Weekend East, 13 February 1987
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Weekend East
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Title Section17 1987-02-13 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Friday, February 13, 1987 M.C.(P) No. 173/5/86 Vol. 2 No. 617 words
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Article, Illustration265 1987-02-13 1 BRIDGET TAN - after 11 years of wedded bliss By BRIDGET TAN JITA and Sarmukh got married “properly” last Saturday 11 years later. Their two daughters Desiree, 4, and Sheryl, 8 were the flower girls at the wedding. For Jita, 30, it was a wedding with allPICTURE BY CHEW YEN FOOK. - 265 words
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Article, Illustration742 1987-02-13 1 IRENE TOH - By IRENE TOH THE free parking scheme on Sundays and public holidays in 10 HDB estates in the east has passed the acid test all the constituencies which are trying it out say they did not encounter any problems as families and friends742 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement51 1987-02-13 1 Valentine’s Day contest winners: Pg 14 INSIDE When I was a little girl... PAGE 2 Taxes: Why you’re still in the dark PAGE 2 FUNNYLINES PAGE 6 Lunar New Year party at Istana PAGES 8,9 Eat vegetables to live longer PAGE 10 LIVE LETTERS PAGE 7 Hollywood’s hairless heroes PAGE51 words
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Advertisement108 1987-02-13 1 NATIONAL LIBRaRY SINGAPORE RJJPPP ■MiSimP COACHMAN-INN RESTAURANT ADDS A TOUCH OF CLASS TO WINING AND DINING L Valentine’s Dav For avers ?ood start and a happ> ending SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER (Valid on 14/2/8? only' 5-Course Set Dinner A glass of' compiimentars Red/White Wine A stalk of rose tor e’.er\108 words
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Advertisement8 1987-02-13 1 OUR WHAT’S-HER-UNE GIRL IS IN THE BACK PAGE8 words
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Article, Illustration220 1987-02-13 2 When I was just a little girl THE dainty seven-year-old girl (pictured on the right) refused to smile, and wore such a tense, fierce look because she did not like the coronet of flowers on her head she felt she was overdressed. She was posing in220 words
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Article, Illustration131 1987-02-13 2 Our What’s-her-line girl: Did you guess right? SINCE her school days, Terri Loo has always loved sports. While her friends were busy studying, she was playing football, running, or swimming. Terri’s mother used to tell her that “jumping around isn’t going to get you anywhere.”Picture and story by CHEW YEN FOOK - 131 words
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197 1987-02-13 2 IF YOU still have not received your 1986 income tax assessment, don’t worry. The taxman has not misplaced your returns. In fact, he is working as fast as he can so that you can get your assessment within the197 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement30 1987-02-13 2 i«£M*ab A ROSE FOR THE LADY WITH EVERY PURCHASE MADE AT CROWN JEWELLERS ON VALENTINES DAY. <a flf CCroam 80 MARINE PARADE ROAD #Bl-70 PARKWAY PARADE SINGAPORE 1544 TEL: *****5530 words
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Advertisement108 1987-02-13 2 CE2ZSS3 Distributed to 75,000 homes every week Serving the communities in Bedok, Changi, Changkat, Eunos, Fengshan, Geylang Serai, Joo Chiat, Kaki Bukit, Kampung Chai Chee, Kampung Kembangan, Kampung Übi, Marine Parade, Siglap, Tarnpines, and Tanah Merah. Drink Coupon Present coupon tor tree drink (Valid till 28 Feb 1987) GOLDEN ROLLERS108 words
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Advertisement110 1987-02-13 2 The original claypot specialist V C Lion City claypots (Sha Bao F&n) are prepared from original recipe in seasoned earthen wares. Available for lunch and dinner in six scrumptious varieties Chicken, Beef, Seafood, Pork, Mixed or Vegetarian. A La Carte and 6 choices of daily Western and Local set lunches110 words
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Article, Illustration124 1987-02-13 3 CONMEN decided to lie low after police advised residents not to open their gates to strangers who appear at their doorstep bearing Lunar New Year goodies. "There were no reports of residents being tricked into opening their doors,” said Supt Woon Sian Hai,124 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Article, Illustration195 1987-02-13 4 CHOPSTICKS in hands, community leaders in Marine Parade tossed yu sbeag to get a good start to the lunar new year. Joining in the toss-up are Mr Goh Chok Tong, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence and MP for Marine Parade. Attended by about195 words
