The New Paper, 17 December 1992

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    13 1 the new paper THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 t 1992 MITA (P) 75/4/92 50 CENTS
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    Lock icon BURNT BY THIS
    72 1 Woman is scalded after facial steamer explodes. "All of a sudden I heard a loud explosion. The boiling water shot out and splashed on my face," says businesswoman S H Tan. Agent orders steamer removed from shops pending result of investigation. /Pages 6 and 8 w Steamer:
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  • THENEWSTODAY
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      Lock icon Upset China cool to French credit offer
      303 2 AFP KEEP your money. We may not be interested, China indicated to France after Paris made a deal to sell 60 warplanes to Taiwan. China has so far ignored a French offer of a $189 million credit line for next year, French officials
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      Lock icon DISPUTE WITH U.S. TOO
      129 2 Wire services. CHINA is also angry with the United States for selling jet fighters to Taiwan. It accuses Taipei of trying to block unification with the mainland by buying the planes. In October, China attacked the US for its worldwide arms sales, saying Washington would have
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      Lock icon His favourite chap
      67 2 TWO of a kind: Legendary British film director Sir Richard Attenborough posing next to a statue of another cinema great, Charlie Chaplin. Sir Richard's new film, Chaplin, based on the life of the silent movie comedian, was selected for the 1992 Royal Film Performance yesterday. His film
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      Lock icon Deadly fungus kills 12 patients
      148 2 AP. TWELVE patients at one of Germany's leading hospitals have died this year because of a deadly fungus, officials said yesterday. The fungus was probably set free during construction work at the University Hospital of Frankfurt. Work to remove asbestos from the main hospital building
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      28 2 i||? INDONESIAN RIJSTTAFEL prepared by real Javanese Cooks M if 1 On Our Open Air Terrace ItMMHII r JO Far rawrvatioM: 737*111 rat 174/177 rCCVfI /r COCKPIT HOTEL
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      25 2 ROYALTY CURBS: JOHOR SULTAN TO STUDY PROPOSAL /PAGE 21 Leisure Index Showtime: Pages 33, 36, 37 38 TV: Page 28 Radio, Comics: Pages 34 35
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      122 3 M M J L 'J I y v •> 'J > < ,v '><0- «p/ 4 YOU GO IN Vj-*: r it 1 GREEN AND COME OUT BLUE. At Officer Cadet School, you start out as a greenhorn, literally. But when we're through you'll emerge true blue officer material. We
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  • QUICKNEWS
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      2 COE surprises
      165 4 HOT k STORY > THE cost of a Certificate of Entitlement (COE) for small cars has dropped from $19,930 last month the highest for the year to $7,000. Car dealers, who were surprised at the big COE drop for 1,000 cc-or-less cars, said it was due to
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      WHAT'S HUP
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      Lock icon Mahathir calls on BG Lee
      102 4 MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Datuk Sen Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife called on Deputy Prime Minister Brig-Gen (Res) Lee Hsien Loong yesterday. Dr Mahathir, who was passing through Singapore on his way to Johor, dropped in to enquire after Brigadier-General (Res) Lee's health. BG Lee
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      HEADLINERS
      98 4 The Straits Times: My government will go if I lose PM Goh Business Times: Ringgit continues to slide against Singapore dollar, greenback Lianhe Zaobao: US to take tough stance on Japan; Bill Clinton says its closed market caused US deficit Berita Marian: Upgrading of Marine Parade flats to begin
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    • CATCH OF THE DAY
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        Upgrading flats
        98 4 WORK to upgrade nine blocks in Marine Parade will begin in February after the 15-day Lunar New Year season as requested by the residents. The $66.9 million upgrading is expected to be completed in mid-1995. Upgrading of Blocks 60 to 67 and 71 in Marine Drive will add
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        A pregnancy first
        36 4 A KIDNEY dialysis patient in Singapore is possibly the first in Asia to have a successful pregnancy. Madam Nooraini Abdul Rahman Nooraini, 33, had her daughter delivered by Caesarian section two months ago.
