New Nation, 18 December 1979
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Title Section20 1979-12-18 1 New Nation SINGAPORE Tuesday, December 18, 1979 2751 Price 25 cents M.C.(P) No. 144/1/79 j NEW (§0) NATION t COMMENT,20 words
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Article, Illustration325 1979-12-18 1 Police told of woman's dramatic bid to save death fall girl A woman yesterday tried in vain to save a four-year-old girl from being thrown from the 15th floor of a block of flats in Ang Mo Kio. The woman told police that she heard325 words
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Article192 1979-12-18 1 UPI Seoul, Tuesday South Korea's new martial law commander made his first public statement yesterday, saying that the military will not meddle in politics and will return to its routine duties as soon as possible. Gen Lee Hui-Sung, who took over as South Korea's top militaryUPI - 192 words
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Article60 1979-12-18 1 Reuter London, Tuesday The British government has named Stansted, 50 km northeast of London, as the site of the third international airport. Trade Secretary John Nott said the airport there would be expanded. The move is to relieve pressure on the two international terminals at Heathrow and Gatwick,Reuter - 60 words
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Article38 1979-12-18 1 United Nations, Tuesday Law enforcement agencies all over the world will be forbidden to use torture, ignore a prisoner's illness, or practice corruption, under a code of conduct the General Assembly approved without a vote yesterday.38 words
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Article94 1979-12-18 1 UPI Tehran, Tuesday The first detachment of followers of controversial Sheikh Mohammed Montazari left early yesterday for Syria, from where they hope to go on to Lebanon to join Palestinian guerillas in their fight against Israel. But Lebanon ordered a border watch to prevent the group fromUPI - 94 words
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Advertisement10 1979-12-18 1 Dong: We'll pull out only 1f... page 10 tf ♦v10 words
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Advertisement57 1979-12-18 1 design V acoustics Sole Agent: Atlas Sound (Ptc) Ltd For the £irst time: Lifts for your cars page 2 IN THE OTHER PAGES: Stock Market 6; Moneywords 14; Stars 23; Comics 24; Crossword 26; What's On 27. See page 11 When you buy any Akai Pro Series hifi system enter57 words
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Miscellaneous23 1979-12-18 1 Forecast Singapore's weather outlook from 1 to 6 p.m.: Showers, with thunder in many places., Sunset today: 6.32 p.m. Sunrise tomorrow: 6.30 a.m.23 words
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Article, Illustration281 1979-12-18 2 A pretty bride-to-be died in hospital a few hours after she was found groaning in pain on Sunday, about one month before her wedding day. N i neteen-year-old fact oiv hand Toh Ix»e Boon who was to have married her childhood sweetheart on Jan 13, was281 words
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Article132 1979-12-18 2 A call to adopt Hanyu Pinyin spelling in the birth certificates of newborn children has not gone down well with Chinese Singaporeans. So far only four parents have registered their newborn children's names in Hanyu Pinyin since a suggestion made three weeks ago, according to the Registry132 words
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Article362 1979-12-18 2 Richard Ho - No more going round the bend By Richard Ho Drivers are frequently driven round the bend literally when they enter a building's carpark. But they will be spared this driving round in spirals at Peninsula Plaza's carpark, which will be ready next year, in362 words
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Advertisement99 1979-12-18 2 Get it right with our Wembley^girl. Smarten up on neckwear fashions with our Wembley girl. She's here to help you look just right with Wembley She'll colour coordinate tor you, matching colour and design to your wardrobe your personality, or for that special occasion. Or if you're selecting a gift99 words
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Advertisement118 1979-12-18 3 Born to-day: a new beauty star destined to go places with to-days modem women. eroD Excellence 1 beauty Sc rap •K rv WiP P?# 1 r.4 2 «Br£' VM? brb; ,?*s B8R&«r sb®! I If .wy< ■t n Afl ft A'- Y*S* In Kg m u, >v ISi?l Mil Rt.118 words
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200 1979-12-18 4 The Police are planning to acquire more chalets for their staff. This is because the present eight chalets at East Coast Park, leased to the Police Welfare Branch by the HUDC since the middle of this year, have proved very popular200 words
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113 1979-12-18 4 The government has reprinted the entire Customs Regulations, a subsidiary legislation of the Customs Act. The reprint, promulgated in 1971, was published in full in the government Gazette last Friday. It rovers a wide spectrum of matters under Customs jurisdiction, including government warehouses,113 words
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Article31 1979-12-18 4 The National Museum will screen two colour films, 2000 Years of Korea's Fine Arts and Traditional Martial Arts of Korea, at its Stamford Road premises tomorrow at 8 p.m.31 words
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Article34 1979-12-18 4 The Senior Minister of State (Education), Dr Tony Tan, will attend the opening of the Japanese School s annexe and 10th anniversary celebration at its Clementi Road premises on Friday at 2 p.m.34 words
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Advertisement155 1979-12-18 4 The American speaker that's changing sound It was inevitable. midrange-tweeter. Instead of the Here's a simple idea. At least one speaker manufacturer ordinary 'push' action of Visit your ESS dealer and treat was bound to discover a way to conventional cone drivers, the Heil your ears to the speaker that155 words
