The Straits Times, 16 September 1939
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Title Section36 1939-09-16 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1939. PRICE 5 CENT:-* The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1939. PRICE 5 CENTS36 words
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Advertisement680 1939-09-16 1 Try MIEN CHON6 TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. j Coleman St. Singapore. —Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) J InliiljMHßManJP^f'T^ Stability and an undisputed reputation for fair dealing throughout its history of over 140 years has inspired complete confidence in the norwich union 1 FIRE680 words
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Advertisement191 1939-09-16 1 FINAL EDTN. KUALA LUMPUR 25, JAVA ST ('PHONE 3683). Findlater's Fine fi Sherries <^B99H|^^ Per Bottle iH PJP^^r^H ■> Duty 0.73 Extra. Jjj Im| Hk OLD MOBtNO BKOWN. Full of Flavovr $1.00 PALE DRY. Very suitable for 'JB^Ef^n^^k Club Sherry ar.d Bitters $2.05 '^^^ilpyplpre^ B^^ FINO. Possesses the Bouquet of191 words
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Advertisement676 1939-09-16 2 YOUNG.—At the Singapore Maternity Hospital on Sept. 16 to Ellen, wile of G. Young, a daughter. Hongkong papers please copy. FERNANDEZ.— At the General Hospital, Singapore on September 13 to Muriel, wife of C. Arnold Fernandez. Alexandra Sewage Disposal Works, a son. Both well. ENGAGEMENT GRAY-WALKER— The engagement is announced676 words
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Advertisement636 1939-09-16 2 FOR HIRE EEFRIGERArOR—New or Oseo Phone 3833 HOUSES FLATS, TO LET TO LET, 7 Upper Wilkle Road. Apply Meyer Brothers. LARGE FURNISHED rooms with breakfast in town Fkit 7 Eu Court. ONE or two rooms to let, cheap, to European. 336a Tanjong Katong Road. TO LET flat 14 Amber Mansions636 words
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Advertisement906 1939-09-16 2 j LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE. NOTICE Is hereby given that GHO TTAUW T1ONG of Paya Lebar Police Quarters, Singa1 pare is applying to the Governor lor naturalization, and that any person who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts906 words
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Advertisement844 1939-09-16 2 LOST FULL GROWN Alsatian Male, back and brown colour finder will b* rewarded. 35. Lorong M, Teluk Kurau. PERSONAL THE MARRIAGE BUKBAL 119. New Boua Street. London W.I. Introductions elver. Drrvatclv and confidentially Mayfab 9634. AUCTION NOTICES ATTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE Of well-kept modern design cross grain pattern wax polished teak844 words
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Advertisement611 1939-09-16 2 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special General Meeting at the Members of the Singapore Cricket Club will be held b the Club House on Monday, Sept. 25, 1933, at 6.45 p.m. BUSINESS. To consider and. If thought fit. to adopt a revised set of611 words
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Advertisement309 1939-09-16 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc THE "DAY NIGHT" PRIVATE DETECTIVE AGENCY (Private and Commercial investigation) throughout S.S. F.M.S. Experienced Detective Available. 9, SCOTTS EOAD, PHONE 44 <0 tiEe^creen'circle" lending library 1st. pioob, i8-r iiATiisn ko. P.O. BOX 34, SINGAPORE. Special rates Outstation Members, Clubs it Messes. Open Daily: 8.30 A.M. to 6309 words
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Advertisement526 1939-09-16 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENINSULAS AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASS3NGEH AND CARGO EERVIC3S Owing to the uncertainty regarding the actual date oi arrival and departure of the Company's steamers due to j the outbreak oi hostilities list of Sailings is suspended for the526 words
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Advertisement401 1939-09-16 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LTD. TO LONDON Penang, Colombo, Aden, Suet, Port Said Naples, Marseilles. Gibraltar, London, Antwerp and Rotterdam Vessels Tonnage Due Sail SUWA MARU 10.400 Sept. 2f. 21 TBRUKUNI MARU 11.900 Oct. 10 11 HAKUSAN MARU 10,900 Oct. 23 26401 words
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Advertisement810 1939-09-16 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent Cuisine To: MARSEILLES LONDON -ROTTER- To p ALESTDre ROTTERDAM AND SBLANdS" AND C o o 26 COPENHAGEN KSSSK SS: 1 PANAMA .H.sjjti. JUTLANDIA Nov. 38 INDIA Oct. 8 MEONIA Dec. 19 Tft mjwha AND CHINA/JAPAN To: BANGKOK AND SAIGON BOIUNGIA Sept. 23810 words
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Advertisement481 1939-09-16 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. Ocean Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore Tel. 5151 Chartered Bank Building, Penang Tel. l.'ifitf BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Owing to the outbreak of hostilities the arrival and departure dates of the company's vessels are uncertain. The best services possible are being maintained to United Kingdom Ports and Havre, also481 words
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Article1266 1939-09-16 4 Fraser And Co.'s List FRIDAY, SEPT. 15, 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (4b) 5s 5s 6d Austral Amal. (6k) 56 9d 6s 3d x.d Austral Malay 37s 30s Ayer I lit am (5s) 22s 6d 23s 6d Ayer Weng ($1) .95 1.0S Baiigrm1,266 words
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Article107 1939-09-16 4 Singapore. Sept. 15, noon. Rice Siam West Coast No. 1 No Stock Slam West Coast No. 2 No Stock Siam West Coast No. 3 No Stock Siam Broken No. 1 $112 Siam Broken No. 2 $108 Siam No. 1 $195 Siam No. 2 $180 Siam No. 3107 words
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184 1939-09-16 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Clow MM Austral Amal lttd. Sept. 1 Katu 6d. No. 21 Sept. 1G Kramat Pulal 2Vi% Sept 6 Malayan Tin 2!i% Rawang Tin Fields lM-d. No. 14 Sept. 21 Jlenong Consol Cd. No. 27 Sept. 23 Southern Malayan 2Vt% Sunget Way184 words
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Article135 1939-09-16 4 (Prom Our Own Correspondent! London, Sept. 15. /COMMODITY markets closed as follows, Wii>i previous quotations Jn parenthesis: RUBBER Firmer. London: Ovid. lOVid. 9%id. KM.) Oct.-Dec: lOd. fottd. BTid. 10 1,(,d.) Jan.-Mar.: 10% d. K)^d. flO'*d. 10% d.) Apr.-June: 10#,d. 10<jid. (lOfcd. 10% d.) New York (Opening price135 words
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222 1939-09-16 4 j^f WOYTA BENES, elder brother of the ex-President of Czechoslovakia, v/ho has arrhed In New Yorlc with his wife stated, in an interview, that they were placed under a "proiective guard" of young Nazis when they paid a return visit to Czecho-Slo-vakia from America early222 words
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Advertisement267 1939-09-16 4 RED FUNNEL LINE HEAP ENG MOH S.S. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Srttlemcn*!; > REGULAR TASSENGER and CARGO Services from Singapore tt Java, 3ornco Binka and Billiton. For BATAVIA CIIERIBON and SHMARANG (TV ice a r."c-k) For SOURABAYA. AND BANDJCRMASIN (Fortnightly Ser»ice» FOR BLINJOE. S. LIAT, PANGKAL PINANQ BILLITON AND267 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous260 1939-09-16 4 TIDE TABLE SING \PORE To-day H. W. 00.03 a.m. 10.4ft.; 12.14 p.m. 9.6 ft. L. W. 6.14 a.m. 1.7 ft.; 6.26 p.m. 1.1 ft To-morrow H. W. 00.45 a.m. 10ft.; 12.48p.m. 9.5ft L. W. 6.46 a.m. 2.3 ft.; 7.05 p.m. 1 ft. Monday H. W. 1.28 a.m. 9.4 ft.; 1.21260 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article343 1939-09-16 5 Tins And Rubbers Meet Some Profit-Taking By Our I in uuial Correspondent. Singapore, Sept. 16. IIfIARKETS again show little change. Rubber remained at 9%d. yesterday and New York advanced onequarter cent to 22/4 cents. There 1* still no tin prico as the London market remains closed. The343 words
