Morning Tribune, 31 May 1940
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Title Section11 1940-05-31 1 The Morning Tribune L, s _No. 102, Fri., May 31, 1940.11 words
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Article, Illustration91 1940-05-31 1 II his picture was taken at a Royal Air Force station where the air-gunners m d bomb-aimers of the Royal Air Force are put through their rigorous ourse of training. The high intelligence and courage of the men selected and the effectiveness of the training has already been91 words
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285 1940-05-31 1 NEW BOND BETWEEN BRITISH AND DUTCH London, May 30. W_ following striking points are made by the Dutch Foreign Minister, M. Van Kleffens, at the Foreign Press Association m London. 1 In Holland we have had proof of j- bravery of British airmen, soldiers Q tailors. Our common alliance isReuter - 285 words
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1074 1940-05-31 1 ALLIES ARE HOTLY FIGHTING EVERY INCH IN FLANDERS CALAIS DUNKIRK STILL IN ALLIED HANDS LONDON, MAY 30. JHE FLANDERS BATTLE IS RAGING AS FIERCELY AS EVER, AND THE RETIREMENT OF THE BRITISH AND FRENCH FORCES TOWARDS THE BELGIAN COAST IN THE REGION OF DUNKIRK CONTINUES IN GOOD ORDER. One factor1,074 words
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131 1940-05-31 1 AIR MINISTRY'S TRIBUTE TO NEGRI MAN London, May 30. CQU. -DKON LEADER Edward j Mortlake Donaldson, who j was born m Negri Senib .an j m 1912, has been awarded the Distinguished Service O der j for gallantry m flying opera-] Horn. i The Air Ministry announce- J ment saysReuter - 131 words
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Article340 1940-05-31 2 Allied Cause Is More Than A Crusade MR. DUFF-COOPER, Minister of Information, speaking at the Foreitm Prea Association luncheon to-day, said that the Conference table was not for Hitler "We can assure him that the seat at the Conference table which .so \on\i awaited him noReuter - 340 words
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Article86 1940-05-31 2 London. May 30. IN the House of Commons to-day. Dr. Little asked if the Prime Minister, m view of the threats from Germany legarding the independence of Northern Ireland, would give the assurance that nothing would be lett undone to maintain the safety and security ofReuter - 86 words
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70 1940-05-31 2 N. Z. WILL TAKE IN BRITISH SCHOOLCHILDREN Wellington, May 30. FIE New Zealand petition signed by the Mayor of Napier and 26 others was piesented to the Commons to day. suggetting that Government advise the Biitish Government they are willing to 1 offer hospitality and if necessary adop- 1 tienReuter - 70 words
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Article71 1940-05-31 2 Istanbul. May 30. rE Turkish Government to-day submitted to the National Assembly a bill authorising the Minister of Finance to obtain from the State Bank a loan ot £40 millions to meet national defence reimbursementvs, created by the European situation The loan will be guaranteed byReuter - 71 words
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Article38 1940-05-31 2 Canberra. v_ v HTSTOALU ha5d,,,,,, J* available for Britain 49 Urn, heed Hudson aircraft -rderfd I the Commonwealth the I nited States, according to :ln ufflci announcement by Mr lairhaim Minister for Air.- ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article160 1940-05-31 2 Importance Of Narvik Capture Paris. May 30. jJjCCORDING to a Stockholm patch, the Allies met wit much less resistance at Narvik i land than m the air. Under the cover of a violent barra? from British warships. Allied troops a teied the town from two sides. During operations. German bomber160 words
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Article107 1940-05-31 2 Rome. May a A MEETING of the Italian Cabinet! been fixed for June 4 Mussolini will preside According to the press tne m*" was fixed when the Cabinet metai» i beginning of the month, and w" important question < will co consideration Renter. F_ance~lnReuter - 107 words
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91 1940-05-31 2 piGARO gives a grim story of the pitiless bombing of An that on the evening of May 18, 30 bombers attacked I t v eß bing railway stations which could be claimed as militi I but the next morning they began an attack which was91 words
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Advertisement42 1940-05-31 2 The AIR-CONDITIONED CAIMTOL BESTAggAOT Announces a Special Offer for the Commercial Community "BUSINESSMAN'S LUNCH" ill Mt Served daily from 12.30 p.m. to 2. 30 p.m. $100 The best Table m Town Delightful. Cool Conditional Relax after Lunch m our Newly appointed Lounge.42 words
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566 1940-05-31 3 T RIBUTE TO HEROISM OF B.E.F. FRENCH (Reuter's Special Commentary) London, May 30. r nt ire Press to-day "chocs the words of the King expressing u ride and admiration for the heroism of the B.E.F. and our Vllies fighting by their side and emphasises the lesson of the situation that566 words
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Article234 1940-05-31 3 Wellington, May 30. THE New Zealand intention to intensify her war efforts is exemplified m the Emergency Bill, providing that all persons should placo themselves, their property and their services at the disposal of the Governor General, which was introduced at the opening of ParliamentReuter - 234 words
