Singapore Monitor, 9 December 1984

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    11 1 the Sunday Monitor M.C.(P) No. 22/5/84 Sunday, December 9,1984 40 cents
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    Lock icon Police grab murder suspect
    604 1  -  by K K Fong Monitor staff writer Police stormed a Boon Lay Avenue flat last night and captured Special Constable Abdul Rashid bin Mohd Said, wanted in connection with the deaths last Thursday of two marine policemen. The Police Tactical Team smashed a glass window louvre
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    Lock icon Hoo Thye's crash may pull more under 'I have chosen to leave so as not to worsen the damage'
    625 1  -  by Sit Yin Fong Monitor staff writer The sudden financial crash of the import house of Hoo Thye threatens to upset preparations for the Chinese Lunar New Year festival. As the
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    Correction and clarification
    41 1 A report on Page Three of last Sunday's Monitor erroneously stated that the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation was believed to be one of the 19 banks to which Hoo Thye owed money. It is not. We regret the misstatement.
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      196 1 Dick Lee -on new Paris HHHHH Highlights of for Channel French from the NEWS IN BRIEF jPuflUjf *BBB^whbbhbb^^^^WlßHlHßßßl FUNAN CENTRE will house food-sellers of old Hock Street, shown above. Pg 3 HEMO SAMRIN'S FORCES prepare for a full-scale military offensive in Cambodia.. Pg 11 ROCK FANS grab guns during a
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      24 1 Fun time in a Caribbean amaaaaammaammagm carousel Psychology: Splash your life with colours Singapore in the good old 'bad' days Related story page 2
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      17 1 Magic makers and their tt'SHfInHBHI illusions Singapore girls Our flying 'ambassadors* How Hallmark made its mark H
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      36 1 WEATHER E Weather outlook for today is expected to be cloudy with light to moderate rain. Temperatures should range from 23 to 27 degrees Celsius. A high tide of 2.5 metres oceured this morning at 12:90.
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  • LOCAL NEWS
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      Hoo Thye's fall starts a fight
      444 2  -  by Sit Yin Fong Monitor staff writer A scramble has broken out jAmong 20 importers for the distribution rights of Calmex, the top seller in Singapore's $30 million-a-year abalone trade. The rush for rights developed after the collapse ten days ago of the sole
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      Money lost
      62 2 Korean tourist Mr K Y Song, 49, lost $17,500 in Tang's department store on Friday night. He was on the third level at around 8.40 pm when, while looking at some toys, he placed a plastic bag containing the money on the floor beside him. But the bag
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      Career exhibition
      33 2 Construction Career Week exhibitions with video presentations and counselling services will be held at the public libraries in Queentown, Marine Parade and Toa Payoh from tomorrow till Thursday during working hours.
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      Lock icon PHOTO VIEWS
      721 2  -  Will you miss Bugis Street? Interviews at Orchard Mall by Dawn Westerhout Monitor staff reporter PETER CATTUN 32, Tourist "I haven't been to Bugis Street yet but I'd heard about it in Australia before I left. It sounds like a big tourist attraction but it's not in any
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      Police statistics reveal a patient lot of burglars
      207 2  -  by K K Fong Monitor staff writer It takes skill and patience to break into a building. That's why housebreakers are generally older than robbers, according to the Central Intelligence Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The majority of robbers are
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      CRIME STATISTICS
      54 2 Public Estates Private Estates Robberies: 633 (49 per cent) 13(1 percent) Burglaries: 1,038 (40 per cent) 49(2 per. cent) Murders: 24 (42 per cent) 2 (3.5 per cent) Rape: 34 (35 per cent) 3 (3 per cent) Molest 227 (58 per cent) 1 (0.3 per cent) From January
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      CIVIL DEFENCE VOLUNTEERS ROUGH IT
      145 2 THE FIRST "SURVML CAMP" organised for civil defence volunteers and their families turned out to be more of a children's holiday camp. There were only a handful of families among the 200 or so people who gathered at the People's Association campsite at East Coast
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      $ Millions involved in soccer betting
      726 3  - Millions involved in soccer betting by Kenneth Jalleh Monitor staff writer The Syrian revelation last week of the attempted $280,000 bribe of seven of their key soccer players in the Asian Cup final rounds here may be only the tip of the iceberg of illegal betting on soccer. Knowledgeable speculation
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      Special Christmas offers waiting for you in Malaysia
      268 3  -  by Oei Sin Giok Monitor staff writer Want to get away from family and friends this festive season? Fly away to Malaysia. Or drive away, if you would rather. The Malaysian Tourist Development Corporation (TDC), hoping to entice more Singaporeans across the
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      Woman fined $1,500 for cheating clients
      150 3 Three men who wanted to form a company in August this year asked Asiah Ismail, 25, a director of Multibiz Management System Pte Ltd, to see to the registration, paying her a $1,900 fee. But after that, there was no news from Asiah. Pressed,
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      New survey on employment
      65 3 From now until January the Ministry of Labour will be collecting data on employment for policy planning. Interviewers with identification cards will be visiting 11,000 households for information on race, sex, age, occupation, industry and employment status. The information gathered will be kept in strict confidence
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      Singaporeans give $35 m to charity
      637 4  -  by Frieda Koh Monitor staff writer About $35 million that, is the Vestimated amount Singaporeans to charity last year. The £<figure does not cover non-cash V*gifts and the man-hours that of volunteer workers, professionals, put in to help the needy. V "On the whole,
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      Dr Mattar asks help in business for Malays
      279 4 The Malays, still lacking in the field of commerce, could do with a little help from Chinese and Indian businessmen, says Dr Ahmad Mattar, Minister of Social Affairs. Writing in a special issue of Petir, the People's Action Party publication, Dr Mattar
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      Telephone your way to greater things
      218 4 The telephone will be the "charming princess of the information age", says Dr Yeo Ning Hong, Communications Minister and Second Defence Minister. Writing about communications in the special issue of Petir, Dr Yeo says the telephone will become the focus of all future telecommunication
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      SMNO manifesto offers 'rights' plan
      272 5 The Singapore Malay National Organisation (SMNO) will seek to safeguard the rights of all people, regardless of their race, according to its manifesto. At a press conference yesterday, SMNO secretary-general Mr Osman Jantan was asked if his party's broader outlook was aimed at getting more
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      Permits required for rallies
      123 5 Election candidates must have permits before they can hold rallies or broadcast messages from moving vehicles, say the police. Applications for these permits should be made to ASP L Thambiah, the Police Liaison Officer (Election), at the Police Computer Room, Ist floor, Pearl's Hill Terrace. The
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      Wide range of items going, going...
      79 5 Guess what the Government has got in store for you. Panties, brassieres, sarongs. Even a batik blouse. And one doll. All going for a song if you're lucky enough at the bid. These things are amongst the 240 lots of goods the government wants
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      Election surprises more likely to come from the opposition
      716 5  -  by Ee Boon Lee and Loong Swee Yin Monitor staff writers Any surprises on Nomination Day are more likely to come from the opposition parties, especially the Workers' Party (WP) and the Singapore Malay National Organisation (SMNO), than from the People's
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      Lock icon Loading up for that big race
      477 6  -  by Linda Chan Monitor staff writer They loaded up Friday for the big run today. Packing in spaghetti, lamb chops, chicken curry and rice, about 20 Singapore Marathon runners were preparing their bodies in one of racing's more controversial rituals: the high-carbohy-drate feast. David
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      Singapore take 38th place
      296 6  -  26t«i CHESS OUTMPMO by Wong Sing Yeong Monitor staff writer The Singapore team returned from the 26th Chess Olympiad in Greece early yesterday, exhausted by a 15-hour plane delay, but content with its 38th placing. It is the best position a Singapore team has achieved in
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      Our players put on a good show
      476 6  -  by Ignatius Leong and Alexius Chang For The Monitor Singapore's 38th placing at the moment is hardly sensational but it is certainly a good showing in view of the quality of the opposition encountered. After the penultimate round match in which Singapore beat
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      TV3 or no TV3 depends on your aerial
      315 7  -  by Gandhi Ambalam and Bertilla Pereira Monitor staff writers Malaysia's privately-owned commercial television station, TV3, is all set to extend its transmission to cover Singapore by the middle of next year, but many Singapore viewers may not be able to enjoy its
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      'O' syllabus may include listening comprehension
      82 7 The Education Ministry is thinking of introducing listening comprehension into the 'O' level syllabus. At the Schools Council meeting yesterday, Dr Tay Eng Soon, Minister of State (Education), said that listening was a skill that was related to learning and should be encouraged. An
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      Phony graduate fined $3,000 in work pass case
      127 7  -  by Irene Toh Monitor staff writer When a Hongkong resident declared for the second time that his university certificate was misplaced, immigration authorities became suspicious. They suspected that John Chan-Ka Shun, 44, holder of a British passport, did not graduate from the
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      Chance to relive campus days
      115 7 Graduates may soon be able to return to the National University of Singapore campus for short breaks to relive student days or "recharge intellectual batteries." The idea, suggested by an "eminent alumnus," is being given serious consideration, says the vice-chancellor, Professor Lim Pin. "The gain
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      ALL THAT GLITTER IS REAL GOLD
      41 7 GOLD corns with th* mm 1984'yawdatouflgo on Mte 12 and $1 denominstions, art of «na gold and am legal tender. The cone can be bought SSKSSM.. r the aouvenir eial W iha Nadoml BJMIdrc r
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      QUOTES OF NOTE
      182 7 I fl You're being taken for a ride. Begging can be quite a lucrative business. Mr Ng Yew Kang Director of family services, Social Affairs Ministry As an established party, there's no need for us to have a manifesto. Our manifesto is out there in the streets,
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      Lock icon A new Hock Lam's just round the corner
      732 8  -  by Jackie Sam Monitor staff writer fankering for a meal at Hock i Street again? Just wait for New Year Jan 2, or a mere e weeks away. Of course Hock im Street is gone. But the spirit d the food remain
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      621 2 TV UPDATE Today's Programmes 10.90 Quran Reading. 6.00 News (M). 10.35 Programme Summary. 0.12 Bknbingan Agama. 10.49 Wond Club ChemptonaNp Soccer. 6.26 Keauma. Liverpool vs Independiente (live) 7.09 Azan Maghrib. Mighty European Cup holder Liver- 7.17 Rentafc Ria. pool takes on the Latin American This Sabah musical special features champion
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  • MONEY
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      Foreign capital flows into the US economy
      670 10 Tribune Media Services "DALLAS Foreign investors, 'looking for good returns and security, have invaded the United "States to cash in on the nation's 1 rapid economic expansion. Europeans, Japanese and Latin Americans have taken positions in f >eal estate, capital investments ''6nd securities.
