Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 14 February 1941
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Title Section20 1941-02-14 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE LAST EDITION PUBLISHED DAILY ESTAB. 1833 Vol- VCIX- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1941. PRICE lb (JJNISb20 words
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Article341 1941-02-14 1 SPAIN WILL NOT ATTACK GIBRALTAR Duce s Entreaties All In Vain STARVING PEOPLE CANNOT RISK WAR NEW YORK, FEB. 14. H’IS LEARNED IN VICHY THAT GENERAL FRANCO 1 REFUSED, LN SPITE OF THE STRONGEST PRESSURE BY MUSSOLINI, TO GRANT SPANISH AID FOR \n ATTACK ON GIBRALTAR.—Reuter - 341 words
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Article156 1941-02-14 1 Reuter. Thai-Indo China Peaee Talks Still Continuing London, Feb 14. A serious view is taken in London <»f the position in the Pacific, especially afte.r the Acting Australian Premier’? warning of the situation in the Fa? Bast. Australian reaction to the warn ing of serious developmentsReuter. - 156 words
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52 1941-02-14 1 —Reuter. Meeting Buenos Aires, Feb, 14. 1 dveis were brandished in an 'i (t session of the Chamber of DePuties yesterday. lb' Conservative Deputy, Mr. Roesa r h ■'’dical. Mr. Damonte, interr debate by a lively exchange They had drawn their guns v could—Reuter. - 52 words
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Article40 1941-02-14 1 -Reuter. T Berlin, Feb. 14. Pet- i to receive 160,000 tons of u OTn Rumania under an two i ,ls t concluded between the a ’spat h accor dmg to an Istanbul the German News Agency.-Reuter. - 40 words
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Article116 1941-02-14 1 —Reuter. London, Feb. Ilf. London hud a short “alert" after dark last night, the first to be heard at such an early hour for several nights Shortly before the alert, high explosive bombs fell on one London district where gunfire was also heard. An M.E. 109—Reuter. - 116 words
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33 1941-02-14 1 —Reuter. Caracas, Venezuela, Feb. 14. Great cordiality and evident friendship marked the stay here of the British economic mission to South America which leaves for England on Saturday.—Reuter. - 33 words
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464 1941-02-14 1 Of Nerves AM“RICA CALM BUT READY Washington», Feb. 14. JjFFOJxTS of the Japanese fleet concentrating off Hai phong, grave statements by Australian Ministers ajid ;he renewed American warning to limited States citizens in the Far East to return home, have brought the FarREUTER. - 464 words
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Article122 1941-02-14 1 —Reuter. Reported Statement By Roosevelt Shanghai, Feb. l>f. Shanghai experienced a bad case of jitters today as a result of the issue by the United States Consu-late-General of a circular advising evacuating of non-essential Ameru cans and a flood of rumours including a reported declaration by President’—Reuter. - 122 words
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139 1941-02-14 1 Rcvt.cr NEW YORK, FEB. t±. .4 MESSAGE FROM BUDAPEST STATES THAT THE GOVERNMENT RADIO HAS BROADCAST A DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE CESSION OF THE CORRIDOR THROUGH GREECE TO THE I AEGEAN SEA. THE RADIO ARGUES THAT Territory between the BAYS OF SALONIKA AND SAROS WERE FORMERLY’ Rcvt.cr - 139 words
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Article, Illustration136 1941-02-14 1 Reuter. Must IV While i Dublin, Feb. 14 The importance of perfecting the evacuation plans “while time is still available” was stressed by Mr. Nolion Leader of the Labour Party in the Dail, broadcasting last night He referred to Mr. de Valera's recent announcement that if theReuter. - 136 words
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91 1941-02-14 1 -Reuter. London, Feb. 14. The Italians are 'putting up stout resistance round their strategic key town sixty miles north-west of Asmara in Eritrea. Figfiting is really tough and over difficult ground. The British advance is progressing towards Arreza which lies thirty miles-Reuter. - 91 words
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Advertisement20 1941-02-14 1 1«*- I I tfib/GATE j l* foß youf r YgZ' nr Jp* i M«ta»a <« Pen«n9 dispensary LTD Penang and Ipoh.20 words
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Advertisement76 1941-02-14 1 I Agents for North Malaya A Penangt— GEORGETOWN DISPENSARY LUX, Penang and Ipoh. A s V 1 A B f// S 'V///- 'A LADIES j FOLDING LEATH ED ws DRESSING CASES Folding styles with /.ipp fasteners. Lined art silk. Most useful for k travelling. Reliable enatncl and chromium fittings. In76 words
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340 1941-02-14 2 —Reuter. TOKIO SAID TO HAVE AGREED TO SUPPORT GERMANY Chungking, Feb. 13. part in possible further developments in the Pacific is being so eagerly discussed here as to push the China war into the background. It is realised that the future of.—Reuter. - 340 words
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87 1941-02-14 2 Reuter. Washington, February 13. AMERICANS are advised to leave the Far East, according to Mr. Cordell Hull, United States Secretary of State, who today said that United States consular officers were advising United States citizens to leave Far Eastern countries as a precautionaryReuter. - 87 words
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246 1941-02-14 2 —Reuter. Rugby, Feb. 13. The Government are planning the utmost economy and efficiency in the use of manpower Lord Moyne, Leader of the House of Commons, stated in the Lords debate that the purpose behind the Governments plan to effect the utmost economy—Reuter. - 246 words
