Weekend East, 30 October 1987
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Weekend East
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Title Section17 1987-10-30 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Friday, October 30, 1987 M.C.(P) No. 64/5/87 Vol. 2 No. 4317 words
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546 1987-10-30 1 WHAT do wives like best about their husbands? A loving husband who shows he cares. And, better still, one who spends time with the kids. Half of the 40 married women asked by WEEKENDeast what they appreciated most about their husbands singled546 words
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Advertisement114 1987-10-30 1 Try this foot for size: Pages 8,9 INSIDE Restaurants unaffected by plunge in stock market PAGE 2 Veteran athletes set to take on the world PAGE 3 FUNNYLINES and LIVE LETTERS PAGE 4 Baby aspirins can help you in your pregnancy P 8,9 Four-page travel pull-out FOMA R r S*114 words
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Advertisement83 1987-10-30 1 Put on a Crocodile. Wear a Legend. AVAILABLE AT #Ol -71 PARKW<\Y PARADE nr SRiSSHj r* t a*v WHA T’S HER LINE? PICTURE BY CHEW YEN FOOK MARIANNE is straight on course in her career. She is always busy and keeps irregular hours. What does she do' > Is she:83 words
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80 1987-10-30 2 JOO CHIAT CC has lined up several school holiday programmes for kids. They include a fourmonth children's choir course every Sunday from 10 30 am to noon starting Nov 8. Fee is $6. Registration closes tomorrow For children who want to learn to swim there’s a80 words
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Article251 1987-10-30 2 BRIDGET TAN - By BRIDGET TAN IT’S business as usual for restaurants in the East Coast. The plunge in share prices has hardly affeetdd the appetite of Singaporeans. Mr Ng Lian Chit, of East Coast Park Live Seafood Restaurant, said: "There was no drop in business during the251 words
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Advertisement474 1987-10-30 2 nr OAESOR SALON Let our enthusiastic hairstylists create a new look for you as our ultimate aim is to make you look your best. Hairstylists In Attendance: Yen Gregory Cleavan Yan (London-Paris Trained) FOR APPOINTMENT. CALL: *****05 401-63 Parkway Parade 80 Marine Parade Road Singapore 1544 i Is is I474 words
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Article, Illustration555 1987-10-30 3 VETERAN athletes are training hard to do Singapore proud when they take part in the VII World Veteran Games at Melbourne next month Said Mr M Harichandra, vice-president of the Singapore Association of Veteran Athletes (SAVA): “We have555 words
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146 1987-10-30 3 THE Traffic Police will be organising the Annual Shell Traffic Game Finals on Saturday, Nov 14, at the Road Safety Park at East Coast Parkway Service Road (next to the Big Splash Swimming Complex) from 1 pm to 6 pm. Four top primary146 words
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Advertisement350 1987-10-30 3 IMPRESS.ART.GALLERY Less 20% discount on purchases of pictures. A NEW DIMENSION IN ART For the widest selection of framed or unframed art: Originals Oil, watercolour Limited Editions Posters/Prints Chinese Brush Paintings NEW ARRIVALS EVERY MONTH! We offer Customized framing A wide range of frames Delivery and installation Visit our Showroom:350 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous17 1987-10-30 3 THE LOCKHORNS i e -*2 •loretta’6 the kino of driver who GET 6 WOR6E WITH PRACTICE. V17 words
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‘LIVE’ LETTERS
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68 1987-10-30 4 AFTER watching a filmlet on the Mass Rapid Transit, I learnt that there are some specially coloured seats reserved lor the elderly and disabled. I wonder why the Singapore Bus Services or the Trans-Island Bus Services have not implemented this ruling? The seats68 words
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136 1987-10-30 4 WHEN I was a teenager, my unde bought me a cotton blanket. I’ve been using it ever since and have not washed it for about 10 years, so you can imagine what it smells like. The smell has become so unbearable my family and136 words
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68 1987-10-30 4 RECENTLY, the USAF Thunderbirds made a tour of the Asia-Pacific region and gave aerial displays in several countries, including Indonesia I read articles on the event in two Indonesian papers One described the Thunderbirds as an “aerobic' instead of “aerobatic" team, and the68 words
