New Nation, 15 December 1979

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  • 19 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Saturday, December 15, 1979 2749 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 r- NEW (fco) NATION COMMENT
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  • 323 1 Residents in upper floors of HDB flats all shook up Housing Board residents in certain parts of Whampoa, Toa Payoh and Jalan Besar this morning felt tremors which they said lasted about a minute. The vibrations, however, were felt by those living in the upper floors. There was
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  • 150 1 UPI Tehran, Saturday Iraqi forces armed with heavy weapons yesterday drove 5 km into Iranian territory in the oil-rich south-western region but retreated several hours later, the Foreign Ministry announced. "The border now is completely calm," the ministry said in a brief statement broadcast
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  • 159 1 Reuter Istanbul, Saturday Four Americans, one a US serviceman, were forced out from their car and shot dead at point blank range near their homes here yesterday. The killers were five gunmen and a girl, witnesses said. There was no indication of
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    • 13 1 INSIDE AUTO BUYERS' GUIDE Oil pledge by Saudis page 11 See Page If
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    • 76 1 Scrutineer's advice to punters In a farewell three-part feature, our racing correspondent tells of the days the bookies feared him, and how he was the envy of his friends and neighbours when he drove arouftd in a Jaguar. Also a word of advice from the man who has been reporting
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    • 111 1 Direct/Reflecting Loudspeaker System Sole Agents: Atlas Sound (Pte) Ltd h V m Kampuchea aid: Red Cross has second thoughts Page 10 ■si V From all over \v/ the world the biggest the best selection of toys, games models this Christmas. t m A 'A 55^ Im Late night shopping tonight
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  • 309 2 Labour Ministry report A confidential Ministry of Labour report says that up to 1000 workers have been retrenched since July the beginning of the high wage era. They were from about 20 companies, both local and foreign, said sources. It is also learnt that
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  • 208 2 Security at a multi-million dollar gems exhibition at the World Trade Centre (WTC), which will be opened this evening, will be extremely tight. Mr Alan Ng, projects director of the organisers, Scope International Pte Ltd, disclosed that there would be a 24-i hour armed
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  • 45 2 The Republic of Singapore Air Force will conduct live firing exercises on the Southern Islands firing range, Pulau Pawai, from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. On Thursday, the live firing will continue from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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  • 27 2 Senior Minister of State (Education) Mr Chai Chong Yii will lay the foundation stone of the new Bukit Batok community centre tomorrow at 4 p.m.
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    • 170 2 8 mt S t m m r sfo\ r M w S yc sS 3ft r 7a r A K H w u\ mn •»i. j. a i ■M n K i<> 3 v p. 'A si u Y«tl it's a great way to celebrate Chinese New Year. Ken-Air is
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    • 78 2 Compat, lightweight design Battery operated for travel portability Precision performance thanks to quartz mechanism Illuminating indication 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 teck s. company
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  • 136 4 Traits of Mr E. W. Proud's former profession linger on, even though he has been a stamp dealer for the last 22 years. The 49-year-old former engineer is here scrutinising a stamp with all the precision of an engineer, a profession he practised
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  • 178 4 Can stay open till decision made The International Training Centre has appealed against its de-registration by the Ministry of Education. An appeals board is being formed to consider it, said a Ministry official yesterday. ITC will be allowed to operate until the board makes a
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  • 32 4 The YMCA Jurong Centre will hold a children's Christmas party at Block 79, Yung An Road, next Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The charge is $6 a child.