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Article138 1940-05-31 3 ACCORDING to an authorised state£k ment issued by the Tass Agency, the Soviet Amoassador m London has been instructed to inform the British Government that the Soviet Government cannot receive Sir Stafford Cnpps or anyone else m the capacity of a special •>'• extraordinary delegate and138 words
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Article65 1940-05-31 3 New York, May 34. THK New York Times says tl c British and French are living up to their finest mditar> traditions. I lm- c who survive will bring hack stories of heroism t.iat will l ve as long as bravery is honoured. Those who never return wil!Reuter - 65 words
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Article133 1940-05-31 3 Buenos Aires, May 30. The Argentine Ambassador to .acrid, to-day announced that the Argentine steamer Uruguay, 3.245 tons, was stopped, searched and sunk by a tim. bomb after the crew had taken to the boats off Cape Finisterre.— Reuter. Madrid. May 30. The Argentine ship "Uruguay" wasReuter - 133 words
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54 1940-05-31 3 MORE CANADIAN AIRMEN ARRIVE IN BRITAIN London. May 30 A further einting°nt ol Canadian aimen arrived at a British port yesterday aid travelled direct to London. Tiie Commanding Officer spoke "1 the eagenMH ol th otheers ;.r.d men lo -t busy In the war and added: Beery m: n laReuter - 54 words
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Article69 1940-05-31 3 London. May 30. r!E Nizam oi Hyderabad nas made a further gift of 1.0.000 towards the maintenance o! the two tighter squadrons m the RAX. bearing ins name, avording to the Air Ministry. The King has sent a message of appreciation to the Nizam, and theReuter - 69 words
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Article98 1940-05-31 3 London, May 30. THE HOUSE OF LORDS to day adopted all stages of the National Loan Bill which passed all i tafti m the Commons yesterday. Sir John Simon, explaining the bill, said thut when Germany invades neighbouring country, the invasion was accompanied by the seizure ofReuter - 98 words
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Article39 1940-05-31 3 Paris, May 3 THt B gian General Confederation of Labour has appealed to Belgian ...d.'il organisations to support M. l.e'.-c's 'Prime Minister! Government the Allied cause, denouncing the i liable treason of Kin- Leoooid ...a.efully capitulated." ReuterReuter - 39 words
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71 1940-05-31 3 London. May Ml i ni;\v BILL i" putti-htd, to give tht A r .v Secretary power to supp 1 my newspaper which gysti m tieaUy publishes matters which, m his opintoa, is ~1 C1 to form ot oppo ition to the iitfe i otReuter - 71 words
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Advertisement21 1940-05-31 3 Men Made Younger, By Treating Gland Ofcttli lup i chtw, buj I roln nnd d i 1 V .Of* JU >' 0U21 words
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Article, Illustration150 1940-05-31 4 fo COMMITTEE HAS BEEN APPOINTED BY THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS GOVERNMENT TO INQUIRE INTO THE PRACTICABILITY OF FLOATING A WAR LOAN WHICH WOULD BE PRESENTED TO THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT AS A CONTRIBUTION FROM THE COLONY TOWARDS THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR. The committee is composed of:150 words
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51 1940-05-31 4 MRS. LOKE YEW AND SON GIVE $100,000 ipi. GOVERNMENT have gratefully accepted the following donations to the Imperial Government towards the expenses of the war. From an anonymous donor resident m Kuala Lumpur $10,000. From Mrs. Loke Yew, of' Kuala Lumpur £2,000. From Mr. Loke Wan Tho, of Kuala Lumpur51 words
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99 1940-05-31 4 MONEY SPENT ON GEISHA ENTERTAINMENT Shanghai. CHANG HATS Japanese community has been spending increasingly large sums monthly on geisha entertainers, according to recent Japanese Consular Police estimates. The rise m entertainment revenue is attributed to improving financial cont'.tions among ttfie Japanese residents i here. During the first three months of99 words
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137 1940-05-31 4 DIAMOND pendant worn by a Chinese lady sitting m a stationary car proved too much of a temptation for Chan Ah Seng, 22-year-old Cantonese. ran£ht natChCd the Pendant- but was E| rH„v y "c was sentenced to a £&2£ impriso K nment-andin f«,n,-? strokes137 words
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Article161 1940-05-31 4 JjjAID TO BE A LEADER of a Communist Party amongst domestic servants m Singapore, Liong Ah Mm (29) Hylam, who yesterday admitted he was a member of the Anti-Enemy Backing-Up Society, was sentenced to six months' hard labour and m addition fined $500 or m default a further161 words
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210 1940-05-31 4 Spreading Of European War Favours China "SPREADING of the European w is favourable to China/M^j the Chinese Catholic daily -v Shih Pao," m a lead;,- n cently. "Germany destroys world peace j the same time, she Ls the ally _t'J enemy. Japan. Spreading of the Euro. pean war is necessary,210 words
