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Title Section12 1978-08-25 1 The Straits Times FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1978 25 CENTS M.C.(P) No. 214/1/7812 words
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Article453 1978-08-25 1 Arming Peking poses dangers' MOSCOW, Thursday THE Soviet Union warned Western powers today that they may be undermining their own security interests by helping China to obtain sophisticated new weaponry for its armed forces. A major commentary appearing in the Soviet communist party newspaper Pravda contendedReuter; AP - 453 words
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Article40 1978-08-25 1 Troops in tanks patrol Abadan TEHERAN, Thursday jygACHINEGUN-toting troops held Abadan under virtual martial law today to cap a day of clashes between security units and demonstrators who blamed authorities for the nearly 400 deaths in an arson-set moviehouse fire.40 words
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Article41 1978-08-25 1 NEW YORK. Thurr Dow Jones average* baied on first hour of trading on ttie New York Stock Ebtchange: 30 Indus *****. off 0.09; 20 transp 252.14. up 048, IS utlls 106 56. unch; 65 stocks 309.23, up 0.03. UPIUPI - 41 words
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Article, Illustration33 1978-08-25 1 MANAGUA, Thursday After the government agreed to their demands, the guerillas freed most of their 500 hostages except for about 40 parliamentarians and a number of33 words
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Article386 1978-08-25 1 AHMAD OSMAN - Group studies tax policies AHMAD OSMAN By A HIGH-LEVEL government committee has been formed to review Singapore's taxation policies Among its other objectives, the committee, which includes the Permanent Secretary in the revenue division of the Finance Ministry, Mr. J.Y.M. Pillay, aims to prevent administration duplication in the collection of386 words
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6 1978-08-25 1 Newsmen: Soviets close case with warning6 words
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Article70 1978-08-25 1 MANAGUA, Thurs. Marxist guerillas who occupied the Nation.il Palace for 44 hours flew out of the country today alon.. v. ith the political prisoners they exchanged for their hostages. The guerillas and some of their hostages flew off in one plane and the political prisoner* took another.70 words
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Advertisement68 1978-08-25 1 Asahi Pentax MX Like a stick of dynamite, the Asahi Pentax MX packs a powerful wallop, yet is so small and so light. The MX destroys those myths claiming that a rugged camera must be bulky and weighty. Switch to Pentax today and possess the world's smallest, lightest, most complete,68 words
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Advertisement101 1978-08-25 1 9 To offer services you can bank on, OUB has launched a massive in-house campaign involving staff at the head office and all 26 branches. j> We have spared no effort to AIMIVCAAC bri n 9 y° u tne w 'dest range of (filOl jT^ 4^^^* facilities and a network101 words
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Miscellaneous18 1978-08-25 1 The weather UP TO NOON TODAY: Isolated showers in the late morning, according to the Singapore Meteorological Service.18 words
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462 1978-08-25 2 A base for counter-govt? BANGKOK, Thura VIETNAM is strongly pursuing the goal of creating a liberated zone in an area on the border north-east of Phnom Penh that could serve as the base of a counter-government against the Pol Pot regime,NYT - 462 words
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Article102 1978-08-25 2 PROTEST AGAINST RAIDS HONGKONG, Thurs Vietnam accused China yesterday of sending armed torces across their joint border to attack Vietnamese security men. More than 70 Chinese took part In the attacks, Vietnam claimed. Hanors official Vietnam News Anency said the Vietnam Government lodged a formal protest against the raids, wh'ch.102 words
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154 1978-08-25 2 Telecoms crisis in Australia worsens pANBERRA, Thurs. \j Emergency telecommunications equipment is being used in Australia as the telecommunications network begins to deteriorate around Australia and to overseas countries. (The Minister for Industrial Relations, Mr. Tony Street, said he was rapidly beginning to think that the Australian Technical Employees AssociationAFP - 154 words
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Article31 1978-08-25 2 TOKYO, Thurs. Japanese adventurer Naomi Uemura. who earlier reached the North Pole alone, has successfully crorted icecovered Oreenland alone by dog sad In 103 days, his friends reported yesterday.31 words
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Article, Illustration119 1978-08-25 2 US Congressman Mr. G.V. Montgomery chatting with Vietnamese Premier Pham Van Dong in Hanoi on Tuesday under the watchful gaxe of a huge bust of the late President Ho Chi Minh. The congressional delegation, on a mission of scouting new relationships between the two countries,119 words
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175 1978-08-25 2 Fraser defeats no-confidence motion /CANBERRA, Thurs. v The government coalition parties used their numbers In the House of Representatives today to defeat a Labour Opposition noconndence motion by 77 votes to 32. The opposition claimed Prime Minister Malcolm Praser had conspired with ministers to mislead a Royal Commission and coverAP - 175 words
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115 1978-08-25 2 CANBERRA, Than.— A n advertlslnr campaign by Australia 1 QanUs Airways in Britain featuring a convict holding cans of beer was criticised in Parliament last night for depicting Australians as uncivilised. The ads show a bald wrestler with a broken nose in prisoner* uniform, carryingReuter - 115 words
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Advertisement341 1978-08-25 2 bkJf aY MM ay £JP.^w l^w.^. LW. .laW ?K&# 111 y^v Baa^B^Ba^ LjSkv BIK Sff aW xP^l la^aaa^ a^BKaVaiaaHß^*^aaasaV w i tD| ggajfa^^ »V_-« *^i You'll like our style to New Zealand. At prices to suit your style. New Zealand. Snow-capped mountains. Primeval forests. Glaciers. Grottoes. And dozens of vibrantly341 words
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Advertisement336 1978-08-25 2 EAST COAST Hill Nut to Kttong Seavtew Palace/ Upptr East Coast Road t ocated on elevated land in Katong Luxurious split-level houses facing the sea With individual front and rear gardens EAST COAST HILL stands on a 20 acre site off Upper East Coast Road which is about 195 feet336 words
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Article77 1978-08-25 3 Yards ask unions to accept cuts rKYO. Thurs. Japan's two major shipbuilders have asked their labour unions to accept plans to cut thnr capacities by about 40 per cent, the two firms said today. The company said it also planned to close down or scrap either a 15,000 tonne dockReuter - 77 words
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Article, Illustration262 1978-08-25 3 A victory for Carter PARIS OPTS OUT OF N-PACT WITH PAK PARIS, Thursday FRANCE has cancelled r vide Pakistan with j plant because of fears would produce pure pi be diverted for use ii: The decision constitutes an Important victory for US President Carter, who has been seeking the cooperationNYT - 262 words
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201 1978-08-25 3 RAWALPINDI, Thursday MILITARY ruler General Mohammad Zia Ul-Haq dissolved his cabinet of less than two months yesterday and announced an all-civilian government, which he will control as the effective Prinve Minister. Three army generals were dropped from the new cabinet in whatUPI - 201 words
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Article28 1978-08-25 3 MOSCOW. Thurs. American businessman Francis Crawford, under Investigation on charges of violating Soviet currency laws, today reported for more questioning by the KOB security police. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article113 1978-08-25 3 'Coup plot' ministers arrested RAWALPINDI, Thurs. Two government ministers in Afghanistan were arrested today for involvement In a plot to topple the government, Kabul radio reported today. It said Planning Minister Sultan All Keshtmand and Public Works Minis ter Mohammad Rafl were involved in the same antl government plot whichReuter - 113 words
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138 1978-08-25 3 PM used dishonest means to oust me: Narain NEW DELHI. Thurs. Former Health Minister Raj Narain today charged in parliament that Prime Minister Morarjl Desai resorted to "falsehood and untruth" in a pre-concelved plan to oust him from the cabinet. Mr. Narain said Mr. Desal had accused him of violatingReuter - 138 words
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Article48 1978-08-25 3 MOSCOW, Thurs. Bruno Pontecorvo. the lUUan-born nuclear physicist who defected to the Soviet Onion while on holiday from a British atomic research establishment, is planning to return to Italy on a visit fot the first time In 28 years, an Italian embassy spokesman said yesterday. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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112 1978-08-25 3 HAUUfiBURG (Pennsylvania), Than. An exhausted Douglas Wents set a world record for the longest political speech yesterday after droning- on for SI hours. But his mother had the last word. As he stepped front his podium at the top of the Capitol steps yesterdayAP - 112 words
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Advertisement154 1978-08-25 3 The Problem: V Apart from their painful bites, ants have an annoying habit of feeding on your food sometimes even before you do. If you're not careful you'll find armies of them all over your food. But even more serious, ants are sometimes known to spread diseases. The Solution: B^.154 words
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Advertisement385 1978-08-25 3 il >^, lAMB /fSBm I CHICKEN yil •I W 9^T LOIN vii'llJiVJi? WINGS J I bUU Q mm m %3 M^ I |*f jlT^^ "nl^" sliced I ix^^fc. frI'JSSSS I COOKED jfcViiA I K. 1 P^. AIRFLOWN rIMIVi ILuIILI IniiTTrnonn SI J£ MINCED f BUTTERCUP ,«£*> PORK I LUXURY wm385 words
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Article163 1978-08-25 4 ARAFATS RIVAL OFFERS PLO A TRUCE BAGHDAD, Thurs An Iraqi-backed Palestinian maverick has declared a truce in a terror war with Mr Yasser Arafats Palestinian Liberation Organisation in response to Algeria's meduUlon. The war involved assassinations and bomb assaults on PLO personnel and establishment in London, Paris, Tripoli, Kuwait, IslamabadAP - 163 words
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312 1978-08-25 4 JERUSALEM, Thurs DRIME Minister Menachem Begin's government was weakened last night by a three-way split in the ranks of its coalition partner, the Democratic Movement for Change (DMC). Five of the DMC's 15 members In the Knesset (parliament) broke away from the mainReuter - 312 words
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Article216 1978-08-25 4 JAKARTA. Thursday rjEFENCE Minister General Mohammad Yusuf told Indonesian newspaper chief editors that from now on there would be no more bridling of the press provided what they write are the facts. The general's promise, made in a meeting with the chief editors of theAFP - 216 words
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76 1978-08-25 4 Typhoon but Karpov, Korchnoi play on BAOUIO, Thurs. The world's two top chess rivals tonight adjourned their 16th game for the world title, both apparently undisturbed by a raging typhoon that forced Its way Into the playing hall. Champion Anat o 1 y Karpov and challenger Viktor Korchnol played their76 words