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Article125 1941-02-14 2 —Reuter. Complaint Regarding High Cost London, February 13. A complaint made at the annual meeting of the Empire Press Union that "messages from Egypt about the glorious achievements of the Army of the Nile have been costing about three times as much as it would between—Reuter. - 125 words
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Article69 1941-02-14 2 —Reuter Lost At Marseilles Last Year "The Orford of over 20,000 tons has been sunk,” announced the German radio today quoting "New York naval circles.” The announcement added that the Orford, which was recently used as a troopship was launched in 1939 and formerly plied—Reuter - 69 words
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Article47 1941-02-14 2 BOW. Shot Down By British Drifter Rugby, February 13. An Admiralty communique states: Yesterday afternoon a junker 88 bomber was engaged and promptly destroyed by H. M. drifter Eager. There were no survivors from the German aircraft. One "if the drifter’s crew was woundedBOW. - 47 words
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97 1941-02-14 2 REUTER. WASHINGTON, FEB. 13. THE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE PASSED THE AID FOR BRITAIN BILL BY FIFTEEN VOTES TO EIGHT. THE BILL WILL GO TO THE SENATE. THE MEASURE PASSED BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE IS SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS THAT PASSED BY THE. REUTER. - 97 words
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Article190 1941-02-14 2 —Reuter. Proof Of British Control Of Mediterranean London, February 13 The military correspondent of the Swiss newspaper, "La Suisse, on February 10 says: "The bombardment of Genoa shows that the British Fleet continues to dominate the Mediterranean arid that the Italian African Annies are virtually separated from Italy.’’—Reuter. - 190 words
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Article112 1941-02-14 2 —B O W. Bequeathed To Nation By Mr. Hatfield Rugby, February 13 Fur man: years one of the show places of Surrey, Morden Hall, situated in a magnificent park, has been assured to future generations in all its beauty. By the terms of the will of the late—B O W. - 112 words
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Article519 1941-02-14 2 Subjects discussed At Bordighera Meeting Tk r r r a Zur ich, Feb. 13 ihe evacuation of civilians from Abyssinia is considered likely subject to have been discussed between Mussolini a Franco, according to the Vichy corresponded .f the “Ga H de Lausanne. v e.—Reuter. - 519 words
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428 1941-02-14 2 I,— BOW. Rugby, Feb. 13. According to reports from Sofia, the Bulgarian papers are expressing dissatisfaction over Mr. Churchill’s reference to Bulgaria in his broadcast speech on February 8. It is still not clear whether the Bulgarian press has yet beenI,—BOW. - 428 words
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Article139 1941-02-14 2 .-8.0. W. Helped To Reach Britain B' Another Plane Rugby, Feuiruary 13. A Wellington bomber endeavouring 14 leach Britain from a mgnt raid with its wireless broken and instruments mad# unreliable by a magnetic stoim. cone pleteiy lost its way and was met by.-8.0. W. - 139 words
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Article108 1941-02-14 2 r.__ 8.0. W. Arrangements Made l ft Feed 200.000 People Rugby, Feo 13Feeding arrangements tor Londot raid shelters are proceeding quickly nearly 1,900 shelters nightly serv f 200,000 penile with food. The shelter population varies m Nazi activity and as the number does not include' tube sheltersr.__ 8.0. W. - 108 words
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Article52 1941-02-14 2 VC*, r _—Reuter Svstem Of Aero<lr'»n u West A system of aerodromes thr u o and British Columbia eadw? canadja& is being established by tne t Government as a defenef 111 cost of about £2.000 000, vinisth’ today by Mr. C. G. Po* o^ uter Defence and AirVC*, r_—Reuter - 52 words
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Article23 1941-02-14 2 r —Reuter. General has New Chief of the Gen a predecessor, General T/ice-Commissir in charge last SepterrUxT —Beuter.r—Reuter. - 23 words
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Advertisement40 1941-02-14 2 i E.&O. Hotel DANCING every WEDNESDAY FRIDAY From 10 12 and Every SATURDAY From 10 1 I MUSIC Bl I Leonardo Reyes His Band. VEH SHIPMENT!! CHINESE CARPET 47 Pcs. OLORIOUS COLOURS DESIGNS ill SIZES AT PARMAN AND’S OF COURSE40 words
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Article381 1941-02-14 3 A cc'om in odation For Over 11 Million People London. Feb. 11. 4T a time when Singapore householders are being advised to erect brick or cement shelters as a precaution against air rads, it is interesting fn note developments in this connection in Britain. It381 words
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Article471 1941-02-14 3 Tagore’s Tribute To Ju Peon ‘■BEAUTY’S language is universal and yet varied in its accent. In rhythmic line and colour, China’s great artist Ju Peon has offered us an immemorial vision without sacrificing the regional and the unique which have met in his own experience. “I welcome471 words
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Article666 1941-02-14 3 Types R hich H ill Fight The Lu ft net ife I‘N nil orders for some 26,000 aeroplanes of some 27 different types have been placed with the U.S. aircraft industry. American transport aeroplanes are generally conceded to be the best in the world, writes666 words
