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Title Section37 1942-01-06 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY! MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 8 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 6. 1942. PRICK 5 CE> The Stra its Times 8 PAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. JANUARY 6, 1942. PRICE 5 CENTS37 words
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Article964 1942-01-06 4 Japanese propagandists are concentrating a great deal of their effort on the story that Japan's mission in Asia Is to free the long-suffering Asiatic from the appalling burdens placed upon him by the white man and to lead him into an era of complete freedom of thought and action,964 words
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Article107 1942-01-06 4 New York. Jan. S. THE Japanese, like the Germans, are good opening-round fighters. The Japanese Government frequently warned their people of an. American-Japan-ese wav some day. So they prepared for it and opened up without warning. Am-rlca row has the we-have-just-beguii-to-light morale. It is the last107 words
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81 1942-01-06 4 London. Jan. S. .shorter air crossing from America to Britain is being opened by way of Greenland a::d Iceland With eight Imps the longest ocean stretch will be KOO miles. Till now Inng range bombers dH I the ferrying. Now fighter lUrcraft will foilow.81 words
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977 1942-01-06 4 London Letter By Ca ble U.S. PACIFIC FLEET NEEDED IN SINGAPORE Speedy Relief Is Essential To Victory— Time Valuable By Our Own Correspondent W London, Jan. 1. HERE Is America's Pacific Fleet?— That Is the question that Londoners are asking as ill ?i! WS T,2^ he in from Malaya and977 words
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545 1942-01-06 4 Chungking:, Jan. 5. ALTHOUGH di-Uil cannot be re vealed. there is strong evidence that Chinese farces are getting reads for a Urge a*ale action in certain areas south of Shanghai," writes Karl r.skclund. a Dane vn the staff of the United Pre-s office545 words
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Article79 1942-01-06 4 r London, Jan. S. i Stock Excliange opened mainly firm. Rubbers and some other Eastern issues were again downward. Oilt-edgcd securities were firmly held especially Mexican Eagles nnd Venezuela oil being well supported, also Internationals, particularly Brazils South American rail bonds continued firm. Indian Industrials were gtneraljv steady,Reuter - 79 words
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383 1942-01-06 4 x^r,.- Washington Jan 3 DhLSIDENT Roosevelt in a proclamation issued *oday set Feb. 16 as registration day for American men eligible for active military service under the Draft Extension Act who had not previously roistered. The ages affected are 20 to 45Reuter - 383 words
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Article71 1942-01-06 4 London. Jan. 5. AFTER bombin? Berlin during November last year, an aircraft of the bomber command causht fire on fho way home and was ablaze three ho—s before coming down In the sea, but her crew were saved after a lot Journey in their dingy. The captainReuter - 71 words
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Article173 1942-01-06 4 Bombay. Jan 5. A DIRECT appeal to Mr n Churchill in Washlngto 'some bold strok ol far-rig statesmanship without Ola: enlist India's wholehearted tivc co-operatloii in intensifyin the war cirort was catled yesterday by a troop of distinguished Indian leaders, Including Sir Tej. Bahadur Sapru,173 words
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Article160 1942-01-06 4 London, Jan. 8. r>oni Houses of Parliament plan vi receive statements on the wasituation when they reassemble shortly It Is unlikely that there will be a full dress debate In eith-r Housp before Mr Churchill returns from the Unite! States. Both Mr C. R. AtUeo, LordReuter - 160 words
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Article, Illustration784 1942-01-06 5 Hits On Japanese Battleship DESTROYER SUNK 700 Japanese Troops Killed In Battle FORMATIONS of heavy American army bombers attacked Japanese naval vessels off Davao on the island of Mindanao, soring three direct hits on an e iy battleship and sinking an enemy destroyer, a UnitedReuter - 784 words
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109 1942-01-06 5 Le ase-Lend Aid For Czechoslovakia New York, Jan. 5. D-'^IDENT Roosevelt has directed that Lease-Lend nee be extended to the pro. oional government of Czechoslovakia, reports Reuter In an exchange of New Year erect, inps M. Kalinin, President of the Swiet Union, ard Dr. Benes. President of Czechoslovakia, wished their109 words
