Singapore Monitor, 27 December 1983
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Title Section12 1983-12-27 1 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR M.C. (P) No. 13/5/83 Tuesday, December 27, 1983 30cents12 words
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627 1983-12-27 1 CATHARINE FERNANDO - Bone marrow transplant programme under way By CATHARINE FERNANDO LEUKEMIA need no longer be a death sentence for Singaporeans when Singapore's bone marrow transplant programme, begun a year ago, gets fully under way. "A decade or so ago, nowhere in the world was there627 words
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Miscellaneous8 1983-12-27 1 WEATHER Light to RHJ moderate rain H| H8 words
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Article, Illustration463 1983-12-27 2 CATHARINE FERNANDO - ALVIN GIVES BONE MARROW CELLS TO LEUKEMIA-STRICKEN ALAN THE BATTLE AGAINST LEUKEMIA STORY: CATHARINE FERNANDO ALAN ANG was as lively as any 12-year-old and there was nothing to suggest that he had leukemia. Hien, in March, his parents were told Alan was suffering from a particularly badPICTURES: CLIFTON AW - 463 words
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353 1983-12-27 2 It is as simple as taking blood from a person BONE marrow cells serve two important functions. They provide us with our red cells (oxygen carriage), white cells (which kill bacteria) and platelets (whicn prevent bleeding). They also provide immunocytes which kill germs353 words
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Article246 1983-12-27 3 K K FONG - YULETIDE SPIRITS DAMPENED AS RAINDROPS REGAN FALLING...AND FALLING...AND FALLING THE MODERATE TO LIGHT RAINFALL KEPT MANY INDOORS By K K FONG IT WAS a cold and wet Christmas for Singaporeans. The rain started falling in most parts of the island at about 11.30 am246 words
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206 1983-12-27 3 FAIR SHARE OF GREETING CARDS FROM THE PUBLIC AND GRASSROOTS GROUPS AS A GESTURE OF APPRECIATION IF SEASON greeting cards are anything to go by, they mark the success of the six pioneer Neighbourhood Police Posts. All the NPPs in the Toa Payoh police206 words
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Article, Illustration459 1983-12-27 4 RAY MILLER - THE SINGAPORE MONITOR'S COMMUNITY CHEST APPEAL By RAY MILLER PEOPLE need people. And at the Singapore Cheshire Home, that means people like matron Florence Chua and muscular dystrophy victim Yeo Chong Choo. Matron Chua has been here a little over six weeks after retiring from459 words
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235 1983-12-27 6 YONG POW ANG - THE STUDY TRIP WILL HELP PREPARE THEM FOR RESTRUCTURING EXERCISE By YONG POW ANG CHICKEN farmers, learning a lesson from the government's push for pig farmers to modernise or give up their businesses, are to head overseas to learn modern chicken farming235 words
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AROUND SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration52 1983-12-27 6 PRESIDENT Suharto of Indonesia will visit Singapore today at the invitation of Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. President Suharto will be accompanied by his Foreign Minister, Dr Mochtar Kusummaatmadja, State Secretary Mr Sudharmono, Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, General Benny Murdani and52 words
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87 1983-12-27 6 THE Malay Chamber of Commerce could play a leading and catalytic role in getting Malay businessmen to pool their resources and form a large corporation. This, said Mr Rohan Khamis, MP for Telok Blangah, would help Malays move faster in the trade87 words
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Article, Illustration64 1983-12-27 6 TAN Tock Seng Hospital asks that the friends or relatives of this Indian man get in touch with the Nursing Officer of Ward 8. The man was found unconscious on the roadside and brought to the hospital for treatment on Oct 12.64 words
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51 1983-12-27 6 A SECTION of Jalan Pasar Sembawang will be closed to traffic for about three months from today as the Environment Ministry will be re-constructing a culvert. Motorists are advised to use Jalan Sendudok and Lorong Kasemek to get into Jalan Pasar51 words
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64 1983-12-27 6 AFTER three months in which the trade deficit was under $1 billion, it went up to $1,391.3 million in November. Total trade last month was $7,882.1 million, of which imports comprised $4,636.7 million and exports $3,245.4 million. November's figures brought total64 words
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204 1983-12-27 7 K K FONG - POSER FOR POLICE AND THE PWD By K K FONG THE POLICE and the Public Works Department will have to decide who is to foot the bill for repairing an overhead bridge damaged by a stolen heavy trailer204 words
