Singapore Monitor, 5 December 1984
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Title Section11 1984-12-05 1 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR 30cents Wednesday, December 5,1984 M.C. (P) No. 21/5/8411 words
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627 1984-12-05 1 Agencies BHOPAL (Ma). Wtdw»diy THE DEATH TOLL in India of what has been described as the worst industrial accident on record reached 1,000 people yesterday. The victims of a deadly gas leak from an American-built pesiticiae plant which seeped through this central IndianAgencies - 627 words
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127 1984-12-05 1 UPI CARACAS, WtdnMday THE Venezuelan Government has declared a curfew on riding motorcycles in the city in an attempt to crack down on street crime. As of Monday, motorcycles are forbidden on streets from 9 pm to 5 am. Certain thoroughfares common getawayUPI - 127 words
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Miscellaneous6 1984-12-05 1 WEATHER Ihowtrt HS] in imral KSSI6 words
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Article, Illustration364 1984-12-05 2 CHEW YEN FOOK - Pictures and storv by CHEW YEN FOOK THE "TERROR of Macßitchie" has been tamed and is about to learn some tricks. The grey-headed fish eagle that was once the scourge of joggers is now a peaceful resident of the Jurdng Bird Park.364 words
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165 1984-12-05 2 A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has told police that she was abducted and raped by a man who said he was a police officer. The girl and a 15-year-old boy were waiting for a taxi in Stamford165 words
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75 1984-12-05 2 AN INDONESIAN housewife lost $50,000 in cash when a motorcyclist snatched it from her Just as she was going to hank it on Monday afternoon. The daylight robbery occurred on the busy corner of Cross Street and Amoy Street at 2 ptn as 52-year old75 words
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ELECTION LINES
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Article, Illustration169 1984-12-05 3 A ROUND-UP OF THE POLITICAL SCENE "SO MANY PEOPLE!" This observation was overheard time and again last night as grassroots leaders from Kreta Ayer accompanied the People's Action Party's new candidate, Dr Richard Hu, on his house visits. The size169 words
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Article, Illustration258 1984-12-05 3 THE UNITED People's Front (UPF) warned the other opposition parties yesterday not to field candidates in constituencies where its members were contesting. The secretary-general, Mr Harbans Singh (left), said his party members would fight these opposition candidates in the same way as258 words
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Article42 1984-12-05 3 PRESIDENT Devan Nair, has proclaimed the dissolution of Parliament on Dec 4. This proclamation was published in a government gazette extraordinary yesterday. The gazette also announced the appointment of Mr Ong Kok Min as the Returning Officer for the elections.42 words
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363 1984-12-05 3 EE BOON LEE - GENERAL ELECTION '84 By EE BOON LEE WITH PARLIAMENT dissolved yesterday, the first act in the general election will be the collection of blank nomination papers from the Elections Department in City Hall. Several political party leaders say they will go the Elections Office363 words
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Article, Illustration297 1984-12-05 3 it will field only four candidates for polls and not 8-10 as anticipated THE SINGAPORE Democratic Party's (SDP) decision to field onlv four candidates for the Dec 22 general election has come as a surprise to political analysts. The party had been expected to contest eight297 words
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113 1984-12-05 3 LEADERS of several opposition parties are to address a Kblic gathering at the Regional English Language ntre at Orange Grove Road at 7 pm on Friday, but it is unlikely to result in a "united front" or a "common platform The opposition113 words
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183 1984-12-05 4 SEAH MEI KIANG - By SEAH MEI KIANG THE 'N' LEVEL course has proven superior to the British Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE), an examination drawn on similar lines, said the Education Ministry's Director of Research and Testing, Dr Soon Teck Wong, yesterday. He said this183 words
