The Straits Times, 5 August 1985

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    15 1 The Straits Times Estd. 1845 MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1985 40 CENTS M.C. (P) No. 95/1/85
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    Singapore 'on trial'
    1311 1  -  LEE KIM CHEW PAUL JACOB Test for all, not only leaders Chok Tong Wage freeze for two or three years possible By and Work within the limits... l do not accept that we w have reached the upper limit of political stability. Neither do I accept the
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    28 new Aids cases a day in US: Report
    350 1 ATLANTA, Fri. The number of Aids cases m increasing at the rate of 14 a week m Europe and 28 a day m the United States, and with no cure m sight. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says m a report
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    Starting pay for grails in civil service 'too high'
    177 1 Starting pay for grails in civil service 'too high' THE starting pay for graduates m the civil service is too high and ought to be lowered, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong, said. Market forces should determine pay scales, he told students at the
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    Bomb blast
    26 1 SALAMANCA (Spain), Sun. A bomb exploded m a restaurant m this central city today causing serious damage. No injuries were reponea, ponce saia. AP
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    Bangkok bank files $300 m claim against former execs
    189 1 Bangkok bank files $300 m claim against former execs BANGKOK, Sun. State-owned Sayam Bank, formerly the Asia Trust Bank, has filed a U*****.4-million (Ss3oo--million) claim against seven former executives, including exChairman Wallob Tarnvanichkul. Press reports said the suit alleges that the defendants, who had a controlling interest m the bank
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    'No secret arms deals'
    61 1 No secret arms deals' BEIJING, Sun. A government spokesman has said foreign news reports about secret arms deals between China and Israel are "entirely groundless". A Foreign Ministry statement said the allegations had been circulated by people seeking to undermine China's relations with Arab nations. Reports of the arms deals
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    Admiral's Cup joy for S'pore
    62 1 Admiral's Cup joy for S'pore COWES (Isle of Wight), Sun. Singapore yachts Pocket Battleship and Marionette crossed the finish line first and second m a storm-whipped Channel Race, the third leg of the Admiral's Cup. And, despite rating penalties which dragged them back into the fleet on corrected time, the
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      WORLD TRADE REVIVAL
      62 1 WASHINGTON, Sun. World trade showed an upturn last year after three years of decline, thanks to a global growth of 6.1 per cent m exports and 6.5 per cent m imports over 1983, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said today/ The IMF said m its annual report
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    Castro calls for debtors' strike
    435 1 Castro calls for debtors' strike 'Ignoring loans the only solution' HAVANA, Sun. President Fidel Castro, closing a conference he had called on Latin America's US$36O billion (***** billion) foreign debt crisis, has said that the huge amount is threatening the lives of millions of people and called for a debtors'
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    Improved bargaining position
    168 1 Improved bargaining position In NEW YORK, diplomats said Mr Castro had seized the debt issue to end his long isolation m Latin America and to project himself as a regional leader, rather than a firebrand revolutionary. And, added the diplomats, he is having some success. Other Western diplomats m Havana
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      10 1 Full text of Mr Goh's speech: Pages 16 and 17
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      31 1 i Inside 52 pages today Classifieds m Section Two Summary 2 World News 3-6 Asean 7 Causeway 8 Editorial 16 Letters lg Times Dollar 19-22 Classifieds 24 Racing 24 Sports 23,25-27
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      Home
      577 2 N-Day veteran PHOTOGRAPHER Kouo Shang Wei celebrates National Day as if it were his birthday doing it m his own way, by going to the parade and capturing the highlights on film. Boxes of photographs from past National Days are piled high m every corner of his River Valley
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      Comment
      279 2 THE STRAITS TIMES SAYS •BY REACTING to the escalating political unrest m South Africa as though it were merely a law and order problem rather than an uprising against an unjust system of legalised discrimination, the government of Mr Pieter Botha has shown neither imagination nor foresight. Before the
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      Timesdollar
      157 2 NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY PROFITS LIKELY TO FALL WITH companies generally tightening belts and cutting their advertising budgets, drastically m some cases, growth prospects for the newspaper industry looks bleak this year. Despite the 12.5 per cent growth m circulation last year and the 5.2 per cent growth projected this year,
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      Timesport
      336 2 Aussies squeeze m AUSTRALIA squeezed into the semi-finals of the Davis Cup tournament when they turned back a magnificent challenge by the under-rated Paraguayans to win 3-2 before a small crowd at White City Stadium m Sydney yesterday. Australia, trailing 2-1 following the previous doubles defeat, fougnt back to
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      Forum
      110 2 HELP FOR BUSINESSMEN A READER has written m to congratulate the Government for drawing up an economic package to boost the economy, and to make some suggestions for its consideration to help businessmen. He cautions against hefty cuts m corporate tax, suggesting instead a moderate cut coupled with a
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      Around the world
      598 2 Miners call strike THE BLACK National Union of Mineworkers m South Africa will begin a pay strike on Aug 25, potentially crippling to the country's economy. A spokesman for the union said an all-night congress decided unanimously on the strike m support of wage demands. She did
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      Around Asean
      191 2 k and Across I... the Causeway 'Marcos must resign' SIMULTANEOUS parliamentary and presidential elections m the Philippines would be unconstitutional and leave the country without a caretaker President, Prime Minister Cesar Virata has warned. He stressed that President Ferdinand Marcos must resign to run m a snap election.
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      Section Two
      531 2 At 1,000 degrees C "I FLINCHED from just one touch: It was hot!" Through one of 10 sideglasses (which looked like portholes) around the huge, circular gasmaking plant, NANCY KOH saw the scorching conflagration inside, sweltering at 1,000 degrees C. That was the highlight of her visit to
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      China presses on at a slower pace
      557 3 CHINA'S "open door" policy seems to have run into a tangle of economic and political trouble. In 1979, four special economic zones were set up m south China to attract high technology and investment from abroad, especially for export-oriented industries. And m April
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      Deng less confident about zone policy
      118 3 BEIJING, Sun. Eighteen months ago, when Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping was riding a wave of self-confidence, he toured the special economic zone of Shenzhen and was delighted with its progress. "It proved the correctness of setting up special zones," he said. In June this
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      Joint venture worth the pain, says pioneer
      296 3 BEIJING, Sun. Starting a joint venture m China today is like a labour of Hercules, but Mr Uli Sigg one of the pioneers says it is worth all the pain. Mr Sigg launched China's first equity joint venture at a time when the
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      Anzus pact 'concerns global security'
      216 3 Anzus pact 'concerns global security' RAROTONGA (Cook Islands), Sun. The troubled Anzus tripartite defence pact was not seen as relevant to regional security by South Pacific island nations, New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange said today. Speaking on his arrival m the Cook Islands for the annual South Pacific forum
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      9,000 killed
      34 3 RANGOON, Sun. Burmese army troops have killed more than 9,000 rebels in the past four years, the state-run Vanguard daily said today. Troops had also captured 3,000 rebels, the newspaper said. AFP
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      Phnom Penh civilians 'forced to guard city'
      198 3 BANGKOK, Sun. Increasingly threatened by guerillas, the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh has pressed civilians into guard duty and tightened checks on people entering the city, said an official Cambodia report seen today. An English translation of a radio report broadcast last week
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      Old soldier returns to Japan after 43 years
      277 3 Old soldier returns to Japan after 43 years TOKYO, Sun. For battle veteran Sakunojo Kitamura, the defeat of "God-protected" Japan m World War II was a personal failure so unbearable he has lived m Burma for 43 years rather than go home. Mr Kitamura is one of hundreds of Japanese
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      Six more found dead after attack on temple
      122 3 Six more found dead after attack on temple COLOMBO, Sun. Police today said they found six more bullet-ridden bodies after an attack on Thursday at a Buddhist temple by suspected Tamil separatists, three of whom were killed later by troops. Two pupil monks aged about 12, two women, a male
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      Birth control sensitive issue of Pope's tour
      198 4 NAIROBI, Sun. Pope John Paul's firm stand against contraception will be the most sensitive issue of his 12-day tour of seven countries of Africa that starts on Thursday. But his stance on contraception is unlikely to win many converts among Africa's economic planners
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      Black miners vote to strike
      269 4 Aug 25 action may cripple S. African economy JOHANNESBURG, Sunday THE Black National Union of Mineworkers will begin a pay strike on Aug 25, potentially crippling to the economy of this gold-rich nation, the union announced today. A spokesman for the union said an all-night
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      Egyptian debt critical, IMF warns
      200 4 CAIRO, Sun. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Egypt that its balance of payments position is facing "serious deterioration" and that there is an "urgent need" for an austerity programme. A recent 43-page IMF report estimates that Egypt's foreign debt is more than USs3l
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      Relief camps better
      82 4 NAIROBI, Sun. Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa said yesterday that conditions m Ethiopian famine relief camps had improved greatly since her previous visit last December. The Calcutta-based nun, who is m Kenya to attend the 43rd Eucharistic Congress of the Roman Catholic Church scheduled for Aug
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      Uganda reopens its borders
      253 4 KAMPALA, Sun.— Hundreds of trucks carrying vital fuel and other supplies rolled into Uganda yesterday after land borders opened for the first time since a coup a week ago, border officials said. However, the new military rulers said on Friday that airports would stay shut until
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        Liberians ordered out
        66 4 THE SOVIET UNION expelled all staff of the Liberian Embassy on Saturday m retaliation for Liberia severing diplomatic relations on July 18, Tass news agency said. Liberia broke off ties with the Kremlin after its security forces arrested 14 Liberian students for "surreptiously" entering and leaving the
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        China floods kill 64
        62 4 SIXTY -FOUR PEOPLE have been killed m the past two weeks m the worst floods m China's northern Liaoning province for 25 years, the Wen Wei Po reported m Hongkong yesterday. About 3,700 houses and 242,000 hectares of farmland were swamped during heavy showers and hail
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        High-flying act
        50 4 THE UNITED STATES Army parachute team (above), the Golden Knights, m perfect formation during a performance over Coney Island, New York, on Thursday. The jumpers repeated their performance over the weekend, landing on a beach into a target area m front of the Boardwalk m Brooklyn. UPI picture.