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Article89 1939-09-16 5 Friday, Sept. 15, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 35 l 2l 2 No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. in cases Sept.-Oct. (Sellers option) 36 MM G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Sept.-Oct. (Sellers option) 35 KM F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.o.b. in bales Sept.-Oct. (Sellers89 words
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Article26 1939-09-16 5 Berlin, Sept. 15. fjirLER made a long flight over the German front In Poland to-day according to a communique issued here26 words
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Article342 1939-09-16 5 London, Sept. IS. The Stock Exchange passed another quiet session, with oils showing further improvement, though other groups were somewhat irregular. The recent decline In tobacco appears to be hatted. Wall Street was irregluar. Reuter. CLOSING PRICES <.From Our Own Correspondent) London, Sept. 15. The following are342 words
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Article33 1939-09-16 5 THE price of rufcber for assessment of i export duty in the F.M.S. from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21 is fixed at 36«4 cents a pound, states a Gazette notification.33 words
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Article465 1939-09-16 5 Friday's Wall Street Quotations 1 "TllE copyright In this service is 1 owned by FRASER and COMPANY, sharebrokers, and THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS LTD. The quotations may not be reproduced without the written permission of the joint owner? New York, Sept. 15. •THE following quotations were t'.rce j ruling when465 words
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Article36 1939-09-16 5 i_onuon. Sept. 15. •FHE convoy for British merchant shipping has already proved effecthe. A vessel bound for Scotland has escaped two enemy submarines. The submarines were seen some distance by th? convoy.—Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article195 1939-09-16 5 Friday. Sept. 15. The following are the exchange rates this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2,,4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand 2052 Switzerland demand 2O33. t Hamburg demand New York demand 46 1/16 Montreal195 words
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Advertisement7 1939-09-16 5 J V y.ANQRA QOAD SINGAPuHI B^hßl 7Q9999HB^^^yS7 words
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Advertisement149 1939-09-16 5 LJL^_JLJI[i/'[ J r— 'I KALMINE SAFE-EASY TO TAKE. The sure cure for headache, neuralgia, rheumatism, colds, influenza and migraine. On sale everywhere in tins of 1, 6 and 12 cachets. Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES Ltd. Singapore and Kuls Lumpur. BEST FOR RESULTS HIS MASTER'S VOICE AMERICA* |||j RADIOS Sole Agents KEE149 words
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Advertisement274 1939-09-16 5 BANK OF CHINA i a rrx-oomteo in China uv Suo ia> .v.arici IS. Cecil Street Shtgaporr I'elepbones: Manager's OiTire t>n i Sub-Manager's Office till Kxchantr Uept Hill General Office "SISB Cable Address 'CHUNGKLO Paid Up Capital Cta S 40.0«0.000 0* Reserve Funds In excess *f -Cta. J 3.200 000 T«4aJ274 words
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Advertisement408 1939-09-16 6 P^WTJi* jfi M "Fine, Spectacular Picture U\l *t\ breathless piece of entertaint\tWi T flp nient, Suspenseful, thrilling. A H picture you should not miss." I B V -jjEWS OF THE WORLD. 1 T DAY n 3 m 3'ls>3 15> 6156 15 9159 15 wJ»J ALHAMBRA !tß^ OW^ flf IM TCCHNtCOLOK408 words
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Advertisement235 1939-09-16 6 IT'S SECOND TO NONE FOR SHEER JOY! Telephone reservations must be »*«3| paid fcr not later than 9 p.m. i iii i&alk "A hirh tlass comedy"— FßEE PRESS. jS Mk M "A good show".. .—STRAITS TIMES BP^J with CEOHGE SANDERS W «i|a^H FAY COMPTON I p:I I It ■-atfE^B "REVNELL235 words
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Advertisement217 1939-09-16 6 LEO'S LIBRARY CO. read for Joy and erudition. No dull hours Entertaining books on Adventure, Detection, Economics, Ethics. Humour, Psychology' Mystery, Romance, Spies, Sports, Travel etc' Famous Authors from "A" to "Z". List Free. Reasonable Term*. 17, EAST COAST ROAD, KATONG Open every evening S p.m.— 10 p.m. Holiday 9217 words
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Advertisement344 1939-09-16 6 SINGAPORE PRESS ENTHUSES! "FINE ACTING IN FIRST-CUSS FILM" STRAITS TIMES BEST PICTURE OF ITS KIND SEEN FOR MANY A DAY MALAYA TRIBUNE 3 SHOWS TO-DAY KrPi riIUL 3.15^6.15-9.15 4 S'HOWS'TO-MORROW (Sindnv) II *M. 3.15 6.15 9.15 Columbia Pi?ri» TiSfl Spy Story— r, *^s- irfßa^y^ *^S^B €L S lin|] 111 1344 words
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Article79 1939-09-16 7 Captured R.A.F. Men Broadcast London, Sept. 15. rIE three men of the Royal Air Force captured by the Germans after their raid on the Kiel Canal broadcast from the German shcrt-wave station. Their names are: Pilot Officer Edwards, a New Zealander; Sergeant Observer Booth, a Yorkshireman; and Aircraftman Slattery, anReuter - 79 words
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Article91 1939-09-16 7 Hope To Keep Normal Trade Relations Brussels, Sept. 15. A SPECIAL German mission of 11 ex- perts arrived in Brussels to-day to follow up the German-Belgian negotiations of Sept. 3, by which the Germans expect to keep normal trade relations between the two countries Belgium mayReuter - 91 words
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74 1939-09-16 7 Nazi Submarine's S.O.S. For Victims London, Sept. 14. AFTER sinking the steamer Firby, a German submarine commander sent an S.O.S. message giving the ship's position, according to a statement by the Chief Officer of the Firby. He added the crew spent 13 hours in a lifeboat before being rescued. ItReuter - 74 words
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Article138 1939-09-16 7 Wellington, Sept. 15. 'THE Finance Minister, Mr. Walter i Nash, told Parliament to-day that I the Government had placed its entire j supplies of the products and resources of New Zealand at Great Britain's disposal. The acting Prime Minister, Mi*. Peter Fraser, also made aReuter - 138 words
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92 1939-09-16 7 London, Sept. 15. |N the House of Commons this afternoon a member asked the Home Secretary to ensure that any British subjects resident abroad who agreed to be employed as announcers of antiBritiih broadcasts will know that they render themselves liable to prosecution in thisReuter - 92 words
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Article51 1939-09-16 7 London, Sept. 15. A NEW AIR SERVICE is now In operation between England and Egypt. A land plane leaves each week for both countries but there is no night flying. The service relieves some of the demands for passenger accommodation in the Imperial Airways EmpireReuter - 51 words
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Article20 1939-09-16 7 London, Sept. 11. px-KINO ZOG of Albania, who arrived last Sunday for a short visit, returned to France to-day.— Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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311 1939-09-16 7 Voluntary Force Of 20,000 For Service At Home Or Overseas Canberra, Sept. 15. AUSTRALIAN troops may be used to relieve the British garrison in Singapore, the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. R. G. Menzies, revealed to-day. He announced in a broadcast that enlistment wouldReuter - 311 words