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465 1983-12-27 7 GANDHI AMBALAM - By GANDHI AMBALAM UNIONISED officers of the Moscow Narodny Bank in Singapore are to meet soon to decide on a course of action to counter what they term the high-handed attitude of the top Russian management of the bank. The move by the officers,465 words
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125 1983-12-27 7 YEOW MEI SIN - By YEOW MEI SIN THE PROBLEM of transporting tourists from mainland Singapore to Sentosa has caused the proposed hotel project at Mount Siloso, on the western end of Sentosa to be put on the shelf. Work on the project, to125 words
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Advertisement149 1983-12-27 3 \folvo's 5,000,000 digHr Cars Celebration Since 1927, when the first Volvo rolled off the assembly line, there have been millions of proud Volvo owners all over the world Today, Volvo Car Corporation is manufacturing their 5,000,000 th car O .w As part of a worldwide celebration for this outstanding achievement.149 words
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Advertisement117 1983-12-27 4 Every Wednesday and Friday at Lunchtime Fabulous fashion and food beckon. Every Wednesday and Friday. In a different show and mood. Tempt yourself with our spread of epicurean delights while we bring you the latest fashion in town. Wednesday: Lam Creation features elegant day wear. Friday: Funky Boutique presents imported117 words
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Advertisement165 1983-12-27 4 SEND TODAY SINGAPORE MONITOR COMMUNITY CHEST FUND PP "I HAVE A HEART** 1 would like to donate to the Community Chest and enclose a cheque/money order for S$ I would like to participate in the Share Programme. (Monthly payroll deductions.) I would like more information on the Community Chest. (All165 words
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Advertisement223 1983-12-27 6 1 111 ,111. Mll| I I x vv Bring in the festive cheer with Gloria Gaynor and Los Paraguayos in concert. She's Gloria Gaynor. Her smash single "I Will Survive" hit Number One simultaneously in the United States, England, Mexico and Canada Other big hits include Never Can Say Goodbye223 words
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world
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Article, Illustration521 1983-12-27 8 His new Cabinet includes opposition party member as Home Affairs Minister AP TOKYO, Tuesday JAPANESE Prime Minister YASUHIRO NAKASONE launched his comeback drive following an election setback by forming a 21-member cabinet delicately balanced to restore harmony within the ruling LiberalAP - 521 words
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158 1983-12-27 8 Few aircraft to be retained at Butterworth Reuter SYDNEY, Tuesday THE AUSTRALIAN government has decided not to maintain a permanent Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter squadron at Butterworth in Malaysia, the Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper reported yesterday. The Australian Cabinet decided before Christmas thatReuter - 158 words
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Article, Illustration180 1983-12-27 10 Time picks Reagan and Andropov for this year's accolade AP NEW YORK, Tuesday TIME magazine announced yesterday that US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet Premier Yuri Andropov were its "Men of the Year" the contrasting key figures in a year of superpower confrontation. The magazine dubbedAP - 180 words
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Article630 1983-12-27 10 Soviet leader gets his men promoted despite illness that kept him from public view for months AP MOSCOW, Tuesday THE politburo additions announced yesterday suggest that Communist Party leader Yuri Andropov cleverly has strengthened his Kremlin influence despite an illness that has kept him from publicAP - 630 words
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332 1983-12-27 12 TRUTH TEST' MACHINES DO NOT WORK, INSIST BUREAUCRATS' TRADE UNIONS Reuter LONDON, Tuesday DO lie detectors tell too many lies? British civil servants believe they do and are resisting plans to unmask spies with American-style "truth tests". Embarrassed by a damaging spyReuter - 332 words
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World Briefs
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Article, Illustration67 1983-12-27 12 UPI DHAKA, Tuesday FIVE Soviet diplomats and 10 of their family members have left Dhaka at the request of the Bangladesh government, the latest move in Bangladesh's effort to reduce the size of the Soviet mission, sources said yesterday. There was noUPI - 67 words
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67 1983-12-27 12 UPI HAlFA:Thousands of Christians are flocking to a southern Lebanese village to see a statue of the virgin Mary they believe is bleeding to express her pain over the killing in Lebanon, a clergyman said yesterday. "It is hard to say thisUPI - 67 words
