The New Paper, 3 September 1997

Total Pages: 58
1 58 The New Paper
  • 8 1 the new paper WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1997 namaav,
    8 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 483 1 p i| tf jK ii i!:: i PRINCE, *1 How is Prince Charles coping the tragic death of his ex-tvife?/r»g»2 PAPARAZZI CHARGED/page 3 MkAys IfmAf Ia i IhMWS 'jS p(«. V, Lots: Prince Charles hugging Princess Diana's sister, Lady Sarah MacCorquodale, 00 following his arrival in Britain with Di's body.
      483 words
  • 34 1 How is Prince Charles c death of his ex-wife?/Page 2 LOSS: Prince Charles hugging Princess Diana's sister, Lady Sarah MacCorquodale, following his arrival in Britain with Di's body. Picture/ AFP
    Picture/ AFP  -  34 words

  • Goodbye, Diana
    • 621 2 'He still doesn't think it's real' A friend of Prince Charles' He was her husband for 15 years and has not said a word since the news of her death. But Prince Charles was definitely a man in grief said British press reports.
      Picture/ Reuter  -  621 words
    • 317 3 Wire services THE seven photographers detained by French police have been charged with manslaughter in the deaths of Princess Diana, millionaire Dodi A 1 Fayed, and their driver. Another charge: "Not helping a person in danger". Each charge carries a maTimiim five-year prison term and up to
      Wire services  -  317 words
    • 227 3  -  Tby Brian Miller i. -i 4 blame for the death of Princess Distt^Fs^ w, v just doing .j,effect, was simply to feed a ravenous "appetite". To<Jay, the debate rages. V 'Irurists argfue that t& paparazzi drove the [in fiii>— t& her death# M Pursued her. Hounded bar. Therefore,
      227 words
    • Article, Illustration
      196 4 What's this breed of photographers that everybody now loves to hate? We zoom in on them The term comes from a character named Paparazzo in Federico Fellini's 1960 film La Dolce Vita. He was modelled after photographer Tazio Secchiaroli. He specialized in exposing film stars' secrets. Practice These free-lance
      196 words
    • Article, Illustration
      120 4 In 1975, Jacqueline KennedyOnassis obtained a court order requiring photographer Ron Gallela to stay at least 7 m from her. Gallela later broke the order but in 1982 agreed not to take any more pictures of the former US First Lady. In 1995, Alec Baldwin grabbed a photographer
      120 words



  • THENEWSTODAY
    • 465 5 Farmers burning their fields cause some of the haze that's enveloped much of South-east Asia and played havoc with flight schedules. CRISPIN A ROBERT speaks to two such farmers THEIR little plot of land was burning furiously, giving off smoke that stung your eyes if
      Pictures/ Alvin Toh  -  465 words
    • 76 5 FOR almost three weeks now, planes have been grounded because of very poor visibility. The airport at Padang, Sumatra almost came to a standstill this week. The director of Indonesian domestic carrier Merpati Nusantara Airlines told Berita Harian the Padang airport had been closed five times since mid-August.
      76 words

  • QUICKNEWS
    • Article, Illustration
      135 6 A SPEAK MANDARIN CAMPAIGN BIUNGUALISM: Our ability to speak both English and our mother tongues is a precious asset. Being bilingual and bicultural anchors our society in our traditional values, and enables us to plug into the international world of science, technology and economics. HIGHER CHINESE: Making Higher
      135 words
    • 133 6 MARRIAGE AND PARENTHOOD CAMPAIGN WORK at staying together. That is the message for couples in a month-long campaign on marriage and parenthood launched yesterday. The theme of the campaign is "Marriage Cherish the Bond". Mr Tan Lee Chuan, deputy director of Public Education and Sports at the
      133 words
    • 24 6 THE Dow Jones industrial average chalked up its biggest point gain ever yesterday, gaining more than 257 points to close at 7879.78.
      24 words
    • CATCH OF THE DAY
      • 56 6 THE number of people with the Aids virus has risen. There were 73 cases of new HIV-positive patients in the first half of this year, compared to 58 in the same time last year. Of the 73 cases, 58 were heterosexuals, five homosexuals and six were bisexuals. There
        56 words
      • 45 6 TASK: Review how much property in Johor is owned by foreigners, especially Singaporeans. This is what Johor Umno Youth aims to do. The group's call has come about because the federal government has lifted the Msloo,ooo ($62,000) levy on property purchases by foreigners.
        45 words
      • 47 6 THE six-month jail sentence for a full-time NSman who shot his mate dead while playing with his machine gun will stay. Refusing the appeal Chief Justice Yong Pung How said trainees must realise that such rash acts should not be tolerated in armed forces' training.
        47 words
      • 51 6 A THIRD of the participants at a two-in-one exhibition here have backed out. Reason: Currency fluctuations have made it too expensive. The International Muslim Food and Technology Exhibition and the Asia Consumer and Tourism Fair, which start tomorrow, are now left with 190 occupied stalls, from the original
        51 words
      • 52 6 SM Summit Holdings wants the High Court to quash three search warrants used to investigate it. Software watchdog Business Software Alliance's claim that it did a deal with Summit on pirating was not true, the company told the court. That false deal was used to justify the warrants,
        52 words
      • 52 6 UP, briefly, but then down. That was how the Malaysian stock market went yesterday, with the benchmark KL Composite Index falling a net 8.67 points to 795.73. A big push in the morning had lifted the index by 36 points to 840. But sell orders soon negated
        52 words
    • 89 6 The Straits Timet: Move to let more students study Higher Chinese The Business Roller-coaster ride for KL and regional markets Uantie Zaobao: BGLee announces plans to strengthen teaching of Higher Chinese Berlta HviMU One-third pulk>ut from Imfex halal exhibition RCS morning news: This year's Speak Mandarin campaign kicks off
      89 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 116 6 I For every purchase of the limited edition II Btart™ priced at $48.00, you and your 11 friends can enjoy a burger and a refillable coke j| for only $7.99! (Limited to 10 burgers and 10 Cokes per bear purchased only.) Saving 50% m MfMe m fww meaUll! S Burger
      116 words
    • 51 6 T C .'"gj HotUnePlie 1800-*****55 Ca it rrsec f 30 crrc :r rr.:t Dew Aggie 1800-*****07 Matters of the tear Speaktlp 1900-*****83 ▼our foojm Dear Mr Wijey 1900-*****03 'nvaluabta leisors www ww Attflnde Um 1000-*****01 Teens torum 1 11 Cib nMfMi SO on »ma Une |000-*****14 Legal etfwce wi-w'i aMFßiinc
      51 words
  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 108 7 IT'S TINY. IT'S COLOURFUL. IT'S POWERFUL. DjV:O-! MAXIMUM FEATURES C DEAL Smallest, and lightest numeric pager FREE 1 month numeric paging subscription' Easy-To Read large 2 line LCD screen l < For students only. FREE 3 months' numeric r»n paging subscription' Stores up to 30 messages Stop watch function FREE
      108 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 734 8 The crew of Starship Alien Aid may bring talent to Zingapore 2000 (aka Singapore). But will they aocltsmootmy into our society? Or will they blast our values to smithereens? Space Commander RoboProbe, aka reporter WOON WUITEK, files this Star Log on Close Encounter No 2 SingaSpeak Foreign Speak CREW members
      734 words

