The Straits Times, 21 May 1940
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Title Section23 1940-05-21 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CZNTURZ.] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. MAY 21, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS.23 words
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Advertisement257 1940-05-21 1 For Up-to-date TAILORING... MIEN CHONG You are assured of real satisfaction ni Coleman St: Singapore. —Phone 4816— ACHIEVED WITH XJA GALE AIR CONDITIONING m vN^A The modern magic of mountain air in your own l#lw home is made possible by the GALE Air Con|^JH|^^s^^^^s^^ ditionine unit, which costs approximately 2257 words
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Advertisement6 1940-05-21 1 SINGAPORE. 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471)6 words
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Advertisement157 1940-05-21 1 THE SECRET OF c° F FE E Specially Blended t*** f^^TJt" "7^^^^%^^^^^ /J J/7/ Freshly Roasted '*^3Ssfa AT^ 111 fflsf?\ B.a», a «..M.r,b. Loose Coffee 66 cts. per ib. sss% ROBINSON'S COFFEE IS GOOD COFFEE l^j^ ROBINSON 6c CO., LTD. SINGAPORE Remington fgjjSllg Noiseless Standard THE WORLD'S PERFECT TYPEWRITER The157 words
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Advertisement99 1940-05-21 1 FINAL EDTN. GOWNS. DRESSMAKER and DESIGNER 13. Battery Road. Singapore. and OTEL MAJESTIC Koala I.umpur KUALA LUMPUR. 2b JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683). &c^ eTX j^J> against the attacks of germs. As tested against the typhoid >/k bacillus MUNICIPAL FLUID is 18 to 22 times stronger than pure carbolic acid— whilst99 words
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Article78 1940-05-21 2 MESSRS. Phua Nam Song and Phua H&ng Bong wish to thank the Headmaster and staff of Outram School, the staff of the Government Printing Office, the staff at Robinson Co., the United Chinese Library, the Slew sin Sia, the Lok ew Sia. the Chivalrous Friendly Society, ar.d all relatives78 words
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Advertisement542 1940-05-21 2 ©if Straits Ikttfl SMALL ADS? M i n m u m charge $1. for advt not exceeding 4 lines. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads.' are prepayable AGER— PERCY.— On the 28th March, at St. Thomas 1 Church, Calcutta,542 words
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Advertisement850 1940-05-21 2 WANTED BRILLIANTS DIAMONDS, any setting or loose. We are prepared to purchase whether you have mortgaged with the bank or Chettlar or pawned in the pawnshop. Strict Secrecy. Ring 55S9 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and ***** after 5 p.m. for appointment or writ; Joseph Co.. 346. Joo Chlat850 words
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Advertisement455 1940-05-21 2 EDUCATIONAL NEW CLASSES commenclnt 3rd Jane. MORNING EVENING CLASSES— Bookkeeping, Shorthand Typewriting. FEES $6.00. PUBLIC NOTICES SINGAPORE STEAM LAUNDRY LIMITED. We have plsasure to advise that we are now able to revoke the temporary measures regretfully enforced on account of the great extra rush of work due to the striked455 words
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Advertisement576 1940-05-21 2 BUSINESS CARDS Etc. OWNER LEAVING DISINFECTANT WOOD PRESERVATIVE A monthly income assured of nearly $500/- disinfectant producas milky white fluM plus good will of business. whcn ml cd wlth water Our rood P re servatlve penetrates Into the timber whMi FOR SALE applied. We pack under your own brands. 3%576 words
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Advertisement359 1940-05-21 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. i incorDorated in England) PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S.N Co MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES The best possible services are being maintained by the P O. S. N. Company to their usual ports of nail except ports in Japan. Passengers are requested359 words
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Advertisement292 1940-05-21 3 (Incorporated In Japan) GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU m J. ASAMA MARU from Shal May 29 Dij. TATUTA MARU lea'v: H'kong June 20 TO VANCOUVER A SEATTLE FROM JAPAN mi. HIE MARU leave Kobe June 7 m.s. HELAN MARU June 28292 words
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Miscellaneous737 1940-05-21 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY NIROM SIMrjAPORF V '>H 9.65 met (31.20 ml: IN 6 01 mn ainbAfunc 496 m) PMN l02s a!) rDB ZHL 1.3] mcj I'iiSm.) "■'"> me '253 m.l: YDC 516 ZHP 969 mcll iSO.SCm.v H«Xtl m.). 1.15 pjn. Miscellaneous gramophone records; *-50 p.m. Programme preview: 4.53 p.m. 1.30 p.m.737 words
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Article142 1940-05-21 4 Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: Aden air 5 p.m. Africa air 5 p.m. Burma air 5 p.m. Canada air 5 p.m. China air 9.30 a.m. 5 p.m. Egypt air 5 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally air 5 p.m. Hong Kong air142 words
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1282 1940-05-21 4 Fraser .Co's Singapore Share Quotations MONDAY, MAY 20, 1940: 5 P.M. mmmmm Buyrr» Seller* Ampat Tin (4s 4s 4s 6d Austral Amal. (5s) 5s 6d 6s Austral Mala; 35s 37s Ayer Hit am 21s 3d 22s 3d Ayer Weng .60 .65 Bangrin Tin 20s 21s Eatu selan&or ($1) 1.37 1.421,282 words
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248 1940-05-21 4 Singapore. May 20, 5 p.m. UIM.M. Buyr* SHInn /unpalt 4/6 4 8 Austrai Amalc 5/6 6'Batu Selangors 1.40 1.45 Hong Fatu 1.02 1.05 JelebUi 0.65 0.70 Kampons Lanjuls 219 I K. Kamunting 86 9 Kundang 13 9 14 I Kent 2/2 2/5 Kiang Rivers 1.70248 words
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162 1940-05-21 4 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore, May 20, 5 p.m Company Dividend Close TIN Hongkong Tin 12M% int. Pahang 10% Int. less tax Apr. 24 >uteli 12>i int. May 2<i Haub 4d. Int. June 8 lawang Ccnc Is No. 26 May 20 SungJi Kinta 1,9 Final less tax Apr.162 words
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Advertisement263 1940-05-21 4 Can't get rid of PRICKLY HEAT? tfPk M ...>v Try this New Traatment to-night If you have used mo*t lotions and powders for that Prickly Heat, without much success just try this. Soak a piece of cotton wool in T.C.P. and dab this thoroughly all over the affected skin. This263 words
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Miscellaneous56 1940-05-21 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-day H. W. 10.44 a.m. 8.7ft.: 10.25 p.m. 9.1 ft. L. W. 4.20 a.m. 0.6 ft.: 4.34 p.m. 2.9 (t. To-morrow H. W. 11.30 a.m. 8.8 ft.: 11 p.m. 9.3 ft. L. W. 5 a.m. 0.1 ft.; 5. 10 p.m. 3.2 ft. Sunrise Suns* May a.m. p.m56 words
