The Straits Times, 2 March 1978
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Title Section14 1978-03-02 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1978 25 CENTS M.C.(P) No. 214/1/7814 words
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Article, Illustration843 1978-03-02 1 In hospital, after leg operation KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday DATUK Haji Harun Idris gave himself up to the police just before dawn today in what is believed to be a surrender negotiated by his son. As the news spread, business in the capital returned to normal843 words
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Article159 1978-03-02 1 PEKING, Wednesday pHINESE Vice-Premier Li Hsien-nien and Foreign Minister Huang Hua will visit the Philippines from March 12 to 16, informed sources said today. Mr. Li will then return I briefly to China before going; on to Bangladesh on March 18 for an official visit,Reuter - 159 words
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Article64 1978-03-02 1 TOKYO. Wed. China and Mongolia signed a protocol on mutual supply of goods lor 1978 In Peking today, the official Hslnhua news agency said. It gave no details but said the protocol was signed by Mr. Wang Jun -she n g. Chinese Vlce-Mlnlster of Foreign Trade, andAP - 64 words
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Article120 1978-03-02 1 WASHINGTON. Wed. President Carter's national security adviser said today Russia must make concessions if the strategic arms talks are to progress, and he warned that any increase m tension caused by Soviet actions m Africa could block approval of a pact. Dr. Zblgnlew Brzezinski120 words
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494 1978-03-02 1 LONDON. Wednesday THH dollar today plunged to its lowest level m the history of money, going below two West German marks and throwing the world's international currency exchange markets into a state of crisis. The fall came despite strenuous aclon last weekend fromReuter - 494 words
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Article47 1978-03-02 1 CAIRO. Wed. Egypt gave US envoy Alfred Atherton today a draft declaration of principles for a Middle East peace settlement to counter an Israeli draft. Government sources said the positions of the two sides remained far apart on major Issues. UPI. SEE PAGE 1UPI - 47 words
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Article474 1978-03-02 1 MOSCOW. Wednesday •pHK cost of petrol doubled today for Soviet drivers under a sudden consumer price increase which included a rise of more than 300 per cent m the cost of coffee. The State Committee on Prices announced the rises, affecting mainly petrol, alcohol, coffee, cocoaReuter - 474 words
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Article204 1978-03-02 1 ZAMBCANGA CITY. Wednesday A MUSLIM rebel commander, who claimed he was trained for three months In 1972 In Sabah, tfday surrendered with 140 of his men. Commander S a 1 1 p Phang Edzel of the far southern Island of Slasl. said he decidedReuter - 204 words
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Article58 1978-03-02 1 THE results of the 1977 Singapore Ca m b ridge General Certificate of Education 'A' Level examination for the English, Chinese and Malay streams will be released today. School candidates may obtain their results from their schools and Adult Education Board candidates from the board from 1158 words
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Article45 1978-03-02 1 NEW YORK, Wed. DOW Jone* average*, baaed on tint hour of trading on the New \ork Stock Bechance: 90 lndua T4O 30. off m; 30 tramp 200 77. off 0 63. II UUU 103 22. up 0.07; 84 stocks *****. Off 0.53 OH,45 words
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Article28 1978-03-02 1 New fighting TEX AVIV, Wed. New flghtlnr has broken oat In southern Lebanon between conservative Christian and Palestinian pro iressi ve forces, Israeli Radio reported today —AFT.28 words
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Advertisement34 1978-03-02 1 TfLJNE PUTTERS |^V W>A M 27 Far East B\ U Shopping Centre. I 545 Orchard Road. Singapore 9 Tel *****8 Telex RS ***** Cable PARGOLF Harui finally throws ii the towel -Page 12 B^s^B^sTMMiißSiSsßSB®iBiiiPPiß^^^H34 words
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Advertisement261 1978-03-02 1 ERRANT DRIVERS: SUFFER PENALTIES? Page 7 FEARS of slowdown m US economy 2 MOVES to reunite India's Congress parties 3 Ships' radio men face job threat -Page 21 HOW SIA can cut down on overbooking S WHEN motor insurance policies. too can 'backfire 9 AUSSIES ease imports curbs 11 CJ:261 words
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Advertisement16 1978-03-02 1 IN Obtainable At All Dealers Sole Agent* km KEE HONG (M) PTE. LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA LUMPUR16 words
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Miscellaneous18 1978-03-02 1 The weather IP TO NOON TODAY: Isolated showrr* in the Ute moraine, mccordlnr to the Slntapotr Meteorological Service.18 words
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Article442 1978-03-02 2 Concern over sharp fall m index NEW fOHK. Wed A PLUNGE m a major governmen economic index and a three-year low m stock market prices reinforced con cern here today that the United States economy was headed for a slowdown later this year orReuter - 442 words
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108 1978-03-02 2 TOKYO, Wed. Danish A Foreign Minister K. B. Andersen today expressed the hope that Japan will take steps towards the removal ot non-tariff barriers to imports from Europe before the April 7 meeting of the council of the European Economic Community. "If thereUPI - 108 words
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Article, Illustration69 1978-03-02 2 SUBWAY cars lie over turned on a railway bridge over the Arakawa River, eastern Tokyo on Wednesday moming. They were the last two cars of a 10-car train on the Tozai Sunway Line which were knocked down on the track by a gusty wind onAP - 69 words
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250 1978-03-02 2 VTEW YORK. Wed. II Nearly 70 US and Japanese business and political leaders yesterday discussed ways American producers could expand exDorts to Japan to trim Tokyo's large trade surplus with the United States. Spokesmen for both sides, meeting under the auspices of theReuter - 250 words
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Article75 1978-03-02 2 WASHINGTON, Wed. A C7 -year-old woman crashed her car Into the wuth-weitem gate at the White House last night but (ailed to break through Into the grounds of the executive mansion. A secret service tpoknmtin im me woman, who has not yet baeo named, was arrested andReuter - 75 words
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Article, Illustration365 1978-03-02 2 PARIS, Wednesday rpHE world's Indus- trialised countries have decided to share the task of economic expansion instead cf putting the entire burden on West Germany, Japan and the United States. Mr. Charles Schuitze, chairman of President Carter's Council of Economic Advisers, announ- cedReuter; UPI - 365 words
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229 1978-03-02 2 HONGKONG, Wednesday HONGKONG'S economic growth will slow down this year but the colony can still look forward to a nine per cent rise m Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Financial Secretary Philip Haddon-Cave predicted today. Tn a three-hour budget speech Mr.Reuter - 229 words
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240 1978-03-02 2 LONDON, Wed. BRITAIN wUI next year become the first country to operate a public Viewdata service, which enables people to call Information from a central computer by telephone for display on their television sets. Announcing this today, the managing director ofReuter - 240 words
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103 1978-03-02 2 LONDON. Wed. —An Influential and independent research body today forecast only a shortlived recovery m Britain's economy this year. "The picture which emerges Is a rather gloomy one," said the National institute nf Economic and Social Research In Its latest quarterly economic review. "We expectReuter - 103 words
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Article38 1978-03-02 2 TOKYO, Wed will give a formal pledge to Britain later this week not to sell more cars there this year than It did In 1977. the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Mlti) said today— Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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Advertisement427 1978-03-02 2 LNMiiMLjHEM^om DISH WASHING 1 MONDAY, 6TH MARCH 1978 LIQUID BUSINESS HOURS:- BETA 1.00 P.M. TO 10.00 P.M. LJ INCONVENIENCE CAUSED REGRETTED 1000 ml fl [laundry sgap ok prawn crackers I COCK BRAND BAF? 20g .23 I GEM BISCUIT h& p no. 2 3.30 FISH FINGERS I I ROS> 255g 2.501427 words
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296 1978-03-02 3 ISLAMABAD. Wednesday PAKISTAN'S military ruler yesterday banned all political activity for one mdhth m what appeared to be a prelude to court action against ousted Prime Minister Zuiflkar All Bhutto and other politicians. No reason was given for the new curbs, but they appearedReuter - 296 words
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181 1978-03-02 3 MANILA, Wed—Government agencies have arrested two suspected Muslim terrorists alleged to have been involved In the kidnapping for ransom last December of two officials of a private firm, military sources said today. The sources identified the suspects as Salim Baluan and Odi Awa. and said181 words
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Article142 1978-03-02 3 RANGOON. Wed. mRIBESMEN on 1 Burma's eastern border with China have been fleeing their homes m the face of atrocities by communist rebels, the official Burmese news agency reported today. The agency quoted Lahu and Akha tribesmen who had left their homes m the troubled ShanReuter - 142 words
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Article, Illustration408 1978-03-02 3 NEW DE.LHI. Wed TifIOVES are being A made to reunite In d 1 a's long-domi-nant Congress Party following the success of a breakaway faction led by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi m weekend state elections. The demoralised official wing of the Congress Party which ruled IndiaReuter; AP - 408 words
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Article114 1978-03-02 3 NICOSIA. Wed.-Pre-sident Spyros Kyprianou yesterday held out the olive branch to Cairo, which cut diplomatic ties over the Larnaca Airport battle in which 15 Egyptian commandos died but he said Cyprus would always defend it* verelgnty as it did then. Mr. Kyprianou was addressing theReuter - 114 words
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283 1978-03-02 3 CAIRO, Wednesday ITNITED States special envoy Alfred AtherU ton today held talks with President Anwar Sadat, but the wall of misunderstanding between Israel and Egypt seems to be growing thicker This is the view of observers as Mr. Atherton. US Assistant secretary of stateAFP - 283 words
