Singapore Monitor, 31 March 1985
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Title Section11 1985-03-31 1 the Sunday Monitor Sunday, March 31,1985 M.C.(P) No. 22/5/84 40 cents11 words
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Article, Illustration291 1985-03-31 1 Manners and courtesy. That's what is most lacking in parliamentary debate, say viewers of the Today in Parliament television programme. A Sunday Monitor street survey last Thursday and Friday set out to get Singaporeans to rate the standard of debate in Parliament291 words
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Article, Illustration539 1985-03-31 1 Linda Chan - by Linda Chan Monitor Staff Writer Women who may still be using the Dalkon Shield intrauterine contraceptive device (lUD) have been urged to have it removed because of the higher risk of septic abortions, pelvic infections, and other complications than when us- ing other539 words
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Article, Illustration1474 1985-03-31 1 Masaki Watanabe - by Masaki Watanabe Monitor staff writer As the Khmer resistance fighters take their guerrilla warfare deeper inside Cambodia following the fall of their border base camps, two critical questions are emerging how well can the guerrillas, andMonitor photo by Shafie Goh - 1,474 words
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Advertisement316 1985-03-31 1 Gaultier's explosive m a gallery of colours Losers who Academy Awards Creedence's John Fogerty returns to No. 1 W NEWS IN BRIEF VIEWERS DONATED $2 ,949,634.46 to the Community Chest of Singapore over the phone during the live telecast of The Community Chest Show over SBC last night. The phones316 words
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Advertisement22 1985-03-31 1 The Singapore Monitor's —1 y computer bulletin board #L Ahden Busch Living up V Dr Brothers Why some men beat their wives22 words
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Advertisement10 1985-03-31 1 I IECLiVRnt Brunei Merdeka G a Vitamins are not 'pep'10 words
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Miscellaneous41 1985-03-31 1 WEATHER Weather outlook for today is expected to be fair with showers in Showers the afternoon over several areas, i Temperatures should range from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius. A high KSJH tide of 1.6 metres is expected at 6.20 pm.41 words
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LOCAL NEWS
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Article, Illustration450 1985-03-31 2 Jackie Sam - by Jackie Sam Monitor staff writer Turn on the light and water comes out. Bathrooms have ponds. Balcony grilles are not properly secured, ceilings are cracking, tar or bitumen are oozing out of parquet floors. All these and more are to be found atMonitor photo by Spencer Loh - 450 words
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316 1985-03-31 2 Gandhi Ambalam - by Gandhi Ambalam Monitor staff writer Ninety local production operators of the American typewriter company Smith-Corona opted to be retrenched rather than do shift work at the company's other Bedok factory. Because of this, the company is still retaining 90 foreign contract workers, said316 words
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Article, Illustration639 1985-03-31 2 Linda Chan - Would you like to see the return of the Pasar Malam? Interviews at Orchard Road by Linda Chan Monitor staff reporter LIM WAH TECK 19, National Serviceman I U I have never been to a pasar malam. It's good if the government re-intro-duces pasar malams, then I willPhotos by Asmah A. Hamid Monitor staff photographer - 639 words
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Article282 1985-03-31 2 STRESSING the need to "stem the tide" in falling union membership, the secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Mr Ong Teng Cheong, has identified three ways for unions to look for new members. One is to tsp the increasing pool of technical, managerial282 words
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743 1985-03-31 3 Bertilla Pereira; Linda Chan - by Bertilla Pereira and Linda Chan Monitor staff writers The government's matchmaking efforts are rubbing off on private agencies. Over the last year, a period in which romance became the buzz word in official circles, at least 10 new marriage or dating agencies were743 words
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Article96 1985-03-31 3 For the first time, eight RSAF F5 jets will be deployed at Butterworth, Malaysia, from April 1 to 13, for an air exercise under the Integrated Air Defence System (lADS). lADS conducts exercises regularly over Singapore and Malaysia. Headquartered in Butterworth, it was set up »n96 words
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Article, Illustration370 1985-03-31 3 Annie Chia - by Annie Chia Monitor staff writer Opposition MP Mr Chiam See Tong has asked for more details on the offer made to him by the National Development Minister, Mr Teh Cheang Wan, to build Housing Board (HDB) flats. According to Mr Chiam, he wants370 words
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295 1985-03-31 4 Bertilla Pereira - by Bertilla Pereira Monitor staff writer The prison warder arrested in the scandal-behind-bars case has been implicated but placed under criminal detention because witnesses, sources say, are "too afraid" to testify in open court. The Central Narcotics Bureau said their investigations showed that the295 words
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Article, Illustration348 1985-03-31 4 Chew Yen Fook - by Chew Yen Fook Monitor photojoomalist In this miniature Buddhist ivory book (picture below), measuring 4 mm by 5 mm, are inscribed 278 Chinese characters, each as fine as a strand of your hair. The picture (left) shows a strand of human hair superimposed on the348 words
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474 1985-03-31 4 Frieda Koh - by Frieda Koh Monitor staff writer More than 120 shops at the Funan Centre have asked the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) for a 50 per cent rent discount, saying they are suffering heavy losses. In a petition earlier this month, the tenants said474 words
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145 1985-03-31 4 Security features will be a hallmark of Henderson Industrial Park, now under construction. First, a crime prevention committee was launched yesterday even before tenants move in. Also, when construction began, its developer, Hong Fok Realty, and the police began mapping out a145 words
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Advertisement357 1985-03-31 3 flB f Technological Triumph Evidence of this lies in its improved Energy I Efficiency Ratio (EER). This makes the new AXC Air-conditioners the most efficient and compact airconditioners. For example, the AXC 105 EL model, with a cooling capacity of 10,500 BTU/H and a power 1175W has an EER of357 words
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Advertisement177 1985-03-31 4 Now you can enjoy even more of the goodness of m i > Findus. Because this Easter, Findus is giving away great holidays and versatile microwave ovens. Just buy $6 worth of Findus products, and you'll get I I an entry form with a chance to win these big prizes.177 words
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Advertisement303 1985-03-31 5 J £B§ W .4 CD l Direct from France Wm i ?K& -t lPfZs\ ami 5 < 1 V >1 v M2o\ t V% .>» j r —~—fji?ss**'" rL_ _J t, JeSt/ A stunning creation. Registered designs, elegant, water-resistant and accurate. CR watches from France are guaranteed for 3 years.303 words
