The Straits Times, 7 February 1940
1940-02-07
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Title Section34 1940-02-07 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.I MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 1 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. I-'EBRUAKY 7. 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEHKUARY 7, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS 1« PACES34 words
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Advertisement284 1940-02-07 1 See MIEN CHONG for SMART TAILORING gym Singapore. Coleman St. -Phone 4816- STANDARD and /7/A r~~~~^ I < Slilitttecfe.,,.. >3- i Cont~ 't/o ■MtagK^ °Hed I 6. > c sea//i,s ea//i, >r '"fi r su A/^» aYa V aw; °C|r a| On 1 HfiHgh? «cry« cry «nc/ a 6a or284 words
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Advertisement6 1940-02-07 1 SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST ('PHONE 5471)6 words
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Advertisement8 1940-02-07 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25 JA. A ST. ('PHONE 3683).8 words
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Advertisement20 1940-02-07 1 for PERFECT STYLES i» DRESSMAKING REAOYMAOES Cull at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 1 3. Battary RcMd. Singapo> HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.20 words
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Advertisement563 1940-02-07 2 ©W Straite Simes SMALITSIT 25 cents per line (Six words). Minimum charge $1. Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads. are prepayable WILKINS— LINK.— The engagement Is announced between Flight Lieutenant John Trevor Wllklns. Royal Air Force, elder son of Wing Commander Mrs. F. R. Wllkins, ftnd Cicely Margaret, younger563 words
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Advertisement1631 1940-02-07 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. MANOR HOUSE CHANCERY i,ANE DOUBLE AND SINGLE ROOM AVAILABLE PROM MIDDLE FEBRUARY M.S'. TEL. 29«5 MRS. GRAHAM HUTCHISON "massage hall MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Mi«» HAN* 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. FOR SALE KUPANG Clonal SEED. CLONAL SEED from an Isolated Garden of 800 acres1,631 words
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Advertisement252 1940-02-07 2 HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! IOOOS OS FREE GIFTS TO-NICHT ONLY AT THE ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE ALL VISITORS TO HAPPY WORLD WILL RECEIVE PRESENTS OF SOAP. PENCILS, PERFUMES, FLASKS TIFFIN-CARRIERS. ETC., AND A BRITISH BYCYCLE GOLD BRACELET CHINESE NEW YEAR BAZAAR MALAY OPERA— PACKED HOUSE NIGHTLY SPECIAL KRONCHONG SERENADE252 words
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Advertisement213 1940-02-07 2 BORNEO MOTORS USED CAR BARGAm Phone 5088. SPORTS CARS RILEY SPORTS SALOON $950 SINGER SPORTS SALOON $850 MORRIS SPORTS TOURER $750 HUMBER SNIPE SALOON This car has a very fine appearance. Is very comfortable and runs well The price Is only $300. AUSTIN 10/4 SALOON A beautiful little car very213 words
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Advertisement378 1940-02-07 3 P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE, (Incorporated in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAI B.N Co. MAII PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVTCEE Owing to the Company's inability to publish the actual departure dates of it's steamers Intending passengers are courteously requested to enquire at the P O S N. Company's Office to378 words
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Advertisement241 1940-02-07 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS < Incorporated in laoani GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU m s ASAMA MARU from Hkong Feb. 14 m.s. TATUTA MARU from HTcong Feb. 28 TO VANCOUVER A SEATTLE FROM JAPAN m.s. HIE MARU leave Kobe Feb. 24 m.s. HEIAN241 words
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Advertisement694 1940-02-07 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with private bath Excellent Cuisine Moderate Fares 4 PASSENGER SAILINGS TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON During February/March April 194* Passengers paying the U.K. rate have the option of proceeding overland, Snd Class rail and sleeper, Marseilles/London at the ship's expense. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD* (Incorporated In694 words
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Advertisement464 1940-02-07 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. 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 AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger464 words
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1279 1940-02-07 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations TUESDAY, FEB. 1M«: I P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 5s 6d Austral Amal. (5s) 6s Gs Get c.d. Austral Malay it) 87s 39s c.d Ayer Hitam 24« 9d 25s 9d Ayer Weng .80 .85 Bangrln Tin 21s 9d 22s 9d Batu SelangorAgencies - 1,279 words
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Article157 1940-02-07 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES frrom Our Ov.tj Correspondent) London, Feb. 6. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed v as follows with previous Quotations in parenthesis:— RUBBER: Firmer. Spot U%d HT4d fll^id 1113il6d) March ull I6d 11 13 16d (11 ll|l6d ll%d) Apr-June HV4d 11 9,16 d (11 9|l6d ll%d) July-Sept. ni.iGd 11 3157 words
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178 1940-02-07 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OP CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TIN Date Payable Singapore, Feb. 0, 5 p m. Total (or Ex Dlv. financial year Date to date Austral Amal M. Austral Malay 9d. and 113 bonus Karapong Kamuuting 3d. and Tid. bonus Feb. 6 Kamuntinp 6% Int. less tax178 words
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231 1940-02-07 4 Singapore, Feb. 6, 5 p.m. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 5/- 5/4 Austral Amafc. 6/3 «/6ed Batu SeUngors 1.57 1.62 Hong Fatts 1.23 1.24 Jelebiu 0.89 0.92 Kampong Lanjuts 22/- 23/-xd K. Kamuntlng 9/6cd Kamunting 12/- 13/-cd Slang Rivers 2.05 2.10 Krainati 11/6 12/Kurhale 1.60 1.65231 words
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Advertisement427 1940-02-07 4 FROM £126. 17/6 ftOUNDTRIP TO SOUTH AND EAST AFRICA K. P. M. LINE. (Incorp. In Holland) Tel. 5451. K'-H—.:' J II P HEM AC y IN ENTERTAINMENT PAR PAINTS HAVE MATERIALLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE EMBELLISHMENT OF SINGAPORE'S NEWEST ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE. SPECIFY PAR PAINTS WHEN QUALITY IS OF MAJOR CONSIDERATION A427 words
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Advertisement403 1940-02-07 4 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. The Exchange Bank/; will be closed on:— Thursday, Feb. 8. art Friday, Feb. 9. (Bank Holiday*) SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL 4>i PER CENT. DEBENTURE STOCK 1930. INTEREST DUE 1st MARCH, 1940. NOTICE Is hereby given that the Transfer Register of the above Stock will be closed from the 16th403 words