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Article, Illustration382 1984-12-05 4 JOSEPH LEE - By JOSEPH LEE FALLING interest in sea cruises has ended a chapter of South-east Asian maritime history. The passenger-cargo vessel Centaur, which plied between Singapore and Australia for almost 20 years, is up for sale. Its owner, Straits Shipping Pte Ltd, has already announced382 words
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Article, Illustration343 1984-12-05 4 RODNEY HOBSON - By RODNEY HOBSON ASIA CANNOT provide enough rich retirees to keep coining back for cruise after cruise. This is one of the problems that has Kut cruising ere into decline. Striking contrast was provided by the liner Royal Viking Star (above), which was in port343 words
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Article155 1984-12-05 4 Lianhe Wanbao THERE SHOULD be a taxi stand at each one of the MRT stations and taxi fares should.be readjusted to meet the future needs of the public transport system. Mr Sam Chong Keen, general manager of the NTUC-Comfort, commenting on the development ofLianhe Wanbao - 155 words
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Article, Illustration371 1984-12-05 6 SEAH MEI KIANG - By SEAH MEI KIANG THE MINISTRY of Health has plans to send students overseas for degree courses in nursing. It is not possible to conduct degree courses in nursing in Singapore, so the only alternative is to send students abroad, a source371 words
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133 1984-12-05 6 A RESHUFFLE involving a number of career diplomats has taken place at the Foreign Ministry. It follows the amalgamation of the ministry's Political Division and Regional and Economic Division into the Policy, Planning and Analysis Division. A Foreign Ministry spokesman said yesterday the133 words
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268 1984-12-05 6 SIT YIN FONG - By SIT YIN FONG THE WORDING of a declaration designed to keep shady people out of the travel business has been criticised by some travel agents. Although they welcomed any move to make the industry more professional, agents said the nefe form268 words
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Advertisement185 1984-12-05 4 i Byw^ro?i :v M *1 1 r a «»Ttmjr?i'.lF PftjßS^^BniH ■PP 9A W J Hawker Fest A Gathering of Singapore's most well-known hawkers at Goodwood Park Hotel Nov 30 Dec 11 After months of scouting and food-testing around the island, we are gathering some of Singapore's popular hawkers together to185 words
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Advertisement703 1984-12-05 7 T m nC Pompi litre and Cotiwwunicatlons MB msmmm BmhM# j|| vl i^^Hl jprr. —i—l m I a *XA f' iP§?': jSSj^t^Jjj^^^ Introducing the NEC Mini Superpowers: J^' b^Jp* NEC's mini superpowers ere so called because Aetia 350 VS: UEO t to although in the mini computer range, they have703 words
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Article659 1984-12-05 8 Rows and rows of funeral pyres stand in grim testimony of a tragic accident THL BHOPAI GAS TRAGI in BHOPAL (India), Wed BHOPAL looked like the set of a war movie yesterday as hundreds of citisens blinded by poisonous gas staggered and groped their way along streets659 words
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203 1984-12-05 8 AP NEW DELHI, W«d A CANDIDATE was stabbed to death and another was injured yesterday in the first reported violence in India's Parliamentary elections scheduled in late December, news reports said. The United News of India (UNI) news agency said an independent candidate,AP - 203 words
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Article, Illustration49 1984-12-05 8 TWO KANAK separatists on guard at the entrance of Thio village, north ol Noumea, New Caledonia on Monday. On Sunday, the separatists toOk all weapons detained by European residents in this small village. Approximately 1,600 Kanaks Were patrolling the deserted streets. PICTURE: APPICTURE: AP - 49 words
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374 1984-12-05 9 Separatists kidnap nine in train attack and blow up army jeep as fighting escalates COLOMK), Wednesday TAMIL separatists kidnapped nine people and blew up an army jeep as »S other deaths were reported yesterday in the escalating guerilla war in northern Sri Lanka.374 words
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165 1984-12-05 9 Agencies MAMLA, Wtdnnday A MILITARY court yesterday sentenced to death three men, including a newspaper executive, and a woman linked with an alleged plot to assassinate Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos and members of his Cabinet five years ago. Military headquarters said EduardoAgencies - 165 words