  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 427 9  -  By John Low and Augustine Pang Bangladeshi foreign worker Mohamad Basilar, 24, arrived here in mid-August last year, and his social visit pass expired a month later. Soh Sey Yong, 40, was a sub-contractor who did brick-laying work at several construction sites, Deputy Public
      427 words
    • Article, Illustration
      88 9 SUB-CONTRACTOR Soh Sey Yong was jailed for 18 months, foreman Koh Tiong Whatt for 16 months. They were charged with employing an illegal worker. Penalty: Six months' to two years'jail and a $6,000 fine. They were also charged with destroying evidence. Penalty: Up to six months' jail, a fine
      88 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 74 9 (7S NOW UNTIL 6 SEPTEMBER pressure and stress, the changing pattern of nutritional intake, increasing air pollution all play a part in reducing the skin's natural resistance to wrinkles, lines, and the appearance of premature aging. Now you can discover, free of charge. the latest way to deal with such
      74 words

  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 95 10 big SPAGEDDIES Singapore food festival '97 (today's recommendation passport) throughout September don't miss out at our Marina LeisurePlex outlet ****** worth of premiums everyday during dinner, be the first 30 tables to receive one of these olive oil bottles adult polo-tees kid polo-tees caps 50 0ff signature dishes Ist wk
      95 words

  • SINGAPORETODAY
    • 283 11 A THINKER at every desk in the classroom? Yes, you will have to learn to think in secondary school. The Thinking Programme will be extended to all secondary schools by the year 2000, says Dr Aline Wong, Senior Minister of State
      283 words
    • 498 12 Remember the 85-year-old widow who was robbed ofs2oo by a helpful'young man in her flat? How afraid she was in her one-room flat after that? She's moved to a nursing home where she even trusts the staff with her money. BERNARD PEREIRA reports FOR
      Picture/ Alvin Toh  -  498 words
    • Article, Illustration
      421 13  -  He hooks lm-long fish, but dies of heart failure before he could reel it in By' Teo Hwee Nak IT could have been the catch of his life. But in the end the fish got away. And the fervent angler was dead. Mr Tan Han Boon, 55, hooked
      421 words
    • 106 13 MR TAN didn't seem to have good luck with big fish. His line broke just two Sundays ago when he was struggling to pull in a big one. Student Tan Kian Ming, 14, a friend who used to go fishing with Mr Tan every weekend,
      106 words
    • 369 14  -  By, Jill Lim SWATCH is looking for people who don't take it seriously. People who don't care that much for their Swatches. People who would give their old Swatch watches to charity. (See report at right.) But don't count on 30-year-old Chin Yoong Seong. It's not
      Picture/ David Tan  -  369 words
  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 72 11 Hotel Hamilton 40/42 Hamilton Road, Singapore *****0/12 Tel: (65) 296 2296 Fax: 296 2996 I SPtOALIWTBOOtKTORrOfHB Standard Double or Twin SsBB nett Superior Double or Twin Ss9B nett Family (1 Double plus 1 Single) S$ 123 nett 42 rooms self control aircond Mini lofrigorator IDD telephone Color T.V 24 hrs
      72 words
    • 152 11 UNICORN CANDY m H» Now rorcupine sr Ki ENEX FAOAL TISSUES B WITH S rKTS OF M FOCKET TISSUE FREE AgHKKI your personal grocer n 13 $3 so JjHw BISCUIT (50 fl OPEN PAILY MjH^i,s9 77-7; r 7 DURACELL AA (S-rACK) Pelivery Service is Available ur. #7«? !),<!) -if- txt
      152 words

  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 120 12 U Vhv fIBBM l| iijj CMIANC MAI A < M" or r wl. i^K M BJ I I Abl 3D/2N f Sol Twin Towers Hotel or s/m/tor. ft Valid on TG4OB Mon/Tues departure. lIIIIIIIIIHHMMBIHmBbnMGHBHBHHHRmRBNBHREB At nese races, tmm m wasm Mt t« fane wp. Take off for a quick getaway
      120 words
    • 70 12 if BACKGROUND MUSIC AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM j continuous piped in music TO KEEP YOUR GUESTS HAPPY V w.«aggj|| n 11 1" I Maximum Convenience SgjS and Minimum Attention gj^n ■■h I Modular Loudspeakers Your one-stop SPECIALIST FOR SOUND SYSTEMS, provides excellent after-sales service I REPIFFUSION 6 Harper Road #04-01
      70 words
    • 75 12 i 4 Pearl International Hotel Cultured To M«tt vour Comfort And Convenience i/Cpr For reservation., contact direct line. 03-*****99 Ground Floor. Pearl Point Shopping Mall. Batu 5. Jalaa Klang Lama. ***** Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tali WJ-7M I 111 Fa«i 603-783 2211 Wholly Owned By Aihbee Timber* Sda. Bhd. t 3691
      75 words

  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 103 13 MALAYSIA'S FAMOUS KAM LUN TAI gj& MOONCAKES a must for these festivities 18th August 16th September '97 KSOy The extraordinary Golden Lotus Paste. The unique taste of a 20 year old mooncake trad ition All packaged in a beautiful box. The round shape of mooncakes H represents perfect harmony and
      103 words

  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 232 14 &V& ij^B MOON CAKES \X jfl aL« fcvV 'JJHHI^BI^^H J5 < ,*o!^jKhHßMiKy^BB^HjH^Pß[ft LCB DELI MOONCAKES MOONCAKES WITH MACADAMIA NUTS LCB Deli Mooncakes are baked to perfection using the finest lotus paste, the best grade egg yolks. 100% vegetable oil and strictly no preservatives! Each mooncake is also individually wrapped to
      232 words


  • WORLDTODAY
    • 336 16 THE THAI CRISIS Reuter. ANOTHER one million Thais may soon be out of work. Thailand's economic crisis will cause this loss of jobs, Finance Minister Thanong Bidaya said in Bangkok yesterday. About one million Thais are already out of work. "We calculate there may
      Reuter.  -  336 words
    • 594 17  -  So I stabbed her and cut her body into 38 pieces KILLING OF HONGKONG LOUNGE HOSTESS By Michelle Ang CHAN Wing-hong stands at 1.37 m. His small frame made him the butt of stares and ridicule, said his father, 67, a clerk in the timber
      Picture/ Apple Daily  -  594 words
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 338 16 STOP THE EXCUSES AND GET SLIM NOW! II CANT AFFORD K£% s-% I DON! HAVE IK A WEIGHT LOSS »wJ TIME OR WUI-POWER PROGRAMME. ■F4| <W TO GET SUM. FACTi The MARIE FRANCE FACTi MARIE FRANCE assures programme is one of the most easily successful slimming with as little as
      338 words

