Singapore Monitor, 20 March 1985
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Title Section12 1985-03-20 1 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR M.C. (P) No. 21/5/84 Wednesday, March 20, 1985 30cents12 words
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Article, Illustration485 1985-03-20 1 FRIEDA KOH - By FRIEDA KOH GOLD trading in Singapore was frantic overnight after the gold price rose bv U5537.50 an ounce, one of the sharpest one-day gains ever, in New York yesterday. Jittery traders who had arranged to sell gold expecting the price to go down,485 words
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178 1985-03-20 1 UPI BETHEL (OKLAHOMA), W«dn«sd«y A SIX-YEAR-OLD American boy, bluffing with an unloaded rifle, scared off a man holding a knife to his mother's throat, saving her life and probably averting a massacre of the family, a sheriff said yesterday. "He's something else, isn'tUPI - 178 words
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Article, Illustration371 1985-03-20 2 OEI SIN GIOK - Pedestrian mall's two restaurants may be open-air cafes as well By OEI SIN GIOK THE Cuppage pedestrian mall soon may have its own version of the Parisian sidewalk cafes. The Urban Redevelopment Authority has set aside space for two restaurants in the Malacca-style shophouses alongPICTURE: SHAFIE GOH - 371 words
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185 1985-03-20 2 ABOUT 20 children aged between 10 and 15 will attend a computer camp organised for the first time by the Skills Development Secretariat of the National Trades Union Congress. The three-day camp, starting tomorrow is held for children of union members. The fee for185 words
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353 1985-03-20 2 SURESH NAIR - By SURESH NAIR VANDALS have ripped out the information strips from the arrival-and-departure signboards at the Malayan Railway Station at Keppel Road. The strips contain information such as the names of the trains, destinations, and times of arrival. The signboards, at the353 words
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Article, Illustration512 1985-03-20 3 CHEE LI CHOO - By CHEE LI CHOO SOME 100 shopkeepers in Parkway Parade are trying to set up a $10,000 fund for legal services in tneir campaign to get a reduction in rentals. A spokesman for the tenants of Parkway Parade, Mr Robert Chiu, told512 words
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282 1985-03-20 3 ROBERT CONCEICAO - By ROBERT CONCEICAO "BUCKIN' Broncos" a see-saw for four is one of six playground sets that children visiting the West Coast Park can play on. A spokesman for Built Power Services, the contractor chosen by the Parks and Recreation282 words
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251 1985-03-20 4 GANDHI AMBALAM - By GANDHI AMBALAM THE CHAIRMAN of the National Wages Council, Professor Lim Chong Yah, will head this year's May Day Awards recipients for his "meritorious" service to the labour movement. He is among eight people who will be honoured by the National Trades251 words
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Article, Illustration259 1985-03-20 4 CLIFTON AW has won two photography awards for the same picture. This 24-year-old, who delights in "satisfying his ego through artistically created pictures", won the Hunt Chemical Asia-Pacific National Newspaper Photographers Award. Earlier, he won the Singapore National Union of Journalists Press Photographer of259 words
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452 1985-03-20 4 JOSEPH LEE - By JOSEPH LEE AN OIL company is trying to drive home the point about hard times facing the industry with personal letters to all its staff. Mr Rodger Compton, refining director of Esso Singapore, has written to all Esso452 words
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257 1985-03-20 6 WITH Parliament's approval yesterday of the Government's financial policy for the next financial year, starting April 1, the attention will now shift to expenditure in individual ministries. And this will provide backbenchers and the two opposition members opportunities257 words
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Article, Illustration534 1985-03-20 6 EE BOON LEE; YONG POW ANG; LOONG SWEE YIN - IN PARLIAMENT REPORTS: EE BOON LEE YONG POW ANG AND LOONG SWEE YIN FOR THE second successive day, the Second Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Ong Teng Cheong, took pains to explain in Parliament that his remarks on higher taxi fares534 words
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Article459 1985-03-20 6 THE ACTING Labour Minister, Mr Lee Yock Suan, asked Mr Chiam See Tong (SDP-Potong Pasir) yesterday to produce facts ana figures to substantiate his claim that the Government would eventually not be able to pay back depositors of the Central Provident Fund (CPF). When Mr Chiam459 words
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Article334 1985-03-20 6 HERE are excerpts of Dr Tony Tan's speech winding up the debate on Government's Budget policy: "...RUMOURS about the impending demise of our economy are greatly exaggerated." "BUSINESS is about taking risks and making a profit if you are right and going bankrupt if334 words
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120 1985-03-20 6 DR AUGUSTINE Tan (PAP-Whampoa) yesterday expressed concern over "misconceptions" about the Central Provident Fund and other matters that arose out of ignorance. He said there was a need to educate people in "economics" to make them understand what made Singapore tick so that120 words
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Article, Illustration84 1985-03-20 7 but Chiam's not joining in IN PARLIAMENT TELEVISION last night caught Mr J B Jeyaretnam (WP-Anson) joining PAP members in general laughter when Dr Tony Tan, Minister for Finance, said he could not suspend the tax on trunk calls to countries other than West Malaysia "because there84 words
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480 1985-03-20 7 IN THE Budget debate yesterday, two MPs linked with the labour movement said that the reduction of the Skills Development Fund levy from 4 to 2 per cent should not be mistaken as the Government's de-emphasis on training of workers. Mrs Yu-Foo Yee480 words
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Article84 1985-03-20 7 tinue the tradition" of honesty and effectiveness that was practised by the older leaders in Government. On the ex-MPs and Cabinet ministers, Dr Tan said that their experience could be useful to the younger leaders. But if they were bent on vengeful and destructive criticisms,84 words
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Advertisement91 1985-03-20 2 Why bind your leaflets ALTERNATIVE NOVUS heavy-duty staplers TO BOOK-BINDING esS££&S B 54/2 model has a throat depth VAI/T TC 245 mm which means it can ftllly II staple up to A 4 size booklets. Both of them can staple bulky Heavy-Duty Staplers you should rely on NOVUS \the pride91 words
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Advertisement7 1985-03-20 3 CONCESSIONS THE BEST CONCILIATION EDITORIAL, PAGE 157 words
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Advertisement111 1985-03-20 3 GETIwV7iYI[Tf^FOR MONEY! ■Hiunri TMi""" World's first and only 2-in-1 drill plus FREE lop quality tools accessories worth more than $200/! mrmvk m > PU A set of well-known Complete set of Irll HSS steel bits top quality hand toolsieomprfetoQ: 15mm, 6mm, Bmm, 10mm 12mm). ft"."• omp ete set h '9111 words
