The Straits Times, 9 October 1940
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Title Section36 1940-10-09 1 The Straits Times. [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times. 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS.36 words
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Advertisement192 1940-10-09 1 MIEN CHONG lor SMART TAILORING Just Kri-eivetf Suit Length* WAIN -Mills In Silk and Wool Al*o AMERICAN SHARKSKIN In .ariouj colours tt (olrraan St.. S'poic. Phone 4816 SOLE OI3TRieUTOR3: THli BORNEO COMPANY LTJ>. (incorporated England) SINGAPORE— -PENANG-^IPOH KUALA LUMPUR MALACCA. ai i^— a^B^ a^ ;p—^—i W.P.S. 8A ■■■HHMBBa up to192 words
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Advertisement6 1940-10-09 1 SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471)6 words
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Advertisement7 1940-10-09 1 KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST. ('PHONE 3683 >7 words
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Advertisement14 1940-10-09 1 FINAL EDTN. ELSIE MARY SINGAPORE mo KUALA LUMPUR DRESSES Iff all OCCASIONS DRESSMAKING MILLINERY.14 words
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Article93 1940-10-09 2 The wife and family of the late W. R. Faulkner-Willis (F.M.S.V.P. Port Dickson) beg to tender their thanks to the Commanding Officer Capt. Sdgar, the Rev. Thompson and the members of his squad who attended his funeral. The family of the late Mr. Soh Oh Pens, J.P. tender their93 words
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Advertisement607 1940-10-09 2 SHiE Straits Wanes SMALL APS? Minimum charge $1. far m4v* «*t exceed ing I Mm Mar* than tot l'»c« 25 cents per line [Six words) Box No. 25 cents extra DOMESTIC OCXUKKKNftS B1KTUS. MAUIUAGKS UEATliS AtRNOWLKDGMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS P.P.C CARDS arc charted S3 aacb par HwrUw per tack Orat I inch607 words
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Advertisement862 1940-10-09 2 WANTED WANTED to purchase new or secondhand books or magazines dealing with Magi" or kindred arts. Full details regarding condition of books and price to Box No. 890. Straits Times. FOR SALE SHELVADOB Refrtcerator Pbotw UU FOR SALE: Portable typewriter. As new. Price $60. Write Box No. 919, Straits Times.862 words
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Advertisement872 1940-10-09 2 MOTOR VEHICLES FOR SALE 193C/7 Chevrolet Saloon four door, tax Dec. and full insurance, loose cover.; Etc.. and in wonderful condition, open to' r.ny examination $700. C. J. Smith. Station Mess. Alexandra. McRAE AND CO. Singapore Motor sirvicv BC, Albert Street. Phcne 2110. Buys and sellr Used Cars. Ford 10872 words
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Advertisement948 1940-10-09 2 AUCTION NOTICES ESTATE OF KHOO CHONG SENG, Deceased. PRELIMINARY VOTICE Or Forthcoming auction and Mortgagee's sat? of Singapore properties on the 23rd Oct 1940. at 2.30 p.m. at the cat* room of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Sc Co.. Ltd.. No. 10 Chulla street. Lot I. Nos. 125, 127, 129, 131,948 words
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Advertisement95 1940-10-09 2 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE. Take Notice that Mr. Scan Peng Be of No. 14 North Bridge Road will not be responsible for any debt or debts contracted by his wife. Madam Tan Kan Keow, from the date hereof. Dated this Bth day of October. 1940. A. J. BRAOA Solicitor for Mr.95 words
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Advertisement242 1940-10-09 2 GUARANTEED CARS. MUfiH* 1936 PLYMOUTH DE LUXE SALOOM This car has an American all steel safety body it has been recently ducoed and Is In very good general condition. PRICE $850.1937 MORRIS DELUXE SALOON 10 H.P. Ducoed in Black with a red trim It has a very attractive appearance. It242 words
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Advertisement363 1940-10-09 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. Incorporatea tn England) PENiNsuLARANn oriental sN oo MAIL PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE The best possible services are being maintained by *b« P O S N. Coy from the Straits to their usual ports of call in China, India. Ceylon and the363 words
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Advertisement276 1940-10-09 3 UKMt^HI^ .mcorponuo m J.p.m /-rum n n a ccru/>rn irrxiTe GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS pQR (JUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. To SAN otANcsco H#Bf BmntMm SM (raMbM aßd A««eie. SJ MARO H!kong Oct. n m s tatuta maru leave H'kong oct. 21 ts. yawata maru leave H-kom not. 4 to Seattle Naeoya.276 words
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Advertisement509 1940-10-09 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. 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 Fremantle [Perth] via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A £28)509 words
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Advertisement204 1940-10-09 3 wmL mil fc< FAST PASSENGER SERVICE SINGAPORE TO SAW FRANCISCO. VIA MANILA HONG KONG •ail Sporo Arrive S P s-s Cm OF NORFOLK No« 7 Dec 1 »S. CITY OP SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 13 Jan. 6 S.*. CITY OF LOS ANGELES Jan. 5 Jan. 29 SJ. CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS204 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous619 1940-10-09 3 TO-DAY SINGAPORE /HI 13.33 m c«. (225 m.) ZHP1 9.60 m/c* (30.96 in.) ZHP3 7.25 m/» (41.38 m.) zhl a run 8.00 p.m. helping dramft; 5.40 p.m. News in Cantonese; 5.50 p.m. Pelping Drama, (contd) 6.10 p.m. N< ws in Mokklen; 6.20 p.m. Newt (in English) and questions of tbe619 words
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Miscellaneous663 1940-10-09 3 EMPIRE STATION I ranAtimslon 2 (6.00 p.»n p.m .M^li^l time) will be radiated on the following warrIcnftths: USH— 13.97 m; l.sl two. (i!»J— ml m; <iSG— lt>.8« m; (iST-U.92 m. and GSP— 19.6« a until 7J« Jri .nd m (iRV 16.84 m from 7.3S 0-B> runsmlssion 3 (9.'4tt pa. II.663 words
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1172 1940-10-09 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— Would it not be better if the opposers of war income tax put forth a plan showing how the salaried classes can be taxed At present there are only two classes directly taxed for the1,172 words
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Letter355 1940-10-09 4 Do They Benefit The Advertiser? To the Editor of the .Straits Time- Sir, I agree with "Another Stiff Neck" that cinema slides should revert to the original position of just before the regular programme. This would be hailed with relief by 100 per cent, of the cinema -going355 words
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Letter247 1940-10-09 4 Another Suggestion For Cinema Managers To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Now that the long-suffering theatre worm is turning, I would like to add my grievances. Owing to a physical disability I cannot take part in sports and therefore, for want of anything better to do in247 words
