Weekend East, 8 April 1988
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Weekend East
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Title Section17 1988-04-08 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Friday, April 8, 1988 M.C.(P) No. 64/5/87 Vol. 3 No. 1317 words
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Article, Illustration703 1988-04-08 1 MING RODRIGUES - By MING RODRIGUES WHETHER smokers stub it out” or not, tobacco firms in Singapore are continually looking for new ways to beat the anti-smoking campaign to promote their cigarettes among the young. And what better way than to sponsor beauty contests, where the703 words
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Advertisement119 1988-04-08 1 The high cost of living P 8 INSIDE MP dad’s precious time with his daughter BACK PAGE ‘Bugs Bunny’ still going strong at 79 PAGE 7 FUNNYLINES and LIVE LETTERS PAGE 6 Serving up plattersful of cooking tips PAGE 2 Music review PAGE 7 End of the roller skating fad119 words
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Advertisement63 1988-04-08 1 EmpText 3 I Ad WHAT’S HER Find out on Page 8 what she does PICTURE BY CHEW YEN FOOK SLEEPLESS nights caused Shirley to take on a job that involves dealing with people at night. What does she do? Is she: 1. A ticket seller at a cinema? 2. A63 words
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Article, Illustration363 1988-04-08 2 BRIDGET TAN - By BRIDGET TAN THESE ladies share something in common they teach the three most popular cooking classes at the community centres. Top of the list is cake making, followed by Chinese restaurant cooking, and tim sum making. Figures from the Peor363 words
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Advertisement399 1988-04-08 2 CN V Computer Assisted Learning... A tool worth exploring for your child. Studying from text books can be to some extend boring and static. Studying with Computer-Assisted learning though, can put a whole new dimension for your child in subjects of art. music, science, maths and a host of other399 words
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Advertisement132 1988-04-08 2 A Rolls k’ovcc Wedding I'D 3 RR Sa 9 COURSE CHINESE DINNER AT $238 INCLUSIVEOF SOFT DRINKS. fOR INQUIRIES. CALI *****11/*****7} <T)uke c Hotel (Formerly Ambaaaaor Hotel) 42/46 Meyer Road Singapore 1543 I WE ANSWER YOUR CURTAIN PROBLEMS Consult us for quality workmanship and affordable prices. FREE NORMAL SEWING D.V.132 words
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Advertisement528 1988-04-08 3 Advertisement THE CAR WASH IN SINGAPORE IS JUST DOWN THE ROAD 2 4lfe 400 N. s J X 2 mc41 EV 5414 G Car washing is now a technological wonder, especially with our advanced electronic 15-brush system. The difference after a drive through this longest car wash in the region528 words
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Article61 1988-04-08 4 IN our front page story (April 1, 1988) on the closure of Wonderland, we reported that the management of Big Splash had received in-principle apKroval from the Parks and :ecreation Department to install amusement park machinery at its complex The department has pointed out that this is incorrect61 words
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Advertisement297 1988-04-08 4 Challenging the Future KUOCERa \ASHICA re-invents the camera! Introducing THE NEW CONCEPT CAMERA wfim- 1/ m YASHICA No other camera looks like it. No other camera handles like it. No other camera has all its features. (Over 40 patents covering optical and electronic design). Type: SLR with between-lens shutter Format:297 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Article169 1988-04-08 6 Bedok *****17 Senior citizens are invited to attend the Ballroom Dance Nite on April 16 from 7 30 to 10 30 pm Braddell 2A***** A six-month Chinese calligraphy course will begin this Sunday from 8 to 10 pm Fee: $90 Changi 9 *****07 Find out more about nutrition169 words
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WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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Article157 1988-04-08 6 LAST month, my colleague, who was working overseas, telephoned me to ask me to send a bouquet of flowers to his sister on her birthday. As he did not tell me what to write on the sender’s card, I told the florist to write something157 words
