The Straits Times, 4 May 1940
1940-05-04
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Title Section36 1940-05-04 1 The Straits Times ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1940 PRICE 5 CENT The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS36 words
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Advertisement175 1940-05-04 1 Try MIEN CHONG TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. ai Coleman St: Singapore. —Phone 4816— SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST, CPHONE 547 1) For Maximum Family Protection at Minimum Cost apply to the VV.i'.S. --'A By Special appointment Established 78 72. 1 -iss. 1 ft^r^ Co««//f the Li.AL> 1175 words
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Advertisement13 1940-05-04 1 GOWNS. DRESSMAKER and DESIGNER 13. Battery Road, Singapore. ami HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.13 words
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59 1940-05-04 2 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE ACKNOWLEDGMENT MRS. W. GUNSTONE wishes to thank the many friends who attended the funeral ■■>! the late Mr. Wilfred Junstone and who sent flowers and messages of sympathy Will friends please r.ccept this acknowledgment. She wishes also to 'hank the doctors and nursing staff of the General Hospital59 words
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Advertisement332 1940-05-04 2 ffiiF traits uLintea SMALL APST Minimum charge $1. for advt not exce«ding t lines. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads. are prepayable SITUATIONS VACANT Wben applying rot any position advertised to these columns send copies of testimonial* Do not332 words
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Advertisement573 1940-05-04 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED a general clerk typist knowing i Roman i cd Malay. Salary $35 ncr month. Apply stating age, experience, nationality together with copies only of testimonials to Box No. 817, Straits Times. WANTED, three experienced refrigerMor salesmen competent to handle both domestic and commercial refrigerator. Reply, with copies573 words
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Advertisement821 1940-05-04 2 DOGSS j— THE SINGAPORE BOARDING KENNELS hay- home reared beautiful pedigreed ..lsatian Bui! Terrier, Cocker Spaniel and Fo^c Terrier puppies. For sale at reasonable prices, for good homes only. Phone 7798. Inspection any time, HOUSES FLATS, TO LET MODERN BUNGALOW fully furnished. Including refrigerator and radio No. 12 Boscombe Road821 words
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Advertisement774 1940-05-04 2 LOST THURSDAY EVENING Tanglin district near Post Office. Wire Haired Fox Terrier. White with Brown markings. Please communicate with Loveday, 1 Sherwood Rd., TangUn Barracks. Tel. *****. AUCTION NOTICES AUCTION SALE of Valuable Town Properties belonging to The Estate of Vow N;an Pan (Deceased) No. 11. Hylam Street area 743774 words
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Advertisement377 1940-05-04 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporated In England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N. Co. MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES Relatives and Friends (both Civilian and Service) of passengers arriving, or leaving here by P. O. S. N. Company's steamers are courteously reminded that they are not permitted377 words
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Advertisement204 1940-05-04 3 (Incorporated la Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North America, to Europe Ha America and Round Toon In the Pacific quoted In U.S. S on application. To California from the Orient rla Honolulu. NTTTA MARU leave Hicong May 10 ASAMA MARU204 words
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Advertisement569 1940-05-04 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 passenger569 words
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Advertisement262 1940-05-04 3 O.S.K. LINE (Incorporated in Japan) Ist Class Return Fares (Minimum) from Singapore to: Momlxua GS 283.50 Beira G$ 324.00 L. Marques G$ 346.50 Durban G$ 360.00 Cape Town G$ 378.00 Rio G51.001.00 Buenos Aires G51,022.40 ROUND-THE-WORLD FARE G5784.00 (up) For further particulars please apply to: O. S. K. LINE, SINGAPORE262 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous368 1940-05-04 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE ZHL I.M mci (ttim.) ZBP 9.69 met (U.Mo.1 12 45 p.m. Band concert. Relayed from the Adelphl Hotel; 1.30 p.m. News; mid -day rubber, tin and copra prices; 1.40 pin. Bar.,1 concert: (contd); 5.00 p.m. "Iirteneis' Pavourlte»."t (Malay); 5.30 p.m. Pelplng drama: "Dah Mien Khang"t; 6.00 p.m368 words
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Miscellaneous376 1940-05-04 3 EMPIRE STATION The following is a summary erf the B.B C. ovfnoa program r.,es 6.05 p.m. Popular music by L.B.C. salon orchestra; 6.50 p.m. Pull news bulletin; 7 2* pm. "In England Now"— two talks; 7.J5 pm. Mantavonl and his dance orchestra; 8 0S pm. "At the Black Dog"; 8.35376 words
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Article1363 1940-05-04 4 JOSEPH TRAVERS SONS NARROW MARGIN OF BIG BUSINESS i j i I i j i WARTIME EFFORT O F THE COMPANY MR. EDWIN THOMAS DOTTRIDGE S STATEMENT The ordinary genera', melting of Joseph Travers and Sons Limited was held on April 22 at Southern House, Cannon Street, London.1,363 words
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86 1940-05-04 4 Washington, May 2. ADMIRAL Stark, chief of naval operations, informed the United States Chamber of Commerce to-day that the presjnt United States naval strength might not be sufficient to protect the country in future. He declared that the minimum requirement for self-reliance andReuter - 86 words
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Article48 1940-05-04 4 A REPORT that Signor Mussolini is to visit Berlin has been published in the Etoile Beige. The newspaper's Berlin correspondent says he will arrive in Berlin on May 9, says Associated Press, but there is no support lor the report from any other source.48 words
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Article70 1940-05-04 4 Rome, May 2. THE Italian Minister of communlcations. Signor Venturl, WTltlng to Slgnor Mussolini, states that efforts to meet Italy's entire demand for foreign coal by Imports from Germany following the British embargo on seaborne traffic has met vith virtually complet; success. The letter saysReuter - 70 words
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506 1940-05-04 4 230 Warships Said To Be Ready For "Naval Games" Tokio, May 3. QUESTIONED regarding a report that the Soviet Navy will hold large-scale naval manoeuvres in the Japan Sea, Okhotsk Sea and north Pacific Ocean in the middle of this month, the Navy Office506 words