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Article, Illustration136 1942-01-06 5 trom Malaya indicates that the Japanese are continuing their 'lriv e south in the direction of Sinsiapoie, says the 8.8.C. Quoting the communique issued in Singapore yesterday, which says that enemy activity Is developing in the Kuala Selangor area with the apparent object of forcing British troops136 words
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87 1942-01-06 5 F Canberra, Jan. 6. L3 officially learned that the Oovernment is reassessing Australian commitments under the Emp re Air Training Scheme examining the possibility of greater numbers of Australian airmen bem* employed in the Pacific war theatre. This would makt fewer av:iilabl e for training87 words
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Article350 1942-01-06 5 Rangoon, Jan. C. CIXTY Japanese bombers ami u fighters have been shot down in four air battles over Rangoon by Allied air units including the RAF. the American Vdcntee; Squadron and Chinese airmen. The American squadron so far has lost only four plant:, two pilots being saved.350 words
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Article, Illustration377 1942-01-06 5 rpO-DAY'S British X nlquc if sued here states "In the Jcdabya area our mobile columns anu our air forces maintained pressure on the enemy, especially agairut his communications to the west A her 5 °0 prisoners have been rounded up at Bardia, bringing377 words
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56 1942-01-06 5 A TOTAL ,,f 6 ;o C iSimSm were amoni? the 1,100 British miners released from Bardia. Th" tnnlfc co 5s° I0maincicr "^longed to the German prl U "ers from Bnrdla sav that the Axis forces i'clateU Pt 'he Halfiiya frontier nosifons number Pfcctlt56 words
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Article333 1942-01-06 5 Push Into Thailand Washington, Jan 5. THE hope that Gen. Sir Archl1 bald Wavell's appointment u> supreme command of the Southwest Pacific area means that ne will soon use his forces in Burma for a thrust Into Thai'and to relieve the pressure on the forces guard:n? Singapore is expressed by333 words
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Article58 1942-01-06 5 Eitavia, Jan. ti. |*HH iJi-wly-appolnUxS Lieutenant M-xjk-who in the meantime lookup Mai" 0 i" 1 a Weekly br ««<^»« in the Uon ridiculed the Japanese statements h ch mea nt to create the lmprSsion Innocent and ireful peop^ --When the rampr.kker.s arc ciptured p^c" and prapcrlty58 words
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Article55 1942-01-06 5 London, Jan. 5. Air Ministry communique Issued to-night states: "Hudson aircraft attacked r* 1 Com 1 SSfmSK voy off iSp SB? M rply h in ur™> ;Lif^ D^ tch coost T»"» bombs tka™' >iiKin8 fron> th^ An Air MMtfry Mi MtuU.. of SLifh f a55 words
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Article31 1942-01-06 5 London, Jan. 8. fHK people of Malta are having little h-, mfw v thP nlr off enf1ve which s w eea b «aklng in vain agains'31 words
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Article69 1942-01-06 5 London, Jan. 6. POUR leading members of the Shanghai Municipal Council belonging to the nations at war with Japanese have resigned, a Shanghai dispatch to a Japanese news agency stated yesterday ?Rrt?i l i r I' H- Uddcl Chairman R. A Pollock (British). K. J McMullen (American),Reuter - 69 words
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Article62 1942-01-06 5 Batavia, Jan. 5. JT »ad announced yesterday that the Vice-Director of the Economic Delur'ment, Dr. H. E. van Hoogstraten *U1 be temporarily put Jn charge of :hj Economic Deportment following he appointment of Dr. van Mook to lieutenant Governor -Oeneral. It Is ecalled that Dr van Hoo«stratrn was i member62 words
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Article174 1942-01-06 5 THTH,E,, V1 r et ?rC^ HlldcdH Ildcd in the Korch Peninsula, led by Ljeut -Ccn. Lvov, have in the last two day£ advanced lo mi es in their sweep across the Crimea to the relief of the beleaguered Black Sea naval base of hevastopol,174 words
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329 1942-01-06 5 London, Jan. 6. A CABLE from Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Supply, was read to three Soviet Trade Union delegates when they visaed a Yorkshire factory yesterday. Lcrd Beaverbrook said he was impressed with the enthusiasm of the men and women In British factories329 words
