Smart, Silent Types... Clean, crisp office workers are also the boss's favorites. This new generation of printing calculators' will be popular with everyone in the office for their silent efficiency and errorless results. There's a double check via the clear totalling print-out, and big, screen-style display. It's a138 words
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Advertisement57 1979-12-08 3 All men are 1 but need not remain so. J ->\ V. r> MAP jfV f v\; v < 'Mi?* v.. .-'IV-:" Yl> r/ &m*,r v stnmm 'smviL 7*' rr m >A fe <??'■ V 4 Fine Champagne Cognac comes exclusively from grapes grown in the two best areas of57 words
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Article, Illustration370 1979-12-08 4 All die trying to save each other Three Singapore seamen died on a ship while trying to save each other. They died of suffocation. The tragedy began at 5.55 p.m. on Wednesday when the ship's carpenter Umar bin Gani, 40, of Eunos Crescent, fell into a370 words
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Article70 1979-12-08 4 A Zurich engineer, wellknown for his expertise in prefabricated buildings and multi-storey construction, will give a lecture at the New Lecture Theatre 6, University of Singapore campus at Bukit Timah, on Dec 13. Dr T Konez is the author of many books including the Manual of Precast Concrete70 words
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135 1979-12-08 4 Singapore's timber industry will continue to be viable at least for the next 10 year£ as far as the supply of raw materials is concerned. With neighbouring logproducing countries going Into timber processing, some sectors such as the export of sawn wood135 words
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229 1979-12-08 4 A $870,000 project is being carried out at RTS to replace the existing airconditioning plant. Work by the Public Works Department airconditioning branch started in September and is scheduled to be completion next September. Three sets of airconditioning chillers will be installed, but only two229 words
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Article39 1979-12-08 4 The Serangoon Gardens Youth Group will screen a film, The Majesty Cat, at the Cathay Cinema on Dec 30 at 8.30 a.m. for its fundraising project. Tickets at $1.50, $2.50 and $3.50 are available at the centre.39 words
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Advertisement88 1979-12-08 4 fiftv I, If A v)M Natu 1 *.<7 1 ,41; >* 4, {Wooden nob Lock'! finishes to suit any decoration Getting your new HDB flat? Tesa-offers you a wide selection of modern and elegantly designed locks to suit your home interior at prices you can afford. Decide now on TESA88 words
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Article, Illustration250 1979-12-08 5 It looks like any other model of a road with traffic lights, cars, a bus and a bus-stop. But on closer examination, you will notice an additional and unique feature a time indicator, which will tell pedestrians whether they should250 words
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Article293 1979-12-08 5 Satisfied lot our students No desire to improve after they get degree Singapore's students in colleges and universities are as good as those in advanced countries, but one pitfall they have to contend with is the feeling of contentment. The students have bright ideas and are prepared to work hard293 words
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Article164 1979-12-08 5 The Singapore Bank Employees Union is referring its dispute with the Chartered Bank over payment of the NWC wage supplement to the Industrial Arbitration Court. The SBEU is taking up two issues concerning the payment, a spokesman said. Firstly, it is protesting the bank's deduction of half164 words
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Advertisement185 1979-12-08 5 [RICARD] France's favourite bedtime snack. France's favourite bedtime snack is also her lovers' bedtime secret. Am wonder why <)O,U<*),o<X) hottles of Kicard are downed every year? You'll never really know till you've tried Kieatd yourself I his deeply mysterious, anise-flavoured liqueur refreshes. 1 iiillates the palate. Stii one pari Kicard185 words
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Article161 1979-12-08 6 Three University of Singapore lecturers have suggested a study on the possibility of introducing airconditioning the biggest energy guzzler partially in buildings. This can be done by using circulating fans and a smaller capacity airconditioning plant, said Prof Bill Lim, head of the School of161 words
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Article, Illustration228 1979-12-08 6 From fireman to trishaw rider Most people at 72 years would take it easy, lazing around their homes or playing with their grandchildren. Not Enclk All bin Osman. He may be a shadow of his former self in 1925 when he was an 18-year-old fireman, pumping water from228 words