  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 539 17 r ■WMfIi■WHVHHBHiHBi ■m/! 1 gffygwi»fiWfgfM^fgfm^iTTSTaal v |g| Since the inception of our external programme, we have enjoyed a national and international reputation for excellence. Here are some of the reasons why the University of London LLB at ATC City School of I jLJ- Commerce is the preferred Law programme: $I
      539 words


  • WORLDTODAY
    • 383 19 Media tycoon's top exec accused of leaking state secrets MEDIA tycoon Rupert Murdoch's hope of conquering the huge television market in India may be dashed. The Indian government is pressuring him to fire his top executive, Mr Rathikant Basu, the former chief of India's
      383 words
    • 162 19 THE Basu controversy is the latest reminder that it can be risky for foreign companies in India to maintain a high profile. This is especially so in sensitive industries such as media, said the Journal. Star TV helped revolutionise television in India with Western serials
      162 words
  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 218 19 CELEBRATING 6 YEARS OF A SECRET RECIPE The famous Long Jiang Mooncakes turn this yearl To celebrate this auspicious occasion, Long Jiang Sichuan Restaurant presents the delicious mooncakes in custom-designed collectible tin boxes and paper bags. There is a choice of Teochew-style yam paste or white lotus paste wrapped in
      218 words
    • 86 19 njammmiwag"] PURCHASE LUCKY DRAW RESULTS Ist Prize Ticket No. ***** 2nd Prize Ticket, No. ***** I,3rd Prize Ticket No. ***** 4th Prize Ticket No. ***** sthk Prize Ticket No. ***** 6th Prize Ticket No. ***** 7th Prize Ticket No. ***** Bth Prize Ticket No. ***** i 9th Prize Ticket No.
      86 words

  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 266 20 y TIC -PALACIT |jyj| T Queenslown Cinema Bowl 248/250 Commonwealth Ave. Singapore *****7 Tel: *****78 Fax: *****38 (39 FRESH CHARMING <5? Sfe LADIES TO ENTERTAIN YOU if? DURING OUR HAPPY HOURS <Q| Ifti WtmiHMIMmmBm <01 Mp Happy Hours An Closed On Saturday Sunday Public Holidays HAPPY^ I ©1 Delicious Buffet
      266 words
    • 254 20 The New Paper/Cathay Golden Village/Red Bull MICHAEL RICHARDS JEFF DANIELS TIM ApNATHANLYNNfui IRIALandERROR, M A Defense This Dumb Has To Be A Crime 1 "a wmroni MMantic omicm one «f rue JB vears M«st Entestanunc pictues!" CHICAGO TRIBUNE D*' D ."myotactic fm it' m...MaM«js? n THE MOVIE MNUTE aflk "mat
      254 words

  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 99 21 ON 22 SEPIIIKfIBER, WE'RE GOING TO SQUEEZE Ann prnpir Cr tr Ci ir Li INTO A DABi| ROOM, fAND TURN^Sp THE CIVIL DEFENCE "LIFELINE" QUIZ an emergency, I should dial Name i) 995 NRIC b) 900 Address 0 911 Tel Mail to: Civil Defence "Lifeline" Quiz, If my clothes catch
      99 words

  • 359 22 WORLDTODAY AFP. THE gang that pulled off the "holdup of the century" in Switzerland left behind 17 million Swiss francs ($16.6 million). They didn't forget there just wasn't any more space in their getaway van. The
    AFP.  -  359 words
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 162 22 en-Size 7 Queen Size FULL BEDROOM SETS (WITH DRESSING TABLE STOOLS) $200 1140 ""■'iS. M Economy Set 183E555C Je&w EjJjaJaßjh \T* 1 Ifa —fjll I. Usua i pL Mil rX JLH I r 11 $600 jaa. j sftTvcabinet^^^ll)|f Uf I+l+3at f l $38Q Eil~\ SmJH £»00 jS! ESD®BMHr -WtS 4ft
      162 words
    • 98 22 WANT TO APB J DRIVING yCINCI ON THE IST AnEMPT? i Sign up with PSDC where two-thirds of our students get their licences on their very first tempt (market success rate is only about 30% for f/rsMimersJ. Book now to avoid 1 disappointment. J CALL 742 3211/5411 I I a
      98 words

  • DEARAGGIE
    • 54 23 YOU wrote to us in March about a family problem that led you to run away from home twice. We would like to help you. But there are legal issues in your letter that we need to clear with you. We hope you will call us at **********5
      54 words
    • 51 23 Call **********7 and leave your questions for our counsellors. You can listen to their earlier advice, too. This week's topics: Nephewis running away from home My pais want me to get married Counsel me on counselling Confused about older Pressure, pressure, pressure, pressure! Calls cost 30 cents a
      51 words
    • Article, Illustration
      348 23 Dear Aggie I AM 20. My parents have always been strict but at least our family had been happy. But now I enjoyed my freedom while I was at poly. I quit halfway through, because I had lost interest in studying, and started working. Last year, I
      348 words
    • 134 23 I WAS fined $2,000 and jailed for one day in 1980 for making a false declaration. I've been sad about it for 17 years. Must I reveal this record when applying for any job? I'm keen to join the Volunteer Special Constabulary. Will it consider me? Hopeless
      134 words
    • 236 23 WE'VE been divorced for seven years and we have two children, aged 22 and 16. My ex-husband now has two children, aged five years and one month, in his new family. I've been keeping in touch with him since 1995. Whenever he comes to see my
      236 words
    • 312 23 I MET a guy through a telephone introduction service. We went out a couple of times. He seemed very friendly and I sort of found myself liking him a lot. However, we did not seem to be comfortable chatting on the phone. But that
      312 words
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 28 23 MR DANNY NG, qualified psychologist If you need advice, write to: Dear Aggie, The New Paper Times House, 390 Kim Senjj Road. Singapore *****5 Or fax: 737-5 375
      28 words

  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 105 24 If your competitor is using FACT, jji il he has an unfair advantage over you! |||ijp|i With FACT, your competitor has the stock figures at his finger-tips.His accounts are updated instantaneously. He has eliminated duplication in his office. No more posting, no more updation, no more unnecessary extra work. Imagine
      105 words
  • Page 24 Miscellaneous
    • 901 24 tvpage_ f Q WIWMaWM Siktt Lebih Kurang Bos* Bant CHAMMEI O W* (Prime 12, 8.30 pm) NOON NawaSTodar unm, ii.ijii„Ti, rut, i-i When TV6.5 gets a new boss, 12.10 Long (Alias Kadir, left) is anxious i m /r nw pikj uay n«wwooe weo |cZM to ensure that this one does
      901 words