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152 1978-08-25 4 MANILA, Than. A 49-year-old Filipino woman personally cut off medical equipment supporting her life and died in hospital earlier this month after being told she had terminal cancer, the official Philippines News Arency (PNA) reported today. It said school teacher Antonia Torres-Saycon died two-and-a-half152 words
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186 1978-08-25 4 Summit: Israel will not agree to remove colonies JERUSALEM. Thurs.—lsraeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin said yesterday there would be no agreement at the tripartite summit talks at Camp David near Washington next month If a demand was raised there that Israel should remove Jewish settlements from occupied Arab territory. Mr.Reuter - 186 words
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Article43 1978-08-25 4 BALTIMORE. Thurs. A Maryland horse breeder has paid U*****.000 (51. 15 m) for a 2-year-old Egyptian Arabian colt named Monlet El Nafls "The Priceless One.' Griffith said the purchase price is the largest amount ever paid lor an Egyptian Arabian— UPl.43 words
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Advertisement183 1978-08-25 4 Jp^ Ynir Country Club injakarta L l> > An Olympic-sized pool. You'd expect it in a country club. It's nice to get it in a hotel. ♦"fliijfc HOTEL ;Q Borobudur "•^tivs 1 INFEH'CONTINENTAL JAKARTA- INDONESIA For rawvs lions contact any Inter Continental Hotel Pan Am o> Tata* ***** There are183 words
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Miscellaneous145 1978-08-25 4 KORCHNOI KARFOV Adjourned position player had any striking advantage. Following are the moves. KABFOV (WHITE) KORCHNOI (BLACK) I. P-K4, P-K3; 2. P-Q«. P-Q4; 3 K-Q9, P-QB4; 4. 4 KPxP, KPxP; 5 B-Ns<ch), B-Q2; 6. Q-K2(ch), Q-K2; 7. BxB(ch), Nxß; 8. PxP. NxP; 9. N-N3. QxQ(ch); 10. NxQ. NxN. 11. RPxN.145 words
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214 1978-08-25 5 Lack of pupils, so white high school to close SALISBURY, Thurs. The Rhodeslan Government today announced it was closing one of the country's top schools for whites because there were not enough pupils an Indication of the severe extent to which the white population has been whittled down by emigrationReuter - 214 words
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Article63 1978-08-25 5 AUSTRALIA: BLACKS CAN COME CANBERRA, Thurs. Significant numbers of coloured aad black KhodcMans could seek entry to Australia as refugees if thr situation in their country deteriorated. Immigration Minister Michael Mackrllar said here yesterday. In an interview with Australia's national new* ajency the Australian Associated Press, Mr. Mackellar said manyReuter - 63 words
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Article, Illustration317 1978-08-25 5 HONGKONG, Thursday JJOXGKONG, ever wary of its giant neighbour, is severely limiting the entry of Soviet bloc citizens here, government sources said today. This British colony owes Its existence to China, which has always considered Hongkong as Chinese territory under temporary foreign administration andReuter - 317 words
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205 1978-08-25 5 Japanese utility firms may pass on yen gains r3KYO, Thurs. The Japanese Government today decided to urge the naton's electricity and gas companies to pass on to consumers part of their massive windfall In foreign exchange gains resulting from the yen's sharp appreciation. The turnabout decision came at a meetingReuter - 205 words
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Article64 1978-08-25 5 WASHINGTON, Thurt. A former US 'ntelllgence officer arrested last week sold a technical manual describing an American spy satellite to the Soviet Union for US$3,OOO (546.700), the Federal Bureau of Investigation said jesU-rday. The Bureau laid the accused. William Kamplles, 23. had access while employed byAFP - 64 words
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Article148 1978-08-25 5 NAIROBI, Thurs. This Is another strange story from President Idl Amln's Uganda the case of the talkIng tortoise. Tens of thousands of Ugandans believe such a creature exists and is currently padding around the countryside near the capital of Kampala, stirring up trouble for "Big Daddy"UPI - 148 words
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81 1978-08-25 5 Hua meets foreign envoys in Belgrade /CHINESE Chairman Vj Hua Kuo feng snaking hands with US Charge d'Affafres in Yugoslavia. Mr. Arthur Wortgel, during the Chinese leader's meeting with diplomatic heads in Belgrade on Wednesday. Mr. Hua also shook hands with the Soviet envoy to Yugoslovia. Bis East European tripAP - 81 words
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Article69 1978-08-25 5 LOS ANGELES Thurs. Playboy magazine publisher Hugh Hefner said yesterday that a warrant charging him with criminal obscenity Is a politically motivated publicity attempt by a Georgia county prosecutor. Mr. Hlnson McAuluTe. Soli-citor-General of Pulton County, Georgia, filed the charge against Mi. Hefner last month, specificallyAP - 69 words
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Advertisement41 1978-08-25 5 Lm^ *^m It nt A chance to own the European Designer Collection with reductions up to 70% at our newly renovated boutique. Open 7 days a week 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. LINK BOUTIQUE UnumPUM&ngapurai Orchard Road S>igipof« a M *****341 words
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Advertisement250 1978-08-25 5 w Wi SUCCESSFUL LIVING li 25, Goldhill Plaza, Singapore 11. Please send me complete facts about the Successful Living Correspondence Course. I understand there is no obligation and no salesman will oil I I I I Name: N\ Address: '1 Only $B.Bo^B while stocks last. TENNIS RACKET complete with Gut.250 words
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Miscellaneous165 1978-08-25 5 Straits Times Crossword^ ACBOBS Btdnr Urn utM to to 1 M»r-. count, -«d r. ffSm^L^ii^m^ .in^l^ou-rsm*. 1] Oil It before Northern re- J»Un Und oJ tmwl il. SSTJo^uS ?9? tUrn BO ftw in the TV pro1J SE 7 .£^L£ in the H« rs subjyt nurt when 3o^., «U»p M 15165 words
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132 1978-08-25 6 ENVIRO' 79 TO BE HELD AT TRADE CENTRE AN international environmental engineering exhibition, ENVIRO '<9, will be organised at the World Trade Centre irom Aug. 13 to 17 next year. Products on show will include a ranee of alrconditioneis and ventilation equipment, control systems and lire protection equipment, and pollution132 words
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160 1978-08-25 6 Two who lied at Marriage Registry fined TWO men were Jailed a day and fined $3,000 each when they pleaded gulliy in a suDordinate court yesterday, to making ia.se declarations aoout their marital status. Inspector Savinder Slngn, prosecuting, told the court that hawker L4m Puay Hock, 45, made a false160 words
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468 1978-08-25 6 They prefer qualified staff MANY of the larger accounting and auditing firms in Singapore are showing an increasing tendency to employ more accountancy graduates in preference to secondary school leavers. Three accounting firms in fact have policies to employ only graduates, preferring to pay468 words
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Article, Illustration323 1978-08-25 6 MARGARET Tan Hee-Leng, Singapore's celebrated con-cert-pianist and the first -woman in New York's Juilliard School of Music to graduate with a doctorate in musical arts, sees the danger in playing at too many concerts. Averaging some 12 to 14 concerts a year, and323 words
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Article209 1978-08-25 6 PRESIDENT Sheares will open an orchid show at the National Stadium on Sept 7, In conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Orchid Society of Southeast Asia. Participants from 10 countries, including Asean, will take part in the four-day show which will include exhibits209 words
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Article86 1978-08-25 6 Two youths on robbery charge POO Tai Mm, 18, and Lim Wah Beng, 20 were charged in a subordinate court yesterday with robbing Mr. Woo Fock Choy in Johore Road at 5.10 a.m. yesterday with three unknown men. They were also accused of punching and kicking Mr. Woo while robUng86 words
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Article41 1978-08-25 6 THE Kaki Bukit community centre women's subcommittee will hold a baby show at the centre on Sept 34. Entry forms are obtainable from the Kaki Bukit and Kampong Chat Chee community centres. For further details, phone *****7.41 words
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Advertisement391 1978-08-25 6 INVEST IN PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA V^ AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT MAKE IT EASY FOR FOREIGNORS TO INVEST AND OWN PROPERTY UP TO $A250,000.00 FRANK JACKSON WILL SELECT AND ADVISE YOU ON RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT PROPERTIES WITH HIGH CAPITAL GAINS WE HAVE RESIDENTIAL HOUSES, TOWN HOUSES FLATS AND LAND FOR SALE MINUTES FROM OUR391 words
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Advertisement229 1978-08-25 6 BILINGUAL EDUCATION at HOME! Study ail subjects in 2 lanauagesEN&LISH MALAY. From Primary until Form 5/SPM. 3 courses are available: Primary, Lower Secondary Upper Secondary in these states. Salangor Pirak Sarawak N. Sambilan r»nang Sabah Malacca Kadah Kelantan Johore Paris Trengganu Pahang Thousands of students are now learning Science. Mathematics,229 words
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137 1978-08-25 7 Three workers hurt in shipyard blast THREE workers were Injured, one of them critically, yesterday when an explosion ripped parts of an oil rig under repair at the Marath o n Letourneau Offshore shipyard in Gul Road, Jurong. All three have been admitted to the Singapore General Hospital. The critically137 words
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Article, Illustration299 1978-08-25 7 DREAM CARS GO ON SHOW FROM TOD A Y. MORE than $10 million worth of motoring Ingenuity and imagination will be on display at the International Motor Show '78 which opens at the World Trade Centre at Jardine Steps today. The exhibition, which will be on until Sept 3, will299 words
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Article84 1978-08-25 7 JAIL AND CANE FOR OUTRAGE MM Lai Chal. 18. and Llw Tee Kal. 20, were each jailed lor a year and ordered to be given three strokes of the rotan after they were found guilty of outraging the modesty of a 15-year-old girl at McAllster Road on Nov last year.84 words
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Article185 1978-08-25 7 T<HE Senior Minister of State for National x Development, Mr. S. Dhanabalan, laid emphasis yesterday on the need for Singapore architects, engineers and other practitioners to keep abreast of the latest In concrete technology as concrete Is the Republic's chief building material. "As standards demanded become185 words
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Article49 1978-08-25 7 A TWO- MEMBER Bangladesh delegation Is In Singapore for a four-day stay to hold talks with the Ministry of National Development on town planning and urban development. The mission la led by the permanent secretary In the Bangladesh Ministry of Works, Mr. Paxlur Rahman Al-Mamun.49 words