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Advertisement146 1985-03-31 6 1 MOSCOW 4 1 i a 3,6QQgfcMM Singapore to Moscow Europe every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Wt, i L-fefTji The Kremlin in Moscow with 20 beautiful towers is one of the Whether you are flying direct to Moscow or enroute to Europe, world's most valuable architectural ensembles we invite you146 words
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MONEY
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Article, Illustration1011 1985-03-31 7 INVESTMENTS Today, many people are going, or want to go, into business for themselves. The record shows that most will fail principally because they don't innovate. These new entrepreneurs start up "copy cat" businesses. They install a restaurant which is very much1,011 words
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Article, Illustration711 1985-03-31 7 Singapore businessmen have long singled out China as a place where the action is and where opportunities lie. This optimistic assessment is not misplaced and it is shared by the Government. Over the past few years, China has been gradually opening her doors to711 words
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241 1985-03-31 7 Associated Press NEW YORK The first quarter of 1985 produced many bright moments in the stock market including record highs for several market indicators and many individual issues. As winter gave way to spring on Wall Street, however, investors' enthusiasm seemed241 words
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190 1985-03-31 7 Associated Press NEW YORK Collision course: Can the US avoid a trade war with Japan? is the question posed on the cover of Business Week in the April 8 edition of the nationallycirculated American business magazine. "The world watched with awe as Japan became190 words
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Article73 1985-03-31 7 Reuter NEW YORK Sentiment against the US dollar has become so strong that even good news about the American economy has failed to stop it falling sharply. It fell steadily through the day, with only a brief pause on news from Washington that the73 words
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Advertisement67 1985-03-31 7 Itt4irfn i .k.4vilk with specially formulated Febs cold tablets Oay i Febs with Vitamin C Febs contains: a decongestant to clear runny noses and sinuses paracetamol to relieve pain caffeine to combat that depressed feeling vitamin C to build resistance 2 Another international product from Boots I I Want a67 words
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Advertisement111 1985-03-31 7 The Pavilion's Easter Celebration ffi %i n^Hs^WSi M f jf ff «nK '*^V EASTER TEMPTATIONS (Frorn Ist through 7th April) lavish selection of Easter bread, cakes and chocolates are available in our Pastry Shop. EASTER SUNDAY (7th April) Treat your family and friends for lunch to Chef Mueller's superb EASTER111 words
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ASEAN NEWS
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Article683 1985-03-31 8 SOME 30 MODELS will be posing for Singapore and Johor shutterbugs on April 14 at the Foon Yew High School grounds in prestigious Jalan Stulang Laut, opposite the Senoko power station. The photographic safari will be opened by former Prime Minister Tungku Abdul Rahman. IT USED TO be683 words
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560 1985-03-31 8 Masaki Watanabe - by Masaki Watanabe Monitor staff writer Transmission equipment for TV3's Malaysia's commercial station planned service for Johor is about to arrive from Japan, well in time for its installation and testing for the start of transmission, which is expected in mid-year,560 words
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Article, Illustration274 1985-03-31 8 Associated Press MANILA Striking employees of the country's biggest department store chain clashed with pro-man-agement staff yesterday in renewed violence that left some men on both sides injured and threw shoppers into panic, witnesses said. The incident occurred during morning shopping hours at Shoemart, whoseAP - 274 words
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364 1985-03-31 8 Bernama KUALA LUMPUR Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad told Malaysians yesterday that they should not resent or apologise for the fact that the democratic system of their country differed from those elsewhere. "Our system is for our country," the Prime Minister said when launching364 words
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Article, Illustration234 1985-03-31 8 United Press International MANILA President Marcos said on Friday that he planned to ease naturalisation laws further to hasten the integration of Filipino-Chinese residents. Mr Marcos, 67, said in a nationally-televised speech marking the 15th biennial convention of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce234 words
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Advertisement83 1985-03-31 8 WIN A GREAT AUSSIE HOLIDAY CONTEST Here are the correct answers to the contest H.M.S. Buffalo is in Adelaide Gold Coast is in Queensland Port Arthur is in Tasmania Australia's national capital is Canberra True Sovereign Hill is 110 km. from Melbourne Perth is about 4 hours flying time from83 words
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WORLD NEWS
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Article245 1985-03-31 9 Reuter BEIJING China's top official newspaper yesterday told government and Communist Party workers to stop complaining about earning less than peasants and workers who are benefitting from the nation's economic reforms. "Party and government workers have the highest political consciousness in the country, their work is245 words
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Article, Illustration35 1985-03-31 9 AP TO THE DELIGHT of youngsters, The Prince of Wales attempts to breakdance at a discotheque during his visit to a Youth Meets Industry course for 300 unemployed youngsters. APAP - 35 words
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682 1985-03-31 9 Associated Press -DEVIPURA Hundreds of people -"flock here daily to see Mrs Jas- want Kanwar. They offer money and sweets to this Hindu woman in India, believed to have achieved ••-divine status through the ancient rite of suttee. Mrs Kanwar has682 words
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116 1985-03-31 9 Reuter NEW YORK President Reagan plans to tell Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone that if Japan does not buy more American goods he will be unable to stop the US Congress from passing protectionist laws, the New York Times said116 words
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475 1985-03-31 9 United Press International JERUSALEM Scholars and the faithful still disagree on the sites of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection, the most important events in the Christian religion. The two locations are worlds apart. The Garden Tomb, just north of the Old City's Damascus Gate, is475 words
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Article589 1985-03-31 9 WIND AND HAILSTORMS lashing different parts of Bangladesh killed about 75 people and injured more than 1,000 others in two days, officials reported yesterday. In the northern Pabna district, the death toll rose to 60, with six bodies recovered yesterday from Thursday's cyclone, the worst of the589 words
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Advertisement169 1985-03-31 9 Q. Why did the chickens cross River Valley Road on Easter Sunday? A. To get to Hotel New Otani for an unforgettable day of fun, food, games and lots of Easter Eggs. Easter Sunday Buffet Lunch _J3 1 TO HOTEL NEV^OTANI Hop along for Buffet Lunch at the Hotel New169 words