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Advertisement104 1985-03-20 4 Six-Course Business Lunch at only $1000 per person Her Restaurant now W gives you an even greater value Business Lunch. kJH] yL For the same price as before you can now round off your business lunch with a delicious dessert. And, you have 2 menus to choose from. So come104 words
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Advertisement42 1985-03-20 6 HONG KONG AND travel, to buy. all the information you need on these popular places will be contained in a special supplement in The Sunday Monitor to be published on March 24. Plus special features on business opportunities there. Don't miss it.42 words
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Advertisement255 1985-03-20 7 The Dynasty Singapore and Garuda present Indonesia at her culinary best! Fbr 10 days at Hie Dynasty )adar Bali, Kolak Pisanft/labu. Singapore, you can revel in the ***P»>mchhcxb. I Of course, this list is by no best that Indonesian cuisine has Win a holiday in paradise! means exhaustive. And you'll255 words
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243 1985-03-20 8 AP BEIRUT, Wednesday ISRAEL-backed militiamen forced schoolchildren in a Shi'ite Muslim village in South Lebanon yesterday to stand as a shield in front of their gun position, a Western diplomatic source said today. The incident involving 40 to 50 girls between the agesAP - 243 words
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313 1985-03-20 8 UPI NEW YORK, Wednesday THE RITZY Cartier jewellery store was charged yesterday with helping customers avoid taxes on purchases. Cartier International Incorporated was indicted with two store employees, manager Howard Warnock and assistant manager Thomas Foster, said David Fishlow, spokesman for AttorneyGeneral RobertUPI - 313 words
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199 1985-03-20 8 Reuter BOSTON, Wednesday INTERNATIONAL Business Machines (IBM) announced yesterday that it was halting production of its "PC Jr" home computer at the end of next month. Although IBM said it was not withdrawing the product, its lowest priced computer, and will continueReuter - 199 words
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253 1985-03-20 10 Reuter WASHINGTON, Wednesday SOME 140 members of Congress yesterday introduced a bill to impose tough restrictions on textile imports from major Far Eastern manufacturing countries, mainly China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. The bipartisan group of 20 senators and 120Reuter - 253 words
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285 1985-03-20 10 AP NEW DELHI, Wednesday AT LEAST SEVEN people were reported killed and 40 others injured in police gunfire and violence as army troops were called out yesterday in the western city of Ahemdabad to quell student riots, news reports said. Five people,AP - 285 words
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239 1985-03-20 10 AP NEW YORK, Wednesday A JUDGE ruled yesterday that a prosecutor has enough new evidence in the case of Bernhard Goetz to justify presenting it to a second grand jury. Goetz claims he shot four youths on a New YorkAP - 239 words
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116 1985-03-20 10 CLEVELAND (Ohio), Wed A GRANDMOTHER who posted high scores on the test for prospective police officers now says she has to consider whether she really wants to patrol the city's streets. The Cleveland Civil Service Commission last Friday informed Esther Snyder, 64, that she is116 words
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Article117 1985-03-20 10 A QUICK GLANCE AT HOME NEWS THE SON of Penthouse publisher Bob Guccione, Bob Jr, has come out with Spin, a rock and roll tabloid to compete with Rolling Stone. "I thought it was a good idea to go after the market that Rolling Stone had117 words
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Article, Illustration91 1985-03-20 10 THERE may be a new father-son act in the political world, too. Senator Edward Kennedy said his 23-year-old son, Edward Jr (above), is thinking afaiout running for the Congressional seat that House Speaker Thomas O'Neill Jr is retiring from. Sen Kennedy said his son had been91 words
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Article88 1985-03-20 10 SAN FRANCISCO Mayor Diane Feinstein was considered one of the leading candidates to be Mr Walter Mondale's running mate last year but she doesn't think including a woman on the Democratic ticket was a good idea. Still, she had great praise for Miss Geraldine Ferraro, Mr88 words
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Article, Illustration103 1985-03-20 10 THE NEW SEEKERS (above), a pop group originally started in Australia 20 years ago, has decided to make Nashville its headquarters. Spokesman Len Urso said the move was taken in part because of the central location of Nashville and the recording opportunities in the city. The103 words
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Article58 1985-03-20 10 GENE SISKEL and Roger Ebert, co-hosts of the nationally syndicated At the Movies television programme, will receive the Milwaukee Press Club's 1985 Sacred Cat award at the annual Gridiron Dinner on April 21. Siskel, the guest speaker at the dinner, will accept the award, which58 words
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Article, Illustration572 1985-03-20 11 Ex-Iranian president claims opposition to regime and Iraqi war has increased substantially VERSAILLES, Wed OPPOSITION to the fouryear war with Iraq and to the regime of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini has increased substantially in Iran, forcing a reduction in the war effort in recent months, according toPICTURE: REUTER - 572 words
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297 1985-03-20 11 UPI TAIPEH, Wednesday TWO GANGLAND leaders go on trial today for the murder of a ChineseAmerican writer in California in a case that has shaken the government with the puzzling involvement of three top intelligence officials. The chief focus of the trial atUPI - 297 words
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249 1985-03-20 11 Bernama BINTULU (Sarawak), Wednesday RATS WITH a penchant for electrical wiring cables have plagued Japanese contractors building the $600 million Association of South-east Asian Nations' (Asean) Bintulu fertiliser plant near here. The general manager in charge of construction, Mr Koichi Murata, saidBernama - 249 words
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Article96 1985-03-20 11 Reuter WASHINGTON, Wed THE UNITED STATES Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a copyright infringement case over ET The Extraterrestrial, one of the most financially successful films ever. Author Lisa Litchfield alleged that the 1982 film was based on her 1978 musical play aboutReuter - 96 words
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Advertisement197 1985-03-20 8 A 3-fold Cekbratkm Ty) /7r the 15th Anniversary of Artemis Head Office l/t IAA/L 1 the Ist Anniversary of Artemis-Singapore ryyi /yyjb C the Opening of Singapore's 2nd branch ILL I /to (at #02-41 Pearl's Centre) Tel: *****71, *****16 Tattoo Tattoo Model: Top Taiwan TV artiste Miss Chiu Yi Teng197 words