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72 1939-09-16 7 New York. Sept. 14. TTHE famous amusement park at Coney Island was faced with destruction to-day by a big blaze, which started in the empty waxworks museum. When a stock of fireworks exploded, the fire spread rapidly until the historic Steeplechase Park with itsReuter - 72 words
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Article99 1939-09-16 7 Task More Complicated Than In 1914 London, Sept. 15. IN CONNECTION with the transfer of the British forces to France, it is officially pointed out this is a much more complicated business than in the last war. Whereas, in 1918, about five persons were required toReuter - 99 words
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Article170 1939-09-16 7 Air Raid Casualties And Evacuation London, Sept. 15. PREPARATIONS made by the Ministry of Health in anticipation of war emergency requirements involving the provision of new services now in operation are dealt with in the report of the Ministry of Health for the year ended March,British Wireless - 170 words
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88 1939-09-16 7 London. Sept. 15. THE KING through Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary for the Colonies, has expressed deep appreciation of loyal messages received from Ceylon, Nigeria, the Gold Coast. Sierra Leone, Tanganyika Territory, Northern Rhodesia, British Honduras, and the Leeward Islands. An expression of the King's gratitudeReuter - 88 words
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Advertisement245 1939-09-16 7 To-night Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE (formnh and NEW CABARET ATTRACTION THE PLAZA BOYS A BRUNETTE T*p, Character and Classical Dancers. EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. Dinner $3. —BOOK YOUR TABLE— Non-Diners $I.^ RIJSTTAFEL SERVED TO-DAY from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. SEA VIEW HOTEL TO-NIGHT SPECIAL245 words
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Advertisement250 1939-09-16 7 SUPERIOR EYESIGHT SERVICE! Fully qualified specialists. Most improve* Instruments. Surprisingly L*w Charge* fir Modern Glasses. Everbright Optical Co. 19. Chulia Street, Singapore. 1 C. S. CHOMG, Dr. off Optora«try. COLUMBIA*™™ POUTABLE GRAMOPHONES Price from $22/- to $50/CASH OK EASY PAYMENTS NANG HENG tk GO., JOINT DISTRIBUTORS SINGVrORK ,t KUALA LLMPUR250 words
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869 1939-09-16 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, SEPT. 16, 1339. The Forgotten War Events in Europe have distracted attention from the continued clashes between Soviet and Japanese troops on the borders of Outer Mongolia and Manchukuo. Over a period of months, incidents which were at flrst disregarded have grown in seriousness, with869 words
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Article172 1939-09-16 8 London, Sept. 16. The splendid contribution of Canada, both in men and material, to the 1914-1918 war is recalled in a Ministry of Information statement, which states that men in Canada are flocking again to the Colours for the same cause. Already the Canadian Parliament has sanctionedBritish Wireless - 172 words
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Article105 1939-09-16 8 Crude Propaganda By The Germans London, Sept. 15. Reports from German sources are being spread In Belgium to the effect that there is imminent danger of British troops landing on the Belgian coast. The British Government recently reaffirmed its obligations to Belgium and its intention of respecting Belgian neutrality, theBritish Wireless - 105 words
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Article25 1939-09-16 8 Food restrictions in Germany are now so stringent that rations for dogs and cats have been severely curtailed, reports Reuter from Copenhagen.Reuter - 25 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter228 1939-09-16 8 Long Hours And Exacting Duties To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—About the beginning of this year the men and women of Singapore were invited by the Man-Power Bureau to register themselves for service with the Government in case of an emergency. Many women availed228 words
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Letter165 1939-09-16 8 Volunteer Who Had "Not The Foggiest Idea" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Is it true that dozens of naval, army and civilian wives have been asked to take up paid emergency positions at Fullerton Building and elsewhere? One woman acquaintance of mine remarked the ether day:165 words
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Letter136 1939-09-16 8 Premises Should Be Handed Over To Toe H. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—l am glad to see In the papers that the authorities have at last seen it expedient to close down the Cafe Wien. It made my blood boil to see evening after evening,136 words
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Letter108 1939-09-16 8 "Vile Relay Of Illogical Inexactitudes" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—The German Radio news is such a vile relay of illogical inexactitudes that one can only describe the minds responsible for it as senile in the extreme. Do Hitler and his crowd imagine for one moment108 words
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Letter1025 1939-09-16 8 Merchant's Definition Of "Profiteering" REPLACEMENT COSTS IMAGINARY To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Your correspondent "Interested," writing in your issue of Sept. 13 presumably intended to make out .1 case In support of importers charging replacement costs on their existing stocks. My claims to give an1,025 words
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Letter177 1939-09-16 8 Price Of Formic Acid Trebled To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—The latest "squeeze" is in the direction of acetic and/or formic acid. Dealers exhibit Just one jar (or large bottle) and charge $30 odd for it when the price a few days ago was not177 words
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Letter198 1939-09-16 8 Sharp Advances In The Rangoon Market To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—The price of Rangoon Parboiieu Rico fixed, by the Food Controller on Sept. 8, is in need of immediate [revision. The wholesale price was then l.y.ed at $6.85 per bag of 168 katties. The cost198 words
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Letter146 1939-09-16 8 Six Months Without Option For Profiteers To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—From what I have heard and observed I am convinced that nothing short of a Proclamation by the Government that any person convicted of profiteering in foodstuffs and drugs will be sentenced to six months'146 words
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Advertisement239 1939-09-16 8 ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, S.S. LTD. Winchester House, Collyer Quay, SINGAPORE. (Opposite the Clifford Pier) PIANOS Upright or Horizontal Grands FOR SALE OR HIRE at very moderate prices Pianos tuned and carefully regulated by EUROPEAN EXPERTS THE ROBINSOK PIANO CO., S.S. LTD. SIKC APORE P E N A N C. Kuala239 words
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Advertisement10 1939-09-16 8 I BEE CHOW I SMART TAILORING 21, Chulia Street, SINGAPORE.10 words
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221 1939-09-16 9 Manchukuo Border Truce Reported I IMPORTANT DIPLOMATIC MOVES GOING ON Soviet Call Up Forces: U.S. Citizens Leaving 1 DIPLOMATIC manoeuvres which may have an important effect on the war situation in Europe are foreshadowed by messages received from various capitals. Agreement for the immediate cessation of fighting221 words
