The Straits Times, 26 January 1940
1940-01-26
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Title Section36 1940-01-26 1 The Straits Times. lESTABLISHTCD NEARLY A CENTURY.J il/i4Li4K4'5 LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGK& SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS, The Straits Times. 16 PACES SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26. 1940. PRICE R CKNTS.36 words
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Advertisement156 1940-01-26 1 Try MIEN TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. O M Coleman St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- SINQAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). Via^inßia^B^Dß^Bnß^nß^nnnnnna^nnnnnnniniinnniinnnnnniiiß*>^B^iß^naß^nnß^i^i^^^^^^^^ —^^~^\^P^ <y KZ^oinpanu ct^imiteCL lr (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH, PENANG 6 MALACCA" 1 iT^SSwaH aBgSSS viaT 1 VBi^VM I kJS' L lbtntj^' I^^^^Vl156 words
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Advertisement268 1940-01-26 1 KUALA LUMPUR, 25. JiIVA 57. PHONE 3583). TUPLE X Regd UNDERWEAR An exclusive 9k *£w 'i^k. Underwear made at no other underwear wi£ |y h is made providing advantages 10 ;-^|v I other underwear can give! V v i' •j.^ft J of a TUPLEX garment is all Pure laW i268 words
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Advertisement17 1940-01-26 1 PERFECT STYLES M DRESSMAKING ft REAOYMAOES MADAME PAGE'S SALOKS 13. Battery Road, Slngapoiw. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.17 words
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Advertisement639 1940-01-26 2 SITUATIONS VACANT V\ hen applying for any posltloa advertise* la these column send copies of URttowials. l>o n«t seat originals. WANTED: Efficient draftsman with knowledge of reinforced concrete design. Box No. 103. Straits Times. WANTED, a junior shipping clerk, typing and bookkeeping essential, apply personally N.Y.K. Une. 16. Raffles Place.639 words
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Advertisement795 1940-01-26 2 LOST LOST Tuesday after 11 p.m. Reading spectacles outside Cathay. Reward. Box 105. Straits Times. PERSONAL The officers of the Ladies Branch of the American Association will be At Home to all American women In Singapore on Saturday, Jan. 27. from 11 o'clock until 1 o'clock at the residence of795 words
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Advertisement655 1940-01-26 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO BE U 'r. m Apr. 1, No 4. D 'Almeida Street. Office ITemlsca, ground and two floors, new occupied by the Eastern Bank. Apply 6. Manasseh and Co.. No. 2. Prince Street. DOGS FOR SALE, Pedigree Miniature Dachsund 1 ***** Puppy. 2 months old. Box655 words
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Advertisement871 1940-01-26 2 TENDERS JOHORE GOVERNMENT Tenders will be received at the Office of the Tender Board, c/o. The Hon'ble. The State Secretary. Johore, up to noon Pebruary 13. 1940, for supply of: (a) Diesel Engined 2—3 ton lorries. (9) Petrol Engined 2—3 ton lorries. Brief npeclflcaUonB may be obtained from the Senior871 words
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Advertisement507 1940-01-26 2 AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE Of well-made modern European polished teak household furniture of every description. English centre carpets, crockery, glassware. Etc. (The property of Mrs. D. Hlemstra) to be held at No. 11 Oxley Road (off Rlvar Valley and Orchard Roads) on Tuesday. Jan. 30. 1M«, ai 4 p.w. sharp.507 words
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Advertisement130 1940-01-26 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc. Room 35. Raffles Hotel Sports Suite in Silk and Cotton Stuvngs. APB 1 J.&E. HALL LTD. (DARTFORD) ICE PLANTa COLD STORAOS AIR CONDI nONINO INBTAIXAnoNa ALLIANCE ENGINEERING CO.. LTD. SINGAPORE KUALA f.UMPVR. MISCELLANEOUS MAISON COSMOS, 34 Dhoby Ghaut, Singapore, First-class Ladles Hair Dresser, special permanent waving, latest130 words
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Advertisement647 1940-01-26 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. &0. BRITISH INDIA [JK3^B¥nT3 AND APCAR LIKE, .incorporated in Jaoau, < incorporated in England) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS PENINSULAR AND ORXENTAI B.N Oo MAII PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVICE? JTQR CUNARD WHITE STAR Owing to the Company's inability to publish the actual depart Je date, of if. steamer. TO647 words
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Advertisement671 1940-01-26 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with private bath— Excellent Cuhlne 4 PASSENGER SAILINGS to MARSEILLES and LONDON During February/March 1940 THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Denmark) SINGAPORE— PENANG— KUALA LUMPUR. No admittance on board except by special permit BOUSTEAD «c CO., LTD. (Incorporated in FM 8 rELF.PHONK: Freight Mil671 words
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Advertisement357 1940-01-26 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. OCEAN BUILDING. COLLY BR QUAY. SINGAPORE Tel. SIS! CHARTERED BANK BUILD INC. PENANC Tel. 1)66 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT357 words
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Article175 1940-01-26 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES .From Our Owo CorrecpoiKJent) London, Jan. 25. /COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed V> as follows with previous Quotations Id parenthesis:— Rl BBKB: Finn. Spot: 11 15 16d 12d (1113'16d ll%d) Peb-Mar: 11 ,d 11 15 16d (11 lM6d 11 13 16d) Apr-June: 11 13 16d 11 16 16d175 words
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Article167 1940-01-26 4 PERAK RIVER EARNS $25,606 Dividend Smaller At 4 Per Cent ALTHOUGH the net profit earned by Perak River Valley Rubber C( I td. in the year ended September last v.-iis more than in the preceding year, shareholders are to receive a sliehtly smaller dividend. The report shows that the net167 words
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Article322 1940-01-26 4 London. Jan. 25. THE Stock Kxchange to-day was quieter, 1 gilt-edged reacting slightly on profittaking. Home rails were Irregular. Industrials, however, tended to improve.— neuter. The following arc to-day's closing middle quotation: Shares are of l'l d«-nommatlon unless otherwise stated: Con Loan 5% 1944-C4. 111U U Funding322 words
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Article19 1940-01-26 4 London, Jan. 25. IN the commodity markets to-day shellac active and higher on renewed trade and investment buying. Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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1312 1940-01-26 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations Kill DAY. JAN. U, 1M«: 1« A.M. MINING Bayers Seller* Am pat Tin (4a) 4s 6d 4s 10 '4d Austral Amal. (ss 6a 6a 6d cd. Austral Malay (El 37s 38s c.d. Ayer Hltam i£) 24a «*1 25e M Aycr Weng <£) .80 .85 Bangrin1,312 words