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Article45 1978-08-25 7 THE president of the Bonsal Society. Mr. Bob Chit Hee. will speak at a Bonsai exhibition at the Toa Payoh branch library's lecture hall today at 7.30 pjn The exhibition it organised by the adult section of the library. Admission Is tree.45 words
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Article36 1978-08-25 7 THE Old Itafflmam' A»aociattnn Is calling on member* to "bleed" for a good cause on ORA Blood Donation Day on Saturday between 130 p m and 4 pm at Rallies InsUtutloo in Orange Road.36 words
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Advertisement326 1978-08-25 7 m^ M m m\ km \^^^^^~^tf^^ The Electrolux "4 Appliances in i pe o\«s l 1 Package" is designed to provide oo*" o\ 8f0 j6ftx^ you with convenience all the way .yp^ 11 6 P y tiabO b tr VK%» Convenient because you only \i** s h3 q %\Q^ ss^'S,326 words
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Advertisement309 1978-08-25 7 Deep inside you is a hidden beauty PARIS ORLANE Specialists in skin care reveals it. Wish there was something new you could try to improve your complexion? Well there is! Orlane has developed a range of skin care products for every woman, and every skin type. Visit the ORLANE promotion309 words
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8 1978-08-25 8 Nuisance calls: Only one in 40 requests serious8 words
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Article97 1978-08-25 8 Seminar an marine insurance mHE Commissioner for 1 Insurance, Mr. Tan Ouan Alk, will be guest-of honour at a seminar on Marine Insurance Problems of importers-ex-porters at the Hibiscus Room, Shangri-La Hotel, tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The seminar is aimed at enhancing the understanding and cooperation between97 words
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Article28 1978-08-25 8 THE Singapoie Cancer Society will organise a seminar on cancer (or school teachers at the University of Singapore's new lecture theatre lour tomorrow at 9 a.m.28 words
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169 1978-08-25 8 $10m estate to resettle affected industries rpHE Housing Board will X spend more than $10 million to develop a 54.4hectare site for resettlement of industries affected by Its development schemes. The site called Teck Hock Industrial Estate Is for the re-locatlon of special Industries such as food processing, manufacturing and169 words
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Article364 1978-08-25 8 Land appeal Govt rapped rpHE Commissioner for Appeals (Land Acquisition), Mr. Justice Choor Singh, rapped the government yesterday for trying to lower the value of a vacant plot of land by suggesting that no plans for development were made at the time of acquisition. He was hearing an appeal against364 words
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136 1978-08-25 8 MESSAGEB of condolence on the death of Mr. Jomo Keayatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, have been sent by President Sheares, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew and the Foreign Minister, Mr. S. Rajaratnam. Pr«ident Sheares Mid In bis menace: "My wife and I are deeply grieved136 words
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Advertisement471 1978-08-25 8 clfev^s ELECTRONIC ;ni^ CLOCK RADI C^ la»V^ l\ W^-^"*^^"^ A.E.L. Model: ECIO2AF c -^Ar V r\ m SILVER-REED Just Arrived! *T PORTABLE TYPEWRITER >^-^v s^*\ 45 PIECE EESP*^ ""KSTT 4 •>?% STONEWARE v '3**> V J) J LHININIiKMiI m^W^^ uiMn J "^^^s«_ Ist Floor A f I il.fl. l^l LJ471 words
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Article, Illustration72 1978-08-25 9 THIS container transport, loaded with colour television sets, came to grief while turning from Lorong Chuan into Ang Mi Kio Avenue 1 yesterday at 4 p.m. The driver. Lee Tionf Tint, 27, and his assistant. Oni Boon Poh, s*. were injured in the mishap. They72 words
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317 1978-08-25 9 BENG TAN - Spore signs blueprint for trade accord BENG TAN By SINGAPORE is a signatory to a seven-point blueprint for trade cooperation for Asia and the Pacific region approved by an Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap) sponsored ministerial meeting which ended in New Delhi on Wednesday. The317 words
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206 1978-08-25 9 MISS SOUTH AFRICA OUT, SO STORE TO TAKE PART SINGAPORE will take part in the Miss World 1978, to be held in London, because Miss South Africa will not be there. This was announced at a press conference yesterday by the chairman of the organising committee of Miss Singapore Miss206 words
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Article74 1978-08-25 9 RAJAGAN Thambusamy was charged In a subordinate court yesterday with murdering Mariappan Krishnan. 24, in Admiralty Road East on April 22. He is accused of com- mitting the offence with eight others Manogharan, Peioimal Suppiah. Ramadafe Eurulandl Sangelee, Curusamy Poonasegaran, Raja Sakar Subramanlam, Varatharaja Ra-74 words
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389 1978-08-25 9 pRIVATE medical students at the University of Singapore have been told to turn up for the signing of the $81,000 government bond, starting from Monday. The second revision of the bond, sent to students, was described, in an accompanying letter,389 words
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Article109 1978-08-25 9 Woodwork display next year AN INTERNATIONAL forestry development, timber processing and woodworking exhition Wood '79 will be held at the World Trade Centre from July 16 to 20 next year. The exhibition will enable Western manufacturers of forestry equipment and woodworking machinery to approach an entirely new market untapped by109 words
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Advertisement385 1978-08-25 9 Goodwood Park Hotel a, M presents ■I* V^hnstian UxotjC^ l£r# a -^Sorter I ft; &ollectwn yi' I The fashion event of the ye ar F iyht mannequins and two I male models from r ram c Sept 12th Gala Charity Dinner in aid of the National Satet\ hirst Count il385 words
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367 1978-08-25 10 Jail and 36 strokes for two robbers J^ PRISON warder and a carpenter, who committed a host of offences including outrage of modesty, within 21 hours, were jailed a total of six-and-a-half years with 36 strokes of the cane for robbery, by a district judge yesterday. Prison warder Goh Juah367 words
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208 1978-08-25 10 Girl gets $40,000 for loss of three fingers A YOUNG woman, who lost three fingers of her left hand In a machine accident five years ago, yesterday accepted a $40,000 damages payment offer in settlement of her negligence action in the High Court. Ruhayah blnte Kumarl was 17 and a208 words
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Article54 1978-08-25 10 MADAM Yeo Leone Yeor, 82. died instantly after she was knocked i.owi by a car In Farrer Road at 7.30 p.m on Wednesday. Those wiio saw the accident are requested to get In touch with Sepoy Lines police station. There were 78 accidents, one fatal and54 words
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171 1978-08-25 10 FIRM TOLD BY IAC TO PAY LAUNDRY ALLOWANCE LISLIND International (S) Pte. Ltd. was yesterday ordered by the industrial Arbitration Court to pay $15 a month as laundry allowance to two despatch riders. In a dispute between the Singapore Manual and Mercantile Workers' Union iSMMWUi and the tiavel agency, the171 words
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Article36 1978-08-25 10 THE winner In the men's wet lon of the Dental Health Competition, otganlsed by the Denial Health Una, U P&rlt*m Singh and not Prljan Singh, a* published In the etr»lts Time* of Aug 24.36 words
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Article122 1978-08-25 10 SAND DEAL CONTRACT SUIT SETTLED FOR $11,700 A BREACH of contract suit was yesterday settled between Teng Chiong Tor. trading as Teng Chee Seng Transport, and Yun Lam Co. before Mr. Justice AP. Rajah. The defendant, Yun Lam Co agreed to pay the plaintifl damages of $11,700. According to the122 words
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Article57 1978-08-25 10 MR. CHAN KAI YAU, the Director of Education, wll! be the guest-of-honour at Serangoon Secondary School's 50th anniversary celebrations, tomorrow at 11 a.m. There will be a parade. concert and exhibition. The exhibition Is open to the public tomorrow from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. and on57 words
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Article, Illustration248 1978-08-25 10 Yuen to take over as new STPB director MR. YUEN Kum Churn, a public relations consultant and former journalist, has been appointed the new director of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. He will assume office on Sept 16. Mr. Yuen. 40. currently the managing director of Yuen, Wong and Associates,248 words
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Advertisement398 1978-08-25 10 TL A r ■■U LGO2 House of India l^ftflF LGO9 Foreign Accent iß^ Grd. Fl. Robinsons V Hw m G2B Lai Loy Jewellery jDGCIU IIStS s ssr M^ i^l 244 Fairlady Jewellers hopping Centre c^=J 111 is also a Singapore's finest yB ■^■m Watches I v?l I A complete range398 words
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Advertisement133 1978-08-25 10 SINGAPORE PIANO CO. PTE. LTD., proudly presents MR. GLENN DERRINGER on the WURLfIZER* ORGAN (U.S.A.) Come spend a memorable evening with one of America's foremost organist who has played with Bob Hope, Perry Como and other Top entertainers. "The Wurlit/er organ well established tine* 1859." Venue: P.U.B. Auditorium. Somerset Road.133 words
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Advertisement369 1978-08-25 11 av^t _*Udlßßiß4aßß^Bt. ■^■^■^■^■■^■^■^■^■^^"■^■^■^B^B^BB^B^bW a^BBVa^BBHB^BBIBV^BB^PJBB^BI wt^Kr^' üBHMBbIR^ .Ift. vßki Come and discover a romantk new profile in beauty at the Geminesse counter, Geminesse Beauty Consultants show you how to look rich, refined, romantic. Free Beauty Demonstrations August 25 31, 1978. Jy JT/ tj* 1 S One Geminesse "Beauty Treat" set north369 words
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Advertisement483 1978-08-25 11 EASTERN UNITED— 1. 1 \J 1 A 1 BIG SAVINGS FOR YOUR ._l y A -J-.J HARI RAYA OR WEDDING m A Special hire purchase terms Lhmjt ■P r H^' ■■■THHV' Or pay in cash and enjoy 743.2 sq m (8000 sq ft) of space filled with furniture and further483 words
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329 1978-08-25 12 pEOPLE will feel more confident using HDB lifts if the board approves the installation of an automatic emergency device to reactivate the lifts immediately after a power failure, an engineer said yesterday. He said If a Uft stopped between floors. the electronic329 words
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470 1978-08-25 12 Overtime dispute case adjourned to Oct 5 lIEARING of an overtime dispute between the Pioneer Industries Employees Union (PIEU) and Toa Harbour Works Co. Ltd. was yesterday adjourned to Oct 5 when one of seven tugboat captains indirectly involved will testify as a court witness. The deputy president of the470 words
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Article43 1978-08-25 12 THI Adult Education Board will bold 1U 12th ftnnuaJ athleuc meat at the Farrer Park AthleUc Centre on Sunday at 230 pjn The Acting Minister for Social Affair* and chairman of AEB, Dr. Ahmad liattar. will (lva away the prUm.43 words
