Singapore Monitor, 30 January 1985, Afternoon Edition
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Title Section18 1985-01-30 1 EVENIm. EDITION THE SINGAPORE MONITOR Wednesday, January 30, 1985 30 cents M C (P) No 21 5 8418 words
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472 1985-01-30 1 RODNEY HOBSON; FOO MEY KIEN - 'Developers prefer to sell projects direct to buyers' ■y RODNEY HOBSON and FOO MEY KIEN A PROPOSED consortium of developers to buy up property in Singapore as a boost to the market looks unlikely to get off the ground. The idea was put472 words
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174 1985-01-30 1 AP TOKYO, Wednesday A MAJOR Japanese electronics manufacturer has developed a three-dimen-sional television system visible with the naked eye, a company release announced here today. In the Fifties, American movie theatres featured films in three-dimen-sion, but movie-goers back then had to wear specialAP - 174 words
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Article, Illustration532 1985-01-30 2 ROBERT CONCEICAO - SAF AUDIO-VISUAL TRAINING AIDS COMPETITION By ROBERT CONCEICAO LIKE A Hollywood spy movie, complete with a seduction scene shot in a local hotel and a clandestine meeting with a spy in the Botanic Gardens, a 13-minute video prdgtamme entitled 'Not For Sale!" took the firstPICTURES: SPENCER LOH - 532 words
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Article136 1985-01-30 2 OFFICERS in the education service may apply to attend four courses at the South-east Asian regional language centre in the academic year July 1985 to June 1986. The courses are: Course leading to the Diploma in Applied Linguistics. Course leading to the Diploma in Teaching of136 words
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Article112 1985-01-30 2 TWO MOTORISTS were seriously injured in Jalan Toa Payoh and Tampines early today. Mr Ang Chin Seng was driving his car along Jalan Toa Payoh about 1 am. Police said he lost control of the vehicle which hit a tree and the road divider railing.112 words
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292 1985-01-30 3 IRENE TOH - He sheltered special constable who was wanted for murder after boat shooting By IRENE TOH A 21-YEAR-OLD man today pleaded guilty to harbouring special constable Abdul Rashid Mohd Said, a man charged with the murder of two police officers on a marine patrol boat292 words
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142 1985-01-30 3 REGISTRATION for the 1985 GCE Normal Level examination for private candidates begins next Tuesday and will last until Feb 16. Those who are studying in government and government-aided schools can register for ths examination during the following hours: MONDAY to Friday between 8.?0 am and142 words
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210 1985-01-30 3 TWENTY-SEVEN school principals have been appointed to the Fifth Schools Council. They are: Mr A E Balaraj (Bedok South Primary), Bro Kevin Bryne (St Joseph's Institution), Mrs M Chan Hong Lian (Kallang Primary), Mrs Chan Jee Kun (Ghim Moh Secondary), Mr Choo Phie Ching210 words
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85 1985-01-30 3 A MAN was today charged in a district court with the murder of a retired travel agency director. No plea was taken from Lim Siang Heng, 36, for the alleged murder of Joseph Ng Wah Cheong, 62, at the foot of Blk85 words
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Article, Illustration323 1985-01-30 4 SIT YIN FONG - By SIT YIN FONG JEANS SUPPLIER Mr Joseph Quek yesterday said he had been pestered by "nuisance calls" ever since ne sued EmCirium Holdings, the giant reil chain, for an unpaid goods bill a week ago. Up to yesterday, the managing director of323 words
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355 1985-01-30 4 By SEAH MEI KIANG STUDENTS who think the General Paper is no longer important under the new entry rules for admission into the National University of Singapore are in for a surprise. They will still have a hurdle to surmount, in the shape of355 words
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Article177 1985-01-30 4 THE TRADE Development Board is to set up a countertrade unit, chairman Mr S Chandra Das said this morning. The board is "most willing to help put traders who require countertrade services in contact with others who may be able to close the deal," he promised. Countertrade177 words
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NEWS SCAN
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Article59 1985-01-30 4 A QUICK GLANCE AT HOME NEWS THIRTY-FIVE per cent of the first batch of Normal stream school leavers who applied to 'undergo Vocational and Industrial Training Board courses were successful. According to a statement released by the board yesterday, 8,287 new trainees enrolled for courses in January59 words
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Article73 1985-01-30 4 MEMBERS of Singapore optical associations have questioned the professionalism of an optometry course held here last week. They have also called for government regulation to maintain standards. The course they referred to was the London Course of Optometry conducted by Professor H Freeman, founder and director of73 words
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Article83 1985-01-30 4 War but it's all a game THREE Arab-Israeli wars will be recreated this Sunday at Bukit Merah by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). But the battles will not be fought with tanks, howitzers and rifles. Instead, the soldiers will fight with dice, cards and a set of board game rules.83 words