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Article224 1941-02-14 3 His Order Was Attack’* Hitler had such respect for the fighting strength of the B.E.F. in France that he issued orders forbidding an attack on their positions. Lt-Gen. Sir Ronald Adam, G.0.C.-in-C., Northern Command, revealed this at York, when he explained how the information came into Allied224 words
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Article616 1941-02-14 3 GERMANY’S PREP A RA TIONS FOR THE SPRING /GERMANY hopes to end the war before the weight of American assistance begins to turn the scales in Britain’s favour. She is making enormous preparations ior tiie next stage of the campaign, which is likely to include616 words
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Article46 1941-02-14 3 H. E. the Governor wishes to acknowledge publicly the generosity' of the undernoted iandownei*s, who have offered to waive their claims to compensation for loss and inconvenience caused to their property' by defence measures in the Colony:— Siglap* Estate Limited. Messrs. Espiel Limited46 words
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Article330 1941-02-14 3 IfANCHUKUO is not one of the world’s hot news centres. A long dispatch from this Japanese dependency is a rarity (says the Christian Science Monitor). But an attentive study' of the Japanese press, which is still franker and more informative than that of the330 words
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Miscellaneous22 1941-02-14 3 i What a War A W w mWwP»-: 'I I J LI kI IS i S «w• I want Camouflage, ple&teJ* J22 words
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236 1941-02-14 4 EQUIPMENT FROM ENGLAND AWAITED A N indication that broadcasting will eventually be introduced into Malayan schools is provided by the appointment •of a committee of educationists to co-operate with the radio authorities in this matter. It L- understood that the committee, is mposed236 words
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Article197 1941-02-14 4 Singapore To Bohl Camp Fire The memory of the Chief Scout of the World, Lord Baden-Powell who died at Kenya recently at the age of 83, still lives on in the heart of every scout and guide in the world. In Singapore on Feb. 22, more197 words
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Article190 1941-02-14 4 Girl, 11, Saves Family The Sarawak Government have recognised the bravery of an 11-year-oJd Chinese girl in Kuching during a fire and presented her with a silver shield suitably inscribed and a gold ring. The girl, whose name is Hiu Chit Jun, was trapped with her190 words
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Article314 1941-02-14 4 Mr. J. G. Black As Passive Defence Head Kuala Lumpin'. There will be a blackout trial in. Seremban on Pet. 18 and in Port Dickson on Feb. 22, states a Government Gazetti notification issued on Tuesday. Mr. John Graham Black M.C.S. has been appointed Director of314 words
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Article302 1941-02-14 4 CHAP JEE KEE LOTTERY CASE Singapore. The importance of having reliable subordinate officers in the police force was stressed by Mr. P. J. Shannon in the police courts on Tuesday. Mr. Shannon, Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police attached to the Detective Branch, made the remark in a302 words
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Article120 1941-02-14 4 Kuala Lumpur. Forty-four further applications for enrolment m the Local Defence Corps have been received from both Europeans and Asiatics since the decision as taken a week ago to open the Corjis to persons who have had no previous military training. This brings the120 words
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Article857 1941-02-14 4 THERE IS MONEY IN STAMPS r PHE United States printed and sold last year some 100,000,000 bright new postage stamps which will never carry mail. They will lie laid up in dealers’ stocks or stored away in albums of the. millions who have made, philately the857 words
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Article308 1941-02-14 4 MODEL MILL ALMOST READY Lime treatment in the milling of. rice will be attempted for the first time in Malaya when the new Government rice mill in Singapore starts operations. This treatment, it is anticipated, will enable the rice to be stored for a considerably308 words
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Article321 1941-02-14 4 Chinese To Hohl Special Meeting O-ASSIVE defence measures and how the Chinese in Singapore can best co-operate with the authorities will be discussed at a special meeting called by the Chinese Chamle: ■> Commerce for Saturday. The meeting will be attended by representatives of the leading321 words
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457 1941-02-14 4 IDismrery B y 4 Officer highly decomposed condition i» the jungle efl Mandai h Indian army offi wr Lieufc 1 on Oct Mlasn d( bed in the Singapore third court Tuesday 00 I OCCkiSIOH VZHS 2. ‘yr**! j in which Teh Cheong alias Kheh aS457 words
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Advertisement113 1941-02-14 4 1 KOLYNOS, TOO, WILLmHH STAND ANY TEST. IN fact Kolynos m the result of many g > I tests. For years an eminent dentist g Acrked to combine the most effective J x.to:ents known for cleansing Bpt 1 the teeth properly and with absolute z< 4 V ■'fifety. He finally113 words
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Miscellaneous11 1941-02-14 4 All in a Day's Work Rick Elmes 7 S' diversjon oM-L11 words