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Article321 1939-09-16 9 Attitude Still Obscure Brussels, Sept. 16. MEUTRAL observers in Beriin are just as puzzled as those elsewhere about the position of the Soviet in the European conflict, according to reports received here. German official circles Insist that Soviet-German relations remain as defined by Hitler's last Reichstag321 words
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42 1939-09-16 9 Lithuanian Capital To Be Evacuated London, Sept. 16. •"piIE entire population of Kaunas, the capital of Lithuania, totalling 35,000 people, is to be evacuated Immediately. They include all school children. Invalids and old people. The move is described as a precautionary measur?.—Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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42 1939-09-16 9 Moscow, Sept. 15. 'T'l-'E POLISH submarine Orzcl, which arrived during the night at Tallinn Harbour (Estonia) has been interned tc'Kcther with her officers and crew. Orzcl was launched in January, 1938, and has a crew of 56.—Reuter.Reuter - 42 words
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Article72 1939-09-16 9 London, Sept. 15. "THE Japanese Foreign Office k 1 reported to have asked all Japanese who can do so to come home from Europe as soon as possible. Three J apanese missions military, naval and economic which are at present in Italy, will leave for JapanReuter - 72 words
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Article133 1939-09-16 9 Threat To Germans On Western Front Rome, Sept. 15. rVECLARING the French advance con- stitutes a grave threat to Saarbruecken, the Paris correspondent of II Lavoro Fascista praises the fighting power of French troops. Many German planes were shot down in the Saarbmecken zone, heReuter - 133 words
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Article62 1939-09-16 9 Washington, Sept. 15. PRESIDENT Roosevelt told his press conference to-day that he thought his recommendations for a special session of Congress would bs confined to changes in the neutrality law. The President will deliver a message to Congress, probably tn the form of a speech62 words
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Article38 1939-09-16 9 Nice, Sept. 15. THE former leader of the Heimwehr, Prince von Starhemberg, yesterday asked the permission of the French Gcvcrnment to organise 'an Austrian brigade to side with the French army against Germany.—Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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193 1939-09-16 9 Paris, Sept. 15. LJITLER is expected to make a peace offensive with 4< great ability," according to the Paris newspaper L'Epoque, which declares that one of three important tasks ahead of M. Daladier's new ministry is to put France on her guard againstReuter - 193 words
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428 1939-09-16 9 London, Sept. 15. THE most optimistic observers 1 recognize the critical position of Poland, where the Poles are threatened in the north, the centre and the south. While the Poles admit heavy fighting at Kaluzzyn, 15 miles east of Warsaw, the German strategyReuter - 428 words
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Article99 1939-09-16 9 Rome, Sept. 15. MEASURES recently taken in Germany against Catholic churches and the press are revealed by the Vatican organ Osservatore Romano, which refutes the reasons advanced by Germany for the measures. In the first place, it says, anti-Ca-tholic provision is not limited to the closing of churches99 words
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Article50 1939-09-16 9 Paris, Sept. 15. A CAR containing memoers of the British Embassy staff was caught in machine-gun fire from a German tow-flying aeroplane near Krezemian'ec where the Diplomatic Corps are established. There were women and some children in the car but there were no casualties —Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article42 1939-09-16 9 < Special cable to Straits Times) vVarsaw, Sept. 15. A POLISH radio message states that heavy fighting is going on in the outskirts of Warsaw and that German tanks and motorized units have reached the suburbs.—British United Press.42 words
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Article66 1939-09-16 9 London, Sept. 15. A COMMUNIQUE broadcast from Warsaw states that Polish planes carried out an attack on a German air force base in Posnania, in the Corridor, from which German planes had raided Warsaw during the past few days. The base was completely destroyed, itReuter - 66 words
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Article50 1939-09-16 9 Berlin, Sept. 15. T'O-NIGHT'S communique says that despite unfavourable weather the German Air Force increased the difficulties of the retreating Polish army by destroyinj various railway lines. The infantry transport' columns east of the Vistula were attacked by bombs and machine-guns and the road was considerably damaged.—Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article27 1939-09-16 9 London, Sept. 15. A broadcast from Soviet Russia states that the bullion of the Bank of Poland has been transferred to Rumania.—Reuter.Reuter - 27 words
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Article120 1939-09-16 9 London, Sept. 15. AN Admiralty communique says British destroyers, patrol vessels and aircraft are constantly patrolling wide areas, searching for enemy submarines. A number of submarines have been destroyed in the course of many attacks, and the survivors rescued when possible, it is stated. The Berlin correspondentReuter - 120 words
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Article50 1939-09-16 9 Bikaner, Sept. 15. •T*HE Maharaja of Bikaner has in- formed the Viceroy of his readiness to raise six battalions of infantry "in pursuance of his most earnest desire and firm determination to be of every possible assistance to the Empire at this momentous time."— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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575 1939-09-16 9 BATTLE NEAR LUXEMBURG CONTINUES WITH GREAT INTENSITY A COMMUNIQUE issued in Paris last night stale* that the French have strengthened positions taken in previous days and repelled a German counter-attack, inflicting losses on the enemy. There has been strong reaction by enemy aircraftReuter - 575 words
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Article62 1939-09-16 9 (Special cable to Straits Tiniest Paris, Sept. 16. •TTIE French forces yesterday pushed deeper Into Germany, east of the Saar, and cams into contact with the Nazis before the Siegfried Line. They repulsed counter-attaclu and consolidated their positions despite heavy firin? by German artillery and air attacks.62 words
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Advertisement10 1939-09-16 9 OTHER CABLES h r*w 5, 7, 10, 12 and 1310 words
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Advertisement72 1939-09-16 9 but the greatei pleasure is yours 1| in being able to eat it. Chilled Beef |L is delightfully tender, full of fine flavour and its natural juice* cr* all retained. mm^**^**^, a FAMOUS FOR ITS Make your next ioint a Chilled Beef f f flf C I ioint and see72 words
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80 1939-09-16 10 Were Crossing One Of Prohibited Areas TWO junks have been destroyed in Singapore, it is announced in an official statement issued this iiiKThe statement says that two sailing junks have unfortunately been destroyed while crossing one of the prohibited areas in the Singapore harbour. All80 words
