The New Paper, 24 December 1988
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Title Section19 1988-12-24 1 the new paper WEEKEND EDITION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24/SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2S, 1988 MCI (P) 179/4/88 SO CENTS the new paper19 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1988-12-24 1 l> HAVE A WOW! OF A CHRISTMAS The New Paper wishes its readers a Merry Christmas. To those who celebrate Christmas for religious reasons, we join in the hopes for peace and goodwill to all. To those who celebrate for other reasons, have fun. For there is much to be117 words
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Advertisement128 1988-12-24 1 SEE YOU MONDAY The New Paper will not be published tomorrow, because it is Sunday. The morning newspapers will not appear on Monday, because of a complete press shutdown tomorrow for Christmas. The New Paper will be back on Monday from noon. It will be at newspaper outlets, bus interchanges,128 words
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Article, Illustration57 1988-12-24 1 Singapore snowtand: Man and machine promised a winter wonderland at Kallang for about 10 days from yesterday. But the weather did cooperate. Rain came but not the snow. Organisers say flakes will fall today. And this slope will be ready for sleigh rides, theyPicture/ CHOO CHWEE HUA - 57 words
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THENEWSTODAY
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Article, Illustration452 1988-12-24 2 Today's the opening of Singapore's first live fish market in Punggol to help breeders promote locally-bred seafood. But it was a quiet morning as The New Paper found, while the nearby 'dead' fish market was much livelier and doing business as usual IT WAS452 words
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116 1988-12-24 2 Wire services. THE rising popularity of belly dancing in Israel has raised the ire of the country's rabbis. The influential rabbis or religious teachers have threatened to withdraw kosher certificates from hotels and halls which staged such shows, said newspapers in Jerusalem yesterday.Wire services. - 116 words
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Article187 1988-12-24 2 Wire services. HONGKONG is being flooded with heroin as a growing number of drug pushers use China as a transit country. Hongkong's police narcotics bureau chief Tsang Yam-Pui said the territory is becoming a convenient channel for drugs bound for Western countries. "There have beenWire services. - 187 words
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179 1988-12-24 2 Wire services. CHINESE lovebirds who are too young to legally marry may end up in work camps if they refuse to split up. The warning was made by the head of the Ministry of Civil Affairs' marriage department, and reported in the China DailyWire services. - 179 words
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168 1988-12-24 2 Lianhe Zaobao. THE Singapore Bus Service has a plan to help its drivers keep their cool. The drivers' areas in some old buses will be air-condi-tioned. An SBS spokesman said yesterday that three different types of air-condi-tioning have been installedLianhe Zaobao. - 168 words
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Article, Illustration438 1988-12-24 3 Lois Ng - By Lois Ng t I i HEY promised snow would fall in Singapore. So people bought tickets and went to Kallang Park yesterday to see and feel the flakes fall. What it did was rain. No snow. No winter wonderland at the Wonderful SnowPicture/ Choo Chwee Hua - 438 words
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Article, Illustration113 1988-12-24 3 Trudy Lim - By Trudy Lim WITH ribbons and bows on a golf buggy for two, this picture is a dream come true for Ms Patsy Seet, 26, now Mrs Jimmy Tan Min Hai. It only needed a fringe on top as the song goes.113 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous34 1988-12-24 2 THE WEATHER THE weather outlook from noon to midnight: Showers over several areas in the late afternoon and early evening. Maximum temperature: 31 degrees. Minimum: 24 degrees. Sunset: 7.06 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 7.04 am.34 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article508 1988-12-24 4 Singapore's first two sets of quadruplets by in-vitro fertilisation are due in a few months. Almost half the IVF pregnancies at Thomson Medical Centre are multiple-birth. This rate is high. But is it worrying? How does it feel to be expecting quadruplets or triplets? How do women508 words
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Article432 1988-12-24 4 PLANNING FOR QUADRUPLETS "SO far so good," said a very bubbly and chirpy mother-to-be when asked how it feels to have quadruplets in her future. She had been married seven years before she decided to go for IVF treatment. Although she wanted to remain anonymous,432 words