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Article73 1940-10-09 4 The Straits Times receives many more letters than can be published In the space available. Accordingly brie) concise letters Hand 1 better chanu oj selection and prompt publication than long ones Letters exceeding 250 words are unlikely to be published at tht present time. When letters art typed, double-spacing will73 words
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Article119 1940-10-09 4 Rice quoted per koyan 10 pleats. Other commodities qnoted per picnl except where otherwise stated Buyers Sellers Oambier $7.76 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube 112 50 Pepper White Mimtok $11.75 White $11.25 Black 6.2S Covra Mixed $2J5 Sun Dried $3.50 Saac Flow No l Ungga $3.50 Pair119 words
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81 1940-10-09 4 New York, Oct. 8. •THE Iron Steel Institute reports the 1 steel production at 94.2 per cent, of capacity. It is understood that Bethlehem Steel Corporation is operating seme plants at 100 per cent, of capacity and the United States Steel Corporation at 94Reuter - 81 words
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Article83 1940-10-09 4 Wednesday, Oct. 9. no*n. Bayer* Sedan M*. IX If J.S. (Spot loose) sly, 37*4 No. IX K.S.S. Uj. In caacs October UH SIH G.F.A.Q. R.S.S. f.«.b. in talc* October 37& 11% r.A.Q. B.S.& f.«.b. 1a bates October 36% 31% FUTURE QUOTATIONS No. IX B.S.S. Berbtered83 words
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Article170 1940-10-09 4 The following are the exchange rates thfc morning according to the daily circular lssue-J by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation:— StXUMG London X.I. 3/4 1/16 Lordon demand 2/4 1/16 Switzerland demand 203% New York demand 47 Montreal demand 51 11/16 Batavia demand 88% Samarang demand 88Vi Calcutta. Bombay170 words
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Article56 1940-10-09 4 London, Oct. 7. T*HERE were many inquiries for freights but lictle business resulted because, with the bulk of the neutral tonnage already fixed cr time-charter-ed, owners were hoping for higher rates for the small remainder. The only fixture was for cotton and general cargo, Brazil to Vladivostok, at 32.5 UnitedReuter - 56 words
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Article422 1940-10-09 4 AH Sections Quiet But Very Steady (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Oct. 9. "THE political situation that is deve loping in the Far East has not had any effect on share values. It has, however, engendered a cautious attitude on the part of Chinese operators who are422 words
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Article55 1940-10-09 4 London, Oct. 8. rpiN opened quiet. Later the market -i- became quieter and sharply narrower. The contango was due tc the concentrated recent demand for near dat«s. British consumers are buying steadily and there was a little more United States interest overnight. After official hours a55 words
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Article55 1940-10-09 4 THE followii./ rubber crops were in September:— .j. Ayer Moltk 31,180 Jimah Rubber 30.900 Punggor Rubber 11,95*? Aycr Kunitif Rubber 102.500 Badek Ru^ 1 21.700 Bradwall Ru' -i.OOO Chersonese i&iates 88.000 Dennistown Rubber 44.000 Highlands and Loivl&nds 177.00O Klabang Rubber 125.300 Krian Rubber 59.100 Sungel Krian r.ubber55 words
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Article30 1940-10-09 4 THE following outputs of tin-ore are reported for September: Hours. Cub. yds. Picula ore. KinU Hellas 608 J 28,800 yfj Rahman Hydraulic. 1 joo Renong Tin i«oo30 words
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Article248 1940-10-09 4 THE following donations to The War Fund are recorded to-day The Ladies Work Party, Presbyterian Church, being half proceeds of repeat performance of "Out Of The Hat" kindly given by the Malayan Mafic Circle 702.15 E. N. C. Wollerton, fourth contribution 599 Penghulu and Anak248 words
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Advertisement482 1940-10-09 4 TENDERS INVITED CTpty eMk«4 ratl— to S— >rt Ptaaag newt. Pea*ag. Tenders are Invited by the Indian Immigration Committee for the supply of cooked rations for the Sungei Pinang Depot, Penang, for the period of ;welve -jionths from Ist January to 31st December. 1941. 2. The terms of contract may482 words
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Advertisement359 1940-10-09 4 TENDERS TENDER. JOHORE GOVERNMENT TENDERS are invited from approved Contractors for the supply, delivery to site and laying of Mosaic Tiling to the New Government Offices, Johore Bahru, for the Johorc Government. A deposit of $100 is required from mcb Contractor tendering and will be refunded on receipt of a359 words
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Article346 1940-10-09 5 London. Oct. 8. fy; the stock Exrh&nge to-day, industrials. v especially the heavy kinds, claimed the main attention and prices made headway. Coppers and various miscellaneous mlninc Issues Improved and rails were nrm In anticipation of an early announcement of fair Increases In traffic rates. Other sections346 words
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Article142 1940-10-09 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (Tram Our Owe Car respondent! London, Oct. 8. PGMMODITY and Sxcimige markets closed m follows with prrrtow quotation* la paren thesis: RUBBER: Firmer. Spot livid 12d <ll?id 13d) Nov. ll%d I2d <ll%d 13d) Dec. 11", d I2d (liTid 12d) Jan-Mar. 11 3 16d 11 15|16d (ll%d 13d) New142 words
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Article102 1940-10-09 5 Mails dote at the General Poet Office as follows: TO-DAY Great Britain &c surface noon TO-MORROW Australia air 5 p.m. Darwin air 5p.m. Java air 9 a.m. 5 p.m. New Zealand air 5 p.m. Port Moresby air 5 p.m. Palembang air 9 a.m. Thursday Island air102 words
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Article36 1940-10-09 5 London, Oct. 7. MEGOTIA'FIONS are proceeding for the renewal of the Ministry of Supply's Empire wolfram contract. Producers are asking for a higher price but the Trade considers that it relieves producers of all shipping risks.36 words
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Article242 1940-10-09 5 Ismed by the Malayan Sharebrokers' Association. Singapore, Oct. 8. Quip— y Otnctnc dose TON Chenderiang 10% final !eu tax Hongkong Tin 12*% int. less tax Idrls Hyd 2\i% Int. less tax Klang River 7%^ No. 49 Oct. 21 K. L. Tin 1«. No. j8 6d. Oons242 words
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1321 1940-10-09 5 TUESDAY, OCT. 8, 1M0: UJ» *.m: MMM Bujcrs Srllers Ampat Tin (is) 3s 3d 3s M Austral Amal (to) ts 3a 5s Vd Austral Malay 33s 6d 3to 6d Aver Hltam (Ss) 19s 20a Ayer Weng ($1) 95 1.00 Bangrln Tin <£) lto 9d 16s1,321 words
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Advertisement53 1940-10-09 5 ■EIKHn"- R»»mm8 S -°W»TE«HM»rM» Ou,« O «dim tenures old and new HIGH DEHSITY CONCRETE STEEL TIMBER STRUCTURES EXCELLENT ADHESION Widely used for reconditioning repairs to bpscial descriptive illustrated ao pack handbook RESERVOIRS AQUEDUCTS. MT PO T ON To JEniES, WHARVES B.HN. AA MM A II I urns civets s nut.53 words