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Article372 1940-05-21 5 London, May 20. QN the Stoc* Exchange to-day, prices were mostly marked down as a precautionary measure in view of the existing international situation, but no selling pressure was seen. Japanese bonds were an exception and advanced one or two points on the possibility of improvement in372 words
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Article115 1940-05-21 5 TIN output for the first half of May is reported as follows. The net values of output for the first half of May were: Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd. (Karangan), $27,370: Thabawleik Tin Dredging, Ltd., $25 611; Pungah Tin Dredging. Ltd., $129,980; Austral Amalgamated Tin, Ltd., Asam115 words
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Article178 1940-05-21 5 The following are the sxenange rates this morning according to the jail; circular Issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation: SELLING London T.T 3/4 1/16 Loi-don demand 3/4 1/18 Lyons demand 3060 Switzerland demand ***** Hamburg demand New York demand 48 15/18 Montreal demand 5111/16 Batavia demand No178 words
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Article107 1940-05-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent) London, May 20. The following are to-day's "bid" quotations for Fixed Trusts: British Empire "A" 15 9 British Empire "B" 8 British Empire Cumulative 13 8 British Empire Cprehenalve U British General "A" 17 6 British General "B" 13 4»4 British General "C" 10107 words
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Article590 1940-05-21 5 Real Safeguard For Industry THE maintenance of a buffer stock under the International Tin Committee was defended by Mr. WJ. G. Brittain, secretary of the Tin Producers' Association, in a letter to the Metal Industry. Mr. Brittain wrote I have read your editorial "Drain the Pool," In590 words
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Article119 1940-05-21 5 Singapore, May 21, noon Rice Slam West Coast No. I No Stock Slam West Coast No. 2 No Stock Slam West Coast No S No Stock Slam Broken No. 1 $157 Siam Broken No. 3 $154 Slam No. i $210 Siam No. 2 $190 Slam No. 3119 words
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80 1940-05-21 5 TTOE adjourned annual meeting of the Government Pensioners Union and Provident Fund of Malaya, was held In Kuala Lumpur last week. The chairman, Mr. S. C. Colonib. rcvlewrd the fund's steady progress Although only In Its Infancy, he said, the )und was In a sound80 words
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Article379 1940-05-21 5 No Change In Rubber Quota Expected By Our lin;iin ial Correspondent Singapore, May 21. GENERAL precautionary markings down on the London Stock Exchange were a feature of the markets yesterday, but again there was no sellIng pressure. Rubber in London was down threesixteenths at H 3 4d.379 words
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Article168 1940-05-21 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES ■truiii Out irwu Correspondent i Tendon, May 20. COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed a* toiiciws wltb previous quotation* to parenthesis:— RUBBER: Dull. Spot 11 llllCd 11 13 16d (11 15 16d 12 1 lCd) July-Sept. ll sd 11 %4 U2d 12'id) Oct-Dec 11 7jl6d llHd (11 13'16d 11168 words
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Article56 1940-05-21 5 THE recent announcement that Vivian, Younger and Bond, leading m?tDl brokers in London, have established business connections with Rolls and S:ns, produce brokers, has aroused interest in the markets generally. Vivian. Younger and Bond, it has been announced, now have the controlling interest in Rolls and56 words
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Article91 1940-05-21 5 Tuesday, May 21, noon. Buyer* Sellers Prices Prlee» No. IX R.SS. (Spot losse) 38 38V1 No IX R.S.S f.o.t>. In rasn May- June Sellers' option 38 i 38H G.t.A.O. KS.S f.o.b. In br.les May- Junr Sellers' option 3~% 31% t \t> kss rob. Id oain91 words
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Advertisement205 1940-05-21 5 s> -J I THE NEW A ITS A NEW BLEND OF RICHER itruV MAXWELL COFFEES-.. I NEVER TASTED NtW HOUSE ANYTHING SO GOOD rZi**U£D 15 BETTER RtCffCK THAN EVEy- WHAT MAKES MAXWELIV BEnER COFFEE I I HOUSE SO DELICIOUS /KAREFULLY AND y^JW^FULL-FLAVOUREDjAvE^LY WASTER /Trs scTfragrant^ that's because /mnm\ (y c205 words
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Advertisement137 1940-05-21 5 Fresh as a daisy Once you have used Sanident to clean your dentures you will never go back to old methods. Sanident dissolves tartar and food particles WHILE YOU SLEEP. It is antiseptic and harmless to the plates very economical to use, too. teeth every morning Of all Chemists and137 words
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Advertisement153 1940-05-21 5 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE HANK Or INDIA LIMITED The Company, which ts Incorporated In the S.S and registered as a Trust company, undertakes the following duties: EXECUTOR OR rRUSTEE OF A WILL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE OF A153 words
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Advertisement328 1940-05-21 6 last day A V Vjr A IMF HTM? A 3.15, h.i.-> '..i-> ALIIimWIIIIA k i^BflT^^^A^flfl^r^ C P^hßßßfl^LMTlfclsl»»^*3'(Biß»^ 40jBkw^ 1 «'J I™ Brv is Bm<i-: LI r o B^^B^^^^T"*|l4lAllfl Brv wM>K) B i J*TBf^Tflfll (Picture 1 f flHßßflßt OPENING TO-MORROW Warner Bros. Biggest Thrill and lauph Show! JAMES CACNEYj PAT O'BRIEN328 words
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Advertisement209 1940-05-21 6 Pl |zj Zj 7 TO-NIGHT 9.30 Robert TAYLOR r fff it V II ITII T Myrna LOY '"LUCKY NIGHT NEXT CHANGE TARZAN FINDS A SON GREAT WORLD A QgP COSTUMES p^ PRIZES jffr. Ar CONTRIBUTED BY %gm Messrs. AURORA LTD. PRIZES NOW ON VIEW AT AURORAS SHOW CASE DANCE HOSTESSES209 words
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Advertisement142 1940-05-21 6 CHINESE RUGS An Exclusive selection Id Colour* and G U A K AN TEED Best Materials Best Dyes Best Workmanship 31, Stamford Road, Singapore. PHOTOGRAPHS COPIES OF THE LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHS APPEARIR6 IR THIS ISSUt can be obtained from THE MANAGER STRAITS TIMES Please Enclose Remittance When Ordering. ONLY 7 DAYS142 words