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223 1942-01-06 6 GR OSS TOTAL OF WAR ND NOW $6,167,733 Firm's "Cent-A-Plane" Collection Box Yields Useful Sum THE21E arc only five additions to The War Fund to1 daV. They include one representing the proceeds of s./eepstakes arranged by members of an S.V.L. Mess and two further gifis in memory of Mr. John223 words
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Article, Illustration30 1942-01-06 6 «0., rail mm are employed in „tnc ot Bis mats in Sli>- are. riclnrt shows the process of micamiine In progress at ft P l: <'infartnrii>; centre.30 words
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Article120 1942-01-06 6 M\ri^ K«, the famous Shakespcar- i .cuess. who r.oecb nc introduc in 10 Smgmpor audiences. Plays the part of Florence Nightingale In •The Lady *!th th Lamp. 1 which rioVs w*th the We of Florence Nightfnra* Ve pUy wi|l be broadcast by ,he M.BC. this120 words
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102 1942-01-06 6 ABOUT 3T European Government who were caught in Australia f leave when the Pacific war broke rr ti.r ne d to Fint^.ipore during t'-p few davs. having come by the available means. 1 ir.rl-.de M?s-s. O. H*wlr.ns. B A V: '.cileb-nok. K. O.102 words
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Article126 1942-01-06 6 IT "io si'ole that damage to tankers ••■s a'.lifons in the vicinity cf the harbour misht result in Im* c in of petrol being re'ea-ed anl t |s w;u in*o the h-.rbour, says the MasteT Attendant In a notice to B'.i'do Comnr'nit". A<s h*5 w^uld constitute126 words
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Article74 1942-01-06 6 ALTI'OUGTl an A.n.P. post, somein Bitvapore, received a direct hit from an enemy bomb In jewel d. there werf BO ■-■< ualtla*. Innulrlei reveal that a number ol n dr»M from th's post had set out on r"'rol duty, while those In charge -of the i>~«74 words
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Article38 1942-01-06 6 T'.IK lata t Jolicre rift to tho Imperial i.s the snm ot etrtli n rf tVc t ar for any p-.irpwc Hurc Oovemment may feel tppiop-.iate. The turn s incorrectly I Reuter message yesterdayReuter - 38 words
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Article33 1942-01-06 6 TITS 1" ing donations to the MaWnr Distress Fund were Mi- IIin»"koiM? and Shar-g-hol |y»rk on Pee. I: oer Hew Kot>r K- "I. h«(1 St. Pa-'l's Church. Upper B-TansooB, $6i.Ci>.33 words
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Article91 1942-01-06 6 SI\C WORK RA l I s |l)ll 1 Pinner and Dnnce. Qti'V. OEYIANT. K Moon *"ltb Ne'«on Eddy .Innott* MncDonald 3 p.m. ft i in. rp<-* fixrovr. CHi'dren 5 7.30 p.m. ill »N IMKHS i FrUitMttla A ChliieJ* r. It at 6.30 930 p m. Ml! ACt A CAPITO!91 words
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Article184 1942-01-06 6 FURTHER contributors to the Malaya War Distress Fund Include: Lady layton $84.59: Mr. and Mrs A V. Pearson $200: China Re>W F"n1 It.eW: O. A. Pntt* $1.(W>: Mr Velualher $40: Mr. Ponnampalam $15; W. M. Mackay $100. Per Hone Kone and Shanrhal Bank: Mrs. Nlsslm $100:184 words
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126 1942-01-06 6 EST ATE LABOURERS STAY ON PLANTATIONS (From A Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 3. LORRIES driven by European civilians are now a common sight in Selan"or and elsewhere, as many regular drivers have disappeared and volunteer drl- :rs have come forward to help in the distribution of foodstuffs to the Asiatic126 words
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Article79 1942-01-06 6 Batavia, Jan. 5. T'HE economic correspondent of the Nieuws van den Dag points out that, economically, both the Philippines and Malaya are temporarily lost to the Allies. The correspondent says that the slocan "We are gaining time for the Allies" is onlj true if the oil. rubber79 words
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478 1942-01-06 6 TO be healthy the human body must obtain plenty of vitam.n B every aov, and an easy way M do this is to eat the new Health Bread which is now being baked by all bakers in Singapore and contains large quantites 01478 words
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Article226 1942-01-06 6 New York. Jan. THE New York HeraM-Tribune, In an 1 editorial headed Gandhi Steps Aside says Friends of India no* with relief that the National Congress Party is now reaching toward a policy of co-operation with the British in the war effort. That Congress respondsReuter - 226 words
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60 1942-01-06 6 New York. Jan. I. DIVE-BOMBERS for the R.A.F. and the Netherlands Indies Air Force will be ma?s produced tn a week or so by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation's R-sembly plant. These planes will have twire the bomb load and range of the German Stukas.60 words