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Advertisement99 1985-03-20 9 Cic Computers and Conwwnicitofli Announcing the opening of a new era in office productivity. The newest member of NEC's global family, NEC Business Systems (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. supplies businesses with key telephones, facsimiles and PABX's from NEC, the world leader in integrating Computers and Communications. C&C business systems is from99 words
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Advertisement75 1985-03-20 10 3 We i. specialise in tiles and flooring and have a wide range of imported ceramic tiles, terrazzo. parquet and marble flooring. Call us today for a no-obligations quote. You'll find our prices moderate, and our workmanship excellent. Steadfast Engineering Enterprises 454 MacPherson Road Singapore 1336 Tel: *****26/*****72 HDB Licence75 words
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Advertisement94 1985-03-20 11 Get ready for a heady journey through y xf the spicy world of Malaysia. Along the VrfjßXf Yi way savour such delicacies as Penang rlßf ]ff*7ilvy C/jrV Laksa, Penang Rojak, Ikan Pedas, Sup r Ekor Lembu, Tahu Sumbat and all The menu is changed every ]X 3 4 days. And94 words
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Article205 1985-03-20 12 Hongkong Land to pay Bank of Tokyo fixed rate in exchange for HIBOR THE HONGKONG Land Co Ltd has entered into an interest rate swap agreement with the Bank of Tokyo for the total proceeds of the bank's recent HK$lOO million (5529.2 million) certificates of deposit205 words
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Article109 1985-03-20 12 FOR SHOPPERS and hotel guests, going up and down Marina Square when it opens late this year, should pose no problem. It could even be an activity in itself. The developers of Marina Square have spent $22.5 million installing ramps, spiral staircases and a109 words
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Article184 1985-03-20 12 A SINGAPOREAN, Mr Michael Chia, has been appointed general manager of Nanhai Oil Equipment Repairs and Maintenance Services Co. It is the joint venture company formed by a group of Singapore companies and the China Nanhai Petroleum Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services Co. The consortium of184 words
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200 1985-03-20 12 DRESDNER (SEA)'s operating profits increased 12.7 per cent to $33.7 million for the year ended Dec 31, 1984. Profit after tax also jumped 15 per cent to $29.7 million from $25.8 million the previous year. Of the profits, $20 million will be transferred to200 words
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268 1985-03-20 12 MULPHA has turned in a pre-tax profit of $948,000 for the year ended Dec 31 1984. Group operating profits, however, were not comparable to the previous year as the Malaysian subsidiaries and associated companies ceased to be part of the group from Oct 1268 words
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Article74 1985-03-20 13 MfifLLSTREET FUELLED by a falling dollar, the stock market scored a solid advance in active trading yesterday. Technology stocks and gold issues had some of the best gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 21.42 to 1,271 09 The New York Stock Exchange Index rose 1.4074 words
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Article58 1985-03-20 13 THE Straits Times Industrial Index closed yesterday at 835.32, up 3.86 points from Monday. The OUB Composite Share Price Index closed yesterday at 423 04, up 1.25 points from Monday's close of 421.79. The OUB Trade-weighted Singapore Dollar Exchange Rate Index fell 0.1129 points to 134 0761 at the58 words
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Article185 1985-03-20 13 AP THE US dollar plunged on world foreign exchanges yesterday, staging its biggest one-day slide in at least 14 years. In response, gold prices soared in hectic trading for the Diggest daily gain in at least a decade Traders said yesterday's activity may have marked a significantAP - 185 words
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Article, Illustration1154 1985-03-20 13 The Star KUALA LUMPUR, Wed THE FINANCIAL package announced recently to rescue the ailing heavy-equip-ment group, United Engineers (Malaysia) Bhd (UEM), can only benefit one party its parent company United Engineers Ltd (UEL) of Singapore. By all counts, the Singapore company has notThe Star - 1,154 words
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Advertisement111 1985-03-20 13 your cashflow Sat NOW m ill with funds k- MM due only in O A 120 days'time? si ■3 pH Oik Come to Singapore Finance and you don't NBM have to wait 30 60 90 da y s or more or customers to pay you. OA With FACTORING from Singapore111 words
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Advertisement88 1985-03-20 13 The Businessman's Lunch at Le Chalet, Ladyhill Hotel Le Chalet makes you an exciting offer for lunch the Businessman s Lunch At a reasonable J Cj $12 75 per person. J J enjoy a superb four- course meal A different l\ menu is served daily. from Mondays to U Fridays88 words
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Article, Illustration447 1985-03-20 14 I REFER to the Housing and Development Board (HDB) public relations officer's letter on the 30-month waiting period (SM, Mar 14) for an ex-owner of a private house who wishes to apply for a HDB flat. This bar was instituted 10 years ago447 words
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250 1985-03-20 14 KAREN LONG - KAREN LONG Singapore 1544 I WOULD like to point out that most fast food restaurants are getting stingy in serving customers nowadays. They don't seem to give ketchup, chilli sauce or serviettes to customers automatically. Instead you have to ask for them250 words
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Article77 1985-03-20 14 WEE-LEE GRACIE (MRS - WEE-LEE GRACIE (MRS) Sr Public Relations Officer Ministry of Environment I REFER to your article on "Makeshift shacks to be torn down" (SM, Mar 12). I wish to clarify that the Ministry of the Environment does not manage the boat storage area at the West Coast Park.77 words
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Article314 1985-03-20 14 LING CHOON WAR - LING CHOON WAR Singapore 1646 L FERNANDO was concerned that politics has taken precedence over facts in "The Silk Road" in his letter "Factual error in thrilling Silk Road'" (SM, Jan 30). According to Mr Fernando, India was where Buddhism originated. However, according to one source,314 words
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233 1985-03-20 14 I LIVE near the Circuit Road Hawker Centre and am appalled at how conditions there have deteriorated lately. A recurring problem is the persistent gamblers and racehorse betters at the hawker centre and nearby coffee shops. These gambling diehards seemed undeterred by the recent233 words
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210 1985-03-20 14 SINGAPORE prides itself on being one of the cleanest and most hygienic cities in this part of the region, if not the world. Yet I find that the relevant authorities have done nothing to stop the many months of obvious sewer leakage at the210 words