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Article, Illustration63 1983-12-27 12 LONDON:Two police officers with sniffer dogs, one wearing a flak jacket and protective head gear, pass a police control van as they enter London's Oxford Street on Sunday, following the explosion of a device planted in a garbage can outside MarksPICTURE: UPI - 63 words
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64 1983-12-27 12 Reuters ISLAMABAD:MusIim guerillas have begun their own shortwave broadcasts in Afghanistan, in time for tomorrow's fourth anniversary of the Soviet military intervention there, exile sources said yesterday. The anti-government broadcasts, due to be a daily feature, started with a half-hour programme last night fromReuters - 64 words
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49 1983-12-27 12 Reuter JOHANNESBURG:South Africa said last night that up to 1,000 nationalist guerillas were poised to infiltrate Namibia (south west Africa) and military analysts said Pretoria was apparently mounting a major operation to knock out their bases in southern Angola. ReuterReuter - 49 words
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Article, Illustration39 1983-12-27 13 How Christmas was celebrated CHICAGO: It's a cold job and frigid below-zero temperatures made firefighting an even more difficult task for this Chicago fireman as he worked on an early morning blaze last Friday. PICTURE: APPICTURE: AP - 39 words
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Article, Illustration75 1983-12-27 13 HER 113 th CHRISTMAS ROOSEVELT (New York): Republican representative Raymond McGrath (left) and Reverend Arthur Mackey (right) help Mrs Susie Brunson blow out the candles on her cake during the celebration of her 113 th birthday at her home on Christmas Day as friends and relativesPICTURE: AP - 75 words
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Article, Illustration54 1983-12-27 13 BOSTON: Two elderly people take advantage of an offer by a Boston firm to allow senior citizens to call anywhere in the world for free on Christmas Eve. Grace Yuan (left) speaks to her sister in Taipeh and Antonia Padora listens to his daughter inPICTURE AP - 54 words
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Article, Illustration59 1983-12-27 13 WITH BOMBS AND GUNFIRE BEIRUT: A Shiite fighter fires an 80mm mortar at Lebanese Army positions in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Christmas Day. Fighting erupted late Saturday when French troops abandoned some of their positions in the Chatilla refugee camp. Lebanese Army units who moved in59 words
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Advertisement33 1983-12-27 9 jhUB /A r 2 Marie Biscuit ACocoa Puff Biscuit Londo En9 a d x L^Qav Rome Italy ■g*s Awarded for W ..rf^-' lced Gems Biscuit Gold Medal Awards.. .The Symbol of International Quality33 words
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Advertisement247 1983-12-27 10 qraphlcpoint T€BRAC€ GARD€N 31 D€C 83 PR€SID€NT LOUNG€ 31 Dec 83 Spend o candlelight evening at Terrace Live entertainment from the €XTRA TOUCH Garden from 7.00 pm to 10.30 pm. $45 and BOZO D'MUSIC P€OPl€ from 7.00 pm nett per adult and $35 nett per child (in- to 3.00 om.247 words
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Advertisement45 1983-12-27 10 Ford s central location Up Open on Sundays: 1 I Authorised 10.00 a.m. 4.00 p.m. Main Dealer for SINGAPORE USED CAR Showroom: G1 G2 Novena Ville, 275 Thomson Road Singapore 1130. Tel: 253-8877 Service Centre (next to Showroom): 263 Thomson Road, Singapore 1130 Tel: 252-387445 words
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Advertisement244 1983-12-27 11 A list of winners of 0ur1983 Draw will be published on January 29. But (forit wait for next yearJoin our 1984 Gold Rush now. It's never too early to win! Ist Prize 5 kilo bars of gold 2nd Prize: 3 kilo bars of gold 3rd Prize: 1 kilo bar of244 words
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Advertisement311 1983-12-27 12 New \Sear Happenings j|La at the Qbeipi Imperial, Iltffi 1984 is just around the corner. Rang Mahal. A culinary triumph. PT 7 j And to usher in the New Year Welcome in the New Year with an At the rive Continents with great pomp and exotic difference. Gourmet specialities (East311 words
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Advertisement255 1983-12-27 13 Jewellery from Storch Brothers (1949) Sdn.Bhd. fl J for a Cheq.poini card today! An collection ol diamond jewellery pricedal $105,900.00, PtPCIOUS SVUXDOIS OX CIGVOtIOIII S INCOME: you cook! purchase lor your loved ones with Cheq pom, M. V-* VAS-S POINT GOLD CARD $52,000 p.a. |in 10 days Cheq. point iielps255 words
