The Straits Times, 16 September 1941
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Title Section35 1941-09-16 1 The Straits Times fESTABUSHKD NXARLT A CENTURY! MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER-LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1941. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1941. PRICE 5 CENTS.35 words
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Advertisement173 1941-09-16 1 Try MIEN CHONG TAILORING 31 tolcman St.. Spore Ploi.r 4XI S it Available „uit Length* "Kockville' sultinp— U.S.A. WAIN SHIEI.L'S In Silk and Wool Also AMERICAN SHARKSKIN. In various eoloin SINGAPORE HO CKCIL ST ('PHONE 5471 >, ■sivl EM X U Rl y X a cy ■■I W mTm 1173 words
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Advertisement137 1941-09-16 1 r IS BLI^^MAKE rOUR TEETH W M J V'ti OUI > t 0^ 1 m tne work' f /J/f M zisFh>Z+. t f proved by the Bacteriology Dept. o« IS// I In?' University to be an effective 4f^\ I tntiseptic killing and retarding X Mff a >9^^B*B^^^ißii > B^^ Si^137 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Obituary24 1941-09-16 2 Mr- Margaret Allan. Kllbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, wife of the late Mr. James Allan late of Messrs. Riley Hargraves Ltd., Singapore, died Sept. 11.24 words
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Article98 1941-09-16 2 Mr Tan Hong Ghim and family wish to thank all those who atended the funeral of >i ir father and also all those who sent wreaths, letters of condolence, scrolls etc. Mrs. B. M. Krrr and family wish to express tlii ir grat ful thanks to all who have98 words
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Advertisement322 1941-09-16 2 SMALL APS. Minimum charge $1. far advt. n*t exceeding ttaca. Mare than four Hnea 25 cents per line (Six words) Box No. 25 cents extra. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTHS, MARRIAGES. DEATHS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. ANNOUNCEMENTS P.PC. CARDS arc eaarged $3 each per knasrttasi per Inch. Over 1 mrb 15 eta. aer Use. Small322 words
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Advertisement477 1941-09-16 2 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED experienced motor workshop clerk. Capable of answering telephone, know- ed?e of typewriting ft Invoicing, only men c with experience should apply 239, S. Times. First Class fitter with knowledge of Dlea-1 Oil Engines and Water pumps for travelling maintenance of Army machinery rtc. preferably sing) wages $3477 words
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Advertisement495 1941-09-16 2 FOUND FOUND a lady's cigarette case at No. 1 Tanglln Hill— please apply Banque de llndochlne. FOR SALE PRISMATIC BINOCULARS a X 30. Zeiss Perlseiplc Binoculars lOx M. Exeklel ft Sons. The Opticians. 10 13. Arcade Building. A QUANTITY of second-band Westinghouse Refrigerators with unexptrcd guarantees. Apply G.E.C. 12 Battery495 words
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Advertisement758 1941-09-16 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET OFFICES 4- A Prince St. and 23 RafT.et Place. Apply Koh Chew Kee. 129 Kllllney Bo TO ICT offlee localities at Borsumy Build tog No. 41 Robinson Rd Apply: Hooglandt ft 00.. TO LET SPACIOUS BRIGHI AND AIM* OFFICES. Ist Floor corner of Prince and De758 words
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Advertisement744 1941-09-16 2 TENDERS TENDERS INVITED. CUSTOMS EXCISE DEPARTMENT. r.M.B. GOVERNMENT TODDT SHOPS IN PERAK TENDERS wIU be received at the Office or the Asst Comptroller of Customs. Perak. up to 12 noon on 29th September. 1941. for tbr dally supply of pure frerh toddy delivered as directed by the Asst. Comptroller at744 words
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Advertisement367 1941-09-16 2 1138 S. S. Jagiar 2i litre. Calaar naraai with aaraoa ■pkfllsttry $2,800.00 1137 Staiaarl 14/12 I. p. Cottar black with grej iphtittefi $1,950.00 AH ve4 can offered by M are ia excellent condition. Ibouirti we give bo gu4taate* w« have every can. Mcnee la their ability la give triable- free367 words
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Article177 1941-09-16 3 Singapore procruune hifullghu Sept. Tn-dar. 7.15 p.m.: Malaya Speaks The Renaissance OJ Chiqese Democracy, talk by Dr. I.lm Boon-krnr. 9 ?,1: Dance music relayed from New Wo- Id nbarel. 10 30: London relay. Empire K\chfnee Ta-morrow, 12.45 p.m.: Gardening, talk In the •cries. 1.30: On The Kan.177 words
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Advertisement437 1941-09-16 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS P. 0. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Incorporate*! m England FEKINSI I.AX Milt DKIENIAI S N CO IMAII PASSKNC.F.R 4ND CARt'.O SERVICE nit .km powible wrTlce* art Mint malnMiprit b% ihr p o s N Co. from thr Strain tn thrli usual port* ol rail In China India437 words
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Advertisement473 1941-09-16 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. frequent Sailings to Uniteo Kingdom. Oates are not guaranteed all cargo booking* subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE M THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $200 00 (Aust.473 words