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103 1940-01-26 4 London, Jan. 25. A SUBSTANTIAL reduction in the number of long-term unemployed, namely, those on the register for a year or more, was revealed by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour in the House of Commons to-day. He said that a special countBritish Wireless - 103 words
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327 1940-01-26 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. Books Company Dividend Close Date Total for Ex Div Gnancial year UN Austral Amal 3d. Austral Malay 9d. and I|3 bonus Ipoh 2s. Int. less tax Jan. i Kampong Kamuntlng 3d. and 7 'id. '>onus Feb. 6 Kampong Lanjut327 words
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239 1940-01-26 4 Singapore, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. MINING Bnym B*hci Ampßts 4/7V4 5/Austrai Amafr 6/4% 6/9 cd Balu Selangors 1.374 1.62* HODft Pftlts 1.16 1.19 Jekbui 0.89 0.93 Kampong Lanjuto i 4/6 25/6 cd K. Kamuntlng 9'6cd Kamunting 12/0 13/3 cd KUita Kellas 7/- 76 KJang Elvers239 words
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Article425 1940-01-26 4 Not Thought LiaL 1 To E.P.T. CPI'JER AND PEGLAR. the City mm of chartered accountants, in a letter to the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company gives the opinion that the company is not subject to British Excess Profits Tax. This confirms the view expressed by "The Diarist" In The425 words
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Article137 1940-01-26 4 London. Jan. 25. A SUBSTANTIAL reduction in the number of private motor-cars on the roads has resulted from the increase in vehicle licence fees and strict rationing of petrol for private use. This is reflected In the returns of the Licensing authorities for registrations forBritish Wireless - 137 words
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Article557 1940-01-26 4 GOVERNMENT SHIPPING Rate For Tonnage Requisitioned SHIPOWNERS began to discuss with the Ministry of Shipping yesterday conditions of charter and rates of hire under which all vessels on the United Kingdom and colonial registers will be requisitioned next month. In view of the long delays In making payments for tonnage557 words
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Advertisement91 1940-01-26 4 (jfyVeH 4'never varythey are always smooth and easy on the throat/p^^] m m cou/u o n r you can M*'ght up. ery l "ne you I *v the i to,/./ I ■fcnAViV^ *j£h BUB ■Snftfh In pstcnt TRU VAC lint HW £k^K •f SQ i n 'Cellophane- Minto Mamious Hotel,91 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous486 1940-01-26 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 11.08 a.m. 10.4 ft L. W. 5.08 a-m. 3.9 It: 5.47 am j.« ft To-morrow H. W 00.21 a.m. 9.4 ft.: 11.54 am 10.5 ft L. W 5.47 am 3.4 It.; 625 p.m. 0 4 ft. Sunday. Jan 28 H. W. 00.56 aJn. 9.5486 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article595 1940-01-26 5 Tin Price Fall Checked: Shares Quiet H> oni RkhmM < sin (apace, Jan. 26. T recent beavf (alia in tii^ price oi tin have been checked at Just above the £230 level and. a; stated yesterdoy, this lends support to the view that the builcr pool i>595 words
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Article195 1940-01-26 5 fne :uiiowi:ig are me mttmam noes ctxia eiurnlng according to the dally circular Issued by the Konskonc and «linn<?hn> Banking Corporation i MttAUMi Lonaoxi 1.1 U'A 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for treisht 2 4M. Lyons demand 2057 Switzerland demand 208 Hamburg demand New York demand 46 7195 words
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Article124 1940-01-26 5 Lewis And Peat's Weekly Report IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued this morning, Lewis and Peat (Singapore; Ltd. write: Although London has been quite a firm market, practically no support has been coming from New York and prices here have fallen considerably during the124 words
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Article123 1940-01-26 5 Singapore. Jan. 26, noon. Buyers deUen Gambler S 760 Hamburg Cube $14 00 Java Cube *12 00 Pepper White MuntoU $15.50 White $15.00 Black 8.50 Copra Mixed $3.4* Sun Dried $3 80 Sago Flour No 1 Lingga $0.00 Fair $6.00 Sarawak $6.75 ./"'ofono Palembang iM.OO Banja $14.00123 words
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Article93 1940-01-26 5 Friday. Jan. 26, noon. Buyers SeUers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose) 37 ilf| No. IX R.S.S. f.o.b. in cases Jan. -Feb. (Sellers option) 37% 38 K G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. fob. In bales Jan.-Feb. (Sellers option) 3€\ 36\ F.A.Q. RS.S. f o.b. in bale* Jan.93 words
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Article237 1940-01-26 5 ONLY $2,000,000 SHORT OF EXPENDITURE TIN DUTY SWELLS OCTOBER FIGURES DEVENUE collected by the F.M.S. Government in October exceeded expenditure by $1,085,924; revenue was $6,376, 936 and expenditure $5,291,012. Total revenue collected in the ten months ended October, however, is $2,030,209 less than the total expenditure, the237 words
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67 1940-01-26 5 Chunking, Jan. 26. DOCTOR Beck, a German resident i.: Chungking is reported to hay committed suicide at his home. Hi. body was discovered by servants. Dr. Beck, who previously resided in Hong Kong, left there Just before the outbreak of the European war. He isReuter - 67 words
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Article37 1940-01-26 5 Ott<<lW3. 1 3.11 25 SEVENTY-ONE officers arid 200 m'pn of the R.A.F. have arrived to asist in the Empire air training scheme I und will be distributed among the I various training centres. Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Advertisement97 1940-01-26 5 CEMENTGUN j|Viil I K PROCESS IL N& f V ANU WATERPROOFING OLD AND Pfejfc^ WIDELY USED FOR RESERVOIRS WflJplf^lJjP^iffl Outstanding Features: j t v^ECIAL DESCRIPTIVE ILLUSTRATED 2O PAGE HANDBOOK *ig« mi,,i«w~ bb^mw 3^M«l| ■■mßbbTb^b^bb^bHE r^^^v^HßPE Iwp^i bwSh9lb^ql HNmPBI oqSHHPwI^BB -^^^H t n^B^ jd <i M^b^bb^bb^bbl bP^VHp iv "^^^l N^^^ jl97 words
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Advertisement229 1940-01-26 5 THE UNIVERSAL FIXER. MENDS ANYTHING. A necessity in every home. 50 cents per tube.Obtainable at Chemists, Stores. (irorcrs. Dispense! ties. etc. Sole Distributors: GRAFTON LABORATORIES.. LTD Singapore and Koala l.umpui The improved Willys for IMa 1 I brings newi conception of motor- I I ing luxury to the low priced229 words
