Singapore Monitor, 21 December 1984

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    12 1 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR M.C. <P) No. 21/5/84 Friday, December 21, 1984 30c«ntt
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    A TEST OF OUR MATURITY
    703 1 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR COMMENT MARKING an X on a piece of paper something about 950,000 Singaporeans will do on Polling Day tomorrow seems a simple task. The thoughts behind it should not be so simple. Tbe act of electing a new government needs weighty consideration.
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    FEW S'POREANS ATTEND RALLIES Younger voters are more interested in rallies, survey shows
    942 1  -  Survey shows 20 pc of voters interviewed had attended a rally K Pages <>t Election Special 2,3.4,6,7, 8. 10, 11. 12, 14, 1(>. 17 ■y BENNY ORTEGA RELATIVELY few Singaporeans are interested in attending political rallies, a
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      19 1 THERE WILL BE NO PUBLICATION OF THE SINGAPORE MONITOR TOMORROW. •TV G!.'tot: PAGE 30 m TOMORROW'S PROGRAMMES: PAGE it
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      55 1 3 x// c\ ASK your employer to pay you tnrough FOSB You get the convenience of 128 POSB branches and over 170 Cash-On-Line tellers. For details of the POSB Salary Crediting Scheme, call 339-3533 ext 214, 241 or 242. j- Interest on savings with POSB is tax-exempt, and all deposits
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      THE ELECTION ISSUES
      1172 2 Summary of issues raised during the nine days of hustings THE BATTLE lines are bow very clear. The People's Action Party (PAP) is seeking a fresh mandate to carry on the good work done in the past and to take Singapore to a higher level of development.
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      CPF changes will be gradual
      155 2 "WE ARE not worried about people over 50, we are not even worried about people above 45, because their numbers are small. It's not going to be a serious problem. The problem will be enormous when the people in their early 40s get old, at
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      The choice is yours...
      125 2 "IF YOU believe that's what you want (an opposition MP) and you also want a PAP government, well, you will get a PAP government that will ensure the overall stability and progress but will leave that particular constituency to the resourcefulness of that opposition MP. "If
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      Your vote reflects your maturity
      114 2 "I THINK the way the people vote will be a reflection of their maturity and if the voters can't grow up, well, it's too bad. "Let me be the first to admit that one-man-one-vote means a large risk of erratic results because people in a
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      The Rallies
      205 4 IWMO, WHEN ANDWHERER PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY ft) Car park beside Block 444, Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 (7-10 pm); Concourse of Blocks 210 and 211, Lorong 8, Toa Payoh (7-10 Kn); Car park in front of Block 105, Jalan Bukit erah (7-10 pm) WORKERS' PARTY Car park No.
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    • ELECTION LINES
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        Lock icon Compassion not forgotten amid the hustle and bustle
        420 6 ROUND-UP OF THE DAY S HUSTINGS IN THE midst of the hustings, the PAP candidate for Telok Blangah, Dr Koh Lam Son, yesterday spent some time with a sorrowing family in his constituency. Accompanied by 20 party supporters, Dr Koh visited the
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        'ROV shouldn't be given power to revoke cab licences'
        190 6 AT A WORKERS' Party (WP) raUy last night, Mr J B Jeyaretnam hit out at the People's Action Party (PAP) for being "so obsessed with power, so drunk with power." The Prime Minister, by saying that he wanted a clean sweep
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        'Calibre? Carter was a peanut farmer'
        63 6 MADAM Lee Mew Ngoh, 29, a freelance beautician and a supporter of the Workers' Party and Barisan Socialis, claimed yesterday that the PAP was promoting elitism by criticising the calibre of WP members. At a WP rally, she said: "Look at America, the expresident
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        On 'Gohs' turning to 'Wus' overnight
        77 6 MR R MURUGASON, Worker's Party candidate in Telok Blangah, yesterday attacked the changing policy of the Government on graduate mothers. "Those who have tied their tubes can untie their tubes now and have more children," he said. On Hanyu Pinyun, he said: "Leaders must
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      Lock icon ANSON PEOPLE CAMPAIGN FOR POCK TOO
      342 7  -  By EE BOON LEE A GROUP OF Anson residents went round in a pick-up yesterday, urging people to vote for Mr Ng Pock Too of the People's Action Party. Nothing unusual about this during an election campaign, except that they are not PAP members.
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      Bedok residents reminded they have to vote on Polling Day
      241 7 BEDOK CONSTITUENTS will still have to cast their votes on Polling Day even though Press re?orts said that one of the candidates, Mr Lee Chin eck of the Singapore United Front, might withdraw because of health reasons. The Returning Officer,
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      'HDB flats are sold only at fraction of market price'
      706 8 THE HOUSING and Development Board not only sells its flats at subsidised E rices, it also spends milons of dollars every year on facilities to enhance the physical environment of public housing estates. The Minister for National Development, Mr Teh
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      WHY HDB CAN SELL FLATS AT A LOW PRICE
      78 8 THE MINISTER lor National Development, Mr Teh Cheang Wan gave three reasons why the HDB could sell flats at a low price: "FIRSTLY, most of the flats are built on State land. "SECONDLY, the HDB is able to produce or secure
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      Focus on Potong Pasir: Mah Bow Tan (PAP) 'What has Chiam done?'