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101 1978-03-02 3 WASHINGTON, Wed A cache of fossils dating back to the Trlasslc period about 230 million years ago has been found In Antarctica, the US National Science Foundation announced yesterday. Some of the fossils which Include complete skeletons are believed to represent species of animalsReuter - 101 words
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Article97 1978-03-02 3 BANGKOK, Wed. A Japanese preliminary survey team for an Asean submarine cable project (Thailand. Malaysia. Singapore route) Is now visiting Thailand. The delegation organised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jlca). Include* Mr. Youzo Kanemltau, counaellor of telecommunications, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications and sixAFP - 97 words
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Article26 1978-03-02 3 CANBERRA. Wed. Former Scotland Yard commissioner Sir Robert Mark arrived here today to adrlw the Australian Oovcrnment on ttepped-up security and anti-terrorist BMMurN. Reuter.Reuter - 26 words
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Article138 1978-03-02 3 PARIS, Wed. President Valerv Giscard a Fstalng said yesterday that France was studying the posMOilitv of building Cruise missiles, nuclear weapons developed by the United States The French leader declared at the same time that "m 199U the current means of deterrent which France hasReuter - 138 words
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Article26 1978-03-02 3 WASHINGTON. Wed. Branifl Airways cancelled Its Inaugural flight between London and Dallas today because c! a Br'tlsh-Amerlcan deadlock over fares, the airline said. ReuterReuter - 26 words
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Advertisement103 1978-03-02 3 SMALLER ADVENT LOUDSPEAKER small m everything except performance L/ V t\ I Th e Smaller Advent has exactly half the volume of its larger relative, yet measures up to the T **"£S critical standards oi sound reproduction for which the E^pjJßPßi Advent loudspeaker is known. It's not done by sorcery103 words
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Advertisement54 1978-03-02 3 I /v* AUTOMATIC Rado Ladies' Fancy Automatic the same unique Bf range of watches as tht; "Ratio I JR Ladies' Fancy", now automatic i with calendar. Functional and reliable for work, i elegant and fascinating for parties. Watches to take the Ladies' Fancy f in white or yellow gold-platec. F54 words
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368 1978-03-02 4 HONGKONG, Wod RKVISIONS of China's constitution announced today demand that state personnel maintain contact \yith the masses, paying attention to criticism and com plaints, and that all work towards turn ing the country into a powerful socialist nation by the end ofAP; UPI - 368 words
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Article186 1978-03-02 4 GABORONE (Botswana), Wednesday BOTSWANA was today reconsidering its relations with Rhodesia after an incursion by Rhodesian troops m which 15 Botswanan soldiers and two civilians were killed. Botswana retaliated on yesterday's raid by closing its northern border I Kazangula area with I Rhodesia and Vice-pre-sident Quett186 words
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Article45 1978-03-02 4 BONN. Wed. Printers went on strike at flve West German newspapers yesterday to back demands for the preservation of skilled Job* threatened by new computer technology. Nearly 3.000 printers In Munich. Dusseldorf, Ka&srl and Wuppertal took part In the walkout. Reuter.Reuter - 45 words
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Article39 1978-03-02 4 WINDHOEK (Namibia). Wed. Two people were killed and 39 others Injured In rtott throughout last night In the HamlhUn capital's Katatura township here. Police Intervened with teargas and restored calm by I ajn. today. AW.39 words
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266 1978-03-02 4 Start of antiSoviet drive in Africa? LISBON, Wed. An Angolan guerilla group claimed it stared an anti-Soviet campaign across the breadth of Africa yesterday by executing more than 200 people. Including 139 Cuban troops and several East European advisers captured In Angola's oil-rich Cablnda enclave. "We have just received confirmationUPI - 266 words
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Article, Illustration211 1978-03-02 4 WASHINGTON. Wed. House of Representatives Ethics Counsel Leon Jaworski subjected Tongsun Park to sharp questioning and challenges yesterday during the rice dealer's first day of secret testimony on Korean lobbying practices, according to a congressman who was present. But Rep. Bruce Caputo. RepublicanUPI - 211 words
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Article241 1978-03-02 4 ROME. Wednesday ITALY'S Christian Democrats, trying to form a new minority government, pulled back last night from any kind of broad parliamentary pact with the communists. Speaker after speaker at a special meeting of Christian Democratic senators and deputies said that any pact withReuter - 241 words
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Article34 1978-03-02 4 EAST BERLIN. Wed. Twelve Iranian students who occupied Iran's Embassy m East Berlin to protest against the Teheran Government were yesterday sentenced to Jail and deportation, the ADN news agency reported. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article52 1978-03-02 4 CANBERRA. Wed. Qantas, Australia's International airline, U to introduce a system of compensation for passengers put off Qantas flights because of the practice of overbooking. The airline announced today it would pay from As2o (Sss2) to As2oo <Sss2o> plus accommodation compensation for any passenger offloaded because ofAFP - 52 words
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Article60 1978-03-02 4 GENEVA. Wed— Rubber producing and consuming countries have agreed at talks here on the principle of negotiating an international agreement to stabilise prices of this raw material. reliable sources said yesterday. The United States, the European Economic Community (EEC) and Japan— which previously had opposed negotiation ofAFP - 60 words
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Advertisement372 1978-03-02 4 American Festival Tours presents two of the most exciting V f] Enjoy the breath-taking beauty of fl America's west. Begin with Vancouver yl and continue to San Francisco, San Jose > *Vl V S *^i»fcS«^X^ (Marriotts Great America), Reno-Lake /y^~^UV9^W/^ Tahoe.Las Vegas, Anaheim (Disneyland), /^^/^Tt^^^J, Cq\ b Los Angeles the372 words
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Advertisement176 1978-03-02 4 \ss&^~\ -jr_ js*^^^^s*~^°*\ i n»l of **T^r This completely new, modern dictionary has >c «O***^Lt m ntww -<*42i 1 1 1 been designed specially to help children to AiacSTO* 0 _^^^^^1 spell, understand and use correctly those «hore J J^^_^3^B^-^B words they are likely to encounter fre- quently In everyday176 words
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Article, Illustration588 1978-03-02 5 TAN Teck Yong, eight, and Chua Ah Choo, nine (left) appear to be discussing a book but the truth m their case makes sad reading. For neither can read write or worse still, hear. Both are deaf and illiterate. Ah588 words
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387 1978-03-02 5 gOMK delegates at the Singapore Airlines station managers' conference have suggested that the airline reduce the number of first-class seats on their aircraft to provide more economy-class This would enable the utilisation of space fully and would help m the problem of overbooking,387 words
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Article100 1978-03-02 5 SINGAPORE Airlines will take delivery of three more Boeing *****0s (advanced) from Seattle between late March and May. These, which are In addition to three delivered last year, are scheduled to arrive In Singapore on March 31. April 9 and May 12. The fourth and100 words
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Article91 1978-03-02 5 DR. Ang Kok Peng, MP for Buona Vista, will open the Queenstown community centre chess championships on Sunday at 3 p.m. A record of ISS entries hu been received for the four sections competing for the Jek Yeun Thong Challenge Trophy. Tne national Junior91 words
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Article34 1978-03-02 5 TOH Wai Meng, 29. unemployed, was found dead at the foot of Block 99, Lorong 2. Toa Payoh, yesterday at 1.15 p.m. Toh lived on the ninth floor of the block.34 words
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Article57 1978-03-02 5 SINGAPORE will have showers (or the next two or three days followed by (our to six days of (air weathei. according the Singapore Meteorological Service yesteraay. February was a dry month with the southern part of the Island receiving the highest rainfall (177.8 mm) and the east57 words
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Advertisement139 1978-03-02 5 Be4D^Q[|(» ]C vCLE c. CARRIAGE GROUP Cycle Carriage (Enterprises) Pte. Ltd. ■■£■■■■■1 The people who know Mercedes-Benz best. _^^^Kt^gK^^gA a vim I nil Samlav nil You can see ptwJSBT^ Flush the toilet bowl. Sprinkle Sanilav around T^i^n^^f the sides and into the water. Leave as long as possible, then flush139 words
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Advertisement1391 1978-03-02 6 Roy Mackie. Editor, Business Times Teresa Lim, Journalist, Business Times John Tan, Economic Writer, Business Times Chan Bong Soo, City Reporter, Business Times Tye Kirn Khiat, Chief Subeditor. Business Times 1 "I've worked for some hard- "I discovered business "My first inclination on M^M "1 have been a journalist for1,391 words
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281 1978-03-02 7 EDMUND TEO - EDMUND TEO By TARRING motorists who are repeatedly suspended from driving under the Points Demerit System (PDS) may soon find themselves being laid off the roads for longer periods than six months. This move Is now being studied by the Registry of Vehicles as281 words
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159 1978-03-02 7 BUSINESSMAN Wong Peng Ngal, 30, alias Henry Wong, yesterday won his appeal In the High Court against conviction on a charge of criminal breach of trust of a cheque for $29,600 on Oct 3, 1975 when he was a director of a housing agency159 words
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Article56 1978-03-02 7 NIUE Islands In the Pacific Ocean became the 188 th country to be linked with Singapore by the International telephone service yesterday. The service Is from 2.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and the charge Is $36 for a minimum of three minutes and $12 for56 words
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Article45 1978-03-02 7 THE new Colombo Jo'irt Post Office will ooen tor business from Monday at t Informer PUB gas showroom on the ground floor ot City Hall. It will replace the old Colombo Court Post Office at the Colombo Court Shopping Complex.45 words