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Advertisement336 1940-01-26 5 19-25. CECIL STREET. SINGAPORE. Telephone Manafer't Office 4512 Exchange Dept. 4513 General Office 4314 (4ble Address:— Head Office -iIUCHOW PAID IP CAPITAL (Ch.) I 11,000.000 RESERVK FUNDS 13.000.000 TOTAL ASSETS lapprox.) Jl#B.ooo 000 Board of Directors T. L. SOONG TSENG TANG FU Y. C. KOO (HAN VII H'OON KAI CHAN336 words
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Advertisement503 1940-01-26 6 A 21-Gun Salute of Entertainment An epochal drama of Loyalty and Adventure TO PAY 3-15, 6-15 8 815 ALHAMBRA MEM OF IRON IN TANKS OF STEEL i sfEcmuyj drum* of AMEisn urn kfebe w a vmnmm tummn if m aim w actwm l «k ii II ll K il W^503 words
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Advertisement116 1940-01-26 6 TODAYS TEA [^•^'l FASCINATING CHINESE NIGHT P TO MORROW Y% KSI EXTENSION CABARET V STAR i TOMORROW HUNGARIAN NIGHT WED. JAN. 31st 120 BELLES IN GORGEOUS BUDAPEST COSTUMES. OPENING SaMHLT! \\y\\ PLACE! Wttf &<&<?€ AN FLEGANT NEW SPOT TO DINE, WINE, DANCE SAT. FEB. 10th WHAT A DATE! FIRST FASHION116 words
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Advertisement257 1940-01-26 6 The Popular Singing Star of "ROSE MARIE" and "NAUGHTY MARIETTA" in his first Solo Starring Role! CAPITOL sis TO-NIGHT sis >$" SrT vß'^rl Lusty Adventure! JHi J^s m i^f Daring Lovers in /^j jA f^qf I Biasing Action Drama! •*mJ t I^^^ Romantic Singing a> V A Star of "Sweethearts257 words
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39 1940-01-26 7 London, Jan. 25. THE Ministry of Labour and National Service has an- nounced that the registration of men of the next age group— 2o to 23— will take place on Feb. 17.39 words
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Article34 1940-01-26 7 London. Jan. 25. AFTER forming their own infantry unit, the Maori troops for the New Zealand Expeditionary Force entered camp for field training to-day. Tha unit has native non-commissioned officers. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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6 1940-01-26 7 Big Hangars For Seaplanes On Warships6 words
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Article158 1940-01-26 7 GERMANY is now building a new type of U-boat which will use oxy gen and hydrogen as fuel. Already the Nazis are using a grade of spirit inferior to that of the Allies for their planes. Now they are extending the use of ersatz158 words
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Article56 1940-01-26 7 New York, Jan. 25. I*l IK most extensive aircraft pur- chase programme ever undertaken in the United States is now under consideration for the British and French governments, according to the Wall Street Journal, involving between $1.0(>0,000.000 and $1,700,000,000 for 6,000 to 8,000 bombers andReuter - 56 words
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83 1940-01-26 7 Berlin, Jan. 25. HITLER has ordered the "pocketbattleship" Deutschland to be renamed Leutzow, according to the official German news agency, which says that the name Deu'5thland is intended for a larger ship. It is added that a heavy cruiser now named Leutzow will also beReuter - 83 words
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116 1940-01-26 7 London, Jan. 25. RECOGNIZING the vital necessity of planning to the best advantage the resources of the nation for the successful prosecution of the war and for meeting the requirements of the civilian population, this House is of the opinion that there should be inReuter - 116 words
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100 1940-01-26 7 New York, Jan. 25. A CCORDING to the New York Times, **C.inada has notified the State Department that for the first time in history she is sending a representative of her Armed Forces to Washington. He is Commodore W. R. Kenny, of the CanadianReuter - 100 words
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122 1940-01-26 7 SO great is the care taken by the R.A.F. ground staff in overhauling engines that engine failure is now almost unknown. The experience of one Coastal Command station is typical. There has net been a single accident due to engine failure in the hundreds122 words
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Article36 1940-01-26 7 London. Jan. 25. *T"HE Admiralty announces that che total number of missing, presumed to be dead, from H.M.S. Grcnvilie is now known to be 68, and not 73 as previously stated —British WirelessBritish Wireless - 36 words
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Advertisement232 1940-01-26 7 HOTELS Tonight Cocktail Dance 7 p.m to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (Informal) 9.45 to Midnight cabaret JUNE WEST KAY Dinner Si.so Non-diners $1.00 TO-MORROW BOOK YOUR TABLE MALAYAN RUGBY UNION END OF THE SEASON DINNER BALL CABARET EXTENSION TO 1 A. M. Dinner 53.00. Non-diners $1.00. Ml. I'KO( KKIJS OK232 words
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Advertisement230 1940-01-26 7 PHONE MdL/mrjMo/TMooEKN 3.15—6.15 3400 mmmmmsaiwimmmr 915 I mmmm^mtma^ united artists present JASCHA HEIFETZ MASTER OP MELODY j Ks*,<*JlL AND |PI Nt WORLD RENOWNED VIOLINIST irjffl^ "THEY SHALL HAVE 4Yi«}^^ A BEAUTIFUL STORY Ug fcfcjjp RLLED WITH HUMOUR AND mL^^jl PATHOS AND THE SPELLBINDING PLAYING OF HEIFET2. MM«LZI*- SAT. SUN. 11230 words
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Article1050 1940-01-26 8 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JAN. 26, 1940. (147th. Day of the War.) A LESSON FROM THAILAND Complaints regarding the local broadcasting service are confined almost entirely to the quality and quantity of the entertainment that is provided. Little is said or written regarding the value of the B.M.B.C. for1,050 words
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Article47 1940-01-26 8 Summer time will come into force in Britain and France on Feb. 25. The date has been advanced In order to make full use of the daylight while the black-out is In force. Under normal conditions It would not begin until April47 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter327 1940-01-26 8 Varying Estimates Of Strength At Outbreak Of War To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, On page 16 of your issue of Jan. 23, you give the following item of news: "The strength of the British Fleet Is 14 battleships and battlecruisers, six aircraft carriers, 58327 words
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Letter305 1940-01-26 8 The Local Populace Is Not Complacent To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, One of your correspondents is apparently one of those who are suffering acutely from war jitters. He treated with scorn the idea of forming, at this critical period, an association of Malayan-born305 words