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COMMENTARY
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OBSERVATIONS
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Article273 1985-03-31 10 Reporters sometimes ask impossible questions. So it was last week when they sought quick public reaction to the resignation of Mr Devan Nair as President. What do you think of the resignation? they inquired. People responded by saying they were "surprised," "shocked," "stunned." The responses described273 words
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Article107 1985-03-31 10 A new wave of resentment is building up in Washington over the extraordinary imbalance in trade between Japan and the United States. With its massive deficit still growing and the Japanese pouring more and more goods into the US, Washington lawmakers are threatening again to punish Japan107 words
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Article109 1985-03-31 10 Hooked by the prospect of good fishing, anglers hoofed out to the new spots at Kranji Reservoir yesterday to reel in a few. But either the fish knew they were coming, or they're smarter than they look, because the catch was slim and disappointing. An observer wise in109 words
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Article, Illustration307 1985-03-31 10 The trainee guerilla flipped open the newspaper and pointed to the headlines. "That's Marcos' handiwork. Wait till I lay my hands on that swine," he said. The arms instructor seated beside him in the jungle camp lazily flicked away a leech, grinning widely all the while. "You307 words
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904 1985-03-31 10 Charles Krauthammer - Capitalism writes and then moves on by Charles Krauthammer For the Monitor Capitalism is on a roll. Free market East Asia is booming. America, under an administration of Coolidgian inclinations (Coolidge was the ultimate hands-off president: When his death was announced, Dorothy Parker asked, "How could they tell?"), is enjoying904 words
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Article, Illustration890 1985-03-31 10 Parliament is over for now, and it's a relief for those of us who, having spent so many evenings watching the debates on television, can now go back to less weighty entertainment in the evenings. As we go back to our social circles,890 words
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Article, Illustration1366 1985-03-31 11 Masaki Watanabe - by Masaki Watanabe Monitor staff writer Ten days of running around Bangkok and a few border areas is hardly enough for gaining deep insight into the future of Cambodia. But my visit did yield memorable encounters with characters who somehow made this immensely complex conflict1,366 words
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Article, Illustration889 1985-03-31 12 The parliamentary proceedings have by and large been a sober affair. So there must be other reasons why many people watch the telecasts each night. In fact, some would not miss them, and find the telecasts entertaining in their own way. Clearly, it is889 words
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LETTERS
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Article, Illustration1194 1985-03-31 12 Vivienne Wee - Vivienne Wee Singapore 0511 I am glad to note that H. H. Wong who wrote to The Sunday Monitor (March 17, 1985) has publicly declared himself to be an advocate of "absolute, uncompromising, and complete sexual equali- ty." If he is sincere in his advocacy, then1,194 words
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Article, Illustration423 1985-03-31 12 I refer to the article Traffic offender angry at being treated like a criminal (The Sunday Monitor, Mar 10). On Mar 6, 1985, Mr Henry Chong Chin Teng was committed to the Queenstown Remand Prison on a Warrant of Commitment issued by the Subordinate Courts423 words
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Article, Illustration545 1985-03-31 12 S. M. Ng - S. M. Ng Singapore H. H. Wong's letter Be genuine in your fight for equality requires a response. His letter betrays his understanding of feminism. True feminism has never advocated special privileges for the female sex. True feminism has always pleaded for genuine545 words
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Miscellaneous28 1985-03-31 10 7Wi I > Wii. IH' M'L'i i > iii' EE n V' vM m >1 r A ■V s. n •its ■r. 1 I? r IV %L if u $5v28 words
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Miscellaneous47 1985-03-31 10 1 1 1 1 1 i ni r I 1 it i mgm I~j i r =K We have had Deepavali sales, Hari Raya sales, Christmas sales, New Year sales, renovation sales, warehouse sales, clearance sales and annual sales. Guess it's now time for a bankruptcy sale.47 words
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Advertisement11 1985-03-31 11 I Love mß^taßHM^^iiiiii ORANGE ORANGE o«A'*&t v*^f'. 6; f Happy Easter11 words
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Advertisement149 1985-03-31 11 Republic of China Agricultural Food Products at your doorstep Dynasty Hotel Ballroom (3rd Storey) 3-5 April 1985 11.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. daily For the first time in Singapore, a wide selection of agricultural and food products from Taiwan, the Republic of China will be on display at the Dynasty149 words
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Advertisement48 1985-03-31 12 LETTERS: We welcome your letters, especially if they are concise. Use a pseudonym if you wish but please give your name and address. We reserve the right to edit all letters. Write to: The Sunday Editor, The Singapore Monitor, 2, Alexandra Road, #03-01 A Delta House, Singapore 031548 words
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Advertisement468 1985-03-31 14 W MALA YSIA CUP 2a 1985 THE FORD/SUNDAY MONITOR WIN-A-LASER CONTEST Hey here s y° ur big chance to win a car whilst you enjoy the thrills and excitement 11 lli^Ki^nmm iIMMIB the I^®s Malaysia Cup. Just enter our Ford/Sunday Monitor Win-A-Laser 1 1 Contest and you could very well468 words
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RACING GUIDE
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Article650 1985-03-31 15 lIA< 11 I CI 5 Di* 3 1200 m 7 Lovencare 55.5 Heng (8) 2 2 1 3 Genuine Offer 56.5 Danis (4) 8 8 2 4 Colour Bee 56.5 Nathan (1) 4 3 3 8 Show Me How 55 K W Tan (9) 6 7 4 Course650 words
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Article324 1985-03-31 15 RACE WONDER BOY MA-ZHEN TAN MA-TAN TET (Monitor) (Zao Bao) (Wan Boo) (Monitor) 3 Hamgan 2 Southern Emperor 2 Southern Emperor 7 Scorpio 1 11 Better Prospect 7 Scorpio 7 Scorpio 3 Harngan 4 You Asked For It 11 Better Prospect 1 Thirteen Wonders 6 Sherwood Oak 4324 words
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Article92 1985-03-31 15 BEST PICKS RACE 1 6 Sherwood Oak* 3 Harrigan 11 Better Prospect 2 9 Flight Captain 8 Takanawa Prince 12 Skipper 111 3 7 Max Scottra 8 Tall K 6 Jules 4 13 Maximum Capacity 12 Bintang Cantik 4 Moon Travel 5 5 High Index 9 Fort De92 words
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Article1801 1985-03-31 15 Going: good RACE 1 2.00 CI 5 Div 4 1200 m Short Course Stakes: $14,000 1 090 Thirteen Wonders 111 (11) 57.0 Khoo 1/4 3rag GBREUKELEN GYSO/03-0 38 2g smartly Tue 2 590- Southern Emperor (6)56 5 Foo 1/4 4nzg G BREUKELEN GOOD/03-0 37 9g1,801 words
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Article240 1985-03-31 15 Computer Analyst - For the Monitor By Computer Analyst Get off to a good start with Sherwood Oak in Race 1 for Class 5 Division 4 over 1200 m. He was only 3% lengths from the winner, Jardinier, last week despite being slowly away. His morning gallops also240 words