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Article236 1979-12-18 5 Number caught speeding doubles Speedsters have been hit hard this year. Altogether, 70,097 motorists and motorcyclists have been given demerit points in the first 11 months of this year, more than double that for the whole of last year. It is believed that the large number penalised for236 words
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Article203 1979-12-18 5 Parents of children with congenital heart disease can help doctors to cope more effectively with their children's situation. Speaking at the Upper Serangoon community centre yesterday, Dr Chiang See Ping, consultant paediatrician of the Singapore General Hospital, advised parents: To take their baby or children203 words
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52 1979-12-18 5 The Mandarin Hotel will give $8767 to buy equipment for five homes for the underprivileged and handicapped children in conjunction with the Inter- national Year Of The Child. Mr Sonnie Lien, Mandarin's general manager, will present the gifts to the children's homes on Friday at52 words
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Article, Illustration195 1979-12-18 5 After a hard day's work as a forklift driver, Mr Tan Kim San can still be found going hammer and tongs on a piece of raw brass to turn it into a piece of art. He spent two weeks creating this piece, Dragon Duo,195 words
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Advertisement19 1979-12-18 5 mI, i The Cream is real, the Whiskey is real, the Chocolate is real. Only the Taste is Magic!19 words
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Advertisement203 1979-12-18 5 More local news on Pages 6, 7 Synthesizer Tuner f\>/| Singapore's only car stereo cassette Complete with 10 pre-set stations! SAM. SFM. OF* VOLUME chjh BAi 4NC! CLOCK n f Apss SWTMeSiZER M ST 4 "f r E222S C NO It funis your pVuSfmTOIvOII, SHARP 6550 X Truly, microcomputer technology203 words
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Article, Illustration202 1979-12-18 6 Candles, joss sticks mark place where boy died Residents of St George's Road were this morning still using a laterite track beside an uncompleted Housing Board block where a seven-year-old boy was killed and his mother injured by a falling crowbar. At about202 words
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Article60 1979-12-18 6 The United Nations Association of Singapore will be collecting food for the refugees in Thailand at Hwa Chong Junior College on Saturday. Donations of canned milk, canned food, instant noodles and vegetable oil are needed. Items may be brought to the college between 9 a.m. and60 words
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Article245 1979-12-18 6 Share prices bounced higher on renewed buying support during the first 45 minutes of buoyant trading at the Stock Exchange of Singapore today. Hong Leong Industries (formerly known as Fancy Tiles) shot off like a rocket. It opened at $2.12, up five cents over yesterdav's close of $2.07.245 words
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Miscellaneous463 1979-12-18 6 Mission Accomplished •Matlamat Tercapai illustrator: Berni Kwek i m 1 !\5 m. m m i II i i!8 3S 1 ft a i SIT EPTBffija *Sis|5]#Lt»£JB fiPSEW(S±R ifi: "ll)S350*T W«4«®I#T WftWBS-tSritiSK) (S|* -tt«Sf-50+ SfSgSH!)&' M "2£fi£f»7A A* "ftsfc+ttwaas-" But Wu Kong disagreed with their Emperor Tai Zong and his ministers463 words
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Article, Illustration313 1979-12-18 7 The Auditor-General looks behind the government spending How should school funds, collected from pupils, be used? For their own benefit, of course. But what do you make of these cases highlighted in the Auditor-Gener-al's report for the 1978/79 financial year? It says principals of 10 primary313 words
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Article239 1979-12-18 7 And the under-utilised boat For some time, the Customs Department's Land Division wanted a speedboat for its investigative and preventive operations. So in November 1975, It bought a fibre-glass one (including trailer) for $14,7*9. But for the next V/ 2 years, the boat was used only six times, three of239 words
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Article52 1979-12-18 7 Miss Ling Ai Choo, first prize winner of the Know Your Roadside Trees contest, works in the Public Works Department, and not the Parks and Recreation Department, of the National Development Ministry. A ministry spokesman yesterday said P and R employees and their families are not allowed to52 words
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Article179 1979-12-18 7 A Malaysian has won this year's Rhodes Scholarship from 29 applicants of wnom eight were Malaysian women. This is the first time the scholarship, which is one of the World's most prestigious awards, is open to women. Mr Lau Tyler, Assistant Representative of the British179 words
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Advertisement75 1979-12-18 7 s>mrtwnf Sines 28 Special Only 5525.00* per person for a 4-course set lunch with a complimentary dessert. All patrons will also receive a complimentary aperitif and a miniature bottle of Roger Gallet perfume. Join in the great culinary tradition at the Baron's Table. FROM 17-22 DECEMBER during lunch only. Baron's75 words
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Advertisement232 1979-12-18 7 World News In Pages 11/11 J- 2 58 Lucky Plaza Dawn Row 124. Ist Fir, Orchard Towers >• Bengold Co..Raffles Place Hi-Fi Specialist* 201 Plaza Singapura. Nam Chaong Elects G 60. Peninsular Shopping Complex Pertama Audio 2nd Fir. Plaza Singapura. South Island Radio 8 Pin Street Prince Electronics 6 9232 words