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Article440 1987-02-13 4 Bedok fiT *****17 A BUFFET and dance will be held at Duke Hotel on Saturday, Feb 21, at 7.30 pm. Fee is $18. Changi fiT *****07 A six-month children's art course will begin tomorrow. Classes will be held every Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm Fee is440 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement143 1987-02-13 4 Now when you think lenses, think PAVILION J 9 i We specialise in: Soft Contact Lenses (extended wear) Hard Contact Lenses Cosmetic Lenses Tone Lenses (Astigmatism) Tinted Soft Lenses, etc. Gas-permeable Lenses (Special rates for students and army personnel) We'll advise you on the lens that is most suitable for143 words
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Advertisement188 1987-02-13 4 r Computer Training Centre mil (Registered with the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION) ISN’T IT WORTH INVESTING IN YOUR CHILD? Soon, computers will be as common as telephones or TV sets in the home. And with more jobs being done through the computer, learning to use it has become as.essential as learning188 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous43 1987-02-13 4 TIDES Today: 12.26 am (2.3m), 5.34 am (1 2m), 11 06 am (2.7m), 6.18 pm (0.3m) Tomorrow: 12.48 am (2.4m), 6.01 am (1.1m), 11.37 am (2.8m), 6.42 pm (0.3m) Sunday: 1.06 am (2.4m), 6 28 am (0.9m), 12.09 pm (2.9m), 7.06 pm (0.3m)43 words
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Valentine's variety
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Article, Illustration609 1987-02-13 5 BRIDGET TAN - By BRIDGET TAN THREE couples of the WEEKENDeast Valentine Day’s contest will enjoy a romantic stay at the westin Stamford, the world’s tallest hotel, this weekend (see page 14 for the winners). When they wake up the next day, they can enjoy609 words
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191 1987-02-13 5 DINE and dance at TGIF, a restaurant-bar-cum-disco-theque, for that special night out. In keeping with the theme of love and romance on St Valentine’s Day, pastel fabric decorations interspersed with hearts and cloves give just the right ambience at the restaurant, on191 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement222 1987-02-13 5 m n c? MAKE IT A MEMORABLE OCCASION DINE DANCE AT COCKPIT HOTEL COCKPIT RESTAURANT CANDLELIGHT DINNER DANCE for two with accommodation and glass of wine $128.00 nett. DINNER DANCE for two with glass of wine $68.00 nett COFFEE HOUSE CANDLELIGHT DINNER for two with accommodation and glass of wine222 words
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Advertisement33 1987-02-13 5 Send your loved one a Singing Telegram this Valentine's Day. Choose your favourite ‘Cupid’ to sing your message of 10ve... anytime anywhere... between 12 to 15 February. Call ACT 3 at *****84 today.33 words
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Advertisement122 1987-02-13 5 UNIQUE VALENTINE’S GIFT IDEAS Now Open At Parkway Parade Fresh Beautifully Created Artificial FI oners Pretty Shellcrafts (Horoscope and other designs) Chinese Velvet Dolls and Figures Fancy Electrical Appliances And a u ide variety of gifts 10% Off Shellcraft items for purchases above $lO/RAMLIN FLORAL ART ENTERPRISE #Bl-94 PARKWAY PARADE122 words
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WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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Article98 1987-02-13 6 I ORDERED a bowl of mee from a hawker stall. When it was served, I had a sudden need to go to the Ladies’ When I returned, I ate my noodles with great relish as I was very hungry. Just when I was about half wav98 words
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Article55 1987-02-13 6 MY uncle and I were watching an episode of “A Fortunate Life.” Young hero Bert Facey and Mr Phillips were killing a pig for Christmas dinner. The pig was squealing madly and my uncle said with a serious expression on his face, “Gee, that pig is a55 words
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Article94 1987-02-13 6 BEFORE he went for his shower, my employer told me to lay "a few pens” on his bed. I wondered why he wanted this done, but decided to do just as he told me. I found several pens in his study and dutifully laid them on his bed.94 words
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Article65 1987-02-13 6 I was walking along Orchard Mall when I noticed two pretty kids sitting on the stairs near a fast-food restaurant. As I passed them, I noticed one of them sitting in an unlady like way 1 told her she was revealing too much of herself. Imagine how shocked65 words
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Junior funnies
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Article177 1987-02-13 6 My grandmother and I had bought a lot of food and decided to give some to my uncle, who lived in the same block as my grandmother. He lived on the third floor while she lived on the 16th. I accompanied my grandmother to177 words
