The New Paper, 23 February 1996
1996-02-23
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Title Section15 1996-02-23 1 the new paper FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 1996 MITA (P) 024/04/95 60 CENTS the new paper15 words
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Advertisement47 1996-02-23 1 LGong Li Q J>cky Chang T 100 /Page 12 IMnIMMI Tycoon Ng Teng Fong's /Pa^f 1 1 1 1 T"! 1 tms jy t A safety cot for carrying babies travailing In vahldaa saved baby Charmaine /Pagt6 00 Another quality publication of Qgg Singapore Press Holdings http://web3.asi9l.com.sg/tnp47 words
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THENEWSTODAY
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205 1996-02-23 2 ‘Dollar man’ gets the nod from Clinton AGAIN AFP. THE man whose words can move money markets has been re-appointed chairman of the US central bank for the third term. Mr Alan Greenspan (right), 69, has been given the green light by President Bill Clinton to stay on for anotherAFP. - 205 words
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Article, Illustration78 1996-02-23 2 The Fed has enormous influence on the economy. By raising or lowering interest rates, the Fed can increase or decrease the amount of money circulating in the country. Interest rates also affect stock markets around the world, including Singapore. High rates discourage investors who will prefer78 words
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Article, Illustration278 1996-02-23 2 I SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE-US SPYMASTER LOOKS AT SOME HOTSPOTS North Korea I collapsing. Accidental conflict in Taiwan Strati Unfriendly Rihsia. Nuclear conflict between India and\ Pakistan. These are some of tin potential threats that the US must grapple with, according to Mr278 words
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Advertisement12 1996-02-23 2 Leisure Showtime: Pages 31 34 Comics: Pages 35 36 TV: Page 3712 words
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Article, Illustration183 1996-02-23 4 LAST YEARS’S PRIVATE PROPERTY PRICES L hot k A The Straits Times Industrials Index and Dow Jones /Page 25 WHAT: The prices of private homes rose at a slower pace last year. There was a 10.3 per cent increase compared to the massive 42.2 per cent183 words
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CATCH OF THE DAY
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Article68 1996-02-23 4 ONE person who caught the Aids virus last year was infected through a kidney transplant overseas. This is the fifth person here who has been infected in this manner. Health Ministry figures given out yesterday say 111 people were found to have the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)68 words
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Article65 1996-02-23 4 FOR the first time, the government's Public Service Division is recruiting mid-career working adults for the Administrative Service. In the past, the division used to recruit only fresh graduates. Advertisements will be placed tomorrow to recruit people in their 20s and early 30s. Administrative Service officers fill up65 words
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Article74 1996-02-23 4 World Trade Organisation (WTO) members have been urged not to cause divisions at an upcoming Singapore conference over the sensitive topic of child or forced labour. WTO Chief Renato Ruggiero said at a trade conference in Australia that it was necessary to decide whether the matter was to74 words
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Article74 1996-02-23 4 A BOMB attack at a branch of the Australian-Chinese Community in Sydney has been blamed on racists by the association. But police said there was nothing to indicate that yesterday morning's blast was a racist attack. A home-made device packed with ball bearings and gunpowder blew out74 words
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Article65 1996-02-23 4 SAUDI Arabia's King Fahd, 74, who suffered a stroke in November, has announced that he is resuming his duties after his rest. He made the announcement on Wednesday in a message to his heir-apparent, half-brother Crown Prince Abdullah. King Fahd temporarily handed power over to Crown Prince65 words
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Article72 1996-02-23 4 CHINA has now accused the US of child abuse. It said the US did large-scale experiments on humans and cited a 1994 report of nearly 120 mentally retarded children who were fed radioactive food. China said at least 500,000 children in the US were abandoned to72 words