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Advertisement211 1940-05-21 6 LAST 3 SHOWS TO-DAY! Enthusiastic crowds acclaim this as one of the most thrilling Action Films ever produced A n|ff Af 3 SHOWS TO-DAY XtJnkMT A AW JU 3.15-5.15-9.15 New Universal's Exciting, Action-Crammed Story of one of the worH's most S°n<;fifions»l O"p»n Vnvawes Bk^ST r^^lßlßl^ a^Bv. Bvj E. V .mStTYi211 words
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870 1940-05-21 7 Enemy's Big Push Carries Seed Of Its Own Destruction London, May 20. THE broadcast address of Mr. Winston Churchill, Prime Minister, to the nation last night, while making: it clear that the German attack is the most formidable any attacking nation hasReuter; British Wireless - 870 words
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155 1940-05-21 7 London, May 20. THE Evening News, commenting on the replacement of Gen. Gamelin as Supreme Commander of the Allied armies by Gen. Weygand, the "man who has never been beaten," says his coming is a pledge of new energy and new devices in stemmingReuter - 155 words
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175 1940-05-21 7 'Keep Calm Resolute,' Is Primate's Call London, May 20. 1*HE Archbishop of Canterbury, in a diocesan message says: "The hour has struck. The time for testing of the nation has come. Each one of us in his own spirit must strengthen the spirit of the whole nation on which theBritish Wireless - 175 words
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Advertisement208 1940-05-21 7 .HOTELS RAFFLES HOTEL to-nicht- DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE CABARET ATTRACTION TO-NIGHT ONLY Rig Success of New Versatile Dance Team THE DUO PALOTAI TALENTED CHARACTER, COMEDY BALLROOM DANCEKS Farewell Performance of the Popular Acrobatic Dancers THE ASTOR TRIO THE MOST SENSATIONAL NUMBERS OF THEIR REPERTOIRE208 words
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Advertisement175 1940-05-21 7 Whara TO-DAY U IU Everybody 3.15-6.15 W Goes 915 \mmsummmm box office 'ph<£Tl^ POSITIVELY LAST THREE SHOWS TO-DAY RELEASED THRU UNITED ARTISTS 1 ...i. HIVEM .u,i, feHAmSrSJ^J IT'S YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THIS FINE COMEDY-THRILLER SO DON'T MISS IT. LATEST PARAMOUNT AND FOX NEWS REELS ARRIVED BY YESTERDAY'S AIR175 words
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Article1176 1940-05-21 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1940. (262nd. Day of the war.) War And Disease One of the things Great Britain has learnt since 1914 is the vital need of continuing and even expanding her supplies of skilled and professional workers. In the early years of the last war,1,176 words
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2642 1940-05-21 8 Our London Letter WE MUST HAVE TWO TO ONE AIR SUPERIORITY From Our Own Correspondent London, May 7. JWOT for more than a quarter of a century have the people of England received such a staggering, sickening blow to their complacency as Hitler and his air force have delivered this2,642 words
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Advertisement492 1940-05-21 8 THE PRACTICE OF SEX. (Complete Volume of The EnryclopaedU of Sexual Knowledge) ~y Dm. A. Willy, A r. iistcr, R. Fisher A Others. An Indispensable Practical Guide to A Full Sexual Life. Price $12.50 or {13.30 POST FREE. G. 11. KIAT CO.. LTD.. 6-8 Robinson Road Singapore. EPHEDROL THE PROVED492 words
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Advertisement42 1940-05-21 8 For Smart Eyewear cr Accurate Eye Examination by skilled Technician and Qualified Specialist at Moderate Charges, cull on Everbright Optical Co. QUALIFIED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 19, Cholia Street. Phonr 4435. C. S. CHONG, Dr. of Optometry. THE RAILWAYS EMPLOY MORE THAN 12,000 MEN.42 words
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Article, Illustration901 1940-05-21 9 German Thrust At The Channel Ports BATTLE NORTH AND WEST OF ST. QUENTIN French Resistance Stems The Main Advance r PHE German right-wheel to the northwest, to- wards the Channel ports, now appears to be confirmed and bitter fighting has been going on north and901 words
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Article91 1940-05-21 9 Paris, May 21. Last night's official French commiaiique states that the German thrust is still very strong in the region north and west of St. Quentin. New enemy attacks have been repulsed in the Montmedy region. There is nothing of importance on the rest of the front. There91 words
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Article23 1940-05-21 9 Berlin, May 21. THE German high command communique states that the Germans i iken Laon and reached the O\ ne cannl.23 words
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Article, Illustration8 1940-05-21 9 fi Itl-min cmpl:> rncni being prepared by llcl'tian8 words
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Article, Illustration33 1940-05-21 9 Wreckage At Namsos Bombed By Nazis Supplies for the British Forces, seen after they had been hit by a bomb, during the bombing of Namsos, by the Nazis, during the fighting in Norway.33 words
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Article127 1940-05-21 9 Casualties Put At Over 100,000 /"•ERMAN casualties sustained In the invasion of Holland are estimated at greatly in excess of the Dutch losses, which totalled between 80,000 and 100,000 killed or wounded, said Dr. E. N. van KlefTens, the Dutch Foreign Minister, in London yesterday. DuringReuter - 127 words
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Article57 1940-05-21 9 Berlin, May 21. /GENERAL von Brauchitch, the Oer- man C.-in-C, has appointed General von Falkenhausen military commander of Belgium and Holland. j The occupied areas of these counI tries will be under military administration. Holland will be under the command of von Falkenhausen until SeyssInquart takesReuter - 57 words
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Article89 1940-05-21 9 60 Britons' Long March To Sweden Utockholm, May 21. PIT and smiling but with their unl- forms cut to ribbons, 60 British troops crossed the frontier Into central Sweden after a 150-mile march over the Norwegian mountains. They had been cut off without ammunition near lillehammer and after vain attemptsReuter - 89 words
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31 1940-05-21 9 Rome, May 21. MARSHAL BADOGLIO, chief of the Italian General staff, yesterday personally reported to Signor Mussolini on the inspection he has made of Italy's western frontier—Reuter.31 words
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44 1940-05-21 9 Paris, May 21. r:E French council of ministers met last evening and adopted various decree laws enabling military tribunals ti deal mere rapidly with certain crimes which are regarded as being 1 specially ?ravj in the existing circumstances— Retiter.44 words