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Advertisement196 1940-10-09 5 There ore blades and blodes- hen the there V 1 *0f& 1. -fm.W i THE BEST OF ALL On sale everywhere Sole Agents: 6MFTOR LAMMTORIES LTD. Singapore. Penang, Kuala Lumpur s^^^jLs»|^fc™ INSURANCE FIRE- ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE-MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THB LONDON ASSURANCE HONO KONO FTRE INSCE. CO., LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE196 words
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Advertisement105 1940-10-09 5 RETIRING RESIDENTS! There is no need to withdraw youi financial interests wSen you fo. The British Malaya Trustee Executor Co., Ltd.. RJLLERTON BUILDING SINGAPORE, wm formed to deal with youi needs, and offers at moderate cost. SKILL. KNOWLEDGE, PERMANENCE. SECURITY. and will be pleased to discuss youi requirements. _b BRITISH105 words
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Advertisement293 1940-10-09 6 James Hilton author of "Goodbye Mr. Chips" Says "Completely Delightful entertainment." Daily At II a.m. U A MRP A 3.15, 6.15 9.15 p.m. MaLnMWPICM Alone in its class in Fiction, Alone in its heart-wide appeal on the screen! THE THRILL 0F 4&RLDfBOJ|, I I IJ Xffftb LI H SIR CEDRIC293 words
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Advertisement377 1940-10-09 6 4£rZEoo^-~nm22&+^ Tl |S |S A REALLY GREAT picture lif^irlll^^ nc j CjA#) "film criticw arAVILIUiy M M f] TO DAY 615 6 9*159 15 SIC Ll'M'' MAGNIFICENT SINGING BY |^^^^3 DELIGHTFUL ROMANCE OF »///////h f* nM ''ViaaT^^j IfefllMl HEaisßaaxaN BOX OFFICE PHONE 6903 WITH SPECIAL ADDED ATTRACTION GAUMONT BRITISH MEWS377 words
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Advertisement226 1940-10-09 6 THE ONLY COMEDY SHOW IN TOWN 1 JO DAY CAPITOL 3.15—6.15—9.15 A New Idea in Snappy, Screen Musicals! Beautiful Girls Hau nting Melodies and a Romantic Story based on the Famous Song Hit! f**t m^E'~* «jBaW -to the season's afr I tap-happiest hit! p**r\ /i-Jx/ i -Jx I HaVH'^l^aiSßßr 4v^^i226 words
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80 1940-10-09 7 London, Oct. f. COR the first time since the war began, the possibility of the Axis powers being unable to end the war successfully is mentioned by a German newspaper. The Berlin correspondent of the Basler Nachrichten quotes the Berlin newspaper D.A.Z.80 words
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498 1940-10-09 7 London, Oct. 8. THE report that Italian troops are associated with the German advance into Rumania is regarded here rather as an Axis gesture than as an indication that Italy is playing an important part in the latest aggression. Scant attention is alsoReuter - 498 words
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Article157 1940-10-09 7 London, Oct. 8. SIR Walter Citrine, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress General Ccuncil, speaking at the annual meeting of the Congress at Southport, of the present cDalition Government said that the General Council had tried to preserve an attitude of collaboration and hadBritish Wireless - 157 words
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106 1940-10-09 7 Peshawar, Oct. 9. •JTIE recent bombing of Haifa. Aden and other Moslem centres clearly indicate that Italy and Germany cannot tolerate the existence of Moslems j in this world, says Mullah Saheb of Bhutan, the well-known BptrH leader of the Afridis The statement is madeReuter - 106 words
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56 1940-10-09 7 Istanbul, Oct. 9. MR. Haydar Atkay, Turkish Ambassador to Moscow, left for the UJSJB.R. yesterday to resume his post. Mr. AtKav returned to Ankara at the beginning of September to report to the Turkish Government. The German Ambassador Herr von Papen has returned after aReuter - 56 words
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Article58 1940-10-09 7 Winnipeg, Oct. 8. /CANADA is to ouild more ships for the Navy and increase personnel from 12.000 to 20,000 men A hundred new vessels to be constructed for naval services will range from destroyers to small craft at a cost of $50 000,000. This bringsReuter - 58 words
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59 1940-10-09 7 Rome, Oct. 8. RICCARDI, 1-a.icist Minister for Trade, leaves for Berlin to-morrow m the invitation of the Nazi Government. According to the official Italian news agency, he uill examine with Funk, the Nail Economic Minister, the "various complex problems relating to European economic arrangementsReuter - 59 words
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30 1940-10-09 7 Berlin, Oct. 8. GERMANS have been appointed mayors of two Transylvanian towns, Hermannstadet and Mediasch, according to an ciTlcial news agency despatch from Bucharest- Reuter.Reuter - 30 words
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Advertisement190 1940-10-09 7 HOTELS TO .MIGHT DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight: CABAKET ATTRACTION MIMI JOSE POPULAR MEXICAN DANCERS Dinner $3.00 Non-diners $1.00 RAFFLES ORCHESTRA directed by DAN HOPKINS SEAVIEW HOTEL MLL-feOUM PEKFBCTLY AinCONDITIONED BT SEABRBEZES TO-NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE DIN NEK $3.— NO ADMISSION CHARGE i AD EL PHI HOTEL; THURSDAY:190 words
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Advertisement326 1940-10-09 7 Positively Last _4^_%t¥|M|'|| 3 Show To-day U I"* go~. V HAUUI CttiNtN UOO 3,15 6.15 9.15 STIf Y^OfMMAN S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT 1 J if Also Paramount British Fox Newsreeis^jl SI 5 OPENING TO-MORROW FOR ONE DAY ONLY SPECIAL SCREENING tor CHINESE NATIONAL DAY! FIVE SHOWS 9.30 A.M. 11.30 A.M. 3.326 words
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Article1073 1940-10-09 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WKDNESDAY. OCT. 9, 1940. (402 nd. Day Of The War.) Japan's Choice Expediency lias demanded the acceptance of many humiliating situations since this war began, but none has been more humiliating than the agreement to close the Burma Road. In announcing the decision of the British1,073 words
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Article133 1940-10-09 8 Another Complaint By A Cinema-Goer To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l desire to support the "Stiff Necks in their opposition to the Interval and, in particular, to the display of cinema slides during intervals. These inconveniences, however, I can endure. What I cannot endure is133 words
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Letters To The Editor
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1643 1940-10-09 8 A Scheme Of "Sacrifice By Proxy" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— ln April ot this year, £11,000.000 which had been lent to certain colonies from the British Treasury for development purposes, was converted into gifts. In addition an Act of Parliament set1,643 words