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        Joint exercise begins
        68 4 JOINT AMERICAN-EGYPTIAN military manoeuvres, code-named Bright Star 85, began yesterday near Alexandria, near the Egyptian border with Libya. About 9,000 American soldiers are involved m the exercise, aimed at giving the US Rapid Deployment Force experience m fighting m desert conditions. The number of Egyptians involved has
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        Soviet official to die
        78 4 A SOVIET store director has been sentenced to death and other officials have been given long prison terms m the Black Sea region of Rostov for fraud and corruption, the Sovietskaya Rossia newspaper reported yesterday. The director of the food store received the death penalty for
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      British MP 'now in full control of IRA'
      222 5 British MP 'now in full control of IRA' LONDON, Sun A BRITISH MP is now m complete control of the Irish Republican Army commanding both its political and military wings, the Sunday Times claimed today m an exclusive report. The newspaper named him as Mr Gerry Adams and said the
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      No-alcohol areas in Swedish pubs
      350 5  - No -alcohol areas in Swedish pubs ROY CARSON Teetotallers and boozers will be separated By Stockholm Reporter STOCKHOLM, Sun. Swedish legislators have come up with the latest of ideas to curb the excessive drinking of alcoholic beverages alcohol-free zones m pubs and hostels. For the moment, the quaintly absurd idea
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      11-year-old hopes to become king of chess
      280 5 11 -year-old hopes to become king of chess NEW YORK, Sunday WATCH out for that 11--year-old with the engaging smile he's a pawn-killer. Kangugi Karanja. son of transplanted Kenyans, is rated the top chess player m the United States for his age group, and he has his sights set on
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      Two in Chinese trade team drown in Sweden
      106 5 Two in Chinese trade team drown in Sweden STOCKHOLM, Son. Two members of a Chinese trade delegation drowned yesterday when they fell off a cliff on an island off the Swedish coast, the domestic news agency TT reported. The eight-man delegation was visiting the island of Ljustero, east of Stockholm,
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      Queen Mother turns 85
      230 5 LONDON, Sun. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, born m the reign of Victoria, celebrated her 85th birthday today deluged by greetings from around the world. Flowers, presents and cards arrived by the truckload at Sandringham House m eastern England where she was spending the day with
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      Author jumps to death
      57 5 NEW YORK, Sun. A novelist once praised by playwright Tennessee Williams jumped 15 storeys from his Fifth Avenue apartment yesterday and killed himself after writing a note saying he was despondent. Coleman Dowell, 60, left a note indicating he was depressed. Police refused to reveal the
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      Festival finale
      32 5 MOWCOW, Sun. The 12th Festival of Youth and Students ended last night with a gala finale at Lenin Stadium capping a week of seminars, cultural exchanges and sport- sevents. UPI
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      Storm crash theory gets no support
      374 6 Recordings show no pilot concern m last moments DALLAS, Sun. Recovered tape recordings have yielded no evidence so far that a violent thunderstorm caused Friday's crash of the Delta Airlines Lockheed Tristar that killed 131 people at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, US air safety investigators
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      Traitors in the US 'are motivated by greed'
      369 6 Traitors in the US 'are motivated by greed' WASHINGTON, Sunday THE evil that lures Americans to spy against the United States is rooted m money, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Stansfield Turner wrote m editions of a weekly news magazine released yesterday. Mr Turner, who served as CIA chief
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      Lock icon 'Ribbon of peace' to mark Hiroshima blast
      168 6 WASHINGTON, Sun. TENS of thousands of peace protesters, marking the 40th anniversary of the Hiroshima nuclear explosion, plan today to encircle the Capitol, Pentagon and Lincoln Memorial with a 24-km ribbon. It is made up of 25,000 strips of metre-wide cloth panels with
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      It's freedom of the press day in US
      89 6 It's freedom of the press day in US WASHINGTON, Sun. President Ronald Reagan, whose administration has had its share of spats with the news media, designated today "Freedom of the Press Day 1985". Mr Reagan yesterday asked Americans to "remember the contributions a free press" had made to the nation
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      Lock icon More woes
      45 6 CHICAGO, Sun. Vietnam war veterans who served m heavy combat have a higher divorce rate, earn less money and are generally unhappier than their light-combat counterparts, an American Legion official said yesterday, quoting from a study of Vietnam veterans around the country. UPI
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      Nuclear winter test blacks out sun
      206 6 OTTAWA, Sun. A giant mushroom cloud of soot and smoke blacked out the sun over a Canadian forest yesterday m an eerie scientific test of the theory of "nuclear winter". The experiment started under clear skies with a single helicopter dropping a napalm-like substance
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      Lock icon Brazil on course, says President
      156 6 Brazil on course, says President BRASILIA, Sun. President Jose Sarney has completed his first 100 days m office, boasting that Brazil is firmly on course to becoming one of the world's leading liberal capitalist nations. When Mr Sarney took over the post on April 22 because of the death of
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      Lock icon Japanese shuttle by next century
      138 6 TOKYO, Sun. Japan will announce on Thursday a research programme to develop its own space shuttle by early next century, a leading newspaper reported today. The proposed shuttle will weigh nine tonnes one-tenth as much as the American shuttle and can carry two crew members
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      Lock icon Challenger to stay up extra day
      125 6 CAPE CANAVERAL, Sun. The space shuttle Challenger will remain m orbit an extra day, giving its seven-member crew a few more rounds of star-gazing, officials said yesterday. With the extension, Challenger is due to land next Tuesday at Edwards Air Force Base m California.
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  • AROUND ASEAN
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      Lock icon Joint snap polls not legal, says Virata
      385 7 MANILA, Sun. Simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections m the Philippines would be unconstitutional and leave the country without a caretaker President, Prime Minister Cesar Virata has warned. He stressed that President Ferdinand Marcos must resign to run m a snap election. In an
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      Lock icon Philippines needs me as saviour, says Marcos
      271 7 MANILA, Sun. President Ferdinand Marcos, who has been m power for 20 years, does not intend to resign because he said he knew of no other leader who could save the Philippines from the communists and the economic crisis. "Get me a leader
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      Lock icon 3 stabbed to death in Philippine prison riot
      138 7 MANILA, Sun. Three prisoners were stabbed to death and five others wounded m a prison riot m Quezon City Jail near here yesterday. The official Philippine News (PNA) reported that the early-morning riot started when an inmate brandishing an improvised knife attacked
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      Lock icon 'Build smaller tombs' Chinese urged
      135 7 JAKARTA, Sun. The mayor of Bandung in East Java has asked the local Chinese community not to build tombs with an area greater than six square metres, the Sinar Harapan newspaper reported yesterday. Th*> tombs of Indonesia's ethnic Chinese minority were often small-scale mausoleums, complete
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      Bananas are top exports
      57 7 MANILA, Sun. Bananas were the Philippines' biggest fruit export throughout the past decade, with shipments averaging 793,000 tonnes yearly, the Philippine News Agency reported today. An Agriculture and Food Ministry report showed that banana exports valued at U5J93.6 million (about Ss2o6 million) yearly topped the country's
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      Jakarta trade talks
      49 7 JAKARTA, Sun. West German Economic Minister Dr Martin Bangemann is due here on Tuesday for a twoweek visit at the invitation of Trade Minister Rachmat Saleh, the West German embassy said yesterday. Dr Bangemann is scheduled to have talks with a number of Indonesian ministers. AFP
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        Lock icon Tin ore seizures
        73 7 THE THAI authorities seized 621 tonnes of smuggled tin ore m the nine months to the end of June compared with 755 tonnes m the whole of 1984, the Mineral Resources Department said yesterday. It said illegally-mined tin, mostly from the Andaman Sea off the west coast
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        Lock icon Death penalty call
        87 7 THE PROSECUTION has demanded the death sentence against an Italian and a West German being tried m Indonesia on charges of trafficking m 12 g of heroin. Antara news agency identified the Italian as a 38-year-old porter and his codefendant as a 29-year-old West German student. The
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        Lock icon Ver's new post?
        104 7 PHILIPPINE armed forces chief General Fabian Ver may be named to head a new office being planned to supervise local police forces if he is acquitted m the Benigno Aquino assassination trial, Business Day reported. Quoting military sources and officials, it said the proposal would be a
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        Lock icon Elephant gift
        77 7 KING BHUMIBOL of Thailand gave an elephant as a gift to King Birendra and the people of Nepal, the Nepal news agency reported. The elephant was sent from Bangkok yesterday, and was received by senior Nepalese officials at Kathmandu airport. King Bhumibol's gift was decided on during a
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      Lock icon Constable jailed for killing reporter
      170 7 MANILA, Sun. A military court has jailed a constable for 20 years m the first conviction stemming from a rash of killings of Filipino journalists m recent years, a Manila newspaper said today. The Bulletin Today newspaper said a general court martial on Friday sentenced
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      Lock icon Rebel talks end with unity call
      191 7 MANILA, Sun. Thousands of Filipino Muslim secessionist rebels ended a 10-day conference m a southern province last Monday, urging unity among their comrades and a renewed holy war for autonomy. The conference was held by a major faction of the Moro National Liberation Front
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  • across the CAUSEWAY
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      Lock icon Border survey took 29 lives
      318 8 Thai, Malaysian soldiers died m clashes with Reds KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. A 12-year project to survey the Thai-Malaysian border has claimed 29 lives from both country's security forces because of communist terrorist activities, a senior Malaysian Defence Ministry official said yesterday. Datuk Yaacob Daud, the
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      Lock icon Don't turn laws into racial issue, warns Mahathir
      285 8 Don't turn laws into racial issue, warns Mahathir BUTTERWORTH, Sun. Prime Minister Datuk Sen Dr Mahathir Mohamad has warned against turning the country's laws into a racial issue. He said there were certain quarters out to turn the country's laws into a racial issue when m fact there was no
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      Lock icon Cultural month
      60 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. A month-long nationwide cultural festival is being planned for next year to foster greater awareness and understanding of culture among all levels of Malaysian society. Disclosing this here ysterday, Culture, Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Dr Sulaiman Daud said the event, to be known as
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      Lock icon Asean newsmen to meet in Penang
      123 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. About 100 editors and senior journalists from newspapers, TV stations and news agencies m Asean countries will meet for three days m Penang from Sept 10 to discuss topics of common interest m the profession. The chairman of the organising committee,
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      Lock icon $150,000 goods seized
      189 8 JOHOR BAKU, Sun. The Customs Preventive (Sea) Division seized contraband goods worth Mflst,Ml and detained four Malaysians after a 41-minute high-speed sea chase at Tanning Setapa, off Tanjung Penggarang, Kota Tinggi, yesterday. Customs Assistant Director Daod All said two speedboats with 11 Customs oflcers led by a
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      Lock icon Minister wants distinctive image for KL
      224 8 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Federal Territory Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad today called for the creation of a distinctive urban identity for Kuala Lumpur. He called for the preservation of structures and monuments and buildings associated with important historical events for the enrichment of "our
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      Lock icon Usno member makes police report against assembly vote
      300 8 KOTA KINABALU, Sun. A member of the United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) has made a police report against the decision of the Sabah State Assembly at its emergency sitting yesterday. In the police repon;, Mr Asmara Haji Mohamad Bilin claimed that passing
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      Lock icon Meeting looks at Malay problems
      137 8 COLOMBO, Sun. Sri Lankan President J. R. Jayewardene today opened the second Malay world symposium, which will discuss the various cultural, social and historical problems of Malays. More than 700 people, including Malay intellectuals from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore are gathered here for
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      Photo veteran of N-Days
      607 10 No slowing down for freelancer who must 'go on and on' DON'T forget your camera at the National Day parade. There're always many angles for the photo buff. Brilliant colours. Big smiles. Soldiers m perfect formation. Schoolchildren twisting and turning to make swiftly-changing patterns. Kouo Shang
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      Hope is what stoma patients need most
      398 10  - Hope is what stoma patients need most GRACE CHNG B! HOPE is the most important thing a doctor must instil m a patient who has had part of his large intestine and his rectum removed because of cancer. Stoma patients are under greater emotional stress. They have lost control over
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      Pickpocket steals wallet with $7,000
      79 10 AN INDONESIAN housewife had her wallet, containing about $7,000 m cash and jewellery, stolen by a pickpocket. Madam Yeniwati Lim Lai Nio, 33, was shopping on Friday m Tang's Superstore at the Dy- nasty Hotel, m Orchard Road, when she felt a push from the
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      Students' robot is a winner
      381 11  -  GRACE CHNG Invention bags Japanese award for excellence By A ROBOT made by four Singapore students m their spare time with their meagre savings, proved a winner at a Japanese international contest recently. The robot, which can move forward, backwards, left and right, operates a
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      Show and workshop to promote the 3Ps programme
      147 11 THE National Productivity Board (NPB) is organising a presentation and workshop to promote wider use of its Productivity Promotion through Participation (3Ps) programme m industry. The 3Ps programme was launched by the NPB last year to encourage companies to organise inhouse promotion
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      NZ officials to look at Civil Defence
      84 11 NZ officials to look at Civil Defence AN Assistant Director for Civil Defence from New Zealand, Mr G. F. Preddey, will visit Singapore and observe Singapore's Civil Defence programme for four days from tomorrow to Friday. He will have discussions and meet officials from the Singapore Civil Defence Force and
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      Road closure
      44 11 A SECTION of Jalan Turi adjacent to the Singapura Theatre will be closed from 1 am on Aug 7 until Aug 8. This is to allow reconstruction of a culvert across Jalan Turi. Motorists can still enter Jalan Turi via Sims Avenue.
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      Donate blood
      42 11 THE NTUC Welfare and Community Services Secretariat is organising a blood-donation campaign on Aug 16 m Room A of the NTUC Annexe m Shenton Way from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. Donors will receive a gift on a first-come-first-serv-ed basis.