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Article307 1979-12-18 8 Today's young wives have what they think is the best answer to the so-called problem of in-laws. They stay away from them. For good measure, they stay clear of their own parents also. For at least the second time in two years (she offered the same307 words
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Article73 1979-12-18 8 6 Stability as well as democracy (in South Korea) would seem to require that the constitutional debate (now going on) be as broad as possible. President Park Chung-Hee's demise at the hands of his own security chief, following student rioting, showed the danger of isolation. If President Choi73 words
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Article79 1979-12-18 8 Running out of research ideas or is there more to it than meets the eye? A scientist at lowa State University in America is planning to send a meat loaf into orbit to find out how it stands up to interplanetary travel. His explanation: "Making use79 words
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Article60 1979-12-18 8 If you think that the coming Indian elections are no more than just a game of horsing around, independent candidate Bhagwati Prasad Dikshit can't agree with you more. Literally. He rides around on a horse attracting crowds with blasts from a bugle. Then he expounds on his favourite60 words
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Article513 1979-12-18 8 International standard set Economist The spread of electronic mail will be helped by an agreement drafted last month to create an international standard for fast facsimile machines. This will make it easier for users of different makes of fax machines to send documents down the telephone lineEconomist - 513 words
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452 1979-12-18 8 Beirut: A further threat to the stability of the oil-rich Persian Gulf region, already rocked by the revolutionary happenings in Iran, is emerging. Informed Arabs here say that Iraq, the socialist-minded state at the northern end of the Gulf, is considering an imminent offensive452 words
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Miscellaneous15 1979-12-18 8 AMD WHAT ARE "ion SoiMG. lb Do WrttN THt v Y6Aft.OF THC CHIL7)' is oveft.15 words
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Article, Illustration657 1979-12-18 9 And all* because Brinkerhoff took out his funds Art Buchu/ald ls— yj Los Angeles Times Remember those wonderful advertisements of a few years ago telling you that if you brought a friend into a bank and he opened an account, you would receive anything from aLos Angeles Times - 657 words
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249 1979-12-18 9 AP Washington, Tuesday The fatal crash of a US Navy EA-6B prowler jet near Palermo, Sicily, was the ninth accident in six weeks for Atlantic Fleet aircraft. Twelve aviators have died in the crashes. The EA-6B struck three empty houses on SundayAP - 249 words
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Advertisement89 1979-12-18 9 ■< > j: "v EMI To Hin's, Top of the Hilton. v jp It's Frances Yip! Direct from a V J triumphant Asian touf. J an all-new show and exciting new musical arrangements.^BHP^ Showtime: 10.30 pm nightly except Sundays. Dinner from 7 pm (Louis Tan his group entertain). Cover charge:89 words
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Advertisement43 1979-12-18 9 w I .i* raaLIN HO PTE LTD. South Bridge Road 9.00 am. 6.00 pm.) 237, Ist. fir. People's Park Complex (11.00 am. -9.30 pm.) G55, Grd. fir. Bukit Timah Plaza (11.00 am. -9.30 pm.) G23, Grd. fir. Thomson Plaza (11.00 am. 9.30 pm.L43 words
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Article78 1979-12-18 10 Reuter Tuesday Walter Wallas's fear of dentists cost him his life after he had asked a workmate to eure his toothaehe with a puneh on the jaw. The 2€-year-oid Briton struck his head when the punch knocked him to the ground and died from a fractured skull, witnessesReuter - 78 words
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Article, Illustration431 1979-12-18 10 'When things calm down, we'll go home' Reuter Paris, Tuesday Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Van Dong said in a television interview broadcast here yesterday that Vietnam was forced to maintain its presence "for a certain time longer" in Kampuchea. "Now, we are forced to remainReuter - 431 words
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Article, Illustration118 1979-12-18 10 World Focus AFP Athens, One of the world's tiniest children is leading a normal life in an orphanage run by nuns near here though her height at the age of nine is only 35 cm. Stamatoula, believed by some experts to be the world sAFP - 118 words
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Article30 1979-12-18 10 New Delhi, Tuesday A case was lodged yesterday against Sanjay Gandhi for illegal sale of iron and steel acquired for use in his failed Maruti car manufacturing project.30 words
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Article190 1979-12-18 10 Reuter London, Tuesday The Patriotic Front guerillas last night agreed to a ceasefire in the sevenyear Rhodesia bush war and to a full settlement of the 14-year independence dispute. The cease fire will begin to come into effect after a formal ceremony tomorrow markingReuter - 190 words
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Article95 1979-12-18 10 Reuter Jerusalem, Tuesday Israel's coalition government yesterday survived what Prime Minister Menachem Begin said would be a vote of confidence on changing the nation's abortion law. The Knesset (Parliament) approved the first reading ot an amendment to the law with 58 of the 120 membersReuter - 95 words