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Article216 1940-05-21 9 Production Speed -Up Urged By Government OTEPa which the United States 13 Government has recommended to be taken to speed up production of aircraft were disclosed by representatives of the Industry after a conference at Washington yesterday. One of the main recommendations which will beReuter - 216 words
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134 1940-05-21 9 "A Minute Wasted Is A Life Sacrificed" "IF we waste a minute at our desk or bench we sacrifice a life," declared Mr. Herbert Morrison, Minister of Supply, in a rousing call yesterday to members of his ministry and all men and women workingReuter - 134 words
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Article43 1940-05-21 9 Stockholm, May 21. REPORTS that Germany had presented far-reaching demands to Sweden, including the right to transport across Sweden men. munitions and equipment intended for Narvik, I are stated by the Swedish Foreign Office to be unfounded. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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52 1940-05-21 9 Canberra, May 20. UR. R. G. Menzies, the Australian Prime Minister, announced to-day that a review has been ordered of Australia's war activities, particularly munitions production. The war cabinet will consider the Intensification of the recruiting drive for (he seventh division of the Australian ImperialReuter - 52 words
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31 1940-05-21 9 REUTER learns that Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, does not intend to make a statement on the war situation when Parliament reassembles to-day.31 words
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Article50 1940-05-21 9 Berlin, May 21. "IN our Infantry column at the Western Front soldiers are marching who have undergone training for only eight weeks," declared the spokesman of the German high command In a broadcast yesterday. He added: But they have set their teeth and managed to their duty, nevertheless."50 words
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Article32 1940-05-21 9 BRIGADIER-GENERAL Sir Henry Page-Croft has be:n created a b-ron. H3 will bs responsible for anv.cring for th? War OTice in the House of Lords. He is Parliamentary Secretary to the War Office.—Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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352 1940-05-21 9 More R.A.F. Attacks On Troop And Tank Concentrations Oil Depots London, May 21. IT is authoritatively learned that fighter patrols of the 1 R.A.F., fighting their waj through waves of (ierman bomherji, brought down more than 50 Heinkels, Domiers, Junkers and Messerschmitts duringReuter - 352 words
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Article41 1940-05-21 9 London, May 21. TELEPHONE communication between Loncßn and Paris and London and Rome were interrupted last evening. No explanation has been given ro far. A telegram from Paris arrived in London via New York. Reuter.Reuter - 41 words
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Article182 1940-05-21 9 Stories Of R.A.F Exploits One Squadron Mtacks 100 Emiiiv Planes London, Mny 21. DAY by day comes stories of the matchless courage of the men of our fighter aircraft. All day long thes? men are called upon to engage superior forces of the enemy, to drive oil formations of bombersReuter - 182 words
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78 1940-05-21 9 FIELD-lfa~shal G:er:riK toll members of th" Osnnan prers yesterday that Germany's thrust in the w 't v.'cc HiMer'.s cv;n idea. "He is revolutionary in strategy," ■\"icl Goering. "He has broken nil wi: -established principle?. "His orders ar? imnulrive and :i"t the result of long78 words
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Advertisement85 1940-05-21 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 10, 1111 and l« ff'V Sr *^^BKt: Mm Wtmm I^o^T^'-^-^\ I All the best breakfasts fetiud. AUSTRALIAN BA&ON bacon and eggs, kidneys and bacon, haddock and bacon and bacon on toast. In fact, whatever the dish' served, Australian bacon seems to play nn important part,85 words
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560 1940-05-21 10 Matter To Be Taken Up At Once, Says Mr. Jones INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION IN REGARD TO MAN-POWER (From Our Own Correspondent) i Kuala Lumpur, May 21. THAT he had already taken a decision that the question of intensive training of the Volunteers and of the560 words
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Article492 1940-05-21 10 Problem Of Cutting Expenditure ENTHUSIASM for air raid precau- tion work in Singapore on the wane, war time economics and individual purchasing, investigations Into means of war taxation, the anomaly of appointments to fill vacancies on the Municipal Commission are among the wide range of subjects492 words
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Article163 1940-05-21 10 K.HM.KS HOTEJ Dinner Dance (Informal! 8 p.m to Midiiiftht. <.AKKKK rilkATBE. GEYLANG Oreen Ghost (Chapter 2) Fairy ifeam :it 7.45 p.m GBEAT ffOKLU 8 p.m. to Midnight. a lobe: Angels wash Thetr Faces. Skv: Buy Friend. HAIPV tVOKI.n Happy Theatre: They Made Me A Criminal. Seaside Talkies: Mummy's Boys.163 words
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Article292 1940-05-21 10 Mining Member Possible Dangers FURTHER INQUIRY SUGGESTED (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 21. •GOVERNMENT'S enthusiasm for u this Bill is difficult to under- stand." remarked Mr. J. D. Mead, the Mining member, at to-day's meeting of the Federal Council, when it was proposed that the292 words
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Article137 1940-05-21 10 'From Our Own Correspondent) Malacca, May 20. IN aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund a series of public lectures organized by the Geographical Society of the Anglo-Chinese School will be given at the Methodist Girls School hall by well-known Malayan speakers, some of whom have137 words
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Article56 1940-05-21 10 ANEW print of Top Hat. R.K.O Radio's musical of some years ago, was shown again to good houses at the Alhambra Theatre last night. The picture, which proved to be one of the most popular of the Ginger Rogers-Fred Astaire series, will be shown at the Alhambra56 words