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      Three meter readers attacked by dogs
      81 11 THREE Public Utilities Board meter readers were attacked by dogs while on their rounds m the first half of this year. The Public Utilities Sentinel, a PUB Staff Union publication, said the union was able to get compensation for them. But it added that
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      SAF EXERCISE
      85 11 SAF EXERCISE THE Singapore Armed Forces will conduct military exercises m Lim Chu Rang, Hong Kah, Marsiling, Mandai and Tuas from today to Sunday. Blanks and thunderflashes will be used. The public is advised not to be alarmed. The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will conduct live-firing exercises at
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      Don't toot at this van
      81 11 THAT van stopping by the kerb may well be a Telecoms van like this one on the left. So before you toot your horn, look up at its roof. If you see a lighted sign, "Mail Collection m Progress", then it is merely stopping to
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      Two Jaycees chapters sign sisterhood pact
      60 11 Two Jaycees chapters sign sisterhood pact A SISTERHOOD pact was signed betweeen the Jaycees' Merlion Chapter of Singapore and the Penang Jaycees on Saturday to promote better understanding and closer relations between the two states. The ceremony marked the 10th anniversary of the Merlion Chapter, one of eight Jaycees chapters
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      Beware prophets of doom — Jaya
      321 12 Beware prophets of doom Jaya SINGAPOREANS must be aware of undesirable attitudes which can surface during this economic downturn, said Professor S. Jayakumar, Minister for Home Affairs and Second Minister for Law, yesterday. "We must be aware of the prophets of gloom and doom, the pessimists who bellyache, who have
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      Register for VITB courses
      71 12 STUDENTS can register for Vocational and Industrial Training Board's part-time industrial skill development courses under the Continuing Education and Training Programme from Aug 14 to 16. Registration for the NTC 2. NTC 3 and Theory-Only courses will be held from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm at
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      Choo Hoey to put best foot forward for SSO
      314 12 MAESTRO Choo Hoey has another appointment with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra two weeks from now but this time he will put aside his baton and coat-tails for a T-shirt, shorts and jogging shoes. Members of the orchestra will keep m step
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      Scroll presented to Confucian group
      384 12 IT WAS all smiles at the inauguration of the Association tor Confucian Studies yesterday with Confucian scholar Professor Yu Ying-Shih presenting a scroll to association president Chan Yen Teng. Prof Yu, a consultant with the Singapore-based Institute of East Asian Philosophies and a member of
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      Civic groups urged to help promote religious values
      162 12 CIVIC and grassroots organisations can help the Government promote Confucianism and religious values among the people. The Minister of State (Community Development), Mr Ch'ng Jit Koon, said yesterday the success of future generations would depend on their values and morals. These are
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      Police seek man's help
      94 12 Police seek man's help POLICE want to contact Woo Yin Fook (above), whom they believe can help m their investigations into a series of cheating cases involving dud cheques. Woo, 26, was last known to be living at Block 279, 03-232, Tampines Street. A police spokesman yesterday said at least
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      Indian official arrives for talks
      98 12 THE Secretary (East) m the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Mr A. P. Venkateswaran, arrived from Jakarta yesterdayevening for a one-day visit. He will discuss with the Singapore Government issues for the next nonaligned ministerial meeting m Angola next month. He said: "It is impor-
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      Orchard Road murals
      483 13 Young artists to show their talent on hoardings THE vision of changing lifestyles m Singapore as seen by these art students will s«X)n be captured m painting on hoardings along Orchard Road for all to see. By the end of three weeks, the four will hope to
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      Longans that are in the pink of health
      129 13 EYES of the dragon those dripping-sweet, translucent fruits better known as longans now come m a blushing pink. While most of the fruit flooding stalls and supermarkets are still the familiar pearly white, a new variety has an unusual tint. Thai fruit
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      Invitation to apply for these studies
      106 13 GRADUATES are invited to apply for scholarships for post-graduate studies m Human Settlements Development Planning at the Asian Institute of Technology m Thailand from May next year. The post-graduate studies lead to Masters and Doctoral degrees m Urban Development Planning, Urban Land and Housing
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      Thieves take $23,850 in jewellery and cash
      84 13 THIEVES broke into a two-storey semi-detach-ed house m Upper East Coast Road, while the occupants were out having dinner on Saturday, and stole cash and jewellery totalling $23,850. Housewife Madam Kwang Yu Hsa, 42, told police she and her fami- ly left their
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      Parents urged to play role in education
      136 13 THE Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Education), Mr Ho Kah Leong, has urged parents to play their part by showing interest m their children's school work. They should provide a supportive home environment and keep abreast of developments m education. Teachers had an even greater
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      Overhead MRT stations easy on the eye
      241 15  -  RA V DHALIWAL By THE colours for each of the seven overhead stations being built m the first phase of the Mass Rapid Transit system are still being finalised. But one thing is certain: They will be pleasant to the eye. For instance,
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      Police plan to build five more stations
      537 15  -  LAI YEW KONG ByL POLICE have drawn up a plan to provide better service and security m the next decade by increasing the number of divisional-headquarters stations from eight to 13 so that they will be within easy reach of most people. The
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      $1.2m MRT contract
      56 15 $1.2 m MRT contract THE Resource Development Corporation's Precast and Prestressed Concrete Division has won a $1.2 million contract to supply prestressed beams for the Mass Rapid Transit project. The 188 beams, to be supplied under a contract awarded by the Nishimatsu/Lum Chang joint venture, will be used m the
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      Hospital group to visit
      51 15 A 27-member Quality Control Circle group from the General Hospital m Kuala Lumpur will visit Singapore from tomorrow to Sunday. The group will visit the Malaysian High Commission, Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Sentosa and the Civil Service Institute. They leave for home on
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      Closure of library
      30 15 THE Marine Parade branch of the National Library will be closed for renovations and painting from Aug 15 to Oct 31. The library will reopen on Novl.
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      Photo men from China to show works at fair
      164 15 ONE hundred photographic works on China will be exhibited at the ChinaSingapore Photo Salon from Aug 21 to 25. It is organised as part of Photo Fair '85, to be held at the World Trade Centre. Four veteran photographers from China,
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    The Straits Times says More reform, not repression
    470 16 The Straits Times says More reform, not repression REFERRING to its politics, commentators have long portrayed South Africa as a veritable time bomb. It would appear that the fuse to this has now been ignited. Hardly a day passes without the world learning of more violent demonstrations, more Blacks being
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    The Gordian Knot — and why we must avoid getting tied up
    3717 16 The Gordian Knot and why we must avoid getting tied up THE GORDIAN KNOT AND WHY WE MUST AVOID GETTING TIED UP You'll have to search for jobs 4 Several companies have folded up. Many workers have lost their jobs, including graduates. I am afraid jobs will not be chasing
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        Parents have opportunities to visit national servicemen
        166 18 I REFER to the letter "Get parents involved" by "Disappointed Father". (ST, July 25). The visits to the Armour on July 13 and 14 by some 400 community leaders, including Members of Parliament, were part of an ongoing programme to familiarise grassroot leaders
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        No charge for a glass of water
        173 18 I REFER to the letter "Where a glass of water costs 20 cents" by "Chilled". (ST. July 31). The Peranakan Place management is always happy to hear opinions and ideas on how to make it one of the best fun and food centres
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      Weevils still flying around
      149 18 Weevils still flying around I REFER to the reply from the Ministry of the Environment (ST, July 29) to my letter on weevils. (ST, July 16). It said "we do not have any records of previous complaints made by the writer". I would like to draw its attention to paragraph
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      Consider these steps to help businessness
      413 18 THE Government must indeed be congratulated for drawing up a package to boost our economy. These initial measures, although somewhat belated, wiU inspire confidence that a lifeline is being extended to the economy. Undoubtedly, more corrective and constructive policies and measures will be forthcoming
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      Release $370,000 CPF
      119 18 MY company did well during the last 10 years and as a result I have accumulated about $370,000 m my Central Provident Fund account. However, my company has been badly affected by the current economic slowdown and my bankers have recalled some of the loans extended to
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      Unions welcome task force on the lot of seafarers
      874 18 Unions welcome task force on the lot of seafarers WE refer to the letter "Law protects interests of Singapore seafarers" from the Marine Department (MD) and the National Maritime Board. (NMB). (ST, June 26). We are greatly encouraged by the move to have clauses incorporated m crew agreements to ensure
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      Trees are too small
      110 18 Trees are too small MOST car parks m Housing Board estates are clean and cool, with plenty of trees to provide shade from the hot sun. The HDB is indeed doing a good job m this respect. However, motorists who use the car parks m Eunos industrial estate, fringing blocks
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      It's a big detour to car park
      82 18 THE newly-constructed car park m front of Block 23, Dover Crescent, is only accessible from Dover Road although it is located close to Commonwealth Avenue West. Motorists driving along Commonwealth Avenue West have to make a big detour because Dover Crescent Road linking
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      Congested
      72 18 entrance I LIVE m Tampines Avenue 2, Street 12. There is only one car park entrance for six blocks of flats. As cars are driven m and out all the time there is often congestion at this point. I would like to suggest that the authorities build a new
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      244 18 I Hotel Malaya llf Check into our single room or our double/ twin room and take advantage of the Jr As of June to October 1985, a night m our ]^^«J^^^ $70.00 nett while our double I fs^\ I twin room is available for only I c l wv /vis
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        This Week
        335 19 4 As a free trader, I cannot subscribe to that phi- losophy. s Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone commenting on a US request that his country establish import targets for American goods. AUG 6 AND 7: A conference on Opportunities for Doing Business m India will be held
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        Appoinments
        208 19 MRS NORJANA Levinge is now the Principal of John Robert Powers Personal Development Systems. She has been m the fashion and personal grooming industry for 12 years, said Miss Denyse Tessensohn, a director of the company. The Oriental Singapore has appointed Miss Veronica Shen Assistant Director of Sales and
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        Lock icon New $83 m centre
        59 19 HONGKONG, Sun. Hsin Chong Holdings Ltd said it won a US$3B million (5583.6 million) contract to build a 382--room hotel and 8,000 sq metre conference centre m Shanghai, China. The project is a joint venture of F and T Shanghai Hotel Associates and the Shanghai Association
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        Lock icon Biggest slice of Apple pie
        94 19 CALIFORNIA, Sun. One of the founders of *he Apple Computer Company, Mr Steve Jobs, has sold 12 per cent of his shareholding for US$l4 million (5530.8 million), but remains the largest shareholder, with about 10 per cent of the equity or about six million shares,
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        Lock icon Offer for Levi shares
        64 19 NEW YORK, Sun. Management group HHF Corp said it started its previously proposed tender offer for all Levi Strauss and Co shares at US$5O (S$110) each. In a newspaper advertisement, HHF said the offer was subject to receipt of at least 18 million shares and would
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        Lock icon Cheaper telex service
        109 19 Cheaper telex service LONDON, Sun. A group of Japanese companies, led by the Marubeni Trading House, plans to set up a British-based joint venture next October to offer a cut-price telex and data communications service between Japan and the rest of the world, the Financial Times reported here yesterday. The
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      Lock icon Clothing group wins control of Debenhams store chain
      163 19 LONDON, Sun. A High Street clothing group yesterday won control of Britain's second biggest department store chain after a two-month takeover battle. The Burton clothing group said it had won control of 54.2 per cent of the voting rights m Debenhams', which
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      Newspaper industry profits head down
      469 19  -  S. KUMAR Drop m advertising and rising wages to take toll, says study By WITH companies generally tightening belts and cutting their advertising budgets, drastically m some cases, growth prospects for the newspaper industry looks bleak this year. Despite the 12.5 per cent growth m
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      Brighter outlook for Malaysian newspaper firms
      293 19 UNLIKE In Singapore, the newspaper industry m Malaysia looks m better shape. Advertising expenditure is still growing and a 5 per cent increase m circulation should boost the earnings of newsEaper companies, says yall Evatt. However, the prospects of The New Straits Times group,
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      Lock icon US economy: Second half of 1985 will be better
