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Title Section43 1940-01-28 1 THE SUNDAY TIMES THE LEADING SUNDAY NEWSPAPtIi m W MALAYA FINAL EDITION 1 n r .aa No. 423 Sunday, Jan. 28, 1940 Price 10 Cents THE SUNDAY TIMES The Leading Sunday Newspaper In Malaya No. 423 Sunday. Jan. 28, 1940 Price 10 Cents43 words
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Article1329 1940-01-28 1 Churchill's Review Of War Situation "MILLION WOMEN MUST COME INTO INDUSTRY" Relentless Toll For Mastery Of Seas ITV/TR. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admi- rally, addressing a huge assembly in the Free Trade Hall, Manchester, yesterday, said that during his forty years of public lifeReuter - 1,329 words
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Article158 1940-01-28 1 Scandinavia Prepares For Crisis CONCERN is felt in the Scandinavian countries at the large German troop concentrations along the Baltic coast and other indications of possible joint GermanSoviet action against them. The Copenhagen radio spates that the Danish Government has established a committee to arrange for evacuation of civilians from158 words
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70 1940-01-28 1 London, Saturday. EIGHT hundred kilograms of London newspapers will be carried by aeroplane daily from London to Paris in connection with a new scheme to be inaugurated on Monday. The newspapers will reach Paris in time to catch express trains to Switzerland, Italy, and the70 words
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Article56 1940-01-28 1 Tientsin, Saturday. THIIK British Consulate has 1 been officially informed that the Japanese blockade of the British and French concessions is being drastically tightened from to-day. Control barriers are being made stricter and the wire fences will be electrified again to-morrow. The blockade has now been inReuter - 56 words
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Article90 1940-01-28 1 Paris, Saturday. THE western front has been reduced to a morass by a sudden thaw which Is melting the masses of snow fallen in recent weeks. Patrol activity and other infantry operations have been brought practically to a standstill but artillery has burst Into more activity, especially east90 words
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257 1940-01-28 1 Helsinki, Saturday. *T*HE real significance of the bitter Russian attacks of the past week north of Lake Ladoga has become apparent. Though the attacks failed to break the Finnish defences it seems the Russians at least partly averted a serious reverse.257 words
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Article202 1940-01-28 1 Helsinki, Saturday. f\F the thousand Soviet tanks put out of action since the beginning of the Finnish campaign 500 were destroyed, It Is claimed here. These results have exceeded the Finns* expectations. Methods of fighting tank attacks are now revealed. In the first mass attacks202 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-01-28 1 He Helped To Sink A U-Boat "Happy Alf, a well-known character in the British Navy, gives a cheery thumbs-up on coming ashore after duty at sea during which a U-boat was sunk.32 words
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190 1940-01-28 1 London, Saturday. ASTERN warning against listening to foreign broadcasts, whether enemy or neutral, was uttered by the German wireless announcer. The announcer said that as the decree forbidding Germans to listen in to foreign radio stations had now been In force for over fourReuter - 190 words
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Article28 1940-01-28 1 Paris. The Paris A.R.P. authorities have issued an order making It compulsory for all pedestrians to carry torches. These must bo flashed when pedestrians cross roads.28 words
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Article28 1940-01-28 1 London, Saturday. THHE list of those lost when the des- troyer Exmouth was sunk, published this morning, contains the names of 15 officers and 173 ratings.28 words
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Article259 1940-01-28 1 Deutschland Damaged Or Sunk? SPECULATION ON NAME CHANGE London, Saturday. THE announcement of the proposal to rename the pocket battleship Deutschland Luetzow and transfer the name to a new German warship has given rise to some speculation In neutral countries Although no claim to have damaged ths pocket battleship of259 words
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Article54 1940-01-28 1 New Delhi, Saturday. A 50 per cent, excess profits tax is provided for in a Government Bill details of which are published In the Gazette of India. The tax will be on profits above what are termed "standard profits" made in any accounting period fromReuter - 54 words
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Article126 1940-01-28 1 "End War" Motion Is Defeated Cape Town, Saturday. AfTKK a debate lastins nearly five days the Union House of Assembly by 81 votes to 59 rejected the motion by General Hertzog, a former Prime Minister and now leader of the Opposition, for the state of war against Germany to beReuter - 126 words
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Article91 1940-01-28 1 COMPULSORY SAVING ADVOCATED London, Saturday. A FORMER Chancellor of the Exchequer. Sir Reginald McKenna, chairman ot the Midland Bank, said at a meeting of the Bank yesterday that if the war lasted a long tlm» Great Britain might have to adept a oompulsory saving of all increases ot Income. In91 words
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Article50 1940-01-28 1 Haifa, Saturday. Seven hundred and twenty-five refugees, mostly from Germany, have landed illegally in Palestine from a Greek steamer in the past two days. It is believed the authorities will allow them to remain. They are bsing detained at a camp at Athllth, south of Haifa.50 words
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Advertisement11 1940-01-28 1 TAI HENG CO. Tailors J£ Coleman St., Singapore. Phone: 3375. Jl'11 words
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Advertisement29 1940-01-28 1 DRESS LINENS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AT CHQTIRMAU S 41-43. HIGH ST. BOVRIL ftifit? CfQu Heads or tails you win with Bovril Agents: THK BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. 5 APB 729 words
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Article269 1940-01-28 2 Japanese In Fresh Bid To Win Over Chiang SOVIET NOT TO GRANT RECOGNITION ANEW pro- Japanese central government of occupied China has already been decided upon at the conference of puppet leaders at Tsingtao, according to a Japanese official spokesman, reports Reuter. I That the Soviet269 words
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Article90 1940-01-28 2 Tokio, Saturday. •yHE talk between Mr. Arita Japan's Foreign Minister, and Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador, lasted two hours after which a communique was issued stating Sir Robert handed Mr. Arita a reply to the Japanese Government's protest regarding the Asama Maru boarding. A discussion on the90 words
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Article70 1940-01-28 2 Shanghai, Saturday. THE British authorities will majce strong representations to the Japanese over the boarding of the British vessel Wing Sang by Japanese blue jackets, it was learned in official quarters. It Is revraled In Shanghai that the Win? Sang was detained for 14 hours70 words
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Article, Illustration15 1940-01-28 2 A British N.C.O. drilling new recruits at St. Johns, Newfoundland15 words
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Article224 1940-01-28 2 New Orleans, Saturday. AN almost unprecedented cold spell all over the nation during the past ten days has caused 339 deaths. Throughout the Eastern states, from Texas to Virginia, death, suffering and financial loss are reported. Thousands of homes are isolated, and tens ofReuter - 224 words