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Advertisement280 1979-12-08 6 M.p-.c* j* .M fel i V: I*w K-V Now.CYCLAIR cools Mitsubishi car owners more efficiently than mother conventional aircond^ HereSwhy: 10-cyclinder 'rotary* compressor results in lower fuel consumption The 10 cyclinders in the Cyclair C-120 rotary' compressor are horizontally opposed. Unlike the commonly used 5-cyclinder axial compressor. Cyclair's double-acting pistons280 words
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Advertisement82 1979-12-08 6 Compat, lightweight design Battery operated for travel portability Precision performance thanks to quartz mechanism Illuminating indication t Convenient alarm device Stop mechanism for the second hand to facilitate accurate time setting Soft carrying case provided A single AA size battery provides approximately 1 year of operating power Sole Agent:LEE TECK82 words
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Article151 1979-12-08 7 As the festive season approaches, the burning question is: Reuter Toronto, Saturday A human rights commission in Ontario is investigating a burning seasonal question Can Santa Claus be a woman? The issue arose when drama student Nancy Fulford was fired after only two days asReuter - 151 words
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Article171 1979-12-08 7 BUT ALL SNAPPED UP IN SIX DAYS Reuter Hong Kong, Saturday All the space in one of the most valuable pieces of property in the world a new Hong Kong shopping centre has been sold for an average of HK$lO,OOO (about $5000) a square foot, theReuter - 171 words
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Article69 1979-12-08 7 Reuter Wellington, Saturday A New Zealand firm Is planning to sell cardboard coffins to cut the cost of funerals. The United Empire Box Company said the coffin would cost NZJ3S (about This Is about NZs2s# cheaper than the traditional wooden casket. TJ) sr? 5 1 The FuneralReuter - 69 words
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Article30 1979-12-08 7 Reuter Istanbul, Saturday A Romanian tanker that burnt since it collided with a .Greek freighter three weeks ago exploded yesterday, showering the city with fiery blobs of oil.Reuter - 30 words
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Article, Illustration83 1979-12-08 7 How do you make an ugly wall look nice? Simple! Find a zippy solution. What's the solution? Simple! Zip it up And that's exactly what the owners of this building in the West Berlin district of Charlottenburg did. They got the painters in andPana photo - 83 words
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Article113 1979-12-08 7 UPI TODAY is Saturday, Dec 8, the 342 nd day of 1979 with 23 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. Eli Whitney, American inventor of the cotton gin, was born on Dec 8,1765. ON THIS DATE IN HISTORY: In 1776, George WashingtonUPI - 113 words
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Advertisement8 1979-12-08 7 More World News in Pages 10 and 118 words
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Advertisement188 1979-12-08 7 December /a. j at The Marco Polo f)( XA is a night of im Christmas feasting! <</ Good food, good wine and merry company! This is Christmas Eve at The Marco Polo! With special Christmas menus at our renowned Marco Polo Restaurant and the fashionable Brasserie La Rotonde. An evening,188 words
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Article315 1979-12-08 8 Energy saving will take a great leap forward from 1982. Commercial buildings which continue to squander energy will suffer a 20 per cent surcharge on their PUB bills. The Minister for National Development has warned that this surcharge may be increased if necessary. From this315 words
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Article89 1979-12-08 8 4 The odds are against Carter's renomination. But if he were to be renominated and re-elected, it would come through his having enlisted the help of those elements in the Democratic coalition which he scorned in 1976, and the very elements that could give him the basis of89 words
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Article86 1979-12-08 8 This is how Enver Hoxha, Albania's Communist Party chief, describes his communist counterparts: °Deng Xiaoping, the filthy fascist, Kifa 11-Sung is a pseudo-Marxist, a vacillating revisionist megalomaniac. When Leonid Brezhnez talks about communism, it Is like the noise from a tin can tied to a dog's tail. "Hua86 words
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Article74 1979-12-08 8 If you think that the recent siege at Mecca sounds like a plot out of a sizzling novel, you are quite right. Last year a paperback thriller called Jihad hit the market with the story of how a group of Arab terrorists held the world to ransom by74 words
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Article, Illustration444 1979-12-08 8 Tan Bah Bah - As Culture Minister to chairman, S'pore Broadcasting Corporation: 'I cannot accept your excuses' IS Tan Bah Bah Mr Ong Teng Cheong confesses he has been writing letters to himself as Acting Minister for Culture to Minister for Communications. It is interesting to know .what444 words