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Letter116 1940-01-26 8 Thoughts For Men In The Front Line To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Regarding the distribution of Red Cross comforts etc., I. for one, wculd like to feel that some of the many woollies I have made went to the front line troops. Men facir..116 words
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Letter394 1940-01-26 8 Proposed Society Would Be •*A Waste Of Time" To the Editor of the Strait* Times Sir, I wish to give my opinion of the suggestion (or a Malayan-born association. After reading the letters on the subject, I feel that the writers are like children wanting new toys. Even if394 words
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Letter332 1940-01-26 8 How The Common Herd Might Be Segregated To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I have no desire to flog a dead horse, but I am loath to believe that Pangkor House is irretrievably lost to the public of Perak as a week-end resort. I suppose we332 words
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Letter132 1940-01-26 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Once again finance is playing a vital part in the issue of a war at arms. Would it not be possible for Malaya to bear the cost of a low interest war loan as a share towards the war132 words
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Letter972 1940-01-26 8 DRINK PROFITS Constructive Suggestions On Toddy Question To the Editor of th e Straits Times Sir,— The problem of the abolition of toddy shops in Malaya has of late attracted wide public attention, most probably following upon the success! ul results of the recent prohibition experiments In some parts of972 words
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Advertisement278 1940-01-26 8 Battery Rd. Tele 4772, DRESSES FOR ALL OCCASIONS $5 to $30 JOSEFKO'S STUDIO the only hi&h class European studio in Singapore. for GENTLEMEN LADIES and CHILDREN 1 8c Battery Road, Telephone 4048 SprcUl Offer! THE CHOICE OF A MATE. By A. M. Ludovici. with an Introduction b; Norman Halre. It278 words
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Advertisement38 1940-01-26 8 Have your *NEW SUITS made by EXPERT TAILORS MODERATE 0 PRICES latest Woollen Palm Beach Suitings alway* in itock TAI HENG CO. 23-5 Coleman St. Phone 3375 2 Spore JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Op tic tan, 21. BATTERY ROAD.38 words
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1019 1940-01-26 9 Political Significance Of American Move PRESSURE BEING BROUGHT TO BEAR ON TOKIO POLICY Washington Statement On Japan's Purchases In U.S. GREAT political significance is attached to the expiry to-day of the treaty of commerce between the United States and Japan which has been in force1,019 words
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76 1940-01-26 9 Shanghai, Jan. 26. JAPAN is seeking to discover another scapegoat on which the Japanese people can safely vent their pent-up feelings declares the Chinese-owned English language, China Press, in an editorial on the Asama Maru incident. The paper declares that the Asama Maru Incident is76 words
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Article82 1940-01-26 9 Washington, Jan. 25. r l Hi: Senate has approved the 520>,000,000 Emergency Defence Appropriations Bill, which now goes to the House of Representatives for action on amendments, including ruts of $13,000,000 affecting the army, navy and coastguard funds. Naval authorities here announce that by limiting the financialReuter - 82 words
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Article380 1940-01-26 9 Surprise Appeal To Country Ottawa, Jan. 26. AN "immediate appeal to the country" was announced by ].ord Tweedsmuir the GovernorGeneral of Canada, in the speech from the Throne at the opening of parliament last night. The announcement which came as a complete surprise indicates a winter generalReuter - 380 words
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Article122 1940-01-26 9 General Hertzog Criticized "Champion Of Hitler," Avers Union M.P. Cape Town, Jan. 26. THE decision of the Smuts Govern- ment to support the Allied war effort received final vigorous approval during the third day's debate on Gen. Hertzog's motion that the Union should end the war with Germany. One memberReuter - 122 words
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Article55 1940-01-26 9 London, Jan. 26. THE Air Ministry announces that a Royal Air Force plane, which left its base in France yesterday to carry out a reconnaisance flight over nortnwest Germany, has failed to return. A Berlin report says that a British plane was shot down yesterdayReuter - 55 words
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172 1940-01-26 9 Brussels, Jan. 27. I ITTLE importance is attached in authoritative quarters to a report that Italy is attempting to form a bloc of neutral states, including Belgium and Holland, under her leadership. It has always been well-known that if Belgium were invadedReuter - 172 words
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593 1940-01-26 9 HITLER IS NOW BREAKING HIS SOLEMN PLEDGES TO POLISH GOVERNMENT London, Jan. 26. CTORIES to which the British newspapers have given considerable prominence in the last few days of the ruthless methods of Nazi representatives with the German forces, occupying Poland throw somewhat lurid lightBritish Wireless - 593 words
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Article133 1940-01-26 9 Washington, Jan. 25. DUBLIC revelation of the recent enormous growth in the dispatch of food and clothing from the United States to Germany has produced a diminution in thr feeling aroused by the Anglo-Ameri-can controversies over the British examination of United States mail. It is believedReuter - 133 words
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Article74 1940-01-26 9 A DECLARATION of neutrality regarding the Finnish -Soviet war was made by the official German wireless announcer last night He repeated a denial of reports 'hat /terman pilots had acted as lir raiders for the Russians, saying, Germany has never sent pilots to Russia and never will, norReuter - 74 words
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Article155 1940-01-26 9 NEW SOVIET REVERSES Big Losses North Of Lake Ladoga Helsinki, Jan. 26. IN the sector north of Lake Ladoga, the Soviet forces continued their attacks all day and most violent fighting occurred at Aittojoki, last night's Finnish war communique states. The attacks were repelled with great losses to the enemy,Reuter - 155 words
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83 1940-01-26 9 Tsingtao, Jan. 26. JAPAN'S proposed puppet government In China is to be called the National Government of the Chinese Republic and will use the Kuomintang flag (the flag of the Chinese government at Chungking). Its capital will be at Nankinr. This was decided at aReuter - 83 words
