The New Paper, 31 December 1996
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Title Section12 1996-12-31 1 the new paper TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1996 MfTA (P) 061/4/96 60 CENTS12 words
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Advertisement64 1996-12-31 1 y- ~"t-»» r.-rt.i-.* -v r m i^csß^hi s man n tmrnm w ns Br t y i ft' 1 a j TUESDAY,DECEMBER3I,I996 MfTA(P)O6I/4/96 60CENTS \f[|on(l dll WP candidate Taag Uaag Hong PM: My word will have less weight My influence will be seen as inadequate both here and overseas /Pages64 words
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Article, Illustration33 1996-12-31 1 But not before groom Huang Shinan 'walks out' on bride Pan Lingling/Pa g ei6 i < I y S3 w 0 8 s u [1i < I y S3 w 0 8 s u [1 - 33 words
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THENEWSTODAY
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Article225 1996-12-31 2 Sources: New Straits Times, Bernama. I WAS in Australia buying property on behalf of my three brothers, said Selangor Mentri Besar Muhammad Muhammad Taib. That was why he was carrying the equivalent of M$2.5 million (S$1.3 million) in cash at the time of his arrest atSources: New Straits Times, Bernama. - 225 words
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Article, Illustration494 1996-12-31 2 It was for brothers' property Source: New Straits Times. Tan Sri, didn't you realise that it is an offence to take so much money out of Australia? I did not realise My responsibility is numerous but taking money out, 1 don't know Now much ofSource: New Straits Times.; Picture/ Utusan Malaysia - 494 words
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Article204 1996-12-31 2 TWO Malaysian men arrested at Sydney airport on Sunday each had 20 gold Visa cards stuffed in his socks, a court heard yesterday. Police alleged the men were planning a spending spree. Yap Hwang Khor, 24, and See Wooi Lim, 21, were charged with having204 words
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Article, Illustration486 1996-12-31 3 Robbers hit his store, then drop their guard... Two armed robbers who stole $700,000 worth of jewellery from a shop on Sunday didn't count on the fighting spirit ofgongfu fan Zailani Sani and his five colleagues. IVYONG reports WHEN he was 14, Mr Zailani SaniPictures/ Shin Min Daily News - 486 words
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Article13 1996-12-31 3 The maximum penalty for robbery with firearms is life imprisonment and caning.13 words
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Article47 1996-12-31 3 THE police advise people not to fight anyone armed with a gun. But Senior Assistant Commissioner ChuaChin Kiat noted: "I suppose in this instance, the opportunity was there." Mr Zailanl said: "When we think back to what we did, we realise it was very risky."47 words
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Advertisement94 1996-12-31 2 No Paper Tomorrow The New Paper will not be published tomorrow because of the New Year holiday. We will be back on Jan 2. Our HotlinePlus 1800-*****55 —will operate until 1 pm today. On Thursday, you can call us from 9 am to 7 pm. We wish all our readers94 words
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QUICKNEWS
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Article151 1996-12-31 4 How labour laws in South Korea have sparked off widespread strikes HOT STORY THE LAW Among other things, it allows employers to lay ofT workers and hire temporary stafT. Delay until 2000, the lifting of a ban on multiple unions at work sites. WHY GOVT WANTS151 words
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Article22 1996-12-31 4 The Straits Times Industrials Index fell 0.31 points to 2218.14 points at 9.15 this morning from yesterday's close of 2218.45.22 words
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Article23 1996-12-31 4 The Business Times Singapore Regional Index rose 1.43 points to 1106.50 points at 9.15 this morning from yesterday's close of 1105.07.23 words
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Article12 1996-12-31 4 The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 11.54 points to 6,549.37.12 words
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CATCH OF THE DAY
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Article78 1996-12-31 4 A COMPUTER scientist was fined a total of $6,000 on charges of illegal access into his firm's main computer. Ooi Chuan Hock, 36, a Malaysian, used a laptop at his home to copy e-mail for the chief financial officer of SPL World Group and send it to78 words