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Article65 1987-10-30 4 I WENT on a tour to Japan in winter, which was just the time for skiing. I went down the ski slope, thinking that it was the easiest and most relaxing sport of all. But, before I could ski a short distance, I tripped65 words
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WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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Article136 1987-10-30 4 ONE evening, my sister went with her husband to an Indian wedding. As the bride and groom were receiving their blessings, a bowl of yellow-col-oured rice grains was passed round. Everyone took a handful of it. As the ceremony went on, my sister got tired136 words
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213 1987-10-30 4 MY female colleagues and I were walking to the bus stop after work After a while, a colleague who was driving his car stopped near us He offered to give us a lift to the bus stop as it was quite a long walk out213 words
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Article69 1987-10-30 4 AFTER an appendectomy, a young police officer was surprised to feel a painful pulling sensation in his chest Gingerly lifting his hospital gown, he found a 10-cm wide piece of adhesive tape firmly enmeshed in the hair on his chest. Neatly printed on the tape was this message:69 words
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Junior funnies
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150 1987-10-30 4 I WAS in a supermarket buying pet food for my dog There were only three other people in the shop the cashier, a boy browsing among the shelves and a woman waiting to pay up at the counter. I picked up two cans of dog150 words
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Article88 1987-10-30 4 I WENT to the Wonderland Amusement Park with my friend, Jane, who has very short hair and dresses like a boy. Jane went to buy a drink while I waited for her. After some time, I saw someone from the back who looked exactly like Jane, carrying two88 words
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Advertisement580 1987-10-30 4 Quotes have been held over doe to pressore or space. THE FIBRE TRIM-WEEKENDeast CONTEST RESULTS WEEK 1 I WEEK 2 Lee Bee Bee Mabel Lee Kuan Leang Kuan Wai Kin Lee See Gek, Nancy Low Soo Ting Tan Guat Neo Esther Lim Wei Peng Yip Kok Keong Noeryamin B Moekasim580 words
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Advertisement198 1987-10-30 4 lKr M V MOST of us must have had a funny experience at some time or other. WEEKENDeast welcomes contributions from readers who have had similar true life experiences as those published here. The joke could be on you, which, of course, makes it better. But it need not necessarily198 words
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Advertisement193 1987-10-30 4 CONTRIBUTORS to JUNIOR FUNNYUNES should be aged 15 and under, must rive their NRIC number (if 12-plus), name and address. Pseudonyms are allowed. (For those under 12, please rive one of your parents’ names for cheque payments.) We wfll pay slofor the beat effortand fc for every entry published. AH193 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous19 1987-10-30 4 THE LOCKHORNS 4 G <ja f "I DIDN’T REALLY FOLLOW THE CAKE RECIPE JU6T GORT OF AO-LIBBED IT TOGETHER19 words
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Article365 1987-10-30 5 Bedok 13* *****17 A three-month course on crochet and knitting will begin on Nov 4. Classes will be held from 7pm 10pm. Fee is $26. There will be a Deepavali show tomorrow start- ing at 7.30pm. Pro§ramme includes song and ance items. Open to public. Eunos ta* *****71365 words
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Article, Illustration44 1987-10-30 5 A NEW sculpture at East Coast Road? Not really. This set of traffic lights was hanging on its wires at East Coast Road near the Christchurch Methodist Church after an accident. The lights have since been repaired. Contributed by reader Anne Koh.44 words
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Advertisement115 1987-10-30 5 WALK IN COMFORT WALK TO MERCIER New range every week! 20% discount off selected designs Quality shoes from as low as s9.d() Importers/Exporters/Manufacturers/ Retailers of high fashion quality ladies’/ gents’ shoes handbags. Authorised dealer for FREE SHOPPING BAG worth $lO when you purchase $5O and above! (a choice of an115 words
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Advertisement170 1987-10-30 5 SLIDING SHOWER SCREENS DOORS j Also available for long baths Imported from Australia Best Design Award "Non see through” unbreakable polystyrene panels 8 different frame finishes available Made-to-order, any size style Visit our showroom for the most elegant and latest designs of shower screens, slimline and vertical blinds. PVC folding170 words