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Article178 1940-01-26 9 U-Boat Sunk And Ship Scuttled Paris. Jan. 26. A GERMAN submarine was sue- cessfully attacked by a French patrol ship, states last night's French war communique. The communique adds that a German freighter Albert Janus (1,600 tons) was scuttled on being Intercepted by another French patrol ship.178 words
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Article187 1940-01-26 9 Norwegian Swedish Vessels Hit Mines Amsterdam, Jan. 2G. THE Norwegian .steamer Biarritz 1 (1,752 tons) struck a mine and sank during Wednesday night, north-west of Ymuiden. Twenty-one survivors from the Biarritz, consisting of 14 passen^rr.s r«nd'seven crew, have been landed ;tt Ymuiden from another Norw*uianReuter - 187 words
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Advertisement10 1940-01-26 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 4, 5, 7, 12 and 1310 words
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Advertisement65 1940-01-26 9 #TGL/Stf AUSTRALIAN CONTINENT*}^ Every bird iia-> be*n carefn!l> _s*V""^Lt^ selected from the finest Knjrli.sli /CS Australian and Continental breeds /^^^\l and represents the beat value I v—^ in poultry that can be obtained. V C* Always a fresh supply in stock V ))||l see and select for yourself. I x/W^65 words
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Article487 1940-01-26 10 Result Of Strong Drive By Singapore Police LATEST FIGURES SHOW BIG IMPROVEMENT SINCE 1938 THE breaking up of gangs towards the end of 1938 and during April and May, 1939, the banishment of secret society leaders, and rigorous preventive measures by the police, caused last487 words
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203 1940-01-26 10 if The Cimemm •Army Girl." (Madge hvans Pres'on Foster. James Gleason and II H. Warner, i Republican. At the Alhambni. THIS is a story of staunch loyalties and the merciless progresnveness that has been apparent in armies all iho world in recent yeaK. The Dim203 words
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Article97 1940-01-26 10 MALA YA WI REMAN ATTACKED BY CROWD A malay v ho had teen at work at Kepp.i Harbour wasi :ked by a crowd cf Chines? at; id r; norn yesterwas cycling home when a Chinese cyclist, iuk him :i him off his machine. He was In th act ol taking97 words
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Obituary21 1940-01-26 10 E. D SMITH very grateful.? thanks every bo MHt flowers or other cvidenc 1 of lyapattay in his :ad los-.21 words
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Article87 1940-01-26 10 ■OMMfMBI rirnn no in Cocktail Danes 7 to 9 p.m. Dluuer «V Dance ilnformal» 9.45 to Midnight. «.\Ki:i(K IIIfATKK. GfcYLANG rr.tal (Ist 2:j"i C!npi,ers> S.IS 9.15. i.Kf I UOKI !> 6.30 to 8.4j 9.30 to >be: Four Feathers. Rl barry Chsipters 1 to 6. Chine* Picture. rLU re: Man87 words
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Article, Illustration250 1940-01-26 10 Lieut.-Colonel W. J. Curran Sharp [^EMBERS of the S.S. Volunteer Force will act as pallbearers and a firing party at the funeral at Bidadari to-day at five o'clock of Lieut. Col. W. J. Curran Sharp, who commanded the Malacca Volunteer Corps. Lieut. Col. Curran Sharp, who250 words
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106 1940-01-26 10 FE funeral of Mr. Dougal Harper, the Malayan rugby player who was killed in the K.N.I.L.M. crash in Lali on Monday, was held In Bali en \7ednesday. There was a large attendance, and v^reaths were sent by friends in Malaya, Netherlands Indies and New106 words
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854 1940-01-26 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Jan. 24. J7VIDENCE of arbitration and settlement was given by Gan Kua Boon, a Malacca business man, before Mr. Justice Laville in the Johore Supreme Court to-day at the continued hearing of the action of Tay Liat, alias Tay854 words
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Article, Illustration23 1940-01-26 10 Canadian soldiers who have answered the call of the Empire, fraternise with Indians whom they met in Whitehall.23 words
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415 1940-01-26 10 Work Goes On In Spite Of Strike Of S. H. B. Artisans CUROPEAN officers of the Singapore Harbour Board saw with pride yesterday the 1,330-ton Dutch ship Belawan leave Keppel Harbour for the Roads. For they had with their own hands completed the hull and415 words
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Article281 1940-01-26 10 Amended Charges This Morning ARTISANS THRONG BUILDING I^ORE than 200 Chinese artisans ITI of the Singapore Harbour Board thronged the building, corridors and grounds o* the Singapore police courts this morning when 11 Chinese were produced again in the Singapore Fifth Court on charges under the281 words
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Article76 1940-01-26 10 BAIL of $10,000 was allowed Uun Ho*,n Seng when he pleaded guilty in the Singapore criminal district court this morning to a charge of inporting, or doing an act proprietory to, lor fcr the purpr.se of importing «2ft j tahlls of chandu worth about $4,960 iby a French76 words
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Advertisement41 1940-01-26 10 W More light for the same money when you use ~w Osram Coiled Coil Lamps 1 A «fe G«C« PRODUCT _'^BHBMHBHBVBVBHBfIBSHHBfIBIB^HBIB^BaBfIB^BW MAM BI ENGLAND (Advertisement of The General Electric Cot. LtiL. of England. "Magnet House." Singapore.) WPS 51 8 A— r41 words
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Article, Illustration369 1940-01-26 11 Trade Chief On Effects Of War On Far East Commerce JAPAN docs practically no trade at all with Germany J now," said Mr. Saburo Nan^o, president of the Japan Federation of Exporters' and Importers' Associations for Latin \mcrica, chairman of the Japan Cotton369 words
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Article219 1940-01-26 11 Party Aboard New Japanese Liner the .-liino.sphcrc of a Japanese tea garden m conveyed on the iaw O.S.K. 13,000-ton motor-ship Brasil Maru when a cocktail party was given on board yesterday in honour of her maiden vcyage ind first call at Singapore. The cosmopolitan t^therm:; u; ;,'iiosts T/as served by219 words
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Article36 1940-01-26 11 There will be a broadcast speech fr >m the B B.C. to-morrow at 9.50 p.m. Malayan time* by Mr. Winston Churchill. First Lord of the Admiralty, en GSB GSF, GSV and GST.36 words
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Article121 1940-01-26 11 TWO Japanese swimming sturs of the 1936 Berlin Olympic games arrived in Singapore yesterday in the Brasil Maru and gave an exhibition at the ".M.C.A. swimming pool. They are Yusa and Hamuro. Vusa competed in the 800 metres relay championship in Berlin in 1936, and Hamuro121 words