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Advertisement241 1941-09-16 3 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. OoarantPr-d and Cnntroli-i* by THF MERCANTILE BINK O^ IMMJ 1 LIMITED The Company which is incorporated m the S 8 and registered as a Trust Com- pany undertakes the foMowins dufies: EXECUTOR Si OR TBWIKI OF A WILL ADMINISTRATOR OF ■BTATI OF" DECEASED241 words
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Miscellaneous937 1941-09-16 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY SINGAPORE /hi 3 i. tarn a ZHP.I JtM ».ta a»/e» /.HP* 48.5* m 175 m r» /HP J M 7{5 m n /HI.. ZHP1 ZHP2 and ZHT3. 10 am. La«ii Bair; 10.2a a.m. Laffu Nh'ib; 10.40 a.m. Latru Oambor: 11 a.m. Tamil mw.lc; 11. 3C a.m. Hindu-tanl music;937 words
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Article1234 1941-09-16 4 CHAIRMAN WANTS DUTY REMOVED ADDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Klang River Tin Dreuging Ltd. In Penang on Saturday. Mr. A. A. Henggeler, the chairman, said:— We have been t-ndeayourlng for some tune now to s cure rights over agricultural and State land to the1,234 words
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Article395 1941-09-16 4 MORE ACTIVITY IN ALL SECTIONS (By Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Sept. 16. SHARE markets continue very steady and tbe tendency m al! sections is toward higher p.-ices. Yesterday the market was active m all sections and t*ie feature was the Jump m Punggor Rubber caused by the395 words
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Advertisement497 1941-09-16 4 OWING TO THE BLACK-OUT. THERE WILL BE NO SIDE-SHOWS TO-NIGHT IN OUR PARK 10-NIGHf NON-STOP DANCE 7 P.M. MIDNIGHT BRING YOUR PARTY TO DINE AT OUR RESTAURANT or IN THE *CAB' TO-MORROW:- AFTER-DINNER DANCE, 9.30 to 12 7.30 p.m. SUN TALKIES w*. TO-NIGHT FIRST NIGHT A FILM AS PERFECT AS497 words
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Advertisement216 1941-09-16 4 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Rl/BRFR ASSN. Singapore. Tweadar, Sept. 1«. notn. Bmjm Selien rrttm Prtea n* a s fSswt town U% U% N* Cl R.» S m casat SrpUmbn i»'. Sft4 G.F.A.Q. 8.8.8 I** n- kale* Kcptcmaer t*4 rJa-Q. 8.8 8 t* a> ftataf Sevteaiker 17% M rirrußi oootation> m» IX216 words
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Advertisement105 1941-09-16 4 AMAZING ESCAPE FROM GERMAN INTERNMENT CAMP GESTAPO OUTWITTED ■arawaW^K I dirOnrH lr i War fa, S ■BaTV' I^MKW >M 1 ■aawß a4 m H SEE "PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES" A GREAT BRITISH COMEDY -DRAMA COMING SHORTLY IALHAMBRA In the Market Now COLUMBIA fi£ RECORD PLAYERS H MODEL V1 O 1105 words
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1025 1941-09-16 5 MONDAY, SEPT. 15. 1941 4 P.M. MINING miTm SeUan Ampat (5s> 3* THd at Austral Amal (Ss) 7s 7s 3d id. Austral Malay 32a 33s Ayer Hltam i5si its 1S» Ayer Wen* ($1) .JO 85 Bangrtn Tin <r> 13* 60 14> Batu Selangor ($1) 1.451,025 words
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Article392 1941-09-16 5 r London, Sept. IS. E Stock Exchange to-day was quieter and, with market* teniitire to Russian wax news, moderate profit- taking appeared m mort sections. especially Kiflln. Losses, however, were generally small and building, shipping and rubber shares presented bright features. Japanese bonds responded to improved Par392 words
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Article84 1941-09-16 5 PUNGGOR RUBBEITsELLS PROPERTIES directors of Punggor Rubber Estates Ltd. have sold the company's properties £L T S^l ot '""'O^- An agreement of sale has been signed and completion is exPectcd to take place on Sept. 30. c P roDertl are In Negrl Sembllan and Malacca and extend to 664 acres84 words
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Advertisement309 1941-09-16 5 AMERICAN H.M.V. RADIOS MASTER OF THE AIRWAVES Here Is another amazing Model that absolutely has no equal THE FAMOUS Q33 WITH SPREAD-BAND TUNING" there is no other make m the world that ran offer yon a fall ran** of Spread-Band Tuning models, v we do. Broadway Model Q33 8 Valves309 words
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Advertisement815 1941-09-16 5 LEGAL NOTICE In th« Zmlm.lt: %ni ESert) «T BAGUDEEN, Deceased. I Pursuant to Section 141 of the Probate I aad Administration Enactment Chapter I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all per sons claiming to be next-of-kln to. and all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the815 words
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Advertisement411 1941-09-16 5 PUBLIC NOTICES AVER HITAM TIN DREDGING^ LIMITED. (Incorporated In England) DIVIDEND NO. 13 An Interim Dividend of 10 per erot leas Income Tax at 10s. In the t has been declared on the 10th September, 1941, payable ka London on the sth Octob-r 1941. NEILL 4c BELL, Local aecretarle*. THE411 words
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Advertisement185 1941-09-16 6 POSITIVELY LAST 3 SHOWS at 8 9.xk 6 p.L a d ALHAMBRA ttamng EDDIE ALBERT JOAN LESLIE ALAN HALE WILLIAM LCNDIG AN JOHN LITD, dim* W BEN STOLOFF A WARNER BROS.- r«nwin«i 110 RADIO'S EHTERTAIHING COMEDY DUMA OPENING TO-MORROW 3.15. 6.15 and P^rnTi ViY i i~a "7*^ 9.15 tm BWfffßßlfßfWlfM185 words
