Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 June 1940
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Title Section22 1940-06-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION ESTAE. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 116. Vol. XCVIII. THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1910. PRICE 10 CENTS.22 words
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Article412 1940-06-20 1 R.A.F. Fighters In Action HEAVY A.-A. FIRE AU Defences Stand By: No Civilian Casualties LONDON, JUNE 20. FOR THE SECOND MORNING IN SUCCESSION, PEOPLE IN EASTERN ENGLAND HAD TO GO TO SHELTERS DURING AN AIR RAID ALARM TODAY. Bombs were dropped in north-east England, but.—Reuter. - 412 words
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Article, Illustration135 1940-06-20 1 Reuter. ANKARA, JUNE 20. THE WHOLE SITUATION IN THE NEA.. EAST REMAINS EXTREftuaA IT IS UNI.IKi.i.V THAT TURKEY b»U.L MAKE ANY DEFINITE PRONOUNCEMENT ON HER POSIi'IDIM. The general belief in political circles here is that Syria is not likely to abandon her resistance toReuter. - 135 words
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95 1940-06-20 1 -Reuter. Washington, June 20. The State Department has ordered the United States’ representatives in Berlin and Rome to notify the German and Italian Governments of the United States’ opposition to the transfer of any Western Hemisphere possessions from one non-belligerent to another. The Governments-Reuter. - 95 words
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307 1940-06-20 1 London, June 20. TTTHE announcer of the French Wueless. referring to the negotiations 1 for an armistice, repeated last night that although France was ready to find means to bring an end to the hostilities, “we are firmly resolved not to accept anything which.—Reuter. - 307 words
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379 1940-06-20 1 Base For Assaults On Enemy As Well London, June 20. THE “Times” in a leader entitled “The Garrison,” says, concerning France, that it would serve no good purpose to speculate upon the course of events daring the ensuing days or hours. “Meanwhile, our duty’—Reuter. - 379 words
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Article139 1940-06-20 1 —Reuter. Last Obstacle Between Hitler World Empire London, June 19 The New York Herald Tribune.” in a long editorial on Britain as the fortress of Europe, refers to the legend of German invincibility. “But nothing on the German side has been able to withstand British—Reuter. - 139 words
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Article151 1940-06-20 1 .—Reuter Cairo, June 20. Whatever happens the British Empire will continue the struggle until victory is won.” declared General Sir Archibald Wavell, Commander-in-Chief of the British forces here, in a broadcast inaugurating a special series of programmes for the troops. General Wavell added: “Our task for.—Reuter - 151 words
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Article89 1940-06-20 1 .—Reutei. “Fuehrer” Charged Montreal, June 20. Canadian Fascists planned to take over Canada “some time in 1940,” according to documenta seized in the recent police raids and introduced when charges were heard against Adrien Arcand, the Canadian Fuehrer, and ten others. The Crown Prosecutor.—Reutei. - 89 words
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Article155 1940-06-20 1 —8.0. W Government Leaflet Issued Rugby, January 19 A leaflet containing instructions what to do in the event of an invasion, which is being issued by' the Government to householders, lays stress on the danger which refugees might inflict on successful military defence Operations.—8.0. W - 155 words
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Advertisement17 1940-06-20 1 J COW GATE I jigonts for North Malaya <& Penang:— (MtORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD., Penang and Ipoh. IL_ i17 words
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Advertisement75 1940-06-20 1 “SMILER” fed on COW GATE i W/ Agents for North Malaya d GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LTD, Penang and Ipoh. DESTROY WHITE ANTS 1 Scientifically. I USE l’ PRICES. v Sets. Refills. V LARGE for godowns. L factories, coolie- 1 lines, etc. $22.50 $18.50 f SMALL for indi- vidual householders 7.50 5.5075 words
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950 1940-06-20 2 REPLY CONSIDERED BJ FRENCH CABINET Plenipotentiaries Appointed VENUE AND DATE TO BE FIXED LATER LONDON, JUNE 20. HITLER HAS DEMANDED THAT FRENCH ENVOYS WITH FULL POWERS TO MAKE IMMEDIATE DECISIONS BE APPOINTED TO NEGOTIATE WITH HIM. The French radio states that theReuter. - 950 words
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482 1940-06-20 2 .—Reuter London, June 19. The War Cabinet has approved a large scale plan to evacuate children of Britain to the safe refuge of the Dominions as outlined in the report of the Inter-Departmental Committee. If arrangements can be made with the Governments.—Reuter - 482 words
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Article349 1940-06-20 2 .—Reuter Fighting On LibyanEgyptian Border Cairo, June 19 It is officially stated that an Italian transport column escorted by light tanks was routed by a British armoured unit on Monday. It is believed that between twenty and thirty Italians were killed and seme prisoners were taken..—Reuter - 349 words
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Article814 1940-06-20 2 With Yesterdays Air Raids Rugby, June 19. ENEMY air raids over seven English Counties last night and early this morning, as a result of which eleven civilians were killed and fourteen injured and seven enemy bombers were shot down, are regarded by the press as the’— 8.0 W - 814 words
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Article251 1940-06-20 2 LONDON, JUNE 19 IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, ANNOUNCING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRITAIN AND JAPAN OVER TIENTSIN, THE UN-DER-SECRETARY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, MR. BUTLER SAID THAT THE BRITISH AND JAPANESE GOVERNMENTS HAD SIGNED IN TOKIO TODAY AN AGREEMENT ON CERTAIN LOCAL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE BRITISH.—Reuter - 251 words