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Article76 1985-01-30 4 ANOTHER hotel has started a "five-day work, one day off" scheme for its staff. Boulevard Hotel started the scheme on a sixmonth trial basis last December for about 280 staff members in the housekeeping, front office, and food and beverage departments "There has been no hitch76 words
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803 1985-01-30 4 JOSEPH LEE; BENNY ORTEGA - By JOSEPH LEE and BENNY ORTEGA THE ENIWETOK sailed into Singapore again in the late hours of Jan 28 within hours of the second anniversary of the Sentosa cable car tragedy in which seven people died. The drillship is now lying803 words
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472 1985-01-30 5 THE HIGHER you go up the ladder, the greater the pay differential between Singapore and Hong Kong, two reports on pay and benefits in the two countries show. But for those at the lowest end of the pay scale, wages are472 words
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531 1985-01-30 5 A MANAGEMENT consultants' survey of employees' pay and benefits in Singapore raises a question mark over Cowec and Medisave. The survey, by William M Mercer International, suggests that Cowec schemes will have difficulty in beating the 6.5 per cent interest currently531 words
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Article241 1985-01-30 5 RODNEY HOBSON - REPORTS BY RODNEY HOBSON MERCER identifies eight banks as potential investment managers tor Cowec funds. The report says they have "the best feel for the local market." The eight on the list are: United Overseas Bank Group, Overseas Union Bank, OverseaChinese Banking Corp, Singapore International241 words
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Advertisement74 1985-01-30 4 Bfll SUCCULENT STEAKS. A EXECUTIVE SET LUNCH V Tender juicy steaks are our speciality. Try our delicious Sambal Steak and "Surf &Turf"(a combination of steak and seafood). They're a taste sensation. Take advantage of our $6.50++ Executive Set Lunch. It's about the best value you can get. 120, Cantonment Road74 words
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Advertisement64 1985-01-30 5 THE W—l6 |RB FRENCH LOOK. Vffl AMNIftGE Mf ROSSKNOL. w Mahogany coloured IP* 5 sportshirt with subtle j stripes and pinhead dots. Also 7 in light blue, beige, grey anc brown.* Collar in plain W white. 100% mercerized cotton. gQ jLj Model RG 11 80. Available at m SBK Prtooto64 words
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339 1985-01-30 6 Two other crew members of Hwa Pyung Ace also safe, but at least seven are dead and 10 missing AP TOKYO, Wednesday THREE crew members of a South Korean container ship were rescued today in the East China Sea while seven bodies wereAP - 339 words
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Article, Illustration64 1985-01-30 6 INDIAN Prime Minister RAjiv Gandhi (centre) took some time off in New Delhi yesterday to pose with Sikh dancers for the Republic Day festivities. His late mother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, never missed the annual get-together with tribal folk-dancers. Mr Gandhi is seenPICTURE: REUTER - 64 words
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290 1985-01-30 6 Reuter STOCKHOLM, Wednesday NORTH Atlantic Treaty Organisation (fyato) plans td submit details of its proposals for reducing the risk 'of war in Europe' to tne Stockholm Disarmament Conference today, after Moscow presented a draft treaty on non-use of- force.Reuter - 290 words
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429 1985-01-30 6 AP BEIJING, Wednesday A 26-YEAR-OLD woman factory worker and her lover have been executed for strangling her husband to death, posters outside the Beiiing People s Court said yesterday. Big red check marks on the posters indicated that nineAP - 429 words
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117 1985-01-30 6 Brunei police seize forged 104,000 Ber nama MIRI, Wed BRUNEI police seized forged currencies with a face value of *****,000 (S$104,000) and arrested three suspects, two of them foreigners, in Bandar Seri Beeawan on Saturday. TV Brunei, monitored here last night, quoted Commissioner of Police Pengiran Omar Pengiran Haji ApongBer nama - 117 words
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PEOPLEWATCH
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Article, Illustration155 1985-01-30 7 A QUICK LOOK AT THE NEWSMAKERS AN unprecedented academic rebuff for a British prime minister was delivered by professors ana administrators of Oxford University yesterday when they voted not to grant an honorary degree to Mrs Margaret Thatcher (picture above). Congregation, the university's Parliament, voted 738-219155 words
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Article, Illustration72 1985-01-30 7 GREEK shipowner Christina Onassis (picture above) yesterday save birth to a baby girl, a spokeswoman for tne American Hospital said. She said both mother and daughter were in good health. The new-born baby is Onassis' first child. Onassis, 34, is the only surviving child of Greek72 words
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Article74 1985-01-30 7 THE Japanese Government announced yesterday it will appoint Mr Nobuo Matsunaga, viceminister for foreign affairs, as its ambassador to the United States, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. The appointment, scheduled to be effective as of tomorrow, was approved by yesterday's cabinet meeting, the spokesman said.74 words