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Advertisement616 1940-02-07 4 WHAT THE DOCTOR TOLD MARY Sound advice to restore husband's failing strength "No, Mrs. C your husband need not remain weak, anaemic, rundown. He does not need costly medicines either, all be requires is a good heahh-build-ine tonic- Waterbury's Compound." Doctors for more than 60 years have been recommending Waterhury's616 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous168 1940-02-07 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 10.01 a.ni. 8.3 ft.: 11.22 p.m. 8.6 ft. L. W. 4.23 a.in. 4.5 ft.; 4.52 p.m. 1 ft. To-morrow H. W. 10.41 aJn. 9.4 ft.; 11.47 pjn. 8.8 ft. L.W. 4.57 a.m. 4.6 ft.: 5.25 p.m. 1 ft. Friday. Feb. 9 H.W. 11.17 a.m.168 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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757 1940-02-07 5 AROUND THE MARKETS Straits Traders Rise Sharply: Rubber Quiet By Om- Financial Correspondent Singapore, Feb. 7. THE feature of the local share market is the demand which has developed for Straits Traders and buyers at the close yesterday wore prepared to pay up to $30 while sellers were asking another757 words
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Article88 1940-02-07 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 6. WORLD tin stocks at Jan. 31 were 34,837 tens, a decrease of 2,868 tons :tnd visible supplies 24,798 tons, a decrease of 222 tons, according to estimates furnished by A. Strauss and Co. Ltd. Carry-overs: Straits, 4,998 tons a88 words
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Article293 1940-02-07 5 Stanton Nelson's Weekly Review IN a weekly report en the rubber market, issued this morning, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd. write: A steady undertone has done little to relieve the dull conditions which have existed in the rubber market during the last week. Some buying power293 words
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Article70 1940-02-07 5 TRAFFIC receipts of the Singapore Traction Co. Ltd. continue to rise and last month they reached $229,000, or $27,000 more than they were in January 1939. The total receipts in the first four months of the company's current financial year are $895,000, or $71,000 more than70 words
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Article101 1940-02-07 5 DURING the week ending Jan. 27. 1940. exports of canned p neapples from Malayan ports amounted to 15,750 cases, of which: 14 5G7 (92 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom, Nil per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe, Nil per cent.) cases to101 words
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Article66 1940-02-07 5 THE North American Trading Corporation has received the following cablegram from its New York office regarding freight rates "East strong Tonsbergfjord fixed coals Calcutta ***** U.S. Osaka 100., Flo quot: rice Saigon 40!- Shanghai tf|- Jan. n Kohslchang 17iOO Peru flour Northpaciflc 14i00 Takubar 9500 Motor asking 566 words
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Article84 1940-02-07 5 Wednesday, Feb. 7, noon. Buyers Sellers Prices Price* No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loose) 37?S 37)6 No IX R.S.S. f.ab. in cases February 38)4 38% G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. tab In bales February 36 ft 36 h ,VQ. R.S.S. f.o.b. In bales February 36«4 36?* FUTURE QUOTATIONS No84 words
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Article350 1940-02-07 5 London, Feb. 9. AN the Stock Exchange to-day, heavy lnv dustrials were strong and active on reports of a new rearmaments drive. Giltedged eased and Home rails declined after an early advance. A late demand for Kaffirs caused improvements In prices. —Reuter. The following are to-day's closing350 words
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Article70 1940-02-07 5 FOREIGN imports of rubber into the Colony in January totalled 30,141 tons, the highest figures reached for several years. December Imports were only 8.479 tons. Of the January imports, 19,057 tons came from the Netherlands Indies; 5.469 tons from Thailand; 2,311 tons from Sarawak: 1,892 tons from70 words
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Article116 1940-02-07 5 Singapore, Feb. 7. noon. Buyera Seller* Gambler $7.80 Hamburg Cuba $1400 Java Cube $1200 'epver White Muntok $14.50 White $14.00 Black 8.25 'opra Mixed $3.45 Sun Dried $3.80 iago Flour No. 1 Lingga $5.55 Fair $5.50 Sarawak $6.25 'ptotong Palembang $14.00 Banja $14.00 Sarawak $14.50 'apioca Small116 words
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Article182 1940-02-07 5 The following are me exchange rates ttua morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London r.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 3/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4% Lyons demand 2057 Switzerland demand 208 Hamburg demand New York demand 46% Montreal demand 51%182 words
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Advertisement143 1940-02-07 5 w v p\f BEAUTY FROM NATURES TREES! Gentle Olive Oil is Nature's finest gift for keeping skin soft, smooth, young! That is why Palmolitt Soap ts made with Olive Oil! A secret process blends Olive, Palm and Coconut Oils to give you a lather that cleanses gently yet thoroughly, keeps143 words
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Advertisement635 1940-02-07 5 291B$UCnTFAT GOESIN6WEEKS N ew, Safe Slimming Method praised by all WjU* onrene casea of fatneaa whicft kafe /ffvl prort* beyond a shadow of doubt F5/iM that BonKon trill reduce youa Vi all die fail*, rod inipmve you is <^^Hj I Aj tppeanncc and m heaUh at tha /^JBJPa I If635 words
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Advertisement619 1940-02-07 5 i\a/:Vlnf 1 *t\ I'J• 111 1 kf J IN I ri M t I Al ly I J7 19-2 S. CECIL STREET. SINGAPORE. Telephone Manager's Office 4512 Exchange Dept. 4513 General Office 4514 Cable Address:— PROVIN'BANK." Head Office SIUCHOW PAID UP CAPITAL (Ch.) 10.000.000 RESERVE FUNDS 13.000.00 C TOTAL ASSETS619 words
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Advertisement194 1940-02-07 6 WISHING ALL OUR CHINESE FRIENDS and PATRONS A HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR a Hllinni TODAY 3 SHOWS 3.15, 6.15 9.15 HI H&MtIKA TO-MORROW 4 SHOWS llfllfllJllfl 11 a.m. 3.15, 6.15 9.15 Warner Bros.' Greatest Historical Production Since "ROBIN HOOD" presenting ERROL BETTE FLTNN DAVIS m "The Private Lives of194 words
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Advertisement322 1940-02-07 6 The Stars of "ALANG ALANG" in another Big Hit! ITs^is&Tis THEATRE ROYAL THE FIRST MALAY MYSTERY DRAMA wty^^^X 11 KJ I 1 KT^ Hr X V i THRILLS! ACTION! COMEDY! MYSTERY! Hear Latest Kronchong Popular Songs. Your friend "FATTY" will entertain you with his humorous jokes. TO-NIGHT 6 15 9.15322 words
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Advertisement268 1940-02-07 6 We wish all our Chinese Patrons a Happy and Prosperous New Year TO^DATS^ YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SEE THIS GRAND M.G.M. NOVELTY! Season must finish TO-NIGHT cwlnff to definite Up-country Bookings for Chinese New Year TQ^p J^ V At Malaya's PERFECT ,3-15 6.15 9.15 Theatre "roar the CAPITOL Filmed in268 words