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TV NOTES
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Article, Illustration415 1987-10-30 6 BRIDGET TAN - By BRIDGET TAN TAKE a walk down memory lane when Ch 12 telecasts two documentary films on Hollywood stars Natalie Wood and Grace Kelly The documentary on Nov 11 spotlights Natalie Wood, the former child actress who became a top star of the Sixties. Among some of her415 words
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Advertisement417 1987-10-30 6 Apex Friendly 3p6/ comes to Geylang. Now, enjoy service with a smite at the newest Apex Pharmacy. Drop in anytime tor a wide range of products: Prescription Dispensing Rehabilitation Aids Vitamins Health Food Weight Control Surgical Products First Aid Mother Care Cosmetics Skin Care Baby Care /guitlemard Pharmacy. For all417 words
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Advertisement57 1987-10-30 6 WE ARE ASSOCIATED WITH CURTAINS U A ■i 4 Mi '-'A i.. i V Latest range of designs and fabrics Upholstery, wallpaper and carpeting also available Free measure and quote Business Hours: Weekdays 11am 9pm Sundays 2pm 7pm Associated Interior Xlll\ Decor p,e Ltd wAtUJk *'o2-27/28/29 Katong Shopping Centre 86557 words
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Advertisement150 1987-10-30 7 ATTENTION ALL PIANO BUYE: New Container load of Samick Pianos just arrived. We apologise for the delay, which was beyond our control. For further details, please call at:- ROBERT PIANO CO., PTE LTD #BI-119/122 Parkway Parade Tel: *****35 *****03/4 #O4-8/11 Cuppage Plaza Te1:*****39 #O3-19/20 Thomson Plaza Te1:*****09 *****02 SU 105150 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous469 1987-10-30 7 HIGHLIGHTS race against time THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY tor's daughter, Zarinah. Darus is an unwilling parpairs off ti Thursday Feature Special: Escape from New York, Ch 5, 10.30 pm NEW YORK CITY has become a maximum security prison. When the US president's plane crashes into it, he is held hostage by469 words
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Article37 1987-10-30 8/9 The New Straits Times. KUALA LUMPUR: The Eduration Ministry has turned down a request by an MP who suggested that children of farmers pay their school fees with eggs, chickens, or mushrooms.— The New Straits Times. - 37 words
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259 1987-10-30 8/9 FLEUR BRENNAN - MEDICAL NOTES By FLEUR BRENNAN National Enquirer BABY aspirin has a remarkable new use that really makes it live up to its name it prevents miscarriages in many women who have repeatedly lost babies Often, miscarriages occur because not enough blood is flowing to tneNational Enquirer - 259 words
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Advertisement70 1987-10-30 8/9 This is the actual size of a man *s foot. Compare yours by placing this on the floor 000 1 m" tm mm FOOTNOTE: He wears Size 18 shoes. We have a range of products for doing up the floor, walls or ceilings of every room in the house. A!70 words
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Advertisement126 1987-10-30 8/9 THE GIFT OF SIGHT 3P TH© [©NS ACN SO a z A I s OPTOMETRIST •OPTICIANS CONTACT LENS PRACTITIONERS g, FOR CONSULTATION. CONTACT: CC TAI or CHOONG SOO SAN N vou can aclual y B«HELOROFOPTOMET R r iapphire Blue. mTmTb£ UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, or Willow Green with the126 words
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Advertisement35 1987-10-30 8/9 0g? Beal the heat with a CAR SHADE OFFER $4 Complete range of auto accessories PARKWAY PARADE BASEMENT. #BI-104 TEL: *****58 Associate Co Koon Lek Company Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #Ol-174 Tel *****6935 words
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Miscellaneous18 1987-10-30 8/9 THE LOCKHORNS i W 'I DON'T KNOW WHICH DEPRESSES ME MORE THE DOCTOR’S BILLS OR MV HUSBAND’S VISITS18 words
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Article, Illustration373 1987-10-30 10 BRIDGET TAN - By BRIDGET TAN TALK about Jack's and everyone thinks of sizzling steaks which are value for money. But. the restaurant has added another feather to its cap the chain's portly chef symbol now stands outside a newlyopened cake house373 words