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Article54 1985-03-20 14 "WOMEN are still seen as the virgin, the mother, or the whore, and not as a human being." French Minister for Human Rights Yvette Roudy "WOMEN are to blame for the shortage of real gentlemen because of all their feminist nonsense. They want to be equal and get treated54 words
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476 1985-03-20 15 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR HBIHI YET another group of shop tenants have resorted to closure of their premises in a collective effort to force the landlord to reduce rents. Last week, some 200 shops in Parkway Parade were closed for a day or part of a day.476 words
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286 1985-03-20 15 THE GOVERNMENT is thinking of the possibility of allowing Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings to be used for the purchase of additional residential and commercial property or even Singapore Airlines shares. But it has failed to realise that this scheme, if implemented, will286 words
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Article84 1985-03-20 15 CHEW KING HWAN - REPLIES CHEW KING HWAN for Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education I REFER to the letter "Let us use the GIRO to pay school fees" by "Billsified" (SM, Mar 9). In view of the increasing popularity of the GIRO scheme, the ministry is looking into84 words
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Article56 1985-03-20 15 TAN BEE LIAN (MISS - TAN BEE LIAN (MISS) for Permanent Secretary (Health)/Director of Medical Services PLEASE refer to the enquiry, "Is new birth fee for graduate mothers too? by "A Non-Gradu-ate" (SM, Mar 8). We wish to inform "A Non-Graduate" that the same accouchement fee is levied on all56 words
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219 1985-03-20 15 MR GOH Chok Tong has mentioned in Parliament that the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board is looking into the possibility of liberalising the funds for members to purchase a second or even a third residential property. What the Board should first look into is219 words
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Advertisement67 1985-03-20 14 LETTERS on any subject of public interest wUi be accepted for publication must be signed. They must also include the writer's name and address even if the writer decides to use a pseudonym in print A contact telephone number would be useful. We reserve the right to edit letters Address67 words
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Miscellaneous28 1985-03-20 15 BEYOND THE HEADLINES 4 Va f m L :i i? Y* tt a fi is E3 lam u fi a*,, W'' m 'dm,#*', TIME ID MILK TUE taxhm=es:28 words
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Article, Illustration493 1985-03-20 16 LEE YIN CHEONG - By LEE YIN CHEONG IT promised to be a fun and exciting evening, and indeed it was. Combo Time '85, organised by Yamaha Music School, is the second in, it is hoped, a series of amateur band competitions. It proved truly promising as it drew forth493 words
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Article, Illustration669 1985-03-20 16 AFTER a slow and difficult start, the Hong Kong Movie Awards is now getting more of an Oscar shine. Although still lacking the respect accorded to the traditional Taiwanese Golden Horse Awards, it still provides thrills for the domestic showbiz scene. Boxoffice boost is, however,669 words
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190 1985-03-20 16 fsTARgRTCKj Lianhe Wanbao BRUCE LEE'S son has decided not to take his mother's advice to go to law school. Instead, 20-year-old Li Guohao intends to follow in his legendary father's footsteps and become an actor. Guohao, who is a well-built six-footer,Lianhe Wanbao - 190 words
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Article, Illustration930 1985-03-20 16 WONG AH YOKE - By WONG AH YOKE TALK of Chinese food and most of us will immediately think of Cantonese or Szechuan dishes. The traditional cuisine of other Chinese dialects has seldom received much attention in Singapore and is eaten mostly at home. Dishes by the Hakka communityStuffed bean curd... the Hakka way - 930 words
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Article, Illustration534 1985-03-20 18 AS®!®'© American Caesar (Chinese subtitles) (Ch 12, 8 pm) THIS third episode covers General Douglas Mac Arthur's dramatic return to the PhflipE tines, the biggest naval battle in history, he first experience of the kamikaze suicide pilots and a civilian massacre. General Mac Arthur's534 words
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Article, Illustration616 1985-03-20 19 WONG AH YOKE - But Selleck does credible job as hero in action-packed film TITLE: RUNAWAY STARRING: Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons, Cynthia Rhodes DIRECTOR: Michael Crichton SHOWING: Golden Sultan Reviewed by WONG AH YOKE THE main attraction of Tom Selleck's latest vehicle to fame on the big screen is616 words
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Miscellaneous719 1985-03-20 17 M3S"? jf£\., MiJ, 2.30 SBCTEXT Live Sample Pages. IB 3.00 Opening and Programme Highlights followed by This P 1 la Land is Mine (C) (English subtitles) (r). h"» 11// J «fl The i jm Focus is on how to get rid of headaches by eating good > A A food719 words
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Miscellaneous382 1985-03-20 18 Noon Programme Summary 12.05 Musical Notebook Composers and Wars 1. Messiaen: Quartuor pour la Fin du Temps, New York Phitomusica/Chamber Ensemble 1.00 News and Weather Forecast 1.15 Musical Notebook Composers and Wars (cont'd) 1. Barber: Symphony No 2 Opus 19, New Symphony Orchestra of London/Barber 2. Barber: Commando March, Eastman382 words
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Miscellaneous280 1985-03-20 18 Noon News-in-Brief followed by Programme Summary 12.05 Your Lunchdate 1.00 News 1.10 Your Lunchdate (cont'd) 1.30 Midday Market Report 1.35 Your Lunchdate (cont'd) 2.00 News-in-Brief 2.05 On the House 3.00 News-in-Brief 3.05 On the House (cont'd) 4.00 News-in-Brief 4.05 On the House (cont'd) 4.30 Musical Treats 5.00 News-in-Brief 5.05 Music280 words
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Miscellaneous69 1985-03-20 18 1.00 News 1.10 Luncheon Special 2.00 Pick of the Pops 3.00 Today's Horoscope 4.00 Poweriine 4.30 The Rediffusion Top Ten 5.00 American Country Countdown 5.05 Science Fiction or Fact with Hal Starr 5.08 American Country Countdown (cont'd) 7.00 Incredible Elizabeth 7.03 American Country Countdown (cont'd) 1.00 Wednesday Pipeline 8.45 Sports69 words
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Advertisement60 1985-03-20 20 CAPITOL 14th ACTION DAYI (*****59) 5 SHOWS at 11am, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.15 WOODLANDS: LAST DAVI (*****41) 4 SHOWS DAILY at 1.45, 4.00, 6.45, 9.15 (SAVOY-PRESIDENT: TOMORROW ONLY) JADE: 28th BIG DAY! (*****80) 5 SHOWS at 11am, 1.30, 4.00, 6.30, 9.00 detective Axel Foley a quick-witted, fasttalking Detroit Cop on60 words
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Advertisement152 1985-03-20 20 QOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOO 0 CATHAY: NOW SHOWING! g 0(*****00) 5 SHOWS: 11.00 am. 1.30, 4.00, 6 30 A 9.15pm O SB "THE EXORCIST" A "THE HOWLING" WERE MERELY DREAMS O 1 o THE NI vi RE^ndinc. Story g NOAH T4MISTRON4CH O y Oct ttw onganai motion picture sound catMtte 0» "THE NEVER152 words