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439 1942-01-06 6 'THEnE has been a genera shake-up in Australia ever since the outbreak of war in the Pacific A lot of red tape has been clone away with, and Malaya wil! very soon see considerab'e stores of arms and ammunition, and strong reinforcements coming439 words
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Article, Illustration26 1942-01-06 6 Two pictures showing how Hollanders and A-****"*'* N W iwo P«««- h >t M K_A-FK A-F- station "sfmewheif In M»I»T»-26 words
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Article416 1942-01-06 6 IN high-level bombing raids, the 1 dangerous time is when the oomoers are still some distance away not when they are right overhead, a special correspondent, who had personal experience of the heavy raids on Penang, P^°a"ethree degree, o danger^ these raids: the first when416 words
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Article340 1942-01-06 6 Melbourne. Jan. 4. mHE following MV appointments A have been announced by the Minister for the Army (Mr. F. M. Fordo, following tils disclosure of reorganization plans: Brigadier O. A. Vasey. senior O.S.O.. staff of Lieut. -General Sir Iven Mackay. O.O.C. Home Forces; Brigadier H C. H.340 words
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Article217 1942-01-06 6 Selangor Sultan's> Message To Men A LL eyes are now on you" declares the Sultan of Selangor in a message to the Malay Regiment, now in the battle line with British, Australian and Indian The Malay Regiment was found d about ten years ago and217 words
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120 1942-01-06 6 COUTH IX IM Tamils «l'o repair the telephone and telegraphic lines in the arras u" >r U<t do not panic »hen tliry hear the approach of merry raiders. Tn-y take cover quietly and resume Jjwj when the all--lear Li nonnded. Thus, they do120 words
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Article264 1942-01-06 6 rHE civilian ponu'i't on ol Slnga pore should do evervthlns ■nssible to maintain good healtr. ict only fos their own saKes bur to that thpy may remain capabh' >f a maximum contribution to the war effort, says a sneeial med ca' •orrespnndent. C vilians264 words
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Article72 1942-01-06 6 CLOTHING COMFORTS MRS. Graham White, who Is in charge or the Clothing and Comforts Store for the benefit of service -ntients and air raid victims In civil hospitals acknowledges gifts from Mrs. Hewetson, Miss Mal<i*tak. Mrs. John--nn Lady Thomas. Mrs. Burgess. Mrs. Nlsrm. Mn. Jenner. Mr. Brash. .At Goho William72 words
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Article488 1942-01-06 6 "Ultimate Intention" Oi Japanese Seen r :u a Special CSonrespondcnti WHILE there is very lit 1« in. formation about lile 111 Kelantan and Trens^anu under the Japanese occupat on. t.i' re 3 good reason to suppose that the ultimate Japanese intention is \.<y back Thailand n her488 words
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Advertisement11 1942-01-06 6 (ZoZiZJS'rf Tki Genral Metric Co., Ltd.. of England "Magnet fW Singapore.)11 words
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478 1942-01-06 7 Netherlands Cited As Gen. Wavell's H. Q. London, Jan. 5. IV the new Allied Supreme Commander in the Southwestern Pacific, Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, makes his headquarters, as suggested, at Sourabaya, the Netherlands naval base on the north coast of eastern Java, he will be greeted by striking proof ofReuter - 478 words
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Article54 1942-01-06 7 Unified Com mand In Atlantic? New York, Jan. 5. A UN I FIFO Allied Command in the Atlantic is reported to have been decided upon. according to a Washington despatch to the New York Times. The Neu York Daily News reports from Washington that an Allied Supply Council is expectedReuter - 54 words
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Article182 1942-01-06 7 TJOW ii .ship with a valuable cargo of n tood was brought to SlngEpore, thanks to help given by Chinese memben, of the creV to (Juellta* a rising b b eh jj t Poh On eve of the wftr to pt,cifl •rteamer was on her182 words
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Article56 1942-01-06 7 Washington. J&n. 5. fJUIE B.^rii cf Immigration appeals 1 to-day recommended the cancella(ion of the deportation proceedings e^aiurt Harry Bridges, the Australianj born Cotigress of Industrial Organiza- tion leader. The Board hss found that i Bridges sin-e coming to the United States was mt a member of, or nfflli- atedReuter - 56 words