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213 1940-01-28 2 New British Order For U.S. Bombers Washington, Saturday. ACCORDING to a Dow Jones dispatch from Los Angeles, the British purchasing commission 1 expected to ,-inounce shortly that it has placed a new order with the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation totalling $19,000,000 for planes without engines or propellors. President Roosevelt, and otherReuter - 213 words
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Article145 1940-01-28 2 London, Saturday. HTHE daring of R.A.F. pilots is again revealed in a remark* able new series of aerial photographs published in the British press and in a new description of the work of the security patrol. Both show how false are the German statements that145 words
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333 1940-01-28 2 Japanese Story Of Plot To Sink U.S. Gunboat Shanghai, Saturday. A N allegation made by the Japanese military spokesman yesterday that Chungking agents were plotting to attack the U.S.S. Luzon in order to endanger the life of the U.S. Ambrssador, Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, who is visiting Hankow, is not333 words
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62 1940-01-28 2 San Pedro (California), Saturday. THE 14,000-ton Philippine liner Pre- sident Quezon (President Madison) is aground olf the Bonin islands. 500 wiles off the Japanese coast and reported to be sinking. All aboard have been rescued The President Quezon is making hrr first voyage under the Philippine62 words
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52 1940-01-28 2 Berlin, Saturday. GERMAN troops to-day opened flrn against French loudspeakers which were used for the first tlmo en the western front, according to the official German news agency. The loudspeakers became silent, adds the agency, when the Germans, having heard violent attacks on the Fuehsr,52 words
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146 1940-01-28 2 Failure Of Nazi U-Boat Production Plan Seen New York Saturday. FAILURE of Germany's attempt lo make largo quantities of submarines on a mass protection basis is reported by the Berlin correspondent of the New York Times. The correspondent states that a few weeks ago the Germans were confident they were146 words
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Article128 1940-01-28 2 London. Saturday. •"■"■HAT his ship had been torpedoed by a U-boat because h3 refused the commander's demand tc sign papers that he was carrying a cargo of contraband to Great Britain was the story told by the captain of the Swedish steamer Songa (1.829 tons). TheReuter - 128 words
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Article145 1940-01-28 2 Militiamen With B.E.F. In France London. Saturday. rE first group of militiamen called up under the Military Service Act are now in France and they have been so thoroughly absorbed into the Army proper that a British correspondent said they would not have been thought militiamen if their ■•oinmanding officerReuter - 145 words
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Yesterday's Weddings
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Article, Illustration42 1940-01-28 3 LeembruggenSmith MR. Harold Leembruggen, of Highland Road, Singapore, was married at St Andrew's Cathedral yesterday t't Miss Lillian Smith. Miss Dulcie Smith, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Jean Veith was llowergirl. Best man was Mr B. Legge. Mr. Mrs. HAROLD LEEMBRUGGEN42 words
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Article56 1940-01-28 3 THE wedding took place at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Singapore, yesterday of Mr. Leslie Dumbleton, of the Government Printing Office, son of the late Mr. T. E Dumbleton, and Mrs. S. Collins of Singapore, to Miss Paul ne de Souza. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert56 words
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Article66 1940-01-28 3 Rajasuriar- Appudurai (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Saturday. THE marriage t.x)k place at Seremnan on Thursday of Mr. S Rajasurlar. of Legonn Ulu Estate. K^ndong. son of the late Mr. end Mrs. K. Saravanainultu. of Seremban, and Miss Gnanaf.ihy Apnudurai. daughter cf Mr. arc) Mrs. S. Appudurai. of Seremban. Thfmarriuse66 words
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92 1940-01-28 3 CLAIMING trial to being a member or an unlawful assembly at Roweil R-iad on Jan. 8, Lim Kirn Heng, was allowed an extension of police bail in the Singapore third court yesterday, when he was accused of being in prosecution of a common object to92 words
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131 1940-01-28 3 A FINE of $3 and costs was Imposed on Mr. Lee Wee Nam, managing director of the Sze Hai Tong Bank, Singapore, when he was convicted on a Municipal summons in the Singapore crminal district court yesterday. The summons was that he. "on Oct. 20,131 words
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Article61 1940-01-28 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Saturday. THE annual general meeting of the Malay Club was held at Ampangcn, Seromban, when new office b?arers were fleeted as follows: President, Tensku Syed Abdul Rahman; vicepresdont, Inche Abdul Samad; hon. sscretary, Inche Mahmud bin Abdul Rahman; lion, treasurer, Inche Abu Knssim:61 words
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Article17 1940-01-28 3 Dr. S. Tara Slr^h. of the Seremban General Hospital, has left for a month's holiday in Java.17 words
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Article343 1940-01-28 3 SheppardOakeley A NOVEL wedding cake decorated with crossed hockey sticks ana paintbrushes on the icing was cut by the bride at the reception after the wedding of Mr. Mervyn C. ft Sheppard and Miss Rosemary Oakeley at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. Mr. Sheppard, whj is the son of Canon and343 words
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Article91 1940-01-28 3 ■"pHE most exciting episodes in UM lives of Elizabeth, Tudor Queen of England, and Robert Devereux, second Earr of Essex, have been introduced Into the dramatic Warner Bros. film. "The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex which had a midnight premiere at the Alhambra last night. This is91 words
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Article20 1940-01-28 3 The sixth annual general meeting of the Tamils Reform Association will be held to-day at 4 p.m.20 words
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Article26 1940-01-28 3 Dr. J. C. Nlven, of Kuala Lumpur, has taken over the secretaryship of the British Medical Association, F.M.S. Branch, from Dr. B. A. Taylor, of Seremban.26 words
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Article112 1940-01-28 3 Three Near Drowning Two Saved A 16-year-old Hakka Chinese lost his life yesterday after diving into a Pulau Tekong river. His mother, who went to his assistance when he appeared to be in difficulties after diving, nearly lost her life In the rescue attempt. His sister, who came on the112 words
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Article99 1940-01-28 3 (Fr.m Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Saturday. AN interesting ceremony took place at Third Mile Estate. Seremban when the Indian Catholic community of the estate celebrated the third anniversary of their chapel. Rev. Father Vendargon trom S 'ivmban took the sarvlce. Later reception was held when addresses99 words
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135 1940-01-28 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, Saturday. A TRIBUTE to the chairman of the Seremban Padang Committee (Mr. T. R. Hutton) who Is retiring from gov ernment service shortly was paid by Dr. Chong Ah Khoon, speaking at to-day'i general meeting of the padange Committee, which looks135 words
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Article41 1940-01-28 3 The Police Band will play to-mcrrow at Telok Ayer at 6 p.m. March, Light Cavalry <Starke); Overture, Caliph of Baghdad (Boieldieu); Select;on, Rosalie (Porter); Valse, Morgenblatter (Strauss) Intermezzo, Bells Across the Meadow (Ketelbey): Fox Trot. Second Hand Rose 'Hanley).41 words