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Advertisement146 1941-09-16 6 LAST NIGHT 3.15 6.15 and 9.15 p.m. -PAVILIONCOLUMBIA'S ALSO EXCELLENT SUPPORTING SHORTS boris I/ADI QCF piwisjrr ml \+t^' r"i Srhr^i M^^\X I I M^^M J -i^^tw Jk M*F \m*~'* S2 _J IJVvP^^Vt^^^bttiT^^l Unleashing the 4 i T^I (ury of mid »|^^te irv»entor mad- 1 diitwiurdrif! OPENS TO-MORROW PAVILION You're goinpr146 words
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Advertisement214 1941-09-16 6 A SPECIAL ATTRACTION FOR OUR NUMEROUS CHINESE PATRONS! /g£^§§s\ SPECIAL (S^^A/11l iniW^^^T MORNING The Snappiest and most DARING MODERN STORY yet presented m any CHINESE Production i^^ ROSE" 1^ THE STORY OF A r*Q W^\ YOUNG GIRL WHO CT~ a X^- WANTED TO BE NAUGHTY BUT Ij/ NICE if Presenting214 words
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Article244 1941-09-16 7 Roosevelt Asks Support Of American Legion Milwaukee, Sept. 15. DRESIDENT ROOSEVELT called for the support of the American Legion m the defence of the nation m a message addressed to the Legion's convention to-day. "Knowing o the keen Interest manifested by the Legion m current244 words
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Article160 1941-09-16 7 London. Scot. If. "THE Riialans have astonished Europe by the spirit of their magnificent resistance and behaviour. RutsU has given most people a new Insight Into Russian politics." says the Manchester Guardian In an editorial to-day. "It neds no great effort to understand andReuter - 160 words
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69 1941-09-16 7 D_ <OT¥ London, Sept. 15. RASTIC restrictions on the importation of certain goods into South Africa came Into force yesterday They forbid the purchase from the United States of steel, oil, motor vehicles, fertilisers, machine tools agr' -jltural machinery and timber. The South African GovernmentReuter - 69 words
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44 1941-09-16 7 IT was revealed m London yesterday that at least 14 British prisoners of, war who had escaped from Germany into Russia and were Interned wer.; r !?ased by the Russians when the German invasion of Russia began ■•■tat44 words
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Article52 1941-09-16 7 A NORTH-EAST coast town w»s the ob- jerthre of r. German raider last night, according to an Air Ministry com.-nur.lque, which states: "One enemy aircraft dropped bembs on a town oa the north-ea*t coast last night. These caused some damage and a number of casualties. "Apart from this, there nothingReuter - 52 words
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Article96 1941-09-16 7 Bangkok, Sept. 15. pit Th»i Government to-day 1 published the Wartime Doty Act, providing that citizens "must utilize all means to destroy" any invader. Violations of the Act are punishable by death or life imprisonment. A rommuniqur promulgating the Act stressed that Thailand desires to96 words
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Article271 1941-09-16 7 Two Columns Sent Back Across Frontier Cairo, Sept. 16. Fis stated m Cairo that two enemy columns containing armoured fighting; vehicles which penetrated some miles across the Egyptian frontier have now completely withdrawn to their original positions. An earlier communique referring to these columns .said "InReuter - 271 words
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94 1941-09-16 7 Dr. Quo Tai-chi On U.S.Japan Conversations Chungking Sept. IS. /^•HINA t waits the outcra: of r.he Japanese- American CLn»ersat»ons wiili "calm confidence that China's i Interests, as well as all countries re- listing aggression will safeguarded Dr. Quo Tai-chl, the Chines? Foreien Minister, said to-day. He said he was certain94 words
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Advertisement435 1941-09-16 7 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-NIGHT BLACKOUT DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE Dinner $3.00 SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COURT MILITARY BAND CONCERT -8.30 to 10. 30 p.m. By the Band of the LOYAL REGIMENT (By kind permission of LT.-COL. M. KLRINGTON. M.C. ft Officers) THURSDAY 25th SIOT.-" BATTLE435 words
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Article1001 1941-09-16 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, SEPT. 16, 1941. (744th. Day Of The War.) "Mere Chauffeurs" Amid a great deal that is con-j jectural or confused, one salient fact manifests itself Indisputably In the furious conflict now being waged on the Eastern Front. Ger- j many is meeting with a degree1,001 words
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110 1941-09-16 8 r[E new Chinese Minister to Australia, Dr. Hsu Mo, has arrived m Canberra and will present his credentials to-day. A 8.8.C. observer !n Canberra points out that Australia now has close diplomatic contact with the three srsatest Pacific Powers through the United States, ChineseReuter - 110 words
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1265 1941-09-16 8 Important Part Played By Lockheed Hudson Machines The Air War Week fly Week By Wing Commander L. V. Fraser (Special Cable.) London. Sept. 12. IT is. singularly appropriate that 1 the first U-boat to be brought back "alive" should have fallen a victim to1,265 words