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Miscellaneous295 1985-03-20 20 GERMAN FILMS THE Goethe-Institut will screen Theo Gegen Den Rest Der Welt (Theo Against the Rest of the World) tomorrow at 6.30 pm. Directed by Peter F Bringmann, the film is about the adventures of Theo who travels by sea, land and air to Aachen, Luttich and Switzerland with an295 words
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Miscellaneous711 1985-03-20 20 MBfr ,Sf Peter Jacobi's Enclosed Ring, Four Parts on display at the German sculpture exhibition at the National Museum Art Gallery THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONTEMPO- PHOTO RARY GERMAN SCULPTURES AND PHOTO exhibition entitled Children RELATED DRAWINGS of this World, by Gerhard Behr, will be held at the Goethe-Institut, Singapore THE National Museum,711 words
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Miscellaneous211 1985-03-20 20 PETER LOW SINGERS THE Peter Low Singers will give a concert, entitled Many Moods, at the Shell Theatrette, Shell Tower, on Friday from 12.45 pm to 1.30 pm. Admission is free. FAMILIAR FAVOURITES THE Familiar Favourites concert on Friday and Saturday, at 8 15 pm, at the Victoria Concert Hall211 words
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Miscellaneous533 1985-03-20 21 leisure comics ARIES March 21 to April 20 LIBRA Focus is on communication September 23 to October 22 and your ability to make con- Go slow and play the waiting tacts with individuals who game. Check legal rights and share your ideals The lunar permissions. The current cyposition highlights originality,533 words
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Miscellaneous214 1985-03-20 21 FASTRACK By Bill Holbrook V M£U>pV, Do YHfLPINGr^V 7, 1T Setfc, THAT WD WAS /..AND Mou),To PRo\/iD£^ you (OsloW Bvp wrrw "THE l&O rcCHNiaAL. HOWS H£ TfcAMHATiONS fofc TH£ £00 l$? I CoMPuTfR I TWEV NKD6D SoM£oN6 To D<*N6- I 6oMPOT£R-D£fiC|£»*T.. j\Y m% I I DR SMOCK By George Lemont214 words
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Article, Illustration373 1985-03-20 22 ANNIE CHIA - We have also been plagued by ceiling stains for eight months, say residents By ANNIE CHIA SOME residents of Lakepoint Condominium in Jurong claim they have been putting up with leaky pipes and ceiling stains for about eight months. Ana they are helpless. The temporary occupation373 words
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Article, Illustration63 1985-03-20 22 WHAT would it feel like to be on top of Singapore? Well, some lucky few will know the experience on Saturday when they take the lift up to "level 73" of The Westin Stamford in Raffles City. On that day, the last batch of concrete will63 words
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Advertisement92 1985-03-20 22 Buying a home Take advantage of OUB's Housing Loan Scheme OUB's Housing Loan Scheme offers: Easy loan repayments with CPF contributions Longer repayment period of up to 25 years Loan with Overdraft facility Competitive interest rates Currently: Up to 10 years 9%% p.a. 11 to 20 years 9Vi p.a. 2192 words
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Advertisement217 1985-03-20 22 "Where do you go for easier, better home financing?" Optimum financing with or without CPF Attractive interest rates: Li *t 9mu I to 10 years BPfl 3PW L. 9'/2% p a. mm rn II to 25 years Cri 9%% pa. Bridging finance available. HUDC (Phase 1) loans available up to217 words
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Article597 1985-03-20 23 CHARLES A MILLER - By CHARLES A MILLER Popular Science WHO said parquet tile must be confined to the floor? There are exciting ways of using parquet that include covering furniture, counters even walls. The tiles can be installed over plywood, drywall, and plastic laminate. The most critical step in laying thePopular Science - 597 words
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Article62 1985-03-20 23 IF YOU have any home-improve-ment tips and ideas on projects which you'd like to share with our readers, do drop us a line. We also welcome any information on new tools for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Contact: The Supplements Department The Singapore Monitor Limited 2, Alexandra62 words
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Article, Illustration218 1985-03-20 24 1 Mark centre lines The first tile must be perfectly aligned with the intersecting lines, as shown, because it establishes the reference for the rest Four square tiles should be centred on the intersection of the two lines 2 Trial fit the tiles on a218 words
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Article, Illustration215 1985-03-20 25 BECAUSE verticals are the most versatile closure system yet devised and much simpler to install than any folding or sliding door they can be pressed into unexpect ed service. The vanes rotate 180 degrees, adjusting to any angle for precise control of light and215 words
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61 1985-03-20 25 Installation sketches above are typical. Screw swivel brackets to ceiling (or header beam), no less than 5 cm from each end of track and equally spaced. Position handles so prongs are in line. With helper, press track against brackets, and push handles against track.61 words
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Advertisement423 1985-03-20 23 Tarkett SHEET VINYL Inm SWEDEN V FLOORCOVERING Resistant to most chemicals, oils and stains. Excellent water resistance and long life. Easy to clean, no waxing or polishing. Will not crack, separate or fracture. Excellent acoustic and insulation value. Guaranteed for FIVE (ft) years. Cheaper than ceramic tiles from $'2.00 p.s.f.423 words
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Advertisement58 1985-03-20 23 m fHjffMrosSssssSMd t;E Seas? \y T- I fttnn Your HDB Flof? 1 L l 1 Radacoratinfl an hdb wtwlj TTI »«i(* K* SWoniTTl m sn&s.iX^&Se£l"l rjTnStess»--rsr, n Survey of Ft^ s L J <^e s |l It Provision °f^°y (ive Drawings tor a y I HT\ $3£S& """I mm' caMn^58 words
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Advertisement141 1985-03-20 24 OWNERS c&JT CONTRACTORS $1.50 p.s.f. upwards 'V wmm Scratch proof iron dust coated tiles Heavy duty pure porcelain tiles 't> re reinforced floor tiles Marble effect tiles with sizes of Special effect gross tiles Geometrical designed floor tiles I Special bathroom tiles complimented r i with ceramic soap holder hook141 words
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Advertisement305 1985-03-20 24 STOP THE BURGLAR When your home has to be absolutely, positively safe, install this Chain Lock Burglar Alarm System. Easy on you lough on burglars Locks from inside and outside Free Installation 2-Year Guarantee Special Offer Price $58 (Usual Price $69) Batteries Included Easy touse lock and key -v. J305 words
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Advertisement250 1985-03-20 25 HOME SERVICE THIS SECTION IS MOVING. The Home Services section of The Singapore Monitor is being moved to Fridays, starting on March 29. We've changed its purpose, and even its name to suit your demands. The all-new "For The Home" section has everything you need to up-date and beautify your250 words