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Article119 1985-01-30 7 WANG Fengwu, a worker who befriended Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping's son after he was crippled by Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution, wrote aboot the 1968 incident for the first time yesterday. Mr Wang wrote that he was doing propaganda work at Beijing University in119 words
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323 1985-01-30 7 Reuter GENEVA, Wednesday OPEC OIL ministers are close to agreement on narrowing the Erice gap between light and eavy oils to US$2.4O a barrel from its present US$4, ministerial sources told reporters yesterday. The change, intended to improve the saleability of the currently overpricedReuter - 323 words
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249 1985-01-30 7 UPI NEW DELHI, W«d THE first Indian lawsuit seeking compensation for the effects of a toxic fas leak was filed in Ihopal yesterday against the Union Carbide Corp, the Indian Government and 55 other persons, the Press Trust of India reported. The Press TrustUPI - 249 words
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Article77 1985-01-30 7 WASHINGTON, W«d A TOURIST breached elaborate White House security on Inauguration. Day by walking in with the Marine Band, then wandered into the Reagan family dining room where he was arrested, officials admitted yesterday The man, identified by the Secret Service as Robert Latta, 45, "followed77 words
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Article, Illustration169 1985-01-30 8 Reuter PARIS, Wednesday PARIS haute couture collections for spring and summer grab the eye with blindingly bright colour and metallic or satin glitter, and knee-baring hemlines are the order of the day. Several outstanding trends are already evident in the collections being presented this weekReuter; PICTURE: AP - 169 words
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554 1985-01-30 8 The Star KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday SENATOR Tan Sri C Selvarajah was one of 13 people who served as directors with former Bumiputra Malaysia Finance chairman Lorrain Esme Osman in seven of his companies, the High Court was told yesterday. Tan Sri Selvarajah,The Star - 554 words
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297 1985-01-30 8 LAT-WP DALY CITY (California), Wednesday TWO UNDERWORLD figures in Taiwan admitted complicity in the Oct 15 murder here of Taiwan dissident journalist Henry Liu, the detective in charge of the investigation said yesterday. Lt Tom Reese, who returned on Monday after a week-longLAT-WP - 297 words
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209 1985-01-30 9 Bernama KOTA KINABALU, Wed METHANOL, an important chemical intermediate used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, will become Malaysia's latest export item with the start-up of the Ms62l million (5|559 million) methanol plant in Labuan two days ago. The start-up, marking aBernama - 209 words
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Article126 1985-01-30 9 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Wednetday THE UNITED Malays' National Organisation (Umno) Supreme Council has decided to compel all party divisions to re-elect their committees at the delegates conference this year. The decision is final even though there have been reservations that the decision may give rise toBernama - 126 words
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112 1985-01-30 9 Reuter TEL AVIV, W«d THE ISRAELI army has banned all alcoholic beverages from its bases, a military spokesman said yesterday. "From time to time, there were incidents of people getting drunk," he said, adding that an order issued a few weeks ago removed beerReuter - 112 words
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Article255 1985-01-30 9 AP, UPI LONDON, Wednesday SEI LANKA has signed a deal to buy assault rifles and four inshore patrol craft from China, a British military magazine reported yesterday. Jane's Defence Weeklv, in a report from Colombo, quoted highly-placed government sources as saying Sri Lanka gave theAP, UPI - 255 words
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Article190 1985-01-30 9 AP WASHINGTON, Wed AMERICAN business productivity rose 3.6 per cent in 1984, the biggest gain since 1971, the Labour Department reported yesterday. The department said the increase was due to the strongest advances in output and hours worked since the Fifties and a substantial advanceAP - 190 words
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Advertisement52 1985-01-30 6 [DE^ignF 1985 EXPORT SURPLUS SALE Jan. 26 Feb. 1 Up to 40% DISCOUNT Thai silk and Thai cotton Ready-to-wear Accessories Our Export Surplus Sale takes place only twice a year. Don t miss this first sale. *B1 19/21 Tanglm Shopping Centre Tanglin Road Tel *****39 Open 9.30 a m to52 words
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Advertisement93 1985-01-30 7 TENOR ~~H COMPUTER FURNITURE Attractive and versatile with full range of connecting tops to form multi-configurations. Tenor's wide choice of standing work surface system also incorporate a unique segregated wire ways feature steel Tenor computer furniture provides a more efficient and more comfortable working environment for each user. 'jas.W* m93 words