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Article70 1996-12-31 4 165m rescue for EML TV tape manufacturers Electro-Magnetic (1992) Ltd (EML) will get an injection of at least $165 million worth of assets. Its judicial managers have accepted a rescue plan put forward by an Indonesian businessman now living in Singapore, Mr Joseph Gondobintoro. The assets, including the GMG Building70 words
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Article86 1996-12-31 4 PHILIPPINE President Fidel Ramos plans to auction the lump of cholesterol that surgeons had scraped from an artery in his neck. He was operated on a week ago. "I'm preserving a relic here which I will use for fundraising," he said. "Looks like a piece of86 words
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Article66 1996-12-31 4 MANY American universities are dropping Shakespeare in favour of popular culture subjects such as gangster movies. A new study by the National Alumni Forum, involving 67 colleges and universities, has found that English language professors now prefer to teach course topics such as The Gangster Film,66 words
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Article70 1996-12-31 4 CHINA has shortlisted another 38 firms for listing their shares on overseas stock markets, Shanghai newspapers reported. 'They are the bigger and better known companies," said Mr He Yong, an analyst with Shenyin Wanguo Securities Co Ltd. Hopes are raised for improved reporting and management, and a70 words
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Article73 1996-12-31 4 The Straits Time*: It's now between Tang and me: PM The Business Times: PM enters fray in Cheng San:'lt's me vs Tang' Uanhe Zaobao: Campaigning in Cheng San GRC now a contest between PM Goh and Tang Bertta Harlan: PM Goh himself will now fight Tang RCS morning news:73 words
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Miscellaneous12 1996-12-31 4 WHAT'S HUP Guess what? I I bought you a book I GREAT"12 words
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ELECTION'97
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Article, Illustration715 1996-12-31 5 If PAP loses Cheng San It is no more just a fight between PAP and WP candidates in Cheng San GRC. It is now a fight between PM Goh Chok Tong and WP candidate Tang Liang Hong. Now that the PMhas raised the stakes and put his personal prestige on715 words
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Article, Illustration1032 1996-12-31 6 The PM vs Mr Tang Liang Hong with just two days before Polling Day, this battle has turned out to be the most serious. If the PM and Mr Tang were to meet, what would they say? You're a dangerous man MR TANG Liang Hong, I am1,032 words
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ELECTION'97
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Article, Illustration696 1996-12-31 8 MacPherson is one of the most-watched seats as incumbent PAFs Matthias Yao battles with SDPchief Chee Soon Juan. The central issue: Character. How do the two men measure up with residents? IRENE NG reports MADAM LAW Kai Tee, 56, and her friends enjoy spending their evenings696 words
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Article132 1996-12-31 8 WP (Hougang SMC): Open field bounded by Hougang Ave 7 Upper Serangoon Road (opposite Block 357) PAP (Cheng San GRC): Yio Chu Kang Stadium, Ang Mo Kio Ave 9 WP (Cheng San GRC): Hougang Stadium, Hougang Ave 2 WP: Pedestrian mall in front of UOB Plaza (facing Singapore132 words
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Article, Illustration401 1996-12-31 10 Jill Lim - Woman to 'son' who stole from her: SINGAPORETODAY By. Jill Lim FOR seven years, the 73-year-old woman looked after the boy like her own son. And how did he repay her? By stealing from her. Now Madam Lau (not her real name) does not want to401 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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436 1996-12-31 12 Jill Lim - Duo ask for change and steal from busy cashier By. Jill Lim THEY said they wanted to change money and made off* with $440. Two light-fingered "money changers" took the cash from right under the cashier's nose at the Dome Cafe in Park Mall. On Christmas Day, at about 5436 words