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Article67 1987-02-13 6 MY friend gave me a ride home on his motor bike. We came to a halt at the traffic lights. As I felt uncomfortable, I placed my feet on the ground and hitched up my trousers. Just then, the lights turned green My friend,67 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1987-02-13 6 Not funny at all! WEEKENDeast has been receiving contributions to “FUNNYLINES” which have been copied unashamedly from joke books and other publications. Many have been rejected outright. Some, however, have escaped detection but were spotted by alert readers. Published contributions which are successfully challenged by readers will not be paid.61 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous28 1987-02-13 6 THE LOCKHORNS tMv, *WHY 16 IT WHEN WE HAVE WORD 6 YO</RE THE ONi-Y ONE WHO GET 6 TO USB THEM t f i i i r w28 words
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Article147 1987-02-13 7 t MEN, particularly Asian men, must be seen for their own self-esteem to be the master of the household never mind whether (they are) or not.. That his wife is a very dominating personality and he takes her views into account is private. But he must beseen to147 words
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Live letters to the editor
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277 1987-02-13 7 THE Social Development Unit and Social Development Section of the People’s Association see their success in terms of the number of singles who tie the knot each year. Up to June last year, 250 singles got married among 7,000 who joined in277 words
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Article99 1987-02-13 7 ONE afternoon, I noticed a puppy asleep under the porch. It looked sick, so I shooed it away. The next morning, I saw it again. It didn’t look that ill so I decided to keep it. I named it Boydee. My dad and 1 have taken99 words
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60 1987-02-13 7 THE HDB should act against motorcyclists who repair their machines on void decks or at parking lots, especially at night or in the early morning. The revving of engines may sound like music to their ears, but not to residents who are trying60 words
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Article29 1987-02-13 7 OUR concentration in school is often interrupted by the noise of grass-cutting machines. Can’t the grass-cutters work only after school hours? XML, Singapore 164629 words
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Article20 1987-02-13 7 I AM a great fan of Garfield Could SBC show more Garfield cartoons? MI, Singapore 164620 words
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Advertisement577 1987-02-13 7 i t. iL LTfKTYLf IlflVfM idea from E&ctklc City! 80 MARINE PARADE ROAD #O3 09 to 16 PARKWAY PARADE SINGAPORE 1544 TEL: *****97/8 BUSINESS HRS: (MON SAT) 10 a m. 9 p m Daily Aerobic Classes Available > on Mornings. Afternoon Evenings Courses will be conducted twice a week Price577 words
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Article, Illustration375 1987-02-13 8/9 Day Mr Goh shook 4,000 hands... AND POSED FOR HUNDREDS OF PICTURES WITH HIS ISTANA LUNAR NEW YEAR GUESTS President Wee and PM Lee also drop in at the party MR GOH CHOK TONG was, quite naturally, the most sought-after person at the Lunar New Year party he hosted at• PICTURES BY JACKIE HO (courtesy of The Straits Times) and CHEW YEN FOOK - 375 words
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Page 8/9 Advertisements
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405 1987-02-13 10 JOHN BLOSSER - By JOHN BLOSSER PEOPLE who eat a vegetarian diet live longer, have less trouble maintaining their proper weight and suffer less from some major illnesses than those who eat meat but a vegetarian diet presents some health risks of its own.405 words
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EATS with HO AI TSEN
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Article, Illustration287 1987-02-13 10 WAK DIN’S $1.20-a-bowl soto ayam is a recent find I took an instant liking to. Originally Javanese fare, soto ayam is a meal in itself often accompanied by rice cubes, shredded chicken, bean sprouts, celery and sauteed shallots. Though not of gourmet class in287 words
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Advertisement204 1987-02-13 10 Fastest Claypot in the East! FOR m® ONLY J£ rn f 7 r /A $2.50! CLAYPOT Chicken, Pork, Prawns or Combination. From ONLY $2.50! SET LUNCH Claypot, soup and drink. From ONLY $3.80! Prawn Mee, Mushroom Mee, Chee Cheong Fun. AT ALVIN’S SNACK CORNER #81*144 Parkway Parade 4 SEOUL GARDEN204 words
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Advertisement84 1987-02-13 10 TASTY DELICIOUS ROAST DUCK TRADITIONALI ZHU JIANG il IIW* 0 l fj\ RECIPE IS OUR SPECIALITY! /a Our mouth-watering Zhu Jiang Roast Duck will satisfy your tastebuds. Come for a hearty meal with us. Open six days a week, including Sundays and Public Holidays. Main Shop: 189, Paya Lebar Road,84 words
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down town