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386 1983-12-27 14 ALVIN LEE - BRILLIANT START THEN GOLD LOSES ITS GLITTER Ml! By ALVIN LEE FOR a good part of 1983, gold has had a lacklustre performance. Significantly, crude oil prices, the single most inflationary factor of previous years, has remained weak throughout the year. Much credit ought to be attributed to the US386 words
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Article, Illustration57 1983-12-27 14 TRADING in sold for much of this year has nad two characteristics. It has been within a narrow band. And the trading band is gradually falling. By tracing high and low points, we can see the general decline in gold. It will probably need a decisive break57 words
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434 1983-12-27 14 Slide shows that even the most trusted of assets has cycles of low and high FOR the past two years, people have been observed to take refuge in the US dollar when major crises or tensions flared up in the world arena. Gold434 words
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371 1983-12-27 14 Merchant Bank Samuel Montagu takes a look at gold within the broader context of commodities: THERE was a time when rumours of President Andropov's death, following closely on the heels of the US marines' massacre in Beirut and America's intervention in Grenada,371 words
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Article, Illustration449 1983-12-27 15 INHPNMHHp ciiirtfp fto '83 SILVER ROUND-UP PRESENT economic indicators unmistakenly point toward an increase in industrial demand of silver due to favourable economic developments. Sales from India and Pakistan should remain at a very low level for the time being due to depressed449 words
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Article142 1983-12-27 15 PRECIOUS metals are trapped in a bearish cycle and have not shown any sign of turning around. It is recognised that if prices go through cycles there is going to be a bullish cycle after the present bearish one ends. As the prices rebound off142 words
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Advertisement87 1983-12-27 14 rW "/> HAVEN'T YOU Jl HEAME) YET? ...There is a new night spot in town tffi I C P I Lounge y|j A cosy Charming -£K .'"\VA place hostesses < I Music h^=-| [v-S by tarry and £L f/«»Vg.-X Black with Vl ,m tinjeW l Margo Haigh /ji^ADO I Reasonable87 words
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Advertisement114 1983-12-27 15 Haller is elegant i. I a f f I I I mr I 1111 1 UU JL Here's a unique. Swiss system to meet the changing needs of today USM HALLER brings you all the elements needed to create the environment you work best in. A timeless system you can114 words
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1139 1983-12-27 16 feature KNT THOSE who contend that little has really changed in Moscow since Mr Yuri v Andropov took over as Soviet party leader might have a hard time convincing Yuri Sokolov, the manager of Food Store 1 on Gorky Street. The manager of FoodKNT - 1,139 words
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opinion/letters
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Article526 1983-12-27 17 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR COMMENT WHAT little exists of the fragile social order in Lebanon has suffered another blow with the latest round of car bomb attacks there. From the look of things, car bombs could well become a new fad in terrorism. It used to be hijackings526 words
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109 1983-12-27 17 PAUL H - PAUL H Singapore 0314 I WISH to comment on an annoying practice at the postal (also some POSB) counters when you want to register a letter. The practice is for the postal staff to sell you the stamps required for the registered letter and you109 words
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153 1983-12-27 17 MICHAEL LEONG - REPLY MICHAEL LEONG Centre Manager Parkway Parade I REFER to the letter "Parkway Parade shoppers causing traffic congestion" by "An Observer" (SM, Dec 15). The writer gave three reasons for the traffic Jams: The extraordinary number of visitors to Parkway Parade by cars, taxis,153 words
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Article216 1983-12-27 17 Effect of latest curbs is only temporary THE deterrent measures such as increasing road tax, parking fees and petrol prices will not curb the car population in Singapore. The effect is temporary and must keep up with our rising standard of living. Also216 words
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Article95 1983-12-27 17 I AM a resident of Siglap and would like to suggest that the authorities put a road hump at the junction of Ist Street and 2nd Street. Vehicles turning left from Ist Street tend to speed despite the "Stop" sign at the junction. This poses95 words