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      Unemployment rate in US falls
      71 10 Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON The United States' overall unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in November from 7.3 per cent to 7 per cent in apparent defiance of the recent economic slowdown, the Department of Labour reported. With the creation of about 300,000 jobs, the number of
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      STOCK MARKET INDICES
      46 10 MONO KONG TOKYO AUSTRALIA WALL STREET LONDON FRI 1128.1 *****.64 749.0 1188.94 917.3 MON 1122.26 *****.58 740.0 1182.42 924.9 TUES 1125.40 *****.44 737.6 1185.07 917.5 WED 1136.08 *****.19 737.5 1171.60 914.9 THURS 1120.74 *****.84 727.2 1170.49 908.4 FRI 1122.12 *****.03 726.1 1163.21 923.0
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      Slide in Wall Street prices dulls other stock markets
      474 10 Wall Street prices will probably continue to slide this week, as they did last week. Markets in London and Australia promise to be dull. Interest rates appear to have stabilised, at least temporarily, in Hong Kong. This continues to be an
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      116 10 WTVEMADE MONEY WITH SHEII Sabtu bin Noor Tang Him Hwee Tan Chin Bock Ong Soon Huat Wan Khow Wai Adhar bin Karim Ng Siew Choo Woo Peng Khuen wul mßm These are just a few of people Shell Make Money game Thousands of others have j There's lots more cash
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  • ASEAN NEWS
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      Viets out to crush Cambodian rebels
      798 11  -  by Michael Richardson The Age Newspaper. Melbourne Special to The Monitor The Vietnam-backed, administration of President Heng Samrin in Cambodia has served notice that its own forces and those of Vietnam are preparing for a fullscale military offensive along the border with Thailand. At
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      Marcos finally reappears
      279 11 Associated Press MANILA President Ferdinand Marcos presided over a 90-minute meeting of his cabinet and raised his shirt and unbuttoned his collar to quash rumours that he has had a major operation, the Philippines news agency reported. It was the first cabinet meeting called by Marcos since
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      Malaysia relaxes language ruling for civil service
      148 11 The Star KUALA LUMPUR Job seekers without a credit in the Bahasa Malaysia (Malay language) paper at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Certificate of Education) level can now enter the public service if they obtain a pass in the Bahasa Malaysia general paper conducted
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      95 11 Keepadate with Salty Yeh, Anita Sarawak and the You'll enjoy the POSB Show even more this year. Because we've got fun-loving AKilp Anita Sarawak to host it, and big names IH like Sally Yeh, Dick Lee, Tracy Huang, my Pat Chan and Stardust to add their B voices. mm Naturally,
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  • WORLD NEWS
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      Rock fans grab guns in worst-ever Auckland riot
      358 12 Reuter AUCKLAND Rock fans, some only 10 years old, grabbed guns from sports shops during a looting rampage by hundreds of people in central Auckland after a free concert was halted. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Graham Perry said the two-hour riot on Friday
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      Housewives most vulnerable to depression
      79 12 United Press International' LOS ANGELES Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression, and housewives are the most vulnerable because of loneliness and frustration. A University of California in Los Angeles study has determined that married working women do not handle the
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      AROUND THE WORLD
      474 12 IN LOS LUNAS, New Mexico, 15-year-old Michelle Alexander can't understand what the fuss is all about Her schoolmate Albert LaJeunesse wants to quit the school if he loses to her. Coach Tom Torres thought it was a joke when she asked to join the team. The newspapers
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      Star-studded cast in Indian politics
      662 13  -  ANALYSIS by Jackie Sam Monitor staff writer The film stars in the Indian political firmament have never been brighter. No less than six top actors and actresses are contesting .the elections. This does not include lesser lights and behind-the-screen personalities like scriptwriters, producers and directors.
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      Sri Lanka slams 42-hour curfew on violent north
      282 13 Reuter COLOMBO Security forces clamped a 42-hour curfew on northern Sri Lanka to stem separatist violence which has claimed 370 lives in three weeks. State radio announced a curfew for the Jaffna peninsula and northern Mullaitivu district from 2.30 pm yesterday until
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      Turkey, Saudi Arabia biggest US arms buyers
      246 13 Reciter WASHINGTON The United States sold arms worth US$l4.6 billion (5531.5 billion) to its allies and other friendly countries this year, with Turkey and Saudi Arabia the biggest customers, according to Pentagon records. Turkey, a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato),
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      Gas-stricken people pour into hospitals
      571 13 Associated Press NEW DELHI The main hospital in the central Indian city of Bhopal continued to get hundreds of patients yesterday, some suffering epileptic-like fits six days after a toxic gas leak killed 2,500 people. The United News of India (UNI) quoted a spokesman of
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      177 12 WHAT TO WEAR IN NEW ZEALAND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. spectacular coastline that rivals that of Hawaii's. 4 Caravaning through the lushest, greenest countryside this side of Ireland. New Zealand Wining and dining in quaint English summer activities village restaurants. December to February: Hiking through magnificent National Big Game Fishing, Hiking
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  • COMMENTARY
    • OBSERVATIONS
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        A collapse of trust
        299 14 For most people, getting a loan from a bank is a tedious, sometimes tortured process. The need has to be detailed, the reasons explained, the personal assets, or lack of them, exposed, and the means of repayment' with interest pretty much guaranteed. It is only right.
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        The horror at Bhopal
        234 14 The poison gas disaster in Bhopal, India, is appalling. No one is sure even now how many people died, how many have been injured, what long-term damage might have been done. No one yet knows what exactly happened, why it happened, whether the disaster might have
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        Soviet gunships in Cambodia?
        71 14 A top Thai security official stated on Friday that Vietnam forces have begun using their powerful Russian gunships, dubbed "flying tanks", to destroy native guerilla forces in neighbouring Cambodia. If that proves to be true, it represents a most serious escalation of Vietnam's aggression. More importantly,
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      TRAVELS WITH SAM
      357 14 There hadn't been an election debacle like it in a long while. The hawks were angrily demanding: "What went wrong?" The peacocks were gleefully asking: "What'did we do right?" The press pundits, poll-takers and the political pimps were groping for excuses. And they had to come up
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      The war that the Vietnamese won
      548 14  -  by K W Taylor For the Monitor The much-written-about television series Vietnam: A Television History has just started its run in Singapore. If you're more a reader than a viewer, you can get much the same story in the book Vietnam: A History by
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      Singapore, in my mind's eye
      392 14  -  by Phil Nesbitt For the Monitor A teeming island of humanity as alive as the pages of Tai-Pan but not as modern as Noble House: that was my mental picture of Singapore when I was approached by The Singapore Monitor to live and work there.
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      Acting out the bard's drama in your home
      778 14 Some months ago, President Devan Nair told some teachers about the time he asked a class what they truly thought of Shakespeare. One girl replied: "Sir, I wish he had never been born." That feeling, I suspect, is shared by many other
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      How foreign newsmen see the real China
      1100 15  -  by Liu Qizhong Special to the Monitor Foreign correspondents based in Beijing do a fairly good job of reporting China to the world, as far as speed, subject matter, and factual support for their ideas are concerned. But in the fields of accuracy,
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      Let the punishment fit the crime
      375 15  -  by Margaret Thomas Monitor staff writer Should we call them vandals and jail 'em and cane 'em? Or should we take a more tolerant view of the four young graffitiosi arrested two weeks ago for taking it upon themselves to decorate the walls of
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      Riddles for the reader
      374 15 HOBSON'S CHOICE As Christmas approaches, your columnist feels like getting in the mood with a few riddles. Try the following: 1) When is Singlish Samlish? 2) When does a free drink cost $18 3) When does a year last for 30 months? 4) When can you
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      Misinformed view of what morality and choice are
      297 16  -  LETTERS Wong Kok Weng Singapore 0316. Sir I read with profound surprise of Dr G Baratham's (The Sunday Monitor, Dec 2, 1984) perceptions on pornography. The tenor of his arguments appear to be that the young should be given a choice to
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      Who wanted the beggars?