      557 19 US economy: Second half of 1985 will be better NEW YORK, Sun. Despite anxieties about the dollar, and both the budget and trade deficits, the American economy shows signs of perking up. It now looks as though the second half of this year will be markedly better than the nearly
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      Lock icon KLCE members to vote on reforms
      146 19 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. Kuala Lumpur Commodity Exchange (KLCE) members will vote on Aug 10 on proposals aimed at reviving trade, industry sources said. They said planned changes included establishment of a new clearing company, Malaysian Futures Clearing Corp Sdn Bhd, which would be based
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      Sime Darby and Hyundai venture into furniture
      326 19 Sime Darby and Hyundai venture into furniture MALAYSIAN conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd has teamed up with the Hyundai Group of South Korea m a Mslo million venture to make high quality furniture and related wood products. The venture is expected to take off by 1987. Turnover is expected to reach
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        Final Results
        31 20 a Gross Group pre-tax Year to dividend profit/loss ('000) M510,069L ($537) Dec 84 10 (6TE) M 57,219 (8,989) Dec 84 $5,495 b ($950! Mar 85 $1,708 ($3,768) Dec 84
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        Preliminary figures
        44 20 I Gross Group pre-tax Year to dividend profit/loss ('000) 15 (20) M 52.448 ($2,833) Apr 85 21.3 (19.3) M 51,397 ($1,290) Mar 85 5 (5) $646 ($453) Apr 85 12 (18) M 519,518 ($17,686) Mar 85 43 (75) M$57L ($2,748) Mar 85
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        Interim results
        56 20 Interim Group pre-tax Half-year to dividend profit/loss ('000) $8,529 ($24,350) Jun 85 6 (6) $5,502 ($6,255) Jun 85 $24,703 L ($10,700) Jun 85 M Cement 5 (sa) M 518,203 ($23,302) May 85 0 U Securities $1,634 ($941) Jun 85 Semb Shipyard $5,108 L ($4,971) Jun 85 St Steamship
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        New Issues
        15 20 A Enterprises: Bonus issue of one-for-six. Kinta Kcias: Proposed bonus issue of fourteen-for-one
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        Corporate news
        488 20 Alexandra Holdings Ltd has subscribed a further 100,000 shares m Mufti Agro Industries Sdn Bhd on July 30. City Development Realty has acquired 35,000 shares at $2.13 each m Haw Par Brothers International Ltd. As a result of this purchase, the Hong Leong Investment Holdings group (including City
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      INDICES
      47 20 i i i i i i _i i i I Financial Times Industrials Friday 951.1 (959.9) Week ago 924.1 Dow Jones Industrials Friday 1353.05 (1355.62) Week ago 1357.08 jli (Rjures m brackets refer to those of the previous tradinj day) *****11 I I I "I I
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      140 20 SYDNEY, Son. Australian share markets made marginal gains last week with trading dominated by shortage of scrip and high institntional liquidity, brokers said. They said the market held the gains made daring the previous week's record-breaking sessions despite poor economic signals from abroad. The US dollar fell against other
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      New York
      232 20 Aut 2 USS Change Alcoo 35% -V» Allied Chem Cp 45% +V, Allis-Chalmers 4\ Am Tel Tel 21% unch Amax Inc 15* -M Amr Corp 50 unch Bethlehem Stl 18% Boeing Co 49* Burroughs Cp 64% Caterpillar Co 37V 4 +|M Chose Manhtn 57 Chrysler Cp 36V4 V<
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        Lock icon London Interest rates cut lifts share prices
        640 20 London Interest rates cut lifts share prices FT Index climbs to its highest level for over a month LONDON, Sun. The stock exchange regained ground last week, with the Financial Times Industrial Shares Index climbing to its highest level for over a month at 959.9 points before easing back slightly
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        118 20 HONGKONG, Sun. The Hang Seng Index dropped 17.99 points last week, closing on Friday at 1665.59, as dealers said the market was affected by the absence of an expected cat m interest rates. They said there were also signs of share prices being deliberately dragged down by some speculators
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        Lock icon Tokyo
        228 20 TOKYO, Sun. Share prices on the Tokyo stock market were generally lower m wild fluctuations last week with financial and domestic demand related issues leading the downtrends. The Nikkei Dow Jones Average of 225 selected stocks listed m the major first section closed at 12,525.96 yen on Friday, a
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        Lock icon New York
        206 20 NEW YORK, Sun. Prices seesawed on Wall Street last week, with profit-taking being held m check by an easing of anxiety over the future course of interest rates and the US economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 1353.04, down a modest 4.03 points from the previous
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        Tokyo
        311 20 Aug 3 Yen Change Apnomoto 1180 +30 Akai 406 -4 Amada 779 -6 AsohiChem 879 +8 Asahi Glass 823 +3 Bank of Tokyo 848 unch Bridaestone 541 -7 Canon 949 -1 Casio Citizen 400 unch Ooiei 680 10 Dai-lchi Kangyo 1630 unch D Nippon Print 1050 -10 D Nippon
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      How your stoks performed
      3326 20 97 83 UOL CULS 93 unch 8 6 22 93 93 All shares quoted have a par value of $1, unless otherwise specified. Adjusted for scrip/ rights N Tax-exempted dividend. ABN is traded in lots of 10 shares each, with trie price quoted in dolars. 1985
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        Asian $ rates
        199 21 Asian rates ASIAN currency average Yen -deposit rates for the Hid Low wee* enaea Aug 3 months 6 5/16 6 5/16 BID PRICES 6 months 6 5/16 6 5/16 12 months 6 5/16 6 5/16 uss s 7 da« 8>« 7 7 W 1 I- 0 .1 month 8 1/16
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        Bank rates
        288 21 1 Mn $1,000. 2 For best customers only. 3 OCBC Finance 4 only avabble at DBS Finance IMF's rates. aho avatoble at UOF aho avaiabh at DBS Finance OCBC OUB UOB DBS DEPOSIT RATES Savings 5Vi 5% 5V4 5V4 Autosave 5 Fixed deposit 1 month 4>/ 2 4>/2
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        505 21 BANKS' prime lending rates at the close of business on Friday 2. Bank PLR Algemene Bank BV2 American Express 9 Am' Dam R'terdam Bank BV2 Arab Banking Corp B'/2 Arab Bank Ltd 8V 4 Asia Commercial ANZ Banking Group Ltd 8'/ 2 Ban Hrn Lee Bank t'/i Banca
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        60 21 IRREGULAR. The sharp 9,650-tonne rise m London Metal Exchange stocks to 139,075 tonnes, the highest since February, pushed values lower initially. But support came m at lower levels, encouraged by sterling's retreat, and by the sentiment that the markei had been oversold. Merchants outside the LME quoted U551,055--1,075 a
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        167 21 THE US dollar last week closed slightly lower against most major currencies compared with its opening. The greenback staged a technical correction during mid-week on news of a U5555.5 billion US budget deficit cut. Earlier m the week, the market's concern over the widening m US trade gap from
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        15 21 GOLD US$/oz Sat Ffi Hongkong 321.70—322.10 320.60—321.00 Fri Thurs New York 321.50-322.00 319.70-320.20
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        21 21 Buying Selling Highest— Lowest Highest— Lowest SS/gm Ss/gm Bank of China 22.90-22.54 23.04-22.68 OUB 22.86—22.61 23.01—22.76 UOB 22.93-22.61 23.08-22.76
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        28 21 Closing Turnover TIN prices Tonnes Cents (M)/kilo July 29 31.05 75 July 30 31.07 104 July 31 31.05 67 Aug 1 30.89 647 Aug 2 30.91 163
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        99 21 CURRENT Int One RSS continued to fluctuate around the 171-cent (S) mark m conditions similar to the previous week. The International Natural Rubber Organisation's maintained presence m the market flattened out levels and incentive, said Holiday, Cutler, Bath ft Co m its weekly report. Turnover was thin as operators
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        Silver
        39 21 IRREGULAR. After a dull start due to the 40,000-ounce rise m London Metal Exchange stocks to 50,964,000 ounces, prices moved up m line with gold. The market fluctuated thereafter m a narrow m uiet range v conditions. AFP
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        Copper
        29 21 IRREGULAR. The massive 14,975-tonne rise m London Metal Exchange stocks to 143,500 tonnes took traders by surprise and prices quickly declined to their lowest for 10 months. AFP
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        264 21 BEARISH sentiment prevailed m the Eurodollar futures market due to firmer interest rates, stalemate over the budget deficit cut talks and expectations of a record US$22 to US$23 billion Treasury refunding. However, the budget deficit talks took a new twist mid-week, sending new hopes that Congress would
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        Rubber
        30 21 Closing prices RUBBER Spore Xl cents cents S/kilo M/kilo July 29 171.75 191.00 July 30 171.00 191.00 July 31 170.50 190.50 Aug 1 172.00 191.00 Aug 2 171.75 191.50
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        50 21 LOWER. A sharp 1,400--tonne rise m London Metal Exchange stocks to 25,550 tonnes, the highest since October last year, and sterling's advance pushed values down from the outset. But persistent buying from the International Tin Council's buffer stock manager helped to support values, which steadied at lower levels. AFP
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      204 21 Vessel Berth Arr Dep Keppel Wharves Equator 4 K22 a'side 5/8 Intanin K17 a'side 5/8 KotaSalam K31 a'side 5/8 Ned Linge K12 aside 5/8 Sun Timor K18 a'side 5/8 Aconcagua K12 5/8 5/8 Barber Priam K9 5/8 6/8 Bharatendu Kll 5/8 6/8 Enterprise 1 K16 5/8 7/8
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      FOREIGN EXCHANGE
      161 21 Interbank Over the counter Foreign Local dollars to Foreign currency currency one unit of to Sslo foreign currency Australian dollar 1.5585 1.5618 6.50—6.30 Canadian dollar 1.6190 1.6207 6.25—6 12 NZ dollar t 1.1514-1.1543 8.88-8 56 Sterling pound 3.0197—3.0250 3.26—3.29 US dollar 2.1890—2.1905 4.61-4.54 Local dolars to 100 units
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      422 21 LCL Receiving Receiving Ship (Voyage) An Cargo Time Block Car Fortuna (1W) 5/8 (2100) F7 *****900 L7 m P Johnson (108W) 5/8(2300) F8 *****100/*****100 Ul/Wl Keum Glory (7N/85) 5/8(2300) F7 0900-1100 L2 Leda MS (8508) 5/8 (2330) F5 *****130/*****130 Al/Fl 0900-1000 Bl Falstna (586S) 6/8 (0700) Fl 1200
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      Hwa Hong extends deadline for offer
      310 22  -  MARA FERNANDEZ Aug 23 last day for acceptance of People's Insurance shares By HWA Hong Corporation, which now owns 82.81 per cent of People's Insurance Company, has extended the offer period to acquire the rest of the ordinary shares m the insurance company. The
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      Nippon Credit clinches loan deal
      145 22 Nippon Credit clinches loan deal THE newly-opened Singapore branch of Nippon Credit Bank has clinched its first syndicated loan of U5513.38 million (5529.4 million) for the Pakistani government. The loan is to help finance the U*****.53 million Tarbela Hydropower extension project of Pakistan's Water and Power Development Authority, which is
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      Bank of America staff in S'pore won't be laid off
      216 22 STAFF of Bank of America m Singapore will undoubtedly be glad that they will not be among the 2,000-odd members of the bank's staff to be retrenched over the next 12 to 18 months. The bank had announced a major
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      102 22 TOKYO, Sun. A group of Japanese utility companies has agreed to buy 5.84 million tonnes of Australian liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually for 19 years, starting m October 1989, industry sources said. The project, involving a total cost of 1.8 trillion yen (about 5J16.8
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      Lock icon Citicorp plans to enter insurance thwarted
      208 22 Citicorp plans to enter insurance thwarted NEW YORK, Sun THE United States Federal Reserve Board, m a landmark ruling has turned down a request by Citicorp, the world's largest banking group to bay a small bank m South Dakota which the New York-based group planned to use to enter the
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      How DBS scheme will help students Your money
      563 22  - How DBS scheme will help students DOREENBOH Your money By I STUDENTS who are short of funds now have another source the recently introduced DBS Student Loan. DBS will lend students of the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological Institute, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic loans from $1,000 to
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      Know your company Insurance Corporation of Singapore
      247 22 Insurance Corporation of Singapore Know your company THE Insurance Corporation of Singapore reported a slight drop m profitability for the interim period ended June 30, 1985. Its earnings for the first six months of this year fell by 6.5 per cent to $3.6 million, although its total business, the gross
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      105 21 "The ABOLITION" PJ I Johnathan Schell 'Extinction threatens not so much each person's life as the meaning of our lives I requiring each of us to make this HlfffAjf business his own.' H^&Si Turning from an analysis of the nuclear J^ I predicament m The Fate of the Earth' flflj
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  • Page 22 Miscellaneous
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      44 22 STOCKWORTH" by Sterling and Selesnick MOW MAY A YOUN6 Wf^ **\M Wl)/ I WAS lit MAN HOPE TO GET BY DOING MORE ffl YOU HAVE TO Wl WOPIN6 |J AHEAD IN YOUR I i THAN HOPING.., L si PERFORM! §j I YOU'D SAY gg
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      Lock icon Americans fight back
      245 23 W. GERMANY 2 US 1 HAMBURG, Sun. World doubles champions Ken Flach and Robert Seguso dragged the United States back from the brink of defeat against West Germany m a fiveset thriller here yesterday. The Americans beat Boris Becker and Andreas Maurer 6-2, 6-8, 6-1, 4-6, 7--5
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        44 23 HAMBURG, Sun. The United States, last year's runners-up, were one set away from defeat by West Germany when rain interrupted their tie here today. Hans Schwaier led American Eliot Teltscher 4-6, 6-2, 7-5, when the first of the reverse singles was halted. AFP
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      Lock icon Fitzgerald clinches it for Australia
      416 23 FOCUS ON DAVIS CUP TENNIS WORLD GROUP QUARTER-FINALS AUSTRALIA 3 PARAGUAY 2 SYDNEY, Sun. Australia squeezed into the semi-finals when they turned back a magnificent challenge by the underrated Paraguayans to win 3-2 before a small crowd at White City Stadium here today. Australia, trailing
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      Lock icon Czechs breeze through
      147 23 ECUADOR 0 CZECHOSLOVAKIA 3 GUAYAQUIL, Sun. Ivan Lendl and Tomas Smid gave Czechoslovakia an unassailable lead over Ecuador here yesterday when they won the doubles. With Ecuador's star player, Andres Gomez, ruled out by injury, Lendl and Smid overran Ricardo Ycaza and Martin Aguirre 7-5, 6-4, 6-4
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      Lock icon Vijay facesaver for the Indians
      296 23 INDIA 1 SWEDEN 4 BANGALORE, Sun. Captain Vijay Amritraj salvaged some pride for India when he beat Sweden's Mats Wilander 8-6, 9-7 m the reverse singles here today. Later Anders Jarryd beat Ramesh Krishnan 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 to give the Swedes a 4-1 victory. 'j.