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Advertisement395 1985-01-30 9 A joint campaign by MPH and Singapore Monitor to stretch your reading dollar. J&WA NTOFF THIS AD CUT ACHU« OFFf 1 HAAIf DD irCC I MPH has the I UUUI\ KKKX3! widest range of V Ji r I in town HHH IH- An inescapable fact/# mm |H h i MPSj395 words
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1119 1985-01-30 10 SPP Ltd may have more red ink in its accounts for the year ended Dec 31, 1984. Its holding company, Tuan Sing Holdings, was said to have mobilised its merchant banker, a professional accounting firm and a legal firm to identify the1,119 words
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Article, Illustration124 1985-01-30 10 OUB Centre, the future headquarters for Overseas Union Bank, will provide 40,000 square metres of office space wnen it is completed by the end of 1986. The centre, built over an area of 7,530 square metres in the Central Business District, comK rises124 words
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171 1985-01-30 10 HARPER GILFILLAN intends to diversify into the manufacturing sector in line with its obejctive to achieve a wider operating base that would act as a buffer against the cyclical nature of trading. Harper's new chairman, Mr H J Conybeare, said: "Harper has been a fairly171 words
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242 1985-01-30 11 HMLLSTgEET Reuter A SURGE of buying in the final hour of an otherwise routine session yesterday pushed Wall Street stock prices to an all-time record as measured by the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The closely watched Dow Jones index rose 14.79 points in theReuter - 242 words
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Article43 1985-01-30 11 THE OUB Composite Share Price Index closed at 416.33, up 2.72 points from the pre- vious day's close of 413.61. The OUB Singapore Dollar Trade-weighted Index was down *0.1166 point, to 133.8926 in morning trading from the previous day's close of 134.0092.43 words
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Article199 1985-01-30 11 Reuter THE US dollar was narrowly mixed against most major currencies*compared with New Yofk levels in very qiriet early trading. They said lack of fresh factors, uncertainty over the direction of the dollar and end of the month consideration kept operators on the sidelines. The US dollarReuter - 199 words
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243 1985-01-30 11 THE GOVERNMENT'S gradual withdrawal from businesses is a farsighted policy which should promote freer open competition and promote Singapore as a major financial centre, Mr Allan Ng Poh Meng, chairman of the Association of Banks in Singapore, said yesterday. The association "unreservedly welcomes" this policy243 words
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219 1985-01-30 11 CONTINUING with yesterdavs rally, prices on the local bourse opened generally higher this morning although it closed off its morning's high. Fan-El aid the top volume of 818,000 to close at $2.93, followed by .Pah Inv's 570,000 at $9.44 and Genting Bhd's 566,000 at219 words
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Article304 1985-01-30 11 Selected stocks at midday. Market toae: firm Boustead 1.65/1.67 Cold Storage 2.60/2 62 FAN 5 30/5 35 Genting 5 40/5 45 G.I.H 2.29/2.32 Haw Par 2 12/2.14 Isetan 2 48/2 52 Jurong Cement 1.63 B Keck Seng 2.05 S Hume 3.32/3.40 Inchcape 2.59/2.62 Intraco 2 22/2.27 M Cement 1304 words
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Article101 1985-01-30 11 Your S$ to one unit of foreign currency Selling Buying TT/DD TT 00 US| 2 2135 2.2035 2.1945 C sterling 2.4780 2.4599 2.4459 Australian! 1 8119 1.7879 1.7729 CURRENCY NOTES S$ to 1 unit USf 2.21 2.19 NZf 1.10 1.00 S sterling 2.49 2.39 Australian I 1.83 1.75 Canadian101 words
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Advertisement99 1985-01-30 10 ry.T.T.T.Y.^.yq OCBC Finance LJ Housing Loans M We understand your needs ifSSfoB aSfe H At OCBC Finance, we practice a flexibility that will comfortably meet your particular needs for a housing loan. h Competitive terms Use of CPF Savings acceptable VW Bridging loans available §1 B B OCBC Finance (S)99 words
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Miscellaneous23 1985-01-30 10 t> 1964 MfN.u«ht Bmd.. I IK. K h»& oOjoff VO BE IN A PRETTY HIGH TAX BRACKET IP THEdOVBeMMENT ptcipfcp ID TAX LQ66&5.'23 words
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Advertisement67 1985-01-30 11 *1 I'^fl^H ■KM7 yourself to an outrageously over a on the Simply order one or 1 bottle during our daily Golden Hours |Bs and get another, absolutely free! ■■B Disco Hrs: 9pm to 2am m /7 J i >/ H Fn Sat to 3am ff First drink: $14++ (Sun Thur)67 words
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PROPERTY SECTION
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Article312 1985-01-30 12 ANNIE CHIA - Many new house owners want to get homes renovated before Chinese New Year By ANNIE CHIA NEW PROPERTY owners who want to get their homes renovated before the Chinese New Year will probably have to pay much more than usual to get the job done.312 words
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Article, Illustration80 1985-01-30 12 STUDIO apartments at Delfi Orchard in Orchard Road are selling briskly since they were marketed in November. They range from $260,000 to over $500,000. Some of the 17 units sold have already been let out by owners. The luxurious apartments are just on80 words
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Article, Illustration74 1985-01-30 13 SINDO (Sixth A venae) Development to refurbishing all 48 maisonettes in Sindo Gardens and the protect to now on the market for lease. Work has finished on a block of 16 flats and these are available to let hilly furnished, although it74 words