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Article290 1940-06-20 2 .—Reuter. Overseas Reception Board Formed London, June 19 In the House of Commons, rep ig to a question about evacuating children to the Dominions, Mr. Attlee said that an inter-departmental ci-minittee had been set up to consider offeis t: it. the Dominions, United States and e<• where.—Reuter. - 290 words
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Advertisement90 1940-06-20 2 Amongst the symptom* of Biliousnew are a dizzy head- fl ache, furred tongue, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting, fl •pots floating before the eyia» boweb loose one day and con- H stipated the next. n m" pp e of WK—» «ymptom, re.cn to I Dr. Morse, Indum Root Ml.90 words
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1205 1940-06-20 3 LACK OF SKILLED AND INTELLIGENT WORKERS TN spite of the growth of Soviet industry under the successive five-year plans, the Union is still economically backward when compared with the highly developed countries. This point was emphasised in the reports of Stalin and Molotov presented to the1,205 words
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98 1940-06-20 3 A ward of the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Orrreond-street, W. 0., has been transformed into a children’s art gallery by Mr. R. Back, the hospital’s foreman painter. He has painted all round it pictures of humorous animal characters. “Mr. Back has been with98 words
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Article, Illustration125 1940-06-20 3 AD of a graveyard St. Erkenwald’s Church, Barking, E., has nineteen allotments. The vicar, the Rev. H.G. Tindall, cultivates the centre plot. The members of the congregation till the others. The other day the vicar led. a procession of choir and congregation out of the church and125 words
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Article117 1940-06-20 3 W4N COLLAPSES IN DOCK, DIES OXFORD. /"'’ALLING out “I have taken poison” to the court officer, James Edginton, a 60-year-old window cleaner, collapsed in the dock at Oxford Police Court the other day. He died before he reached hospital. Edginton had pleaded guilty- to stealing a117 words
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Article86 1940-06-20 3 Colonel T. F. Tweed, who for the past 14 years had been political adviser to Mr. Lloyd George, died in London recently. He had been ill for some time. Colonel Tweed, -who was 50, was the author of several novels, including “Gabriel Over The White House,”86 words
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Article, Illustration218 1940-06-20 3 THE police of two counties h ave appealed to the public to help them in their search for two girls who vanished the other day. TWO GIRLS VANISH One of the girls, 21-year-old Freda Gorham, of King-street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, is feared ’to have been enticed into218 words
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296 1940-06-20 3 AN EAST COAST PORT. HPHE master of the German tanker “Moonsund” sailed recently from Germany carrying 400 tons of spirit for Hitler’s warplanes. He did not like the idea. In fact, he told his crew that he did not think the ship would296 words
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Article69 1940-06-20 3 “()IR country stands aloof from the second imfterialist war,” declared Marshal Voroshilov, Soviet War Commissar. He \Vas speaking at the Mify Day military parade in Moscow’s Red Square. “The Soviet does not want war, but is always ready for it,” he added. “We must double our69 words
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Article134 1940-06-20 3 An increase in London Underground fares of fourpence and less is now threatened. Fares above fourpence went up with the general increase of 10 per cent, on the railways. The lower fares are likely to be brought into line with road transport charges. Fares from sd.134 words
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Article71 1940-06-20 3 Sentenced To Death “Oh, sir, don’t say that,” a woman cried out to Mr. Justice Lewis as he sentenced her to death at Manchester Assizes. She was Mrs. Georgina Cashmere, aged 41, of Prescot-road, Liverpool. She had pleaded guilty to the murder of her two-year-old daughter Jane.71 words
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Article, Illustration15 1940-06-20 3 SNAPPER cheered as she came to port after the Norwegian operations.15 words
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Article192 1940-06-20 3 ‘‘TJERHAPS the less said in pubA lie the better about the reason for bringing this charge,” said Mr. Anthony Hawke, prosecuting a 20-year-old photographer’s model at Bow-street Police Court recently. The girl Dolores Christina Riszton. or Beatrice Christina Whittington, of Camberwell-road, S.E., was remanded for a192 words
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Article78 1940-06-20 3 Rumania is taking strong action to clear the country of suspected aliens. Bucarest police submitted the names of 300 foreigners to the Minister of the Interior with a recommendation for their deportation. The great majority of them are reported to be either openly German or German78 words
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Article45 1940-06-20 3 Negotiations were resumed in London recently about the terms on which women may replace men in engineering. No conclusion was reached, however, and after a full day’s discussion the conference was adjourned to allow the parties to consult their respective executive bodies.45 words
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Article248 1940-06-20 3 TJ7HEN all the planes accompanying him had been forced to turn back, Flying-Offi-cer W. E. Edwards flew on to Stavanger alone and attacked the air bases there. This feat, it was announced recently, has won him the Distinguished Flying Cross. The flight was made early last248 words
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Article390 1940-06-20 3 Harrowing Stories Told In Paris The tragic scenes of 1914 were repeated in Paris when scores of old men women, children and babies in carriages, baskets and blankets began arriving from Belgian frontier towns. While soldiers were busy preparing 590 beds in the main Belgian refugee390 words
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Advertisement10 1940-06-20 3 fttwwvT Are Asiatic Petroleum Co. (S.SJ Ltd. W.P.S. 75 A10 words