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Article254 1940-01-26 11 Big Reception At Chettiar Temple LJIGH officers of the Services and prominent European civilians in Singapore were present at the reception in the Chettiar temple in Tank Road last night on the occasion of the Thaipusam festival. They passed through crowds of Tamil Hindus who were celebrating this festival in254 words
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99 1940-01-26 11 K/111. V. PAR.VUSOTHY, an assis- tant master at Victoria School, Singapore, will broadcast from the 8.M.8.C. at 7.30 p.m. this evening in the series "The War From Various Viewpoints." This talk will present the (c>lonese view of the war the viewpoint of one of99 words
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Article250 1940-01-26 11 Ipoh Members Of Unlawful Society POLICE STORY OF WATCH RAIDS (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Jan. 25. A MONG six persons convicted today on charges of being members of an unlawful society "The Anti-Enemy Backing-Up Society" were a reporter for the Modern Daily News and the headmaster of a local250 words
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Article204 1940-01-26 11 Mishap Near Chinese Swimming: Club FUR young Eurasians, two of whom were girls, were rescued yesterday morning by two members of the Chinese Swimming Clut as they clung to their capsized koleh about 300 yards from shore oft* Katong beach. The rescuers were Mr. Sim204 words
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Article47 1940-01-26 11 From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 24. A LARGE gathering was present at the Informal at home at Burmah Read yesterday in honour of Bishop Edwin Lee. Resident Bishop of the Methodist Church for Malaya, Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines, and Mrs. L?e.47 words
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548 1940-01-26 11 AS in the Great War of 1914-18, Indian troops have again been the first overseas forces to Join the B.E.F. In France, says Capt. G. R. W. Beal, late of the Bth. Punjab Regiment of the Indian Army, In a letter to the Dally Telegraph.548 words
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384 1940-01-26 12 "No Need For Anger" View Further Rouses Tokio Foreign Office THE very last thing Britain wished to do was to take action derogatory to Japanese prestige, said Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador to Japan, in the course of a statement to the JapaneseReuter - 384 words
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38 1940-01-26 12 Japanese Anti-British Demonstration Tokio, Jan. 25. A DEPUTATION from a patriotic body known as the "Tohokai" to-day called at the British Con-sulate-General at Yokohama, presented an anti-British resolution and, on leaving, smashed the windows of the consulate. —Reuter.Reuter - 38 words
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84 1940-01-26 12 Berlin, Jan. 25. A CONFERENCE Of Japanese ministers to the Balkan and Danubian states and the ambassadors to Turkey and Italy will be held at Budapest to-morrow and on Saturday, according to a Rome dispatch to the German news agency. According to the BerlinReuter - 84 words
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90 1940-01-26 12 Rome, Jan. 25. '|"HE Yugoslav destroyer Ljubljana sani after striking a reef near Sebcnico, according to a Belgrade telegram. All the crew were saved except one engineer. The Ljubljana, which was attempting to enter Sebenico in a violent storm, sank almost Instantaneously. There were 130Reuter - 90 words
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Article113 1940-01-26 12 Call To Intensify Resistance Gen. Chiang Denounces Wang's Peace Move Chungking, Jan. 25. GEN. Chiang Kai-shek has Issued a statement (bitterly attacking the "so-called peace movement" of Wang Ching-wel, outcast Kuomintang leader, and his followers. He urged all Chinese to Intensify their resistance against the Japanese. Final plans for theReuter - 113 words
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Article147 1940-01-26 12 I*HE determination of the Nether- lands to follow a policy of strict neutrality was emphasized by the Foreign Minister, Heer van Kleffens, in the Chamber yesterday. He said that whoever took up arms against them would be met by armed force. The military precautionsReuter - 147 words
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Article77 1940-01-26 12 VfOU and I, we fight against one I another without being real enemies. In so doing we dissipate our strength and never reach our goal. Perhaps real need will bring us together. Perhaps! We young men, you and I, are the bearers of the fate of generations.77 words
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352 1940-01-26 12 Red Army Continues Push In Bid To Outflank Mannerheim Live TWO Russian divisions are said to have been trapped by the Finns, according to latest reports on the progress of the biggest Russian offensive yet in the Finnish campaign. Struggling through forests across the frozenReuter - 352 words
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79 1940-01-26 12 Near East Alliance To Meet Red Menace London, Jan. 25. 'THE Daily Mail's Cairo correspon- dent states that the Governments of Iran and Afghanistan are reported to have proposed to Iraq that the Saadatabad (Iran) non -aggression pact between those powers and Turkey should be converted into a military allianceReuter - 79 words
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Article443 1940-01-26 12 New Oil Move Will Not Favour Germany Bucharest, Jan. :'•">. A STATEMENT intended to aliay anxiety in London and Paris lest the recent decree placing the Rumanian oil industry under a form of dictatorship Might mean an increase of oil exports to Germany was made to-dayReuter - 443 words
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Article116 1940-01-26 12 London, Jan. 25. HITLER is reported to have made a speech on Wednesday but it was made in private and what he said is not being published. He addressed 7 000 Army and Air Force cadets in Eerlin. This is the first speech he has116 words
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Article29 1940-01-26 12 Paris, Jan. 25. A CREDIT of 15,000,000 francs for the relief of Turkish earthquake sufferers has been authorized by a decre? published in the offlci?! .Tr«irnal.—Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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72 1940-01-26 12 New York, Jan. 25. BECAUSE Stalin chose war, 1 am convinced that the invasion of Finland will mark the beginning of the end for the Bolshevik dictatorship ir Russia," rites the ex-Russian Premier, M. Kerensky, in a letter to the New York Post. "In theReuter - 72 words