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275 1988-12-24 4 PLANNING FOR TRIPLETS "WE have not really made any plans yet," the 35-year-old housewife said a little reluctantly when asked how she would deal with three infants. After a little coaxing, and promises to keep her anonymous, she agreed to speak. She275 words
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130 1988-12-24 4 A WHOPPING $533 million will be spent by the Public Utilities Board next year on development projects. The work will improve the electric power, water and gas distribution systems. Most of the work will be on elec- tric power projects $480 million worth.130 words
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Article54 1988-12-24 4 WHEN the new $2.7 million bus interchange at Pasir Ris Drive 3 is finished in early 1990, passengers will be able to admire local ethnic architecture while waiting for their buses. Chinese, Malay and Indian styles in the buildings will provide a multi-ethnic atmosphere. Passengers will board buses54 words
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Article369 1988-12-24 5 ABOUT 20 multinational companies are now using Singapore as their operational headquarters or OHQ. And more are queuing up to qualify for the special perks introduced in June 1986. MNCs are very interested in setting up their bases here. "Many more companies (are) in discussion369 words
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202 1988-12-24 5 THE first woman ever charged with urinating in a lift may wind up being declared an innocent victim of a jammed elevator. When Ms Tan Lee Hiang, 36, went to the District Court yesterday she decided to plead guilty to the July202 words
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Article61 1988-12-24 5 A JUDGE sentenced Teo Kim Hwa yesterday to four years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for molesting women. The court was told that Teo, 24, twice tried to sexually attack women in elevators at Bishan Street 13. Teo pleaded guilty to both charges. Three other61 words
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Article, Illustration292 1988-12-24 6 Yusman Ahmad - By Yusman Ahmad E VERYBODY has to beware of the drunken driver. But drunken drivers endanger f themselves most of all. A doctor told The New Paper yesterday that in an accident the driver who is drunk faces a higher risk than any sober folk who292 words
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363 1988-12-24 6 ONE discotheque is thinking of operating a limousine service for customers too drunk to drive home. So far, management at Top Ten, a discotheque in Orchard Towers, can't find a suitably outstanding vehicle. Top Ten's move is one of363 words
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536 1988-12-24 6 DRINKING and driving never mix, no matter what. But if you understand the effects of alcohol in your system, and drink sensibly, you can have a great party. Here are some facts about it: Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the536 words
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Article, Illustration391 1988-12-24 7 Irene Hoe - By Irene Hoe A FOREST arrived in the mail this month. It was a special delivery of Christmas trees. Everyone knows money doesn't grow on trees. But no one had told us that trees grow on greeting cards. No one really knows how it began.391 words
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Article, Illustration408 1988-12-24 8 Be good in Chinese temple of learning IN THE airy confines of a Chinese temple is a kindergarten with a difference. It teaches basic Confucian ethics. Run by a Chinese religious and welfare organisation, it tries to instil in the children goodness in attitude and behaviour. Pu Hui Kindergarten in408 words
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Article170 1988-12-24 8 THESE words appear in our stories today. The following notes will help in case you need to check their meanings. aimlessly: A person who does something aimlessly has no clear purpose or plan. allegations: Statements that may or may not be true that someone has done something wrong. denounced:170 words
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Article, Illustration304 1988-12-24 8 THE Singapore chief of the company that certifies and seals shipments to Indonesia said yesterday that he knows his executives were not involved in smuggling. "Of course, there will be some black sheep in every organisation, like there are in families," said304 words
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Article262 1988-12-24 8 SGS inspects goods before they are exported to other countries. In the case of government contracts, like that with Indonesia, the company handles the shipment of almost all cargo to the country. Exceptions are military arms and precious metals. In Singapore, SGS prepares mainly electronic and automative262 words