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203 1978-08-25 12 S'porean top student in English grammar school ONDON. Thura. A Li Singapore student, DourUs Ong Kheng Ho. 16, has emerged tops In his school here when he scored six As and two Bs In the London University's QCE "O" levels this year. Doug'as. who spent three-and-a-half years at the Woodhouse203 words
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Advertisement315 1978-08-25 12 /^DREAMJBEDROOjSTN SIM illi K)AM MATTRESS I^y^J^ 81 i *lfr>%L.LU j!l >i DIVAN SET in Damask tick. M mm floral pnnt cover. CASH l^%s/^df B Ui>iK Mtiu in DaKea r^^^^fc^MiijLL«r CASH C^IPfQA M $<».9o \?n m spnng g»37 jY>EVOSn£l X n^ L-l 1 mattressesandladder. FOLDING BED n CASHS79 gSgJSS $22J0^ g315 words
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Advertisement194 1978-08-25 12 HVIV*/ Lad** Dresses til C plk'v^r v.p. $88.00 4^m ft 1 lU||p'^^^'^ HB9i&y^^| save $44.00 Furniture Lighting tEk 1^ Arrow Brigade Shirt i I U.P. $49.50 V HI I NOW $24.75 m 9 SAVE $24 75 U ■B Pierre Estelle Shirt U.P. $88.S0 I NOW $44.25 SAVE $44.25 Texwood, Rodeo194 words
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Advertisement1171 1978-08-25 13 You can trust Mqzola, the largest-selling pure corn oil q Mazola, the largest-selling pure corn oil in Malaysia and Singapore today, is low in saturated fats and high in polyunsatu- f _mm{/£ rates to help reduce cholesterol. lA^ m^^m^^W^ t A Mazola is 100% pure corn oil, made from the1,171 words
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Article334 1978-08-25 14 NOT since the end of World War Two have there been so many factors pushing Japan towards transformation as there are now. The demands from friends and foes alike, although for different reasons, are, in fact, for a new Japan purged of many of Its basic characteristics.334 words
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Article306 1978-08-25 14 PREDICTABLY, Moscow Is becoming increasingly annoyed and apprehensive at the success of Chairman Hua's visit to Rumania and Yugoslavia. A notch on the Chinese diplomatic Scoreboard Is always seen as a setback by the Russians in the context of the continuing SlnoSoviet quarrel. What Is no doubt particularly306 words
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322 1978-08-25 14 seem to Indicate otherwise The scheme was Introduced In December 1976 when Tanjong Katong Road was extended from Oeylang Road to Sims Avenue Since then It has been working satisfactorily The re-routing has allowed one set of traTOc signals to be removed at Gulllemard Road,322 words
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Article, Illustration1707 1978-08-25 14 ENVOY: GIVE US CONCRETE AID, NOT JUST PROMISES The Singapore Ambassador to Japan, Mr. Wee Mon-cheng, was interviewed by Mainichi Daily News (MDN) reporter Ann Nakano on the occasion of the Republic's 13th anniversary as a hilly independent state on Aug. 9. Mr.1,707 words
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550 1978-08-25 14 HARRY MILLER - HARRY MILLER ■y in London THE British Government's reply today to Israel that only British policemen can carry guns outside Heathrow Airport was never in doubt after the latest PLO outrage in the heart of London's West End on Sunday. tions to the550 words
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Advertisement350 1978-08-25 14 FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE FOR SOU T H EAST ASIA ST/HUS.EAJPTELTD 136. BUKIT TIMAH ROAD. SINGAPORE 9 TEL 2354 109 2353 056. CABLE STIHISEA' TELEX R*****7 DuUGCS 3 ll©Vw CJCHGIcII B^See tne<" '^VVVVI LbAbjb^LbjAbJl m&M rSii^EHLSSßfiSsri !^9 Hewlett-Packard's new Series Ecalculators offer PPtdl innovative new features at lower prices than any designed350 words
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Article, Illustration198 1978-08-25 15 Disco 'queen' Tina to perform here rpWO of Britain's foreL most exponents of disco music, Tina Charles (above) and Biddu. will perform at a Singapore hotel and at thr Leisure Drome in Kalian* in October. They are scheduled to perform together at the Goodwood Park Hotel on Oct 7 and198 words
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517 1978-08-25 15 THEY were strangers exchanging furtive glunces across the tables at the Yo Yo Club. Her hair was flaming red, her eyes said "corn*, hUher." Next minute, viewer** watching Delvecchio on Channel 6 last Saturday at 8.30 p.m., learnt that Daisy, the redhead, was517 words
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Article, Illustration248 1978-08-25 15 Announcer Naga missed by Indian music fans INDIAN music fans In Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia have lost an "institution" with the death of Mrs. Nagarethlnam Supplah, 48. a senior announcer with RTB. This Is the contention and view of Indian music critics on both sides of the Causeway. Naga. as248 words
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Article104 1978-08-25 15 DO you know who are the worst snorers? Those interested in the answer can tune in to the Rediffusion proer amm c, KALEIDESCOPE on the Silver Network on Sunday at 10.30 a.m. Other topics discussed in the programme are facts on conception and contraception, breast cancer whether104 words
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Article, Illustration311 1978-08-25 15 SAW PUAY LIM - Sunday treat for fans of Olivia SAW PUAY LIM Ely "CiANS of Oiivia de r Havilland, who played Melanie in Gone With The Wind, will be treated to one of her films this weekend. The actress, now 61, stars opposite Richard Burton In MY COUSIN RACHEL to be telecast on311 words
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Article109 1978-08-25 15 MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES |?OR a repertoire of •T music from the 1920s to the present, drop in at the DBS Auditorium tonight or tomorrow night at 8 p.m. to watch a concert, "Big Band Sound". It is presented by the University of Singapore Music Department which will feature its109 words
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Advertisement126 1978-08-25 15 The versatile Little Helper is here! TOSHIBA VH-7810E f\ Consider these features:— Very competitive price Big capacity to hold bigger and heavier loads of washable clothes I Automatic reversing vortex washing system. k or one-way for delicate fabrics *r.^k^* /4 Centrifugal extraction spin dry system JrS^^^^ Seamless spin basket prevents126 words
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Advertisement54 1978-08-25 15 CHARITY WALKATHON The Walkathon is jointly organised by the Lions Club of Singapore (North) sV and the NS Recreation Club to raise fund* lot three Chanty Home* Dot*: 27 August 1978 Tim*: 8.00 am Plac*: NS Electronics (Pt*) Ltd. Lower Delta Road. SGl(B fl PrlM« It T-Shlrts donated by iMtan54 words
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Advertisement348 1978-08-25 15 />m^\ SINGAPORE <\C^<? CONTACT LENS V SOCIETY The following members are: D CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONERS D OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS O OPTOMETRISTS E.J. BENJAMIN edward j benjamin pte ltd F.A.A.0.. F A CLP Ist Fir 104. Tanglin Shopping Centre, Tanglin Road. (9) Til *****9/*****56 CHEN YIN FOOK dah sin opt CO A.0.A..348 words
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Miscellaneous919 1978-08-25 15 TV and Radio SINGAPORE 5 IN PM Opening followed by Housewives' Ma- 7.00 Persembahan Ki (Malay) tinee— The Pickpocket (A Mandarin tea- 7.30 News And Newsreel (Malay) tore film— superimposed English/Chinese 7.55 The Children li Need (Malay) subtitles) 8.40 Science Report 4.35 Intermission 1.55 Sports Parade 6 00 Opeiicf folliwed919 words
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Article1268 1978-08-25 16 THE list transacted ready sale at the doa« of buslnes» on the Stock Exrhancr or Slnfapore jreaterday compaml with thr previous day's prices totether with 1978 rtlgh and low. Adjusted for scrip/ rtfhU Issue) xMTION )N> IVthimUALS HW LaM Mfca V*m (««u; Sate 272 132 Aetna 2M -11,268 words
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Article, Illustration331 1978-08-25 16 SINGAPORE UNIT TRUST IMuiim' orteoo far Aa* Hi TIw Commerce 2 3S 2.54 The Saving Fund 150 l.M S pore Prog Fund 115 1.22 Spore Security Fund 2.02 2 14xd Spore Invest Fund 1.41 ISO ASIA UNIT TRUST INwin' prtcM roc Au( 2f) Mai Invest Fund 2 44331 words
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Article302 1978-08-25 16 X Kimpir (3.705). Kuchal (3) 1 70 (3) 1.71. Llntul (1.458). Malayan <14 008). Minis* (5.058 5.208) (221 5.10 Pahans Can (23) 2.24 (83) 223 (11) 2.21 <12."> 2 22 Pslslinn (1.205.. Rahmsn Hyd (6 DOB 6.305) (1) 8 20. Rneni (3 SOS). S Dridll (4 728 4.7K8)302 words
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Article404 1978-08-25 16 HONOKONO: The market continued yesterday's rally and firmed throughout the session in very active trading, dealers said It Is awaiting the result from today's Exchange Banks Association meeting, which could raise interest rates further, they said. Among market leaders. Hongkong Bank rose 30 cents to HKS2I 20. Hongkong Land404 words
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Article395 1978-08-25 16 TOKYO. Share prices closed lower, led by ex port-oriented Issues and blue chips, after Increased liquidations and pro-fit-taking pared initial gains. dealers said. The Dow Jones average closed 16.99 points lower at 5.503.74 with a volume of 210 million shares. The New Index closed at 419.55. down 1.02 points395 words
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Article85 1978-08-25 16 THE Malaysian Minister of Finance has fixed these rates for the period from August 24 until further notice: Rubber 237{ cts a kg. Copra $959.01 a tonne. Palm Kernal $***** a tonne. White pepper $4,708.91 a tonne. Black pepper $2,873.72 a tonne. The rate of duties Rubber 52185 words
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Article44 1978-08-25 16 STRIKING prices of the stock options officially listed on the Stock Exchange of Singapore, trie periods, bid and offer prices and business done yesterday with the number of options traded shown In brackets. Biaia Darby (Scat $2.75) B) OUB (SaaA U.») <-. (It) 1.44.44 words
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Article35 1978-08-25 16 LONDON- Coppxr prices oo Wednesday (previous la brackets) Wlrakar Spot buyers f7SO (£740). sailers £731 (£741); Three Month buyers £784 (£755). •ellwi £784 50 (£755 50) Mar kat ten*: v«ry steady. SslM; 9,973 tonnes.35 words
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Article325 1978-08-25 17 SYDNEY. Thurs Selected miners were firm In an otherwise mixed market, dealers said. Among uraniums, Queensland Mines gained IS cents to 13 35 and Kathleen mvrstmmti 10 to $2.90, but rmnrontliHTital and Pcko eased 10 each to $1490 and 1600 respectively, while EZ Induitriet remained steady at 1300325 words
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Article289 1978-08-25 17 NEW YORK. Wed. A government announcement of additional gold sales to iwlp the dollar pushed stocks broadly higher today although the advance was tempered by profit taking Trading vu active. The Dow Jones Industrials rose 4.59 to 897.00 and advancer led declines 1.028 f> 479. Volume expanded289 words
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Article76 1978-08-25 17 FINANCIAL TIMES INDUSTRIALS Wednesday 519 2 Tuesday 523 2 Week Ago 510.0 DOW JOMM A\>.H M.r IMM STRIAI.S Wrrtnrsday 897.00 Tuesday 892 41 Week Ago 894.58 IOMMt.N DOLLAR I'KrMll M Wednesday 98 1 to W* Tuesday 99. to 100 H.K HANG SENG Thursday 888 40 Wednesday 849 70 Week76 words