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Article317 1941-02-14 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL Dr S. C. Howard has been appointed ■is Lieutenant in the Negri Sembilan Local Defence Corps. Mr G C. Stubbs, Surveyor, F.M.S., inu S.S, bac been seconded for service in Johore. The Yang Mulia, Raja Petra, of Selangor and family, are in Penang on a fortnight’s vacation. Mr.317 words
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Article56 1941-02-14 5 Taipiiis;. Le»' Cheng Chuah. i young Chinese yesterday claimed trial before the Taiping Magistrate. Raja Salim to a charge of the criminal breach of trust of a bicycle entrusted to him at Market Road on February 11. The case was postponed till March 14. bail being56 words
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Article673 1941-02-14 5 Keen Interest Evinced In Demonstrations Intent on making their homes "A.R.P. Prepared," members of the Penang public are turning out daily in great numbers to view the A.R.P. demonstrations at the various centres in town. Yesterday, as usual, the Pulau Tikus centre at St. Xavier’s Branch673 words
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130 1941-02-14 5 Butterworth Four A.R.P- wardens whu daily instruct the public at demonstration centres in Butterworth on how to deal with fires caused by incendiarv bombs gave an unrehears ed display yesterday. At 3.30 p.m. a fire broke out at an attap hut130 words
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Article214 1941-02-14 5 $1,486,324 Many Donation.* From Kedah The War Fund in North Malaya stands at $1,486,334.99. made up of Penang $951,773.70 I and Perak $534,551.29. The Singapore total is in excess of I $4,976,000 and the F.M.S. total is nearing $1,550,000. Prominent in today’s list are contributions from214 words
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Advertisement115 1941-02-14 5 HELP FOR GASTRITIS VICTIMS The great problem in gastritis and digestive disturbances is how to Inst the sick stomach and still nourish the exhausted body. Solid food is out of the question ijfrei: many liquid foods irritate the ktouiach lining and cause pains and [numiting There is a food, however,115 words
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Miscellaneous171 1941-02-14 5 REX MAJESTIC «w LAST 3 SHOP v TODAY OPENS 'TODAY 615 9 }j pM P [TH 3 SHOWS 4S' at reduced prices of A story Tou u Live With A WHAT A THWILLJ Cast You 11 JOHW MEBLE OBERON—GEORGE BRENT aSft I O’BRIEN M i X With PAT O’BRIEN ,»«•>«0171 words
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Miscellaneous524 1941-02-14 5 A v Th > < r Ator Of "Frankenstein* to K ma-conoy ion eo N,'- im.-. three SHOWS TODAY numec THE TRUE, THRILLING STORY OF THE BOYHOOD J I I |LI 8j |>| vk OF THOMAS ALVA EDISON! Lg I Jp I IT’S AN INSPIRATION TO THE YOUTH OF THE524 words
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438 1941-02-14 6 A N interesting question was raised at Wednesday’s sitting of the Appellate Tribunal. What the Tribunal had to decide was more important—Active Service or Passive Defence? Tlie case tor bringing Active Service to full strength was presented by Lieut. Col. E. A. de Buriatte who438 words
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Article137 1941-02-14 6 QUEEN’S CINEMA: Boris Karloff in "The Man With Nine Lives.” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 pan. ODEON CINEMA: Mickey Rooney as Young "Toni Edison.” 3, 6.15 and 9 30 p m. MAJESTIC CINEMA: “Til We Meet Again” with Merle Oberon and George Brent. 3. 6.15 and 9.30137 words
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Article344 1941-02-14 6 Applications For Exemption Al ANY hours have been spent m the Tribunals to hear applications for exemption. Looking up the records 1 find that far more men were exempted by the Local Tribunal on the present occasion than for the last embodiment. When Mr. Justice Aitken presided344 words
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828 1941-02-14 6 Ji er Gold Reserves are be- ing sucked dry and she faces a serious situation 'Has she the resources io embark on f urther adventure? lAI’AN has paid a heavj price in gold and in loss of trade and shipping revenue for her campaign to828 words
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Advertisement214 1941-02-14 6 SPECIAL, 1 We are now making our own sausages in which only the finest ingredients are used. PorK PER B .lb &eef §auSageS PER lb. I Just try a lb. with your next order, you will appreciate them. I Pritchard’s FOR COLD STORAGE ASK FOR NEW COLD STORAGE PRICELIST OUT214 words
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Advertisement15 1941-02-14 6 M p o L in i s S AVAIIaAJBLK AT ALL OAKACIES ■bV.V.%%V«%V w V.15 words
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Advertisement42 1941-02-14 6 riwllUMn A r--r--UM.ni k ~ujXKt COMPANY I t he ea sllKtitf) P’OHEER JUIMI «Otc 1 529, TANJONG 6LINSAH HI PEUw] r~ For your convenience send your tyrea to our Sales Depot, 11 Light Stre«t, Penang. Phone 4121. a. THf tASTCON Tvflf COMMMI42 words
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415 1941-02-14 7 PLEDGE TO REDOUBLE EFFORTS To STOP ARMS SUPPLIES wires are strung between lhe countries oi lhe -world.. barbed wires of hatred tvhich hold back the ;iower of common ideas, common needs and desires. We rejoice that no such barriers exist between our country and415 words
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150 1941-02-14 7 A lor Star. Admitting: lhat he stabbed a •(•Mdieague with a chisel, a carpenter named Leong Ah Pia,ng was over by the .Magistrate, H.li. Tonkin AbduliaJtv, <<*& Wednesday, in the sum of $25 to be of good behaviour for one month, and ordered to150 words