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Correspondence
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Letter407 1941-09-16 8 Singapore Children Who Are Under-Nourished To the Editor of the Strait* Times Sir. You have given us some good < leaders m your editorial column, and If you should ever run short of subjects or wish to try something which 1 cannot remember seeing much of In j your407 words
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Letter131 1941-09-16 8 Speculators Still Busy At Local Cinema To the Editor of the Straits limes Sir, I was one of the many disappointed 50-cent patrons who had to turn back from the 9.15 show at one of the local cinemas last Saturday. It was barely nine o'clock then and131 words
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Article978 1941-09-16 8 MAINTENANCE OF THE R.A.F. HOWEVER perfect the workmanship put Into the manufacture ot aircraft and however skilled and careful the pilots who fly them, with iir activity on a wartime scale there ai -und to be accidents at times. I' a malicious providence i those aircraft978 words
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Advertisement196 1941-09-16 8 Master Standardise your protection on A taster's laminated padlocks to secure utmost protection. DON'T BE PENNVWISE. RIGHT TO-DAY SEE THE WIDE MASTER RANGE. A TYPE FOR ANY DEMAND. Sole Agents for Malaya:— CHIN HO CO., SINGAPORE. VICTORY BOOKS! Price $1.75 each or $1.90 Post FREE. 1, Guilty Men. 2, Enlln196 words
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Advertisement38 1941-09-16 8 Don't Neglect Your Vision I Have roar eyrt *eieatific»l!y examined and defreta of Vision properly corrected by qualified specialist. C. S. CIIONG, Dr. of Optometry E verbr Ight Optical Co. 19. Chulin Street. Phone 4433. ffMlHfffP STRICTLY MODERATE38 words
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1210 1941-09-16 9 12 Nations Have Received Help FLOW OF WEAPONS THAT WILL GROW INTO TORRENT Plan To Train Chinese Airmen In United States DRESIDENT Roosevelt m a message yesterday to Congress on Lease-Lend aid stated, ''Planes, tanks, guns and ships have begun to flow from ourReuter - 1,210 words
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Article45 1941-09-16 9 Washington, Sept. 15. THE State Department has announced that from now on Inited States shins will carry war supplies and passengers to large areas of the British Empire from which they have been previously barred under the Neutrality Act.- Inited Press.45 words
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Article, Illustration657 1941-09-16 9 "But A Prelude," Says Moscow Moscow, Sept. 16. ESTIMATING that Hitler has lost 8,000 tanks in all on the Eastern Front, the Moscow radio last night stated, These figures are far from final; they are but a prelude of things yet to come." "German tanks wereReuter - 657 words
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34 1941-09-16 9 Six Americans are Included In the Ir.tcst list of R A.F casualties Among I tl em is Pilot Officer V. B. Oslon reported missing and believed killed m action.—Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article338 1941-09-16 9 Weapons Expert Among Delegates London, Sept. 16. £)OWNING Street has announced the names of the British mission who will accompany Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Supply, to Moscow to discuss aid to Russia. The names are: Capt, Harold Balfour, Under-Secretary for Air, Sir Hastings Ismay, expert on politicalReuter; British Wireless - 338 words
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Article309 1941-09-16 9 Shipping Aerodromes In Mediterranean Hit Cairo, Sept. 16. pOURTEEN Axis aircraft were destroyed and ships, harbours, aerodromes and oil plants in Sicily :and Libya were bombed and many hits scored in big air operations undertaken by the R.A.F., the Fleet Air Arm and theReuter - 309 words
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303 1941-09-16 9 New York, Sept. 16. OEFORE the United States embarks v ona shooiing war m the Atlantic, it must be decided how mucn she !s willing to risk m the Pacific, declares a Scripps-Howard editorial to-day. The editorial siys the threat303 words
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541 1941-09-16 9 Russians 4 Violent Counter-Attacks With Heaviest Tanks Admitted LIEAVY fighting: is taking place m the outer suburbs of 11 Leningrad, 15 miles from the centre of the city, according: to the (lerir-m radio. Simultaneously, the Nazi threat to Kiev is growing*. ItReuter - 541 words
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Article157 1941-09-16 9 Moscow, Sept. 16. -IMPORTANT taps" m the Luft1 waffe are announced m the Red Star, orean of the Red Army fomparison of th# opera ions by the Luftwaffe m the first days of the war and now proves that the enemy's air farce has been considerablyReuter - 157 words
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Advertisement9 1941-09-16 9 OTHER CABLES m pages 7, 13, 14 and 169 words