      918 10 He's been around longer, but hasn't done anything concrete, says Mah POTONG Pasir is expected to be one of the most closely contested in tomorrow's General Elections. The People's Action Party is fielding a new candidate, Mr Mah
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      Focus on Potong Pasir: Chiam See Tong (SDP)
      63 11 Chong, the Minister for Health. The PAP is pinning a lot of hope on Mr Mah. He has been described by Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew as a person with the potential to be more than an MP. EE BOON LEE and
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      On what the SDP can do
      850 11 Chiam says PAP MPs are unsuccessful in building community spirit Q- What have you dose for the residents of Potong Pnslr I since 1979? A. Well, surprisingly there are people coming to me for assistance in Potong Pasir. For example, the car park Kblem
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      'My deeds speak for themselves'
      481 12  -  Chandra Das when asked why his constituents should vote him in Focus on Boon By GANDHI AMBALAM THE PEOPLE S ACTION PARTY (PAP) candidate for Chong Boon, Mr S Chandra Das, has spoken of the things he has done for the constituency since he was
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      SDP man was 'retired in the public interest'
      387 12  -  ftj LOONG SWEE YIN MR LING HOW DOONG, a former Special Branch inspector and now the Singapore Democratic Party (SDPi candidate for Chong Boon, did not voluntarily resign from the police as he had claimed but was "retired in the public interest,"
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      'A better Telok Blangah'
      697 14  -  New CC and five RC centres among improvements since last election Focus on Telok lilan^ah B* EE BOON LEE THE PEOPLE S Action Party (PAP) and the Workers' Party (WP) are renewing their rivalry in Telok Blangah. The candidates are both new to the constituency The
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      SDP irked by sample card
      100 14 THE Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) said yesterday that it had lodged a protest against Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon, People's Action Party (PAP) candidate for Yuhua, against what it called "an attempt by (her) to unduly influence voters" by printing "faintly" Mr Lim Ah Yong's name
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      EVE OF POLLING DAY MESSAGES FROM THE PARTIES
      803 16 PEOPLE'S ACTION PARTY DEAR friends and fellow citizens, When you vote, you are deciding the kind of future you want to have, and in whose hands you are placing your future in. You cannot think of only the next 4 or 5
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      Ban on political propaganda tomorrow
      167 17 Police reminder also refers to prohibition of T-shirts which bear party symbols POLITICAL PROPAGANDA is banned tomorrow including Tshirts which bear political symbols. The police have issued a statement reminding political parties, candidates and the public that no badges, symbols, rosettes, flags, advertisements, handbills, placards
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      Business will go on, says family of fire victims
      259 17  -  By K K FONG BUSINESS WILL go on for the Woo family, despite the death of four members in the Woodlands fires last week. The four victims cremated yesterday, six days after the fires which killed 10 people operated the Kwong
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      Blackout causes traffic jams at Bt Timah Road
      119 17 THERE WERE big traffic jams on Bukit Timah Road and Dunearn Road yesterday afternoon when a power failure put the traffic lights at the Adam Road and Stevens Road interesections out of action. But Traffic Police said no accidents were reported. The
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      Lock icon BIG X'MAS CRUSH
      218 18  -  By BENNY ORTEGA BRIGHT lights in Scotts Road have attracted too many nightbirds, resulting in some ruffled wings. To catch a bird's eye view of the twinkling attractions in the area, visitors have thronged the overpass be- tween Far East Plaza and Metro Orchard. Pausing in the
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      Lock icon Hoo Thye employees trying to revive firm
      201 18 Lianhe Wanbao EMPLOYEES of crippled Hoo Thye Ltd are planning to revive the import/export company. A group of long-time employees are now trying to get backing so that they can tender for the goods "frozen" in the Hoo Thye warehouses. Most of them
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      CID reshuffle top effective crime-busting
      129 18 THE POLICE are reorganising the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to intensify their fight agaist the crime rate. Secret societies, anti-vice enforcement and gambling suppression will be brought under one division. Tie new Operations Division replaces the Secret Societies Division and will include the Anti-Vice Enforcement
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      Love for kids keeps Santa, 70, going
      241 19  -  STORIES AND PICTURES BY CHEW YEN FOOK SANTA CLAUS is 70 and defying doctor's orders to work this Christmas. "Do it at your own risk" was what the doctor at the Singapore General Hospital told Mr Lancelot Ahin, who has played Father Christmas
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      Santas are getting rarer... and dearer
      206 19 MANY department stores are having difficulties finding Santa Clauses. There are less of them than ten years ago. They are also more expensive. Said Mr M S Qaek, Promotions Muaaof Yaohw "TWie days, it it very nit to get someone to pose as Saata
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      258 2 rt CASIO FX-702P rt(r^" 2 Adaptor UMOIU FA FP-10 Print-out Casio's FX-702P pocfcat computer takes you into a sophisticated stage of problem solving. WHh alpha-numeric raading clarity and using BASIC language. it dslvsrs wide-ranging computing abilities. h haa the capacity for extansfes programming (up to 1680 staps). bulk memorization (up
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      227 3 The Neptune has unwrapped a festive spectacle specially for you! We have a fun-filled festive Later, a mobile disco will provide programme planned for you non-stop dance music, complete with on Christmas eve. You will start the dazzling lights and effects. And the beat festivities with an eight-course dinner of
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      266 4 UNBELIEVABLE? NO, UNBEATABLE. The Konica AF3D just $179 The auto-focus camera with auto-date device from Konica In-built with a unique infra-red focus-detection system, the AF3D allows precise focusing automatically under any lighting condition. Now yours for only $179 at all Singapore Colour Centre outlets. Hurry! Offer ends January 31st, 1965.
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      27 4 1 vE3/ OKOH Restaurant! We are celebrating our 15th Anniversary. Business Hours: Lunch Dinner Reservation call Okoh Supreme *****61/2 Ohoh Chcirhji Ai'[hvt i 542 504 1/2 /jk
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      201 6 Get the HIUTITM 8 World's first and only 2-in-1 drill plus FREE accessories worth $200 Complete set of Hilti TM concrete drill bits (smm, 6mm, Bmm, 10mm, 12mm) WORTH $60.00 Complete set of P&N HSS steel bits (smm, 6mm, Bmm, 10mm, 12mm) WORTH $20.00 Complete set of high quality German
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      269 8 Victor Khoo Productions (Pte) Ltd "The Wizards Of Showbiz" and present A True CHRISTMAS NIGHT Dinner and Dance pdl EBB and jf _/7s7r ta* W=\±_ H f rnT -4iiP|P||P also starring ->I) w O nv/ c: Elsa Yeo's 10 top beauty title holders in a super fashion show by Alfredo
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      44 8 •jtm "vM MISTER MINIT is the Leading Worldwide Quality Service in Shoe Repair Key Duplicating FIRST IN PERSONAL SERVICE Use Mister Minit Setvice and get free gift (While stocks last!) 'ly (my the month of December'B4 %P] MINIT XVT 116Midde Rd.#o6-01.ICB Enterprise House.S(o7lB)Tel *****38/*****76
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      810 9 yoin inik^Tc6ih/^Magic^ Christmas treats I ®l Le Vendome Lounge at The Cake Shop. JL J A goes romantic. Treat your family to a really IB Nothing can be more conducive traditional Christmas. JB than candlelight, soft music, dancing and Pineapple Glazed Leg of jhh special cocktails at Le Vendome Lounge.