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136 1984-12-05 9 AP BE UMNO, Wednesday CHINA, which banned William Shakespeare's plays during the 1966-1976 Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, has set up a research society to promote the work of the 16th-century English poet and dramatist, the Government said yesterday. "The society will sponsorAP - 136 words
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159 1984-12-05 9 AP SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday PROSECUTORS issued a murder warrant on Monday charging the reputed leader of an international ring termed the "Bamboo Gang" in the killing of a Chinatown Journalist critical of the Taiwanese Government. Chen Chi-li, also known as "The Duck," isAP - 159 words
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Article, Illustration349 1984-12-05 10 Wife of Chinese Communist Party secretary general feted by luminaries there Lianhe Wabao THE WIFE of the general secretary of the Communist Party of China, Mrs Hu Yaobang, made a secret visit to Hong Kong at the end of October. As advisor toLianhe Wabao - 349 words
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170 1984-12-05 10 Agencies BRUSSELS, Wednesday NATO defence ministers yesterday approved spending US$7.B5 billion (5516.5 billion) over the next six years on equipment and facilities in Europe to be used by United States reinforcement troops in case of war. US Assistant Secretary ofAgencies - 170 words
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PEOPLEWATCH
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Article, Illustration120 1984-12-05 10 A QUICK LOOK AT THE NEWSMAKERS MORE than 100 stars turned up for the taping of the "All-Star Party for Lucille Ball," a invitational black-tie event given by Variety Cluba International, the show business charity that each year creates a new facility at a children's hospital120 words
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Article98 1984-12-05 10 EDWINA MacKenzie, the second oldest survivor of the Titanic, died at the age of 100. MacKenzie died on Monday from old age, said her friend Don Lynch, who is a member of the Titantic Historical Society. MacKenzie was 27 years old when she got into a98 words
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Article, Illustration47 1984-12-05 10 MRS LENA Grosskopf (above) seen recently with some fine old sewing machines in her snop in Hamburg, West Germany. The 57-year-old lady from East Prussia runs West Germany's only repair shop for old sewing machines. About 50,000 spare parts are in store.47 words
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Article107 1984-12-05 10 SINGER Eltoir John played the Punk Dame, topped off with a wild three-foot-high hat and an off-the-shoulder gown that showed his hairy chest. Sir John Gielgud, at 80 one of the classic theatre's greatest actors, played Egg Yolk the First, a goose. In a London107 words
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Article46 1984-12-05 10 BRITAIN'S movie critics don't think much of Paul McCartney's "Give My Regards to Broad Street," breaking out terms like self-indulgent and banal in their reviews last week, but a movie involving another former Beatle, George Harrison, is faring better. FROM AGENCY DISPATCHES46 words
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Advertisement237 1984-12-05 8 P 1 1 I po^?^ ,wp I noodh*, 1 I ajbo "brt^ s I THANK-YOU on i The President and General Committee of j the Automobile Association of Singapore k wish to express their deepest thanks and appreciation to the Honourable Mr. E.W. V v Barker, Minister for Law and237 words
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Advertisement54 1984-12-05 9 m Py nBLm i 'rjl/l^b j 1 \JIa2JL Vw liiH^L •-■> ATOP OFFER. Now, when you buy two bottles of Moet Chandon champagne you'll get an exclusive top hat ice bucket. This festive offer is available at all major supermarkets. r 4 ji Available at Cold Storage, Doimaru, Emporium Holdings.54 words
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Advertisement114 1984-12-05 10 a fun-filled holiday in Fenang. Two to seven day packages from just Ss3os. (Inclusive of return airfare). fin n Kwt nnnn« HHIHHiIHIIHHHHIHiHHI Rasa Sayang Deluxe Dreams from only *****. Palm Beach Experience from only Ss3os. Price includes: Return airfare Accommodation Price includes: Return airfare Accommodation •Airport transfers Welcome drink Full114 words