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74 1940-01-26 12 Shanghai. Jan. 25. ACCORDING to the local Japanese Press, the "Reformed Government's" ministry of communications has decided to organize a Central China shipping company Jointly with the Japanese to develop the shipping business in Central China. The company will have a capital of $30,0O0,C00, ofReuter - 74 words
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Article195 1940-01-26 12 now absolutely free Damp, tropical heat t avc this ship's stewardess such agonising aches and pains that she could hardly move, but three doses of a natural remedy put her right. Read this grateful lettrr. "This is what Fynnon Salt did for me. When going195 words
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882 1940-01-26 13 orst Persecutions In UH)() Years Of History Ltmdon. Jan. 25. LTKTHHR db*cl<^ures from Vatican sources of the martyrdom of Poland are described as constituting the worst religious persecution in 1,000 years of history. These disclosures, contained in a further Vatican IReuter; British Wireless - 882 words
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162 1940-01-26 13 74 BRITONS' PLIGHT IN OC CUPIED POLAND London Jan. 25 A SKID vbetber there was any information regarding the conditions of British subjects in Poland, Mr, Chamberlain, In the House of Commons yesterday, said that the Government had news relating to 74 British subjects and 268 Palestinians, about half ofReuter - 162 words
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91 1940-01-26 13 London Jan. 25. A WELL- ATTENDED me-eting of th? executive committ'^ of the Empir? Industries Association, held in the Commons last evening, unanimously passed a. resolution re.-crding "proappreci&tion of the loyal and d:vcted fi '-operation of the Dominions and Colonial Empirt with Great BritainReuter - 91 words
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39 1940-01-26 13 Dar- :<---Salaam, Jan. 25. Four hundred and fifty-nine enemy aliens, including 169 who had been interned, have sailed for Europe aboard the Italian liner Urania. A further 56 sailed aboard the Duroan Castle Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article21 1940-01-26 13 The reported spread of Communist influence in Chinas north-west provinces was denied by a traveller, In a broadcast from Chungking— Reuter.Reuter - 21 words
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Article431 1940-01-26 13 Three Lines Of Attack Described London, Jan. 26. EXPLAINING Hi.- work of the Ministry of Economic Warfare in a broadcast, Mr. R. H. Cross said it was the business of the Ministry to prevent the enemy from obtaining a supply of those things necessary to keepBritish Wireless - 431 words
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Article73 1940-01-26 13 London. Jan. 25. THE Ministry of Economic Warfare state: that there were 35 neutral ships on Tuesday at three contraband control bases in the United Kingdom. Twenty-five of these s,h;p.> had been there five days or less. During the week, the contraband committee considered cargoes of 80Reuter - 73 words
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Miscellaneous579 1940-01-26 13 Broadcasting TO-DAY PENArlG Z1LJ 6-08 fflf'i i«9.3« in. SINT.APORF 5.30 l' m Indian programme; 5.45 p.m. 4jIllxJrtI News in Tamil; 5.55 pjn. Malay programme; 4HL LSI inc/s i?25m> 6.10 p.m. News in Malay; 6.20 p.m. Chinese /HP <i69 mc/i (30.96m.) programme: 6.40 p.m. News in Hokkien; 1.15 p.m. Miscellaneous programme579 words
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428 1940-01-26 14 ODD GOAL IN FIVE GIVES COLTS GAME S. C. C. Beaten In Padang Hockey THE Singapore C'oKs Hockey Club 1 struck good f Orm to beat theS.C.C. by three goals to two in a fast and interesting game of hockey on the padang yesterday. A feature of the match was428 words
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Article24 1940-01-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent Johore Bahru. Jan. 24. TiE CUSTOMS drew with the English Collegt at hockey to-day. There was no score.24 words
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729 1940-01-26 14 Tournament Starts On Feb. A GOOD entry has been received for the Singapore Cricket 4 Club's Chinese New Year open invitation lawn tennis tournament, which will be held on the S.C.C. courts from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11, both days inclusive. Following729 words
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Article50 1940-01-26 14 New York, Jan. 25. AT Madison Square Garden Henry Armstrong retained the world welterweight title by beating Pedro Montanez, the "tropical terror" of Puerto Rico, by a technical knockout in the ninth round. The bell twice saved Montanez. who was hopelessly outfought and floored twice. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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117 1940-01-26 14 FE Singapore Women's Hockey Association will be travelling to Kuala Lumpur during ths Chinese New Year to play Perrk, Selangor and Penang and in preparation for these games a trial wi'l be held at the Girls' Sports Club ground to-day for which the fallowing117 words
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Article81 1940-01-26 14 THE following have been selected to represent the Elite Recreation Union against the United Lads Athletic Party, in a friendly badminton match of 4 men's singles, one woman's singles and three men's doubles at the Happy World covered stadium at 7 p.m. to-morrow. N. R. Ponnuswamy. Quan81 words
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Article, Illustration379 1940-01-26 14 Cricket Club "A" Fail To Maintain Early Lead DRILLIANT kicking by Sapper Pass and superior team- work, gave the R.E. (Fortress Coy.) their win against the S.C.C. "A" in the final of the seven-a-side rugby tournament on the padang yesterday. The score was 12379 words
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Article29 1940-01-26 14 TTHE ANNUAL cricket meeting of the Singapors Cricket Club will be held at the club this evening at 6.30. All those interested are asked to attend-29 words
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239 1940-01-26 14 Dr. Sirahan Re-elected As Captain Of State Side (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 23. |\R. J. H. STRAHAN of Tampin was re-elected captain of the Negri Sembilan State cricket team at a meeting last night of the State selection committee. Dr. M. Valthilingam. the239 words
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Article108 1940-01-26 14 THE FOLLOWING are results of ties played last week in the Rotary Club's tennis tournament: D. R. Waters (+3) beat H. Gutwlrth (+3) 4—6. B—3. 6—2; L. W. Geddes (+6) beat T. H. Silcock (+3) 5—7. 6—o. B—6;8 6; Chen Su Lan (—6) w.o. F. P. Young108 words