  • Showtime
    • Article, Illustration
      614 25  -  Best actress It's the Channel 8 event of the year Star Awards. To be held on Oct 5, it tells you who's up and who's down among the TV experts and the fans. Here, HAZEL TAN tells you who's out in the cold BY Hazel Tan ZOE'S in.
      Art/ Simon Ang  -  614 words
    • 379 26  -  By Hazel Tan SHE has acted in only one Mandarin serial, but can now be mentioned in the same breath as Zoe Tay and Fann Wong. Channel 5 babe Irin Gan has invaded Channel B's Star Awards, said TCS sources. The tall Growing Up
      379 words
    • 123 26 SO, who will be named Best Actress? Seven of the 12 fans we spoke to said Zoe Tay. Two said Fann Wong, two Aileen Tan and one Irin Gan. "Zoe is versatile, she can be anything," said boutique assistant Agnes Chin, 22. "She was the plain amah here
      123 words


  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • 186 27 f' sunway lagoon petalinc ia y a Malaysia YOU/V LAJVUfIMC' Shflpt) UVIXI AxAj^CYitVUTC MALAYSIA'S MffMOTY THEME PARK X)YPKPY\tK MISS SINGAPORE WORLD '97 r < V**4hi -A Venue Sponsors t>»/, Ist Heat -04 Sept 97,10.00pm 2nd Heat -11 Sept 97,10.00pm Semi-final 14 Sept 97,10.00pm Preview -25 Sept 97,10.00pm Preview -11 Oct
      186 words

  • SHOWTIME
    • 264 28  -  By Hazel Tan THE other Channel 5 intruder, James Lye, could have a real shot at the title if reviews of his debut serial, Price of Peace, are anything to go by. He plays Ah Cheng, a mainland Chinese soldier who escapes to
      264 words
    • 29 28 James Lye (The Price of Peace) Christopher Let (The Price of Peace) U Naming (Unbeatables II) Xie Shaoguang (The Legend of Jigong) Zhu Houroa (The FaH Guy)
      29 words
  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • 40 28 PUB DISCO JAZZ KTV WORLD MISS SI,\CAIW WORLDI7 1 S'f 'i F' r aLAaui i HEAT 1 THURSDAY 4 SEPT HEAT 2 THURSDAY 11 SEPT SPARKS Level 7 Ngee Ann City (Entrance Via Tower B)Tel: 735 6133 Fax: 737 5852
      40 words

  • Article, Illustration
    33 29 Photography: James Liang, Studio Concept Hair James Ho, Vogue Hair Salon Make-up: Ivory Hu, Studio Concept Styling: Steve Thio Clothes: U2 Location: Suntec City Supreme Court Concept Coordination: Judy Choong Elizabeth Lee
    33 words

  • SHOWTIME
    • 200 30 FIRST they paid her US$l lm (Ssl6m) to bring her back from the dead. Now they are offering her a US$2O million package to commit to yet another Alien sequel, even before the latest one is released. If Sigourney Weaver (left) agrees to play Ripley a
      200 words
    • 97 30 SEEMS like even mosquitoes have a sense of irony. Hundreds of cast and crew were on the island of Puerto Rico to film a remake of the Swiss Family Robinson. Guess who was the only one among them to contract swamp fever? Television's best-known female doctor,
      97 words
    • 195 30 JUST as well Jennifer Aniston (right) wasn't one to heed fatherly advice. Her actor dad John Aniston, whom she described as "demandingly blunt", told her she would not make it as an actress. "He told me I'd never make any money, I'd starve and it'd
      195 words
  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • 47 30 II MTGIF's fcv I J I Jurassic IMe I II You're Invited to Erupt with Us. H l I mm Stone-Age Dressers get H f FREE Zug-Zugs I and Ancient Prizes V r* I ft t K II MO COVER CHARGE I —'TroralayylthSo|>ir»nlMr l > h A.I). JU
      47 words

  • 514 31  -  eT CETERA WITH BRIAN MILLER I THOUGHT my friend let's call him Meh was pulling my leg when he said that he had to break away early from the pub because he had a "refresher course" to. attend the next day. I mean, why did
    514 words
  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • 52 31 /we have the following facilities Rub-Back Steam/Sauna Hot/Cold Pool (Saa Taiwanese Finger Press Massage ly (No Time Limit) DIAMOND HEALTH CENTRE PTE LTD Sauna $20 Jf) 100 Jalan Sultan #05-21, sth Floor Sultan Plaza Rub-Back $12 I VASingapore *****1 Tel: *****11 10lines) V M (Business Hour: 10 am -II pm
      52 words
  • Page 31 Miscellaneous
    • 117 31 COMICRELIEF Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Watterson SEE TUAT ISLAND OP "N AMU. TWS IS TME L\FE.' r?>AAr\nn DEAK. A HOtTltfW* AHEAD? WS Wo£ J FPESW MR. CL£AN WHS*, 0Y0)1 7-1 U BKK-PADDUNG J MJCUW MO MM OF EXEROSE, WD.. UA»A-/IMIO Adam/Brian Basset XNEONOi MA&VJOMen GMTOU NPfJMA>4. X teachers sbfo9€. x TAKEWfemaisorraF
      117 words

  • Page 32 Advertisements
    • 269 32 Crack your brain for a good "cause"! Be part erf the K3 puzzle-solving team and aim to be on* of the top 2% with the highest IQ. AH puzzles are provided by Mensa Singapore, the society for that top 2%. If you can't solve the puzzles, call the hotline for
      269 words
    • 84 32 |HKt "IV >yt,\y*V* Ws# gciS® P K pure distilled water is bottled using the latest purification system. Water from nature's sources is first heated to a very high temperature and the water vapour goes through a process of f*~ "'SHBRI' condensation to form the invigorating Pfft f pure distilled water.
      84 words
  • Page 32 Miscellaneous
    • 117 32 COMICRELIEF The Concrete Jungle/Colin Goh tetevi? 1) /StSlS&fi liSSr -I IJjjbflSiS Big Nate/Lincoln Peirce COME PUNK.IN. THIS IS HE'S NOT v SWEETIE-PIE! TEDDY! TEDDY'S VERY BEST FRIEND. GUESS f LET ME THERE'S SOMEBODY ONE OF MY BEST RIGHT. SUGAR BEAR? WHO TAKE A V I WANT YOU TOj FRIENDS' YOU
      117 words

  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • 433 33 a 771 P By Edwin YEO I I I I '■I J JL/ I I MR Paul Pane attended J I L t* I fkree weeks ago. %%*^|tV: •>.. :V Nothing unusual, Wir*, 4 think, until you find out his J V J grandparents, who were v S I I
      433 words