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Advertisement292 1984-12-05 11 Neve? 'on such a big scale/ Holiday Plaza, transformed Into a Fairyland j SWBm a fabulous treat tor the children! A treat 1 The best of 6 lovable fairy tales gathered for jfrJt^fk.M you. Bigger than you can ever imagine. M JBl Almost like real! Jack the Beanstalk, J S292 words
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623 1984-12-05 12 JOHN CHOW - By JOHN CHOW OVERSEAS banks setting up in Singapore face annual operating costs of $2.06 million to $3.34 million, according to a survey. This puts Singapore well behind New York on the cost scale, but almost on par with623 words
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Article120 1984-12-05 12 UPI HpUSTON, Wednesday A LARGE portion of an estimated US$5OO billion (S$ 1,050 billion) invested worldwide on the assumption of rising oil prices will become one of the most expensive business errors ever, a study of oilprices and forecasting said. The industry's current expectation that oilUPI - 120 words
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Article, Illustration367 1984-12-05 12 Results satisfactory in view of difficult market conditions CEREBOS Pacific Ltd reported substantial progress for the year ended July 31 by showing attributable profit before extraordinary items of $14.1 million on group sales totalling $152 million. Although consolidated group sales fell by 4 per cent,367 words
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Article, Illustration114 1984-12-05 12 BANK of America is closing its wholly-owned subsidiary BA Leasing (S) Pte Ltd in phases over the next few months. A spokesman for BA said that the leasing company has been very profitable since it started operations on Aug 10,1982, but was unable to114 words
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148 1984-12-05 13 BENNY TAN - MID-WEEK REVIEW OF THE FUTURES MARKET By BENNY TAN of SHEARSON/AMEX THE US DOLLAR finally succumbed to heavy profit-taking and technical selling this week, falling to 3.05 after reaching a high of 3.12 against the German mark. December Deutsche mark futures surged 70 points148 words
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161 1984-12-05 13 OVERSEA-CHINESE Banking Corporation lowered its prime rate today to 8.75 per cent from 9. This was another quarter point drop within a week, maintaining the bank's image of setting the lowest prime rate in Singapore. OCBC also cuts the savings rate by161 words
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145 1984-12-05 13 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday COLD STORAGE Holdings PLC's (CSH) shareholders have been advised to approve the proposed reconstruction of its Malaysian interests at its EGM on Dec 15. The proposed reconstruction, involving the merger of Cold Storage (Malaysia) Berhad (CSM) and Fima SupermarketsBernama - 145 words
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Article123 1984-12-05 13 Reuter NEW YORK, Wednesday THE AMERICAN dollar staged a broad retreat on world foreign currency markets yesterday, losing ground as a key US interest rate fell and as one technical indicator pointed to a short-term change of course. Gold prices edged higher in Hong Kong and Europe,Reuter - 123 words
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145 1984-12-05 13 HHLLSTREET STOCK prices closed higher yesterday on Wall Street for the first time in four sessions as the market staged a technical rally highlighted by takeover speculation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.65 Kints to 1185.07. Gaining issues led145 words
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Miscellaneous15 1984-12-05 12 IX-15 M McN—Synd Ik I'Vfc DUN AWAY A COUPLE Of VEAR6- NOTWMCr MA6 CUAHOZP Mfcßfc.*15 words
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Article, Illustration380 1984-12-05 14 VERNON J STERBA - By VERNON J STERBA Popular Science AN above-ground pool can leave you worrying about shaky ladders, uninvited swimmers, towels all over the lawn, and wet bodies in the living room. The remedy for those cares and woes is this sturdy, safe pool deck, which provides seatingPopular Science - 380 words
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Article, Illustration372 1984-12-05 15 TONY LAURIE - By TONY LAURIE IS your above-ground pool an island unto itself? Does it stick out in your backyard like a sore thumb? Here's a deck that connects house and pool, increases storage space, and holds a clan of tanners and bathers. Start building the372 words