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Article27 1940-01-28 3 The 32nd annual general meeting ol the Singapore Shorthand Writers' Association will be held at 10, Rangoon Road, on Feb. 4, at 11.30 a.m.27 words
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Article75 1940-01-28 3 (From Our Own Corresponded > Klang. MISS E. Youngdhal, the Principal of the Anglo-Chiness Echool, Klang was entertained to dinner by the staff of the school before she went to the Methodist Boys' School. Kuaia Lumpur, on transfer. Messrs. V. K. Arumugam and Ooi Cheng Teik spoke75 words
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Advertisement99 1940-01-28 3 OCONNELL on Jan 27 to Lucila O'Connell, wife of Basil O'Connell. Colonial Police, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, a son (Donal Carlos R:ss). t^^S^' THAT WAR MAKES NO r 3^s&>gSa DIFFERENCE TO MALAYA'S ■&m f rSs\ supplies of W'^* COW GATE «J s%k Fortunately for Wise Mothers who use CO99 words
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Advertisement85 1940-01-28 3 irif Q> PIE I a/»*yf fresh cool meals If you have not tried one ot our I J ramoui S.C S. Pies you've missed a f jP^^^^^kf^^ treat. They are really scrumptious >A w because only the tenderest meat, 1 «^k poultry and same are used to maice W*^ them.85 words
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Miscellaneous10 1940-01-28 3 tf^^Bk W y\^^ *Aa- r*< "^-^^H"" m S m *i10 words
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Miscellaneous228 1940-01-28 3 In Singapore To-day CINEMAS ALHAMBRA: Pride of The Bluegrass 11 a.m., 8.15. 6. IS and 9.15. CAPITOL; Kid From The Texas with Dennh OTCeefe and Florence Rice. 3-15, 6.15 and 9.15. CATHAY: They Shall Have Music with Jascha Heifetz. 11 a.m.. 3.15. 6 15 and 9.15. PAVILION: L'Alibi with Eric228 words
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Advertisement357 1940-01-28 4 Meet GANTRY Ihe Blind Horse Racing Sensation of the age, in the film sensation of the year I TO-DAY (SUNDAY) "Tl Uftii D R A 11 A.M., J. 15, 6.15, 9.15 HLII H 111 Dn ft The most ThrUJing, unusual racing drama ever filmed! You Can't Beftt This Picture FOR357 words
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Advertisement310 1940-01-28 4 'FINE ACTING FIRST CLASS f ?~~~^B ENTERTAINMENT" Free Press -sjj "IF YOU WANT SOMETHING UN- Jflß^ "^%»3 USUAL, THIS IS THE FILM TO SEE" $^^m Tribune J "ACTING OF A VERY HIGH ORDER. L» I FINE FILM" Straits Times I MS PAVIf KflN TODAY iK<K I HVILIUiI 3.1s 6.15 9.15310 words
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Advertisement194 1940-01-28 4 A Riotous Comedy Hit OPENING TO-DAY CAPITOL 3.15-6.15-9.15 I W& from -j-jj^f, W FILLIL Hlwk OriglnfStonrftV lAI I All nil ny CDCCM I HLLHR nHLrn m LD9KII iyroa Morftv 9 *CrM» rH| ly rIOt Q W RVWOA, Cflf NOMI WOOrf E 3 P- ■Km FIIAiB (ri UfVM .^ktir 9BL r194 words
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Article120 1940-01-28 5 ]U[AUREEN O'Harar 19-year-old star who recently arrived in Hollywood to play the feminine lead in R.K.O. Radio's "Hunchback of Notre Dame," was secretly married to George Brown, unit manager of her previous picture, on the day before she sailed for America. Even Mrs. Rita Fltzsimons, mother of120 words
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Article, Illustration383 1940-01-28 5 Chinese Film Stars Gather In Hong Kong RiIORE than 100 members of Hong Kong's motion picture industry were at Kowloon Wharf recently to rreet two of the leading box office attractions of Shanghai moviedom. Misses Yuan Mel-yun and Lv Ming. Accompanying the stars were Mr. Chang Shan-kun, producer and director383 words
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Article158 1940-01-28 5 TjILIGENCE of Great Britain's war censorship almost caused a revision of the shooting schedule for RKO Radio's "Vigil In the Night," screen adaptation of A. J. Cronin's novel of English hospital life. Weeks before the picture went into production the studio's art departmant sent for a numbei of genuine158 words
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Article32 1940-01-28 5 CLARENCE Brov/n, returning to the M.G.M. lot after having directed "The Rains Came." for 20th CenturyFox, will direct Spencer Tracy for thj first time in the forthcoming "Edison, the Man."32 words
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Article174 1940-01-28 5 ALHAMBRA Now On: "Pride of the Bluegrass." (Edith Fellows, James McCalllon, oantry (the blind horse) Warner Bros, drama. Next Change: "They Made Her a Spy." (Sally Ellers. Allan Lane. Fritz Lelber. Prank M. Thomas). R.K.0. -Radio spy thriller. CAPITOL Naw On: '"The Kid Prom Texas." (Dennis O'Keefe,174 words
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Article115 1940-01-28 5 Chaplin's Production "No 6" /^HARLIE Chaplin's production No. 6" Is now seriously under way under the usual, cover of silence and endeavour at mystery at the Charles Chaplin studios in La Brea Avenue, Hollywood. No. 6," Is. of course, Mr. Chaplin's picture about Herr Hitler as a dictator. Just when115 words
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Article81 1940-01-28 5 WITH George Sanders again in the title role of Simon Templar (The Saint) and Helene Whitney playing the feminine lead, "The Saint's Double Trouble," fourth in the series of films based on the Leslie Charteris novels, has gone before the cameras. The completed cast, as announced by Producer81 words
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Article84 1940-01-28 5 'TTUE Repertory Players have had the "Full House" sign up at the Victoria Theatre at each of the four performances of "Curry Tiffin," the Singapore comedy by T. E. Faulkner (Mrs. L. O. Hftxtmann). In order not to disappoint tho;e who were unable to obtain seats an extra84 words
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Article59 1940-01-28 5 PATHE News Is producing a onereel film on the war with commentary by Major George Eliot FieldIng, of the U.S. Army, who will also do the narration. By means of war pictures and diagrams, Major Fielding will explain strategy on the Western Front and what may happen when59 words
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Advertisement324 1940-01-28 5 A GREAT NEW ADVANCE IN THE CORRECTION OF FAILING EYESIGHT Our IS Point Examination Is A Conscientious Study and Covers Every Possible Eye Deficiency. SPECIALISING: Ocular Muscle anomalies. Crossed eyes. Complicated cases of defective vision. Glasses if needed. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists 4, Arcade Bldg., Phone 3002. R324 words
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Advertisement648 1940-01-28 5 For Dress >^k^^ Protection '28/ap&z. MAKE-UP CAPES These intriguing capes are made of satiny liquid latex, in most attractive shades. Shell Pink, Daffodil Yellow, Sky Blue and White, with contrasting pocket. Ideal for dress protection while powdering, combing or shampooing. Price $1.95 each. MAYNARD'S Battery Road. Also from all High648 words
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Article1607 1940-01-28 6 Nathaniel Gubbins - Nathaniel Gubbins By ENCOURAGED by the accuracy of his prophecies, Old Moore Gubbins. still employing his now famous method of looking through the bottom of an upturned glass in a blackout, predicts that in 1940: There will be a lot of difficulties with Mr. Bloodsucker, the1,607 words
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BOOKS
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Article417 1940-01-28 6 Gale Warning. By Dornford Yates. Ward Lock's Colonial Library. Dangerous Curves. By Peter Cheyney. Collins. 7s. 6d. Lost Sunrise. By Kathleen Norris. Murray's Imperial Library. MR. Donford Yates's romantic tale of revenge and pursuit makes good, exciting reading. Three men friends and the fiancee of a murdered417 words
