The New Paper, 25 January 1997
1997-01-25
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Title Section12 1997-01-25 1 the new paper SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1997 NHTA (P) 061/W eo CENTS12 words
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THENEWSTODAY
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Article, Illustration357 1997-01-25 2 Bernama. SOME people are out to discredit Malaysia's national carrier and its chairman, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad. They have launched the campaign in the hope of taking over Malaysia Airlines (MAS), he said. Dr Mahathir said he had heard rumours spreadBernama. - 357 words
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Article63 1997-01-25 2 TAN Sri Tajuddin is one of the country's top Malay businessmen. His business empire includes a helicopter firm and Malaysia's largest cellular phone company, Technology Resources Industries. Tan Sri Tajuddin, who is from Kedah, became MAS chairman after buying a 32 per cent stake in the national carrier63 words
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Article64 1997-01-25 2 THE Malay-language newspaper, Berita Harian, recently ran a two-page report on MAS. The daily said the services of MAS were on the decline compared to other airlines. Problems include late arrivals and flight delays. The problems are due to a shortage of skilled manpower and pilots, the paper64 words
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Article210 1997-01-25 2 Wire services. AT least 15 people were killed when a fire broke out in a karaoke bar in Hongkong this morning. The fire, which caused 13 others to be imured, later spread to other floors. Witnesses said the five men and 10 women whoWire services. - 210 words
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Advertisement248 1997-01-25 2 Sorry Mr Fid-time MP (TOP, yesterday): We named Mr Othman Haron Eusofe as one of the MPs-elect for Hong Kah GRC. It should have beenMrHarun Ghani. Day 16 Muslims break fast time 7.19 pm Leisure WrrkrtnHnr TTvvnwVVlld Pages 2943 TV: Pages 52,53 Comics: Pages 54 55 J Forget the stresses248 words
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Article226 1997-01-25 4 HOT STORY DEFEATED Workers' Party election candidate Tang Liang Hong lost two legal moves yesterday: His application to strike out three defamation suits filed against him by the Prime Minister, the Senior Minister and six other People's Action Party leaders was dismissed by the High Court.226 words
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Article80 1997-01-25 4 The Straits Timet: Action plan to make NUS, NTU world-class The Bwhm Timet: Ten-year plan to solve HK's housing problems limkt Zaofcaa: Tony Tan outlines action plan for tertiary education featuring three initiatives Berita Marian: 3 new initiatives for university education RCS morning newt: There will be latest changes80 words
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Article26 1997-01-25 4 The Dow Jones industrial average was down 59.27 points at 6,696.48 yesterday. Volume on the New York Stock Exchange was about 546 million shares.26 words
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CATCH OF THE DAY
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Article67 1997-01-25 4 THIS year's simplified income tax forms for individual taxpayers will be issued next month, later than usual, so there is less time for people to misplace the forms. Some 35,000 people sought duplicate income tax forms last year. Their requests, mainly around the peak filing period67 words
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Article65 1997-01-25 4 SOUTH KOREA'S government appears to be ready for compromise over its new labour law which has seen weeks of opposition-led worker protests. The government scrapped arrest warrants against union leaders and freed four of them. Its rival National Congress for New Politics said it is now prepared to65 words
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Article69 1997-01-25 4 TENNIS star Steffi Grafs father has been sentenced to three years and nine months jail on six counts of tax evasion. The German court was told that Peter Graf, 58, owed 19.2 million marks ($16.9 million) in tax on Steffi's income between 1989 and 1993. It was69 words
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Article57 1997-01-25 4 CAR prices are being slashed by as much as $28,000 ahead of an expected fall in demand after the Lunar New Year early next month. Distributors expect Certificate of Entitlement (COE) prices prices to fall by several thousand dollars. They offer hongbao deals for Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Alfa57 words