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456 1984-12-05 16 MICHAEL BROWNING - By MICHAEL BROWNING off th« Knlght-Wdder Ntwtpaptrt BEIJING: A twin-pronged car-smuggling scheme involving the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of dollars vast sums, by Chinese standards has been smashed in Southern Guandong province, according to the China Legal News. A number of mid-ranking456 words
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Article60 1984-12-05 16 "WE CANNOT fight a battle with Congrats at home while aaking our troopa to win a war ovaraaaa or, aa in the caee of Vietnam, in effect aaking our troops not to win but juet to be there." US Defence Secretary Caspar Weinberger proposing that US combat troops should60 words
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278 1984-12-05 16 THE PEOPLE'S Action Party (PAP) has done excellent work for the nation in the past 25 years. The thinkers behind all the splendid public projects are none other than the Mime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew; the First and Second Deputy Prime278 words
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Article573 1984-12-05 17 B THE SMGfiTORE MBm^EBJ MONITOR |jJMIEg9 IN A democracy, the ballot paper is ooe of the moat important rights of its people, llirough periodical general elections, the cittuns are given a chance to decide on A.L -t- tneir own rature. December 22, it has573 words
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307 1984-12-05 17 DR GOH LEE GAN - DR GOH LEE GAN Singapore 1027 IN HIS letter, "Fairplay" asks "Why cant the pharmacists have the sole right to dispense medicines?" (SMTNov 29). Why should they? One can quite see that the labelling of medicines is a move by pharmacists to307 words
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301 1984-12-05 17 I FULLY support the statement of the Permanent Secretary (Health) that "the Health Ministry does not think it appropriate for pharmacists to be given the monopoly to dispense medicine/ The suggestions by "Fairplay ,p that all outlets dealing in medicines to be controlled301 words
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207 1984-12-05 17 I REFER to the letter by "Fairplay" in which he states that pharmacists alone be given the sole monopoly of dispensing medicines. I disagree totally with this view. Are there enough pharmacies in Singapore today to serve the population, especially in the rural207 words
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Article, Illustration1311 1984-12-05 18 AT 22, RALPH IS THE PERFECT TEEN IDOL OF THE EIGHTIES WHAT'S a fella to do if he's 22, looks 15 and talks like a street-smart kid? Become a teen idol, of course. With Hollywood's continuing fixation on youth films, Ralph Macchio's future seems assured. After all,1,311 words
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Article, Illustration658 1984-12-05 18 WONG AH YOKE - Cuisine By WONG AH YOKE ORDERING a la carte at a Western restaurant is often an expensive affair and, other than having the occasional steak, a luxury to the middle-income group. But a luncheon special is a treat someone who enjoys dining in hotel poshness, can afford a658 words
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Article, Illustration263 1984-12-05 20 TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS Matt Houston: On tho Run (Last apisods) (Malay subtitles) (Ch 5, 9.20 pm) HOUSTON awakens one night to find himself in his office, hands and feet tied, and clothes caked with mud. When he calls C J, he is told that he has been missing263 words
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Article, Illustration597 1984-12-05 20 TV SCENE CHANNEL 12's Film Focus slot on Sundays promises to keep up the quality by showing films of more recent vintage after airing old movies such as The Third Man ana Seven Samurai. Top of the list is a BBC production, An Englishman Abroad,597 words
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182 1984-12-05 20 TIME ITEM CONTENT Noon-2 pm Radio One Sounds Alive (DJ: Jeanette Joseph) Audience Quiz Mid-day Market Report News 2-2.30 pm Radio Four Signature Tune (DJ: M Dheepan Story Teing M Karmegam) An Event in 1978 (Guest: L Vijendran) Song Requests Telephone Interview 2.30-3.30pm182 words
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Article, Illustration476 1984-12-05 21 STATION AIMING FOR VARIETY -MORE STARS, MORE NOVEL ITEMS ■STARSTRUCK BARELY a month after IWs charity All Star Challenge bash, the station has embarked on another charity project on an even bigger scale. To the relief of TVB artistes, the emphasis this time476 words