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Article128 1940-05-04 4 Soviet- Japan Incidents Tokio, May 3. ■"piIK Japanese authorities are paying serious attention to the seizures of several Japanese fishing-boats off Ussuri Bay by the Soviet authorities coincident with cases of unlawful crossings of the border on Sakhalien Island by Soviet military planes, the spokesman of the Navy Office announceed128 words
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Article220 1940-05-04 4 Alarm At Spread Of Communism Shanghai, May 3. "pHE operations involved in the Japanese push into south Shansi Province ate believed to be on a scale seldom previously witnessed in the fighting in North China. The Japanese have been viewing the situation in Shansi with increasing anxietyReuter - 220 words
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Article167 1940-05-04 4 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY Aden air 4p.m. Africa e,. air 4 p.m. Australia air 4 p.m. Brunei, Kuala Belalt surface 9 a.m. Burma air 4 p.m. Canada air 4 p.m. China air 4 p.m. Egypt air 4 p.m. Great Britain167 words
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Article456 1940-05-04 4 Singapore, May S. MEAT Beef steak katl 40 Beef stew or curry do 35 Fillet Steak lb. 65 Mutton, Australian do 38 Java Goat Flesh ao 54 Pork, lean katl 48 Pork, lean and fat* (1st. quality) do 38 POULTRY Capons (locally reared) katl CO Ducks each456 words
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Article206 1940-05-04 4 London, May 3. TTHE nation was absolutely unit- ed in the determination to win the war and as soon as possible, said Mr. Walter Elliott. Minister for Health, speaking yesterday evening. There is no division of spirit or purpose either within the Government or within theBritish Wireless - 206 words
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1307 1940-05-04 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations FRIDAY, MAT J, 1940: 5 P.M. ■MM Bayer* Seller* Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 6d 4s 10',4 x.d. Austral Amal. i5s) is i>d 6s 3d Austral Malay 35s 37s Ayer Hi tarn 21s 22s Ayer Weng .63 67 Bangrin Tin 21s 22s Batu Sclangor ($1) 1.431,307 words
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241 1940-05-04 4 Singapore, May 3. 5 p.m. MINIM, Boyrr» Srllem Ampats 4/7 4/lOxd Austral Amalt 5/10'i 6/Pi Batu Selangors 1-43 1.46 Hong Fatts 1-08 !.12 jelebia 0.73 0.76 Kampong Lanjuts 22/3 23/K. Kamuntlng 8/3 8/9 Kundang 14/3 14/9 Kent 2/3 2/6 Klang Rlveis 1.70 1 83 Krainatl241 words
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155 1940-05-04 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close TDJ Ampat Tin 12% ta* Apr. 29 Pahang 10% tat. less tax Apr. 24 Petallng 15% Int. 5% bonus Apr. 30 Taiplng Consld 7H% No 9 May 2 Tekka Taiplng 6d. less tax Telok Kruln 5% Apr. 30 BUBBKK Parit155 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous183 1940-05-04 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 8.52 a.m. 7.3 ft.; 9.13 p.m. 7.8 ft. L. W. 2.59 a.m. 2.8 ft.; 3.05 o.m. 2.6 ft. To-morrow H. W. 9.38 a.m. 7.6 ft.; 9.43 p.m. 8.3 ft. L. W. 3.37 a.m. 2.2 ft.; 3.40 p.m. 2.6 ft. Monday, May C H. W.183 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article231 1940-05-04 5 May Help World Reconstruction New York, May 3. A DDRESSING a political meeting Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary to the Treasury, stated that America's $18,600,000,000 (U.S. currency) gold stock ought to be used to help repair the world-wide ravages of war when peace was restored. Upholding theReuter - 231 words
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Article161 1940-05-04 5 London, May 3. RESIGNATION to the inevitable is the attitude In Far Eastern circles regarding the fresh slump of the China dollar. The Financial News says it is confirmed that there has recently been a marked expansion In speculative activity against currency and the maintenanceReuter - 161 words
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Article120 1940-05-04 5 Singapore. May 3. noon. Buyers Sellen Gambler $750 l.amburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $14.50 White $14.00 Black $8.25 Copra Mixed $3.40 Sun Dried $3.80 Sago Flour No 1 Lingga $5.75 Fair $5.7S Sarawak $5.50 Jtlotong Palembang $16.50 B»nja $18.00 Sarawak $1700 I apioca120 words
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Article21 1940-05-04 5 APRIL rubber crops arc reported as follows: ft. Alor Pongsu 66,377 Bedong (Malaya) 65,189 Temsrloh 32,689 Knmpas 255,50021 words
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Article79 1940-05-04 5 Friday. May 3, no*a. Buyer* Sellers Trices Prices No IX B.S.S (Spot loose) X6V6 UK No. IX R.B.S t.&b in case* May 36% 37 G-F.A.Q. K.S.S. f.o.b. lo n lei May 3S»! M A.Q. CSS f.o.b IB nates May 35% 35).; Fl/TUBC QUOTATIONS No IX79 words
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Article306 1940-05-04 5 Invasion Brings No Gains 5,000,000 TONS MORE FOR ALLIES London, May 3. r-ERMANY has only gained a I little over 1,000,000 tons of the I 6,000,000 tons which comprised the mercantile marine of Denmark and Norway. It Is pointed out that, whereas there are no portsBritish Wireless - 306 words
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Article117 1940-05-04 5 New 'Xork, May 3. USUALLY 1 well-informed oil circles understand that an agreement has been reached between die Consolidated Oil Company and the Mexican Government regarding the expropriation ot the company's properties in Mexico. The settlement is reported to Involve the payment of $9,000,000 over threeReuter - 117 words
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Article100 1940-05-04 5 London, May 3. REPLYING to Mr. C. R. Attlee. Leader of the Opposition, in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said a reply had been received from the Soviet Government regarding negotiations for a trade agreement between Britain andReuter - 100 words
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Article46 1940-05-04 5 APRIL tin output Is reported as follows: Hours Yardage Piculs Satupulo 607 136,000 72S Kinta Kellas 641 132,700 807 March output: Ayer Weng 3D Ayer Weng (Rahman) Development ana prospecting Co.. Ltd, report that the low output was due to shortage of water.46 words
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106 1940-05-04 5 London, May 4. THE British Ministry of Shipping announced on Friday that a special Norwegian shipping account has been opened at the Bank of England by agreement with the Royal Norwegian Government. It Is into this account that money owing by United Kingdom charters of106 words
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Article72 1940-05-04 5 London, May 4. pOLLOWINO discussions with individual ministers during the past three day*, a full meeting between Eire Ministers and united Kingdom Ministers wu held yesterday afternoon, under the chairmanship of Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary of State (or the Dominion*. One meeting was held earlier this weekReuter - 72 words
