The New Paper, 16 May 1992
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Title Section16 1992-05-16 1 the new paper SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1992 MITA (P) 75/4/92 50 CENTS the y new* paper16 words
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Article, Illustration32 1992-05-16 1 THOMAS CUP Malaysia CUP Keeper Sandro Radun raps his critics before Singapore's first away Semi- Pro match at Negri Sembilan Page 46 t r— picture/Jonathan Choot r—— picture/Jonathan Choo - 32 words
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Article, Illustration36 1992-05-16 1 Says Rashid Sidek in our Saturday Spotlight on the sensational Sidek family. He meets Indonesia's Ardy Wiranata in tonight's Thomas Cup final. Pages 44, 45 Picture/ Chop Chwee HuaPicture/Chop Chwee Hua - 36 words
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THENEWSTODAY
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Article, Illustration335 1992-05-16 2 Wire Services "STARTING tomorrow night, I am going to lead a series of demonstrations to denounce wholesale political fraud," warned Philippine presidential candidate Miriam Defensor Santiago yesterday. The former judge claimed she was a victim of fraud as former defence chief Gen Fidel Ramos overtookWire Services - 335 words
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Article52 1992-05-16 2 THE New Paper will not be published on Monday because of the Vesak Day holiday. We will be back on Tuesday. Our Hotline Plus on 734-7711 will operate until 3 pm today. The HotlineP'"- r i operate to- On Monday, it will operate from am to52 words
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112 1992-05-16 2 AFP A FORMER Malaysian Armed Forces professional footballer was charged in a Malaysian court yesterday with bribing his own team's goalkeeper M 51.500 to let in three goals against a rival team. Wee Ypw Lee. 24. from Teren u. c' nied tl>. charge oi oribingAFP - 112 words
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Article, Illustration289 1992-05-16 3 Rebecca Lim - By Rebecca Lim TWO British tourists decided to have their sun tan at the park nearest to their hotel yesterday after they found out that the beach was too far away. As it turned out, the nearest "patch of grass" to their hotel atPicture/Aziz Hussin - 289 words
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Advertisement115 1992-05-16 2 Leisure Index Weekender: Pages 17 to 32 Name Game: Page 20 Saturday TV: Page 36 Saturday Radio, Comics: Pages 33 34 Sunday TV: Page 37 Sunday Radio: Pages 35 TV VCR^S RENT,or convenience I reliable after-sales service Low rental rates with annual reductions Prompt service within 24 hours Free maintenance115 words
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Advertisement101 1992-05-16 2 SATELLITE RESCUE US space shuttle Endeavour returns to Earth today after four space walks and a spectacular satellite rescue. Here's how the astronauts rescued an lntelsat-6 satellite that was in the wrong orbit. A Satellite with new motor KJ is released. At safe distance, motor is ignited, launching Aflßilk satellite101 words
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Miscellaneous18 1992-05-16 2 WEATHER SHOVVEKS over a few areas in the late afternoon. Max temp: 82 deg C. Sunset: 7.06 pm.18 words
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QUICKNEWS
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Article132 1992-05-16 4 HOT STORY ABOUT 550 SBS buses are now airconditioned. A Trans-Island Bus Sen/ices (Tibs) said 13 per cent of its 478 buses are airconditioned. THE Singapore Bus Service (SBS) will air-condition half its bus fleet in two or three years. Most commuters prefer air-conditioned132 words
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Article70 1992-05-16 4 The Straits Times: First quarter growth slows down to 5.1'; Business Times: S'pore posts an uneven 5.1 'i growth for first quarter. Lianhe Zaobao: Singapore's economy grew by 5.1 c l in first quarter. Berita Harian: Economy grew 5.1 't Jan-Mar. SBC morning news: The economy grew by 5.1%70 words
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CATCH OF THE DAY
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Article, Illustration78 1992-05-16 4 SINGAPORE'S economic growth eased to 5.1 per cent between January and Aphl, down from 5.8 per cent in OctoberDecember last year. But the worst may be over with the US economy reviving and sentiment improving among local manufacturers, said the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The growth rateGraphics/The Straits Times - 78 words
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Article80 1992-05-16 4 THE United States announced yesterday that it would return three military facilities on the .Japanese island of Okinawa. Tokyo welcomed the move. US Vice-President Dan Quavle. in Tokyo to mark the 20th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japanese rule from US military occupation, announced the return of the80 words
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Article89 1992-05-16 4 MALAYSIAN Indian Congress president Datuk S Samy Vellu yesterday said neither he nor his family benefited from the transaction of nine million Telekoms Malaysia shares. At a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, he produced documents to show that proceeds from the sale of the shares allocated to89 words