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Article135 1985-03-31 15 Tipsters in our Sunday Monitor Guide tallied these results in last Sunday's races in Penang. First Second Third Wonder Boy (Monitor) 6 14 Ma-Zhen Tan (Zao Bao) 3 3 1 Ma-Tan (Wan Bao) 3 3 1 Tet (Monitor) 2 5 0 Computer Analyst (Monitor) 4 3 3 Following135 words
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Article148 1985-03-31 15 1 92-31 BAY THUNDER 1-54 8 (7 56 5 Woon 1/4 4 rug Ahmad GOSO 08-GS f I II 111 I Saddle Morses Best Barrier jockey Number Oigm Track Trackwork Number Name Time of rides and Conditions i today Sex Previous Weight Horse s Trainer148 words
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Article420 1985-03-31 16 In random numbers games, some numbers emerge more often than others in the short run. Sometimes, a pattern will be seen which may, or may not, repeat itself. For fun and comparison, our Computer Analyst this week analyses the 4-D results held at Kuala J Lumpur for the420 words
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828 1985-03-31 16 Aquarius - GOING FISHING by Aquarius For the Monitor Kranji Reservoir is open to anglers from today. But if you don't already have a permit to fish there, don't try to get one because all 500 permits have been snapped up. On828 words
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Article485 1985-03-31 16 SHAPE UP! Vitamins are essential to human life, but their role in the body is often misunderstood. They do not provide energy or "pep," nor serve as building blocks for any part of the body. They aid in changing foods into energy and raw materials485 words
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Article437 1985-03-31 16 LETTER I'm interested in long distance casting (beach casting) and would like to know what equipment is most appropriate. I have long thought about getting a multiplying reel, with a capacity of the Ambassaduer 6500 or 7000. How is the Ambassaduer 7000C's performance in long distance437 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration1179 1985-03-31 17 Few clubs in the world would have displayed the same courage that Manchester United showed in plunging into the transfer market to capture Bryan Robson for a British record fee in 1981. Ron Atkinson splashed out a cool £1.5 million on a West Bromwich Albion player1,179 words
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Article, Illustration612 1985-03-31 17 Julian bees - ITALIAN SOCCER with Julian bees ROME One of the last hopes of stopping Verona's race for the Italian soccer championship lies with Sampdoria and they may even put England cap Trevor Francis on the bench as a first step to his return to the team after612 words
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274 1985-03-31 17 Reuter FORT MYERS (Florida) Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl and Andres Gomez, the top three seeds, entered the semi-finals of the U*****,000 (*****,000) Florida Classic tennis tournament here with victories yesterday. Connors beat fellow American Johan Kriek 6-3 6-2. In the semifinals, Connors will274 words
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303 1985-03-31 17 Reuter HONG KONG Defending champions Fiji and favourites Australia made impressive starts in the 10th Hong Kong Invitation Sevens tournament, both racking up 48-0 victories in their opening matches. In Group D, the Wolfhounds, marshalled by former England international Les Cusworth, tore into303 words
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163 1985-03-31 17 Associated Press WELLINGTON New Zealand rugby authorities yesterday deferred a decision on whether to send the All-Blacks team to South Africa in June. The deferment until April 17 came after New Zealand Rugby Football Union (NZRFU) councillors heard an eleventh-hour plea from Prime Minister163 words
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572 1985-03-31 18 Alfonso Chan - by Alfonso Chan Monitor staff writer MANILA The fury of the giant's roar when angered can be deafening. Burning with fire to do well for country and self, Singapore's men blazed the Malaysians to a cinder at the team finals of572 words
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Article, Illustration605 1985-03-31 18 S Gulam - by S Gulam Monitor staff writer The odds are certainly stacked against Sarawak, but tonight's (8) encounter at the National Stadium •could prove Singapore's trickiest Malaysia Cup match so far. Going by the number of goals conceded, the East Malaysians they have let605 words
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Article270 1985-03-31 18 Daniel Wee - by Daniel Wee For the Monitor The National University of Singapore, placed second in last seasons's Waterpolo Open League, seem set for decline, while the Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association, appear ready for better things in today's Chan Chee Seng Knockout Open, at Toa Payoh.270 words
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Article234 1985-03-31 18 Kenneth Jalleh - by Kenneth Jalleh Monitor staff writer Singapore's team manager Andrew Yap revealed yesterday he had been under pressure "to lose today's Merdeka Games final ever since Singapore qualified for their tilt at the gold on Friday. "I suspect that the long greasy arm of the234 words
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686 1985-03-31 18 Kenneth Jalleh - by Kenneth Jalleh Monitor staff writer Bandar Seri Begawan's citizens will awake today confident that their team will beat Singapore for the Brunei Merdeka Games soccer gold medal when they meet in the final this afternoon. As a member of the organising committee of686 words
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256 1985-03-31 18 Bernama BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN Malaysia powered their way to a 3-1 win over Indonesia for the soccer bronze in the Brunei Merdeka Games at Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium here last night. It was the last medal for Malaysia in the eight-day inaugural256 words
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145 1985-03-31 18 K Silvam - by K Silvam Monitor staff writer Singapore's top badminton doubles pair brothers Wong Shoon Keat and Shoon Soo bowed out of the doubles event when they lost to Thailand's Surachai M and Chaiwat C. The Singaporeans, who beat the Thais during the team event,145 words
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Article251 1985-03-31 18 PONTE VEDRA (Florida) D Weibring carded a four-under-par 68 to take the second round lead in the Tournament Players championship. Weibring, of the United States, completed the two 36 holes with eight-under-par 136 to be two clear strokes ahead of the strongest field in golf.251 words
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Article, Illustration322 1985-03-31 19 K Silvam - BRUNEI MERDEKA GAMES by K Silvam Monitor staff writer Competitors at the Brunei Merdeka Games, as in any other competition, had their fair share of ups and downs. In the boat races, Indonesia (picture top left) dominated by winning all three golds in the invitation races atMonitor photos by Mohd Ishak - 322 words
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Article, Illustration742 1985-03-31 19 SPORTS PARADE "The killer instinct," he said, "they have it. We don't. Without it we'll always be medal poor even with skill and talent." S S Dhillon should know. He's secretary general of the Singapore National Olympic Council. He said this to me on Wednesday night742 words