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Article51 1940-05-31 4 /CHINESE aircraft, on the afternoon of L May 25, heavily bombed Anltt, I Hupeh. m an effort to prevent Japanese reinforcements and supplies from rear ing the North Hupeh front whore battle is still raging m the vicinity Tsaoyang, according to a Chinese an- 1 nouncement.-Reuter - 51 words
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352 1940-05-31 4 QNIONS— 286 bags— figured m an application for a variation of a magistrate's order by a Senior Customs' Officer on instructions from the Deputy Public Prosecutor m the District Court before Mr. J. L McFall yesterday. m The application was a result of an352 words
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Article, Illustration70 1940-05-31 5 If; nni men from HM. trawlers, the "__adman." "Hammond," Cirwood," and "Cape Siretoko," recently sunk after aerial bombardment. X ttoe Norwegian coast, arriving at an East ('oast port. No loss of X was reported from any of the vessels. Photo shows Seaman Mcßea li M trawler "Hammond." with his first70 words
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87 1940-05-31 5 STRIKE HOLDS UP SHIPMENTS OF RUBBER IRK at the Malayan Rubber Trading Company's godown the Singapore Harbour _rd area has been at a stand- 1 since Monday as a result of entire Chinese labour force ng on strike. Tie labourers, who number out 400 men and women, have owned tools"87 words
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Article84 1940-05-31 5 MAN SEEKS EJECTION OF BROTHER AN INDIAN, N. Kaniasamy Pillar. A yesterday applied to the Rent Assessment Board for permission to eject his brother Soona Nara. yanasamy Pillay, who is living with him m a house at Selegie Road, on the ground that they had not been living m harmony.84 words
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Article50 1940-05-31 5 Hong Kong. May 30. S of the departure from here ofl labour Corps were official- day. it Is authoritatively learned) only departure of Chinese any numbers has been to j East Indies, which is a regular. and which probably gave ris*| •rts In question- ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article156 1940-05-31 5 Black-Ou ts Again On June 26 27 MORE black-outs have been arranged for Singapore from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the nights of June 26 27 and 27 28. Rules under the Defence Regulations, 1939, were published m the Government Gazette Extraordinary yesterday. Following the sounding of the air156 words
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Article263 1940-05-31 5 JyAID to have made false representations to Mr. E. J. Mortensen of the East Asiatic Company, thus fraudulently inducing him to dcliv* i $1,572.30 worth of abalone to certain shops m Singapore, a former Chinese canvasser attached to the firm was yesterday charged before Mr. J.263 words
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Article133 1940-05-31 5 CANADA'S GREAT WAR EFFORT UNDER the British Commonwealth A,r Training Plan, of which Canada i» bearing the greater part of the initial C provision has now been made for the creation of four Training Commands m Toronto, Winnipeg, Montreal and Regina, Saskatchewan. These command.; will include: 26 Elementary Flying Training133 words
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Article102 1940-05-31 5 thirteen proved an unlucky number for John Tan, 3S-ycar-o?d head Otter lin the Naval Base, for among 20 other Chinese fitters of the Naval Base, he was No. J3 when charged with gambling. The other men were fined $15 each but I John Tan was lined $25— because102 words
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Article38 1940-05-31 5 Regarding the King's Birthday celebrations, it la HL: Majesty's wish that tiags should b. j flown but no dinner or other celebrations should take place on the occasion of his birthday during the war.38 words
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Article54 1940-05-31 5 CAUGHT In the act of picking the pocket of a compatriot who was an Interested spectator at a side show at the New World Amusement Park inn Xm Yon.', a 20-year-old Hokkien was yester day sentenced to five months' rtgorom Imprisonment .'.nd to a period of54 words
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Advertisement76 1940-05-31 5 AJrP^y^ W9mmWmmm\ Yes, as amazing as it may seem, v.hen the 'rootft" of your hair do not receive their natural food, baldness la the distressing result. SII.YIKKIN, by providing nourish* ment to dying cells, causes the hair to re-grow with all its former richne s s and glossiness- -for SILVTKHIN76 words
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Article, Illustration544 1940-05-31 6 ICE WRECKS FORE ST 4 POMCT has been stripped by ice— the strangest weather freak that foresters m England can ever remember. It is the Savernake Forest, which spreads m avenue and glade uver 4.000 acres on the high Wiltshire hills round Marlborouhg. 1 day when spring has scarcely started544 words
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Article216 1940-05-31 6 "Master Mind" Baffles "Yard" MICenVES m every UU police station hart b ordered to prepan g :i v to try to captun thf i*l t Z that has haHi- i 5, Il(( with a series ol every** night robhem >. "Undercover" r:invj have been instn llvlc some clue as to216 words