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Article74 1992-05-16 4 MARINA Village International, the food and entertainment complex formerly owned by bankrupt Moroccan businessman Elymanis Khamis, has been sold. Mr Khamis' biggest creditor bank, Standard Chartered, has sold Marina Village to Colour Touch (S) Pte Ltd, a local building materials distributor, reports Business Times. The price paid was74 words
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Article79 1992-05-16 4 THE Malaysian and Singapore navies are taking part in a combined tactical naval wargame exercise codenamed Exercise Malapura 7/92. A joint statement said command teams from the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMX) and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) ships would be involved in the exercise at Lumut Naval79 words
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Article74 1992-05-16 4 It is one thing for adults to choose to visit cinemas to see films which may contain homosexual scenes. It is another to bring such scenes into the privacy of the home where there are children. The standard for TV films should be stricter than those for74 words
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Article68 1992-05-16 4 THE Singapore National Union of Journalists (SNUJ) has expressed its concern over the arrest of a press photographer on Thursday in a letter to the Commissioner of Police. The union said the incident could have been avoided if there had been more tolerance. The photographer, from Lianhe68 words
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Article, Illustration475 1992-05-16 6 Recent riots in Los Angeles have boosted demand in the US for personal bodyguards. SHAHIRAN SAHARI speaks to an executive director of a manufacturing company who doubles as a bodyguard for a good cause LAST month's rioting m Los Angeles has boosted demand in thePicture/ Aundry Gan - 475 words
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138 1992-05-16 6 MR Chong said he became a bodyguard solely to raise funds for the Spastic Children's Association. He has been working as a personal bodyguard for three years. "It feels good helping them. Being near them (spastic people) helps me realise how lucky I138 words
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Article, Illustration368 1992-05-16 8 R Vijaya - [SHOW INFO WHAT: Technology Fair '92 WHERE: The Singapore Science Centre WHEN: Today and tomorrow, 10 am to 6 pm TICKETS: Adults: $2. Children 16 and below: 50 cents By R Vijaya NO diesel, no gas this boat runs on sunshine. Honest, all the energyPicture/ Mohd Ishak - 368 words
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Article79 1992-05-16 8 THE Technology Fair is held twice a year. Participants are students from Nanyang Technological University, National University of Singapore, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Singapore Polytechnic. There were 54 entries altogether. There are seven categories. The top three winners in each category from each institution received cash prizes of $200,79 words
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Article342 1992-05-16 9 Pawnshops have been doing a roaring business for years, in good times and bad. Business has been on the rise. Even today, with credit cards and bank loans more easily available, there is still a place for pawnbrokers. LYN LEE reports THE young man walked342 words
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Article152 1992-05-16 9 THERE are about 60 pawnshops in Singapore. Pawnbrokers today accept only gold, jewellery, expensive watches and, in some cases, pawn tickets. In the past, anything, including clothes and shoes, could be pawned. This is the procedure: Say you pawn a ring. The pawnbroker values it at,152 words
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Article213 1992-05-16 10 Michelle Lee - By Michelle Lee IN 1988. 10 men chased, clubbed and punched a man to death. Yesterday, the coroner's court heard about how Mr Muhammad Zain alias S Gunasamoorthy died. The fight was apparently because of a dispute over the buying of ganja (marijuana). On the213 words
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Article, Illustration200 1992-05-16 11 Ovidia Lim - By Ovidia Lim GIORDANO briefs, Filipino maids and actor Jean-Claude van Damme make an appearance in Michael Chiang s updated edition of the bestseller book, Army Daze. Called New Army Daze, it is a jazzed-up, 90s version of Army Daze. Both books are published by Times200 words
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Advertisement140 1992-05-16 10 I RELISH THE WORLDLY TASTES International Buffet (May 4-31) Imagine starting with French hors d'oeuvre and plunging into the delight of Grilled Teriyaki Duck from Japan. Then, relishing the succulent appeal of Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding and indulging in Grilled Sausages from Germany That's just a cross-section of our140 words