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302 1979-12-08 8 UPI London: Centuries of Jewish mothers have poured chicken soup into their offspring and everyone else in the neighborhood in the belief the broth had an almost mystical power to cure all ailments from housemaid's knee to tennis elbow but especially anything toUPI - 302 words
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Article264 1979-12-08 9 If you ask me, the disco scene in Singapore is disgusting. It's as repugnant as stories you hear about Studio 54 in New York where elegantly dressed people queued up for hours just to get in while superstars and celebrities scooter in on plain264 words
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Article41 1979-12-08 9 SEEK HANG PENG - SEEK HANG PENG I refer to the letter "Fed up but can't get out of driving school" by "Victim" (NN Nov 22). We would be grateful if the writer coula contact the undersigned at telephone *****5 or *****1.41 words
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Article437 1979-12-08 9 The article "S'pore heart 'break'" (NN, Dec 5) contained certain inaccuracies. While it is true that the prostaglandin research team in Singapore has been successful in developing practical applications of prostaglandins in some areas ana is continuing its efforts towards this end in other areas,437 words
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Article340 1979-12-08 9 THOMAS THAM - It has many forms THOMAS THAM Allow me to make a few points on the report "Charity should be all year round" (NN, Nov 24). If the report is correct, then there is something wrong with the substance of the speech on Role Of Uniformed Groups In Voluntary340 words
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Advertisement169 1979-12-08 9 JVC jat&enti &iseoTjuvU&u. Dec. 8,15,16,22,24,29 31 At Go-Skate Leisuredrome Kallang Park, Singapore. Disco at the Leisuredrome. Dance out to a Disco Fantasy, to the funky music of Larry Lai and the JVC spectacular sound system. Join in the fun and see Disco Fantasy, an exhilarating 11 member dance troupe from169 words
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Advertisement23 1979-12-08 9 MAIL BAG WRITE TO THE EDITOR. NEW NATION. LOCKED BAG IS, SINGAPORE 91Q6. Only letters with correspondent*' nam* and addresses will be published.23 words
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Article, Illustration83 1979-12-08 10 The wreckage of two passenger trains which collided head-on on Thursday near Barcelona, Spain, killing 21 people. The driver of the runaway train which smashed Into the other train has been detained, railway officials said yesterday. A magistrate opened an Investigation to find ont why the emptyAP picture - 83 words
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Article, Illustration290 1979-12-08 10 World Focus UPI Reuter Tabriz, Saturday Tens of thousands of dissidents demanding a drastically reduced role for Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny in running Iran yesterday kept a tight grip on this strategic north-west city near the Soviet and Turkish borders. Their leader, Ayatollah Kazem Shariatmadari, from hisUPI; Reuter - 290 words
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Article43 1979-12-08 10 Reuter Teheran, Saturday Iran's roving Islamic Judge, Ayatollah Sadeq khalkhalf, last night claimed responsibility for the assassination In Paris of a relative of the ousted Shah. He said the gunman was a member of his fundamentalist Islamic Pedayeen guerrilla group. RenterReuter - 43 words
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Advertisement106 1979-12-08 10 We'll meet at Raffles &S, Lunch .Dinner Reservation *****1 We have small Private Function Rooms too! Seeing is believing m -V At Optique Paris Miki, we make things really clear: German computers to see you get the most accurate eye-test; cleaning and adjustment of spectacles, at no obligation. Our range106 words
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Miscellaneous267 1979-12-08 10 Crossword j j ACROSS 1 Japanese general 5 Pop orders 10 He 14 the Mood." 15 Egret item 16 "Now me down..." 17 Bancroft 18 Indy entrant 19 up (gauge) 20 Hindsight aid 23 Fix 24 Word on a wedding notice 25 Jive talk 27 Pendulum phrase 32 Accrue 33267 words
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Article, Illustration247 1979-12-08 11 World Focus Reuter London, Saturday British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher yesterday fulfilled her election pledge to introduce legislation curbing abuses of power by the trade unions. Her Employment Minister, Mr Jim Prior, said they would prevent the picketing excesses which distressed Britain in its wave of disruptiveReuter - 247 words
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Article77 1979-12-08 11 AFP Bangkok, Saturday Thai Foreign Minister Upadit Pacnariyangkun yesterday said it was Britain's "right" to withdraw recognition of the deposed Kampuchean regime headed by Pol Pot. The Thai minister said he was informed of Britain's decision during a meeting earlier this week with British Minister of State forAFP - 77 words