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Advertisement73 1983-12-27 17 LETTERS on any sub|ect •of pubfic interest wt be accepted for publication They should be typed and must be signed. They must also include the writer's name and address even if the writer decides to use a pseudonym in print. A contact telephone number would be useful. We reserve the73 words
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Article, Illustration474 1983-12-27 18 TODAY'S Highlights Afternoon Metinee Mackintosh and T J (Ch 5, 4.40 pm) LEGENDARY cowboy Roy Rogers stars as Mackintosh who meets a small boy, T J (Clay O'Brien). Mack has just been released from prison. He gives T J a lift and they decide to474 words
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Article40 1983-12-27 18 Science Report (Radio One, 7.45 pm) THIS science magazine keeps you up to date on new developments in the fields of medicine, research and technology. This edition focuses on Europe's biggest physics experiment a large electron proton accelerator.40 words
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Article489 1983-12-27 18 PHILIP CHEAH - TV Scene By PHILIP CHEAH WHAT was the Romantic Spirit is now Art Portraits, a series on the works and lives of famous artists. The BBC series is a natural successor of the Romantic Spirit, a thematic and well-studied examination of the force and inspiration489 words
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Miscellaneous923 1983-12-27 18 QiiljlEirr Opening by Enigma 4.40 Afternoon Matinee: Mackintosh HRHBHH See Highlights. A Diary (E). ■■<*• F J 6.15 Newt (E). ittjf VI Mari Memaaak VMf I*' #JT ffpHVl Almashoor demonstrates \w to make dessert called Puding v han (Fruit Pudding). L- m V The Woody Woodpecker Share a Story: (a)923 words
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Miscellaneous329 1983-12-27 18 12.00 PM Programme Summary 12.05 No 6in F major Op 68, (Pastorale) Egmont Musical Notebook The World of Chamber Overture Op 84. Berlin Philharmonic OrchesOrchestras: 1. Claude Debussy: Afternoon of tra/Karajan 5.00 News-in-Brief 5.05 Easy Lisa Faun (Transcribed by A Schoenberg) 2. Igor tening: 1. Acker Bilk and Strings 2.329 words
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Miscellaneous185 1983-12-27 18 &M9HHNNH 12.00 PM Newsdesk 12.30 Breakthrough 12.45 Interlude 12.55 Reflectioos 1.00 World News 1.09 Twenty-Four Hours: News Summary 1.30 Viennese Nights 1.45 A Lift in the Rain 2.00 Newsdesk 2.30 Caught in the Act 3.00 World News 3.09 Twenty-Four Hours: News Summary 3.30 The Cambridge Buskers 3.45 Sing a Song185 words
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Article, Illustration801 1983-12-27 19 PAT D'ROSE - THE GAINS OF PERSEVERING By PAT D'ROSE BETWEEN March and September 1978, Gloria Gaynor was recuperating in a hospital from a near-fatal spinal injury. In October that same year, she recorded I Will Survive, a smash hit that sold more than five million copies within six months ofPICTURE CLIFTON AW - 801 words
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Article181 1983-12-27 19 Lianhe Wanbao THE winner of the SBC 1983 Chinese Talentime women's section, Xiao Yufeng, is heading for bigger things. Barely months after being projected into the limelight, Xiao was selected to make a special appearance in this month's Red and White Song Festival, theLianhe Wanbao - 181 words
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Article, Illustration418 1983-12-27 20 CATHARINE FERNANDO - By CATHARINE FERNANDO WITH a fierce lift to his eyebrows and a piercing stare, the world's only food impresario explains what his job involves. "This means I'm in charge of the organisation of gastronomic festivals and publicity campaigns in Asia, America and Europe in cooperation418 words
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Article, Illustration782 1983-12-27 20 JANE EDWIN - HE IS TIPPED TO BECOME THE NEXT JOHN TRAVOLTA By JANE EDWIN IPS MATT LATTANZI. 24. is a natural. Doeeyed and with a creamy tenor voice, he projects an image at once wholesome and exotic. He played a cameo part in Rich and Famous, and whileIPS - 782 words
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Article, Illustration1281 1983-12-27 21 Their fears and reservations AN INTERVIEW with Mikhail Baryshnikov isn't an easy encounter, he's impatient, edgy, and deeply guarded about what intrusions the press may want to make into his life. There's a considerable amount of finger-drumming and foottwitching going on as you try to talk to him,1,281 words
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Article, Illustration615 1983-12-27 23 PHILIP CHEAH - EIGHTH PINK PANTHER FILM SHOULD FOLLOW Title: CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER Starring: David Niven, Herbert Lom, Ted Wass Director: Blake Edwards Showing at Lido Reviewed by PHILIP CHEAH A YOUNG boy was sitting next to me squealing at every joke, banging the armrests and generally keeping615 words