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Article64 1940-05-31 6 The Forestry Comn:; cently leased the fore I -j :rom Lord Aylesbury -J so a wartime scale, and r culou?lv as they _o And ihtx have set up tenc_*w kilns In which th,- branches! biushwoud brought down by WM are gradually bein:; consumes. Here and there ir the forest little64 words
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114 1940-05-31 6 OFFICER OF 19 FIGHTS TO THE DEATH Paris. AS Frances youngest officer, nineteen year old Jean Meyneng lay fatally wounded m an ambulance near an outpost of the Maginot Line, his commanding officer pinned the Croix de Guerre on his uniform. He whispered, too. that the Government had also telegraphed114 words
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Advertisement73 1940-05-31 6 nii\i '4\i\ v,TO i ii? I \m\ AfM Wk\ __F li V '«R-^ \\< J^mwam^^ m si %m 9 Wm mT li S I uMA I. ____^i^_^^_.^^_^i^i^r^__^^^iT^ A^^im^Wmm under- ct-ed sizes: THE result of intensive research into modern road conditions, Ihe BOW 1 India Signal Tyre embodies everj known feature73 words
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Article, Illustration721 1940-05-31 7 H. L. HOPKIN - H. L. HOPKIN V On -f I popular Approval Of "The Beaver's" New Appointment— Britain !AAust Have More Aeroplanes: Mr. Winston Churchill The Real Minister For War: The Saci Story Of The Rev. J. Bruggenkate —Enterprising Methods Of Training Parachute Catche rs— Special Constable Who Proved His Vigilance:721 words
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363 1940-05-31 7 Morning Tribune FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1940. First Sign Of Tide Turning WITHIN the past ten years nearly a quarter of the trorU'g sovereign states have been brought under the domination of one or the other of the aggressive Powers. Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Holland, Luxemburg,363 words
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Advertisement72 1940-05-31 7 Ii I iMy < 'MMf MMM* Mf MmMmmmmMWMMMMMMMMa MmMMM ■<■ ■AM M W MJ M 1 flii iTij .fl #l H wi i l'J I I k^ ___g___(F___ft_^L________L___^_____BwPM 4B 1 n i JLJ n_ _Ji| »a ?!.f*- t_** »**Wr __s__S~~*"' r U— L— i^»— J _j_ _x__W_B— _Jii__— J_BK___Q ___Bßii_B»72 words
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Article, Illustration1029 1940-05-31 8 VERA ARDMORE - More Hospital Week Activity, Pahit Party At Naval Base And Tanglin Club Selections VERA ARDMORE PEOPLE 8c PLACES by Cf'h( TATORS at Danenm Time" 01 Wednesday included a larue nun. ber oi children who thoroughly enjoyei then afternoon out." Siyhted m the audience were Mrs H G Baxter, m blue1,029 words
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Article, Illustration408 1940-05-31 8 HOSPITAL HIGH -LIGHTS Tanglm Editions NOMINATE for the most it* delightful gov n m thi Tanglin Club on Wednesda dove grey slipper satin "RecamS del worn by Miss Elspeth Murtjj Her sister Barbara is into crepe with shoestring which is most effect ye Mrs. M. Tennent wears a d frock408 words
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Advertisement116 1940-05-31 8 J/£% "My is LJ having me lr a < n e d m y%^j^ Singapore for ™*r a good job" Y. r father has made a wise decision fee ..ding you to Pitman's, for t.ere >0U study for your matrieula ?l_i_ Of Senior Cambridge free from air -rail ™*£m and116 words
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Advertisement55 1940-05-31 8 1 Extremely CHEAP SAIJ of Striking Selection Morning. Afternoon Evening Dresses. FI-JIIV* Foom K__ J oUI Tel 2000 EYE "XAMINATJJ EYEGLASSES, EXCT^p> Special^" 'rfj' Ocular Muscle Anomalies 7|^j Crossed Eyes. TO Intricate Visual Problems r THOMPSON OPTI^ Qualified E>^is h^r, I.oNl1 .oNl 4, ARCADE BLDO. i f Sti K.A. Thompson.55 words
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Article, Illustration617 1940-05-31 9 pKIN affections can arise from J ma ny causes and some children trr more prone to them than others, S j |s depending on the constitution i tt general condition of the blood, i <»me youngsters, the smallest cut turn septic and give rise to i,617 words
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Article124 1940-05-31 9 FAT m which fish has been fried can be used again without any fishy odour remaining if a few potato peelings are thrown into the frying-pan after use. Alow this to stand over the fire for a few minutes. A CLOTHES PROP will not slip if124 words
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Advertisement59 1940-05-31 9 =l££i^__c^|_ I I PENANG.S.S. I try these delicious __> nr _r c KHZ Sauces Tomato Chilly Sauce Black (Worcestershire) SaUCC Role Distributors for Malaya Singapore (old Storage* Co.. I. ld. BUY BRITISH EMPIRE PRODUCE i_r Bii i_r n a_r r _T/n 1 1 \m mm -__r-r_a < ■■■■OiH \M U|59 words
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Article, Illustration562 1940-05-31 10 THEY HAVE TWO RIVAL Two ENTHUSIASTIC CONTINGENTS OF WOMEN VOLUNTEERS, 3QTH SMARTLY UNIFORMED. ARE NOW SERVING IN FRANCE. [One b the official Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service, the advance party of which left London to establish bases same time _go The other is the British Mechanised562 words
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Article198 1940-05-31 10 SPIES HAVE NO TROUBLE IN EIRE THE ease with which enemy agents can pass between I Eire and Northern Ireland has given rise to a question which Mr. Alfred Edwards, Socialist M.P. for Middlesborough, asked the Home Secretary m the House of Commons. He wants to know if the Home198 words