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360 1940-02-07 7 VICEROY'S ASSURANCE TO MUSLIMS MINORITIES Indians Must Decide Their Own Future, Says Mahatma Gandhi Bombay, Feb. 6. IV/JAHATMA GANDHI has issued a statement on his converA*A sat ion yesterday with the Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, in which he states that the vital difference between the Congress demand and the Viceroy's offerReuter - 360 words
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Article69 1940-02-07 7 Lahore. Feb. 6. THE talks between the Vice* roy and Mr. Gandhi "did not end in smoke." declared Sir Sikander Hyat Khan, the Premier of the Punjab, on the return from Delhi to-day. Sir Sikander added that he thought the prospects of set- tlement wereReuter - 69 words
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Article105 1940-02-07 7 Indian States The Crown Hyderabad, Feb. 6. "O UR alliance with the British v Government has stood for 200 years and the ties which bind us to the Crown are indissoluble," declared Sir Akbar Hydarl, president of the Hyderabad Executive Council, when referring to the present Indian political situation. SirReuter - 105 words
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Article44 1940-02-07 7 Berlin, Feb. 6. A SERIES of explosions occurred in a munitions depot in the Siegfried Line, according to French reports. The German explanation is that the explosions were caused by the blasting of rocks in the fortified area. Aneta.44 words
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Article37 1940-02-07 7 TO benefit Indians who have studied at British universities for the j Indian Civil Service, the Secretary of State for India has decided to offer ax vacancies in the Service during 194037 words
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81 1940-02-07 7 FUEL SHORTAGE IN NORWAY DENMARK A SHORTAGE of fuel is reported in two other countries— Norway and Denmark, and they have been affected by the difficulties of transport due to the weather. It was disclosed in yesterday morning's Copenhagen newspapers that the town has now only four days supply of81 words
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635 1940-02-07 7 Budapest, Feb. 6. D0L1TICAL circles here received witft polite reserve the 1 communique issued after the Balkan conference at Belgrade. They consider that relations of the Entente were primarily concerned with Bulgaria and that Hungary's relations with her northern and south-eastern neighbour cannot be determinedReuter; British Wireless - 635 words
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Advertisement430 1940-02-07 7 TONIGHT Cocktail Dance 7 p. m. to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE RAFFLES ORCHESTRA EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. Directed By Dan Hopkins EVER* SATURDAY SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-NIGHT THURSDAY, FRIDAY <Sc SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER DANCE I.INNKK S3— TO-NIGHT DANCE INFORMAL SATURDAY EXTENSION TO 1430 words
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Advertisement332 1940-02-07 7 I TOT TO DAY office mSUUUmMmm phone MdL/mrjMo/r Modern 3.15, 0.l5 f Ml -CINEMA— 3 4oo! Wmmmmmmmmmm' 9.15 TO-DAY TO-DAY TO ALL OUR CHINESE PATRONS A HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR CHINESE MEW YEAH GREAT ATTRACTION. MW ITS THRILLING! ITS "O MANT| C! Bl ITS EMOTIONALI IBS Wnm^U BM ttk332 words
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Article1174 1940-02-07 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7, 1940. (159th. Day of the War.) Another Lesson In a leading article published several days ago, we described the extraordinary progress which has been made with broadcasting in Thailand. We contrasted that progress with the appalling backwardness of Malaya and sought to show1,174 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter1642 1940-02-07 8 Striking Parallel Between 1914 And 1940 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— During the last war an interesting and important leaflet was issued having on one side an article by the Earl of Denbigh headed "Why Germany Went To War and on the other side1,642 words
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Letter100 1940-02-07 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times c ir,— In the days before the SinoJapanese conflict, Penang was a peaceloving Settlement. A year or tw6 ago, there was a riot on account of a boycott. On Saturday last there was more trouble when the people, Instead of welcoming100 words
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Letter275 1940-02-07 8 Matter Of Education, Not Compulsion To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sii,— lf "Prohibition did not fail in U.S. as stated by "An Indian", what did fail tnere? If America, which gave a very fair trial to prohibition (backed as it was. by the stupendous machinery of the275 words
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Letter202 1940-02-07 8 Complaints Where Gratitude Is Due To the Kditor of the Straits Times .Sir,— l have been reading the letters about school fees with increasing annoyance. I am surprised that the StraUs Times continues to publish them. I think I am right in saying that the maximum fee for202 words
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Letter167 1940-02-07 8 Speculators Still Causing Annoyance To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I poinj out to the management of the Cathay Cinema that their notice to patrons of the cheaper seats rtquesting them not to buy tickets from "outsiders" is .vorthless? There is always a scran at167 words
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Letter130 1940-02-07 8 Paint Brush Wanted On Collyer Quay To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, In all books and guides dealing with Singapore, praise Is paid by the authors to the beauty of the impo.s'ng buildings facing Collyer Quay. lean only assume that these piaises were paid when the130 words
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Advertisement230 1940-02-07 8 For Your Musical Requirements. Robinson piano i co, s.s. Ltd. i Pianos tuned-repaired-by EXPERT EUROPEANS COLUMBIA RECORDS. MARCONI RADIOS. THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY PROVIDES TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL AND BANKING FACILITIES COMBINE TO ELIMINATE ALL TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES No Booking Fee. 84 Robinson Read Singapore. I 3TA* weld-renowned230 words
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Advertisement44 1940-02-07 8 How your NEW SUITS VW. made by EXPERT TAILORS Vm moderate! 1 prices V \-~41 latest Woollen A Pain /llpl Beach Suitings always in stock W HENG co I M&fa. 23-5 Coleman St. ijjr^ Phone 3375 S'por* JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.44 words
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658 1940-02-07 9 Gunpowder Factory Workers 9 Courage MEN WHO STOOD AT POSTS DURING EXPLOSION Master Of British Ship Which Escaped U-Boat MRS. JOLLY, the widow of the Captain of H.M.S. Mohawk, who was killed in the Firth of Forth raid, yesterday received the 0.8. E. whichReuter - 658 words