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Advertisement31 1941-09-16 9 PRODUCE OF AUSTRALIA v *B§S As supplied to the leading shipping \^N lines. A really first-rate product jjjJjJsP^ at a moderate price. A trial will convince you. 1041 Warm* HB aMBi^B»31 words
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665 1941-09-16 10 Generous Help Continues From Local Societies FiE War Fund has made much better progress to-day, the gross total being advanced by nearly $1,700 to $5,793,445. Generous help continues to be given by Asiatic societies, the latest example being a further gift from the Chinese665 words
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Article116 1941-09-16 10 QUITE a Urge number of Singapore firms have not notified the Air Raids Precautions Department of their having complied with the order to provide fire-watchers and fire-fighting equipment for their premises, the Straits Times understands officially. It is stated that no reminders or warnings will be116 words
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Article274 1941-09-16 10 More Liberal Arts Courses Urged RAFFLES COLLEGE will soon not be able to cope with the number of students desiring to attend unless it reaches out and sets new goals for itself, says the latest issue of j Malaysia Message, the official organ of The Methodist Church274 words
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Article156 1941-09-16 10 Order Of Running Non- Acceptors THE order of running and noncirceptors for to-morrow's races at Ipoh m the second day of the Perak i Turf Club's September meeting are j Raw 1 Horses, class 4, dlv. 4, 6 furlongs, j —Nil. Rur 2: Horses, class 4, dlv. 3, furlong* lUc«156 words
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Article87 1941-09-16 10 •AFH't'S iIOTEI Mackoul Daaet (Informal 8 pjn to Midnight. OUAT WORI.U cabaret Clo*d. Olobe: The Man I Married. Sky: No Show. BATPY HIKATHr: (Happy World) 01-a.slde Talkies: No shows owinß to the blackout mv WORLD Talklcf. Theuirt* and Cinemas. Side Show, Cubarcf, Dancing. UlH\s. GEYLANO Charlie Chan'. Murder CrulM87 words
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Article261 1941-09-16 10 Suggestion Made In America Washington, Sept. 15. MR. Melvin Maas, member of the House of Representatives, m an interview with the United Press today, urged the United States to expand naval facilities at Cavitc. (Philippine Islands) to "make it an American Singapore". He also proposed that261 words
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Article183 1941-09-16 10 Soviet Communique Moscow, Sept. 18. PUR enemy transports and one destroyer were sunk and two transports and several destroyers were seriously damaged by the combined action oi Soviet ships, planes and land batteries when the Germans attempted to land on Oesel Island m the Balt'.cReuter - 183 words
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Article75 1941-09-16 10 SINCE the institution of the biweekly airmail service from the Middle East to Australia, members of the Australian Imperial Force have been writing home at the rate of 300,000 airmail letter* a week. Judging from the heavy mail which arrives m Singapore from Australia every week75 words
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739 1941-09-16 10 A ROYAL Naval Reserve officer returning home from patrol duty found a letter left by his wife In which she stated that she had decided to go away with another man, it was stated m the Singapore High Court before the Chief739 words
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Article, Illustration174 1941-09-16 10 ROOSEVELT THE PACIFIC Burma Cheered By Statement Rangoon, Sept. 16. DRESIDENT Roosevelt's recent declaration that what goes for the Atlantic equally applies to the Pacific was welcomed by the Governor of Burma, Sir Reginald Dorman Smith, broadcasting from Rangoon last night. Sir Reginald statiing that Mr. Roosevelt's speech j" cheered174 words
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Article45 1941-09-16 10 ABOUT 30,000 people have attended the Fight For Freedom exhibition since it opened at the Memorial Hall last Thursday and its great success has made ltj organizer, Mrs. D. Wills, decide to extend the exhibition for another two days, until Friday.45 words
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473 1941-09-16 10 Bomb Disposal Company Takes Part In Singapore Exercise WHILE most householders co-operated with the authorities, motorists and cyclists showed a flagrant disregard for the lighting regulations m last night's black-out, notwithstanding official notification that these regulations would be strictly enforced. Many motorists and cyclists had473 words
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Article246 1941-09-16 10 BLACK-Oul r ~ACCIDENTS Five real incidents, necessitating the calling of the Municipal ambulances, occurred during last night* "black-out." The first call came shortly after darkness fell when an Indian was removed with head injuries from the Junction of Kampong Kapor Road and Cuff Road, tie was said to have "fallen246 words
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Article32 1941-09-16 10 Wedn;sday. Sept. 24 will be observed as a public holiday throughout Sarawak "m celebration of the centenary year of the founding of Brooke Rule m the country," rayc the Sarawak" Government Gazette.32 words