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Article86 1997-01-25 4 All the self-help groups are trying to uplift their community within the overall framework of multi-racial Singapore. This last qualification is very important. Whatever (each group does), we always remember that our multi-racial Singapore must gain. We must have first achieved racial harmony before the concept qf86 words
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Miscellaneous52 1997-01-25 4 WHAT'S HUP I just love this 3-D A man ...and an old woman n CHAIH/PP I AMI viewing toy. The riding his Hariey J with a cane. OnvnUl) LfVl! images look so f > v realistic. Here's I A windsurfer J Batman and Robin -ir w cs. 1 -y A52 words
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Article, Illustration456 1997-01-25 5 Riana Zakir - THENEWSTODAY By Riana Zakir HER flat has been vandalised so often that the town council gave her a can of paint as a do-it-yourself standby. The culprits are believed to be loan sharks who had used marker pens to scribble abusive words outside456 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration238 1997-01-25 6 Irene Ng - By Irene Ng YOU could goon get more opportunities to blossom as a dancer, an artist or a musician. This is part of Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan's plan to give Singaporeans more opportunities to pursue a tertiary degree in fields such as the performing arts238 words
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Article135 1997-01-25 6 Malaysia has very ambitious plans to promote the Multimedia Super Corridor. I think it will stimulate activity in this part of the world.. J think {f we take the right steps, we will continue to keep the lead. We see that they (companies operating from Singapore) are135 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration403 1997-01-25 9 THAT FATEFUL DAY SO many documents so many days. That's why, Mr Yusuf Jumabhoy (above) said, he had almost forgotten about the day he signed his rights away to nephew Rafiq. Until he was jolted by a news item three years later. The 1995403 words
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Article71 1997-01-25 9 THE head of the Jumabhoy family, Mr Rajabali Jumabhoy, is suing his eldest son, Mr Ameerali, and two grandsons, Mr Rafiq and Mrlqbal. This is to enforce a settlement which, upon his death, equally divides his assets among all members of his family. He has four children, three71 words
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Advertisement91 1997-01-25 9 40 m I *s SMUte* iv v "'iiEy'wV '■ff■ -'v•i'^" Unwinding When it's casual Friday at the office, my midday walk stretches farther all the way to the water. It's a relaxing ritual to celebrate the end of a frantic week. But whatever the day and however long the distance,91 words
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Article276 1997-01-25 11 Ivy Ong - Thieves steal 2 bikes Plan: Ride back to Perak 1 bike breaks down Cops help, trio confess By Ivy Ong THREE motorcycle thieves thought they had made a clean getaway. They even remembered to fill up the stolen machines with petrol as they headed for the Causeway276 words
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Article, Illustration405 1997-01-25 12 Teo Yun Yun - BY Teo Yun Yun APART from having to go home to sleep, students have no reason to leave Temasek Polytechnic. This is because the campus at Tampines Avenue 1, which has 7,800 students, is like a mini-city. It has shops, restaurants, autobanks, sports facilities, postal andPicture/ Teo Yun Yun - 405 words
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Advertisement41 1997-01-25 11 ORIGINAL SINCE 1850 W I._> .y''» l 7>* V^r MM H .im I V taking huge bites I I w I J y f [out of the prices on our I I r P' I ar^l these] I fll^p lie on/41 words
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Article, Illustration364 1997-01-25 14 Riana Zakir - Only bruises —from falling one floor SINGAPORETODAY By Riana Zakir A 79-year-old granny fell one storey from a kitchen window on to hard cement ground while escaping a fire. But Madam Siti Saat only bruised her knee cap and was treated as an outpatient. However, her strapping 63-year-old son, who364 words