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Article84 1996-02-23 4 The Straits Times: Private sector execs sought for Govt admin jobs Business Times: Prices of private homes rise 4.6% in 4Q Lianhe Zaobao: Government's recruitment drive targets private sector executives for administrative jobs for first time Berita Harian: China's tanks assembled in Fujian RCS morning news: The Trade and84 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration548 1996-02-23 5 With the soccer season about to kick off, the names of some stars will soon be on every fan *s lips. So was it fame that charmed their wives? ALETHEA LIM finds out LOVE scored all by itself while star status took a backseat. Katia DaPictures/ Mohd Ishak and Alvin Toh - 548 words
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Article, Illustration697 1996-02-23 6 In 1992, a law was passed requiring all children travelling in vehicles to be secured with car restraints. The reason: To lessen the risks to children in a road accident. But many parents still do not have such safety devices for their697 words
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Article153 1996-02-23 6 Khor Su Min - By Khor Su Min MANY parents still have a false sense of confidence about carrying their children in the front seat. This is potentially dangerous. According to Mr Gerard Ee, vice-president of the Automobile Association of Singapore, both the adult and child, if not belted up, might153 words
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Article78 1996-02-23 6 ACCORDING to the law, "restraints" are required for children v under eight sitting in the front seat of a car. A restraint is a device designed to secure a child in a vehicle to prevent or lessen injury to him during an accident. The child restraints ruling was passed78 words
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Article169 1996-02-23 6 THE National Safety Council of Singapore started renting out carry cots for babies when the child restraints ruling was passed in 1992. The carry cots, meant for newborns and babies up to eight months old, cost about $300 each. The cot consists of two parts: The base,169 words
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Advertisement232 1996-02-23 7 ISUm yf Ck Jr Jm Now when you need to develop B|BBBBMB^^P^B^^i .>": <.. ,v* your pop into any Photo or Singapore 1 For every you on Kodak Paper, can buy one these cute clocks featuring Mickey Offer while stocks B^HH la^HH t Dltney 4 List of your nearest Standard232 words
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Advertisement61 1996-02-23 8 Awtai. Clearance SALE at e BEST OF SINGAPORE FASHION Till 17tii March 1996 'Storewide Discount Up To 70% Liang Court #01-111 02 Tel: S.'M 111 9 2 I 0.30 am 9.00pm World Trade Centre #01-57 58 Tel: 271 4029 I o.ooam 9.00pm Plaza Singapura Yaohan Orchard Basement 2 Tel: I61 words
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Article, Illustration423 1996-02-23 9 Jill Lim - By Jill Lim MR ABDUL Rahman Ali's family couldn't believe it when the police commended the 47-year-old man yesterday. The reason: This was not the first time Mr Abdul Rahman, a senior supervisor with Motorola, has helped track down a suspected robber. In fact,Picture/ Choo Chwee Hua - 423 words
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Article, Illustration313 1996-02-23 10 FROM PREVIOUS PAGE THIS is Mr Abdul Rahman's second plaque for public-spiritedness in two days. On Monday, at about 4.30 pm, he had a 200 m run as well as a bicycle ride to get two suspected snatch thieves. They had allegedly grabbed a313 words
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Advertisement150 1996-02-23 10 a good time to stop smokinc for good Wm rjllli (Ramadan Special f you succeeded in stopping smoking this Ramadan, Congratulations! To stay smoke-free, remind yourself f ~ZS~ IT "7". 77^1 J I w *nt to quit smoking. of the benefits to you and your family. For Mg\ g\ J150 words
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Advertisement89 1996-02-23 11 Celebrate tgm CHINESE NEW YEAR/ MAKI HAYA AT QOUDEN VILLAGE \Hi 'jjp J| j^ENEQA 9iV4 v festive j»CIEIJOGK- BIJSTEI^S Get your tickets TODAY! TICKET BOOKING HOIUNES: Z/.««MnnuM> I r "X filJ l f,ljinTv® CINCMRSIMRI CURDS 'VfelttM This season's 2 biggest blockbusters noui on Sfliort Cords! fC4/^ Smart Gift! Smart Collection!89 words