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528 1940-05-21 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 21. rjEFENCE and mobilization mee.sU ures in the Federated Malay States before and on the outbreak of war have so far cost $177,733, according to items in the published reports of the Financial Committees of the528 words
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Article43 1940-05-21 10 SEIZED as enemy property upon tl outbreak of war and since run V the government, the A.B.C. Brewery, Alexandra Road, is being offered I sale by the Custodian of Enemy Pro pcrty. The closing date lor offers is July 31.43 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-05-21 10 Lieut. Ascar Martin Lee, of the R.A.S.C., and his bride, formerly Miss Margaret Helen Smith, after their marriage at the Garrison Church, Tanglin, yesterday.— Straits Times picture.28 words
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Article108 1940-05-21 10 THE Netherlands Foreign Minister, Dr. van Kleffens, told Reuter yesterday that he was delighted to learn of the proposal to form a Dutch contingent in South Africa for service in the Netherlands Indies. It was announced earlier that the Netherlands Legation, with the co-operation of theReuter - 108 words
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717 1940-05-21 10 Federal Council's Approval For Proposal .(From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 21. THE Federal Council to-day unanimously adopted the propo- sal of Mr. E. D. Shearn for the appointment of a committee to investigate and report on the raising of a F.M.S.717 words
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Advertisement147 1940-05-21 10 Jj VJ IJb LJIJ 2J LSLrLAdJ 111 (FOR A.C. D.C. MAINS) Increased taxation may come, but this need not deprive you of the pleasures of radio. For only $10 per month you can own a full size All-British six valve radio operating equally well from either A.C. or D.C. mains.147 words
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508 1940-05-21 11 SINGAPORE'S $5,670,000 WATER SUPPLY PROJECT Good Progress Helps To Meet Greater Demand INCREASE DUE TO BIGGER GARRISON SEWAGE SCHEME EIGHTEEN months ago, work began on Singapore's L 5">,670,000 water supply expansion scheme intended to cope with the rapidly increasing demand for water. Had that scheme not been started, Singapore would508 words
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Article278 1940-05-21 11 Calcutta View Of Controversy "MALAYA has so put ideals before iTI self-interest as to deserve being humoured over the manner of its taxing," writes The Statesman (Calcutta), commenting on the war taxation controversy in this country. The newspaper says that Malaya has refused to allow income278 words
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Article159 1940-05-21 11 A DROP in membership and in subscriptions is reported by the Singapore Municipal Employees' Co-opera-tive Thrift and Loan Society. Ltd.. which will hold its annual meeting at the Municipal offices on Wednesday. Members will be asked to approve a donation ot $100 to the Malaya Patriotic Fund,159 words
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Article23 1940-05-21 11 CINGAPORE Girl Guiders, Guides and •3 Brownies v/ill hold a rally in Government House grounds on Friday, which is Empire Day.23 words
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Article, Illustration77 1940-05-21 11 Correspondence from England which arrived in Singapore yesterday bore the new British postage stamp issued this month. It is to commemorate the century of the famous Penny Black stamp which gave Britain the distinction of issuing in 1840 the world's first adhesive postage stamp. Stamps have been issued77 words
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Article329 1940-05-21 11 Charged With Murder At Park "fj[¥ attention was attracted by a terrific noise of shouting r.nd windows being smashed, and looking down from the cabaret roof garden I saw people running in ill direction. Then I saw a Malay soldier hit a Chinese stall-holder over the head329 words
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Article79 1940-05-21 11 EA. DEAN, a 26-year-old Ceylonese, was charg-ed in the third court yesterday with criminal breach of trust in respect of $35 belonging to N. Kunhamanu. Court Inspector Cowie stated that Kunhamanu telegraphed $45 to Dean from Trengganu on Jan. 10, asking him to buy him a79 words
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Article388 1940-05-21 11 Municipal Approval In Principle CONSIDERATION BY I COMMISSION rE relevant committee of the Singapore Municipal Commission has agreed, in principle, to the proposal submitted by the European Association of Malaya for the provision of a modern crematorium in Singapore, subject to adequate safeguards. It is not likely, however,388 words
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Article129 1940-05-21 11 A VERDICT of death by misadventure was returned by the Singapore Coroner, Mr. W. MacQuarrie, yesterday at an inquirjr into the death of a Singapore Harbour Board labourer, Ordachi, who died from injuries on May 11, when he was crushed by a iron plate falling129 words
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528 1940-05-21 11 AN English-speaking Japanese, Miss Katoao Yamaguchi, describing herself as an interpreter at the Doh Jin Hospital in Middle Road, gave evidence in the Singapore criminal district court yesterday, as a defence witness in a case in which Dr. Kasuke Katagiri, of the Doh Jin528 words
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Advertisement70 1940-05-21 11 w r y (mi -r* \w y V l>\ There was a young lady -4-^ named Sarah, >^~7^ 1 Whose thirst was the flneot f > /^O>^__-' I in Perak f When she tasted U.B. \l^^ She shouted "whoopee 4 N i\ /n And painted the town \V (jIV, V70 words
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Advertisement207 1940-05-21 11 I BRITISH MANUFACTURE I PLAYWEAR for ANYWHERE SPECIAL PURCHASE LADIES SLACKS Light Weight Tropical Wool. Well styled and Excellent Workmanship throughout. Waist Band fitted with adaptable button fastening. Four belt loops. Two deep slant pockets end two pleats at side of centre front. A t^ Legs have mm "turn up"207 words
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626 1940-05-21 12 Could Subscribe Heavily To War Loan, Says Graduate RAFFLES COLLEGE MAN LOOKS AT ECONOMIC FRONT CAVINGS in Malaya should be fairly considerable as a result of increases of Malaya's money income on account of the large favourable balance of visible trade very probable626 words
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Article130 1940-05-21 12 Consul's View Of The War DO not think Italy will enter the European war; I think she will continue to be a non-belliger-ent, for the time being at least," said Signor Ferruccio Stefenelli, Italian Consul at Tientsin, who .arrived in Singapore yesterday bjr'the Conte Rosso, en route130 words