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Article15 1996-12-31 12 Anyone found guilty of theft can be jailed up to seven years and fined.15 words
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Article, Illustration294 1996-12-31 13 Woon Wui Tek - Come hell or high water By Woon Wui Tek THREE adventure-loving Singaporeans and a support team have ventured into Malaysian waters to face 40-kmh winds, J .5 m waves and sharks. Their aim: To windsurf down the south-eastern coast of Malaysia to Singapore. "We wouldn't do it if it weren't294 words
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69 1996-12-31 13 IN our "longest talker" contest which ran from Dec 20 to Dec 23, four readers each won a long-talking Motorola 8700 handphone worth $1,200 each, courtesy of Motorola. The winners are: Lai Keet Hoong (IC No: *****67) Hazel Mclntyre (IC No:69 words
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Advertisement255 1996-12-31 14 Countdown Party jpf 88 on Sentosa ffi' Oec, 9pm a/ Musical Fountain Ferry Terminal •pSB6» Get down to Sentosa for the most happening new year bash ever! Work up a party Irenzy rmTQ at a LIVE performance with Dick Lee, Gurmit Singh, Gina and other stars. Be dazzled by the255 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration358 1996-12-31 15 Augustine Pang - He lost A 560,000 gambling in casinos Now he says: BY Augustine Pang FOR Johnny, 21, a thirdyear Singaporean undergraduate studying in Perth, Australia, that is not just a New Year resolution. He has been muttering it every day for the past six months. It is358 words
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Article172 1996-12-31 15 OF the eight Asian students who are seeking help qt Gamblers' Anonymous (GA), four are from Singapore. Two are undergraduates while the other two are studying for their Master's, said Shane, a volunteer-helper at GA. The others are from Malaysia and Hongkong. "But it doesn't mean that there172 words
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Article, Illustration414 1996-12-31 16 Yong Siew Fern - By Yong Siew Fern HUANG Shinan had to do more than just kneel to get his bride, Pan Lingling. The Channel 8 actor had to haggle for one hour and 15 minutes before he entered Lingling's parents' four-room Yishun flat. And that was only the first test.Pictures/ Choo Chwee Hua - 414 words
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Article59 1996-12-31 16 HE had to sing and eat before winning his bride. Shinan was offered strawberries stuffed with wasabe (lethal Japanese mustard). Next, he was asked to name Lingling's favourite song. "Lemon Tree!" "Sing it!" "I wonder how, I wonder why, I wonder why you still don't open the door." Tests59 words
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Article, Illustration236 1996-12-31 17 he gets the bride WEDDING SNAPSHOTS Zoe Tay was the last of the eight bridesmaids to arrive. When the bridegroom came, he and everyone else waited for her to change and do her hair before bargaining began. Zoe was also the last to leave. As she walked towards her Mercedes,236 words
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Article59 1996-12-31 17 Pan Lingling and Huang Shinan got married after a nine-year courtship. Shinan's grandmother died two years ago and he wanted the mourning period to be over before the wedding. He said they had wanted to marry on Dec 31, the last day of the year, "but found out59 words
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Article, Illustration331 1996-12-31 18 Yong Siew Fern - I wish, I wish (and it's a secret) By Yong Siew Fern GONG Li celebrated her birthday quietly in Singapore yesterday her first as a Permanent Resident here. "Yes, I got the card recently," said Gong Li, who turns 31 today. And the star who has everything claims she isPictures/ Jonathan Choo - 331 words
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Article124 1996-12-31 18 GONG Li arrived in Singapore on Christmas Day and celebrated it "sleeping" and looking at the Christmas lights along Orchard Road. "You don't get the feel of winter here, but Singapore is still nice. I found the place boring in the beginning. "But after a while, I124 words
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WORLDTODAY
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408 1996-12-31 19 BUS HURTLES DOWN GENTING VALLEY A BUS carrying 30 passengers plunged into a deep valley of a (Renting Highlands road last night as it was making its way down from the hill resort. A spokesman of Resorts World Berhad, which operates the resort,408 words