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Advertisement132 1985-03-20 25 GUARANTEED Exqunte WtaluiMßl# of SUM Norton Completion Date Guaranteed By Contract P ecia ae "> renovation works for HDB fiats Njfal J. and pnvate houses including ttflVU J Flooring: wide range of quality a. I \vi,\AU m\\J floor tiles, marble and etc fffjpJ Finishing: wall hies, plastenng. vy J</\\\\ uia132 words
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Advertisement461 1985-03-20 26 Fringe Benefits 0 jt Priority in allocation of HDB housing; I V V M 9 medical benefits for officers and their I I I 111 I CI >• -]k* families; renovation loans, motorcycle loans housing loans at low interest rates; 28 working days' leave per year; excellent welfare services, good461 words
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Advertisement287 1985-03-20 27 |:,>``/'[];;/-'\;{>>'/_&]-].][* Classified Ad Rates Singapore Monitor: Sunday Monitor: Words 0.35 cinli per word O.SS cents per word Display $7 70 per col. cm $10.00 p«r col. cm Bvilmm Hrt Mon-Frl. 9sm*spm Sal. 9am-1 pm ACCOUNTING IF YOU'RE not getting results why don t you try our line 7 274 7474/287 words
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Advertisement238 1985-03-20 27 DISCO SERVICES POWERHOUSE DISCO System 283 6095, Pager 502 5340 DRYCLEANING LAUNDRY RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL drycleantng/ laundering of personal effects, household/ office carpets, rugs, drapes, curtains Piecemeal or contract basis Call Master Penguin s 732 7828 (Promenade Branch)/ 468 1868 (Henry Park Branch) EDUCATION Commercial Language CP TUTORIAL CLASSES Specially238 words
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Advertisement284 1985-03-20 27 EMPLOYMENT Situations Vacant sv A multi-national garment manufacturing firm invites applicants for: 2 MALE TECHNICIAN TRAINEES 2 MALE Q.C.TRAINEES Requirements: 16 to 22 years old GCE O level, exempted/ completed N.S Prepare to work 2 rotating shifts Expennce m garment manufacturing would be an advantage Extensive on the |Ot> training284 words
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Advertisement228 1985-03-20 27 Caterers CM FOOD BUNGALOW PROVIDED for buffet/ Barbecue etc.' at reasonable rates Maximum 50 persons Tel 284 4531 WE SUPPLY FRESH and delicious food to your doorstep Different menu everyday to appetites Lunches dinners are also available Fast prompt delivery Call now! At 745-4387 'R' CATERER. TASTE R local dishes.228 words
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Advertisement125 1985-03-20 27 FURNITURE/ RESTORATION/ REUPHOLSTERY ANNE FOO Sofa Centre 255 7280 A SPECIALIST IN upholstery custom-made sofa Accept trade-in, reasonable price. 748 7240 (day) 448 8443 (night) GROOMING Beauty Aids BA MADAME IKI'S Oriental facial for problem skin 748 5016. FACIAL FOR Gents 339 3311/2. Hairdressers MA) PIVOT POINT SCHOOL offers cut125 words
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Advertisement297 1985-03-20 27 MERCHANDISE SERVICES Antennae Installation AI SHARP ELECTRICAL Service 443 6851 At Your Service Ars METHOO DEBT Collection 732 2259 ROOF LEAKAGE, RAIN cutter also bathroom wall leakage We repair at reasonable rates Contact 255 3690 JOO KHENQ SERVICE a I r condi t i oners and refrigerators Sale, rental, resprav.297 words
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Advertisement222 1985-03-20 27 Office Services os YEN LEE Typewriter Repairer 273 0111/ 274 0111. Packers Movers WM RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES available with labour supplied at cheapest rates in town. Please call *****15. HOUSE REMOVAL/ OFFICE removal transportation provided Please call Jagraj transport, 471 0959/ 471 W63 office hours/ After office hours: 777 0392/3222 words
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Advertisement376 1985-03-20 28 PARTY Decorators P5 GNOMES PARTY People 448 3340 Sweets m BON-O-BON 235 3551/ 295 1575. PEN PALS QOODLUCK FRIENDS CENTRE introduces ideal (riends. lifetime partners confidentially Please send stamped self-addressed envelope to get few hundreds members particulars free of charge to Bras Basah P.O. Box 269. Singapore 9118. Tel: *****05.376 words
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Advertisement463 1985-03-20 28 PERSONAL CARE AND FITNESS rift rSss rSn rA-» rjft rjr> rift rA-» rtif> rss\ rfss rir> rSr> rjf> rS{\ rA"» rA"\ rSss ris\ rA-» rA"» rSn rA-\ rA> rA> rA-» rA"» rjft rA-» rjn rjn rjr> rjn rjn rsr> r]f> rsr> rtirt rift rjs> rA"» rA-» rSn rA-» rA>» rSf\rjss463 words
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Article454 1985-03-20 29 ALFONSO CHAN - Singapore expects to retain squash title by beating Malaysia COUNTDOWN TO EAST ASIA CHAMPIONSHIPS By ALFONSO CHAN CONFIDENCE is sky high for Singapore's squash squad to retain the East Asia squash title when the 10-day tournament begins in Manila on March 23. Playing on home ground, Singapore made454 words
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201 1985-03-20 29 ALFONSO CHAN - By ALFONSO CHAN BRUNEI HAS dropped out of the East Asia squash tournament in Manila from March 23-April 1, giving Singapore reserve Kelvin Sng a chance to make his debut in the individual event. Its last-minute pullout means that eight countries will201 words
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Article, Illustration430 1985-03-20 30 K SILVAM - RENDEZVOUS: BRUNEI MERDEKA GAMES By K SILVAM DECATHLETE-turned-sprinter Tang Ngai Kin will be out to win more than medals when he competes in Brunei he will be out to establish himself as top dog in the sprints again. Ngai Kin, who will430 words
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Article164 1985-03-20 30 MEN Tang Ngai Kin (100 m, 4x100m), Ong Yoke Phee (100 m, 4x100m), Gary Chelliah (200 m, 4xloom, 4x400m), Frankie Lee (200 m, 400 m, 4x400m), Sng Sze Hiang (400 m, 4x400m), P Pugalenthi (800 m, 1500 m), S Tamilarasan (3000 m steeplechase), P Pathmanathan (5000164 words
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Article, Illustration306 1985-03-20 30 B KULA - By B KULA LACK OF MATCH experience may prove a stumbling block in Singapore's bid for tennis honours in the Merdeka Games in Brunei. Our quartet, comprising Mahader Hassan, Albert Teo, Hashim Sidek and Hassan Bohari, have yet to improve on their standings among306 words
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162 1985-03-20 30 ERNEST FRIDA - By ERNEST FRIDA PROFESSIONAL Lim Swee Wah and his amateur partner Eugene Oei did Singapore Island Country Club proud when they lifted the Rolex Masters Pro-Am tournament title from a well represented international field of competitiors at the Bukit Course yesterday. The results:162 words
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Article, Illustration231 1985-03-20 30 ERNEST FRIDA - By ERNEST FRIDA CANADA'S Jim Rutledge, who has tried his hand in most sports, yesterday showed why he settled on golf. Playing in the Rolex Masters Pro-Am tournament at the Bukit Course yesterday, Rutledge was a class above the rest of the231 words
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Advertisement408 1985-03-20 29 CONTEST Predict the score Jm 1 and win $2,000 1) The ob|ect of the contest is to predict outright tf there are more than one cor- correctly the scorelines ot six Malaysia rect entry, the prize-money will be I Cup matches in the boxes provided shared If there is no408 words
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Advertisement109 1985-03-20 29 T1 FORD/MALAYSIA CUP WMALASfR COMPETITION 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 (C|£? which will appear every Sunday Ghia whilst you enjoy the thrills and in the Sunday Monitor.109 words