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        Not selected
        70 4 MENDAKI Travels has not been successful in its application for the haj package next year. The deputy president of Muis, Haji Shafawi Ahmad, said this yesterday at a press conference to announce the agents selected for the pilgrimage. He did not want to disclose the reason why Mendaki
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        US health bill
        57 4 THE US must tame "the monster of spiralling health care costs" if it is ever to slash its huge budget deficit, says President-elect Bill Clinton. The deficit is expected to reach $480 billion next year. Reducing health care costs and providing a basic system of coverage for
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        Red rift
        68 4 A DISPUTE has broken out between two Philippine communist factions. Mr Jose Maria Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) living in exile in Holland, has called for the ouster of rivals who advocate a shift from armed struggle. Analysts predict a bloody internal struggle
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        US keen on China business
        36 4 I think there are great opportunities here for American business, as great as anywhere else in the world. We've got to get in on this. Outgoing US Commerce Secretary Barbara Franklin
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      456 4 I was losing my hair. But now ifs my crowning glory again. "Being a successful been suppressed when I working wife and mother started losing my hair. I thought I could face any- didn't want to see anyone thing but I must say I or do anything. But now. wasn't
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    337 5 THENEWSTOW IT was a wedding fit for an ordinary couple But the bride was a princess. Britain's Princess Anne became Mrs Timothy Laurence on Saturday in what The Mail on Sunday called "the simplest Royal Wedding in history". "A proper farmer's wedding," commented one local spectator. Only 30
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    SPLASH and boiling water hit my face
    450 6  -  SINGAPOReroW By Angeline Song A FACIAL steamer exploded in the face of a woman and scalded her on Sunday. She is worried that the scars from the scalding will remain, or permanently discolour her face. "I've been using EpiSauna about once a month
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      92 6 ll HOTEL 7 *3*t SHOPPING ARCADE rTi < BASEMENT ONE 10.30 am 9pm /Jfc VK EVERYTHING TO CLEAR BY I k %3 IiSM .-J 2§ V?£. USUAL ***** K SANTA CLAUS Snoopy (Small) 2f T2# 18 90 jl S" MOM VJ —RadiO'Controtied v/ 1 Uyu Ifc Etowal Block ll^, 0
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      204 7 ftaaJ J fafr •S^r-&'4< 2 LEVI'S BOUTIQUES #02-19 Centrepoint Tel: 73 62 501 #01 -24 Forum The Shopping Mall Tel: 73 63 501 #01 -41 Parkway Parade Tel: 44 74 501 ■HMH| #01-19 Chinatown Point Tel: 53 81 501 #01-16 Lucky Plaza Tel: 73 73 501 #01 -09 Shaw Leisure
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  • SINGAPORETODAY
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      Steamers ‘to be removed’
      350 8 FROM PAGE 6 ALL EpiSauna Ultra products will be removed from the shelves here pending a full investigation. Ms Winnie Seow, the sales and marketing manger of Prestige Products Distribution, said this yesterday. Prestige Products Distribution is the sole agent of Epi products, which come from
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      SOME PRECAUTIONS
      76 8 SOME of the cautions listed in the appliance's instruction manual: Do not hold too close to your face in one position this could cause scalding. Do not leave unattended when plugged in. Use for its intended use only as described in this manual. Unplug cord before filling with
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      164 8 Promotion Period From 17 Dec '92 to 3 Jan '93. (Include Soup and Salad, Coffee or Tea, glass of wine and one scoop Sundae.) Butter Herb Steak Price 19.95* A Juicy tender striploin steak grilled to your perfection. Topped with Denny's seasoned herb butter and served with USA Baked potato
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      318 9 V H55^ Hr b& ■Re s mC^/jBI^^H V Z- 'SSmr 1 4 "iZ*r^jPwl|H$ ft V <jP?^?*Tl |jjjp ±MkJifW< I W Jjjwf „I k\i j .m CANON MAKES H COPIES COME Wm A I IIII are virtually indistinguishable III III r from the original, look for ;^»^B|mHH|HBH||H|^^H^^ HI IIII the Canon
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      Teens ‘not spoilt, just lucky’
      509 10 Thirteen teens dropped out of a youth camp. Some of them found the going too tough even though the camp was held at a hotel. Are today's young people pampered? OVIDIA LIM talks to teens and parents to find out WHAT TEENAGERS SAY THE New
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      WHAT YOUTH GROUP CHIEF SAYS
      130 10 SAID Mr Vincent Lam, Youth Challenge's executive president: "Teens today are soft. They have everything. Parents play a big role in this because many don't want their kids to have a tough time." Youth Challenge, a voluntary youth organisation, recently organised a camp for teens.
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      Me, pampered?