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Article, Illustration209 1940-05-31 11 GRACIE GIVES TROOPS A TREA T |N the strain of modern warfare, caused either by the suspense of waiting or by the Merce struggle m battle, victories are won on the morale of the troops alone. So lor those who come out of the trenches worn and weary London and209 words
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Article255 1940-05-31 11 MAN LIVES ON DIET OF GRASS IHE institution of rationing m wartime Britain doe< not worry 67-year-old James R. B. 3ranson. of Battersea. London In fact, it doesn't ther him at all. I Mot Branson, for the past three fears. has eaten nothing but grass Lfrcn his lawn or the255 words
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Article, Illustration300 1940-05-31 11 I The peasant has always been a rd worker; now shi works twice hard, and extends her already g working day. The .simple jobs uch as grazing cows are now ie by the very old or very young. The normal wife ploughs arid harts, digs and hoes, acts as manaand300 words
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Article, Illustration135 1940-05-31 11 MUCH debate is being caused m London by a movement which is blamed on the war. It is that which has seen cabarets and night clubs spring up round the West End of London offering a doubtful class of entertainment. It is said that soldiers and135 words
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Article1101 1940-05-31 12 GOOD MANNERS IN THE CONCERT HALL-AM ELSEWHERE !IT is a common taunt that theatre-goers habitually leave their intellicence together with their coats and hats m the cloak-room, to be redeemed only when they leave the theatre, and the substance of the play is half- forgotten. The lack of1,101 words
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Advertisement71 1940-05-31 12 It is the aim and greatest desire of Mr. M. Anciano, Fellow of the Trinity College, London, and Principal of THE FAR KASTERN MUSIC SCHOOL to give the musical public of Singapore the best to be had so far as music education is concerned. With these m view he is71 words
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Article, Illustration485 1940-05-31 13 KHWTI__\ FLACMSTA© il 4pi*<>«il \ort\«'«»i«iM Soprano WTO There will be an Orchestral Kehearsal of the Musical Society next Monday at 5.15 p.m. m the Victoria Memorial Hall. >': A very successful lecture on "Song" was given by Mrs. Anne Campbell at the Y.W.C.A. Raffles Quay lastH.G.L. - 485 words
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Article, Illustration101 1940-05-31 13 Dr. WILLIAM LOVELOCK'S ADDRESS DR. William Lovelock, F.T.C.L., of the Trinity College of Music (London) will deliver an address at 11 a.m. to-morrow at the Music Studio, Monk's Hill English School. The address will be of interest not only to teachers of music but to school teachers and to members101 words
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Advertisement74 1940-05-31 13 i. Wilt Mit It .lit M 0I 1 TUITION IN fL% li__»H H_L PIANO, ORGAN, VIOLIN, 1* ACCORDION, T II EO R V WHHjKtP m f m WMLfM m mmmmm m MM! MMMMMam^ HARMONY, COUNTERPOINT MM^MMmmmmmm^^M m M The Svrnbol of HIGH (LASS RE< ORDINGS ORCHESTRAL VOCAL DANCE W^J* I74 words
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Article128 1940-05-31 14 Chungking. THE Chinese troops are continuing their mopping-up operations m I the Tsaoyang sector m North Hupeh, I inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy who is digging m for a last [stand al the north-west of Tsaoyang. I The Chinese have also separately attacked the128 words
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Advertisement285 1940-05-31 14 ON TO BIGGER BETTER RECORDS! i Read the Terrific Review.' i a uhn are mmmi mwmw t<» v a^ am alul A^k IkC Hundreds *n«» art 14, M ____^_s I'M. AMAZINC SCENES |B^M^ THE BURNING of ATLANTA!... The Death of "BONNIE!" x The SIEGE of ATLANTA and TARA The SHOOTING285 words
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Advertisement180 1940-05-31 14 aWgjffi. ALHAMBRA SOCIETY GIRL FLYER CAP i URED BY GUN-RUNNERS AfmMtEmAwm*. White savages mcrt deadly than poison-dart iwnVes «i» the South Stsst ..Danger, death V. y^flp j -and fwo towgfi Msrir**t from Pslo fi_ngc'**3tt£*^ •y _Fl\" A s*• A gL _j <_H I _r -_____t_^Tr-_-_ s_^ W,U JJM SA^aV. WALLACE180 words
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Article855 1940-05-31 15 MTM French and British warships defending transports in the Channel and assisting h< Allied troops in Calais and Dunkirk to keep n the port communications, the British Exionary Army and the French forces left in J urn and north-cast France are manoeuvring towards the coast,Reuter - 855 words
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Article116 1940-05-31 15 Great Food Drive In England London. May 2J». Comprehensive: plans for speedinr up home agriculture production are now under consideration by i special committee of the War Cabinet, sa..s Reuters Lobby Correspondent. It is expected that farm workers will be given a minimum weekly wage ol 48 vhilluigs and toReuter - 116 words
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Article273 1940-05-31 15 R.A.F.In "Do Or Die" Attempt fr Ixmdon, May 80. 4 X X.A.X. bomber squadron m France rt'.rntK r» efoed message of congratulation reading, *"l thanJi you," from General Georges, Chief of Staff to General Weygand, for i hiatoric exploit. All bridge** over the Meuae and Maastricht, where the Germain arenBritish Wireless - 273 words