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Miscellaneous671 1983-12-27 23 fMM CUID6 g ORCHARD (*****88): COMEBACK (K) Starring: Michael Landon, Jurgen Prochnow, DALIT (*****16): RED SPELL SPELLS Moira Then, Edward Woodward, Priscilla ANG MO KIO (*****71): RED SPELL RED (C) Presley SPELLS RED (C) Starring: Tang Zhengye, Jia Lun, Pan Lixian, Synopsis: John Everingham, an Australian *7* <909ns79t' apiam and671 words
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Miscellaneous358 1983-12-27 24 MARTIAL ARTS PERFORMANCE A MARTIAL arts team from China will display their skills at National Theatre at 8 pm today and tomorrow. The programme includes sparring, pugilism (kata demonstration), weapons demonstration, internal strength demonstration and Taiji patterns. Tickets at $50, $30, $20, $10 and $5 are available at the booking358 words
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Miscellaneous799 1983-12-27 24 ART 1 "A THE Modern Art Society, South-east Asia Art Society and Art Hut will hold an exhibition by Koo Mei at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Vfl HP and Industry Exhibition BLjk Mk C f Hall from tomorrow to 2 Sunday, from 10 to 6 Kp JRHRK pm Admission799 words
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Miscellaneous38 1983-12-27 24 TODAY: TOMORROW: Low tide: 10.46 am High tide: 6.11 am (1.2 m) (2.4 m) High tide: 4.46 pm Low tide: 12.07 pm (2.4 m) (1.2 m) Low tide: 11.26 pm High tide: 6.20 pm (0.8 m) (2.3 m)38 words
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Advertisement509 1983-12-27 25 i |ii gg U?V* m lluW a\\ tfce n^" ooootoP ?n'p ho,Oetat 'tl a" d ***** S i vst#"" r«. M'Z&gsg' 1 |Hi||i'- l a f TM at a p —i H 3" \n aftC) >tie s e e a dvarv^ L *2?s®j luifto rised n |jKj r ■nilC 1509 words
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Article, Illustration542 1983-12-27 26 WHILE on the subject of shooting Christmas parties, or for that matter other kinds of parties, let's talk about how to get a sharp picture in the dark where most of the action at parties occurs. You can get a sharp542 words
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Article135 1983-12-27 26 BALLANTINE'S Scotch Whisky will be awarding a Hasselblad 2000FCM camera to the Singapore photographer who submits a picture which best depicts "the Good Life". The Good Life has been the theme of Ballantine's advertising for more than a decade, and they have endeavoured to present135 words
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Advertisement155 1983-12-27 26 JSPECIAL CtAno ZOOM PACKAGE Canon the official 35mm camera -.n...of the 1984 Olympics, puts together two very special zoom packages:- a For only $775, the Canon A 1 and the new Canon FD 35-70 mm f/3.5-4.5 Zoom Lens with close- up facility. It's the ideal lens for j shooting everything155 words
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Miscellaneous555 1983-12-27 28 r leisure comics ARIES March 21 to April 20 LIBRA You may hear something that September 23 to October 22 will sadden you. Your intellect Listen to the opinions of others should be at its best today and before making up your mind on you should find that vou can555 words
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Miscellaneous144 1983-12-27 28 ASSIGNMENT: TOP SECRET By Bill Barry NOW MH HHANO I IMINK 1^ 'WTMOUHTaU) PR SMOCK By George Lemont B. M C AFFE i |R. NELSON B. AAILLER I —*32 AA.P. AA.P. AA.P. EB AND FLO By Paul Sellers I'VE DECIDED 12? 7HRPW fZv<srT L°OK Ar\ VIWT THAT" "THE \l7 "TELL144 words
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Advertisement261 1983-12-27 29 I ————»i— i Classified Ad Rates Singapore Monitor: Sunday Monitor: Word* 0.35 cents per word 0.55 crnlt per word Display $7.70 per col. cm $12.00 per col. cm Business Hrs Mon-Frl. 9am spm Sal. 9am-lpm ANTENNAE INSTALLATION SHARP Electrical Serv 443-6851 ANTIQUES Acmes Properties P/L 447-4366 Changi Junk Store 348-4917261 words
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Advertisement215 1983-12-27 29 f FURNITURE Adrian's Cans Furn 273-8229 BIK 4005, Depot Lane. #01-95. Bock Lim Ind Co 747-2347 Foong Furniture C 0... 745-2701 (specialise in kitchen cabinet) Blk 8 #01-2669 Eunos Crescent Singapore 1440 Hong Fatt Cane Furniture. 146 Victoria St SO7lB 337-0936 70. Greenleaf Rd off Holland Rd/ Sixth Ave *****215 words
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Advertisement195 1983-12-27 29 Solar Control Ind Co 747-4362/ 747-4410(Solar control film for glass windows doors, to prevent heat glare) Teck Chua Long Renovation Construction 282-4463/*****74 Whee Lee Inter Furng 440-2498 MASSAGE SERVICE Katong Sauna Et Massage 345-5116/345-5117 MODELLING Eisa Veo Model Centre 338-0740/337-5791 Ivor's Model (The Ist Male Modelling Agency) 338-6862 Jozen Modelling195 words
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Advertisement157 1983-12-27 29 Singapura. 5(0923)337-7611 j No 6 Scons Rd, #03-19, 3rd fir, Scotts, 5<0922) 235-9131 1 176 Orchard Rd. #02-03, Centre-point, 5(0923) 733-5222 Unison Corpn 468-2458 PACKERS* MOVERS A-Fre»ghtra 533-3617 Europac Transportation 469-7415 F M Group 440-3255 Shalom Transport Serv2B4-5173 /284-5191 Tan Clearing Agency 270-7868 Winland Transport 337-1211 PARKING ATTENDANTS Armstrong Security157 words