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Article, Illustration771 1996-02-23 12 Yong Siew Fern - Gong Li, S'porean take vows here... ...Jacky weds ex-actress in London FEB 15: HOT DATE FOR CELEBRITY MARRIAGES Stories/ Yong Siew Fern CHINA-bom actress Gong Li married her Singaporean boyfriend at a secret wedding here last Thursday. She took her vows at the Registry of Marriages (ROM) and771 words
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Article266 1996-02-23 12 HERE'S what Mr Ooi Heo Seong's father said during an interview with The New Paper last night: The New Paper: Can you confirm that your son, Mr Ooi Hoe Seong, married Gong Li? Mr Ooi Boon Pin: You don't need me to confirm. Why don't you ask266 words
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Advertisement88 1996-02-23 12 We're rounding*off the '80s theme. And this will be absolutely your last chance to revive the smash hits of that great era. At only *$3.50 each for the first 2 standard drinks on weekdays. And *$5.00 on weekends. NETT! Very '80s prices indeed. But only until 2nd March 1996. So88 words
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Article, Illustration525 1996-02-23 14 A customer posts a defamatory message from an Internet cafe. So why is the cafe apologising? MICHELLE ANG finds out SINGAPORETODAY ARE they like newspapers? Or are they like post offices? Suddenly, this has become the most important question for cyber cafes in Singapore. EarlyPicture/ Alvin Toh - 525 words
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Advertisement420 1996-02-23 14 [in iiiiniiniiiiiigiiiimiiiiiiimiMiil iII The British Council j j Saturday 24 February 1996, 9.00 am 4.00pm iMMCourse Registration M General English-Beginners For those needing all-purpose English J| i to Advanced skills. M td Business English For higher level students needing x (LCCI Exams) business English. j VfAHI-riME r Ca***** 6661 I420 words
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Article352 1996-02-23 16 Michelle Ang - FROM PAGE 14 SINGAPORETOCAY By Michelle Ang CYBER cafes here are in a Catch-22 situation. They want to give their customers the freedom to surf on the Internet. Yet, they know the dangers of letting a customer "run wild". After the incident, Cyberheart Cafe now352 words
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Article, Illustration392 1996-02-23 18 TRAGEDY HITS NC TENG FONG'S GRANDSON SINGAPORETODAY A GRANDSON of property tycoon Ng Teng Fong was flown home by air ambulance from Pakistan yesterday after suffering a gunshot wound to his head. Police found Mr Colin Chan, 22, unconscious in his hotel room in392 words
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WORLDTODAY
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Article254 1996-02-23 21 CHIRAC CUTS BftCK ON NUCLEAR ARSENAL The new policy makes France the first of the five nuclear powers to have gone so far in attempts to reduce the nuclear threat. France however has sufficient stocks for its weapons programmes. Source: Wire services. FRANCE, whichSource: Wire services. - 254 words
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Article, Illustration157 1996-02-23 21 Reuter. THE former policeman in the US who fell back into a semi-coma, after awakening on Feb 12 from a seven-year coma, has spoken a few words again. Mr Gary Dockery, 42, replied "yes, ma'am" to a nurse yesterday, said a spokesman for the hospital inReuter. - 157 words
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Advertisement110 1996-02-23 21 DAYPACKS AND BACKPACKS f Collected. Inspected. Selected. Perfected. Alright, so picking out the right daypack or backpack i is not rocket science. J All you need is something M i that carries your stuff. J Looks cool. J" And lasts longer than Ir' V the average cold and flu Your110 words
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Article202 1996-02-23 23 ANOTHER MP RESIGNS IN BRITAIN BRITISH Prime Minister John Major's parliamentary majority fell to just two votes yesterday. The setback came because another Tory MP announced he was leaving the party. Mr Peter Thurnham's constituency chairman said the MP has written to Mr Major saying202 words
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Article, Illustration46 1996-02-23 23 Dolls' auction: An assistant at London'B famous auction house, Christies, posing with rare Action Man and Barbie dolls which went under the hammer yesterday. The Action Man dolls, first imported in 1966, are expected to fetch a good price. Picture/ ReuterPicture/ Reuter - 46 words