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Advertisement215 1940-05-31 15 MMMmMmMMMmmmmmmmmmmMMMMMMMMMMMMMwmmmMMMMMMWMMmm- MMmmmmMMMmmmmmmmWMMmmm mmmmw The riotous corr.edy TONY DRAWS A HORSE Ran lor over a year m London. _ol MIST SEE IT at the VICTORIA THEATRE JUNE 15, 21. 22, 22, 29. Bonking at Robinsons. J U'ORID J%^ I HAPPY THEATRE The L ;YjL\ I sLOOO.OOO LEGS Gayest Seaside >Xv^_/ Park215 words
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Article53 1940-05-31 16 FOREIGN TRADE COMMISSION Chungking. IT is confirmed that ihe F Trade Commission under the Ministry of Finance ifl being reorganised for handling the re col $20,000,000 American loan. i The Commission is being exp seven departments from the There will be three new depa tnentl namely, export, import ana tec.53 words
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Miscellaneous178 1940-05-31 16 POSTAL INTELLIGENCE! Mail Departures TO-DAY Latest Time >la,,s For Of Posting AFRICA suamer) p CANADA .Steamen 1 00 pff CHINA "inciudim; °Sh^ha, iSteamei. 100 p.m. KONG KONG (Steamer) 00 p. TAPA v- .Steamer. 100 p.m. Java .Steamer) 11.30 am AUPITIUS .Steamer) 2.00 p.m Sarawak .steamer, 1.00 p.m Sarikei .Steamer. 2.00178 words
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Miscellaneous33 1940-05-31 16 SARAWAK Mni < Steainc. SUMATRA Palembans; 'Steamei. H Pa.emban? (Air) 4.00 dnTHAILAND Air < UNITED STATES OF AMERICA »Air i 40. >lail Arrivals Probabl. I MaiL< From: L. To-day To-morruH Atu>tralia Java g« To Bos33 words
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Advertisement522 1940-05-31 17 mutations Vacant M Tosses for cafe. Apply 9 Emerald MJ s.ngapore. between 1 to 2 p.m f a $20 30. (No. 640 D) H r h I dv Teacher for a large private Pr Bok No. 994, cio Malaya Tribune. ■j. (No. 599-D) t' British advertising house a yourg be522 words
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Advertisement649 1940-05-31 17 Wanted Tuition :n German language State terms. Box 13 Cfi Malaya Tribune. Singapore. (No. 653D> WANTED Contax 11 or LEICA State Lens and price. Box io. Malays Tribune. Singapore. (No. 639 D Wanted ParamhT.'.atcr also outboard motor of WTSrt P P-rticulur. to Eoey Keok Seng. P.W.D. Singapore. {Sq 6bl r>649 words
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Advertisement710 1940-05-31 17 LEARN CHINESE IN THE SLNGAPORE CHINESE MANDARIN SCHOOL. 122-126. Prinsep Street. Singapore. Two new classes for absolute beginners, commencing June 3rd. 1940. Mondays and Thursdays —s.ls to to 7 p.m. or t.ll to 9 p.m.— Class Teacher. Prof Liv Chiang MA.. Ph.D. Fee $2- p.m. Free Prospectui Vacancies also m710 words
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Advertisement609 1940-05-31 17 Property For Sa le Stall Ifl N« v World to sell- Buyer Itfetl BMf furniture and neon sign, only $200- <o_.p_»'<-. Apply Box 14 co Malaya Tribune. BlngapOff (Nc. f-'JiDt FOR IMMEDIATE SALE— Cheau Building Lo f, Freehold. Rural Board Area water. flect'to mains laid on, 5 milestone, '"hangl Road,609 words
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Article, Illustration349 1940-05-31 18 EX -CHAMPION WINS THR O UGH BRILLIANTL Y Mrs. Levien Beats Mrs. Eber 6-0, 9-7 Singapore, Thursday. HITTING with faultless accuracy, both forehand and backhand, Mrs. Levien, one time champion for two years at New Zealand University, to-day entered the final of the women's singles event m the Singapore Lawn349 words
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533 1940-05-31 18 Big Crowd At St. Joseph's Sports Meet A BIG gathering at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday afternoon s^w |he 28th annual athletic sports oi the St. Joseph's Institution. Competition was very keen and the succesa of the afternoon was mainly due io excellent work by Mr. Francis J. R.ippa, the533 words
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43 1940-05-31 18 et a selected i Bahru .it the T >hore, on B itui laj n< itch, which Is m aid ol the itrj tic Fund Is under tne patronage ol the Regent of Johore the lungku Ifakhota.43 words
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Article223 1940-05-31 18 fjwnwrnmwrn THE Paramount leehnicolour pic- tuie, "Typhoon," featuring Dolothy Lamour, is the new attraction at the Cathay (Singapore), and it provides first-class entertainment of a kind which is a welcome change from war themes. As the title suggests it is a story of i the223 words
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69 1940-05-31 18 Saturday vs. R N. at s.c.c. at 2 i m Seah Keng Blew, Eu Cheow Chye, ng, Low Kee Pow, Ong Swee im York. Kam Gim Lock l Wah, K. T. 1] a.ni.: Seah Keng Si w, Eu i van Wong, Low Kee P Wong,69 words
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58 1940-05-31 18 I The following will represent the' r Old Boys Association m a ist the G Corinthj to-n jitow at 5.15 Pm. at tl Stadium: Swee Chin, Ted: Yong, Yeo Kong, Yea* Khern, Chit, Lim. Hui Yam, Chong Hee Yee Sin, Swee Hock, Yew58 words
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Article, Illustration131 1940-05-31 18 (By "Pete"' TO-NIGHT'S boxing at the Happy World Covered Stadium is Mr. C S. See\ tiiM pro. motion and although the programme is termed as a "B" promotion, the boys who appear a the card are well-known to b« good troupers. Al Rcdrlgues, the upright >t>li*h Portugue c131 words