      108 16  -  Ng Yew Kang Director (Family Services) for Permanent Secretary Ministry of Social Affairs Sir I refer to your news report "Police crack down on beggars" (The Sunday Monitor, Nov 25). The headline of your report has created the impression in the minds of your readers that
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      Policies on pornography and abortion are linked
      385 16  -  Ng Ah Meng Singapore 2056. Sir Dr G Baratham has in his letter, Abortion is necessary for now (The Sunday Monitor, Dec 2), applied a rather soft-hearted approach towards the sticky problem of teenage pregnancies. Perhaps it is as a result of this
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      Why abortions are on the rise
      397 16  -  J R Kamble Singapore 0923. Sir The high number of teenage abortions in Singapore is the result of: the negligence of parents in keeping a close watch on their children's activities; easy access to abortion in government family planning clinics and; the ineffective moral
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      Twisting facts to justify goals
      196 16  -  Dr J F Lopez Sir From both the medical and legal standpoint, there is no question of doubt that the exact moment of personhood and of being human is at the moment of conception. This biological fact should not be distorted to serve sociological, political
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      Give us more 'lung space'
      180 16  -  Ng Ek Khiam Singapore 1027. Sir I was pleased to read the suggestion by your columnist Ong Wee Hock, that the Singapore Turf Club be moved away from the Bukit Timah area. It is a view I have held for a long time. As our
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      In praise of valid comments
      82 16  -  Dr G K Ng Singapore 0922. Sir I must congratulate Mr Ong Wee Hock on his clear perceptions and depth of knowledge in his commentaries. His remarks on the high cost of doing business in Singapore are valid. This cost has a harmful ef- feet
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      Right smack into the muddle
      153 16  -  S T Quah Singapore 2056. Sir 1 refer to the headline on page 3 of the Sunday Monitor, Nov 25, 1984 "Auto smacks police car, injuring two police officers/' The headline looks awkward to me. Perhaps you would be so kind as to tell me
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      410 17 I Canon I <X~ fll I S. H. Wong: Frances Soh: Adeline Goh: Ng Chee Ann: I Writer Teacher Undergraduate Executive I It's the most useful present I've ever The Typestar has such a professional It's cute! And quiet. And so affordable I find its 15-character display and one I
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    'Buy yourself a mistress' scheme booms in Japan
    740 18 UPI World TOKYO Sitting in a plush leather chair in a small tastefully decorated office in Tokyo's fashionable Roppongi, she looks like any other attractive, successful young businesswoman. But Satomi not her real name is the "mama-san" of a "mistress bank," a
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      Saturday's Results
      636 19 RACE 1 MHBMB Restricted Terms Div C 1200 m 3 Realm Booklet 57 Lam (2) 111 9 Esprit 57 Tiley (3) 2 2 2 5 Born Winner II 57 Khoo (8) 5 4 3 4 Tuan Tuan II 57 Junaidi (6) 4 3 4 Owner Jayben Stable Trainer
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        Snap out of trouble
        128 19 You're off the fairway and the direct line to the green is blocked by trees. You could simply chip out or you could hit the "snapper," a special right-to-left trouble shot that can get you out and around the obstacle and into a better position for
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        Plant a tee for your takeaway
        118 19 Do you have the common fault of picking up the clubhead on the backswing? It's usually caused by too much tension in the right hand. The ideal starting action is to swing the clubhead low and slow away from the ball, eventually moving in
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        Watch the rules!
        85 19 It is only natural that new golfers imitate the behaviour of more-experienced players. Unfortunately, even veteran players often break the rules of the game, either consciously or inadvertently. An all-too-common rules infraction is that of stepping down on the grass just behind the ball, so as to
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      Tooborac aims for the Kelang Silver Bowl
      227 19 by Wonder Boy For the Monitor Chens Stable's Tooborac has been specially prepared for the $40,000 Kelang Silver Bowl feature race for Class 2 stayers over 1800 m in Race Five at Kuala Lumpur today. The four-year-old by Rahman had a win in
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      TIPSTERS' GUIDE
      263 19 RACK WONDER BOY MA*ZEHN TAN MA-TAN TIT (Monitor) (ZmBn) (Wan Boo) (Monitor) Beet The Clock S Ovation 9 Boat The Ctodi S Ovation 1 9 Muftiscope 10 Dinkum Auss* 5 Ovation 3 Tristram Pride lOOnkum Aussie 6 Boat Tha Clock 3 Tnstram Pnds 6 Beat Tha Ctock Clover
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      The bait is set, fish for the right theory
      520 19 by Aquarius For the Monitor GOING FISHING When to go fishing? This question has been asked many times and each angler probably has his own theory about the best times. I have made my best catches at dusk and dawn, especially
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      2 marathons in one day!
      869 20 Paris is a beautiful city. Running in the Paris marathon enaT& ,bled me to combine running with vii sightseeing to make a most enjoyable and inexpensive holiday both >i in 1983 and 1984. My 1984 Paris marathon was a i(i particularly challenging task because it
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      Keon's exit a serious blow to Philippine athletics
      586 20 President Marcos dealt Philippine sports a serious blow when he relieved Michael Keon as Gintong Alay's executive director and ordered the Philippines Amateur Track and Field Association (Patafa) to conduct an investigation into the ban on star sprinter Lydia de Vega. Keon
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      It's still no entry for squash
      434 20  -  by Haridas Nair For the Monitor No game which is promoted at national level has suffered as much as squash in its exclusion from the South-east Asian (SEA) Games. Ironically, if the development of various games is analysed, squash is one of the few
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      W Indies bundled out in test
      162 20 Reuter ADELAIDE West Indies collapsed on the second day of the third test, bundled out for 356 by Australia after losing five wickets between lunch and tea. Australia were 23 with all their first innings wicket intact at the interval. Graeme Wood was on
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      Sweden bank on youth
      333 21 Reuter STOCKHOLM Sweden's four Davis Cup tennis players have an average age of just 20 but between them they have notched up a record of tournament wins which would be the envy of many older players. The team Mats Wilander, Anders Jarryd, Henrik Sundstrom and Stefan
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      Liverpool hope to end South American dominance
      533 21 Associated Press RTM will telecast the match 'live' at 10.45 am over Channel 3 TOKYO Stakes are high on both sides as Argentina's Independiente meet Liverpool in today's game of the sth Toyota EuropeanSouth American Cup in Tokyo, the match that will decide
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      Zico will still be out
      249 21  -  by Julian Bees Agenzia Ansa ROME Swedish trainer Sven Goren Eriksson and his Italian understudy Roberto Clagluna will hope to travel down to Naples for the game with Napoli having both Brazilians, Paolo Roberto Falcao and Tonino Cerezo, back in the line-up. Further north, the
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      Exciting escape by Kasparov
      273 21 Reuter MOSCOW Challenger Garry Kasparov avoided a sixth and final defeat in the World Chess Championship with a display of resourceful aggression against champion Anatoly Karpov in the 31st game of their marathon on Friday. After an unusual opening manoeuvre from the challenger, Karpov produced quick
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      One more for Evert Lloyd
      532 21 Reuter MELBOURNE World number two Chris Evert Lloyd kept a remarkable 10-year record intact when she won the women's singles final of the US$l.2B million (Ss2.B million) Australian Open tennis championships. Evert Lloyd, taking full advantage of the shock absence of Mar- tina Navratilova, beat
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      Lock icon Gutsy Syria capable of upsetting Kuwait
      429 22  -  Asian Cup '84 AF KUWAIT vs SYRIA by Alfonso Chan Monitor staff writer Syria will take the Held as underdogs in their match against Kuwait tonight, despite the surge in their fortunes after a fine 1-0 upset over Korea on Friday night. Both teams
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      China need win to keep hopes alive
      438 22  -  INDIA vs CHINA by S Gulam Monitor staff writer China should start as favourites in tonight's (9) Asian Cup Group "A" tie at the National Stadium despite India's revitalised performance against Iran on Friday. India really sprang a surprise with their lively football
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      Striker Gu finds wet pitch a hassle
      133 22 Sprightly Gu Guangming, once termed an entertainer on the Held for his skills, has yet to reach the heights of his Merlion Cup performance last year when China made it to the semifinals. It's hard to forget the way he dribbled past the
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      Clearer picture over TV rights
      627 22  -  SPORTS PARADE by Ken Jalleh Monitor staff writer Soccer and television must work hand in hand to promote each other: that's the message that came through clearly last week. And to cement that view, Fifa president Dr Joao Havelange on Wednesday dismissed any suggestion that
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      372 20 J Christmas Special Supplement J the Sunday Monitor J^L/) I i Christmas Special Supplement frjw t\ \>N^ y^ iyWCw II i/M >\ >\ 11 y/fl-uif my Toornamef RESULTS OF CONTEST 9 There were no all-correct entries submitted for our final contest 9. The first 5 nearest correct entries drawn will
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      Lock icon Disputed goal brings Singapore down
      613 23  -  SINGAPORE 0 UAE 1 ><slan Cup *84 by Alfonso Chan Monitor staff writer Singapore said goodbye to their Asian Cup hopes when they went down 1-0 to the United Arab Emirates by a controversial goal in the 61st minute at the National Stadium last night.