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Letter179 1940-10-09 8 What Would Nazi Victory Mean To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Had not this war been a people's war I would never have desired India to participate in it. It is the aggressiveness and expansionist greed of the Nazi and Fascist dictators that has made the179 words
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Letter240 1940-10-09 8 What We Should J)o To Germany After Victory To the Editor of the Straits Times I Sir. In your issue of Oct. 4 appeared a most interesting and true statement < of facts, set out by Anglo-Ccl* In a letter headed France's Plight." All that your correspondent says240 words
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Letter286 1940-10-09 8 Memories Of A Penang Pioneer To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— I am afraid Mr. Wm. Ymson Lee was wrong in stating in the Straits Times of Oct. 2, that the late Mr. Ku Hung Ming, (Koh Hong Beng) M.A was the great-grand-uncle of Mr286 words
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Letter191 1940-10-09 8 War Fund Donations As Thankoffering To the Editor of the S.raits Times Sir, For some twj months and a half the Burma road has been closed to the Chinese by Great Britain as the result of Japanese "request." Reu.er's report of its impending re-opening has a heartening191 words
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Letter127 1940-10-09 8 To the Editor of the Straits Tunes Sir. What has happened to the various news bropdeasts? The 6.5 a.m. news is practically inaudible; the 6.50 a.m. bulletin has completely vanished. Previously it wai possible to get this one either on the Overseas Programme or on the European Service, bat127 words
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Advertisement231 1940-10-09 8 I COLUMBIA PORTABLE A Distinctive Gramophone rvi-es from $27/* upwards tk: enma :;ano co., (s.s.) ltd. Opposite M«w Pier, Singapore. TIIK ART OF FKNCING by Honald A. IJdstone A Practical Manual For The Foil, Epee and subrv. wi.n Photographs and Text Mjfures. Price $C 30 POST FREE <;. H. KIAT231 words
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Advertisement34 1940-10-09 8 AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY PROVIDES TROUBLE FREE TNAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL AND BANKING FACILITIES COMBINE TO ELIMINATE ALL TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES No Booking Fee. 84 Robinson Road Singapore. JOHN DUKE Manufacturing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.34 words
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Article, Illustration943 1940-10-09 9 Lothian On Why He Cancelled Leave WASHINGTON BELIEVED TO HAVE WARNED TOKIO *U. S. Marines Remaining 1 n Chin a" Roosevelt I OKI) Lothian, the British Ambassador in Wash*J ington, has cancelled his plans to return home on leave because Whitehall feels there943 words
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Article112 1940-10-09 9 Envoy's Hope Of New Line-up London, Oct 9. JL|R. Quo Tai-chi, the Chinese Ambassador to London, in an interview, said that the re-opening of the Burma Road was a matter of deep satisfaction, but certainly no surprise. For what was the result of Its closure but thatReuter - 112 words
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Article242 1940-10-09 9 Soviet-U.S. Talks Resumed London, Oct. IN announcing the Government's decision about the Burma Road. Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, in the House of Ix>rds said. 44 We are satisfied ourselves that the United States Government's views on this question are wholly in accord with our action and242 words
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Article498 1940-10-09 9 Unit Enters From Hungary London, Oct. 9. A CCORDING to reports received by Reuter from Sibiu, advanced units of the German regulars who are shortly to be stationed in Rumania crossed into Rumanian territory yesterday afternoon. Two trains carrying a total of 4.500 fully-equipped soldiers crossed th*Reuter - 498 words
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48 1940-10-09 9 Honf Kong, Oct. 8. TPHE police raided several Jap- ancse establishments in lion; Kong, including the Bank of Taiwan, the Japanese newspaper Hongkong Nippon, and the home of the Asahi Shimbun correspondent. The result of the police investigation is, so far, unobtainable.—Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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Article211 1940-10-09 9 Violent Assault On Nazi Ports London, Oct. 9. "THE R.A.F. "pasted" the French coast again last night wuh a viclent assault on the German invasion bases. The low clouds over th? Straus of Dover reflected the vivid glare of bursting bombs which lit the skyline fromReuter - 211 words
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Article138 1940-10-09 9 London, Oct. 9. THREE enemy aircraft wers shot down by British fighters yesterday anU two of our fighters are inissirr. Aircraft of the Coastal Command, without lass to themselves, shot down two enemy aircraft in the English Channel. An ace pilot of Goerings "Yellow Nose" squadronReuter - 138 words
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Article39 1940-10-09 9 New York, Oct. 8. the American Clipper plane arrived from Europe, It was revealed that two Norwegian shipping representatives, Mr. Andersen Wilhelmsen and Mr. Holter Sorensen, had been removed frcm the plane by the British authorities at Bermuda. Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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Article566 1940-10-09 9 London, Oct. 9. I ONDON experienced one of the heaviest night raids of the war last night. Showers of incendiary bombs were rained down, many harmlessly. Fires were speedily dealt with. It is reported that more than 50 areas in London and southern England wereReuter - 566 words
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Article162 1940-10-09 9 Vital Supply Line Cut By R.A.F. Bombing Aden. Oct. 9. QNE of the most vital Italian supply lines In East Africa has been cut as a result of the bombing during the last few days. The place is Aisha an important station nn the162 words
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87 1940-10-09 9 ■London, Oct. t. DJUNCESS Catherine Galitzine, a Russian friend of the Duchess of Xcn f-. to ■wiiOui she is dstantly ielatc-d, was killed duri;.g an air raid on Lordou yesterdsv. The princess, who was 49 years old, was travelling in a bus to her87 words
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Article32 1940-10-09 9 WITHOUT ceremony, the Royal Navy yesterday took over two more Toups of overage destroyers from America which had arrived at an East J a.« Canadian port —Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article184 1940-10-09 9 Roosevelt Sees His Navy Chiefs Washington, Oct. 9. DRESIDENT Roosevelt spent two hours with Admiral Richardson, Commander-in-Chief of the United States fleet, and Admiral Leahy, in what he termed just a study of maps." V ien he was psiced at his press conference whether the factReuter - 184 words