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Article, Illustration142 1979-12-08 11 Reuter Paris, Saturday Prince Norodom Sihanouk, former Kampuchean head of state, will see French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing on Thursday in a drive to enlist Western support for an independent and neutral Kampuchea, presidential spokesman Pierre Hunt said yesterday. The prince, who arrived inReuter - 142 words
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Article158 1979-12-08 11 Reuter Manila, Saturday An appeal court yesterday confirmed a lower court's decision ordering KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to pay one million pesos ($296,480) damages to two Filipino couples who claimed they were discriminated against 12 years ago. Mr and Mrs Venancio Duarte and Mr andReuter - 158 words
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Article38 1979-12-08 11 AFP Bonn, Saturday Prince Stefan Alexander of Prussia, great grandson of the former German Emperor Wilhelm n, has been arrested on charges of fraud, the Public Prosecutor's Office in the Bavarian town of Augsburg said yesterday. AFPAFP - 38 words
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Article139 1979-12-08 11 Reuter The Hague, Saturday The Dutch government yesterday looked in danger of sinking after Parliament torpedoed Nato plans to station new nuclear missiles in the Netherlands. The Cabinet's survival is guaranteed until the 15 Nato members meet in Brussels next week but afterwards itReuter - 139 words
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Article32 1979-12-08 11 AFP Tokyo, Saturday Japan s super express "bullet" train yesterday set a world rail speed record of 319 kilometres per hour on an experimental track, the Japan National Railways said.AFP - 32 words
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Advertisement116 1979-12-08 11 m PiSSffi a A I SK v vY,vW f > X E# elmundo International luggage, the nicest way to see the world Elmundo, a superb range of luggage. Lighter than you ever dreamed. Strong enough to take real punishment. Yet beautifully stylish. And the selection is endless. Suitcases and overnight116 words
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828 1979-12-08 12/13 In three hours spread over three days next week, TV Singapore will take viewers on a tour of some of the refugee camps in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong kong and Thailand. News of its screening naturally raised a number of questions in my828 words
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Advertisement125 1979-12-08 12/13 SANYO Mobile Dynamite CAR STEREO COMPONENTS FT-AlO 585 FT-DlO J* FT-DTIO *0* %> ;S3»^"" rtJ i Never tie'ore ti i:, v t much audio quality been (j.jf.K f*c3 into such 11rn11»•(! A complete 'Dolby dock A'th ,iuto reverse iFT D 10). or an ,jlO reverse with an FM Stereo and125 words
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Miscellaneous1453 1979-12-08 12/13 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE SINGAPORE 5 700 million people in 43 countries can't be wrong vp EEHAIIfEAl PALcolor, Invented and owned by lELEiUNREN Saturday 1.19 OPENING NOIJNCEMENTSfollowed by SESAME STREET. 2.91 SATURDAY MATINEE: Battle at Bloody Beach. A sporadically exciting World War II action movie about a soldier who locates1,453 words
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Miscellaneous828 1979-12-08 12/13 FM STEREO Saturday 6.00 p.m. Test Tape I 6.05 Programme SumI mary 6.10 Music At SunI set with Billy Vaughn And His Orchestra 6.30 I News (E) 6.40 Music At Sunset with Edmundo Ros And His Orchestra 7.00 Radio Concert: j Tan Ngiang Kow (bari- tone), Leong Yoon Pin (piano)828 words
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Miscellaneous340 1979-12-08 12/13 GIGGLE BOX by ¥t Top Shows of the Weekend Tomorrow WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE CLASS OF '85? Class Hustler. (Ch 5, 5.40 p.m. in colour). No-one knows what happened to the class of '65 but we'll be finding out all right over the next few weeks. Today, we meet340 words
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Article, Illustration826 1979-12-08 14 Wayne King - That's show biz By Wayne King NYT San Francisco: Besides votes, precinct delegates and party power brokers, the three major Democratic candidates for president are also ardently wooing important new political assets of an altogether different kind rock stars, Nashville pickers and popular singers.NYT - 826 words
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Miscellaneous428 1979-12-08 14 What's On A page that tells you what's happening on TV and in town and around town BORNEO AND INDONESIAN ANTIQUES An erfhibition-cum-sale by Banyan Productions. At the Marco Polo Hotel from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission free. On till Tuesday. HOW TO COMPOSE A SONG A talk in428 words
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Miscellaneous90 1979-12-08 14 Today: 1.04 p.m. (2.9 m), 7.54 p.m. (0.4 m) Tomorrow: 2.36 a.m. (2.5 m), 8.05 a.m. (1.3 m), 1.44 p.m. (2.8 m), 8.33 p.m. (0.5 m) Monday: 3.14 a.m. (2.4 m), 8.50 a.m. (1.4 m), 2.26 p.m. (2.6 m), 9.12 p.m. (0.7 m) Wednesday: 4.48 a.m. (2.3 m), 10.47 a.m.90 words