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Advertisement343 1997-01-25 14 fi i You know these alphabets abcdefghijklm nopqrstuvwxyz but do you know these? bpmfdtnlgkhjq xzcszhchshr Above is the Han Yu Pin Yin, the Chinese version of the alphabets. When placed together, they can tell you how a Chinese word is pronounced. Or can they? If you don't know the Han343 words
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429 1997-01-25 16 If discussions of race, language and religion had stirred some discomfort among some Singaporeans during the recent general election, they have brought reassurance to others. AUGUSTINE PANG reports SINGAPORETODAY OTHER ASSURANCES UNKING local gmnwt piug—ni iy -Ai The main question from participants was: "Where429 words
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Advertisement7 1997-01-25 18 THE ALL NEW 1997 SUZUKI SWIFT SEDAN7 words
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Article, Illustration76 1997-01-25 19 WANT to catch George Clooney and Michelle PfeifTer in an old-fashioned love story? We are giving away 200 pairs of free passes to the movie One Fine Day. Just collect three front-page logos of The New Paper (yesterday's or today's) and exchange them for two free passes. They76 words
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Article, Illustration736 1997-01-25 20 Beautician Tung Sai Gaik was jailed for 15 months and fined $500 yesterday for causing the death of her close friend. Madam Chow Yoke Lin died after an operation to "tighten" her vagina went wrong. SHE had performed the736 words
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Article233 1997-01-25 21 Crispina Robert - FROM PREVIOUS PAGE BY Crispina Robert Doctors say tightening of the vagina is a common medical procedure because the muscles in the vagina become lax after multiple child births or after menopause. Said Dr S K Tay, a gynaecologist at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH):233 words
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Article102 1997-01-25 21 THE drug lignocaine is a local anasthetic which means it is injected to numb the area where the operation is to be performed. It is a controlled drug and not available from pharmacies. Plastic surgeon Dr Leslie Quek said unqualified people who inject drugs and operate on people102 words
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Advertisement110 1997-01-25 20 aJl"I jr~ > Herbal Jelly is good for people of all ages. Mix with honey, it is smooth and delicious when chilled, it is V refreshing and yummy. Herbal Jelly is an ideal food supplement! Made from pure natural herbs to I y Jf 1 provide a natural soothing delicious110 words
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Advertisement49 1997-01-25 21 You may have been unable to get your Business Times, Straits Times, Sunday Times, LianHe Zaobao and other daily newspapers from your usual newsstand because of the higher demand lately. To ensure a daily copy, call Customer Services Section on 1800-749-2577, and ask for home or office delivery service.49 words
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SINGAPORETODAY
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Article, Illustration25 1997-01-25 23 PENALTY THE maximum fine for contravention of the Factories Act resulting in the death of a person is $50,000.25 words
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Article107 1997-01-25 23 Chan Seet Fun - BY Chan Seet Fun THREE Indian workers collapsed in a manhole in the Sanyo Airconditioners Manufacturing Singapore factory in December 1995. It is not clear how long they remained there. But when civil defence officers arrived, Mr Thittani Karrupiah Raja, 20, was dead. The two others, Mr Segar,107 words
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Article312 1997-01-25 24 Woman, 43, dies in bungee jump mishap WORLDTODAY A WOMAN making her final rehearsal bungee jump for the US Super Bowl half-time show was killed when her head repeatedly struck a concrete floor. The accident took place at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans yesterday. The elasticised bungee312 words
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Advertisement200 1997-01-25 24 A simple way to make tasty soups. Without adding MSG. For a better and healthier lifestyle, Mr Heinz always believes in making the tastiest soups without IflEI NZm adding MSG. Tft. I a> Mr Heinz cooks his Clear Chicken Broth with plump M fr| 7* *>V healthy chickens; giving it200 words