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Advertisement362 1992-05-16 12 sj >2 < THE GOOD OLD DAYS ...AT > ooimeGj Take a tr p back in time and enjoy Nutmegs as it was in days gone by. I Indulge in old favourites at "Back to the 80's" prices. W A APPETIZERS SELECTIONS HOUSE SAIAD Smoked Norwegian Salmon $16.00 a Concoction362 words
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Article, Illustration246 1992-05-16 13 June Kong - By June Kong JUST how old as Ah Ma? She certainly won't say. Participants in the Ah Ma Look-alike Contest are divided in their guesses as to how old the 4 young-at-heart' Ah Ma is. "At least 55, guessed Madam Ng Sok Hoon, 36, a part-time246 words
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Article71 1992-05-16 13 IF you're game to join the Look-alike contest, call The New Paper's toll-free Hotline Plus on 734-7711. Or fax the paper on 737-5375. The closing date for entries is Tuesday. Prizes range from a pair of Tissot fashion watches to Sony Walkmans. There have been over a dozen71 words
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Advertisement17 1992-05-16 13 PPSI i |K| JHh| Monufoctufd In Singapore Active Speaker Theatre Sound from Normal TV/VCR Designed for NICAM17 words
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Advertisement120 1992-05-16 13 A Once-In-A-Lifetime 1 Experience I A wedding dinner is like the icing on a cake, it beautifully caps all the wonderful things that go before it. Make your once-in-a-lifetime experience a truly memorable occasion at our elegant restaurant. /VP/ Sfln/ fly in I Our wedding package (from $388 nett per120 words
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WORLDTODAY
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Article155 1992-05-16 14 AP A JUDGE yesterday sentenced former heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick to four years jail for raping a family baby sitter. Dade Circuit judge Thomas Wilson had twice delayed sentencing of the former heavyweight champion for mental evaluation after his outbursts in court. But he was consideredAP - 155 words
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221 1992-05-16 14 AN American Army soldier was sentenced to seven years' jail for having sex with several women without telling them he had the Aids virus. Mark E Baliel, 24, was found guilty of aggravated assault against one woman, three counts of sodomy and four221 words
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212 1992-05-16 14 Reuter. THE US yesterday warned President Saddam Hussein not to take repressive action on the people of northern Iraq as they prepare to hold elections tomorrow. The elections are not recognised by the Iraqi Government. "We continue to monitor developments in Iraq, andReuter. - 212 words
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Article, Illustration170 1992-05-16 15 Wire services "SUICIDE doctor" .Jack Kevorkian took part in another doctor-assisted suicide yesterday in the US, his lawyer said. Kevorkian already faces murder charges for helping two women kill themselves and was ordered last year not to use his "suicide machine". Police in Detroit, Michigan, foundWire services - 170 words
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Article72 1992-05-16 15 KEVORKIAN is awaiting trial in September on murder charges stemming from the deaths of Sherry Miller, 43. and Marjorie Wantz, 58. Wantz had a painful pelvic condition and died after Kevorkian connected her to his suicide machine. It allows the patient to pull a cord to release deadly chemicals72 words
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Article187 1992-05-16 16 AP SOME black are seeing double standards of justice in the swift prosecution of four black men accused of beating a white trucker during the LA riots. "The resources that have been offered by every law enforcement agency throughout the nation to apprehend, try and convictAP - 187 words
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Article, Illustration298 1992-05-16 16 AP POLICE officer Laurence Powell was ordered yesterday to stand trial for a second time in the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King. Superior Court Judge Stanley Weisberg said there was sufficient evidence to retry Officer Powell on a charge of assault. A juryAP - 298 words
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Advertisement307 1992-05-16 14 j Underwater VMdrld Singapore CARNIVAL Saturday 16th Sunday 17th May 1992 10am spm Underwater World Singapore at Sentosa To date more ivfljj major Carnival highlight !jf than 1.5 million f THfc Li Tl Lf?IBB Walt Disney's No. 1 all time V&tr visitors have animated classic theatrical enjoyed the sensation box-office307 words
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Advertisement571 1992-05-16 15 M Vegetarian Venture 1 7 May 19 9 2 On Vesak Day, bring the entire family over for a deliciously wholesome vegetarian meal at Moon Pavilion Chinese Restaurant. Our nine-course menu includes Assorted Vegetables Deluxe, Saureed Vegetarian Prawns in Chilli Sauce, Roast Vegetarian Goose, Lotus Leaf Steamed Rice and many571 words