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Article42 1978-03-02 7 A SPECIAL blood donor session will be held at the Kuo Chuan community centre tomonow from 3 pm. to 9 p.m. Another special session will be h?ld at Raffles Place on Tuesday from 9.30 a.m. u> 3 30 p.m.42 words
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Article, Illustration244 1978-03-02 7 EDMUND TEO - EDMUND TEO By THE Beverly Hills is a group of singers totally suited for providing music and songs m discotheques. The five black singers are a lively group whose music has the sheer dancibility that is so vital m creating atmosphere m244 words
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142 1978-03-02 7 T*HE Port of Oakland A In California Is to open an office here to Increase trade between Oakland and Singapore. This was disclosed yesterday by the president of the Board of Port Commissioners of Oakland, Mr. Y. Charles Soda, who left Singapore after142 words
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Article29 1978-03-02 7 TAN Hock Cheng. 21. a painter, was Jailed four months by a magistrate's court yesterday for taking morphine at Strathmore Avenue on Feb 1. He pleaded guilty.29 words
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299 1978-03-02 7 rpHE US will continue to support trade libe- ralisation by resisting protectionism and contribute to the growth of Asean by deepening economic ties with the five-member states. Giving this pledge, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State (or East Asian and Pacific299 words
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Advertisement239 1978-03-02 7 K*^ v~£ MlGet 5 ofPlaymobU's little Klicky N people for only $8.80 Mums and dads, now's the time to buy boats. All can do what your little people Playmobil's little people for your little want them to do. people. This offer is for a limited period only Because from now239 words
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Miscellaneous248 1978-03-02 7 Straits Times Crossword ACROSS 4 Like a bird's behind (6). 5 Many a bird Is 20 (6). 5 Metallic element dk6 King Arthurs capital is covered by M. Curie? (6i to receive British mo- Stay outside or go (6>. narch and Oerman em- 8 P™" to choose king peror j,248 words
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Article, Illustration83 1978-03-02 9 WASHINGTON. Wed. N Ambassador Andrew Yonnc (above) |pa\es on Friday on a two-week-trip to Singapore. Thailand, and Malaysia, the State Department announced yesterday. In Bangkok next Wednesday, Mr. Ynunc will address the ..'arch .7 to 17 conference of the Economic and Social Council83 words
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Article121 1978-03-02 9 THREE Singapore stu"dents have been awarded Overseas Union Bank scholarships to study at institutions of higher learning for the year 1977/78. The students, selected for their academic and extracurricular activities performance, are Mr. Kua Wee Seng studying accountancy at the University of Singapore. Mr. Kong121 words
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Article50 1978-03-02 9 PROFESSOR of Pastoral Psychology and Counselling at the Pacific School of Religion m Berkeley. California, Professor Robert Leslie, will speak on Current Trends m Marriage and Family Counselling at the Lee Kong Chlan Hall. Singapore Council of Social Service ln Penang Lane on March 14 at 8 p.m.50 words
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785 1978-03-02 9 PHILIP LEE - When motor insurance policies, too, can 'backf ire' PHILIP LEE By MOTORISTS who drive around confident that their motor insurance policies, third party or comprehensive, cover their liabilities adequately better read the fine print again. According to an Insurance expert yesterday, many of these policies contain enough pitfalls and loopholes785 words
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Article73 1978-03-02 9 THE government is offering 85 lots of used motor vehicles, plants and stores for public auction at the premises of Cheong Koon Seng and Co., Market Street, on March 8 at 10 a.m. The items to be auc- tioned can be viewed during office hours at the73 words
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275 1978-03-02 9 TWO men were about to get away with nore than $1,000 worth of property they had stolen from a doctor's house at Eng Neo Avenue when police officers arrived at the scene following a tip-off and arrested them, a district court heard yesterday. In275 words
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Article19 1978-03-02 9 A DETAINED suspected drug trafficker was yesterday found hanged ln his cell ln Joo Chlat police station.19 words
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Miscellaneous183 1978-03-02 9 L Bringing Up Ftthtr By BUI Ktvimgh tfc H«l Camp 4 I MAGGIE SAYS I NEVER I I DARUN',-1 KNOW ]IK INSECT/ YOU VWOkEA^ IT'S THE MAO'S D4V C3R= DO NICE LITTLE THINGS KoU UKE BREA^AST L OF A SOUND SLEEPy SO I'LL COOK EXACTLY POR HER ANMWORE IN BEO183 words
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Article, Illustration137 1978-03-02 10 TIE classics always bear a stamp of unchanging elegance no matter which way the fashion pendulum swings. But classics too, follow the trend, though not necessarily all the way. We show here classics that have kept up with the times, with fresh modifications to keep them ahead. A:137 words
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Article255 1978-03-02 10 HAVE you ever thought of a pie as a meal by itsell One is so accustomed to a way of eating that no alternative seems quite as good, if not totally unthinkable. Most Singaporeans like their meal with rice, downing It with bits of255 words
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Article, Illustration585 1978-03-02 10 gHEETS used to be well, just sheets white or striped cloth you bed on without giving them too much of a thought save for making sure they are clean. Today, "white as a sheet" may well be passe, pretty sheets are "m." Yes, sheets haveCHRIS LOH - 585 words
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Article170 1978-03-02 10 JEAN Vettard, one of 100 master chefs of France, will be having a food promotion at the Marco polo Hotel from April 19 to 29. Dlxalne de cuisine jean Vettard or Ten days of Jean Vettard's cuisine, will feature some of the chef's special170 words
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416 1978-03-02 11 'In line with Fraser*s pledge' KUALA LUMPUR, Wed AUSTRALIA has relaxed its import restrictions on a number of "sensilive" products and at the same time has provided special quotas to two Malaysian manufacturers. The senior Australian Trade Commissioner here, Mr. T.N. Cronln. today416 words
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77 1978-03-02 11 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed —The 29-day strike by 21 members of the AllMalayan Estates Staff Union «Amesu > against Slme Darby was called off yesterd;y. Amesa president V. Kathlai said m a statement that a settlement had been reached between Slme Darby Plantations and the77 words
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Article76 1978-03-02 11 KUALA LDMPUR. Wed. A cloth seller was today sentenced to three years' jail by the Hltrh Court here for being found In the company of Beh Seng Huat (deceased) who had five hand grenades under his control In a security area. Khor Teng Yong, 23.76 words
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227 1978-03-02 11 JOHORE BARU, Wednesday MALAYSIA'S bumiputra participation policy can be deferred for those companies that have failed to obtain bumiputra parties to take at least 30 per cent of their issued shares. Speaking to more than 400 Industrialists, businessmen, entrepreneurs, including 150 Singaporeans, at227 words
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Article80 1978-03-02 11 KUALA LDMPUR Wed. A $037 million loan sgreement of the biggest foreign loan raised by the government ih signed here UUs morning between M»i»ysl» and a consortium of 37 banks led by Chase Manhattan Asia Ltd The loan syndication, which 14 the fourth for the80 words
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268 1978-03-02 11 IPOH, Wed. Mr. Justice Hashim Sanl today Issued a warrant of arrest against the former president of the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Mr. T e o h Kim Tian, to secure his Immediate presence in the High Court for a civil suit268 words
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571 1978-03-02 11 GRIEVOUS HURT CHARGE PENANG, Wad A FORMER Selangor Mentri Besar told the Special Sessions Court here that his daughter's feet were amputated after she had gangrene while undergoing treatment ior another ailment under an Indonesian physician. Datuk Othman bin Mohamed, 73, who was571 words
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Article63 1978-03-02 11 PEKAN, Wed. The Sultan of Pahang will act as the Yang Dtpertuan Agung when the King Is away on a twomonth overseas trip beginning next Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Sultan of Selangor said In port Klang yesterday that he would be going on a twomonth holiday63 words
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Advertisement197 1978-03-02 11 ssV^^M sssl r m I HIGHLIGHTS THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF SAUDI ARABIA The robed rulers of Saudi Arabia have parlayed their oil resources into incredible wealth and power. No Mideast peace agreement can endure without their approval and their investments influence the entire world economy. WELL, HELLO TONGSUN Inan exclusive197 words
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Advertisement362 1978-03-02 11 &TDK- SA yzv Tape specialists throughout the world T-^k^ -with the most complete range of audio recording tapes "...give the most demancHiKP^ recordist unprecedented clarity and vividness of sound." I BSSSSSSSSSSSSSIB^^r—'^BISSSS^^^aCP^^BV stJ^s^^^^^^^^^^ssssssssHHll.^ M m^^^kj^^. SUPER AVI LYN IBft Lssm Sole agents for Singapore. Malaysia. Indonesia. Brunei HOCK CHEONG CO. (mm*\362 words
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Article339 1978-03-02 12 THE non-communist Industrialised nations are switching strategies m their long struggle to end world recession. They are now urging concerted reflation to stimulate economic growth and bring down unemployment rather than relying on the Big Three the United States, West Germany and Japan to set the pace. This339 words
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Article320 1978-03-02 12 THE decision of Datuk Harun Idris to give himself up to the police marks the end of an episode m Malaysian history, and thankfully it did not explode m violence, as many worried people In Kuala Lumpur feared. For the final page In Datuk Harun 's political saga320 words
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596 1978-03-02 12 BERND DEBUSMANN - BERND DEBUSMANN By m BEIRUT JUST over 100 days after President Anwar Sadat flew to Jerusalem In search of peace the Middle East problem seems as far from a solution as ever and his Image has suffered, even In the eyes of hisReuter - 596 words