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      Lock icon HOTSHOTS
      82 23 2 goals Naser Mohamadkhani (Iran) 1 goal Malek Awab, Razali Saad (S'pore), Majed Abdullah Mohamad, Saleh Khalifah, Mohamad Abduljawad (Saudi Arabia), Lee Tae Ho (Korea), Zhao Dayu, Jia Xiuquan (China). Shahrokh Bayani, Hamid Alidoosti, Siedzia Ziaarabshi (Iran), Ibrahim Khalfan, Aly Mohamad (Qatar), Fahad Mubarak, Adnan Al-Taliyani, Farooq Abdul Rahman
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      Saudi Arabia grab vital point
      524 23  -  QATAR 1 SAUDI ARABIA 1 by S GULAM Monitor staff writer For the third consecutive time, Saudi Arabia escaped from the jaws of defeat to gain a vital point in last night's incident-filled Asian Cup Group A match at the National Stadium to enhance their
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      KODAK FILM
      91 23 P W- D L F A Pts Saudi Arabia 3 12 0 3 2 4 Kuwait 2 1 1 0 1 0 3 Syria 3 1112 2 3 Qatar 3 0 2 1 2 3 2 Korea Rep 3 0 2.1 1 2 2 Group A P W
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      69 23 bal,s are the p ,ck of A A M II kV A r-*y AA players the world over P"o.v.n ASIAN CUP 84 TODAYS FIXTURES—I '."-v.'-" >- r B [FIFA Kuwait v Syria (7 p.m.) India v China (9 p.m.) i»t B W YESTERDAY'S RESULT: Qatar Saudi Arabia Singapore UAE o
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      What's missing are goals
      489 24  -  by S Gulam Monitor staff writer Goals that vital element in a game of soccer that sends the scorer and his team-mates into ecstacy and their supporters into frenzy have come in dribs and drabe at the Bth Asian Cup competition currently in progress at the
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      Man United lose chance to head table Reuter
      465 24 BRITISH SOCCER RESULTS LONDON First Division favourites Manchester United squandered a gilt-edged opportunity to go to the top of the League for the first time this season when Nottingham Forest fought back from 2-0 down at halftime to beat them 3-2 yesterday.
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      CHANNEL 12's
      299 1  -  by Hie Hui Ching Monitor staff writer A wider range of programmes awaits viewers of Channel 12 next year. From next month, you can expect to see more Asian programmes, mini-film festivals and Broadway-type musicals. Asian movies, documentaries and fine arts programmes have been acquired. These include movies
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      DOCUMENTARIES
      317 1 Africa March. An eightpart documentary by Basil Davidson reveals the rich drama of African history. He takes us from the Africa which influenced the civilization of the Pharaohs of the Nile Valley to the newly-lib-erated African states in the aftermath of colonial rule. An episode which tells of the
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      TV MOVIES
      272 1 Union City March.A cult film with Deborah "Blondie" Harry making her dramatic film debut as a bored, unfaithful wife of an accountant (Dennis Lipscomb). It is a tale of murder and paranoia set in the squalor and tedium of a large industrial city in the Fifties. Rock singer
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      MUSICALS
      181 1 Swan Lake, Minnesota Feb 20. Produced by Joseph Papp, this is a deliciously entertaining spoof of Tchaikovsky's classic 19th-century ballet Set out-of-doors in the golden farmhills of Minnesota, the story is of a young man yearning for a bewitched and elusive love. But in this off-beat version, instead of
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      SERIALS
      146 1 Mansfield Park starting May 14. Jane Austen's Mansfield Park tells how a poor but virtuous heroine, Fanny Price, triumphs over all adversity, gets married to the man she loves and becomes Mansfield's guardian. The six-part BBC dramatisation by Ken Taylor has a strong cast led by Anna Massey as
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        Culinary artistry a la France
        1131 2  -  EATING OUT by Violet Oon For the Monitor Lovers of fine French cuisine should hotfoot to le Restaurant de France at Meridien Hotel where culinary artist Louis Outhier is presenting his creations. The Meridien, being a French hotel,was obviously keen to house a first-rate French
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        Last chance for a wine adventure
        434 3 GOURMET CIRCLE Adventures in Wine hosted by Sunday Monitor Gourmet Circle and Riche Monde will be held for the last time on December 19 at 3 pm at the Hilton Hotel. Please fill in the application form below and send it to the Sunday
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        Surabaya food comes to town
        898 3  -  by Violet Oon For the Monitor Surabaya food takes centre stage at the Hilton Hotel's Orchard Cafe in a food promotion orchestrated by food specialist and publisher Mrs Suryatini Ganie. The promotion will be on till Dec 10 for lunch and dinner buffet at $19.50++.
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      The Paris Ready-to-Wear-me-out shows Paris: French are still tops
      1582 4  -  FASHION by Dick Lee For the Monitor When I was an eager young fashion student in England five years ago, the Paris collections to me were hugely important oc- casions anticipated with awe and an underlying fear. They were essential to
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    • MUSIC
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        Lock icon Just a band named Smiths
        843 6  -  INTRODUCING... by Merle Ginsberg Creem IPS If last year's music had any message at all, it was: "Be beautiful, be hip, be cool be like me." New music has inevitably led up to the same indulgences as old music. Well, that was last year. You
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        SHORT TAKES
        562 6  -  by Carl Skadian and I Philip Cheah Monitor staff writers Psychedelic Circus Red Rockers At first listen, Psychedelic Circus sounds okay. The first track gets you where it should, and you stop and take notice. But you get a little suspicious after awhile. Then it strikes you that
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        Know the needs of your fish
        729 6  -  PETS by Deidre Moss For the Monitor Keeping fish is a very popular hobby in Singapore. If you wish to rear them as pets, knowing what their needs are, and planning a well-cared-for aquarium will add to your enjoyment and keep these pets healthier
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        A monument to British rock
        496 7  -  Who's Last Artiste: The Who Reviewer: Michael Cheah "By this time next year (1976), our stage act will probably be different," said John Entwistle, The Who's bassist. He lied. But worse than that, The Who by 1975 were already stagnating. The stage shows revolved around
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        Breaking away with a winner
        232 7  -  I'm Getting Even While You're Getting Odd Artiste: The J Geils Band Reviewer: Carl Skadian Fans of the J Geils Band must be relieved. Peter Wolfs departure from the group leaves little to complain about. Peter Wolf was to J Geils almost what Ric Ocasek
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        Verlaine goes under with Cover
        286 7  -  Cover Artiste: Tom Verlaine Reviewer: Philip Cheah Cover is what guitarist Tom Verlaine has always wanted a big low sound. The sparkling guitar work is still there but there is less enthusiasm for crunching riffs. Verlaine's fame is as leader of the New York new
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        New rock diet is a healthy staple
        204 7  -  TUming Point Artiste: The Staple Singers Reviewer: Philip Cheah Nothing on the new album by the Staples would suggest that this was once a gospel group. Touches of electro, hard funkdriven dance grooves makes this an all-out secular affair. But the Staples have
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        Gospels top classical and jazz
        414 7 OUT TAKES The Good News. It's been proven. Christian music has now outstripped both classical and jazz music in sales. As Billboard newspaper describes: It's "not exactly Big Time yet. Middle Time maybe. But a long way from Small Time." Christian music is now making
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        Toto takes no chances
        393 7  -  Isolation Artiste: Toto Reviewer: Carl Skadian They're back. Right on time. Toto never fails to release a single or LP around Christmas. There's a difference this time around though. They've added a focal point, something the band has lacked, despite their excellent musicianship. Ferdie Frederiksen has
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        Explosive new wave film
        488 8 FILM REVIEW One of the rare urban dramas shown this year, Law with Two Phases explodes with so much impact that its director, writer and actor, Danny Lee, won a Golden Horse Award. Fast-paced and taut, the film ignites from start to end with gang clashes,
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        Law With Two Phases
        29 8 Starring: Danny Lee, Eddy Chan, Zhuang Jinger and Ouyong Shafei Director: Danny Lee Reviewer: Wong Sing Yeong Showing at Golden Sultan, Odeon-Katong, Majestic, Jurong Drive-In
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        A computer, and love at first byte
        401 8  -  Electric Dreams Starring: Lenny Von Dohlen, Virginia Madsen Director: Steve Barron Reviewer Philip Cheah It moves faster than a speeding bullet. It can almost leap tall buildings with a single bound but it's neither a bird nor a plane. It's a personal computer.
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        Video pathways to fantasy land
        671 9  -  VIDEO UPDATE Adaline Scheerder For the Monitor by It's raining heavily, and that outing you promised the children has to be put off yet again. They can't possibly go out, so how do you keep them occupied and have a break at the same time?