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Advertisement42 1992-05-16 17 AjfflKigWV, W Hv ■KtAutumn LOVE I Statistics show that more and more couples j&'j-, above SO years of age are tying the knot. Why are they exchanging vows in the autumn of their lives? And what '2 young people think of such42 words
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Article, Illustration816 1992-05-16 18 JOY IN AUTUMN YEARS: She's in her 40s, he's in his late 50s. Both have grown-up children. They met and'were married in six months. NG WAN CHING reports SHE was a divorcee. He was a widower. They met through a matchmaking agency and were married withinIllustration/ Hou Soon Ming - 816 words
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Article95 1992-05-16 18 WHERE sex is concerned, Madam Kartar is very down-to-earth. "It is basic human nature to have needs that have to be satisfied. But although it is part of nature, we no longer view it as we did when we were younger. "It is now more for companionship. Now95 words
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Article117 1992-05-16 18 "HE held my hand on the first date. It was nothing, we were just crossing the road," Madam Kartar said, recalling her first date with Mr Charan. "But we weren't shy about it. We are not spring chickens, you know." On their seventh date, they117 words
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Article, Illustration346 1992-05-16 19 AN increasing number of Singaporeans are getting hitched at age 50 or older, latest figures from the Department of Statistics show. In 1990, 312 men and 81 women above 50 years old got married in Singapore. The figures for 1970 were 190 grooms and346 words
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Article407 1992-05-16 19 Norenshah Sahari - Stories/ Norenshah Sahari "I WANTED my mother to have fun in her old age," said Mrs Deborah Chia, who registered her 59-year-old mother with a marriage agency. "My mother was such a lively person before my father died. They enjoyed going dancing, getting together407 words
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Article392 1992-05-16 19 MATCHMAKER, matchmaker, find me a match... So goes the lyrics of a song. And more and more people above 50 years old are singing this tune, say matchmaking agencies. Mr Phua Chye Huat, 28, manager of Crossing Point Friendship Pte Ltd, said at least 50392 words
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Article, Illustration272 1992-05-16 20 Norenshah Sahari - By Norenshah Sahari MARRIAGES among the elderly "may have something to do with sex, but it has largely to do with loneliness, mental peace and cohesiveness," said sociologist Dr Habibul H Khondker of the National University of Singapore. He stressed that it is a question of relationship not272 words
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Article224 1992-05-16 20 Friendship better health RECENT studies in the US have found that friendships may be vital to one's health and happiness. People who have friends they can turn to for advice, assistance, as well as for affection, are more likely to survive health challenges such as heart attacks and major surgery.224 words
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Article, Illustration594 1992-05-16 21 MR EDWARD KOH "I FIND it quite strange that there are people who don't like the idea of elderly people getting married. Why must they begrudge us of some happiness?" asked Mr Edward Koh, 65, a retired taxidriver. "If I meet someone I'm comfortable with594 words
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OF HEALTH. SEX AND HAVING BABIES
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Article, Illustration207 1992-05-16 21 "FOR people who marry later, there is also the health factor to consider," said Mr Fong Chan Yoong, 58, vice-president of the Singapore Action Group of Elders (Sage). "It's difficult to say how long one can remain healthy. If a man in his 70s marries207 words
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Article188 1992-05-16 21 BOTH men and women may experience difficulties with their sex lives as they grow older. Sexual slowdown may be inevitable but it doesn't mean the elderly can't enjoy sex. Companionship, emotional intimacy and shared aspirations can make love-making better. THE MAN A man's sexual drive starts188 words
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Article, Illustration413 1992-05-16 22 YOUNG PEOPLE'S VIEWS: What do young people think about couples above 50 years old getting married in the autumn of their lives? TANG WAI YIN reports Personal bias does not count in such matters as the parents' happiness should come first Ms Rosie Low, 26, on413 words
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Article, Illustration1165 1992-05-16 24 INTERVIEW At the Istana today, the first-ever I appointment of four women as honorary aide-de-camps to the President will take I place. They will be among the 84 officers I appointed the largest ever for the I corps. IRENE NG reports THESE four women would diePictures/ Jonathan Choo - 1,165 words
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Article, Illustration819 1992-05-16 25 VIVIEN CHIONG - SCREEN LOVERS: Actress Jane March, who made headlines with her "realistic" love-making scenes with actor Tony Leung in the movie The Lover, was in Hongkong recently to promote the film. VIVIEN CHIONG met her there and talks about her impression of the English teenager BY VIVIEN819 words