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      615 10 the festive season at Orchard Hotel Singapore December 20 to 24 December 31 Christmas Carolling Le Gourmet The children's choir from the Church of the Holy Spirit Greet 1985 with a sumptuous set dinner between 7pm give your sprits a lift with carols that spread yuletide to 11pm During dinner,
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      352 13 > 1 tip*. Canon .1 <?' i WBffr^L others this Christmas H -H. rr r vf n l S. H. Wong: Frances Soh: Adeline Goh: Ng Chee Ann: Writer Teacher Undergraduate Executive it's the most useful present IVe ever (4 The Typestar has such a professional (4 It's cute! And
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      48 14 L s -rr**s w. Bk' .iILJM \V"«^ 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. Available at Cold Storage. Doinwu. Emporium Holdings. Fttjpatnck'j, Josons and Yoohan. MnAlndi
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      112 15 Jj^^B V ipn jj^s^pww iM F £H1 The perfect gift lor under $75! W* a Kodak 35mm camera, you're ready to capture the magical moments of this festive season the celebrations, the Christmas tree, or unwrapping that special gift Happy memories you'll cherish for a long time. Giving a Kodak
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      26 16 With every bottle of Blue Nun you'll get a miniature porcelain vase. Start today. Available at Cold Storage, Daimaru, Emporium Holdings, Fitzpatrick's, Jasons and Yaohan. RkhcAtncte
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      419 17 a! FESTIVE 1 CELEBRATIONS I Tat the Tai~Pan Ramada Hotel I Celebrate this festive season with a sumptuous International and Thai buffet spread J attheD'jit Pochana. Our festive programme begins from Dec 10 31, with an array of festive fere coupled with a kaleidoscope of music and entertainment Daily International/Thai
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      374 18 y; I '&nHi -».if r?: <: J^J^s^222^iss2s!^F J^Hr pp NEC'S CTV VCR package 70! NEC makes the perfect gift for families to enjoy. A special two-week 8-programme timer amongst its many features. offer of the»r M T413 PB colour TV and a NB3OEG video Combined, these two sets make the
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      682 19 Set™ ~tM" m^?" s as Dec 25 and Jin 1 < *j M** Adult: $50/ Child: 150 /-> Flowers, peatnes and chotulaaes or gift A la an* menu: Dee 24* A mailing V> HRISTMAS voucheisinvsh*sofslo.»2s.ssoandstoa Dinnm: Dec DAY Dcc 31: 1150 Complimentary nd/ Mezzanine lounge Complimentsry novelties on both nights.
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      Lock icon UK set on remaining in control until 1997
      232 20 AP HONG KONG, Friday PRIME MINISTER Margaret Thatcher reaffirmed yesterday Britain's determination to remain in control of Hong Kong until the Chinese takeover in 1997. "Until 1997, Britain remains fully responsible for the administration of Hong Kong," she told a joint meeting
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      Factions tussle top MCA investment arm
      395 20 JOHOR BAHRU, Friday THE EFFECTS of the MCA crisis have crept into the business management of Johor MCA's investment arm, Matang Holdings Bhd, with supporters of the two rival factions now locked in a tussle to gain control of the company's operations. Supporters of
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      Lock icon Priest to die for hijacking
      266 20 But group sees the move as an act to threaten priesthood in Russia UPI LONDON, Friday THE SOVIET UNION has sentenced a Georgian Orthodox priest to death for an airline hijacking, but a British group that monitors reliBous activity in Eastern Europe claimed yesterday his
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      Scooter taxi plan for Paris
      92 20 PARIS, Fri A FORMER office messenger announced plans yesterday to launch a scooter taxi service for Parisians despairing of the city's huge traffic jams. Mr Daniel Poulain said he had requested a police licence for the service and planned to run a fleet of metered
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      Smoker-wife leads man to divorce
      66 20 QUEBEC CITY, Fri A 60-YEAR-OLD Quebec man has been granted a divorce on the grounds that his wife's cigarette smoking affected his health and constituted physical and mental cruelty. Quebec Superior Court was told that the woman smoked more than two packs a day and
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      Lock icon That X'mas party could result in a lawsuit
      446 22 FESTIVE SIDELIGHTS UPI AMERICAN businessman have been warned that the traditional annual office Christmas party with drinks aplenty could come back to haunt them. "Employers should take precautions to deal responsibly with intoxicated guests if they're going to serve alcoholic beverages at
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      Lock icon Eating well and safe during festivities
      262 22 UPI HOLIDAY TRADITIONS call for food and drinks no longer favoured by health-con-scious eaters. But this is the time when excep- tions are made, when guilt, nostalgia or a little too much liquor lure even dieters hack for seconds. Don't worry, say the experts.
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      A man-made Star of Bethlehem
      78 22 SCIENTISTS hope to create an artificial comet early Christmas morning that will look like an out-of-focus star of Bethlehem in a threesatellite study of how the speeding solar wind affects real comets. Weather permitting, the Christmas comet should be visible to anyone in the United
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      SUPER BANDAGES
      23 23 Two Japanese scientists from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed bandages that would fight infection while keeping the wounds covered.
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      EL NINO
      24 23 Researchers have developed a way to predict El Nino, the weather phenomenon blamed for droughts, torrential rains and destructive tides last year.
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      GLASS TOOTH
      22 23 A new kind of dental cement produced from glass-ceramic may revolutionise dental treatment. Plague does not adhere to the glassceramic.