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Advertisement258 1983-12-27 30 classified s 273-9090 Situations Vacant HsM I THI NIUO I I *S J I I Join us for an interesting challenging career in the I start-up of our disc drive production. I (1) FACILITIES ENGINEER I Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering I 2 to 3 years experience in maintenance258 words
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Advertisement163 1983-12-27 30 WILTSHIER INTERIORS LTD tHo 990ovHrq staff to ■state, S>in MTL 1) EXPERIENCED WOODWORKING CARPENTERS /JOINERS required for high quality custommade furniture making. Mint haw* a min. of 6 years ex penence in the woodworking H«nry Ng/Angi« at *****30 2) GENERAL TYPIST to assist with general day-to-day run ning of offioo.163 words
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Advertisement184 1983-12-27 30 Situations Vacant 4|K CARLEE rm[[ ELECTRONICS PTE LTD N0.16 Kallmmg FUcm U0319 27 Simgaporm 1233 requires PRODUCTION OPERATORS We provide Attractive salary. Attendance bonus. Aircond. comfort. Good working environment. Free hot drinks. Friendly atmosphere. No scope work. Upgrading opportunity. We are expanding and we require more operators to form our184 words
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Advertisement269 1983-12-27 30 Situations Vacant JOB L > OPPORTUNITIES FOSTER* Urgently Requires FEMALE Production > Operaton Heqoiremoots *Age 18-28 years old Mm Primafy Education We ofler you: good starting salary $20/■ .ittendance allowance Full transport rennbuisement 2 increments per year Free uniform 5- day week Many other leaves benefits Come with your NHIC269 words
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Advertisement265 1983-12-27 31 classified a 273-9090 Situations Vacant l I FEMALE i I PRODUCTION I i OPERATORS i Choice of 3 fixed shifts p p |l plus so much morel Shift Allowance ZZZ Matching Payment for EmployeeSavingsPlan 5-day work week Medical Benefits Free Lessons (Company BEST Classes) %/j interviews conducted between Mon to265 words
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Advertisement127 1983-12-27 31 Situations Vacant NIXPOWF COMPUTER IF A STABLE JOB IS WHAT YOU WANT, WE GOT IT! Mtatb tavcrttig mttUtt ta Sini i "i MORE FEMALE I PRODUCTION II OPERATORS -i i i i i i ii i—i—i—i— NEW Starting Wage on Ist Jan 1984 Ss4l2 p.m.; 1 1 1 I With127 words
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Advertisement195 1983-12-27 31 Situations Vacant SANYO| T (I«CI»OMtCS(S)P>I I'D requires Female j Production I Operators J. •16 years and above i Primary educa- *tion Benefits: J Attractive salary T Gift vouchers as attendance in- centives Purchase of Sanyo products J at staff price 5-day week No shift work T Recreation and film shows195 words
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Advertisement201 1983-12-27 32 classified s 273-9090 Situations Vacant /nmb\ Starting salary and attractive benefits just for you You will enjoy: Shift Allowance ($2/- for 2nd shift and $5/- for 3rd shift) Salary increase after 3 months Attendance Awards Life Insurance Coverage Opportunities for Overseas Training Free transport Airconditioned work environment Females, aged 14'201 words
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Advertisement749 1983-12-27 32 Situations Vacant We are an established multinational semi conductor company, locally based for more than 14 years. In line with our expansion programme, we require dedicated and suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions: PRODUCT ENGINEERS PRODUCTION SUPERVISORS •L 0 nd t e ecu j® est improvement pro- (ONE749 words
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Advertisement110 1983-12-27 32 Domestic Services DO YOU MEED a Servant. House or Room? Call Roland Ng now' He II help you (o find one quickly If you re looking for a part-time full-time domestic |Ot>, call him now at tel 778-3235 778-9036 <9 am 6 pm) Florists PEYOMG FLORIST'S MEW Year s attraction110 words
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Advertisement440 1983-12-27 32 BENEVOLENT INTERIOR DECORA HOMspeciali/e in wall paper/ carpet/ curtains to beautify your homes offices and showrooms Tel 734 9372/ 733 3876 Office Equipment Furniture RE-UPHOLSTERY OF SOFAS, cushions, etc Specialist charging reasonable rates Please call 481-0077 (day) *****98 (night) Packers Movers CHEAP TRANSPORTATION AND Delivery l $12 per trip inclusive440 words
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Advertisement325 1983-12-27 32 I NOTICES I IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 185 AND UNIVERSAL IMPORTS A EXPORTS COMPANY (PRIVATE) LIMITED (In Volunatry Liquidation) SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the members of Universal Imports Exports Company (Private) Limited duly convened and held at 111 North Bridge Road #12-01.325 words