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Article474 1940-01-28 6 Banners in Asia. By W. L. River. Michael Joseph. Bs. 6d. Dove in the Mulberry Tree. By George R. Preedy. Herbert Jenkins. 7s. 6d. iiT* ANNERS IN ASIA deals with one of the very last migrations of an entire people, and is a brilliant, vivid picture of474 words
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Advertisement283 1940-01-28 6 TYRE SERVICE STATION »22 GEYLANG ROAD SINGAPORE w^mmm «h ii^^ a "^«i 7 F 1 i I -4§^J Make SURE of vj^y a good bunch of snaps What makes Kodak 'Verichrome' the most B^^A widely-used film in the world? (I) Extra /'TSf/lft jpeed— easier to get good pictures in unfavourable283 words
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Advertisement692 1940-01-28 6 Glands Restored to Youthful Vigour In 24 Hours C s Scientist Explains How \JL f New Discovery Makes Men Feel Years Younger o^KLim An eminent physician, with more than suffering men and by physicians throughSO years of experience, after long study out the world. For Instance, Dr. James and scientific692 words
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604 1940-01-28 7 ENGINEERS ARE ARMY'S JACKS-OF-ALL-TRADES Growing Call For Sappers 9 Services TECHNICIANS WHO ARE ALSO FIGHTING MEN "WE can never have enough sappers" was the Army's cry in the last war, and already in this war the demands for the services of the men of the Royal Corps of Engineers become604 words
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Article78 1940-01-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Saturday. A LETTER to an Ipoh resident states Mr. Denis Milson, who was chief instructor to the Perak Flying Club from 1936 to 1939, is now convalescing from serious injuries received during active service with the Royal Air Force.78 words
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Article184 1940-01-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. TPHE award of efficiency medals to the following officers and other ranks of th« F.M.S. Voluntter Force by the High Commissioner is announced in the Government Gazette issued to-day. C.S.M. G. F. Knocker and H. E. Fisher, Armourer Q.M.S. Abu184 words
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447 1940-01-28 7 YOUNG MAN ACQUITTED (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. DEMARKING that the prosecution had not proved possession of the article by the accused at the time when the search was made Mr. B. F. Bridge, District Judge, in the Malacca District Court yesterday,447 words
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Article, Illustration20 1940-01-28 7 Trapeze artists photographed during their show at the only circus in London, at Earls Court.20 words
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95 1940-01-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Talping. Saturday. WRITING to a relative in Talping. Mr. L. Y. Thong, a former Malayan resident now In Chungking, tells of the enormous advances being made In the reconstruction of the new capital. Mr. Thong says that crowds are pouring back95 words
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223 1940-01-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent) Segamat, Saturday. an Inquiry into a fatal motor accident in which a Tamil labourer of Sagil Estate lost his lite. while two others we're Injured. Inche Rauf bin Mohamed Sa'at. the Segamat Coroner, returned a verdict of death223 words
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55 1940-01-28 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. A DONATION of $25 from the members and committee of the Kuala Lumpur and District Cricket Association Is included In the latest list of contributions to the local Branch of the Malaya Patriotic Fund the total of55 words
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Advertisement354 1940-01-28 7 fPIfS JHEALER FOR the successful treatment of skin disease* jfi^^^j> and injuries Zam-Buk is the finest r»medy ia /yßSl^^^-?^^?^ the world. Smear a little Zam-Buk oi a cut. /J^^fi!f^7f9^Ffl^j bruise or sore and it will soon heal it i p The /Jv£Z^*'!'*****z£w valuable herbal oils in Zam-Buk are absorted into354 words
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Article, Illustration1580 1940-01-28 8 By The Onlooker A WARM tribute to Mr. Leong Sin Nam, the leader of the Perak Chinese community, whose funeral takes place at Ipoh this week, is paid by L.C.L., a well-known Chinese contributor to the Straits Times. "Starting work under the late Towkay Leong Fee, of1,580 words
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Advertisement375 1940-01-28 8 VIROL RESTORES HEALTH ENERGY. VIROL Is a health food possessing remarkable nutritive properties. It is particularly suitable for Invalids on account of the ease with which its nourishment is assimilated by the body. -^"T^r^i VIROL raises the vitality by supplying y^^ J f^y the body with vitamins, possessing s^r 4^375 words
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Miscellaneous279 1940-01-28 8 CONTRACT BRIDGE TN match-point scoring at Duplicate Bridge a player gets one match point for every team he beats on any particular hand, whether he beats them by 10 points or by 1.000. Accordingly, let us consider this situation: You have bid two spades, which you figure is the limit279 words
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Miscellaneous248 1940-01-28 8 By THE FOUR ACES I While North's double was of course eminently sound, it left South in a tough position. I and his one -heart bid appeared to him to I be the best wriggle. When his partner finally carried him all the way to three hearts, at which point248 words
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Article448 1940-01-28 9 Bi- Weekly Schedule From Penang In April OVER PENINSULA'S MAIN RANGE AT 10,000-FT. MALAYA'S internal air service which now operates between Singapore and Penang will be extended to Kota Bahru, capital of Kelantan, on Wednesday, Apr. 3 when a bi-weekly schedule will be inaugurated. Well448 words
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Article, Illustration52 1940-01-28 9 To Act As A. R. P. Chief In S. S. Mr. J. E. Jeans, who has been Chief Air Raid Warden since the foundation of the department, will be Director of Air Raid Precautions, Straits Settlements, from Feb. 1, as Mr. Edwin Tongue, the director is going on leave to52 words
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218 1940-01-28 9 Gurus Devote Spare Time To Broadcast THE news broadcasts In Malay every evening over the loudspeakers are being listened to with the greatest interest in the Malay Settlement in Singapore. They are made possible by the splendid public spirit of Malay gurus, and members of the Malay staff of the218 words
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141 1940-01-28 9 A TALK of special interest and importance to the business community of Malaya will be broadcast from the 8.M.8.C. at 7.30 p.m. on Monday. The speaker will be Dr. T. H. Sllcock. Professor of Economics at Raffles College, and his subject will be "The Control of141 words
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Article59 1940-01-28 9 MOHAMED Ganl bin Adamshah and Chua Ho Kuan two revenuo officers, who were charged In thn Singapore third court recently with extorting $7 Irom a Chinese by put tJng him in fear of arrest, for possessing an alleged false brand of cigarettes, were acquitted by Mr. H.59 words
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126 1940-01-28 9 MERE commercial profit as conveyed in the Malay word untong has been superseded in the Malay motto in the coat of arms for Singapore town by the word maju," which expresses the higher ideal of a continuous advancement commercially. The former Malay translation of126 words
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74 1940-01-28 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Saturday." THE Ipoh Fire Brigade was summoned to Tanjong Rambutan yesterday to rescue an Inmate of the Mental Hospital who climbed a tall tree and refused to come down. As the playing of hoses on him74 words