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Article59 1940-05-21 12 SINGAPORE sea-bathers are warned of a shark which was seen within Jive yards of the shore at Tanah Merah on Saturday evening by a Singapore resident. The shark, which was of a large size, is reported to have been chasing fish up and down the59 words
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659 1940-05-21 12 A STIRRING account of the pil- laging of a Mongolian village by 2,000 bandits, and of his life being saved by the presence of aj Christian bandit, was given to a reporter yesterday by the Rev. Joseph Payne, the first English missionary in Mongolia659 words
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Advertisement205 1940-05-21 12 THESE TESTS EXPLAIN WHY THE PARKER VACUMATIC CAN 8E GUARANTEED FOR LIFE Filled with an acid that eroded an iron epike, these jewel-like Parkei Vacumatic /j 58*^ pens wrote a five -mile line for 24 hours afuß and finished in perfect working order. a Ea Parker's "electrocution" test shoots fx3§H205 words
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Advertisement561 1940-05-21 12 jr-^3^ A WEEK AGO life held no hope Wirll&^^A or na PP* ness NOW THRIVING ON THE I S> i WINE OF LIFE jJ^^ 1\ Alwayi (he felt stale and flat, lifeless and worried 1 —never really ill never well but (he could not KeSß^e^fc&i Heat-anaemia was the cause. Gradually561 words
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1066 1940-05-21 13 GERMAN ATTACKS REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSSES French Confident Of Mastering Offensive In Three Days MAKING a statement in Paris yesterday the French Wai Ministry spokesman said that in the Rethel region two German efforts to effect a surprise crossing of the Aisne were completely repulsed. Only small detachments crossed, andReuter - 1,066 words
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Article215 1940-05-21 13 Berlin, May 20. A German High Command communique claims that in Belgium the Dendre has been crossed and the upper Scheldt reached in pursuit of enemy rearguards and adds: "The enemy suffered heavy looses, especially In armoured units, and after an unavailing attempt to break throughReuter - 215 words
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Article233 1940-05-21 13 NO PROSPERITY WITH ISOLATION Washington, May 20. iy|R. Cordell Hull, U.S. Secretary of State, broadcasting on the occasion of the foreign trade week, read a message frcm President Roosevelt declaring that the hopes for the future of world peace depended upon the adoption of liberal economicReuter - 233 words
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138 1940-05-21 13 REUTERS parliamentary correspondent states that the Prime Minister's statement in his broadcast that considerations of private property will not be allowed to stand in the way ol the government's policy is believed in political circles to foreshadow far stricter control by Rovcrnment over industry138 words
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70 1940-05-21 13 New York, May 20. TTHE Argentine and Uruguay Gov- ernments have now taken action to curb Nazi activities while the Chilean and Bolivian newspapers call upon their Governments to do likewise, according to a Buenos Aires dispatch to the New York Times, which addsReuter - 70 words
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Article75 1940-05-21 13 THE Burgomaster of Brussels, on being asked by the commander of the Oernun army of occupation to remain in office, answered. "I shall carry en in accordance with Dcgiuvn law and international regulations.' The Burgomaster, who is 63 years old, was appointed last WorembwReuter - 75 words
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46 1940-05-21 13 In a speech at Lucknow yesterday Pandit Nehru declared that the launching of a civil disobedience campaign at the present moment, when Britain was engaged in a life and death struggle, would be an act derogatory to India's honour.— Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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311 1940-05-21 13 London, May 20. BY concentrating in a single drive of enormous momentum what many experts estimate to be a very large proportion of their total available strength In tanks and mechanized units and supporting aircraft, the Germans have pushed back the FrenchBritish Wireless - 311 words
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Advertisement430 1940-05-21 13 Sensitive Shins i need this jijjmwjn ij Comfort ~~i IlL*^^^ Xi powder— it is a cooling and refreshing __Jr treatment, because of tbe special, medicated way in which it is prepared. II It immediately cools and soothes those parts where chafing has occurred, it BruWnffniltl absorbs perspiration, relieves prickly heat430 words
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Advertisement227 1940-05-21 13 BRINGS OUT NATURAL HAIR BEAUTY Keeps Scalp healthy /£j^^t Stops Dr.ndruff ■t <^B Mm It Is wise \IRV SILVIKRIN S*F?3SS^<. "RULIANTINE for fc C&yjbk 29 gives your hair 'vrll-groomrd. wrllj^s^eT^^V :r P l lon '< An(< as V ;lire Sihlkrln Is uncd In 't.v cum- \Wf^^^^K rxK-itlon. It will ke.>r»227 words
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Article, Illustration870 1940-05-21 14 The Rt. Hon. LESLIE HORE- BELISHA - HITLER'S INVASION OF LOW COUNTRIES— HIS GAINS SERIOUS DISADVANTAGES By The Rt. Hon. LESLIE HORE-BELISHA, Ex-War Minister i DE of good courage is an unnecessary injunction to the British and French peoples. The struggle in its new phase will evoke those qualities of fortitude and determination which they have exemplified870 words
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820 1940-05-21 14 THE GREAT AGGRESSION IN EUROPE CHINA MUST END Main Facets Of Big Plot Against World Peace Revealed jUIR. HESSELL TILTMAN, a London journalist who has frequently visited Singapore, has just published a new book "Nightmares Must End" (Jarrolds, London, 12/6). Mr. Tiltman describes some of his personal reminiscences during his820 words
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356 1940-05-21 14 London, May 20. FiRASTIC steps are being taken to prevent any members of the Ger- man fifth column from entering Britain in Dutch ships, scores of whom have arrived In British ports since the invasion of the Netherlands. In Tilbury docks, every Dutch ship isReuter - 356 words
