Weekend East, 27 February 1987

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  • 17 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Friday, February 27, 1987 M.C.(P) No. 173/5/86 Vol. 2 No. 8
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  • 396 1  -  By VICTOR SOH CRIMINALS are turning to the dead to make a quick killing on the gaming tables. Police have uncovered syndicates using funeral wakes as a guise to organise gambling dens. The gangs first scan the orbituary columns of newspapers. They will
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 150 1 Bus defies 1 -metre flood: Back Page INSIDE He owns 5 firms and he’s only 13! PAGE 9 How telecoms hangs up its crank calls PAGE 8 14 women pledge blood PAGE 7 FUNNYLINES and LIVE LETTERS PAGE 5 Job options for the blind PAGE 2 King of $1 bargains
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    • 68 1 X i WHA T’S HER LINE? Find out on Page 11 what she does. HWEE LING’s job revolves round the public. She is always on the move although sometimes she is bogged down by paper work. What does she do? Is she: 1. A Singapore Sweep ticket seller? 2. An
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  • 526 2  -  By IRENE TOH IT was a tale of dogs one who died and another who saved the day. The unsung heroine in last Wednesday’s housebreaking case in Jalan Pergam, Changi. is three-year-old Fawn, a pomeranian owned by the Quek family. If
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  • 452 2  -  By BRIDGET TAN THERE are two viable options open to the blind to eke out a living. They are: SETTING UP kiosks in busy thoroughfares; and HAVING special passes for door-to-door sales. Mr Ron ChandranDudley, president of the Singapore Association for
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  • 88 2 THE blind who have been granted hawker licences can continue to sell tissues and lottery tickets at their stalls. The assurance was given by the Ministry of the Environment which recently told several blind vendors along Orchard and Scotts Roads to stop hawking outside the shopping centres. They
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 137 2 Now when you think lenses, think PAVILION Wi We specialise in: Soft Contact Lenses (extended wear) Hard Contact Lenses Cosmetic Lenses Toric 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 for you. Tokyo
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  • COMMUNITY NEWS
    • 328 3  -  By TO CHEE ENG WHEREVER Raja Lelong goes, crowds are sure to follow —for the clothes he sells are the cheapest in town. His usual sales pitch “$1 an item” can often be heard above the shouts of other tradesmen at fairs
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    • 330 4  -  By TO CHEE ENG A FAREWELL party was held last Sunday in honour of the community leaders of Eunos Crescent. “It's a sad day for all of us," said Mr Abdul Rahman Ismail, the chairman of the
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    • 280 4 Bedok tsr *****17 A MARTIAL arts course for children will begin in early March. Classes on Sundays from 10.30 am to 11.30 am Fee: $18 Changi xst *****07 A six-month children’s art course will begin in March Fee: $26. A cakemaking course (advanced) will begin on March 2.
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    • 71 4 MARINE Parade Neighbourhood ‘F’ RC is organising a four-day tour to Genting Highlands. The tour will be from March 17 to 20. Fees range from $99 to $129, depending on the number of persons to a room. Price includes a lunch at Malacca and a breakfast in
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    • 270 7  -  By TO CHEE ENG THIS group of women will be the first to roll back their sleeves at the next emergency blood exercise. Out of the 14 women, only two had donated blood before. The rest would be first-time donors. “I am a little
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    • 380 7 When I was just a little boy... THAT was me in those big pants, Mr Ng Yook Woh, of Ceylong Road, said. The picture of Mr Ng when he was four years old, together with his elder sister (third from left in the picture), a family
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    • 171 7 F N and Coke celebrate 50 years of partnership TWO big names in the soft drinks industry, F N and Coca Cola, are celebrating their 50th anniversary of partnership at the Raffles Ballroom on Tuesday. Mr Donald R Keough, president and chief operating officer of the Coca Cola company, is
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    • 80 7 HERE'S your chance to renovate your home and help the Community Chest too From March to May, Koshen Renovation will donate two per cent of its total sales to the Chest. Mr Steven Ang. managing director, said: ‘We want to do our bit
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 64 4 Dial *****88 to find out about the weather and tide. TIDES Today: 4.55 am (1.2 m), 10 35 am (2 9m), 5 35 pm (0.1 m) Tomorrow: 12 25 am (2.5 m). 5.37 am (10m). 1120 am (3 0m). 6 17 pm (0 1m) Sunday: 12 49 am (2 sm).