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Miscellaneous347 1979-12-08 14 At the cinema THE CHAMP: Tearjerker about how a former boxer makes a comeback to win the affection of his son when his estranged wife threatens to take the boy from him. Stars Jon Voight, Ricky Schroder, Faye Dunaway. Orchard: 2, 5.45, 8.45 p.m. THE WHITE BUFFALO: A dispirited western347 words
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Article, Illustration816 1979-12-08 15 Salim Osman - Militant Islam by G.H. Jansen. Pan Books 1979, 224 pages with index and footnotes. Many may disprove points By Salim Osman Several different manifestations of political Islam have emerged, more or less simultaneously, in several Muslim countries lately. Take the Iranian revolution that saw816 words
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Advertisement33 1979-12-08 15 It Doesn't Hurt To Know As he appeared in "MIDNIGHT EXPRESS' ia KANE, Executive Officer of the Space Tug, "NOBTROMO* in A LIEN In space no one can hear you scream. Ik i33 words
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Advertisement136 1979-12-08 15 Times Bestsellers For the week ending Dec 2. Last week's petitions In brackets. 1. LAT, THE KAMPUNG BOY (S) Lat. Berita Publishing. 2. CULTURE SHOCK (S) JoAnn Craig. Times Books InPl. S. THE STRAITS TIMES BILINGUAL COLLECTION (2) Fed Pnbs. 4. OVERLOAD (4) Arthur Halley. Pan. 5. COMPLETE PLAIN WORDS136 words
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Advertisement59 1979-12-08 15 The big breakthrough! WYNVALE Party Casks Wines that keep fresh after opening! V %l E4P V \V —v SVC t <* 1«J (p iu wine by the cask. For parties, picnics, boat trips. Convenient and economical. Just draw from the tap! And the wine will keep and keep after tapping.59 words
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Article113 1979-12-08 16 Reuter New York, Saturday Most major US banks yesterday lowered their prime lending rate by one quarter per cent to 15 "4 per cent, the second consecutive drop after a long series of increases since mid-year. But there was continued speculation that the rate would go higherReuter - 113 words
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Article194 1979-12-08 16 r Business News and Views L i Tokyo, Saturday Indonesian's state oil corporation, Pertamina, hopes to cut its crude oil supplies to Japan by 20 per cent next year and increase prices for the remaining amount, informed sources said. They said Pertamina wanted to sell half194 words
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Article25 1979-12-08 16 Tokyo, Saturday The world economy is likely to slow down further in 1980 amid increasing inflation, a Japanese government White Paper said yesterday.25 words
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Article271 1979-12-08 16 Price List for Clear Sheet Glass from Taiwan. For Far East Asia per 100 sq. ft. Cot. 2mm 3mm 4mm 60" US$15.70 US$19.80 US$26.50 61-80" 16 50 20.85 30.40 81-100" 1845 2460 34.90 101-120" 19.60 26.50 36 90 Cat. 5mm 6mm 7 mm -/5' US$30 90 US$33 90271 words
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Article289 1979-12-08 16 Lee Yew Meng - Hotels and properties well received Company profile by Lee Yew Meng Share prices generally firmed up on most fronts at the Singapore stock market during the week. The hotels and properties were particularly well received in view of the boom in the tourist and construction289 words
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Article229 1979-12-08 16 UPI New York, Saturday What started out as a major interest-rate stock market rally wound up as virtual loss yesterday because of investor concern and confusion over the Iranian crisis. Trading was active. The Dow Jones industrial average, up more than 7 points at the outset, finishedUPI - 229 words
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Article71 1979-12-08 16 Reuter London, Saturday A British company yesterday rejected allegations by a Third World pressure group~"that it was not doing enough to improve workers' conditions on its estates in India and Kenya. Brooke Bond Liebig Chairman Sir Humphrey Prideaux told a shareholders' meeting he agreed tea workers'Reuter - 71 words
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Article32 1979-12-08 16 UPI Closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrial 833.19 (down 1.88); 20 transport 254.29 (down 0.73);. 15 utilities 108.19 (down 0.27); 65 stocks 298.66 (down 0.74).UPI - 32 words
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Article124 1979-12-08 16 UPI London, Saturday The weak dollar gained a little yesterday in Europe. Gold remained at a record high but dropped in value. Gold closed at U*****.50 an ounce in Zurich, a drop of US$6.5O from Thursday's close. In London, gold fell US$7, from Dealers said there was noUPI - 124 words