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218 1987-10-30 10 THE exciting adventures of one of the most popular legendary characters in the orient, the Monkey King, will be brought to life on stage in English ACT 3. tne local professional theatre group will be staging ‘‘MONKEY KING... the beginning" from Dec218 words
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Advertisement244 1987-10-30 10 AUTHENTIC 1 liai CUISINES Prepared By Experienced THAI CHEF From BANGKOK 4 Xm X s m 9 u n it PARKWAY THAI RESTAURANT •80 MARINE PARADE ROAD #O2-08 PARKWAY PARADE SINGAPORE 1544 TEL: *****83/*****11 1 76 Orchard Road #Ol -59/62 Cold Storage Centrepoint Singapore 0923 Tel *****80 (CAR PARKING COUPON244 words
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Advertisement140 1987-10-30 10 TASTY DELICIOUS ROAST DUCK TRADITIONAL ZHU JIANG RECIPE IS OUR SPECIALITY! 4 US**' Our mouth watering Zhu Jiang Roast Duck and Chilli Spare Ribs will satisfy your taste buds. Come for a hearty meal with us. Open six days a week, including Sundays and Public Holidays. Main Shop 189, Paya140 words
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Article, Illustration308 1987-10-30 11 IF you are downtown this weekend, why not eat hawker fare in air-conditioned comfort at The Tuckshop? The new food court at Orchard Place along Cuscaden Road behind Forum Galleria now has 30 stalls serving over 200 items ranging from xian jian bing308 words
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Article, Illustration155 1987-10-30 11 OUR WHAT’S-HER-LINE GIRL: DID You GUESS RIGHT? MARIANNE Yee is busy at work but she still finds time to study as she is pursuing a diploma in hotel management. She has to work six days a week and take on the duties155 words
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Advertisement281 1987-10-30 11 FOOI> YOU’LL IN THE m HEART O mack in the heart of Orchard Road is 'an excellent food court that presents a colourful variety of food and snacks... close to tuckshop prices too! Prawn Mee, Satay Amka Platter. Fish Ball Soup. Roast Meat Rice. Satay Noodles. Sugar Cane/Soya Bean, Nasi281 words
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Article, Illustration423 1987-10-30 12 PAUL F LEVY - By PAUL F LEVY National Enquirer NEAL McCOY and Melanie Anderson were sure they would win The Enquirer’s Biggest Feet Contest and they did. They walked off with US$2OO (about Ss42o) each. Neal, a 2.16-m construction worker from Fair Oaks, California, has 33-cm-long feet and wears size 18— National Enquirer - 423 words
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Advertisement487 1987-10-30 12 SWIMMING An experienced lady coach is conducting classes tor nonswimmers and average swimmers in Katong area Lessons may be arranged at your private pool tor children and ladies 12 sessions $9O NON SWIMMERS ILADIES ONL Y) Tuesday 10am Wednesday 7pm Bpm A YE RAGE SWIMMERS (LADIES ONLY) Tuesday 9am Wednesday487 words
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Advertisement1695 1987-10-30 13 Classified Ad Bank Classifications Deadlines Tuesday 4 00 p m lot run on classified ads 6 working days classified display ads Phone Service 9am to 5 p m Mondays to Fridays 9 a m to 1 p m on Saturdays Closed Sundays and public holidays Prepayment Some classifications of ads1,695 words
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Page 13 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous19 1987-10-30 13 THE LOCKHORNS zxl mz V K *5 “THIS I® SPICieR THAN TOUR USUAL STUFF. THE LIGHTS NEVER FLICKERED BEFORE19 words
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Music Review
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Article, Illustration432 1987-10-30 14 R. Gnook - by R.Gnook JOHN COUGAR MELLENCAMP THE LONESOME JUBILEE (MERCURY): John Cougar, who shot to international prominence with “Jack and Diane" (1982) and “Hand to hold on to” (1983), is back to reclaim those glorious days with “The Lonesome Jubilee.” This,432 words
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Advertisement338 1987-10-30 14 (tt S> OUNCE HAPPY HOURS: spm spm Hour*: Sun 77>ur spm lam Fri/Sat A Holidays: spm 2am Opening Night 2 Nov ’B7 4 talented A versatile local Katong boys with a repertoire of Oldies, Country, Western, Rock ‘n’ Roll A the latest pop hds. DJ from DS ENTERTAINMENT •Dancing nightly338 words
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Advertisement275 1987-10-30 14 CLASSIFIED AD BANK t e -s os WE fast; CLASf E > aNO 22 Pen Pals MALE CHINESE. 31. seeks female companions of any age Divorced or widowed are welcome Please write to: WKE Box 534. News Centre, 2nd Level, 82 Genting Lane, S pore 1334 SINGLE CHINESE LAOY seeks275 words