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67 1940-02-07 9 Ottawa, Feb. 7. I OR I) Tweedsmuir, Governor-General or Canada, is suffering from conn us the result of a fall ypsterday Inside Government House. He is at present resting comfortably. Lord Twi rcisnnrr's secret?!? described thr injury as "ordinary concussion lit" did not believeReuter - 67 words
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Article335 1940-02-07 9 Franee Has Vast Army In Field Hitler's Best Chance Of Success Has Passed London, Feb. 7. ttrvURING the last war by the end *-*of 1914 France had lost 720,000 soldiers killed. During the present war, up to the end of January (a similar period of five months), the total lossesBritish Wireless - 335 words
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351 1940-02-07 9 London, Feb. 7. HTHE Eire High Commissioner, Mr. John Dulanty, called on Mr. Neville Chamberlain in Downing Street last night in connection with a last-minute attempt to secure a reprieve for two condemned Irish Republican Army terrorists. The visit hasReuter - 351 words
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Article355 1940-02-07 9 GREAT COLD IN BRITAIN Chaotic Picture Of Snow Ice London, Feb. 7. THE great snowfall of Jan. 27 left behind it a nation-wide loss and damage worse than anything In all this century's weather records. From North Scotland to the southern counties there came stories of troubles and disasters which,355 words
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Article74 1940-02-07 9 London, Feb. 6. AS a result of broadcast and Press appeals made last week, 50,000 parcels have now been received by the Army Comforts Fund. The parcels will be distributed among the troops at home and overseas. It is estimated that 380 000 gtrments haveReuter - 74 words
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Article24 1940-02-07 9 Eight aeroplanes and five aeroplane engines were destroyed by fire which broke out in a large hangar at a civil aerodrome in Essex.— Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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55 1940-02-07 9 Chungking, Feb. 7. DESPITE snow and bitter cold, a large-scale battle between the Chinese and Japanese forces in South Kwanfsi is proceeding unabated. A Chinese dispatch states, 'The counter-offensive is proceeding smoothly." Two Japanese columns In the neighbourhood of Pingyang are stated to beReuter - 55 words
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81 1940-02-07 9 Soviet Rush Defences Along Manchukuo Border Rome, Feb. 7. DUSSIA ia hurriedly rushing work on fortifications all long the Manchukuo frontier following the breakdown of the boundary negotiations with Japan, according to the Red Star, organ of the Red Army, quoted in a Moscow dispatch to the Stefani Agency. TheReuter - 81 words
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Article100 1940-02-07 9 Big Problem Is How To Win, Goebbels Admits 'THIS time the decision will be fought out," Goebbels, the Nazi Fropaganda Minister, told responsible chiefs of the German propaganda service yesterday, according to the ofUcial German wireless. Goebbels drew a picture of the attitude of the100 words
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98 1940-02-07 9 London, Feb. 7. DISCUSSING reasons for the inaction of the German army on the Western Front, one authority thought it was possibly that H.tler. whilst avoiding the he?.vy losses of a frontal attack, might be hoping even to win the war by breaking theReuter - 98 words
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147 1940-02-07 9 Paris, Feb. 7. DISCUSSING the Japanese bombing of the train on the French-owned Yunnan-Haiphong Railway last Friday, Le Temps says that events like this are difficult to reconcile with the policy recently announced to the Diet by Mr. H. Arita, the Foreign Minister, emphasizingReuter - 147 words
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Article96 1940-02-07 9 Turkish Bulgarian Friendship Sofia, Feb. 7. M. SARAJOGLU, c Turkish Foreign Minister, was given a cordial send-off when he left yesterday after an eight-hour visit. The importance of his meetings with M. Kiosseivanov, the Bulgarian Prime Minister, Is emphasized here as a factor consolidating the peace of the Balkans. TheReuter - 96 words
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Article114 1940-02-07 9 r:E minesweeper Sphinx which foundered in heavy weather en Monde y was washed ashore yesterday and now lies upside down on the beach. Four bodies are visible inside but sc far have not been recovered. The Sphinx had been damaged by enemy air attacks on Saturday. The114 words
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Article290 1940-02-07 9 Arms Are Sent Across France ARMS and equipment from Italy for Finland, which was recently stopped In transit by Germany, has been returned to Italy and reshipped to Finland via France, it is stated in Paris. It is understood that consignments are now passing through France, en290 words
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Article150 1940-02-07 9 Statement By Mr. Cordell Hull Washington, Feb. 7. ■pHERE is no prospect of an early peace in Europe, according to a statement made by Mr. Cordell Hull. Information published yesterday rhows that while giving evidence before the House of Represen atives appropriations committee regarding the StateReuter - 150 words
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Article124 1940-02-07 9 HOW NAZIS WOULD HAVE THINGS Story Of A Peace Plan Approved By Hitler London, Feb. 7. A SIX-POINT peace plan alleged to rx hava been drafted by FieldMarshal Goering and approved by Hitler is announced by the New York radio quoting a Stockholm report. The points are: Firstly, no countryReuter - 124 words
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46 1940-02-07 9 Sydney, Feb. 7. ALTHOUGH the recruiting drive does not start until next month, already 60,000 applications for enlistment in the Australian section of the Empire air scheme have been received. Only 50,000 are wanted, states the Sydney Morning Herald. Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Advertisement12 1940-02-07 9 OTHER CA Bl -ES In pages 5, 7, 13, 11 and 1612 words
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Advertisement60 1940-02-07 9 WINERY servce* EVERYTHING FOR i I EVERYBODY Vans leave on Weekdays k at 5.15 a.m. with Bread, Milk ice 9.15 All Supplies I 2.45 p.m. —do 5.30 h Ice Creamy' on Sundays Public Holidays at 5.15 a.m. with Bread, Milk Ice H 9.15 All Supplies 5.30 p.m. Ice Cream Advt,60 words
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373 1940-02-07 10 Community Prepares For To-morrow's Festival CRACKERS WILL HERALD FIRST DAY OF FIRST MOON By The Straits Times Chinese Correspondent /CROWDING into Chinatown shops to do their last minute shopping, Singapore Chinese spent a busy time last night in preparation for to-morrow and what373 words
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Article214 1940-02-07 10 SINGAI*OKr uma hotel Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner and Dance dniormali 9.43 to mid-night. CAItKICK IHKAJKK. GEYLANG Westward Ho 7.45 p.m. UKtAI WOKI.IJ Cabaret 8.30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Globv Stanley Livingstone. Sky: ftankenstetn. Atlfn'i-- Theatre: Chine Picture. HAPP* tt'OKLl) lOOOj ol Wtm Oil- Happy Thenm214 words