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      Way to predict freak weather
      130 23 RESEARCHERS have developed a way to predict El Nino, the weather phenomenon blamed for droughts, torrential rains and destructive tides last year. A report by the Florida State University said meteorological researchers designed a forecasting model that can predict an El Nino four to eight
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      Glass-ceramic changes dental treatment
      407 23 TRENDS Science and Medicine A NEW kind of dental cement, Dicor Pyroceram, may revolutionise dental treatment. It started about five years ago when an innovative dental technician approached a plate-making firm with the idea that glass-ceramics might be used to make dental crowns and bridges. In
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      Bandages for fighting infection
      124 23 TWO JAPANESE scientists report on the development of bandages that would fight infection while keeping wounds covered. Dr Tomiki Ikeda and Dr Shigeo Tazuke of the Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed this product with materials that are simple to make and work well against many
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      RESISTANT BACTERIA:
      71 23 The heavy use of antibiotics has produced resistant bacteria which cause infections such as gonorrhoea, meningitis and blood poisoning. Bacteria resistant to antibiotics thwart present-day ability to treat even common diseases, says a report by Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. Infections of the lung, heart valves,
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      COMMON CURE:
      67 23 People trying to fight high blood pressure and colds can turn to common ingredients for help. A report to the Confederation of Natural Alternative Medicine Associations said that garlic and onions were effective aids in combatting two of man's most common ailments. Oils released from garlic cloves contained
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      107 20 When Graciela serenades, the heart melts. pretty charming She's Graciela Castilla Gonzaga. W1 C'- accompanied on the piano by Marina -<S Vargas both from the Philippines Feel your heart melt muscles relax. ■fifcikr nerves soothed as Gracie renders I Wt dtife I Barbara Streisand. Shirley Bassey. Irene JH9P Cara and
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      189 21 I KAfli Ju ■AFAH■AmPI■ 1 mm 1 A I A I w V/SA MSOS 3410 1834 sblB 15ju (Mb have to pay for the privilege. Often, acquiring a credit card in Singapore can mean paying through the nose for the privilege. So how would you react if we told you
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      OCBC joins other banks in levying fee for credit card
      397 24  -  By JOHN CHOW THE CHARTERED Bank VISA card will be the only credit card in Singapore without entry, annual or membership fees from 1 Jan. OCBC Mastercard, its only rival, will charge an annual fee of $30 next year. OCBC
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      Impetus to a cashless society
      218 24 YOU DON'T always have to pay for the privilege of owning a credit card. That implies no joining fees or annual membership fee, says The Chartered Bank VISA advertisement to attract new members. You don't even need to maintain a Chartered Bank account to own
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      SPH has 'good reception' in debut yesterday
      151 24 SINGAPORE Press Holdings (SPH) had a "good reception" ,in its debut yesterday on the bourse as share prices traded marginally higher on some buying support in quiet morning trading, dealers said. It initially traded at $6.15 and moved to a low of $6.00
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      Sterling may hit $2.50 within next three months
      444 25  -  By JILL HUM STEELING has a more than even chance of hitting $2.50 within three months, said some dealers. Commented one: "It's veryprobable if the Bank of England does not intervene." The official British policy has been to let sterling find its
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      Lower close due to investor uncertainty
      123 25 ff VM4LLSTREET J INVESTOR uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's monetary policy touched off another round of profit-taking yesterday, sending stock prices lower in moderate trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 4.75 to 1203.29. In the broader market, losing issues led gainers 952 to
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      Lock icon DOLLAR AND GOLD
      90 25 AP THE AMERICAN dollar rose against most other major currencies in worldwide trading yesterday, with the British pound tumbling to a record low in London for the second straight day. Gold prices edged closer to the US$3OO (*****) a troy ounce level. Republic National Bank in New
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      79 25 I Another Opening. I I Another OCbC Branch. I I I I OCBC Yishun Branch Opens Today. Now there's another new OCBC branch to serve you better. You'll find all the OCBC banking services you need at our new Yishun branch. Come and open a new account with us and
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      How Age Certificates for liquor imports benefit our consumers
      668 26  -  ALASDAIR SMITH-LAING Regional Director Hemnessy Managing Director Riche Monde I REFER to your article "Customs squeeze on liquor imports" (SM, Dec 17) which followed your Monitor comment "Parallel imports: the consumer benefits" (SM, Dec 6). Both articles contain several basic inaccuracies.
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      Deejays who talk and talk...
      91 26 I AM a regular listener of Singapore Broadcasting Corporation's Radio 1. I notice that many deejays have the annoying habit of making announcements and small talk while a song is being played. Don't they realise that listeners would rather hear the whole song without ahy
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      Why bank had to name holder
      303 26  -  REPLY G WILLIAMS Operations Manager Tbe Chartered Bank I REFER to Mr K M Lim's letter regarding our practice in publishing names of persons who have rented safe deposit lockers but, who for one reason or another, can no longer be contacted privately (SM,
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      Leaders who share our visions
      765 27  -  MA JIAH XIONG Singapore 0207 MICHAEL Nostradamus the 17th Century French soothsayer said: "Mankind should fear the Comet," within sight of our planet in Dec 1985 to June 1986. He predicts that shortly after the appearance of the Comet, beginning with the earthquakes of St
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      Will Chiam bring back oxen to Potong Pasir?