  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • 3 34 <r JJ If?.'"'
      3 words
    • 138 34 fInUICK Find what you need fact with Fastads your easy-to-use m gMWe with something special every dayl 3K SSg Food/Entertainment Food/Entertainment Mm!* w 7PM.. 3AM. 4 SEPTEMBER (THURS) 7PM. 9PM. (NAPPY HOUR, FREE ENTRY) CONE FOR A NITE NEVER TO FORGET Featuiinfl "Bhangra Dancing Show Fashion Show" SanjeaT Nat is
      138 words
    • 188 34 ■M mm Personal BK fentoM/Pmtocts BUY/ SELL/ TRADE-IN/ UPGRADE 337/ 38S/ 688/ 78S/ 8700/ 8110/ 3810 to Startac. $688 up Ratain no. Singtal, Ml avail. WANTED Used: PH/ GH 337/ 388/ 8200/ 688/ 8700/ 8110/ 788/ (Startac. Etac ft GSM) Accaaaoriaa. car kits, batteries, antennas, laathar caaaa (or 3810/337/388/ Panasonic/
      188 words
    • 77 34 mm mm SerylcM/Pieducts KENWOOD LO PLAYER 8 A HOME THEATHE SPEAKER All for $600 Pg. 9-*****69 MASSAGE NEW PENINSULA HEALTH CENTRE •02-19 Peninsula Shpg. Ctr. *****41 (Multi-racial masseuse) OfaU/UvuLmaxw 114 Middk lto*4 *01-00 U* K« Houm ,ta X"WIW Sill/ J| 339 SIM I OfCNDMLT 11 0<Wt> II 00pm VISIBLE EFFECT!
      77 words
    • 222 34 I I Shopping for mooncakes? Turn to pages 38 to 42 E I !'V"' I 3 for some bright ideas. V 4 j&> •*,*i s 'm* '''-1 ,«:|^'V I fastaas j H Efi MHPenoflil Hn imPmomI Scrvicea/Products Services/Products loottwfc, fMiantand eoaMart- L8to»rprai88rteMHy pliU (MUACU.K. mc-u JL) male acsmeticuia help you
      222 words

  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • 667 35 B| mm »wP««onal IB ~.P«™. ~.IW* a~IWJ Stntow/Prakicts HP! Swxlew/Pmiwts |R S«r4oM/Pniwtf HR SMVtoM/PmiuGts |R Sarvtoas/PMdwtt |R Bwvtow/P»*»b |K Sarrfeta/Pwbdf GOOD TERM CONTRACTORS P|iPi|9 02 0055 A 1 81Q. Qeylano Road #02-07 City Plaza I flflP KARLY BIRD^I Tel: 842 4636 (3 Unas) Fax: 842 4639 RADAC R /ROMOTTON 1
      667 words

  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • 697 36 JKooncaJze festival y -vr, >■ '?*> *4 Special Focus of The New Paper Fastads Hmmm Delectable. Wholesome Mooncakes The moon is the origin of so much myth But Hou Yi was not satisfied, and Each mooncake from Happy Joy Restaurant is hand-made by Hong and folklore. And this is certainly
      697 words

  • Page 37 Advertisements
    • 165 37 (7Tf r c~7 r JlLooncahe A Special Focus of The New Paper Fastads jfc A Tntuu* tOuk > >C my S'porc *****1 MtuM'i Dct <Ztaam/U-ecncakasK 1 9j»'rSST |U| In.emarionaj Festival 1 1997 was the first s m, competition. We ore that Mr MorTin Yon WQS rhere r I Hong Kong
      165 words

  • Page 38 Advertisements
    • 545 38 UlCooncaJze festival A Special Focus of The New Paper Fastads fi&Stc§£fS 9k iili g I i i fyirjiDitiS Northern Palace Restaapant i Colombo Court #10-00 Singapore *****2 Fax: *****14 I I ■iJj®BBW^ I 0\<k?¥ 1 %T jm0/T iMih 1 *w r .v. .^y m f fi- t>* iflK < 4dMHBH|||HiHkfr''.
      545 words

  • Page 39 Advertisements
    • 353 39 jKooncaJze festival A Special Focus of The New Paper Fastads fiSStcK/S Deliciously Crispy Fragrant Crispy-Skin Vegetarian Yam Filling (4 pes) By order $26.00 PE Lotus Filling With One Yolk (4 pes) $23.80 Lotus Filling With Two YolkT" $25.80 Traditional Snow Skin (4 pes) Lotus Filling With Four Yolks (4 pes)
      353 words
    • 11 39 More suggestions are served on the li next page. Vl fastads
      11 words

  • Page 40 Advertisements
    • 219 40 1 JKooncaJze CPestwaf A Special Focus of The New Paper Fastads JtiStMdcXXy >. ftf jjfc I m.("?fC!■# HrLi Mtl /rg SmL 1 1- V ,'J Fatty Weng Restaurant (8.H.) Pte. Ltd. Singapore Badminton Association 102, Guillemard Road, #01 -02-/03, Singapore *****9. Tel: 348 4484/ *****32 ResevationTel: 348 2332 Fax 447
      219 words
    • 260 40 nq| awguihiH noj IMBWIMM na WMM sgs f)|J Sendees/Products £||J Sorvfces/ProdMcts S«vtees/Products jg£g Positions We specialise in cornices, painting electrical wiring Please contact Mr Rizal: *****304 Mr Kassim *****490 Mr All *****250 389 2MB 59 2900 SS9 Vehicles Vehicles f m f Rent-A-Car 1 I Rent Brand JVeto ONIT I
      260 words
    • 156 40 S. 2811 Lecturing/ Teaching Positions After School at Telok Blangah requires urgently FEMALE FULL TIME TEACHER GCE'O'level Speaks good English Salary negotiable Interested, pleat* call: Tal: 270-1828 for interview j SSj K2l Heart* Care kflKS rin sMiif rOSIuOOS URGENT! FULL/ PART-TIME ASSISTANT required Chinese female preferred for clinic in Chua
      156 words
    • 237 40 No Hype Just Heart Workl We are looking for fresh blood Graphic Designer Creative. motivated and proficient in baatc Mac aoftware applicationa. Writer/ Stylist Preferably male with an interest in men's fashion, grooming, sports and fitness. Has a good command of the English language and write well on tight deadlines
      237 words

  • Page 41 Advertisements
    • 706 41 jjj§| Sales Positions Sales Positions Sales Positions Sales Positions SatasPooMom Sales Positions Sales Positions D« you have GREAT APPETITE fer Big Burgers? If yau h«ve, rc«d an ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE The job involves servicing, managing current clients and developing new accounts. Applicants must have solid marketing know-how and at least 1
      706 words