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WORLDTODAY
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Article220 1996-02-23 25 GOOD PROFIT MARGINS EXPECTED I Source: Wire services US STOCKS posted their biggest rally in almost nine months, reaching a record high yesterday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged for a second day, climbing 92.49 to an all-time high of 5,608.46. It was its biggestSource: Wire services - 220 words
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Article22 1996-02-23 25 The Straits Times Industrials Index fell 0.62 points to 2454.19 points at 9.15 this morning from yesterday's close of 2454.81.22 words
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Article113 1996-02-23 25 Source: Wire services. SCHOOLCHILDREN watched in horror yesterday as a stray bullet from a nearby apartment block hit their teacher in the head. Mr Alfredo Perez, 40, was in critical condition after the shooting, which occurred while he was teaching a fifth grade class (Primary 5) ofSource: Wire services. - 113 words
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Article, Illustration43 1996-02-23 25 Helping hands: Copito de Nieve, an albino gorilla, being operated on by doctors at the Barcelona zoo in Spain yesterday. The Sorilla is said to e suffering from depression due to his age (about 75 years). Picture/ ReuterPicture/ Reuter - 43 words
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Article, Illustration271 1996-02-23 28 Star singers in the news Reuter. ITALIAN tenor Luciano Pavarotti has a new love in his life his secretary, who is half his age. Chi, the Italian magazine, splashed photographs across its front cover of the 60-year-old Pavarotti and Nicoletta Mantovani kissing at seaReuter. - 271 words
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Article, Illustration197 1996-02-23 28 Reuter. SPANISH singer Julio Iglesias must sell his ranch by Friday unless he pays an Argentinian songwriter $440,000. A judge in Buenos Aires ordered Mr Iglesias to compensate Mr Norbert "Larry" Moreno for plagiarising his song, Yolanda, in his recording,Reuter. - 197 words
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Article, Illustration340 1996-02-23 29 INDIA BRIBERY SCANDAL SCANDAL Mr Khurana and the 14 politicians allegedly received money from businessman Surendra Jain. He allegedly paid bribes worth at least $29 million to 115 politicians and bureaucrats from 1988 to 1991 in exchange for political favours. Source: AFP. THE Chief Minister of DelhiSource: AFP. - 340 words
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Article214 1996-02-23 29 BUnANA^^m^ERJBUCA^flcTj The success of US Republican presidential candidate Pat Buchanan in the New Hampshire presidential primary on Tuesday has sent a chill through America's board rooms IHT. US business and financial leaders are jittery over Mr Buchanan's victory. His attacks on big business struck a nerve throughIHT. - 214 words
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Advertisement69 1996-02-23 28 I KINTAMANI I -INDONESIAN RESTAURANTChef Pak Bogiono and Chef Kaler introduce Padang Food at Kintamani Indonesian Restaurant. Padang food from "Minangkabau" is a hit with our guests. So don't miss your chance to taste the ever popular Rendang Padang, Pancek Gqjeboh, Sotong Kalio, Udang Petai Belado and Ayam Singgang. Ms,69 words
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Advertisement400 1996-02-23 29 RP I f you think buying CONTACT LENSES is like FOOD YOUR EYES are one of the most delicate organ of your body Neglect it and you will be courting disaster So if you think contact lenses can be bought off the shelf, ash yourself these questions first. Are your400 words
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Article, Illustration485 1996-02-23 31 Edwin Yeo - Title: Dead Man Walking Stars: Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon Scenario: A true story about how a nun befriends a death-row prisoner Screening: Sneak previews this weekend Rating: vVVvV By Edwin Yeo WHY this film is not on the list of nominees for the Best Picture Award at485 words
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Article, Illustration415 1996-02-23 32 Edwin Yeo - Title: Waiting to Exhale Stars: Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett Scenario: Four black women try to find their ideal men. Screening: Now showing at Picturehouse Rating: By Edwin Yeo WHITNEY Houston is dancing with a man in dreamy surroundings. Slowly, she exhales. The narrator explains that it is415 words