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  • 23 4 The Holland Close Residents' Association will hold its fifth annual children's party beside Block 9, Holland Close, tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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  • 142 4 Businessman Hoo Lion? Thing, who once owned the Cockpit Hotel, now wants to get it back. He has made an offer to the receivers of the hotel, Turquand Youngs. A spokesman for the receivers told Business Times that Mr Hoo's offers were unacceptable. The receivers
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  • 323 5  -  By Teresa Ooi London, Saturday Singapore could not have succeeded if not (or its rapid development in civil aviation. This in a nutshell, was how Singapore Airlines' success story was told on BBC's 50-minute programme, Diamonds In The Sky on Thursday. Reporter Julian Pettifer said
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  • 181 5 This crayon drawing, which IS-year-old Jashi bin Abdul Hamid is looking at, gets to the heart of the health problem. Called Three Strong Friends, it depicts the need to exercise to stay mentally and physically fit. It shows three boys with a heart
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  • 339 5 Four auditors have set out to rectify a belief of the public and management that they have an almost infallible ability to uncover fraud. Mr Chew Kia Ngee of the Society of Accountants, summing up his views and those of the other three,
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  • 30 5 The MP for Whampoa, Dr Augustine Tan, will attend the Christmas Rhapsody concert by the People's Association cultural troupe at the Whampoa community centre on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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    • 5 5 More local news on Page
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    • 100 5 Seeing is believing M m. 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 range of prescription eyewear and sunglasses are the latest, and our collect ion includes some of the
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  • 275 6 There were no more soccer tickets left. Every available space along the fence bordering the stadium had been taken up. The only alternative open to these boys (picture on the right), other than going home, was to go up a nearby tree. At
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  • 286 6 MP for Kim Seng Dr Ong Leong Boon suggested that ministers should lead fund-raising committees to raise more money for the new generation community centres. He made this proposal to the People's Association about two months ago but has not received any response because ministers need to
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    • 139 7 I| xiw k L. y»& 9C+* m ■-< W -~r $v .JtaM. X,* v.,. Vt •>*■>•• .jg> -^x---:-'••:■ m :W* SS. A: IF'• 3 a m •>•• Kp m Tonight, December 15 t 10 pm on Channel 5. Camelot. The glorious, fairytale-come-true musical of wise King Arthur and the knights
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  • 316 8 From next May, you can look forward to a small improvement in the kind of service you get at department stores. That's when the first of a new generation of retail sales staff to be trained by the Vocational and Industrial Board and the Singapore
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  • 73 8 4 More than 1.2 million of our innocent (Kampuchean) people have been massacred by the enemy using arms and starvation as weapons. 7 Voice of Democratic Kampuchea 6 The situation in Kampuchea is irreversible. There is no escalation of the conflict in Kampuchea. There is no problem of
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  • 123 8 f WHISPERS js> ISPY^ Want to know how your bosses are evaluating you and what they really mean? Don't tell them but we stumbled across their closelyguarded secrets in a publication of the Exxon Corporation's Marketing Department. For example, if they use the term character and
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  • 1503 8 Scrutineer recalls the glorious moments Hava you haard of tha Malayaian businaaaman who won ona million dollara on tha turf in ona minuta 19 aaconda? Of tha born loaar who won ona bat in hia lifatima, only to find that his runnar (or bookia'a agant) had gona
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  • 461 8  -  Tendentious tripe of the West is shocking y In words... by Tan Bah Bah "Singapore, China" is irritating but common enough. Last month's Financial Times supplement on Singapore referring to Mr Bernard Chen as Senior Minister of State for Education is disappointing but understandable. But this
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  • 111 10 AFP Canberra, Saturday Risen In International air fares and freight rates oat of Australia of between three and Ave per eent were announced yesterday by Transport Minister Ralph Hunt. Mr Hunt said the Increases following farther world wide rues In aviation fael prices had
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  • 170 10 We may rethink aid Red Cross Geneva, Saturday The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said yesterday very little of its food aid to Kampuchea had been distributed by Hanoibacked authorities in Phnom Penh and it might eventually be forced to reconsider its role in the relief effort. ICRC
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  • 33 10 UPI Beljbig, Saturday Wolves are so numerous in Qinghal province that the local government Is offering sheep farmers one sheep (or each wolf they kill, Beijing radio said yesterday. UPI