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Article, Illustration25 1996-12-31 19 IqrpoMM woman passing a frozen fountain in Munich yesterday. It is the coldest winter in Germany in 34 years. Picture/ ReuterPicture/ Reuter - 25 words
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Article, Illustration433 1996-12-31 20 BOMS BLAST IN PACKED TRAIN IN INDIA KILLS 300 Wire services. SIXTEEN survivors of a train blast in northeast India walked 3 km in the dark to the next station to relay the bad news that the train they had been travellingWire services. - 433 words
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Article, Illustration306 1996-12-31 21 Cabbage Patch dolls in hot soup Reuter. A NUMBER of incidents where battery operated Cabbage Patch dolls reportedly chewed up little girls' hair is being investigated by United States safety officials. At least seven girls around the US have caught their hair inside Mattel Inc's Cabbage Patch SnackReuter. - 306 words
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Advertisement210 1996-12-31 21 Europe Wallcoverings has launched a new concept in Home Furnishing Shopping with the opening of their new air-conditioned factory-space retail store. Imported home furnishing products like Wallpaper Borders, Curtain Fabrics, Rugs Carpets, Sofas.Tub Chairs to DIY accessories are sacked to the roof and are going at warehouse prices! specials' LLLMuIIEJ210 words
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Article, Illustration705 1996-12-31 22 Why is Diana Ser, 26, dressed in a red cheongsam and what does she think is the most annoying thing about men CAROL LEONG finds out What's your most treasured possession? My mobile phone. My office can get inPicture/ Sam Yeo - 705 words
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Article, Illustration172 1996-12-31 22 Who have been your best teachers In showbiz? The Chinese compere Guo Liang, because he would give me pointers on how to perform better. The other one is James Lye, who taught me by his behaviour that you must control your image. If he thought doing something silly was172 words
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Advertisement160 1996-12-31 23 IC OUN T D OWN I TO I Join Pamela Wildheart and Heart 91.3 celebrities in I this first ever electronic scoreboard countdown I at Lido Cineplex tonight at 11.59 p.m. I I fc) Whatever you are doing ySWsBy flashes the counrdown numbers. ronighr. make sure you dash mro rhe160 words
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Article, Illustration440 1996-12-31 24 WIN PRIZES Want to win CD hampers worth $100 each and a poster of the Counting Crows? Then, cad The New Paper Infoline (**********2) before midnight today and answer two questions based on the report on this page. The first 10 callers with the correct answers will440 words
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Article, Illustration375 1996-12-31 25 Hazel Tan - By Hazel Tan ANN Kok has the look of someone who is frugal, industrious and can endure hardship. So says Television Corporation of Singapore executive producer Victor Lau. "Her tanned skin, resembling that of a hardworking girl toiling in the sun, also helps,"Picture/ Alvin Toh - 375 words
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Article100 1996-12-31 25 SONG of the Hakka has a different focus from The Teochew Family, said its executive producer, Mr Victor Lau. The Hakka serial aims to illustrate how Hakka immigrants helped to build colonial Singapore in the '408. The family-oriented Teochew Family emphasises values such as filial piety and100 words
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Article, Illustration297 1996-12-31 26 Hazel Tan - By Hazel Tan Television viewers may see less of Zoe Tay on the screen next year. The "Queen of Caldecott Hill" plans to concentrate on singing. "Singing is a challenge to me. It's something I personally find tough to do," said Zoe. She was297 words
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Article183 1996-12-31 26 ZOE Tay starred in two serials this year: A Different Life (20 episodes) and The Unbeatables II (30 episodes). She also acted in Pointed Triangle, a telemovie. Zoe is now filming a 20-episode serial, Fu Gui Shuang Cheng (Prosperity in Two Cities), to be shown next year.183 words