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Article131 1940-02-07 10 A CHEQUE for $6,300 has been received from Brunei for the Malaya Patriotic Fund. That is a remarkably generous contribution from so small a State. Liberal donations were received, from all communities —Europeans, Malays, Chinese, Indians, Kedayans and others. The principal contribution was one of131 words
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Article155 1940-02-07 10 At The Cinema "Beau Ge:te" (Gary Cooper, Robert Preston, Ray Milland and Brian Donlery) Paramount. At the Cathay. > C. WREN'S famous story of tr French Foreign Legion and th 3 theft of a great sapphire from an English country house is as fine and155 words
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Article131 1940-02-07 10 lATEST posting times for mails are: TO-DAY Mails for Africa. 5 p.m. fain; Burma. 5 p.m. (air) China, 8 a.m. (surface); Great Britain and Europe generally, 5 p.m. (air); Hong Kong, 8 a.m. (surface), 5 p.m. (air); India, 5 p.m. (air); Indo-China, 5 p.m.; Java 9.30131 words
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426 1940-02-07 10 HOW he saw a man being hit in the stomach by the accused, who ran away after delivering the blow, was described by a witness during a preliminary inquiry in the Singapore third court yesterday into a charge of murder against Chew Yong426 words
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222 1940-02-07 10 TO BE TRIED AT THE ASSIZES Three Chinese On Homicide Charge •THE Singapore Fifth Police Magistrate, Mr. L. C. Goh, yesterday committed to the Assizes three Chinese, en a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The accused, Tan Tian Kirn, Koh Kal Ser and Loh Kee Piaw, were222 words
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Article164 1940-02-07 10 A MODIFICATION of the current war- time regulation whereby the movement of all small craft within Singapore Port limits at night must have the previous sanction of the Master Attendant is proposed. The following procedure must now be observed: Movement within the Inner Roads164 words
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129 1940-02-07 10 'From Our Own Corresoondent) Ipoh, Feb. 6. KTG Yew Chong, manager of Chop l Kwong Cheong, Ipoh, has appealed successfully and has had his fine of $500 reduced to $10 by Mr Justice Howes on a charge of selling nuts ami bolts without129 words
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Article121 1940-02-07 10 'THE formation of a Eurasian Associa- tion in Sarawak was marked by a supper and dance given by the members of the association at the residence of Mr. E. W. Howell, the preridenf, in Kuching. Numerous guests v.ere present, among them Mr. J. B. Archer, chief Secretary,121 words
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Article, Illustration31 1940-02-07 10 Mr. and Mrs. S. Warner after their wedding at the Presbyterian Church Singapore, yesterday. The bride was formerly Miss Trude van Vliet Report in Page 12. Straits Times picture.31 words
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297 1940-02-07 10 A "REPORT on the road traffic census in Malaya in 1938 was published to-day. It shows a46 per cent, increase in the amount of traffic on the Malayan roads, compared with that recorded in 1935. In many places traffic recorded was the highest297 words
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Article73 1940-02-07 10 A MOTION to grant full pay tick, leave not exceeding six months to Dr. C. E. Smith, of the King Edward VII College of Medicine, Singapore, who is now In England on study leave, was approved by the Johore Council of State yesterday. The expenditure of73 words
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Article125 1940-02-07 10 At Discretion Of District Bodies ALTHOUGH ro general cost of living allowances have been given to estate labourers, as in the case of labourers employed by the government and municipal departments and large private concerns, the Straits Times understands that the U.P.A.M. has given discretionary powers to125 words
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Article53 1940-02-07 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Fob. 6. WORK will start shortly on the annexe to the Negri Sembihn Ciub cf Seremban which will be known as th? Dr. Muttu Memorial Pavi'ion. Th* Pavilion is being erected in memory of a former honorary secretary of the Club. Pr.53 words
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Article99 1940-02-07 10 GOVERNMENT HOUSE Jan. 31 OIS Excellency presided at a meeting of the Ex?cutive Council held at Government House this mornirs. Feb. i Mr. S. W. Jones. Dr. R. D. Fitzgerald. Mr. J. O. Black, Lt. Col. C. E. Morrison. Mr. Mrs. P. H. Battishlll and Colonel and Mrs. J. B.99 words
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Article79 1940-02-07 10 Mr. Llm Thiam Kok, a commercial traveller in the employ of Michelin and Co., Singapore, wishti *o point out that he is not the Lim Thiam Kok who is one of five Chinese reported to have been charged in court with as"istine: In the management of an unlawful society. Mr.79 words
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Advertisement159 1940-02-07 10 PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE SWIMMING CLUB, tfemben are notified that on Feb. 8th and 9ih (Chinese New Yeari the Club will be closed at 8 p.m. By Order of the Committee. NOTICE TO PERSONS WHO HOLD PROPERTY OX BEHALF OF ENEMY' SUBJECTS. In accordance with section 5 fill of the Trading159 words
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Advertisement46 1940-02-07 10 Up to 20% extra light H for nothing— p thanks to the A Osram Coiled Coil filament y ■or HPii^l w It Jf si rJIII ■■^•*nyn v yt* A^O.t.PRODUCT MADE IN ENGLAND(Advertisement of The General Electric Ok, Ltd* of England. "Magnet House". Singapore.) i— W.P.S. 219A46 words
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Article, Illustration1172 1940-02-07 11 Inche Onn Says Europeans Favoured In Johore Service COUNCIL COMMENT ON AGREEMENT BETWEEN SULTAN BRITAIN "THIS favoured treatment" of European officers in the service of the Johore Government and the lack of "equality of terms as between the Malays and Europeans in the service"1,172 words
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272 1940-02-07 11 Restrictions On Money-Changers In Colony SINCE Feb. 1, when the Defence (Finance) Regulations were published in the Colony's Government Gazette, money-changers have been reticent Is their dealings in the city, for this familiar figure In Malaya is closely affected by the new laws. Under Regulation 5 dealings in foreign currency272 words
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353 1940-02-07 11 "I DO not for a moment agree that the policy of training Malays to take fully responsible posts in the Government service in the country had not been pursued honestly, or had not been attended with quite a reasonable measure of success up to353 words
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Article, Illustration369 1940-02-07 11 "Malaya Has Not Really Felt The War" COMMENT ON COST OF LIVING "/COMPARED with what Europe Is suffering, Malaya has really not felt the war in a physical sense," states Fraser and Company's review of Malayan trade in 1939 —published yesterday —dealing with the cost of living. The Government has369 words