  • Page 42 Advertisements
    • 363 42 S~ 582 KS atst Counter/ SS *33 Count*/ SB Ml HoW/Loimf» SSB 2»u Hotol/Loußge 858 *h> Hotel/loui«a j SUmPmMom SalesPoafttona ggg TeleSaleePoeMem gjgj TeteSaleePoaNom |££g ReetawantPmWoiw RestaurantPooMom RestaurantPoemons Due to expansion, perfumes cosmetics discount chain store requires Full Time Female SUPERVISOR SALES ASSTS. Orchard iSimei AngMoKio dementi Rtqulremtnts Between 20
      363 words
    • 216 42 MOBILE STATION at Mountbatten requires CASHIERS Interested please apply personally between 9am. 5pm. 708, Mountbatten Rd. Bus Nos. 12, 14, 30, 158, 196 Tel: *****06 5ft2 MM Customer juvici Positions r Airfreight Company has immediate vacancies for 3 CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATORS Please call S4811S1 or write to: RO Box 700
      216 words
    • 113 42 M42 Hotel/Lounge irGROs needed Slim pleasant looking Attractive wages nice environment Interested please call Tel: *****33 Ext. 201/ 200 Japanese Karaoke Pub in Orchard requires Aged 20 30 Pleasant personality Preferably full time (transport allowance provided). Part-time also available Chinese preferred Working hrs. 8pm 2am Cell S3&44M after Spm. Karaoke
      113 words
    • 314 42 ROYAL CROWNE PLAZA" SINGAPORE Good Working Environment, Friendly Colleagues... The Royal Crowne Plaza is associated with excellent service, facilities and gracious hospitality. With your special skills and dedication to service, we invite you to make your presence felt with us. Assistant Housekeepers Negotiable Min. 3 years' supervisory experience in the
      314 words

  • Page 43 Advertisements
    • 239 43 BSM2 Hotel/lounge 22 4lHetB, A*«<e SHS SM2 SBB 588 W*Ad**htmlhe 255 532 »<• **«**tribve lntWMt Psriflou gjjg Restaurant Poeittom Restaurant PnMom jgg /Clerical Petitions jgjgg /Clerical Positions gg /CMol Positions /Clerical PssWons r?we(5rove e rBtJffirnhihfi 1 New Serviced Apartment, wholly owned by City Developments Limited, is looking for. RECEPTIONIST Able
      239 words
    • 254 43 J Pub located at Tg. Pagar area requires: If WAITRESS 2) BARMAN/ BARMAID Only Singaporeans Si PR need apply Interested parties, pit call *****01 M for an interview IMS Beautician/ Half Cera Positions it Urgently Wanted: PARTI FULL-TIME HAIR STYUST Experienced Start immediately Tel: *****89 1. Cashier/ Receptionist 2. Shampoo
      254 words
    • 261 43 The next time you see this lada# CM^h^rain, E9T Ji talk to her As part of xHRiw Paper team, she's in theJmow the latest events, the latest nUggets of news. She receives your calls to our HotlinePlus, and Is a vital link between editors and reporters. 7 This resourceful lady
      261 words
    • 180 43 Er\joy a 1 0% Commencement i Bonus should you get a Job 'through us Admin. Asst. Jurong Too htyoh. Hougang Eunos $IJK-$UK Kalian*. Pandan Loop. Ne* B rid ft Buona Villa. MacPherson. Aljunied To**/CBD. Bugis. Tutu. Lavender Accounts Asst. Jurong. Beach Rd. Kaki Buhl Queens/own. J1.2K-$1.9k Alexandra. Town/CBD. MacPherson Accounts
      180 words

  • Page 44 Advertisements
    • 418 44 Administrative 2QS MMAdmnM tr ttv S5B MMAdmWetratto SSflj A<—**tithi S£fi S9 WWAdmntattrelto SftS MMMa niiv9 /Clerical PegMoas /Clerical PoaMom /Clerical PoaWaes jjgjfl /Clerical PoaMam /Cleric* PoeMeas jgjf /Clerical PoaMem /Clerical PoaWam An expanding M&E company urgently requires GCE '0' or 'A' level With technical background Age below 30 1-2 years
      418 words
    • 221 44 A construction company requires: ADMIN CLERK NTC/ ITC graduate/ Of level With PC knowledge Pis call: 966-9631 for appt (Ms Sng or Ms Tan) p/T trading firm in Genting*] Lane urgently requires: ADMIN. ASSISTANT Pr0-requl*M«»: PC literate Knowledge of simple accounts/ book-keeping With/ without experience S days week Interested applicants
      221 words
    • 257 44 r FEMALE 1 GENERAL CLERK Prefer Chinese At least Secondary education No age limit Retirees are welcome Preferably staying in Vishun, Woodlands ft Sembawang area Pleaee call Nancy at 758-0339 or com* personally to SO tenoho Rood J > insurance Agency in < > Alexandra requires: lL*IaK»I hHII e Age
      257 words
    • 65 44 Female Chineee preferred Sec. education Salary $900 Able to start work Immediately Interview at: 100 Jin Sultan 906-38C Sultan Plaza S<*****1) T..2S7Q777 VACANCY FOR CLERK PREFERABLY WORKING IN AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY COMPANY Enquires call Mr. Ling/ Mary 291-6186 ACCOUNTS CLERK required by well established pharmacy in Beach Rd. area. Full
      65 words
    • 107 44 ACCOUNTS ASST SPM/ O' level/ LCCI With partial or full sets experience Location: Tiong Bahru ft Jurong Malaysians are welcome Trnmpormry potltion alto TEL: *****09 ft Knowledge of PC a At least 1 yr experience 6 Able to work independently Writs in or walk-in to:199 Upp Psys Leber Rd Tel.
      107 words
    • 122 44 OCT A JNMl DAYS I AOMIN. AUTI. Suntec/ A.M. Kio/ Q'town/ Tanjong Pager/ Ubi/ Jurong East MRT/ Alexandra/ Kallana/Tiong Bahru/ Science Park/ Raffia* Place PARTIAL A/CS A99T9. Lo yang/ Eunos/ Jurong/ Q'town/ Taniong Pagar/ Kaki Bukit/ A.M. Kio/ Tanjong Rhu. CALL *****63 NOW I! Those without office experience but have
      122 words

  • Page 45 Advertisements
    • 1126 45 SEB ■MAiwMrtMaii 2Eg aaciSecfotary/P* SB »«i Secretary/Po* *"Tectalcal SB JSS4 Technical 9gB MWWarefcousi*/ S8 assi Warehouri.*/ /Cieilcel Positions sonal Asst PooMons aortal Asst Positions |gg Positions Positions Inventory Positions Inventory Portions A ROYAL CROWNE PLAZA" SINGAPORE JUNIOR SECRETARY (Housekeeping) GCE *0' or -N' Level 1 to 2 years' clerical experience
      1,126 words
    • 168 45 5r<2 MnMvM Transport Positions DRIVER CUM STOREMAN Singaporean Chinese Male 25-35 preferred Start work immediately Able to speak simple English preferred 5 Days week Interested applicants please walk-in to (10am to 6pm) 60B Martin Rd *12-02 T ra da mart Singapore (Off Rivar Vailay CI) Tal: *****11 r Established Concrete
      168 words