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Article54 1941-02-14 7 "The History of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Pi incess Louise’s)” is the title of a talk to be broadcast from the Singapore station tonight at 7 10 p.m. by an Officer of the Regiment. This is one of the talks in the series entitled "The54 words
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1038 1941-02-14 7 Two Accused Sent For Trial Sitiawan. A dramatic story of how she saw her mother being shot dead by a person whom she identifi ed as Haji Suleiman was tolu in the course of her evidence by Rahmah binti Mohamed, the 10year- old1,038 words
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102 1941-02-14 7 Exchange Over Defence Preparations MALAYA’S bOROER IMO SORFRSSE Bangkok, Feb. 13. is absolutely no change in the relations between Thaijanj and Britain, declared a high ThailMct Gtfvetmrneni authority in an interview here today. Emphasising that was no misunderstanding whatsoever between the tw o countries, the102 words
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Article382 1941-02-14 7 K >< miev Set>res As j Young Edison DELIGHTFUL FILM AT ODEON Mickey Rooney’s latest film "Young Tom Edison,” now showing at the Odeon. is a fascinating pictorial of the young inventor’s childhood days It is a simple human narrative, full of adventure and humour. Tom Edison’s382 words
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Article131 1941-02-14 7 Breach Of 'Trust Of Goods j Worth $771 Sentence of ten months’ rigorous imprisonment was passed by the First Magistrate, Mr. H. A Forer, in the District Court this morning on a 26-year-old English-speaking Chinese, Ang Guan Hock, who pleaded guilty on February 34 to131 words
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Article67 1941-02-14 7 Total •roliectlons to lhe I.S.P. Fighter Fund to date are $17,537. A first instalment of $15,000 has loeew sent to the War Fund on acount of the I.S.P. Fighter. The funeral of Mr. Louis Gomes (Preto), Government Pensioner (lately of the. Land Office, K.L.) took place on67 words
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Article113 1941-02-14 7 Miss Marie Lansell And Mr. R. A. C. Wills Arriving in Penang from India only yesterday, Miss Marie Gwendolyn Lansell, second daughter cf Col. the Hon. Victor George Lansell, C.M.G., and Mrs. Lansell of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, was married to Mr. R.A.C. Wills, eldest son of113 words
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Article249 1941-02-14 7 Several alterations are being made ini the 8.8. C. Overseas transmissions, be-» ginning on Sunday, February 16. The Eastern transmission (replacing Central Transmission) from 6.15 pm. to 8.50 p.m. and from 9.05 p.m. t& 11.50 p.m. (Malayan Time) will be radiated to Malaya on GSF (19.8249 words
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Article452 1941-02-14 8 Issued by the Malayan Sharebrokers Association (Penang and Ipoh sections) at noon 14th February, 1941 zssue Buyers Bellers -</0 Ampat Tin 3/3 3/6 5/0 Austral Amal 6/3 6/6e £1 Austral Malay 35/0 36/6c 5/0 Aver Hitam 19/9 20/6 $1 Ayer Weng 080 0.85 £1 Bangrin Tin 14/0 15/0 $1452 words
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Article240 1941-02-14 8 Issue Buyers Sellers Allenby 1.15 1,20 Alor Gajah 0.824 0.874 Amal. Malay 1.70 1.75 ex Ayer Hitam 0.85 0.924 Ayer Molek 1.124 1.174 Ayer Panas 1.05 1.10 Bassett 0.38 0.40 Batu lantang 1.00 l.OOex Bedford 0.85 0.90 Eenta 0.95 1.00 Borelli 1.324 1.40 Broga 0.56 0.60 Brunei United 0.55240 words
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Article343 1941-02-14 8 Issue Buyers Sellers A. £1 (Aust) N.Z. Min Ord 22/0 23/0 2 Alex Brick Ord, 1.90 1.95 2 Aiex. Brick 7i% Pref 2.124 2.17 J 5 B. M. T. 7.75 8.00 £5 Chartered Bank £B£ £Bj £1 T. S. Ord 16/9 17/0 £1 Con. T. S. 7% Prei 19/9343 words
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Article118 1941-02-14 8 MINING Dividend Books (Hose Payable Austral Amalgamated 3d. div 1 IJd. Bonus (total 4|d. p. share Austral Malay (9d. div. 9d. bonus (total of l/6d. Hong Fatt Tin 14% Int. 10% 10.3.41 Kuala Kampar 1/? p.sh 17.2.41 26.2.41 Kundangs 10% 2/- 26/2-5.3.41 5.3.41 Malayan Tin Fin,118 words
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Article1416 1941-02-14 8 Casualties And New Building RECENT heavy losses merchant shipping through enemy action have drawn attention to the vital necessity of raising the output of British shipyards. The following article by Mr. Wilfrid Ayre., chairman and managing director of the Burntisland Shipbuilding Co., is therefore timely. “The1,416 words
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Article369 1941-02-14 8 Directors’ Annual Ke|M»rl The twentyseventh ordn Ur meeting of Sepang Valley Esu/ ».11 be hew at the reg, o/ Ccmpm,, 50* 51 Binii on Saturday, March 8, at n It The directors in their repor* w.ir ended Dec 31. 1940 state The balance on Profit and Loas369 words
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Article11 1941-02-14 8 Rubber output for Jaqpary Uto 57.427 lbs.11 words
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Article124 1941-02-14 8 Yesterday’s Close Previously TIN: LONDON: “Spot” £259 5. 0 z2S7 15. 0 “Forward” £259 0 0 SINGAPORE: "Spot* $133.62% $133.50 Business done 50 tons 50 tons PENANG: “Spot” $133 62% V 33 50 RUBBER. LONDON: “Spot” 12 l|2d 12 “Forward" 12 9|l6d Tone Quiet SINGAPORE: “Spot” ?6 7|Bn124 words
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Article805 1941-02-14 9 Tiie Orchid Hunters. By Norman MacDonald Hale. 12s. 6d.) The Gold Rushes. By W.D Morrell. 'Pionee. Histories.” Series <Blacn 18s.) BA EDWARD SHANKS Looking at these books superficially, j one would hardly suppose that they I could be described as two of a kind. Yet the theme805 words