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Article, Illustration2152 1978-03-02 12 BILL CAMPBELL - BILL CAMPBELL EXIT OF FORMER CONTENDER FOR UMNO LEADERSHIP FROM THE POLITICAL RING By NOTHING could have been more Ironic for the former Selangor Mentrl Besar and Umno Youth leader, Datuk Harun Idrls than to have his final Privy Council appeals turned down in2,152 words
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Advertisement32 1978-03-02 12 VEI PAN -WEST I'Tn PRIVATE UMITED i*** J SOLE AGENT FOR Confidence /t®V/I/IA LvnH'ii Three famous golf -clubs UN1T228'230 2NOflOO»» PLAZA SIMGAPUB* TEL ]?1285'6 13LOWEBGIXXIN0 UCB'JII DING SHE NTON WAV TEL *****1432 words
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Advertisement419 1978-03-02 12 Study m Oxford, England to become a complete COMPUTER PROFESSIONAL At St Aldstss Cf»lle*jp, Oxford, ambitious young mi*n And wom**n csn scquire \r\e single qualification that giv*s access to every worthwhile opportunity m the fascinating world of computers The coveted Certificate of the Institute of Data Processing The Institute is419 words
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220 1978-03-02 13 MY husband attended the second Interview during the last teachers' promotion exercise. He was one of the unsuccessful teachers although he possesses the following qualifications and experience 1 > Cambridge School Certificate i five credits Including English'; 2> High School Certificate220 words
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208 1978-03-02 13 A PAGE OF YOUR LETTERS 1 REFER to the letter from "Dissatisfied Stu dents" (ST. Feb 14 under the heading. "Girls question the logic of school uniform change." The school Informed all newly admitted pupils at the school assembly on Jan.208 words
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219 1978-03-02 13 I REFER to your report under the heading 'HUDC plan to levy $10 flat rate parking fee." (ST. Feb. 13). In your report you have said that Laguna Park had somewhat agreed with the levy. Nothing could be further from the219 words
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577 1978-03-02 13 IR£AD with deep concern the letters published In your newspaper regarding t^e extension of hours In Junior colleges beyond 1 p.m. and m particular, the letter by "Parent" (ST, Feb 23). I believe that the novel concept of a Junior college system has been grossly577 words
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Letter82 1978-03-02 13 AM a paraplegic, wheelchair bound, home-bound and unemployed My father has retired. M y mother manages the house. My sisters ire married and have their own families. My yet-to-be married brother Is keeping us My father, my mother, myself, himself and the house. The law82 words
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154 1978-03-02 13 A FAIR number of students and parents have objected to the Ministry of Education's plan to hold day sessions for the Junior colleges. It is easy for the Ministry to dismiss this as outpourings from a vociferous minority or bleatings from disgruntled teachers.154 words
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312 1978-03-02 13 rr Is argued that, Inter alia, the expensive Junior college buildings are not used In the afternoons and should be used for self-study, and students should be prepared for longer working hours at universities or at work later m life. The extension of hours312 words
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155 1978-03-02 13 T BELIEVE the work of the ticket sellers at the various Singapore Turf Club branches can be made easier If one or two counters can be selected and use as "express counters" for those who buy one to three numbers per betting slip.155 words
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Advertisement199 1978-03-02 13 and backs them with free, prompt, reliable service. ■i /w\ I g_ Mi Ph...,- II BtJHiu. hi II 5 popular brands including advanced 20 AX inline gun model rentals from $49/- option to update models yearly option to purchase at special prices free repairs and part-replacements Ot your 52 cm199 words
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Advertisement369 1978-03-02 13 I Thomson I ■washing machines...! do all the work for you. Washing agents are released automatically I when needed Cold water is heated to the temperature you want. All you do is dial the programme Thomson is a better buy. H J 32- 11 programmes I 3SORPM spin cyclt r>369 words
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Miscellaneous506 1978-03-02 13 On your TV SINGAPORE 5 3.00 PM Opening and the Beverly Hillbill.esThe Clampett-Hewes Empire (Repeat) 3.30 Diary of Events (Chinese) 3.35 Eight Herws if Shou Lin (Repeat) 4.20 Intermission 6.00 Opening 2nd Lassie— Interns 6.30 News in Brief 6.35 Warna Warm (Malay, Repeat) 7.05 Candid Camera 7.30 News (Malay) SINGAPORE506 words
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Miscellaneous389 1978-03-02 13 7.45 Tie Bionic Woman-Mai I 8.45 Acupuncture: An Explwition 9.05 Oh Ni It's Selwyn Froggit 130 News and Newsreel (tngl.sh) 9.55 Opinion— What Sort if Enflisli? 10.50 Rhoda 11.15 Western Feature Special Pals of the Saddle, starring John Wayne, Ray Corigan and Max Terhune 12.15 AM Close 1.10 Topic tf389 words
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Article1201 1978-03-02 14 THE last transacted ready sale at the close of business on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday compared with the previous day's prices together with 1977/"78 high and low. ('Adjusted for script/ rights Issue). INMI --IKUI If7» La»l Hick Low Company Sal* +of »6 165 Alrom 2M unrh1,201 words
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Article333 1978-03-02 14 SINGAPORE t NIT TRUST Miniirn prim for Mar 2) Tff Commerce ITS 1.89 The Savmi Fund 104 1 lOxd S| ore Prog Fund O.BS 0.90 S'iiore Security lund 1.67 I.TJ SV-ore invest Fund 1.02 IOS ASIA INIT TRCST lMini(rn' prim for Mar 2) M^l Invest Fund 172 183333 words
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Article1526 1978-03-02 14 BID and offer prices officially listed and business In and reported to the Stock Exchange uf Singapore yesterday with the number of shares traded shown In brackets In lots of 1.000 units unless otherwise specified. All Time Settlement Contracts are quoted after the word "set." Big Board1,526 words
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Article412 1978-03-02 14 Australian D B 8 1/4% I*B2 (100,000) (98'-.B 99V»S) B O T 8 1/2% IMI (100,000) doosß ior»S) B O T 7 5/8% I*B4 (100,000) (95.8 968) B O T Floating IM4 (100.000) (9958 99%5) C lloh 8 1/8% I*B4 (100.000) (95.8 96 MS) LTCBJ I*B2412 words
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Article1529 1978-03-02 14 BID and offer prices officially listed and business In and reported to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange yesterday with the number of shares traded shown m brackets In lots of 1.000 units unless otherwise specified INDUSTRIALS Aama (1 4iB> tii I.M Aiinemele (2.18 B). Altem U648 2 678)1,529 words
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Article46 1978-03-02 14 limUa >utekBaby 'ganuDr» hulaplBd ■*N IBS 'anChoaf [if.* Low Hympia I Ray a LMBbSKipy.rd ICBC I Ceramics >ntin«§ 100 138 119 430 3M 338 263 233 187 198 152 585 244 218 8V. +7 +7 8 8 +6 ♦8 +6 8 6 8 5 +546 words
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Article28 1978-03-02 14 9 P Textile Dunlop K»l ltd Plantation* Time* Pub Scl CocobuU Bouiteadro FedCabtM 110 302 216 278 208 163 135 -8 -6 -6 -2 -2 -2 -228 words
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Article28 1978-03-02 14 StmUm Piiuai r<u API Srmb Shipy.rd JC-MPH Kiber Merlin Sir««MeUl Sim* Darky N««y— P»»n H.wP.r 144.000 142.000 124,000 116.000 102.000 100.000 98.000 88.000 71.000 65.00028 words
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Article36 1978-03-02 14 B T Index: Industrials: Finance: Hotels: Properties: Fins: I rubbers: OC.B.C: S.E.S. Ind: ***** 566 80 267 99 269 15 439.36 440 79 179.02 179.96 164.11 164.90 142.13 142.32 438.44 438.97 ***** 237.58 228.94 230.9636 words
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Article339 1978-03-02 14 HONGKONG: The market closed slightly easier In fairly active trading with Hongkong Bank falling 20 cents to HKSiT.io following London's reaction last night to Its results, dealers said. The Hang Seng index fell 2.08 to 410.9S points, on a combined total turnover volume valued at $21.97 million. MAR 01339 words
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Article387 1978-03-02 14 TOKYO: Share prices fell m active trading, led by exportorientated Issues following the yen's appreciation m Tokyo, dealers said. The Dow Jones average fell 12.08 to 5,210.58 points, with a turnover of 580 million shares. The New index was 390.74. down 0.74 point. Ajlnomoto *kal Asahl Chem Asaht Olasi387 words
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Article278 1978-03-02 14 SYDNEY: Industrials closed mixed while minings continued to decline, dealers said. The Sydney All-Ordlnarles shed 1 24 to 441 19 points, on a total turnover volume of 2 43 iiiilliiin shares.. INDUSTRIALS AC. 1 155 A N I 138 A P M 120 Ampol Pet 67 B. H. P278 words
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Article139 1978-03-02 14 STRIKING prices of the stock options officially listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, the periods bl^and offer prices and business done yesterday, with the number of options traded shown In brackets. Cold Storage March tl 70) (026 B) (June $1 70) (0 268 0 368) C and C139 words
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Article227 1978-03-02 15 NEW \ORK, Tuea. Share prices on the New York Stock Exchange sank to their lowest level In exactly three years today amid fresh Indications that the US economy may be headed for a slowdown. The government's Index of leading economic Indicators declined 1.9 per cent last month, the227 words
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Article95 1978-03-02 15 7URICH. Tuea. Share prleas fell «harply over a wide front on heavy sellIng following the ban on non-resident purchases of domestic securities. Average losses amounted to flve to ten per cent with Bearer stocks taking the brunt of the decline. The Credit Sulsse index fell us points to 250.00.95 words
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Article168 1978-03-02 15 AMSTERDAM, Tver Share prloe* weakened vier a broad front foUowiag Wkll Street 'l ovemi(ht weakness Ala* *nd Homtjuf led declines In Dutch International*. In the rat of the market moat ahlpplngi, banks and Inwirancw were state bans edged higher. ClMloc pncM la Dutch cuikKrs .Hb th« dl«er«oc» on tke168 words
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Article242 1978-03-02 15 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS Tuesday 443.4 Monday 441.8 Week Ago 454.0 DOW JONES AVERAGE INDUSTRIALS Tuesday 742 12 Monday 748.35 Week Ago 749.31 LONDON DOLLAR PREMIUM Tuesday 87S to 88* Monday 86 1 to 87* H.K. HANG SENG Wednesday 410.95 Tuesday 413.03 Week Ago 409 48 SYDNEY INDUSTRIALS Wednesday 389242 words