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Article39 1979-12-18 10 Reuter London, Tuesday A bomb exploded last night at the office of the Turkish Airlines in central London, and a clandestine Armenian organisation claimed responsibility. There were no immediate reports of injury or extent of damage. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Advertisement202 1979-12-18 10 £3iMS£ <* A J^mfm ■nm 1 vm&rx'* THE BRITISH COUNCIL "m-M* Full-time Professional Teaching Staff Extensive Audio-visual and TV facilities Beginning 7 January A 10-month Cambridge 'O' Level Course ($5O a month) A choice of 12-week Courses in preparation for Cambridge University Examinations in June and December 12-week Courses for202 words
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Advertisement10 1979-12-18 10 2s N The Season's Best Buy your kind of clothes10 words
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Article, Illustration362 1979-12-18 11 World Focus Reuter Tehran, Tuesday Iran's revolutionary leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny, last night appeared to rule out the early release of any of the 50 hostages at the occupied US embassy here, saying the Iranian nation agreed with the students holding them captive. The Ayatollah saidReuter - 362 words
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139 1979-12-18 11 Reuter Tehran, Tuesday Iran has agreed to free 16 Iraqi teachers, detained a week ago, after Baghdad gave a 48hour ultimatum that it would order all its nationals home, Iraqi diplomatic sources said yester- day. The sources said the Foreign Ministry assured Iraq within anReuter - 139 words
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Article79 1979-12-18 11 Reuter Tokyo, Tuesday Japan's big and small firms spent a record 2.1 trillion yen (about $24 billion) to entertain clients over golf courses or at geisha parties and nightclubs and send tbem gifts in tbe 12month period ending last January, an official survey said yesterday.Reuter - 79 words
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Article39 1979-12-18 11 Reuter Beirut, Tuesday Palestinian Commando Chief Yasser Arafat yesterday repeated charges that Israel was responsible for killing two of his aides in Cyprus, and said the guerillas were lying in wait for Israeli Premier Menachem Begin. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article46 1979-12-18 11 Reuter The Hague, Tuesday The Netherlands will allocate a 927 million guilders ($1 billion) next year in aid to 13 Third World countries, it was announced yesterday. The figure represents a 5.5 per cent increase over 1979, the Development Aid Ministry said. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article81 1979-12-18 11 UPI Irun (Spain), Tuesday The Municipal Corporation of this Basque town on the French border said yesterday it has withdrawn the gold medal it bestowed on the late dictator Francisco Franco. The Municipal Corporation, voting unanimously on a motion by the leftwing Basque Nationalist Party Euskadiko Esquerra,UPI - 81 words
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Article175 1979-12-18 11 Reuter Peking, Tuesday China is believed to have conducted at least six missile tests so far this year, the last on Nov 26 from a launch site in the north-west of Shanxi province, diplomatic sources said yesterday. They said the Shanxi site in the Wuzhai areaReuter - 175 words
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Advertisement139 1979-12-18 11 > so FORD CORTINA IT6 GL with *K National Car Air-conditioner NORMAL PRICE NATIONAL 4-SPEED FOR CORTINAS: $1450/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 31st December139 words
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Article, Illustration438 1979-12-18 12 Deborah Chia - Designers with practical wear win By Deborah Chia It was undeniable that all 10 had talent. But it was also undeniable that only two had fashionable and practical creations. And they were awarded the top two places in the Young Designers Contest, organised by Her World, at438 words
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Advertisement54 1979-12-18 12 ■i The most famous football qame of all time' Over 5 million boys throughout the world play the game that all action realism and skill based on the unique fliCk-to-kiCk onnciole tLEE TECK COMPANY 216. 2nd Flow, Plato Singapore (Yoohon) Orchard Rood Singoporf 9 Tel *****3 (2 lm«») Coble "COIffTEOC"54 words
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Article270 1979-12-18 13 V.M. W - Problems published in this column are often referred to doctors, lawyers, counsellors and other authorities who help out with the answers. V.M.W I am living with my inlaws. My husband and I love each other very much. The problem is my three sisters-in-law, aged 15 to 18.270 words
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Article228 1979-12-18 13 I am 19 and am going steady with a boy my age. But recently I met a 27-year-old man. I have been going out with him secretly. Am I doing right? The man has asked me if I have a steady, and if so, he will not228 words
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Article104 1979-12-18 13 We exchanged photographs. Now without reason I have begun to dislike him. I want my photo back but dare not ask him. What should I do? I am 14. P Dear P, If yon want your photograph back, you will have to ask him for 11. Short of104 words
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Article184 1979-12-18 13 G.S. H - G.S.H. I have wanted to be a Christian since more than a month ago but my parents will not allow me. My mother believes in anything, even a fortune teller, she goes to a man to answer her questions and will burn coloured |>aper she receives184 words
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Article69 1979-12-18 13 I am a Chinese married to a European wife. Will my child be Chinese or Eurasian? DNK Dear DNK, On a Singapore birth certificate only the race, nationality and dialect of the parents are recorded. The race of the child is not stated. However on the identity card,69 words