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        Lavado doubtful
        100 23 SILVERSTONE (England), Sun. Venezuelan Carlos Lavado crashed after setting the fastest 250 cc practice time yesterday and is m doubt for today's British motorcycling Grand Prix Lavado injured both his hands when he fell from his Yamaha yesterday and doctors will decide this morning whether he can race.
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        Salonen widens gap in quest for world title
        195 23 CORDOBA (Argentina), Sun. Timo Salonen, of Finland, driving a Peugeot, won the Argentine Motor Rally yesterday to increase his lead m the world drivers' championship. Salonen clocked lOhr 4min 33sec for the four- stage, 2,614-kilometre event with West German Wilfried Wiedner, m
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        A close call for Connors
        113 23 STOWE (Vermont), Sun. Brad Gilbert, a face m the crowd on the professional tour, came close to defeating top-seeded Jimmy Connors m the semi-final of the Head Classic tournament here yesterday. Connors edged out Gilbert 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 7-6 (7-4) to reach the final where
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        Claudia gets a crack at Pam
        206 23 MANHATTAN BEACH, Sun. SECOND-SEEDED Pam Shriver, of the United States, and fifth seed Claudia Kohde-Kilsch, of West Germany, will contest today's final of the U*****,000 ($550,000) Manhattan Beach women's tournament. Pam beat fourth-seeded compatriot Zina Garrison 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 m the semifinal last night.
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  • OBITUARIES
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      323 24 181 Deaths 181 Deaths 181 Deaths With Deepest Condolence to our Director Mr Ong Kirn Tee Peter of Ngee Lian Enterprise Pte Ltd Ngee Lian Decoration Contractor Bremith Enterprises Pte Ltd Transbright Engineering Pte Ltd On the demise of his belove Mother-in-law Mdm Yeo Koh Eng departed on 2nd August
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      45 24 TED CHER CHIOW Passed away peacefully on 3rd August 1985 leaving I ehind: Beloved Wife: Molly Sim Meng Kirn Daughters Yee Ling Yee May Body lying at Mount Vernon Parlour 1 Cortege leaves for Bright Hill Temple at 1 p.m. on Wednesday 7/8/85
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      182 Acknowledgements
      115 24 The Family of the Late MR. THIO YUEN BENG wishes to express their appreciation to the Pastors members of Paya Lebar Methodist Church, staff of SIA SATS, relatives friends for their condolences, contributions attendance during their recent bereavement. MR. YONG CHUR KONG (Departed 31/7/85) wishes to express their
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      22 24 In loving memory of MRS. MOLLY KHOO LEE KHOON Departed sth August, 1983 Always remembered by her loved ones.
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      193 24 IN EVERLOVING MEMORY OF MR REGINALD JAYARATNASINGHAM JOSEPH CALLED TO REST:--sth AUGUST 1965 This day 20 years ago No pen can write No tongue can tell The sadness the day would bring The bitter grief and aching hearts And shock severe to part Of our loving father
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      220 24 In Loving Memory Of JOSEPH PHILIP LAM KAR FOE Departed suddenly on 15 July, 1985 Always remembered ft sadly misted by loved ones, Father Lam Cheng Yew, Mother Loo Yeow Yin, Brothers Wilson Lam Soon Foe ft Lam Yew Foe and Sisters Lena Lam Poh Kirn, Catherine
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      Oo's third classic
      2296 24 OUR RACING TEAM Pesta Cup surprise on Betsy's Pet By FIRST: *****8 SECOND: *****8 THIRD: *****8 STARTERS: *****6, *****7, *****6, *****1, *****6, *****3, *****5, *****7. CONSOLATIONS: *****9, *****7, *****3, *****6, *****3, *****8, *****7, *****7, *****9, *****2. JOCKEY K.L. Oo continued his streak of "stealing" classic races on
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      Stipe's report Leong and Ismadi suspended
      922 24 Leong and Ismadi suspended Stipe's report LEADING riders S.Y. Leong and Ismadi Ismail were both suspended yesterday over incidents arising from Saturday's races. The stewards were not happy with Leong's handling of Integrity II m Race 1 and put him out for three days. Ismadi, three behind Leong m the
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      A gale of a time, but.... Time penalties take the wind out of proud Singapore sails
      673 25 A gale of a time, but.... Time penalties take the wind out of proud Singapore sails CAPTAIN'S LOG Marionette skipper SIMON LOH reports from Cowes, England It was obviously a day best suited to curling up m bed with a good book. However, this was the race on which we
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      Honours ours in stormy Channel Race
      300 25 COWES (Isle of Wight), Sun. Singapore yachts crossed the finish line first and second m a stormwhipped Channel Race, the third leg of the Admiral's Cup series being sailed here. But a fine team performance around the 337-kilometre English Channel course elevated Britain from
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        494 25 Lisboa's first with win BOXING Indonesian junior-middleweight champion Francisco Lisboa outpointed Lito Bazqeic, of the Philippines, m a bout m Jakarta on Saturday, Antara news agency reported yesterday. The win made Lisboa first challenger for the OrientPacific Boxing Federation title, the agency said. Lito previously ranked first and Lisboa second
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        Olga closes in on Jarmila's mark
        227 25 LENINGRAD, Sun. Olga Vladykina, of the Soviet Union, clocked a world-best of the year when she ran 400 metres m 48:96 sec at the Soviet athletics championships here yesterday. Also a Soviet record, the time was just short of Czech Jarmila Kratochvilova's world mark
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      Provisional result and points standings
      89 25 Standings: 1 West Germany 907 2 Britain 891 3 New Zealand 855 4 Denmark 742 5 Austria 675 6 Singapore 625 7 Australia 604 8 France 599 9 United States 551 10 Holland 545 Race 3 (Channel Race): 1 Jade (Britain) 28hrs smin 28sec 2
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      Lock icon CYCLING Kiefel leads US charge in the Classic
      342 25 CYCLING Kiefel leads US charge in the Classic SAN FRANCISCO, Sun. Ron Kiefel led the way as Americans swept the first three places yesterday m the 1.7-kilometre prologue time-trial for the Coors Classic international championship. Kiefel clocked 3min 5.445 ec, nearly five seconds faster than Greg Lemond, who was second
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        ON THE GOLF SCENE Weng Hong's medal
        392 26  - Weng Hong's medal LIM KEE CHAN By FORMER Putra Cupper Wong Weng Hong won the A Division best gross at the Singapore Island Country Club medals competition over the weekend. Playing off five, Weng Hong shot a four-over-par 76, three strokes better than his closest rival Allan Low, at the
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        Muru's dream washed away
        176 26 RAIN on the final day of the Johor Open Amateur golf championship washed away Singaporean Murugiah Madasamy's dream of winning his first overseas title yesterday. Murugiah, who held a three-stroke overnight lead, was one-under by the seventh, picking a birdie on the fourth. But then the
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        Lock icon Lyle stays in the groove
        325 26 FOREIGN ROUNDUP STOCKHOLM, Sun. Sandy Lyle showed he is not content to rest on his laurels after winning the British Open at Sandwich two weeks ago by taking a share of the lead m the third round of the Scandinavian Open golf championship yesterday. Leading
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      Lock icon World champ takes a beating
      200 26 NEW DELHI, Sun. Australian veteran Bob Marshall outclassed world champion Michael Ferreira, of India, yesterday to enter the semi-finals of the 25th World Amateur Billiards Championship. The ninth day of the two -week round-robin tournament also saw second seed Subhash Agrawal and young sensation Geet
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      Striking home
      481 26  -  BERNARD PEIIEIRA A plot of land they can finally call their own By THE Singapore Softball Association scored their biggest home run to date when they were offered a plot of land at Mountbatten Road for their training one that they can finally call their own. The ground,
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      458 26 Players, fans prepare for baseball walkout NEW YORK, Sunday IF it happens, Lance Parrish, of the Detroit Tigers, will "go home and cry". David Palmer, of the Montreal Expos, will go home and go fishing. Dennis Eckersley, of the Chicago Cubs, will "go home and stay m shape
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        299 26 English are as good as through MANCHESTER, Sun. Only rain can apparently prevent England taking a 2-1 lead over Australia after Mike Gatting's first Test century at home put England m an impregnable position m the Fourth Test. Overnight showers caused the loss of the opening session of play yesterday
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        86 26 AUSTRALIA 1st inns 257 ENGLAND 1st inns (overnight 233-3) G. Gooch lbw McDermott 74 R. Robinson e Border b McDermott 10 D. Gower c Hilditch b McDermott 47 M. Gatttng c Phillips b McDermott 160 A. Lamb run out 67 I. Botham c O'Donnell b McDermott 20 P. Downton
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        Singapore in the final
        233 26  -  MAHMOOD GAZNAVI By SINGAPORE advanced into the final of the Malaysian Cricket Association League yesterday when their third semi-final tie against Sabah at Johor Baru was abandoned due to rain. The Republic won the second semi-final by seven wickets. The first was also abandoned because of
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        Lock icon Lord and Ward hit high notes
        194 26 LONDON, Sun. War wickshire opener Gordon Lord plundered 199 and Surrey s David Ward hit 143 on a high-scoring day m the English County cricket championship. Lord hit his maiden championship century m 143 minutes from only 133 balls and helped add 206 for
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      Malaysia A steal the thunder
      331 27 Malaysia A steal the thunder PETER SIOW AUSTRALIA'S bang-on-form marksman, Craig Meuleman, continued his smooth run for the Pesta Sukan individual skeet honours, but his country lost the race for team honours at Rifle Range Road yesterday. Overnight leaders Malaysia A kept their sights firmly on the targets to outgun
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      Lock icon Quashing those bribery 'rumours'
      159 27 Quashing those bribery 'rumours' KUALA LUMPUR, Sun. The Football Association of Malaysia today refuted allegations of corruption during the Merdeka soccer tournament which ended last night. FAM secretary Datuk Paul Murugesu said the tournament had never been tarnished by corruption, adding that such rumours had been spread to discredit the
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      Happy hosts
      38 27 BEIJING, Sun. China beat the United States 3-1 m their Kodak Cup world under-16 Group A match here today. Other results: Australia 1 West Germany 0, Saudi Arabia 3 Italy 1, Hungary 3 Qatar 0. AFP
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      Expert raps local gymnastics judges
      326 27  -  JANICE SEAH By GYMNASTICS is not one of the easiest sports to judge. The subjective nature of the job has led to more than its fair share of protests even when the judges are trained. One such experienced and qualified judge was at the national
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      No Feith, but still hope and charity
      365 27  -  MAHMOOD GAZNAVI By I ANOTHER bastion of the colonial era is set to fall. The Feith Cup a major annual competition involving the Singapore Business Houses Football League will not be on parade again. And, as the unique trophy, made out of cut
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      Lin Kok: Run lean
      193 27  -  ALBERT JOHNSON Bj LOH LIN KOK, president of the Singapore Amateur Athletic Association, has called on affiliates to be more rigid m their "budget planning" to tackle the difficult times ahead m the promotion of the association's activities. Lin Kok disclosed that last year the management
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      Nancy sets new time
      155 27 HAKIKAT RAI NANCY NG raced away to a record in the women's 400 metres final during yesterday's Times Inter-Business Houses Athletics Meet at the National Stadium Practice Track. The 26-year-old UMBC clerk clocked 61.0sec, which lopped 0.7sec off her own year-old meet mark. "It's hard work
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      Police on rampage
      31 27 POLICE thrashed Blacks 36-7 m a Singapore Rugby Union Under-23 tournament at Thomson Road yesterday. Other results Tanglin 16 ORA 3, St Andrew's OBA 10 Armed Forces 4.