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Article337 1985-03-31 19 B Kula - SINGAPORE 3 THAILAND 2 OTHER REPORTS by B Kula Monitor staff writer At last, a silver for Singapore. Our hockey boys broke Singapore's medal jinx at 4.30 p.m. yesterday. Although pressed to the wall by Thailand, Singapore edged them 3-2 at the Hassanal Bolkiah Gadong Stadium to337 words
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Article29 1985-03-31 19 G S B Philippines 20 8 8 Indonesia 18 20 13 Thailand 11 13 13 Malaysia 11 12 14 Brunei 0 6 5 Singapore 0 1 1429 words
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Article, Illustration762 1985-03-31 20 Ernest Frida - by Ernest Frida Monitor staff writer Lim Kian Tiong, the unassuming Singapore Island Country Club professional, is all set to make golf history in the Singapore Open Golf Championship which enters its final round at the Bukit Course today. After 54 holes, the 32-year-oldMonitor photo by Christine Chew - 762 words
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247 1985-03-31 20 Reuter GOTHENBURG (Sweden) France's most experienced campaigner, Jacques Secretin, was recalled for his country's crucial batttle with Sweden in the World Table Tennis championships yesterday. Secretin missed France's victories over Italy and India in Friday's Group B contests in the top men's team247 words
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87 1985-03-31 20 Associated Press GOTEMBA (Japan) A 37-year-old Japanese race driver was killed yesterday when his race car crashed into a guard rail of the Fuji Speedway Track dprmg an official practice for today's Fuji Grand Champion Race, officials of the speedway said. Toru Shimegi was87 words
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Advertisement64 1985-03-31 20 .Nut-' IkjWf f l^vsk, J0 l\\ JJm ssg EH ESS ~m ebbm mSSSSSSHf i-1 I* I," w RvV w n l x 1- RAYMOND WEIL GENEVE There's never been a better time > "V }h-r- v *p> U-' H-. "v# *u* VC'" I.~'y'i t "••">' >*•-• .''-*%•-,?*J? *-> v...- U64 words
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Article, Illustration498 1985-03-31 1 David Joseph - IN STYLE by David Joseph (Above) Fashionettes were bombarded with culture ions when born and they consider a visit to the Museum of Modern Art as a return to the womb Group communication here in checked linen/cotton outfits. (Below) Wearing Gaultier s striped look in bright solid colour498 words
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Article517 1985-03-31 2 Ee Chwee Cheng - by Ee Chwee Cheng For the Monitor TIPS FOR NEWLY-WEDS: Young newly-weds and singles about to set up house should know that there is a tool or type of cleaner for every surface to be cleaned, and they should lose no time getting the correct equipment.517 words
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Article, Illustration303 1985-03-31 2 Chandra Nair - by Chandra Nair Monitor staff writer Imagine a blue topaz, all 24 carats of it, with a 24-carat gold motif of flamingos hovering inside it. Baffling but true. I tried to find the tell-tale signs of incisions but I could not. Marketed by303 words
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Article, Illustration1147 1985-03-31 3 COMMENT iSHCHRj F F—N S C E N E CREDITS Starring: F Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow Script: Peter Shaffer Photography: Miroslav Ondricek Production Designer: Patrizia von Brandenstein, Karel Cerny Costume: Theodor Pistek Makeup: Paul Leßlanc, Dick Smith Director: Milos Forman Vienna, 1823. After calling1,147 words
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Article459 1985-03-31 3 Adaline Scheerder - FILM REVIEW by Adaline Scheerder For the Monitor One is tempted to go overboard when writing about a film like Amadeus. There are few films where the artistic visions of director and scriptwriter blend and merge so stunningly to produce a feast for the eye459 words
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Article, Illustration280 1985-03-31 3 Hie Hui Ching - A quick look at the new films in town by Hie Hui Ching Monitor staff writer Places in the Heart Based on Robert Benton's childhood recollections of his own childhood, Places in the Heart is unabashedly sentimental. A sob story calculated to pull at the heartstrings. Set in280 words
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Article, Illustration932 1985-03-31 4 What more can they do with durians? It's our favourite fruit and though most people like it as it is, most of us also like it served in other ways as long as the delicious durian flavour is there. We've had durian iceMonitor photos by Spencer Loh - 932 words
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Article, Illustration408 1985-03-31 4 Violet Oon - TABLE-TALK For the Monitor by Violet Oon For the past few months pork has been in the news as the Primary Production Department has been introducing frozen pork to Singaporeans. In pursuit of this, CASE has issued and published a series of recipes408 words
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Article446 1985-03-31 5 Violet Oon - EATING OUT by Violet Oon For the Monitor Hawker Goh Ah Ngoh, 53, believes in keeping up with the times. He's been running a Hokkien prawn soup noodle stall in Ang Mo Ki<> for many years but decided to go up market this year446 words
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Article, Illustration197 1985-03-31 5 The hardest thing about going on a diet is how to avoid all the goodies that we normally eat. The second hardest is how to work our calorie count for the day. Well there's not much you can do, aside from determination and self-control,197 words
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Article, Illustration1443 1985-03-31 6 arousels! A young boy sits high atop a grand wooden stallion, his bright eyes aglow with wonder and anticipation. His hands gently caress the following mane and upturned head; for a few moments, this creature is his and his alone. The boy is surrounded1,443 words
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Article, Illustration560 1985-03-31 6 NEWS ABOUT THE PEOPLE IN THE NEWS In the mind field. George Orwell's 1984 has been made into a film directed by Michael Radford. If you are reassuring yourself by the belief that ordinary, decent, law-abiding people can never be brainwashed see 1984, recommends the London Daily Mail. You560 words
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Article, Illustration1503 1985-03-31 7 After nine years, John Fogerty, the former lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, has emerged with a new album, Centerfield. It's currently at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100. ra Were you feeling the weight of public expectation (for Centerfield), to come1,503 words
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Article, Illustration374 1985-03-31 7 Born to be heard. Bruce Springsteen's invasion into the hearts and minds of listeners has penetrated even a recent episode of SBC's Mandarin serial, The Tycoon. Last week, a disco scene showed patrons hopping to the Boss's hit, Dancing in the Dark. The camera zoomed in to capture374 words
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Article178 1985-03-31 7 Lin Shiu Yi - Lin Shiu Yi Singapore 2057 Many have said that Duran Duran's appeal is limited to teenage girls. This is true but it is also true that Duran Duran fans have developed a warm friendship with the band. For a band to have such wonderful fans is very fortunate.178 words
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Article87 1985-03-31 7 Fans of Top of the Pops - Fans of Top of the Pops Singapore 0315 I would like to congratulate the producers of the Malay variety show, Melodi Pop. It's excellent. To make it even better, the pro- ducer should consider showing some foreign videos. Has SBC considered showing videos during interludes and before a87 words