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Article152 1978-03-02 14 THE Straits tin price Cllmbeo. $15 to $1,672 per plcul m Penang yesterday on an official offering down 105 tonnes to 275 tonnes. The overnight London market was barely steaay post firmer with forward buyers gaining £155 to £6,200 per tonne. LONDON: Tin on the day rose £116 for152 words
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Article29 1978-03-02 14 Rubber: Marl. Singapore: Mar 204.00 cts (down 1.75 cts). Malaysia: Mar 207.25 cts (down 1.50 cts). Tin: 51.672 (up $15). Official offprint: 275 tonnes (down 105 tonnes).29 words
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Article73 1978-03-02 14 Tuttday Monday Mrltiourn, iI i l.V< 4". L.v.i .VI London miiOß ISO KOB 103 OOS 1«1 208 Zurich 1-2 iii i H ISO MB H2 7.1S ISI 258 farm 192 3<( 100 34 Wtdnnday Tuitday HonKkoni; I*3 4011 ISI 608 I*3 «0S 1-1 kOS 8 POM (2) IS3 22873 words
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Article488 1978-03-02 14 PLLOWING further London steadiness, values m the Singapore rubber market yesterday were marked up slightly at the outset. Lack of follow-through and some stale bull liquidation brought levels one cent easier Upcountry selling of nearbys and forwards was also dampening factors. Volume was fair. The morning session closed quiet.488 words
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Article110 1978-03-02 14 J Mar Apr R.A.S. (Cwrcnt Mtta) (Forward Mtb) Boycn Seller* Buyers Sellers BR 20 (1 ton pallet) 194 00 *****N 195 00 197.00N ISR 50 1 1 ton pallet i 192 00 194 00N 193 00 195.00N M.R.E.LB. EMR 5 CV (1 ton pallet) ***** 217 CON110 words
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Article118 1978-03-02 14 CHINESI PHOOUCE EX CHANCE. tINCAPORE NOON CLOSING PRICE* PCII PICUL YESTERDAY CM*nut «ll: Bulk »7» Mllera. 014 drum 184 Mllera, sew drum SM Mllcn. Ctava: Mixed lloOM) UK/Cont. SM buyer. P***«r: Mnntok AST A wbll* fob. 100* NLW (420 Mllera. Sarawak white f.o.b M% NLW (3971 Mllera. Sarawak118 words
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Article469 1978-03-02 14 SHARE price* took a turn for the better m much improved volume on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday. Good all-round bullish support resulted m advances leading declines eight to one on the industrial board. Reaction to the Singapore budget was also mildly bullish. The Straits469 words
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Article362 1978-03-02 14 WITH sentiment tun. ing distinctly better, share prices made an encouraging rally on the Kuala Lumpur Slock Exchange yesterday. Prices strengthened as the day progressed, on the emergence of some renewed and fresh buying support which resulted m a number of counters closing at their best. Trading was362 words
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Article192 1978-03-02 14 THE US dollar opened at $*****/80 m the Singapore forex market yesterday Some buying support saw the unit edging upwards to $2 3105/ IS. Trading was relatively active with the US dollar closing steady at $*****/85. Interbank forward rates at 3.00 p.m. 1-Month ***** ***** 2-Months *****/*****192 words
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Article169 1978-03-02 14 Interbank rau ;es at HO p.m. Carrencies Nominal rate* Smithsonian PrrernUfi quoted jrrrttrday (cross) parity change US dollar Sterling pound Hongkong dollar M'slan dollar *ust schilling Bel franc (com) Danish kroner French franc Italian lire Neth guilder Nor kroner Swedish kroner Swiss franc mark lapanesc yen lust dollar169 words
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Article205 1978-03-02 14 NOTE: These rates may differ slight); from those quoted by banks to their customers. ASIAN currency deposit ln- terbar.lc rates as »t close on Mar 1. US Dollar* (Spot' Offer Bid 7 days 7 6 7/8 1 mth 6 11,16 6 9 16 2 mths 7 1/16205 words
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Article40 1978-03-02 14 Closing interbank rates on Singapore dollars on Mar 1. Offer Bid Overnight 6 1/2 6 1 mth 5 5 16 5 1/4 2 mth-i 5 5/16 5 3/ia 3 mths 5 3 8 5 1/4 Source: Ailiry Pearee.40 words
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Article52 1978-03-02 14 KANCK ol ratr. offered bf discount Houmi on Mar 1. OvrrniKht 3',", Oil drvosit HI ■Mm Bur Mil 3-Month Treasury bill 3 1/4 3 1/8 3 Month Bank bill! 4 15/16 4 13 16 3- Month CD 5 S/S S 1/4 6 Month CO 5 1/2 i ouret Natianal52 words
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Article76 1978-03-02 14 THE AVERAGE prime rate of banks m Singapore stands around 7 per cent, with the range running between 6V t per cent and 7 1 < per cent. Oversea -Chinese Banking Corporation is at the lower end of the range while a number of banks, including Citibank76 words
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335 1978-03-02 15 SENTOSA Plywood's problems of financing Its recent huge acquisition of shares In Faber Merlin have been exacerbated by a slowdown m trading performance m the second half of Its last financial year, underlining the need for the large rights Issues announced Just over a335 words
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Article57 1978-03-02 15 ROTHMANS of Pall Mall (M) Bhd Unaudited net group pre-tax profit M 55.51 million (17.48 million) for the half-year ended Dec 31. Turnover 112.5 million (107.3 million). Llngul Developments j Bhd. Unaudited calendar 1977 net profit M$ 192, 000 ($498,000). Interim dividend 10 per cent gross (10 per57 words
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198 1978-03-02 15 CONSIDERABLY better than expected results have been reported by Mineral Securities Malaysia with pre-tax profits for Its In- i terlm period almost doubl- I Ing from M 5479.100 to I $921,900 This sharp Improvement contrasts against the chairman's cautious statement made In his last annual198 words
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Article123 1978-03-02 15 IN YET another move to rationalise Its group structure. Slme Darby Holdings has acquired from Slme Darby London (SDL) the latter's Investments In Consolidated Plantations. SDL's Investments In Consplant comprise 4.4 million shares and 36,000 warrants and consideration for the sale has been agreed upon at £4.58123 words
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Advertisement688 1978-03-02 15 Systems Area Sales Representatives/ Marketing Executives I Olivetti invites applications for Sys- I I terns Area Sales Representatives/ I I Marketing Executives to join the fast I I expanding marketing force of our I I Accounting System Division. Candi- I I dates with the following qualifications I I will be688 words
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Advertisement517 1978-03-02 15 ft UNITED OVERSEAS BANK GROUP invites applications from suitably qualified Singapore citizens for the following positionsCREDIT OFFICER Candidates must possess a recognised degree or professional qualification m Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration or Economics with at least 2 years' experience m a similar capacity Principal duties would involve loan evaluation, credit517 words
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Advertisement504 1978-03-02 15 SALES AND SERVICE EXECUTIVE: Due to expansion m the Machine Tools Department we require one Sales and Service Executive to assist the Departmental Manager to handle our range of woodworking machinery such as automatic wood moulder, planer, thicknesser. rip saws, tenoning machine etc Qualification*: Two to three years experience as504 words
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Advertisement405 1978-03-02 15 JJJJfPUB TENDER NOTICE ELECTRICITY DEPARTMENT (Mh Floor, PUB Building. Somerset Road. Singapore 9) 1 Supply and Delivery of 10 pieces Time Switches for Summation Metering Equipment. (2) Supply and Delivery of 300 pieces 50 Ampers and 200 pieces 25 Ampers 3 phase 4 wire kilowatthour meters. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT (Bth405 words
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Advertisement563 1978-03-02 15 IN THE HIGH COI'RT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE Suit No. 2432 of 1977 Between Moscow Narodny Bank Limited Plaintiffs And 1 Hee Pek Khlng w Her Pek Khlng 2. Tan Eng 800 3. Llm Ah Pee 4. Ng Boon Plau 5 Llan Heng Boon 6. Lee Oeok Hei.g 7.563 words
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Advertisement1183 1978-03-02 16 CLASSIFIED ADS AT TOUR SERVICE y*^Telephone Service:- E__ Weekdays M__ *flsfe 830 am 5 00 p m W vr-^^ip Saturdays Cks^ 830 a.m. —3.00 pm f Public Holidays C.A.T.S. 900 am. 1.00 p.m. |ass-4*V77| Counter Service Regular office hours An sa Tone Service After office hours RATES Per word 601,183 words
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Advertisement1328 1978-03-02 16 II EMPLOYMENT I t^t.fosterv FOSTER ELECTRIC (S) PTE LTD. •anufecturers of speekers. implmers end reieted audio inducts requires a PERSONNEL OFFICER (Male) lualtncstione I Degree m Business Administration. Social Science or equivalent t Applicants must have completed full-time National Service a Applicants should possess some experience In the field of1,328 words
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Advertisement1703 1978-03-02 16 II EMPLOYMENT I Lee»J«»»»a»»s»*eeeß»J»Me^ CHINESE/ INDIAN GIRL typist/ office assistant for printing firm Those willing to work with responsibility need apply with photograph to Katong P.O Box 12. Spore 15 REQUIRED ONE FEMALE general clerk cum typist with working experience m motor trade Call personally at 7 and 9. Blk1,703 words
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Advertisement1518 1978-03-02 16 II EMPLOYMENT ___m_________~__\tA\~% I A OUR NEW STEEL FOUNDRY IN JURONG requires ESTIMATING/ SALES ASSISTANT Applications are Invited from ambitious young men who have had up to 2 years working experience In estimating and/ or sales within Heavy Industry although this Is not 1 essential. 3 Qualifications c c Polytechnic1,518 words
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Advertisement1336 1978-03-02 16 II EMPLOYMENT j HAVING TIME TO SPARE? Why Bet earn extra money by promoting our quirk saleable products Attractive commission offered Interested parties please ;all at: B-46. Golden Mile Tower. Beach Road. Spore 7 Technical W% MUSTAD A well eetebHehed Norwegian menulecturing company In Jurong haa me I lollowlng vacancies1,336 words
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Advertisement506 1978-03-02 17 II EMPLOYMENT I *J| *ejejß»**jejw)S A well established manufacturing Company Invites applications from Spore cltlsens to fill the following posts FITTER Minimum 3 years practical experience m Tittering work Prepared to work on shift APPRENTICE FITTER Completed ITB course In Filtering Prepared to work on shift A good starting salary506 words
