The Straits Times, 13 March 1940
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Title Section36 1940-03-13 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1940. PRICE 5 CENT* The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1940. PRICE I CENTS.36 words
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Advertisement270 1940-03-13 1 See MIEN CHONG for SMART TAILORING t%M Singapore. Coleman St. -Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471). I tf^* aal^^aKSHfl^Lij SIABR!TY AND AN UNDISPUTED REPUTATION FOR FAIR DEALING THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY OF OVER 140 YEARS HAS INSPIRED COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN THE NORWICH UNION X FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY LTD. ITS270 words
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Advertisement20 1940-03-13 1 for PEHFECI STYLES in ORESSMAKINfi ft READYMADES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.20 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article26 1940-03-13 2 MOREY.--In loving memory of John James Morev who died as the result of a motor accident Mar. 13, 1937. HLs loving wife and famiiy.26 words
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Article37 1940-03-13 2 The family of the late Mr. William Henry Scully wish to express their sincere thanks to all relatives and friends who attended the funeral, as well as those who sent wreaths, telegrams and letters of condolence.37 words
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Advertisement552 1940-03-13 2 (Pie Straits? ®im& SMALL APS. Minimum charge $1. for advt. not exceeding 4 lines. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ad: are prepayable On March 11, 1940 at Batu Gajah Hospital to Nora, wife of Athelstan Stone, Lahat, Pcra!;, a552 words
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Advertisement842 1940-03-13 2 HOUSES FLATS. TO LET TO LET, Newly Built Bungalows opposite 164, Tandjong Katong Road, garage, garden, gas, electricity, modern sanitation Installed Apply Wee Thiam Slew, 229 Rochore Road. Telephone 2328. Immediate Entry. ATTRACTIVELY FURN. cool and airy double bedroom with sitting room, private ver. and entrance H. C. water, mod.842 words
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Advertisement796 1940-03-13 2 MOTOR VEHICLES HUPMOBILE AIRFLOW SEDAN in spotless condition. Mechanically perfect. Just ducoed black. Regularly serviced. New Battery. $975 or nearest, inspection at Fon? and Mansor, Hupp Specialists. 315 Orchard Rd. Adjoining Singapore Motors. BUYS, SELLS AND EXCHANGE Used Cars, Insurance Agents. Repairs. Used Cars/ Wolseley Sports 1934 $550, Morris Roadster796 words
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Advertisement731 1940-03-13 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. WANTED FOR DISPENSARY, MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Nationality Chinese. Apply Bos No. 458. Btralts Times. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU and Miss HANA. 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. WANTED TO RENT For immediate entry. Large airy godown; must be dry. On Monthly tenancy Box No. 368, Straits731 words
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Advertisement153 1940-03-13 2 BORNEO MOTORS PHONE 5088 UStDCA* BARGAMS STANDARD NINE SALOON A very economical little car over 35 m.p.g. It has been nicely ducoed dark blue. The tyres ure good and the tax is paid. PRICE $425.MORRIS 12 I. P. SAIOON It is in unusually well kept condition and has been fitted153 words
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Advertisement357 1940-03-13 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR UK. lncorpurat«o in England) PENINSULAR ANU OKIENTAI S.N Co MAII r"VPSENCER AND CAROO SEFVICEF The best possible services are being maintained by the' P. O. S N. Company to their usual ports of call except ports in Japan. Passengers are requested to357 words
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Advertisement194 1940-03-13 3 (Incoroorbted In lapani GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America, to Europe via America and Round Tours in the Pacific quoted in U.S. on application. To California from the Orient via Honolulu. ASAMA MARU leave Shanghai Apr. 8 TATUTA MARU leave194 words
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Advertisement721 1940-03-13 3 y*uX^ LSI j 1111 1 1 I H LUXURIOUS ONE-GLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with private bath Excellent Cuisine Moderate Fares FREQUENT PASSENGER SAILINGS TO GENOA MARSEILLES U.K. COPENHAGEN Passengers paying the O.K. rate have the option of proceeding overland. 2nd Class rail and sleeper, Genoa/Marseilles Lond on, at the ship's expense.721 words
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Advertisement984 1940-03-13 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE ZIII 1.53 me/I < 225 m I ZHP 0.69 me/S (30.96 m.) 1.00 p.m. Miscellaneous new gramophone records; 1.30 p.m. News and mid -day rubier, tin and copra prices; 1.40 p.m. MU:ellaneous new gramophone records (contd. i: 1.00 p.m. Interval; 5.00 p.m. Hokklen Amoy music t; 5.30984 words
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823 1940-03-13 4 Tin Rubber Helps Purchase Of Allied Armaments IN a review of the share market 1 for the past fortnight, Fraser i»nd Co., write: The ramifications of Allied control of currencies interlocked with the blockade, embargos and restrictions on commodity exports, makes a pattern of amazing823 words
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Article22 1940-03-13 4 RUBBER crops for February are reported as follows: lb. Jlmah Estate 22,500 Punggc- Estate 11,078 Perak River Valley 36,38022 words
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234 1940-03-13 4 Singapore, Mar. 12, 5 p.m. MUSING Boyera SeUen Ampata 5/1^ 5 4'-., Austrai Amafc */lft 6/4y.co Batu Selangors 1.65 1.60 Hong Fatta 1.31 1.34cd Jelebu* 0.85 0.90 Kampcng Lanjuts 23/- 23/9 K. Kamuntinn 8/- 8/9 Kaiminting 11/- 12/KJang Rivers 2. OS 2.10 Krainatt 11/6 12/Kuchals234 words
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1307 1940-03-13 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations TUESDAY, MAR. 12, 1940: S P.M. MINING Bojer* Sellers Ampat Tin (4s) 5s 5s 6d Austral Amal. (ss) &s 9d 6s 3d c.d. Austral Malay 35s 37s x.d. Ayer Hitam i£) 24s 25e Ayer Weng .62% .67% Bangrlu Tin (£j 21a 9d 22a 9d Batu1,307 words
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Article124 1940-03-13 4 Malls close at Uie General Post Office as follows: 10 MI Canada surface 9 a.m. China surface 9 a.m. Hong Kong surface 9 a.m. Java air 9.30 a.m. Sarawak surface 10 a.m. Sumatra. Medan surface 11 a.m. air 10 a.m. Palembang surface 9 a.m. air 9.30124 words