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  • 185 10 AFP Reuter UPI Manila, Saturday Mexico's ambassador to the Philippines, Mr Guillermo Corona, said yesterday his government will reconsider allowing the re-entry of the ousted Shah of Iran to Mexico for 'humanitarian reasons'. He said the government would reconsider its decision if the Shah applied
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  • 95 10 Reuter Bangkok, Saturday Twelve people were killed aad eight wonnded when a busload of civilians hit a landmine In northeast nallaad, a military Supreme Command spokesman said yesterday. The people responsible for the Incident are unknown. The Incident hapEsned on the road llnkg two districts
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  • 113 10 UPI TODAY is Saturday, Dec 15, the 349 th day of 1979 with 16 to follow. Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. Alexandre Eiffel, French engineer who built the Paris tower which bears his name, was born on Dec 15,1832. ON THIS DATE IN
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  • 146 10 World Focus UPI Corning (California), Saturday The holidays won't be the same at a northern California turkey ranch where 13,000 terror-filled birds committed mass suicide. State veterinarians say the nine kilo turkeys flew into fences and barn doors and trampled and pecked each other to death
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    • 107 10 I £> EF6WBT Sanyo's 30.5 cm. Box Fan with Rotating Louvre. Total freedom and utility. You can hang it on a wall, set it under a table or right in the middle of the room. Anywhere you need to. It's light, slim and decorative. To conserve energy, Sanyo have added
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  • 347 11 'To avoid fiery debate at Caracas' World Focus Reuter Brussels, Saturday Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani said yesterday his country had raised its oil price to US$24 ($52) a barrel and would not go beyond this at Monday's meeting of oil producers
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  • 257 11 UPI Beirut, Saturday Venezuelan-born master terrorist Olich Ramirez Sanchez, alias Carlos, and member of George Habash's Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, says shooting people in the face is his style. In a lengthy interview published yesterday by the Paris-based magazine
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  • 85 11 AP Paris, Saturday French novelist Francoise Sagan claims the jury she headed at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival was pressured into honouring the Vietnam War epic Apocalypse Now to please the Press and US television. The charge, which sparked an uproar in the French cinema world,
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  • 231 11 Reuter Washington, Saturday Four international airlines at a hearing yesterday accused Shell oil company of discrimination in iet fuel sales to them and asked the government to re-impose fuel price and allocation controls. Lufthansa, Alitalia, Air India and El A 1 Airlines told an Energy Department
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    • 270 11 Y'-j Now.CYCLAIR cools Mitsubishi car owners more efficiently than any other conventional air condin HereSwtiy: 10-cydinder '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, Cyciair's double-acting pistons move at right angles to
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  • 638 12/13  -  Sight sound 1 bv Judith Holmberg It was about eight months ago that TV Singapore started building up a pool of dramatists and script-writers to use in their productions. The move was a long time coming and the first step was taken reluctantly, even though it
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    • 195 12/13 JVC Iha 2nd.24-Uout Awfuiihon &cjice This weekend, come to Go-Skate, Leisuredrome for 24 hours off fun and entertainment. Participate in the Marathon Dance Contest and win JVC sound system! Or just watch the contestants flaunt their styles and stamina in this gruelling competition. Help select "the most beautiful dancer" for
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  • Page 12/13 Miscellaneous
    • 1324 12/13 YOUR WEEKEND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE SINGAPORE 5 Saturday 1.19 OPENING NOUNCEMENT8followed by SESAME STREET. t.11 SATURDAY MATINEE: Watermelon Man. A provocative serlo-comedy about a bigoted white insurance agent who suddenly turns black and sees his settled life go upside down. Only one joke in it but still worth seeing. Stars Godfrey
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    • 767 12/13 FM STEREO Saturday 6.00 Test Tape 6.05 Programme Summary 6.10 Music At Sunset with The New Cascading Strings 6.30 News (E) 6.40 Music At Sunset: Trombone In Gold With Otto Bredl and Jiggs Whigham 7.00 Radio Concert: Tam-Ling Jing (mezzosoprano), Helen On Sooi Sim (piano) The Tibet Love Song, The
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    • 369 12/13 Top Shows of the Weekend THE POSB SHOW. (Ch 5, 6.35 p.m. in colour). Telecast "live" from Studio 1, this is where Post Office Savings Bank depositors find out if they are among the 22,430 lucky winners while being entertained. Providing the music are Geoff and Co, Tracy Huang, Frances
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  • 614 14 The price of success for Jon Voight is two broken marriages. Stacey Pickren is the woman who matters now That's show biz International Press Service Actor Jon Voight is a superstar. After years of struggling for success playing hundreds of minor roles, he now
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  • Page 14 Miscellaneous
    • 522 14 What's On A page that tells you what's happening on TV and in town In and around town KYO-YAKI EXHIBITION of modern Japanese pottery and ceramics at Beauty Gems, Orchard Building. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission free. On till Monday. CHINESE ANTIQUE PORCELAIN EXHIBIGION at the Hibiscus Room,