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Article112 1988-04-08 6 OUR manager was telling my colleague that the company was employing a legal officer As he was too preoccupied with the issue, he excitedly told her: "Jenny, Jenny, you know something? A legal officer will be joining us very shortly I think it’s confirmed but... keep112 words
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47 1988-04-08 6 WHEN a close friend of ours had passed away, I told my daughter, who was then four years old, that this particular uncle was in heaven. My daughter asked innocently: “Mummy, which bus goes to heaven?" ROSEMARY, Singapore 164747 words
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Live letters to the editor
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153 1988-04-08 6 RECENTLY, I went to Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Bedok branch to queue up behind about 50 people for free Colonel Burgers A sign specified that each cutomer was entitled to one free burger But a mother and her three sons153 words
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114 1988-04-08 6 I AM the tutor of a child who recently came back from school with her English Test paper. In one of the picture/ choice answer questions is the picture of a man dressed as a fireman holding an axe. The four choices given were: 1. A114 words
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Article179 1988-04-08 6 f ON the one hand, you have a de partment which refused a marriage, a second department wnich registered a marriage, and a third department trying to break up a mar- riage. 7— Mr Goh Chee Wee, MP for Boon Lay, on the confusion a resident faced when he179 words
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Advertisement243 1988-04-08 6 //xAfcsTnM- !fw l 30%> off By Promotional Stylist Team Marg Mary Francis Normal Special CUT $2O $l4 PERM $5O $35 Produce this ad for discount Valid till April 30 Tel: *****21 ******45 #O2-50 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 I For The Best Deal When Buying Or Selling Your >y Motorcycles... CALL:243 words
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Advertisement229 1988-04-08 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. If229 words
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Music Renew
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PACIFIC MUSIC
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Article, Illustration351 1988-04-08 7 MING RODRIGUES - ALL REVIEWS by MING RODRIGUES BIRELLI LAGRENE: INFERNO (Blue Note) MUCH of the passion Lagrene displays in his playing can probably be traced back to his roots. Lagrene was born in Alsace, on the GermanFrench border, 22351 words
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Article, Illustration399 1988-04-08 7 PAUL F LEVY - By PAUL F LEVY MEL BLANC the voice of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and a host of other cartoon characters is still working today at the age of 79! In an interview, Blanc revealed how doing the voice of Bugs Bunny helped399 words
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Advertisement137 1988-04-08 7 uk tesWrrr* gass*Cut/ B'ow ViOlWetta Lotion) Perm 1 o.oo»"" 0,30 pm Discount Hours. on Sun) tNith our prolessronal he be st V°u a,e a U styling cuts, perms ano Business Hours. 8 30 p.m. Fri. 10.00a.m. m Mon L m 00a.m. to 7JU H THE GIFT OF SIGHT... m !Hfc>137 words
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Advertisement79 1988-04-08 7 TEAtWKCe from 9th April Saturday Every Saturday, Sunday Public Holidays $7 nett (2 drinks for ladies) lpm to ftpm Ladies Night from 13th April (Every Wednesday) iiidies No m cover charge r; l V r 9 rl r 9- V.r? j The newest high-tech Disco in town where everyone’s raving79 words
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Article, Illustration143 1988-04-08 8/9 CHEW YEN FOOK - Our What’s-her-line girl: Did you guess right? Picture and text by CHEW YEN FOOK SHIRLEY CHEONG'S insomnia led her to work at night. Although she's no longer insomniac, she is used to her night routine and can t imagine doing anything else Shirley, 27,143 words