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Advertisement476 1984-12-05 18 TAMPAX AND SAFETY QlVe heard so much about as you withdraw it. What's more, the Tampax tampons, but not withdrawal string is stitched right through enough about their being safe to use. the whole length of the tampon so it won't What can you tell me about this? break. A_.476 words
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Miscellaneous1122 1984-12-05 19 I 2.30 SBCTEXT Live Sample Pages. 3.00 Opening and Programme Highlights followed by This MusicaPseries on the disco scene, with host Barry Flat- /JL jB 4.45 Animals in Action King of the Castle (Last episode).* A P* f animals competing over territory, food and I B^B Wuffer goes after a1,122 words
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Miscellaneous176 1984-12-05 19 Noon Newsdesk 12.50 Waveguide 12.40 Book Choice 12.45 Financial News 12.56 Reflectione 140 World News 1.00 Twenty-Four Hours: News Summary 140 What's New 1.45 The World Today 240 Newsdesk 2.90 Omrtbus 340 World News 3.0* Twenty-Four Hours: News Summary 340 Report on Reigion 3.45 That's Trad 4.00 World News 4.00176 words
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Miscellaneous549 1984-12-05 21 fllM OUIO6 DALIT (*****16): PROFILE IN ANGER (C) METROPOLE (*****27): KILLING IN THE NUDE Starring: Pat Hsia, Liu Songren, Liang Jiaren (C) Synopsis: A successful architect finds his peaceful life VENUS (*****97): KILLING IN THE NUDE (C) disrupted when a long lost friend with shady involve- A ments turns up549 words
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Miscellaneous570 1984-12-05 22 4,1 i J —I PIANO RECITAL I Wl^O f V RENOWNED French pianist Voya I .Jtlk \fi Toncitch will perform at the Music for I J &flf Jftl tonight at 8 at the j He will play Jean-Francois I m BWtt _piSiEa^S Iky Grandcher's Mobile Chords, John M^^PIJLSBKCPISKM Cage's Music570 words
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Miscellaneous131 1984-12-05 22 CHRISTMAS CHARITY FAIR HOTEL Meridian Singapore will hold a Christmas Charity Fair today and tomorrow at its Margaux ballroom, third floor, between 11 am and 9 pm. On sale will be Christmas-related items such as decorations, gifts and cookies and cakes. All proceeds will go to the Community Chest of131 words
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Miscellaneous501 1984-12-05 23 leisure comics ARIES March 21 to April 20 LIBRA You locate needed material. September 23 to October 22 Personal efforts pay divi- The accent is on a possible dends. Take the initiative, partnership and the financial make contacts, write letters status of a prospective partner and make necessary calls. You501 words
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Miscellaneous183 1984-12-05 23 FASTRACK By BHI Holbrook r I DoMT gtUCVE THAT K IV£ fUBtflT W *1 I'M A P**X)CT OF I "THINK ITS SfuFf ASoar PffKoHAU- CHARACTER PMATH6 W «U»H CReATtoN.' SAF6 "R> meS gftNO- GoKTfcoU6t> G*HmpoP/IVgCH«OM THRpOfrH HARDMoRK, THC PAWT IS &Y OUT6iI>6 R>RC6S.' f IAV Te*AP£RAlA£rtT, MV tWf iNVWfD I183 words
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Article, Illustration291 1984-12-05 24 ANNIE CHIA - By ANNIE CHIA PRICES of the Robin Group's upmarket Habitat 2 development are now 25 per cent lower than the levels of a year ago. Mrs Ong Ju Fern, marketing manager of Robin Development, said the asking price for the remaining 22291 words
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265 1984-12-05 24 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's first beach resort to operate on a licence concept is being jointly developed in Port Dicxson by the Negri Sembilan State Development corporation and a Bumiputra company, Zed Holdings. The beach resort, calledBernama - 265 words
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177 1984-12-05 24 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Hampstead Rise, a $23 million condominium project that the developers say will set the standards for others to follow in the highly competitive Malaysian condo market, was unveiled here. Comprising 40 flats and eight penthouses, Hampstead Rise spearheadsBernama - 177 words
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Article, Illustration1147 1984-12-05 25 VINCENT FONG - Smaller 'one-star' hotels still a going concern in Singapore #y VINCENT FONG THEY were never rated as "one-star" hotels, but their nag. for survival is undaunted even in the midst of an impending «ut in hotel rooms that1,147 words