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Advertisement54 1979-12-08 16 SEASON SALE Great Reductions at S P S SAREES, Kerbau Road Your only opportunity to buy genuine SILK SAREES at reduced prices Kancheepuram Manipuri Aarani Bangalore Kashmir etc. etc. 15% 50% reductions Buy Now and Save for X'mas S P S SAREES Leading Saree Shop 1?, Kerbau Road. Singapore 082154 words
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Advertisement294 1979-12-08 16 INTfMNATIONAL MITWORK or MRVICi ClnrTIM SPECIAL SERVICE CENTER Kiosk at Car Park B' National Stadium Frin(e Car Park (nearest Nkol Highway) Kalanf (1439) TEL: *****1 1 *****4 In response to requests from our SPECIAL-T UPHOLSTERY CONDITIONING, REPAIRS, RECOLOURING CAR INTERIOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE customers, we are establishing a 'SPECIAL-T SWOPPING SERVICE'294 words
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Article436 1979-12-08 17 Appearance alone is not the only criteria in choosing floor tiles for your home or office. It is very important that the floor tiles you choose are durable too. You should remember that the beautiful tile you might fancy today may not look the same436 words
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Advertisement131 1979-12-08 17 THE BIGGEST H.P. CENTRE mmm in ang mo kio We have a wide range of Hi-fi combination sets, Colour TV and Home Appliances available on easy H P Scheme Avante D Payment Monthly 12 Avante 55 Pavment $228 Monthly x Avante Monthly mths can be arranged $241 x 12 BAN131 words
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Advertisement288 1979-12-08 17 0h FREE INSTALLATION PECIAL DISCOUNT ON ALL RANGE OF LIGHTING J* OTHER HOME >l APPLIANCES i hWM (A t Welcome to our Super Showroom: (Open 6 days a week from 10 am to 9 pm) 559. BALtsnER ROAD SINGAIXJKb 12)2 TEL: *****75/25J6876 Showroom 1% SF.RANGOON ROAD. SIN( .AI'OKI 0821 TEL:288 words
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Article406 1979-12-08 18 K. L. CHAN - By K. L. CHAN Raise Your (*lass is back in winning form and should come through Race 8, the Class 1 Division 5 1600 m event at Bukit Timah today. The five-vear-old versatile Australian gelding by Bold Bid has won over distances from 1200406 words
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Article55 1979-12-08 18 London, Saturday Prospects look bright next year for the racing empire of British Football Pools millionaire Robert Sangster, thanks to a neatly-built chestnut colt called Mrateverdl. The colt, unbeaten in his four races this year, has been allotted top weight in the free handicap, the official yardstick of55 words
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3628 1979-12-08 18 D A pr i 1.30 CLASS 5, DIV 4 1,200m A ($11,500-$8,050 to winner) 1 3006 Pondaroaa Lad g (Ponderosa) Lee 6 57 (d3 5bf) 1,200m F Mwwon 5 2 8620 Jat Pilot a (Badgar) Daniels 6 S6.S (d2 2.5) 1.200m... *Toh3,628 words
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Article154 1979-12-08 18 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER ILL. CHAN TURF RAY Race 1 Neck And Neck Ponderosa Lad JetPllat Heza Saviour Psaderssa Lad Neck And Neck Space Traveller Just Ideal Race I Bnagah Api Our Heart's Desire Clearaway Quartz Qaarta Muscles Princess Rael Swift And Honest Raw- 3 Flylag Eagle Dignity Regal Baak154 words
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350 1979-12-08 19 SCRUTINEER - By SCRUTINEER Alvaray, who started only twice, looks set to get off the mark in the Class 3 Division 2 1600 m (Race 2) at Bukit Timah tomorrow. Alvaray, a five-year-old New Zealand gelding by Alvaro, showed potentials first time out when second to350 words
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Article1508 1979-12-08 19 R Apr 1 1.30CLASS 5,DIV 1— 1,600m ($12,500 $8,750 to winner) 1 9411 No ProMam a (Unico) Ahmad 4 57(pc+3) 1,200m F (M 10 2 5625 Up Again N g (Up Again) R Breukelen 4 57 (same) 1,850m P »i— 1 3 7100 Moat Rewarding g (Bib!) Teh1,508 words
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Article159 1979-12-08 19 BRIAN MILLER K.L. CHAN TURF RAY Race 1 Cfcryaa Mm Tiara Ptrnll Interceptor BUtsen Star On Your Knee Up Again Tiara Race Z Alvaray Suzanna Maatermlnd Suzanna Alvaray Far Horizon Alvaray Rajah's Reward RaeeS Haifa Hlteher Wan Li Added Advantage Steven Jack Haifa Hitcker Space Wonder Race 4 Qoiet159 words
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Advertisement173 1979-12-08 19 Stretchable Nylon Socks tor Sports Casual wear Cool and comfortable.... a good pair to have on your feet. Ataka Oept Slow Pie Lid C K Tang Lid Champion Shoe* Cortina Depl Store Gim Lee Depl Slore Hong Sheng Co KAJ Cholirmal 4 Co Metro (MP) Pie Ltd Monali/a Shoe s173 words
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Article502 1979-12-08 20 Doug Gardner - [j International |1 Soccer by Doug Gardner To hear some people tell it, Ron Greenwood as good as steered England into the next World Cup finals last week without, as they say, a ball kicked in anger. The England boss returned to headlines502 words