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Article153 1939-09-16 10 Kuala Lumpur Union Plan (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. ESTABLISHMENT of a co-opera-tivo dairy farm in TCuala; Lumpur is proposed by the Midlands Urban Co-operative Union, Ltd. The Union's honorary secretary, Mr. P. Ralnadurai, states that this has been receiving the attention of the153 words
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Article52 1939-09-16 10 Canberra, Sept. 15. BARRACKS have been inundated with personal applications and I telephone calls following the Cabinet decision to raise a volunteer force for service at home or overseas, possibly] in Singapore. The new force will be maintained in continuous training and will be increased as52 words
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Article85 1939-09-16 10 London, Sept. 15. DURING the week ended Sept. 9. the British Contraband Control intercepted and detained large quantities of j contraband consigned to Germany, according to a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Information. The goods included 28,500 tons of petroleum. 26.350 tons of iron ore, 3,400Reuter - 85 words
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Article46 1939-09-16 10 lim public meeUi.g will be held in the Town Kal!, Kuala Lumpur, at 0 o'clock to-morrow morning to ->li?h a branch of the All-Malaya Mils' i Missionary Society in Selangor. Thi society, with headquarters in £-:i._. ip:re ha.1 branches in Malacca anr 3 Penang.46 words
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Article30 1939-09-16 10 i die Singapore Airport has declared a protected area under Defence Regulations, the adminisItc building, offices of the various ■■•■\r lines ar.d the Airport Hotel are on business as usual.30 words
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Article121 1939-09-16 10 MMMMBB RAFVUSfl HO1-KL li uo 9.13 Bpaeti -r Dacce iial GABB1I K 1HKATKL. tit A.NG Were \ou v.iUi Anna WtKu Also Krankensirin v Print i A~> p.m. watt* lcvC C 30 p.m. to 1 kid. 7.->{:><*eT laJci A lYly. Sky: PMM rie<!. raaU Cabaret: Grand L..m. Grand .ohong SHv121 words
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Article244 1939-09-16 10 Straits Premium Not To Be Distributed IT is announced for the information of the mining community in general and of contributors to the Buffer Stock 1938-39 in particular that there will be no distribution in accordance with the terms of Clause 20 (a) of the Buffer244 words
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Article56 1939-09-16 10 Berlin. Sept. 15. TPHE death is announced or one of Hitler's adjutants. He Is said to have died suddenly while at the front with the Fuehrer. The obituary notice gives no details of his death, which has been the source of many rumours because ofReuter - 56 words
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Article83 1939-09-16 10 •THE following notifications regarding i officers cf the F.M.S. Volunteer' Force are gazetted:---Major C. F. H. Riches appointed Actir^ Lieutenant-Colonel; (temporary) commission as Second Lieutenant i of Mr. Donald Farquharson confirmed; i temporary) commission as Second i Lieutenant of Mr. Kenneth Robert Yates confirmed; commission as Lieutfhant (Medical83 words
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Article21 1939-09-16 10 Inspectors of Schools In Perak and Selangor are now to be called Senior Inspectors of Schools, states an F.M.S. Gazette notification.21 words
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Article196 1939-09-16 10 Seek Larger Share In Defence (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. REFERRING to Malay aspirations to a larger share in the military, naval, air and Volunteer forces of Malaya, the Malay vernacular newspaper Majlis states in an editorial, "To safeguard this country against invaders is196 words
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Article224 1939-09-16 10 Flour Sold At Higher Rate Than Fixed Price (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. •T'HREE Chinese working in a sundry goods shop in Bukit Bintang Road were fined today, by the First Magistrate, Mr. R. C. Redman, for selling flour at a rate224 words
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42 1939-09-16 10 j"I was gambling for duck's flesh," said a 25-year-old Chinese, Tan Liang Choon, in the Singapore Second Court yesterday, when fined $1, for gaming in Shaik Madarsha Lane on Thursday. He pleaded guilty to the charge.42 words
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Article37 1939-09-16 10 Claiming trial to a charge of dishonestly retaining a stolen bicycle in Queen Street on Thursday, Lee Ah Hong, a 20-year-old Chinese, had the case against him postponed to Oct. 3, in the Singapore Second Court yesterday.37 words
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405 1939-09-16 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. |£UALA Lumpur is shortly to have four clean milk depots to which all cows will have to be brought for milking, so that if the supply of tinned milk to Malaya wt.o cut off there405 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-09-16 10 Tuning up one of Singapore's new Bristol Blenhein nnHhrm bombers, Straits Times picture18 words
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742 1939-09-16 10 European Cafe Proprietor Gives Notice Of Appeal LJERBERT Archibald McKnight, European proprietor of the California Sandwiche Shoppe, Orchard Road, was fined $50 and costs when he was convicted in the Singapore Fourth Police Court yesterday on a charge of selling beer without a licence.742 words
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Article197 1939-09-16 10 Final Decision Deferred BRITAIN INVITED TO DECLARE AIMS DEFERRING final decision on its '-J attitude towards the war, the Working Committee of the Indian National Congress has invited the British Government to declare its war aims in regard to democracy and imperialism, says Reuter. The Working197 words
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91 1939-09-16 10 A statement issued from the Federal Secretariat, Kuala Lumpur, through the Department of Information, Malaya, says that all complaints regarding individual food dealers or prices of foodstuffs in the State of Selangor should be made to: The Stato Supply Officer, Customs Office, Brickfields Road, Kuala91 words
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Article92 1939-09-16 10 Mr. H. L. Carter was a pascrgcr la last night's mall train which left for Seremban. Mr. Oscar Wilson, chartered architect was one oi those who arrived in Singapore this mornlr.g by train from Kuala Lumpur Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Den Boer, of iho X.P.M., have been92 words
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Advertisement50 1939-09-16 10 Don't Be Misled by claims to be 'just as good' H JL If you are on the look out for quality &o J* where you can £et it 1 1 Kg quality but Ht unsurpassed I quality in H| TAILORING IV HIGH STREET'S HOUSE fmi OI DISTIKCTIVE TAILORING WING LOONG50 words
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182 1939-09-16 11 Husband Tells Of Wife's Death In Squall MR. W. G. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, yesterday, at the conclusion of an inquiry into the death of a Chinese woman, Kwok Chow, recorded evidence from Liew Chong, deceased's husband, at Tan Tock Seng's Hospital. The woman was killed when a voconut tree182 words
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Article54 1939-09-16 11 AT the Singapore Registry yes- terday, Mr. Jaswant Singh Sodhy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sent Singh Sodhy of Singapore, was married to Miss Chiam Moi Cheng, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chiam Seng Poh, also of Singapore. Witnesses for the ceremony were Messrs. Tan Lee Koh54 words