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Article403 1940-01-28 9 Menurut perkhabaran radio dart Rome pehaic mata-mata sulit Soviet telah dapat mengetahui suatu pakatan gelap yang amat becftr dan terlalu ramal hendak membunoh atau menjatohkan Stalin, (kepala Kerajaan Russia Molotov (Menterl Luarnya). dan Voroshllov (Pengllma Asong tentera Merah). Tangkapan beramal2 sa-kall telah dl-lakukan dl-atas beberapa b3nyak pegawat2403 words
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111 1940-01-28 9 Conference Of Eurasian Associations "PHE Singapore Eurasian Association has called a conference ol all the Eurasian associations in Malaya to be held at the S.R.C. on Feb. 8 and 9. The Penang, Malacca, Selangor and Perak associations will send delegates and the conference will be open to all members of111 words
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Advertisement360 1940-01-28 9 m THE REASON Innumerable complaints arise from impurities tin the blood, and so long as the impurities re* main, permanent relief cannot be obtained. Clarkes Blood Mixture, by cleansing the blood, is invaluable in the treatment of rheumatic complaints, lumbago, painful joints, neuritis, glandular swellings, sores* ulcers, eczema, boils and360 words
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Article564 1940-01-28 10 NOT many authors write books, have them printed at a goou Press and distribute them free ana any writer who does these things is immediately brought under suspicion. An ex-Malayan, Mr. C. Alma Baker, has published several booka dealing with soil problems and the nutritive value564 words
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Article189 1940-01-28 10 Italian Scientist's Researches Rome. SCIENTIFIC confirmation thai the Flood actually occurred m the time of Noah is claimed to have been found by the Italian scientist, Professor Raffaele Bendandi. The professor Is a woodcarver, but has become famous for his accuracy in predicting earthquakes and for his189 words
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767 1940-01-28 10 New Mata Hari Revelations French Knew In 1905 She Was A Spy MATA-HARI, the dancer and ITI most famous woman spy, is the subject of yet another story. It Is told by Robert Boucard, a French naval officer who served under Admiral Sir Reginald Hall, the greatest of Britain's war-time767 words
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Article67 1940-01-28 10 AMOS HALLS, Wells Street, Bury St. Edmunds, served 22 lears in the Suffolk Regiment. When he retired as a sergeantmajor he was recommended for the Meritorious Service Medal. He has now received the decoration, a major-general calling at his home to present the medal.67 words
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42 1940-01-28 10 New York. TWO 35,000-ton liners will be ordered this year by the Federal Maritime Commission for San Francisco and the Orient trade. They wl'l be specially designed for quick conversion Into aircraft carriers, officials said.42 words
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Miscellaneous8 1940-01-28 10 EDITORIAL, MANAGERIAL AND ADVERTISING OFFICE Cecil Street, Singapore.8 words
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Article, Illustration484 1940-01-28 11 Symbolizes Death And Destruction In Nazi Form ITS ORIGIN AND MYSTIC MEANINGS •ERMANY is not the only country which has the rastika (or Hakenkreuz) as a ational emblem. appears as an identification k on the planes of three lons —Germany, Finland and via—though with certain dis:tions. Ie484 words
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Article66 1940-01-28 11 Amsterdam. DRAU WIEDENROTH, found T guilty at a Nazi court at Giihorn of living with a Polish prisoner-of-war, has had her head shaved. Westfalische Landeszeitung announces "She stained the honour of German women, and the district gauleiter [leader 1 felt it his duty, with his66 words
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Article166 1940-01-28 11 John Barrymore DHN BARRYMORE, starring in a stage play in Chicago called iy Dear Children," has found a iral in the theatre next door— his -year-old daughter, Diana, by a evious marriage. Barrymore calls her "Duke," 'Slugs." "Gus." He has hardly seen her for c166 words
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Article39 1940-01-28 11 Manila. ONE hundred and twenty-one foreigners of whom 62 are Chinese, six English and five Japanese, have filed declarations of intention of taking out Filipino citizenship under the new law extending the right of citizenship to Orientals.39 words
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Article, Illustration35 1940-01-28 11 Europe is still in the grip of one of the hardest winters for many years. In Paris the heavy falls of sr w have given the Champs Elysees a new »auty.35 words
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Article126 1940-01-28 11 LJARD-BOILFD R.A.F. men at an aerodrome in France looked askance one day recently when a pilot with the badges of a squadron-leader stepped out of a plane and pulled out a powder puff. They need not have worried. The squadron-leader was Mrs. Grace Brown, of the126 words
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98 1940-01-28 11 Tokio. JAPAN Airways has ordered a group of new giant airliners to be built by the Mitsubishi Heavy Industry Co. this year. The new liners will be equipped with 850 h.p. engines and will be capable of flying 300 kilometers an hour98 words
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111 1940-01-28 11 PIONEERS' BRIDES Ten Thousand Japanese Girls For Manchuria Tokio. TTHE Asahi reports that the Over- seas Ministry is planning to send 10,000 eligible young women to Manchuria where the young bachelor farmers are lonely and need companionship. It is estimated that out of 19.009 Japanese pioneer households in Manchuria about111 words
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126 1940-01-28 11 BRITISH SHIPMASTERS "Bulwark Of Empire's Defence" Ottawa. *¥*HE winning of the war depends on the masters of British merchant ships more than on any other group or service, according to a naval officer's statement re'eased by the Canadian Department of National Defence. "They are products of the breeding and tradition126 words
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340 1940-01-28 11 THE medal ranking next after 1 the V.C. is a medal that hardly anybody has heard about the Empire Gallantry Medal. The official ranking of this medal was made known last week. Its full official title is the Medal of the340 words
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Advertisement131 1940-01-28 11 NOT NERVY j/!~3( NOW! cijiß I've Been Taking jjr Dr. Cassell's Tablets and l^^^B^^^^ Feel Like A New Woman H| Every day multitudes are finding //MuWUiBJjSO*J^A NEW HEALTH because they MlMnk^ JtWm^^^ have taken Dr. Cassell's Tablets JflMMlilh /fIM^L the tonic which contains the Rwk Hl/'l //imlm five essential mineral131 words
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Advertisement545 1940-01-28 11 AISLE AND FAREWELL "So the condemned man ate a hearty knowing me a* you do m that breakfast pure altruism Oddly enough he did -in tpiu of Voe Mver k,, oumyou do M wuelJUh last nights stag party. AU set now for life old boy the orange blossoms." i Right.545 words
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Article122 1940-01-28 12 Singapore, Jan. 27. noon. Buyers Seller* Oambier $7 50 Hamburg Cube ***** Java Cuba ***** Pepper White Muntok $15.50 White $15.00 Black 850 Copra Mixed $3.45 Sun Dried $3.80 Sago Flour No 1 Lingga $6.00 Pair $6.00 Sarawak $6.75 /"tOIOTIQ Palembang $14.00 Banja $14.00 Sarawak $14.50 1122 words
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Article91 1940-01-28 12 Saturday, Jan. 27, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Prices No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) (Sellers option) 36% 36% No. IX K.S.S. t.o.b. In cases Jan.-Feb. (Sellers option) 37ft 31% G.F.A.Q. R.S.S f.o.b In bales Jan. -Feb. (Setters option) 36 36 FAQ. R.S.S. f o.b. In bales91 words