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Article396 1940-05-04 5 AH Sections Dull: Slight Rise In Rubber Price By Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, May 4. MEDITERRANEAN uncertainties and the situation In Norway both combine to accentuate week-end cautiousness In London. The London Stock Exchange, however, closed quite firm with War Loans unchanged at 100% and other prices396 words
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Article356 1940-05-04 5 London, May 3. THE Stock Exchange, after a hesitant start, became firmer under a lead from Giltedged though Chinese bonds and Eastern Banks continued easy in sympathy with tiir recent decline of the Shanghai dollar Chinese 1911 5 per cent, bonds declined from 20 to 19.— Reuter.356 words
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Article174 1940-05-04 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Oui Owb Cortc tr.ndenti London, May 3. COMMODITY and Exchange mirke.j closed a* follows wttn previous Quotation.- ic Dtremnefis: KLBBEK; Firmer. Spot 113 16d. 115 16d. (llttd. 11 lid.) July-Sept. 115 16d. ***** d. Ulfcd. "%d) Oct-Dec 11 5 16d. 119»d. (llKd. 11 5 16d.) Jan-Mar U'id.174 words
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Article181 1940-05-04 5 Friday, May 3. The following are the jxcaange raut this morning according to the daily circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING London T.T 2/4 i/16 Loi.don demand 2/4 1/16 Lyons demand 2060 Switzerland demand 208 Vi Hamburg demand New York demand 48 15/16 Montreal demand181 words
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522 1940-05-04 5 COMPANY MEETING RUBBER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION VALUE OF SERVICES IN WAR-TIME The ordinary general meeting of the Rubber Growers' Association (Incorporated) was held on 18th April at the offices of the association, 19, Fenchurchstreet, London, EC. Mr. F. E. Magulre (the chairman), In the course of his speech, said: The Rubber522 words
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Advertisement68 1940-05-04 5 t ji ALL DEFECTS OF VISION QualiSied OpSittialmle Optician* Tbe only Singapore Address:— 9, RAFFLES PXACE. CHEONGHOCKCHYE&CO..LTD. AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS. HOUSE AGENTS COMMISSION AGENTS. ETC No. 14. RAFFLES PLACE. FIRST FLOOR (COKNSH Of CHULIA STREET* TELEPHONE No. 347SAUCTION SALE OF Land and House Property held every Thursday. Household Furniture etc. held68 words
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Advertisement723 1940-05-04 5 AN ACCREDITED FACT SKETOLENE Jjjf I I PREVENTS 75 cents and $125 Stocked by all Chemists and Stores Sole Distributors GRAFTON LABORATORIES Ltd Singapore »nd Kuala l.umpur. TENDERS GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION TENDERS from approved Contractors only will be received at the Settlement Engineer's P.W.D. Office, up to noon of the 17th723 words
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Advertisement226 1940-05-04 6 M BOOK NOW FOR CHARLES il^. LAUGHTON'S GREATEST PICTI'RE WL DAILY 11 A.M. 3-15, 6-15 AND 9-15 P.M. ALHAMRRA V DAILY 3-15, 6-15 9-15 PJVI k&T MARLBOROUGH '31 Wfrgt RESERVATIONS MUST BE TAKEN T^H m&* BEFORE 6-15 9-15 P.M. RESPECV, \*afil TIVELY OTHERWISE THEY WILL Si'\ \s*n 1 BE SOLD226 words
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Advertisement267 1940-05-04 6 TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 B^^^^^^^^^^^^l AN INTRIGUING LOVE MYSTERY I'lfl ifl FIRED WITH THE GENIUS OF DUMAS! THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK United Artists' Powerful Romance with LOUIS HAYWARD, JOAN BENNETT, WARREN WILLIAM, ALAN HALE, JOSEPH SCHILDKRAUT. Matinees To-day Sun. 2 P.M. FOUR'S A CROWD also PRIDE OF THE BLUEGRASS267 words
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Advertisement202 1940-05-04 6 'LAUGH and KEEP COOL' TO-NIGHT at the ONLY COMEDY SHOW IN TOWN! This grand, clever Columbia Picture is the talk of town! PHONE 5261 and Be Sure of "Being amongst those present" CAPITOL to-day '•Every Seat a Cool Retreat" &15 1S 9 15 The TRIPLE AWARD- WINNER does it again!202 words
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1886 1940-05-04 7 Fwas a very human craving which prompted Philip In St. John XIV to ,ay "Irirri show v* thp Fathpr and it sufflceth us» wl may wen comnaK t sumceth us. we may well compare It With the little boy in the monastery on Monte1,886 words
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Advertisement281 1940-05-04 7 RAFFLES HOTEL TONIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE (formal) FROM 8 P.M. POPULAR CABARET ATTRACTION THE ASiOR TRIO ANOTHER PROGRAMME OF ACROBATIC SKILL DARING EXTENSION TO 1 A.M. Dinner 83.50 BOOK YOUR TABLE Non -diners $100 RIJSTTAFEL served to-day from 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. SEAVIEW H HOTEL TO-fclußT SPECIAL DlfcifeEß DANCE MUSIC281 words
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Advertisement47 1940-05-04 7 production (or which s they are unsurpassed 2 Agents: 5 HOE BOON LEONG. i Distributors: Radio General Agency, •*ualm LumDur ji PUMPS AN D PUMPING MACHINERY FOR EVERY PURPOSE MANUFACTURED tIY JOSEPH EVANS SONS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LTD. CULWELL WORKS, WOLVERHAMPTON ENGLAND. OBTAINABLE I-'ROM Ml First Class Machinery Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement231 1940-05-04 7 ITU fill —T0 DAY lIIIHT imim 3.15 6.15 HAUYA'S CINEMA OE lUXI fiQM 9A5 MORNING SHOW TO-MORROW 11 O'CLOCK PARAMOUNT PRODUCTION. BOX OFFICE r 1 PHONE 3400 10,000 YEUING RED DEVILS IT'S EXCITING: *&P~ti^&L S£n rS TERRIFICI and acclaimei 3avagc A P ache IHUWItIUIIt rrucprpi I wnns BißKt m* kin231 words
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1129 1940-05-04 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1940. (245th. Day of the War.) A Trap? It is difficult to understand the tone of some of the Home comment en the Prime Minister's announcement of the British withdrawal from Trondheim. Although Mr. Chamberlain assured the nation that the balance of the1,129 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter609 1940-05-04 8 Analysis Of Views Of "Modern Teacher" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir. I should like to express agreement with Modern Teacher on the point of "Muslim oppression." The acts of emperors, kings, princes and lesser rulers are not necessarily expressions of the religious teaching to which609 words
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Letter152 1940-05-04 8 A Parent With A Grievance To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— As there must be many parents in the same situation, as I find myself, please allow me to air a grievance. My son attends a Roman Catholic school in Singapore. I am a Protesant. For152 words
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Letter94 1940-05-04 8 Unsuccessful Applicants For Vacant Situations To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l think it would only be comn.on courtesy if advertisers in your Situations Vacant column, on receiving bona fide applications, were to write and inform unsuccessful applicants that their services were not required. I have94 words