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Advertisement98 1984-12-05 24 Buying a home? Take advantage of OUB's Housing Loan Scheme OUB's Housing Loan Scheme offers: Easy loan repayments with CPF contributions Longer repayment period of up to 25 years Loan with Overdraft facility Competitive interest rates Currently: t Up to 10 years 9%% p a 11 to 25 years 1098 words
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Advertisement291 1984-12-05 25 8 DBS FINANCE FOR BETTER HOME FINANCING Optimum financing with or without CPF savings. Attractive interest rates: 1 to 10 years —10% p a. 11 to 25 years 10'/*% p.a. Bridging finance available. HUDC (Phase 1) loans available up to 85% of valuation. A wide choice of easy repayment schemes291 words
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Advertisement137 1984-12-05 25 I To be hekj at:- I ItVm British Council Thtatratt* I Basement, Singapore Rubber House, 14,Gollyer Quay .Singapore 0104. lOn Wtdntsday, 12tn D#c*mb«r f 1084,1 I at 3.00 p.m. I 1) 44,Jalan Gaharu, I Singapore, 2158 (MK 16 Lot 1019) Title:99-year leasehold from 28/3/52 I Area:335.6 sq.metres. I 2) 110-D137 words
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Advertisement148 1984-12-05 28 NOTICES TAT USE BANK LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) LOSS OF SHAM CKVtTMFICATKS The undermentioned share oerUfluelea have been reported tost, mialeld or deetroyedCemw. NemeoJihsriMHn Ne.ef aheree ■*****4 Chan FOok Han 1 x 280 A *****0 Ng Hon Kong 1 x 1000 *****40 do- Ix2oo *****14 1 x148 words
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Advertisement241 1984-12-05 29 PERSONAL CARE AND FITNESS ?Jf^B V;^pCUtV 9 *A r >#0 .gll f f i j j|j i «c^ c liif in tss etvCC rot<W cC? !iji|!''X q i'yfii V V«f t >es. fflWtiE thifoT-flt Yang Cheng Brand Essence of Chicken With Cordyceps helps promote physical strength and is suitable for241 words
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Article, Illustration258 1984-12-05 30 KEN JALLEH Jr - By KEN JALLEH Jr SINGAPORE swimming may be up for a revival next year. Apart from our five American-based internationals and a handful still active locally, reluctant response among swimmers and the lack of interest among fans have turned local meets into mere258 words
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205 1984-12-05 30 SWIMMING officials have put their foot down to stop the poaching of swimmers among clubs here. A new ruling introduced this month to stop the practice also aims at discouraging tne swimmers themselves from switching their club affiliation. The ruling will205 words
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219 1984-12-05 30 Reuter ROME, Wednesday ITALIAN sprinter Pietro Mennea, holder of the world 200 inetres record, announced his retirement from competitive sport yesterday saying drug-tak-ing by some other athletes was one reason for his move. It is the second time thatReuter - 219 words
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114 1984-12-05 30 Reuter GLASGOW, Wed THE louring Australian Wallabies bounced back from Saturday's defeat by the South of Scotland to rout Glasgow 26-12 in their Rugby Union match here yesterday. The Wallabies, showing flashes of their brilliant handling and running skills, ran in four spectacular triesReuter - 114 words
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Article, Illustration584 1984-12-05 31 FOCUS ON NEVILLE SOUTHALL ks S v IPS THE OLD soccer adage "goalkeepers are craxy" certainly does not literally apply to Everton's last line of defence, Neville SouthaU. "He's the biggest sobersides in the club," says one of his teammates. "He certainly doesn't do anything daft onIPS - 584 words
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167 1984-12-05 31 Reuter LONDON, Wed THE 11-DAY dispute between England soccer international, Mark Wright, and First Division title challengers, Southampton, took a new twist yesterday. The tall central defender reacted to a conciliatory statement from club chairman, Alan Woodford, on Monday by insisting he still wantsReuter - 167 words
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Article, Illustration379 1984-12-05 31 Change in weather halts his losing battle against Curren Reuter MELBOURNE, Wednesday SOUTH African Kevin Curren was poised to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season when rain brought play to a halt at the Australian Open Tennis Championships yesterday. The numberReuter - 379 words