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385 1997-01-25 27 NOSES IN FINGERS OUT THE Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Portland State University and others got their grants by cashier's cheque. This hid the source. Groups praised the generosity and"no strings" policy. They were checked out for results. Former Cornell University president385 words
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Article, Illustration119 1997-01-25 27 US actor Kevin Costner is doing his bit to help clean Japan's worst oil spill in Ishikawa prefecture. The star of Waterworld has given the Japanese government a machine that separates oil from water, reports USA Today. Ishikawa was hit by oil from Nakhodka, a119 words
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COVERSTORY
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Article, Illustration470 1997-01-25 30 WOON WUI TEK - I WISH, I WISH: Earlier this month, The New Paper visited six schools to ask youngsters from three age groups (6 8 years, 10-11 years, and 14 -15 years) one question: 'What are your three wishes for 1997?' In ranking their wishes, the youngsters were told thatPicture/ David Tan - 470 words
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Article141 1997-01-25 30 IN LONDON, THEY LIKE THE 6-8 group is concerned with the plight of the homeless, the unemployed and the sick. Many want to get along better with siblings and do better in school. Some of their wishes: 1. That homeless people find somewhere to live 2. To leam my times-tables141 words
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Article, Illustration424 1997-01-25 31 FULLY plugged-in now into the importance of good grades, these children are focused on academic achievement. To work hard. To achieve better results. To be top of the class. To get into a good school.' These are the big concerns. The old family bonds (and other concerns)Picture/ David Tan - 424 words
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Article233 1997-01-25 31 IN LONDON, THEY LIKE THIS group is health- and image-conscious. They wish for better eating habits, more money and bigger houses. 1. To stop eating so much chocolate 2. To get into Fulham FC's school of excellence 3. Not to spend all my pocket money (£3 a week) on football233 words
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Article, Illustration505 1997-01-25 32 THIS age group breaks forth into a fuller realisation that life looms beyond the classroom (the latter, of course, is still a dominating factor). Whether political, social or religious, these wish-lists show widening, deepening world views. That the GST be not raised. A gracious society. Environmental worries.Picture/ Sam Yeo - 505 words
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Article199 1997-01-25 32 IN LONDON, THEY LIKE LONDON'S teenagers believe they lack confidence and are overworked. Their main concern: good grades. They also admit that their relationships with parents or siblings could be better: 1. To get good grades in the GCSE (the British equivalent of the 0 levels) 2. Gain more self-confidence199 words
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339 1997-01-25 35 weekender COVERSTORY CULTURAL differences influence without completely altering the psychological stages which mark "growing up". Compare: Singaporeans aged six to eight live in a cocoon-world of toys and family. At 10 or 11, they are focusing on school. Only at 14 or 15339 words
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Article, Illustration792 1997-01-25 37 KEN JALLEH JR - I guarded Cindy's body weekender KEN JALLEH JR at arge A THOUSAND apologies if you were among the hundreds of people at Ngee Ann City hoping to catch a glimpse of Cindy Crawford, but wound up with a panoramic view of my substantial backside, which, though dimpled, does not quitePicture/ Choo Chwee Hua - 792 words
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Article, Illustration216 1997-01-25 38 'WE MISJUDGED THE SPILL' On Jan 2, Russian tanker Nakhodka broke into two in stormy seas in the Sea of japan. The result: Severe oil slicks (one of which is pictured on the right) that are washing up on the Japanese coast, devastating the environment. Japan immediately216 words
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Article, Illustration36 1997-01-25 38 Driffing botes into the bow of the Nakhodka: The 13,157 tonne tanker broke into two tome 130 km off the coast of Shimane Prefecture. It was carrying 19,000 tonnes (133,000 barrels) of heavy oil.36 words
