Weekend East, 4 March 1988
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Weekend East
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Title Section17 1988-03-04 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Friday, March 4, 1988 M.C.(P) No. 64/5/87 Vol. 3 NO. 817 words
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Article, Illustration497 1988-03-04 1 BRIDGET TAN - COUPLE KILLED WHEN BUS COLLIDES WITH MOTORBIKE By BRIDGET TAN AN EXCITING and happy Sunday in the park for 49 members of a school band turned into a nightmare when one of the two buses taking them back to school497 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement57 1988-03-04 1 World’s youngest Karate Kid: P 12 INSIDE Jail and fine for too much sex on TV PAGE 2 Senior citizen starts old folk’s corner PAGE 3 FUNNYLINES and LIVE LETTERS PAGE 6 Her right foot is on her left leg PAGE 7 Pick of the Pics PAGES 8,9 Qijin is57 words
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Advertisement226 1988-03-04 1 Tm Yena Trading Company Tel: *****28 m u Vi s Find out on Page 4 what she does PICTURE BY CHEW YEN FOOK JUDY runs a light schedule and time is very important in her job as a slight delay would mean a loss of money to her company. What226 words
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Article, Illustration147 1988-03-04 2 EDWARD LIM - By EDWARD LIM INSTEAD of going to a restaurant for a Lunar New Year dinner, these senior citizens from Bedok decided to cook their own and have a pot luck dinner More than 50 senior citizens brought a dish each to the Bedok147 words
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229 1988-03-04 2 London Sunday Express LONDON: TV chiefs will soon risk threeyear prison sentences and unlimited tines if they go too far with programmes por- traying sex and violence. Programme makers are to face prosecution for the first time under a tough— London Sunday Express - 229 words
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Article, Illustration313 1988-03-04 3 MING RODRIGUES - Old age problem spurs Mr Yap to start Senior Residents Corner By MING RODRIGUES HE’S 74 years old, an age where the average senior citizen is quietly settling into his twilight years, but Mr Yap Kim Choy is more active and energetic than most people half his age The retired313 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement65 1988-03-04 3 ‘A Hand Made Gift Is Cheaper And Dearer To Heart S'*!'' V' /Learn to knit or crochet a dress, a doll or cuddly animals for yourself or your dear ones. Present this advertisement for a 20% discount for new arrivals of DMC and BUSSE knitting yam FREE LESSON WILL BE65 words
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Advertisement527 1988-03-04 3 v s£ Art rt k K r* HAVING TROUBLE HANDLING YOUR HOUSEHOLD? Part-Time Maid Service for Apartments/Flats i M FROM JUST $120.00 PER MONTH (ONCE A WEEK) $190.00 PER MONTH (TWICE A WEEK) Based on 3-member family with 3-bedroom apartment. CALL OUR HOTLINE: *****11 (8.30 AM-5 PM) *****29 (AFTER 5527 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous19 1988-03-04 3 THE LOCKHORNS i. PUUMAN MARRIAGE SELOR 9 /ZM noßt" r FOR STARTERS, VOU COULD STOP CALLING HER YOUR OPPONENT'”19 words
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Article, Illustration183 1988-03-04 4 Our What’s-her-line girl: did you guess right? MAKING sure that all the container-trailers run on schedule and that the goods inside are properly stacked is Judy Yap’s main responsibility And it's no easy task because the movement of cargo from ships to containers183 words
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220 1988-03-04 4 BRIDGET TAN - By BRIDGET TAN A POPULAR excursion spot for community centre groups during the coming school holiday is the Singapore Science Centre in the west. Said a community centre staff "The children are clamouring to go there because everyone wants to see220 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement415 1988-03-04 4 A New Breakthrough in Bathroom And Sanitary Wares Resurfacing i >. jp Now, we can transform your old, worn, chipped bathtubs sanitary wares into sparkling new condition and colours of your choice. Our quality assurance comes with a 2-YEAR warranty. SUPERGLAZE is a revolutionary new process that produces a permanent415 words
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Advertisement452 1988-03-04 5 Oc* men t PTE LTD r r W«tof £S? WE ARE MORE THAN A WINNER Picking a winner is sometimes easier than making the right choice for renovating your home. At BETTER UVINQ, TOTAL SERVICE’is our motto. We offer you service that's comprehensive and totally dependable. Before or after deciding452 words