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Article, Illustration462 1987-02-13 11 IRENE TOH - By IRENE TOH SHENTON WAY is dead at night? Contrary to popular misconception, there is life yet after all the banks and offices have closed for the day. After dark, the guys in their business suits unwind in a lounge right in462 words
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Article80 1987-02-13 11 National Enquirer I WONDER WHY the phrase "Mayday"is used as a distress signal? In 1927 an international conference decided to choose a signal to be used by all ships in distress. The signal selected was "Mayday” primarily because that’s the pronunciation of the French phrase "M’aider,” which— National Enquirer - 80 words
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Advertisement189 1987-02-13 11 THE NEW AND EXCITING PUB IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD Listen to your favourite Western, Mandarin Cantonese hits and relax the evening in our cosy environment. m OPEN DAILY 4.00 pm to 12.00 am HAPPY HOURS 4.00 pm to B.oopm (No Service Charge) We have vacancies for PROs and Waitresses. Frankel Pub189 words
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Advertisement96 1987-02-13 11 Choose the ad size that works i; for you! MODULAR UNITS You have a choice of placing ads in standard modular units or in any combination of the modules listed below: (s) 9cm x 1 col. $61.20 (b) 9cm x 3 col. $122.40 (c) 9cm x 3 col. $183.60 Half96 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous388 1987-02-13 11 Your individual horoscope Start your week right with FRANCES DRAKE Monday, February 16,1987 IF YOU ARE BORN TODAY, you are generally critical of society and its values. But, at times, you try to overcome your tendency to be too critical You strive for objectivity and impartiality in your judgments, although!388 words
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Article, Illustration300 1987-02-13 12 JIM NELSON - By JIM NELSON National Enquirer. HAIRY chests used to be taboo in the movies until the *****, macho Hollywood stars were actually ordered to shave before appearing without their shirts. “Chest hair was considered disgusting and also funny-looking,” revealed Michael Medved, a film critic and cohostNational Enquirer. - 300 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement295 1987-02-13 12 Wan Ton Noodle BBQ Pork Noodle Roast Pork Rib Noodle Shredded Chicken Noodle Shredded Duck Noodle Mushroom Noodle A A Shrimp Soup Shrimp Wan Ton Soup Ginger ft Onion Noodle m ±£> ACE ACE FAST FOOD PTE LTD. 80 Marine Parade Road. *BI-21 Parkway Parade, Singapore 1544 Tel: *****37 <f295 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous205 1987-02-13 12 with BRIDGET TAN r> -'I fl v 1 t W<r y j* When friends go to war... m RIDING INTO A WAR... Hazard (James Read) heads for the front line. NORTH and South Book II returns on Monday Feb 16, 9.30 pm, Ch 5, with the civil war under way.205 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement51 1987-02-13 13 Video ;-r 7 We specialise in Wrestling Tapes. We specialise in rental sales of original Indonesian, Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil Hindi video movies. MUM Video Pte Ltd Blk 212 #O2-147A Unit 5 2nd Floor (inside Bedok Central N.T.U.C. Fair Price) Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 1646 Tel: *****14 Open "Daily51 words
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Advertisement239 1987-02-13 13 ft w ,*r. Uf T9+ <4 fj I 1 N K r* feK Tf n i w<t m Ne 3k ■wM ft 1 ml; m* Pm*£' CA4 sdss' :iD > M ft 5 H r THE RODOLPHE STORY. Rodolphe is one of the true creators, to whom fashion is as239 words
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Page 13 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous460 1987-02-13 13 Framed horse thief returns to take revenge FRIDAY Friday at the Movies: The Avenging, Ch 5, 10.30 pm JOSIAH (Michael Horse) returns home from law school to the joy of his wealthy rancher Jacob Anderson (Efrem Zimbalist Jr), the destructive jealousy of his half brothers Eli (Matt Stetson) and Jared460 words
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Miscellaneous50 1987-02-13 13 Justice into his own hands, fe is helped by an eccentric young man from a white family. The screen version of E L Doctorow’s novel directed by Milos Forman and produced by Dino De Laurentiis also stars the late James Cagney with supporting cast members Elizabeth McGovern and Mary Steenburgen.50 words
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Miscellaneous127 1987-02-13 13 Gullible young people find Utopia in Homeland Saturday Night Movie: Split Image, Ch 5,10.30 pm A COLLEGE gymnast of Olympic calibre, Danny Stetson, is invited by attractive student, Rebecca (Karen Allen) to spend a weekend at a farm. The rural farm is “Homeland,” a futuristic, self-sufficient community of young people127 words