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154 1940-10-09 9 Bucha^st, Oct. 9. v SIR Reginald Hoare, the British Minister, has asked the Ruman an Government for an immediate elucidation of the situation arising fr jm the apparent imenticn of Germany to garrison reguiar German troops at strategic points in Rumania. British officials154 words
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53 1940-10-09 9 Helsin.ski, Oct. P THE Diet has decided to authorr*e» the Government to conclude ait agreement with the U.SS.R. regarding; the demilitarization and non-forti-i (ication of the strategic Aland* Islands, at the entrance to the Gulf <>fj Bothnia, in accordance with a biUP tabled by theReuter - 53 words
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Advertisement63 1940-10-09 9 1 seven savoury I I suggestions that 1 I will help to prevent I I menu monotony- I There Is no need to let J^J^,|JJ*^**^ your menus get mono- l^F~vi good things we can offer and make your dishes \\\JmJLt****^"^^ more delicious. ya^Bi i"*"n EESJ3ESq «w#«^ [fIVMl ll lIJ riOlE63 words
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538 1940-10-09 10 Magic Circle Contributions Now Total Over $3,000 MONEY RAISED FOR FAREWELL TO MANAGER AS DONATION THE War Fund to-day totals $4,213,929, an increase of $2,899 on the total announced in the Straits Times yesterday. Gifts from Malays figure prominently in to-day's list of538 words
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284 1940-10-09 10 At The Cinema "Tom Brown's School Days." (Sir Cedric Hard wick:, Freddie Bartholemew, Jimmy Lydon) R.K.O. Radio. At the Alhambra. 'TRUSTING the boys to play their part honourably and fairly in the running of the school, Dr. Arnold, Sir Cedric Hardwicka, started an284 words
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Article251 1940-10-09 10 THAILAND'S DENIAL No Demonstration On Frontier BUT AIR FORCE HAS BEEN INCREASED THE Thai authorities officially deny reports from Shanghai of a Thai air force "demonstration" on i the Indo-China frontier last week. It is stated categorically that no such demonstration occurred. It is admitted, however, that there have bsen251 words
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103 1940-10-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Bangkok, Oct. 8. THE Thai Premier, Luang Pibul Song gram, is daily receiving assurances of the nation's support for the request for the return of Thai territory by Indo-China. To-day several thousand university studen'.s of both sexes staged a march and103 words
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83 1940-10-09 10 Shanghai, Oct. 9. ADMIRAL S.r Percy Noble, form?riy in command of the British China Station, passed through Shanghai on relinquishing his post to his successor, Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton, it was officially announced yesterday. A m ral S.r Percy Noble, it Is83 words
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Article, Illustration637 1940-10-09 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 8. THE commission of inquiry appointed to investigate the con-i duct of the Mines Department and inquire into allegations of bribery and corruption against its officers continued its sitting to-day, when Mr. A. G- Macdonald, a former officer637 words
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Article87 1940-10-09 10 Council Meeting On Monday \JLfHEN the Legislative Council meets on Monday the question of the Colony's budget for 1941 will be discussed. The acting Financial Secretary, Mr. L. G. Corney, will move that Council approves the draft estimates of revenue and expenditure for the year 1941. He87 words
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Article, Illustration591 1940-10-09 10 Reaction To British Decision To Reopen Burma Road WHILE China and Chinese in Malaya warmly welcome the British decision to reopen the Burma Road on Oct. i Japanese protest against the decision is expected on the grounds that it is contrary to the spirit591 words
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Article59 1940-10-09 10 Fls understood that as a resui; of the priduc'ion of two films which have displeased the Axis Powers, the German au*horities have officially banned all Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer p'Ctures from all countries under Germaa occupation. The two films which have caused offence are "Mortal S;rrm which will59 words
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73 1940-10-09 10 IN honour of Mr. H. North-Hunt, Regiotrar- General of Statistics, who is to head the Malayan delegation to the Eastern Group Conference at New Delhi, the president and members of the Sindhi Merchants' Association. Singapore, will give an "at home on Oct. 16 at 6.1573 words
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Advertisement184 1940-10-09 10 AMUSEMENTS SINGAPORE E.M E8 HOTEL Oinner Dance (Informal) 8 pjn. to Midnight. CAKKK •v THKATRfc, GKYLANG Chow Suan Wong Mysterious Red Bag. Double Feature Cantonese Talkies at 7.45 p.m. GBEAT WORLD Cabaret- 7.30 to 9 it p.m. to Midnight. Globe: Let Freedom lUng. Oky: Gullivers Travel. HAPFV WORM) Wayangs, Opera,184 words
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Advertisement39 1940-10-09 10 \i\\\ I \l 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 ***** l ?N\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\. Aj \l 1 1 1 1 I I I I I lllfi (Advertisement of The General Electric Co.. Ltd.. of England. "Magnet House," SingaporeJ39 words
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Article1269 1940-10-09 11 Mr. Justice Howes' Comment On Indian Driver's Suit (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Oct. 7. IT was clearly a libel to say the appellant had four pro- vious convictions when he had not. in my opinion the report was not *fair and accurate' and was1,269 words
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Article219 1940-10-09 11 Celebration To Be Quiet pHINA'S national day, which falls to-morrow, will be observed quietly in Singapore. Familiarly known as the "Double Tenth," because it is the tenth day of the tenth month, the anniversary of the founding cf ths Chinese Republic will this year be a day219 words
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Article140 1940-10-09 11 CENTENCING a Tamil labourer named Marimuttu to five years' rigorous imprisonment, Mr. Justice Manning remarked at the Assizes yesterday that the prisoner was a very lucky man in that in some extraordinary way his wife managed to survive. Marimuttu, who had been convicted on140 words
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Article62 1940-10-09 11 MR. Sylvester Saldanha, chief clerk of the King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bombay, brother of Dr. J. A. N. Saldanha, of Singapore, died on Monday at the hospital in Bombay. He leaves a widow, six children, a mother, two brothers and two sis:ers, one of whom is a62 words
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Article34 1940-10-09 11 Mr. Justice Laville. of Johore, is going on leave at the end of the month. When h? returns in March, it is understood, he will relieve Mr. Justice Kellagher, of Kedah.34 words
