FAREWELL, 1997 - a momentous year if ever there was one.
But as its events of triumph and tragedy sink into the history books, it is what lies ahead in the New Year that adds the intriguing mix of trepidation and anticipation to the emotions of millions as midnight chimes tonight.
Who knows?
But our hope for all our readers is of better and gladder times ahead - so that 1998 lives up to our wish that for everyone it will be a Happy New Year.
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