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  • WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
    • 139 5 VALENTINE’S day can bo very trying and expensive for some, especially for the young man who was carrying a rose in his left hancf when he boarded the bus I was in While walking towards the back of the bus, he accidentally knocked it against
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    • 84 5 I WAS on board a bus, when it stopped to pick up a few passengers. A plump lady got up together with a few other passengers. Noticing the only empty seat she proceeded towards it. Being plump and quite old, she was naturally slow in sitting down. By
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    • 80 5 A COUPLE of years back, while I was studying in London, I had to operate a machine One day, I accidentally cut my finger I then went to the doctor and he apfrtied some cream on the wound. I let out an "Ouch!” ollowed by
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    • 70 5 MY friends and I were standing outside a hairdressing salon waiting for another friend to join us With nothing better to do I thought I would have a bit of fun by "making faces" at a dummy in the showcase I was shockea when the “dummy moved,
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  • Junior funnies
    • 92 5 I GOT up late one morning so I quickly changed into my school uniform and rushed to school. When it was time for PE, I took off my shirt I had worn a T-shirt under it so that it would be easy to change for PE
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    • 95 5 ONE afternoon, my friend and I went into the lift. The door was about to close when a girl rushed in. She was going to the fourth floor. The door finally closed but the lift was in utter darkness the light bulb had blown. I quickly
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  • 130 5 IT’S not like we are trying to convince them that Tan Sri Khoo should be the next pope. 7— An official commenting on Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puats financial advisers being optimistic about their ability to persuade creditor bankers to accept the tycoon s proposal to resolve his
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  • Live letters to the editor
    • 133 5 I REFER to your story “Parish priest in row over new home for the aged sick’’ (WEEKENDeast Feb 20. 1987). The report makes it appear that there is open confrontation between Fr Cyril Lee and the Archbishop, and that Fr Cyril
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    • 49 5 MORE and more motorcyclists seem to be using pedestrian pathways in HDB estates as short cats to their various destinations, regardless of the danger they pose to people, especially children, who use these paths. Will the authorities look into the matter? NNL, Singapore 1646
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    • 23 5 THE older 25-floor HDB point-block flats have only one staircase. Isn’t this a fire hazard? CONCERNED, Singapore 1544
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    • 55 5 RESIDENTS of Marine Drive dread Saturday nights when groups of motorcyclists rev their machines and race with each other after the 9.00 pm and midnight cinema shows. They do so blatantly in front of a neighbourhood police post at Block 74. I hope the authorities will look into
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    • 52 5 I LIVE at Koon Seng Road. My family and neighbours have been awakened by hell-riders who race and rev their motorcycles at unearthly hours. Could the authorities build road humps along the stretch of road towards Still Road to prevent them from racing? KOON SENG RESIDENT,
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    • 40 5 THE lifts at Block 525, Bedok North, are usually full of litter, and also sometimes stink of urine. I appeal to the guilty ones to be more considerate to other users. M L CHOY, Singapore 1646
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 224 5 S f M A V 506 MOST of us must have had a funny experience at some time or other. WEEKENDeast welcomes contributions from readers who have had similar true life experiences as those published here. The joke could be on you, which, of course, makes it better. But it
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    • 180 5 CONTRIBUTORS to JUNIOR FUNNYLINES «£ould be aged 15 and under, must give their nric number 0f 12-piua), name, and address. Pseudonyms are allowed. (For those under 12, please give one of your parents’ names for cheque payments.) We wkl pay $lO for die beat irffort and $5 for every entry
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  • Page 5 Miscellaneous

  • INSURANCE — CHILD EDUCATION PLAN
    • 450 6 THE cost of educating your child up to tertiary level can come up to about $23,000, a recent survey shows. This is a large sum As such, many parents today have to budget their income carefully so that their child’s education is
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    • 272 6  -  By LARRY MASIDLOVER INSURANCE companies are writing new and unusual policies that cover all sorts of occurrences including death curses and even the capture of a legendary monster' Lloyd’s of London is famed for writing unusual insurance
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    • 61 6 National En- quirer Four amateur archaeologists who were planning to study some mysterious stone circles in Africa took out insurance protection against a death curse. There’s even an insurance policy for golf tournament promoters who offer a big cash prize for anyone scoring a hole in one.
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 196 6 Give your child round-the-clock protection for less than 15 cents a day with our Student Plan 4ft Our Student Plan is a special low-cost package to protect your child. Any parent with school-going children between the ages of 7-16 can apply. Our Student Plan guarantees payment from $lO,OOO to $30,000,
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    • 38 6 WEEKEND O Distributed to 75,000 homes every week a Serving the communities in Bedok, Changi, Changkat, Eunos, Fengshan, Qeylang Serai, Joo Chiat, Kaki Bukit, Kampung Chai Chee, Kampung Kembangan, Kampung Übi, Marine Parade, Siglap, Tarnpines, and Tanah Merah.