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Article663 1940-01-28 12 BY THE SUNDAY TIMES FINANCIAL CORRESPONDENT Quiet Period With Few Price Changes THE week has been interrupted by two holidays, one on Monday and the other on Thursday, and business has been rather quiet In consequence. The tin and rubber share sections have had little business:663 words
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471 1940-01-28 12 THE company continues to maintain a sound financial position and the directors 1 eel fully justified in recommending payment of a dividend of 7 l /2 ocr cent, for the year, absorbing, as It does, practically the whole of the irofit earned, declared Mr.471 words
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Article125 1940-01-28 12 Calgary. WHILE Canada to-day is but a minor producer of crude petroleum, she stands third highest among Empire countries. The possibi'itles for expansion, however, are considerable Production of the Turner Valley oil fields in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky mountains are estimated to run125 words
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1299 1940-01-28 12 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations SATURDAY, JAY. 27, 1940: 1 P.M. Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 9d 5s Austral Amal (sa) Ss 6s 6d c.d. Austral Malay (t) 37s 39s c.d Ayer Hit am 24s 25s Ayer Weng <£) .80 .85 Bangrin Tin 22s 6d 23s 6d Batu Selangor ($1) 1.601,299 words
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285 1940-01-28 12 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDEND Books Company Dividend Close TIN Austral Amal 3d- Austral Malay Bd. and 113 bonus Ipoh 2s Int. tess tax Jan i Kampong Kamuntlng 3d. and 7%d. bonus Peb. 6 Kampong Lanjut 2|B Jan. 23 Kamuntlng 5% Int. less tax Jan. 29 Kent 7V4% less285 words
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Advertisement224 1940-01-28 12 Jr 1, 1-1 m 1 'i*^-,* -^1 i*j^rT-j V j_^r~^\[K «,?V I U g\ Ji ILook after Inner Cleanliness with Andrews, and you will fi enjoy real fitness every day coarsen your s^^ of your life. Only Andrew* the delicious Each sparkling glass of Andrews Inner Qeanliness Health Drink-1 cleanses224 words
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Article2383 1940-01-28 13 R. H. Naylor - R. H. Naylor By THIS WEEK'S GOOD DAYS FO:R BUYING: Business deals: Mon. 2nd Sat. 3rd. Personal shopping: Thurs. 1st Fri. 2nd SELLING: Fri. 2nd ENTERTAINING: Thurs. Ist— Frld. 2nd SPORT: Sat. 2rd DEADERS born In second half a September. In October, November or the first2,383 words
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Advertisement465 1940-01-28 13 'END TIME TO-DAY ney Advancement To-morrow THE QUALIFIED SUCCEED n now through PITMAN'S espondence Courses for ycur own jiecment. mn's record of successful students is lualled 5 of thousands in the pa*t 70 years been trained for important posts. ,em of specialised Instruction glares results. lessons corrected In Singapore; no465 words
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Advertisement317 1940-01-28 13 A NEW LEASE OF LIFE TO YOUR SKIN IN TEN MINUTES Innoxa Cream Pack acts like a tonic and acts at once, pleasant and stimulating. It goes on like a Cream... no hot towels. Leaves the skin fine and matte CREAM PACK INNOXA SALON. 38 OLD BOND ST. W.I GET317 words
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Miscellaneous152 1940-01-28 13 THIS WEEK FOR YOU 1IERK. grouped according to month of birth (irrespective of year), is a statement ot probabilities to be expected this week. JANUARY (Dec. 21— Jan. 20) Business conditions still rather favourable though not quite so active as last week. Monday and Tuesday best days. FEBRUARY (Jan. 21—152 words
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Miscellaneous183 1940-01-28 13 JUNE (May 22— June 21) Staff worriet if you are an employer, otherwise conditions good for both employers and employed. If in love— lovers' quarreli upset things. JULY (June 22— July 23 Husband/wife plans or goes a journey. Much ado in business, family affairs unsettled at beginning of week, don't183 words
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Article, Illustration892 1940-01-28 14 Max Factor's Advice THE advice which is to follow is inspired by purely humanitarian motives. If I saw someone who was intent on j 'mping out of a ten-storey window, I would first try to prevent the leap. If this praiseworthy initial endeavour failed, my next impulse892 words
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Advertisement355 1940-01-28 14 (The final touches of rouge lipstick l\ accent the charm of a well-cared-for II l\ skin. Correctly chosen to harmonise |fl| [with your costume, make-up enables M\ you to wear any colour becomingly '/(vijj')? fir completes the colour theme of v "^»TKi\ your whole ensemble. The n c v*j ffl355 words
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Advertisement683 1940-01-28 14 Asthma Germs Killed in 3 Minutes If you suffer from choking, wheeling, tried everything without success until I coughing. Asthma and Bronchitis If you tried your prescription. It did stop my gasp for breath, can't sleep nights, and Asthma. I have not had Asthma for the feel your heart pounding683 words
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Advertisement134 1940-01-28 14 Freckles Socrotly and Quickly Romovadl Sti 1 1 man 3 Freckle Cream bleaches them out while you sleep. Leaves the skin soft and white, the complexion fresh, clear end trans* parent, the face rejuvenated with new beauty of natural coloring. The first jar proves its magic worth. Removos C Whitens134 words
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455 1940-01-28 15 These Things About The Home Are Useful To Know By Sunday Times London Wom?n Correspondent WHATEVER the windows wear by night, during the day fine nets and laces arc as much favoured as ever they were. Beautiful lace store curtains are becoming more popular than they have been lately. Hung455 words
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Article, Illustration433 1940-01-28 15 IN these days fish often takes the place of meat, bacon and eggs. Its food value is high, and fish pies, excellent fare for the family, are easy and economical to make. American fish pie: You want Vz lb. of white fish, V 4 pint parsley433 words
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Advertisement290 1940-01-28 15 for PERFECT STYLES in DRESSMAKING READYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Rd. HOTEL MAJESTIC Singapore. Kuala Lumpur. I DO YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENTLY At GIAN SINGH G£ Singapore Cvi Select ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS at PRICES LOWER THAN ELSEI WHERE. Room 35, Raffles Hotel Sports Suits ln Silk and Cj'290 words
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Advertisement18 1940-01-28 15 Blue silk knit fashions this smart two-piece worn with a jumper blouse in white trimmed with navy buttons.18 words
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Advertisement321 1940-01-28 15 BT Bpt j Them, Unoi&uiq io equa& TAMPAX MCD. TKADI MAM SANITARY PROTECTION WORN INTERNALLY t\ doctor had the V*JwQP9 process ensures complete Xl original idea EJ||J and easy removal and makes of adapting *****8 disintegration impossible, the medical S^B|S| Tampax is completely tampon, used in and invisibly protective medical321 words
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Article164 1940-01-28 16 Talks In Malay Tokio. INSPIRED by the desire to keep overseas Japanese in touch with the developments of their mother country, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation is planning to expand its overseas programme. The necessity, it is pointed out, has been urged by the ever changing international conditions.164 words
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Article127 1940-01-28 16 POLES MUST GIVE UP RADIOS ALL wireless sets, except those belonging to Germans, in the German-occupied Polish territory must be handed to the police. These are the drastic terms of an order issued by Herr Frank, the Nazi Governor-General of German Poland. Germans and. in special cases. Ukrainians need only127 words