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Article28 1939-09-16 11 It is notified that the office of the special branch of the Imports and Exports office in the eld F. and O. Bank building will be openec" to-day28 words
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Article, Illustration558 1939-09-16 11 Singapore Section Formed At Special Meeting ABOUT $75,000 has been promised by well-known Chinese residents and business houses towards the Chinese section of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, Singapore branch, at an inaugural opening of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, Singapore branch, (Ghinese section) held558 words
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Article273 1939-09-16 11 THE Malaya Patriotic Fund yesterday reached a total of $72,716.17. Followi ing is the second list of donations to the Fund Mr. F. M. Grazebrook, $10; E. M. Hawes, 1 $50; A. Newark, $50; Anonymous Sungel i Siput $50; Jane and Rosalind Brooke, $1.50; Allen GleUhill,273 words
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Article130 1939-09-16 11 From Our Own Correspondent.) seremban, Sept. 14. A SUM of $7,100 was promised on the spot after a public meeting cf the Negri Sembllan Chinese community held to-day In connection with the Malaya Patriotic Fund. Dato Wong Yick Tong, veteran Negri Sembilan Chinese leader, wno presided, said that130 words
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Article126 1939-09-16 11 From Our Own Correspondent; Ipoh, Sept. 14. A MEETING of the women of Kinia was called by Mrs. A. L. Blrse.! yesterday afternoon in order to elect a committee to work for the Pera;Patriotic Fund. A committee for Kinta v>as elected with the following members: Chairman, Mrs. A. L.126 words
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Article66 1939-09-16 11 i From Our Own Correspondent i Penang, Sept. 15. AT a meeting held this evening at, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, of local Chinese, Mr. Khoo Sian Ewe gave $5,000 toward the Malnyr Patriotic Fund The meeting decided to convey to the Governor its loyalty and full support for66 words
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Article35 1939-09-16 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15. pONTRIBUTIONS to the Selangor branch of the Malaya Patriotic Fund, inaugurated en Tuesday, reached $2,382.75 yesterday. Contributions are being received at the Chrrtered Bank, Kuala Lumpur.35 words
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Article, Illustration95 1939-09-16 11 CHURCH SERVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE The King Visits Downing Street I AN English Service, to which all j" ara welcome, but specially intend- Ed for young people, is now held every Sunday evening, at 7.30 p.m., in tha iChinere Presbyterian Church, Koon jSt-Df Road, Raton?. The speaker on Sunday. Sept.95 words
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379 1939-09-16 11 Not One Tittle Of Evidence, Says Assize Jiulse AT the Singapore Assizes ning directed the specia of not guilty against a Ch was charged with abetment At the close of the prosecution case, the judge, in addressing the! jury, defined abetment and said that379 words
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Article77 1939-09-16 11 FN ezerc'ss of the powers ccnlerrcd upon him by Regulation 6j of the Defence Regulations, 1939, the Governor has appointed a Board to determine the amount o: remuneration or compensation payable under the said Regulation in respect of claims arising in the Settlement of Singapore composed of77 words
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Article74 1939-09-16 11 D.'.IL IN THE SUM of $500 was allDW- ed Tan Hong, alias Tan Seh, a Chinere, in the Singapore Second Court yesterday, when he claimed trial to a charge of abetment cf the offence of criminal breach of trr.st m respect of property worth $398.74 words
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Article32 1939-09-16 11 Masters of ships bound for ports west of Singapore when applying for port clearance must produce their full manifests for scrutiny to the Import and Export Office, announces the Master Attendant, S.S.32 words
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134 1939-09-16 11 Breach Of Trust In Respect Of Estate Money CHINESE SENT TO PRISON FOR YEAR REMARKING that he took into account the age of the accused, Mr. J. L. McFall, Singapore Criminal District Court Judge, yesterday sentenced a 52-year-old Chinese, Lee Kirn Choo, to a year's simple imprisonment. Lee was convicted134 words
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Article172 1939-09-16 11 Goods Promised But Not Delivered ■From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 14. P G...T. Wildeman, a European, was sentenced to two weeks' Simula imprisonment and a line of $30 or a further two weeks" imprisonment, after i being found guilty of cheating, by Mr. 'R.172 words
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Article90 1939-09-16 11 •"THERE was enthusiastic applause at the conclusion of the afternoon organ recital given yesterday by the Municipal organist, Mr. Werner Baer. Even wartime conditions apparently will not rob Mr. Bapr of an appreciative audience. Baritone songs by tha soloist, Mr. Edwin A. Brown, also were well90 words
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Advertisement166 1939-09-16 11 THE PERFECT SEMI -STIFF COLLAR I The VAN HEUSEN (semi-stiff) collar is a revelation of comfort, economy, style and quality. Smarter than a stiff collar— more 1/ comfortable than a starched one it is made in one piece of patented multi-ply fabric, II woven in a natural curve- Ideal for166 words
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Advertisement51 1939-09-16 11 tkis r*<enriinds me-.'ffi jjpf Q j/ir j^f I v^l Vvfl Jt^h Crf I MUST ORDER IBB! SOME MORE SCOTCH WHISKY jJLnIH ■Jf "BLACK I. WHITE" W^M M k k. CNO| CE OLD SCOTCH WRISW I W H WT^Jk W ■Slip I w I co-»- Lri> *4 *t SiSiT ITS THE51 words
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569 1939-09-16 12 To-day's Successors Of "Maniacal Egoist" Of Biblical Times OESISTANCE to tyranny has ever been looked upon as a hallmark of human heroism, and amongst the many Bible stories which illustrate the belief that such heroism is God-inspired-, none come home with more emphasis569 words
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Article1531 1939-09-16 12 carom o\ enolamb ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.— Fifteen ui Sunday after Trinity. 6.50 a.m.. Holy Communion; 7.50 a.m.. Matins; 8 a.m.. Choral Eucharist; 9.15 a.m.. Holy Communion; 10.15 a.m., Sunday School; 5.30 p.m.. Evensong and sermon. Preacher: Tlis Lord Bishop. Weekdays. Holy Communion on Monday, Wednesday and Friday1,531 words
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Article77 1939-09-16 12 'T'WO out of every three bombs which fell on Warsaw during the air-raids of Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 failed to explode. Poor workmanship in Reich munition factories was suspected and the bombs were collected for examination, says the Daily Express. They were found to77 words
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Article176 1939-09-16 12 Troopers Break Up Anti-War Groups STORM Troopers on Sept. 3 broke up in the streets of towns in Western Germany groups of people who were criticising the hastiness with which Germany had plunged into war. Churches were crowded, and had been open all night with people176 words