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275 1985-01-30 13 ANNIE CHIA - By ANNIE CHIA HOUSE hunters with problemJtan buying real estate are making a 24-hour property hotline a success. The Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers, a national body embracing all aspects of surveying and valuing, set up the telephone hotline two275 words
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Advertisement170 1985-01-30 12 One stop and you're home At Credit POSB you can get a loan for your home with less legwork and on the best terms. All you need to do is visit our offices in the CPF Building. We'll help you with your application forms for a POSB loan and for170 words
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Advertisement692 1985-01-30 13 I Mortgagees' Sale Of Properties I I By Public Auction I To Be Held At No. 6 Cecil Street #02-04, People's Insurance Building. on Friday, Bth February 1985 at 3.00 p.m. H Particulars H H Landed Properties Apartments/Condominium H 1) Nos. 43,43 A, 438 and 43C West Coast Rd 16)692 words
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263 1985-01-30 14 DESPITE what the spokesman for the Permanent Secretary (Education) had said in her reply (SM, Nov 16,1984) I maintain that Polytechnic graduate mothers are not given preference in the Primary School priority registration scheme. I present herewith a table for discussion. From the table263 words
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140 1985-01-30 14 DR B Y LAU - —REPLY DR B Y LAU Medical Director Toa Payoh Hospital Singapore 1129 WE REFER to the letter "Unnecessary to transfer patient to another hospital" by William Koh (SM, Jan 22). Toa Payoh Hospital has a limited number of beds for orthopaedic cases and140 words
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149 1985-01-30 14 I VISITED my brother-in-law at Blk 25 Telok Blangah Crescent on Jan 24 at 8.30 pm. After a few unsuccessful attempts to find a parking lot, I decided to park my car in the place meant for motorcycles as I would be away149 words
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Article, Illustration1194 1985-01-30 14 feature UPI TOKYO: Shortly after Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone's re-election last November, the Foreign Ministry received a secret request from the Japanese leader's closest aides. The aides felt something dramatic was needed to polish Mr Nakasone's image, tarnished by an unexpected electoral challenge engineered by partyUPI - 1,194 words
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Article75 1985-01-30 14 "I DO not believe we shall ever have a United States of Europe in the. same way that there is a United States of America." British PM Margaret Thatcher on the idea of transforming the Common Market into a political union "THERE is nothing wrong with present day democracy,75 words
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504 1985-01-30 15 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR COMMENT FIRST it was Dr Toh Chin Chye. Now it's Mr Jek Yuen Thong, Dr Ow Chin Hock. Others like Dr Augustine Tan and Dr Tan Cheng Bock have spoken up before on controversial issues. So it isn't just the opposition504 words
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191 1985-01-30 15 SOME TIME ago, some members of a family died when fire engulfed their shop house-cum-residence in the Balestier Complex. The family was living above the shop premises and the house was accessible only by a staircase leading from the shop. Once the191 words
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Article127 1985-01-30 15 I REFER to "Killing of swan is disgusting" (SM, Jan 25) where "Nature Lover" said that a fine of a mere $500 is nothing nowadays. I disagree with him. To the ordinary man in the street who is trying to make ends meet, $500 is127 words
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162 1985-01-30 15 RECENTLY there has been a lot of news about American football in the papers. This sport is'considered the most popular and entertaining sport in the United States, with 120 million Americans viewing the annual Super Bowl live on TV. The event is162 words
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101 1985-01-30 15 L FERNANDO - L FERNANDO Singapore 9123 WE MUST thank Citi Bank for giving us the thrilling "Silk Road", but did NHK and CTV want a historically accurate documentary or just a romantic "spectacular"? In part two one hears that Buddhism originated in what is modern Pakistan.101 words
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Advertisement71 1985-01-30 15 LETTERS on any subject of public interest w* be accepted for publication. They should be typed and must be signed. They must also include the writer's name and address even if the writer decides to use a pseudonym m print. A contact telephone number would be useful. We reserve the71 words
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Article, Illustration1176 1985-01-30 16 WONG AH YOKE - By WONG AH YOKE FIVE minutes. The time it takes to sing Happy Birthday 12 times perhaps. The time devoted to marking one year of Channel 12 on 12, with a special "programme" the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation has prepared to celebrate its first birthday tomorrow. There will1,176 words