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Article, Illustration239 1988-04-08 8/9 ...the most expensive in Orchard Road rents for $6,500 National Enquirer “APARTMENT for rent: only US$ll,OOO (about 5522,000) per month!” Incredibly, that’s what you would have to pay in downtown Tokyo for this (right) unfurnished threebedroom, three-bath unit with a— National Enquirer - 239 words
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Advertisement786 1988-04-08 8/9 CITY K 7/& s T he S k I- w m r* ymywTOWWjaiMtgjMHft! pR orj*> iSfeJ «<-y Saoafe i Complete range of auto accessories j PARKWAY PARADE BASEMENT. 9 #BI-104 TEL: *****58 j Associate Co Koon Lek Company Blk 125 Bukit Merah Lane 1 #Ol-174 Tel *****69 j| Unit 6/7786 words
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Page 8/9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous18 1988-04-08 8/9 *77 THE LOCKHORNS I A. <4 i»m MAKING a list of bills WE won’t BE PAVING THIS MONTH.”18 words
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Advertisement427 1988-04-08 10 w% 9 i mwu 7 euen PTE LTD The main reason for entrusting BETTER LIVING with the renovation of your flat or home is, of course, that we do a super job at a reasonable price. 'TOTAL SERVICE is our motto. We offer you service that’s comprehensive and totally dependable.427 words
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FUN & RECREATION
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508 1988-04-08 11 MING RODRIGUES - By MING RODRIGUES THE roller skating fad, which reached a searing peak two years ago, is cooling off fast. Towards the end of last year, the sport saw the successive closure of numerous rolling skating centres and roller-dis-cos. A check with the public508 words
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471 1988-04-08 12 MING RODRIGUES - By MING RODRIGUES YOUNG people today have come a long way from the corseted youths of generations gone by. From beliefs, fashion, to behaviour, their lifestyles radiate a characteristic individuality. In the light of our youths today, what were the471 words
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Advertisement134 1988-04-08 11 REFRESH AND RELAX IN A CLEAN COSY ENVIRONMENT Come visit us for o soothing massage. Let our gentle and caring masseuses ease away your tension and tiredness. CLEMENCEAU HEALTH CENTRE gfp* TEL: 336-6645, 336-6646 SINGAPORE SHOPPING CENTRE #O4 19 fo #O4 20 190 Clemenceau Avenue Singapore 0923 BUSINESS HOURS: lO3own134 words
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Advertisement140 1988-04-08 11 WHY I'M A SIZE 10 AGAIN! AND THE SLIMMEST I’VE EVER BEEN HERE'S HOW YOU CAN BE TOO! See results in less than 3 weeks. Losing weight is easy The Natural Way Our program gives you Free counselling Free unorthodox calorie controlled Weight Loss menus Guaranteed weightloss* No contracts No140 words
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Advertisement206 1988-04-08 11 AUTOMATIC MikonTWW) 70 o with date 35 FREE $4O WORTH EXCLUSIVE NIKON GENUINE LEATHER COMPACT CAMERA CASE The three lens variation (Tele, Wide and Macro) Autofocus-date compact Nikonm 3 <P 7 70 ft O 3S FREE $3O WORTH EXCLUSIVE NIKON GENUINE LEATHER COMPACT CAMERA CASE Net/ The Sophisticated Autofocus Compact206 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous12 1988-04-08 11 THE LOCKHORNS m u ttoßt SOME QUACK TOLD HIM ME WAS HYPERACTIVE.”12 words
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Advertisement138 1988-04-08 12 FUN FOR ALL! When you're in Parkway Parade, all you need to do to have some fun is to walk right into KEN-AIR FUN WORLD and you II be overwhelmed by the cheer and excitement that are all around.. .free, like being shot if you happen to stand in front138 words
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Advertisement73 1988-04-08 12 Vhatland COMES TO THE BIG SPLASH Songkran Water Festival April 9-17 1988 (11am -11 pm) rIk \U rj*' most colo tiered Experience the n Chiart™* tic ev ent that, s ctia^n t icall yThai- Chest) S e Z"*'o” t 'P almr TZle e S^ oastrat l nA 81,16 35 i£**»*"*73 words
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Advertisement330 1988-04-08 14 "IT COSTS ONLY $6.50...." Mff**~’* *Kf i r 1 'WV «Jk to clean your car seat, P&P Auto-Care Centre has a revolutionary and economical method of restoring the texture and softness of the cushion. It cost only $6.50 per seat and you can do any number of seats. FABRIC PROTECTOR330 words