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Advertisement434 1939-09-16 12 /i^\ BoDrs FRIE »D sP'/~\\()Jf ii 1 u *—n KlferI frf£ y^U^^y Incworalnit MM I i^~^J t,hf4 clMkla*- Mr, Frtea* to m ium|. i< *jp%i »ji r---i in' w •>»" «r™»of ,nt f.t^tl.n, >. lm>t>tb T». Wnmr I t C». Ltd, D T. Urn ft OJ T C«. Tlw S>M«434 words
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Advertisement333 1939-09-16 12 This new metal cap seals your B RYLCR E E M against substitution |3Btea BRYLCREEM is the <*» {9 Perfect Hair Dressing. of EwSff It keeps your hair in good <> of J?P^^^^^^ condition as well as in good n<s" appearance. It is impor- >4§^V Unt, therefore, when you _-^^^S333 words
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107 1939-09-16 13 GEN. WET G AND. now at Beirut, Syria, on an official mission, would, the Daily Mail understands, lakj command of all the Allied forces in the Eastern Mediterranean area In the erent of Italy entering the war on the side of Germany. Gen.107 words
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Article47 1939-09-16 13 London, Sept. 15. OWING to additional expense due to war risk insurance and other factors, passenger fares on Eastern romes, including to and from India, Australia, New Zealand, and on the South African route, have been increased by 33 1 3 per cent—Reuter.47 words
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Article177 1939-09-16 13 "Great Moral Issue" •"■"HE Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Lang, in the September issue of the Canterbury Diocesan Gazette, writes of Hitler as the last man to listen to peaceful persuasion." We have no feelings of enmity towards the German people," says Dr. |Lang. "Rather177 words
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75 1939-09-16 13 London. Sspt. 15. "FHE Archbishop of Canterbury an- nounced, to-night that, with the Approval of the King, October 1 is to oe observed as a day for national orayer. He expressed ins conviction that the authorities of other Christian bodies will beReuter - 75 words
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Article90 1939-09-16 13 Lagos, Sept. 15. IT is learned that internment of enrmy aliens in Nigeria is complete, but the authorities have been able to release about half the number nn parole Germans who remained in ths Cameroons after the declaration of war liave similarly been placed onBritish Wireless - 90 words
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Article24 1939-09-16 13 London, Sept. 15. The Duke of Windsor met the Prim* Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, at No. 10 Downing Street to-day.—Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Article29 1939-09-16 13 Rome, Sept. 15. Signor Mussolini has ordered the provincial authorities to organise special police squads to prevent speculation In special commodities and hoarding of food.-Rcuter.Reuter - 29 words
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238 1939-09-16 13 Further Proof Oi British Unity Against Hitlerism London, Sept 15. THE Control of Employment Bill, the whole object of which is to ensure full employment of labour, especially highly trained key men in the engineering industry, in places where men are needed and toBritish Wireless - 238 words
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Article58 1939-09-16 13 Shanghai, Sept. 15. •THE Soviet Consulate has returned to the Consulate buildings on Whangpoo Road, north of the Soochow creek, in the Japanese-control-led area in the International Settlement of Shanghai. The Soviet Consulate staff removed their offices to the French Concession following the spread of the58 words
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50 1939-09-16 13 Dublin, Sept. 15. A RMED detectives arrested a number of Republican extremists who are alleged to be prominent members of the I.R.A. It is understood that 80 persons were arrested, among whom is one man who is described as the chief-of-stafT of the I.RJL—Reuter.50 words
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Article35 1939-09-16 13 London, Sept. 15. MR. W. S. Morrison, the Minister of w Food, stated to-day that there is an ample supply of sugar In this country at the present time.—Renter.Reuter - 35 words
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Article75 1939-09-16 13 Kobe, Sept. 15. THO play an important role as advisers to the Japanese delegates at the third lndo-Japanese trade parley which is to be held at Simla in October, Mr. Kyushuchi Toyoshima, representative of the Japan Cotton Yarns I and Cloths Exporters' Association and Mr. Rishichiro Abe,75 words
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Article85 1939-09-16 13 Hitler's 'Destroy ALL' Order Being Executed To The Letter In Poland London, Sept. IS. '"THE Germans are bombing all towns and villages. Southern and Central Poland is a terrible plctnre," says a liwow broadcast appealing against German barbarirm. It is asserted Hitler has ordered "Destroy everything which offers re»istanoe,' 1Reuter - 85 words
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Article51 1939-09-16 13 London, Sept. 15. JiilORE tnan 30 people were Injured, many of them seriously, by an explosion and fire in Liverpool yesterday. The explosion, which was heard fcr miles around, was followed by fire A.RP. workers, police and firemeu helped the injured after hurrying to th°Reuter - 51 words
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81 1939-09-16 13 Tokic. Sept. 13 IN co-operation with the Ministry ol 1 Communications and steamship companies the Foreign Office is arranging safe withdrawal of Japanese residents from Europe. Two hundred Japanese refugees in London will be accommodated by the N.Y.K. liner Hafconoye Maru which is to81 words
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Article42 1939-09-16 13 Berlin, Sept. 15. fIITLER has decreed the cancella**tion of certain legal penalties imposed on civil offenders, states the official German news agency. These Include fines op to 1.000 marks and prison sentences of no more than three months—Reuter.42 words
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Article41 1939-09-16 13 A STOCKHOLM report says an un- armed Polish plane, carrying a large number of letters from Gydnia to the interior of Poland via Latvia, landed at Gotland in consequence of bad weather. The crew has been detained.—Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article71 1939-09-16 13 London, Sept. 15. The House of Commons, after a brief session, rose before luncheon to-day and adjourned until Wednesday next, when the appreciation of the situation which is to be contributed weekly by the Prime Minister will be given. The House will also sit next Thursday and newspapersBritish Wireless - 71 words
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Article46 1939-09-16 13 London, Sept. 15. •THE Finnish Legation in London has asked the British postal authorities why mail between Great Britain and Finland has been held up. It was stated that mail from London I posted on Sept. 1 has not yet reached I Finland.—Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Advertisement324 1939-09-16 13 GO AHEAD AN* SULKWHY SHOULDN'T') ~-p 1 SULK WHEN MY f J^T OWN HUSBAND i f^^ SAYS 1 HAVE I BAD BREATH? I YOU WE BAD BREATH f j j pp^j,^ most bad breath is caused by improperly cleaned teeth. i suggest colgate's dental cream because it cleans teeth thoroughly,324 words
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Advertisement347 1939-09-16 13 S&IATCHW •OUAN',,.. it's a danger to your health S s^**&*^^%f /^l W^_-. ■2T' SMOOTHLY CLEANED WITH VIM it's safer from germs Hareh cleaning products do not get things dean. They leave tiny pits and scratches traps for decaying grease which breeds germs often dangerous to health. It is safe to347 words