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364 1940-03-13 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TIN Austral Amal 3d. Mar. 16 Austral Malay 9d. and l!3 bonus Mar. 4 Burma Malay 6d. No. 22 Mar. 27 Chin Chin Tin 4% int. Mar. 18 Hong Fatt 15% final Mar. 20 Kramat Pulai 5% less tax Mar.364 words
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Advertisement32 1940-03-13 4 **s%hj^^^ fMpBBPW PROCESS OF Widely used for Reconditioning repairs t0... I f I Outstanding features. EXCELLENT ADHESION SPECIAL DKSCRimVB ILLUSTRATED SO M«l HANDBOOK U A ftfl IH Ull (MALAYA) bLTD W.P.S. 132 words
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Advertisement535 1940-03-13 4 When FEET feel THROTTLED! When feet feel choked, throttled, ready to burst right out of your shoes blame the stale Foot Acid that collects in 'he skin pores. Your feet have more porca than any other part of your body 3,000 to every square inch of skin 1 These are535 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous247 1940-03-13 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE ro-cay H.W. 00.47 a.m. 8.9 ft.; 1.07 p.m. 8.6 ft. L.W. 6.50 ajn. 1.5 ft.; 6.58 pjn. 2.2 ft To-morrow H.W. l.M a.m. 8.9 ft.; 1.41 p.m. 8.1 ft. L.W. 7.25 ajn. 1.5 ft.; 7.29 pjn. 2.6 ft. Friday. Mar. 15. K.W. 1.41 aJn. 8.7 ft; 2.23247 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article487 1940-03-13 5 Better Inquiry In Share Sections: Rubber Steady H\ Oar Financial Correspondent Singapore, Mar. 13. THE most important news this morning is the severe fall in the New York-London cross rate from 3.86 to j.77 Reasons for this fall at the moment are pure conjecture but it may487 words
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Article99 1940-03-13 5 THE Australian £18.000,000 war loan has been fully subscribed. Wednesday. Mar. 13, noon. Buyer* Sellers Prices Prices No. IX K.S.S. (Spot luuwi 38 1 38?4 Nil I\ B.S.S. fab. In cases March —39 39!; Sellerk option G.K.A.Q. K.s.s. r.o.b. In twin March 36 s 3«'i99 words
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Article126 1940-03-13 5 £300,000,000 Issue Oversubscribed London, Mar. 12. BRITAIN'S first war loan was launched to-day, and from the time the Bank of England opened in the morning, there was a continuous stream of applications by person and by post. Expectations that the loan, which totals £300 000Reuter - 126 words
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Article177 1940-03-13 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Corresponded, London, Mar. 12. /COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as follows with previous Quotations in Daren thesis r— RIBBER: Easier. Spot 12 1:16 d 12 3 16d (12Vsdl2» 4 d) May ii 3 16d 11 15 16d 11 15 16d 12d) July-Sept. ***** d 119177 words
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Article58 1940-03-13 5 FEBRUARY reports of tin companies are as follows: Plculs Hours Yardage ore Kamra 591 148,000 509 Pattani Tin GOO 244,000 296 K. Kamunting 627 127,000 413 Thabawleik 582 142,000 319 Pungah Dredge 1 571 227,000 1,685 Dredge 2 516 204,000 1,159 Austral Amal. Asam Kumbang 568 223,00058 words
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Article85 1940-03-13 5 DURING the week ended Mar. 2, exports of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports totalled 24,460 cases. They were consigned as fellows: 20.874 (85 per cent.) to the United Kingdom. 1 840 (8 per cent.) to Europe, 475 <2 per cent.) to Canada, and 1 271 (585 words
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58 1940-03-13 5 London, Mar. 12. THE Ministry of Supply has decided to appoint a committee to consider the question of increasing the United Kingdom output of non-ferrous metal ores. Well-informed circles consider that fairly substantial expansion of production of lead and tin could be effectedReuter - 58 words
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Article563 1940-03-13 5 Sungei Ramal Pays Final Dividend A DDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Sungei Ramal Syndicate, Ltd., in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, Mr. E. G. Leyne. the chairman, said: i "The profit for the year amounted to $35,517.20, thus exceeding that for the previous year by approximately563 words
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Article58 1940-03-13 5 THE following agricultural crops were harvested during February: Rubber: Kg. Ankola 8 763 Estates Bajoe *****2 Djasinga 73 855 I Tjikadntoe ***** Langen 47 045 Donowarle 29,000 Coffee: Estates Bajoe 16,082 Kapok: I Estates Bajoe nil Other Produce: Djasinga— Palm oil ***** Djasinga— Palm kernels 358 words
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Article361 1940-03-13 5 London, Mar. 12. FHE stock exchange opened quietly to-day and continued steady throughout the session. Main Interest centred in the new war loan. Although there is no definite indication yet rf the result it Is stated in the best informed luarters that the loan's -uccess is certain.361 words
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Article123 1940-03-13 5 Singapore. Mar. 13, noon. Buyers SeUen Gambler 7 50 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.00 'epvet White Muntok $13.50 White $13.00 Black $825 ?ovra Mixed $3.40 Sun Dried $3.80 iago Flour No 1 Lingga S6.3o Fair $6.35 $6.35 Sarawak $6.50 'elotong Palerabang $16.00 Banja $15.50 Sarawak $16.50123 words
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Article178 1940-03-13 5 The following are trie exenange rates this morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation SELLING London T.T 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4' i Lyons demand 2060 Switzerland demand 208 i Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15/16178 words
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58 1940-03-13 5 COLONY rubber stocks fell 3,204 tons In February being 35,912 tons compared with 39,116 tons at the end of January. Of the February stocks, 21,835 tons were in the hands of dealers: 5,488 tons In Harbour Boards; 612 tons in railway godowns and 7,97758 words
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Advertisement33 1940-03-13 5 •Steps to^g^Seciirih} A.D. *****11 l 172 All Classes Agents of Insurance ■a———— b^— a— Throughout Malaya ftbe IRoipal Egcbange assurance: Xonoon HEAD OFFICE FOR MALAYA 6. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS: SINGAPORE. 3 APB la33 words
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Advertisement355 1940-03-13 5 DON'T SUFFER Front PRICKLY HEAT!! USE AGNESIA ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER The Unfailing Remedy. Ask for it You can buy it anywhere. Product oC GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore Kuala Lumpur. I THE RADIO OF THE FUTURE TO-DAY 1 KEE HUAT Co POOLEY PLATFORM WEIGHING MACHINES. The Cheapest Machine? are those that355 words