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Advertisement178 1985-03-20 30 English food hearty and wholesome. Try the typical English Fish'n Chips, minus the newspaper wrapping of coarse. (We've used then to deeorate the vails). Oar Chicken in the Basket beats all the "finger-licking good" alternatives in town. i Getting to the real McCoy, read savoaiy steak and kidney pies, kangers178 words
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Article, Illustration292 1985-03-20 31 K SILVAM - Ace sprinter Paul Su fractures wrist in accident during trial times By K SILVAM SINGAPORE'S medal hopes in the relay events at the Brunei Merdeka Games took a blow yesterday when ace sprinter Paul Su was injured Paul was rushed to hospital with a fractured wrist292 words
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Article, Illustration363 1985-03-20 31 ERNEST FRIDA - By ERNEST FRIDA IN A MOVE to curb violence on Singapore soccer pitches, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) disciplinary committee last night slammed a stiff one-year ban on Geylang International goalkeeper Ismail Manan. Nine others including international A R J Mani were363 words
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Advertisement67 1985-03-20 31 cS,SSE3O' Our exclusive business executive package gives you a great deal mote: Return airfare Singapore/Jakarta Guaranteed daily departure Deluxe accommodation at Borobudur Inter continental Hotel Sumptuous buffet breakfast dally Welcome tropical fruit basket Free use of sauna gymnasium An attractive Borobudur portfolio bag 'From one night tingle room basis BTTTTyTTTSTI67 words
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Advertisement84 1985-03-20 31 vy H-% M '•"Jr W&L, »V \^F" Trad* *****26 tnquinai *****21 MHM *****24 Ngai Kin outto prove he's the fastest: P3l The RFI Radio Watch is a revolutionary timepiece from Sanyo. Plug in the headphones and you've got beautiful music to tell the time by. RFI Radio Wfetch I AM/FM84 words
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Article431 1985-03-20 1 DAILY news reports say that the economy appears to be heading for a leaner period ahead. Yet financial institutions are giving the impression of being flush with money, and are looking for new ways to lend it out. Many of them are actually going out of their431 words
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Advertisement193 1985-03-20 1 Bh I II The gift of confidence. Ours initial year. Get in touch with us today. Well in your potential. And yours in Gets you $150,000 worth of take just 14 days on receiving all t your new-found purchasing free travel insurance, cheque the necessary documents to, on y power193 words
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Article689 1985-03-20 2 P FRANCIS - By P FRANCIS HAVE you ever been caught in a financial jam and almost found yourself and your family out in the streets without a roof over your heads? 1 did. I had found a house I liked, put a downpayment and agreed to purchase689 words
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Advertisement119 1985-03-20 2 The New Image of Success. Hongkongßank Visa Cards now reflect a new and prestigious image an image that reflects success. Our cards now come in two new distinctive designs. m 'Classic'to replace the traditional Visa Card. a new version of the Premier Visa Card. These new, specially designed cards also119 words
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Advertisement141 1985-03-20 3 SO MUCH t3 M k w^><3 I^^^WB^^^^^d^BMßßß^Mßfcaa^^aMS>MVii»f v -JJK. "■^2fIBBBMM^K^^WSHKMWI!^^WBBI i '"ji|9>wM|||M ■Si f_ jjj[|(B^BHß^M^^^^B I ■-ja .-^H a j-,,1 tl f- SOUTTLE To qualify for our Lucky Draw, we ask for less extra number. So the more you save and the longer than any other bank just $500 in141 words
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802 1985-03-20 4 YOU to buy a private residential property. You intend to use your Central Provident Fund savings to the maximum but are not too sure if you could afford it. How do you decide? Work out your budget very carefully. You. and only you. will know802 words
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Advertisement122 1985-03-20 4 /1/lanuLife— When you have A Mortgage or A Personal Bank Loan or A Business Bank Loan or A Well Used Line Of Credit or All Of These, You Tend To Worry. We Provide Peace Of Mind. /1/lanuLife We Are Committed To Excellence In Life Insurance The Company markets life insurance122 words
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Advertisement234 1985-03-20 4 im^HH jgP w I'— 5SE:•"*«« s& iSystoll wo or Aj|| ma 0 It's easv to understand why Far Horizon Gardens has YOU Call Oil 11 ma KB been so popular with home owners fkp rinht rhnirp Set Within 10 acres of verdant greenery and minutes lilt? liyill w' Iwll/Ci away234 words
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Article163 1985-03-20 5 NEXT time you need a bit of money in a hurry, go to the pawnbroker. More and more people are doing so. Pawnbroking is a growing business. Last year, more than two million pawnbroking transactions were car- ried out and $492 million was lent, about nine163 words
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262 1985-03-20 5 SPEED is the attraction of doing business with pawnbrokers. Walk in with the right security and the loan can be processed in the amount of time it takes to examine the item and write out a pawn ticket. Customers can take as262 words
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Article192 1985-03-20 5 YOU don't have to meet the taxman when you pay your taxes. In keeping with the trend towards a cashless society, the Inland Revenue Department has made several arrangements for collecting payment without your ever having to step into their offices. Income tax can be paid192 words
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Advertisement194 1985-03-20 5 BANKING CONVENIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS With Overseas Union Bank, you can do most of your banking the safe, easy way. Simply visit your nearest 24-hour OUB Autocash. Using your Autocash Card, you can withdraw up to $1,000 cash a day; make payments to Income Tax and Bank Americard/VISA, to name194 words
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Article189 1985-03-20 6 The Bank of China has traditionally been thought of as the institution through which remittances are sent to relatives in China. But it has all along been playing a much wider role than that, and today, with the opening of China to foreign investors, appears to be189 words
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148 1985-03-20 6 THOSE with relatives in China might be curious to know how the money they repatriate is received and used. A Bank of China spokesman said that his organisation would receive remittances here in Singapore dollars and pay them out in China in Renminbi.148 words
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204 1985-03-20 6 Besides travellers' cheques, those visiting China can also make use of Travellers' Letters of Credit. These are a special form of bank document whose use is being encouraged by the Bank of China. They act in effect like savings account passbooks, with deposits made204 words