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Article55 1985-03-31 7 I agree with Patricia Lee (Sunday Monitor, Mar 24) that SBC should bring in Top of the Pops. I want to go one step further and suggest that the station bring in music videos. It's pointless watching programmes like Solid Gold or even the American Music Awards. It's55 words
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Article, Illustration637 1985-03-31 7 VOICEBOX Why don't records sell as much as they used to? There are more young bands, new styles of music and tougher competition for the best voices to be heard above the noise. But though there is excitement, sales of records don't match637 words
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Article512 1985-03-31 7 Philip Cheah - A quick look at the new 12-inchers. by Philip Cheah Monitor staff writer Redd the Boys Movin' and Qroovin': If breakdance music is out, it's because go-go funk is in. Based in Washington, this is the first release of this black underground dance style. Go-go is derived from512 words
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Article, Illustration524 1985-03-31 8 Hie Hui Ching - Preview: Sakharov on Sunday, Ch 12 at 8.35 p.m. Monitor staff writer by Hie Hui Ching One critic called Sakharov a love story, much to the dismay of his stepson, Alyosha. But a love story it is... and more. For Soviet physicist Andrei Sakharov,524 words
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Article, Illustration474 1985-03-31 8 Hie Hui Ching - Preview: Music Moves on Tuesday, Ch 5 at 7.50 p.m. Hie Hui Ching Get ready for a stimulating trip with some of Singapore's best-known bands when Music Moves returns this Tuesday. This time around, Music Moves will be in four parts.474 words
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Article, Illustration898 1985-03-31 8 TV highlights compiled by Hie Hui Ching HOLIDAY FARE Thursday: Neil Sedaka in Concert Ch 5, 9.50 p.m. Former teen idol, Neil Sedaka, sings his standards and reminds us that breaking up is hard to do. Filmed "live" at the Ontario Forum. Pre-Holiday Movie: The898 words
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Article, Illustration518 1985-03-31 10 SUNDAY'S PICK World of James Michener: Spain The Land and the Legend Ch 5, 5.30 p.m. James Michener, author of highly acclaimed novels like Hawaii and Iberia, brings a special insight to the screen in a penetrating look at Spanish history.518 words
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Article, Illustration719 1985-03-31 10 Philip Cheah - TV COMMENT by Philip Cheah Monitor staff writer If this year's Academy Award nominations touch present-day issues and shove them close to the gut, why did a film about an 18th century musical prodigy win eight awards? You can mull over this when the719 words
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Miscellaneous1217 1985-03-31 2 "I for non-diners. The buffet luncheon is priced at $15++ per WEEK S PICK EXHIBITION adult and $B++ per child under 12. •FOOD FAIR an an Diemen's oil paintings will be Royal Swedish Smorgasbord will be presented by Art Action at Shop No 01-09, featured at Brasserie La Rotonde, Marco1,217 words
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Miscellaneous90 1985-03-31 2 UMMWKT HOME —J—? mnrl mQm VNIVB brush aujay dust filler on a V/ WRITTEN b DRAWN BY BILL CALDWELI AMO LOOSE PLASTER.. WOODEN SAT'AMD ST/R TO A FAIRLY /H£Am>6 CAACKS /N UJAUS 410 C&UMZS STIFF CONSISTENCY. FILL IN THE CRACK. ALLOu)RfcPAIR/N& fH£ MIXTURE TO HAIRLINE CRACKS IN PLASTER IS NEVER90 words
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Advertisement127 1985-03-31 3 Nestle. Baby Foods Now good nutrition tastes good too Nestle nutritionists know that if your baby doesn't like the taste of the food you give him, your baby might not eat right. So at Nestle, we prepare our baby foods with the special taste babies like...and the nutrition they need.127 words
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Advertisement92 1985-03-31 4 r Welcome to Dragon City m|H| You'll discover some of the finest Sichuan and seafood dishes available in town. An amazing 228 in all! Each masterfully prepared to AvW delight your taste buds. nJlvt Wang Ban Say Rest. Manager Dragon Dty timummn Dragon City Sichuan Restaurant^ Novotel Orchid Inn (Plymouth92 words
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Advertisement399 1985-03-31 5 llfmf ift/■. >v Ebony and. Ivory. By Paul,Stevie... and Luxaflex. HRHRHBRHHMHBBBHBHHHHHHHRHHHHBHHHRRRHRHRV Tuning in to ways you can brighten up your life New Luxaflex Slimline blinds is a breeze. Just imagine over 40 exciting new designer colours. Then imagine the endless patterns you can compose Or choose just one colour if399 words
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Advertisement46 1985-03-31 7 Let's Talk This column is for you to express yourself about music. The best letters will receive a mystery gift. Make sure all your letters have your personal particulars and address them to: Let's Talk. The Sunday Monitor, Alexandra Post Office, PO Box 287. Singapore 9115.46 words
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Advertisement137 1985-03-31 8 NV-850 EN National NV-850EN Hi-Fi Stereo VHS Video Cassette Recorder For the best of both worlds. The ultimate in picture quality with super still picture plus hi-fi stereo sound quality. Hi-Fi Sound Video Extremely Wide dynamic Tape programme search (TPS) range: More than 80dB Super still/Still advance Extremely low wow137 words
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Miscellaneous698 1985-03-31 10 SUNDAY MARCH 31. 1985 SBC 5 1 SBC 8 I 1 8.30 SBCtext 'Live' Sample Pages. and decides to return the money to 2.30 SBCtext 'Live' Sample Pages. 6.15 Naadaga Arangam (T). 9.00 Opening and Programme Highlights Nasir 3.00 Opening and Programme Highlights 6.4S News (T). followed by Today's Special:698 words
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Article, Illustration1021 1985-03-31 1 Violet Oon - HaOwmshy read l|fly? Romance novels are the stuff that are made of. In these novels, teenagers iA Utopian setting foe love. In the real world ofrevce, our men are no match for these paperback heroes; Next.wee feature excerpts mlPllllliAiKTltf to leading novelist, Sarah Harrison.1,021 words
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Article, Illustration71 1985-03-31 1 Sweet Dreams Series Samantha has always wanted to fly to one of those exotic islands in the Caribbean. So when her father announces a vacation to Paradise Bay with the other families from his company, it's nearly Samantha's dream come true. There's only one problem, and71 words
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Article, Illustration61 1985-03-31 1 Katherine Yorke Or is it? In the *****, not many people thought to ask the question. But Agnes and Grace bright attractive girls and firm friends despite their different backgrounds weren't content with the status quo. Agnes had ambitions, but they quickly came to an end in61 words
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Article, Illustration74 1985-03-31 1 Janet Dailey The great Calder Empire stretched across the Montana plains as far as the eye could see. Everyone knew a Calder's word was law, and that one day Chase Calder would take the reins of power and carry the name to new glories. But for handsome,74 words
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Article, Illustration57 1985-03-31 1 Danielle Steele Jane Cobleigh gave up her ambitions to nurture her husband's rise to stardom. His success brought them all the glamour and riches that they could ever dream of. Unfortunately for Janet, she had to put up with loneliness until she began her own career. Could any57 words