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Article166 1978-08-25 17 AMSTERDAM. Wed Share prices closed firm with all indices reaching record highs for the year. dealers said. Dutch Internationals were veiy firm with gains between one and 250 guilders Qsewhere share* with gains of over two guilders Included KLM. Algmeitr Bank Nederland. Boh. Oct-van Der (.rtnlrn -i.d BJraaorf.166 words
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Article213 1978-08-25 17 ZURICH. Wed Prices dosed steady In average turnover, dealers said Among financial* Mo«-vm-picm and Otvflkaa-Barfcrlr were slightly ftrmer. while •tttjr n— lost some ground after yesterday's riat. In Industrials. Sim, Her*. GtatMßj and Kara ■am declined while Clb»G«*«7 and N«aU« Kttfslerwd ware slightly higher The Credit SuMse Index213 words
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Article145 1978-08-25 16 rpHE Straits tin price M. edged another $1 higher to $1,805 per plcul In Penane yesterday on an official offering down nine tonnes to 177 tonnes. The overnight London market was steady with forward buyers gaining £35 to £6.705 per tonne. LONDON: Tin ended the day £15 higher for145 words
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Article31 1978-08-25 16 Bobber: Aug 24 Singapore: Sept 242.00 cts (up 2-00 cto). Malaysia: Sept 247.50 eta (up 2.00 cts). Tin: $1305 (up $1). Official of ferine: 177 tonnes (down nine tonnes).31 words
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Article54 1978-08-25 16 w.dnttdiy Tuesday Melbourne (1) 180.99 17S 95 London 200.508 208.J0E 201.008 206.801 Zurich 200 SOB 208.258 201.258 20T.WS Parll 199.89 206.08 Thursday WimMi Hongkong i')l'.4Uß IUB.OOfc *****8 200 008 Spore (2) 202.138 199.538 203.068 291.288 Eftrport prices In non-sterling areas In US dollar per ounce. (1) Australian dollar per54 words
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Article484 1978-08-25 16 mHE Singapore rubber X market yesterday opened about unchanged dealers said. Prices then rose marginally on upcountry buying and some local covering. The morning session closed aulet. China's acceptances for RSB One, Two, Three and Pour at premium prices for September shipment from both Singapore and Malaysia caused a484 words
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Article102 1978-08-25 16 rvAILY SSR and SMB prices at noon yesterday: Sept Oct B-A.S. (Current Mth I (Forward Mth) Bayer* Sellers Bayers Bdlen SSR 30 (1 ton pallet) 215.50 217 SON 216.M) 218 SON 8BR 50 (1 ton pallet) 313 50 215.50N 214.50 316.50N SMR 5CV (1 ton pallet) 348.00102 words
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Article119 1978-08-25 16 CtMHISI PROOUCI II CNANOI, tINQAPORI NOON CLOSING PMCU PIB P4CWL TSSTgROAT CmiiX all: Bulk $86s sellers, old drum $Sl a sellers, new drum $96* sellers. Cepra: aCUed (loose) UKyCoat. $M buyers Plp«ll Muntok AST A white fob 100% NX.W 8327 sellers Sarawak white fob 96<t NL.W $310 aallan,119 words
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93 1978-08-25 16 CHIEF PRICE CHANGES Falls Most active stocks Klafs 300 +45 ■tarcMOTtta 424 +24 ■patwUas) 383 +22 OCBC 1030 +30 UaaassPsa 402 +30 Bftnsiwui 394 +18 Afelte 292 +18 ■fissgCMVt 212 +17 HOB 398 +18 Wsanss 378 +16 FAN 800 +15 lusaiii 030 +15 PegiMaU 348 +15 Outarie 191 4-14 M93 words
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Article32 1978-08-25 16 Aug23 Aug24 BT. Index: 1898.82 1948.15 Industrials: 397.23 401.67 Finance: 655.17 662.21 Hotels: 282.30 272.49 Properties: 247.32 257.56 Tins: 174.15 174.15 rubbers: 564.33 566.50 0.C.8.C: 366.91 373.00 S.E.S. Ind. 381.00 384.8032 words
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Article452 1978-08-25 16 THE Straits Times industrial index shot pass the 400 mark on the Stock Exchange of Singapore yesterday, unheeded by those on the trading floor who were caught up in the buying frenzy. It rose 4.44 points to 401 .67 while the Business Times index was up452 words
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Article401 1978-08-25 16 A FORCEFUL return by bulls took the Kuala Lumpur stock market to a firm finish yesterday. Property stocks stole the limelight yesterday In very bullish trading The enthusiasm was apparently triggered by United Overseas Land's proposed takeover of the minority stake in Singapore Merlin. The New Straits Times401 words
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Article197 1978-08-25 16 THE us dollar drifted lower In the Singapore forex market yesterday, despite reports that Saudi Arabia rejected efforts to raise oil prices to replace the dollar a& the oil pricing unit. The US /Sing dollar opened at $2 2680/00 and eased gradually lower en selling pressure to197 words
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Article39 1978-08-25 16 Closing Interbank rates on tlngapore dollar on Aug 24 Offer Bid >vemlght 4 3/4 4 1/4 mth 6 3 8 6 1/4 mthi 6 12 8 3 8 mths 6 1/2 8 3 8 Soarce: Artiry Pevc«39 words
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Article55 1978-08-25 16 RANOE of r»te oil id by 41,. count houira on Aui 14. Ovtrnlcht 2 to IS* Call d«p<Mit 3S to JH% Ciukif •uy MM •-Month Trauury bill* a S/lt I T/M 3-Month Bank biin 1/1* i/ia 3-Month CO 6 »/l( 7/l» e-Month CO 5/1 1/2 iKru NaUanal OiMtunt e«.55 words
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Article144 1978-08-25 16 Interbank rat ites at 3.00 p.m. Currencies US dollar Sterling pound Hongkong dollar M'slan dollar Aust schilling Bel franc (com) Danish kronei French franc Italian lire Neth guilder Nor kroner Swedish kroner Swiss franc Deut mark Japanese yen Aust dollalr NZ dollar Canadian dollar Renmlnbl Nominal ratci Smithsonian144 words
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Article187 1978-08-25 16 currency deposit interbank rates as at close on Aug M. US DoUan (Soot) Offer Bid 7 davs 8 1/4 18 1 mth 8 7/8 8 3/4 2 mths 8 1/2 8 3/3 3 mths 8 S/8 8 \'2 6 mths 0 11ft 8 15/ 16 8 mths187 words
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Article23 1978-08-25 16 THE average rate at which Singapore banks are currently prepared to lend to their best customers is 7 per cent.23 words
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888 1978-08-25 17 Hong Leong all set for rapid expansion EXCITINO times are on the horizon for Hong Leong Ftnance again After four years of consolidation of Its wldenuiging financial activities, the group seems all set Co take off in the current year with rapid expansion of its lines of business and a888 words
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Article199 1978-08-25 17 S'pore Finance is not aware SINGAPORE Finance said on Wednesday it Is not aware of the news that Hong Leong Finance Is negotiating to acquire a substantial Interest In Its share capital. The company was commenting on queries from the Stock Exchange of Singapore on two Hong Leong announcements that199 words
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Advertisement1663 1978-08-25 17 I ACCO UNTANT/OFHCE MANAGER I A (1 f^ r^H R r\Tl Singapore Salary Circa $35,000 Per Annum COMPONENTS PRIVATE LIMITED ur Client is a well established Singapore company which is part of an international group. The company wishes to recruit an Accountant/Office Due to expansion, we have vacancies for the1,663 words
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Advertisement3361 1978-08-25 18 AT YOUR SERVICE SECTION INDEX X(^ b^b^b^bV .iß^B^Lk *»»'*'>» ixam -soopm I FOR SALE SHOPPING OUIDE CATS. •^r^B^^B^^^ •^^i^ro^a—' sfUf ».u,m».»», Ar!t O ua NN r C ils ENTS PERSONAL 284-4422 Per column cm $10 75 (Mln 132 25) 1A OBUUAKIt^S o 7nLT7sHOPPHir6UlpM^^O«Wtt*S^^ II EMPLOYMENT j| II EMPLOYMENT 1 BWBBSl^3,361 words
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Advertisement3373 1978-08-25 19 II EMPLOYMENT It EWPLOYMENT II EMPLOYMENT II EMPLOYMENT II EMPLOYMENT .any at departmental stores Flcate and a .lass II! driving H^ M MURATA ELECTRONICS (S) PTE J.ini rD/r»BrniTO. Tol^Won Apptooc Pi. Lid PREFABRICATE PTE LTO Salary plus attractive commts- ,»!iZr.«». I licence prefernce will be given to "A^B^ LTD nanuilK/tArtUIIUH3,373 words
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Advertisement3921 1978-08-25 20 II EMPLOYMENT |II EMPLOYMENT II EMPLOYMCNT ill VEHICLES BOATS 111 VEHICLES BOATS lan WHICH BANK !N BOOKKEEPING TAX. SECRE- Z^^Z^ZS^SS^^S Novel «UGEOT 504 1974 TOYOTA CORONA VKII m-m mm^—^^—^^ mm Huatnon """""'9 looking for a German banker TARIAL services rendered by H!»VTTr3r^^W¥W!rTTI amom:l r recently overhauled alrcon. cassette, new tyres3,921 words
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Advertisement4088 1978-08-25 21 111 VEHICLES A BOATS j V SERVICES BUSINESS [VI EDUCATION TRAINING VI EDUCATION TRAINING VII TRAVEL* RESTAURANTS GOOD PRICE OFFERED lo > DATSUN PICKUP A. VIABLE to JEUNESSE ET BEAUTE for your SHORTHAND (THEORY) BE- GUITAR CORUSES FOR classic MAT HE M A T I C S ENGLISH. MAM HO4,088 words
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Obituary, Illustration24 1978-08-25 22 In »fi loving iwmom o< WONG KWEE YONQ d«C»M«d H-a-74 EE SIM MONO, departed ten yvart ago 2S/I/M VEO HIOK CHIN24 words
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Advertisement2665 1978-08-25 23 I""""""""™"™"™" ~~~~-~*~"~™~™~™™"~~~~™~™"n i I I I V fU"L J FWI mf 3 MINISTRY OF HEALTH IV ACCOMMODATION PROPERTIES lIVI IV ACCOMMODATION I PROPERTIES IV ACCOMMODATION PROPERTIES lIVI IV ACCOMMODATION PROPERTIES I^LillLiiyi ":m,kr notki I I 1 I I M I ____^________a__a_— i fc_____« Tenders are Invited for the OUT ,12,665 words
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330 1978-08-25 24 BENTONG (Pahang), Thursday SECURITY forces found two underground communist terrorist food dumps, and recovered essential items and subversive pamphlets in the Cameron Highlands area two days ago. i Mentrl Besar Abdul Rahim Bakar said today, in the first dump, the security forcesNST - 330 words
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Article37 1978-08-25 24 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs. Austrian ambassadors, trade commissioners and businessmen la Asia will attend a two-Jay seminar here from Nov 7 to discuss the promotion of Austrian trade In the region. It was announced today. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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159 1978-08-25 24 Dong visit to KL put off until October KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs The Vietnamese Prime Minister, Mr Pham Van Dong, is expected to visit Malaysia in early October instead of next month as earlier planned, it was learned today. The change, according to informed sources here, is at Malaysia's request asAFP - 159 words
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212 1978-08-25 24 'KL Will hit back if S'pore cuts MAS flights KTJALA LUMPUR, Thurs Malaysia will take counter measures If Singapore proceeds with its ultimatum to cut down the number of MAS flights to the republic from Nov 1. Secretary-general of the Transport Ministry Hajl Mohamed Noor Hassan said In an interview212 words
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Article31 1978-08-25 24 KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs An anti-smuggling Mam arrested four men today and seized 100 sacks of ric« smuggled In from rhalland at Wang Kelian, 482 kilometres north-west of Kuala Lumpur31 words
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Article168 1978-08-25 24 PENANG, Thurs. The owner of a Tanjong Bungah provision store was stabbed to death today when he tried to resist four armed robbers after a birthday lunch at his mother's house on Pulau Tikus. The owner, Mr. Koay Slew Hean, 53, was stabbed with a bearing168 words
