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Title Section20 1941-06-27 1 LATE SINGAPORE EDITION The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS NO. 16,345. ESTD. IWS. FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 19*1 5 CENTS20 words
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Article1175 1941-06-27 1 1000,000 Men In Bid To Smash Red Forces RUSSIANS SAID TO HAVE DRIVEN WEDGE INTO SOUTH POLAND London. June 26. i -I kTEMENT issued m Berlin to-day admitted that fl .ilimM the entire German war machine has now thrown against the Russian forces m order toReuter; United Press - 1,175 words
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131 1941-06-27 1 H.M.S. Cornwall Sinks Raider In Indian Ocean Berlin, June 26. TPHF loss of the German auxi- liary cruiser Pinguin m the Indian Ocean m a fight with the Rriiish cruiser Cornwall is admitted m to-day's German High Command communique. The communique claims that the German pocket-battleship Admiral Scheer has returnedReuter - 131 words
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144 1941-06-27 1 Ankara, June 26. T*HERE is a great paucity of news 1 m Ankara about the RussoGerman war, the Russians following their usual line of only giving out official Tass agency reports. The Germans here, however, to-day admitted that m southern righting theyReuter - 144 words
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Article127 1941-06-27 1 London, June 26. 'OEUTER learns m London that the Spanish Government has undertaken to give Britain full satisfaction regarding the anti-British Nazi-managed demonstration which took place recently outside the British embassy m Madrid. The British Ambassador m Madrid, Sir Samuel Hoare, has now reported to theReuter - 127 words
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Article53 1941-06-27 1 Vichy, June 26. T^HE Governor-General of Algeria, Adm. Abrial, left Algiers yefterday by aeroplane for Vichy, accompanied by 001. Lagande, deputy chief of his military cabinet. Adm. Abrial. whose absence will be short, is returning to Vichy to confer with the Government and deal with a certain number of mattersReuter - 53 words
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Article30 1941-06-27 1 Earthquake In Japan? Ottawa, June 26. AN earthquake of intense severity" has been recorded at the Dominion Observatory. Indications are that it may have occurred m Japan ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article225 1941-06-27 1 Helsinki, June 26. HELSINKI was bombed by Russian planes at 3.15 a.m. to-day. Only slight damage was caused, reports United Press. The official German news agency reports that the Finnish port of Abo was heavily attacked by the Russian air force to-day. Many fires are said toUnited Press; Reuter - 225 words
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118 1941-06-27 1 1 7 BATTLESHIPS, 57 CRUISERS NOW BUILDING IN AMERICAN YARDS 9 CURVEYING the amazing American shipbuilding programme, New York World Telegram, says: "Now under construction staggering total of 14 battleships, 24 submarines, 41 destroyers, four submarine tenders, six seaplane tenders and one minelayer. London, June 26. Dan Rogers, m theReuter - 118 words
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168 1941-06-27 1 Northern Ireland Ready To Meet Invader Belfast, June 25. NORTHERN Ireland is alert to the possibilities of attack, acutely mindful of the fact that next to the invasion of the British mainland there is no enemy operation that could bring a closer threat to the "island fortress" than a successfulReuter - 168 words
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64 1941-06-27 1 Canberra, June 26. MOST 01 the Australians evacuated from Crete and Greece are enjoyin? a rest m Palestine, Mr. Percy Spender, Australian Minister for th<» Army, stated to-day. A cable from Gen. Sir Thomas Blarney, Australian Commander-in-Chief and Deputy C.-in-C, Middle East, said the menReuter - 64 words
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299 1941-06-27 1 Cairo, June 26. DRITISH troops have again made a further substantial penetration on a wide front into the salient held by the enemy m the outer defences of the perimeter at Tobruk, states to-day's G.H.Q. communique issued here. They have thereby considerablyReuter - 299 words
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Article106 1941-06-27 1 9 Nazi Planes Downed In France London, .lunr !t. npHIS morning nine enemy fighters 1 were destroyed during an offensive sweep over the Channel and northern France, it is authoritatively announced m London to-day. Three R. A. F. fighters are missing. A number of large fires were started when RAFReuter - 106 words
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Article51 1941-06-27 1 Newark (New Jersey). Junr 26. THE British member of parliament, CoL Josiah Wedgewood, who has been touring the United States, has been taken to hospital here as the result of a heart attack He was taken ill after mounting the stepb of the platform to address a meeting of Zionists.Reuter - 51 words
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Article51 1941-06-27 1 Tokio, June n> OFPOKTS of a roming Japanese Cabinet reshuffle were denied here to-day by the official spokesman. One of the forecasts now denied was that the Foreign Minister, Mr. Y. Matsuoka, was about to resign owing to disagreement over Japan's attitude towards the RussoGerman warReuter - 51 words