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 234 7 Only with MantilJfe can you give your child an unfaii 1 shut No other life insurance company in Singapore offers you the advantage of a PARENT S OPTION when you take a permanent insurance policy on your own life. This option means you can, at no extra cost, exchange the
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  • Page 7 Miscellaneous

  • 409 8/9  -  By IRENE TOH A SUBSCRIBER who receives a telephone number that was previously given up because of nuisance calls is not likely to become the next target of the nuisance caller. This is because phone numbers that are changed to avoid crank
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  • 207 8/9  -  By ERIC FAUCHER National Enquirer. STOPPING a nosebleed safely is simple if you follow these tips from Dr Lewellys Barker, senior vice president of the American Red Cross: 1. Sit up, lean forward slightly and relax. Don v t tip your head backward
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  • 325 8/9  -  By ROBERT SCHWARTZ National Enquirer. LARRY Adler is only 13 years old— but the energetic eighth-grader owns five companies, has more than 100 employees and grosses US$5O,OOO (about S$110,000) a year. Incredibly, he started his business empire by mowing lawns when he was
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  • 152 8/9 I WONDER WHY, after we sign a card or letter, we use Xs and Os as symbols for kisses and hugs? The practice of adding an X after a signature began in the Middle Ages and was used to signify that a document was being signed in
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  • Page 8/9 Advertisements
    • 489 8/9 ROMAN MAGIC MOP The most advanced, high quality mop in the world that keeps your hands free from dirt and water. Features: Nigh absorption of dirty water, ten times greater than ordinary sponge. There is no need to sweep the floor, the special sponge will absorb all dirt and dust.
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    • 109 8/9 WALK IN COMFORT WALK TO MERCIER. New range every week! 20% discount off selected designs Quality shoes from as low as S9.(JO Importers/Exporters/Manufacturers/ Retailers of high fashion quality ladies'/ gents’ shoes handbags. Authorised dealer for FREE SHOPPING BAG worth $lO when you purchase $5O and above! (a choice of an
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  • BEAUTY & HAIR
    • 193 10  -  By BRIDGET TAN DO vou have tired, puffv eyes? Beautician Jita Tulsi says thin slices of cucumber placed over them gives a cool, soothing effect; so does used tea Dags which have been kept in the refrigerator. Another method is to use
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    • 557 10  -  By CARLA SWEET National Enquirer YOU can choose the best hairstyle for your looks with tips from a top hairstylist “Nothing is more important to a woman's image than her hair," says Vincent Roppatte. stylist for stars including Barbara Stanwyck,
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    • 172 11  -  Our what’s-her-line girl: Did you guess right? Picture and story by CHEW YEN FOOK WHEN traffic cop Tay Hwee Ling, 21, first took to the roaa one-and-a-half years ago, her heart pounded every time she issued a parking summons. Her first encounter
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    • 90 11 IN our story “Getting a loan tailored to your needs” (Feb 20 issue), it was stated that you can apply for a POSB loan to combine with your CPF savings to pay up to 90 per cent of the price or valuation of
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    • 50 11 National Enquirer HERE are the most common ways to remove makeup and the best methods for each type of skin. The chart (left) was developed by Dr Jeffrey Callen, associate professor of medicine, department of dermatology at the University of Louisville.
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    • 190 11  -  By JOHN LATTA National Enquirer YOU can use jewellery to disguise your beauty flaws and make the most of your assets, says an expert. “Necklaces, earrings, and braceletscan help you look slimmer, prettier, and better proportioned,” said jewellery designer Lois Becker If you're overweight
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 272 11 DS DISCOVER YOURSELF PACKAGE Before After Duration: 2 Days (11am spm) Limited to 6 persons Per Session PACKAGE consisting of: Personal Hair Design and Consultation by Mr Jeric See FREE Hairdressing services Day, Night Party Make-up Correct Make-up Techniques by Professional Make-up Artist Plus Personal Photos taken by our photographer
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    • 163 11 EmpText If.A V'\ i DR G.M COLLINS PARIS YOUR SKIN f AND OUR EXPERTISE At BEAUTY CENTRE we have Faris-and-London trained beauty therapists to help you solve your problem skin and custom design a treatment plan for your skin. Products used: ELLA BACHE, DR GM COLLINS and PAYOT PARIS. 1
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  • 322 12  -  By TONY BRENNA National Enquirer SUPERSINGERS Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck have buried the hatchet after a 13-year feud "and it's great!” declares Engelbert. "Tom and I had been treat buddies back in Ingland during the early days of our careers."