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Article, Illustration371 1992-05-16 26 VIVIEN CHIONG - FROM PREVIOUS PAGE BY VIVIEN CHIONG IT happens every once so often. A passionate young thing with a lascivious pout is touted the new sex symbol. Jane March is the latest, after an erotic performance in The Lover, Jean-Jacques Annaud's screen adaption of French author371 words
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Article, Illustration618 1992-05-16 27 HOW FARES FARID?: After a tough start to his music career when twice his guitar went mute during talent contests local musician Farid Long has emerged from the shade. LO TIEN YIN profiles the musician and songwriter WHEN he was a kid 20 yearsPicture/Jonathan Choo - 618 words
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Article169 1992-05-16 27 WHAT has a guy who sings the blues and rock got to do with plants? A lot. Farid has been asked by the Parks and Recreation Department and the National Parks Board to write the theme song for their plant show, Skyrise Gardens (at Marina169 words
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Article, Illustration651 1992-05-16 28 JULIETTE THE JEWEL: Her performance in Cape Fear won her a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the recent Oscars ceremony. Although she failed to land the Oscar, 18-year-old Juliette Lewis seems headed for bigger things AMERICAN actress Juliette Lewis is no overnight sensation. Her rise to651 words
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Article138 1992-05-16 28 "WHEN we finished shooting that scene, I realised that this is what acting is supposed to feel like." Juliette Lewis was referring to the muchtalked about "thumb-sucking" scene in Cape Fear. In that scene, Lewis' screen character, 15-year-old school girl Danielle Bowden, is lured by revenge-bent rapist Max138 words
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Article19 1992-05-16 30 What's the talk of the town? Who's doing what And with whom? Our man about town tunesyouin19 words
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Article, Illustration265 1992-05-16 30 TODAY, it seems, it's not enough just to have a deejay and dancing in a disco. More is expected and if guests benefit from the promotion, so much the better. At The Heading Room'in the Marina Mandarin, a new Hobby Club got off the ground265 words
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Article210 1992-05-16 30 THE Bukit Turf Club isn't just about horses. And The Derby isn't just a horse race. The Derby Pub, situtated in the Bukit Turf Club, is a live entertainment outlet that attracts more than just the horsey set. On any given night, the pub on the210 words
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Article191 1992-05-16 30 i TORNADO, recently hit I by a whirlwind of bad publicity and a hurricane of criticism, is trying to clean up its act. A new front, that is what's needed. Better still, the club needs a r\ew face. So, it came as a mild surprise to hear191 words
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Article, Illustration77 1992-05-16 31 TRACK ATTRACTION: These two walking tape players at Farrer Park should be prepared for the "magnetic" attraction they are going to have for some "forward" people at Big Walk '92 on May 24 and should train to press their "reverse" button pretty quickly. The prizes for the Ah MaPicture/ Mohd Ishak - 77 words
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Miscellaneous631 1992-05-16 34 SUNDAYRADIO 6.00 AM Programme Summary 6.00 AM Newsbrief, Weather 6.00 AM Singapore Good Morning 500 Powerline 605 The Hamssh Brown Breakfast 8.05 Breakfast Classics 6.0S Contemporary Hits 5-30 Goodtime CoJd 700 News Weather 6.00 What's On NOON Newsbrief, Weather 7 30 Sl,#t J Atert 6.00 Ract Commentaries and 4-0 T631 words
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Miscellaneous738 1992-05-16 35 saturdaytv SILK STALKING SKI PATROL HEART OF THE DRAGON HHI (Channel 5, 1.05 am) (Channel 5, 10.30 pm) (Channel 8, 10.15) A 13-PART police drama series AN intense and immense rivalry JACKIE Chan (right) plays a about a pair of homicide detec- develops between ski-patroller, police detective who has a738 words
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Miscellaneous800 1992-05-16 36 sundaytv LOVE IMMORTAL STORY southern town in Georgia, right), and Alex (Brian Bloom, left), both 'JF\fc 16, have always been inseparable friends. Although opposite as personalities, Alex P It r^ handsome athletic; Cliff, moody jfljfl^^Hj i They share almost everything...including a physical attraction for Lily Becker, also vi who fully800 words
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Advertisement385 1992-05-16 38 2701 Employment A CAREER AT -^sSSSEA. SP| A P Moller Singapore Pte Ltd Neptune Shipmgt Svs Pte Ltd Pacific Carriers Ltd Thome Ship Mgt Pte Ltd ii invite applications for the 16 week Pre-Sea General Purpose course to be conducted Hi by the National Maritime Board la commencing on 11385 words