  • Page 46 Advertisements
    • 741 46 SH 2*64Technical EES 2 MTechf C8j EES 2W4Techn cai EES mmTnMc<i EES ""Technical jfefl MM EES wm Positions Positions Positions Positions Positions Security Positions Security Positions Singapore Press Holdings is actively seeking Highly motivated individuals as Newspaper Printing Technicians who will be responsible for the publication of newspapers in the
      741 words
    • 118 46 Other Positions with Martial Arts background. Must ba abla to do atanca. Raquired for long tarm contract performing shows (Upcoming) Interested, pis. contact Michelle or Mahadi at 3S***** art 53/ 51 200 MALE INSPECTORS required for an inspection project for 6 months M you> are below 35 have basic technical
      118 words

  • Page 47 Advertisements
    • 417 47 Othw PoaMom OdMrPmMom Ottwf PtlWw OWwPoeWew OttwPotMm Wftw Po*Wow Other Portions Regional import and wholesale company bated in Canada it expanding tremendeatly in Atia. Needt 25 individual! to learn every level up to mana 9 ement potifian. With or without experienoe. Awaitina ORD may apply. Able to travel frequently. Age
      417 words
    • 312 47 f *v[J Ki I Singapore Press Holdings a w Jr| We invite you to join Group Photo Services I P PHOTO TECHNICIAN team Ta p "^1 j You will help to scan pictures into the Macintosh, enlarge black- f and-white pictures,print colour pictures in the mini-lab, J m housekeep processors,
      312 words
    • 156 47 I h An ISO 9002 certified electronics PCBA company urgently requires: Test Engineer Diploma in Electronics 1-2 years relevant experience/ knowledge in Genrad ICT Must be independent Will be in charge Test department PRODUCTION OPERATOR Below 35 years old With or without experience Intermmtod applicants may call, write-in or walk-in
      156 words

  • Page 48 Advertisements
    • 253 48 Bam Part-Tine/ SBS &3 Part/nme SES M,M Tkw EES Part-Time/ SB am Part-Time/ Temporary Positions Temporary Positions Temporary PaeMoes Temporary Portions Temporary PoeMons Temporary Position ~Now You Can Become Part I Of The Magic.... ...With This Unique Opportunity To Experience The Thrill C V And Excitement Of Working At DisneyFest!
      253 words
    • 166 48 Marine Mfg. Co. has immediate vacancies for 5 days week Transport allowance Interested pis apply personally at: Kokosha Singapore Pte Ltd Blfc 28E Penjuru Cloee #01-07 Singapore *****3 Tel: 264 6771 SBS Bus: 78. 79 from Jurong feat Interchange urgently required FAS Laval I 6 II or AFC C or
      166 words
    • 110 48 Mobil Service Station Requires 1) CASHIERS 2) PUMP ATTENDANTS 3) CAR MASHERS Interested call: 1. 2SM41S 3S4 Loi. Chuan 2. 4S3-S3SW ill 1711 884 Use- Thomson Rd. 1. 443-2*77 •48. Chans! Rd. (Naar Kembangan MRD Required at Woodlands Salary $400 $450 p/mth. Easy job. $17 PER SESSION urgently requires FULL
      110 words
    • 85 48 HOUGANG JAPANESE SCHOOL offers JAPANESE for Beginners "w'Son.'wed 6.3Mpm 13/9 Sat. 2-4pm. 4lese»t4re branch: 22/9 Mon 8 Thurs 6-8pm 28/9 Sun. 2-4pm. 2827M0 (Housing) 27SS434 (Alexandra) JUT course is avail Day Claaa: 3QRM/B7 Evening Claea: 10/09/97 ,Kl1 >39 >682 >02-18 Peace Centre I Better your chances for a career as
      85 words
    • 126 48 Educate* EXPERIENCED TUTOR giving tuition to •II level*/ districts Cell Wendy *****4®/ *****34/ 8-*****81 FLUTE LESSONS KM BEGINNERS 8 atoov* $30/hr and above AH irau. Flexible time Music theory included Purchases of flute at discounted rates are avail. By qualified 8 experienced toachor. P9: M0MN1/ Tel: MM412 I LK TUITION
      126 words

  • Page 49 Advertisements
    • 99 49 1 Such a market -for cho\ce jobs, 1 I -fresh eery day J I Any job. any Career. I AVAILABLE ANY DAY. I ANY TIME. ANYWHERE. I The Straits times the Sunday times business Times The new Paper I LIANHE ZAOBAO LIANHE WANBAO SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS BERITA HARIAN BERITA
      99 words


  • 503 51  -  St» GAMES COUWTDOWH: OCT 11-19 SPORTS AIR INDIA ACADEMY 3 SINGAPORE 1 By Ramu Suarma REPORTING FROM NEW DELHI SINGAPORE'S national hockey team is starting to adapt to the conditions in India. And it should hit peak form soon. Though expectedly forced on the defensive
    503 words
  • Page 51 Advertisements
    • 296 51 1 >I J d > i T i I K^fli I ahm It thp nil )h fixtl irftß Subject to change. I m depending on Cup programme Manager Alex Ferguson AUG Ground: Old Trafford, 9 Tottenham 0 ManU 2 Manchester 13 ManU 1 Southampton 0 m I Telephone: 23 Leicester
      296 words

  • 561 52  -  m m I mTc<ip B E ic 07 REDHILL RANGERS Redhill Rangers' answer is an ex-Real Madrid player named Henning Jensen, a Danish coach who will be the club's talent-scout. Matthew Kang, the new Redhill club manager, said last night: "Henning has strong connections in Denmark
    561 words
  • Page 52 Advertisements
    • 125 52 Watch the winner this Saturday and be one yourself! II Four Grand Prizes Eight 2nd Prizes Four 3rd Prizes I,C n rimt f J I' lAAJB3 ■■rtfc®'" >€ 3D/2N al Central HoteK 3D/2N at Primula B t 30/2N at Shangri-La's 3D/2N at Shangri-La s Apartments. KL Parkroyal. Kuala I IMi
      125 words