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Article630 1979-12-18 13 Doc's Casebook SLCK During dinner, Mrs C said: "You know, my daughter is doing ballet and is now going on point in toe shoes. She complains of her feet aching and I wonder whether any damage will be done to her feet later. "I don't want herSLCK - 630 words
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Article, Illustration48 1979-12-18 13 Beginning today, we'll offer gift suggestions for Christmas for the people in yo(ir life. A ceramic cat on a peach which can hold loose change too. Perfect for the thrifty on your list. Suitable too for first-time savers. $lO from Lee Kee, 22, Tanjong Pagar Plaza.48 words
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Advertisement43 1979-12-18 13 Eminently Male. Eminently Brief. Wrought from the most expensive cottons. In the most ravishing colours. To drive them wild. Available at all leading departmental stores. Ji M 'mm -wi»» -cari py. j K-; fi > ?V1 (Eminence .What the best undressed men are wearing43 words
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Article, Illustration382 1979-12-18 14/15 Millionaire Lim Chooi Seng staged a racing coup Saturday: The jockey who took Singapore by storm Second of a three-part feature on racing correspondent Scrutineer's most memorable moments In my time I have rubbed shoulders with people from all walks of life. I have382 words
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Article321 1979-12-18 14/15 An unlucky break or a misfortune is a fairly constant part of racing. But it doesnt make it any easier to accept it when it comes. Take the case of a Singapore businessman and horse owner who assumed the name of "Mr Easy" just after321 words
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Article255 1979-12-18 14/15 In the world of the turf, there are v always the born losers. I "knew a man during the prewar days who must be the champion loser of them all. In all the years of punting, he had never been known to nave won,255 words
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Miscellaneous594 1979-12-18 14/15 TUESDAY j j»\ Occupation Address: N R I.C. No:. I n i ii wm F,LL,N —missing letters across p"o—rfl US,NO CLUES L A BELOW BaaaMail Cut along dotted lines^ mmmwmmM CLUES FOR JL 2 1. Humble and submissive 2. Planning to take part in a debate, a note of the594 words
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Article, Illustration761 1979-12-18 16 In 1981 all West German citizens will be issued with identity cards that can be read by any computer. The plan's critics fear that, among other things, it could be used by private industry to "spy" on employees by setting up private data banks.Gemini - 761 words
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Advertisement188 1979-12-18 16 MORE PASSENGER ROOM 140 mm extra width 15 mm extra head clearance IMPROVED ENGINE COOLING EFFICIENCY A Bigger fan Bigger radiator Mjw juammu GREATER STABILITY 80 mm longer wheelbase 190 mm wider front track 150 mm wider rear track 6 00 13 size tyres Also available: MINI BUS Sole Distributor188 words
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Article, Illustration745 1979-12-18 17 Routine for nations to plant intelligence agents AP Washington: Information is the stock-in-trade of any embassy and the United States, like most of its major adversaries and allies, regularly uses a number of diplomatic posts as cover for spies. But the bulk of information gathered inAP - 745 words
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Advertisement92 1979-12-18 17 !T'»' jsfe, V' ".,V -ft 3sst •^-o' |T <.1 ♦V s s ®|K »A\ 'WW:! WM I 1.1 Jl bottle d Biaqafc VS.OP. We have pot an elegant, gold plated lighter into everypack of tUa celebrated cognac. It's yours free when you buy thia prestigious new quart size Bisquit VJS.OP.92 words
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Article314 1979-12-18 18 V Business News and Views A new company that will get diamonds direct from the world's diamond exchanges has been set up here. Mondial Diamond Enterprises Fte Ltd, with a paid-up capital of $500,000, is able to do this l>eeause it has a director who314 words
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Article293 1979-12-18 18 UPI London, Tuesday The price of gold rose U5512.75 an ounce to a record 1!***** on the London bullion market yesterday and dealers said the speculative demand for gold reflected investors' worries about the Opec meeting in Caracas. In Zurich, gold closed at U*****.40 an ounce against Friday'sUPI - 293 words
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Article138 1979-12-18 18 Reuter London, Tuesday A commission of leading international statesmen yesterday called for urgent and major reform of the world economic system to avert catastrophe. Former West German Chancellor Willy Brandt, chairman of the Independent Commission on International Development Issues (ICIDI), said: "The world economic system ofReuter - 138 words
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Article27 1979-12-18 18 Reuter Havana, Tuesday Cuban President Fidel Castro yesterday urged oil-ex-porting states to invest more in the Third World and less in advanced western nations. ReuterReuter - 27 words
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Article54 1979-12-18 18 UPI Detroit, Tuesday Ford Motor Co. has decided to convert most of its cars of the 1980s to front-wheel-drive and scrap plans for a new fuel-efficient reardrive transmission, a trade journal reported yesterday. The move is designed to help the No. 2 automaker compete with General Motors Corp.UPI - 54 words
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Article48 1979-12-18 18 McDonald's has opened its second restaurant, two months after it opened its first at Liat Towers. The second one at People's Park complex can seat more than 200 people. Its store manager is MiEddie Lim who holds a degree from the Hamburger University in Chicago.48 words