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        Hollywood's bag of Christmas goodies
        825 9  -  FILM FOCUS by Marilyn Beck Tribune Media Services As you read this, Hollywood is occupied preoccupied with gift I wrapping 19 motion pictures for release during the holiday season. V. Within the next few weeks, stars of the stature of Tom Selleck, Goldie Hawn and
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        On the road to acting with grandma's help
        346 10  -  by Wong Sing Yeong Monitor staff writer When Anna Chen was a child, her grandmother used to take her to watch the Chinese street opera. As she was tiny, grandma had to carry her to get a better view. It was in
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        Viewers can expect more Asian fare
        445 10  -  by Hie Hui Ching Monitor staff writer Viewers who have pressed SBC for more Asian fare on Ch 12 will have their requests answered next year. Here is the line-up for 1985: The Silk Route Starting on January 10 will be a 12-part documentary
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        Skier rebuilds her life after accident
        922 10  -  WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS by Hie Hui Ching Monitor staff writer Films: Thursday Feature Special: The Other Side of the Mountain (Part 1) Ch 5, 9.15 p.m. A maudlin tearjerker about champion skier Jill Kinmont whose hopes for an Olympic medal are dashed when she meets
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        A first attempt at adult comedy
        416 12  -  TV SPOTLIGHT by Wong Sing Yeong Monitor staff writer Man from the Past is a 12-part serial to be telecast from February 8 next year. The serial, which began production last Thursday, is an SBC first because it is the station's first science fiction
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        Glittering lineup ofstars in video show
        21 12 Michael Jackson's Thriller (topmost) and Annie Lennox's Sweet Dreams at 10.15 on Ch 5 tonight
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        SUNDAY'S PICK
        156 12  -  by Hie Hui Ching Monitor staff writer 2nd Annual American Video Awards Ch 5, 10.15 p.m. A musical binge hosted by Casey Kasem. Divided into various categories including best pop, soul and country videos, the show honours the best music videos of the year from December 1982 to
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      25 1 All dates above are tentative Asian specials on Channel 12: Page 10 BuKihH The Ready-to- Wear-me-out shows Page 4 SBCs ambitious science-fiction series Pi|l 12
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      111 2 Goodwood Park and his greatest hits j#** five super /in time from the exciting rumba to the saucy And the days of JohnnyTillotson. miss this rare treat of his greatest hits from the romantic 60 s. 1^ I And, recapture the mood of the 50's and 60's in a dance
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      433 2 HOROSCOPES by Sydney Omarr Los Angeles Times Sydnicate YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY: A year of mixed happenings lie ahead, with several surprise engagements and more than one marriage among your friends. Your own romantic indications are exciting. Progress may be a little slow on some fronts, but you should achieve at
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      273 3 WhyAriston Margherita is the best label your clothes can have. Your best fashion labels deserve the best care.The kind of care you get from the new Margherita line of washing machines from Ariston. The Margherita has all the fashion and style you'd expect from the Italian designers But beneath that
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      283 3 oUttnab oX&laka -a——^-——————— 2 RECOMMENDS J A NYONYA CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR! "NASI KEMULI SPECIAL Nasi Kemuli, presented traditionally on the eve of a Nyonya Wedding, comprises savoury rice, to cooked with a variety of fragrant spices and served with a selection of 10 dishes. Desserts 2 include sago pudding
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      300 7 It's your last chance to win 230 records! There are only five more days to the closing r ""*"*""T7.". *"*""""""7"""""^ date, Dec 14. So enter now. Just tell us what you THE SUNDAY MONITOR RECORD CONTEST I about The Music That Inspired Me I You can enter as many essays
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      2664 11 TV WEEK MONDAY DECEMBER 10. 1984 I TUESDAY DECEMBER 11. 1984 I WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 1984 230 SBCtext 'Live' Sample Page*. 6.35 Weather Understanding Precipita- *.20 SBCText 'Live' Sample Pages. 2-30 SBCtext live' Sample Pages. er and together with his wife start a a oo OMnina Announcements tion. 2-50 Opening
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      601 12 SUNDAY DECEMBER 9, 1984 For programme update see main paper page 2 •«n BBTtart itM* »>, m nto (last episode). 8.00 Opening Announcements. 8.35 Film Focus Continental Film: Light e.au Live aampia ™g«». l_ooks at the way of life, tradition and 8.02 Programme Highlights. Years Away/Les Annees Lumiere. 9.00 Cpemng
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      Caribbean Carousel
      479 1 Tourists usually venture to the Caribbean to indulge in hedonism, not history. But Caribbean nations are realising that they can't base a tourist economy on just weather, beaches and rum, and so they are sprucing up an added attraction: their historic buildings and sites. A mixture of cultural
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      Hideaway isles that are popular with tourists
      396 1  -  TRAVEL TIPS by Fatimah Gous Monitor staff writer Several islands in the Caribbean have slowly become popular with tourists who prefer the quiet, away-from-it-all atmosphere. The following are a places worth thinking about on your next visit to the United States. St Martin
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        Physical fitness re-discovered
        763 2  -  by Michael Cashmore For the Monitor The human body is built for action, not for rest. This has been a historic necessity: the struggle for survival demands good physical condition but optimal function can only be achieved by regularly exposing the heart circulation, muscles, skeleton and nervous
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          Lock icon New features for the PCjr
          120 2 Popular Science "People couldn't use the PCjr at home to run programs created on their office personal computer (PC)," said an IBM spokesman. "Now they can." The PCjr has some new features available: High-quality typewriter-style keyboard. The keyboard may be connected directly to the computer
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          Lock icon Program analyses lighting of rooms
          63 2 Popular Science Adding a room to your home? Before swinging the hammer, try the CADlight I program on your IBM PC. The US$696 program analyses your plans, including windows, overhangs, skylights, ground sur- faces, landscaping, and neighbouring structures. More information is available from Wiley Professional
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          Lock icon Talking computer-phone
          104 2 Swedish Press Bureau A system using an ordinary push-button telephone as a computer terminal has been developed in Sweden by Infovox AB, Danderyd, near Stockholm. A user can call from any push-button telephone instrument in the world, and receive a spoken answer from the computer. Called the SC
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        Electric car zooms into the future
        625 2  -  by Frank Page and A. Krushelnycky Overseas Press Agencies The era of fuel-guzzling cars mav be on the wav out finally. British electronics wizard Sir Cliye Sinclair has come lip with an electric car packed with radical new technology. Multi-millionaire Sir Clive has dreamed
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        629 3  -  WORDS by Michael Gartner Register and Tribune Syndicate The most famous clock in the world is in London, in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. It is called Big Ben, which everyone knows, and it is called that for a reason that
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        Lock icon Draw up a plan before your retirement
        297 3  -  SENIOR CITIZEN'S CORNER by Mike Bennett Overseas Press Agencies A weekly column of ideas for successful retirement Many people today resist retirement. It's not because they don't have things they would like to do but they just fear that they would not be
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        Databank
        526 4 Numbers are fun. They pack in a lot of information. Others are just interesting or intriguing. In this column each week we publish numbers a databank of information for your enjoyment, use and interest. For those who are serious about number games and perceive patterns in numbers, we publish
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        Catching up with the men
        1093 4 Women are already beating men at the top of some sports, and they are catching up fast in others... Consider these statistics from the Guinness Book of Records: The youngest ever US tennis singles champion and the youngest Wimbledon champion (mixed doubles at 17 years
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      Splash you with colours
      714 5  -  PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY by Ahden Busch For the Monitor Production at a factory increased by eight per cent almost overnight after the men's room was paipted a ghastly electric green, which had the effect of discouraging malingerers. Workmen shifting black boxes complained that they were too heavy;
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      When the good old days were really bad
      848 6  -  SINGAPORIANA FEATURE by Jackie Sam Monitor staff writer Good old days? You wouldn't think so if you knew that the streets were filled with stray dogs. At night they kept everyone awake with their howling. Complaints were numerous. So in the 1880s
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        Shelford units take shape
        219 7 Shelford Condominium, designed by Teamdesign Associates, is being built on a gentle slope of Shelford Road hillside to accentuate the natural gradient. The project, being developed by Joan Singa Development on freehold land, is due for completion at the end of the year. There are two
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        Hollywood touch at Farrer Road
        269 7  -  by Foo Mey Kien Monitor staff writer There are four unsold units left in a property that offers a taste of Hollywood. Drive through a white-washed arch with the words Wilshire mounted on it. This arch-gate is not unlike those one finds outside the palatial
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        Two hotels award Philips $3 m contract
        342 7 Two of Marina Square's three world-class hotels have awarded contracts for complete audio/visual systems to Philips. The contracts worth about $1.5 million each for the 596-room Oriental, Singapore, and the 640room Marina Mandarin cover supply and installation of a comprehensive communication package. This
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        Lock icon A showpiece of mirrors
        557 9  -  Foo Mey Kien Monitor staff writer Mirrors convey the illusion of space and depth and the interior designers of the Mandarin Gardens showflats have used them to their advantage. In the largest of the three showflats, 189 sq m Type Al, the developer spent $115,(XX) to
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        SHOWFLATS YOU CAN VISIT TODAY
        393 9 DEVELOPMENT LOCATION OPENING TIMES ENQUIRIES Parkwest Upper Ayer Rajah Rd 9 am 6 pm daily *****12/*****43 Clemerti Park Sunset Way 9am 5.30 pm daily *****09 Casa Rosita Newton 9 am 6 pm daily *****62 Via Dee Floras Whitley Road 9 am 5 pm daily kzoooo
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      146 1 SCIENCE In the old days, everybody got their exercise both in work and in leisure. Today, however, machines have taken over. What is physical fitness and how do we achieve it? Page 2. PSYCHOLOGY Colour acts directly on our emotions. Dr Ahden Busch tells us what it is like to
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      73 2 Gave yourself something you wish Dthers woiua give you. m m- m 1 m I I ftrfectioo of Old I SCOTCH WHISKYI 'tfiftikinU Crtam am/mm ai: txsrtkvullv A«A fnfcnuM aj JH i:wvi r S If nobody gives you Teachers, I /"Wk the deliciously rewarding scotch M you'd surely love to
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      113 2 Related story page 4 PACK A STEWARDESS IN TOUR BAG. >' I Y —f 'H I ilim ii'r M'r iii"inli c iii fii fiir t J PHILIPS HM WIICS The next time you make a trip out of town, be sure to pack a Stewardess in your bag. This slim,
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      96 3 *&n&* 1 V ■t.v V v .v^c^ ns v< «*s&?&** iP«r mps.- <o> 'WJCT*^*<&£&s»* k^3S» w lb ■H I iW|- When C.M. Tan Enterprise and Exklusiv Auto sponsored the 1 Monitor "Spot-the-Slice" contest in our High Performance Cars Special Supplement, they were overwhelmed by the response. ipspßwKgsjf f"'- 2000 entries
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      335 4 _'I can give you money and ■r i success* 7 SAYS ADRIAN VALE, BRITAIN'S Af FAMOUS WRITER TRAINER 9Hk /p ?I HynWwrttta|ofoxi# direct from Bajtaad teaches jtm i| to write, sell and be published.' Hello! I'm Adrian Vale, the Director of Studies of England's most successful writing school. I am
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      92 5 I wpt M calculated and designed to steer fashion frontiers. That's the new range of fashion wear from Jordache. *4£gr lis Bold, striking colours hid a subtle note of confidence. Kk fln While cottons and rugged denims give you sheer comfort and freedom for ,4 Totally masculine. Thoroughly Jordache. v
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      173 9 Be One Of Only 12 Homeowners 10 Enjoy Living In A Luxurious Maisonette Complex Located On A hilltop. Many will come to view, and admire, the luxurious showroom maisonette at Shelford Mansions. Only 12 homeowners will be able to make this, one of Singapore's most luxurious residential complexes, their own.