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Article192 1940-06-20 4 Malay Driver Acquitted Malacca. That the complainant had made the allegation out of spite was the submission made by Mr. W. H. Salt who defended Jamil bin Mat Sin. a 30-year-old Malay, m the Police Court before Mr F. M. Smith on Monday. The accused was192 words
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Article471 1940-06-20 4 Conviction Of Cheating Charge Set Aside Kuala Lumpur. THE sentence on a Tamil health inspector named Arasaratnam, who was convicted on two charges of cheating, was quashed on Tuesday morning by Mr. Justice Cussen, in the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur. His lordship delivered judgment on Tuesday471 words
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Article308 1940-06-20 4 Teachers Form An Association r pEA€HERS in unaided English A schools in Selangor, of which there are 50, formed themselves into an association on Saturday at an inaugural meeting held at the K.K.M. School of Commerce under the chairmanship of Mr. R. Thampipillai I.S.M. Referring to the308 words
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Article376 1940-06-20 4 I\o Liquor lor TN on-Members Kuala Lumpur. rpiIAT clubs do not require any A liquor licence so long as they do not sell their liquor to nonmembers, is the opinion of the Legal Adviser, whose advice was sought by the Licensing Board as a result of376 words
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Article453 1940-06-20 4 Bulletin In Romanised Malay June 17. It is suggested that readers should rut out this news in Romanised Malay and hand it to Malay members of their househtdds. thus helping to keep the Malay population informed about the progress of the war. These Malay news bulletins will be453 words
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698 1940-06-20 4 Alleged Failure To Report Scarlet Fever FAR. Kasuke Katagiri, a Japanese medical practitioner of the Doh Jin Hospital in Middle Road, Singapore, who faces a charge under the Quarantine (Prevention of Disease) Ordinance, made his defence in the Singapore criminal district court on Tuesday. Dr.698 words
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152 1940-06-20 4 A peon. Majid bin Mob med, and Tan Say Hun, ricsha-puller, who were alleged have punched each other at the i icsl stand in front of the Victoria 1 about 5.30 p.m. on June 18, appe before Mr. W. M. McCall, Pen.*’ Third Magistrate.152 words
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Advertisement272 1940-06-20 4 WRITING IS REVOLUTIONIZED BY TWO PARKER TRIUMPHS < NEW VACUMATIC PEN is guaranteed for life! NEW KIND OF INK C e r L S your P en as ws QirL Z JYA /Ay J r~~\ l *P ar ter V QCurnQ,| c Pens w \C< T***^ l marked with the272 words
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Miscellaneous63 1940-06-20 4 Ki» r. jpoimmm* fjff »1. 11 I l 1 U-..W! 1 /,■< afea&a k'x |y *•<: S > {<** z><x> >' S JyKi x^- <♦.•>• 3 j M /\u4 Jr" slfe h >r>#7W <rr\£ K& )r x 4®r v 17ZXZ Officers experienced in fighting in the mountains on the N.W.63 words
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Miscellaneous69 1940-06-20 4 WHAT A WAR! Hl >2lxl W GERTIE GESTAPO (The Synthetic Spy) Dear Fuehrer—Further ominous preparations for the imminent revolution in citizen service, by which the crude weapons of revenge are kept keen and ready. The fascination for children of this gruesome service gives it an apparent innocence.—Heil! AH in a69 words
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Article79 1940-06-20 5 Lone Wolf Strikes,” a Columi-ia 'tarring Warren William, opened houses at the Queen’s Theatre ■Joan Perry is the leading kling screen play provides the k on which various situations oinantic and dramatic are built, a sensational theft, a more senmurder. a kidnapping, and a touch79 words
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Article387 1940-06-20 5 Says Malay Woman Drugged Her TO LEAVE HIM AND FOLLOW ANOTHER Kuala Kangsar. RELEGATIONS that a Malay woman administered a certain drug to his mistress which caused her to lose her affection for him and led her to elope with another Indian labourer, were387 words
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380 1940-06-20 5 EO ENG KOK, secretary of a Chinese firm at 55 Beach Street, Penang, was yesterday charged in the District Court with having on or about May 29 posted a package containing 7 packets of matches and thereby committed an offence under Section 26(1)380 words
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Article721 1940-06-20 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Miss M. Blair has returned to Kuala Lumpur from England. Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Pope intend holding a garden fete in their compound, at I Old Petaling, Road, on July 5 at 5 p.m. This fete is in aid of the Malaya Patriotic Fund and all will be721 words
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Article162 1940-06-20 5 Common Enemy Of Britain Ch ina Singapore. The Chinese Consul-General, Mr. Kao Ling-pai, in a communique to all sections of the Chinese community, urged them to give the fullest possible support to the authorities and to refrain from anti-British activities. Deploring the recent disturbances here, he pointed out162 words
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Article75 1940-06-20 5 Young Chinese Fined $lO Taiping. On his pleading guilty to a charge of theft of two iron clamps belonging to Kamunting Tin Ltd., a young Chinese Tan Ah Hong was fined $lO by Raja Salim in the Taiping Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Inspector Abdul Ghani prosecuted. The75 words
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Article182 1940-06-20 5 Today on the Esplanade from 8.30 o.m. jto 10.30 p.m I March rhe Empire Tulip I Overture The Arcadians Wood Selection Waltzes From Vienna I Clutsan; Serenade Les Million D’Artequin Drigo I Selection Top Hat Berlin Tone Poem Twilight In The Mountains Weber The Lightning Switch Alford Two182 words
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Article679 1940-06-20 5 ■Three Men On Tria For Murder Ipoh. TLL-FEELING resulting from a brawl about two months prior to the incident, between three Tamil tappers on one side and a fellow worker on the other, was alleged to have culminated in the three men attacking the other party679 words