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Letter857 1940-05-04 8 Why Concubinage Is Allowed To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— In such a discussion as that on sex-equality, a writer like "Cosmos" is apt to believe that the only standpoint that is worth anything is his own, since he does not bother to study deeply the857 words
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Letter71 1940-05-04 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Sometime last year, the Rural Board agreed that the Bukit Timah Road (from the municipal limits to the Bukit Timah Village) should be lighted, but up to the present nothing has been done. I would like to suggest that71 words
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Letter373 1940-05-04 8 Local Defence Services As A Solution To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— In your Issue of May 2 It was said that there must be thousands of sane English educated youths In Maiaya being made Insane as a consequence of unemployment, which Is oa the Increase. No373 words
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Letter242 1940-05-04 8 Not The Same As The Locr.l Plan To the Editor of the Btrfclts Times Sir.-- The purchase tas now belni; considered in England is substantially diflerent to the curl as a means cf i: j Malaya. To tax people trout ings in the pound, and then to introduce242 words
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Letter156 1940-05-04 8 More Suggestions For Salvage To ISM Editor of the Straits Times Sir, —Your correspondent "Anti Red Tape" whose latter regarding the plight of Nicoia appeared a few days ago, has brought to light a question that warrants an explanation by the owners of the "Sirdhana," but it s156 words
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Letter30 1940-05-04 8 The controversy on the subject of Sikh customs is taking a turn which, is likely to injure religious feelings, therefore no further contributions to it can be accepted.30 words
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Advertisement185 1940-05-04 8 CHALLEN GRAND UPRIGHT PIANOS AS USED BY THE B.B.C. &B.M.B.C. SUPERB TONE QUALITY PERFECT TOUCH ARTISTIC MODERN DESIGNS ROBINSON PIANO Co. (S.S.)LtdOpposite New Pier |silver1|j™euJM Mtaa most last loneastf HENDRYS. HENDRY'S ALWAYS HAVE A LARGE SELECTION OF CHOICE WEDDING Gl FTS. P. H. HENDRY, 78. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. KUALA185 words
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Advertisement66 1940-05-04 8 Don't Neglect Your Vision! Have your eyes scientifically examined and defects properly corrected by a qualified specialist, C S. CHONG, Dr. of Optometry E verbright Optical Co. 19, ChoUa Street Phone 4435. CHARGES STRICTLY MODERATE. <*;3 Have your W NEW SUITS £&*aSl made l\A EXPERT TAILORS \ff)f moderate"' prices 'HHI66 words
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Article, Illustration599 1940-05-04 9 Second Operation Of A Single Plan NORWEGIANS INCLUDED IN FORCE FROM ANDALSNES War Office Communique On The Latest Phase r pHE War Office announces that Allied troops were re-embarked at Namsos last night. The withdrawal was carried out without loss. The withdrawal from Namsos caused599 words
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Article39 1940-05-04 9 GOVERNMENT OF ICELAND THE British Government has recognized \r- Petur Eenedtktsson as Charge b) London for the If i landlc Government which Is now In controt of its own foreign policy owing; to its temporary =everanco from Denmark. Brl-39 words
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Article119 1940-05-04 9 London, May 4. DECLARING that a Socialist Britain Is not some far-off Utopia, but an ideal that can be realized within our time, the British L-.bour Party has issued a new statement on "The War and After— Labour's Home Policy." The statement outlines the plansReuter - 119 words
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128 1940-05-04 9 London. May 3. THE Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, referred to Norway when he reviewed the first eight months of the war in a speech yesterday. He was addressing a Liberal national meeting in London. The Prime Minister's account, he pointed out,128 words
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Article52 1940-05-04 9 London, May 3. FRTY-TWO Germans captured In Norway were landed from a Norwegian steamer at a Scottish port to-day. One, who was injured, was taken to hospital and the others were escorted by an armed guard to a camp. Six of them wore uniforms of Nazi airmen while others woreReuter - 52 words
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Article, Illustration574 1940-05-04 9 Most Powerful Allied Force Alexandria, May 4. THE most powerful Allied naval squadron ever to sail together in the Mediterranean cruiser into Alexandria yesterday afternoon, says Reuter's special correspondent at Alexandria who flew out to meet the squadron in an R.A.F. reconnaissance aircraft. The arrival of the574 words
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Article274 1940-05-04 9 L;ndon, Apr. 4. I*HE extremes to which German propagandists have resorted are well illustrated in the following passage from yesterday's noon transmission of the German Trans-Ocean news service "The enterprise in Norwegian waters has to far cost the British fleet 138 units, according to a compilation from274 words
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Article592 1940-05-04 9 "The Action Was Wisely Taken" ADDRESSING the Liberal National meeting In London last night Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, permitted hlmselr two comments in anticipation of next week's Parliamentary debate. In the first place, speaking with the complete information which only a memberReuter - 592 words
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54 1940-05-04 9 London, May 4. HEAVY gunfire was heard off the south-east coast of England Ipte last night. Aeroplanes, apparently German, were heard out to sea. Flashes of shells bursting could be seen and searchlights were in action. No bombs were dropped and no air raidReuter - 54 words
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Article44 1940-05-04 9 JT has now become known that on the day before the Germans occupied Denmark, the German naval attache at- Copenhagen solemnly assured the Danish Foreign Office that there teas no truth whatever in rumours of a projected German invasion. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article337 1940-05-04 9 South-Eastern Europe Uneasy London, May 4. ACCORDING to reports reaching Amsterdam, the feeling Is growing in Berlin political circles thnt a German thrust towards southeast Europe will not hr long delayed. The Nazi prop&gaad i mai-lilre li feverishly trying to prove that the Allies are out toReuter - 337 words