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Article301 1942-01-06 7 GENERALISSIMO Chiang Kaishek's acceptance of the supreme command of the Allied land and air forces in the Chinese theatre of war, Including: IndoChina and Thailand, is regarded in official circles in London as the highest honour and an expression on the part of the Allied301 words
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84 1942-01-06 7 Vichy, Jan. 4. QEN*. STTJELPNAGEL. German commander In occuoied France, has ordered the :lo;ing of all public establishments froi.i 4 p.m. (G.M.T.) following "a iresh attack" In Paris, the Vichy news agency announced toni"M. This action followed two "antiGerman bomb outrages." according to the Part-;84 words
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Article72 1942-01-06 7 london. Jan. S. A GAS storare Jcpot exploded and rK completely disappeared at Edinkoven, Holland yesterday, according to an Amsterdam dispatch to the omciai German r.fws agency. Fragments of the building and pieces of earth were blown hundreds of yards, and the house next to theReuter - 72 words
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Article395 1942-01-06 7 London, Jan. 5. TME United Anti-Axis C;m- mand in the Pae.lic und?r a. Wavell is universally ana j warmiy welcomed by th? mornill!' Press to-day. The Times writes: "By tic otlier means couid the existing resources of the Allies be effei.lively marshalled to sustain theReuter - 395 words
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Article104 1942-01-06 7 Wt-lUngton. (N.Y.). Jan 5. A STATEMENT that he was satisfied 1 the Gen. WavtU carried the confidence ol the British Commonwealth was made by Mr. Peter Fraser. the Prime Mlr.ls.tcr of New Zealand, when he opiiicil that the appointment was very gojd and would give general satlsfaction.Reuter - 104 words
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Article109 1942-01-06 7 Sydney, Jan. 5. -pILE AostraUai Press to-day features i prominently the new Pacific strategy 'scheme under the control of Gen. Wavell. State ministers, businessmen and the msn-in-the-street endorse the scheme and its leader and assistants. I The Australian Ah- Minister, Mr. I. IS. Drake ford, .-aid that heReuter - 109 words
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Article102 1942-01-06 7 Washington, Jan. 5. THE American press continues to 1 comment lii most favourable terms concerning Gen. Wavell's recent appointment. An Influential newspaper the Baltimore Sun says the appointment is an important step forward which should provide the required Interrogation of operations In the Pacific area. "Eager as weReuter - 102 words
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488 1942-01-06 7 Moscow, Jan. 5. THE fact that the initiative has been wrested from the enemy and has now passed to us is one of the iaost important factors in the new situation in Russia, declared a Soviet Army spokesman. Now the Russians and not theReuter - 488 words
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Article305 1942-01-06 7 London, Jan. 5. A MESSAGE from Lahore says that Sir SUtauder Hayat Khan, Prime Minister of the Punjab, has left Karachi on his way to an unknown destination. He expects to be away from India for about three week^.— Renter. London, Jan. 5. LORD Beaverbrook, Britain's Minister305 words
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Article65 1942-01-06 7 Stockholm, Jan. S. THE Helsinki newspaper Sngomes Socialedonokatti discusses the possibility of ending hostilities on the Finnish front. Referring to Field-Mar-shal Mannerheim's declaration at the end of November that strategic goals had almost been reached, the newspaper says: "Since then, oar troops have not launchedReuter - 65 words
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Article80 1942-01-06 7 Kulbishev. Jan. 5. A NUMBER or generals who have become known throughout the whole world for the ports they piayed In the defence of Moscow and other fronts are among the members of the Soviet Army to receive high awards in the honours list. The Order ofReuter - 80 words
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Article, Illustration541 1942-01-06 7 London, Jan. 8L THE widespread arms of the Soviet pincers continue to close in from the north and .south on the Moscow front, threatening Hitler* fleeing army with encirclement. The Russians are now within 25 miles of MojaL-k. on the Moscow-Smolensk highway. Mciaisk is 66Reuter - 541 words