      267 11 FROM PREVIOUS PAGE NADIA Oliveiro, 13, is the only child of Douglas Oliveiro, lead singer of the popular rock group, Energy. One would think that having a him for a father would at least mean getting driven around in car and having a maid to look after the
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      Kevin, 13, loves singing in opera
      351 12  -  SHOW INFO WHAT: Amahl And The Night Visitors, a Christmas tale about a poor crippled boy and his widowed mother. WHEN: Dec 22 23. 8.15 pm. WHERE: Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel, ADMISSION: By donations. For more information, call the Home Nursing Foundation at 252-5677
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      187 11 A Special Christmas Colourful Sport AM/FM Radio $10 Shopping List Of Alarm Clock AM/FM Radio $15 Sunny AM/FM Radio $12 NCVCr TO BC Walkman Speakers $7 PonoatoH A rfoin Radio Cassette Detachable KCpCdICU Again Speakers With Alarm Clock $32 Prices" Just For You AC/DC Shaver Rechargeable Batteries $30 Walkman Earphone
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      327 12 I SPARE TYKES I REMOVED FOR FREE. If you're really serious about losing your spare cure by 2 to 3 degrees centigrade Your body responds tyre, then stop wasting time and pull up at Mane- by producing more heat to counter this When practised France today to take advantage of
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      111 12 NUTCRACKER SPECIAL DINE, SHOP STAY AT THE MANDARIN SINGAPORE FOR JUST $95 NETT Take up our Nutcracker Special package and enjoy these benefits at a 5-star hotel. Deluxe room at $95 nett per person per night on twin-sharing basis Executive set lunch at The Stables $50 shopping voucher at Courregcs,
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      239 13 BUY ANY CANON AF PRIMA NOW, GET A DRYPACK CASE, FREE. n this wet climate, microscopic mould can grow everywhere including the lens of a camera. And when it does, pictures lose fortunately, won't affect new Canon AF Primas. H Because now, every AF Prima comes with a free drypack
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      What it’s like at rallies
      237 14  -  Yesterday, all four parties contesting in the Dec 19 by-election took a break from rallies. The New Paper takes stock of the mood at the rallies so far e Grc Election THE thousands of people at PAP rallies seemed to root mainly for Prime Minister
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      Noisy affairs
      159 14 SDP rallies have so far been rather noisy affairs. Speakers were cheered on by clapping, whistling or shouting. On at least two nights, when the rallies ended at about 10 pm, a group of people surged around the stage shouting "SDP!". Some tried to grasp the hands of
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      Light turnout
      112 14 THE turnout at NSP rallies was light, compared to PAP's and SDP's. Some people were seen having a picnic right up front, with packets of potato chips and other snacks. There were some claps and the occasional whistle, but the crowd tended to pay attention to jokes and
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      Quiet affairs
      88 14 THE two rallies by the SJP were quiet affairs. The first rally held last Friday lasted till about 9.15 pm. The people who came listened quietly. The second rally held on Monday was attended by about 50 people. It lasted till about 9.45 pm. For both rallies, only
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      ‘Goh Govt will go, if PAP loses’
      266 14  -  By Irene Ng "This by-election has become a general election," said Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong again yesterday. "If I lose, the government under my leadership goes... There may be a PAP Government, but there's no more a Goh Chok Tong Government, because
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      253 16 an old shoemaker who dreamt his w aV^V 8 8^oes were magically transformed fairy-tale houses with traditional scenes *6z of village life. Inspired by this charming story, the fantasy has been exquisitely (V) recreated in crystacal. Beautifully handcrafted houses which evoke Jl j nostalgia and childhood fantasies are here for
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    Lock icon Rise, but no shine
    451 17 What's the worst thing that can happen first thing in the morning? Some Americans asked that question recently said it was seeing their spouses' face. MICHELLE ANG asks Singaporeans the same question SINGAPORE lOIW THE worst thing that can happen to Ms Jill Toh when she
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      469 17 w ~ib' HVfl AH tl ilciahdino A 'WtrJ COffKMOUSJ l" suu Mtu NC< 6aRidLM-i W*NESE RISTAURANT Christma,* and New Year's £w Christma.* and Sew Year'* Eve Cbristnuis and New Year'* Day Christmas and New Year'* Eve Buffet Dinner 24 el 51 Dec.'92 2-1 and 51 Dee. '92 25 Dec. '92
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    Vaccine for dengue?