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Article, Illustration447 1996-12-31 27 ACTOR James Spader admitted he was not sure what Crash meant when he first read the script for the movie. "I didn't know what to make of it at first," he told Premiere magazine. "It was very disturbing, very powerful." The movie, by Canadian447 words
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Miscellaneous857 1996-12-31 29 today'st vpag e__ j- q (Premiere 12, 10 pm) landmark Broadway musical. NOON New Year Movie Special I Return NOON CKy Beat(Lifestyle/r) Natalie Wood and Richard from Witch Mountain: Bette Davis Iqq pm Mid-Day News/Tuesday Report Beymer (left) star in this modem and Christopher Lee are two City Spy/Thunder Plot857 words
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Miscellaneous893 1996-12-31 30 tomorrow'st VDa S e L Q SB Four Weddings And A Funeral O (Channel 5,8.30 pm) CHANNEL Q An Englishman falls hopelessly in 6.00 AM Singapore i Breakfast show) 6.00 AM Dennis the Menace/Monsters of the love with an American woman 9.00 Cartoon Special I Wolves, Witches Earth and Sea893 words
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Article, Illustration563 1996-12-31 31 IRENE NG - cetera BY IRENE NG AS our eyes turn expectantly towards the New Year, and our feet are poised to step out of the old one, a question stares us in the face. Where are we headed? It is a question made all the more pertinent563 words
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Miscellaneous243 1996-12-31 31 COMICRELIEF Calvin and Hobbes/Bill Watterson OWNO! N M T\C SUOJLO NOVJM ISOWE GO "1 1 RIGUT. GET TO DOOR! TUE B*B< WE HIDE? SHTERS CAN SWEIL OK THE RfcWT. WOJES BIAQMMtTHE UPSTMCS lAVJSX BEUE.RL! L__J FEMMNLVTO.E OFTENSNE? > KOTEFW PWONEWEN K\DS WEDOE "•KHOL. SfcOUSWE* W o Adam/Brian Basset AREWAHDjatfrRteA VJKAT243 words
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Miscellaneous70 1996-12-31 32 COMICRELIEF The Concrete Jungle/Colin Goh Tian-PI/Komics Kreations I THINK DOCTORS ARE VERY > tfHY DO YOU SAY THAT 7 YOU NEED TO TAKE A NUMBER TO IMPORTANT PEOPLE. V SEE A DOCTOR, AND AFTER SEEING YOU STIU HAYE TO PAY J&L m wm Kopi Thiam/James Suresh Adam Lee So VMATiS70 words
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Article, Illustration365 1996-12-31 37 Reuter. Reuter. Ince gets a red card for applauding the referee mockingly after being booked. He then used "vulgar and offensive language" He then repeatedly tapped his forehead with his index finger in front of another match official. He also "shouted further abuse while making anReuter. - 365 words
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Article, Illustration179 1996-12-31 37 AFP. ARSENAL'S goalkeeper David Seaman received an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for his inspiring performance in Euro *96. Seaman's penalty saves against Scotland and in the shoot-out against Spain were crucial in taking England through to the semi-finals. Seaman, 33, currently sidelined with a ribAFP. - 179 words
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Article, Illustration132 1996-12-31 37 Reuter. DOUBLE Olympic champion Marie-Jose Perec was voted French sports personality of the year for the second time at the weekend. Perec was a member of France's highly successful team at the Atlanta Games in August. SECOND TIME She won the poll organised by the sportsReuter. - 132 words
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Article, Illustration560 1996-12-31 38 MARCO VAN BASTEN Dutch soccer star Marco van Basten recently broke his silence to reveal why he was prematurely forced out of the sport to which he may not even return as a coach. Ironically, the person who did the most damage was not a playerReuter. - 560 words
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Article, Illustration127 1996-12-31 38 WHAT THEY SAID The pace continues to be hot as the English soccer season gets off after the Christmas break. Here, three top personalities talk of how they handle the pressure CHELSEA'S Italian star striker Gianfranco Zola (above) is quite used to tough-tackling defenders. When127 words
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Article, Illustration181 1996-12-31 38 ARSENAL star Paul Merson believes in turning over a new leaf, come the New Year. He has, quite admirably, rebuilt his life and career after confessing two years ago that he was an alcohol, cocaine and gambling addict. Asked if he had any New Year resolutions,181 words