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    • 388 14 tZ'JK. *1 1 i w-4 i LEGEND OF THE MOUNTAIN: A technically brilliant film with breathtaking scenery shot on location in South Korea. Kreta AVer's People's Theatre, Mandarin, Blag's, Republic, Kong Chlan, Happy, Ocean, Kallang, Queens town. THE MtJPPET MOVIE: A treat for both adults and kids. Lido: 1.45, 4,
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  • 925 15  -  Biography is wellwritten and topical PHILBY THE LONG ROAD TO MOSCOW by Patrick Seale and Maureen McConvllle, Penguin 1978, 349 Pages Illus with index. Reviewed by ALEX ALIM. Reviewed by ALEX ALIM The recent revelation about a traitor in the highest reaches of British society
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    • 151 15 SCREAMING 5 SHOWS DAILY: 10.30 am, 1. 15, 4.00, 6.45 9.30 Admission PRICES: $4. $3 $2 (No Free List) ADVANCE CASH SALES: >4 for 16th. 17th 18th $3 for 16th 17th (S2~CURRENT DAY ONLY) ALIEN In space no one can hear you scream. §<* f A LIEN TOM SKERRfTT SKjOURNEY
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  • Page 15 Miscellaneous
    • 133 15 I Times Bestsellers For the week ending Dec t. Last week's positions in brackets. 1. PLAIN WORDS (8) Ernest Gowers, Penguin. 2. THE STRAITS TIMES BILINGUAL COLLECTION (S) Fed Pubs. S. LAT, THE KAMPUNG BOY (1) Lat, Berlta Publishing. 4. OVERLOAD (4) Arthur Halley, Pan. 5. AIRPORT '81 CONCORDE (I)
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  • 378 16 Market roundup If the Singapore stock market can withstand the forthcoming oil price hike, share prices are in for another upward swing. That observation is not without basis. The market yesterday surprised many when it surmounted the hike of US$6 a barrel by four countries
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  • 242 16 UPI New York, Saturday Aided by a prime rate cut, the stock market closed out a winning week yesterday by climbing to a two-month high despite some uncertainties involving Iran. Trading was heavy. The Dow Jones industrial average, which managed to gain 0.42 point on Thursday, climbed
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  • 33 16 UPI Closing averages on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday: 30 industrial 842.75 (up 0.66); 20 transport 254.24 (up 1.46); 15 utilities 109.47 (up 0.74); 65 stocks 301.11 (up 2.13). UPI
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  • 128 16 r Business News and Views *s UPI London, Saturday The price of gold dropped slightly yesterday in Europe and the weak dollar recovered a little. Gold, which has been soaring for countless months, remained above the US$45O-an-ounce mark. It closed in Zurich at US$457, down US$2 from Thursday,
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    • 262 16 Crossword "V J. HI ACROSS 1 Gambling disc 5 Geography reference book 10 Cut into bits 14 Railroad 15 Lariat 16 Passion 17 Related 18 Mystery award 19 Square measure 20 Realms 22 Haggle 24 Work by Homer 25 Honky 26 Thespians 28 Completed 32 Mourning cloth 33 Boundary 34
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    • 374 17 Maggie Furniture Interior Decoration has opened two large showrooms at Gay World to display over 50 sets of their own furniture. It is giving a special offer to newly-weds and those who plan to get married in the coming month. For the happy couples, Maggie
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    • 333 17 People going j! OVERSEAS J goto FOOK ON first Because we have the widest range of Winter Clothings at f the most reasonable prices. FOOK ON CO. (PTE) LTD. (Department Store) 83-85, South Bridge Road, Singapore I.Tel: *****/*****. Branches (Open on Sundays) 347 People's Park Complex. Tel: *****5. 1.82-1.83 Lucky
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    • 50 17 ?-{*>,*.^'{}^+?=<$)^]'"/<&@+*@- JJ'Tc'c IHRII ♦lit ,"*l nun Only *100.00 downpaymoni to own a kitchen cab) not worth *1.***** Special Offer for whole interior decoration of your home. •Fir*l Showroom 15 18. Gcytong Gay World (Opposite Srtvor CHy Thootro) egcondShowroon. 30-42 GayUng Factory Addm«: 146 146 Rood.'Singapore 1441 •UMMCMHOUM MOW SAT 30
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  • 493 18  -  Racing By BRIAN MILLER Black Opal, who has finished no further than fifth in his last four starts, has a first-rate chance of chalking up his maiden win when he tackles a Class 5 Div 3 field over 1200 m in Race 2 at
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  • 3108 18 RACE 1 2.0 CLASS 5, DIV 4 1.200M (911,500 $8,050 to winner) 1 0067 Pondaroaa Lad g (Ponderosa) Lee 6 57 (same) E. Mmon 13 2 7230 Swill and Honaat s (SUte) Noordin 8 55 (dd f 2.5) Oot 9 3 0966 SlrangaMaa
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  • 145 18 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K.L. CHAN TURF RAY Race 1 Aye Aye Strange Idea Jut Ideal Honeycomb Little Mlaoge Honeycomb J art Ideal Strange Idea Race I DmI Talk Antarabangsa Black Opal Don't Talk Be My Frlead Lesmana Aatarabaagsa Quartz RaeeS Zeppadaa Roman Bay Zeppadu Roman Bay Saagel Wang Market
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    • 155 18 Cool and comfortable.... a good pair to have on your feet. Ataka Depl Store Pie Lid C K Tang Ltd Champion Shoes Cortina Dept Store Gim Lee Dept Store Hong Sheno Co KAJ Chotirmal 4 Co Metro (MP) Pte Ltd Monalna Shoe s Centre OG Dept Store People s Emporium
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  • 143 19 SCRUTINEER BRIAN MILLER K.L. CHAN TURF RAY Raee 1 Tke BtM Irishman Young Millionaire Art Jewellery Geneva Art Jewellery The Bold Irishman Yoang Millionaire Manchester RaceS Maatermiad Grey Benz Actar Sayang Sayang Grey Beuz Sayang Sayang Actor Yulae Race! Robber Baron Quay Shell Alvaray Jet Action Jet Action v