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Article, Illustration430 1996-02-23 33 THE two lead sheepdogs in the movie Babe are getting star treatment. Pixie and Fly recently spent a day pawing their autographs at a cinema in Bowral in Australia, reported news agency Reuter. The fans just loved it, said the Empire Cinema's assistant manager, Mr Jason430 words
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Article, Illustration441 1996-02-23 34 JACKIE Chan dreams of working with hot-shot Hollywood directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Reason: He wants to mix special effects with his type of action. Says the star who prides himself on doing his own stunts: "If it works, maybe I441 words
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Advertisement123 1996-02-23 32 The Longest Feast By The Pool A value for money buffet featuring Steamboat BBQ, Japanese Sushi and Tempura, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Yong Tau Foo, Local Favourites and Desserts at the Sentosa View Poolside. Available nightly from 6.30pm to 10.00pm at $13.00 per adult and $10.00 per child under 10 years123 words
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Advertisement385 1996-02-23 34 Lunar New Year SPECIAL «v i^fe r f._. $39°90^iy A LABl^ (Except for "A View To A Kill" "License To Kill" at $49.90 only) MANY MORE MOVIES AT $39.90 $49.90 Fiddler On The Roof Ben Hur Mognificient Seven Gandi Battle Of Britain Gone With The Wind Dances With Wolves Superman385 words
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Article, Illustration604 1996-02-23 35 ABHIJIT NAG - eT CETERA WITH ABHIJIT NAG THE dragon danced in the flat. The clamour of drums and cymbals announced its presence if anyone had missed its colourful sight. In this old block of flats where the lifts are all in one corner and the corridors long and604 words
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Miscellaneous212 1996-02-23 35 COMICRELIEF Calvin and Hobbes/Bin watterson MQL.TUE HOUSE ISSTXL U\SUGUT IS STILLC*4. A M W VMCM *7 STXHWKG. OLV\HM\)ST _CAUI\H? ASEWO AJMAV3L? > SflMTf MOMt r Adam/Brian Basset ET r tOTOfWATTHtf(D*WTER UWM.^iSTt»NT Foxtrot/Bin Amend WELL, QOiNCT, TbU'VE I JUST HoPE TOO VE THAT 15, IF TOO I SHOULD WARN TOO, MADE212 words
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Advertisement160 1996-02-23 37 CASIO. IT GANGSTER ©GANGSTERS are Hip-Hop boys. Dandy, smart but a little bit grim. So it A-Z GANGSTERS, of course. HYPE Hype means something like "fairly CRAZY". Of oourae It is used in a good sense. We call "Hype" what is in the vanguard of 1 1 B L I160 words
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Miscellaneous847 1996-02-23 37 tvpaqe mmmwmm NOON Newt 5 Today NOON Fun Discovery (Variety/r) NOON Home Shopping 100 PM The Winners 12.10 PM Friday Matinee Overexposed: 1.00 PM Mid-Day News 3.00 PMCDIS(ETV) 130 Money, Money, Money A woman's marriage is nearly le s Be a Responsible Parent 4.00 Our Home (Lifestyle): This episode 2.00847 words
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Article, Illustration465 1996-02-23 48 RACE FOR THE PREMIERSHIP AFP. IF there was one team Manchester United would not go to for help in a time of need, it would be bitter rival Manchester City. There is little love lost between the two warring neighbours in the football-mad, partisan city. But tomorrowAFP. - 465 words
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Article145 1996-02-23 48 AFP. MARK Fish may not be joining Manchester United. The South African centre-back cut short his trial at the English team. The 21-year-old, who starred in his country's African Nations Cup triumph, had been expected to stay two weeks but flew out ofAFP. - 145 words
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Article, Illustration117 1996-02-23 48 AFP. DANISH star Jan Molby finally left his beloved Liverpool. He became the fifth man to take charge of Second Division crisis club Swansea this season. The 32-year-old Danish international, who made 292 appearances and scored 59 goals in 11 years with Liverpool, tookAFP. - 117 words
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Article196 1996-02-23 49 The game: Guess the total number of goals scored in the Premiership matches tomorrow. If you get it right, you'll earn the number of points that coincide with the total number of goals. For example, if the total number of goals scored is 12, then196 words