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Article, Illustration689 1985-01-30 16 Wong Ah Yoke - Wong Ah Yoke A YEAR has passed since the birth of Channel 12. It began symbolically on Jan 31 last year with a glimpse into the act of human conception and birth in a documentary called The Miracle of Life. From its first wail after a689 words
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Article, Illustration659 1985-01-30 18 WONG SING YEONG - By WONG SING YEONG NOBODY watches Channel 12 all the time, but many people watch it at least some of the time. For those who do, it is usually proErammes of specific interest that atract them. Dance fans go for ballet programmes, film buffs for659 words
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Article, Illustration418 1985-01-30 18 Applause: Broadway plays Washington (Ch 12, 9 pm) THIS programme, hosted by Debbie Reynolds and performed before a live audience at the John F Kennedy Centre at Washington, was produced in celebration of the centre's 10th Anniversary. It features Broadway musicals performed by Beatrice Arthur, Melba Moore, Robert418 words
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Article, Illustration576 1985-01-30 19 VIOLET OON - At leisure Jfl By VIOLET OON NINETEEN EIGHTY-FIVE is the big year for Bach, Handel and Scarlatti. It's also the big year for harpsichordist, pianist, conductor and choir teacher, George Malcolm, 67, whose speciality in music by these composers has made him one of the hottest576 words
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Article385 1985-01-30 19 WONG SING YEONG - FILM: NINJA MISSION SHOWING: Capitol and Changi Reviewed by WONG SING YEONG I WAS cajoled into seeing this film by two glib-tongued sales executives. It turned out that they slept through most of it while their snoring kept me awake. Ninjas. Their art at warfare invokes385 words
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Advertisement15 1985-01-30 16 A few reactions to Channel 12 Page 19 Starstruck and Cuisine will be carried tomorrow15 words
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Miscellaneous1319 1985-01-30 17 2.30 SBCTEXT Live tempi* Pages V R Vw W I 3.00 Opening and Programme Highlights followed by This K **L 9 jMM|P I Land la Mine (CMO (Engllah subtitles). H l 1 MM* V' I 4.39 Ths Richard Simmons Snow. M I 4.50 Tho Animals Express. I V VOL I1,319 words
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Miscellaneous176 1985-01-30 17 i j Noon Newsdesk 12.30 Waveguide 12.40 Book Choice 12.45 Financial News 12.55 Reflections 1.00 World News 1.09 Twenty-four Hours: News Summary 1.30 What's New 1.45 The World Today 2.00 Newsdesk 2.30 Omnibus 3.00 World News 3.09 Twenty-four Hours: News Summary 3.30 Report on Religion 3.45 That's Trad 4.00 World176 words
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Advertisement47 1985-01-30 18 DRAGON PHOENIX RESTAURANT GAROUPA tin SOON HOCK S fnICRAB&PRAWNSg ia@ee@B@©S Delicious Cantonese Cuisine by HOOI KOK WAI We cater for birthday wedding parties buffet lunches business functions Live music and songs while you dine in comfort No cover charge Blk 26 Outram Park Singapore TEL *****88 ******2947 words
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Advertisement104 1985-01-30 20 LIDO: LAST DAY! (*****14) 5 SHOWS at 11am, 1.30. 4.00, 6.45, 9.15 Last DAYS! JADEi HURRV-HDRRY-HURRY! (*****80) 5 SHOWS at 11am, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.Q0 UDOtOPENS_TOMORROVVI wSKltr \i v UNITED ARTISTS ftwenh A KOCH KIRKWOOD Production o( a STUART ROSENBERG Fim starring DARYL HANNAH (The MERMAID of SPLASH) FEATURING HIT104 words
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Advertisement198 1985-01-30 20 2 NEWSFLASH!!! X Bt«vte Wonder s"! JUST CALLED TO SAY I LOVE YOU" Z a Wins the Golden Globe Award for X X| BEST ORIGINAL MOVIE SONG. i ORCHARD: 12th BIG DAY! I J I (*****88) 1.30, 4.00, 6.30. A 9 15pm •J 8 u ir-i GENE WILDER j; CEtifl198 words
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Miscellaneous308 1985-01-30 20 HTHE Fourth Asean Exhibition of Painting and Photography will be held jit the National Museum Art Gallery today and tomorrow, from 9am to 5 pm. The theme of the exhibition is Current Api proaches in Art. of the Asean region. Admission bition of batik paintings at the Lone Pine Gallery,308 words
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Miscellaneous41 1985-01-30 20 I TODAY: TOMORROW: Low tide: 11.46 am High tida: 5.43 am (1 m) (2.2 m) High tida: 6.29 pm Low tide: 1.16 pm (2 m) M m) Low tida: 11.10 pm High tida: 6.34 pm (1.3 m) (1.7 m) I i41 words
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Article, Illustration434 1985-01-30 21 BRYAN SHUMAKER - By BRYAN SHUMAKER MY home-computer room adjoins my baby daughter's bedroom, and the chatter of my dot-matrix prjnterltept waking her. To quiet the printer, I built an enclosure: a foam-padded box with a plastic front and top. To muffle your printer, plan to build a box434 words
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Article295 1985-01-30 22 DRAWING up circles? Here's a guide to scribe circles without a compass. Circles up to 600 mm in diameter can be simply marked out by adapting an ordinary wooden ruler to the job. To mark the circle's centre, fit a nail at one end. Drill holes in295 words
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219 1985-01-30 22 AUSTRALIAN textile designer Sheridan is introducing a new collection of bedroom fabrics featuring six floral prints inspired by French, English and Japanese influences. These will be available in major department stores and bedroom boutiques from the middle of March this year. Floral219 words