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Article146 1940-06-20 5 Building Programme At Kuala Kangsar To relieve the acute shortage of quarters among subordinates in the various Departments of the Government Service, a tentative programme of building new quarters spread over a number of years has been launched A large tract of land along Taiping Road146 words
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Article58 1940-06-20 5 With reference to the report published under the heading “Young Girl FYjuimj Hanged on page 5 of our issue of June 13. we are informed by the manager of the Coronation Park that the dead girl «as not employed as a coffee-shop waitress at the Park,58 words
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Miscellaneous409 1940-06-20 5 A Picture As Timely As Tomorrow's Headlines Acclaimed Praised Heralded As The Greatest Motion Picture Of Our Generation MAJESTIC STARTS TODAY 3.00, 6.15 9.30 I rom Broadway To The Screen The most outstanding stage play of our generation Here for all the world to thrill to I Don’t miss this409 words
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Miscellaneous326 1940-06-20 5 QUEE N S LAST 2 SHOWS TODAY 6.15 9.30 P.M. THE LONE WOLF STRIKES” with Warren William Joan Perry. A Columbia Picture. MATINEES TODAY ft TOMORROW AT 2.30 P.M. The Whole Serial ’’Lightning Warrior” with RIN-TIN-TIN Prices Downstairs 15 and 30 cts. TOMORROW’S BIG SHOW In response to world demand326 words
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Article256 1940-06-20 6 ITITLER’S reply to the French request for peace negotiations is characteristically brusque. He will negotiate only with French envoys who have full powers to make decisions without, presumably, having to consult the Cabinet. The reason for this demand—it is nothing less is obvious. Hitler wants complete256 words
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Article139 1940-06-20 6 JN a statement to Reuter, Lord Beaverbrook gives the assurance that British aircraft production, of which he is in charge, is fully* capable of coping with the present demand. With typical generosity, he gives credit to the man at the factories who are sacrificing time and leisure139 words
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Article82 1940-06-20 6 MAJESTIC CINEMA "The Spirit of the People” with Raymond Massey and Gene LxMikhart. 3, 6 15 9 30 p m. QUEEN’S CINEMA "The Lone Wolf Strikes” with Warren William and Joan Perry 3, 6 15 9 30 p.m. REX CINEMA "The Mad Empress with Medea Novara, Lionel82 words
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Article64 1940-06-20 6 ,—Reuter. Toronto Millionaire’s Fascist Sympathies Ottawa, Jane 19. The "Journal” states trait th< Government has conltscated the financial holdings of James Pranceschim, wKI is a Toronto millionaire interned for Fascist sympathies. His holdings include shares in the DuJerin Shipbuilding Company where lour miiw>weepcrs are being built. The,—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article481 1940-06-20 6 Is It True That INHERE is, of course, a right and a wrong way of exercising one’s tongue. 'Phis particularly applies to times of war when, of necessity, conditions differ widely from those prevailing in peacetime. The subject is a wide one and the reader will not481 words
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Article642 1940-06-20 6 fhursday, June 20. JjTITLER wants French envoys with full powers to negotiate and, presumably, to make immediate decisions without having to refer to the Cabinet. f plenipotentiaries have now been appointed and negotiations for peace will soon open. The venue and date, however, have642 words
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Advertisement324 1940-06-20 6 Full or CLEVER X I IDEAS E this modern KODAK Ml The SIX 20 KODAK JUNIOR— just ||pg|W the camera f° r y° u if Y ou something simple, inexpensive, reasonably versatile. MJT Hp The lens is a Kodak Anastigmat/7.7—wi1l B B w get the picture even in fairly poor324 words
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Advertisement30 1940-06-20 6 a KFr I /ILJP A C€P€A FASHION J WEAR CEPEA HOYPARELLE .SIXL.INE FAST COLOvaL guarantee. IN THE NEWxuaT COLOI RINGS AND DESIGNS. Sole Agents: rLtU-nyl HENRY WAUGH CO., L IT).30 words
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Article517 1940-06-20 7 Record for Penang To Be Proud In the last issue of the “Blue Triangle News (the official paper of the Y.W.C.A), a good review of the war work done by the Y.W.C.A. was published. The reports states:— It was a record of which we, as517 words
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Article66 1940-06-20 7 On the occasion of the celebration < f the Thai National Day, the locM Thai Consulate will be closed for business on Monday and Tuesday the 24th 25th June, 1940 respectively. Mr. Heah Seng Whatt, J.P., M.C.H., presented to the Anglo-Chinese School, Nibong Tebal, a Challenge Shield66 words
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384 1940-06-20 7 Malava Included In New Route TT is officially announced that a weekly air service will shortly be operated by the British Overseas Airways Corporation between Sydney and Durban via Cairo. A weekly air mail service will therefore be introduced connecting Malaya and384 words
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Article82 1940-06-20 7 Suspected Caustic Soda Poisoning A young Chinese woman, who was admitted into the General Hospital on June 11, suffering from the effects of caustic soda poisoning succumbed at the hospital. The unfortunate woman, Seah Saw Guat, aged 23 years, is reported to have taken a solution82 words
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Article25 1940-06-20 7 Wakefield Beat HullKingston 8-7 London, June 19. In the replay of the semi-final in the Rugby League Yorkshire Cup Wakefield defeated Hull-Kingstone 8-7.25 words
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130 1940-06-20 7 -Reuter. Reference To Chairman Of Malayan Delegation On Tin Control London, June ip. rte of Cowmow, guestion Stokes (Labour), as to whether he would state the qualifications of the (resent Chairman of the Malayan Delegation on the Interna tonal Tin Control, and whether– -Reuter. - 130 words
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Article329 1940-06-20 7 One Month For Knife Attack Taking into consideration that there was quite a certain amount of provocation, Mr. W M McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, this morning, sentenced a young Chinese, Tan Beng Khoon, to one month’s rigorous imprisonment, on a charge of voluntarily causing hurt to one329 words