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Advertisement268 1940-03-13 5 ft (li i I > V n I Ti I IT 1«j• 111 1 i♦! I fitr m 19-25. CECIL STKKET. SINGAPORE. Telephone Manager's Office 1512 Exchange Oept. 4SIS General Office 4514 Cable <\ddren:— "PROVINBANK." Head Office SILCHOW PAID IP CAPITAL (Ch.) 5 10,000.000 RESERVE FUNDS t 13.000.00. TOTAL ASSETS268 words
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Advertisement247 1940-03-13 6 TWO HOURS OF SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY YOUNG OLD (ALHAMBRA TO DAY 3.15, 6.15 9.i7) tWALT DISNEY'S Latest \LL-TECHNICOLOUR SPECIAL CARTOON PROGRAMME Walt Disney's Special ST "MOTHER GOOSE GOES HOLLYWOOD" See All Your favourite Film Stars The biggest Disney Hit of The Year "FERDINAND THE BULL" A247 words
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Advertisement498 1940-03-13 6 LAST NIGHT 6.15 9.15 ■■HHUBII THE ANGUISHED STORY j T J^ THAT LIES BEHIND THE TORTURED CRY THEY MADE 7 CRIMINAL Warner Bros.' Dramatic Hit with JOHN GARFIELD, CLAUDE RAINS, ANN SHERIDAN. To-morrow— A VIGOROUS, ANIMATED AND DRAMATIC TALE OF ROMANCE AND EXCITEMENT CHARLES LAUGHTON In His Greatest Role 'JAMAICA498 words
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Advertisement328 1940-03-13 6 The Whole Town's talking about this Grand Picture SEASON EXTENDED for the benefit of the hundreds TURNED AWAY POSITIVELY LAST DAY! I at the AIR-CONDITIONED 5.15 6.15 9.15 TWJjiJu^lll r 5261 The ueen of the Screenm ■■*> I^B Singing more gloriously than I I tl^^^f^^^^^B ever m I niIDDIU 4328 words
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718 1940-03-13 7 Direct Helsinki Plea Needed Due To Scandinavian Attitude BRITAIN WOULD FURNISH GREATER SHARE IN MEN AND SHIPS FOR over two weeks a large Anglo-French ex1 peditionary force of more than 50,000 men has been standing by ready to go to theReuter - 718 words
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Article238 1940-03-13 7 London, Mar. 12. IN ADDITION to approving the action of the Government In refusing to nass on the Soviet terms to Finland, British Press commentators generally convey their realization that Finland's decision, when reached, is likely to have a big effect on the future238 words
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Advertisement243 1940-03-13 7 HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL 1 Tnmnirr CEE! WHAT A SHOW! TOWIGHT "GAIETIES OF 1940" Cocktail Dance Guaranteed Great 7 p. m. to 9 p. m. Ualaxy of Uirls mr^v-i U LAMOUR ULEE DINNER DANCE r r U LORIOUSLY UAY (informal) Generating Gladness 9.45 to midnight (J IVE Generously NO ADMISSION CHARGE243 words
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Advertisement369 1940-03-13 7 Health ts M BUILDS THE STAMINA TO OFFSET FATIGUEAVOID SICKNESS-RUN DOWN CONDITION Don't wait for sickness to strike you down— protect your health while you have it. Take Waterbury's Compound regu« larly every day. Waterbury's fortifies the system adds strength and stamina. Its pure liver and malt extracts enrich the369 words
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1192 1940-03-13 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAR. 13, 1940. (193rd. Day of the War.) CATCHING IT BOTH WAYS When His Excellency the Governor broadcast to Malaya on the subject of wartime taxation he was in possession of the recommendations of the committee appointed to consider means of raising a special contribution1,192 words
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Letters To The Editor
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567 1940-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— l have written this letter in reply to numerous others which have appeared in the Straits Times. My feelings are very strong regarding this subject of Income tax, and I sincerely hope that you will favour567 words
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331 1940-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Reading your issue of to-day we are gre2ted with the statement that the strikers of the Singapore Harbour Board, a government concern, have again fooled the Chinese Protectorate and the Government in general. May I ask331 words
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698 1940-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Tims?. Sir, May I suggest to the Governor an easy and simple way of getting in extra revenue? We can take it for granted that the Governor, government officials and unofficial and editors of the different newspapers698 words
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121 1940-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt is hardly conceivable, but it looks as though someone in the Home Government has suggested that the Colonial Office should insist upon income tax being introduced into Malaya so as to remove invidious comparisons, albeit superficial121 words
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120 1940-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, I am one of the poor people for whom everybody seems to be much concerned nowadays, for I earn less than $1,000 a year, though I could wish it was so much a month! Nevertheless, I120 words
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736 1940-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— With due respect to Professor Silcock, few dispute mat a straight percentage tax on salary or income Is the fairest form of taxation for protection. It is only when class leßisLition and "patriotism" are introduced that736 words
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190 1940-03-13 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time* Sir,— May I crave the courtesy ol your columns to reply, just once, to your correspondent Inez Simonez? I am sorry th.it he, (or Is It she?) descended to personalities, more especially as apparently a major point in190 words
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259 1940-03-13 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— Judging from some of the comments In your correspondence columns about palatial Mount Pleasant residences, etc., of government officials, It would appear that many more people are taking notice of a section of the local community259 words
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1303 1940-03-13 13 Why Are We Being Asked To Be Fair-Minded To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The main purpose of the proposed income tax, as far as one can Judge from His Excellency's radio talk, is to obtain money from the rich, in preference to the poor. Ido not disagree1,303 words