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Article176 1979-12-08 20 Reuter London, Saturday England soccer international Brian Greenhoff spent 11 years as a Manchester United player but he will be delighted if he can help topple his old club from the top of the English First Division today. Leeds United, for whom Greenhoff now plays, face a dauntingReuter - 176 words
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Article49 1979-12-08 20 AFP Fort Lauderdale (Florida), Saturday The United States qualified for the third and last round of the pre-Olympic football tournament here on Thursday night by beating Bermuda 5-0. They will meet Costa Rica and Haiti "in the third round. The first two will make it to Moscow.AFP - 49 words
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Advertisement191 1979-12-08 20 SPECIAL TREATMENTS SINGAPORE ACUPUNCTURE CENTRE, 104, Ist floor. International Plaza, Anson Road, Tel: *****47, Consultation hours Weekdays: 8.30 a.m. 700 p m; Saturdays Sundays: 8.30 a.m. 12.00 noon. STEAMBATHS, V MASSAGE J Emp«ror Health Centre M«»»age Sauna, Free Parking 11 am to 10.45 pm daily York Hotel Mount Elizabeth (behind191 words
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Advertisement259 1979-12-08 20 KJM Travel Service (Pte) Ltd Tel: *****42,*****43,*****44. *****5,*****46,*****47.*****48 Daily: Qentlng by air 2 Day* $110, plus helicopter $170. Express bus to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, .Talplng, Ponang Haadyal. Sunday: Taiwan (Hualian/Ushan/kaohslung)/Hong Kong (Macau)/Bangkok/Pattaya. 8 Day* *?> 11 Days M Days Group Uepi 26/11, 3/12,17/J 2. West Malaysia (inci. Cameron Hlghiand/Qentlng) by259 words
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Miscellaneous382 1979-12-08 20 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are an outspoken advocate of social equality. You will work hard and long in the interests of improving conditions for all people, everywhere. You have both intellectual and artistic gifts which you do not hesitate to employ to open up382 words
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Article, Illustration635 1979-12-08 21 Brian Miller - What matters is they did their best reporting Brian Miller Manila, Saturday Singapore failed to win any medals at the 9th World FIQ championships which comes to a close later today at Quezon City's Celebrity Bowl. So what? It has been common practice an unhealthy trend635 words
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Article, Illustration391 1979-12-08 21 BONUS POINTS FOR BIG GAMES, TOO Reuter Manila, Saturday. Reigning World Cup champion Philippe Dubois of France yesterday served notice of a grand sweep in world FIQ championship as he garnered 1278 points in eight games for the halfway lead in the men's Masters. Dubois won fiveReuter - 391 words
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Article248 1979-12-08 21 H Tennis Reuter UPI Sydney, Saturday. South African Rosalyn Fair bank continued her impressive form in the women's tennis classic here with a hard-fought quarter-final win over eighth seeded Hana Mandlikova of Czechoslovakia. Fair bank, 19, who beat Australian third seed Dianne Fromholtz, in the secondReuter; UPI - 248 words
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Advertisement112 1979-12-08 21 Asia color lab. (s) pte. Ltd. introduces its express service Now you can be assured of our quality and speed when your color film is printed by our Kodak 2610 Color Printer, computerised and fully automatic. Express Service makes it possible for you to conveniently deposit your color film at112 words
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Article, Illustration865 1979-12-08 22 ERIC COOPER - Mohib meets Waterloo after remaining PIA WORD SOUESOF SQUASH undefeated to Jonah for five years! By ERIC COOPER Victories by Geoff Hunt and Qamar Zaman notwithstanding, the pride of place in yesterday's PIA World Series quarter-finals must go to the evergreen Jonah Barrington for his incredible defeat ofPictures by Steven Lee - 865 words
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Article235 1979-12-08 22 SHIRLEY TAN - By SHIRLEY TAN For years Jonah Barrington, Britain's National coach, made the same mistake. And now, at 38-years old, he has to pay for it. Jonah said: "I overplayed. And like any squash lover, I only wanted to get into the courts as soon as possible. And235 words
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Article239 1979-12-08 22 J^JvfaUgybaiT Reuter Hong Kong, Saturday. China, South Korea and Japan continued their surge yesterday with comfortable wins on the second day of the second Asian women's volleyball championship here. They edged closer to a triangle showdown that coach Joen Ho-kwan of the Korean team termed inevitable. SouthReuter - 239 words
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197 1979-12-08 22 Basketball UPI Reuter Nagoya, Saturday. Malaysia downed Singapore 123-90 for their third straight victory on the seventh day of the 10th Asian basketball championship for men yesterday. Malaysia led Singapore 62-42 at half-time. Singapore have so far lost two of their games without a win.UPI; Reuter - 197 words