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Article, Illustration32 1940-10-09 11 Stripped to the waist and ready to load the gup., these men of a British anti-aircraft battery in the Middle East are ready to deal with Mussolini's raiders.32 words
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303 1940-10-09 11 Joint Meeting In Penang To Be Accelerated yHE Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has decided to refer the question of income tax to !he Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce which will hold their meeting this year at Penang. i Steps are being taken to303 words
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109 1940-10-09 11 ACQUITTED >y a police magistrate oa a charge of .causing hurt to a Chinese professional dance hostess, a .salesman named Lee Chye Chu.in was ordered to be nMried by Mr. Justice u'Beckett Terrell in the Hi?h Court yesterday, on a .viccessful appeal by the109 words
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449 1940-10-09 11 WHAT do the words "acting on information received" mean in the ordinary and normal usage of the police courts? This question was argued in the Singapore third court yesterday by Mr. E. M. Tampoe-Philips and Court Inspector D. R. Cowie, in a449 words
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Article102 1940-10-09 11 \MR. BENT FLORENES, the son of Mrs. F. Florenes and the late Mr. N. Florene^, of Stavanger, Norway, was married to Miss Margaret Smyth, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Smyth, of Woodville Park, South Australia, at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. The Rev. R. J. Thompson officiated.102 words
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97 1940-10-09 11 RECRUITING HAS BEGUN Local Defence Corps Enrolments DECRUITING for the Local Defence Corps has opened in Singapore, Penang, Selangor and Negri Sembilan, and will open shortly in other States and Settlements. Those "who intend to enrol in the new Corps are asked to do so as early as possible, so97 words
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150 1940-10-09 11 A YOUNG Malay, Wahab bin Kechil whose professional boxing name was given as Kid Wahab, appealed to the High Court yesterday against the decision of a police magistrate who had bound him over to be of goal behaviour Arguing the appeal on behalf of150 words
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Article51 1940-10-09 11 A CHINESE woman who is said to have fallen into the Kalian* River behind a saw mill at the back of Lavendar Street last night wai found drowned by passers-by. She was found to have abrasions on her forehead. Artificial respiration wa* applied, but without51 words
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Article22 1940-10-09 11 A human skel?ton was found in the jungle at the 12th mile, Manrtal Road, on Monday night. The police are making Investigations.22 words
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Advertisement103 1940-10-09 11 "KE Y s j^> is a tru/y fine o/d brarnfy f t\ (23 It <#^^ When the Hugenots landed in tiouth Ainca o«er 000 years ago, thej brought with them a knowledge of brandy making torn the well known vineyards In France. This formed the .oundation of an Industry, now103 words
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Advertisement117 1940-10-09 11 OF INTEREST TO WOMEN Final Clearance Offer of Ladies' Swim Suits IN TWO PRICE RANGES $3.00 AN3> $5.00 EACH FOR 3 DAYS ONLY THURSDAY. FRIDAY SATURDAY NUMEROUS OTHER BARGAINS ALSO AVAILABLE JOHN LITTLE CO.,.LTD The Elood v tfn Stria*. Mfc." IMPURE BLOO- is Che root causv of Skin Diseases, Boili117 words
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Article, Illustration131 1940-10-09 12 Left to right: Air Vice-Marshai A. G. R. Garrod, Sir Harold Q. Hovritt. (Additional member), Air Marshal Sir Christopher Courtney, (Air Member for Supply and Organization), Air Marshal E. L. Gossage, (Air Member for Personnel, Capt. H. H. Balfour, (Undersecretary of131 words
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519 1940-10-09 12 EUROPEAN FAILED TO REINSTATE VOLUNTEER Fine Of $25 In "First Case Of Kind" In Singapore \UHEN can an employer refuse reinstatement to an eraployee who is a Volunteer and who has been called up for intensive training? This question was answered by Mr. L. C. Goh, the Singapore fifth magistrate,519 words
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Article178 1940-10-09 12 BECAUSE he was always quarrelling with the customers and took up space that he wanted to use. M. Debi, a coffee shop proprietor, asked leave of the Rent Assessment Board, yesterday, to eject a stallholder, Bisram Rai, who rented space in his shop in Jalan178 words
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54 1940-10-09 12 MR. Thomas Murray Wilson, American consul-general at Sydney, who has been transferred to Calcutta arrived In Singapore on Monday. Mr. Wilson who has been in India before is returning from home leave In the United States. He has been consul-general in Australia for54 words
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Article396 1940-10-09 12 Singapore Views On Axis Pact REAT prominence has been given in the Singapore Chinese newspapers to the recently concluded j pact between Japan and the Axis powers, Germany and Italy, and editorial opinion is expressed with vigour. The Sin Chew Jit Poh declares that the pact,396 words
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528 1940-10-09 12 yHANKS to the fight which the British are putting up, American aid to Britain shows a tendency to increase, and according to well-informed circles in Washington, the merging of British and American interests is steadily moving forward. "Encouraged by the strength of528 words
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Advertisement246 1940-10-09 12 S ,usjons Talcum Powders, like all KbK^J Cusson's Toilet Preparations, are B&Ufl E« quality products. Insist on Cusson's B?M£7i for quantity, quality and value. H*|f Ask your dealer to show you the complete I^^EtA range of Cusson's Toilet Preparations. felUP^fllhai Bath Soaps, Face and Talcum Powders: HSli^^S K. Brllliantlnes. Hair246 words
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Advertisement357 1940-10-09 12 LEARN AT HOME SECURE A CAREER GAIN MORE SALARY In the comfort ot your own Hove yea can learn by correspondence, any one of these subjects, all taught by PITMAN'S Singapore, branch of the famous London College. Knowledge means a better post, higher salary and financial protection is all times.357 words
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231 1940-10-09 13 Eseadrille Lafayette Creator Associated With New Unit London, Oct. 8. AMERICAN airmen who have volunteered for service with the Royal Air Force are to have their own squadron. It is announced that the Kirg has approved a special badge to be worn231 words
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Article99 1940-10-09 13 London, Oct. 8. NAVAL sources at Alexandria report that two Italian submarines were sunk in the central Mediterranean recently by the British fleet, bringing the number of submarine* lost by Italy since she entered the wax to 22. The submarines were forced to the surface byBritish Wireless - 99 words