    254 19 WORLDTODAY AEDES DENGUE fever is spread by the Aedes mosquito, which bites during the day. It breeds in clean, cool and stagnant water in receptacles such as flower pots, fish tanks and gully traps. A VACCINE that could wipe out dengue fever may be ready for use
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    Johor Sultan to study proposal
    273 21 WORLDTODAY THE Sultan of Johor has agreed to study the proposal to amend the Malaysian Constitution to bring Rulers under the purview of the law. Johor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Haji Muhyiddin Mohamed Yassin said the Sultan told him he would study the proposal regarding
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  • WORLDTODAY
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      Election ‘test’ likely in India
      502 23  -  By Ravindra Kumar REPORTING FROM NEW DELH LESS than 18 months after its last election, India seems headed for another. The main Opposition party, the Hindu fundamentalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), yesterday asked Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao to "test his policies" with the
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      Lock icon COMMISSION TO PROBE RIOTS
      179 23 AFP. THE Indian Government has set up an inquiry commission to look into the recent destruction of a mosque that led to widespread communal violence. The commission headed by Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan of the Punjab and Haryana High Court will submit its report in three
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      Lock icon Judge in the dock for molest
      352 24 AP. A JUDGE is on trial in the United States, charged with molesting women in his small-town courthouse. Judge David Lanier, 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, is accused of molesting seven women who worked at his small-town courthouse or had legal matters before his court.
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      Lock icon Key reformist ministers stay on in Russia
      245 25 Reuter. PRESIDENT Boris Yeltsin appears to have persuaded most of his reformist ministers to stay on under the more conservative leadership of new Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin. "There will be no major (personnel) changes. We are on track and will remain on track,"
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      Lock icon Drug-ship scuttled
      104 25 Reuter. A TURKISH ship carrying 3.1 tonnes of heroin was scuttled by its crew to avoid capture by the Turkey navy. The crew sank the ship in the international waters of the Mediterranean, about 100 km south of Cyprus, on Tuesday. All nine crew members of the 3,000-tonne
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      106 23 n—1 Our Buffet Lunch Proved Very Popular. A Bit Too Popular, Actually. Queueing for food may be big in Russia, but it's not likely to catch on in Singapore. So owing to the phenomenal success of the Hai Xiang Restaurant's Cantonese buffet, we've decided to go A' La Carte and
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      291 24 <45 flrZI \jWPP Buy the Jordache 5000 sports watch pf-Z- now. Because this Christmas gift of the year NT jl now comes with a chance to win a singing >*5t tefegraml Yes, weH send someone to &■*£<, r: serenade you at your place for New Year's I^DF^A^UC Modoi sooog Mod«i"5oooi
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      115 25 WHERE ELSE HAS APPEAL Asia's favourite band. SHIOK together with guest rapperdancer cum DJ Darrell from Las Vegas will guarantee you a shloking good time. If girls Just wanna have fun. here's where you'll find it. Cover-charge Is waived for members of the fairer sex. from f Mondays to Thursdays
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    Who caused this fire?
    378 26 spotlight Liberian-registered tanker Stolt Spur was berthed at Sembawang shipyard when a fire broke out on July 12. Here are the findings of the Committee of Inquiry appointed by the Labour Ministry to investigate the tragedy OFFICIAL FINDINGS THE inquiry committee found that chemical cleaning with
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      113 27 Linen Carpets Specialist in a complete range of exquisite bedlinen and carpets at affordable prices. Plus a collection of coordinating accessories from tablecloths, cushions, floormats to towels. All under one roof. A visit will CONVINCE you. Comforters, Bedspreads, etc from a variety of leading brands to suit every taste. fx
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      781 27 thursdaytv DIE HARD B MYSTERY II I ISRAEL IN EGYPT (Channel 5. 10.30 pm) I VII (Channel 8. 9.30 pm) (Channel 12. 9.00 pm) ACTION story which centres on YAXUAN and her parents try FEATURING the Jerusalem a New York detective who to break up the romance between Symphony Orchestra,
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      98 28 Ever wondered how a Poly Engineering Course can boost your future? Find out more at the CAREERS IN ENGINEERING <92 Career Talks cum Project Exhibition Date 18th 19th December 1992 Time 9.00am to 4.30pm vC\ Venue Electrical Engineering Department /A/ L-----' Blk 83 Ngee Ann Polytechnic Pi Schedule Career Talks
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    Lock icon Wives play quiet role in Korean polls
    334 29 WORLDTODAY Reuter. IN a country where a woman's place is in the home and feminism is little known, the wives of South Korea's three main presidential candidates have adopted an almost invisible stance ahead of Friday's poll. But political observers say the wives
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      287 29 ffer vjgi \X\ vn eve n j°y° us s pi"* Christmas. Celebrate the 7 \ym jk coming of a new year and the dawning of even better days j 1 I CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER DANCE I For only $48.00 nett, at any of our 2 festive celebrations, v/yyS®1
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    Lock icon Ho, ho, ho, ‘too old for Santa’
    144 31 WORLDTODAY Reuter VANCOUVER hairdresser Wayne Bailey, 31, wrote to Santa Claus two weeks ago at the North Pole, Canada, asking for peace on Earth and was shocked at the reply. At the bottom of Santa's letter was a handwritten note that said: "Don't
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    Beatles? Alan Tam? Can lah!