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Article, Illustration70 1985-03-31 1 Norma Klein "Life presents us with the same situation over and over again at different times in our lives." When Nira meets Jerry in 1970, she's a busy housewife with three daughters. Her husband's job keeps him away from home while her own career as a70 words
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Article, Illustration70 1985-03-31 1 Victoria Holt Beautiful and talented, Cordelia Grant had thought that her mind would be wholly concentrated on the teaching of her pupils... But Sir Jason Verringer, the tempestuous local landowner with a sinister reputa- tion, was determined that it should be otherwise. The above are70 words
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Article, Illustration633 1985-03-31 2 USER NOTES The Singapore Monitor's... Local microcomputer enthusiasts have been buzzing with excitement over the existence of several "underground" bulletin boards in the past few months. Besides the excellent 24hour service offered by Mr Stephen Saftler's bulletin board, my computing friends speak glowingly of four other boards633 words
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Article161 1985-03-31 2 The Singapore Monitor's electronic bulletin board will be going on-line soon. You will be able to call up our special line with your modem and have FREE access to our data bases containing editorials, news stories, features and other bits of useful information. Special Interest Groups (SIGS)161 words
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Article, Illustration473 1985-03-31 2 Daily Mail Imagine sending letters, memos and reports around the world at the speed of light! That's what electronic mail has to offer and, if you've got an ordinary business micro, you will need very little extra equipment to use this rapidly expanding facility. Electronic mail,473 words
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Article, Illustration260 1985-03-31 2 The business of sign making moves into the computer age with the introduction of the Graphix system here. The Graphix is a microproces-sor-based system for producing signs, headlines, nameplates, posters, labels and other display materials in a variety of typefaces and symbols on self-adhesive vinyl. Besides260 words
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Article514 1985-03-31 3 Recent surveys show response is still cool L 'Ji II A j /1 v < s />r /< J s y .»> > y yV II Singaporeans are keeping cool at work, when shopping, but not at home. While the vast majority of offices are airconditioned, and the514 words
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Article465 1985-03-31 3 When airconditioning a room to keep cool, feel fresh too by adding a negative ion generator. This is the advice of Dr King H Ta, general manager of Ernest King, a company dealing in health products. He said: "Air conditioning creates an artificial environment and does not465 words
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Article, Illustration374 1985-03-31 3 Dr King H Ta, a medical practitioner from New York, is on the hunt for elusive negative ions. He has purchased a $7,000 electronic ion counting machine from the USA to help him track them down. But in two months of searching, he374 words
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Article204 1985-03-31 4 Give your refrigerator room to cool off. That was the advice of Mr Michael Goh, general manager of the consumer products division of the General Electric Company, manufacturers of refrigerators and airconditioners. Mr Goh was commenting on common mistakes made by homeowners in the positioning of204 words
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Article, Illustration308 1985-03-31 4 Ergonomic considerations sometimes dictate that traditions in refrigerator manufacture be turned upside down. This is what happened with the GEC KF4355 fridge/freezer which has the refrigerator compartment on the top and the freezer down below. But sometimes, approaching a problem from a different angle makes308 words
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Article, Illustration192 1985-03-31 4 It took Fisher Electronics six months to approve the design of the handles on its new line of refrigerators. A spokesman for the corporation said: "People today tend to take reliability in refrigerators for granted. "We felt that the fact that ours are very reliable192 words
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374 1985-03-31 5 Daikin is spearheading a move to persuade owners of small and medium-sized commercial properties that they should switch over from conventional chilled water central airconditioning to split systems. The company has recently introduced a new range, known as the VRV System,374 words
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193 1985-03-31 5 Buyers of apartments and condominium developments. even those which are not centrally airconditioned, must often have wondered why the developers insisted on selling them the homes complete with airconditioners. There are a number of reasons why it makes more sense to build the193 words
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Article, Illustration1404 1985-03-31 6 Toh Su Fen - Profile of a 45-year-old working mother by Toh Su Fen Monitor staff writer "My husband and I have not been talking for a long time though we live under the same roof. My hopes are in my three children. "If they were not filial and understanding towards my predicament,Illustration by ANNA SOONG - 1,404 words
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Article, Illustration543 1985-03-31 6 Linda Chan - Monitor staff writer by Linda Chan In this computer age, bank customers are still haunted by a nightmare of bureaucracies and interbranch red tape that often sends them running in circles. Take for instance this incident. A friend issued me a cash cheque recently. When I tried543 words
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727 1985-03-31 6 These thought-provoking remarks on success and truth in business are excerpted from a talk by Dr R C Cooper, an economist who describes himself as a business consultant who has never engaged directly in business. He spoke last Friday at a Rotary East Club luncheon727 words
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Article, Illustration875 1985-03-31 7 The proposed permanent monitoring system by the Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore has stirred up a lot of conflicting views. The concept of a body to monitor advertisements for possible infringements and to assist agencies in cases such as vetting was mooted last year during a seminar organised by875 words
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Article71 1985-03-31 7 Mr Ong Chek Seng, 29, has joined J. Walter Thompson Advertising as an art director. He previously held the same position in Quantum: FCB Advertising. Mr Ong has six years of advertising experience and was trained at the Baharuddin Vocational Institute. Mr Vince Khoo, president of the Association71 words
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Article, Illustration209 1985-03-31 7 ACROSS 1. Desire 5. Prayers 10. None better 14. Frosting maker 15. Scope 16. Dull pain 17. Waiter's item 18. Queerer 19. Colloquial for gorilla 20. Courageous 22. Shred 24. Silent greeting 25. Seond-hand 27. Beverage vessels 29. Cattle thieves 33. Compass point 34. Novelist Wharton 37. Rigid209 words