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Article, Illustration265 1983-12-27 33 MONIW® COLOUR RUGBY THAT SYMBOL OF MANHOOD IN SPORTS IS BEING INVADED BY ANOTHER BUNCH 0F... IPS ANYTHING men can do, women can do just as well, if not better, seems to be the motto of a rough-and-tumble bunch of Dutch girls. With their French counterparts already havingIPS - 265 words
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Article55 1983-12-27 34 ALFONSO CHAN - B* ALFONSO CHAN GOOD Japanese football teams have not played here for some time. To put that right, the Nobidome Kickers from Tokyo will make an appearance for soccer fans at Jalan Besar Stadium at 7.30 tonight for a friendly against Geylang Internationals. There will be55 words
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Article, Illustration388 1983-12-27 34 WIN AT WEST BROMWICH PUSHES THE CHAMPS TO A THREE-POINT LEAD WEST BROMWICH 1 LIVERPOOL 2 Agencies LONDON, Tuesday LIVERPOOL opened a three-point lead in the English football league Division One placings yesterday with a 2-1 win at West Bromwich, whileAgencies - 388 words
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Article129 1983-12-27 34 TOTTENHAM 2 ARSENAL 4 (1-1). CHARLIE NICHOLAS and Ralph Meade scored two goals each for Arsenal. Meade beat two defenders to set up Nicholas's first in 26 minutes. Graham Roberts put Tottenham level (38). Nicholas chipped a neat goal over goalkeeper Ray Clemence's head (51). Steve Archibald129 words
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Article914 1983-12-27 34 Ill Leicester 2 QPH 1, Nona County 0 Luton 3, Tottenham 2 Arsenal 4, Watford 3 Aaton VMa 2, Waat Ham 0 Southampton 1. Birmingham 1 Nottingham Foraat 2, Coventry 1 Man litd 1, Everton 0 Sunderland 0, Ipswich 3 Wolverhampton 1, Stoke 2 Norwich 0, Waat914 words
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Advertisement372 1983-12-27 34 NOTICES OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE SHIP'S NAME We, THOMAR NAVIGATION PTE LTD, of 16 Raffles Quay, #32-01, Hong Leong Building, Singapore 0104, hereby give notice that in consequence of the purchase of the below mentioned ship, we have applied to the Registrar of Singapore Ships, under Section 417 of372 words
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Advertisement260 1983-12-27 34 New Year's Saturday 31 December A w V 9p.m. to 3a.m. "Sl Wishing All Patrons, Friends Sfwnsors M y- f IShfl I I your howling fun Isiill excitement with [rJ I I Magic Score Automated (ompenent /jW oring System... Anglo-Swiss Jin Tradin^^^^ Trading Co Kadin S pore (Roc Vic ProdiKjjri260 words
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Miscellaneous30 1983-12-27 34 IG SWEEP FIRST: ***** SECOND: ***** THIRD: ***** STARTERS: ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** CONSOLATIONS: ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****30 words
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Article, Illustration141 1983-12-27 35 Reuter RIO DE JANEIRO, Tuesday BRAZILIAN soccer star Zico has won his battle for 15 per cent of the US$4 million (about SsB.s million) Italian club Udinese paid his former club Flamengo for his transfer. Flamengo's lawyers argued Zico was not entitled to the payment, theReuter - 141 words
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Article, Illustration150 1983-12-27 35 AP PARIS, Tuesday FRANCE'S Michel Platini, star of the Italian soccer club Juventus, has won the prestigious annual "Golden Football" award as the best European player of 1983. Platini scored an overwhelming total of 110 points against his nearest rivals, Scotland's Kenny Dalglish, 26 points,AP - 150 words
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Article509 1983-12-27 35 KENNETH JALLEH - TAN WEE CHWEE, 72 By KENNETH JALLEH A SWIMMER who can truly claim to have left his footprints in the sands of time for others to follow was Tan Wee Chwee, whose death on Christmas Day at the age of 72 ended six decades of509 words
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Advertisement100 1983-12-27 35 ONLY5 DAYS LEFT! •That's right, sports fans. The closing date for Singapore's FIRST sports award of 1983 is this Saturday. So, if you haven't sent us YOUR vote for the stars of 1983, do it now...and WIN great PRIZESI Just fill in the coupon, state your reasons for your choice100 words
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Advertisement138 1983-12-27 35 INTERNATIONAL SPORTS ROUNDUP IN YOUR EVENING !§P»f EDITION "3880' YOUR ENTRY COUPON 'PORTS IUEST '83 MY MALE STAR OF 1983 (in order of merit) 1.. 2.. 3.. MY FEMALE STAR OF 1983 (in order of merit) 1.. 3 NEW TALENT OF 1983 NAME: ADDRESS: I.C. No: BE SURE TO INCLUDE138 words
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