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Advertisement107 1987-10-30 14 23 Pets Aquariums GOING FOR HOLIDAY? We provide the home away from home, spacious facilities, individual diet personal attention for your pampered pets Bookings *****92/*****08 24 Properties ACCOMMODATION PROBLEM IS a minor problem, either buying or selling HOB Flats 2/3/4/S rooms Consult James Real Estate Agency We can solve It107 words
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Advertisement18 1987-10-30 14 28 Tailoring RED BEAUTY SARONG Kebaya Specialist Interested call Mrs Cheng at *****77 #O4-49 Katong People s Complex.18 words
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Advertisement18 1987-10-30 14 31 Other Products/ Services WE REPAIR/SERVICE airconditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, electrical plumbing works. Call Tong Hai Company: *****06/*****0418 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous9 1987-10-30 14 THE LOCKHORNS NS "EVERYONE SENDS HIS 'SERVES YOU RIGHTS!9 words
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Miscellaneous14 1987-10-30 14 THE LOCKHORNS 3 ttast I PRESUME THEY PRINTED YOUR CRANK LETTER TO THE EDITOR.”14 words
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SPORTSCENE... with S GULAM
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520 1987-10-30 15 INTER-CON SOCCER CHANGKAT will be hoping to make it a fairytale end when they play their first inter-constituency soccer final tomorrow at the Toa Payoh Stadium. Unseeded Changkat are the favourites when they meet Nee Soon who upset defending champions Bukit Panjang520 words
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205 1987-10-30 15 BASKETBALL TELOK AYER CSC have been banned from further participation in this year’s inter-constituency basketball tournament after they were found guilty of misconduct in a preliminary round match. According to a Singapore Sports Council official, three Telok Ayer players, who were unhappy with205 words
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Article, Illustration388 1987-10-30 15 ISLAND-WIDE LEAGUES SOCCER KAMPUNG Chai Chee CSC emerged as strong favourites for the Geylang League title when they scored their second straight victory over tough rivals in the FAS Island-wide Leagues tournament Chai Chee, who thrashed Geylang Serai CSC 6-0 in their opening match— Picture by CHEW YEN FOOK. - 388 words
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Article78 1987-10-30 15 HOSTS Changkat won the IntraZone Six bowling championship with a hard-fought win over Tampines in the final at the Jackie’s Bowl last Saturday. Tanah Merab came in third and Fengshan finished fourth in the eight-team one-day competition. Defending champions Eunos'failed to qualify for the semi-final and had78 words
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Advertisement278 1987-10-30 15 GlrT 4 SOUVe^ tB aU Just unpacked replica strips (jerseys, shorts, socks), diaries. T «T yearbooks, handbooks, match day programmes, magazines, bed linen, calendars and posters and lots ot other football items for Liverpool. Manchester Utd., Everton, Spurs and West Ham many other English Div 1,2,3 and 4 teams, European278 words
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Article, Illustration207 1987-10-30 16 MING RODRIGUES - By MING RODRIGUES THE witching hour is set to unfold in horrific splendour tonight and tomorrow night at Parkway Parade’s Park Avenue theatre lounge and discotheque! Be geared for a spinetingling nights of hellish thrills Aside from your onlv human companion, you’ll be207 words
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Article38 1987-10-30 16 National Enquirer AMONG the world's religions. Christianity claims the most adherents, with 1.64 billion. Islam ranks second, with 854 million; followed by Hinduism, 658 million; Buddhism. 312 million, and judaism, 18.2 million, re- ports Christianity Today.— National Enquirer - 38 words
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Advertisement608 1987-10-30 1 80, Marine Parade Road, 81-34 Parkway Parade Tel: *****90 Head Office: 100 Orchard Road #O2-30 Meridien Shopping Centre Tel: *****22 *****33 Branches: 81 Anson Road 81-06 Dai-lchi Hotel Tel: *****00 10 Eu Tong Sen St. #Ol-10 Furama Hotel Tel: *****61 #Ol-15 Glass Hotel Shopping Centre Tel: *****52 4TH ANNIVERSARY LUCKY608 words
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Advertisement480 1987-10-30 2 NEWSMAN TRAVEL 80, Marine Parade Road, 81-34 Parkway Parade Tel: *****90 Head Office: 100 Orchard Road #O2-30 Meridien Shopping Centre Tel: *****22 *****33 Branches: 81 Anson Road B1 06 Dai-lchi Hotel Tel: *****00 10 Eu Tong Seng St. #Ol-10 Furama Hotel Tel: *****61 #Ol-15 Glass Hotel Shopping Centre Tel: *****52480 words
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