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Article, Illustration469 1985-03-31 7 THE ONE MINUTE MANAGER Dear One Minute Manager: I believe in the importance of setting goals and writing them down. However, I need your help to write a One Minute Goal. A Potential One Minute Manager. Dear Potential: When describing a good One Minute Goal,469 words
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Article, Illustration302 1985-03-31 7 LANGUAGE "He is entitled to his opinion as much as you are to your's." This sentence contains a common grammatical error. The possessive pronouns hers, its, ours, yours and theirs are never written with an apostrophe. Thus no distinction is made with "yours" between302 words
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141 1985-03-31 8 Agencies Medical researchers may have come up with a way to use sound to preserve the sight of patients with serious eye disease. They are using ultrasound, inaudible sound waves to help treat glaucoma, according to Science News magazine. The disease strikes millions of adults141 words
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Article143 1985-03-31 8 Mothers of premature babies produce milk that is easier to digest and more suited to developing the newborn's brain and nervous system than milk of mothers who deliver full-term infants, according to researchers at the US Department of Agriculture. Studies show that milk from mothers143 words
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196 1985-03-31 8 Plastic surgeons are harvesting bone from the skull and using it to repair facial deformities from birth defects or car crashes. "We can take out head bone as saw dust and make it into a pate and put it into an area where there196 words
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Article, Illustration792 1985-03-31 8 NUTRITION We are beset by advertisements full of beautiful people with clear, glowing skin. Shelves in pharmacies are crammed with products to help us, but what in fact will help those plagued with certain skin ailments? This question and others on the topic were792 words
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Article, Illustration735 1985-03-31 8 One person yawns. One person slides low in the chair. Another sits upright and looks around. Others chat while someone is speaking. What happens when we see people in a setting in which we have never seen them before? People look at what they see735 words
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303 1985-03-31 8 SENIOR CITIZEN'S CORNER What is the one thing most essential to successful retirement? The most frequent answer will be security. The second most popular answer will be good health. And, why not? If one has the income to live comfortably, and the ability303 words
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Article, Illustration777 1985-03-31 8 Woman whose husband beats her up Divorcee's problem with men Sibling jealousy is child's loss I'm married to a man who beats me whenever things don't go his way. Because of therapy and help I've received, I've finally learned to accept that his temper had nothing to777 words
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Article, Illustration545 1985-03-31 9 Annie Chia - By Annie Chia Monitor staff writer Two Government bodies are still trying to work out who is responsible for gradual subsidence which has affected Farrer Road Housing Board flats and private houses in Tan Kim Cheng Road. Informed sources said the Housing and DevelopmentMonitor photos by Spencer Loh - 545 words
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Article, Illustration448 1985-03-31 9 Home owners can buy cheaper Italian furniture and furnishings and save up to 50 per cent of the market prices. The furniture and furnishings will come direct from 150 factories of the Italy-based Interform Group within 45 days of purchase. Their goods are guaranteed for six448 words
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Article75 1985-03-31 9 We refer to our story, "New Plans for Mimosa" on Sunday Mar 3 and would like to clarify that Sindo Timber Enterprise does not own either Mimosa Hotel or the former Embassy Building in Orange Grove Road. The two properties belong to a company known as Tri-Union Properties Pte75 words
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Article, Illustration499 1985-03-31 10 Linda Chan - by Linda Chan Monitor staff writer "Some of the most beautiful things in life are the simplest," says interior designer Chow Mun Keen. This philosophy is reflected in his work at the showhouse at Sunrise Villa, a semi-detached and terraced project under construction along YioMonitor photos by Asmah Hamid - 499 words
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Article412 1985-03-31 10 District Development Location Opening Times 0316 Landmark Tower Chin Swee Road 9 am 6 pm daily 0512 Parkwest Upper Ayer Rajah/Jin Lempeng 10 am 6 pm daily 0922 The Claymore Claymore Hill 9.30 am 6 pm daily 0923 Beaumont Junction of Grange and Devonshire Rd412 words
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Advertisement139 1985-03-31 1 PROPERTY Geometry gives that clean cut look. Page 10. COMPUTERS The information explosion. You can make use of The Singapore Monitor bulletin board next month. Just fill in an application form. Page 2. FEATURES The business slowdown is bringing significant changes to the lives of many Singaporeans and their families.139 words
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Advertisement371 1985-03-31 4 Tiopicool Series A the better choice y airconditiqneQ^H^^Sf Introducing the Tropicool Series of airconditioners from GEC. There are 8 models from v.& u£i. Ito 2 1 /2 horse-power ranging from motor mounts absorb 9,000 to 24,000 BTU/hr capacities— owtSSJS > ?SB tt Si ro,afV Lon 9 Eaay Maintenance and all371 words
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Advertisement349 1985-03-31 5 SEEING IS BELIEVING! Econometer 5515.00 lon Fountain® SSB.OO for complete The standard of powerful and effective ion count with report ionizer from U.S.A. *****.00 The ionizer cleans the air off smoke and pollution. Effects of different ionizer cannot be distinguished unless you see it with the help of 'Econometer' or349 words
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Advertisement148 1985-03-31 7 THE SINGAPORE MONITOR 18 DOING MORE FOB ITS ADVERTISERS Jjl j, IMi" SLSgjJftJUr 18th February 1985 Mr. John OnChief Executive The Singapore Monitor 2 Alexandra Road #03-01 A Delta House Singapore 0315 Dear Mr. Orr On Tuesday, 12th February '85,1 placed an advertisement in the Singapore Monitor, to advertise the148 words
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Advertisement124 1985-03-31 9 "Where do you go for easier, better home financing?" Optimum financing with or without CPF savings. Attractive interest rates: 11 to 25 years 9 3 /4% p.a. u Bridging finance available. hßti "SWJtg HUDC (Phase 1) loans d P 3 available up to 85% of A wide choice of easy124 words
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Advertisement425 1985-03-31 9 H To be held at the Mercury Room (18th floor) Apollo Hotel, Havelock Road, Singapore ON THURSDAY, 4TH APRIL 1985 AT 2.30 P.M. LANDED I PROPERTIES SHOP/OFFICE *1) 315 BEDOK ROAD *1) #03-06 CORONATION H 2 storey semi-detached SHOPPING PLAZA H house shop 3,255 sq ft freehold 333aqft freehold H425 words
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Miscellaneous513 1985-03-31 1 tos® o© Colouring Fun by Anna Soong STARTING ATTNE TOP L letter to^make'a'word //o\\ The circus was in town and the best act was the 3 Pups. Tootsy, with the y<96y end up with P bows in her hair, and Spotty, who had one black eye, danced and the u/opD513 words
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