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Article, Illustration654 1996-02-23 49 PREMIER LEAGUE CONTEST Are you wondering how many goals will be scored tomorrow? Our experts based in England help you along. In addition, we carry a form and injury update of the teams involved LAN BROWN COVENTRY BORO (1-1) "Can we play you every week," chanted Bolton654 words
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Article, Illustration93 1996-02-23 49 Blackburn's trip to Ireland blew away the cobwebs but saw Chris Coleman and Tim Sherwood limp off the plane. Blackburn's pool will be stretched as it pushes for a Uefa Cup 8pOt. Shearer continues his personal duel with the record book. But Liverpool's three-man central93 words
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Article, Illustration763 1996-02-23 50 Yesterday, Asian Football Confederation Secretary-General Peter Velappan urged Singapore not to repeat the mistakes of other Asian leagues. Today, S-League CEO Douglas Moore reponds and makes some obervations of his own. ERNEST LUIS reports On the development of referees. That if local referees were not763 words
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Article127 1996-02-23 50 KHAIRIL Zam Kamaruzaman (IC No: A*****66) is leading with 210 points. But Jimmy Loh (IC No: *****3IF) is not far behind. He has 192 points. The reader with IC No: *****88 is in third place with 162 points. If you want to beat these three leading127 words
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Article107 1996-02-23 50 Gillman FC: The Non-League club is organising a 11 -a side soccer tournament as part of its fifth anniversary celebrations. Entrance fee, for the tournament on March 17, is $500. Closing date is March 3. Page Rahmansha at 9406-2581 orYusoffat 9214-6513. PA Group: The Indian Activities Group's Coordinating107 words
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Article, Illustration83 1996-02-23 51 Swimmer Cheryl Tang has stopped training under coach Bill Nelson in Melbourne because it is affecting her Year-12 (Pre-U Two) studies. But it does not mean she will give up the sport. Or that she will lack support, as CALVIN LOW discovers. Then well83 words
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Article267 1996-02-23 51 "THERE are no major swimming meets this year and Cheryl will be doing her final Year-12 exams. So she has to put her studies in priority." So said swimmer Cheryl Tang's mother Madam Lee Chin, a real estate agent. But, according to Madam Lee, the only option offered267 words
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Article169 1996-02-23 51 CHERYL Tang is not about to give up swimming despite the difficulties she faces balancing studies and training in Melbourne, Australia. Cheryl has stopped training under Australian coach Bill Nelson. This is because she has to train at 4.30 am and that interferes with her studies. (See169 words
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Article343 1996-02-23 51 CHERYL Tang has the option to study-train in Australia at another place or under another coach. That is possible under the terms of her Sports Excellence Talent Assistance Programme (SpexTAP) contract with the Singapore Sports Council. But the SSC is still awaiting a report from the Singapore343 words
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Article170 1996-02-23 51 THE Singapore Amateur Swimming Association had been prepared to recommend the renewal of Cheryl Tang's SpexTAP contract to the Singapore Sports Council. That was until it received the fax from Cheryl's Australian coach Bill Nelson saying that she had stopped training with him. Said Sasa's vice-president Tan170 words
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Article98 1996-02-23 51 Holds the national 100-metre backstroke record: lmin 06.345 ec At the SEA Games won an individual bronze medal in the 100 m back and two silvers in the 4xloom freestyle and medley relays Trains at Vicentre Swimming Centre, Melbourne Coached by Bill Nelson Studies this year in98 words
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Article, Illustration142 1996-02-23 52 Guns poses Australia and West Indies put security before sport. Following the huge bomb blast in Colombo last month, they decided not to play there and forfeited their World Cup cricket matches against Sri Lanka. Not sporting, cried many in Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan, the three countries jointly hostingPictures/ Reuter - 142 words
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