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87 1940-02-07 11 A VERDICT of death by msadventure was returned by the Singe pore Coroner, Mr. W. G. Porter yesterday, at an inquest on Teo Soong Thiam. who died from injuries received when he was knocked down by a taxi on Pasir Panjang Road on Feb. 2.87 words
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Advertisement220 1940-02-07 11 I >«~~7 1 ft VH a mß^m HANG OVER ASIA Master is very angry this Master has Rose's Lime morning. He is throwing Juice of ordinary strength boots at cat for stamping to mix with all his spirits. its feet. Master has tongue Therefore he awakes joyful. like old mango220 words
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Advertisement287 1940-02-07 11 0^ A CAREFUL STUDY IT 5/ CLOTHING QUESTION ggf^^fcL^ CAN RESULT IN ONLY ONE ANSWER iJLm— <BUY J< OW> \^^MBH^ri^7 PRICES OF MATERIALS AND COSTS V ""I fc \T^ OF PRODUCTION ARE RAPIDLY I 1 RISING. YOUR SUITS MUST SOON k COST YOU MORE. ■ET I I BUSINESS WEAR I287 words
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Article, Illustration254 1940-02-07 12 Food That Could Feed Whole Population If Necessary AN appeal to the Johore Government to allow the planting of tapioca as a catchcrop on rubber estates was made by Mr. Cheok Huan Cheong at a meeting of the Johore Council of State254 words
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183 1940-02-07 12 "TO bring Johore in 1-ne with regulations tions passed in the Colony, a number of motions for the approval of certain rules were parsed by the Johore j Council of State yesterday. The object of one of the regulations introduced by Mr. R. Moor, the183 words
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Article83 1940-02-07 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 4. WITH the chairman. Mr. R. Kesselr ng in the chair, the annual generrl mseting of the Perak Boy Scouts' Association was held at ihe AngloChinese School hall yesterday. The new efflce-bearers are: Patron. H.H. the Sultan of Perak; President, the83 words
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Article123 1940-02-07 12 TWO Sikhs who were convicted in a lower court on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a compatriot and fined $20 each, appealed against their comiction before Mr. Justice a'Beckttt Terrell in the Court of Appeal »T.-u?rday. Mr. W. A. N. Sattenberg argued the appeal123 words
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Article213 1940-02-07 12 Warner van Vliet MR. S. Warner, manager of the furniture factory and furniture department of John Little and Co., Ltd., was married at the Singapore Presbyterian Church yesterday to Miss Trude van Vliet, daughter of Captain and Mrs. J. P. van Vliet, of The Hague, Holland. He is213 words
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Article201 1940-02-07 12 Lieb Duggan THE wedding took place at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd yesterday, of Miss Eileen Patricia Duggan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. DugKan, of Dublin and Singapore, to Saoper F. W. Lieb, R.E. Chansi, son of Mr. j and Mrs. F. Lieb, of Dublin. Father N.201 words
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291 1940-02-07 12 Recall Of Some Johore Students From Mecca CRITICISM IN COUNCIL "I HOPE it is not the policy of the 1 Religious Department to discourage religious study by private enterprise, as I shall most certainly strongly oppose any such tampering with the rights of a Muslim." said Inche Onn bin Ja'afar291 words
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64 1940-02-07 12 THE Capitol Theatre last night opened a special box office for women patrons of the cheaper seats. It is close to the ordinary 50-cent, box offis ■> and is intended to help women who have complained that they found it difficult to get near64 words
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Article61 1940-02-07 12 DECLARATIONS of office were made by tha newly appointed General Adviser, Mr. W. D. Barron, the Legal Adviser, Mr. R. Moor, and Dato S. Q. Wong, an Unofficial Member, at the Johore Council of State yesterday. A welcome to Mr. Barron was extended by the Mentrl Besar, Ungku61 words
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Advertisement261 1940-02-07 12 ir Enjoy Better Food call at z*iW A A n intimate *V w f\J rendezvous JCW yj where Chinese j| i! V European Food 1^ vv are excellent. Ser- s vice until Z a.m. jik Convenient Park- ML "igji in?? for Cars. n or o Any special orders will be261 words
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Advertisement488 1940-02-07 12 DO YOU NEED GLASSES! Thompson Certified n^^ Frames and Mounting.. wM are priced $3.00 $5.00 iTIZILJ*I_ and $7.00. The cost of fi the lenses depends on 2^^ your eyesight needs. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 4, ARCADE BLDG.. 'PHONE 3003. K. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Scieno* 35 years'488 words
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642 1940-02-07 13 Britain Willing To Release 9 Of 21 Nazis Taken From Japanese Liner DEPORTING on negotiations between the British and Governments in connection with the removal of Germans from the liner Asama Mam, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, in the House of Commons642 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-02-07 13 Corporal Pettitt who has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for his action as tail gunner during operations against the enemy in December. His standard of fire discipline was of the highest order.33 words
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Article91 1940-02-07 13 MR. W. S. Morrison, Minister of Food, announced in the House of Commons yesterday that rationing of butchers' meat would be introduced on Monday, Mar. 11. Rationing will be on a value basis and at first each person over six years of age will be allowed91 words
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Article32 1940-02-07 13 SIX Germans v/ere landed at Cape Town yesterday under military guard. They had been taken ott a Portuguese liner by a British warship which had intercepted her off the South African coast.32 words
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432 1940-02-07 13 Naval Attack Supported By Air And Submarine Fleets Paris, Feb. 6. "IF Germany is planning a spring offensive it would be more logical if it took the form of a great naval offensive with submarines and planes taking part," declares M. Charles Morice,432 words
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Article302 1940-02-07 13 IT is thought that there will be no 1 official announcement of the latest Finnish victory, in which the 18th Soviet division which had been marooned for over a week at Kitela, north-east of Lake Ladoga, was virtually wiped out, until all the Russian troops haveReuter - 302 words
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72 1940-02-07 13 M. Daladier "Finest War Council Meeting AFTEK the fifth meeting yesterday of the Sunreme War Council in Paris, M. DMadier, the French Prime Minister, remarked, Harmony was complete. It was the finest war council meeting I have attended." The meeting saw the biggest gathering of British and French war leaders.72 words