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Article62 1940-05-31 18 R. A. HOLD GUNNERS IN KEEN MATCH Following a string of succ< C J feats, the Gordons at last su take a point when they met *-m (Ac-Ac m a Division I, enco^-'JJB Changi yesterday, holding the G ■■■^B —who have been showing lvJ W form recently— to a goalless62 words
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Article73 1940-05-31 18 INDIAN TEAMS FOR WEEK-END The Indian Association 9 'against the Medical Colle I morrow at 2.15 p.m. I Ground, will be. m c Choor Singh (Caj \M Tharam Singh, Dhai I param. Retnasamy, D 1 Hussaln Shoh, B. S I imy, D. s. Ffcn 1 Ir Ali, Nadarajah. The following73 words
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Miscellaneous34 1940-05-31 18 Sports Diary TO. DAY SOCCER: S.A.F.A. League, Div. 1., R.A. (Hy Regt.) vs. SR.C. Stadium. SPORTS: Radin Mas School Athletic meet. IENNIS: Singapore championships; S.C. R.C. and S.R.C. tournaments. BOXING: "B" programme. Hapoy World.34 words
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Article19 1940-05-31 19 London, Thursday, official Price. £273 1 2 Buyers £273*4 Belters (Official Price 1 £271 > 4 Buyers £371% Sellers19 words
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Article19 1940-05-31 19 I London, inursomj. I .ne Steady 5 rwardi June ll H li 13 16 EST* Julyl 1116 Oct:19 words
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Article81 1940-05-31 19 I London. Thursday. 06 wniop Rubber 2i)/10M> Mfrtal Electric. A? nperisl Chemical Industries 26 10V2 Tobacco 86 J ondon Tin 29 libber Pi. m. Trust 24/4i_ Hitams ls 9 Duthem Kintas IJJShangs /JJ? e:v n Asiatics 2/7 rest Witwatersrand Areas 45 bell Tr. it Tr (bearer) 5881 words
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Article39 1940-05-31 19 I London, Thursday. »_ondon on Paris 17G.50 T London on Amsterdam T London on Shanghai 4 3 8 T London on Hongkong ls. 3d. i London on Japan is. 5.13 I6d London on N_w York 4.02*2 to39 words
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Article66 1940-05-31 19 I London Thursday. ram oil (Malay) m butt. S'ment Unquoted Copra (Straiis FMS) feeprember S'men' Unquoted Flour (Sarawak) May June S'ment. IT 9 Nominal Tapioca, Seed Pearl, Ist Quality (Singapore) May June S'ment. 27 6 Sellers Pepper (FAQ) White Muntok Ma; June S'ment. 4 7 16 Sellers Pepper (FAQ)66 words
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Article19 1940-05-31 19 I London, Thursday. Spot 21 7 R Forward 21 3 8 BAR GOLD, Fine ncr oz. £8.3.019 words
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Article42 1940-05-31 19 New York. Ma\ 29. tl BBEI Buyers Sellers set Tone Quiet 20 J 4 20 1 JJprword Ju'v Sept. 19 19 1 < 4 «t Tone Firm 54 N B Ali New Yoik markets will re- i losed on May 30.42 words
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Article59 1940-05-31 19 20th anniversary celebrations of n Athletic Club will take place] tturday and Sunday, June 1 and! Mr. Lim Hock Seng's bungalow.' '•■stone, East Ccast "Road. celebrations commence on the !of June lat 6.30 p.m. with eng. The anniversary dinner will at 8 p.m.. On Sunday there" tiffin59 words
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30 1940-05-31 19 Malay Girls' School Sports To-morrow 1 Singapore Malay Girls' inter- j I games competition will be held; the Monk's Hill English School; id. Monk's Hill Terrace, to-morrow. L IS p.m.30 words
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Article77 1940-05-31 19 Pan.s, May 30. THE Ministry f Inlormatioi. communique formal;-, denies German allegations that two German t via tola who were obliged to make forced landing m trance were shot at and that German Officer* taken prisoner had been treated m a manner unworthy of their rank. TheReuter - 77 words
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Article68 1940-05-31 19 I London, May 30. .TOE Air Ministry announces that a' I bombing attack on a hospital ship marked with the Red Cross was seen from a British leconnaissance aircraft of the coastal command over the English Channel yesterday evening. One bomb fell very close toReuter - 68 words
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Article83 1940-05-31 19 AMERICA 'S NEW DEFENCE STEPS Washington, May 30. The White House announces a new defence programme, totalling a thousand million dollars. It Is stated that President Roosevelt hopes to tnd his message to Congress to-morrow recommending the expenditure of that amount for the purchase of tanks, guns, planes and reserveReuter - 83 words
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Article229 1940-05-31 19 Nazi Propaganda: A Caution THE necessity for wisdom and shrewd discernment was emphasised by Mr. Victor Purcell m a talk on "Enemy Propaganda" from the Singapore Broadcasting Station last night. So far as concerned actual war news, he thought that the policy of wholesale exaggeration and barefaced lying of GoebbeLs229 words
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260 1940-05-31 19 DISORGANISATION AT REAR OF GE RMAN LINES I undon. May 30. The statement by the German n Agency that Allied prisoners oi war are being made to march all the way from the front to areas m the interim o! Germany where the prison camps aiv situated because the- railwaysB.O.W. - 260 words