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Article51 1940-06-20 7 Liew Min In claimed trial before Mr. W. M. McCall, Penang Third Magistrate, this morning, to a charge of criminal breach of trust in respect of a sewing machine, valued $lO, on Jan. 7. The case was postponed till June 27. Police bail of $5O was51 words
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Article139 1940-06-20 7 (To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette”) Sir, It was surprising to find your last issue of the Sunday Gazette carrying a highly embellished account of the life of Pope Joan whom the Encyclopaedia Britannica describes as a “mythical female Pope”! The author, Vincent Brome, would139 words
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Article470 1940-06-20 7 A (Ins in islra tors Claim Damages The suit in relation to tw’o houses at Nibong Tebal in which Khor Kok Khoon, Khor Kok Yearn and Khor Kok Choo, administrators de bonis non of the Estate of Kho Boon Hong (deceased) claimed, inter alia damages from470 words
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413 1940-06-20 7 STAFFS OF FIRMS ESTATES RESPOND TO APPEAL Penang War Fund Donations Reaching $130,000 STAFFS of local firms and rubber estates, including contributions from the labour force are among the noteworthy donations received towards the Penang War Fund. Cheques were sent by the staffs of Messrs. Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., and413 words
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Article86 1940-06-20 7 Both 111 And Sent To Hospital When the case in which Tan Chee Lay and Lee Lye Sing were charged with using a deadly weapon, namely, an automatic pistol at the time of committing robbery about 7 a.m. on June 18, was again mentioned before Mr. W.86 words
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Article81 1940-06-20 7 Effort Of Chin Woo Ladies At the Sun Theatre to-morrow night, The Traitor’s Just End” will make its premiere in aid of the Malayan Patriotic Fund. Presented by members of the Chinese Ladies Chin Woo Athletic Association, the cast inchides a company of talented actresses81 words
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Advertisement87 1940-06-20 7 wk Jw A 1 w -My lil M «W Enough turn Gate. Not only for its pleasant, soothing flavour, but for the j Agents for Malaya t. *orth) and Penang Island—feeling of contentment and the Georgetown dispensary ltd., penang. satisfaction they associate with it— atmosphere happiness. These lovely babies, jk87 words
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Article1786 1940-06-20 8 First Prosecution Under Defence Regulations ISSUED CAPITAL WITHOUT FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S CONSENT The Kwong Wah Yit Poh Press and the Modern Daily News Press, Ltd., Penang, were each fined $3OO yesterday in the District Court for alloting certain shares, otherwise issuing capital, without previously obtaining the consent1,786 words
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Article284 1940-06-20 8 KUBBEH Buyers Seller? Allenby 105 1.10 Ayer Panas 1.10 1.15 Bassetts 35 40 Batu Lintangs 90 95 Bentas 90 95 Brogas 574 624 Indragirls 1.05 1.10 Kempas 170 1.80 Kuala Sidims 2.00 2.10 Lunas 145 1.55 M. Pindas 1.30 1.35 Mentakab 35 37 A New Scudais284 words
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Article324 1940-06-20 8 KENNEDY CO's SHARE LIST RUBBER Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.05 1.15 Amal. Malay 1.70 1.80 Ayer Panas 1.15 1.25 Batu Lintang 90 95 Benta 90 95 Broga 571 62 j Brunei United 55 60 Changkat Serdang 80 90 Glenealy 1.05 I.l2Jex Indragiri 1.00 1.10 J. Kuan tan 60 65 Kempas 1.75324 words
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Article231 1940-06-20 8 LEAN CO's QUOTATIONS MINING Buyers Sellers Ampats 3/ 3/4j A. Amalgam&leds 4/3 5/ B. Selangors 1.30 1.35 Hong Fatts 35 Hitams 35 40 Jelapangs 33/ Johans 274 3Acd K. Kamuntmgs 7/ 7/6 Kramats 9/ 9/6 K. Lan juts 19/ 19/6 Kuchais 1.50 1.55 K. Kampars 9/ 9/6 Kundangs 11/6 12/231 words
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Article139 1940-06-20 8 A.A. ANTHONY CO's QUOTATIONS TIN Buyers Seller» Ampat 3/6 3/9 A. Amalgamated 5/ 5/6 Hitam 35 37|ex Hong Fatt 87| 92j Jelebu 65 70 K. Lanjut 19/ 20/ Kinta 10/6 11/6 Klang River 1.70 1.75 Kuchai 1.50 1.55 Laruts 4/6 4/9 L. <Tin Corporation 2/6 3/ Mambau 60 65ex Petaling139 words
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Article299 1940-06-20 8 SOON THEAM CO's QUOTATIONS TLN Buyers Seller» Ampat 3/6 3.10 j A. Amalg 4/9 5/3 A. Hitams 18/6 19,0 Bangrins 18/ 19/ B. Selangors 1.324 1.374 Hong Fatts 87 4 91 Jelebus 65 68 Johans 29 31c Kamras 1/3 I'6 Kamuntings 9/9 10 6 K. Lanjut 19/6 20/ Kramats 9/3299 words
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Article82 1940-06-20 8 Penang, June 19. 1940. (Bv Courtesy o 1 the Chartered Bank'» SELLING London Demand 2/4 iTt New York Demand 47 Montreal Demand 51-4 Paris Demand 2062 3 1 Zurich Demand 208 1 Batavia Demand 88 1 Calcutta Bombay Rangoon Demand 155 > 8 Hongkong Demand 53 12 Shanghai82 words
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Article46 1940-06-20 8 “The Temple of Heaven” at the New World Amusement Park will be shown for another week more. Large crowds have visited the place nightly and through numerous requests the management has agreed to a reduction of the price of admission to 5 cents.46 words
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Advertisement256 1940-06-20 8 BANKS JU Z J IS Bo IHjjtaKl*— SAVINGS sUe/p tyou, io A. dollar saved is an extra dollar earned. A Savings Account is the best Inducement to save. To have a Savings Account and to see this account grow from time to time is to oe a contented person. A256 words
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Article572 1940-06-20 9 James Cromwell Sticks To His Guns Toronto. James H.R. Cromwell, United States Minister to Canada, (who was reported to have resigned recently), expressed belief here that “the life, the liberty, and the very safety” of neutials was at stake in the European war and posed the572 words
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Article173 1940-06-20 9 Evasion Of Customs Duty Seremban. A case which commenced on May 8, before Mr. J. A. A. Faith in the Seremban police court was finally disposed of last week. Mr. A.C. Jeavons, Customs Officer, Tampin, at the first hearing, charged two Malay cloth-hawkers with being173 words