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      Steven's a hit in the rapid fire event End of lying low
      532 27  - Steven's a hit in the rapid fire event End of lying low PETER SIOW By 4 We have one more event, the standard pistol, to catch up on the Thais. I hope to strike form and win it. But it won't be easy as I expect a tough time from
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      How to bring the NFL back to life
      413 27  - How to bring the NFL back to life C. D'SILVA f First f Person By secretary Tampines Rovers FICKLE timetables, uninspired football, low priority by the media and on the FAS calendar these have all but killed interest m the National Football League. Apathy from the organisers and lack of
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      Donna nails the males
      267 27  -  TAY CHENG KHOON Byl DONNA PARSONS, Petticoat Brigade's only representative m the Ovaltine Men's F grade squash championships, bruised four male egos before booking a berth for Wednesday's fourth round. After knocking out Stephen Tan 840, 9-1, 9-4 m the preliminary round, Donna notched up another
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      Seling Seoul
      379 27  -  HAKIKAT RAI Asian Games carrot for hockey team By TANTALISING Seoul is the carrot being dangled m front of the Singapore hockey team to do well at the Razak Cup m Kuala Lumpur, starting on Aug 31. The Singapore Hockey Association will also consider an overseas training trip
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      396 27 Bth International Toy, Gift 3rd Food, Confectionery Handicraft Fair Beverage Exhibition For the young and young-at-heart, a From processing equipment to packaging magnificent display of the latest m the toy and machinery to frozen food to ready-to-games industry. Featuring some of the consume food and beverages. Food Conbex biggest names
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      130 27 HOCKEY SHA Division 2A: HDB v PARC B (Farrer Park AC, 5.30). RUGBY National Schools Under-14 tourney: Victoria v AMK (St Andrew's, 8.30 am). SHOOTING Pesta Snkan skeet championships (Rifle Range Road, 8 am). Singapore Open (Mt Vernon, 9 am). SOCCER Veterans' tourney: SRC v Press (Padang, 5.30), PUB v
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    356 28 Britain to come down hard on drug traffickers LONDON, Sun. The British government's crackdown on drug trafficking is expected to result m an unprecedented package of draconian measures later this year, the London Times reported. The new laws include a new offence of "laundering" drug profits similar to one which
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    171 28 3,000 riot in Thai prison BANGKOK, S'.in. Rioting prisoners grabbed four guards at Bang Kwang maximum security prison today and defied orders to end a rally to press for amnesty or reduced prison terms. At least one prisoner was injured but no guards or police were harmed, authorities said. The
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    75 28 Sea turtle museum HIWASA, (Japan), Sun. The world's first sea turtle museum opened m this town on Shinkoku Island today near a beach known as a rare spawning ground m the Pacific of the logger head turtle. The sea turtle museum, complete with fossils, photographs, and a display with a
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    204 28 HONGKONG, Sun. China and Indonesia agreed on direct trade amounting to US$3OO million (Ss66o million) during a visit by the first Indonesian trade mission m 18 years. Pro-Beijing newspapers Wen Wei Po and Ta-Kung-Pao, quoting the official China News Service (CNS), said this figure
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    350 28 CAHORS (France), Sun. At least 23 people were killed and 150 injured yesterday when two trains smashed head-on m a village m south-western France. An express, packed with holidaymakers heading south from Paris, was travelling at about 90 kph when it
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    185 28 BAD AUNG, Sun. American Dick Molen, who overcame cancer and ran m the Boston Marathon, achieved a new feat today by running more than 41 km along the Great Wall of China. "I'm delirious. I'm going to drink a case of beer," the 54-year-old high
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    65 28 BEIJING, Sun. China now has 40,000 solar cookers the biggest number m the world says Mrs Lv Weide, Deputy Director of Beijing's Solar Energy Research Institute. Mrs Lv said that most of the solar cookers were installed m rural areas m north-western Gansu province. She was speaking
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        455 2 Printers that give letter quality, almost Micro-World PRINTERS, along with disk drives, are among the few predominantly mechanical adjuncts to personal computing. This helps explain their relatively high cost. Mechanical components with moving parts simply do not allow the economies of scale possible m the manufacture of electronic components. For
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        757 4 During the past four years, the National University of Singapore has worked with the Telecommunications Authority of Singapore on eight research projects. The aim is to solve problems experienced by Telecoms. The joint collaboration is said to be the first extensive R and D teamwork
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        257 4 TAKE any medication with plenty of water. If a dose is prescribed for bedtime, take it at least half an hour before you retire, otherwise you run the risk of esophagitis, an inflammation of the oesophagus (gullet), the passageway from the mouth to the stomach. Esophagitis can cause
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        400 4 PROFESSOR ICHIRO KATO of Japan who created the robot that can play the organ (now on display at the Japanese science fair, Tsukuba Exposition), has just developed a "metal man" which can walk mere naturally. Controlled by a computer, it can move m several directions
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        1033 5 Like most of the high school students of his time, the young Chan Wing-Tsit took part m China's anti-Confucianism May 4th Movement m 1919. But today, he is a staunch scholar who has given more than 1,000 public lectures on Confucianism m American universities.
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        152 5 PROFESSOR Chan WingTsit used to lecture at Dartmouth College and Chatham College m the United States. He is now Adjunct Professor of Chinese Thought at Columbia University. Born m Guangzhou, China, he graduated from the Lingnan University m 1924 and obtained his doc- torate
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        218 5 l*.3^3£>§- THIS programme is comPUed Dv Bedlffusion and broadcast daily m Teochew, Hokkien and Cantonese over both Rediffusion and SBC's Radio Three on Mon Sun at 11.05 a.m. The English notes are provided by us. Lesson 306 Photography contest VOCABULARY: 1) Jg |£f$ fc sheymg jishu photographic
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        625 6 To bring Asean closer to our youngsters IT IS with a view to encouraging students to make full use of these media for the purpose of finding out more about Asean countries and thus widen their knowledge about them that the PWM held an "Asean essaywriting" contest for secondary students
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        626 7 NOTICES r sheriffs^alel IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE In The Cause Of Suit No. 8727 of 1984 Execution No. 999 of 1985 jurong Town Corporation Plaintiffs Versus 1. Tan Swee Choo (w) 2. Kee Siam Kirn (m.w.) Administrators of the Estate of Kee Kah Kee, deceased..
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        540 9 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical An established and rapidly expanding company requires the follow--1) CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER c Mm GCE O' Level c Must have pleasant personality effective communication skills m 2 languages. Able to type at a good speed c Possess own transport preferably 2) RECEPTIONIST CUM CLERK GCE
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        695 10 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical Typists Girl Friday Secretaries Word Processor Operators Telex Operators Telephone Operators Medical society require* a SECRETARY with working experience and ability lo take minutes of meeting. Salary will commensurate with experience ($6OO to $1,200). Interested persons, please write m with a full resume, contact no.
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        509 10 70 Situations Vacant: Secretarial/ Clerical FACTORY IN JURONG requires Female General Clerk. Ability to type knowledge of simple accounts. Any race. Interested please call: *****12 for an interview or write to: Jurong Town P.O Box 219, Spore 9161 GENERAL CLERK WANTED. Pref erably with experience. Able to type. Knowledge of
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        1357 10 71 Situations Vacant: 71 Situations Vacant: 71 Situations Vacant: Sales Sales Sales CLINIQUE A great opportunity to work for a famous line of cosmetics.... Clinique is looking for capable ladies interested m an exciting and rewarding career, working m the fast paced environment of Singapore's leading department stores, to join
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        551 10 71 Situations Vacant: Sales f or more Our client, a leading perfumery company, requires Sales Executives urgently. Dynamic personality Speaks good English Able to interact with people of all levels Pleasant looking Attractive salary Transport and petrol allowance will be given to candidates with a car. Call *****32 now! A
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        838 10 71 Situations Vacant: Sales SALES REPRESENTATIVE We are a small but progressive company makerting a wide range of computer media and peripherals. We require a dynamic person to join us as Sales Representative. Candidates must possess: 'O' Level m English (preferably though not necessary) c 1 year's sales experience Must
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        818 11 72 Situations Vacant: 72 Situations Vacant: Technical Technical A new and expanding Glass Aluminium Company has a vacancy for the following appointment: SITE ENGINEER The Job: Supervision of building construction projects, usually involving glass aluminium installation Experience: Minimum 5 years experience m building construction work, any experience m glass/ aluminium
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        505 11 72 Situations Vacant: Technical EttaMithed Engineering Company ha* an immediate vacancy for an: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED FORKLIFT TRUCK TECHNICIAN to |oin an existing service team c Applicants should preferably have 5 years' experience m similar field although onsite training will be given, c Applicants should also be able to speak and
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        343 12 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous HOTEL GRAND CENTRAL requires:1. FRONT OFFICE CASHIER 2. CHAMBERMAIDS 3. HOUSEMAN 4. COOKS 5. MAINTENANCE MAN 6. SECURITY GUARDS 7. WAITERS We provide the following fringe benefits:Free Duty Meals Uniforms and Laundry SATA Insurance Scheme Interested candidates please apply personally to:THE PERSONNEL OFFICE 22 CAVENAGH ROAD/
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        470 12 74 Situations Vacant: Miscellaneous PRESIDENT MERLIN HOTEL requires LOUNGE HOSTESSES CASHIERS WAITERS/ WAITRESSES COOKS We offer attractive salaries plus generous fringe benefits including free duty meals, insurance coverage and excellent career opportunities. Interested applicants please write m or call personally at: The Personnel Dept. 181 Kitchener Road, (Level 6) Singapore
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        1371 12 lUj^Jiy Trade your old ca», van or i—innrn truck for $2,000 when you nrISMJa purchase an Isuzu WFR CJ uUL=I Van. It is an introductory TnN fn\ /I\ frit er advertised at classifiI SnIUJJ^A JLU cation 95< EASTERN UNITED OFFERS trucks/ vans. $480 p.m. Cars. 86 For Sale: BMW >|d
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        823 12 87 For Sale: Mercedes 83 200 MANUAL. 1 pte owner White. Beautiful cond. Nice 2digit no. $70,000 0.n.0. View Cycle Carriage Marine Parade. 1978 MERCEDES 200, 1 company owner, aircon, cassette. Tel: *****74. 1979 MERCEDES 250, fully auto. Q registration, aircon, cassette. Tel: *****35. 1983 MERCEDES 200 fully auto, Ist
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        909 12 90 For Sale: Toyota 1977/ 8 TOYOTA Crown Royal y plate. In excellent cond. Chauffeur driven. Highest offer secures. Tel: *****44 during off. hrs Sam- spm. '81 MODEL TOYOTA Corolla DX 1300, square lamps, aircon. Hi-fi radio cassette. Tax 12/85. PARF. Beautiful condition. $13,500. Loan $9,500. *****3fv ALMOST 81 TOYOTA
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        875 12 93 For Sale: Honda END '82 HONDA Accord AutO Power steering, accident tree, sports rims, cassette/ radio 1 private owner $24,000 ono. Tel: *****49 office hours JULY '81 HONDA Quintet 5-dr Aircond., radic cassette, s rims Beautiful cond $14,300 ono. Tel: 2921(549. OFFER HIGH PRICE for used Honda vehicles 4
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        802 12 95 For Sale: Commercial Vehicles '83 DAIHATSU 1000 model, 5-dr van. 1 owner, aircond.. original paint, white colour. $9,800. 14 Walmer Dr., Serangoon Gdn. 83 DATSUN C2O, long body. 2 owners, radio cassette, $8,900. Loronj 2ftA. 49, off Sims Aye., GeylUf, '83 TOYOTA DX 13 panel van 1 owner. Aircond
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        339 13 95 For Sale: 95 For Sale: 95 For Sale: Commercial Commercial Commercial Vehicles Vehicles Vehicles IQI I"7I I THc NcUf LERDER MM f*"i < '"4 m ■__iH-h_________i /^_,i,- n—»-^ f *mßr fIMMNWMW -W f flft wHhB m Bfc Mm if ''^^^^^-^iiiii^^^^i 1 $2000 TRADE-IN On your old car, van or
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        279 13 98 Scrap Vehicles A GOOD OFFER for PARF scrap cars export documents. Interested, pis contact Kong Beng Motor. Tel: *****76/ *****59. BETTER PRICES OFFERED for PARF scrap cars and all kinds of good used cars. *****02/ *****76 (Day) *****09 (Night). HIGHEST ATTRACTIVE PRICE for 985 to 4000 c.c. scrap cars.