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Article, Illustration47 1997-01-25 38 Fatal clean-up: On Tuesday, one of the hundreds of volunteers involved in the clean-up died of a heart attack on a polluted beach. He was lifting a drum used to scoop oil from the sand. Two others have also died during the clean-up. Pictures/ ReuterPictures/ Reuter - 47 words
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Article128 1997-01-25 38 At least 4,500 tonnes of heavy oil are estimated to have leaked into the Sea of Japan so far. A Japanese PM RyutarO Hashimoto has ordered a worldwide search-for clean-up ships. V "His transport minister Makoto Koga has announced plans to put together a fleet of 1,000 boats128 words
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Article, Illustration45 1997-01-25 42 BIG DEALS: King Kong took New York by storm and Godzilla had Tokyo in the palm of its paw. In Jakarta, Indonesia, this Komodo dragon is all set to welcome you into the pub-cum-restaurant, Komodo Airways. Get set for huge portions. PICTURE JONATHAN CHOOPICTURE JONATHAN CHOO - 45 words
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Article, Illustration385 1997-01-25 45 WORLDTODAY For 12 days, four fishermen were stranded in the seas off Sarawak. They drank rainwater and chanted prayers to keep their hopes of a rescue high. Two boxes, meant for keeping fish, was all that kept them from death. Fisherman Mahadi Badri,Graphics/PAT - 385 words
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Article, Illustration190 1997-01-25 48 THIS house in the German town of Rosenheim is where a couple allegedly used an online computer service to sell foreign children for sex and torture. Inside the house police found a torture chamber with torture instruments. They believe many of the children "sold" often died asPicture/ Reuter - 190 words
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Article66 1997-01-25 48 GERMANY has been active in its efforts to stop the distribution of pornographic images, especially of children, through online services and the Internet, the global computer network. At the end of 1995, German authorities forced the online service CompuServe to block access to more than 200 Internet news66 words
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Article, Illustration291 1997-01-25 49 'Sex slaves did it for Says Japan's top spokesman Source: Reuter. SOME sex slaves during World War II offered their services willingly, said Japan's top government spokesman. The remarks by Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama yesterday were likely to sour talks between his boss, Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, and SouthSource: Reuter. - 291 words
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Article97 1997-01-25 49 THE two neighbours have long had a love-hate relationship. Japan and South Korea share many common security interests, such as keeping communist North Korea in check and relying on US troops for their security. But many South Koreans still detest Japan for its occupation of Korea from 1905-45.97 words
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Article, Illustration434 1997-01-25 53 IVAN FERNANDEZ - L T CETERA WITH IVAN FERNANDEZ "WHAT a scene!" said Fan. "All the big names were there at the opening of the theme restaurant, Planet Hollywood, this week." "Scene? Hah! It was obscene," replied Critic. "It's utterly vulgar for 8,000 people here to 'scramble, push and scream'434 words
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516 1997-01-25 66 The Three Musketeers - SPORTS/RACING Preview By" The Three Musketeers GO NAP on River Grosvenor in Race 3 today. The three-year-old Grosvenor gelding came right at his seventh start last Sunday when he disposed of eight Class 5 rivals over the Bukit Tim ah 1,200 m. He jumped516 words
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Article208 1997-01-25 67 DPA. THE WOOOIES: Aussie doubles heroes Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge (the Woodies) have been honoured with the Order of Australia award. But the pair, who secured an Olympic Gold medal for their country in Atlanta last year, don't know who nominated them. "It's fantastic, it's a greatDPA. - 208 words
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Article, Illustration739 1997-01-25 67 Norman Stevens - MEN'S FINAL (Tomorrow): PETE SAMPAS (US) v CARLOS MOYA (SPAIN Delayed telecast on Premiere 12 at 2pm: Women's final (today), Men's final (tomorrow) By] Norman Stevens REORTING FROM MELBOURNE TWO years ago, on a sun-baked red clay court in Barcelona, a big-built teenager with739 words