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199 1940-02-07 13 "Neutrals Want To Back Winning Side" AUSIRALIA'S Minister of External Affairs spoke of the attitude of the neutrals in a speech at Melbourne yesterday. A most .satisfactory feature of the war, he said, is that neutral countries recognize the Justice of our cause and the rottenness of Germany's. Nevertheless, heReuter - 199 words
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Article231 1940-02-07 13 Dangers Of Idle Conversation Careless Words That Mean Much To Enemy London, Feb. G. THE Government is launching a 1 big anti-gossip campaign and posters will shortly be issued warning the nation against the dangers of careless talk. The people are specially warned not to mention the movement of ships,Reuter - 231 words
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Advertisement113 1940-02-07 13 (pi ?L (i-W/ty What did X c Traveller say— \f\ arriving at an £aL/i S obvious conclusion? +L er e's m wQf 7 Ml Good old Johnnie Walker "is not only an enthusiastic I \lk^BPotE tribute it is also an accurate description of this P yfr famous whisky. Good" is113 words
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Advertisement536 1940-02-07 13 Study For SENIOR CAMBRIDGE or LONDON MATRICULATION at PITMAN'S, SINGAPORE Enrolments are now being made lor Day and Evening tuition for the Senior Cambridge U940) and Matriculation 1 194! examinations. For Matriculation and Senior Cambridge, Pitman's College offer a full course of individual tuition by College Graduate teachers, whose efforts536 words
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548 1940-02-07 14 Stirring Assurances Of Support For The Motherland London, Feb. 6. THE ceremony of the signing of the 1840 Treaty of 1 Waitangi, whereby New Zealand Maoris accepted British sovereignty, was re-enacted in its original setting at a great Maori gathering at Waitangi548 words
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Article95 1940-02-07 14 French Communist Party Members Paris, Feb. 6. rORTY-FOUR deputies, former members of the now banned French Communist Party, will be tried shortly before a military court on a charge of carrying on a Communist organization in violation of the decree law of last September. Conviction willReuter - 95 words
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Article147 1940-02-07 14 Strong Evidence, Says Coroner At Inquest (From Our Own Correspondent > Malacca, Feb. 6. HOW he discovered four bodies in an attap hut oil the Jasin-Asanan Road on Jan. 4, was related by Inspector Yahaya bin Ahmad before Mr G. E Turner, sitting as Coroner, in147 words
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92 1940-02-07 14 Brussels. Feb. 6. THE Belgian Ministry of Interior has ordered that the Mardl Gras festivities in Belgium shall be conducted more quietly this year. The wearing of masks in public is strictly forbidden. In addition care must be taken that through the Mardi Gras no92 words
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120 1940-02-07 14 'THE death occurred at the Seremban general hospital on Sunday of Mr. Koh Kwl Leong, for 26 years office clerk of Chembong Estate, Rembau. The funeral was largely attended and the following sent wreaths Tlio Chairman and Board of Directors of Chembong Malay Rubber Co.120 words
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30 1940-02-07 14 Rome, Feb. 6. OUSSIA has called up the 1920-21 classes for military serv cc, accordins to a Riga telegram to the Stefanl Agency.—Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-02-07 14 A British contraband control officer at work on board a neutral ship. He has just unearthed one of many barrels of cement plainly marked "Made in Germany."27 words
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139 1940-02-07 14 Effort To Turn Back The Japanese Drive From Nanning Area Chungking, Feb. 6. THE Chinese forces south of Kwangsi are launching a 1 counter-attack in an effort to turn back the Japanese drive from Nanning. In an endeavour to turn the Japanese right flank, theReuter - 139 words
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Article78 1940-02-07 14 Ts ngtao. .Feb. 6 r[E anti-BriiLsli boycott in the interior of Shantung Province still continues, according to reports from Tjlnan. the capital, while there are indications that it may shortly be revived in Tsingtao. The snaps in Weihdcn. a large city midway between Tsingtao and Tsinan,Reuter - 78 words
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Article97 1940-02-07 14 Off England One Member Of Crew Of 77 Is Missing London, Feb. 6. THE Admiralty has informed the Canadian Pacific Company that th« cargo steamer Beaverburn, 9,874 tons, was torpedoed on* the south-west coast of England, says Reuter. It is believed that some of the crew were rescued97 words
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113 1940-02-07 14 C.-in-C.'s Sister Arrives On Propaganda Tour Nlw York, Feb. TWO Finnish world champion athletes. Paovo Nurml and Taitso Makl, have arrived in New York aboard the Norwegian steamer Bergens Fjord on a propaganda tour on behalf of the Finnish Government, says the German news113 words
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Advertisement339 1940-02-07 14 ■Bj^^Kv«y§itf^ Th e All-Purpose Engine Ir i -i^frTOPi^U^A I/l HH r 8e P° werB ffom 3 fflEt t^HiSSJAui up to 45 (continuous Bti^sit¥Pvß m\\ $yl mMV <m(l P etr °l-driven Modj^^*^^^ calling for few replace' ments. $jm Ha f^ Spares are seldom re~ &|L m 11 quired except for accidental339 words
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Miscellaneous757 1940-02-07 14 Broadcasting TO-DAY nirom *DB 965 me/I (31.20 &«.>: IDA 6.04 net SINGAPORE < 49 6 m PMN I02 6 °>c <-9 2 •»•>•• YDB ZHL 1.33 mc/i (225m.) (19.80 tn.>. ZHP 0.69 mc/i (30.96m.) 4.50 p.m. Programme preview; 4.53 p.m. 1.00 p.m. Miscellaneous programme of new Tea concert; 5.50 p.m.757 words
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Article354 1940-02-07 15 Second Cricket Match In Selangor (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 5. MORE THAN ORDINARY interest was attached to the crick-t match yesterday, the second for this season in Selangor, in whic.i the participating sides were the Selangor Indian Association and Gonasekera's XI.354 words
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Article, Illustration26 1940-02-07 15 The Singapore and Malacca hockey teams that played a state matrh on Sunday at Malacca. Singapore won by two goals to one.26 words
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243 1940-02-07 15 Yesterday's Balestier Hockey DLAYING with one man short, the R.A.F. (Kallang) gave a good display yesterday, when they managed to hold the Ceylon Sports Club through the major portion of their evenly contested hockey game at Balestier, only to lose by a solitary243 words
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Article35 1940-02-07 15 Soccer: Business Houses League, Straits Times Press vs. Thornycrofts, Stadium. Hockey: R.A.F. (Malaya) vs. British Army, Police Depot. Tennis: S.C.C. Chinese New Year tournament. Cricket: Annual fixture meeting, 5.15 p.m. at S.C.C.35 words