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Advertisement268 1985-01-30 21 mm jjj .Everyday, neat, clean housing estates quickly turn into wet, gawdy eyesores As sure as the sun rises It's the daily appearance of the bamboo parade Creaky bamboo poles, laden with sodden laundry pose a cumbersome and soggy sight and a danger as killer litter Now. MEKAY puts the268 words
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Advertisement235 1985-01-30 21 Apollo Bathroom Fitting A New Idea In Decorating, WS m r~ —a~i i*i L Colours Ivory, Blue, Brown, Complete Set--7 Items APOLLO Special TRADEMARK offer $rs.oo ORIGINAL FROM HONG KONG yqpp Sole Agent: Singapore i Malaysia STAR BRIGHT TRADING #04-174, Block 1014, Geylang East, Avenue 3, Singapore 1438,Te1: *****83/*****84 Tarkett235 words
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Advertisement182 1985-01-30 22 ■r~ GUARANTEED IVr <p»nn*M In irnnovaton uwHu for HOB ftaa U-tijl and pnuam houaaa induing J Flooring: uncle range of quakfy 1 n". pkatrring. safV Uml paper, catfng. pointing and etc HKVS "1 FumMiing. kachen cabmeu. Cmnlin ««i»— ■[£4 uwiMa and mtonor dtwon HgKV yA\\\ n 9 «wn» and bedroom*182 words
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Miscellaneous480 1985-01-30 23 leisure comics ARIES March 21 to April 20 LIBRA Sense of direction is restored, September 23 to October 22 you'll have more security, Focus is on travel, business, you'll be closer to home and intensified relationship and you'll be rewarded for recent bringing spiritual values into efforts. Lunar emphasis is480 words
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Miscellaneous187 1985-01-30 23 FASTRACK By Bill Holbrook HAfLooV. IWC V ATT. IHIS W. But IHIS "ItHAE f D01N& 60fAfc I ON£ 1 ITS f«R RIAL' I'M AMD WHY iWfc flftu, e 1 i THitfKlrtG- Kboor lOf VoOR WEtKLV I R*AtW To COAANUT 1 $UDD*M UR&£ To I FASHIONABLE. J< 06 uAT£IV MD... V187 words
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Advertisement226 1985-01-30 24 M PERSONAL CARE AND FITNESS Panax Ginseng is a precious natural produce in the mountains of northeastern province of China Ifs a natural tome good for health. strength and It also helps to reduce fatigue and Promote vitality Take it and feel the difference Manufacturer Iha Central MedtceJ Menufeciorv Itentekv226 words
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Advertisement16 1985-01-30 24 For all enquiries on this page, please call Miss Irene Wong at Tel: *****90 Ext 2816 words
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Advertisement203 1985-01-30 25 PERSONAL CARE ANP FITNESS 1 I JOICO La Flirt I I Gives you a "perm free" perm! La Flirt is for the woman after a hair affair calculated to start at the top. Joko La Flirt is designed for a perm that doesn't feel like one or look like one.203 words
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Advertisement128 1985-01-30 25 IT* (XtTkinq l/xit 3lin VITAMIN E May j-taw -OtuscLLji AJeeded 7 EMOLLIENT___^^ CREME A Available 2 slzas (2 oz. 4 oz.) 1 Available at following pharmacies V J Guardian Pharmacy Jeiita CABOT S Orchard Pharmacy Orchard Tower Satin Pharmacy M.P.H. Robinson Road Tong Keng Hong Drug Store Arcade. Raffles Place128 words
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Advertisement185 1985-01-30 26 van Classified Ad Rates Siaflaporc Monitor: Seeday Monitor W«Ht Oil end per word 0.55 crate par word Dteploy $7.70 pnr col. cm $10.00 p« cot. en Mmm lira Moo-Frl. ho spo> Sot. teas-lpoi MONITOR'S DIRECTORY" ACCOUNTING SERVICES A 1 ACCOUNTING 280 *****1157 A ADO ALL *****74/ 221 7177. If you're185 words
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Advertisement368 1985-01-30 26 ANNOUNCEMENT BUSINESS Business Opportunities EARN MSMMUM OF *400/daily for part-timers it you dare to work hard. No Capital involvad. Tal: 338 7290/ 338 8593. QUICK MONEY. EARN more than $1,000 a week by seNng a very fast moving customers item. Start with capital of $100/-. Tel: *****90/338 593 PEN PALS368 words
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Advertisement306 1985-01-30 26 Miscellaneous Courses FLORIST OFFERS FLOWER arrangement courses lor aH occasions. Interested parties, pleaae call 338 3869 or 338 3703. EDWIN'S GARDEN/ LANDSCAPE offers personal tuition in professional or hobby course in floral art. Tel: •466 8177. Private Tuition PT EXPERIENCED GRADUATE TUTORS For all levels/ subjects Can 932 4331 (9am306 words
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Advertisement440 1985-01-30 26 Entertainment tNT FOR SALE Under $60 Bargains ALPINE CAR CASSETTE pMver with speakers sefcng for $60. Interested, please contact *****38 before 12p.m. OIOITAL CLOCK RAOIO aeNng for $25. Good condition. Interested buyer, please contact 255 6138 before 12p.m. PHILIPS STEREO MUSIC players with two speakers sefcna for $60. Please contact440 words
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Advertisement344 1985-01-30 27 classified z 273-9090 Health Clubs SEA-VIEW HEALTH CENTRE. Sea-view Hotel provides Massage and sauna by experienced ladies Tel: 345 2163. Sports Goods/ C9aching SUBARASHI SPORTS (RACKET) Restringidg Services Blk 330. #01-1809. Ang Mo Kio Ave 1. 455 5006. MERCHANDISE SERVICES 1 At Your Sorvlcs >tl CHIN SWEE PROQRAMMMQ Co specialises344 words
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Advertisement386 1985-01-30 27 Accommodation Vacant M NEWTON AREA. BOARO and lodging lor foreign students. $500 per student. Also furnished room for singles. $450/ $650 p.m. Tel: 253 6241 FULLY FURNISHED ROOM at Marine Drive TO LET. Single or foreigners only. CaN: Mrs Tan *****18 before 8 pm. Property For Sale 3-ROOM IMPROVED AT386 words