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Article133 1941-02-14 9 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1941. Destination Superscription Postage Latest Time of Letter Postcards Posting Jj per oz. each Ord’nary Regn., AIR MAIUB 1 Friday 14th inert). Great Britain via N. Zealand Tpacific T*Atlantic Services 2.60' 1.30 8 a.m. 7.30 a.m. Australia N. Zealand By 8.0.A.C. -55 .30 java .60133 words
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272 1941-02-14 10 Reported Concentration Of Nazi Troops At Constanza Bucharest. Feb. 13 The tense Balkan situation is reflected in the developments here. The British Legation guard has been trebied. Curfew is very strictly enforced and those refusing to obey patrol summons will in future be shot. Five• Reuter - 272 words
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Article32 1941-02-14 10 Arrival At Baghdad On Visit Baghdad, February 13 Colonel Donovan—Roosevelts personal representative”—has amwd from Cairo a brief visit. He is meeting* the RqEnin Abdullah, the EritisH Amb<isQ >. T> ea -wr32 words
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Article96 1941-02-14 10 —Reuter. 50th Counter-attack Repulsed London, Feb. 13. Tile tiitieth Italian counter-attack since General Cavallero took over command a month ago was repulsed on Tuesday, states the Athens radio. The Greek advances continue daily slowly and steadily and considerable advance was made by the Greeks in the coastal—Reuter. - 96 words
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Article50 1941-02-14 10 Mr. Roosevelt Asks For $890,000.000 Washington, February 13. President Rooseve’.t has asked Contress for $898.393,000 in cash and contract authorisations to expedite the shipbuilding programme and carry out vast expansion of the Fleet’s shore facilities. The sum includes $4,700,000 to establish fleet operation facilities and Guam Island.50 words
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266 1941-02-14 10 AUSTRALIA CALLS FOR GREATEST EFFORT FOR PREPAREDNESS Chiefs Of Staff To Discuss Situation Sydney, Feb. 13 The people of Australia were warned today, that the war had entered a new phase of the “utmost gravity” in an official statement issued after the meeting—Chine-e Centra’. News. - 266 words
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509 1941-02-14 10 ’—Reuter. Bill Likely To Be Accelerated London. Feb. 13 The impressive evidence which Mr. Wiilkie set before the Sen- ators is adjudged in Washington as likely to accelerate the pass- ing of the Lease and Lend Bill and rally the full strength of the united’—Reuter. - 509 words
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Article124 1941-02-14 10 line of retreat toward Hsinyang.— Chinese Central News. Japanese Retreating in Great Disorder Nanyang, February 9 Regarding the Japanese retreat in South Honan, the Japanese are being compelled to fall on Hsinyang and Cnangtaik wherefrom they started the abortive offensive on January 4, according to field dispatches. Aline of retreat toward Hsinyang.—Chinese Central News. - 124 words
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Article52 1941-02-14 10 31 Warships Sunk Last Year Chungking. Fcbruarv 1 According to a report by Admiral Chen fehao-kuan, head of the navy department 81 Japanese warships were sunk in the Yangtsze River during the year 1940 with an aggregate tonnage of 588 000 This included 19 warships.' six52 words
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103 1941-02-14 10 Pilot Buried W itli Military Honour* Rome. February 13 A Butish flying officet whose name is giver. as Sub-Lieutenant Attenborough was buried with military honours at Leghorn yesterday. He is described as one of the occupants of the British plane shot down by anti-aircraft103 words
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Article95 1941-02-14 10 Fresdi Outburst Of Axis Exaggerations London, February 13 It is stated in authoritative circles that the recent gigantic raid by the Royal Air Force on Hanover has caused a fresh outburst of axis exaggerations ‘doubtless as a palliative to civilian it orale. On Tuesday the95 words
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Article100 1941-02-14 10 —Reuter. Japanese Claims That Supplies Are Held Up Toyko, February 13. Continuous bombing by Japanese naval aircraft has almost completely cut the Burma road, the Japanese military mission in French Indo-China announces. Five Japanese naval air units today heavily bombed the old Kungkou bridge over Mekong—Reuter. - 100 words
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Article224 1941-02-14 10 —Chinese Central Neus Darlan And Suner Tn Be Present X ichs, February 13 General Franco is to be Marshal Petain’s guest at luncheon today ~1 a Havas Agency message from’ y pellier. After Itacheon there ,;i be ■..!■> which Senor Suner and Admiral Darlan* the—Chinese Central Neus - 224 words
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Article125 1941-02-14 10 .—Reuter Germany Disclaim* Responsibility London, February 13. The German claim that international laws do not oblige Germanj' to supply food to people outside Reich territory exposes the emptiness of the Nazis earlier boast that they could guarantee the feeding of every one on the.—Reuter - 125 words
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Article57 1941-02-14 10 .—Reuter. Only Isolated Kai<iReported London. Feb. 13. Slight air activity developed near western coasts of Britain during tl night but very few bomb- were dropped. according to the Air Ministry Isolated incidents involving slight dam ago and injury to a small number people are reported from.—Reuter. - 57 words