    592 32  -  Showtime By Brian Miller ALMOST everyone who walks into Europa East Coast pauses for a while just to take in the decor. After all, a nightclub with a "sea" theme is a rarity in Singapore. Those dangling surfboards that look like they're going to topple
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      124 33 COMICRELIEF ALSO CAN y Showcase For Singapore Cartoonists Beng'Jr/Daniel Chua fl 3usT iiANt r"7* r* Tok Guru /Sofiyan Yahya LIFE JS FUhlf Iflufi IS II WE LEFT OUT LiFE IS SUP£Pf >>MOHI>E&FUlO \i! LIFE Calvin and Hobbes/Bin Watterson W). ID A UM. (X... AS m. WAGE EARNER HERE, A L\ST
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      228 33 THURSDAYRADIO FM 90.5 FM 92.4 News on the Hour NOON Popular Classics 12.05 PHI Rosa Tan Your LuncMate 2 Programme Summary 1.10 Midday Marfcot Report 2 02 AWornoon Concert 1.15 Between the Headlines 5 00 v, a Mus,ca 1.30 Rose Tan Your Lunchdate 8 W on (cont'd) 6.02 Viva La
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      196 34 The New Paper Saturday Special December 5, 1992 I I IBSJJS I I Chua Tang Hock jude *****88 B Salbiah Btc Abi *****28 1 fl Christina Cheok Siew Lian *****76 B Alimah Btc Sallch *****24 E 9 Ruhaidi Hassan *****69 1 Norkhidayati Btc Moktar *****59 G I Yong Tcck Puay
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      297 34 THURSDAYRADID 6.00 PM Goodtime Gold FM 8 8.9 7.00 News NOON World News 7.10 Desert Island Discs with Chris l2 15 PM Th Farming World Ho 12.30 Off the Shetf 8 00 Caroline Presents 12.45 From our own Correspondent 10.00 Nows 1.00 Nowshour 10.10 Caroline Presents (cont'd) 2.00 World News
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      176 34 COMICRELIEF Cathy /Cathy Guisewite (WHO UIIU. OCAL WITH f MHO ItfU. REORDER f T VMR < THE Hill PROBLEM SOfllt COPIER PAPER J ME' ME f ME! w PWW.EV. WE PERK WHO MIL HMOLE THE S J UP FOR AWYTWNG THAT BERKEIV CRISIS? r ft I/ c RESE/H8LES SHOPPl N&.y
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      A show of hearts
      38 35 Hospital patient Alvin Ng on wheelchair meets deejays with hearts (from left) Laura, Wee Teck, Pamela, Margaret and Azzy who are doing a special on Christmas in hospital. LO TIEN YIN reports next page
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      373 36 FROM PREVIOUS PAGE SHOW INFOj WHAT: NTUC Radio Heart Xmas Special at the Hospitals. WHEN: Dec 22, 4 pm to 5 pm. On Christmas Eve, Radio Heart will broadcast all night. WHAT else could one do but smile when five zany radio deejays decided to
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      153 36 UPI. ACTRESS Annette Bening is among six stylish celebrities to make it to the Glamour magazine's fashion list for being "casually chic". The others include actress Jasmine Guy (A Different World) who was described as "fresh and fun", actress Lauren Hutton ("elegantly sophisticated"), designer Donna Karan ("dramatically
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      102 37  -  ..by: VIVIEN CHIONG JASON Priestley has turned into a homebody. Since he and girlfriend Christine Elise (who plays Emily Valentine in Beverly Hills *****) moved in together, they have been getting threatening phone calls and letters. His fans have turned against him, reports Star magazine. To
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      151 37 ONLY Stephen Chow is capable of a feat like this. The six all-time top grossing films in Hongkong are all Stephen Chow vehicles. In order of takings, they are: Justice My Foot, All's Well Ends Well, Fight Back to School, All for the Winner, Royal Tramp and
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      Andy concert draw
      91 37 NEXT month, Cantopop star Andy Lau embarks on his solo concert series in Hongkong for 20 nights. Singapore fans planning to fly over for the show may be able to watch it free. As a welcome present for Andy, who has just joined Warner Music's stable of
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      91 37 MALAYSIAN premier group Wings is in Singapore for a two-night gig at Hotline Fun Pub. Search did a gig there too in October before the members cut their hair on Nov 1. Awie, lead vocalist of Wings, had his hair snipped together with Amy of Search by
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      174 39 myopia at schools and Vocational and Training Board Institutions. Children with problems are referred to the Ophthalmic Clinic at the Institute Of Health. The screening has been crucial in detecting eye problems among children. The SHS can educate and create awareness, but more can and should be done. Ultimately, a