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Advertisement408 1988-12-24 5 H I DRAW CELEBRATION I aCu \^r^ **y HOW TO JOIN oO^Vv* 1 Fill in your pefsonal r v:\r* v r *Ar*'" particulars and answer the following questions. Remember M Vj^^H to enclose one cap of any Allswell range ot products on the envelope. Mail completed entry form to: Allswell408 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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WORLDTODAY
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Article, Illustration330 1988-12-24 9 Bernama. TENGKU Razaleigh Hamzah, leader of a team trying to revive the de-registered Umno, has invited the opposition Party Islam (PAS) to work with his group. The Malaysian politician made the call during his first-ever appearance at a PAS dinner gathering in Kelana Jaya, Selangor,Bernama. - 330 words
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Article149 1988-12-24 9 Bernama. A WOMAN doctor is among four candidates shortlisted by the MCA for the Ampang Jaya by-election in Selangor next month. The Malaysian Chinese Association is a member of the ruling Barisan National coalition. Deputy President Lee Kim Sai, also the Labour Minister, said inBernama. - 149 words
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Article, Illustration244 1988-12-24 9 Wire services. CHILD star. Drew Barrymore, who acted in the film blockbuster ET, The Ex-tra-Terrestrial, has been treated for excessive drinking. Her publicity agent, Mr George Freeman, said in Los Angeles yesterday that Barrymore, 13, left a treatment centre a few days ago. "Drew isWire services. - 244 words
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Article292 1988-12-24 10 Wire services. WAS it an explosion? Experts were asking that question yesterday as they tried to identify a noise on a recording recovered from the wreckage of the Pan American jet that crashed on Lockerbie, Scotland. The British Transport Ministry's chief investigator said inWire services. - 292 words
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162 1988-12-24 10 Bernama A PERSON caught distributing and selling foreign lottery tickets in Indonesia can be charged with subversion, warns the country's top security official. Under Indonesian laws, a person found guilty of subversion can be sentenced to death. The warning was issued by theBernama - 162 words
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Article112 1988-12-24 10 Wire services. A TRUCK carrying propane fuel exploded on a highway in Memphis, Tennesee, spewing a 213-metre-wide fireball that killed at least five people, injured a dozen and burned homes and cars. Authorities said that the explosion yesterday threw the tanker 115 m onto aWire services. - 112 words
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Article, Illustration64 1988-12-24 10 Safe gifts: Santa Claus and his Girl Friday spend their tea-break distributing condoms as part of an Aids campaign in the French city of Nice. As the killer disease continues to take its toll around the world, even this jolly old man in his flaming redPicture/ Reuter - 64 words
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CHRISTMAS — THE SPIRIT OF GIVING
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252 1988-12-24 10 Wire services. A CANCER-stricken girl in Kalamazoo, Michigan, died one day before a foundation could fulfil a promise to take her shopping for Christmas gifts for her impoverished family. But the hospital made her dying wish come true anyway. Bronson Methodist Hospital raised $3,000 forWire services. - 252 words
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252 1988-12-24 10 Wire services. A MYSTERIOUS self-styled Santa Claus in Los Angeles appeared at a soup kitchen for the seventh year in a row, lavishing Christmas cheer on the poor in the form of 10-dol-lar bills. The middle-aged, grey-haired man arrivedWire services. - 252 words
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Article255 1988-12-24 11 Wire services THE Soviet Union is banking on deposed Afghan king Zahir Shah as a compromise candidate to lead the country after Soviet withdrawal. The Kremlin power broker and ambassador to Kabul, Mr Yuli Vorontsov, arrived in Rome yesterday to meet the king, who is livingWire services - 255 words
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Article, Illustration61 1988-12-24 11 Shocking beauty in the raw: a visitor to the first exhibition of nude art in Beijing's National Art Gallery turns away from a picture in disbelief, or is it embarrassment? More than 15,000 people flocked to the exhibition within the first two days of its opening.Picture/ Afp - 61 words
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Article63 1988-12-24 11 Wire services. A MAN teaching his girlfriend how to defend herself was killed when she shot him in the face as he pretended to be a burglar. Mr Frederick Williams, 26, of Jacksonville, Florida, was killed on Thursday by a shotgun blast as he was teaching MsWire services. - 63 words