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  • 233 12  -  By CHRIS FULLER National Enquirer AMERICA’S fitness craze is producing “exercise bulimics" who binge on fat- > tening foods and then at- tempt to get rid of the extra calories not by vomitting, but by over-ex-ercising. experts say. Most of tne exercise bulimics are
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  • 160 12 OUR foodwriter HO Al TSEN who recently went on a cruise found out how Singaporeans behave when food is plentiful... MY first contact with Singaporeans was in Thailand. Groups were running to the food. Honestly I had to walk away. They just took everything
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
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    • 82 12 TASTY DELICIOUS ROAST DUCK TRADITIONAL ZHU JIANG RECIPE IS OUR SPECIALITY! /a 4 sC Our mouth-watering Zhu Jiang Roast Duck will satisfy your taste buds. Come for a hearty meal with us. Open six days a week, including Sundays and Public Holidays. Main Shop 189, Paya Lebar Road, S pore
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 124 13 iS Visit our Showroom: #O3-24 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel: *****16 A New Dimension in Art For the widest selection of framed or unframed art: Originals Oil, watercolour Limited Editions Posters/Prints Chinese Brush Paintings NEW ARRIVALS EVERY MONTH! 5% 20% Discount on picture framing We offer: Customized framing A wide
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  • Page 13 Miscellaneous
    • 451 13 All on board the first nuclear-powered bus HIGHLIGHTS Y LOOKING LOST. ..Susan (Mary Crosby) and Marty Campbell (Richard Thomas). FRIDAY Friday at the Movies: The Big Bus, Ch 5, 10.30 pm THE crew and passengers of the first nuclearpowered bus go on a hazardous trip from New York to Denver.
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    • 324 13 Hammer is nailed to his role after one-off film By BRIDGET TAN MACHO Mike Hammer returns to get the bad guys and the girls, with Stacy Keach reprising his role of the tough, cynical grivate eye in New York itv. The series will be telecast from March 16 on Ch
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 653 14 Classified Ad Bank Classifications Deadlines Wednesday 4 00 p.m. lor run-on classified ads 7 working days classified display ads Phone Service 9am to 5p m Mondays to Fridays 9a m to 1 p m. on Saturdays Closed Sundays and public holidays Prepayment Some classifications of ads are payable in advance
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    • 977 14 19-f Driving Tuition GUARANTEED BASIC THEORY. Full Course $370 free final theory Hourly driving. City Plaza, #Ol-07. Tel: *****49. 21 Party Wedding Services 1/ beautiful flowers and unique gifts for all occasions. Ramlin Floral Art, #Ol-94 Parkway Parade, *****24 Please see ad. page 5. WEDDING VIDEO RECORDING or other occasions.
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  • Page 14 Miscellaneous

  • SPORTSCENE...with S GULAM
    • 108 15 Intra-zone seven-a-side soccer TANAH MERAH CSC will be holding a 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 at
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    • 251 15 NETBALL EAST COAST teams drew a blank last Saturday when all the five teams in action lost in the inter-constituen-cy netball competition at the Kallang Runway Netball Centre. Of the five teams, Kaki Bukit suffered the least agony when they were beaten 21-14 by
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    • 56 15 BEDOK CSC will hold an inter-regu sepak takraw competition for its residents on March 23 from 8 am to 3.30 pm at Blk 5 in Bedok South. The matches will be fought on single set of 21 points. Entry forms can be obtained from the Bedok Community Centre.
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    • 305 15 INTER-CON BADMINTON DEFENDING champions Marine Parade staged a tremendous fightback to win their final round match against Serangoon Gardens in the inter-constituency badminton competition last Monday at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall. The holders were two games down after both their singles
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    • 54 15 BEDOK CSC will be organising an intra-constituency badminton tournament from March 13-23. Residents of the constituency who are interested in entering the competition should obtain the entry forms from the Bedok Community Centre. The events are the singlet for both men and women, an under-18 boys’ singles, men’s
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    • 27 15 TAMPINES CSC will be hosting the Intra-Zone Six volleyball tournament from Feb 28 to March 31 at Yumin Primary School Hall, Tampines New Town Street 21.
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    • 350 15 NFL SOCCER Geylang International 4 Changi United 0 AS EXPECTED, starstudded Geylang International won the NFL Second Division first round league over the weekend, but were quick to realise that the feat would come to nought if they fail to continue their winning streak in the
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 96 15 Your regular copy of WEEKEfiPO If you live outside our distribution area you can still get a regular copy of WEEKENDeast by filling in this subscription form and mailing it to: WEEKENDeast 80 Marine Parade Road, #O2-06 Parkway Parade, Singapore 1544. >? WEEKENDeast Circulation Dept, #O2-06 Parkway Parade, Singapore 1544.
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  • Page 15 Miscellaneous
    • 388 15 Your individual horoscope 8 Start your week right with FRANCES DRAKE Monday, March 2,1987 IF YOU ARE BORN TODAY, you work well in partnerships. You need a little adventure occasionally to keep you from getting into a rut. Security is important to you, but a willingness to experiment brings out
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  • 163 16 Fortune teller’s dark secret I MALACCA: Hours after visiting a fortune-teller, housewife Teo Siew Gek, of Muar, and her five-year-old son were killed in a three-vehicle crash. Also killed were a family friend and the driver of one of the other vehicles involved in the accident. Eleven
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
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