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Advertisement105 1988-04-08 14 1 HARI RAYA SALE! 'M m yE&f'* NOEL DESIGfICONTRACTS ij, TRADING CO. J* 810GeylangRd I #O3-12 City Plaza S(I44QV Tel *****33/*****13* 11am to 9pm r u f YAM I frozen YOGURT KATONG PIER 89 FOOOCOURT YOGURT SHAKE PROMOTION For any purchase of Yami soft frozen Yogurt from now till 17105 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous359 1988-04-08 14 Go on a Wonderland adventure with Alice By BRIDGET TAN THURSDAY Alice in Wonderland, Ch 5, 8 pm NATALIE GREGORY plays Alice, while 48 other stars portray the most unusual cast of characters. Feature Special: Guns of Navarone, Ch 5, 9.30 pm ANTHONY QUINN goes on a mission to destroy359 words
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Miscellaneous91 1988-04-08 14 Billy Dee Williams are assigned to nail down terrorists. 1988 English FA Cap, Ch 12, 9.30 pm A preview followed by a live semi-final match (10 pm) between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. SUNDAY Movie Parade: Touched by Love, Ch 5, 3 pm A nurse (Deborah Raffin) dedicates herself to breaking91 words
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Miscellaneous32 1988-04-08 14 Screen 5: The Deep, Ch 5, 9.30 pm While scuba-diving among the coral reefs, a young couple (Nick Nolte and Jacqueline Bisset) discover sunken treasure. Film Focus: Danton, Ch 12, 10.10 pm32 words
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Miscellaneous35 1988-04-08 14 Gerard Depardieu plays a revolutionary leader during the period of the Jacobin republic. Credited with overthrowing the monarchy, he now strongly disapproves of the government's reign of terror. The French film is dubbed in English.35 words
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SPORTSCENE ...with S GULAM
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Article, Illustration462 1988-04-08 15 Coping with the Fandi magic: ‘We know what to do says Poh Leong WHEN Singapore plays Kuala Lumpur in the Malaysia Cup competition, national coach Seak Poh Leong may have to assign not one but at least two defenders to shadow Fandi Ahmad if the national team are to come— Picture by CHEW YEN FOOK. - 462 words
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Article205 1988-04-08 15 EAST COAST-based Changi United have been rewarded for their superb run in the President’s Cup competition with a one-week trip to Australia in June by their sponsors Rossal Development. The Division Two club, coached by Cikgu Samad. pulled off a big upset when they knocked205 words
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224 1988-04-08 15 TWO new schemes introduced this year by St Patrick’s Secondary School in pursuit of sporting excellence have paid handsome dividends. St Pat's, for whom soccer has been the traditional game, managed to tie up a sponsorship deal with Ascot, and also224 words
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250 1988-04-08 15 INTER-CON NETBALL AFTER their exciting second round win over Bukit Panjang last weekend. Tanah Merab are firm favourites to qualify for the final round of the inter-constituency netball tournament The East Coast team, in disposing of their opponents 23-18 in the winners” pool250 words
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Advertisement914 1988-04-08 15 CLASSIFIED AD BANK se Renovation/ Cleaning f? it a ■5 JUMBO DECORATIONS I SUPPLIES PTE LTD 711. East Coast Road (1545) Tel: *****77.*****80 VONQ TECK HONG Aluminium Specialist. We specialise m amplimesh. sliding door window, sliding grille alteration of old windows to aluminium, servicing etc Price according to quality at914 words
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Article, Illustration185 1988-04-08 16 SPENDING time with your baby daughter can be very difficult especially when you are a Member of Parliament So it was not suprising that Mr Ibrahim Othman, the MP for Tanah Merah, took his seven-month-old toddler Nur Aisyah along with him toPicture by; CHEW YEN FOOK. - 185 words
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244 1988-04-08 16 THE Siglap Venturers have lined up several exciting trips for its adventure- seeking members this year. In May, there are plans to climb Mt Kinabalu in Sabah, the highest peak in South-east Asia. Around late May to June, there is a trek from the244 words
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