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Advertisement380 1978-03-02 17 HI PH I LI PS requires FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERATORS Applicants should be: Age 16 -25 years Education Prl 5 Sec 3 Nationality Singaporean We offer the following benefit*: 1 Good pay 2) No shift 3) No microscopic work 4) A 5-day work week 5) Pleasant working condition 6) Job security380 words
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Advertisement1427 1978-03-02 17 II EMPLOYMENT I 1 GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC FEMALE PRODUCTION OPERATORS ro COLOUR TELEVISION t t MANUFACTURER >?* (5 DAY WORK WEEK) lOJivy ome and Join Oeneral F.ectnc. the world's largest In'inufacturer of electrical appliances At General Elfctrlc you will receive good pay with good working conditions You will work for1,427 words
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Advertisement736 1978-03-02 17 II EMPLOYMENT I SINGAPORE MARINERS' CLUB RESTAURANT requires WAITRESSES Must have completed Secondary 3. Must be conversant In English Relevant working experience m restaurant and coffee house is essential. Below 27 years old Consolidated Salary Scale $220 x 10A $250/Promotton Prospect There Is ample opportunity to be upgraded progressively to736 words
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Advertisement713 1978-03-02 17 A major Air Freight Company invites applications from Singapore cltlsens to fill the following positions 1. WORKSHOP MECHANIC Successful candidate Is expected to be conversant with the maintenance of both petro/ dlesel lorry engines and he should have a valid class 4 driving licence. J DELIVERY CLERKS Applicants must have713 words
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Advertisement879 1978-03-02 17 I II EMPLOYMENT I Ocean Nlte-Club a Theatre Restaurant has vacancies fo.' (a) Customer-relation ho.t.a*** (must speak Mandarin It English (b) Waiters and Waitresses (c) 4 General Helpers We'll apply work permit for those with blue I/C Interview this Saturday 3 pm 10.30 pm OCEAN NITE CLUB ft THEATRE RESTAURANT879 words
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Advertisement803 1978-03-02 17 INDUSTRIAL FIRST- AIDER required by Manufacturing Company m Jurong. 1) At least completed Primary Education In English 2) In possession of Ist Aid Certificate from St. John Ambulance or Red Cross; 3) National Serviceman medical orderly may also apply 4) Must work shift duties on 3 shift cycle by weekly803 words
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Advertisement711 1978-03-02 17 111 VEHICLES k BOATS 1) Middle East Buyers wanted purchase Landing Craft 500/ 600 DWT preferably dellverv Singapore 2) 525 DWT 1946 KPM Type Cargo Vessel for cheap sale Vessel running condition Dellverv Singapore or Bangkok Best offer secures Ptose* contact P.O. BOX 112 KATONG. Singapore IS. 200-TON FLOATING CRANE711 words
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Advertisement1029 1978-03-02 17 MID 72 TOYOTA Ollca 1600 r c excellent condition, alrcond. tape, wide rims, road tax. insurance Price $8,900 ono. View Blk 29 58-A. Norfolk Road Singapore 8 AUGUST 1*74 FIAT 132S with alrcon. 1 owner. 4 brand new tyres Interested ring *****9 I*7l MORRIS 13*0 OT with console box and1,029 words
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Advertisement936 1978-03-02 18 HI VEHICLES I BOATS I I*7l COLT OALANT OTO Ex reUenl condition, new paint beautiful upholstery plus man] extra accessories and sports rims Selling $10,100 ono Loam provided up tn $6 000 Oontar Ml 144 Jane Itn FORD ESCORT 1100 c c 4 door, one owner tip top condl lion936 words
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Advertisement1028 1978-03-02 18 IMOE HONG TAADINO co. rre. Ltd. a 1 DUMLOU STRUT. »MM TIME: 30am *pm TIL: 2*4-*7* l/ W4-14TJ TS HONDA 3*o PICK-UP 74 ALFA HOMEO 2*oo BIALINA AIRCON I TJ BMW 2002 S"Or»T RIMS 71 AUSTIN 1300 SALOON 7J ALFA HOMIO 2000 OTV AIRCON 77 OATSUN I*oo SALOON 72 MERCEDES1,028 words
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Advertisement1365 1978-03-02 18 [IV ACCOMMODATION I PROPERTIES OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT/SALE GOLDEN MILE TOWER Beach Road OUTSIDE C.8.0. with view of the Sea 6th, 19th, 20th 21st Floors AREAS RANGE: 8158 sq ft. per floor Divided into 9 units 578 sq. ft (1 unit); 706 *q. ft. (2 units). 926 *q. ft. (21,365 words
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Advertisement827 1978-03-02 18 IV ACCOMMODATION k PROPERTIES DETACHED BUNGALOW UNFURNISHED. Opera Estate $600 Lorong Mydln $450 Semidetached terrace: Katong $600. Amber Road $900 Hlllvtew $600 Orchard area $900 Hong Leong $750. Faber $800 *****3/ *****9. DIST KAMPONG JAVA Road fully furnished terrace house. 3 bedrooms, with alrconds and telephone. $750. *****84/ *****9 DIST.827 words
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Advertisement833 1978-03-02 18 DIST. LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED 4-bedroom apartment, central alrcond. tennis court, suana bath. 24-hour security Contact *****40 DIST. 10 SECLUDED BEAUTY. You'll love this nicely furnished immaculate 3-bedroom colonial apartment off Holland Road with separate covered garage. Extremely quiet small block of apartment surrounded by beautiful shady trees Call us now Only833 words
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Advertisement1385 1978-03-02 18 lIVI IV ACCOMMODATION 4 PtOPEtTIES I OFFICE FOR RENT: 1750 sq ft Ooldhlll Shopping Centre Central alrcon.. fully furnished Reasonable rent Available m May/ June Contact Quek. Tel: *****4 FURNISHED ROOM WITH leleBhone for rental at 4th floor, nlon Building. Tras Street. Contact *****70 FOR RENT GOLDEN Mile Shopping Centre1,385 words
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Advertisement641 1978-03-02 18 IV ACCOMMODATION k PROPERTIES TAI KENG GARDEN 2-storey corner terrace 3.200 5q ft Split-level, marble, parquet $138,000 *****3 Mrs. Teo STIRLING ROAD DOUBLESTOREY terrace. 2 bedrooms, parquet' mosaic. 99 years $45,000 L J Associates *****2 *****4 DIST. 20 ADELPHI PARK 2-storey terrace. 2.000 sq ft 3 bedrooms, servant's, parquet mosaic.641 words
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Advertisement673 1978-03-02 18 OIST. 10 WOOLLERTON PARK Central alrcond. 3 spacious bedrooms, furnished and tastefully decorated Presently let at attractive rental Only $220,000 Contact SAM. CO. *(3257/*5372 HDB. 3-ROOM FLAT, 3rd floor. Commonwealth Close. Queenstuwn Kitchen renovated, excellent locality. $16,000 ono King *****4 after 7pm STANDARD 2-ROOM HDB flat In good locality for673 words
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Advertisement773 1978-03-02 19 V SERVICES A BUSINESS QUICK PRINTING/ GRAPHIC •seel Instant photoprint: negative films, artwork, transps latemaklng Call VOI Enterprise* 153A Selegle Roa (*****) PRINTING PROBLEMS STILL wit you' Call *****13 anytime ft assistance Try us! No obllgi SPACE CLEANING SERVICE Specialist m carpet shampoolni floor polishing, general clear Inc. painting of773 words
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Advertisement742 1978-03-02 19 LIBERTY TRANSPORTATION I OFFERS prompt services for i- household removals, lorry tranX sport with crane and 24 hours d land rover towing vehicles. Tel: *****6 MOVING. PACKING. CRATING, >r forwarding shipping Fast and i- efficient Tel ***** Nabl Packing Co for Fernando' Roland DAIHATSU/ DATSUN PICK-UP for your delivery service742 words
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Advertisement569 1978-03-02 19 V SERVICES I BUSINESS 1^ INK MR k tor bum ItquM chamtcal* J Q *Af required WOT Iw^W for Jakarta. Bangkok. a Manila 4 M Butterworth and Surabaya j n W. a»o en**, ch~«r CLA^-rlfffltf on Mm*/ tournoy bad*. BBBFW F Details to i COLUMN IDS G.P.O. Boi S9S asp569 words
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Advertisement250 1978-03-02 19 iningua School of Languages LANGUAGE COURSES COMMENCING SOON NO CLASS HAS MORE THAN 12 STUDENTS ENGLISH day classes 10-week courses Elementary 1 Daily Mon-Fri from 13 Mar 10.40 12.45 All levels Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced Daily Mon-Fri from 13 Mar 12.50 2.55 FRENCH day classes 10- week courses Beginners 1 Tues/250 words
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Advertisement596 1978-03-02 19 I VI EDUCATION TRAINING GIRLS! Jobs tit becoming harder to Ol you need better qualificatior now ITC's Private Secretarial Di| loma >s the region's leading qual tication tor a Private Secretary Our next full-time 1 2 months coun leading to the Private Secretary Diploma starts TODAY Take the first step596 words
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Advertisement904 1978-03-02 19 OBTAIN RAPID RESULTS In your B\ studies and pass your Examlnatlon rapidly No textbooks Over 300.000 successes. Unique postal tuition by air from London for B Sc. (Econ.) (Lond). LL.B (Lond). AC. A.. I.C MA I A S 1.C.5.A.. Banking (Including Conversion Course). ABE, etc. Write for free prospectus to904 words
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Advertisement1177 1978-03-02 19 VI EDUCATION TW/UNINC I CORRESPONDENCE/ REPORTWRITING COURSE commencing 5.3 78 by Mr Seah Sunday 11 30 am. 1 p.m Enquiries: Peace Centre Commercial School. 226 2nd floor. Peace Centre. Selegle Road. (*****0) UNDERSTANDING STOCKS A Shares commencing: 6/3/78 Tuesday Thursday. 6.30 p.m 8.00 p m For details, contact:' Metropolitan YMCA1,177 words
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Advertisement647 1978-03-02 19 VII TRAVEL A 1 1 KESTAUMNTS f BEST DEAL^ for the BIGGEST DOWNUNDER' ISLAND mcl First class Travelodges Breakfast each morning Unlimited sightseeings Optional extensions to TASMANIA S CASINO GREAT BARRIER REEF GOLD COAST A £W?£XT cmgLO-I^BnciH bravej. 73-75 Robinson Road Singapore 1 Spore (*****22) (Goldhill *****5) X Lumpur (*****4)647 words
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IX OBITUARIES
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Obituary, Illustration40 1978-03-02 20 wishes to thank all relatives and friends for their kind assistance, messages of condolence, wreaths, scrolls and presence during their recent bereavement. Heartfelt appreciation also goes to the doctors and staff of 5.0.H.. including the two private nurses40 words
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Obituary28 1978-03-02 20 THE FAMILY OF the late Mr Chla Kheng extends their sincere thanks to friends and relatives for their condolences, contributions, wreaths, attendance and assistance during their recent bereavement28 words
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Obituary26 1978-03-02 20 "1 CONDOLENCE AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY To The Family 04 Ttw uit Mr. ROOP K. VASWANI, From: MR. YOICHI OMSAWA. PrnMcnl, Win Lighter Corporation, Tokyo.26 words
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188 1978-03-02 20 IITEEKEND courses for TT schoolchildren and adults will be held In all 11 NTUC creches when It completes its takeover of creches from the Social Affairs Ministry in one-and-half-years. At present, these courses in addition to kindergarten classes, are being he'd at the Kalian?188 words