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      452 9 I To be held *t the Mercury Room (18th floor) I B Apollo Hotel, Havelock Road, Singapore ON FRIDAY, 14TH DECEMBER 1984 AT 2.30 P.M. I RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL I LANDED APARTMENTS *1) 11 FIFTH AVENUE *1) #10-02 KING'S H 2 storey bungalow MANSION, BLK A H 10,125 sq ft freehold
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      595 11 Shopping at Parkway Parade *02.^0ora^reITWOT.WOoctwa TatHUUM" j I [EJ|B] &TOII^ E2S« J "VMML" m MR Yd CM EMITIUNA HTI■ IKCMMT V SOLAR P?!!? 01 FILM 4 IF YOUR HOME We make plain glaes Washable, durable with easy to peel adheslveback from Japan to make your decorating job easy. Help to
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      168 12 New designs from West Germany that make nice homes beautiful Now you can cover your walls and ceilings young and trendy home. choice of the newest ceiling coverings. with the latest designs from West Germany. While the EUROPA NEW DIMENSION IN 3-D Whichever you choose, these new designs Designs that
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      Christmas shopping: don't wait till the last minute
      326 1 Shop sensibly this Christmas. Draw up your shopping list early and don't wait till the last minute before going to the stores Do your shopping while there is still time to browse around, compare goods and make up your mind about what
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      Bargains for buyers
      294 1  -  By Lee Chiu San The Christmas shopping season is here again, late, but nontheless here. Last year, shopping complexes were packed with Christmas crowds from as early as October. But this year the shopowners were beginning to wonder whether everybody had left town. It was only in
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      Join the black and white brigade
      574 2  -  by INEZ WEI It Is going to be a black and white Christmas. For Singaporeans, at least. While the fashion capitals toast this Yuletide season with a riot of colours, most of our local stores and boutiques are playing it safe by sticking to
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      Tips on buying shirts
      428 2 How much is the shirt on your back worth? Mr Vincent Foong, the managing director of Vinco, an importer of apparel and accessories, explains how to put your money on a good shirt. "You've got to consider the workmanship and the design." said Mr Foong. "Two
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      Guess what men will wear this Christmas?
      541 2  -  by INEZ WEI The Singaporean man is not exactly a preening peacock. He refuses to be dictated to by the fashion czars, preferring instead to listen to his own senses about what's appropriate to his life* style. His attitude towards fashion is seldom
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      Extra button will ensure less revelation...
      140 2 Vinco is introducing three ranges of shirts by John Henry, Manhattan and Mansco for the festive season. Shirts bearing the John Henry designer label are made only with European fabrics, either 100 per cent cotton or polyester/cotton. The John Henry shirts, which cost between
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      New fashion shop is no rumour...
      93 4 Rumour has it, there's a fashion shop in town where the new stocks normally arrive weekly, and during this festive season they actually arrive daily. And this rumour happens to be true. The name of the place? None other than Rumours Apparels, at #03-24
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      Take your pick from the Goldlion range
      58 4 Goldlion is the brand name of a new range of.acessories and leather products for men. The range includes one of the widest selections of ties in town. Prices ranging from $19.90 $79.90/ There are also cuff links, ($59.90 $79.90) key chains, ($13.90 $34.90)
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      Jean Chantant, the image-maker
      72 4 Those unable to carry off the famous film star look simply because heavy sunglasses leave marks on their skin and leave them with a pounding headache can have a second attempt at cultivating that image. Washington Optical, agent for Jean Chantant sunglasses, offers a lightweight range
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      Facing up to the party season
      729 5  -  by INEZ WEI You're not dressed till you're made-up. So, if you are gearing up for the party season ahead, better face up to some cold, hard facts about night-time makeup. Artificial lights can drain your face of colour and flatten out your features.
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      French Fragrance Festival now on
      118 5 Lancome will be holding a French Fragrance Festival in major department stores and perfume shops in Singapore from now until Christmas. During this Festival, specially trained advisors will be on hand to conduct fragrance profile analyses to ensure that the fragrances chosen will be suitable
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      Choosing clothes for the kids
      658 6  -  by INEZ WEI Dressing little people is no small feat. Mothers have the mammoth task of finding the right clothing items at the right prices, which, at the same time, must satisfy the demands for comfort, function and durability. If that seems like a tall
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      Always go for comfort when buying clothes for youngsters
      470 6 Practicality and price arc the prime factors mothers consider when shopping for their children. "Not many of them try to make a fashion statement for their little ones. Most mothers tend to stick to basics," said an importer of Ladybird apparel
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      A package for the young gentleman
      387 7 The latest name in the children's fashion game in Singapore is Xiao Y G. a brand introduced less than a month ago by Vinco, an importer of a wide range of apparel and fashion goods. This international-sounding brand name originated in Japan, where the
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      And here's Ladybird for your children...
      121 7 There's a Ladybird for you this Christmas not a colourful beetle, but a line of imported children's wear. Ladybird has a T-shirts and shorts range for pre-teen children as well as an infants' range. The Ladybird T-shirts are priced between $15.90 to $18.90 and
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      Fascinating sports clothes from Dors
      97 7 Youngsters who want to look really fancy can get fascinatingly designed sports clothes from Dors. The Dors range of Tshirts, casual-wear shirts and jeans for children aged four to 14 is characterised by lots of detailing and decoration. The tops are distinctive, embellished with buckles,
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      A case of red and white wines
      969 8  -  by Anna Juliet Ross During the festive season, keep a good stock of wines and drinks just in case friends drop in. If you want to add a touch of class to dinner parties, try serving wine. If you're planning a party, make
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      What to buy for a formal party
      252 8 Buy two to three kinds of white wines such as Bourgogne Pinot Chardonnay (Maison Louis Latour) dry. Black Tower Liebfraumilch (Hermann Kendermann), Niersteiner Spieigelberg (Spatlese, Peter Louis Guntrum), Rudesheimer Rosengarten (G A Schmitt), Piesporter Michelsberg (Riesling) Peter Louis Guntrum), all of which are
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      Storing wines
      261 8 Wine bottles arc stored horizontally. When the bottle Is lying on its side, the wine reaches the cork and saturates it, making it impossible for the cork to shrink and let In air, which may happen if the bottle is left standing upright White wines must be kept
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      Try this cool spot
      249 9 The Frisco Restaurant at the Hong r,r Kong Bank Building provides a cool and comfortable place to enjoy a.quiet hour or two this season. ,t. The Frisco stocks nearly 60 types of wine from France, Italy and Ger,n many. Mr Poh Say Eng, Director/Manager of the
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      A green and gold Christmas
      642 9 The Orchard Hotel will be green and gold this Christmas and offers a number of restaurants to wine, dine in and be merry. At the Le Gourmet French restaurant a set dinner will be served on Christmas eve, complete with a glass of champagne and
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      Wine in a can saves
      262 9 Sometimes it's not possible to finish a whole bottle of wine at one go, and keeping opened bottles of wine in the fridge is not a good idea. Solve the problem of drinking wine in small quantities with Medici, the wine in a can. It
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      Lobster on the card at Movenpick
      322 10 Christmas at the Movenpick coincides with the restau rant's Rock Lobster Promotion this year The lobsters come from Southern Australia and are stored live in two tanks in the restaurant. You can choose your lobster if you want to. And they will be prepared
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      Garden's gifts galore
      264 10 Christmas arrives early at the Garden Hotel this year. The Hotel kicks off the season with a Special Ladies' Pre-Christmas offer from now until December 21. All women dining at the Balmoral Brasserie restaurant will receive a gift during this period. Different gifts will be given on
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      Thank God it's Christmas
      269 10 On December 23, TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) in Far East Plaza swings into the Christmas mood by staying open for diners and dancers up to 3 am. And on Christmas eve, celebrations will last till 4 am. A set four-course dinner will be served at
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      Get the latest singles, LPs for Christmas
      649 11  -  by Anna Juliet Ross Get the latest selection of record singles and LPs for Christmas from Valentine Music Centre. Its two record shops at Parklane Shopping Mall and Far East Plaza stock the latest singles and LPs from the Unit- ed Kingdom and
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      A special card for someone?