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Article, Illustration151 1984-12-05 31 HHiCMBS OUMWOP Reuter SALONICA (Greece), Wed THE SOVIET Union, already assured of both gold medals in the 26th Cbess Olympiad, beat West Germany's men in the final play yesterday. The Soviet team led the men's standings with 41 points. England, with one 14th roundReuter - 151 words
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173 1984-12-05 31 Reuter TOKYO, W«d SOUTH American soccer champions, Independiente of Argentina, arrived here yesterday for their World Club Championship match against European champions Liverpool on SunDec 9. The 16-man squad was led by coach Jose Omar Pastoriza. Pastoriza, who refused to discussReuter - 173 words
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Article, Illustration315 1984-12-05 32 K SILVAM - Blasting the ball right through when all else failed By K SILVAM SEVEN people were picked up last night in connection with an alleged $40,000 bribe offer to Syrian footballers in the Asian Cup tournament. Six of the seven are foreigners. One of them is315 words
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Article156 1984-12-05 32 A UAE cheerleader brought on the laughs when he took part in the "put the ball through the hole" competition organised by a liquor sponsor during the nalftime of the Saudi-Syria match. He was a natural actor, raising his arms and shaking it "Rocky"156 words
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Article, Illustration60 1984-12-05 33 Shots on target: UAE 8. India 5 Shots off target: UAE 5, India 5 Corners: UAE 3, India 1 Freekicks: UAE 9, India 2 Offside: UAE 2. India 9 Yellow card: Tarun Dey, Krishnendu Roy (India) Referee: Abu Waheed (Oman) Crowd: 1,000 Match rating: 6 Not Ike bestPICTURE: MOHD ISHAK - 60 words
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Article, Illustration582 1984-12-05 33 ALFONSO CHAN - r 1 I UAE 2 INDIA 0 I I I By ALFONSO CHAN INDIA'S attack let them down badly in the Group B Asian Cup match against United Arab Emirates at Kallang last night. There were hopes that the Indians would upset UAE582 words
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Article, Illustration105 1984-12-05 33 There's nothing to beat scoring a goal, a point aptly proved by the UAE team's jabilaat celebration which followed their goal PICTURE: CHRISTINE CHEW /The better team lost toniqht. The Indians played a much better qame than they did against Sinqapore. I'm sorry that they lost, butPICTURE: CHRISTINE CHEW - 105 words
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Article, Illustration111 1984-12-05 34 SYRIAN keeper Malek Shakkouhi tried to make amends for his mistake in the opening game against Qatar by putting on a superb display last night. The well-built keeper cut off the Saudi crosses with such precision that the famed striker Majed Abdullah Mohamed rarely had a111 words
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Article, Illustration85 1984-12-05 34 P W D L F A Pts Saudi Arabia 2 110 2 1 3 Kuwait 110 0 10 2 Korea Rep 10 10 11 1 Syria 2 0 1112 1 Qatar .*****2 1 Group A I P W D L F A Pts Iran 2 2 0 085 words
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Article, Illustration873 1984-12-05 35 S GULAM - SAUDI ARABIA 1 SYRIA 0 Syria blow their chances MONITOR sports S GULAM POOR Syria. They came so close to staging the first major upset of the four-day-old Asian Cup tournament but saw their hopes crumbling beforePICTURES: MOHD ISHAK; PICTURE: MOHD ISMAK - 873 words
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Article51 1984-12-05 35 Shots on target Syria 10, Saudi Arabia 5 Shots off target Syria 12 Saudi Arabia 6 Comers: Syria 5 Saudi Arabia 4 Freekicks: Syria 12 Saudi Arabia 9 Offsidos: Syria 0 Saudi Arabia 3 Yellow cards: Sameer Abdulshakor (Saudi Arabia) Referee: S Takada (Japan) Crowd: 1,000 Match Rating:51 words
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Article87 1984-12-05 35 THE ICE cream and soft drinks at the stadium are more expensive these days since the oilrich Arabs came to town. The prices are almost double what they used to be for the last Merlioo Cup recently. A seller nad this to say87 words
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Article59 1984-12-05 35 A FERVENT Saudi supporter somehow managed to get past the stadium security to bring in some of the country's flags. She began distributing the pieces of cloth to supporters, most of whom were Singaporeans, but her noisy chants of "Saudia, Saudia" attracted the attention of some police59 words
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