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90 1940-05-21 14 Paris, May 20. AN OFFICIAL warning has been issued that Ih* Germans hope by propagating false news in front of their army to cause evacuation of industrial centres not actually threatened. The warning adds that people who evacuate factories owing to false news areReuter - 90 words
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Article187 1940-05-21 14 Husband Persuaded Her To Take Kruschen By following her husbands advice, this woman took off 32 lbs. of her excess fat. Telling of her experience, she writes: "A year ago I was trouble! with rheumatism, nervousness and other complaints. And I got so fat that I187 words
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Advertisement379 1940-05-21 14 ■L D Er^ A^Bf Just a small thirty Be, a dropped match or Ilk a cigarette. but B what a lot of trouble W jOSFMbi B rm ma y c ouse. W.P.3. 33 S Sc(i, a little ilung rubbing the eyes Bfe^'^^BL J yet Hi a definite sign that all379 words
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Advertisement155 1940-05-21 14 How you can PURIFY Your Drinking Water Use MILTON Famous Milton Antiseptic Destroys Germs in Water— Safe, Healthful to Drink You can purity drinking water quickly, safely and at such small cost, it will amaze you. just add few drops oi Milton to water according to directions. Let stand a155 words
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Article47 1940-05-21 15 Sin ccr: first division, Malays vs. R.A. (A.A.), stad;.:im: reserve division, Loyals vs. S.R.C, S.R.C; second division (a), Pulau Brani vs. R.A.K. Torpedo, Tulau Brani: Naval Hase Police VS. Malaya Signals, Naval Base. Tennis: Singapore championships, S.C.C and V.M.C.A. courts; S.K.C and S.C.R.C. tournaments.47 words
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Article135 1940-05-21 15 THREE new boxers arrived in Singapore by the Conte Rosso yester- iav to light here in future promotion*. All have impressive records, and are from Manila. One of them is 22-year-old Johnny Ware. American welterweight contender for the Orient title, while the other two are135 words
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158 1940-05-21 15 RESULTS of yesterday's ties in the SRC. tennis tournament are sriven below: Championship doubles: R. Barth and R. H. Barth beat Pat de Souza and F. Moreira 3—6. 2—6. 6—l. Handicap doubles: P. D'Almeida and J. Milne 'sir.) beat G. E. N. Oehler.s nnd158 words
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Article118 1940-05-21 15 "PHE following are the results of ties played last week-end in the Gentle B.P.s open singles "A" and 'B" tournament on the league system. Saturday "A" Division: Nik Abdullah beat Kemat 15—7. 15—2, Suadi beat A. Rahim 15—10, 15—7; Ahmad Taib beat A. Rahman Ahmad 15—7, 7—15. 15—10.118 words
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Article107 1940-05-21 15 S.C.C. cricket teams for week-end games are: Against V.M.C.A. on Saturday at 2 1 the S.C.C: H. L. Ward. E. G. Staunton. S. C. Woolmer, W Comdr. G. Farnhill, R. S. Tufnell. Lt. N. P. Farquhar. W. K. Jagger, J. G. Rappoport, K. H Cantrell, and J.107 words
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37 1940-05-21 15 TWO Business Houses' League games were played yesterday, resulting in the Hons Kong and Shanghai Bank heating Harper Gilflllan by five soals to one. and S:me Darby beating Jacks hv t u*n_n il37 words
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235 1940-05-21 15 IN a low scoring cricket match played at Pulau Brani on Sunday the Clarke Rangers defeated the Royal Engineers by ten runs. D. Ashghar, of the Rangers, bowled splendidly to capture eight wickets for only eleven runs, and was mainly responsible for the235 words
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867 1940-05-21 15 SINGAPORE LAWN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS START Close Matches Feature Of First Day's Play TN spite of the early morning rain and threatening weather in 1 the afternoon, Singapore's lawn tennis championship tournament was given a good start yesterday when 13 ties were played off on the S.C.C. and V.M.C.A. courts. There867 words
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Article63 1940-05-21 15 R.E 3: Royal Navy 0 TAKING FULL points from the Royal Navy with a three-nil victory at the Naval Base yesterday, the Fortress R.E. improved their position in the first division of the league. The Sappers, who played a fine game and were well worth63 words
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Article197 1940-05-21 15 From Our Own Correspondent.) Seremban, May 20. THERE was a close finish to the cricket match at Tampin yester- cay when the Negri Sembilan Club beat a strong Tampin XI by 15 runs. The Tampin side included as many as nine players who have represented this197 words
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Article118 1940-05-21 15 •"PHE following is the draw and start- ing times for the first round of the Royal Singapore Golf Club's Women's Duffer's Cup competition over the first nine holes of the old course on Friday afternoon. i 3.30. Mrs. T. Black vs. R. M. Duff;118 words
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Article86 1940-05-21 15 TPHE referee for yesterday's second j I division (b) soccer match at Farrer I Park between the Indian Association J and the R.N.W.T. failed to turn up, so the sides played a friendly game. The R.N.W.T. beat the I.A. by two goals to one, their86 words
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Article99 1940-05-21 15 FIVE ties in the Maxfli Badminton Party's open singles championship tournament on the league system were completed last week-end. The results were as follows Saturday: Ang Gher Yong beat Tay Swee Klat 15—3, 15—12; Lye Ah Leng beat Kang Yong Heng 15—9, 15—9 Ler Kheng Chiang beat Goh99 words
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Article53 1940-05-21 15 A filiations to the Singapore Table *»Tennis Association are now Invited and applications are to be forwarded to the hon. secretary, 42 Tras Street. The Singapore champonshlps will be played in June and the annual general meeting will be held on Saturday, at 2.15 p.m. at the Straits53 words
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Article50 1940-05-21 15 "T"HE following players have selected to play football for the Great Eastern Life Sports Club against the S.C.C. to-day on the S.C.C: Padang at 5.15 p.m. Eng Hoe, Ah Goo, Kwong Sung, Howe Phoo. Fook Loy, Stephens Thiam Lock, Eng Hong, Lai Chuan, Huat Lye and Khek Pens.50 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-05-21 15 A phase of play in the football match at Anson Road stadium on Sunday in which All Singapore beat Saigon five-one. Straits Times picture.30 words