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  • 1824 19 p Arr -I 2.0 Class 5, Div 1 1,200 m x ($12,000 $8,750 to winner) 1 4751 Siapa Rajah II g (HT Wee) Allan i 57 (ud same) Mm 1 2 0352 Jackia'a Jacky g (Übra) E Breukelen 5 55.5 3) SF ladaiu 8 3 1100 Harbin g
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  • 580 19  -  PS Raci "9 By K.L. CHAN Swiss Tiger is in peak condition at the moment and will be hard to beat when he goes under starter's orders in the Stewards Cup to be run over 1600 m in Race 6 at Bukit Timah tomorrow. It
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  • 197 20 Soccer Agencies Belgrade, Saturday Title-chasers Manchester United have agreed on terms with Red Star Belgrade for the transfer of their central defender Nikola Jovanovic, the Yugoslavian daily newspaper Nin reported here yesterday. Jovanovic will join the English League club in January, on a two-year contract, for a
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  • 195 20 |^^fennis Rreuter Adelaide, Saturday Tony Roche continued his amazing return to tournament tennis with a quarter-final 6-4, 7-5 win over No 6 seed Geoff Masters in the South Australian Open tennis championships yesterday. Roche is competing in his first tournament since April when he pulled
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    • 580 20 SATURDAY MONEYWORDS Cut out and pin with other coupons. Posting instructions appear below Occupation Address: N R I C No: FILL IN l MISSING LETTERS ACROSS USING CLUES BELOW along dotted lines HaBM J CLUES FOR JK 6 1. Make a sketch of 2. Colours or tints 3. Deep loud
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  • 244 21  - Sunday showdown Darts By DENNIS LIM The Third Singapore Open Darts championship starting tomorrow at Changi Swimming Club will be keenly contested. Defending champion Paul Lim will have to be at his best if hopes to retain his title because besides last year's SingaSore Darts Association pen runner-up James Neubronner
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  • 197 21 K^Rugby King Edward VII College, with their clean slate in rugby this year, are due to play two friendly matches in Singapore over the next few days. The school team, who are also known as the Taiping Tigers, are touring Singapore as part of their reward
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  • 481 21  -  Swimming By SHIRLEY TAN Thailand's Sirirat Changkasiri, winner of three gold medals on the first day of the Chinese Swimming Club's Invitational Inter-club meet yesterday, was disappointed that Junie Sng was not there to give her a fight. Finding out on arrival that Junie is
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    • 241 21 SINGAPORE DARTS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1979 Venue: Changi Swimming Club. Date: 16 Dec 79 startinf at 10 am Organised by Singapore Darts Association V V' Prizes:Gtnts Mnduti ChmpMip Lutes Mhhdutl Outworn*) lit $1000/- cadi trophy Ist $500/- cash trophy 2nd 500/- cadi trophy 2nd $300/- cadi trophy 3rd 300/- cadi trophy
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  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 254 21 YOUR LUCKY STARS D IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are not an emotional individual though you will no doubt do your share of laughing and crying. Your concerns are mainly intellectual. You meet problems from a logical standpoint, employing reason and the evidence of past experience, rather than
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    • 132 21 22) An unfavourable reaction to a new idea must not keep you from experimenting. Gains should follow. LEO (July 23-Aug 22) Excellent health makes you a prime candidate for more responsibilities. You might do well to fake a headache. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) Don't be upset should the situation on
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  • 160 23 LION CITY CUP. AUSTRALIA I INDIA The Australia versus India match at the Jurong Stadium was really a battle between giants and dwarfs which ended with the former coming off victorious. The clash saw the Indian defence line at their best. Reserve goalkeeper Pradip Hore put up
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  • 337 23 Thais will easily reach final THAILAND t SAUDI ARABIA 1 No doubt about it. Thailand will reach the final after how they systematically ran down rival favourites Saudi Arabia at the National Stadium, writes JEFFREY LOW. In the most entertaining Cup match yet, Thailand looked a thoroughly
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  • 245 23 BAHRAIN 4 MALAYSIA "A" 1 The score-sheet should have read "Jameel Jassim 4 Malaysia 1" at the end of this Jurong Stadium match because the lanky striker scored all the goals for his country. His success enabled him to topple Thailand's San thisak Boonsrongkok as the current leading
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  • 70 23 SIA UNEI 1 INDONE Brunei had to wait for 49 minutes before they broke the "ice" and went on their way to register their first Cup victory against bottom of-the-tables Indonesia at Jalan Besar Stadium. The Brunei team, inspired after holding the fancied Saudi Arabians
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    • 61 23 Coca-Cola TRADE MARK REGISTERED is the official soft drink of the 3rd Lion City Cup H&StE&Wi ,"s *si j B.oopmGroup B National Stadium f ym.gr <WWV«WII wrv Singapore 'A' v Thailand 6.30pm Group A Jurong Singapore Uv Australia I Coke adds life to the 3rd Lion City Cup I• <