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228 1988-12-24 11 Wire services. THE Sri Lankan cabinet is dangling a new carrot in front of Sinhalese rebels to get them to renounce their violent struggle for power and take part in parliamentary elections in February The announcement came as police reported that at least 23Wire services. - 228 words
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Advertisement746 1988-12-24 9 WSjk n* 1 IhmlffS Shin NMn Daffy News 3plusl BLOCKBUSTER mm\ i HOW 10 WIN! Here's how you can be eligible for each of the Hong Bao Special Draws and automatically the Blockbuster Grand Draw 1 Clip and collect 6 Hong Bao Daily Vouchers. Monday through Saturday, and attach them746 words
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FOREIGNSTOCKS
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Article, Illustration257 1988-12-24 11 Wire services. Shares ended higher on the Stock Exchange yesterday. The Financial Times 30share index closed 3.8 points up at 1,436.2. Volume registered 211.4 million shares. The market was too thin, traders said. The announcement of a narrowing of the British current account deficit to £1.6 billion last monthWire services. - 257 words
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Article82 1988-12-24 11 Reuter. SHARE prices were slightly higher in initial trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange today. Prices were boosted by small-lot bargain-hunting, following gains on Wall Street yesterday, brokers said. The Nikkei index rose 55.02 points, or 0.19 per cent, to 29,741.28 in first 15 minutes. Gainers included securities houses,Reuter. - 82 words
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Article52 1988-12-24 11 FT Industrials Fri 1,436.20 (1,432.40) Dow Jones Average Fri 2,168.93 (2,160.36) ST Industrial Fri 1,024.82 (1,016.14) NST Industrial Fri 1,784.91 (1,777.65) Hongkong Hang Seng Fri 2,656.59 (2,642.73) Australian All Ordinaries Fri 1,484.10 (1,483.80) Nikkei Stock Average Fri 29,686.26 (29,774.61) Figures in brackets refer l>> those of the previous52 words
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Article, Illustration285 1988-12-24 11 Wire services. WALL Street stocks closed with modest gains yesterday in the second slowest day of the year as traders prepared for the long holiday weekend. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 8.57 points at 2,168.93. Advancing issues outpaced decliners by 839 to 467 on an extremelyWire services. - 285 words
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Showtime
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Article, Illustration558 1988-12-24 12 Brian Miller - By Brian Miller A LL I want for Christmas is a promise that I'll wake up tomorrow morning without a hangover. And I want to be able to greet friends and family without smelling like yesterday's ashtray. But that is going to be difficult since558 words
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132 1988-12-24 12 CHINOISERIE in Hyatt Hotel was voted the best entertainment spot of the year by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board. And the management didn't even know that they were being scrutinised. A panel from the tourism board went around the local nightspots to pick the132 words
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Page 13 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1401 1988-12-24 13 RADiOGUIDE NOON News In Brief (Programmes in Mandarin) NOON Oa Track: Ross Tucker plays NOON Newsdesk ""XXSvtr* aSSS?™* Hrof 100 N«M awl Wutw a pleasure. "J 12.45 Personal View: A look at topical 1 l_„ Si /yyS J-JJ 7*" "f "•P oft 12.50 Markat Report 1230 T «P th p1,401 words
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Article2381 1988-12-24 14 I.^ p 1, p SUNDAY Gallery \~7~A TUNAS *88. A children's V art exhibition organised by the Association of Artists of Various Resources. It features 120 drawings, chosen from about 250 drawings submitted by 76 children aged between three and 12 years. At the2,381 words
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Article, Illustration123 1988-12-24 14 THIS is the night you can put on your walking shoes and really take to the streets. To Orchard Road, in particular. The stretch of Orchard Road between Scotts Road and Killiney Road will be closed to traffic between 7 pm and 1 am. There you123 words
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Article, Illustration161 1988-12-24 14 I TODAY [7/T COMING UP: li-J Shanti Jones and Johnny Dollar are Times Two. They blend pop with funk, soul and rhythm and blues and will perform in Singapore from De< 27 to Dec 30. (T/T CENTRESTAGE: W I It's mime time at the Victoria Theatre. Members of161 words