      410 11 \,X Hallmark Is the name that comes to j 1 mind when one speaks of cards and such at any time of the year. j About 13,000 card designs for dif- ferent occasions are available from Hallmark and most of them can be found at
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      METRO IS GLITTERING
      207 12 Where you can buy all that you need for Christmas cheer Metro is making sure that you can get everything you need for Christmas cheer at their stores. They have imported a wide range of fashion goods. The looks for apparel are boxy, more dressy and formal,
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      A scientifically designed seat
      354 12 To some people, a perfect holiday is one spent lounging in front of the television set. But participants in this seemingly relaxing activity quite often find themselves feeling more tired, strained and irritable after several hours of indulgence. The problem lies in the chairs they lounge
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      A time when all toys are equal
      203 13 This Christmas, almost all toys will be competing for children *s attention in Singapore on an equal footing. Fat cat Garfield spread his vast girth over the toy departments last year, to the exclusion of practically everything else. The year before that, sales
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      Toys to fill Santa's bag
      420 14 If Santa's elves can't cope this Christmas, Hua Hua will make sura that children in Singapore will still have their toys. The company has been importing leading brands of toys for many years. The most well known items in the Hua Hua range are the
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      A wide variety of toys to please the children
      483 16 Prepare yourself if it rains and you find yourself stuck with a house full of active youngsters this Christmas. Have some indoor games available to keep them occupied. Nintai is a brand new combination game. The name means patience in Japanese,'and
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      The art and science off perfumes
      894 17 Scents trigger emotions in all animal life, and though our primary sense of smell is less acute than that of animals, it is now believed to be a great deal keener than we have supposed. Odour is still very much part of our instinctive
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      KL wins highest accolade
      220 17 Karl Lagerfeld has created three major perfumes over the last decade. In 1975, he came out with Chloe, the irrepressible bouquet of flowers that is already a legend. A feminine scent of Tuberose, his favourite in the award-winning bottle of soft sculptured lines. He then made
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      Lagerfeld — scent for today's men
      183 17 Lagerfeld scent for today's men Like its creator, Lagerfeld is innovative, trendsetting, and destined to become a classic. It is blended to be distinctive, dynamic, masterful and virile. Fragrance: Lagerfeld is a virile and sophisticated fragrance. It is a distinctive blending of clean woodnotes, such as patchouli, sandalwood and vetivert,
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      Alarm clock obeys voice
      816 18 Rank O'Connor's has a variety of household and electrical appliances that make useful gifts. Ranging from food trolleys to shavers, the company supplies items that can be bought for almost anyone In the family for Christmas. The newest addition to the Rank O'Connor's range is the
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      A stitch in time by machine
      252 19 The modem, emancipated Ms may believe that there is more to her role in life than cooking, sewing and keeping house. Though she may scorn those who slave away at the sewing machine, however liberated a woman may be, sooner or later she will
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      Jump for joy — it is for your own good
      145 19 Jump for joy it is for your own good Pogo sticks are not just for kids. Grown-ups too can jump for joy. And it's also good for your health. Spoga Enterprise has introduced Jetstar, an adult-sized pogo stick which is a useful tool in physical conditioning. Use of the Jetstar
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      Wallets to suit your pocket
      164 20 Manhattan, the well-known shirt-maker, is introducing a range of wallets specially tailor-made for the Singapore market. These wallets have compartments designed to easily accommodate a driving license, identity card, currency notes and credit cards. There are wallets featuring different combinations of compartments to suit your
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      Menard's new range of leather items
      46 20 Menard has just launched the "Ebony" collection, a new range of leather products. This range of 21 styles includes carry-alls, handbags, sling bags and wallets. The basic colour is jet black with tan trimmings and prices range from $40 upwards.
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      Now, how about pens as festive gifts?
      138 20 The art of good penmanship is esteemed by cultured people throughout the world. And the instruments of writing have always enjoyed a special place in the regard of civilised man. Caran d'Ache has a line of hand-lacquered, gold-plated ballpoint pens which express the
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      Pentax LX — dual-system versatility
      646 21  - Pentax LX dual-system versatility by LEE CHIU SAN Rank O'Connors are trying to persuade anyone with a serious interest in photography that whatever their standard of skill, they should get a Pentax LX camera this Christmas. The LX is the top-of-the-line professional model in the Pentax 35 mm single-lens reflex
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      Capture memories on film this Christmas
      427 21 AFTER the event, memories linger on, and they are so much mote vivid and enjoyable when you can hold them in your hand. After Christmas is long over, relive the fun with an album full of colourful photos. Buy yourself a camera. It doesn't
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      New Kodak cameras
      147 21 Kodak has just introduced the 535 and F35 point-and-shoot cameras which accept films in the 35mm format. One of the critical factors in picture quality is the size of the negative. Small negatives such as those in the 110 format have to be enlarged greatly to make
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      Fairs to open on Friday
      156 22 If you want to get as many of your Christmas needs as possible under one roof, go to the World Trade Centre between Dec 14 and 20. Trade Management and Promotions •Pte Ltd, an organiser of consumer fairs, will be staging two fairs there simultaneously
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      Surely the wrists to watch this Christmas
      234 22 Few people are privileged enough to own a wristwatch from the Mondial collection with their names engraved on it. These "jewels in time" that make up the collection were specially commissioned by Mondial's Swiss subsidiary, and crafted in Geneva by master watchmakers. Every
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      Calculating power from the HP range
      320 22 Hewlett Packard is offering some high-powered gifts for high-powered business executives. Their slim-line programmable calculators fit into a briefcase or jacket pocket, and provide calculating power which puts you way ahead. The HP Series 10 calculators are both pre-programmed and programmable. Multi-step functions are
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      'Tis the season to give chocolates
      508 23 This Christmas, spread the message of peace and love. Give a box of There are many romantic notions connected to this substance, produced from an extract of beans of the cacao tree, whose scientific name, Theobroma, means "The Food of the Gods." Some of
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      133 23 i; Sime Darby has recently taken over the distribution of the Cote d'Or brand of chocolates from Belgium. •J This brand is famous for its chocolate pralines in gift boxes. It also offers chocolates in bars and tins. A Sime Darby spokesman said: "A special
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      A new Swiss brand
      76 23 A new brand of Swiss chocolates has just arrived in town. Delfi, which is being distributed by Harpers Trading, offers a gift range for this festive season. The Delfi chocolate dragees, containing almonds, hazelnuts and raisins, are packaged in 250 gm and 350 gm tins. Mr
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      Give, but not to thieves
      484 24 'Tis the season to be merry, and the time to spread peace, cheer and goodwill among all men. Your home will be filled with gifts, both those you have received and those you have bought for friends. You will be looking forward to sharing, but
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      232 24 Thieves tend to pick the easiest targets, and will usually give you a miss if they have to put in too much effort to get your valuables. Don't leave valuables lying about. The wallet or handbag lying by an open window is
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      508 24 Christmas brings a nice, warm glow to everybody's heart, but make sure that the celebrations this year don't become too hot for you. Take extra care to prevent your home from being damaged by fire during the festive season. The Singapore Fire Service, in
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      313 1 TWO SECTIONS YOU MUST READ SECTION ONE Fashion, fabrics and festive gear. Children's wear, cosmetics. What to drink, and where to eat. SECTION TWO > A trip through toyland. Cameras, chocolates and how to have a safe and merry Christmas. 1.1 '.I M). "I I a -i. v.' J Cd'A
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      102 5 Give sonnet king J iffcrent ftLis X' mas.Cometo I Nayong Philipino Handicraft Pte Ltd. B I Singapore Handicraft Centre 9 3 1 163-FTanglin Road, Singapore 1024 a 9 I Telephone: *****00 3JS M Telex: RS ***** AFAMEX I The Centre of finest I Philippine handicrafts I VariousCapiz items, chandeliers, y
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      20 5 **?%sit e%ceP° onaftS Nfc?: accessof^ flail--0 Cotf^oa The Symbol of Quality Sole Distributor. GOLDLION ENTERPRISE (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD Tel: *****28/9.