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Advertisement134 1941-09-16 10 We stin£h ou s c bupex/WaMeC ■HIE I R OTECTION I 3Ji§2pl I New beanty through colourful U interiors and loag graceful exterior g f^^ s^aTi New Patent Door Uteh and Muring It i issssT*"" hinges, defrost reminder signal illuminated new **true-lemp" cold \y dial l«rger shelf space are but134 words
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1150 1941-09-16 11 British Dominions Destined To Play Important Part "TT seems hardly believable that the one Axis power m the Pacific world will deliberately bring down upon her head the concentrated wrath and fury of all the Allied Powers that stand united on this si le1,150 words
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105 1941-09-16 11 MR. Percy C. Spender, the Australian Minister for the Army, will not be vlsiiing Malaya for come time yet. Mr. Spender made an official denial m Melbourne on Saturday that he had any present intention of visiting this country. It was stated earlier that Mr.105 words
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Article187 1941-09-16 11 INDICATIVE of increased prices 1 prevailing m the country, both the cost of living and supplementary allowances for Government employees m Malaya this month show substantial Increases over those granted m August and m July. Cost of living rates are increased by either IS or187 words
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77 1941-09-16 11 2 LORRIES MILITARY TRUCK IN COLLISION TWO Chinese and an Indian were Injured In a triple collision Involving two motorlorrlea and a mUltary truck In Buklt Ttmah Road, at the junction of Adam Road, yesterday afternoon. One of the injured, believed to have been the driver of one of the77 words
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Advertisement362 1941-09-16 11 ©RING YOUR SHAVING 'UP-TO-DATE* WITH A Gillette One-Piece Razor The Gillette one-piece razor The No. 45 *et shown coniafni is the simplest and most efficient a popular model Gillette oncthaving method m the world, piece' razor and three wonderThere are no loose pieces to ful blue Gillette blades an un•crew362 words
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Advertisement436 1941-09-16 11 THE NEW JAR CONTAINS J^ (W. A NEW IMPROVED ICILMA A(S\/BLX -A BEAUTY CREAM FOR '\\T J3|H THE MODERN WOMAN -^B? A new cream with a unique and /]S9 charming fragrance m an attractive new (fJI lf\ jar. This is Icilma's lates* contribution |!h| W\\ to the beauty needs of436 words
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840 1941-09-16 12 Far East-C.-in-C. On Defeat Of German Flying Armada VIVIDLY, five men m Singapore, among them the Commandei-in-Chief, Far East, Air Chief Matshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, described to Singapore listeners last night, the first anniversary of Sept 15, how the Royal Air Force achieved its840 words
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Article295 1941-09-16 12 "Ready To Take Up Any Challenge" DESCRIBING relations between Chungking and Hong Kong as very cordial. Sir Geoffry Northcote who recently retired from the governorship of Hong Kong, said m an interview before leaving Singapore yesterdiy. We are always glad to co-operate wttn Chungking as far295 words
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Article110 1941-09-16 12 rB McßJtchle reservoir or that part of tt where the pumping station U situated i» now considered by the Singapore Municipality as a "protected place into which entry Is prohibited." Notice boards to thli effect were erectedat several points, of entrance on Saturday. The superintendent of110 words
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Article41 1941-09-16 12 AYOUNO Chinese who was said to nave fallen from his perch to cherry tree yesterday afternoon m "Stamford Road, was teken to hospital m a semi-conscious state. He suffered an injury to his Jnw and a fractured wrist.41 words
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Article25 1941-09-16 12 Mr H R. Arbenz will address (he Rotary Club of Singapore on "Sumatra —Thirty Years Ago" at their luncheon meeting at the Adelphi Hotel tomorrow.25 words
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Advertisement229 1941-09-16 12 1 DIGEi 'b I I ftITMII LAXATIVE H 1 The safe, sure, and seJenUfle treatment far .^gj Kg Digestive Troubles, Indigestion, Flatulence DIGENE is unrivalled as a bland and soothing antacid 'i» jK/ lor the treatment of indiges'ion It restores stomach 38fc acidity to normal m a very short time,229 words
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Advertisement504 1941-09-16 12 ASTHMA Ephazone lUl'f i^fe Ends Attacks at K@^i LiAhtninA Speed cuacupc sTjE^&M^&J j nnjiljnm~j Xem-^a^ala^afjßl^ MASTER SYMPTOMS F^^gi f/f Ji/ JL\.Wni/J AVOIM OAfMEROUS STRAINtM Epharooe is the quickest remedy tot The .peed at ephazone live. vc>. Asthma and Bronchitis known to Science, protacnoo as well as fel'*t Ephaione ends attacks504 words