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Article, Illustration166 1988-12-24 14 Spend Christmas with the Chinese Theatre Circle, the most active local Chinese opera troupe. It will transport you to the world of popular evergreen romances. Excerpts from four famous operas will be performed during An Evening of Chinese Opera. The first is from The Purple Hairpin. It166 words
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Advertisement36 1988-12-24 15 Buy a 30-minute National VHS-C tape at Sentosa Ferry H M Terminal and we'll lend you a Movie Camera for two hours. Hi This ofler is available on December 31st and January Ist. 1 f//M lto36 words
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Advertisement112 1988-12-24 15 USE THIS TO PROGRAMME YOUR I Hi NATIONAL VCRs. gg, WllMllMMlfllllllllll gaa 111 &ir Ctkir pnyrjmtm-y i<»mi m time otprinting r A MOVIE STAR'S DAUGHTER c ALF 8 CHINESE CINEMA 5 18:10 19:00 DEC 24 5 20:30 21:00 DEC 24 22:00 23:40 DEC 24 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiniimiiiiiii iiiHjißiiiiiiii; s R.WITH THE112 words
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Miscellaneous1994 1988-12-24 15 rp i JBfll television -rl SCREEN f Bookvisions 7W± I Pr«-Holiday Movie WBM Centrestage ■tfk I GEMS W The Mill on the Floss JlfcJk Racing with the Moon The Bed j DRAMA, romance, tragedy and \jV AN engaging World War II love ML jJj scriptwriter AnL Sandor, th^9B6 humour abound1,994 words
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Advertisement38 1988-12-24 16 The search is over. Digital Intro Scan, Index Search and Time Search help pin-point desired scenes without fast-forwarding through the whole tape. Also enjoy the digital fun of Multi-Strobe with 3-screen memory, picture Va screen frame f//M cro38 words
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Advertisement70 1988-12-24 16 USE THIS TO PROGRAMME YOUR I ifjg NATIONAL VCRs. a iiinmii iniin UhbJ &if C iijc pnyirjmmrs nwmt.if fin*- irf printing c SUNDAY MORNING SINGAPORE e ALBUH-T'PAU o PERFECT MATCH 5 9:00 10:45 DEC 25 19:50 20:15 DEC 25 20:30 21:30 DEC 25 iiHiiiniiiiiii liiiiiniii iiiiiiiiiiniii C DOLLY C NEWS70 words
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Miscellaneous1703 1988-12-24 16 rwr\ -4a^\ Television M y SCREEN M A Royal Charity W+ Disne > Worid s Holiday Night Movie aJI*& GEMS W Concert W Very Merry Christmas Parade The Blue Lightning IV RECORDED at the Royal THE Walt Disney World Yuletide A BRAND-NEW production j' Albert Hall in London last year,1,703 words
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Article2382 1988-12-24 19 rrrt jr SUNDAY s turday Gallery r~/T TUNAS *8&, A children's \t\ art exhibition organised by the Association of Artists of Various Resources. It features 120 drawings, chosen from about 250 drawings submitted by 76 children aged between three and 12 years. At the2,382 words
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Article, Illustration123 1988-12-24 19 THIS is the night you can put on your walking shoes and really take to the streets. To Orchard Road, in particular. The stretch of Orchard Road between Scotts Road and Killiney Road will be closed to traffic between 7 pm and 1 am. There you123 words
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Article, Illustration160 1988-12-24 19 TODAY fT/T COMING UP: I Shanti Jones and Johnny Dollar are Times Two. They blend pop with funk, soul and rhythm and blues and will perform in Singapore from Dec 27 to Dec 30. rr>f CENTRESTAGE: IzLl It's mime time at the Victoria Theatre. Members of the local160 words
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Article, Illustration166 1988-12-24 19 Spend Christmas with the Chinese Theatre Circle, the most active local Chinese opera troupe. It will transport you to the world of popular evergreen romances. Excerpts from four famous operas will be performed during An Evening of Chinese Opera. The first is from The Purple Hairpin. It166 words
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Miscellaneous1794 1988-12-24 20 RADIOGUIDE (MSgf EEESnB EMiEH EMQMEa CO^HB Jy\J 100 Htm B grief (Programmes in Mandarin) 8.00 Breakfast Club: A host of great 6.00 Nsarihsur 0.05 0a Air Wake up to lovely melo- 0.00 News la Brief muaic entertainment for you. 7.00 Werid News yy die* in t.hi» early morning 0.03 Highlights1,794 words
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SHOWTIME
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Article, Illustration476 1988-12-24 21 ORCHARD Road may be the "in" place on Christmas Eve with the road closed to vehicles in the night for pedestrians to celebrate. But for the rest who want a breather from the crowd, a number of party spots outside the Orchard area have sprouted476 words
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Article236 1988-12-24 21 WILLOW (Cathay cinemas) FANTASY adventure with much of the same special effects as in most of George Lucas' films. Otherwise it's well-produced and designed. Willow Ufgood a dwarf undertakes the task of getting baby Elora Danan out of evil Queen Bavmorda's grasp. TOKYO POP (Prince 1) UTAKA Tadokoro makes236 words