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    • 53 23 »r»y 4 i-T* I RUGBY: Singapore Rugby Union First Division SCC v Chuckles (SCC); Bunnies v Minor Units (Terror)- Yellow Jackets v Bravo (Dieppe 1). All matches at 5 p.m. SWIMMING: Chinese Swimming Club inter-club invitation (Amber Road, 2.% P TENNIS: STC Members' tournament (STC, 2p.m.). YACHTING: Singapore upen L
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    747 24  -  for the Bs and their sardined fans LION CITY CUP By SURESH NAIR SINGAPORE "B" 1 IRAQ Poor Singapore. Whatever semi-final hopes they had turned out to be a mere pipedream as they wobbled under the Iraqi guns at Queenstown yesterday afternoon. Never has the 5000-ca-pacity stadium been
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  • 605 24  -  By JEFFREY LOW Singapore "A" 1 Malaysia "B" For one moment, when skipper All Ahmat stood motionless to drink in the ecstasy of putting his team in the lead nine minutes into the second half, we all thought Singapore "A" were bound for glory. But that
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  • New Nation AUTO BUYERS' GUIDE
    • 640 25 WHETHER it was the dazzling array of new models that made their appearance this year, the desperate need felt by many to replace their cars before they lost their PARF eligibility, easier financing terms offered, or all these factors combined;
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    • 705 26 NYT AUTOMOBILE dealers in the United States are finding it difficult to sell American cars. Sales of such cars up to the end of November declined 10.6 percent the steepest drop since 1974. A trend of dealership closings, which began more than
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    • 760 28 NYT Detroit: THE American automobile companies, in the midst of a sales slump that began last spring and shows little prospect of improving, are casting about for something to lure buyers back into showrooms, with the possibilities said to include a rush
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      380 31 A POPULAR executive class car, the Alfas have good performance using relatively small engine capacities. They are also well-known for their fuel economy and generally employ a fifth gear. A new model introduced here this year is the 1600 cc Glulietta luxury sedan. Agents are City Motor at
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    • 111 31 AUDI IN CDSE: New advanced top model in the Audi range with unique five-cylinder engine. The powerful fuel injection model has an output of 136 DIN bhp. Elegant design with reliable German engineering. Luxury but tasteful interior. Special safety features. Specifications In brief: Five-cylinder in line engine; fuel injection;
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      475 32 THE new BMW Seven series were launched this month by Performance Motors, the Sime Darby subsidiary, who are now handling this top luxury marque. The model designations available are now 316, 320, 320 A, 3231,520, 520 A, 525, 525 A, 7281, 7281 A, 7321, 7321 A, 7351, 7351 a
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      153 32 Winner of five major international awards and the most coveted "Car oftbe Year" award, the French-made Chrysler Alpine is now being distributed by Malayan Motors. Powered by a 1442 ec eneie in a spacious body of tchback design, the Alpine returns a consumption figures of 37.5 mpg. This is
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      277 33 COMFORT and ride are two of the major qualities of all Citroen cars. This is a result of the unique hydropneumatic suspension incorporated in most of their cars. This year Citroen have appointed new distributors, Advance Automobile(Pte) Ltd, for their cars in Singapore. Specifications In brief Citroen GSl22* Pallas:
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      157 33 Previous known mainly in the commercial vehicles market, Daihatsu have in the last two years established a name for themselves in the small car passenger car range with the three-cylinder tourstroke Charade.One of the most inexpensive cars in the market, the car's special features are its relatively large interior
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      669 34/35 DATSUN probably offer one of the largest number of models in the market with cars in the high volume small engine capacity category to the large luxury car range. Their 120Y model which is in the 1200 cc range has been the best selling car for a number
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      437 34/35 Fiat are one of the few imported European makes that are doing well in the high volume market. One of the popular models in this range is the four-door Fiat 127, which is well equipped, has respectable performance, is economical in use and spacious for a car of
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      819 36 With the prospect of higher prices when tariff protection is lifted next year, Ford has been having a period of active sales during the latter part of this year and the problem has been mainly one of meeting demand. Specifications In brief Ford Escort ISM GL: The GL combines
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      320 37 The new year will see the launching of Honda's second generation Civic.With some changes in body-styling the new Civic will look more like its bigger brother, the Accord. The new model is fitted with transistorised ignition which gives some improvement in performance and smoother running. There is also a
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    • 166 37 General Motors subsidiary, Isuzu of Japan, this year entered the passenger car market here with their new IGOOcc Gemini, which is distributed by Motor and Leasing the firm that also nandles Isuzu commercial vehicles. The Gemini makes uses of General Motors styling and suspension and the Japanese-built Isuzu power