      522 27 HIS ADMIRERS claim that Mr Chiam See Tong of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) is a man with dazzling intellect. He certainly is. I have been so dazzled •by some of his speeches that I have not quite recovered my eyesight. His
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      Time to think of the less well-endowed
      139 27 THE Yuletide season is here again. To many, it is a time where decorations abound everywhere, carols are sung and gifts exchanged. Such physical manifestation of a festive occasion is all well and good. However, I am cautious of the fact that over-commer-cialisation
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      48 26 v; bring effect onyoui decofo^ dtta^^^^E^£9k 7mU/ p|H^^BMiH«&;l^^H PBAV x rw A II t M WwT »W/, ij Br j n A a, r v jJHL Jp terfJßUP^2^^Blß^^ML^^^M i *?r jS^MpMBWMWEBBWSBBBBBPSiKIWBiIBBMBBB'^^^BBi^^^BBIBBi With your hosts: Heritage, Qlna Lar with har band Skorpio and Farlda Dollah baefcad by Qanaration i
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      1032 28  -  By PAT D'ROSE CHRISTMAS is perhaps, most of all, a season of childlikeness, a season of innocence. A time to remember the lost child in us, a time to show our children that we remember... So it is a wonderful thing when commercial or
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      Looking back on '84
      396 30 The World 1984 (Ch 12, pm) THIS documentary provides a round-up of this year's world events such as the recent assassination of Indira Gandhi, the re-election of President Reagan for another term in office, starvation in Africa and the Olympics in Los Angeles. Other items include
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        370 31 Centrestage: Great Performances Secret Service (Ch 12, 8 pm) ROMANCE and espionage in the Civil War South is revived in this production by the nationallyacclaimed Phoenix Theatre. An action-packed romantic thriller by William Gillette, it stars John Lithgow as Captain Thorne, a gallant and dashing Union Officer who befriends
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        349 31 Film Focus Staying On (Ch 12, 8.35 pm) THIS moving post-script to the story of t|ie British Raj is based on Paul Scott's novel and filmed on location in India. In 1947, after India gained her independence, most of the British Raj returned home. Tusker (Trevor Howard) and Lucy
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      The rush to qualify for Oscars
      704 32  -  Christmas movie glut both a joy and a pain By CHARLES CHAMPLIN in Hollywood IT IS the season of bloodshot eyes and distressed limbs. The great December film glut is upon us, beloved of advertising departments ana film fans, less beloved of film critics
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      811 33 HE AIMS TO BECOME A STAR OF THE EIGHTIES FAR from hanging up his old scores along with the gold and platinum records amassed during the Sixties, Johnny Tillotson is planning a comeback. And the (act that he has not had a hit record in years
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      Nightbird's spots
      259 33 THE Flybaits will lie low for about two months after their contract at Bill Bailey'* Bar, Dynasty Hotel, expires in mid-January. The group, it seems, has fallen under heavy criticism since two original members, Fredo Villinguez and Jeffrey Tan, left it this year. But that kind of talk
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      GIFTS THAT MAY PROVE HITS
      810 34  -  Asiabeat By LIM SEK IT'S here again the time to wreck your brain over the gift list. Records used to make one of the most unimaginative presents, but not anymore, what with the timely release of Greatest Hits compilations and other excellent packages. Here are
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      TOP OF THE CHARTS
      200 34 THE US top 10 pop singles, as rated by Cashbox, with last week's positions in brackets: 1. (1) The Wild Boys Ouran Duran (Capitol). 2. (4) Like a Virgin Madonna (Sire). 3. (2) I Feel for You Chaka Khan (Warner Brothers). 4. (6) Cool It Now
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      1082 28 Weekend TV programmes and highlights Page 31 32 love, which is what others less fortunate than voyaging around the emotions that will he And if it's only just yourself for dinner at entertaining. The Tea aim for the Lower Bar coming to the Tea everything you could Christmas is all
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      1385 29 2.25 SBC TEXT Live Sample Paget. 2.55 Opening and Programme Highlights followed by The Passenger (C) (English subtitles). Mm T E\ I Li(d m WK/- It Featuring a 14-year old swimmer, a workshop for young 4 a skater who models and an ecology centre houses a jf,' V 4.45 Read
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      372 30 Tomorrow's programmes 8.25 BBCTEXT Live Sample Pages. 8.56 Opening and Programme HighMghta followed by Sesame Street* 10.05 Strawberry Special Pets on Parade. 10.35 Smurfs (r) (Cartoon). 11.05 Witness the Impossible: Magic and Illusion. 12.05 Double Bananas. This 90-minute special features some classic comic duos such as the Ritz Brothers, Charlie
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      184 30 SBC's Activities Today at the National Exhibition TIME ITEM CONTENT Noon-2 pm Radio One Sounds Alive (DJ: Rose Tan) Audience Quiz Mid-day Market Report News 2-2.30 prrr Radio Four Signature Tune (DJ: Sarasal Rajah Song Request N S Narayanan) Interview with a local (Guest: L Knshnasamy) composer 2.30-3.30pm Radio Three
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      413 30 Sunday's programmes 8.30 SBCTEXT Live Sample Pages. 9.00 Opening and Programme Highlights followed by Music Box Melody. 9.20 The Electric Company.* 9.50 Fraggle Rock. 10.20 Teke Tepat (M). 10.56 World Pro-Cycling Champion ship. 11.20 Tennis: The Naaty Way The Serve and the Volley/The Strategy Shots (Parte three and four). 11.45
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      129 31 Christmas Eve Gala Dinner 165 Nett (Compßmentary drink) Non-Dinen $35 Net! (Ist drink) Christmas Dqjr Set Lunch $15 Nett (AAA) $10 Nett (Child) Buffet Lunch $14 Nett (Adult) $10 Nett (cmm) Christmas Day Dinner $26 Nett (Complimentary drink) $14 Nett (CMd) Non-Dinen $18.50 Nett (Ist Drink) Fashion Show, Lncky Draw,
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      68 32 with totally coordinated, 9 reat fitting tops and bottoms in styles and colours for every moment Jußraf of your life. mM i From DORS DQJ MM °f course "*>. x. I ft X x 1 KjVyjmk*,:h it. IH3Hr >UH ida iW bnfc m *rt«> s*Y Wo ,ojT $imX q>» Itoscimii
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      150 33 van Mariners 9 Corner Restaurant X'mas New Year Set Menu X'mas Eve Lunch $18.00 X'mas Eve Dinner $24.00 X'mas Day Lunch $24.00 X'mas Day Dinner $24.00 New Year's Eve Lunch $18.00 New Year's Eve Dinner $24.00 New Year Day Lunch $24.00 New Year Day Dinner $2400++ 120 Cantonment Road #01-02
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      265 34 FrtiKli Hoc mi Christmas Day Swiss oniiiM-ni.il IU-si.uir.inl ■Santas Buffet Lunch* Christmas Eve Gala Dinner 12noon to 3.00 p.m. $75.00 Nett per person inclusive of Novelties. 2 glasses of champagne Adult: $25.00 Neti and giveaway chocolates. Child: 16.CX) Nett (under 12 years) Entertainment: Novelties Chocolates by our resident artistes. for