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Article91 1940-05-04 9 Many Being Expelled From Rumania rE Rumanian authorities are pursuing their campaign against the tourist invasions with great severity, reports Reuter from Bucharest Already 240 German residential permits have been cancelled, including several Germans who have been resident In Rumania for some years but who are91 words
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31 1940-05-04 9 Istanbul, May 3. AN authoritative source at Ankara states that von Papen, German Ambassador, has been summoned home by Hitler and will leave here to-morrow.31 words
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Advertisement44 1940-05-04 9 STOP PRESS New York, May 4. A NEW peace effort by .Mr. Roose- vei: L furerust by the Daily !S»..\ Washington correspondent wh) aev'.ur*? that the President's ''iaimediate effort" is to stop the wjr fro n spreading- to I'&ly and t 'W ".rrancan. Rcut^i.44 words
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Advertisement9 1940-05-04 9 OTHER CABLES in paeres 4, 5, 12 and 139 words
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Advertisement48 1940-05-04 9 \f n sC A_^( VN V A As a unit of first-aid protection. th FOAMITE Extinguisher is II I v tne >es available for every ill type of industrial property. f^/ Y=J ALL TYPES AND SPARE C^V^ CHARGES IN STOCK BB^^BB^Btta^B L »B\ BRITISH FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Sole Agents:48 words
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Article268 1940-05-04 10 ..iar Bankrupt i His Affairs A::Y of how a ChettUr lost thcuands ot dollars in land specula8 related to the Chief Jus' ice, v McElwalne, in the Hi^h Ceiirt for his public examination. > M. K. Kasivisvanathan arket Street, said that he Malaya from South India 20 i268 words
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Article188 1940-05-04 10 SINGAPORE KM !F.S HOTEL Special Dinner Dance (Formal) 8 p.m. to l a.m. CARRIfK TIIEATRt, GEYLANG Bombshell. A Hindustani Talkie at 6.15 9.15 p.m. GREAT WORLD Cabaret Non-Stop Tea Night Dances 7.30 to 9 9 to 1 a.m. Globe: Tarzan Finds A Son. Sky: Rage of Paris. Atlantic Theatre:188 words
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Article38 1940-05-04 10 f W. FRERICHS appeared before Mr. H. Watson in the third court yesterday to face a charge of cheating. Frerlchs claimed trial and the case was PDstpor.ed to May 10 fcr mention. Pdice bail was txtended.38 words
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Article69 1940-05-04 10 THE funeral will take place at Blakan Mat] Malay Training Depot to-day ol a Maby Sapper. Haron Bin Yunrs, of the Royal Engineers, Chanel, who died in hospital at Blakan Mat! last night alter four months' illness. Sapper Haron is being accorded a 8( ml -military funeral69 words
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Article74 1940-05-04 10 THE marriage took place in Singapore of Mr. Sim Seng Chiang, t..x'st son of Mr. and Mrs. Sim Ah Kow, of Singapore, and Miss Heng Hak Min, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hen? Cher Poh, of Singapore. The bridegroom's father is the proprietor of the import firm of74 words
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Article, Illustration719 1940-05-04 10 Pilot Passengers Found Dead On Estate WRECKAGE BURIED SEVEN FEET IN THE GROUND WRECKAGE of Governor Raffles, the Wearne's Air Services plane which crashed into a rubber estate at Rawang, about 20 miles from Kuala Lumpur yesterday afternoon while on a flight from Penang to719 words
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863 1940-05-04 10 (By A Special Correspondent.) JtfOTHING better illustrates the outlook cf the modern soldier of the India.'i Anr.v than his demand for news of world events. The old-type soldier usually knew and cared little about events outside his home district and the area in863 words
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280 1940-05-04 10 Charged With Using Abusive Language To Malay "THERE is nothing to be proud about using abusive language," said Mr. Kenneth Byrne, the Singapore fourth magistrate, when he convicted and fined a Hollander, A.C.M. Immink, $15 on a private summons charge of using abusive language to280 words
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Article16 1940-05-04 10 Mr. E. D. Fleming has been appointed to act as Assistant Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Malaya.16 words
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Article110 1940-05-04 10 niBRER ESTATES in Johore have "turned their attention to providing entertainment for their labourers after working hours. For instance, on Craigielea Estate there is a wireless set installed in the drama hall. A special man has been put in charge and the wireless is operated110 words
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Article93 1940-05-04 10 THERE are indications that the strike 1 of Singapore laundrymen will be over probably this week-end. Both laundrymen and their employers have accepted the services of Mr. Ching Kee Sun as mediator and he is seeing the former this afternoon. Meanwhile, about 60 shops have reported93 words
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Article438 1940-05-04 10 Navy League Malaya's Gift A "MUNIFICENT DONATION" "W E> who are so much interested in the work of the Navy, must indeed feel proud that it *s continued to add to its honours and to deserve the full confidence of its compatriots." That Passage occurs in a438 words
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Article63 1940-05-04 10 The weekly notifications for smallpox in India are showing an upward tendency in general, most noticeably in Bombay, states the League of Nations Eastern Bureau at Singapore. Rises in incidence have been recorded in Allahabad (3 to 6 cases), Bombay (88 to 107 cases), Calcutta (37 to63 words
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Advertisement42 1940-05-04 10 jW^mmut BRITISH LORRIES Powerful slew revving engine rated at 27.34 H.P. develops 72 B.H.P. at 3,000 R.P.M. Automatic mixture control allows for amp! power with max mum P elrol d^jffel '^s****''^^ economy. FOR FULL PARTICULARS A»K BORNEO MOTORS LIMITED W.P.S. 08 A42 words
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Article, Illustration939 1940-05-04 11 Malayan Schools "Grow More Food" Campaign SPECIAL AGRICULTURAL COURSE FOR MALAY TEACHERS **|N these days, when the importance of growing as much food as we can is realized because of the imperative need of reducing our dependence on the .outside world for supplies, the value939 words
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Article311 1940-05-04 11 Fund Started In Singapore MANY NEED HELP IN RUMANIA A FUND to relieve the sufferings of Poles and Polish refugees n Europe, has been opened in Singapore at the Instance of Mrs. Aga Mundell. The Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts, is honorary311 words
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Article137 1940-05-04 11 A RRESTED en his return to Singapore from India, an Indian, Mohamed Ibrahim bin Abdul Mohamed, faced two charges of cheating in the third court yesterday. The offences are alleged to have occurred more than three years ago. The first charge is that on Dec.137 words