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671 1941-09-16 13 Nazis Suffer Heavily In Tremendous Battles London, Sept. 15. TREMENDOUS battles are raging m every sector of Ger1 many's Eastern Front. Around Leningrad, Marshal Voroshilov's forces are taking a heavy toll of Gen. von Leeb's armies. The German High Command says heavy fighting is proceeding around I^eningrad fortifications, with theReuter - 671 words
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201 1941-09-16 13 London, Sept. 15. J7VERY tank and tank part made m Britain next week is to be sent straight to the front lines defending Leningrad, Kiev and Odessa. This supply of Britain's all-out aid for the Soviet Union waa announcedReuter - 201 words
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Article287 1941-09-16 13 Only Temporary Withdrawal Stockholm, Sept. 15. REPORTS of the withdrawal of Finnish vroops from the Karelian Isthmus are current In Helsinki, according to news received here. Violent storms and rain are much hampering operations In this sector, which may explain what may be only a temporary withdrawal. At the sameReuter - 287 words
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46 1941-09-16 13 rpHF. next w?ek will see whether the German Army will «-?> end the winter m I.rnntjrad and Kiev "r frcezinf to det'.h m camps outside these cities," decl-red Ma 'or Allen Mur-ay, e^mmentinr on the news from the B B.C. hut night.46 words
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Article264 1941-09-16 13 Washington, Sept. 15. rvURING 15 months cf peace betwctn Ru sta and Finland the Soviet plotted t-> destroy Fimani's independence and flnally launched an unprovoked attack on the Finns tit the outbreak or th» Russo-CJerman hcsti-liti-s. This statement is made in a Finnish Government "blueReuter - 264 words
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Advertisement257 1941-09-16 13 Sleep with confidence! B»ni»h /ear« of being late. When X you let Uigßrn at night, you're X q up on time m the morning! Q -I Big Ben'i (mart, modern «J %j lines ami lustrous finish will add U f. a graceful touch to your bed- t«jl room, while his257 words
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Advertisement112 1941-09-16 13 I NINE NEW DESIGNS IN FINE QUALITY BRITISH TEA SERVICES as illustrated above WE HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE IN SECURING A NEW RANGE OF ATTRACTIVE 22 PIECE TEA SERVICES FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND THESE HAVE JUST BEEN UNPACKED THE DESIGNS ARE TRULY DELIGHTFUL IN CONCEPTION:.. THE SHAPES ARE MODERN AND THE112 words
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584 1941-09-16 14 London, Sept. 15. MEWS reports from Iran which speak of growing and widespread dissatisfaction among the Iranian people with the autocratic regime of the Shah are fully borne out by official information reaching London. This public feelinj doubtless tuids to 'ncrease the difficulties ofReuter - 584 words
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Article180 1941-09-16 14 Shn-trhr!. Sent. IS. CHINESE gunmen. In the second attack against White Russian* In less than 24 hours, to-day shot dead the chairman of Shanghai's White Russian Emigrants Committee, Mr N. A Ivanoff. who was elected to the chairmanship about eight months ago, succeeding M. Charles180 words
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164 1941-09-16 14 Salt Lake City (Utah), Sept. 15 r:E abundance of American tood for the British would serve as a fifth column to incite the hungry, conquered peoples of Europe to rebel against Hitler stated the Secretary of Agriculture. Mr Claude Wiekard, in a speechReuter - 164 words
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46 1941-09-16 14 Tokio, Sept. 15. r!E Navy to-day announced that Rear-Adm. Kakusab»iro Maklta has bern oprointed Commander-in-Chlef nf the Japanese naval landing party m Shanrhal. succeeding Rear-Adm. Morlii Takeda, who haa been assigned to an undisclosed post.— United Press. Tokio Sept. 1546 words
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Article24 1941-09-16 14 It was learned In Curacas on Monday that M. Huggo London, chairman of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, died m Holland on Sept. 6.Reuter.Reuter - 24 words
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Advertisement601 1941-09-16 14 For The Blood, Veins, Arteries and Heart And Stop Limping DON'T let Leg Irouutes cnppie you. lake Elasto. the Great New Biomedieal Remedy that cures through the blood, and have done with enforced rest, worry, tuflcniig and expense. Leg acnes and pains soon vanish when Blasto M taken Painful, swollen601 words
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Advertisement226 1941-09-16 14 SCHERING'S PRODUCTS No* obtainable from KNQLAND Nest itockt have tuwt amvea of the roUow«n#N» ABCAMOL lABl.tl> rBOCTNUN B DIMhUi ATOPIIAN TABLETS. FstOUYNON H PLE< SI M tOXlfc. NOVATOPHAN TABLETS. rF.OOyNON DKAGCCS ATOrHANVL INTRAVENOrjfI TKSTOVIRON CtYOTROPIN INTRAVeNOI'S. lIROTROP.N FABLfci'S NEOPROPIN DRAGEES I ROTROPIN AVPO! I.ES. NEUTRALON VKRAMON TABLETS NEUTRALON BELLADONA SYNTHAI.IN226 words
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1715 1941-09-16 15 Second Day Of Perak Turf Club's September Meet QUEEN'S Star and Duke Carrington, winners on the firt day, have been taken to complete doubles at Ipoh to-morrow, the second day of the Perak Turf Club's September Meeting:, when another card of nine races1,715 words