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Article24 1978-03-02 20 FOO Say Man. 18. was yesterday fined $1,500 In a magistrate's court after he admitted consuming morphine on May 18 last year.24 words
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122 1978-03-02 20 THE High Court yesterday set aside the conviction of a police corporal, Chew Talc, 30, on a charge of making a false statement to an investigating officer In a drug case and also the jail sentence of nine months. Chew's appeal was argued by Mr.122 words
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Article209 1978-03-02 20 SINGAPORE p o lie c have been alerted by Interpol over the theft of 1,270 travellers cheques worth about 1J5534.000 (SS; 8.880) which were stolen from two banks m Mexico In June and November last year. The first theft occurred either on June 27 or June209 words
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377 1978-03-02 20 POLICE prosecutors, particularly those conducting drug tiafficking cases, must be adequately briefed m their work by a DPP, the Chief Justice, Mr. Wee Chong Jin, said m an appeal case from a district court yesterday. The Chief Justice said the police prosecuting officers377 words
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Article26 1978-03-02 20 GOH Slew Chuan. 26. was fined $2,000 by a magistrate yesterday for consuming heroin at Joo Chlat Road on Feb 5. He pleaded guilty.26 words
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148 1978-03-02 20 THE higher pitch tone of push-but-ton telephones is to be standardised for all telephones in Singapore from 9 p.m. on Saturday. This Involves bringing in line 320.000 rotary-dial telephones and automatic mobile telephones (AMTs) installed in vehicles. The Telecommunication Authority of Singapore (TAS)148 words
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Article91 1978-03-02 20 THE British warships. HMS Tiger and HMS Mohawk, part of a 10ship naval task force which will arrive here tomorrow, will be open to the public this Sunday and next. THE force, led by Rear Admiral Martin Wemyss, will conduct exercises with the Republic91 words
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Advertisement839 1978-03-02 20 VII TRAVEL* RESTAURANTS "^S^IAIIsONCOACH TOURS Prtruep EXCITING EUROPE 7* LONDON TO LONDON FIVE CAPITALS 7 day* Pram SSMCM Dept* Every Sun (28 May) SCENIC SCANDINAVIA NORWEGIAN FIORDSII day* Mi.SM.OO Dept Fortnightly Mon (29 May) EUROPEAN RANOER 14 day* 551.215.00 Depts Fortnightly Sat (27 May) EUROPEAN ROUNOTRIP 14 day* From SSL839 words
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Advertisement322 1978-03-02 20 I VIII I ANNOUNCEMENTS! PERSONAL LOST A WALLET belonging to J J Smatlry containing miscellaneous currencies. Identification cards Lost In Mount Sophia. Reward available Tel: *****28. LOST M.2.7S IN Buklt Merah one black wallet with blue I/C *****34 Finder please tel: *****21 UNIOUE FRIENDSHIP SERVICE Personal Introductions to Professionals. Executives.322 words
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Advertisement631 1978-03-02 20 a? m m m m m m rMMM/ffW/f/f M/ I f^ SATS invites tenders for the supply of the A^ M? following vehicles: S7 1 Goods van 10 units a 2 Passenger van 11 units 3 Pick-up 5 units 4 Four wheel drive W vehicle 1 unit W 4 5631 words
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Advertisement136 1978-03-02 20 LUCKY NO l/^ a touch 0! Klasse comes <^*W m to Orchard c Kmsomzs DEPARTMENT STORE A its girls like Miss Ng Gek Lan with j such charming smile service that makes shopping at Klasse Dept. ft Store a memorable one. j^^^^^^^^^^^^^^JPßH^^ B Vtelcome to our new and exclusive department136 words
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277 1978-03-02 21 AWELL-dressed man, claiming to be an Indonesian seaman, hat been duping several people Into buying fake jade. The man, said to be In his forties, was reported to have gone round to some offices In Cathay building and to flats lr Tlong Bahru.277 words
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Article44 1978-03-02 21 DELIVERY clerk Ang Sam Heng. 30. mas fried $1,500 by district Judge yesterday for making a false declaration that he had 61 case* of toys when he had 67. at port authority cargo checkpoint en Feb 14. He pleaded guilty.44 words
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Article381 1978-03-02 21 LEE THIAN SOO - LEE THIAN SOO By CHIP'S radio operators are facing a grim threat to their careers but have no feasible means of raising their skills to avoid job displacement for the Telecoms has clarified that their radio duties could be taken over by masters and381 words
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535 1978-03-02 21 A STANDARD text on occupational first aid Is being prepared by the Industrial health department of the Labour Ministry and the St. John Ambulance Association to make future Instruction on the subject uniform. Labour Minister Ong Pang Boon, disclosed this when he535 words
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Article80 1978-03-02 21 THE Institute of Education Music Education Department will hold a three-day exhibition of teaching materials for music teachers In schools beginning on Monday. The exhibition, to be held at Studio "A" of the Institute's Music Block. Is far teachers who are m chart* of choral, music80 words
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Article27 1978-03-02 21 lIOHD Said lan *>»m f <t 23. m fined $1,000 by a macistrato for stealing a pair of wans from a clothes fin* pltaosd amity.27 words
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151 1978-03-02 21 fM>l RT action will be Vr taken t|ilml drag addict* under supervision who do not collect tlielr weekly ■line tests notices by this Sundaj They could be fined up to a maximum of $s,«M or Jailed up to two years, or both. The Ministry151 words
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Advertisement828 1978-03-02 21 COMPANY SECRETARY I Negotiable around $45,000 p.a. 1Uf.227 One of the leading international groups m Singapore, having widely diversified activities internationally is seeking the services of a well qualified and expenenced Company Secretary. Candidates for this post, which is open equally to men and women, will be mature individuals m828 words
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Advertisement958 1978-03-02 21 Our client, a well established Australian based group of companies which operate regionally are engaged m activities related to the building, construction and engineering fields. The group wishes to appoint a Regional General Manager who will be based initially m Singapore. Details of carter and experience to date sftou*d He958 words
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Advertisement282 1978-03-02 21 SHIPPING PAGES The Shipping Pages are published exclusively m Business Times 5 days a week from Monday to Friday called Shipping Times. As an additional service to all shippers and commercial firms m Singapore, Business Times also publishes a new easy-to-follow list of ship movements and ports listed m alphabetical282 words
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TIMESPORT PAGE ONE
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157 1978-03-02 22 PORT OF SPAIN. Wed. —The West Indies selectors yesterday named three new Test players In the 12-man squad (or the first cricket Test against Australia starting here on Friday. They are opening batsmen Desmond Haynes (Barbados) and Richard Austin (Jamaica) and all-rounder DerekReuter - 157 words
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307 1978-03-02 22 T ONDON. Wed. Ipswich cruised through to a quarterfinal meeting with Second Division Millwall when they beat Bristol Rovers 3-0 m an English Football Association Cup fifthround replay m Ipswich last night. Winger Clive Woods was the architect of Ipswich's victory. He laidReuter - 307 words
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262 1978-03-02 22 MANILA, Wed. SINGAPORE'S Urn Yew Wing won the Republic's only medal when he took a bronze In the air-rifle contest at the start of the eighth South-east Asian Shooting Association tournament near here. The air-rifle contest, a 10-metre event, was won by Leeprasansakul Manop ofReuter - 262 words
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Article456 1978-03-02 22 CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday gNGLAND won the second Test against New Zealand by a resounding 174 runs here today, taking only 27 overs to dismiss New Zealand for 105 m their second innings. The English victory on the last day of the Test came with three hours'456 words
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Article259 1978-03-02 22 OORT OF SPAIN, Wed. Australia completed a comfortable sixwicket victory over Trinidad here yesterday, boosting, their morale on the ground wiiere they will meet the West Indies m the first cricket Test starting here on Friday The Australians might have completed their win before lunchReuter - 259 words
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Article88 1978-03-02 22 LONDON, Wed. Three black players were yesterday named m the England Under21 soccer squad for the European championship m itch against Italy here next Wednesday. The three are Viv Anderson of Nottingham Forest and Cyrille Regis and Laurie Cunningham of West Bromwlch Albion. The squad:Reuter - 88 words
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Article, Illustration92 1978-03-02 22 ONDON, Wed. Rudy Hartono, the 21-year-old Indonesian seeking a record ninth all-England badminton title here next month, received a comfortable firstround draw yesterday. Hartono, the joint top seed, who has come out of retirement after winning the crown eight Umes between 1968 and 1976, willReuter - 92 words
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Article314 1978-03-02 22 wEMPHIS (Tennessee) Wed. Top-seed Jim. my Connors advanced to the second round of the U.S. national Indoor tennis championships last night when his first-round opponent. Dick Stockton, retired In the second set with a back injury. Stockton had won the first set 7-8 after taking theAgencies - 314 words
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Article113 1978-03-02 22 England Ist inns 418 Niw Zealand Ist Inns 235 England 2nd Inns 98-4 dec. New Zealand 2nd Inns: J. W.ifht c Roope b Willis 0 R. Anderson b Wills IS G. Howsrth c Esmonds b Old l M. Burfns nut out 6 B. Cong-iion c Uotham b Willis 0113 words
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Article, Illustration132 1978-03-02 22 MELBOURNE, Wed. "This is the biggest thrill of my life," gutsy Canadian boxer Gary Summcrhays stiid yesterday alter taking the Commonwealth light heavyweight title from Australian Tony Mundine (above). Summerhays scored a shock win m the 11th round on Monday night with two fierce right-handed punchesAgencies - 132 words