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Advertisement410 1942-01-06 7 P. A 0. BRITISH INDIA ft BRITISH INDIA S. CO. M v l PININSII.AK tfll ORIENTAL 4PCAR LINE SERVICE S N CO MAIL PASSF.NUI.It AND CABGO SERVICE oesi possible service* ire Rangoon and Cakrntta oy in* f O. N. Co trom tht Strait tc their t utiuu vorlt oi call410 words
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Miscellaneous283 1942-01-06 7 To-day's Broadcasting SINGAPORE /.HI (U m. I JJ3 k «j| ZHP1 M.Mbl l.nn«; ZHR 4LM» (175ma: 7HP3 U.Jim. 7.18 m'ca. znc. ziiri zhk. 12 noon Do You Remember'f, 1 p.m. Singapore Calling; 1.05 New Records; 1.20 Official Announcements: ISO News in English; 145 Victor Silvester!; 2.00 Interval. 4.55 p.rn News283 words
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635 1942-01-06 8 JAPANESE LANDINGS ALONG BORDER OF PERAK SELANGOR IT is stated authoritatively in London that theJapanese recently made landings at the mouth of the Perak and Bernam river 3, on the west coast of Malaya. The Bernam river forms the frontier between Perak and Selantjor. It is stated that the Japanese635 words
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38 1942-01-06 8 London. Jan. 5. MR. A. DUFF COOPER. Resident Minister for the Far East, replying from Singapore to a message of goodwill from his Parliamentary constituents, says: "Many thanks. All confident here." —Barter.38 words
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Article147 1942-01-06 8 Washington, Jan. 6. 11/ HEN questioned by Pressmen aoout the negotiations regarding St. Pierre and Miquelon, the small Islands off the coast or Newfoundland which were occupied by Free French forces on Christmas Eve, Mr. Cordell Hull, US. Secretary of State, confined himself to saying that theReuter - 147 words
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Article30 1942-01-06 8 Washington. Jan. 4. •-pllE Office of Emergency Management states: "The output of il-ary planes t^-day has greatly ln•rewd and is increasing month by v.onth. —United Press.30 words
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775 1942-01-06 8 London, Jan. 5. CHI'NGKING radio estimates that the Japanese have already suffered more than 50,000 casualties around Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, while a large enemy force has been trapped. ChungKhu' -adio says it was on Saturday that the Japanese mads ten separate assaults775 words
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155 1942-01-06 8 London, Jan. 5. COMET-JAPANESE relations will continue to be based on the Neutrality Pact, said Ilori, Japanese Foreign Office spokesman, today, in Tokio. The spokesman added, however, that international relations would be quite different if the Russians decided to participate in the line-up of theReuter - 155 words
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215 1942-01-06 8 Japanese Claim Capture Of Brunei Labuan A COMMUNIQUE Issued by the s Army section of Japanese j Imperial Headquarters yesterday asserts that "Japanese forces attacking British Borneo occupied Brunei (between Sarawak and British North Borneo) on Wednesday, an:i Labuan Island (off the coast of British North Borneo) last Thursday," reports215 words
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228 1942-01-06 8 Batavla. Jan. 5. IN order to further iccrca.se the number of men with the Colours, Gen. ter Poorten. the Commander-in-Chief. has ordered an investigation of all business enterprises to see how n any men who were provlsior at ily exempted from military duty becaistReuter - 228 words
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Article154 1942-01-06 8 Chungking, Jan. 4. ALTHOUGH Chungking is in foggy season, local air defence headquarters ar« Intensifying antwas preparations In anticipation of Japanese gas bombardment from the air next summer. Plans have been completed lor the construction of screens at entrance* to the city's dugouts to Isolate154 words
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48 1942-01-06 8 Canbena, Jan. 5. IT is authoritatively Jearnt that Australian airmen fighting in China in the International Air Force, recently pave an excellent account of themselves. The airmen were formerly fighting in another war uhe.itre and volunteered to fl*ht against the Japanese. Reuter.Reuter - 48 words
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92 1942-01-06 8 Batavia, Jan. 5. THE Sydney i orrespondent of the Java IJodo reports that the Sydney Press is urging the Australian Government immediately to send Australian soldiers, numbering 15,000 to 20.000 men, to Java. The Sydney Daily Telegraph has urged the Government toReuter - 92 words
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