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Advertisement377 1985-01-30 27 9BHDB Invites application from Singapore citizens for the •poet of: (A) TECHNICAL OFFICER (COMMUNICATIONS) Qualifications: Polytechnic Diploma in Telecommunications or equivalent with. 1 year related working experienoe.Thoee holding Industrial Technician Certmcaie in tiectncai ana electronic ana nave more than 6 years of working experience in communicaflbns may also apply. a)377 words
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Advertisement366 1985-01-30 27 APPOINTMENTS/ NOTICES NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I Ng Ah Baa of No. Apt Blk Sl7 Jurong East Street SI 05-02, Singapore 2260, have applied for a First Class Beer House licence in respect of premises at M/s: Eng Choon, Apt Blk 456 Jurong West Street 41 01-750, Singapore366 words
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Advertisement365 1985-01-30 27 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. 196 AND IN THE MATTER OF BEST TIME SHIPPING PTE LTD NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY WINDING-UP (Pursuant to Section 284) At an Extraordinary General. Meeting ol the members of the abovenamed company, duly convened and held at 10 Anson365 words
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Article, Illustration648 1985-01-30 28 OPA MENTION the name of John Barnes and any football fan will recall the goal he scored with such style against Brazil last June, dribbling past three, four or was it five? flayers before putting the ball in Barnes is tired of talking aboutOPA - 648 words
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Article412 1985-01-30 29 Former world motor racing champ wants to win the title again AP LONDON, Wednesday FORMER world motor racing champion Alan Jones said yesterday he was looking forward to making his comeback on the Formula One circuit and that he was "totally committed" to regaining the title.AP - 412 words
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167 1985-01-30 29 Reuter MONTE CARLO, Wednesday FINLAND'S Ari Vatanen edged further ahead of West Germany's .Walter Roehrl after the first two time-trials of the day in the Monte Carlo Rally. Massimo Biasion of Italy, whose two-wheel-drive Lancia fared well on a dry road, took theReuter - 167 words
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170 1985-01-30 29 Reuter LONDON, Wednesday INTER MILAN midfielder Liam Brady has been included in the 18-man Ireland soccer squad to meet Italy in a friendly international in Dublin on Feb 5. The only surprise is the exclusion in the squad of striker Mickey WalshReuter - 170 words
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Article, Illustration234 1985-01-30 30 ERNEST FRIDA - By ERNEST FRIDA GOLF champion Kee Bee Khim has gone over to Thailand in search of new rivals, after having remained the undisputed "Queen of the Greens" in Singapore. She left for Bangkok yesterday to take part in the Thailand Open golf234 words
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278 1985-01-30 30 Reuter LIVERPOOL, Wednesday EUROPEAN Champions' Cup holder Liverpool yesterday denied a British Press report that they were preparing to transfer soccer star lan Rush to tne Italian club AC Roma. A report in the tabloid Daily Express said Roma was willing toReuter - 278 words
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Article, Illustration595 1985-01-30 30 WONDER BOY - RACING By WONDER BOY SINGAPORE trainer Ivan Allan's ST GALLEN and BIG CHIEF who were withdrawn from their lead-up race last week over 1,200 metres and were not seen on the track on Tuesday's morning, showed up today when they stepped up on595 words
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Advertisement420 1985-01-30 29 ONTEST j Predict the score Jt 1 and win $2,000 I 1) The object of the contest is to predict outright If there are more than one cor- I correctly the scorelines of six Malaysia rect entry, the prize-money will be I Cup matches in the boxes provided shared. If420 words
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Advertisement133 1985-01-30 29 THf FORD/MALAYSIA HP WIALASm coMmrnoN ml*****. IJT I I lii\^fllnMii M i —MB BETTER ACCELERATION THAN EVEN A SINGAPOREAN WINGER... Now, Regent Motors offers you the A Write your answer on the entry form chance to win a fabulous Ford Laser which will appear every Sunday Qhia whilst you enjoy133 words
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Advertisement16 1985-01-30 30 balls the pick of players to the WORLD CUP YONEX. Mikasa (I gosen DdiM mini house.16 words
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Article, Illustration536 1985-01-30 31 Team stays away from Perlis tie in support for banned Chin Aun I MALACCA PULLOUT AFFAIR MONITOR sports PENANG, Wednesday MALACCA'S suspended soccer coach Soh Chin Aun describes his players' show of support for him by refusing to play yesterday's Malaysia Cud match against Perlis asPICTURE: THE STAR - 536 words
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Advertisement89 1985-01-30 31 Coffee and cosy comforts... You'll find it at Hotel Asia While away your leisure hours in the intimate setting of Scotts Cafe Hotel Asia's coffee house that serves a variety of local and Western food, good coffee, and a large measure of relaxation.. .right within quiet surroundings complemented with Victorian-style89 words
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