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Article85 1940-05-04 11 THE application brought before the 1 Rent Assessment Board by the Indian Motor Works last week for permission to file an action for ejection of their sub-tenant J. N. Pereira, trading as the Travancore Trading Co., in Syed Alwi Road, was postponed yesterday for a85 words
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Article60 1940-05-04 11 A 35- YEAR-OLD Sikh, Hazara Singh, was charged with criminal trespass and voluntarily causing hurt to S. G Sammy, at the premises of the Eastern Telegraph Co., at 7.30 on the morning of May 2 In the third court yesterday The accused claimed trial and the case was60 words
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396 1940-05-04 11 IGNATIUS GOMES, 53-year-old Eurasian, was acquitted and discharged by Mr. J. McFall in the district court yesterday on two charges of forgery, and using as genuine a forged document. The first charge against Gomes, who retired from the Municipality in 1931 after 24 years service,396 words
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Advertisement51 1940-05-04 11 1 *tw R ar^^ C» B> irf/'/Vv r4n r i Tliere was a young man of G. 8.. Who welcomed each air-raid witli glee. -btlt^J Bfe He wasn't pro-Hun. SI 'Hfc But he did like his fun, And his 'shelter' was stocked with "U. 8." BEER —Hagemeyer Trading Co., Ltd.,51 words
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Advertisement208 1940-05-04 11 gs| NO FINER WHISKY GOES [ffl\ INTO ANY BOTTLE Don't be Vague ask w-m for tiatg SOLE AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE CO.. LT D. STYLE. 68r5t\ FREEDOM y^gt> L-j^WCOOLMESS II Ell I She's wearing an Aertex foundation gar- ■^Sv_ I ment keeping cool and comfortable, I 32E£: \lli while remaining content208 words
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691 1940-05-04 12 NEW R. A.F. RAIDS CAUSE HAVOC ON GERMAN AIR BASE Aerodrome Was Extensively Used In Norwegian Operations London, May 3. THE Air Ministry announces that the large Danish airfield known as Ry, lying in open country on the shore of Salten Langso, in north Jutland, and known to be extensivelyReuter; British Wireless - 691 words
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Article67 1940-05-04 12 London, May 3. THE Air Ministry announces that in a fierce battle between three enemy fighters and a British reconnaissance machine near Borkum early to-day one German machine was shot down. The two remaining Germans broke off the engagement. The eunner of ths British plane wasReuter - 67 words
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43 1940-05-04 12 Stockholm, May 3. "THE newspaper Aftonbladefs eorres- pondent at Trcndelag, north of Trondheim, reports "extremely violent" German air activity. Telephone communication with Sweden was cut owing to raids. Sandolag, east of Namsos, was the place worst affected. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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100 1940-05-04 12 YOU were not able to pay your debts 1 but you were able to increase your family," the Chief Justice, Sir Percy McElwaine, said to a bankrupt in the High Court yesterday when he applied for a discharge. Mr. F. A. Chua, representing the Official Assignee,100 words
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Article, Illustration25 1940-05-04 12 General Franco, the dictator of Spahi. and his wife, toith membert of his army watching a religious parade thro ugh Madrid.25 words
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425 1940-05-04 12 London, May 3. IT is stated in well-informed quarters that the process *of closing in on Narvik continues, but little news has been received in the last two days. It is authoritatively asserted that the British withdrawal from Aandalsnes does not meanReuter - 425 words
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Article71 1940-05-04 12 SOUTH Indian estate labourers have taken the war philossphically. declares the Controller of Labour, Johore. In his annual report. At first there was some anxiety shawn about connections with India, but as they began to realise that ships were running with regularity, this died down.71 words
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99 1940-05-04 12 POUND with three tahlls of opium concealed on his person, an elderly Cantonese, Leong Kut, pleaded guilty to possession of the contraband when he appeared in the Singapore criminal district court yesterday. The prosecution alleged that while a Revenue Officer was on duty99 words
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28 1940-05-04 12 Moscow, May 3. rr is announced that 4,494 military planes participated In the May Day celebrations throughout Russia en Wednesday.— Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article569 1940-05-04 12 THE funeral of Mr. Edwin Henry 1 Sheares, a well-lmown member of the Eurasian community, who died in the General Hospital on Thursday after a two-months illness at the age of 77 years, took place at Bidadarl Cemetery yesterday. Mr. Sheares was at one569 words
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Article381 1940-05-04 12 Admiralty Sends Congratulations London, May 3. AN Admiralty communique Issued la London to-day states that tha following message of congratulation. "We are proud of the Fleet air armf Is being signalled to officers and men of the Fleet air arm who for the past week have beenReuter - 381 words
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Advertisement206 1940-05-04 12 ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE. BONG KONG BOARDING SCHOOL FOR CHINESE STUDENTS: Classes In English- by Resident English and Chinese Oradu- ates. Chinese classes from beginners upwards. Fine ouildlngs on healthy site 30 acres. Prepares students for the Universities. Recognised by Chinese v, Government. Also Primary School (Chinese National Curriculum). For Prospectus206 words
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Advertisement85 1940-05-04 12 RETIRING RESIDENTS! There is no need to withdraw youi financial interest* when you go The British Malaya Trustee Executor Co., Ltd., fULLERTON BUILDING. SINGAPORE. was formed to deal with youi needs, and offers at moderate cost. SKILL. KNOWLEDGE PERMANENCE. SECURITY and will be pleased to discuss your requirements. BR C85 words
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Advertisement233 1940-05-04 12 SIMjER fflP2-VSeHbr CYCLE&CARRIAGE CO 1926 LTD Millions Must Face this Fact Afur forty, we have passed the r tneridiin of life. We must take thought to guard ourselves against growing old prematurely. It li not the year* that make m old. It Is the deterioration of our tissues and the233 words
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1016 1940-05-04 13 British Press Comment On Mr. Chamberlain's Statement London, May 3. WHILE frankly admitting that the Allies have suffered a reverse in Norway, British newspapers add that this must not make them despondent, but must steel their determination to intensify the efforts for aReuter - 1,016 words