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      127 38 One of the most inexpensive cars available at $17,452 at the ARF price which is actually cheaper than the PARF price. Made in Russia, the is a variant of a Fiat body design with a Soviet built engine. Rugged but rather rough in interior finish. However it is a
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      253 38 ALTHOUGH it has been around so long, the Leyland Mini is still selling well in this market. Partly this is because of its inexpensive price and partly because of the excellent re-sale value that this car has. Spare parts are inexpensive and the car can be maintained economically.The Mini
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    • 134 38 JAGUAR is British automobile engineering at its best. Top class motoring with virtually silent performance from superior six-cylinder engine coupled with beautifully matched transmission. Refined Jaguar features provide superb road holding, ease and precision of control and the highest degree of safety. This car comes at a price but
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      435 39 Main models in the Mazda range sold here are the 323 hatchbacks, the 1600 cc 626s and the Mazda 929 L. Launched about two years ago, the 323 soon became the mainstay of the models sold by distributors, Asia Motors. The Mazda 626, launched last year, also won popularity
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      240 39 MERCEDES cars have long stood as a symbol of prestige and success in this market. Besides, these German-made cars which are assembled in Singapore are also very durable nad and maintain their value over the years. From next year, tariff protection on locally assembled cars will be lifted and
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      234 40 PEUGEOT has a long established reputation locally for their raggedness and reliability. Partly responsible for this were the 404 and 504 models which have been in use here for several years. The 504, which is sold here is still good value for money in spite of its age. The
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      78 40 MADE in Czechoslovakia Skodas are the most inexpensive cars in the 1200 cc class. They are well-built and tough and recently have shown improvements, in handling and performance. Spedflcattan in brief Bk«da 12IL 120L8: Water-cooled engine with overhead valves;-dis-placement U74cc; bore 72 mm* stroke 72 mm; maximum power 38.3
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      433 41 The market was taken by storm with the introduction of the completely restyled Mitsubishi 1400 series. The attractive modem styling has won much popularity here and a large Dooking list was built up in the last few months. Also selling well is the Mitsubishi Colt GLX series, which features
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      238 41 In spite of their high performance capabilities, Porsche cars are known for their low fuel consumption. This is achieved by good design and high precision engineering. These qualities can be seen from the specifications below for the four models sold in Singapore. Porsche in Singapore are distributed by Ngo
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      97 41 THE German-manufac-tured Opel models are imported here fully built-up, unlike Malaysia where they are locally assembled. Opels are known for their durability, economy of operation and comfort. In Singapore, it is mainly the larger capacityOpels that are stocked. Tod of the line is the three-litre Senator. This luxury car
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      247 42 SUBARU this year has introduced a new range of attractive cars that nave great potential. Previously limited to only two models a 600 cc and 1600 cc in the bottom and top range with nothing in between, Subaru is now offering a 1900 and 1800 cc model. A special
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      88 42 Suzuki, well-known for their motor-cycles, also market a range of smallcars and four-wheel drive vehicles in Singapore. The SCIOO models come in four-door and coupe versions are are very economical in use. However with 625 kg overall weight,the 970 cc engine has an output of 47HP at 5000rpm and
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    • 281 42 These days rustproofing is assuming greater significance for the car owner because of the present state of the car market. With new car prices rising at astonishing rates, people are not cnanging their cars with the frequency that they did before. So rust has become a
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      330 43 The big event for Toyota this year was the launch of the latest Corolla model, which promises to become a best seller. The Corolla has built up a reputation for reliability, economy and has one of the best re-sale values in this market. The new 1300 cc Corolla sedan
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      148 43 Volvo began assembly of its 244GL model in SingaKore this year, only toear soon afterwards that tariff protection on local assembly is to be lifted in 1980. The locally assembled Volvo is therefore a good buy now as it is likely that prices will be raised substantially when the
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    • 350 44 TKR's range of ear radio and stereo cassette systems include three popular models the 59 watt maxlmnm output CRF-2912M, the 18 watts RMS per channel CRF-2112M Mark 11 and the 59 watts maximum output CR-129. The CRF-2912M Is is an auto-eject cassette
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    • 247 25 te' -r' f. i ■Pill Sr/ m RjL W Sr ft Wk* y mfc- Fiat 131 wins i many ways. At first glance, the Fiat 131 Supermira fiori gives the impression of a stylish well-designed car. Lavish interior, dean Italian lines. That is, untH you turn on the ignition. The