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Article, Illustration253 1997-01-25 67 THOMAS Muster's computer sussed out Pete Sampras' game, but the Austrian was unable to carry out its instructions. Muster was given a top chance of toppling the world No 1 in the semi-final yesterday on the strength of his impressive wins over Goran Ivanisevic andPicture/ Reuter - 253 words
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Article, Illustration69 1997-01-25 68 Rolling OK: Hingis having fun in Melbourne Picture/ Reuter Martina Hingis Age 16 22 NaWwlity Swiss French Plays Rigtthandtd Rlghthanded WoKJ ranking 4 22 Highest career ranking 4 3 Head-io-tafld 0 3 Hard oourt head-to-head 0 1 Grand Slam finalPicture/ Reuter - 69 words
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Article112 1997-01-25 68 Reuter. MARTINA Hingis can become the youngest ever Grand Slam champion by beating Mary Pierce in today's final. And, regardless of the outcome, she will jump to No 2 in the world rankings behind Steffi Graf. At 16 years, three months and 26 days on the day ofReuter. - 112 words
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210 1997-01-25 68 DPA. ITS not just tennis that the youngest-ever Australian Open finalist Martina Hingis does well. The 16-year-old also rides horses, rollerblades and even tries her hand occasionally at juggling. But all the other sporting prowess will be put aside today when the SwissDPA. - 210 words
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Article119 1997-01-25 69 SINGAPORE'S semi-professional basketball league, the Tiger Beer Basketball Challenge, opened with a loud bang in 1995. But in its just-concluded second season, attendances dropped from a 2,100 average in 1995 to just 250 per game an 88 per cent drop. Only the grand final managed to draw119 words
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Article, Illustration53 1997-01-25 69 'Mr BASKETBALL" ARY SUDARSONO brought Magic in to create the atmosphere for our people to begin to love the game. We need a hero. Since we don't already have such a figure in Indonesia, we must bring him in from overseas. Ary Sudarsono. Sudarsono: The man who promoted the "Magic"53 words
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Article, Illustration823 1997-01-25 69 Magic Johnson's exhibition games in Jakarta on Jan 8 and 9 Provided a few pointers from which Singapore's fledgling semi-professional league can benefit, says CALVIN LOW, who covered the event He speaks with the man who promoted it, Indonesia's "Mr Basketball", Ary Sudarsono. THE LESSONS LEARNTPicture/ Jonathan Choo - 823 words
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Article, Illustration133 1997-01-25 70 What's hot, what's not, who's in, who's oot..NIGEL WHfTEFI ELD'S weekly roundup of whafs going on in the English league FA CUP THIRD ROUND: Today: Brentford v Man City Coventry v Woking FA CUP THIRD-ROUND REPLAYS: West Ham v Wrexham Leeds v Palace FA CUP FOURTH ROUND:133 words
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Article97 1997-01-25 70 ITALY Tomorrow: Atalanta v Cagliari Inter-Milan v Udinese Juventus v Reggiana Lazio v Bologna Napoliv Parma Sampdoria v Perugia Verona vAC Milan Vicenza v Fiorentina Piacenza vAS Roma FRANCE Today: Nantes vLe Havre Bordeaux v Nice Marseille v Bastia Strasbourg v Rennes Nancy vMetz Cannes v Lens Guingampv97 words
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Article, Illustration708 1997-01-25 70 HOT ARSENAL'S goal king lan Wright has blown his top after discovering that the Gunners have made a secret £8 million ($17.6 m) bid for Lazio's Italian superstar Guiseppe Signori. Wright has demanded a showdown with boss Arsene Wenger because he believes the arrival708 words
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Advertisement99 1997-01-25 67 AU5WUJAN OPEN\ WHAT'S G(g)NE How the main matches went (seeding* in bold): MEN (semi-finals): 1 Pete Sampras (US) bt 5 Thomas Muster (Aut) 6-1, 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 Doubles 1 Todd Woodbridge/Mark Woodforde (Aus) bt 11 Rick Leach/Jonathan Stark (US) 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7,6-1 7 Sebastien Lareau (CanVAlex O'Brien (US) bt99 words
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Advertisement105 1997-01-25 70 SOMETHING THAT CANT BE IGNORED. LARGEST SALE OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND POSTUREPAEDIC n i ibimiimiw i 1 IHHIiMiH H OTiO ir BEDDING COLLECTIONS MADE TO RELIEVE »MC.. BAD BACJ<S AND PREVENT BACK PROBLEMS-^^^L j||: oon t' d Imported New vJJIIJSJSL? ra 1 Coleman Street #04-56 B* WA sALr ISF Jj The105 words