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Advertisement146 1941-06-27 2 FLASH! REX HARRISON "MISSING TEN DAYS" with KAREN VERNE and JOAN MAHIOH y^<-'** -WWr-SfIKT ■X', iV •>*- -*o^BpBoSS3BiKMfe* II See this exciting new BRITISH Spy Adventure A Columbia Production T O«D A V tffc ft Q I I 3.15— 6.15— 9.15 AT THE f L The Man They Gave up146 words
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578 1941-06-27 3 position Of Finland Sweden Now Being Considered In London t ra 1 j London, June 26 fflK portion of Finland and Sweden m relation to the I K^o-Gertnan conflict is being urgently reviewed m London, says Reuter. evirwea m Sunday's German announcement that the Finnish army is marching with theReuter - 578 words
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106 1941-06-27 3 Italy Sending Expeditionary Force To Russia DUCE INSPECTS TROOPS Rome, June 26. FALY fcl ending an expeditionary orce to Russia, according to an announcement here to-day. United Press. official announcement states the expeditionary force which is to Russia includes motorized as. tonnlin t>day conducted a faretHlKCttoa of the departing forcesReuter - 106 words
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Article74 1941-06-27 3 anberra. June 26. rial v^onlerence m London m B of all Dominions at Prune Minister. Mr. R. G. would lead the Australian on is forecast here m informed c Mantel and the Prime Ministers n Dominions have already ex- ws on the matter with Mr. itReuter - 74 words
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135 1941-06-27 3 London. Jane 20. I situation has now so changed it is unnecessary to pot a campaign for a "wpies pecct- m the forefront: there must -operation and a big drive m the declared the only Communist of the House of Commons Mr. W. Mala toReuter - 135 words
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81 1941-06-27 3 London. June 26. Ministry communique announces: nemy activity over this country last w&? cot on a large scale. Bombs rr>pped at a number of points mainly south England and at a place on the of Scotland. Some dam»as done and a small numberReuter - 81 words
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73 1941-06-27 3 Canberra, June 26- enlargement of his cabinet, the Australian Prime Minister, G. MwiTies, stated that separate JJte" had been appointed for supply. and monitions and new minisappointed for aircraft production, in**7 and war or«»anixation. and home appointments are- Senator O. M. i** v Supply and Deretopment:Reuter - 73 words
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73 1941-06-27 3 Jane SC possibility of Introduction of "semiuntary" savings m the United States Ju_' to check inflationary tendencies was x.udowed by Mr Leon Henderson. "loan Price Control Administrator, to 2«nany before the House Appropriations ■"'-committee V^^c to-day. M H*nd*raon also forecast that President Zr B***^873 words
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124 1941-06-27 3 WaabJafton, June 26. rE Secretary of the Nary, Col. Prank Knox. told the Press that Britain and the United States would benefit from prolongation of the war because of the RussoGerman conflict, particularly if the Russian armies ensure an attenuated struggle by backingUnited Press - 124 words
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Article42 1941-06-27 3 Mexico City, Jane 26. •TOE president of the Government 1 Party. Senor Antonio Eillalobos, told a meeting which packed the national theatre here that Mexico was prepared to fight, if necessary, for the defence of democracy.- ReuterReuter - 42 words
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Article50 1941-06-27 3 Rome, June 2«. "|\IVINE providence m human events" Is the theme of a message which the Pope will broadcast from the Vatican City at 12.30 pm. next Sunday, says the Stefani agency. The occasion 1b the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul and the message will be addressed ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article84 1941-06-27 3 R Canberra, June 26. EPORTS of Gen. Blarney, Deputy C.-in-C, Middle East, regarding the British garrison at Tobruk indicate that there Is no need for any anxiety, said the Army Minister, Mr. P. C. Spender, UtMr. Spender was replying to questions raised by Labour membersReuter - 84 words
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Article340 1941-06-27 3 New German Demand Shocks Vichy Zurich, June 26. A CONTROVERSY over the propor- tion of occupation costs payable by Prance to Germany m gold instead of notes is the chief stumbling block to completion of FrancoGerman collaboration plans, according to the correspondent at Vichy of the Gazette de Lausanne. TheReuter - 340 words
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61 1941-06-27 3 Vichy, Jane 36. MARSHAL Petain has sent a personal message to the President of the Turkish Republic, the Vichy news agency announces this morning. The message, which reiterates 'Traditional friendship between France and Turkey," has been taken by M. Benois Nechin, recently ippointed Secretary ofReuter - 61 words
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Article40 1941-06-27 3 New York, Jane 2«. MR. Robert Lyle Ames, aged 20, of Schenactady. New York, has been accepted as the nations first volunteer for Britain's new force of scientists and technicians to operate the radio-locator and other technical war equipment.- ReuterReuter - 40 words
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Article105 1941-06-27 3 Tokio, Jane 26. MANY Germans have been stranded In Japan as a result of being unable to use the trans-Siberian railway route to return home since the outbreak of hostilities between Germany and Russia. Apart from the usual residents, 150 Germans of the consulate staff mReuter - 105 words