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Article49 1940-05-31 19 Reynaud Sees Defence Chiefs Paris. May 30. IN PARIS this afternoon, M. Reynaud had a long conference with Gen. Weygand. Marshal Petain and Admiral Darlan. They were joined later by M. Daladier. (Foreign Minister >. and Gen. Vuillemir Air Minister I Earlier, M. Reynaud had seen the British Ambassador. Reuter.49 words
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Article93 1940-05-31 19 London, May 30. MAJOR George Parkes and Captain (acting Major) William Robert Reeves, of the Royal Tank Regiment, are the first officers serving with the B.E.F. to be awarded the Distinguished Service Order. The names of these officers appear In a War Office announcement, stating thatReuter - 93 words
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Article52 1940-05-31 19 A number of soldiers were injured when a military track m which they were passengers skidded and turned on its side at the 9th mile, Bukit Timah Road shortly after midday yesterday. They were removed to the Military Hospital before the local Ambulance arrived on the52 words
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Article43 1940-05-31 19 Montreal, May 30. /(URIEN ARCHAND HAND, of the Na- tional Unity Party described as a Fascist organisation, has been arrested. The arrest of Dr. Noel Decarlc, the Party's national treasurer, is also announced by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Reuter.43 words
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98 1940-05-31 19 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter A.fc 1834. Incorporated m the Netherlands East Indies. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS Paid Up Capital f. 40.030.000,Reserve Fund 10,500,000.London Correspondents NATIONAI PROVINCIAL BANK LIMITED BATAVIA. Branches: Holland: Amsterdam. Rotterdam, The Hague, and C 4 branches and subbranches at smaller places. Netherlands East98 words
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Advertisement20 1940-05-31 19 FIRE, MARINE, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, MOTOR CAR INSURANCE AT REASONABLE RATES. South British Insurance Co., Ltd. XeL 6926 2 Finlayson Green.20 words
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431 1940-05-31 20 1^ JIE HOST amazing aii victory of the war has just been announced. Out of a total of 69 German planes shot down or seriously damaged, yesterday, 37 were destroyed by a single squadron of 12 two-seater Defiant fighters without the loss ofReuter - 431 words
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Article96 1940-05-31 20 Compulsory Service In N. Z. Wellington. May 30. 'PEAKING m Parliament on the EmerS* gency Regulations Amendment Bill. Le Prime Minister, Mr. Fraser. said lm- rdiate provision was being made for a .> item of compulsory service. Mr. Fraser said the country felt that ;.e voluntary system, even if completelyReuter - 96 words
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60 1940-05-31 20 London. May 30. The names of missing" troops form i large part of War Office casualty list No. 7 It includes seven m the Lin•olnshires, 41 m the Leicestershire-. 21 m the Green Howards, 54 m the Sherwood Foresters. 30 m the King's Own -jyfcshireReuter - 60 words
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Article282 1940-05-31 20 London, May 30. THE Air Ministry announces that R.A.F. fighters on Wednesday encountered many large formations of enemy aircraft engaged m bombing operations of French and Belgian coasts. Despite the presence of strong enemy fighter escorts, our aircraft pressed home their attack atReuter - 282 words
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Article41 1940-05-31 20 London, May 30. AN the Stock Exchange gilt-edged im- proved, but other groups eased on Sir Kingsley-Wood's House of Commons speech yesterday, indicating a possible further increase m taxation. Kaffirs depressed by Cape offerings. Wall Street was closed. ReuterReuter - 41 words
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169 1940-05-31 20 The Morning Tribune Friday, May 31, 1940. TROOPS LEAVE FLANDERS London, May 30 THE Ministry of Information an 1 nounces that m view oi the m creased German pressure on their northern and southern flank the B.E F. and French fortes m the north have been forced to fall backReuter - 169 words
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Article114 1940-05-31 20 London. May 30. RADIO sets installed In any m Vv'hicle are banned subject to k. exemptions permitted by the M master-General, under a new Emer-;. ency Powers (Defence l Regulation I sued to-day. The possibility of parachutists larding In war prisoners' or interc.3 camp., was raisedReuter - 114 words
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Article44 1940-05-31 20 The Belgian Radio aniicumce France stated to-night that wtroops were still fighting side o> with the British and French m Funa The announcer added tnai t higher officers had refused to lay wj their r— rfpsnite King UOP» orders.- ReuterReuter - 44 words
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104 1940-05-31 20 64,200 Germans Austrians In Britain Still Not Interned f N the Commons to-day. Sir John Anderson informed the House that the numbers of persons of German and Austrian nationality m thij country were approximately 31,000 male., and 4? 000 females, of which about 5,600 and '3,200 respectively have been interned.Reuter - 104 words
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