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Article61 1940-02-07 15 'From Our Own CorrespoMCvr.t) Seremban, Feb. 6. THERE is a possibility of Negri Sem- bilan playing another hockey match before the present season is over. The Muar Hockey Association has written for a fixture with Negri Serabilan and they have suggested Feb. 18 at Seremban. Negri Sembilan has61 words
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Article29 1940-02-07 15 London, Feb. 7. IT Is officially announced that there will be no racing at Ascot this year. The substitute Gold Cup may be run elsewhere. Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article, Illustration440 1940-02-07 15 Oversea Bankers Prove Too Good For Sime Darby Oversea Bank 3; Sime Darby 1 CIELDING a better balanced team, the Oversea Chinese 1 Bank won their first match in the Business Houses' League with a clear-out victory over Sime Darby at440 words
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192 1940-02-07 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 4. PRECEDED by a curry tiffin and the distribution of prizes to winners in last year's tennis tournaments, the annual general meeting of the Perak Chinese Recreation Club, Ipoh, was held with Dr. K. T. Khong in the192 words
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472 1940-02-07 15 THE February medal competition of the Royal Singapore Golf Club was played at Bukit Timah on Saturday and Sunday and resulted in a tie in "A" division between J. F- Eber, SLdr. K. A. Jackman, Major O. S. Steele and J. Criterion with a472 words
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Article94 1940-02-07 15 IWE following will travel to Kuala Lumpur to represent Singapore in the Women's Inter-State Triangular Hockey Meeting this week-end. Mrs. L. M. Pennefather (capt.), Mr?. A. B. Sewell < vice-cap*.). Mrs. P. K. Braid, Misses D. and Z. Clarke, E. da Silva. M. d'Sylva, L. Fernandez. M.94 words
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Article175 1940-02-07 15 ONLY ten horses were exercised on the second track at Bukit Timah this morning, and eight of these came from Bowden's stable. Bowden has nearly all his horses in fine condition, and should have a gocd meeting here. The first out were Straight Flight. Happy Sal.175 words
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Article169 1940-02-07 15 Nine Individual And Three Team Entries ■From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Feb. 5. MINE individual and three team en- tries have been received for the all-Malayan inter-term cross-country race to be run in Ipoh this Saturday. Team entries are: Perak Winfffoot Harriers: S.K. Samy, S. V.169 words
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131 1940-02-07 15 Chinese New Year Tournament PILLOWING ar e rev sed ties for to- day in the Singapore Cricket Clubs Chinese New Year tennis tournament. Matches w 11 start at 4.45 p.m. MEN'S OPEN SINGLES K. Duldig vs. D. W. Whitehead: D. E. L. Anderson vs131 words
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Advertisement115 1940-02-07 15 SPENCER MICROSCOPES. COSSOR INSTRUMENTS, HILGER Etc. Literature and Advice on all instrument questions. Repair of microscopes, etc. F. ROSiSNTHAL P.O. Box 486, Singapore. Phone 6191. Does Your Nose Clog, Spoil Sleep and make you snore HERE'S MIGHTY COOD NEWS... If your nose "closes up" at night and makes breathing difficult,115 words
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276 1940-02-07 16 Ambitious Production And Training Programmes Milan, Feb. 6. DOUBLING of the number of machines and pilots of the Italian air force is announced for this year by the Italian undersecretary of state for aviation, Gen. Pricolc, reports the German news agency. Writing in276 words
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56 1940-02-07 16 Washington, Feb. 6. SINCE the outbreak of war Britain has bought 18 vessels In the United States totalling 76,269 tons, according to statistics issued by the U.S. Shipping Board, says the German news agency. France during the same period bought 14 vessels, totalling56 words
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44 1940-02-07 16 I BELGIAN BAN ON PAMPHLET DISTRIBUTION Brussels, Feb. 6. THE official Belgian Gazette publishes a royal decree forbidding the distribution of leaflets of any kind for an indefinite period. Severe punishment Is threatened to those disregarding this decree, says the German news agency. Aneta.44 words
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Article29 1940-02-07 16 Washington, Feb. 7. Mr. Vinson, chairman of the House of Representatives' naval committee, aier seeing the President, said that Mr. Roosevelt had approved the U.S. naval building programme.— Reuter.Reuter - 29 words
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Article247 1940-02-07 16 Church Leaders Urge Export Embargo .New York, Feb. 6. CIX church leaders with approximately 25,000,000 followers have ordered a campaign to be started from the pulpit aiming at an embargo on exports of war material from the United States to Japan, says the German news agency.247 words
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Article43 1940-02-07 16 'T'HE recent visit to the Vatican of Gen. Quelpo de Llano, the Spanish Radio General," was In connection with the question of conclusion of a concordat with Spain, it Is declared In quarters close to the Vatican, reports the German news agency.— Aneta.43 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-02-07 16 Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, who resigned from the Cabinet recently, is here seen going to the War Office for thi last time to say good-bye to his staff.27 words
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165 1940-02-07 16 Washington, Feb. 6. I ARGE-SCALE expansion of United States air defences is advocated by Major Thomas Phillips, of the U.S. Army General Staff. In a statement he characterizes the air defence organization of the United States as "completely insufficient165 words
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73 1940-02-07 16 Berlin, Feb. 6. A PREHISTORIC burial ground has been discovered accidentally by German soldiers In Upper Siles a in German-occupied Poland, says the German news agency. In the course of "excavations" near Sosnowicz, the soldiers chanced UDon a number of prehistoric graves. Examination has established73 words
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Article209 1940-02-07 16 Tokio Turning To The Soviet? Tokio, Feb. 6. ITNDER the caption "Japan and Russia," the American-owned Japan Times says that frequent references by international observers on the Far Eastern situation to the possibility of closer Japanese and Russian relations as that country's retort to American diplomaticDomei - 209 words
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54 1940-02-07 16 Tokio, Feb. 6. JAPANESE mine-sweepers le- stroyed 1,058 Chinese mines in the Yangtze River during the year ending Jan. 19 last, according to th? hisrh command of the Japanese China Fleet. During the past year the Japanese lost 12 small vessels through Chinese mines,Domei - 54 words
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Advertisement13 1940-02-07 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL CO. OPTOMETRISTS ?D N^ S s3JAPITqLBUILDIMG f Estd. 1931. SINGAPORE.13 words
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