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Article249 1979-12-18 18 UPI Stocks managed to climb to a two-month high yesterday in heavy trading as institutions tried to brighten up their year-end portfolios despite international dilemmas. The Dow Jones industrial average, up more than four points at the outset after Friday's 6.66-point Jump, squeezed out a 1.87point gainUPI - 249 words
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Article32 1979-12-18 18 UPI Closing averages on the \t'\v York Stock (exchange yesterday: industrial 8-14.G2 (up 1ST): 20 transport 254.38 (lip 0.11); lf> utilities 109.74 tup 0.27); 05 stocks .101.05 (up 0.54). ITI»IUPI - 32 words
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Advertisement174 1979-12-18 18 uses a minimum amount of electricity. designed for simple operation adjustable temperature with 1,2 3kw control switch. Compact size: 25.5 cm x 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm j j I W Great Year Co. Office 149-A. Upper Pays Lobar. Singapore 1953 Tel: *****4. *****8 Branch Unit F9. Great Eattern Shopping174 words
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Article433 1979-12-18 19 You can have your suits custom-made at Wing Teck Tailor at the Specialists' Shopping Centre, Orchard Road. This is what Mr M.C. Lai, Wing Teck's manager, has to say to customers: "Next time when you intend to travel overseas, or if you want to attend433 words
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Advertisement165 1979-12-18 19 .O CUirujJeek LJ KICMCIMCID C. Till t i MENSWEAR TAILORS 133, Specialists' Centre (Ist. Floor) Orchard Rood, Singapore 9. Hk l\\ Tel. *****86 *****33 HBTI ytL Ready-to-wear Suits Wide Selection of Light I HP( Heavy suitings (eg. I ft.,\ wool, terylene cotton double knit etc.) I Casual sports jackets, sofori165 words
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Advertisement317 1979-12-18 19 r Don't be too hasty when choosing a floor tile The beautiful tiles you might fancy today may not look as beautiful 2 years from now. Be sure that you get a durable floor tile with these characteristics: CHIP AND CRACK-PROOF STAIN-PROOF ACID-PROOF HIGHLY RESISTANT TO SCRATCHES UNDER NORMAL USE317 words
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Article372 1979-12-18 20 jj^^T^nnis Reuter Adelaide, Tuesday Czechoslovakian junior, Hana Mandlikova beat Rumanian player, Virginia Ruzici on forfeit during the women's singles final of the US$lOO,OOO (about *****,000) South Australian Open tennis tournament yesterday. Ruzici was trailing Manlikova 5-7 and 2-2 on the centre court at Memorial Drive when sheReuter - 372 words
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Article189 1979-12-18 20 Kn Badminton Reuters Jakarta, Tuesday Indonesia beat Malaysia in the finals of the Second Asean Student Team badminton championships here last night. Indonesia led 4-0 in the boys' competition and 3-0 in the girls' division with one singles match remaining in the boys' play and oneReuters - 189 words
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Article, Illustration182 1979-12-18 21 Ist: Just Ideal, 2nd: Ponderosa Lad, 3rd: Swift and Honest. Won by: 6, 1, 1. Tote $13, |5, $13, $22. c Ta,k 2nd: Antarabangsa 3rd: Be My Friend. Won by: 2, 1, 1. Tote $10, J7 f jxy. Tote lS182 words
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Article396 1979-12-18 21 K.L. CHAN - the track By K.L. CHAN Penang, Tuesday Last start winner Jingle Bell 111 is in fine trim and should carry on the good work at Penang this weekend. The four-year-old Irish gelding sent out a stiff warning when he held Push It and Sunbnrnt396 words
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131 1979-12-18 21 KjS Rugby Reuter Sydney, Tuesday Twenty-year-old star, Tony Melrose stunned Australian Rugby Union circles by announcing that he had switched to 'the professional rugby league. Melrose, hailed as one of the finest young rugby talents to emerge in the last decade, said heReuter - 131 words
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Article23 1979-12-18 21 Reuter Colombia, Tuesday Britain's Sam Torrance won the Colombian Open golf tournament yesterday with a 72 holes total of 273. Reuter.Reuter - 23 words
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Article, Illustration460 1979-12-18 22 Doug Gardner - International Soccer by Doug Gardner The South American football championship was won by Paraguay, who beat Chile in the final this week and that has provoked the biggest soccer revolution yet in the subcontinent who pride themselves on being the home of the modern460 words
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Article36 1979-12-18 22 AFP Belgrade, Tuesday Petar Skansi was yesterday sacked from his job as boss of the Yugoslavian National basketball team. Skansi's dismissal followed poor performances since he took over as team boss in 1978. AFP.AFP - 36 words
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Article112 1979-12-18 22 Reuter AP Karachi, Tuesday Pakistani Qamar Zaman, the world's No 2 player, defeated countryman Gogi Alauddin 9-5, 7-9, 9-5, 9-4 in the semi-finals of the Pakistan Masters, final round of the World Squash Series, yesterday. Mohibullah Khan (Pak>. disposed of Maqsood Ahmed, also of Pakistan, 9-7, 9-1,Reuter; AP - 112 words
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Article33 1979-12-18 22 Reuter London, Tuesday Blackburn Rovers beat Stafford Rangers 2-0 in an English FA Cup second round soccer match yesterday. Rovers will play Fulham in the third round on Jan. 5. Reuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article239 1979-12-18 23 S'pore win in Bahrain Asian tourney Agencies Bahrain, Tuesday Singapore beat South Yemen 15-8, 156, 15-5 yesterday in a preliminary match of the Second Asian men's volleyball championship here. Olympic hopefuls China, Japan and South Korea all brushed aside their opponents in other preliminary rounds, beating them inAgencies - 239 words