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Article436 1978-08-25 24 Asean PTA: Firms boost output KUALA LUYPUR, Thursday MANTFACTTRERS are reported to be gearing up production for exports to various Asean countries when the regional preferential trading arrangements (PTA) come into force from Sept 1. Under the Asean PTA, announced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on436 words
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Article80 1978-08-25 24 Flexible import duty? KUALA LUMPUR. Thurs The Australian Government is willing to be flexible over the 12->/ 2 per cent import duty on textiles if Asean nations feel the duty inhibits their trade with Australia, its Minister of Special Trade Representation, Mr Victor Garland, said today. The tariff imposition wasAFP - 80 words
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Article85 1978-08-25 24 Strike threat: Talks again today KUALA LUMPUR. sThur. A second conciliation meeting between the Malaysian Airline System Employee Union and MAS management, arranged by the Department of Industrial Relations will be held tomorrow to avert a strike by the union on Sept 1, an MAS statement said today. The union85 words
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Article55 1978-08-25 24 JOHORK BARU. Thin. Customs offlcen Mtaad 111 grama of heroin from a Snt apore Uxl at the Cauarwa; checkpoint here la«t night. A CuatOßM laid today the drug waa worth •bout 13.000. A 42-year-oid Singaporean who tried to run away wu caught after a anon55 words
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Advertisement134 1978-08-25 24 Leap into a pair of H^^^B JAGUAR BRIEFS P^J (Available in 5 exciting colours) L_.^ Made of the finest 100% cotton Jersey, for unexcelled coolness and lasting quality Shaped and styled for maximum comfort and support HI Beige, cream, red. blue, rust H Sizes: 28. 30, 32. 34. 36. 38,134 words
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Article, Illustration309 1978-08-25 25 CHOO WAI HONG - CHOO WAI HONG By |T STUTTERS, it moves, and although it will never make it to a real grand prix, this midget car is nevertheless a remarkable piece of workmanship. Remarkable because it took four young men with imagination, grit and a309 words
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697 1978-08-25 25 I PAUL JANSEN; SUSIE SOH - I PAUL JANSEN and SUSIE SOH By 'piIK managing dii ector of a photo graphic store in Ludw Plaza, Orchard Hoad, yesterday denied that he had started a fight in his store with an Australian director on Sunday. Contradicting the report which the697 words
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Advertisement164 1978-08-25 25 TREMENDOUSOUND Tremendous 3-dimensional sound! Sound that surrounds you. envelopes you. encircles you. This is what Pioneer's revolutionary new car stereo speakers are all about. The 3-way. 3-speaker system gives superb 360° sound dispersion Because of the wide-open cone structure and mesh grille Because of the projected positioning of the mid-range164 words
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Advertisement424 1978-08-25 25 LblbW BBb£. alar bW, r iM -xTtW 1^ hum m^SkmH^ 1 w W STOCKS CLEARING AT FANTASTICALLY LOW PRICES^ I H /^^fc£ .^^r^'itK^^ Ladies' 'V I I t•" 1 \i twV Double-Georgette _^flfl MA^CU 7^ 4B j2S\ Skirt-Suits. nJk^^ '^BHGb v iffl^BJt^ Assorted colours V_j "f •?^s^^^^^Sx^M <mE i up.424 words
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Article, Illustration392 1978-08-25 26 WEST BERLIN, Thurs. Fifteen-year-old Tracy Caulkins of the United States, perhaps spurred on by her rare defeat on Tuesday, powered to yet another new world record here last night in the 400 metres individual medley at the world swimming championships. The toussle-haired schoolgirl from Nashville, collectedReuter - 392 words
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285 1978-08-25 26 WEST BERLIN, Thurs. The Soviet Union took a walk-over 5-0 victory over Rumania in their semi-final group of the world water-polo championship here yesterday when their opponents quit the pool in disgust at a referee's decision. The flare-up of tempers came aReuter - 285 words
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303 1978-08-25 26 COLOGNE (West Germany), Thurs.—Teenager Beate Habetz, competing on the streets on which she normally delivers newspapers, caused one of the biggest upsets at the world cycle championships when she won the women's road race title here yesterday. The 17-year-old lives Just roundReuter - 303 words
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Article113 1978-08-25 26 The Dutch obtained ample consolation In the second road race later In the day the men's 100 km team event. A four-man squad built up by new Dutch national trainer Rlnl Wagtmans clocked a superb time of 1 hr. 59 mins. 51 sees, to beat the Soviet Union, the113 words
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94 1978-08-25 26 Bulgaria and Rumania get gold each MEXICO CITY. Thurs.— Bulgaria and Rumania each grabbed a gold medal yesterday during the fourth and last day o( Greek Roman competition In the World wrestling championships. Alexandra Constantln of Rumania, outpointed Poland's Roman Klerpaci 16-12 in the aemi-flnal round of the 48-kllo category.94 words
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Article80 1978-08-25 26 NEW YORK. Thun. Results of major league baseball games played yesterday American Learnt California New York Yankees S. Milwaukee 9 Cleveland 4. Chicago t tTfi"tf City 0, Texas 2 Minnesota 0. Baltimore 11 Oakland 0, Seattle i Boston S. (lax) Toronto 4 Detroit 3, (2nd) Toronto SReuter - 80 words
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Advertisement383 1978-08-25 26 it's £HSi got a JEimi lot iaß of taste H^B| The Moccona Instant IACCONi Moccona is »Wy VTI^JIB the only instant coffee I^K^l with the taste of KtV» freshly brewed coffeerich, full-bodied and WttT^*^mm7t^ without the sour after-taste of other instant coffee. Discover Moccona instant coffee in the re-usable V383 words
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Advertisement91 1978-08-25 26 HARI RAYA SPECIALOFFER 10% 30% discounts on all quality Universal products. WUV 533 Purchases of more than $50/— get a FREE calculator. Purchases of more than $100/— get a FREE alarm clock. I BJ i^l IE UV 576^ u\ii7Fr7kl am M Vam^l^i .w5 m I ML Wmm j^^yLencoclean L r.91 words
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Article, Illustration443 1978-08-25 27 NBW YORK. Thurs Sweden's BJorn Borg, 22. was yesterday named top seed for next week's United States Open tennis championships, following his victories at Wimbledon and In the French Open the first two legs of the Grand Sam of tennis. If Borg wins the US championship,Agencies - 443 words
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Article374 1978-08-25 27 FAIRWAY - FAIRWAY By \K\\ OMER Bona Mia has been shaping up well on the track and looks likely to make a winning debut in Race Seven at Bukit Timah tomorrow. Worked by a riding boy yestei day morning, the Supernatural five-year-old, a winner of a374 words
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Article1618 1978-08-25 27 m^TTSFWM 20 CLASS 5, DIV 4 1,400m ■aUSJUB ($9,500 $9,650 to winner) I (out Taaaa a irn* ipon> Moufoure 57 0 <dd«i 51 M t 4000 Mm (LI Ahmad 8 B 0 (ad 1 Nato» e INtV Fa na o«ia(Pen«Onn)Chonf 1UJKM *llw« 3 ***** AaaMtc Fla* i Admiral)1,618 words
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Advertisement215 1978-08-25 27 The French have a way with chickens. Some call it irresistible. Magnif ique. Ooolah-lah! But we like to think it's just plain ingenuity. Give a Frenchman a chick (or a chicken) and he'll come out with the most mouth-watering concoctions that you never dreamed were possible. Fricassee De Volaille "Doris215 words
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Article319 1978-08-25 28 LONDON, Thurs SILVIO LEONARD of Cuba finished inches ahead of Hasely Crawford, Trinidad's Olympic gold medallist, to win the 100 metres in an international track and field meet at, London's Crystal Palace last night. Both men were timed In 10.28 seconds. Ernest ObengAP - 319 words
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360 1978-08-25 28 LONDON, Thurs. Basil D'Oliveira, 48-year-old South Africanborn cricket veteran, turned the years back yesterday as he hit 146 not out for Worcestershire against Lancashire in the English county championship at Worcester. D'Oliveira went in with the score at 162 for three, whenReuter - 360 words
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Article256 1978-08-25 28 Viren opts out of European meet BRIEFS HELSINKI. Thurs. Pinlands I^sse Vlren, winner of the b.uoo and 10,000 metres at the last two Olympics, has announced that he will not compete at the European athletics championships In Prague next week. He was provisionally selected for the 5.000 m but hasAgencies - 256 words
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Article, Illustration205 1978-08-25 28 LONDON, Thursday M ANCH ESTER United and Aston Villa scored fine away victories last night and maintained 100 per cent records in the English Soccer League. United won 3-2 at Leeds, the club newly taken over by former Glasgow Celtic manager Jock Stein. Villa romped to205 words
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Article124 1978-08-25 28 SEOUL, Thurs Sixteen teams from 14 countries, including the ITS professional team, Washington Diplomats, will compete In the Eighth annual President Park ChungHee Cup soccer tournament from Sept 9-21, the South Korean Soccer Association announced today. Among thr major foreign entries are defending champions Brazil,AP - 124 words
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Article148 1978-08-25 28 SHIMIZU, (Japan). Thurs. The American Youth Soccer Organisation All Stars from Southern California, on tour for the trinatlon soccer tournament here, created a major upset yesterday by defeating Germany's Braunschwleg Area AllStars l-o, the goal coming from Robert Brlstow in the secondhalf. While the first-half wasReuter; UPI - 148 words
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Article45 1978-08-25 28 BENTOBA Jogger* Centre will be holding 1U first 5,000 m time trial at the Blue track tomorrow It U open to the public and all Jogger* who can beat the 25-mlnute barrier will be awarded certificate*. For more lnlomiation telephone *****88 or 2707M9.45 words
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Advertisement488 1978-08-25 28 Two big favours you should do this Hari Raya: bY 1 1 bbl WaS bb^bUHLbVi <fe V Jattf J "Wr VERECO Buy a set of Vereco tableware for your friends and one for yourself. Made from specially toughened glass, Varaco dishes and plates will always look beautiful. Vereco coloured plates488 words
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Advertisement115 1978-08-25 28 I*' SPECIAL SALES L 25th August to 3rd September .^tfAPaV Wkto rang* of sporting gears and equipment available. AMF, Head. Puma, Adidaa, Admiral, Panther. Kawaaakl, etc., etc. JEHANGIR SPORTS 337 38. Third Floor. Peninsula Shopping Centre Coleman Street S njapore 6 J Opens daily from J 30am to 6pm including115 words
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Article33 1978-08-25 29 out good reasons will not be considered for selec tion. This year's Putra Cup competition will be held at Rawamangun Course, Jakarta, from Sept 28 to Oct 1.33 words
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Article45 1978-08-25 29 MAHADER HASSAN the national hardcourt '.Minis champion, will meet American Tom Monroe In an exhibition match at the Singapore Tennis Centre on Sunday at 3 p.m. Monroe, 22, Is the United States national collegiate charploiv He has held the title since 1975.45 words