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43 1940-10-09 13 London, Oct. 8. To-day's Italian communique states that an Italian submarine has sunk a British armoured petrol ship and admits that an Italian merchant ship of 1 800 tons has oven torpedoed in the western Mediterranean. Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article438 1940-10-09 13 Power Stations Attacked London, Oct. 3. D A. P. bomberc last night dropped more than 100 heavy bombs on three main power stations in one of the longest raids of the war on Berlin. An Air Ministry communique states: "Yesterday R.A.F. bombers attacked barge concentrations on theReuter - 438 words
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Article121 1940-10-09 13 London, Oct. 8. CARLY to-day, German long-range guns on the French coast opened fire for about half an hour on a convoy coasting down the Channel. Shells were seen exploding m the water, and watchers on the English coast say that none of the shipsReuter - 121 words
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Article47 1940-10-09 13 London, Oct. 8. FIFTEEN ships with a total tonnage of 72,337 were lost through enemy action in the week ending Sept. 29-30, comprising ten British of 55,927 tons, four Allied of 12,119 tons, and one neutral of 4,291 tons.—British Wireless.British Wireless - 47 words
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Article52 1940-10-09 13 Halifax, Oct. 8AT least seven Canadian seamen are missing, presumed lost, as a result of the sinking of the British tanker Fredricks Fales, 10.500 tons, according to notifications received by Halifax lamilies. The tanker was bound for iiritain :"rom Canada. No further details have '.wenReuter - 52 words
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51 1940-10-09 13 London, Oct. 8. T*HE crew of a torpedoed Norwegian ship, who were landed yesterday at Newcastle after spending five days at ico in an open ooat. immediately went to the Norwegian consul and placed il 100 on his table Tor the local SpitHre fund.Reuter - 51 words
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Advertisement432 1940-10-09 13 Ammo Testimony for READ THIS lETTERi t fl\0j(eSSi&H&£ If 275 r M RAu. I V Vj4dUX£ J^' Singapore, 3/10/39. t: Dear Sirs, wn I Aave a very /liy/i opinion of the value of K 3 ..<**■ '7^B ASPRO tablets from practical experience. K I yt An outstanding case was when432 words
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Advertisement340 1940-10-09 13 PEEK FREANS Gift Parcels to the Troops. PARCEL No. 3. in England $715 Overseas $7.50 PARCEL No. 3A. (as above without cigarettes) in England $3.40 Overseas S375 PARCEL No. 4. in England $2.20 Overseas $2.60 Posted direct from Peek Fr can's London Factory For a Friend, a Relative or an340 words
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1393 1940-10-09 14 Raid Casualties Lower Than First Feared CHURCHILL'S REVIEW OF WAR SITUATION London, Oct. 8. CINCE the war began up to last Saturday about 8,500 civilians had been killed and 13,000 wiunded by Nazi air bombinp;, said Mr. Winston Churchill, the PrimeReuter - 1,393 words
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Article62 1940-10-09 14 London, Oct. 8. DRINCESS Elizabeth, who, it is announced in London, will make her first broadcast on Sunday, when she will speak for five minutes in the children's hour beginning at 4.15 pm GMT, (11 35 p.m. Malay, an time). The broadcast will be in theReuter - 62 words
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133 1940-10-09 14 IN a strikingly sympathetic reference to Spain, who was asked "not to become a channel of supply to our mortal foes," Mr. Churchill said in the House of Commons yesterday that there was no country in Europe whichReuter - 133 words
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224 1940-10-09 14 New York, Oct. 8. THE French fleet is now in such a condition, clue to a technical precaution taken by the Vichy Government, that it can never be used again in naval operations if the Germans seized it. This statement wasReuter - 224 words
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Article152 1940-10-09 14 Powerless Against R.A.F. Night Raids THE evacuation of women, children, and aged from Berlin has startled Berliners. They read it as a confession that the authorities have abandoned hope of preventing the British raids on the Reich, which are now a nightly occurrence. For the first152 words
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Article193 1940-10-09 14 London, Oct. 8. PREOCCUPATION with immediate developments of the "battle for Britain" has diverted attention from the subject of a possible food shortage during the coming winter in Germanoccupied territories in Europe, which vas commanding increasing interest until the fierce air attacks on Britain began.British Wireless - 193 words
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Article27 1940-10-09 14 An official denial has been Issued by the Agence Anatolic of a report cir culated abroad that kay is concentrating troops on 1. .lern frontier27 words
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Article191 1940-10-09 14 Spirit Of Britain Still Unbroken London, Oct. 8. T'HE belief that the shadow of defeat is already hanging over Hitler to-day was expressed by Mr. C. R. Attlee. Lord Privy Seal, speaking at the Trades Union Congress at Southport. "Hitler has defeated other countries byReuter - 191 words
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Article310 1940-10-09 14 'French Navy Tool Of Nazi Masters' DY a series of accidents, neither the First Sea Lord nor the Cabinet knew of the approach of French warships, carrying Vichy partisans of the most bitter type to Dakar, to the Straits of Gibraltar until it was too lateReuter - 310 words
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Article106 1940-10-09 14 Nicosia. GREEK refugees who have escaped from the Dodecanese islands and arrived in Cyprus by way of Turkey say that meat and fish are unobtainable in the islands. Even the Italians are eating horse-flesh. All fishing-boats have been carried Into the hills for fear the islanders106 words
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Advertisement91 1940-10-09 14 rSRIUM THRILLS MILLIONS^ sj&*J& r'lfa*. 9** 44 *"1" 1 P^fXiodeni Tooth Paste is tbriilinc jgjj PI milhons morning after morning, by the new ffilfU dazzling whiteness of their reth! Never before has \jjß gTy, there been such radiance with a tooth paste so utterly safe Yes, there's never a risk91 words
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Advertisement132 1940-10-09 14 v^lllu'^ snd bliioW box. Iniprovid in Kgr"^"^?>T^"777 I ™^™"^-^^^^^Asepso will relieve you of the g^s» (7 Si torment of prickly heat. Use it at Bfc^ |y V-^ first sign of irritation and you'll E> I y < V )<^ jl ~2. ODtaul immediate relief. Asepso F~ V contains 3% Biniodide132 words
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Article387 1940-10-09 15 Rugby FIRST VICTORY IN FOUR YEARS Medical College S 5.A.0.8. 3. Al-'l'F.I. a run of defeats for four years at the hands of one of their keenest rivals, St. Andrew's Old Boys, the Medical College rugger •.idr turned the tables on them yesterday when they387 words