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374 1940-05-21 15 R.A.F. (Tengah) 4; S.H.B I. CUPERIOR in all departments, the R.A.F. (Tengah) yesterday defeated the S.H.B. by four goals to one in a second division (a) soccer fixture played at the stadium. The .R.A.F. forwards could have scored many more, but for wild374 words
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369 1940-05-21 15 Heavy Regiment Beat Loyals At Changi RESULT COMES AS SURPRISE R.A. (Hey. mm.) 3; Loyals AFTER an unimpressive start, the Gunners <!ith lly. Regt.) played good soccer to beat the Loyals three-nil at {'hangi yesterday in the final division of Ihr league. Aftor a s.-orcless first half, the Gunners settled369 words
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Advertisement97 1940-05-21 15 '4jm% Jy Jf jy """N Jjjii Owing to our relinquishment oi the Philco agency we are able to offer at greatly reduced prices our entire stock of Philco receivers, both new and reconditioned. Never before has the Malayan public had the opportunity of purchasing at such attractive prices, a radio97 words
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Article13 1940-05-21 16 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAY 21, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS,13 words
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195 1940-05-21 16 Fresh Attacks On Communications Other Military Objectives London, May 20. AN Air Ministry communique issued to-day states that R.A.F. bombing operations were continued last night against enemy lines of communication in south Belgium and selected military objectives in western Germany. IT IS NOWReuter - 195 words
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Article182 1940-05-21 16 French 'Plug Up' Holes In Lines TT is learned in authoritative circles in London that the military situation in France is still "pretty grim," but there is no reason to lose heart or confidence. The front has not been materially modified in the past 24 hours. There are indications thatReuter; British Wireless - 182 words
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Article31 1940-05-21 16 THE first squadron of the Indian Air Force is new fully equipped. The personnel is almost entirely Indian. The squadron will work in co-opera-t'.on with the Army. Reuter.Reuter - 31 words
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Article56 1940-05-21 16 Paris, May 20. ACCORDING to reports received here Dieppe had several air raid alarms on Saturday and at one V.ms five German planes flew over the town at a low altitude and dropped several bombs, killing one person and injuring another. Enemy planes also machine-gunnedReuter - 56 words
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Article23 1940-05-21 16 THE death has occurred of General Guillaumat. 6omman,der-in-chief of the Allied forces In the East during 1917-18 reports Reuter. H? was aged 76.Reuter - 23 words
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Article, Illustration55 1940-05-21 16 German parachute troops are landi.l3 in Belgium carrying folding bicycle, gas mask, field glasses, portabh radio, water bottle, map case, camouflaged tent canvas, and sub-machine-gun but no food. Parachute troops are expected to forage for themselves. The picture above is a Daily Mail artist's impression of55 words
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Article17 1940-05-21 16 FOREIGN exchange regulations have been adopted in the Netherlands Indies to safeguard the guilder. Reuter.Reuter - 17 words
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61 1940-05-21 16 Palestine Practises Black-Out On Mediterranean Coast THE United States legation at Cairo has advised Americans to leave Egypt while shipping routes are still open. PALESTINE is the latest country to practise blackouts and had successful tests over the Mediterranean coast on SaturdayReuter - 61 words
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48 1940-05-21 16 Rome, May 20. T3E afternoon newspapers here display stories ol alleged German victories under huge headlines. Piccolo states that the Germans are continuing "fhelr triumohal march towards the Channel coast, whence they will be able to deliver a serious threat to Britain."— Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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60 1940-05-21 16 London, May 20. •"PHE two largest Italian passenger liners, the Rex and the Conte dl Savoia, passed the British contraband control at Gibraltar at the end of last week without bein? stopped for examination, the British authorities having information in advance that aln.ostBritish Wireless - 60 words
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51 1940-05-21 16 IT was officially announced in Dublin yesterday that certain classes of reservists in Eire will be called to the colours. The statement added that in the present circumstances the Government decided this action was necessary in order to strengthen the defence forces.Reuter - 51 words
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Article185 1940-05-21 16 Adequate Food In Britain London, May 20. DEALING with the effects or the invasion of Holland and Belgium on British food supplies, the Food Minister, Lord Woolton, in a statement to the Pres3 to-day, said they were not serious and it would be possible to obtain goods from other quarters.British Wireless - 185 words
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Article46 1940-05-21 16 TPHE ADMIRALTY announces that the destroyer Whltley was damaged by bombs and subsequently beached. There were four casualties, reports Reuter. Whitley is a ship of 1,100 tons and one of 16 smaller destroyers bid down as part oi the emergency war programme In 1917.—Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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Advertisement83 1940-05-21 16 BEE CHOW CO. (Merchant Tailor) Cut and fit specialists 21, Chulla Street Tel. 6535. "CROMPTON" •/K\|k'gji MllDftillD "^Bl^ IVIUKmUK. Incorpurates the marathon sleeve bearing. This bearing I______1 i ___,_l^_^^^. eliminates end-play and is guarII \t i*|l^ f| Il^l N 3*l^^^^^^^^^ anteed for at least two year* I*f ijJtL '^A^^^^ 'L^83 words
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Advertisement124 1940-05-21 16 ELLISON J). Bfllst a GO. QUALIFIED OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS. Ses 8 3, CAPITOL BUILDING, Estd. 1931 SINGAPORE MfP What did h! >vO^( c Traveller say arriving at an fSJ^r^ obvious conclusion? -ths^ f Good old Johnnie Walker "is not only an enthusiastic MnßTlffSi \Jr tribute it is also an accurate description124 words
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