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Article, Illustration378 1978-08-25 29 BERNARD PEREIRA - BERNARD PEREIRA By AGE dealt a cruel A blow to former three-time heavyweight champion Quek Ser Hong last night when he was beaten by an lppon by the Kyu grade champion, Joop Pcstema, in the halfheavyweight class of the Pesta Sukan judo championships at378 words
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Article349 1978-08-25 29 HOWARTH HITS TEST CENTURY LONDON. Thurs. An unbeaten 105 by Geoff Howarth put New Zealand in a sound position at 280 for five at the close o. the nrst day's play in the third and nna. cricket Test against England at Lord's today. It was an invaluable innings by Ho349 words
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Article200 1978-08-25 29 NEW ZEALAND Ist Inns Wrifht c Edmondi b Bothsm I? Edgar c Edmonds b Emburey SJ Howarth not out 105 Psrfcer lbw Hendrick 14 fturfrs Ibw Botham 68 Ceafdon c EJnburey b Botham Anderson not out S Extras 27 Total (for 5 wkU) MO WkU (eU St 66. 73.Reuter - 200 words
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Article47 1978-08-25 29 Whampoa sevens WHAMPOA Constituency Sports Club have received overwhllmlng response for their annual Pests Suk&n sevefi-a-«lde soccer nesu st the To* P»yoo Athletic Centre oo teturdsj and Sunday In the junior 16-and-undcr ■ecUon. ttey oat* received. 31 entries, and In tbe aenior ■tove- 16 section. 24 entries.47 words
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Article55 1978-08-25 29 AMIT GUPTA ihone with both bat and ball when Victoria School beat Stamford by eight wicket* In a Singapore Cricket Association under-20 tourna m e n t match at East Cout Road yesterday. Brief scores. Stamford 41 (8anjay 19; Amlt Oupta 0-18, Fakhruddln 3-5). Victoria 42-2 (Amit Oupta55 words
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Article, Illustration347 1978-08-25 29 29 FILMS do not lie 1 and those who saw the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on Channel Five last Tuesday were aghast. For there was little Jayamanl lost in the colourful multitude looking; as perplexed as a toddler left on her own at a347 words
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Article, Illustration196 1978-08-25 29 ERNEST FREDA - ERNEST FREDA By athlete who lias taken part In two world masters meets. Ho has done ll.Osec for 100 m, 23.9 for 200 m and 53.0 for the 400 m In training. Harl's main rival In his age group Is Benedict Gomez, a196 words
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Article252 1978-08-25 29 JOE DORAI - Fandi, Koh shine on Russia tour JOE DORAI By EiANDI AHMAD, the "baby" of the Singa- pore team that visited Russia, and former national reserve goalkeeper Koh Chuan Hwee, are among the players coach Sebastian Yap will recommend for inclusion in the national squad next seaaon. They were among those252 words
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Article52 1978-08-25 29 TODAY'S EVENTS Jl'DO Pests Sukan championships (Oay World 7 pm.l. SOCCER National Under 18 semi-finals; Schools v Kakl BuK.lt. Mountbatten v Changi United (both at Peoples' Association 7 15 p.m. and 9 p.m.) Friendly: Pltipfttrlck V Food Suppliers; PARC v Aljunled CC. (buklt Chermln'i. BASKETBALL BAS Youth tournament (People's .\'«ociatlon52 words
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Article17 1978-08-25 29 WILFRED YEO - WILFRED YEO By QUEENSTOWN F.C. 2 SEMBAWANG C.S.C TOA PAYOH S FARBER PARK 217 words
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Advertisement405 1978-08-25 29 A world leader in vacuum cleaners now brings to you from the USA EUREKA in ii 4 > Acarp.tnoiii.-oi2" |T| I The only vacuum cleaner *ide deep suction carpet lOJ-- I 9 n ond"X w .r.r LO cK I W h mr >-n with a sturdy all-steel construction c^JZZ&SZm fey405 words
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Article, Illustration127 1978-08-25 30 REVERSAL OF POLICY? China attends talks with Taiwan TOKYO Thurs CHINA, apparently putting its scientific needs ahead of politics, today took part for the first time in an internail on a I conference also attended by delefates from Taiwan. The occasion was the opening in Tokyo of the 19th InternationalAP - 127 words
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Article69 1978-08-25 30 It was not known whether the presence of Chinese delegates in the week-long conference means a reversal of Peking's policy of not sharing a gathering wi.n delegates from Taiwan. Mr. ffua's government recently launched a policy of modernising China in four fields defence, science, industry and agriculture. AUPI - 69 words
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Article44 1978-08-25 30 BANGKOK. Thurs. Police In southern Thailand have arrested an Influential business tycoon In connection with the murder uf the chief abbot of a local trmpie, who had earlier opposec the man's mining operations near the temple, the Business Times reported today ATP.44 words
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Article164 1978-08-25 30 South African planes hit Zambia WINDHOEK (Namibia), Thursday SOUTH African fighter planes and troops struck across the Zambian border In a mopping up operation against Swapo cannon positions after a fierce artillery and rocket duel yesterday, the South African commander said today. Maj -Gen Jannie Oeldenhuys, in a statement issuedReuter; AP; AFP - 164 words
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136 1978-08-25 30 28 DIE IN MUSLIM REBEL ATTACK ON TROOPS MANILA, Thurs. Sixteen Muslim separatist guerillas and 12 government troops were killed in a grenade assault staged by the rebels in troubled southern Philippines, a military spokesman said today. The spokesman said two other army soldiers and undetermined number of Insurgents wereAFP - 136 words
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Article52 1978-08-25 30 BELFAST, Thurs. Convicted Irish guerilla bomber William Gallagher, 20 Is near to death after 43 days on hunger strike, his family claimed yesterday. Gallagher Is serving 12 years In Northern Ireland Mare prison for the 1975 bombing of a British Army Veterans' Hall in Straoane. hisReuter - 52 words
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Article83 1978-08-25 30 VATICAN CITY, Thurs. Cardinal Sebastiano Bagglo. a dlplonut-ulshop who has widely travelled the Americas from Chile to Canada. Is the computer's choice for the new Pope, an Italian newspaper reported today one day before the cardinals seclude themselvts In the conclave. Genoa's leftist dally 11 Lavoro said theyAP - 83 words
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Article711 1978-08-25 30 LONDON. Thurs Share prices lost ground In light trading today following profit-taking and on revived nervousness over the possibility of an October general election dealers wld At 3 pm the Financial Times Index was down 6 6 at 512 6 Government bonds closed narrowly mixed with an easier711 words
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Article142 1978-08-25 30 Peking may woo foreign capital HCNGKCNG, Thursday CHINESE leaders will for the first time give the go-ahead for foreign private investment projects in China in the near future, Chinese business sources said today. These sources who visit Peking from Hong Kong frequently, said top economic officials in China were for142 words
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Article43 1978-08-25 30 LONDON. Thurs Soviet authorities plan to Introduce disco nightclubs during the Moscow Olympic Games rhls was revealed today by Soviet journalist Victor Louis In an article in the London Evening News. His views generally reflect three of the Kremlin. AFP.AFP - 43 words
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Article229 1978-08-25 30 China has put a high priority on development of tourism as a means of earning quick cash to help finance an ambitious modernisation programme aimed at elevating the country to superpower status by the end of the century. Talks already are under way on some specific projects, the sources229 words
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Article188 1978-08-25 30 The Kyodo news service reported today that China Is planning to facilitate Japanese private loans and oil drilling technology as a means to expand bilateral trade. Chinese trade and monetary officials disclosed the plans when they met with a group of Kyodo reporters In Peking, It said. They saidUPI - 188 words
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Article36 1978-08-25 30 MOSCOW, Thurs. The Pntitm 3 unmanned cargo space capsule ended iu 16cUy mluloo today In ball of tire, high over a remote area of the Pacific Ocean, the Soviet new ageiiCy, Taw ■aid. UP1.UP - 36 words
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Advertisement231 1978-08-25 30 EASTERN UNITED DATSUN E2O ~^M^C £f Self-drive available Alto available: w^^^ MERCEDES 280S/200 DATSUN 120Y/140J/200L WV KOMBI TOYOTA CORONA/COROLLA VOLVO 144S MAZDA 929 a GALANT SIGMA FORD ESCORT Also available: c MAZDA PANE L VAN v W W^^W^ MAZDA TRUCK -4+- =_l\mmm^^^—^ (Diesel. 2.8 ton) j -,J DATSUN CHERRY VAN231 words
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Advertisement325 1978-08-25 30 BUSINESS TIMEB Stngmporc'i nnancl«l Dktly Cover Pi ice 504 Annual Sub»cnption 51 55 For subscription, call 284 8944 Ext 302 TODAYS HIGHLIGHTS... THE confusion over the proposal by Hong Leong Finance to take over Singapore Finance increases with each passing day. Following Hong Leong's announcement on Monday, Singapore Finance come325 words
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Article, Illustration32 1978-08-25 31 GEORGE VINE in Bonn - GEORGE VINE in Bonn Despite the Chancellor's reputation, the Liberal Party which keeps him in power is losing voters hand over fist MR. SCHMIDT32 words
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Advertisement194 1978-08-25 31 I M.Y. International Trading Company G3-4, Central Building, 1-2, Magazine Road, Singapore (1 £l are proud to appoint X I William Jacks Co.(S) Pte. Ltd. 1 3 1 1 Km, Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 21 X as their Official Sole Distributor for X 1 Apollo Bathroom Sanitary Accessories in Singapore,194 words
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Article, Illustration540 1978-08-25 32 LEONQ WENQ KAM - The Chinese school with an unusual history... LEONQ WENQ KAM By The Chinese Industrial And Commercial Continuation School has a long and colourful history. It was started in January 1920 in a rented classroom at a two storey shophouse In Tanjong Pagar Road. At that time. It only held evening540 words
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Article253 1978-08-25 32 Quotations Kind hearts are the garden*; kind thoughts the roots; kind word* the flower*; and kind deeds the fruit*. Anonymous m'T" All men have a mind which cannot bear to see the suffering of others. Mendus Beauty, unaccompanied by virtue, is as a flower without perfume. French proverb TRANSLATION CONTEST253 words
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Article, Illustration78 1978-08-25 32 The illustrated word is pronounced dang, meaning to manage or suitable or Just or bear. It has been reduced to only six strokes from its regular form, in brackets of 13. Here are some common combinations of the word: in thr midil. •moiu <janu/.iii) to rcprcMßt. shWclanii to78 words
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143 1978-08-25 32 Wang Xlang, of the Jin Dynasty, lost his mother early. His wicked stepmother 111-treated him and always spoke ill of him to his father. As a result, his; father did not like him. However, Wang Xlang remained filial to his parents. Once, Wang Xiang's stepmother143 words