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        394 13 106 Accommodation Available: Houses CLEMENTI PARK BUNGALOW Double Storey 4 bedroom 11,000 sq.ft. Land Matured Garden Quiet Residential Location $3,900 Enquiries Tel: *****66 Semi-Detached 2-Storey House At I 398 GOODMAN ROAD. SINGAPORE 1543. 4 bdrms: 3 rms. upstairs with toi- let 1 bedroom downstairs. Rent $4,000 furnished $3,500 unfurnished Interested
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        980 13 *"f '™fys&Mm. Want a safe deal? At the 1 JL^Jlpi Beaumont, there'll be regular jl,| v.- ,ff, I guard patrols and a closed •-niR-.i.i i-*r vffi i Find these apartments for __llE___iiiii^ n w 106 Accommodation 106 Accommodation 106 Accommodation Available: Houses Available: Houses Available: Houses I Hill-top Luxury Residences
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        902 13 107 Accommodation 107 Accommodation Available: Available: Apartments Apartments ORCHARD BEL-AIR 1 FOR SALE OR RENTAL Near Pavilion Inter-Continental and Marco Polo Hotels Swimming pool, squash courts and playground Four bedrooms, large living and dining areas Fully equipped modern kitchen Private lift lobby key-operated lifts a* Closed circuit TV, video-phones and
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        652 13 107 Accommodation Available: Apartments ■Br^gß^^^^^JGJ!l»ESs3 n=flß EfIST PUCfI I Luxurious Apartments TO LET At the junction of Scotts/Orchard Road, next to Hyatt Hotel. 1 4,000 sq ft Hotel Style Lobby. Swimming Pool, Tennis Court and many other facilities. Ample indoor Car parking lots. 24-hour Security System. Enquiries HrAR EAST ORGANIZATION
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        952 13 107 Accommodation Available: Apartments D.15 EASTERN LAGOON, brand new I/ 3 3. 4 bdrms Walk-up hlghri.se maisonette/ penthouae, facing pool/ sea Partially fully turn Full facilities. Sebasttano Properties *****% 1J.15 OCEAN PARK (brand new), Meyer Tower/ St. Patrick's Vl°w i I bdrms Overlooking s >a view High, low firs Full
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        429 14 107 Accommodation Available: Apartments D.15 EASTERN LAGOON, brand new 1/2/4 bdrms apts. Walk-up/ high rise. Partly/ fully furnished. $1200. Kenwood *****16. D.5 HONG LEONG Apt with garden. 3 bedrooms, beautifully furnished well maintained, full facilities. $1500. Kenwood *****16. D.9 BRAND NEW 2 penth'ses. converted into 1 unit. Unobstructed view, self
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        452 14 107 Accommodation Available: Apartments D.lO WOOLLERTON PK. 4-rm 2500 sq.ft. Pool. $2,500. Yong Fong Ents. *****77/ *****75. D.lO 1.800 SQ.FT. f/furn $1,600 0.n.0. D.16 Prospect Ct. 3 1 rms. $1,000 0.n.0. Upland *****60. D.12 CHEAP APTS. for rent. Don't take the opportunity away from you. $1,000 $1,500. City: *****91. D.13
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        408 14 107 Accommodation Available: Apartments LEEDON HEIGHTS APT. 3 1 bdrms. Central uircond. Full facilities. Pise call: *****3. LUXURIOUS APT./ MAIS, at Kovan Rd for rent. 3/ 4 bdrms with partial furnishings. Tel: *****55 MACPHERSON, KATONG. BOON Keng, Serangoon, Tampines, Bedok, $500-$l.OOO. *****44/*****44. MIMOSA PK. 4-bdrm condo with facilities. Furn. $1000.
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        387 14 109 Accommodation Wanted: Houses EMBASSY ATTACHE REQUIRES bunglws, townhouses m prime dists. Able to pay 1 yr's advance. Owner's call the Administrator: *****20 (strictly no agts). EXPATRIATES, COMPANY LEASE require bungalows m Dlst.lo, 11, 21 $3 000 to $5,000. Miss Koh, Han Boons Asso. *****70/ *****12. SMALL FAMILIES REQUIRE HDB
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        1339 14 113 For Sale: Houses 113 For Sale: Houses 113 For Sale: Houses I (auction sale 1 1 M To be held on 15th August 1985 H m at the Mercury Room 18th floor w H Apollo Hotel Havelock Road S| W> Singapore H M At 2.30 PM ffi m LANDED
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        927 14 113 For Sale: Houses SIGLAP S/STOREY BUNGLW. 6500 sq.ft. F'hold. $595,000. Semi-d: Neram Rd. 6000 sq.ft.. Thomson Green 3400/ 4200 sq.ft. Jin. Senang 4200 sq.ft. YSC: 296-6666. DIST.I6 EAST COAST Hill vicinity, d/storey semi-d 3,400 sq.ft. 4 bdrms. Servant's. F'hold. $470,000. Wess *****44. DIST. I7. JLN. LOYANG Besar, 2storey, luxurious
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        690 14 113 For Sale: Houses D.21 D/STOREY SEMI-D., beautiful 4 1 bdrms.. 4500 sq.ft. F/hold. $640,000. Houseworld *****64/5. D.23 COMFORT GDN. 2-storey semi-d. 4,100 sq.ft Freehold. $390,000. Yin Properties: *****63 D.5, FABER HILLS semi-ds.. 3.600/ 4,100/ 6,400 sq.ft. $570,000/ $600,000/ $660,000. *****80/ *****82. D.9 BEHIND LUCKY Plaza d/storey terr. 3 rms.,
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        925 14 114 For Sale: Private Apartments D.9 LUCKY PLAZA vicinity Kirn Sia Court. Extensively renovated High fir 3-bdrm apt Fully aircond. Unobstructed view. 1600 sq.ft 999 yrs $270,000 Everton *****11 TAI KENG GARDEN apartments for sale, dist.l9s3. 3 bedrooms. Built-in area 1,400 sq.ft Freehold. Ample carpark Enquiries: *****28. 1) DIST.9 HOLLYWOOD
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        595 15 114 For Sale: Private 114 For Sale: Private 114 For Sale: Private Apartments Apartments Apartments (\\rr *r Don't miss this rare /f^^iA K^JInP, opportunity to invest m a prime (r~li< l Nation with immediate returns. KjdMMWni ggS** from m low WITHIN THE GROUNDS IN EVERY UNIT landscaped garden air-cool split
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        331 15 116 For Sale: HDB Apartments 3-RM MARINE CRES. 81k.30 corner, terrazzo throughout, $52,000. Bedok South 81k. 22, low fir., ceramic throughout. $43,000. A.M. Kio 81k.215 new generation, $37,000. 81k.602 corner, terrazzo throughout, price neg. Jin. Rumah Tinggi 81k. 37 high fir., $24,000. Tel: *****8/ *****2. 4-RM A.M.KIO BLK. 152, 413,
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        1218 15 114 For Sale: Private 114 For Sale: Private Apartments Apartments Exclusive Si Luxurious Apartments specially designed for you... g~\ Meyer Place- Katong Jp j *ij |j/JJi| d MR, 12 maisonettes «>j X from 2,088 sq.ft. wjL JSWI I P •Pf r *%f Barbeque pit Beautiful landscaped garden Children's playground Spacious
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        1237 15 118 Factory Spaces 118 Factory Spaces 118 Factory Spaces i j f FREEHOLD FACTORY/OFFICE COMPLEX FOR SALE TliZ^^ _H^______P I (Bl___r^PlP^^^^\_________t t jjjjflflfll IPpHi iSßsp __u^______L 4___t!?^* I H3p IH^^BBt^^*^^^^^ r^SiL_t__________ i I ______________B____HlKßKiVV^^^^^^^T m_____i Comprises 2-storey administration building, 4-storey j factory building, single-storey workshop, 2-storey office block and canteen.