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Article466 1940-06-20 9 New German Attack Tactics Described (B.V A Military Correspondent). The German attack on an enemy position begins with an assault by aircraft, dive and light bombers, flying low and using machine-guns against troops on roads, and bombs; they take the place of an artillery barrage. Immediately466 words
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Article456 1940-06-20 9 Kuala Luripur. The plea that .-he made June 16 a day for rejoicing by extending to her friends an invitation to a “makan besar” at her house to celebrate the occasion of her recovery from a long illness, was put forward by Mah binti Awang,456 words
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Miscellaneous2628 1940-06-20 9 (Cantonese). Musical Interlude.! VTA OR AS 8HIS» I ft ft Weather Report. 6.50 News. Relayed 1 I rirZlVrlo IB I wSL 1 I I I I M 2O MUSICa! ntertad e ;l VUM2 9.57 mc)s <31.35 m.) Mg IFW > I |k I alay 7 25 "'"■’J? alay 74 .9.202,628 words
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318 1940-06-20 10 Emergency Position Of A Very Grave Character Ottawa, June 19 Mr. Mackenzie King, urging the speedy adoption of the Government’s Compulsory Military Service Bill, told the House of Commons last night:—“This is an emergency position of a verygrave character. No moment should be lost France.—Reuter. - 318 words
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Article126 1940-06-20 10 -Reuter. Importance To Safety Of U.S. L' enr y Stimson, former Secretary of State, in a broadcast on ths importance of the British Fleet to the safety of the United States, urged the Americans to take immediate concrete steps to preserve British seapower “which might yet save the.- -Reuter. - 126 words
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Article148 1940-06-20 10 —8.0. W. 18 Killed During The Past Week Malta, June 19. Thirty-seven civilians were killed through air raids on Malta during the ueek following Italy’s entry into the war. The casualties were: killed 18 men, ten women and nine children under 16; seriously wounded, 17 men. 15—8.0. W. - 148 words
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Article162 1940-06-20 10 —Reuter. Many Sums Received By Government London, June 19. A question put to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the House of Common." whether he would consider raising a public loan free of interest for war purposes evoked a reply that the Government has already received—Reuter. - 162 words
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Article26 1940-06-20 10 —Reuter. London, June 19. The Jockey* Club announces that after consulting the Government no racing will take place until further notice.—Reuter.!.—Reuter. - 26 words
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64 1940-06-20 10 ,—Reuter Takes Children With Him Madrid, June 19 The Belgian King and his three children crossed the Spanish frontier en route for Portugal accompanied by about twenty persons.—Reuter. BELGIAN GOVT. IN SOI TH FRANCE Bordeaux. June 19. Members of the Belgian Government have now,—Reuter - 64 words
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Article114 1940-06-20 10 —8.0. W. Broadcast By Mr. Churchill Rugby, June 19. The Prime Minister in .a broadcast speech this evening discussed in much the same terms as ha had done earlier in his Commons statement the possibilities of an invasion of Britain by the enemy. After stating that—8.0. W. - 114 words
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Article72 1940-06-20 10 Reuter. Inofficial Staff Numbers Some Hundreds? London. June 18. In the House of Commons, the Undersecretary for the Dominions said that he understood that the official staff of the German Legation in Dublin consisted of six persons and three typists. Mr. Henderson Stew,art asked if theReuter. - 72 words
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Article57 1940-06-20 10 .—Reuter. More Soviet Troops Arrive In Lithuania Kaunas, June 19. It is reported that some German troops movements are being carried out east of Prussia. For four day's past, additional Soviet troops, including motorised units, have been arriving in Lithuania. Several buildings in Kaunas have.—Reuter. - 57 words
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Article61 1940-06-20 10 —Reuter. Signature Announced In Berlin Berlin, June 19. The Official News Agency states that a trade protocol was signed today between Germany and Italy following discussions of the joint governmental commission for the regulation of trade* relations between the two countries. It adds that the talks were—Reuter. - 61 words
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Article90 1940-06-20 10 —Reuter. I .S. ill Fight To Lphold It Washington, June 19. By* 382 votes to 8. the House of Representatives approved legislation virtually declaring that the United States would fight to uphold the Monroe Doctrine. The legislation does not mention any country' but Congressmen were obviously* mindful of—Reuter. - 90 words
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Article85 1940-06-20 10 Reuter. Turkey Impressed By Mr. Churchill’s Speech Ankara, June 17. Mr. Churchill’s fighting speech made a considerable impression in Turkey where a display of courage always finds ready* response. The general view of the situation taken here is far from gloomy. Official circles at presentReuter. - 85 words
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480 1940-06-20 10 Town In Cambridgeshire Suffers Most From Bombs London, June 19 U is learned authoritatively in London that about a hundred German machines participated in raids on the East Coast during the night. R.A.F. fighters accounted for five which were brought down1.—Reuter. - 480 words
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106 1940-06-20 10 Reuter. FORD CO. TO PRODUCE AEROPLANE ENGINES Washington, June 18 The Navy Department announces that ten torpedo-boats and ten submarine chasers, which are nearing completion for the United States Navy, have been released to the Allied Purchasing Commission. The United States Navy hasReuter. - 106 words
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Article73 1940-06-20 10 Reuter Reported Sinking In Tasman Sea Vancouver, June 19. The passengers and crew of the British liner, Niagara, 13.415 tons, which is reported to be sinking in the Tasman Sea. are safe, according to information received here by the owners. A message from the liner last night saidReuter - 73 words