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Article213 1988-03-04 6 Bedok *****17 GO for an offshore fishing trip this Sunday from 7 30 am to 5 pm Price: $22 Four aerobics courses will start next week Call the CC for details Braddell 2K***** Go on a six-day tour of Penang and Pulau Langkawi from March 11 to 16.213 words
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WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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Article89 1988-03-04 6 ONE day, my hyperactive nephew accidentally knocked his chin against an armchair. Soon, a black-and-blue patch appeared. When my little nephew came to my house during the weekend, he tried to hide his face, hoping that we wouldn’t notice the ‘beard’ on his chin. After about twenty minutes,89 words
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Article83 1988-03-04 6 MY mum was reading the newspapers when my curious, little nephew came into the room. He sat beside her and read’ the papers as well. When mum turned to the obituary page, he asked her why the people had their photographs in the papers. My mum replied83 words
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Article85 1988-03-04 6 RECENTLY, my sister invited her friends over for a barbecue, which was held in the wash area next to the kitchen. After about an hour, my father went into the kitchen for a drink. He saw one of the girl’s faces, which was flushed,85 words
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JUNIOR FUNNIES
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Article58 1988-03-04 6 RECENTLY, my parents brought my brother and I to a ballet. As the dancers moved about gracefully on their toes, my young brother who was watching a ballet for the first time said to my dad: “Why don’t they get taller girls?” My parents and58 words
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Live letters to the editor
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179 1988-03-04 6 SOME car owners put stickers, at times more than one, with cheeky wordings on bumpers as well as at the top and bottom of the back windscreens Some examples of such stickers are: “Watch my bum, not hers” or “Mo-ther-in-law in the boot”. One179 words
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106 1988-03-04 6 I REFER to the letter “Puddles stop joggers from using track” (WEEKENDeast, Jan 29 issue). The laterite track around Bedok Reservoir was built for maintenance of the reservoir but has proved to be a popular jogging track Sometimes, puddles of rainwater are formed106 words
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Article140 1988-03-04 6 IF a woman gains two to five kg, she worries about her attractiveness. If a man gains two to five kg, he thinks there’s more of him to love. w Richard Stuart and Barbara Jacobson, a husband-and-wife team who made two surveys of about 25,000 ‘Weight Watchers''140 words
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Advertisement139 1988-03-04 6 Q m IS NOT METAL As for quality products, L imitation is inevitable. Brass beds at DAT-CO, however, are difficult to match (let alone imitate with metal structures). So, when quality really matters to you, insist on DAT-CO. Here, “BRASS IS BRASS.” E Some features characterizing our quality: 100% pure139 words
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Advertisement218 1988-03-04 6 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 necessarily be so. If218 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous10 1988-03-04 6 THE LOCKHORNS 'i-wjlEt "NOW, THAT’S WHAT I CALL SOLID WASTE!10 words
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Article, Illustration406 1988-03-04 7 PATRICIA TOWLE - By PATRICIA TOWLE WHEN Martha Schwalbe's legs were crushed beneath a train, she faced amputation of both limbs. But instead, doctors decided to try a first-of-its-kind operation, attaching her good right foot to her left406 words
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Advertisement249 1988-03-04 7 (yk Weddings. Birthdays. Anniversaries or any auspicious occasion, buy a gift for your loved ones or friends at Gr wide variety of gifts and novelties to suit your budget So much to choose from Engraving Hot Stamping Leather Wallets Laminating Desk Sets Rubber Stamps Lighters Trophies Pens Jewellery Boxes Photo249 words
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Advertisement132 1988-03-04 7 WALK IN COMFORT WALK TO MERCIER.. Up New range every week! to 30% discount on selected designs Manufacturers/Retailers of high fashion quality ladies'/gents' shoes handbags Authorised dealer for f MERCIER SHOES II AN Dll AOS PTK I.TI) #Ol-48/49 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel: *****25 176 Orchard Road #O2-24A Cantrepomt Singapore132 words