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137 1940-03-13 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l was interested particularly in two of your letters of Mar. 8, namely, "Professional Man" and "Fair Play." We all feel that we wish to give as much as is in our power, but income137 words
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272 1940-03-13 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. Now that we have listened to the King's Representative expressing his personal opinion. I hope you will again help a common or garden "man in the street" to air his miserable opinion just once more!272 words
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183 1940-03-13 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— There must be quite a few people with salaries of between $400 and $700 per month who, having discovered their particular tax will amount to only about $10 or $15 per month, may be misled183 words
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Advertisement303 1940-03-13 8 JUST ARRIVED GENUINE LUDWIG JAZZ SETS LATEST MODELS ROBINSON PIANO CO. (S.S.) LTD. OPPOSITE CLIFFORD PIER 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. ITUSH STOCK OF E.P.N.S. WARE. Pine303 words
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Advertisement43 1940-03-13 8 Have your NEW SUITS >-^\ made by EXPERT TAILORS \V# MODERATE 3 PRICES Latest Woollen Palm ij\ I Beach Suitings JSuj alwavM in ttock W TA| HENG c WJI 23-5 Coleman St. Phone 3375 S'por« JOHN DUKE Ma n ufacturing Optician. 21. BATTERY ROAD.43 words
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Article, Illustration610 1940-03-13 9 Hostilities To Close At Noon To-day? TWO CABINET MINISTERS RESIGN IN HELSINKI Soviet To Get All The Karelian Isthmus A N official dispatch from Moscow to Berlin states that the Russo-Finnish peace terms have been signed and that hostilities will cease at noon today. From Helsinki,610 words
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Article51 1940-03-13 9 London, Jtfar. 13. A WAR -TIME trade agreement was initialled yesterday on behalf of tho British and Danish governments to facilitate the normal flow of trade r,s far as possible under present cond'tiuns. A committee, already in existence, will deal with questions arising under the new agreement.Reuter - 51 words
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Article243 1940-03-13 9 VERSION GIVEN BY MOSCOW Berlin, Mar. 13. ACCORDING to the Moscow offlA cial news agency, it is officially announced in Moscow that FinnishSoviet hostilities will cease at noon today. The peace terms were signed by Molotov, Zhdanov and Gen. Vassilievski for the Soviet and M. Ryti, theReuter - 243 words
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75 1940-03-13 9 "THE Swedish Gothenburg Shipping Journal states that the German coal position is better but that of potato is bad. Theatres, cinemas and restaurants are full, distracting the people from bad worries. The churches too are full, showing unbroken and Increasing opposition to dechrlstianization. It isReuter - 75 words
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Article224 1940-03-13 9 Bombing Raid On German Base 'THE Air Ministry announces that during an R.A.F. reconnaissance flight over Heligoland Bight and estuaries on Monday afternoon, an aircraft of the RA.F. coastal command successfully attacked a German submarine at the entrance to the Schilling roads. The submarine wasReuter; British Wireless - 224 words
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Article80 1940-03-13 9 Dutch British Ships Sunk London. Mar. 13. THE Dutch steamer Eulota < 6,236 tons), owned by The Hague Petroleum Company, sank after an explosion yesterday, says a message from The Hague. The crew of 42 were picked up by a British warship. The Eulota was proceeding to Curacao in ballast.Reuter - 80 words
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Article163 1940-03-13 9 New York, Mar. 13. The New York Times says that if the Finnish war should end, the situation would simply revert to the situation prevailing last November and the Allies would be no worse off in the matter of Russian supplies for Germany thanReuter - 163 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-03-13 9 The Duke and Duchess of Windsor listening to a concert given by members of the RAT. in the Chaillot Palace in Paris.22 words
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Article, Illustration27 1940-03-13 9 Two policemen, of the army of the twenties and twenty-threes, who were recently called up to register for service, signing their names at the Marylebone Employment Exchange.27 words
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Article143 1940-03-13 9 Why Children Should Not Return To London London, Mar. 13. IN a circular issued to the local education authorities yesterday, the Board of Education announces that the Government is of the opinion that, in view of the continuing danger of air attack, it is veryReuter; British Wireless - 143 words
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87 1940-03-13 9 Life Of Parliament To Be Prolonged? London, Mar 13. REPLYING in the House of Lords yesterday to a question whether it proposes shortly to introduce a bill to prolong the life of Parliament, Earl Stanhope, Lord President of the Council, said the Government was well aware of the necessity forReuter - 87 words
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Article275 1940-03-13 9 'THE American newspaper Baltimore Sun, commenting on the AngloItalian settlement on the question of German coal exports states. "This decision does appear to represent an Allied victory as such an engagement would make a large dent in Germany's economic armour. "Any contraction of the supplyReuter - 275 words
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Article67 1940-03-13 9 New York, Mar. 12. ERNST KEHLER, the young boxer who was arrested In Toronto In connection with the death of Walter Engleberg, secretary of the German Consul-General in New York, has been convicted of first degree manslaughter. Engelberg was found dead In a Brooklyn house inReuter - 67 words
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Article215 1940-03-13 9 FR the past 15 days an AngloFrench expeditionary force has been standing by ready to go to Finland. This was announced by M. Edouard Daladier. the French Prime Minister, in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, (see Page Seven). It is understood in Paris that the 50,000215 words