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Article61 1940-06-20 10 Reuter. In iew Of Situation In Europe Mexico City, June 19. Stating that the prevailing situation in Europe makes it necessary for all peoples to take adequate measures to prevent unjustified aggressions. President Cardenas has given instructions for the drafting of a law* for obligatory military serviceReuter. - 61 words
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Article53 1940-06-20 10 —8.0. W. No Further Reduction In Allowances Rugby, June 19. The present position of Britain's supplies of petrol was described in the Commons today* by’ the Secretary for Petroleum as very* satisfactory”. Mr. Lloyd said he did not therefore propose to make a further reduction in petrol—8.0. W. - 53 words
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Article74 1940-06-20 10 .—Reuter. Gilt-Edged Rally At Close London. June 29. On the Stock Exchange in view of the confused international situation, it was not surprising to see quiet trading while the volume of business further diminished by withdrawal of permission to transfer certain securities including numerous foreign bonds. Gilt-edged tended.—Reuter. - 74 words
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Article77 1940-06-20 10 ’—Reuter. Declaration By General Wavell Cairo, June 18. “Dictators will fade away. The British Empire never dies,” declares an Order of the Day by General Wavell to I the troops in the Middle East. “We shall save Europe from tyranny* as we have before. Difficult times’—Reuter. - 77 words
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239 1940-06-20 10 .—Reuter. German Legation’s Part In Activties Monte Video. June 19 The report to the Chamber of Deputies by the Special Committee investigating Nazi activities in Uruguay says that the existence of a complete plan for the seizure of power by the fifth column bymilitary.—Reuter. - 239 words
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52 1940-06-20 10 —Reuter. Evacuated By Fleet V essels London, June 19. Nearly all B.E.F. from North-Western France have now* arrived in England having been evacuated in miscellaneous Fleet vessels such as that which brought British troops from Dunkirk. They- landed at a west country and South—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article115 1940-06-20 10 —8.0. W. First Pilots To Proceed Overseas Immediately Rugby, June 29. The first pilots to graduate from the Empire air training scheme in Canada are to proceed overseas immediately, according to the Canadian Acting Deputy Minister of National Defence in a speech in Ottawa. Further Air—8.0. W. - 115 words
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Article49 1940-06-20 10 Reuter. Police Chief Reported Killed 'Berlin, June 19. The German News Agency announces that Herr Weitzel, chief of the Dusseldorf police and a high group leader of the S.S.. was killed by a bomb splinter in an R.A F. night raid on the city.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article62 1940-06-20 10 .—Router Decrease Compared With April London. June 19 British imports in May totalled £WS.500.000. being a decrease of £4.000.000 on the previous month and an increase of £27.0it0 00C on May* last year. Experts totalled £45.000.000. being a decrease of £2,800,000 on the previous month and.—Router - 62 words
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Article129 1940-06-20 10 .—Reuter Law Passed In Malaya, Hongkong Ceylon London. June 19. In the House of Commons, replying to a question, M 4. Hall. Under-Secretary for the Colonies, said that legislation proaiding- for compulsory military service were existing in the British Solomon Elands, Ceylon. Falkland Isles, Fiji. Gilbert and.—Reuter - 129 words
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189 1940-06-20 10 8.0. W. Large Quantities Brought Back By B.E.F. Rugby, June 19. Although accumulations of supplies and material, wh’ch have been collected over .many months, cannot be removed in a few’ day’s, it is learnt in authoritative military’ quarters that the 8.E.F., which have now’8.0. W. - 189 words
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Advertisement54 1940-06-20 10 THE BEN' UNE FAR EAST SERVICE. FOR UNITED KINGDOM For particulars regarding Freight, and other information please apply to: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO., Telephone No. 644 645 PENANG. BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) For particulars regarding Freight, Passage, arrival dates, and other information please apply to BOUSTEAD CO., LTD., Agents54 words
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1766 1940-06-20 11 DUE TO UNCERTAINTY OF SITUATION Capital Safe, Says President To Urban Co-operators “A tendency has been shown by some investors to withdraw their monies owing to the uncertainty of the situation. I would like publicly to assure them that capital is as safe1,766 words
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Article162 1940-06-20 11 “At Home’* Ami General Meeting The seventh annual general meeting of the Old Michaelians’ Association will be held in the Association premises on Monday, June 24, 1940 at 5 p.m. Members will be “At Home” to Mr. Chee Weng Sim, BA., just before the general meeting. Mr.162 words
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Article931 1940-06-20 11 Details Of Staff Donations Following are individual donations of the staff of the Asiatic Staff of Borneo Co., Ltd., and Staff of Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. ASIATIC STAFF OF THE BORNEO CO.. LTD. Anonymous $3O 00 Chua Sin Tock. M. C. Wong, Cheah Cheng San ($9 each) $27.00931 words
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Article, Illustration159 1940-06-20 11 MATCH AGAINST P F A. XI ON VICTORIA GREEN TODAY 'T’HE Eastern Athletic Association of Hongkong will meet the 1 Penang Football Association in a friendly game of football on the Victoria Green today at 5.30 p.m. The visitors arrived in Penang yesterday after159 words
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Article82 1940-06-20 11 JTwo-Storeyed $20,000 Structure The wing of the Malay College at the junction of Tikell Road and Taiping Road is being further extended by the construction of a two-storeyed block at an estimated cost of about $20,000. When completed the new building will form an extension to82 words