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Article, Illustration44 1940-05-04 13 Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, greeting the heroes of 11.M.5. Hardy outside the Admiralty on their arrival in London from Narvik. Hardy led the attack in the first Battle of Narvik Fjord, being beached after working havoc with the German destroyers.44 words
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Article79 1940-05-04 13 Hong Kong, May 3. A BIG Jewellers shop in the down- town section was entered yesterday afternoon by two armed Chinese, who shot the French manager, M. M. J. Duoois, and then proceeded to ransack the showcase. M. Dubois and an assistant grappled with theReuter - 79 words
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353 1940-05-04 13 London, May 3. DEUTER'S lobby correspondent states it seems unlikely A^ that there will be any material change in the Parliamentary situation during the week-end. Members will await Tuesday with interest that is certain to be accelerated as world opinion on the latest phaseBritish Wireless - 353 words
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Article109 1940-05-04 13 SWISS CALL UP MORE MEN Artillery And Border Units Berne, May 3. THE Swiss Federal Government has ordered the calling up of more men on May 14 and May 18 for the purpose of relieving the troops alreaoy with the Colours. Several formations of heavy artillery and mountain artillery withReuter - 109 words
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111 1940-05-04 13 Belgrade, May 3. DEPORTS that prince Paul, .enior Kegent of Yugoslavia, had on a visit to Rumania made a secret appeal for aid to King Carol are "entirely without foundation," a Yugoslav official close to the prime Minister told Reuter. Responsible circles here believeReuter - 111 words
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61 1940-05-04 13 Stockholm, May 3. ACCORDING to reports from Norwerk gian northern headquarters, the Norwegian Government has informed the International Red Cross at Geneva that German planes attacked transports of wounded in Norwegian territorial waters for the third time on Wednesday. The attacks caused serious lossesReuter - 61 words
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Article19 1940-05-04 13 Lisbon, May 3. SIGNOR MUSSOLINI'S son, Bruno Mussolini, has arrived here on a private visit.—Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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78 1940-05-04 13 Washington, May 3. DRASTIC changes are being made in the armament of American fighting planes as a result of lessons learned in the European war, it is reported here, following a secret statement to the Senate sub-committee by the Chief of the UnitedReuter - 78 words
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103 1940-05-04 13 FARMERS in lonely parts of Essex, asked what they should do if a German airman came down on their land. Here is the advice given to them by Brigadier-General Wigan "He should be captured and decently treated. It would be a wise precaution103 words
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Article39 1940-05-04 13 The New York Times in an editorial on Italy writes: "The re-routing of British shipping should remind Mussolini more effectively than a dozen diplomatic warnings of the dangers of going to war against the Allies." Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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51 1940-05-04 13 London, May 3. MR. A. T. Lennox-Boyd, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Pood, told the House of Commons that the British Government was actively considering ensuring that the Norwegian civil population in areas where the British troops are operating i. supplied with food.Reuter - 51 words
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Article45 1940-05-04 13 Bsrlin, May 3. HITLER, addressing 6,000 army, naval and air force officers and men o f the Black Guards in the Sports Pal ite to-day, spoke about their task at the Iront in the fight for the existence or non-existence of the German nation.— Renter.Reuter - 45 words
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Advertisement546 1940-05-04 13 NERVOUS EXHAUSTION made her an INVALID FOR YEARS Too often the sufferers from exhaustion get little or no sympathy. Weighed down by a burden of fatigue, they drag their way through the heat and fever of the day, half-dead with lassitude. Yet there is a way oovat a diet rich546 words
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Advertisement288 1940-05-04 13 STRANGE MCE POWDER TEST ASTOUNDS IOOOO pV^S WOMEN PHOOF that you^M can look younger and lovelier! )L An amazing new discovery gj t in face powders. A wonder- MdnBtnlS ful new ingredient which TBCT beautifies the skin is skilfully IB blended with the finest silk- TODAY sifted powder. Gives a288 words
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1654 1940-05-04 14 Planting Topics Why Domestic Cut Is Necessary OFFICIAL EXPLANATION OF SYSTEM From Our Plant i "WOULD you give, in one of ".your articles, an explanation as to why we have to suffer an internal cut of 2% per cent, on our export quota This question1,654 words
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Article568 1940-05-04 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times CIR. It has been our good fortune to receive from friends in Singapore a clipping from your paper, In which was discussed Santobrlte As Preservative for Liquid Latex." It was a great satisfaction to us to note the widespread interest568 words
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Article97 1940-05-04 14 London, May 2. BRITAIN has never before seen so much late ploughing as during the past week and there Is no longer any doubt that more than the additional 2,000.000 acres aimed at have been brought under the plough since the 1939-40 ploughing campaign began.British Wireless - 97 words
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Article64 1940-05-04 14 'I "HE Controller of Rubber, Malaya, reports that exports credits for 10,795 lb. of rubber were unused and therefore cancelled on Mar. 31. The total was made up as follows Straits Settlements Islands (Singapore and Penang) 2,471 lb. S. S. Mainlands (Province Wellesley and Malacca) 1 lb.; Federated Malay States.64 words
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Article619 1940-05-04 14 r THE following article i* contributed by Mr. R. A. Y. Caruth, who is visiting agent for a number of rubber estates in Malaya. IN producing high yielding commercial areas of Hevea rubber there are two main considerations: 1, choice of material; 2, number of trees carried619 words
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99 1940-05-04 14 INTERNATIONAL RUBBER REGULATION COMMITTEE'S SCHEDULE—- 1939 Basic quota. P.E.A. rcentag* Carry over. :e 58y 4 P.E.A. carry over. Net exports. Excess or deficit. Aalaya *****0 I.I. 631,500 2eylon 160,000 India 17,500 Surma 13 500 I. Borneo 21,000 Sarawak 43,000 371,300 11,381 371,006 169 62.275 7,145 10,281 770 7,931 1,523 12,33899 words