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Article23 1941-09-16 15 HPIIE order of running and non- accept3rs for to-mo-row will be founj elsewhere m ;his i^ue if receivid m time.23 words
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Article490 1941-09-16 15 America 's Champion Horse Beaten Shade bland, Sept. IS. MARREUC. nnsi by Mr. Samuel S'ddle, beat WhirUway. Airerlca's ehampton thre«-ycar-«M. mvntt* br Mr. Warren Wright, by four-aad-a-half Irßtths In the £5.000 Naxragansctt race watched by a crowd of 50.009. There were only two othrr runners, Equltox, owned by Mr. Howard490 words
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61 1941-09-16 15 Belfast, Sept. 1«. A BRITISH Army loatbaU eleven yesterday beat a team rrveaenUnc the Army stationed in northern Ireland by six coab to one. A crowd of U.OtO witnessed the fame, »!-i, h was full of tncHenU. The Northern Ireland fa wards were tooReuter - 61 words
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Article14 1941-09-16 15 S.C.R.C. AUTUMN TENNIS CNTRIES for the B.C.R.C. autumn tennis tournament will close on Saturday14 words
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Advertisement207 1941-09-16 15 I Brandy good brandy —it I I the idea! restorative for I I chills and other emergencies I m the home. Keep a bottle >° house always. Make y it's Emu the "Three/ Star" hrandy that is distilled «c Mo.-phett Vale, South Aged in-fhe- f~^ wood and guaranteed to be207 words
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Advertisement455 1941-09-16 15 9>W NOW for some relaxation"* *zS% T°*> think at the end of a buiy day. And you go to the cinema I or play cards, or lit back m the arm-chair with a newspaper I or book, or ipend an hour or two at your favourite hobby. Excellent relaxation for455 words
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326 1941-09-16 16 U.S. Navy To Protect All Lease-Lend Vessels BETWEEN AMERICAN CONTINENT AND WATERS ADJACENT TO ICELAND THE United States INavy, m compliance with President Roosevelt's command, will, from to-day, "protect all lease and lend cargoes crossing the Atlantic between the American Continent and waters adjacent to Iceland,*' and will "capture orReuter - 326 words
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85 1941-09-16 16 Pittsburgh, Sept. IS. ABOUT 37,000 soft coal miners, employed In captive mines of seven steel corporations operating to capacity on defence ciders, were ordered to go on strike to-day. Captive mines are those whose coal Is used entirely by the parent organization. The corporationsReuter - 85 words
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138 1941-09-16 16 Washington, Sept. 15. UR, S. Rayburn, Speaker of the House of Representatives, stated V1 at a press conference that revision of the Neutrality Act was discussed by legislative leaders at a conference with President Roosevelt at the White House to-day, but no conclusionsReuter - 138 words
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Article353 1941-09-16 16 pOL. KNOX'S announcement came at the end of his address in which he declared that since the United States' occupation of Iceland on July 7, "Hitter and the Nazis have boon palpably losing the Battle of the Atlantic" and were therefore forced to attempt to breakReuter - 353 words
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Article94 1941-09-16 16 New York, Sept. 15. I VINE ships are now tied up as the result of x a strike called by the Seafarers' International Union of North America, which began last Thursday. In an Interview to-day, Mr. John Hawk. national secretary of the union, said the strike would spread to manyReuter - 94 words
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287 1941-09-16 16 IF "SHOOT ON SIGHT" POLICY AGAINST RAIDERS IS NOT EFFECTIVE Washington, Sept. 14. THE repeal of the Neutrality Act or the establishment *of United States bases m the Azores and Cape Verde* appear to be the alternate steps m the development287 words
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67 1941-09-16 16 "Blimps" To Protect Boston Harbour Boston fMa^S). Sept. 15. AIR SHU'S will guard Boston harbour Certain Chailei Rosendahl. nnval dirlg'ble exp-rt. dlsrlo? d to-day. Six ■'blimps" »ill be stationed at th« new dirigible oas at South Wi-ymouth u> guard the approaches to the harbour. Interviewed. Captain Rosendahl said that 4867 words
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96 1941-09-16 16 London, S pt. 15. i THE chief of the United States Amy A'r Corps. Ma.'or-Gen. Oeor?e Brett, made a lifl.tning tour of desert aerodromes In North i Africa yesterday. Several American spe- < clalists accompanied him. American machines. h« said, scrmei to baReuter - 96 words
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Article38 1941-09-16 16 Vatican City, Sept. 15. THE Pope to-day instructed Vatican representatives abrord ti h?ld speilal prare prayers during the coming month of October, praying that U.e w: r bj ihortcncd and suffering all"?— viatid, it was announced. —United Press.38 words
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