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Article103 1940-06-20 11 Tomorrow’s Boxing At New World The coming fight between Tiger Tulip and Young Choon, at the New World Stadium on Friday, June 21, will provide some excellent boxing. This will he their second encounter after a lapse of about two months. Young Choon, who103 words
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Article61 1940-06-20 11 The Angle-Chinese School, Nibong Tebal, will hold their Eleventh Annual Sports on the Caledonia Padang, Nibong Tebal, (by kind permission of i b e Manager, Mr. A. R. Milner Moore) on Saturday, June 29, at 3 p.m. Mrs. Heah Seng Whatt has kindly consented to give61 words
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Article57 1940-06-20 11 TODAY SOCCER: PENANG vs. EASTERN A. A. Victoria Green. TOMORROW SOCCER: C. R. C. vs. P. Garrison Victoria Green. ANNUAL SPORTS: Hutchings School Farquhar Street BOXING: New World Stadium SATURDAY, JUNE 22. BADMINTON Penang Junior Tournament Free School Hall. SOCCER: P.R.C. vs. P.W.D. Dato Kramat Ground. P57 words
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Article45 1940-06-20 11 Penang To Meet Perak At BR.C. ground on Sunday, June 23 at 5.15 p.m.—* P.W.D. Penang P.W. —Osman; DavlJ, Ghim Huat; Santiago, Che Din, Sivasamy; S. Cornelius, Swee Beng, Suhrsmaniam, Ee Teik and K. Cornelius. Reserves: Thangiah. R. Aeria. Ahmad.45 words
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Article26 1940-06-20 11 The first round of the Chung Ah Ming Cup commences on Saturday, June 22» and must be completed by the following Friday.26 words
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537 1940-06-20 12 Restrained 1 raining Owing To Rain 'NUMERO TREIZE REVELS IN SOFT GOING (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Today. DESPITE rain which fell this morning from five till well past six, a good crowd was present at the track to witness the final gallops537 words
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Article124 1940-06-20 12 —Reuter. Steps To Clear Out Spanish Troops Urged London, June 19. Mr. Liddall (Conservative) asked that steps be taken to clear out all Spanish troops at Tangier and so save a much more important and dangerous ..situation while Mr. Henderson Stewart asked Mr. Butler whether he”—Reuter. - 124 words
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Article232 1940-06-20 12 Reutei WHAT HITLER WILL DEMAND Zurich, -lune 20 AU Press reports from Rome and Berlin agree that thei Axis partners are unlikely to grant France an armistice, except on conditions amounting) to complete capitulation. According to Signor Gayda, writing in the “Giornale d’ltalia Germany and Italy willReutei - 232 words
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154 1940-06-20 12 Losses More Than Replaced, Says Lord Beaverbrook London, June 20. A IRCRAFT production in this country category has since May 10 exceeded the total casualty list, including casualties sustained through accidents at Home,” said Lord Beaverbrook, Minister for Aircraft Production, in a statement to Reuter. “Aircraft—Reuter - 154 words
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Article38 1940-06-20 12 1. —Reuter London, June 19. It was announced that a further three thousand children from east and south-east coast towns will be evacuated next week to safer areas in the Midlands. Monmouthsire and Glamorgan.— Reuter1.—Reuter - 38 words
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114 1940-06-20 12 —Reuter. Tok io, June 19. Mr. Arita is reported to have instructed the Ambassadors in Berlin and Rome “in a friendly manner” to express Japan’s concern regarding French Indo-China. The Domei Agency states it is generally believed Japan’s friendly approach will, first, lay—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article80 1940-06-20 12 Reuter. France's Efforts Not In Vain London, June 19. “In this dark hour through which we are now passing, France retains the certainty that the heroic efforts of the Allied armies will not have been in vain, and that in them lies the assurance of the futureReuter. - 80 words
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Article48 1940-06-20 12 —Reuter. ithdrawal Of Third Power Forces Shanghai, June 20. The Major of the Japanese-sponsored City Government of Greater Shanghai i has addressed letters to the British, j French and Italian Consulates-General, requesting immediate steps for the withdrawal of Third Power belligerent corps from Shanghai.—Reutei..—Reuter. - 48 words
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491 1940-06-20 12 Experts On Gravity Of Situation In Europe London, June 19. /'•I1AOTIC economic conditions have resulted in all countries J of Europe which have come under Hitler’s domination, in particular, the food situation has l>een so rudely disturbed that, in the opinion of—Reuter - 491 words
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Article147 1940-06-20 12 Intention To Observe Strict Neutrality London. June 19 In the House of Commons, the recent occupation of the International zone at Tangier was referred to at ques-tion-time when Mr. Butler said that on June 14 the Spanish High Cammiesioner at Tetuen notified the French Consul-General147 words
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Article89 1940-06-20 12 THURSDAY, JUNE 20. TIN: Penang $133 50 Business done 75 tons Singapore $133.50 RUBBER: Penang Spot 364 c Singapore Spot 364 c COPRA: Sundried $2.95 small business done. Black Pepper Nomina. TAPIOCA: Medium $5.70 sellers Fair Seed $5 15 sellers RICE: Indian Parboiled White Samba 164 lbs. $6.8089 words
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Article268 1940-06-20 12 —Reuter Attempt To Seize Whole Channel Bordeaux, June 19. A communique states: “In Brittany the enemy is pushing forward in the direction of Nantes To the south and middle of the Loire, oui troops withdrew and the enemy reached Cher at certain points Further east, he pushed—Reuter - 268 words
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450 1940-06-20 12 Newhaven, Connecticut, June 20. yy E are grateful to you for the help you have sent us—for arms, aeroplanes and machines. We want everything you can send us as quickly as you can send it, declared Lord Lothian, British Ambassador, speaking at—Reuter. - 450 words
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