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Article74 1996-12-31 38 BLACKBURN'S stand-in manager Tony Parke.' gave good advice to his players on personal attire in anticipation of the arrival of new boss Sven Goran Eriksson. "Eriksson was voted the best-dressed man in Italy last year. So we won't be travelling like this," Parkes grinned, as he74 words
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Article, Illustration54 1996-12-31 39 CALL INFOUNE For the results call **********3 after 6.30am on Thursday. Calls cost 30 cents a minute. Arsenal v Middlesbro Chelsea v Liverpool Coventry v Sunderland Derby v Sheffield W Everton v Blackburn Leicester v Tottenham Man United v Aston Villa Newcastle v Leeds Saints v Wimbledon54 words
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Article, Illustration519 1996-12-31 39 NEW YEAR'S DAY: MATCHES TO WATCH LOOKOUT FOR THE REPORTS ON THURSDAY. THE NEW PAPER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THAT DAY FOCUS ON CHELSEA FOCUS ON LIVERPOOL continues to show there is still a place for flair in the English game, reports the Carling Internet. One519 words
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Article218 1996-12-31 39 Wire services. JOHN Barnes'"Oukc" brought the curtain down on the Premiership year yesterday. Liverpool is now five points clear. But it's still waiting to play football of a champions' quality. The win was good enough though to put Liverpool where many people tipped them to beWire services. - 218 words
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Article246 1996-12-31 40 HERE is a brief look at the changing fortunes of teams from one year to the next. The table (right) shows the current position of FA Carling Premiership clubs and their record over the festive period (December 21-29), their records for the past three seasons in this246 words
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Article, Illustration194 1996-12-31 40 TOTTENHAM'S 7-1 TROUNCING NOT only did Tottenham get a drubbing, its goalkeeper, Ian Walker, was forced to take the brunt of a crazed fan's frustration. England's No 2, having been brought to his knees as Newcastle turned a seven-game victory famine into a feast with a 7-1194 words
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Article, Illustration503 1996-12-31 40 Bryan Robson: The Middlesbrough manager could be forced to return to Premier League action tomorrow because of an injury crisis at the club. Seven players have been ruled out of the visit to Arsenal and with three others doubtful, Robson may have to play 10 days short of503 words
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Article97 1996-12-31 41 There were hardly any surprises when the world's top women players were named in the new Corel WTA Tour rankings. Corel is the new title sponsor of the lucrative women's tour Reuter. (1) Steffi Graf (Germany) 4,649 points (2) Monica Seles (US) 4,056 (3) Arantxa SanchezReuter. - 97 words
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Article, Illustration77 1996-12-31 41 Emergency help: Swiss star player Marc Rosset (on the ground) receives medical treatment during the mixed doubles match as his partner, Martina Hingis, looks on, The Rosset-Hingis pair went on to beat Romania's Adrian Voinea and Irina Spirlea 3-6,Picture/ Reuter - 77 words
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Article157 1996-12-31 41 Reuter. Reputation proved nothing to Russian defending champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov yesterday. He was knocked out in the first round of the Australian hardcourt tennis championship by Sweden's unfancied Mikael Tillstrom. Top seed Kafelnikov said after his 6-2,6-2 defeat that he no longer aimed to oust PeteReuter. - 157 words
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Article, Illustration681 1996-12-31 42 Bernard Pereira - DESPITE HAVING TO PAY HER OWN WAY LACK OF SUPPORT By Bernard Pereira ZANETTA Lee, Singapore's No 2 womsyi badminton player, is turning professional the hard way on her own. She has decided to do so despite not being selected by the Singapore Badminton Association to takePicture/ Mohd Ishak - 681 words
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Article225 1996-12-31 42 SINGAPORE Badminton Association secretary Robin Chan said Zanetta trained with the national squad in January and February this year. She then went on leave from April 1 to prepare for her polytechnic final examinations. In a faxed reply to questions posed by The New Paper, Mr Chan225 words
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