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Article125 1940-03-13 9 Rome, Mar. 12. TpHE veil of secrecy which has so far surrounded yesterday s conversations between Mussolini and Ribbentrop, the Nazi Foreign Minister, has been partially lifted by an article in Giornale d'ltalia, which stys, "The conversations ranged over the entire European field and over the fundamental questionReuter - 125 words
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Article66 1940-03-13 9 Brussels, Mar. 13. THE Belgian ambassador in Berlin has been instructed to make an energetic protest against the flight of German planes over Belgian territory yesterday. Two foreign planes, it is reported, flew over liege at midday and were fired on by anti-aircraft batteries and pursuedReuter - 66 words
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Article189 1940-03-13 9 Why Huge Order Is Being Held Up Washington, Mar. 3. THE apparent delay in placing the new U.S. $1,000,000,000 Allied aircraft order in the United States is reported to be substantially attributable, firstly, to the strong pressure which the Allies are reported to be bearing onReuter - 189 words
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70 1940-03-13 9 Washington, Mar. 13. THE House of Representatives yesterday passed and sent to the Senate j a bill authorizing the expenditure of £655,000,000 on the expansion of the United States navy and its air force in the next two years. The bill, which is designedReuter - 70 words
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Advertisement13 1940-03-13 9 MR. HORE-BELISHA on why Allies should intervene in Far North see pane 16.13 words
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Advertisement45 1940-03-13 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 5, 10, 11, 12, 14 16 Here's Something *4)'/!^ NT""» TT T /£r 'i E W <t j in Fine Bee?* !jm !>-_ 5^W tooths! UL^w lf.:.:< if AUSTRALIAN BREWED IN A AUSTRALIA BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCT Sole Agents: W.PS. KB m. i45 words
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1030 1940-03-13 10 Crown's Appeal Against Acquittal Succeeds JUDGE'S COMMENTS ON ENTRY OF ACCUSED INTO BANK REVERSING the decision of the judge in the lower oart, Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell sentenced Robin Aylmer Elliott, 23-year-old ex-bank assistant accountant, to one month's rigorous imprisonment in the Appeal Court1,030 words
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Article182 1940-03-13 10 tiINGAPOKE RAFFLES HOTEL Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. 10 9 p.m. Dinner-Dance (Informal^ 9.45 to Midnight. GAKKKK IHKATRE GEYLANG Robbery on The Devil's Rd Choo Moh Yam. Cantonese Talkie 7.45 p.m. GKEAI WOULD Cabaret 6.30 to 8.45 9.30 p.m. to Midnighi. Globe: Judge Hardy's Children. S!:y: Prescription for Romance. Atlantic182 words
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Article90 1940-03-13 10 THE Minister for Economic Warfare. Mr. R. H. Cross, stated in the House of Commons that the question of the whole subject of contraband control in the Far East was under consideration. Mr. Cross also stated that by Mar. 8 over 1,100,000 tons of contraband hadBritish Wireless - 90 words
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65 1940-03-13 10 IOAFURUDEEN bin Abdul Karim, *J who was charged in the Singapore third court recently with assisting in the management of a common betting house, in Serangoon Road, was fined $500. or, in default, three months' simple imDrisonment this morning. Mr. H. P. Armstrong, A.S.P.65 words
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211 1940-03-13 10 THE solidarity of Muslim support 1 for the Allies continues to be one of the topics of special mention in the neutral press. The Chicago Daily Nsws. one of the biggest newspapers in the United States, says: "Turkey, though outwardly a dictatorship, isReuter - 211 words
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Article, Illustration52 1940-03-13 10 Gen. Weygand (left), commander of the French Forces in the Near East, recently inspected British. Egyptian and Indian mechanized unit, drawn up in the desert near Cairo. He was accompanied by Lieut.-Gen. Sir A. F. Wavell (right), commander of the British Land Forces in the52 words
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217 1940-03-13 10 Shanghai, Mar. 13. J DO not doubt that Chungking will win the war against Japan/' said Sir Stafford Cripps, well-known British left wing politician, who arrived here yesterday from Hong Kong en route to Japan. He has just "completed visits to India. Russia and217 words
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106 1940-03-13 10 (From Our Own Correspondents Penang, Mar. 13. MR. C. W. A. Sennett, Deputy Municipal President, paid a tribute at yesterday's meeting of the Commissioners to Mr. M. J. Thorpe, Municipal Engineer, who is leaving on retirerr:ent shortly. Mr. Sernett referred to Mr. Thorpe's strong character,106 words
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Article82 1940-03-13 10 A Walt Disney programme. R.K. Radio. At the Alhambra. A PULL house testified to the popularity of an all-Disney programme in colour. There were some amusing and enjoyable items including the adventures of Mickey Mouse. Donald Duck, and "Three Little Pigs." Particular mention should be made82 words
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Article34 1940-03-13 10 Robert Montgomery, the film star, now in Paris, is to make a film in England of the life of Pastor Niemoller, the German clergyman who defied Hitler from the pulpit until put In prison.34 words
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Article133 1940-03-13 10 London, Mar. IS. FURTHER civil estimates published yesterday show that the Home Department, Law and Justice, want Just over £19 Ms millions, a decrease of nearly £13 000 000. Education and broadcasting want neany £68 000 000, an increase of over .2750 000. Unclassified services showReuter - 133 words
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447 1940-03-13 10 Remarkable Document Seized By Police By A Straits Times Special Correspondent ANE of the most remarkable documents found at the secret printing headquarters of the Communist Anti-Enemy Backing Up Society mentioned in the police court last week was a handwritten report by an agitator447 words
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78 1940-03-13 10 UNDER notice to quit their quarters, the 1,500 Singapore Harbour Board dockyard artisans, who have been on strike for more man two months, were still idle th's morning. Yesterday the men sent representatives to the Chinese Protectorate where they had discussions with Mr. R.78 words