  • SPORTS
    • 481 53  -  ASIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (FIRST WOUND. SECOND l£G): GEYUNG v KASHIMA ANTLERS (NATIONAL STADIUM: TODAY. Bpm) CALL INFOUNE Geylang United meets Kashima Antlers in the first round, second-leg of the Asian Club Championship at the National Stadium today. The Eagles trail 1-6 from the first leg played in
      Picture/ Choo Chwee Hua  -  481 words
    • Article, Illustration
      262 53 MARTIN TIERNEY (Geytang United, right): I felt we did well in the first 30 minutes in the first leg. I spent most of the game defending but during that period I was still able to help create about four or five chances. Maybe that's why Zico felt
      262 words
    • 93 53 IT'S crunch time. Geylang Eagles take on the SAF Warriors in the League Cup final on Saturday. The Warriors are the favourites. But favourites do not always win. The underdogs sometimes have their day. What do you think? Call 1900-*****01 before 6pm on Saturday and predict the
      93 words
    • 357 54 THE bqyfriend of Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova was told to put their love affair on ice by guardians of morality in New York. The 16-year-old Kournikova was there with her 27-year-old beau, Sergei Federov, while she played in the US Open. Her stunning good looks were
      357 words
    • 160 54 THE 11-year age difference is already exposing them to comment from their fans. "Hey, Sergei you cradle-robber, you!" yelled one Red Wings ice hockey fan,, although admitting that his motive for doing so was not entirely virtuous. "Maybe we're all just jealous of him she is
      160 words
    • 108 54 "HER hair is extra-ordinary, it accents her feminity," said Frederic Fekkai. He is the owner of a salon whose high-profile customers include actress Kim Basinger and billionaire businessman Donald Trump's estranged wife, Maria Maples. The hairdresser, who usually charges £200 ($500) a time, says he would change nothing
      108 words
    • 381 55 Reuter. FIERY llth-seed Irina Spirlea proved too hot for former world No 1 Monica Seles. Firing ferocious drives off her forehand, mixing in delicate drop shots and serving with depth and accuracy, the 23-year-old Romanian created a major upset after a three-set thriller at the Arthur Ashe Stadium
      Reuter.; Picture/ Reuter  -  381 words
    • Article, Illustration
      108 55 AFP. MICHAEL CHANG bt CEDRIC PIOLINE 6-3 f 0-6,5-7, 7-5,6-1 MICHAEL Chang just made it. The Number 2 seed came back from the brink of defeat to edge out Frenchman Cedric Pioline in a five-set thriller. Chang was two points from defeat before he made a tremendous comeback
      AFP.  -  108 words
    • 238 55 AFP. IF Andre Agassi is ready, the US Open is ready for him. Agassi, in 1994, became the first unseeded player to win the US Open title since Fred Stolle in 1966. He now has a chance for a similar, perhaps even more remarkable triumph
      AFP.  -  238 words
    • Article, Illustration
      170 56 SATURDAY: GROUP 1: Croatia v Bosnia Slovenia v Greece GROUP 3: Switzerland v Finland Azerbaijan v Norway GROUP 4: Austria v Sweden Latvia v Estonia Scotland v Belarus GROUP 6: Faroes v Czech Rep GROUP 7: Holland v Belgium GROUP& Liechtenstein v Romania Iceland v Ireland Lithuania
      170 words
    • 91 56 AFP. Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Belarus will go ahead on Saturday. The Scottish Football Association immediately came under fire for the decision to hold the only major sporting event in Britain on the day of the Princess c Wales' funeral. As it stands, Scotland players will
      AFP.  -  91 words
    • 293 56 ENGLAND MOLDOVA. SEPT 10 Reuter. ENGLAND yesterday dropped defender Rio Ferdinand from its squad for a World Cup match next week. This was after the teenager celebrated his call-up and was then caught drink-driving. "The England coach Glenn Hoddle has been informed by West Ham United of a
      Reuter.  -  293 words
    • 133 56 Rio Ferdinand's mother, Janice, defended her son, saying he was not a drinker. She said he had been out celebrating his call-up on Saturday night with his team-mates and had made an "honest mistake". She said Ferdinand took a taxi home after his night out but
      133 words
    • 138 56 Former Tottenham star Jimmy Greaves was one of the first to admit he had a problem. Arsenal defender Tony Adams was jailed for four months in 1990 after driving into a brick wall in Essex. He was three times over the limit. Former Gunners Paul Merson, who also
      138 words
    • 199 56 HOLLAND* BELGIUM. Saturday HOLLAND will have firepower up front when it meets Belgium in Saturday's World Cup qualifier. Arsenal's in-form striker Dennis Bergkamp, who hit a hat-trick in the 3-3 draw at Leicester last week, is likely to partner Patrick Kluivert in the Group Seven showdown
      Picture/ Reuter  -  199 words
    • 326 57 MORE ON THE WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS... Reuter. 'Not mentally fit to play' 4* UNSETTLED striker Fabrizio Ravanelli has been dropped from the Italian squad to face Georgia next Wednesday. This despite the player being released by his English club, Middlesbrough at the request of Italian national coach Cesare
      Reuter.  -  326 words
    • 49 57 Goalkeepers: Gianluca Pagliuca, Angelo Peruzzi Defenders: Fabio Cannavaro, Ciro Ferrara, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Christian Panucci, Stefano Torrisi Midfielders: Dino Baggio, Antonio Conte, Angelo Di Livio, Roberto Di Matteo, Diego Fuser, Attilio Lombardo Strikers: Roberto Baggio, Pieriuigi Casiraghi, Alessandro Del Piero, RHppo Inzaghi, Christian Vieri, Gianfranco Zola
      49 words
    • 112 57 FABRIZIO Ravanelli's staggering personal demands have wrecked another attempt by Everton to take the Italian back into the Premiership. Frustrated Middlesbrough manager Bryan Robson revealed yesterday that secret talks involving himself and Everton chairman Peter Johnson, had paved the way for Ravanelli to join Everton. But
      112 words
    • Article, Illustration
      135 57 Wire services OLIVER BERNOFF: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has poured cold water on claims that the German Euro *96 star is on his way to Old Trafford. Ferguson insisted: Tve not had any talks with his dub Udinese or with Oliver I know nothing about it." .MNBtMUON:
      Wire services  -  135 words
    • 282 57 ITALY AFP. AC MILAN had a man sent off and was held to a 0-0 draw by Second Division Reggiana yesterday. Altogether, it was a humiliating and disappointing performance by Milan in the Italian Cup second round first-leg match. This comes after a 1-1 draw
      AFP.  -  282 words
  • Page 53 Advertisements
    • 29 53 SFRINGBti ftSteam/Sauna ft Coffee/ TV Lounge ft All rooms with showers jr attached jjfc Boulevard Hotel Basement 1 J jjttj 200 Orchard Road 5(*****7) [Next to FOUR SEASONS HOTEL) :>
      29 words


  • Page 55 Advertisements
    • 240 55 egp us\ OPEN WHAT'S G($NE How ttie main nuiclKS went (seeding* in boM): MEN (4th rri): 2 Michael Chans (US) bt Cedric Pioline (Fra) 6-3,0-6, 5-7, 7-5,6-1 10 Marcelo Rios (Chile) bt 7 Sergi Bruguera (Spa) 7-5,6-2, 6-4 Magnus Larsson (Swe) bt Wayne Ferraira (SA) 6-3,7-6 (7/5), 6-3 Doublet (q-ftnah)
      240 words



  • Page 58 Advertisements
    • 114 58 JBBhlterAaßßWHaMMfafc Philips Hi-Power Mini HiFi with 2000W PMPO (FW7SOC) at $499. The Philips FW7SOC an explosive 2000W raw power and is dynamite to your ears. This mega mini is mega loud and comes battle-prepared with: 3-step Incredible Surround Side Firing Speakers J I I I I |T^H| Speakers CD-Changer Ferro
      114 words