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Article, Illustration99 1988-03-04 8/9 CHEW; YEN FOOK - Osprey hunting sequence shots by CHEW YEN FOOK THE OSPREY spots its prey from high up in the sky IT DIVES like a bullet towards its prey. THE HUNTER spreading its wings to halts its dive and prepares for the kill DIVING INTO the water to— Picture by TAN KIAN SIEN,; Indonesia, in the Nikon Photo International Contest 1983/84 - 99 words
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Advertisement225 1988-03-04 8/9 Nikon We Take The World’s Greatest Pictures. Mikon W' 7 50 o 5 ody FREE $lOO EXCLUSIVE NIKON FULL-GRAINED LEATHER SPEED CASE PLUS A NIKON COMMEMORATIVE STRAP Mikon MODI! The most Advanced Dual Autofocus SLR. European Camera of the Year ’B6. [New <3 <P y 'AUIU'i 50 with quartz databack225 words
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Article, Illustration307 1988-03-04 10 IT is a neighbourhood shop with a difference. The refrigerators are stocked with a variety of ‘meats’ made mainly from fluten and soya bean. hey include mock duck, goose, chicken, and lamb There is also 'fish' for assam curry, in addition to vegetarian ‘sotong' and fish ball’307 words
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Advertisement165 1988-03-04 10 A new treat for the family at %%TuDO„, Str§bS^ A Family Place For Food Where authentic Vietnamese Western Fast Foods are served! .O'**- K r 45* v*> I wJffl to II :_2s<r Western Fast Food bacon cheeseburgers, chicken burgers, fish burgers, beef burgers, hot dogs, french fries, biscuits and more165 words
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Advertisement196 1988-03-04 10 o* 1. NETHER AVON ROAD 81-03 HOTEL MERIDIEN CHANGI SINGAPORE 1750 TEL: *****33 HIDEAWAY DISCO LOUNGE <i w OPENS AT 4PM DISCO OPENS AT 9PM DAILY < SUNDAYS THURSDAYS (9 PM 1 AM) NO COVER CHARGE, NO FIRST DRINK CHARGE. ALL DRINKS AT $4 50+ FRI, SAT A EVE OF196 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous230 1988-03-04 10 A soldier’s story Steve Forest, and Stacy Reach. FRIDAY National Geographic Specials: Chesapeake Borne, Ch 12, 9.30 pm The programme focuses on the people of Chesapeake Bay from rugged watermen to dedicated ecologists, with a close-up look at the beautiful Bay they call home SATURDAY Malay Movie: Takdir lllahi, Ch230 words
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Miscellaneous411 1988-03-04 10 STAR SPOTLIGHT 'V 1 V -1 4*- M I MARLON BRANDO, who has since put on quite a bit of weight, plays Napoleon Bonaparte in the 1954 movie "Desiree (Ch 12. Saturday, 8 30 pm) JOHN TRAVOLTA is the centre of attraction on the dance floor in "Saturday Night Fever'411 words
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DOWNTOWN with MING RODRIGUES
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Article, Illustration260 1988-03-04 11 HE wielded his one-and-a-half-foot long brush confidently and with great dexterity In minutes, the artistic creation of a fivefoot large “Fu". or luck in Chinese, blossomed to life, standing out in bold and beautiful relief against the crimson red rice paper The calligraphy, executed260 words
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Advertisement368 1988-03-04 11 mm wM am AUTHENTIC KOREAN CUISINE Try our BULGOGI very special barbeque ol ditterent sliced meat cooked to Iron! ol you (over a stove) SAMGt TANG steamed GieSong chicken soup. KIMCHI (Korean Plcklot) and many other eiotrc Korean dishes^ «i»« ©b 1 k JMSINESS HOURS: 11 am -11 pm *£f368 words
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Advertisement215 1988-03-04 11 Enjoy The Best For Less At MILANOS 3 r—i r l .v m E& i p»- 5V < Ik Our new Milano Pizza restaurant is now at Parkway Parade. East Coast customers can now enjoy a full meal at Milano’s. Start off with our famous home-made soup, or crispy salad215 words
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MOTHER & CHILD
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Article127 1988-03-04 12 A BEAUTY oil, which has a wide range of uses from helping to prevent stretchmarks during pregnancies to helping to prevent wrinkles is now available in Singapore According to its sole distributor Goldcrest Agencies, there are no nor- mones, drugs, or preservatives in Frei Oel, which127 words