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Article23 1940-01-28 16 Ten workers were killed and 10 others seriously Injured in an explosion at a petrol refinery at Telajen, near Ploestl, Rumania.23 words
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Article144 1940-01-28 16 MANOEUVRES carried out with "blimps" small non-rigid airships over the Atlantic demonstrate that these aircraft could play an important part in the neutrality patrol which is being established by the U.S. Navy Department. Tests showed that the "blimps" could anchor over water as well as144 words
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Advertisement984 1940-01-28 16 m you advise (o% S^ss^^^ ■> I s^HBL bdf :iwSi^s^n is the answer^^B^^ During convalescence, Angier's bowel irregularities, promotes norEmulsion is invaluable for healing mal, healthy appetite, overcomes and strengthening the weakened nervous depression, and greatly system. After pleurisy, bronchitis, increases vitality, or any illness affecting the chest or Prescribed984 words
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Advertisement564 1940-01-28 16 $100 CROSSWORD THE Sunday rimes oflers to-day $100 for a correct solution of the crossword puzzle printea below. Should no reader succeed In solving the puzzle correctly the $100 will be awarded ln respect of the entry containing the smallest number of errors In the event of a tie. th<*564 words
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Advertisement194 1940-01-28 16 sf r>£~*SMf 4 w fi# VaVVm s^s^^^ Kruschen Has Made Me Young Again "At 38, had backache so badly that I teas like an old man. Going upstairs was an ordeal. It often made me gasp tvith pain. Txao weeks agi, I started taking Kruschen Salts. To-day, I can run194 words
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Miscellaneous165 1940-01-28 16 To-day's Wireless Programmes SINGAPORE ZHL 1.33 mc/i (225m.) ZHP 9 «9 mc/i (St.Mm.) 11.00 a.m. Military band music; 11.15 am Light orchestral concert. Relayed from the Sea View Hotel; 12.10 p.m. Peter Dawson (bass baritone) t; 12.25 p.m. Light orchestral concert. Relayed from the Sea View Hotel (contd.): 1.00 p.m.165 words
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Miscellaneous165 1940-01-28 16 NIROM IDE l».65 me/I (31.20 «u) *I>A CM met (19.« m.r, PMN 10.26 me s (292 m.C. YDB 1I.SC me /i (25.3 ml: YDC IS.If me s (194* ml. 7.20 ajn. National anthem. Opening announcement: 7 22 am. Records; 7.50 a.m. Church service: 9.05 a.m. Morning concert; 9.50 a.m Classical165 words
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Miscellaneous518 1940-01-28 16 PDUHC ZIIJ mc/i (49 JO m.; 7.30 a.m. Light music: 7.50 am. B.B.C. full n ws bulletin (relayed) 8.10 a.m. Close down; 12 noon Midday concert: 1 p.m. Close down. 8 p.m. Light classical music; 8.3j p.m. B.B.C. new3 summary (relayed) 8.45 p.m. Light classical music (contd.); 9 p.m. Close518 words
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Article535 1940-01-28 17 SINGAPORE THE FOONG SEONG CUP Delegates To B.A.M. To Re-open Discussion (By Our Badminton Correspondent) THERE will again be keen discussion on MM subject of the Fconi Seong Cup competition at the next annual general meeting ot the Badminton Association of Malaya to be held a: Johore Bahru next Sunday,535 words
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Article252 1940-01-28 17 <Fro:n Our Own Correspondent.) Muar, Friday. IN a fast and keenly contested hockey game the Batu Pahat Old Boys scored a creditable 3-1 win over the Muar Chinese when the sides met in a friendly match played at the Muar Hospital Club padang. The252 words
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Article112 1940-01-28 17 FAIRLY even hockey was seen whet: the R.A.F. (Selctar) beat the Dutcn Club by two goals to one at Anscn Read yesterday. The Club scored their only goal Jn the first half when Kuyck broke through to net on his own. The winners equalised before the interval112 words
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202 1940-01-28 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, Saturday. HOLDING territorial advantage for the greater part of the game the Malacca Club gained a 4 o victory over an Anti-Aircraft Battery team in a hockey match played here on the padang. The Club forwards showed good combination. Williams202 words
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Article125 1940-01-28 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. N STANLEY, the best hockey for- ward in Muar. has left the district. Stanley was the captain of the local school team which is the strongest school team in Johore and he also led the State forward line last ye^r. Stanley Is now125 words
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Article34 1940-01-28 17 The Chinese Sports Association celebrated the tenth anniversary yesterday. There was a tea-party at the Association's premises in South Bridge Road and later a dinner was held at the Southern Hotel.34 words
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Article818 1940-01-28 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Saturday. THE Penang cricket season officially opens to-day with a practice game on the Penang Sports Club ground at Western Road. During the past weeks preparations v/ere pushed forward and provisional fixtures have been drawn up for the forthcoming season. At this time818 words
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Article86 1940-01-28 17 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban. Saturday. "fHE team Is now Inspired after the brilliant victory against Singapore In a friendly fixture at the close of the season and It will not be long before Neßri will annex the coveted Malaya Cup trophy" states the annual report of the86 words
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Article310 1940-01-28 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Muar. THE Muar Hornets came near to losing their unbeaten record when they met the Muar Police in a friendly hockey match played at the Muar Police padang. A last-minute goal by Peter Danker enabled the Hornets to score a hard-earned victory.310 words
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Article161 1940-01-28 17 (From Our Own Corerspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. IN the Selangor badminton championships which began to-doy Miss Chung Kong Yoon beat Mtss Lee Kirn Neo, of Negri Sembilan, s—ll, 11—0. 11—7, thus avenging the defeat she sustained at the hands of her rival in the triangular game at161 words
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Article107 1940-01-28 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban. •"■"•HE Negrl Sembilan Indian Associa- tion drew with the Negri Sembilan Customs hockey team each sJde scoring a goal. Goh Hean Chye scored for the Customs XI and Balachandran for the {Indians. Messrs. Sequerah and Syed Hamid umpired and the107 words
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Advertisement311 1940-01-28 17 fr~~ i;s:^s^ ii [^ovaltineHJ y| is in regular use in the 13 r\ World's Leading Hospitals J^ TTHE following letter, one of many thousands which the proprietors of 'Ovaltine' have received paying tribute I p to the wonderful health-giving properties of this popular food beverage, explains from the patient's point311 words
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Advertisement716 1940-01-28 17 A WELL-PAID appointment as Accountant, Secretary. Cost Accountant, Officer Manager, Shipping Expert, Bank or Insurance Officer. Cashier or Book-keeper, is within your reach 11 you trala by post with The School of Accountancy— the leading organisation In the British Empire for the building of Successful Business Careers. Write for Free716 words
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Article1436 1940-01-28 18 Final Day Of Perak Turf Club Meeting (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Saturday. THE going was good today on the final day of the Perak Turf Club's January meeting. Dividends were good. Race 1 Horses. Class 4. Div. 3. 6 furs. Mr. A. van1,436 words