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Article, Illustration515 1979-12-18 24 SURESH NAIR - Bahrain hand suprise 1-0 defeat to Aussie team Lion City I Cup' 79 I v By SURESH NAIR AUSTRALIA BAHRAIN 1 Favourites Australia were not in the least perturbed by last night's shock defeat by Bahrain at the National Stadium. Coach Bill Curran insisted after the match that "there's515 words
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Article291 1979-12-18 24 JEFFREY LOW - By JEFFREY LOW SAUDI ARABIA 5 HONG KONG A bigger victory could have been registered by the far more skilful Saudis had they put in more effort. The rout of the tournament's weakest team didn't start until after 14th minutes as Hong Kong, knowing full well291 words
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Article255 1979-12-18 24 Suresh Nair IRAQ 4 INDIA Iraq used India for shooting practice last night, but instead of running up a double-figure score, they were happy to settle for only four goals. Displaying soccer maturity, whicn could easily match our First Division clubs, the fancied Iraqis dazzled theSuresh Nair - 255 words
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Article, Illustration142 1979-12-18 25 -8 Santhisak Boonrongkok (Thailand); 7 Jameel Jassim (Bahrain); (5 Brian Stark (Australia), Karim Sharhan (Iraq); 4 Ali Ahmad (Singapore "A"), Mohammed Yazid Masuri (Malaysia "B"), Abdul Aziz Saad (Saudi Arabia), Said Salleh Al-Shamrani (Saudi Arabia). 3 Brett Woods (Aus- tralia), Kamsadi Dahlan (Singapore "B"), Ishak Maarof (Singapore "B"),142 words
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Article, Illustration373 1979-12-18 25 JEFFREY LOW - By JEFFREY LOW MALAYSIA "B" 7 INDONESIA For a moment, it looked as if a basketball match was in progress as Malaysia scored the goals with swift action in this academic match at the Jurong Stadium last night. In fact, the margin of victory should have373 words
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Article, Illustration283 1979-12-18 26 13 Crickct 'I hope for a 380-run lead before declaring' AP Perth, Tuesday Australian captain Greg Chappell said yesterday he hopes his batsmen will be able to establish a 380-run lead before declaring in the final session of play on the fourth day of the First TestAP - 283 words
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Advertisement279 1979-12-18 20 LASSIFIE ADS AT YOUR SERVICE Telephone Service:Weekdays 8.30 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Saturdays 8.30 a.m. 3.00 p.m. Public Holidays 9.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m. Counter Service:Regular office hours TO ALL OUR Patrons Friends, Best Wishes for Christmas and New Year P.G. Wee Thlam Huat Co. Ltd, 132, Cantonment Road, S'pore 0208. Tel:279 words
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Advertisement198 1979-12-18 20 HOCK SOON CATERB all types of furniture very moderate price. Enquiries: Mr. Francis Leong Singapore *****90. SENO HUP SOFA (Cushion's) set for repairing and reupholsterlng. Contact telephone *****93. MISCELLANEOUS LOVER MARRIAGE-AID BUREAU assists you to get your friends, lifetime partners privately, confidentially. Guaranteed personal genuine Introductions to Doctors, Lawyers, Secretaries,198 words
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Advertisement126 1979-12-18 20 KJM Travel Service (Pte) Ltd Tel: *****42,*****43,*****44. *****5,*****46,*****47.*****48 Daily: Denting by air 2 Days $110, plu* helicopter $170. Express bus to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Talplng, Penang Haadyal. Sunday: Taiwan (Huall«n/Ushan/Kaohslung)/Hong Kong (Macau)/Bangkok/Pattaya. 8 Days 11 Days *4 Days Group Depi 26/11, 3/12.17/12. West Malaysia (ind. Cameron Highland/Qenting) by alr<cond. coach.126 words
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Advertisement241 1979-12-18 20 1-V 11 m m i'l 4 1♦v r o Malaysia's Premier Hotel for the best of everything The distinguished Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur proudly holds the honour of being Malaysia's first international-class hotel. Renowned through the years for its unmatchable service, cuisine, entertainment and accommodation. Offering all the luxuries of241 words
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Advertisement234 1979-12-18 23 St *****\ I'l VII Anniversary Special DATSUN 100 A frfXJ litres Supershell* [Valid till Feb. 15,1980) ".of.* j' ruir<[) II p tf litW "vc»t ui .in/ i n moos in putrel pficaft. the vrtume gK*n will t* ifiO to in«? of the cijnwit noil* »alof> stated In me roopons VSN234 words
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Miscellaneous369 1979-12-18 23 YOUR LUCKY STARS IF IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY BORN today, you are one of those extremely controlled people who, regardless of the confusion going on, always manages to see the issues clearly. You seldom react in anger to anything, for you strongly believe that calm generafes intellectual capability. You have a369 words
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Advertisement186 1979-12-18 24 Today's ties Iraq v Bahrain; Singapore 'A' v Saudi Arabia (National Stadium, 6.30; 8 p.m.); Singapore 'B' v South Korea; Hong Kong v Brunei (Jurong, 6.30; 8 p.m.). This is yours for only $2575 WW 4 t 44 lllil JX/CIVICTRON U w UP I Electronic Organ EO-G2RAS Feature-packed electronic organ186 words
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Miscellaneous47 1979-12-18 24 BADMINTON: Inter-Varsity-College Engineering Societies Games Singapore Polytechnic v Ngee Ann (Singapore Polytechnic, 6 p.m.) SQUASH: University of Singapore v Ngee Ann (SP, 6 p.m.). VOLLEYBALL: University of Singapore v Ngee Ann (SP, 6 p.m.). RUGBY: Friendly King Edward VII College v Raffles Institution (Grange Road, 5 p.m.).47 words