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Article, Illustration186 1997-01-25 72 I FACTFILE Name: Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima Ate: 20 Height 1.83 m Weight 77 kg Date of birth: Sept 22,1976 Star. Virgo Nationality: Brazilian Current dub: Barcelona (Spain) Career path: Social Ramos Club, Sao Cristovao, Cruzeiro (all Brazil) 1994-96 PSV Eindhoven (Holland)Picture/ Fikiran - 186 words
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Article289 1997-01-25 72 THE GROWING UP YEARS Fikiran. BORN Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima, he was rejected as a 13-year old along with 3,000 other juniors assessed each year by Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro. He had come from the wastelands of that city's Bento Ribeiro, where his motherFikiran. - 289 words
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Article, Illustration310 1997-01-25 72 THE TEEN YEARS "RONALDO is simply sensational," says his manager at his current club Barcelona. And if anyone can spot talent, it must be the much-travelled Bobby Robson, once manager of England, reports The Mail on Sunday. "He has to be seen to be310 words
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Article, Illustration368 1997-01-25 72 AFP. CHICAGO Bulls star Dennis Rodman says he will play for free. It was in response to a plea from President Bill Clinton. He was recently suspended without pay for 11 games and fined U5525,000 for kicking a courtside cameraman. Rodman told the ChicagoAFP. - 368 words
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Article, Illustration439 1997-01-25 73 BRIAN MILLER - FROM THE JOHNNIE WALKER CLASSIC: HOPE ISLAND, GOLD COAST FACTFILE Name: Michael Long Age: 28 Place of birth: NZ Residence: Perth Career victories: 1992 New Caledonia Open 1996 NZ Open Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, beach volleyball Turned pro: 1990 REPORTS BRIAN MILLER MICHAEL Long believes hePicture/ Reuter - 439 words
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Article, Illustration81 1997-01-25 73 Michael Long drives the ball 320 metres off the tee. Then, using a seven-iron, he clears 180 m with Ms second shot to land five fset from the pin. He then putts in for an eagle (two under par) to claim the outright lead. LEADERBOARD 136: Michael Long81 words
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Article, Illustration316 1997-01-25 73 lAN Woosnam remembers Singapore well. In particular, he carries fond memories of the Tanah Merah Country Club. "I've won many tournaments but that win at Tanah Merah was special," he said. He scored a stunning win over Scotland's Andrew Coltart at the third hole316 words
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Article, Illustration377 1997-01-25 74 ...more from the Johnnie Walker Classic THE first thing Chua Guan Soon did before leaving his hotel for the golf course yesterday was to make a detour to the Qantas airline office. There, he requested for a change of flight. He wanted a confirmed booking377 words
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Article, Illustration209 1997-01-25 74 PASCAL Simpson. Remember that name. You could be chanting it after tonight's match. He is AIK Stockholm's much sought-after striker The 25-year-old Swedish international (jersey No 9) is on the wanted list of a number of English clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland, and an Italian club.209 words
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Article182 1997-01-25 74 S Gulam - Stories/ S Gulam TIONG Bahru United left for Brisbane yesterday on a eight-day training tour with a two-fold mission: To see how the team performs on the field. To see how the team operates off the field. Said Jaguars' coach, Robert Alberts: "I need to know the182 words
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Article347 1997-01-25 74 Ian Brown - FA CUP FOURTH ROUND UPDATE By Ian Brown REPORTING FROM ENGLAND KEITH Russell has been painting the town red this week. Fabrizio Ravanelli can do it every week. Russell is a painter by trade and was a £7,000 ($15,400) signing from Atherstone United.347 words
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171 1997-01-25 74 Wire services. JOHN BARNES: Liverpool boss Roy Evans is bringing the midfielder back for the clash against Chelsea tomorrow. Evans is set to change the winning team which beat Aston Villa 3-0 last Saturday to make way for the veteran skipper. The AnfieldWire services. - 171 words
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