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Advertisement2318 1987-02-13 14 Classified Ad Bank Classifications Deadlines Wednesday 4 00 p m —for run-on classified ads 7 working days classified display ads Phone Service 9 a m to 5 p m Mondays to Fridays 9 a m. to 1 p m on Saturdays Closed Sundays and public holidays Prepayment Some classifications of2,318 words
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Advertisement241 1987-02-13 14 11-a Entertainment/ Disco OISC JOCKEY REQUIRED. Ex perience not necessary Training provided Tel: *****39 TROPICAL DISCOTHEQUE, tor your birthday parties and private functions Reasonable charges 112 East Coast Road #O4-18 Katong People s Complex Tel *****77 BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS, AIRCOND Disco Studio for rental inclusive of DJ Superb sound system and241 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous21 1987-02-13 14 THE LOCKHORNS <Z si 'WE HAVE ENOUGH MONEY SAVED F OR A RAINY PAY TO BOY A COUPLE OF NICE TOWELS.”21 words
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SPORTSCENE...with S GULAM
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Article, Illustration335 1987-02-13 15 NFL SOCCER CHANGI CSC, who escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth last year, have upset pretournament predictions and baffled soccer pundits with their performance in the National Football League Division One this season. On Saturday, at the Queenstown Athletic Centre, Changi, handled by Singapore— Picture by CHEW YEN FOOK - 335 words
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Article141 1987-02-13 15 A TOTAL of 40 teams will be involved in the FAS non-league knockout competition over the weekend at Farrer Park and Tanglin fields Unlike last year when more than 70 teams applied to participate in the competition to decide the newcomers for the NFL,141 words
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Article58 1987-02-13 15 TANAH MEKAH CSC will be holding an Intra-Zone Six under-19 seven-a-side soccer competition at the Changi Soccer Field (next to SIA field) on March 29 Constituencies in Zone Six are invited to send their entries for the competition by March 13. The draw will be made at58 words
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Article135 1987-02-13 15 THE Football Association of Singapore and People’s Association Staff Club are organising a walkathon on April 19 to raise $40,000 for the FAS. Mr Teo Chong Tee, chairman of the FAS and MP for Changi, will flag off the walk at the PA headquarters in Kallang135 words
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430 1987-02-13 15 INTER-CON BADMINTON DEFENDING CHAMPIONS Marine Parade qualified for the final round of the inter-constitu-ency badminton competition after they edged out Tampines 3-2 in a thrilling second round match at the Delta Sports Complex last Monday. The battle of the East430 words
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Advertisement825 1987-02-13 15 Classified Ad Bank 13 Education/ Instruction TUITION AVAILABLE: ENGLISH, Maths Science lor Pri/Sec Reasonable rate Tel: *****26 ART FOR CHILDREN YWCA Marine Parade. Blk 80 Every Saturday. 1.30 pm 3 00pm Please phone *****22/*****23 DEDICATED AND EXPERIENCED Tutor willing to teach all subjects at primary level (including Tamil) Call *****95825 words
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Advertisement106 1987-02-13 15 27 Stamps/Coins 1987 PRICELIST STAMPS and Covers Write to: Philatelic Express. #l3-07 Textile Centre. Singapore 0719 29-b Holiday Accommodation SPEND YOUR WEEKEND at Trengganu Beach Resort Swim or snorkell in crystal clear waters, beautiful beach, speed boats, etc Book now to avoid disappointment *****36 30 Wanted WE REPAIR/SERVICE air-con-ditioners, refrigerators106 words
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Article50 1987-02-13 16 Ceylon Daily News COLOMBO: Telegrams from and for residents of Wattala are still being sent and received by ordinary post since a breakdown in the direct telephone line to the village post office nine months ago. Appeals to have the line restored have fallen on deaf ears.— Ceylon Daily News - 50 words
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Article57 1987-02-13 16 National Enquirer WONDER WHY we use the phrase “I heard it through the grapevine”? Gossip like a grapevine begins at a single location ana spreads. This similarity was noticed in mid-19th century, and people began saying they beard a rumour “over the grapevine.” From this sprang the— National Enquirer - 57 words
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Advertisement263 1987-02-13 16 WEEKE WM i Distributed FREE to 75,000 homes every week. Telephone No: Editorial: *****00/*****00 Marketing/Accounts/Circulation: *****33 ICB PICTURE BY CHEW YEN FOOK TERRI is always jumping and running around. She loves her job so much that she spends most of her free time reading about it. What does she do?263 words
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