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Miscellaneous80 1979-12-18 24 ANDY CAPP CO YOU V NOT MUCH —THE fancy y<l Team will never CHANCES,Y GET ANYWHERE PET? 7 'TIL V\/E MAKE WAY FOR YOUNG BUOOfc i A Sf. m »>* ViT* fci fik SHORT RIBS WOULD VOU L/KE TO WEAR WMAT TWE CBITICS MAD ID SAY ABOVT VOUR SHOW? fcs80 words
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Advertisement79 1979-12-18 25 Coca-Cola TRADE MARK REGISTERED is the official soft drink of the 3rd Lion City Cup J* f*4 /m m Watch Singapore play today 18th December 1979 6.30 pm Group A Jurong Singapore H' v South Korea B.oopm Group B National Stadium Singapore 'A' v Saudi Arabia Coke adds life to79 words
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Advertisement139 1979-12-18 26 tetsuoe-onome rue/me STADIUM WMK KtLMNG PUK(T(I44II7I2J (ADMISSION PRICES: $1.50. $2.50 $3.50) OPENS TODAY! 1.30, 4,6.45, 9.15pm A Mission So Dangerous No One Mould Touch 1t... s u: Ji m i 2nd MONTH! 34th DAY! nncnil. s shows daily at UUfcUN 10.30,115.4,6.45, 9.30pm ADMISSION PRICES: $4, $3 $2 ALIEN In space139 words
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Advertisement107 1979-12-18 26 TTTTTIiiITT AI2IHFL Automatic Iron Easy-to-manage automatic control system with aluminium base and flourine coating for extra smooth Ironing. Built-in safety features. Weight: 2.56 kg m M M M M m SK 126A8 Automatic Pop-Up Toaster High-luster automatic pop-up toaster with browning control slide level for selecting any shade from LIGHT107 words
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Miscellaneous284 1979-12-18 26 r Crossword J. mmmm umumm nutiii mmmm nan mmmmm hhh mmmm hh titiHlH HIIH Bill mmmm mi iIHHHHHBHH mmmm mmmm mmm mmmmm Mil mmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmm mmmm ACROSS 1 Gynt" 5 Fiascoes 10 Commotion 14 Ms Adams 15 Without restraint 16 Skater's jump 17 Excrescence 18 Part of TNT 19 Pinochle284 words
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Article, Illustration374 1979-12-18 27 TV Singapore will screen two programmes in conjunction with the International Year of the Child. They will be directed mainly at helping parents understand their children better. The first programme, Pawn in the Game, covers the effect of marital conflicts on children. It will374 words
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376 1979-12-18 27 Some new talents in premiere display The refugees from Indochina and the International Year of the Child are two themes which visitors to Art '79, the National Museum's premiere exhibition, will be able to see in some of the works on show. There376 words
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Article, Illustration234 1979-12-18 27 Teo Lian Huay - Glitter Chatter by Teo Lian Huay Liza Wang is back at work despite doctor's orders. The star of TV serial Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre went to a Hong Kong hospital for a medical check-up last month after feeling unwell while filming two episodes of234 words
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Miscellaneous372 1979-12-18 27 Tides Today: 4.19 p.m. (0.4m), 11.01 p.m. (2.bm) Tomorrow: 4.26 a.m. (1.3m), 10.17 a.m. (3.0m), 454 p.m. (0.3m), 11.43 p.m. (2.7m) Thursday: 5.02 a.m. (1.3m), 10.54 a.m. (3.0m), 5.32 p.m. (0.2m) Friday: 12.25 a.m. (2.8m), 5.42 a.m. (1.3m), 11.33 a.m. (3.1m), 6.12 p.m. (0.1m) Saturday: 1.09 a.m. (2.8m), 6.24 a.m.372 words
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Miscellaneous62 1979-12-18 27 In and around town HANDICRAFTS It An exhibition of local handicrafts at the National Museum. Open from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission free. On till Jan 6. BLOOD DONATION SESSION at the Sembawang Shipyard, Admiralty Road West, from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. CLAIRE DE TERRE A french film62 words
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Miscellaneous481 1979-12-18 27 Auditorium at 9 p.m. Tickets at $3 are on sale at the Alliance Francaise, 4 Draycott Park. NATIONAL HEALTH 1 CAMPAIGN A filmshow at the Teck Whye Housing Estate at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome. LANDSCAPE AND WATERCOLOIIR PAINTING EXHIBITION by Wan Soon Kam. At the Mandarin Court Gallery, Mandarin481 words
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Article44 1979-12-18 28 AH FOOK: Isn't it strange that passengers left the most personal belongings behind in buses and taxis on the first and last days of last month. MEI LIN: Simple. They were just preoccuEied with pay day and ow to spend their salaries.44 words
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Advertisement212 1979-12-18 28 printing and display mini-calculator With a 12-digit display for greater precision. Hand held. Available in 2 models. Model 121 PD Prints up to 12 digits. Rechargeable battpries with AC charger. Model 101 PD Prints up to 10 digits. With throw-away batteries and AC adaptor. We also sell SANYO/SHARP models at212 words
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Miscellaneous889 1979-12-18 28 TV AND RADIO TELEFUNKEN p I great looks' UOIOUr great features! TV great performance! 3.19 OPENING ANN Oil NC KM ENTS followed by I LOVE LUCY: Lucy Learns to Drive. Ricky is persuaded to teach Lucy to drive a car, their new one, with disastrous results. 3.31 DIARY OP EVENTS.889 words
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Miscellaneous259 1979-12-18 28 OPINION: Housing What Priorities? (Ch 5, 10 p.m. in colour). A panel of housing experts from Asean discuss the subject. They are Mr Parid Wardi Sudin, University of Technology, Malaysia; Dr Shlomo Angel, Asian Institute of Technology; Dr Surin Setamanit, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Mr Liu Thai Ker, HDB; and Prof259 words
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