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Advertisement125 1979-12-08 22 Presenting i versatile dynamic foursome Hear them sing and play a repertoire of songs ranging from [yCwillTl lively Spanish numbers to Country Western. Also Pops idr Isi 1^ Hear them sing and play a repertoire of songs ranging from lively Spanish numbers to Country Western. Also Pops and More. Nightly125 words
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Article50 1979-12-08 23 Results of yesterday's matches: Quarterfinals Geoff Hunt (Aust) bt Bruce Brownlee (NZ) 10-9, 9-5, 9-2. Gogi Alauddin (Pak) bt Hiddy Jahan (Pak) 9-3, 6-9, 9-6, 9-6. Jonah Barrington (UK) bt Mohibullah Khan (Pak) 4-9, 6-9, 9-2, 9-7, 9-2. Qamar Zaman (Pak) bt Maqsood Ahmed (Pak) 9-3, 9-5, 9-7.50 words
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Article27 1979-12-08 23 Today's semi-finals ties: Geoff Hunt (Aust) v Gogi Alauddin (Pak); Jonah Barrington (UK) v Qamar Zaman (Pak). Both matches at Kallang complex, 3, 4 p.m.27 words
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102 1979-12-08 23 Judo UPI Paris, Saturday. Japan's Shozo Fujii, three-time world champion, showed all his old flair and skill in his opening light-middle-weight fights (under 78kg) when the 62-na-tion World judo championships resumed yesterday. Fujii, who returned after three years away from the sport to takeUPI - 102 words
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Miscellaneous75 1979-12-08 23 OH DEAR! I'VE LEFT MYMONEY AT OME. I KNOW I'M NOT A REGULAR BUT I WONDER IP YOU COULD'ELPME OUT? m IF you TREAT 'EM) UKE THAT YOU -< NEVER WILL 'AVf) "fx IN OUR LAST EPISODE, CAPTAIN PLUS HAS BEEN CRUSHED PLAT BV TUB EVII- PROPESSOR PU-OM-U-A STAINLESS STEEL.75 words
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Miscellaneous580 1979-12-08 23 SATURDAY UE 4i i MDNEYWORDS i Cut out and pin with other coupons. I Posting instructions appear below Occupation: Address: M R I.C. No: ,Cut along dotted lines, FILL IN MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW CLUES FOR JJ 6 1. Certainly not old 2. It's sad whan thara ara580 words
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Article, Illustration736 1979-12-08 24 SURESH NAIR - But please don't have high expectations, says manager Bala Lion City Cup *79 By SURESH NAIR Two-time Lion City Cup champions Singapore "A", paradoxically described by team manager R. Balasubramaniam as the "least prepared team of the tournament", are worth at least two goals in tonight's736 words
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Miscellaneous96 1979-12-08 24 Sports diary SOCCER: Lion City Cup Australia v Malaysia "A"; Singapore v "A" v Brunei (National Stadium, 7.15 p.m. and 8.30 p.m.). FAS Double KO tournament (Gloucester Barracks, 4.30 p.m.). HOCKEY: SWHA League Girls Sports Club v Theresians (Padang, 5 p.m.). RUGBY: SRU Div 1 SCC v Bunnies (Padang); Chuckles96 words
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Article, Illustration318 1979-12-08 25 Immaterial of how Singapore fare in the third Lion City Cup tournament, which starts today, the Football Association of Singapore can take pride in staging what is probably the world's only Under 16 full international! The meteor-like rise of the series from near318 words
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Advertisement100 1979-12-08 25 Welcome participating nations to the 3rd Lion City Cup Lion (S) Pie Ltd Bottler of Coca-Cola TRADE MARK BE GO AUSTRALIA MALAYSIA L— (INDONESIA INDIA SAUDI ARABIA BRUNEI 1 SOUTH KOREA BAHRAIN IRAQ HONGKONG I THAILAND J SINGAPORE Coca-Cola is the official soft drink of the 3rd Lion City Cup100 words
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Article, Illustration832 1979-12-08 26/27 MOHAMMED HABIS MANAP: Goalkeeper, 16. St Patrick's School. Was reserve goalkeeper of last year's Cup-winning squad. Good heignt and bulla and reliable in tight situations. Plays for Combined Schools. GRAHAM JOHN GOURLAY: Goalkeeper, 16. United World College. The only non-Asian in the squad.832 words
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Article, Illustration336 1979-12-08 26/27 Few coaches have made it in two sports as Lion City Cup "A" coach Joe Danker. Danker, who was Singapore's Under 23 rugby coach in the early '70s, came into the Football Association of Singapore coaching fold less tnan 24 months ago and has since built336 words
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Article112 1979-12-08 26/27 National coach Jltta Singh will have a Ant-hand view of the Lion City Cap tournament as he Is one of the M top referees for the fortnight-long tournament. Also Included In the list are •Is Flfa-reglstered referees. They are H-S.Dhlllen. Lee Kok Leong, N.Chandra, Major John Ong, S.Knnallngam112 words
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Article331 1979-12-08 28 Who plays who and where MATCH GROUP DATE TIME Australia vs Malaysia 'A' c 8/Dec 7.15 Singapore 'A' vs Brunei B 8/Dec 8. ZH Hong Kong vs Thailand B 9/Dec 6. South Korea VS Iraq A 9/Dec 8. i Singapore '6' vs Bahrain A 10/Dec 6. Singapore 'A' vs Indonesia331 words
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