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    • 134 26 FOR THE MONEY YOU PAY ©what better car than Allegrol3o A car that is value for money combined with luxury, safety, comfort and styling in its class Value for money a. Low purchase prica c. Low maintenance costs b. Fuel economy d. Electric cooling fan Luxury Tinted gless ell round
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    • 103 26 ENJOY A COOL DRIVE IN THE HOT SUN ON COMFY CAR-SEAT COVERS a t COMFY car seat covers are specially designed to meet your standard of gracious luxury. It enhances 100% COOL to the most comfortable seats required. The shape of thing suits all motor vehicles. COMFY covers have added
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    • 224 28 <te V m m t&m. v.:r >%r **£31 J >..--* "i'i v m sF Happy Original Owner: 1979-80 > A ?C* Happy Second Owner: 1981-82 Happy Third Owner: 1983 Endrust rustproofing gives you a 5 year transferable guarantee Endrust brought guaranteed car rustproofing to Britain means that when you sell
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    • 175 29 Valid till February 15,1980 si nm\c '«5: mmmua mxmm' ■a an* rO 2 Datsun 120 A 500 litres SupersheH with any other Datsun model! 800 litres SMI Diesofine with any diesel vehide r r R* «r? 9 m 4 Datsun Diesel Pickup Datsun 100 A Datsun 1500 Pickup Datsun E2O
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    • 86 30 I Jfe I For a car RK -Vy.- u r jgj Al>.i jl'i'!,ilwV'j^^Fi3 i -y. i «>.J» <-..-. j£fc *t*ew*w wii 1, w; i w i i! j iMi J® jfc- sMU SisiP .Vi PSRSfW*-.* I a« ViJr. :r, <V, Si® >\ s* >v M t- k jgS&l li&X li?-
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    • 151 31 GOODWIN /^tk\ GOODWIN HI-PBWIR HHI SPEC. Automotive Speaker Systems available in a wide range to complement with the car stereo system of your choice. GW 624 k i 4 r Lji O GW 634 GW 4225E Goodwin GW-634 40 watt deluxe sound 5 V* round, 3-way Speaker system, (2-way Model
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    • 256 31 Your new car is a valuable investment. It should give you many years of trouble-free motoring and a good resale value. But in our humid, corrosive climate, rust can start in your car even before you buy it. Unseen, it eats away at the inside unprotected metal and underbody until
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    • 351 32 THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVANTAGES OF HAVING JUST FIVE OF THESE. 9 it m W ft m Famous engineers have recognised the advantages of five cylinders and have even gone as far as to say that five cylinders make a better motorcar engine than eLther a "four" or a "six". ITS SMOOTHER
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    • 219 34/35 How well a fine car performs depends oh how you care for it Mitsubishi genuine parts guarantee the best replacements for your car. Your Mitsubishi car is tough. But with age and intensive usage, some of the parts need replacing, and there's nothing wrong with that. But you, the Mitsubishi
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    • 269 36 NOTHING EVEN COMES CLOSE in-line, water-cooled engine. Front mounted, with power transmission to the rear wheels via Transaxle system. 2-litre, 92 kW(I2S bhp) at 5,800 rpm. Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection; compression ratio 9:3:1; 5-speed gearbox; acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 9.6 sec; top speed 200 km/h (125 mph). Fuel
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    • 214 37 2nd Generation Daihatsu Charade Now so far advanced, a match even against bigger (cc) competition x 0 A quiet luxurious interior Luxurious knit fabric Mating in 3 choice colours (XTE models) for 5 in spacious comfort. 3 •Revised Instrumentation Improved easy-to-read dials for complete information and finger tip controls. Efficient
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    • 202 38 INTRODUCING IKE INCREDIBLE ALfA TWINS Alfetta 2000 GTV... Formula 1 of long distance touring Niki Lauda says: "The Alfetta 2000 GTV is the most sportsmanlike car after Formula 1. To drive it means to dominate the road. But the Alfetta 2000 GTV is a long distance touring car too comfortable
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    • 138 39 FORD CORTINA 1.6 GL with H National Car Air-conditioner NORMAL pR ICE NATIONAL 4-SPEED for cortinas: $1450/MATmti A 11W NORMAL PRICE NATIONAL DELUXE for cortinas: $1250/- All buyers of a Ford Cortina 1.6 GL will be offered a National Car Airconditioner at a special price beyond their imagination. Offer ends
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    • 210 41 DECISION*!: BMW DECISION*2: WHICH BMW. When you drive a BMW for the first time, you experience the rare sensation of being part of the car. An exhilarating feeling of control and mastery. Every BMW is engineered to complement the driver's energy rather than tax it. This is BMW philosophy. An
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    • 155 42 HITACHI POWER-WINDOWS Special Discount Offer! HITACHI POWERWINDOWS put an end to roll-up windows and add a modern touch to your car. You don't need an expensive car to have them installed. Hitachi Power Window provides yon with these feati//& s Built-in circuit breaker High reliability Easy operation Easy installation Quiet
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    • 309 43 The CITROEN* Pallas distinctively French, avant-garde in automobile design and engineering 4 v. v/ St V/ «ir->*' S fft> >. Citroen GS Paiiai to*** Citroen CX Pallas v Some innovative Citroen features copied by some others still trying. *Q» -.SQI Hydropneumatlc Suspension The legendary hydropneumatic suspension, a Cttroeon exclusive provides
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