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      112 6 The finest food, the choicest L*&nfll the closest friends all the ingredients of Christmas magic at the Balmoral Brasserie Make your V|r j^dlj^frß*ure an Special Ladies Pre-Christmas Offer Every lady guest in the Balmoral Brasserie will receive a superbly presented gift m to cherish FREE! From 12th -25th December. I
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      448 7 "s 0 to stock up on goodies for your festive table And have we got a delicious selection for you! Traditional Christmas Pare Price Qty Honey-glaced Rolled Boneless Ham (2Va to 4 kg) per kg $25 00 I D Roast Christmas Turkey with Stuffing and Gravy (4/6/Z8 kg) per kg
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      39 7 Cha Cha Hogan and Jerimzee Nostalgic evenings of Jazz and zest as time goes by... Nightly: 9.30 pm 1 am (except Sundays) Weekend* A eves of public holidays: 9.30 pm 2 am Celebrities Cafe Level 2 Centrepoint Reservations: *****21
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      244 8 •-T:' -gtfrfw^l i ■J. f~ Wfl fl Christmas this year with Medici Wine will most undoubtedly liven up the spirits. As well as Stocking Medici Wine for parties, or for a quiet add new meaning to the adage that good things come in Christmas evening by yourself (and, perhaps, with
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      11 9 Wm SuHpC; -44-49, KATONG 1 EAST COAST ROAD, SINGAPORE 1542. TEL:*****43
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      290 9 OR*** 1 S* |W B LAY FLAT! The ANGELS ON HORSEBACK are UP N COMING. Space pacing hot! They're here to steal the show, make your tastebuds glow. They're fierce, fiery, and very, very irresistible. Oops...sorry, they're not all hot. MISTAKEN IDENTITY can' be very friendly. We've got some lip
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      364 10 The No.l Consumer Fair in Town 1 #\The 6th in the Annual Seriesj discount. fain* 84 The|lMo.l Consumer Fair in Town Mmr Shtnvcme^4 now into its third successful year A time to celebrate. A time to rejoice. Join in the festive mood. Celebrate with 2 great consumer shows. 200 plus
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      190 11 ANOTHER GREAT LOOKING Mw STROKE ..Mm, 100% mercerized cotton sportahirt in caie au lait with contrasting white i collar. Model RG 1146 g~ sfc .'k,. V#Nl JP^ ROSSIONOL I 'SBI Private Ltd. #02-05 Hill view Building 48 Hill view Terrace Singapore 2366 Tel: *****66/7, *****07 HP Series 10 for Christmas,
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      61 12 Style number 4424. Suggested retail price *****. NOW., The no-glow For 1985, Glomesh extends its collection to embrace a dramatic new direction the finesse of matte finish. II ■£":-•Z* The new Glomesh Execunve range. In taupe, creame, slate and white.^^^^^^^^B^^^^^^H From only $199. GLOMESH Available at all leading department stores
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      106 13 Nobody Has Mote To Express "four Sentiments. This Christmas give a gift as rare t 00 0 and precious as P iiJirf^tmL of time. A. Ruby Diamond Ring 52,900, Pendant $2,900 B. Sapphire Diamond Ring $8,500, Pendant $7,000 Earrings $5,600 C. Diamond Bracelet (top) $2,500, Emerald Diamond Bracelet $8,100, Diamond
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      421 14 r For your near and dear H"ift r -Wr %-Jf 4MV I M M m wr< Mi-: H 1 —Grand J f> at Scotts 1" > Christinas is in the air at Scotts. Gear up for the festive season in fashionable gear and creative accessories that're easy on your S
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      406 15 < £//fl/** /#7 n lluli 1\ 1 A 111 mJ B9^^H -m If m i Ik >- m M t 1J J^,- w *-i' v f .Mm i W j^v ■pgjir |Jr < I \Vf jjww MicgwaMM Jjf BBIBSSTUT. mrmß A| 1 yjr choose to shave with or without K-
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      86 16 Give your eyes that magic sparkle Carried out with the strictest hygkac measures, ire are qualified professloaals la eyebrow/eyelid tattoo-lag. Aad we also undertake rectify eyebrow tattooes performed elsewhere that meet your satisfaction. Get your eyes 'drawn' perfectly, safely and professionally. And set eyes aglow with that magk sparkle! Call
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      223 17 Heaven-scent gift ideas A fragrance for men. Assertive yet H sensual, warm and wearable. Burberrys i m Ki,,-- •••'i 3 present a complete gift selection of men's 1 I I Lagerfeld I I Ever the innovator, Lagerfeld Eau de Htt *s3BB I I Cologne breaks new ground as a scent
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      200 18 To celebrate our inauguration, we offer a 20% discount on all furniture displayed in our showroom. Hhr sT i i i Showroom: 02-26/27 Hilton Hotel Shopping Gallery, 581 Orchard Road Opening Hours: Mon-Sun: 10am 6pm Tel: *****00 BUDGETED PACKAGE We provide a total decorating service with top-of-the-line imported Italian furniture
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      368 19 Singapore First Patented Board Game GO for Everyone! SINGAPORE GO! The latest board game For every purchase of one that provides wholesome entertainment for SINGAPORE GO, you wilf be entitled to friends and family. 2 Lucky Draw coupons. Take yourself to a tourist spot in Singapore Ist $5,000 In Cash
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      39 20 JI9 ■'!^,*'.i i h Km^n the Supertrainer. Jetstar-Jumping, the dynamic Condition Training for all Sportsmen. The Sesfl Synthesis BetweenmFun And Serious TfOfillil/i 11 We're bringing you into the 1 M allllffly Its agents" SPOGA the New Trimming ,v jfIMM^ >
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      53 21 htsiiwiiu: snim EaBBF' wlßv llwfvllF^ i- .n BB&^^I I II ftyTf I^^^Hlßßai w L_l_™^^Sf F*/Z jo«r evenings mith that wonderful aura of romance. my V Beautifully designed, Texan Slacks mill bring out that extra feeling in you. 7 w rfre atutluble <* department stores and Jeaneries. DESIGNER SLACKS BY E3
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      191 23 Bml W& fjfW I fk tv Nbu've been very nice to us these pact years toys at authorised dealers this Christinas Tr /A* W continued Support has made us one <* On top ct this tremendous savings, every +ZiZ. »A\ Xf the leading toy brands in Singapore. Now ift $30
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      170 23 r SINGAPORE'S GAME SPECIALISTS THE LEISURECRAFT COMPANY^ #81-08 ORCHARD POINT (BASEMENT, NEXT TO CENTREPOINT) 160 ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE 0923 TEL: *****66 iY i tsr, inc. Rj Avalon Hill T-rJ SP Games SEE SINGAPORE'S LARGEST SELECTION! ADVENTURE WAR GAMES FANTASY ROLE-PLAYING SCIENCE FICTION BUSINESS, HISTORICAL, SPORTS GAMES ACCESSORIES, DICE, MINIATURES COMPUTER
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      38 24 Distributor: !y SINGAPORE; Harper GilfilUn (S) Pte Ltd Maritime Square, World Trade Centre, MALAYSIA: Harpers Trading (M) Sdn Bbd /09, Jalan SS Damansara Utama, totaling Jay*, Malaysia. TeL 03-*****2 Available in 250g and 350g Tin Packs, Assortment^and^Ahnonds LCA-5461
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      45 1 GARFIELD by JIM IfrAVIS I I AN I I MAVBE. TH£Y WONT HURT T)N X 1 by FRANK KJECTCHAM by BILL HOEST THATVSA HORSE OF AMOTME* COW*. CAN call VOO BACK, HELEN I'D LIKE TO TELL LEROY A BOOT MV DAY WHILE HE*5 STILL CON6CIOO6-**
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        179 1 Colouring Pun by Anna Soong Santa Claus has come up with a new way to make sure all the godd children in Singapore get what they want for Christmas. Just colour in the picture below and draw in the presents that you want Santa to bring you. Then post the
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        81 2 This series of supplementary exercises been compiled after a careful study of the st syllabus issued by the Ministry of Educaintended to useful practice and at the same time conlate knowledge on the they These exercises also familiarize the ils with the types of questions they are likely ncounter during
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        223 2 FLINTSTONES by HANNA-BARBERA > f f I T GOING HOME f ...J NEVER I K JVF <SOT +Wa-BajW's ISN'T GOING TO 2k SHOULD HAVE TO ASK HER tf ofm L Ht TOBE EASY... YELLEP AT FORGIVENESS...] -u f pWMAT DoV THAT'S IT/... |I f SHE'LL LOVE V...0R, V ...Or7? VOL!
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        97 4 CONRAD by SCHORR GEECH by JERRY BITTLE ET IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO BE TIE^BI[ UtU, TAK£ ME.RK INSTANCE,") PUT ONCE. 1 REALIZED THAT Alf 1 THINK 50.../ f WHAT VOOT?£ TP/INS 10 BSSSM II HAPPV THROUGH POSITIVE Wg« I I I'VE ALWMS BEEN SEtf- I otetmi k mumtiii ten* |l
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