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      165 35 K mm M m MM wlfl.Wf "4. /at Jack's Place (Hotel Mlramar) f|r Take her somewhere cosy tonight where the food is good and the price is right! A candlelight dinner in our new steak house at Hotel Miramar. We will take care of the rose. Treat her to the
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      137 35 QOOOOOOt OOOOOOOOOOOOOOQ s ORCHARD o TwUM/TwiwiwUm. MHatgM 2i Q Shy. .juirt Teddy here* q wauled kttle adventure 2| a And one day it wafted into g Jr his Me in a red till dreu 1 O Now hit wife is parking J O a gun His friends are J 0
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      409 35 fVLM CUIDC DALIT (*****16): TWO TOOTHLESS TIGERS (C) Midnight Show: THE OWL VERSUS BUMBO (C) LIWAQU (*****30): RETURN OF THE DEAD (C) Midnight Show: THE OWL VERSUS BUMBO (C) BEDOK (*****7): MERRY CHRISTMAS (C) Midnight Show: MERRY CHRISTMAS (C) BROADWAY (*****94): MERRY CHRISTMAS (C) Midnight Show: MERRY CHRISTMAS (C) CATHAY
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      373 35 ONE-MAN CERAMICS EXHIBITION flowers and people by Mr Chen Jianbo u w i l. and Mr Zeng Jice will also be shown. alocalJapan-trained Altogether, 40 paintings will be dispotter, will be held at the Alpha Gal- played. lery, 21 Binjai Park, today until 4 pm. Admission is free. Admission is
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      86 35 GIFT OF TOUCH GATHERINGS IN conjuction with the Gift of Touch series, Singapore Broadcasting Corporation will organise a Chinese art gathering at the end of this month at SBC's Radio Building. Well-known brush-painters and calligraphers will be invited to give demonstrations at the end of each gathering. The total number
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      132 36 NOW SHOWING at 4 THEATRES UDO-CHMVGI-SNVOY-ORIENTJU. ALL THEATRES 5 SHOWS: 11.00« m, 1.30, 4.00, 6.45, 9.1S PRICES: $4 ft S3-CASH BOOKINGS-NO FREE UST kaprstapMciHtfiMi MUaa |isua aaam 'CmhillM' tou naw seen inoiana Junes, bretniins A Ghost busters. Now wv present KYLE MacLACHLAN STING*SEAN YOUNG il PiJnTECST <A M*M «mT"Dim»" Activity
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      365 36 ********************000 137 th BLOCKBUSTER DAY! S 8 ORCHARD Sffl X 11am, 1.90,4.00 6.90 ft 9.15pm C X Admission: $4.00 ft $3.00/ Cash Bookings/No Free List X X Faatastte Staal Efttcts la m—>—p i X 5 THEY'RE HERE TO SAVE THE WORLD Q A JBmL ""HSU MURRAY DAN AYKROYD V X
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      69 36 LAi BOTANIC GARDENS CONCERT THE 50-member band of the Institute of Education/National Junior College Alumni will perform at the Botanic Gardens on Sunday from 5 pm to 6 pm. Admission is free. HONGKONG MUSIC LOVERS' CHINESE ORCHESTRA HONGKONG Music Lovers' Chinese Orchestra will perform at the Singapore Conference Hall on
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      570 36 Carolling Hotels ApoNo Dec 24 Blessed Sacrament Choir 7.30-8.30 pm Boulevard Dec 21-24 Glad Tidings Church Choir 7.30--8.15 pm CaJmNN Dec 24 Blessed Sacrament Choir 9 pm-9.30 pm Crown Prince Dec 21 Lumen Christi Choir 8 pm-8.30 pm Dec 22 St Cecilia's Choir -8 pm-8.30 pm Dec 23 Lumen Christi
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      587 37 BEATOP EDITOR OF THE YEAR AND MONnOR YOURWAY TO BANGKOK^ For just one day in the year, in fact, the last day of the year, wed like you to L C 1 play editor. And win prizes into the bargain. l x (f A We've listed what our editors consider
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      584 38 .1* .T"ZT:. »n*M r^Jy WORLD NEWS 7. The Poison Gas Disaster ENTERTAINMENT T\ exhibition, the National 1. Indian Prime Minister in India: ANH f*l II Tl IRF Exhibition, a two-month Indira Gandhis More than 2,500 feared i nf Arte v( window on the nation's assassination. dead. 50,000 hurt, many na
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      642 39 leisure* comics I FASTRACK By Bill Holbrook I mwW enecuTives w-morb V' «<**«*, rve aulMfls ~7 WAI&MW TH6 ftffcSs<*£ TH&R 6e£N "THCiR. FBhSi., > MANAfriMMT I ARC UHDfc*. TrtfcV GOHSU>£*. I fWIG ANt> (AS I Tool-5. 1 J 6T05» -T& 0* AH OCCOWttofIAL 1 ANKI6TV M*CM I WHAT? I V
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      Only 2 post offices open on Dec 22
      78 40 YOU WILL be able to Sat your letters only at e Changi Airport and Killiney Road post offices on Dec 22, polling day. They will be open from 8 am to 8 pm. All other post offices, the Mail and Parcels Centre
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      D'Almeida St closed for MRT work
      57 40 D'ALMEIDA STREET (situated between Cecil Street and Malacca Street, see map on the left) will be closed for six-and-a-half weeks from Dec 19 to Jan 31 1985 for the construction of the Raffles Place Mass Rapid Transit station. Motorists going to Malacca Street can
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        Use of 2 certs to enter college
        119 40 INFORMATION YOU CAN USE I AM a private candidate repeating my GCE 'O' Level examinations this year. Can I apply for admission to junior colleges or the Singapore Polytechnic using both certificates. You can apply for admission to junior colleges with your combined
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        Only 23 but already balding
        108 40 I AM only 23 but I am already thinning on top. Is it true that Depo-Provera contraceptive injections can make you bald? I had two shots at three-monthly intervals about three years ago. But I have not been on any form of contraceptive since. Contraceptive
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        One change of boss allowed
        123 40 I AM a Filipino maid. I like working here but cannot get along with my employer. Do I have to return to the Philippines before I can start work with a new employer? The Work Permit Division of the Labour Ministry may allow you to
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        Apply if he wants to teach here
        81 40 MY UNCLE is a Tamil school principal in Sri Lanka. He would like to come to Singapore to teach in oar schools. Will the Government or the Education Ministry recruit him on a contract basis? Can you please help? Your uncle will have
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        Cod liver oil and multi-vitamins
        109 40 WHAT IS the difference between cod liver oil and multi-vitamin preparations? Can they be taken on the same day? When is the most appropriate time to take vitamins? Is it all right to take them at night? Cod liver oil contains calcium, vitamin A and
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        ANY QUERY? LET US HELP
        53 40 Something troublingyou? Need Clarification on certain issues? Let us help. Send your queries to us and we will try to get the relevant authorities or organisations to provide the answers. Send your questions to Open Line. The Singapore Monitor, Alexandra Road. UOS-01 Delhi House. Singapore
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      Where you can go to get counselling
      664 41 THE SAMARITANS of Singapore or SOS is one group that needs no further introduction. But aid you know that there are other similar organisations in Singapore? While the SOS will talk to troubled callers about anything and everything, the other orJ;anisations deal with
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      Would you like to volunteer?