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Article, Illustration344 1988-12-24 21 THE play's the thing. It doesn't matter what language it comes in. Kapai-kapai (Moths) was written by Indonesian dramatist Arifin C Noer. Earlier this year it was staged in Mandarin by the Practice Performing Ensemble during the Festival of Arts. It344 words
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Article, Illustration630 1988-12-24 22 Lim Sek - 1 i-i By Lim Sek C HRISTMAS music you can't miss it this time of the year. After all, it is only once a year that people splurge on music buys not only on themselves but also on their friends. And record executives know this.630 words
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Article, Illustration336 1988-12-24 22 LAST-minute gifts? Don't panic, nearly everyone likes to read about the rich and famous. Music fans, after all, would like to read about as well as listen to music. So pop to the nearest bookstore and pick a book or two. To help336 words
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Article, Illustration493 1988-12-24 23 Lo Tien Yin - By Lo Tien Yin T I i HEY stand side by side one is 1.7 m tall, weighing 77 kg, the other 1.8 m, weighing 80 kg. Both are dressed in blue uniforms, with not a crease out of place, sporting two silver pips493 words
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Advertisement142 1988-12-24 23 ■Pleach Out Pi wKy Esr ra/? >\z.z. /w/s/c lovers to begin with The Yamaha Portable Keyboard is the most suitable learning tool to acquire fundamental musical ability. It is easy to use and it is suitable for all ages. For more information or demonstration, PORTABLE keyboard t c ur E142 words
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Miscellaneous91 1988-12-24 24 COMICRELIEF Hagar the Horrible/Pik Browne t£-ruAT U ~ak STAz»Me(2e r if maybe H£ mom 5/ I wbz.-\ f f AllgUStd/Dominic Doelsma Angus McGill (CA^Llmi?fawuMs aSp 1 George the Robot/stephen Stanley AFTgfZ. rvU T r t>krr pnbo.. Dllffy/Bruce Hammon TV^ITOOARKTfIA&TUIKE.V'SfIU I IT "JBI HOU)...WOWTD PeES6EP, STUFFEPANPT7DSSCP! |fIF <'«€TlT\vnO"rHE I Addlll/Brian Basset91 words
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Miscellaneous204 1988-12-24 25 COMICREUEF Orchard Road/Colin Goh Single SIiC6S/Peter Kohlsaat a |UKlss*t Catny/Cathy Guisewite r- w— 1 a—- p« —j "I used to go out with a comedienne, rwcuum THE CARPETf MOP AGUISH THE CHINA SCRUB HPAINT THE C6IUNGS? RE- H\,nm /WO MOM [PERFECT..' but she dumped me....Now it only hurts THE FLOOR204 words
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NOWMATTERS
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Article, Illustration616 1988-12-24 26 One up on all I want for Christmas Che Sin Quee, Grace Ong, Lee Kok Hong and Wee Hong Yeow are four young people The New Paper reported on this year. All four have more obstacles than you normally have to overcome. We went back this week to ask them616 words
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Article, Illustration147 1988-12-24 26 Loh Tuan Lee - The American Girls Collection Eighteen titles, $7.90 each Available from all Times bookshops By Loh Tuan Lee LAST minute Christmas shopping for the young 'uns? Try any Times Bookshop and pick up a ready-made present off the shelves. This is a new series of147 words
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Article, Illustration379 1988-12-24 26 Loh Tuan Lee - IAMAIIfcHUhOPIWIOm By Loh Tuan Lee Ludau Tan, 17, Catholic Junior Collage"The spirit of Christmas is to screech Christmas carols. It also means last-minute shopping." Sharon Robless, 17, Raffias Junior Collage. "Christmas this year meant the church play which happened just a few days ago.379 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration190 1988-12-24 27 Reuter. HRISTO Meranzov, president of the Bulgarian Weightlifting Federation, and his entire 15-mem-ber executive board were sacked yesterday following the disqualification of two Bulgarian weightlifters from the Olympic Games for using banned drugs. At a press conference in Sofia, the federation announced that Meranzov, who is alsoReuter. - 190 words
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Article33 1988-12-24 27 Reuter. ENGLISH soccer champion Liverpool yesterday turned down goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar's transfer request. Zimbabwe-born Grobbelaar asked for a move after failing to regain the place he lost to Mike Hooper. Reuter.Reuter. - 33 words
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Article69 1988-12-24 27 Wire services. RESULTS of yesterday's international sports: BASKETBALL NBA league: New York 88 Detroit 86, Houston 125 Los Angeles Clipper* 109, Phoenix 126 Denver 118, Portland 117 Golden 109. ICE HOCKEY National Hockey League: Montreal 4 Boston 2,Philadelphia 4 New York 2, St Louis 4 Detroit 4. SOCCER 17thWire services. - 69 words