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91 1940-03-13 10 •T*HE Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas and Lady Thomas and party will be attending the concert in aid of the Finnish Red Cross Fund at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Sunday. Organized by Miss Barbara Gilmar and Mr. R. L. Bridges, the performance is under the91 words
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Advertisement99 1940-03-13 10 designed fl|HHHttj BESi perfect BZHS^BB [flint /TJWfTTffViifliflu SS a. a. W r LBnAt^i^H r^^^" t,l r U U U WMiUSmimii^il Gives 5 kinds of cold in one cabinet, the right cold Wm^^^M/j^CJ tiiil^^m and humidity for each specific food. I M^^ATj 1. bIPER FREEZER2. MEAT STORAGE ZONE3. MILK BEVERAGE ZONE.99 words
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561 1940-03-13 11 Support For Loan Proposal In Selangor Negri RESIDENT ASKS COUNCILLORS TO GIVE THEIR REASONS UNOFFICIAL members of the Selangor and Negri Sembilan Stale Councils yesterday expressed unanimous opposition to the introduction of income tax. Speaking in the Selangor Council, the British Resident, Major G. M.561 words
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Article123 1940-03-13 11 THOSE who saw the film "Hitler Beast of Berlin" in Singapore recently may have wondered whether it was not exaggerated, whether conditions in German prison camps rould possibly be as brutal and horrible as they were depicted in that American film. Anyone who frit123 words
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Article211 1940-03-13 11 Sequel To Incident In Rowell Road AN incident in Rowell Road on the morning of Jan. 8, had its sequel in the Singapore third court yesterday, when 11 Chinese claimed trial to rioting charges. A witness for the prosecution, Sim Chwee Tser, a building contractor,211 words
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Article68 1940-03-13 11 HUNTER— SETH WEDDING MR. D. M. Hunter, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hunter of Fremantle, Western Australia, was married at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday to Miss Theresa Seth, daughter of Mr. J. P. Seth, of Singapore. The Yen. Graham White took the service. The bride was given away68 words
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Article323 1940-03-13 11 Two S.H.B. Men Sentenced PVIDENCE that a Singapore Har-1-1 bour Board striker, Tan Yiu Meng, threatened to pour a tin of tar over a Chinese worker if he returned to work, was given yesterday in the Singapore fifth court, when two strikers were charged under the323 words
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Article72 1940-03-13 11 ALLEGED to have threatened another Chinese, Teo Eng Teong, with a parang with intent to injure him, in order to make him agree to give his daughter in marriage, Llm Lye Heng was allowed bail of $250 in the Singapore criminal district court yesterday when he claimed trial72 words
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Article49 1940-03-13 11 A new series of talks will begin at the Singapore Broadcasting station to-night at 7.30. It will be entitled "Weekly Background to the News Letter," written in England by "Terang Hati" and read by John Dumeresque, of the Singapore station. The author is believed to be an ex-Malayan journalist.49 words
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Article245 1940-03-13 11 BEER STOUT DILUTED 30,000 Bottles In Singapore STATEMENT IN ASSIZE CASE "IT is estimated that there are 1 30,000 bottles of diluted beer and stout in Singapore and the public is buying a different article from what it expects," said Crown Counsel, Mr. C. H. Butterfleld, at the Assizes yesterday245 words
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Article197 1940-03-13 11 FE increased frequency of Empire news bulletins of the 8.8.C. was mentioned at the annual meeting of the Empire Press Union over which Major J. J. Astor presided. Addressing the meeting Major Astor discussed the handicaps imposed by war conditions upon the overseas Press which had,Reuter - 197 words
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Article89 1940-03-13 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 12. OPPOSITION to the introduction of Income tax has been expressed by the Selangor Indian Merchants' Association of Kuala Lumpur. At a special general meeting yesterday, at which Haji K. A. Fackir Mohamed presided, the following resolution was89 words
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Article35 1940-03-13 11 A tribute to the public services rendered by Mr. J. R. Vethavenam during his term of office as a State Councillor, was paid by the Sultan of Selangor speaking in the Selangor State Council yesterday.35 words
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432 1940-03-13 11 EVIDENCE as to how a check of Malay sappers returning to barracks on the night of an affray at the Happy World amusement park on Feb. 7, led to the discovery that one man, who was last seen on the afternoon of the432 words
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Advertisement220 1940-03-13 11 Am ASEPTIC OINTMENT J£Z ENDED HER 2 YEARS' ZZr/MI ECZEMA The World's Dear Sirs, g^_ r*-»»r she Quickest Healer Two I/ears ago 1 had a slight used Gennolenc roughness on my ankle. I took <• lor very little notice of it until it f 4p A ULCERS began to itch220 words
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Advertisement240 1940-03-13 11 ABRAIZO STEEL WOOL llfllT^rAflt QUALITY HOUSE- BPll \LI HOLD CLEANER H *l ill W^J LARGE PACKET:- S^t^^^^Tn 12 SCOURING ROLLS W**^?**''^ ONE CAKE POLISHING l^ ~*z£S) SOAP 50 CTS. PER PKT. SMALL PACKET— NEATS FOOT OIL bMA L L fAL&Li- HARNESS OIL 5 SCOURING ROLLS L a RG Tms $?oo240 words
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685 1940-03-13 12 Combatting "No Stock" Conditional Sale Tricks MAXIMUM PENALTY OF FINE OF $5,000 OR TWO YEARS THE Food Controller, Malaya, has made a new Order, the Food (Provisions as to Sales) Order, 1940, which is designed to combat conditional sale, refusal to sell and profiteering-.685 words
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61 1940-03-13 12 POPE PIUS XII said a special mass of thanksgiving in St. Peter's yesterday on the occasion of the first anniversary of his coronation as Supreme Pontiff. The Cathedral was crowded, the enormous congregation including people from all parts of the world. Among the diplomats present61 words
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Article436 1940-03-13 12 T*HE funeral of Mr| William Henry Scully, former Penang State crick?ter, took place yesterday afternoon at the Bidadari Cemetery, preceded by a full choral service at the Cathedral cf Good Shepherd. The Rev. Father N. Maury jfScialed. Air.ong three pitsent were: Mr. 11. R.436 words