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Article, Illustration88 1940-01-26 14 THERE wiil be one change in the North side to meet the South to-morrow at Anson Road s adium, as the Penang player. G. D. A. Lundon. will not be able to travel. His place will be taken by J. H. Abbot, the Selangor player. Abbott is88 words
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176 1940-01-26 14 Services Should Play As Separate Unit (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 24. MANY up-country hockey enthusiasts feel that next season the Combined Services should be allowed to field a reoresentative State side at hockey and play state matches, as in the case of soccer176 words
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1553 1940-01-26 15 Acceptances And Order Of Running For Final Day LE Touquet should make a good bet at to-morrow afternoon's racing at Ipoh, when a card of nine events will come up for decision in the final day's racing in the Perak Turf Club's January1,553 words
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152 1940-01-26 15 rIE Amateur Athletic Un'on scored a fcur-one victary over the United Family Badminton Party on Wednesday night in the local inter-club badminton championships. The latter, by losing this last match, finished last in the league but they are not In the least disgraced for,152 words
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Article74 1940-01-26 15 TIE FOLLOWING have been selected to play hockey for the Y.MCA. Umior denartment against the 6th A.A. Battery, R.A. on Tuesday, on the Anson Ruad z* 5 p.m. Wee Hong Leong; V. C. Armstrong, A. C. Edgar: Cheong Thiam Slew. Goh Chin Chye. L. M. Aerla; S. Shlrazie,74 words
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Article28 1940-01-26 15 Majcr F. G. Brltt-jrcus. M.C. (4) beat Major C. H. McVitte (11) six and four in the Hnss Cup final at the Garrison Golf Club.28 words
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Article53 1940-01-26 15 INTER -STATE HOCKEY (From Our Own Correspondent Koala Lumpur, Jan. 25. THE following will represent Selanifor against Penan f in an inter -State hockey match on the Padang on Saturday: T. Nadarajah; G. Laßrooy and Mohideen; L. Kuen, V. Vfjendram and Chont Kok Henr; H. Koelmeyer, Tajuddin, Sheik Mansur, Yusoff53 words
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Article34 1940-01-26 15 ARSENAL ARE SOUTH "A n CHAMPIONS London, Jan. 26. IN a South "A" Home soccer match yesterday, Arsenal beat Tottenham by one goal to nil. Arsenal are thus assured of South "A" championship. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article21 1940-01-26 15 Fa friendly game of badminton, the Tamil Brotherhood Party defeated the Gaylads Badminton Party by four games to one.21 words
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270 1940-01-26 15 Colours Beat Whites 17—6 In Disappointing Game CT. Andrew's Old Boys' Association vice- versa rugger game at Farrer Park yesterday turned out to be more of a 11-a-side match than anything else. Colours beat Whites by 17 points (a goal and four tries)270 words
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Article27 1940-01-26 15 HOCKEY Singapore vs. Jnhorr. S.R.C: SC.C. vs. Indian Kfrimrnt, S.C.C.; Women's trial, CISC Singapore Turf Club Meeting, Kullerton Building. 5.15. S.C.C. Cricket Meeting, 6.M.27 words
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146 1940-01-26 15 Singapore Meet Johoro TTHE Johore hockey team make their first appearance In a State match this season when they meet a Singapore side on the S.R.C. padang. Singapore's team is as follows V. N. Plllay: K. Muthucumaru. R. A. U. Todd; a. Clarke. W.146 words
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315 1940-01-26 16 "Blackguards Took Their Chance," Says Statement LACK OF MUNITIONS BLAMED ON WASTE BY SOVIET SOLDIERS THE Soviet has admitted for the first time that there have been desertions from the Red Army which is invading Finland. An official announcement says: "Some elements in the315 words
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80 1940-01-26 16 ONE of the new war-time duties o' German headmasters and headmistresses is to collect bones. House- wives have been instructed over the radio not to throw away even the smallest bones. They are given to the children, who take them to school and hand them80 words
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Article46 1940-01-26 16 RUSSIA has a secret weapon which will startle the world," It is claimed in Moscow. The weapon Is a gun. "an Invention unparalleled in the history of the manufacture of armaments." It Is now being produced, and will be used against Finland.46 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-01-26 16 rinnish soldiers trying on some of the poor equipment which was worn by Russian soldiers captured.19 words
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Article, Illustration21 1940-01-26 16 Flames destroying a home on the outskirts of Helsinki, after another Russian aerial attack on civilians.21 words
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535 1940-01-26 16 Baltic German Immigrants Are Facing Many Trials A DECREE issued by the Nazi police administrator in the Polish town of Torun gives evidence of the ruthless and brutal treatment of the Polish population by the conquering Germans. Dated October 27, 1939, it begins:535 words
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200 1940-01-26 16 Germans Fear Capture Of Heligoland BRITISH THREAT TO BIG BASE IUAZI naval chiefs fear that Heligoland, probably Germany's most vital air and naval base, will be captured by Britain before next spring, says the Paris correspondent of the Sunday Chronic 1 French naval exp-'-.s believe that Britain's incessant naval and200 words
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Article213 1940-01-26 16 50- Year-Old Captain H.C. Biard Follows Son A 50- YEAR-OLD Schneider Trophy winner has followed his 19-y3ar-old son into the R.A.F. Captain H. C. Biard won the trophy for Britain at Naples in 1922 with a Supermarine flying-boat. To-day he Is Flyinjj-offlcer Biard, helping to213 words
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Article51 1940-01-26 16 HAVING made private motoring Illegal, the Nazis are now putting a check on cycling. Tyres must be saved. A cyclist must obtain a permit from the local Nazi authorities before he can buy a new tyre. He must then hand over his worn-out tyre in51 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-01-26 16 Air Vice-Marshal C. H. B. Blount looks on with interest while members of the K.A.F. receive their Comforts Fund rits in France.29 words
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