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Article, Illustration434 1988-03-04 12 JIM MITTEAGER - Westley, 8, is world’s youngest holder of a Taekwondo black belt By JIM MITTEAGER LITTLE bundle of energy Westley Ciaramella is a real-life Karate Kid. He earned a black belt at age seven making him the world’s youngest black belt in Taekwondo, a Korean form of karate. “I434 words
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Advertisement482 1988-03-04 12 Creative Fabricraft Art The art of creative sewing Nothing is too difficult to sew Even for a beginner If you can thread a needle, Creative Fabricraft Art classes will introduce you to many ways needlecraft can be applied to fabrics; from chic outfits, quilted homecrafts, fancy embroidery to soft cuddly482 words
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Advertisement166 1988-03-04 12 J FEELIN’ GOOD THE CHILDREN S AEROBIC FITNESS PROGRAM THAT’S BEATING HEART DISEASE FEELIN’ GOOD is the highly successful children s heart health fitness program created by Dr. Charles T.Kuntzleman of the United States. This innovative,upbeat program utilises contemporary educational techniques to make learning exciting and fun. FEELIN’GOOD s two-component166 words
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Advertisement1506 1988-03-04 13 Classified Ad Bank 1-h Religious Announcements 12-a Situations Vacant 13 Education/ Instruction Ml AStfKav of goo PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING MAR 6 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEAR GOD? 4pm The word fear’ in the English vocabulary has many connotations. What is it then to fear GOD? MAR 20 WHAT TO1,506 words
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Advertisement73 1988-03-04 14 p zr* c yu Vo h °rn m v i A ti s- *> -'WP •V i d'-Q, 7^ It .n retail language, Variety covers all merchandise that isn’t food, fashion or furniture and furnishings. We have all varieties of Variety in the 100-plus shops in our Basement from appliances73 words
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SPORTSCENE ...with S GULAM
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452 1988-03-04 15 BACK-IN-FORM Geylang International have emerged as the strongest contender for the inaugural Premier League title, which is almost likely to be decided by this weekend. Geylang can seal the fate of the title by beating lowly Changi CSC in midweek at Jalan Besar452 words
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Article131 1988-03-04 15 PREMIER LEAGUE Saturday Tampines Rovers vs Police SA at Hougang Stadium. Jurong Town FC vs Geylang International at Jurong Stadium Sunday Tiong Bahru CSC vs Salsa at Queenstown Stadium; Balestier United vs Changi CSC at Toa Payoh Stadium NFL DIVISION ONE Saturday Tyrwhitt Soccerites vs Jubilee SA at131 words
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261 1988-03-04 15 INTER-CON BADMINTON FOUR East Coast teams moved within a match of qualifying for the second round of the inter-con-stituency badminton tournament with hardfought victories in the last fortnight. Kampung Chai Chee scored straight wins over Boon Lay (4-1) and Kim Keat261 words
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218 1988-03-04 15 NETBALL CHANGI CSC made an impressive comeback after a four-year absence by chalking up the biggest score of the opening day of the inter-constituency netball tournament when they thrashed Kebun Baru 41-1. Unseeded Changi went about their business right from the start and took218 words
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Advertisement1314 1988-03-04 15 CLASSIFIED AD BANK 16 Health/Massage Centres REFLEXOLOGY REMEDIAL MAS SEUR. Deep therapy, body massage for stress, over-weight, pains aches (proven testimonials) Call John James. Ex-boxing Champion *****80 dally 18 House Renovation/ Cleaning YONG TECK HONG Aluminium Specialist We specialise in amplimesh. sliding door window, sliding grille alteration of old windows1,314 words
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Article, Illustration184 1988-03-04 16 EDWARD LIM - By EDWARD LIM "OVERWHELMED!" was how Yang Qijin, 16, felt when told that she had scored seven Als and a 8.1 in last year's (ICE ‘O’ level examinations. Qijin, a former Bedok North Secondary School pupil, was one of the top pupils in the east184 words
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Advertisement446 1988-03-04 16 (Ml l Bl AOS /♦X/CEI LEVEL J45/46 VCENTREPOINT e Lunch BREAK, Shopping break. You deserve a break at BULLS 4 BEARS on level 3 Centrepoint, across the street from Somerset MRT station CONTINENTAL CUISINE... 4-course set lunch sB+ HAPPIEST HOURS IN ORCHARD ROAD... all drinks at special prices, 11.30 am446 words
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