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486 1940-03-13 12 THE Salvation Army is marking the fifth anniversary of the arrival of its Malayan chief in this country. Five years ago to-day Lt.-Col. H. A. Lord arrived in Singapore to investigate the prospects of starting .Salvation Army work here. After a month's investigation486 words
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Article245 1940-03-13 12 Co-operation Offered New Delhi, Mar. 12. A RESOLUTION welcoming the attainment by India of her due place among the Dominions but stressing the urgent need for safeguards and guarantees for the preservation of the Indian states was passed unanimously by the Chamber of Princes to-day. The JamReuter - 245 words
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64 1940-03-13 12 London, Mar. 12. •THE Minister of Information, Sir John Reith, and other Cab.net Ministers attended a private view of a film entitled "Britannia is a Woman," which illustrates the activities of the women's voluntary services and describes generally the part which women areBritish Wireless - 64 words
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Article, Illustration184 1940-03-13 12 A LIST of more than 200 Royal Air Force temporary pro- motions is published to-day. Thirty-four wing commanders become group captains, 133 squadron leaders are promoted wing commanders and 52 flight lieutenants become squadron leaders. The new wing commanders include Andrew Doug.asReuter - 184 words
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56 1940-03-13 12 Dublin, Mar. 12. THE large parochial hall of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral at Armagh was seriously damaged by fire yesterday. It Is believed to have been caused by I.R.A. terrorists. The hall had recently been used as a military billet and was stillReuter - 56 words
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Advertisement282 1940-03-13 12 DO YOU MEED CLASSES? Thorn pson Certified «^£P^**> Frames and Mountings M are priced $3.00 S. r ..00 I«SSS2^ and $7.00. The cost of I Wy the lenses depends on j£Z^ yonr eyesight needs. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. Qualified Eyesight Specialists. 4. ARCADE BLDG.. 'PHONE 3002. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of282 words
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Advertisement261 1940-03-13 12 THAT irritating cough make* your throat tore and painful. It inflames th^ delicate air tubea and often leada to more serious consequences. Therefore, be sure to take Peps antiseptic, breatheable tablets at the first aign of trouble. Dissolved in your mouth a Pepsi -^-.'jg^Jsfj-'^ releases rich medicinal essences which V^261 words
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Advertisement475 1940-03-13 13 25, High Street, Singapore. (Opposite New Supreme Court) 'Phone 6011. By special request: For Tiffin: Popular Curry Dish daily except Sunday. Usual $1.00 Dinner on Friday Saturday Nights. Wines at hand. Delicious Supper always available daily until midnight. RETIRING RESIDENTS! There is no need to withdraw youi financial interest? when475 words
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Advertisement256 1940-03-13 13 ASSURE YOUR OWN FUTURE Modern commerce has .io place to offer, no high rewards to give .o the unskilled, untrained worker. Success only comes to the qualified! Decide to-day to study at PITMAN'S. Singapore— Branch of the famous London college established over 70 years ago. Enrolment at any time for256 words
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377 1940-03-13 14 THK Allied convoy system goes from success to success Ud to w j 7su„ 8S i ot Wednesday, Mar. 6, only 27 ships have been lost out of a total of 11.574 British, French and neutral ships which were convoyed. Of this total, onlyReuter - 377 words
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1029 1940-03-13 14 "Every Day Sees New Increase," States War Secretary INTRODUCING the Army estimates, in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. Oliver Stanley, the Secretary of State for War, said that British troops in France today were approximately double of what they were in OctoberReuter - 1,029 words
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Article251 1940-03-13 14 Education In Reich And Britain Contrasted London, Mar. 12. DETAILS of educational methods in present-day Germany are commented upon by the British Press, which contrasts them with British educational ideals and methods. The Manchester Guardian, commentIng on the German methods, says: "It Is a tragedyBritish Wireless - 251 words
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157 1940-03-13 14 London, Mar. 12. THE President of the Board of Trade, Sir Andrew Duncan, stressed the importance of maintaining the export trade in an address to the British Chamber of Commerce. This was the first of a series of meetings he Is addressing In industrialBritish Wireless - 157 words
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Article85 1940-03-13 14 Ankara, 'Mar. 12. THE presence at Ankara of AirMarshal Sir William Mitchell and General Jaunaud, commanding the Allied Air Forces in the Middle East, is considered to add to the importance of the work of the Turkish Supreme Defence Council, which has Just concludedReuter - 85 words
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85 1940-03-13 14 Ottawa, Mar. 12. GE NER A L election nominations closed to-day. The candidates number 672 comprising Liberals, 240. Conservatives, 213, Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, 96, New Democracy, 28, and others including Communists, 95. Mr. Mackenzie King, the Prime Minister, and Dr. R. J. Manion, Conservative PartyReuter - 85 words
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Article28 1940-03-13 14 Canberra, Mar. 12. THE country party has decided to accept the proposals of Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Prime Minister, for the formation of a coalition government. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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586 1940-03-13 14 Stockholm, Mar. 12. THE newspaper Svenska Dagbladet 1 states that if Finland rejected the Soviet terms Sweden should start "non-intervention" on the Spanish scale. "We must give the Western Powers to understand that their intervention would not be tolerated by Sweden or Norway,"586 words
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Article184 1940-03-13 14 FE Nazis have repeated their attacks on British lightships. The crew of a lightship stationed 30 miles off the Norfolk coast described how they were twice attacked from the sea. Altogether 18 bombs were dropped but all missed the ship. The attacks were made at184 words