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Article153 1988-12-24 27 Wire services. ENGLAND winger Trevor Steven is again likely to be used in an emergency striking role by Everton in the Boxing Day clash with Middlesbrough at Goodison Park. Steven has stepped in as Graeme Sharp and Wayne Clarke became injury victims. INJURED Jan Molby and Steve NicolWire services. - 153 words
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SPORTS/RACING
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Article, Illustration519 1988-12-24 28 P UNTERS looking for big I returns to do their last minute Christmas shopping will find it hard going at Penang today. Short-priced winners look likely for most races. That being said we reckon followers of the Musketeers can get off to a quick and profitable start to519 words
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Article, Illustration330 1988-12-24 28 TOP race tomorrow is the Pesta Pulau Pinang Cup where 10 of the local circuit's best galloppers will line up. At the weights the best chance must lie with Olympic Torch though stable jockey Ismadi prefers the ride on first-up second placer Bestplan who has330 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration356 1988-12-24 29 Alfonso Chan - Stories/ Alfonso Chan TENNIS fans can look forward to Asia's best men and women players slugging it out in the $100,000 Tiger Beer Pacific Rim tennis championship in February next year. A personal appeal by the Asian Tennis Federation president Cho Chung-Kun, at the ATFPicture/ Reuter - 356 words
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Article248 1988-12-24 29 IF you need money, just ask, says the International Tennis Federation. This was the message Asian countries were given at the meeting of the Asian Tennis Federation in the Philippines last week. The ATF president, Cho Chung-Kun of Korea, told member countries to tap the248 words
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Article, Illustration346 1988-12-24 29 HATS off to V Sundramoorthy and his manager Jeffrey Sandragesan for speaking out last week against match-fixing. That was the majority response to our Question of the Week last week, which asked: How do you stop match-fixing in Singapore soccer?" Most of the 12 callers say346 words
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Article132 1988-12-24 29 Bernama. FOO Kok Keong won the men's singles title in the Malaysian National Grand Prix badminton finals here yesterday. Kok Keong overcame Wong Tat Meng 15-7,15-8 in 45 minutes. Tat Meng, the first project 88-90 player to enter the final, failed to reproduce theBernama. - 132 words
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Article, Illustration377 1988-12-24 30 5 Day Five of The New Paper's Countdown towards the Premier League's New Year's Day kick-off, and the spotlight falls on Safsa. Fitness is its forte, say its officials, never mind its lack of experience. ABDUL SHUKOR reports w I r HEN 11 soldiers will troop onto377 words
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Article318 1988-12-24 30 THE Singapore Armed Forces Sports Association, popularly known as Safsa, was formed in 1968. It participated in the National Football League seven years later, in 1975. Safsa is governed by two bodies, the Safsa Council and the Safsa Management Council. The association works on a318 words
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Article, Illustration405 1988-12-24 31 Abdul Shukor - Monday: Geyiang International By Abdul Shukor THE man behind Safsa's successful soccer squad started out as a rugby player and, to a certain extent, is still very much in love with it But in 1983, Maj Edward Silas found himself with the task of managing Safsa's405 words
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Article119 1988-12-24 31 HE'S known to the football fraternity as A R J Mani's younger brother. But A R J Maran is not quite the same player as his more illustrious sibling. True, both are fullbacks; but their styles are different. The 19-year-old Maran means hard work for119 words
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Article, Illustration440 1988-12-24 32 S Gulam - By S Gulam s i INGAPORE will be the venue of a big soccer clash .between the Asian All-Stars land a top European club next year. This was disclosed by Mr Steven Tan, the Football Association of Singapore executive secretary, who said the match would440 words
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Advertisement167 1988-12-24 32 m .ii.i... Soldiering on They may lack the experience, but they won't be found wanting in fitness. That's the forte of the Armed Forces soccer team for the professional league next year. ABDUL BV71 SHUKOR has the story. Kill top tennis stars Asia's best tennis players will be here in167 words
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