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Advertisement808 1978-03-02 22 C. ITOH CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Japan) Invites applications from suitably qualified Malaysians to fill the position of SALES REPRESENTATIVE m its Oil Fats section. THE JOB: The successful candidate will undertake responsibility to assist a team of experts m the marketing, surveying and report on the market trend of808 words
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Advertisement328 1978-03-02 22 A largs Timber Complex In Pahang would like to recruit suitably qualified persons for the following position*: 1) ELECTRICAL CHAMOfMAN: (a) Possess a msdlum or high prsssurs osrtttlcsts preferably with NIL restriction (b) 'At least a few years working experience In an Industrial plant supervising responsible work on electrical maintenance328 words
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TIMESPORT PAGE TWO
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Article, Illustration230 1978-03-02 23 ALBERT JOHNSON - ALBERT JOHNSON By SPORTSWOMAN Junie Sng may not compete In the Canadian national swimming championships at Vancouver from March 16 to 19, because no official Invitation had been sent to the Singapore Amateur Swimming Association. Said SASA secretary Woon Sul Kut: "We have not offlcUily230 words
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266 1978-03-02 23 JOE DORAI - JOE DORAI By j]RAMPAMOOR THY Shanmugaretnam, Singapore's reserve Malaysia Cup striker, has been suspended indefinitely by SinK a po r e Armed Forces for playing m an unauthorised friendly match. Forces suspended Shan for playing for Singapore Recreation Club against Tampines Rovers on the266 words
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173 1978-03-02 23 MOHAN BAGAN, India's top soccer club, have postponed their visit to Singapore from April 20 to May 9. Their match against Malaysia has also been changed, from April 15 to May 6! The reason, said Karthy Dharan, managing director of Choice Books Pte. Ltd.,173 words
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Article64 1978-03-02 23 THE Kampong Übl tntrtconstltuency badminton tournament will be held at the Oewan Kampong Übi from Mar. 20—30. All residents are welcome to take P»rt The events are men's open singles and doubles, under- 18 singles and doubles, veterans singles and women's singles. Entry forms may be obtained64 words
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Article48 1978-03-02 23 MINISTRY of Social Affairs beat Prime Minister's Office 2-1 to qualify to meet Ministry of Home Affairs In the final of the lnter-mlnls-try sepak takraw competition at PERSES Centre tomorrow. Home Affairs entered the final after beating Social Affairs 2-1 In the winners' pool.48 words
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Article31 1978-03-02 23 STRAITS Times consolidated their position m the Business Houses badminton league, beating Pint/ 3-2 at OuTllemard Road last night Other results Hongkong Bank i Shell 0; Inchcape 5 Rothmans 0.31 words
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Article145 1978-03-02 23 BANGKOK, Wed. Singapore's Tan Cheng Joo was outpointed by Thailand* Narong Plmpavan m the first round of the flyweight contest In the King's Cup boxing competition here last night. It was upsets galore on the fourth day of the championships last night as two defending champions bitAFP - 145 words
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662 1978-03-02 23 DEREK WILD - DEREK WILD FORGET HALF-SPEED EXHIBITIONS t*^^^^^^^^^^wTWn^j* HARDLY a week goes by these days, it seems, with out the Football Association of Singapore's receivins an offer from someone somewhere in the world to come and play soccer at the National diumEngland. New Zealand, Japan, Stoke,662 words
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Article, Illustration386 1978-03-02 23 PETER SIOW - PETER SIOW By TNDIA's Ramesh Krlshnan Is the youngest player in the Straits TimesSTC Classic at the Singapore Tennis Centre this weekend, but his passion for tennis Is no less than the others. The well-built 16-year-old Ramesh knows exactly whut he wants386 words
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Article43 1978-03-02 23 ATHLETICS National schools eros-country preumlnarte* iMacritchie Reservoir 2.30 pen). BADMINTON National firh/M>ls tournament (Rangoon Road Secondary School J pm) ftOCCU SBHPL knockout tournament: Singapore Hilton t Keppd Shipyard (Jalan Beaar 5.15 pm) SWIMMING Chinese ipMiiiimttig Club Junior championships (Amber Road 7 pm).43 words
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Article294 1978-03-02 23 VTEW TOWN SECONDII ARY and AngloChinese School swept through their penultimate matches In the first round of the national schools badminton tournament by 5-0 margins, NTS thrashing St. Andrews and ACS trouncing Anglican High. Under the league system, the two secondary schools have virtually qualified for294 words
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189 1978-03-02 23 KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. —The incident, Involving angry fans at the Stadium Perak on Sunday night, could have developed into a tragedy Just because there's no telephone at the stadium. When a section of the crowd Invaded the field after the tussle189 words
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Article91 1978-03-02 23 KUALA LUMPUR. Wed. Japan will compete In the Merdeka soccer tournament, which starts here on July 12. The Japanese have confirmed their entry In a letter to Football Association of Malaysia secretary Datuk Kwok Kin Keng. In bis letter. Japan FA secretary Ken Naguma apologised for the91 words
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Article, Illustration246 1978-03-02 23 WHO says sport and study don't mix. National backstroke swimming champion Yeo Tseng Tsai has Just achieved seven distinctions (Als) in his recent General Certificate "O"' level examinations, reports ALBERT JOHNSON. Happy Tseng Tsa\ 17, attributes his success to "sheer hard work and a246 words
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243 1978-03-02 23 ERNEST FRIDA - Jayamani all set for record 3,000 m run ERNEST FRIDA By ITANDASAMY Jaya- mam is all set to become Singapore's first woman athlete to run the 3,000 metres m under 10 minutes at the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association AllComers championships at the National Stadium tomorrow. Hec coach Maurice Nicholas said243 words
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Article14 1978-03-02 23 Chartered Industries beat Sundstrand 7-0 In a BHFL Dlv Three match on Tuesday.14 words
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114 1978-03-02 23 SINGAPORE schools, national sports associations and the Police Force have been told by the Ministry of Health not to hold cross-coun-try runs or walkathons during the current flu epidemic, reports ERNEST FBIDA. The national schools cross-country championships, scheduled for yesterday, have114 words
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Advertisement823 1978-03-02 23 MALAYAN RAILWAY ADMINISTRATION TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited from experienced manufacturers supplieS for the supply of:i) 3,000 units— Tyres Steel for Railway Carriage and Wagon. ii) 10,000 feet— Gibson Tyres Fastening Bar Tender documents can be obtained at M 5 150.00 per set during normal working hours from the:Stores Superintendent.823 words
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Article, Illustration67 1978-03-02 24 rAI border patrol policeman guards blind folded Cambodian refute?* as they arrive on Feb. 21 for interrogation at a police station at Ta Praya. 230 km east of Bangkok. The refugee* were among a group of 1M Cambodians who crossed the border. Refurees to ThailandUPI - 67 words
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Article55 1978-03-02 24 SYDNEY. Wed. The weather bureau said today Sydney this year experienced its hottest summer since records began In 1859. The mean average maximum temperature for the three months from Dec 1 to Feb 28 was 27.1 degrees Centigrade. The previous mean average maximum summer temperature was 27UPI - 55 words
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296 1978-03-02 24 JAKARTA, Wednesday JAKARTA city police chief MajorGen er a 1 Kodrat Samadikun today ordered all private citizens to turn m all firearms to police headquarters by March 9. i He said the diplomatic corps, armed forces organisations and civilian branches of theAP; UPI - 296 words
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Article33 1978-03-02 24 HONGKONG Wed. Hongkong, troubled last year by police protests over corruption probes, will spend HKfl billion (SSS2O million) m 1978 on maintaining law and order, the government announced today. Heuter.Reuter - 33 words
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Article49 1978-03-02 24 HANOI. Wed. Vietnam's first regional Import export company. Imex Saigon, opened for business recently In Ho Chi Mloh City (former Saigon), the Vietnam News Agency reported today. The company exports light Industrial products end handicrafts. Imports machine parts and sells goods to tourists AFP-AFP - 49 words
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Obituary70 1978-03-02 24 MADAM f> APATHY, M, widow of laU VMnttallßcam Ctutuar. puwl iwtv luddenlr 1.1.TS letTtas bthind koi Humwu«lln««m. Naalaitju. Jayarmm. Nasanjaa. jMnntun, Ooaapttftr daushtera TtiUacajn. stratha, ItalMwsn. Krishna Vtni. ■ajam, indrm. I'm* Dwrl. IxtdMni. HU'iD-IK. dauctaun-ln-law aatf irasdcuiidna to man bar lea*, corn*, laavt* Blk. 44. B-B, Ballater70 words
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128 1978-03-02 24 TEL AVIV, Wed. Israeli Judges decided today to take "organised vacation" for three days next week if their pay demands are not met. The decision, taken at a protest meeting that shut down court proceedings for several hours, caused some legislators to remark thatAP - 128 words
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Article706 1978-03-02 24 LONDON. Wed. Share prices closed slightly higher today aftet rallying In mld-sesslon In the absence of selling pressure, dealers said. Over-all activity was subdued and at 3 pm the Financial Times Index was up 0.1 to 443.5. Oovernment bonds finished 1/4 point higher after being marked down Initially706 words
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Advertisement208 1978-03-02 24 PIANO WANTED! I USED PIANO ANY MAKE ANY CON- 8 DITIONS PRICE MUST BE REASONABLY CHEAP PHONE MADAM HO, *****6 < ext 1 008 ANYTIME KRIESLER COLOUR TV Imported from Australia (1 Year Guarantee) laa» i "^^^^^^^^^^^r— 111 Remote Control —^,^^^B Automatic Fine Tuning Twin acoustic sound featuring a balanced208 words
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Advertisement475 1978-03-02 24 BUSINESS TIMES Singapore's Financial Dally Cover Price 50* Annual Subscription tIU Circulation Manafer Triephont )?oon Cm :oi TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS... There was not a great deal m the Singapore Budget to make bankers particularly happy. The same cannot be said for yesterday's Hongkong Budget, however, for it must be the best475 words
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