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Article149 1940-03-13 14 London, Mar. 12. MR. Sumner Welles, U.S. Undersecretary of State, who Is now In London, started another busy day by seeing Mr. C. R. Attlee, Opposition Leader, and Mr. Arther Greenwood, Deputy Leader, at the United States Embassy. The interview lasted 80 minutes andReuter - 149 words
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Advertisement200 1940-03-13 14 ■fiF I THCSE SIGNS SAY "ALKALIZE" I > I UpMt Stomach Fbtulenc* PW lndi|«tlon Bllioumn. Jap i Heartburn Constipation 3|Pk||jiiy§&^B HP^pHii I I Th T*M«u ir« mlm favoured. Huk&f l- *"■-■*■—»—^^^^a^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^" »—^^^^a^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ tins of JO foe cnv+lllnf f <*o new tcai I ALKALISED WITH PHILLIPS* I »"U. «"-< Evaryon* will200 words
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Article46 1940-03-13 15 Soccer: First Division, R.A.F. vs. 8.R.C., Stadium; Reserve Division, Polire ts. Royal Navy, Depot; S.C.C. vs. Chinese, padang; 8.H.L., Hongkong and Shanghai Bank vs. (luthries, S.H.B. ground. Boxing: Tolley Cup competition, Happy World. Tennis: V.M.C.A. tournament. Cricket: Fort (aiming vs. R.A.F. (TeiiKah) Tanglin.46 words
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609 1940-03-13 15 Draw For Badminton Championships At Ipoh (ftani Our Perak Badminton Correspondent) rE draw for the Malayan badminton championships to be held at Jpoh during the Easter holidays is as follows MEN'S SINGLES Top Section: Tan Chong Tee vs. Low Keat S'hi; Tan Kin Hong vs. Lee Yew Seng; Yap Chin609 words
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145 1940-03-13 15 WHERE was no play in the Y.M.C.A. A open invitation lawn tennis tournament yesterday, owing to the sodden condition of the ground. Revised ties are TO-DAY Men's Handicap Singles (semi-final): Wee Eng Lock < 15.3) vs I. A. Alsagoff (—30.3). Men's Handicap Doubles Capt.145 words
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593 1940-03-13 15 Meeting WiU Be Held On Mar. 20, 23, 25 A GOOD entry of 136 horses and ponies has been received for the Perak Turf Club's Easter professional meeting, which will be held on Mar. 20, 23 and 25. Horses in classes two. three593 words
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677 1940-03-13 15 BOXER REFUSES TO CONTINUE FIGHTING Further Results In Tolley Cup A RARE incident happened at the Happy World stadium last ni*ht during the second round of the preliminaries of the Tolley Cup competition, when 27 more bouts were decided. A Manchester Regiment boxer, Pte. Cooper refused to continue his fight677 words
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Article41 1940-03-13 15 THE following: arc the results of other S.A.F.A. league matches played yesterday: Reserve Division. K.A.I, beat S.R.C, 3—l; Second Division (A), Naval Police beat Pulau Brani, 3—l; R.A.F. Tengah beat R.A. (8.M.), 2—o; RA.F. Torpeda beat R.A.0.C., 7—o.41 words
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184 1940-03-13 15 ONLY 36 horses, ponies and hacks have been entered for the Taiping Turf Club's March skye meeting on Friday and Saturday. The entries are: sf. 6f. Danse Dv Ventre x x Star Lock x x Tourniquet x MGM x x Dazzle x Sam Burger184 words
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416 1940-03-13 15 Chinese Draw With Loyals, Manchesters With Gunners TWO first division league matches were played yesterday, 1 both ending in the points being shared. At the stadium the Loyals held the Chinese in a game which was packed with thrills, two goals being shared,416 words
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96 1940-03-13 15 ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL held their Interhouse swlmmin? championships at the V.M.C.A. pool. For" Canning, yesterday Champions were "Richards" House with 37 noints. and the ne\t were "Hose" with 3»» points find -Loyfat" with 31 points. iiiree schools competed in the inter-school relay, 160 yards free96 words
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Article70 1940-03-13 15 London, Mar. 12. THE callover for the Grand National is to-day as follow: 100 to 7 Kilstar offered, 15 to 1 taken: 100 to 7 Sterling Duke offered, 15 to 1 taken: 100 to 6 Symaethis offered, 20 to 1 taken; 18 to one Venturesome Knight offered.Reuter - 70 words
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Article57 1940-03-13 15 THE following will repressnt Fort Canning at cricket against R A.F. Tcngah at Tangl n to-day a'; 2.00 p m. Sqdn. Leader Marchbanks (capt.): Capt. Castor. Lieut. Mercer; Sergt. Long, Ser?t. Dowling. Sergt. Major Wilton: Sergi. Dovelin?, Cp! Boston. Pte. Whi.eman, Cpl Turner. Cpl. Ritchie. Reserve: LCpl.57 words
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Article24 1940-03-13 15 THE Cantonese Swimming Union beat the V.M.C.A. "A 1 te^m by eight goals to one !n a wster poio match yesterday.24 words
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1742 1940-03-13 16 L. HORE- BELISHA - L. HORE-BELISHA By SIX months of war have passed. Let us survey the scene. We can measure the progress made and estimate the prospects before us. Are we on the quickest road to victory If not, we should correct our course without delay. Aggression1,742 words
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88 1940-03-13 16 London, Mar. 12. IN the House of Commons to-day Mr. R. H. Cross, Minister of Economic Warfare, in reply to a question whether during recent weeks German interests had Intensified their efforts to acquire control of Rumanian oil companies, said the Government wasReuter - 88 words
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Article31 1940-03-13 16 Moscow, Mar. 12. A TRADE and navigation treaty between the Soviets and Iran has been initialled and will be signed in Teheran shortly, It is announced.— Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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213 1940-03-13 16 Peiping, Mar. 2. ACCORDING to reports from central Hopei, famine conditions exist there and a major tragedy looms as the people, already on a starvation level, are living on bark trees and even eating common earth, which is causing many deaths. The desperateReuter - 213 words
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437 1940-03-13 16 London, Mar. 12. AN interesting account of the visit of Ribbentrop, the German Foreign Minister, to the Pope is culled by The Times from a trustworthy source in Rome, which states that Ribbentrop asked whether the Pope would be prepared to437 words
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