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56 1985-03-20 6 A SOURCE in the Bank of China said that Overseas Chinese with sufficient evidence had the right to claim real estate owned by ancestors in China. Those with rela- tives could also buy residential property in China. The Overseas Chinese may be listed as56 words
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211 1985-03-20 6 WHOEVER said that bankers had no souls didn't know that the United Overseas Bank offers loans for education and the appreciation of art. Final year students in institutions of higher learning who are Singapore citizens or permanent residents can apply for the UOB's211 words
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Advertisement141 1985-03-20 6 Let Shing Loong help your business <y Shing Loong Finance has been selected by the Economic Development Board to operate the Small Industries Finance Scheme (SIFS) and vnpip the Extended Small Industries Finance Scheme I Through these schemes, we can offer I t*, subsidized loans and low-cost factoring. 1 <141 words
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Advertisement152 1985-03-20 6 BM FORWARD OVERSEA CREDIT LIMITED I SPECIALLY I i TmlfffJl DESIGNED i I wr fory u I 9B Come to FOCL for the finance you Other services include: fIS |H need n re estate We have the industrial Equipment Financing 9H |H expertise that will make thedifference Financial Leasing to152 words
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Advertisement296 1985-03-20 6 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 for296 words
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Article201 1985-03-20 7 THE Overseas Union Bank is providing a number of electronic banking services which bring Singapore one step closer to a cashless society. The bank offers automated teller machines to its customers and phonebank services to both customers and the general public 24 hours a day, seven201 words
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105 1985-03-20 7 CARTE BLANCHE claims to be the first charge and credit card that provides its holders with a free 5530,000 personal ac« cident insurance coverage. The company also caters for travel-ori-ented consumers by providing $150,000 in automatic travel accident insurance, cash advance and cheque105 words
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Article, Illustration252 1985-03-20 7 HONGKONG BANK is introducing a new design which affords extra protection against the loss or counterfeiting of its Classic and Premier Visa cards this week. The new cards are in line with Visa International's recent directive aimed to increase the credit cards' security. Mr252 words
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Advertisement125 1985-03-20 7 SING INVESTMENTS FINANCE LTD Fixed Deposits Rates: 1 month *6 1 /4% p.a. 3 months 6 1 /2% p.a. 6 months 6 3 A% p.a. 9 months 7 p.a. 12 months 7 1 /4% p.a. I k On Call **SVa% p.a. Savings 6Vi% p.a. (calculated daily) Rates are subject to125 words
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Advertisement40 1985-03-20 7 Hb Loans? Jm IM m X I I Accounts [WJ I I Receivable Loans against I Financing? ■quoted Shares? i __l HONG LEONG RNANCE LTD Call: 220 9433 permit no 0035 16 Raffles Quay #01-05 Hong Leong Building, Singapore 0104.40 words
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Advertisement205 1985-03-20 8 Someday, youll be glad of the protection of the friendly giant. Life can deal us some hard knocks at You'll find Standard Chartered Bank in The best way to protect yourself and times. Your business or family can be affected over 60 countries. This means we're in touch your family205 words
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Article435 1985-03-20 9 A GROUP of men whose hobby is flying found out that renting a plane cost them too much. They decided to buy one instead, and got the money in an unexpected way. They all got personal loans from a bank and the total of their combined435 words
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218 1985-03-20 9 CITIBANK has a special loan package for professionals and senior executives who earn more than $5,000 a month. Called the Professional Term Loan Plan, this scheme offers loans from $50,000 to $100,000. The bank charges an interest of two and a half per218 words
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Advertisement77 1985-03-20 9 Fingertip Banking with MAYBANK J&OcmklL Malayan Banking offers you the convenience of fingertip banking with our Maybank Kawanku ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) Serving you Before, During and After Banking Hours (7am 10pm) at our branches at: Singapore Main, 2 Battery Road New Bridge Road, 101 Upper Cross Street (People's Park77 words
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Advertisement66 1985-03-20 9 Watch your money gravy the privilege of banking with efficient bank to cater to your one of the friendliest and most needs. efficient banks you'll find in Call us for our competitive Singapore. interest rates, at *****11 Full-computerisation and u mmmm friendly banking staff combine successfully to ank with produce66 words
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448 1985-03-20 10 Where to borrow from a bank or a finance company? SHOULD you borrow from a bank or a finance company? It all depends on your needs. While both provide loans, each occupies a definite niche in the money market, though at present the line between them has become a little448 words
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Article113 1985-03-20 10 THE Economic Development Board has appointed Shing Loong Finance to operate the Small Industries Finance Scheme and the Extended Small Industries Finance Scheme. This appointment enables Shing Loong to offer financial assistance at subsidised rates. Both schemes are tailored to provide financing for the operations of113 words
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Advertisement205 1985-03-20 10 Loans ina flash/ 4 Personal loans in just 24 hours M Now at Citibank, you can get a M loan of up to $50,000 in just 24 hours. M Incredible? No. just plain efficiency. M What's more, no collateral is needed. M As long as you are above 21 years205 words
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Article209 1985-03-20 11 WHEN factoring was first introduced, it was of rather limited scope, and factors tended to take clients on an all-or-nothing basis. The factors insisted on dealing with all the client's customers. Today, factoring is more selective. Heller Factoring for example allows a client to choose the customers to209 words
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Article521 1985-03-20 11 MANY businessmen have heard of factoring, a financial practice which was introduced more than ten years ago. But few really know what it is. Factoring is to companies what credit cards are to individuals. The "factor" is the institution which provides the credit facilities. The521 words
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Advertisement142 1985-03-20 11 BANK OF CHINA (SINGAPORE BRANCH) 1W BANK YOU CAN AUIWTC TRUST We offer a full range of banking services, which include:- Savings Accounts with daily interest Current Accounts Fixed deposits in Singdollars and Asian Currency Units (ACU) Gold Bullion and Gold Savings Accounts Mortgage and Housing Loans Foreign Exchange Financing142 words
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