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Article199 1940-01-28 18 CINGAPORE beat Negri Sembilan by two gcils to nil in the return State hockey match played on the S.CC. padang yesterday. In the previous game Singapore secured a runaway victory, scoring six coals without letting the Negri reply, and were generally expected to give their up-country rivals199 words
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Article80 1940-01-28 18 CINGAPORES hockey team to mest Malacca at Malacca on Sunday, leb. 4, was selected last nigiit as iollows: Yee Cheok Wah; Lieut. Fortln. Pit. Sgt. Shorey; L. S. Reutens. Sgt. Cronin, P. K. Bhaskaran <Capt.>, D. Ross. T. A. D. Hewan, Sapper Aroklasamv, Havlldar Gulam Nabi,80 words
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Article29 1940-01-28 18 The first double tote paid $203 on each of nine winning tickets. The second double tote paid $60 on each of 37 tickets on the winning combination.29 words
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Article30 1940-01-28 18 The diaw on the big sweep, value $90,469, resulted as follows FIRST: ***** SECOND: ***** THIRD: ***** Starters: *****. *****, *****. *****, *****, *****, *****. *****, *****30 words
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Article898 1940-01-28 18 " Doc - "Doc." By THREE times winners of the Com--1 mand Inter-unit lawn tennis tournament the R.A.F. were dethroned on Wednesday by the RE. Malaya who won all three games in an exciting match at Changi. Every set was keenly contested. Both teams had out their strongest pairs and898 words
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Advertisement694 1940-01-28 18 Eaten Up with RHEUMATISM Backache iheadachel/|| Now Fit as a Fiddle, ,£s^™% Thanks to Cystex \\WY NURSE AT LAST FINDS A MEDICINE |NERVOUSNEffIjJfcf TO END HER CHRONIC RHEUMATISM CAS fc-BLOATIMCW^IK^^-"^ Few people h»ve the advantage* of a Nurse In I /IjtJrrif^^''^*'*^ being able to call in the best medical advice694 words
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Miscellaneous119 1940-01-28 18 Estate Assistant nearly loses his job NIGHT STARVATION c=^paap— ITS THIS WAKING WSSEm jMJLJKII/^CT \5 E^J !?"So°CA C M T .?oO \M U 'M O f*t GOT NO COmTW^ Do Y OU f««l WON. Out, sßrgKali SOMETHING TOR M£, V PLAINTS ABOUT THE WU\ j 0 -~fw rAR DIVISIONS NOW119 words
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Article, Illustration901 1940-01-28 19 Dominate Play Against North After Slow Start THE South were victorious in the thirteenth annual rugby 1 classic at the Anson Road Stadium yesterday when they scored thirteen points (two penalties, a try and a drop goal) against the North's six (a try and a901 words
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Article408 1940-01-28 19 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Saturday. rthe most thrilling finish to a hockey match on the padang this season, Pennng beat Selangor In a return in- i ter-State fixture by the odd goal in nine after being two goals down soon j after half time. The408 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-01-28 19 L FERGUSON: Captain of Perak's rugger team this Mason. Played for the North in yesterday's big game.17 words
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Article, Illustration17 1940-01-28 19 MISS LIM AH TAl:l Well known Kuala Lumpur hockey and badminton player lias played In State 'rials.17 words
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Article60 1940-01-28 19 IN the command small unit hockey final at Tanglln yesterday the Manchester Regiment (HQ) beat the! Force Emu by two goals to nil. Emery scored for the Manchesters In the first half, and Heaton netted for them in the closing stages of the lecond half. Outstanding players60 words
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Article43 1940-01-28 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Saturday. WITH a view to reviving boxing lntei est in Perak, It was decided at a committee meeting of the Perak Boxing Association to call on all title holders to defend their titles In February43 words
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Article406 1940-01-28 19 SCORING In the last few minutes of play, Chevallier, Singapore Cricket Club centre-forward, enabled his side to defeat the Selangor Club by two goals to one in a hockey match on the Padang yesterday. It was a fast, interesting game, and as close as the score406 words
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Article133 1940-01-28 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat. AN only goal scored late in the first half gave Muar victory when they visited Segamat and met the local police in an inter-circle hockey friendly. Beth teams showed great keenness but possesed little understanding of I the finer points of the133 words
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Article81 1940-01-28 19 The following teams have been selected to play in another Singapore Women's Hockey trial on Tuesday at the Girls' Sports Club ground Colours: M Oehlen: Z. Clarke, A. Pennefather <Capt. >; R. Slmonsen. W. Lewis. E. da Sllva; D. Clarke. B. Oehlen, Mrs. Braid. P. Sewell. L. Fernandez.81 words
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Article48 1940-01-28 19 Twelve cards were taken out in the Keppel Golf Club's women's foursomes and the following were the best returned: Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Hirst 44_11i/ 2 32V 2 Mrs. Flett and Mrs. Holohan 45— HV 2 =33 1 2 Mrs. Ghnstone and Mrs. Fennle 50—15=35.48 words
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Article94 1940-01-28 19 London, Saturday. rE Red Cross steeplechase run at Leopardstown to-day resulted: Jack Chaucer (Brogan) 1 Sterling Duke (Hyde) 2 Knockadroleen (Magee) 3 Twenty-two ran. Won by two lengths, eight lengths between second and third. jetting: 4—l; 12—1; 20—1. Also ran: Royal Danielll (Moore). Southern Hero (Nicholson),94 words
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Article98 1940-01-28 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Segamat. HPHE Segamat Old Boys' Association have suffered a great loss by the departure on transfer to Johore Bahru of Hashim bin Tahir of the Government Hospital. Hashim has been one of the pioneers of the association and has been a prominent figure98 words
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Article81 1940-01-28 19 London, Saturday. OWING to bad weather few games were played In the English and Scottish soccer leagues to-day. All Rugby Union and Rugby League games were postponed. Soccer games played (the others being postponed) resulted: SOUTH A Clapton 1 Millwall 2 SOUTH B Bournemouth 2 Brentford 2 Portsmouth81 words
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Article90 1940-01-28 19 Sydney, SaturGay. In the Australian lawn tennis championship semi-finals to-day, JacK. Crawford beat John Brcmwich, the holder, 6—4, 6—l. 9—7; Adrian Qulst beat Vivian McUrath 6—4. 10—8. 6—3. In the women's semi-finals Theima Coyne beat Mrs. Hopman 6—4 2 6, 6 3; Mancy Wynne beat Joan Hartlgan90 words
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Article, Illustration89 1940-01-28 20 THE Royal Academy in London has recently opened its United Artists' Exhibition which is this year in aid of the Red Cross and Artists' General Benevolent Fund. The pictures here were taken on varnishing day and show (left) Special Constable Stanley Grimm standing by his picture of89 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-01-28 20 Kronen soldiers making mends with two young girls in a village behind the front line.19 words
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Article, Illustration61 1940-01-28 20 Frances Day entertaining- a naval officer during a cabaret tea party held at Grosvenor House. London, in aid of members of the theatrical profession who have suffered from the war. A sailor home on leave, accompanied by his sweetheart, wearinr bell-bottom trousers, pauses to61 words
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