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Article1245 1939-09-16 14 Planting Topics Comparison Between 1914 And Present Time By Our Planting Correspondent AS I write these notes, a week has passed since Malaya learnt we were at war with Germany and that peacetime crises were a thing of the past. True it was that many1,245 words
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Article106 1939-09-16 14 The risk of fire that might be caused by a bullet piercing the petrol tank oi an aeroplane has been considerably reduced by the Introduction of a rubber covering for the tank. In practice the rubber, which is of th? cellular variety, swells by the action106 words
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Advertisement63 1939-09-16 14 CHEAP ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR THE ESTATE BUNGALOW jjJfljß^Pfcfr. MADE POSSIBLE Jfl&M POWERLITE M AND POWER PLANTS 750 WATT, 110 VOLT, 60 CYCLE. A. C. MODEL $605/- complete. MANURING IS ESSENTIAL WHEN REPLANTING USE ENPEKAY IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES ImauyaJ tf° lIUOAf.ORI 9 KUAC4. CUMPUI »> ■t*A M FOR GOOD FURNITURE? Please63 words
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Advertisement183 1939-09-16 14 THE LATEST 1939 111 TEN This model was universal^ approved at Earl's Court to *be the outstanding luxury car In the lOh.p. class. For 1939. Improvements have been added which will Justify even more the expression "the first 'luxury* Cpr at a popular price." CYCLE CARRIAGE CO., (1926) LTD. ORCHARD183 words
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Miscellaneous254 1939-09-16 14 Broadcasting SINGAPORE TO-DAY Z11P 38.06 metre*. ZHL 225 metres, p.m. 12.45 Light orchestral concert. Relayed rrom the Adelphl HoteL 1.30 The newt and mid-day rubber and tin prices. 1.45 (Approx). Light orchestral concert Relayed from the Adelpht hotel (contd) 3.00 Interval. 4.50 Running commentary on the sixth race of the254 words
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Miscellaneous289 1939-09-16 14 EMPIRE STATION TRANSMISSION 4 GSD 11.75 Me/a (25.53 m.); OSF 15.14 me (194? m.). Prom 12.45 a.m. (local time). TRANSMISSION 5 OSB 0.51 me/a (31.55 m.) GSF 15.14 ae/a (19.82 m.) From 8.40 a.m. (local time). TRANSMISSIONS 2 AND 3 GSG IMS me/a (llM m.) GSF 15.14 bm/i (19.82 m);289 words
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Article40 1939-09-16 15 TO-DAY Soccer Div. I, Malays j*. Chinese, at Anson Road. Hockey Indians vs. 12th Brigade, at Balestier Plain. Races Final day of Extra Professional Meeting, at Bukit Tlmah. TO-MORROW Cricket S.C.R.C. vs Wcarnes Sports Club, at S.C.R.C.40 words
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Article168 1939-09-16 15 FIELDING a superior forward line, the S.H.B. yesterday defeated the V.M.C.A. by four goals to nil in the second division <b) fixture played at the stadium. From the start of play the Harbour Board men pressed in front of the opposite goal and tested Aik Chan who,168 words
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561 1939-09-16 15 FRISCO REGAINS ORIENT MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE Som Pong Knocked Out In 'Thirteenth Round U7HILE the bantamweight title remained with Little Abayan, Young Frisco regained the middleweight championship of the Orient, knocking out the holder, Som Pong, in the 13th round with a terrific left hook to the solar plexus, before a561 words
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Article182 1939-09-16 15 Piay in the Pino Bukom Malays Badminton Singles Tournament for the S. Hassea Cup resulted: Mohamad Din Bin beat Mok Bin Selamut 15—2. 15—3; Hassan Bin Mahyan beat Samsuri Bin "Yusop 15—1, L5—0; Sallin Bin Haji Samad beat Huhainu Bin H. Omar 15—a, 4_is,1111;5—11; gawmani182 words
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Article143 1939-09-16 15 Plaj-lng at ttie Happy World iCovere<t) Stadium before a large crowd of Interested spectators the Eclipse B.P. "A" team beat I the Useful B.P. "A"' team In a friendly game of five singles and two doubles on Thursday night last by 5 games to 2.143 words
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Article302 1939-09-16 15 Xbe following are invited to play In a trial game on Monday at the S.C.C. Owing to I short notice any member who is unable to > play is requested to phone Mr. G. W. S SValU's, TeL No. 3713. Immediately.. Players ahouid bring both colours and302 words
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Article51 1939-09-16 15 The .lowing players will rapreeeu Singapj.o Traction Co. Sporta Club In a friendly soccer against Thornyeroft Sports Club at 1 arrer Park on Monday at 5.15 pm.: Tan Bok Swe*: N. Rajoo. Ahdul Karim; S. M. L«s. S. Talipj M. AtoJulla; Vincent, Doltmat, Ostr<!»n Nyat, Wen<» Yew and51 words
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Article94 1939-09-16 15 ■irO-DAT, si the Stadium, the Malays meet th« Chinese U« the first division of the league. It is a very important match for the Malays, for if they lose the Airmen win the honours.. A draw will mean that tne Malays hare to win the final match94 words
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Article267 1939-09-16 15 TTES in the S.CR.C. lawn tennis tour- namtnt yesterday resulted: Handicap singles: Wong Thian Teck (—lfl)( —lfl) beat Kjh Song Chuan —3), 6—4,6 —4, 6—3;6 —3; William Tan (.scr.) beat H. A. Othman (_fl), 7—5, 6—2. Handicap doubles: Lee Sze Tat and Talib bin Awang i —6)267 words
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Article162 1939-09-16 15 Three ties played in the S.C.C. tennis tournament yesterday resulted as follows: Profession pairs: D. E. L. Anderson and D. :c Evans |—3) beat P. F. Klnaey and E. N. Griffith-Jones (t-3). 6—4, B—6. Mixed doubles: Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bernbroke <scr. i beat Mr. and Mrs.162 words
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211 1939-09-16 15 Final Day Of S.T.C. Extra Professional Meeting WERGROS and Queen's Course should prove to be the two best beta of the afternoon to-day, the final day of the Singapore Turf Club's Extra Professional meeting-. Vergros was an easy winner on Wednesday, carrying 9.4 in211 words
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Article269 1939-09-16 15 The following are the teams for the social match between the Keppel Golf Club and the Sepoy Lines Goll Club to be played over Keppel links tomorrow. Keppei G.C. players are mentioned first: 8.46 a.m. R. J. Ptnnle (8) and C. A. R. Bateman (scr.)269 words
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Article262 1939-09-16 15 ■jT^jujjuwiiNcr are acceptances for tor day's races at Bukit Tlmah. RACE 1 Ponies, Class 2, Div. 2, 6 fora. Danse dv Dairy Maid 9.03 Vcntre 9.04 Marnell 9.02 Emily Dignus.. 9.04 Carmana 6.13 Kit 9.04 Non-acceptars: Explode 7.13, Comma 7.06. RACE 2 Horses. Class 4. Div. 4,262 words
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Article18 1939-09-16 15 XabJe-U-'i. ty Band against~&«SiL' at 3 p.m.. eitnS-fW HEifch Chin Ke- Ufc Chua, Charlie Kang and ?>-18 words
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Advertisement243 1939-09-16 15 PHOTOGRAPHS OF SINGAPORE Such as Malay Wedding, P. '.eapple Industry, Haw Par Villa, Zoo. Johore, Temples and intuiy others are available on Velox paper. Each print is numbered and a corresponding descriptive list accompanies each set. Ther« are three sets, of 109 prints per set, and the price. 12s per243 words
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Article, Illustration107 1939-09-16 16 Crowds looking up at Big: Ben in Parliament Square on Sept. S M the clock struck eleven o'clock— tbe hour for the expiration of Britain's ultimatum to Germany. A scene in Whitehall when the air raid warning was sounded for the first time107 words
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