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79 1941-02-14 10 —Reuter. Licences \'ou' Required For Containers Washington, Feb. 13 Exports of oil and petrol to Japan come under direct control as a result of a Presidential ruling issued on Wednesday laying down that export licences will be required from February 13 for shipment—Reuter. - 79 words
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Article93 1941-02-14 10 .—Reuter Surprise Japanese Raid Ou Chinese Chamber Shanghai, February 13. Aided by several Chinese. 12 Japanese in plain clothes .attempted t remove the archives of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in the International Settlement in a surprise raid this morning. They, however, left when Settlement.—Reuter - 93 words
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334 1941-02-14 10 WHAT EXERCISE OF SEAPOWER INVOLVES London, I eb. L> (From John NiKOn, Router's Special Correspondent on a Britisl battleship of the Home Fleet during a sweep in the >o»tn lantic). intense secrecy surrounded the purpose of our voyage vTu 1 i‘ !1, ed one334 words
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Advertisement136 1941-02-14 10 NEW YORK VIA CAPE DUE TO ARRIVE PRES. MONROE Feb 18 PRES. MADISON Mar 5 x PRES. BUCHANAN (via Panama) Mar 13 x PRES JOHNSON (via Panama) Mar 27 PRIES. JACKSON A P L 1 PRES. GRANT A P L 2 PRES. HARRISON Ap 19 x PRES. FILLMORE (via Panama)136 words
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Article1030 1941-02-14 11 ACCEPTANCES FOR TOMORROW RACE 1 2.30 p.m. PONIES— Class I—Division1 —Division 2 —7 Furlongs A 4 VERY DEAR 3y 9.04 Mr Alan Loke Major Fox qo< ST CHARLES 8y 9.02 Mr A.J.R. Rappard Van Breukelen 40 r LADY WARRIOR By 8.08 Messrs. C.Y. Choy C.Y. Chong Hobbs1,030 words
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420 1941-02-14 11 Pencng Women I Shine At Practice i Although playing with three substitutes, i the Penang Ladies State Hockey side gave ian encouraging display yesterday in a j practice match to beat the Hutchings J School by the odd goal in three on the I School420 words
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Article156 1941-02-14 11 Results Of Monthly Competition Batu Gajah The Kinta Golf Club’s Men’s Medal competition for this month was won by W S. Paterson, all square The Mixed Foursomes competition was won by Mrs Greenwood and Buchanan. 46—11i=34J, Ball Sweep: First Nine Tees W. S Paterson, 4-1. 7 balls.156 words
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Article141 1941-02-14 11 —Reuter. Admitted In Italian Communique Rome, February 13. Bombing attacks by the R.A.F. in the Island of Rhodes and by Germans on British targets in Libya are mentioned in a High Command communique which states that on the 'Greek front” enemy military objectives were attacked—Reuter. - 141 words
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Article62 1941-02-14 11 BOW Successful Greek Operations Rugby, Feb. 13. A Greek G.H.Q. communique states: "successful local operations took place on the .slope of a hill more than two thousand metres high (nearly seven thousand feet). The enemy was dislodged from his positions. Some prisoners were captured and automatic weaponsBOW - 62 words
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Article411 1941-02-14 11 In Aid Oi TLiir Fund In soccer match m aid of the Wai Fund on the Victoria Green yesterday, the Chinese Recreation Club, 1940 League champions, scored a comfortable victory by three goals to one over a South Kedah XI. The visitors started off promisingly411 words
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Article89 1941-02-14 11 Mi-- Lim Phaik Cheng And Mr. Yeoh 800 Tan Chimse wedding took place at th-. Shanghai Hotel at 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon, the parties being Miss Eim Phaik Cheng, eldest daughter of Madam leoh Gaik Lean, and Mr Yeoh 800 Tan, eldest son of Madam Lun89 words
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Article25 1941-02-14 11 Ipoh Tiit Ladies Medal, played on Tuesday, as won by Mrs. B T Rees with a score of 47 less 17 =3O25 words
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Article83 1941-02-14 11 Muslim R.L. vs Lhrng Wah Club On th-- Esplanade on Sunday. Muslim R. C. —Osman; M. K. Sheikh Daud, k; Ibramsah; N. M. Syed Guny, S. Abdullah, K. Sulaiman, Mohamed Hussain, W M, Mohd Noor, N. Mohamed Sharifi, Mohd. Aziz Noor, F, M. Ismail, S. K Eusoff, S S.83 words
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Article63 1941-02-14 11 About $5O in cash and a gold wristlet atch were reported to have been stolen from a dispensary in Penang Road yesterday afternoon. The cash and the wristlet watch were placed inside the pockets of a coat hanging on the walk Following a report made at63 words
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Article278 1941-02-14 11 Large Crowds At Charity Shows The Boria Carnival at the Wembley* Pai k and the New World Park in aid j of the Malaya Patriotic Fund last night and on Wednesday night received great support from al! .communities who thronged the grounds from the opening278 words
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Article59 1941-02-14 11 O.X.A. vs P.M.R.C. A billiards match oetween the O.X.A. and the P M.R.C will he played at the O.X.A. today at 8 pan The following' are the teams (O.X.A. players mentioned first): 1. Tan Thean Bin vs. Leong Chye. 2. Kid vs. Kim. Suan. 3. A. W. Foley vs.59 words