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      200 39 incorrectly prescribed. There are only about 32 qualified optometrists in Singapore, and no regulations or standards exist on who can set up shop to sell spectacles without the proper qualifications. OTHER COMMON EYE PROBLEMS There are other common eye diseases which tend to affect those aged 55 and above. These
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      368 44 European Gp 2 TURKEY 1 HOLLAND 3 European Gp 5 SPAIN 5 LATVIA 0 Reuter. RUUD Gullit made a triumphant return to international soccer. He scored a goal and lifted Holland to victory over Turkey in a World Cup qualifier in Istanbul yesterday. Gullit's inspiring petformance
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      323 44 4th round replays PALACE 2 LIVERPOOL 1 (after extra time) CHELSEA 1 EVERTON 0 AFP. LONDON neighbours Chelsea and Crystal Palace set up a quarter-final clash in the English League Cup yesterday. They earned the honour after ending Merseyside's challenge for the trophy in fourth round
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      615 45  -  Men's Gp C Liu Ju (C) bt Hermawan Susanto (Indo) 18-16, 15-9 By Bernard Pereira in KUALA LUMPUR INDONESIA'S Hermawan Susanto, ranked world No 2, was once again a victim of the draft in Stadium Negara. He lost in straight games to China's Liu Jun, ranked
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      166 45 Wire services. TOTTENHAM striker Gordon Durie was cleared of cheating when an English FA appeal board accepted he had not feigned injury during a Premier League match. Durie was banned for three matches when the FA accepted a referee's report that he had feigned injury in a clash with
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      311 46  -  Stories/ Brenda Chia SINGAPORE, boosted by the presence of three former China national players, was expected to be a force to be reckoned with. But after three matches, its performance can only be described as spotty, with flashes of brilliance, long periods of confusion
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      174 46 SINGAPORE lost 90-113 to favourites Hongkong. Not earth-shattering news. It was expected. The surprise element was the reaction of the fans. They cheered the opponent. But don't fault them. The "opponent" last night was simply brilliant. And, for about 10 minutes in the first half, and five
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    244 47 aiwa FiINDI: ExmpUki over youth ABDUL MALEK was probably the saddest player on the field last night. When full-time ended scoreless, the 26-year-old keeper prayed that the scoreline would remain empty after extra-time and that the match would be decided by a penalty shootout.
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        176 48 PAIN IN THE RAIN FANDI SPEAKS I'M NOT too disappointed with my performance (though he did not have a single shot on target). What can I do when I had three men breathing down my neck each time a ball was sent to me? But this is football. You
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        321 48 FIVE lucky soccer fans have won themselves the first Aiwa Mini Disc Recorders in Singapore when they correctly predicted the semi-finalists of the 6th Merlion Cup. The Aiwa Mini Discs Recorders will only be launched in Singapore early next year. Forty other fans
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        129 49 PAIN IN THE RAIN FANDI SPEAKS IT WOULD have been a different story if Kadir (Yahaya) had converted his chance. (The 82nd minute chance came off the only occasion when Fandi got the better of his markers Kim Tae Young and Kim Hyun Soo to
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        The miss of the night
        35 49 82nd minute: Fandi outjumps his markers for the first time and heads down Razali's freekick for the unmarked Kadir. But he skies M*is shot with only the Korean to beat.
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        639 50  -  PAIN 10k IN THE RAIN To the surprise and delight of fans and team-mate.s, V Sundramoortby was fielded in the second half last night J O A Stvajt surprise. Did he make an impact? Only just S Gulam SINGAPORE'S much-touted triangle, tattered in the first half, was
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