      90 41 ARE you over 21? If you are, you could be a volunteer worker for either the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) or the Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH). If you are interested and have time to spare during weekdays, call the SOS on *****44. If
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      What you should do when a friend threatens to commit suicide
      406 41 DO YOU know what to do if a friend threatens to commit suicide? Most people would react either by looking shocked, and not knowing what exactly to say or do. or by laughing it off and hoping the friend
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      813 40 This is our first Christmas. Come and share v In our Joy and make a memorable carefully planned to give more meaning to this holiday season. fr iVlft Christmas Eve mo Nnu(ion«i 1 Christmas Eve Is love, reunion and glorious rood. I. Teochew Tour Delicious Combination spend an unforgettable Christmas
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      30 41 I X/ itllS Celebrates I Cha Cha Jeramzee will conjure a I A&k. ,*S«U;; l^,-^''-"" ,v v>' magical mood this Christmas. Join v them, there'll be feasting carolling I 11
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      293 42 lH f B <?»* s yp®rj» W flKißi MM J'jmi ji ■1 W B m/ JL f w Mr WK *4 1 I fe,v jg[M life jßr When you share with your Community Chest donation today. T□ i want to share. Please send share-giro forms to tin in. H a
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      194 43 van Classified Ad Rates Singapore Monitor: Sunday Monitor: Word* 0.35 cent* per word 0.55 c«nl» per word Display $7.70 p«r col. cm $10.00 per col. cm Bualnaaa Hra Mon-Frl, 9am-spm Sal. Vam-lpm MONITOR'S DIRECTORY A 1 A CCOUNTING 280 7777/1157 A AOOALL 63 1433 acct forms, records systems refills compatible
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      206 43 [cA^WENTAL EASTERN UNITED (CAR t Truck rental) 440 2204/5 ELVIN RENT-A-CAR 748 4791/8 THREE STAR 440 6772/ 235 0256 CLEANING ANCHOR PROVIDES HOUSE cleaning/ painting carpet shampooing/ parquet sanding and floor polishing 338 5034/ 339 6763 DRY CLEANING CARPET Services call Magna Dry 468 4798 KLEENSHINE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES 62 1812
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      140 43 FANCY DRESS COSTIVE JOLLY JOKER FANCY Dress 469 4439 FISHING DANNY CHEONG CO 295 1575 WATER SKIING FOR beginners 250 4768/ 250 5237 FLORISTS GNOMES FLOWER PEOPLE 445 2258 FURNITURE/ RESTORATION/ ftEUPHOLSTERY| ANKON INTERIOR DECOR 449 3398 ANNE FOO SOFA Centre 255 7280 A SPECIALIST IN upholstery custom-made sofa, accept
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      185 43 DAVID, VIDEO FILMING 449 1588 EDWARD UK-TRAINED provides video filming/photo video transfers/ dubbing 734 3840/1 442 3265 (res) PHOTO, VIDEO FOR all occasions (after 7 pm) 456 3906 WEDDINO PHOTOGRAPHY A video photography *****64 PACKERS MOVERS SCAHFREIOHT 221 6970/ 220 2659 WINLAND FORWARDER 291 4217/8 PEN PALS CHOHO KUAN SANG
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      298 43 ANNOUNCEMENT BUSINESS Business Opportunities K I Two boutiques available for'takeover (on rental basis) Ground floor Hotel Royal. Prime location! Owners leaving. For viewing and enquiries: Qenersl Manager Hotel Royal, tel: 253 4411." ANNOUNCEMENT PERSONAL Personal Ctt WANTED. PARTNER TO travel economically through UK. Europe. Middle East Early 1985. more than
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      200 43 ANNOUNCEMENT BUSINESS Business Opportunities L 0 Situations Vacant is AIR CAROO SALES Trainees. GCE O level Possess car Male/ Female Product training 2 months $600 allowance. Progressive increment $1,000 witnin 1 year Car allowance $450 3 years career development programe Write with recent photograph to: Marine Parade P O Box
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      396 43 c«<«et» we fumr mw and delicious food to your doorstep. Different menu everyday to whet your appetites. Lunches dinners are also available Fast prompt delivery. CaN now! At 745-4387. Entertainment Lfl' DISCOTHEQUE ATMOSPHERE FOR your function We provides latest equipments for mobile disco, rental of disco/ stage lighting, sound system,
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      239 44 classified 273*9090 Musical Instruments CHRISTMAS SPECIAL OFFER. Blessing Piano, price slashed from $1950 to $1800. Song's Piano House, Peninsula Plaza. *****27; East Coast Road *****14. LEISURE A SPORTS MART Health Clubs Hk I HTT MERCHANDISE SERVICES 1 At Youf Swvlce T O Removable tattoos designed by Japanese traditional tattooist. A
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      97 44 n A i A ai FOUR —mHWII LIVELY Chopper roller singing Canaries. One paradise' Whydah bird. Seftng cheap. Tel: 479 5037. Looking to Sea? Loofcto C—*****80 today rriSußnn [SPORTS MARTI Health Clubs IS MERCHANDISE SERVICES At Your Service AXI Business Services BS SHILTON FORWARDERS. SPECIAL airport clearance. $10 per consignment
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      420 44 Interior Decor/ Renovation ina Itfn PAINTING PRIVATE houses and factory for HDB 3-roomed with ICI painting at $600, 4-roomed $700, 5-roomed $800, HUDC $1,100. CaN Mr Low 284 1492. SPECIALISM IN PAINTIHO, HDB and HUDC flat. $80 per room. Fast and efficient service. Tel: 241 1002. Akai. SPECIALIST IRON WINDOW
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      290 44 PROPERTY Accommodation Vacant M ANQKLONQ LAMM, FAB** Garden 3-bedroomed aircond flat. partiaUy furnished, 1,953 sq. ft. Reasonable rent. Yoong Company tel: *****77/ 220 1651 BOON TICK TOWER off Balestier Road. Luxuriously furnished apartments/ penthouses for immediate rent. Swimming pool facilities. Tel: 734-9181, Miss Ng. Condominium *J r f town houses
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      519 44 NOTICES i #PWD TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited from PWD and CIDB Registered Contractors for the following:(A) SQS/78/83 Engineering Survey and Investigation, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Interchange at Pan laland Expressway/Jurong Town Hall Road (B) CQS/63/84 Construction of Junior College at Tampines New Town (C) CQS/64/84 Raising and Maintenance
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      414 44 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT (CHAPTER 185) AND IN THE MATTER OF DESIGN EXCELSIOR PTE. LTD. (In Voluntary Liquidation) (MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in pursuance of Section 272 of the Companies Act. Cap 185. that the Final General Meeting of the abovenamed company will be