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Advertisement145 1941-02-14 11 E. O. Hotel GRAND VARIETY SHOW IN AID OF THE Lord Mayor's Fund for Air Raid Victims ON SUNDAY THE 23rd# OF FEBRUARY, 1941 AT 9 P.M. SHARP Under the distinguished patronage of The Hon. Resident Councillor Mrs. Goodman, The Naval Officer-in-Charge, Penang (Capt. J. G. Fraser, 0.8. E., R.N.),145 words
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214 1941-02-14 12 SCOTTISH RIFLE LOOKING WELL Courtling Needs Watching (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, Today. QLOW gallops were the order of this morning’s training. The I going was very good. Fair King trotted one circuit and should come neat to winning if the going remains214 words
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Article145 1941-02-14 12 Total Now Stands At £2,130,000 Rugby, February 13 Amongst the gifts received m aid of toe Lord Mayor’s Air Raid Distress Fund, which stands at £2.130.300. is £447 from the Union of New Brunswick Municipalities. The Di ke of Gloucester s Red Cross and fit. John145 words
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Article62 1941-02-14 12 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14. FIN: Penang $133.621 Business dot. 100 tons Singapore $133.62£ RUBBER; Penang Spot 37£c Singapcr. Spot 37fc COPRA: 4 Sundried $2 9o buy eq Black Pepper Nominal TAPIOCA: Medium $7 2o sellers Fair Seed $6.85 sellers RICE: Rangoon Parboiled No. 1 9.94 Rangoon Parboiled No 262 words
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Article52 1941-02-14 12 RACE I: LADY WARRIOR NIGHTSHADE RACE 2: TEDDY BOY TURN OVER RACE 3: LISA DI N LE TOUQUET RACE 4: TRUMPETER PRO PATRIA RACE 5: «BISH JIG NEOL RACE 6: RUMINATION KALO RACE 7: EXEVE VIOLA IE RACE 8: DADABHOV SIR VICTOR Best Bets: TEDDY BOX and52 words
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Article122 1941-02-14 12 Reuter Roosevelt Well Informed Washington, Feb. 14 President Roosevelt’s private secretary, Mr. Stephen Earl;.', told reporters: “The President is thoroughly informed concerning the question of British destroyer needs, lie has reason to l>elieve this question will be under study for some time because of many elements enteringReuter - 122 words
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Article68 1941-02-14 12 -Reuter BiiHHiess RestHcted iJur ’o Balkan Situation Lundou, Feb. 13 The Slock Exchange was dull and business very small pending the Balkan dev<lopirr nts, but there was no selling pre. sure. Gilt-edged inclined to be heavy and Indians met. profit-taking while industrials eased on some provincial selling. Oils-Reuter - 68 words
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81 1941-02-14 12 ’•—Heufcer Cairo, Feii>. 14 cr»HE .situation aroused about Keren in Eritrea continueN to develop, says a communique issued from General Headquarters. Kt adds: “By serious local attacks, our troops are steadily improving their positions in hills covering the town. Further south, our uiivance on Arrepia is’•—Heufcer - 81 words
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535 1941-02-14 12 Remarkable Exploits Df Small British Force Cairo, Feb. 11. A REMARKABLE story cani now be told of following! Italy’s entry into the war. a small force of picked New Zealand pnd British troops covered thousands of miles through deserts in Southern Libya probing the secrets535 words
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Article396 1941-02-14 12 Large Attendance And Many Wreaths The funeral took place at 10.30 a.m yesterday from No. 60. Rangoon Road of Mrs. See Boon Seng (nee Ooi Gaik Kee) who passed away on February 2. The deceased leaves four daughters and several grand-children There was a396 words
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400 1941-02-14 12 At Least Seven Enemy Aircraft Destroyed Al < !alato Reuter. Cairo, February 13. The R AF. Offensive against the aerodromes of Rhodes island, the t easterly point possessed by the axis, continued on Tuesday night v-hen Maritza, Calato and Katavia were; raided w-th what' Reuter. - 400 words
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Article115 1941-02-14 12 —Reuter J tala Registers Indignation R4»n»ty Feb. 14. Reports that thei Franco-Mussoliuni meeting was connected with the. Italian desire for armistice an, dignantiy repudiated 'in 'a semiofficial form.. No one in Italy would even consent ti.' negotiations or armistice until Italy has taken full revenge on—Reuter - 115 words
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Article116 1941-02-14 12 —BO W $6,000,000 For Rritinh War Relief Rugtty, Feb. 13. Figures illustrating American generosity to British war.sufferers have been given by the London representative of the British War Relief Society on his return from the United States. The Society, which is formed by the amalgamation of two American—BO W - 116 words
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Article96 1941-02-14 12 ’—Reuter. “’Startling Instances'" LM German Control Washington, February 13. “Startling instances” of German con trol of defence industries are alleged by Mr. Thurman Arnold, Assistant At-torney-General today before the Federal Monopoly Committee. “We are constantly uncovering start ling instances of German control of de fence industries’—Reuter. - 96 words
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81 1941-02-14 12 —Reuter. FALL OF TEPELINI LIKELY ANY MOMENT NOW Athens, Feb. IThe fall of Tepeiiru—the strategic Albanian to 1 south-east of Valona—is expected at any monraen? further strengthening of the Greek encircling ported yesterday. There is heavy Greek artillery tire on this s. ing in tire Skumbi.—Reuter. - 81 words
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