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Advertisement218 1940-05-04 14 THE UNIQUE ALUMINIUM PAINT PIGMENTFOUR REASONS WHY "ALPASTE" SHOULD BE SPECIFIED..; 10%-20% LARGER COVERING POWER. One gallon will cover 800-960 sq. ft. when brushed and 1,000-1,200 gq. ft. when sprayed. HIGHER OPACITY. A coat of "Alpaste" ia more uniform and has greater opacity. GREATER REFLECTIVITY. "Alpaste" reflects over 70% of218 words
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Advertisement11 1940-05-04 14 fa SINGAPORE PHOTO CO. \P^ 37-39, HIGH ST., SINGAPORE Telephone 6SS9«11 words
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Article98 1940-05-04 15 C ELECTIONS for to-day's races at Kuala Lumpur are STRAITS TIMES FREE PRESS Race 1: First Ra. Fighting Finish Race 1: First Ra, Fighting Finish Race 2: Rosalie, Bay Rose Race 2: Bay Rose, Rosalie Race 3: Codellus. Fernlet Race 3: Fernlet. Codellug Race 4: Four98 words
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302 1940-05-04 15 R.A. (A.A.) 3; SJI.C 0. PLAYING at the Stadium yesterday in the first division of the league, the Anti-aircraft Gunners registered their first victory in eight games when they beat the S.R.C. three-nil in a rather colourless game. Dictating the course of the play from302 words
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Article24 1940-05-04 15 TPHE April Stapleford competition of the Royal Johore International Club was won by J. W. Moore with a score of 35' 4.24 words
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56 1940-05-04 15 Richmond, May 3. HENRY COTTON oeat Alfred Padgham at the 37th in the final of the News of the World golf championship, which is virtually a profeslional matchplay championship Sixty-four players qualified tor the match play stages last September when the outbreakReuter - 56 words
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Article229 1940-05-04 15 RESULTS of yesterday's tics in the tennis tournntente at the Singapore Recreation Club, Straits Chinese Recreation Club and the T.M.C.A. arc riven below. At The S.R.C. Of the two ties played in the SH.C. lawn tennis tournament yesterday only one was decided. That was the game229 words
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Article23 1940-05-04 15 GUTHRIES beat Thornycrofts by six goals to nil in a Business Hours' League soccer fixture played on the IJ.C.S.A. ground.23 words
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Article57 1940-05-04 15 IN a Business Hjuses League soccer fixture played at Farrer Park yesterday, toe Straits Times defeated the G.E.C. by four gcals to one. Scorers for the Pressmen were Kader and Hamid, one each in the first half, and Hamid two in the second half. Kalim converted a57 words
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906 1940-05-04 15 Final Day Of Selangor Turf Club's Spring Race Meeting THE full' card of events for to-day's races at Kuala Lumpur in the final day of the Selangor Turf Club's Spring meeting is given below. The double totes will be on races three and four906 words
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346 1940-05-04 15 Loyals 3; Royal Navy 2. 'THREE GOALS by Ball, leader of 1 their attack, enabled the Loyals to snatch a narrow victory by three goals to two over the Royal Navy in a first division league football encounter at Gillman Barracks yesterday. The346 words
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Article153 1940-05-04 15 TO-DAY Soccer: first division, R.A. (9th. Hev.v. Regt.) vs. Chinese, stadium: Fortress K.E. vs. Manchesters, Ciiangi; second division (a), Pulau Brani .vs. S.H.B., Pulau Brani; B.H.L., A.P.C. vs. Traction Company, Paya I.ehar. Cricket: S.C.C. vs. Malaya Signals, Alexandra; S.C.C. vs. C.S.C. 2nd. XI. S.C.C: I.A. vs. R.A.153 words
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Article126 1940-05-04 15 ESMOND Harmworth's Godiva (10/1) surprisingly outclassed the odds on favourite. Lord Aster's Golden Penny (8/11) by five lengths In the Thousand Guineas, the fillies classic, at Newmarket yesterday. repoTts Heuter. Sir Malcolm McAlpine's Allure (10/1) was third, four lengths behind. Golden Penny, was considered to126 words
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110 1940-05-04 15 I*HE Singapore Badminton Asso^ia- tion's annual marrieds vs. singles match, consisting of two men's singles and one men's doubles, will be played this afternoon at the Clerical Union Hall starting at 2.30 p.m. The probable players forming the two teams are as follow;-: Marrieds: Wee110 words
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Article429 1940-05-04 15 Keen Finishes In Yesterday's Heats THE HEATS for the Rodesse Sculls i at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club were rowed oil yesterday evening under moderately good TOnditions. There was a" very slight following wind but the water was rather "lumpy." especially at the start. In the429 words
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Article67 1940-05-04 15 PLAYING one of their finest ga.mei this season, the Hongkong aid Shanghai Bank yesterday defea'cc jSime Darby by four goals to pnp In a Business Houses' league fixture pla-eci on the S.H.B. ground. The losers fought back well, 'out ".ad to admit defeat to a67 words
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37 1940-05-04 15 r[E women's golf match, played be tween Royal Singapore Golf Clut and Sepoy Lines Gotf Club on Wednesday at Sepoy Lines, resulted in win for R.S.G.C. by 25 poin'.s to 23.37 words
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Advertisement74 1940-05-04 15 STRUTTING LIKE A PEACOCK whether intentionally or not, for all and sundry to admire him, is THE WELL-DRESSED MAN OF FASHION faultlessly attired W A TIF-TOP DANDT SUIT _JfL well cut and tailored. tL SA He can justly pride mf\ himself on being so well dressed for he j| has74 words
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Article, Illustration120 1940-05-04 16 The Minister for Supply, Mr. L?s!ie Burgin and Lord Catto, the Director-General of Equipment, inspecting equipment for the B.E.F. in Norway. Mr, Burgin, wearing white hood, is examining a snow shoe The submarine Sunfish performed great work during the naval actions oil120 words
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Advertisement383 1940-05-04 16 BEE CHOW CO. (Merchant Tailor) Sfy/e Quality Service, A Trial will convince you 21. Chulia Street Tel. 6535. mm „What a lovely *W. sea-breeze"smell Wk r^p^PPBBI j r T"'HIS is really the lovt- i tm &J "k^^M liest BOap you have "Yes, and look how nice it W**- iiLW ever383 words
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Advertisement19 1940-05-04 16 P R I S dPKj MATIC WIDE RANGE REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN ELLISON S. EZEKIEL <5c CO. 3. CAPITOL BUILDING. SINGAPORE.19 words
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