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      406 45 r. is. i r~»—ii' i 5 .ay p ■y, m NOW pr^ GIVES YOU THE ADVANTAGE The only major card that gives you the free personal accident 5530,000 insurance advantage Carte Blanche, one of the top five charge cards owned by Citicorp, and the MBf Group in the region, worldwide,
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      734 46 classified 273-9090 TENDER NOTICE Separate tenders are invited for:1 MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO CANTEEN AT PASIR PANJANQ LIGHTER WHARVES (NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACT) Tender Deposit SSSOO 00 Closing Date 2 Jan 85 2 DEMOLITION OF BUILDING NEAR PSA GATE 4 Tender Deposit SSSOO 00 Closing Date 2 Jan 85 Site Snowrojnd 24 Dec
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      406 46 NOTICES OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME We, Messrs Gan Associates, as solicitors for STRAITS ARAPA PRIVATE LIMITED of 75, Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 1439, hereby give notice that in consequence of our clients' intended change of ship's name we have applied on their behalf to the Registrar
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      326 46 THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP 18S AMEC SINGAPORE PTE LTD (IN CREDITORS' VOLUNTART WINDING UP) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an Extraordinary General Meeting and a Creditors Meeting of the abovenamed Company duly convened and held at 36 Robinson Road. #05-01/02 City House, Singapore 0106 on 12 December 1984. the
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      107 46 rrsn i/YUEN a 'EATING 8 a HOUSE t 3 Blk 27 Outram Park Cj 3 #01-521 R Q(Next to Dragon Phoenix Rstntijj! 5 T«l: *****01 3 Hong Kong style }J Bar- B-Q Duck, »j H Crispy Suckling Pig K by Hong Kong chefs g{ n Noodles, Ipoh He Fen n]
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      720 47  -  By HARIDAS NAIR THE SQUASH body entrusted with the onerous job of reviewing the rules of the game meets periodically to consider changes to existing rules. This year was the most significant year as the ISRF (International Squash Rackets Federation) rule committee,
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      137 47 AP JAKARTA, Fri INDONESIA'S Yanita Utama soccer club beat Singapore's Tiong Bahru 5-0 yesterday, the opening day of the 11-day first Asean in-ter-club soccer tournament here. The match was watched by about 5,000 spectators. The first goal was scored by inside-half Joko
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      267 48 Reuter LONDON, Fri ITALY'S imported soccer stars are feeling the rigours of life in the Italian First Division with half the season still to go. England striker Mark Hateley's swift return to action after a cartilage operation has backfired and AC Milan have now
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      Pathma to repeat key role fop Pahang
      458 49 muiMar '85 Singapore midfielder Thambiah Pathmanathan (picture) will again feature prominently in Pahang's bid to regain the Malaysia Cup tney lost to Selangor last year in a close encounter. Pat, as he called affectionately by his team-mates, won the Most Exciting Player of
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      553 51 Little Perlis believe they can make an impact against the big guns this time PERLIS not only want to get the goals that will put them through to the quarterfinals, but also to teach the other Malaysian states a lesson or two in football. "We want to prove our
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      65 51 Tha squad: V Marimuthu, Raja Mohan, Barhan Mustaffa, Ibrahim Saad, Musa Saad, Manja Man, Syed Zainal Abidin, Japilus Jahid Shakimar, Rosli Osman, Aidi Roslan, Norizan Bakar, Zabiah Mohamad, Rosdi Mat Ros, Zainuddin Hamid, Awang Damit, Husin Jaafar, Tengku Aziz Tengku Ahmad, Ahmad Suhaimi, T Chandran, Jamin Ismail, Aziz Ibrahim,
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      276 52 Mark that man! AHMAD Suhaimi and Husin Jaafar the names spell chaos for defenders. Opposing teams will have to be on their toes if they want to keep their goals intact. Both players were reserves in Perils' Malaysia Cup squad last season but are destined to be in the
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      56 53 Qoalkaapars: Ong Yu Tiang, Sanusi Daud D«f«nd*rs: Jamal Nasir, Abu Bakar Ahmad. Norkhidzan Surip, Tajuddin Nor, D Devandran, Shaan Gam Midfialdars: T Pathmanathan, R Suriamoorthy, Ahmad Yusoff. Azizan Idris, Khairuddin Syed Strikers: Zainal Abidin. Yunus Ali, Abdah Alif, Hamidon Abdullah, Roslan Jaffar Coach: Fred Binney Rating: NO CHANCE WILL
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      PAHANG BANK ON THE 'IMPORTS' ONCE MORE
      502 53  -  REPORTS BY S GULAM PAHANG'S hope for Malaysia Cop victory in the 1985 season again lies in the boots of their foreign legion. And they can be an awesome lot, led by the three brilliant "pioneers." Thambiah Pathmanathan, R Suriamoorthy and Zainal Abidin
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      'No doubts about my loyalty' 'No question of my loyalty to Pahang'
      379 53 MALAYSIA'S best striker, ZAINAL ABIDIN HASSAN, was recently involved in a big controversy over next year's Malaysia Cup tournament. Zainal, also known as the "Black Pearl" of Malaysia, kicked up a ruckus that has yet to be fully
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      'I'll prove my worth to them' What's missing from Suria is consistency
      282 54 WORRY NUMBER TWO R. SURIANOSETET SINGAPOREAN R SURIAMOORTHY'S thinlyveiled differences with coach Fred Binney last season appears to have been settled. Midfielder Suria who has been playing for Pahang for the past two seasons, was content with conditions
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      SORTING MEN FROM BOYS 12 points from 4 matches – that's United's target
      818 55 SORTING MEN FROM BOYS 12 points from 4 matches that's United's target MONITOR sports LONDON, Friday WHAT a fascinating Christmas this is going to be. The Christmas period is traditionally the time that sorts out the men from the boys in the football league. The time when you learn to
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