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        468 15 119 Warehouses/ 119 Warehouses/ Storage Spaces Storage Spaces ||JTC Warehouse Space Available m: (1) Jurong Port (2) Jurong Marine Base (3) Jalan Buroh Warehouse Complex (4) Jurong East Warehouse Complex Newly revised attractive rates Inclusive of conservancy and 24 hours security Convenient location High Ceiling, spacious and well ventilated For
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        261 15 121 For Rent: Office Spaces Superb Frontage Ground Floor Office/Shop Space for Lease at Goldhill Plaza. H Outside CBD, off Thomson/Newton Road H Fully carpetted and self-contained toilets H Ample car-parking facilities U Area: 1,750 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. U Available immediately n Rental: $4.50 p.s.f. Negotiable *****33 ORCHARD
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        669 16 121 For Rent: 121 For Rent: 121 For Rent: Office Spaces Office Spaces Office Spaces you are specially blessed with good climate. If "t'eng shui" is favourable terrain and important m harmony to the people. In ||g"g your business, get an short, you have £ZZ office at Sanford. "feng shui"
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        1598 16 121 For Rent: 121 For Rent: 124 For Rent: Office Spaces Office Spaces Shop Spaces C^f^T^^W l3t Superb Frontage \V>*^ tfSAV^ Ground Floor J V Shop Space for Sale at Pearl Centre. V^^^ v\Q^ r e EI Near future MRT vfi 2^ ci&Q rf\e^- 11 station OA^ 6 oft^® c
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        424 16 127 Other Real Estate APPROVED FOR CHURCH 1)5 beautifully renovated detached bungalow 8 bdrms 10,000 sq.ft. Very spacious living area. For sale Deans Property *****55. JLN. LOYANG BESAR seaside resort freehold land, approved 12 units 2-storey townhse w.ith enclosed gdn Sale: $32 p.s.f. Joint venture considered. Tel: *****41. OFF CORONATION
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        1153 16 137 Tours 137 Tours 137 Tours I #NAM HO i I TRAVEL SERVICE (S) PTE LTD. q T With u», you'll •njoy th««« «xtras Ist class hotels Good meals, I J mostly grand dinners Extensive itinerary coverage Guaranteed flight jT departures direct flights Friendly bilingual guides V V naWlMiaa So
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        485 17 137 Tours 137 Tours I A NEWSMAN TRAVEL I 1 9 Dally Dep. 2 D/3N M'CCa (Plaza Inn) |18/IL| $58 2 D/3N M'cca (Bamada) |18/IL|, $78 2 D/3N M'cca |Mcca Village) |18/1 L) $98 2 Days Dasara (Merim inn| |IB| $88 2 Dayt Dasara jDesaru View) |18/ID| $99 3 Days
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        948 17 137 Tours 137 Tours EXPERIENCE f»pf tumptuemi fo—t, Visit Chimi with us. 9 days China Highlights $1,690 Dep. every Sat. 14 days China Delights $2,850 Dep. every Tue. 14 days China Highlights $2,850 Dep. every Sat. 14 days Taste of China $2,680 Dep. every Mon. 22 days Best of China
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        406 17 146 Foreign Education 146 Foreign Education I THE BRITISH COUNCIII presents R i HIGHER EDUCATION IN I I THE UNITED KINGDOM I• An award-winning film Degrees of jpif mt Excellence M I A talk by the Education Counsellor on I choosing a degree course m I making an application I
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        468 17 148 Computer Certificate m Information Processing Business Principles (Full-time A Part-time) Acquire an exciting lucrative career m computing with our total training package. Comm. sth Aug. '85 Course contents: Computer Programming Projects Computer Theory Equipment Computer Maths Statistics Application Package LOTUS 1-2-3 Business Industrial Administration Basic Accounting Methods Business Report
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        744 17 143 Computer 148 Computer 148 Computer Diploma In Computer Led by lecturers with MBCS Studies (F/P time) and over 8 years of experience Incorporate C G 747 Copyright past paper model IDPM l/ll Syllabus m an^e r s review Full IDPM Part l/ll Exemption 3. Joint ly^r/ NCB Qualify m
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        414 17 150 Commercial/ Technical TxTcTgroup DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE COURSES PRKPARING FOR 1986 KXAM.S I BOOK-KEEPING (Inter) 1 Tues 6.30- B.oopm 06/08 2) Sat 400- 5.30pm 17/08 II BUSINESS STATISTICS 1 Tues 6.30- B.oopm 06/08 2) Sun 9.30-11.00 am 25/08 111 COST ACCOUNTING 1 Mon 6.30- B.oopm 12/08 lIV DIP. IN MARKETING/PR. I
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        504 18 150 Commercial/ Technical ELECTRONICS FULL COURSE Mon-Frl 2pm 15/8 BASIC ELECTRONIC (BEGINNERS) Wed 7pm 21/8 Sun 4pm 18/8 B/W/TV SERVICING COLOUR TV SERVICING VIDEO TAPE RECORDER DIGITAL LOGIC Fri 7pm 16/8 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Tut' 7ptn 13/8 MICRO PROCESSOR FUNDAMENTAL APPLICATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION A FITTING (NTC 3) Leading to VITB Exam.
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        602 18 153 Driving CHAMPION DRIVING SCHOOL. Test Queenstown, Toa Payoh, Kiiinpong Übi Fetch/ send arnuiKeable Tel: *****08 LAMBERT'S DRIVING SCHOOL 10 Balmoral Road, 30 years of teaching experience won't fail you. Tel: *****94/ *****29. ASIA DRIVING SCHOOL. Fetch/ .Send (U-36 Kirn Seng Shpg Ctr, Kirn Seng Road. *****78/ *****87. HOOVER DRIVING
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        430 18 A WORDS ON EATING ■lIMMMHMiIIIiB APPETISING DEUCIOUS EXCLUSIVE GREAT MARVELLOUS PALATABLE SUCCULENT TEMPTING WOW! ■HHBHHHHNHMi«9HHHiI^i^Hn^^H^HBnHiMi Any of these words could very well describe what's dished out by our advertisers during The Straits Times Classifieds Food Festival a platter of very palatable ideas on eating out. And there's another word exhilarating
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        1347 18 APPOINTMENTS NOTICES Wmmm R^Rflftfti ■■H Telefax No: *****59 Rates: Box Service: mmmmam Servicp. Straits Times: 5525.00 psc. cm. Collected: 555.00 Telex Service: S.T.A.N.T.S. RS ***** TIMEAD Tel: *****11 ext 2724-7 2669 Sunday Times: 5525.62 psc. cm Posted: Sslo.oo APPOINTMENTS P"^^^"^™^^^^^ I A Major International Company requires an f k I
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        920 19 NOTICES 'yw Singapore Airlines limited invites tender for the supply and delivery of Description Documentation Fees/ Tel. No. I. INFLIGHT AMENITIES *****64 1.1 Mind Teaser TR 1318 $30.00 (losing Date: 06.09.85 2 INFLIGHT CATERING ITEMS *****55 2.1 Meal Dish "Q" Type (China) TR 1320 $50.00 (losing Date: 03.09.85 Prospective tenderers
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        677 19 SEMBAWANG SHIPYARD LIMITED (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) INTERIM RESULTS 1985 The Directors of Sembawang Shipyard Limited announce the unaudited results of the Company and the Group for the half year ended 30 June 1985 as follows: COMPANY GROUP 1985 1984 1985 1984 S$ 000 S$ 000 Turnover 35,278
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        389 19 DOLPHIN ASIA PRIVATE LIMITED In the Matter of the Companies Act Cap 185 and In the Matter of Dolphin Asia PteLtd (Members' Voluntary liquidation) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the creditors of the abovenamed company which is wound up voluntarily, are required on or before the 20 Aug 1985 to
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        402 19 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 185 AND IN THE MATTER OF MODERN MANAGEMENT (PTE.) LTD. (Incorporated m the Republic of Singapore) At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the members of Modern Management (Pte.) LTD. duly convened and held at 1 Sophia Road, #04-11 Peace Centre, Singapore 0922
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        434 19 announcing wFI HER pTt 1 246 N^P herSo M?n 1 B jflF pot* ll\ i^ ■HB J^BSik P x-* HI ■^T»"-*' W i JH^^H^B^^^B J m '^^B^BI *^1O 1 BH ?Ibm BBbJ' I BH Bfll BY BBffBBBjfc: '< Bl Ba^^lSi BMP Bflt -HI "^H 'f j jj I II II
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        321 19 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I Tan King Yang of No. 12, Brooke Road Singapore 1542 have applied for a First Class Beer House licence m respect of premises at M/S: Coca Steamboat (S) Pte Ltd 34, Craig Road #02-10 Chinatown Plaza Singapore 0208 and that this application will
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        243 19 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that. I Sim Soo Meng of No. Blk 132, Jin Bt. Merah #05-1320, Singapore 0316, have applied for a Wholesale Liquor Shop licence m respect of premises at M/s. Lianly Enterprises Co. No. 9, Kaki Bukit Road 2, Gordon Warehouse Bldg #01-07 Singapore 1441, and
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        250 19 NOTICE" NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I Gan Choon Hwa of No. Apt. Blk 105, Tao Ching Road, #02-163, Singapore 2261 have applied for a First Class Beer House licence m respect of premises at M/s: Wan Deng Yuan Eating House, Blk. 349 Jurong East Avenue 1, #01-1215, Singapore 2260
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        152 19 IN THE HIGH COURT OP THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE Companies Winding I p No: 198 of 1985 In The Matter of the Companies Act, (Chapter 1985) And In the Matter of DEARLAND INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED NOTICE OF WINDING-HP ORDER In the Matter of DEARLAND INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED. Winding Up Order
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        3392 20 INDIA-MALAYSIA TEXTILES BERHAD HMMMB r (Incorporated m Malaysia) EXPLANATORY STATEMENT I This Explanatory Statement is not a Prospectus and does not constitute an invitation to subscribe for shares. It is issued m compliance with the requirements of the Capital Issues Committee, The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange
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        3276 21 As at the date of this Statement, conversion of the borrowings into First Loan Stock and Second Loan Stock c) Auditors 1 letter on profit forecast FIVE-YEAR RESULTS ha/c not taken place The fo lowin 9 is a copy of the letter from the audltors of tne Company, Coopers Lybrand,
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        3101 22 ||||||^||||explanatory statement B^^g|^^g^£o| (II) FIXED ASSETS (vlll) STOCKS NET TANGIBLE ASSETS VALUE T The Group The Company 12 Based on the statement of net assets of the Group as at 31st March 1985, the net targibie assets value Co., or Accumu...ed Net book Current 1M» 1«« per share ,s calculated
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        1469 23 It told me a lot about the differences between Malaysian and Singapore audiences. I got the impression that the play was very shocking from reading about it m the press. It was not shocking. 6 It was very Singaporean the idea of the upper
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        Monkey King a hit at plaza and kampung
        336 23 CAUGHT up with Act Three early this week at the Kuala Lumpur Plaza, a shopping centre not unlike the glass-and-escalator affairs we have m Singapore. On the wooden stage m the lobby of the complex, the colourful tales of the Peace-Garden and
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        361 23 What's On i—— EXHIBITIONS ing motion, depth and 20TH NATIONAL DAY n i se d by the British Coun- RENDER CHAMBER ON the Training and Health illusory qualities in light PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHI- ciL Nanyang Technologi- SENTOSA. Audio-visual Ed^^,?p r t t Sp Dp LINE AND SHADOW and shadow), he trans-
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        1136 23 —I Radio One Raffles Junior College meets Queenstown Secondary School m a word game for A level students m BLUFF AND BLUNDER (10.05 am and 4.30 pm) ENGLISH BY RADIO (7.45 pm) features Moonshine, a series of English lessons with music and songs for young learners 5.58 AM National Anthem
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        165 24 TAMAN DAYA /Jj\ TAMAN OiPfe J wM \\mi I w^m Mm Mr Ur rr^fl'"^ -jSpaJ inUIHD DAUADII PHAC^ *-2?fp^V 15% discount for allcxated Bumiputra lots. DOUBLE STOREY TERRACE HOUSE (MODEL 1240) TAMAPi DAYA holds great promise for its iIIBHE exists a good mix of residential units, S N6LE STOREY TERRACE
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        716 24 ebb, jb i H^^ysv^l?l^mßP!9m^l wimE '19 Hronfl lHH Veronica Cartwright (left) and Brad Davis (right) m Robert Kennedy and His Times (Ch 5, 9.15 pm) I C All programmes m English unless otherwise indicated 2.30 SBC Text "Live" Sample 6.15 News Pa S es 6.25 Alvin and the Chip--3.00 Opening
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        186 24 Night a second Kennedy died Robert Kennedy and His Times (Ch 5, 9.15 pm) TONIGHT, that single gunshot that extinguished what actor Brad Davis has called the "inspiration and hope of the 60s" will ring out. So we will come to the close of a television work that brought together
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        151 24 Kennedy brother, he was amazed that he would be "overwhelmed by his heart, courage, his vulnerability and his shyness". Toiight the volcano, activated by one gentle, humorous, kind and ruthless politician with a big dream, erupts. Watch out for Veronica Cartwright m her best moments of the series. Candid Camera
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        160 24 But before this segment, quite the highlight of tonight's episode, Funt's going to be introducing to some more poor innocents, his automatic spinning chair and his own new brand of health food. Hotel Illusions (Ch 5, 11.11 pm) Tonight, an old love, sultry-looking reporter Natasha Cellini (Laurie Johnson) walks into
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        83 24 I SBC 12 rW II S I Bernard Haitink m Arabella (Ch 12, 9 pm) 8.00 PM Opening and Programme Highlights followed by Horizon Microworld (Chinese subtitles): This programme looks into the future of a new world of the ultra-small microchips and the steps taken by British scientists to compete
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