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Article594 1992-05-16 41 The Three Musketeers - PREVIEW/ By The Three The Three Musketeers t I RAINER Teh Choon Beng, in uncharacteristic fashion, has entered just one runner for today's races at Kuala Lumpur. But, by our reckoning, it could mean a perfect score for the day. This is because Gold Treasury594 words
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Article, Illustration665 1992-05-16 43 Nobody knows our sacrifice Malaysia is on the verge of badminton glory after 25 long years. It is favourite to beat Indonesia today and win the Thomas Cup. And it owes it all to the fabulous Sidek brothers. What is it like to be the sport's first family? BERNARDPicture/ Choo Chwee Hua - 665 words
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Article, Illustration251 1992-05-16 44 ANYTHING you can do, I can do better. That familiar line which Doris Day sang in Annie Get Your Gun, a hit movie of the 50s, is an apt description of the youngest Sidek shuttler Zamaliah. The Sekolah Menengah Jalan Cheras Form Five studentPicture/ Choo Chwee Hua - 251 words
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Article, Illustration529 1992-05-16 44 Bernard Pereira - THOMAS CUP FINAL MALAYSIA v INDONESIA Live on SBC 12, tonight, from 7 Stories/. Bernard Pereira in Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIAN manager Punch Gunalan says it's anybody's game. But that could be just psychological warfare. For not even he can deny that Malaysia has the529 words
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Article101 1992-05-16 44 A XA.II things being equal, I think the crowd and the highly-charged atmosphere will be the deciding influence in favour of Malaysia. Gillian Cowers, England player who is commentating for the IBF I take Indonesia to win the second singles, second doubles and third singles. Xiong Guobao,101 words
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Article88 1992-05-16 44 Malaysia has won five of the six encounters against Indonesia since 1990 (all competitions). Malaysia last met Indonesia in a Thomas Cup final in 1976. It was beaten 5-0. Malaysia won the inaugural Thomas Cup in 1949. It last won the trophy in 1967 (its fourth success),88 words
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Article64 1992-05-16 44 CHAMPION China beat South Korea 3-2 to win the Über Cup for the fifth successive time yesterday. The scores: Tang Jiuhong bt Bang Soo-hyun 11-5, 12-10; Guan Weizhen/Nong Qunhua lost to Hwang Hve-young/Chung So-young 18-17, 7-15, 9-15; Huang Hua bt Lee Heung-soon 11-8, 12-9; Yao Fen/Lin Yanfen lost64 words
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Advertisement277 1992-05-16 42 LOOK UKE AH MA AND WIN ATTRACTIVE PRIZES In the "Ah Ma Look-alike Contest"! Another run-up event to The New Paper Big Walk '92. You must have seen Ah Ma in The New Paper extolling the virtues of r™"™™™™"™™™"™™ 1 health and exercise. If you think you can dress up277 words
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Article, Illustration334 1992-05-16 45 S Gulam - PREMIER LEAGUE CONTEST: Results on Page 6 By S Gulam GOALKEEPER Sandro Radun yesterday defended his antics on the field. He hit out at critics who have labelled him the Clown Prince of Singapore soccer. Many fans called Sandro a clown and a show-off after the334 words
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271 1992-05-16 45 AFP. ENGLAND soccer striker Gary Lineker aims to bid farewell to Wembley against Brazil tomorrow in record-equalling fashion. He needs just one goal to draw level with Bobby Charlton's England scoring record of 49. "I'm looking forward to the game," said the England captain,AFP. - 271 words
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Article, Illustration273 1992-05-16 46 S Gulam - By S Gulam MALEK Awab, Nazri Nasir and Zulkifli Kartoyoho are likely to start for Singapore in Monday's match against Negri Sembilan. This has become apparent after training sessions under coach P N Sivaji the last two nights. All three players were on the bench for273 words
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Article, Illustration422 1992-05-16 46 S Gulam - Sivaji changes his team and tune S Gulam P N SIVAJI was cool and confident three days ago. So, too, were the Lions. They were even hoping for a morale-boosting away-win over Negri Sembilan. But not last night. Three days ago, Sivaji said: "I'll not be disappointed with a draw.422 words
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Article162 1992-05-16 46 Abdul Shukor - By Abdul Shukor THE heat is on Michal Vana, literally. The hat-trick hero of last Sunday's 5-2 win over Terengganu is having problems with the current heatwave in Singapore. Last night, during training, he had a headache and took some tablets for relief. "It is the162 words
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Article251 1992-05-16 47 EURO FINALS AFP. England football manager Taylor confirmed yesterday that Tottenham's Paul Gascoigne is out of next month's European Championship Finals in Sweden. Said Taylor: "There have been rumours that Gazza could be back but he has been out for 13 months and it's aAFP. - 251 words
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