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Article24 1978-08-25 32 Neng sheng ren zhT kou, *«BKA£& b\i neng fu ren zhT xTn. Winning an argument does not necessarily convince the defeated opponent.24 words
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Article215 1978-08-25 32 Seton Close Shalk Madersah Lane Shah Rd Shan Chlng Rd Shanghai Rd Shaw Rd Shelford Rd Shenton Way Shepherds Dr Sherwood Rd Shipyard Rd Short St Shrewsbury Rd Slak St Slak Kew Aye Slak Kuan Rd Slan Tuan Aye Slang Kuang Aye Slang Lim Park Slbu Rd215 words
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Advertisement141 1978-08-25 32 Move ahead the exciting Accord way _^^jff3 M Take the lead with 3-door engine. For vivid acceleration and exhilarating Accord. It's a winner in its lOOmph performance. You cruise and corner W 5jij*RfS8^*^wn right. Acclaimed 1 977 better because the Accord goes better, holds the mQfc^pi*^^ Car of the Year"141 words
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Article, Illustration97 1978-08-25 33 SIMON KENT in BUDAPEST - The consumer revolution in Hungary: An irreversible trend SIMON KENT in BUDAPEST LITTLE KREMLIN CAN DO TO STIFLE CAPITALIST INSTINCTS Frcm TEN years ago, on August 21, 1968, Russian tanks rumbled into Czechoslovakia to crush the wilting flowers of the "Prague Spring" fostered by Alexander Dubcek. But in that same97 words
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Advertisement166 1978-08-25 33 I Specify UK USA MECHANICAL SEALS and PACKINGS for BEST RESULTS -o*^^ PUMP SHAFT SEALS ASBESTOS/TEFLON PACKINGS^ GASKETS BB^* "^Specify BQJ 1 Polymer usa ft^H 1 *t*^ B^^, or •Self-lubricating plastic Jg_ O bearing materials Extruded rods, tubes, sheets and fabricated parts of 0^ Nylon, Delrin, Nylatron GS, %9 V^^Qal166 words
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Advertisement440 1978-08-25 33 j*^_t MICRO "W 4_^n^f Cassette Calculator Small in size YOUR HANDY jd in business 1 l^B^^^^^^l FEATURING: Record Play Button H|L Rewind/Review Button J^k M Tl St °P Button W^^ W Condenser Microphone I^ft Recording/Battery Indicator SSAm DC 3V IN AND EAR 1 o" JACK. And many others Wl J^gA\l440 words
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Advertisement1258 1978-08-25 34 Phon *****4- no Fr»« List f^DFItIC T^SI^AV jiHEffll^i^H H NOW SHOWING $iiilLTi«OMlYT!f*B A CATHAY «Wiiam,i.45,4.00,M5i9i5 VrbllJ IVKHI T^ ROGER MOORE (007)"°" 47 pm < StMwoSSSISSII v>n mW v u «^M""»"ih j Not since SWISS FAMILY ROBWSON 1! »'"iiri^i i^^ili j has there been a picture which HfIESH^JSS ISbOSI?!! SB endears1,258 words
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Advertisement352 1978-08-25 35 YOU CANT t^< AFFORD V*£siS«& TO MISS 6 M f^J l^^^iii:!-'' N"^^^ S^*^J MPi l^iiiiii icj!% w s p^ SHI w^ OVIR MO OItFLAVt. BUMENTS ACCESSORIES FOB CARS Tg«W MAIWTtWAWCt »WO OtM PAWTS TRUCKS. MOTOWCVCLCS BUStS l "»"J^PiP^^ Wi >ACIWC CAW« IOCLUOOtC fOWMULAS tHOW SPECIAL O>"V /f» ftl OFF DRvv^352 words
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Advertisement247 1978-08-25 35 bbV 1 bbbL /^bl bbbbbbbbW^bbL^V 1 .a^Llß"lv«MaW^a| X 41 -fICR r r .^^a^air tA > J^^sßw Tlic l«9iocl tndt became a lifestyle California. 1960. A surfer came u^g^^|i^^|^|^ night she embroidered two golden up with the answer to functional W on c e^ some tru °ks. The surfwear. He made247 words
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Advertisement471 1978-08-25 36 1 f I rr~9mmmwmmwrr\ N rxns 100 Stereo MnocoM^sv^ j m KJljHh^^^ Down Payment -$280.00 fllHk Down Payment -$323.00 12 monthly -$104.53 V» M t*\ LWWa 12 monthly -$120.58 24 monthly -$57.86 m^mmkl kmmWf 24 monthly 66.75 /15 llt V\ V 12 months warranty 12 months warranty I* tR\ nre471 words
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Article, Illustration103 1978-08-25 37 STAFF WRITER - STAFF WRITER By \|ANY of the cars that will come under the glare of attention at the first Singapore International Motor Show at the World Trade Centre from today till Sept. 3 are beyond compare but the story behind the matchless engineering and serene styling is one103 words
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Article107 1978-08-25 37 LIST of participants at the Singapore International Motor Show. Asia Motors Mazda RX-7, Peugoet 305. Federal Auto Volvo 262 c Bertono design. Henry Ang Citroen Pallas CX-2400, Skoda. Universal Ford Zakspeed, Ghla Granada RS 2000, Cortina 2000. Singapore Motors Opel, Subaru. Syerikat Flath Fiat Xl 9,107 words
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25 1978-08-25 37 Message from MR. MILTON TAN, president of the Singapore Automobile Association and the National Safety First Council:25 words
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Advertisement47 1978-08-25 37 SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW J 7B World Trade Centre, Maritime Square Aug 25th<W^Ej» Sept 3rd I*" I Many prizes to be given away in contests organised for entry ffflN'T HMQQ lTt tickets souvenir programme Ul/fl f IfllUU II ADMISSION: Adults 51. 50 Children (under 12 years) $1.0047 words
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Advertisement48 1978-08-25 37 bVf #0r m Roc* et £r* il! nfo' vv urrr B S§::> T***MZHHG HATO&I HFir^S S'j* V| Er a* 10 »oio**^o a^fcw. "Jl^fe: m «mm i Sole Agent for South East Asia THYEWAHMONGCO., (PTE) LTD. 50, South Bridge Road. Singapore! Tel:9 1 4392 9 1 7385 Cable MOlCO"^^o|Hjfi^^^H48 words
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Article, Illustration481 1978-08-25 38 THE Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Special could have roared out of a science fiction novel; its aero- dynamic shaut that stunning. Ferraris, of course, have been known for their streamline contours. But the Berlinetta has been conceived after iese«irch made in cooperation481 words
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Advertisement992 1978-08-25 38 W#ili> TftAJMI ClMlTii ;^Mt) I HP Umibm I THE WORLD TRADE CENTRE (WTC), a project developed by the Port of c^k' «*ma^^^_ 1 /■■■■■k 1 Singapore Autnority, is now ready for occupation. vw- >t "fB M^f^j^™^^^^^^^*- m ",y^ Bg| NEW CENTRE FOR EXHIBITIONS CONVENTIONS C 2^ *?^rT m' *~^l y^MM^'^M^'l992 words
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Article, Illustration527 1978-08-25 39 JAPAN is the world's J largest exp»rter of motor vehicl«s its motor incUstry being Its top f«reign exchange ea'ner, which employs over 15 p«r cent of the country's wore force. And Toyotacops the list, with Pat sun gradually bridging the gap. Last year527 words
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276 1978-08-25 39 TME Fia Abarth 2000 class. Special Coupe has Its unusual feaan arrogant, aero- tures: dynamic shape that The contlnous line Is a winner in its in the front part than meets the windscreen, ensures the improvement of air penetration; The engine bonnet lies on the276 words
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Advertisement405 1978-08-25 39 CADULA C 77)6 Best Rustproofing In The World x\ W 1 PROTECTED AGAINST RUST^ W "Passed More Than 2000 Hr. Salt Spray Test" Nothing can compare with the CADULAC 3CHEMICAL METHOD fa effective protection against rust and clean finish. CaduUi is the only rustproofer using the 3-chemiul-Method: 3-CHf MICAL METHOD405 words
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Advertisement300 1978-08-25 39 EXIDIS EXCITES EVERYTIME m i»Df fnmff J Exide is a boon to your car. It's utterly reliable. N 70 Datsun 220 C Diesel It gives your car a heart that suffers no failure jM HV N 100 Daihatsu Delta, Nissan Caball No transplant for a long time either. Just V300 words
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Article, Illustration508 1978-08-25 40 RESPONSE to the Mazda RX-7 a magnificent machine with its highly sophisticated Wankel rotary engine has been overwhelming. Initial production of this brilliant sports coupe was set at 5,000 a month with about one third for export to the United States. But because dealers508 words
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Article267 1978-08-25 40 Revised, extended Fiat 131 range ETIAT have announ- ced a revised and extended 131 range, with the existing Mirafiori getting a face lift. The most slgnflcant development, though invisible, U the adoption of Zincrometai (Zinc treated sheet steel) for parts exposed to corrosion. The well-known Flat twin-cam engine Is fixed267 words
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Advertisement361 1978-08-25 40 Bi National Car Air Conditioner A cool combination of unique features """^St c* and high performance. _^^^-^^^^^oJo^BrS^^\ "Magic Relay" Cooling System A unique switches off the compressor and delivers cool delay system starts the blower 10 15 seconds air temporarily This means less wear andtear after the air conditioner is361 words
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Advertisement34 1978-08-25 40 AUTO SUPPLY (PTE) LTD. 17$, BELEGIE KOAD, SINGAI'OUfc. 7. TEL: *****4 A ***** SAVAGE SSOO WHEELTFIIIVIS "SUPER" ROOF RACK^^-^ COTsiSOLE I USA- m Sf f"^^ *t ftT^^l C S^ I 1 j .^S^H mP34 words
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55 1978-08-25 41 if From Page 37 For Instance. who would have Imagined that In 1978 you would be able to purchase a legal Porsche Turbo or that Saa'j and Buick Which means that the difference between one make and another 1> marginal. Happy safe motoring. Or55 words
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Article, Illustration23 1978-08-25 42 The Civic five-door is so big it could be mistaken for a statlonwagon. The rear seat folds down to provide even more space23 words
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Advertisement280 1978-08-25 42 Hella Rotating Beacons SIGNAL DEVICES FOR WIDE USES I can be used as signal devices mounted on the top of motor vehicles They can also be used iion, on building sites or in industrial plants or of electrical equipment ,iqh intensity of the light emitted makes them fffo tive at280 words
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Advertisement127 1978-08-25 42 4 The front seat 3 point ELR seat belts automa tically reel into the side paneling when not in use (A) BB^^m^^^bS^l Safety indicator panel warns, electronically, of opened or hall closed doors and hatchback gate Also inoperative brake lights (B) A circuit check button is included tCI The maintenance127 words
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Article, Illustration529 1978-08-25 43 A STAFF WRITER - A STAFF WRITER By T»HE Honda CX-500 is a motorcycle that has been aptly described as "an incredible machine that lets you into the future." It has a light but potent V-tw.n twist engine But what Is the V-Twln twist It Is designed529 words
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Advertisement214 1978-08-25 43 The Accord Hatchback Fr0 «n Pa«« 42 had it as the first. All »3i^ k X V this and it's great fun B V 1 bumpers with rubber to drlve BP^ljb^^^ corner pads, four-bulb Also the Accord three- W^^^ "V^ headlighU. lnde|jendent door hatchback has been R m^^fl V four-wheel214 words
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Article, Illustration146 1978-08-25 44 f\NE of the many assets of the Ferrari -Rainbow' is its versatility the flick of a switch ensuring instant conversion of the car from "rain" to "sun" use. The conversion from spyder into coupe and vice versa is done while codly146 words
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Advertisement653 1978-08-25 44 automotive m Why Tuff-Kote's 2-Step 5 year new car System is better. warranty. I here arc lots ot places that W We're so confident our rustproot cars. But \sc leel c O cJTu»« rustprooting system is the none of them rustproot b J°P 2'2 Sealant best.we guarantee our work your653 words
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