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199 1940-10-09 15 Hockey PLAYING on their own ground at Balestier yesterday, the Ceylon Sports Club were beaten by the odd goal in three by the Mountain Regiment. After a scrappy first half, the game warmed up and very keen hockey was seen, the visitors deserving Kulasingam scored199 words
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157 1940-10-09 15 THE Police easily had the measure ol a F.eld Ambulance team in a game of hockey playsd at Tanglin yesterday, winning by five goals to three. The margin of victory hardly did credit to the superiority of the Police team, who scored all their157 words
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Article85 1940-10-09 15 THE :».v.ui.a itrJog o. *i.c L'selul Lads B.P. will play a friendly badminton match of four singles and three doubles against the A team of the Sykes B.P. at the latter's court, Bill Road. Katong. on Sunday. The following players will represent the Useful Lads: R lUmmathan.85 words
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Article35 1940-10-09 15 HOCKEY: Indian Association vs. S.R.C., S.R.C.; S.CJt.C. ts. Khalsa Assn., S.CJI.C; C.S.C. vs. Field Company Madras Sappers, Balestier; S.C.C. vs. Mountain Regt. S.C.C.; V.M.C.A. vs. Loyals, GUlman. TENNIS: S.CJI.C. and V.M.C.A. tournaments.35 words
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401 1940-10-09 15 Kuala Lumpur Y.M.C.A. In Good Position Cricket (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7. NOTHING short of a miracle can prevent the T.M.C.A. from capturing the Stonor Cricket Shield this year. In the final against (he S.C.R.C., the YJW.C.A. have established themselves in a very strong position, and a401 words
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212 1940-10-09 15 DIO Gill and Tommy Carrie, two welterweights who staged a great scrap a few weeks ago, are to have a return battle at the New Worla arena on Friday. Billed for eight rounds on the previous occasion, ihe fight nearly ended in a knockout212 words
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118 1940-10-09 15 THE following is the draw for the 1 second round of the SJIFJI. challenge cup competition R-A.F. Seletar I. vs. M.F.A. at Anson Road Stadium on Friday, Oct. 11. Manchester Regiment vs. Loyai Regiment at Anson Road Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 15. S.CJF.A. vs.118 words
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Article62 1940-10-09 15 '■"HE following have been selected to play hockey for the V.M.C.A. vs. Loyals Regiment at Alexandra at 5.10 p.m. to-day: I. Reslity, A. Wilton, J. Sanderson, Goh Chin Chye, G. L. Day, F. Hutchinson. Looi Eng San, S. M. Hope, Lee Fong Lim (captain > B. T. r-62 words
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997 1940-10-09 15 Second Day Of Selangor Turf Club's Autumn Races THE full card of events at Kuala Lumpur to-day, the second day of the Selangor Turf Club's autumn meeting, is given below. The double totes will be on races four and five and seven and eight,997 words
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308 1940-10-09 15 TAN Huck Toe and Mrs. L. M. Penr.efather were eliminated from the mixed doubles handicap event in the] S.C.R.C. open invitation lawn tennis tournament yesterday when they met Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fong Lin in the somi- final of the event. Mr. and Mrs.308 words
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Article162 1940-10-09 15 CELECTIONS for to-day's races at Kuala Lumpur are riven below STRAITS TIMES Race 6: Cambalonc. Blue White. Race 1: Bay Rose. Stenella. Rac 7: Cianderdown. Artful Sailor. Race 2: Spring Girl, Devon Kint. Ra e San Frisco. Time Tells. Race 3: SyciUian. Clarissa the Flea. B162 words
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56 1940-10-09 15 THE following will represent the S.R.C. in a hockey match against the Indian Association on the padang to-day. O. C. Aeria; rt. H. Barth. P. F. de Souza: P. Neubronner, L. S. Rei^ens. O. Clarke: G. Hughes, N. Sullivan. A. Clarke, N. Stanley and56 words
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Article69 1940-10-09 15 THE following have accepted to play hockey 1 for the 6.C.C. 1st. XI against the Mountain Regt. on the padang to-day. Dr. B. D. Molesworth; Pay Lt. O. C Fortln. R. A. U. Todd; J. Fletcher-Cooke. W. J. Peel, Major J. R. Kellett; J. E. Slade, Lt. H.69 words
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127 1940-10-09 15 ON Friday, at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club, there will be the usual races for all classes, starting at 5.23 p.m. for "A" class, and 5.25 p.m. for the other classes. On Saturday the third race for the Clementi Challenge Cup <for women) will127 words
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Advertisement162 1940-10-09 15 THE YEARS BIGGEST BEST MOST EXPENSIVE FISTIC TREAT. EXCITEMENT! THRILLS!! ACTIONS!'.! On FRIDAY, 11*. Oct. commencing 9 pm r.n&RP t" the NEW-WORLD AREBA &fe TRIPLE MAIN BOUTS LJ CATCH WEIGHT ***jF MARQUES •>. Luis YEO V (Mexican Champion) (Chinese SensaUon) lIRST TIME IHESE TWO SCIENTIFIC MAKJITCS CLEVER FIGHTEBS MEET fYEO'S162 words
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305 1940-10-09 16 "It May Be Difficult To Send Ships Later" (From Our Own Correspondent) Shanghai, Oct. 8. rOINCIDING with Great Britain's decision to reopen the Burma road, announced in the House of Commons to-day, the State Department in Washington has instructed American consulates in the305 words
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131 1940-10-09 16 Vichy, Oct. 8. A SEMI-OFFICIAL statement issued here reveals that the Vichy Government earlier this month rejected new territorial demands by Thailand, including the surrender of all Indo-Chinese territory on the right bank of the Mekong and an undertaking to cede the protectorates ofReuter - 131 words
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248 1940-10-09 16 Shanghai, Oct. 8. rnHE Weihaiwei situation is extremely tense, it is learned from a reliable British traveller who arrived here to-day. On Oct. 1, on which the new British lease was granted by Chungking. 60 Chinese sailors accompanied by a force ofReuter - 248 words
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Advertisement135 1940-10-09 16 JUS l&j£X*&*h!KhMmiMiiti jmMihMSmmKM romnutjE S All the advantages of a genuine Frigidaire can "^^l easily be yours. Every unit is designed to provide the utmost In food protection and ice service J —^^T at the lowest current ccst in Frigidaire history. V There are 16 beautiful models to choose from,135 words
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Advertisement312 1940-10-09 16 HEALTH MAGIC Fi-rry Jrop at Croota' 1 c^H KF^*« Halihui Ol amtamt 8. 1 BS&fij timtjHuitf proucdt* V'.ia I I mill A ana 30 times man V//j* j&mH I tunshmt Vitamin D (/la* Vwllllln ivVv^Mß t*>d Cod Urn Qil__ _MMlmllllMa!»mMmitM^M Freedom from ills with the help of VITAMINS In a312 words
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