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110 1941-06-27 3 Bid To Strain AngloTurkish Relations London, June 26. AN official denial was given In authoritative circles m London to-day to a report sent out by Bucharest Radio alleging that Russia is seeking to obtain the cession by Turkey of certain bases m the Dardanelles area. The Bucharest wireless stated thatReuter - 110 words
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186 1941-06-27 3 Syrian Premier Calls Nazi Bombing Of Damascus "Sheer Savagery" Jerusalem, June 26. DETWEEN 30 and 40 people were killed and many v injured when the Germans dropped bombs on the thickly populated quarter of Babtouma, of Damascus, at 4 a.m. yesterday morning:. A British eyewitness has just described the scenes*Reuter - 186 words
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82 1941-06-27 3 San Francisco, Jvae 26. WORKERS at the Bethlehem shipyard here who have been on strike since May 10 to-day voted to return to work m all yards on Monday next. The machinists of the Bethlehem Steel Company will be allowed to negotiate aReuter - 82 words
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84 1941-06-27 3 Teheran, June 26. ALL Iraqi rebel refugees hare been ordered to quit the hotels m which they are staying and take private houses m order to be kept under proper police surveillance. Rashld All, who fled here after the failure of his pro-Nad coup, has84 words
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57 1941-06-27 3 Nairobi, June 26. SOME Italian prisoners of war are already working on the Kenya roads and extension of this work is being considered by the Government with the military authorities. An announcement to this effect was made to-day m the Legislative Council mReuter - 57 words
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128 1941-06-27 3 Washington, June 26. "WORK has started on agreements to fix terms and conditions" under which Britain, China and other nations receiving Lease and Lend aid will repay the United States, it was announced last night by the assistant executive of the LeaseReuter - 128 words
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64 1941-06-27 3 Washington, June 26. TTHE United States Navy has ordered 2,831 vessels to cost $7,234,000,000 since the beginning of last year, stated the Secretary of the Navy, Col. Frank Knox, to-day. So far 775 ships have been completed, comprising 337 combat vessels of 1,250,000Reuter - 64 words
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76 1941-06-27 3 London, Jane 26. DEUTER learns that as the result of discussions with Britain. co-operative arrangements have been made to deal with surplus Australian and New Zealand produce for the period of the war. The agreement about co-operative arrangements for dealing with Australian and New ZealandReuter - 76 words
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84 1941-06-27 3 Tokiv, Jane 3C. THE police authorities have decided to strictly punish "irresponsible gossip* mongers" relative to Japan's movements regarding the international situation following the Russo-German war. "The circulation of false reports aiming to disturb the peoples mind" will be punishable by a maximum of fiveUnited Press - 84 words
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191 1941-06-27 3 Tokio Press On Hitler's "Bullet Diplomacy" Tokio, June 2ii ANOTHER liaison conference berk tween the Japanese Government and the High Command of the national defence services thla morning "resumed careful deliberation of important questions confronting Japan/ The Cabinet representatives were Prince Konoye, Prime Minister, Mr. Y. Matsuoka. Foreign Minister, andReuter - 191 words
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Article94 1941-06-27 3 London, June 2€. THE 9.000 -ton German liner Elbe, which has been sunk by aircraft In the Atlantic, was undoubtedly one of the German battleship Bismarck's supply ships, It is learned m London to-day. The Elbe «jus included m eight enemy supply ships which theReuter - 94 words
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Advertisement109 1941-06-27 3 THEATRICAL MAKE-UP BY -LEICHNERfrom MEDICAL HALL LTD. 3, Battery Road. C* A TPTT A V Surprise TWKTS gasps ROMANCE LAUGHS WHERE EVERYBODY GOES > mmJM M m J a ft'^^^lMrlK iDMUND GWINN I W-tmJtm m/F fm john loderl phone ■■•?Y:*J H4 J HtNIT WILCOXON A '.fl S^Sfc MILVIUI (OOMI ■il109 words
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615 1941-06-27 4 The Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 1941. The War Of Words DRITISH propaganda has made giant strides since the outbreak of war, but that there is still room for very considerable improvement before it can play its full part is clear from Tuesday's debate m the House of Lords.615 words
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2193 1941-06-27 4 Australia At War— -I By A Special rrHIS is the first of a series of articles on Australia's war effort, written by a member of the staff of this newspaper who is at present m the Commonwealth. The articles m the present series give2,193 words
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Advertisement282 1941-06-27 4 I 1 agree.. \au find I ROSES Lime Juice I satisfies all tastes! BnW LnW j C V K^%^ Ll K. P. M. LINE Regular saUings to Java, Bali, Sumatra, Borneo and all otbor porte m the Netherlands Indies. ORfISNT JAVA AFRICA LINE R«f ular M- monthly servlee via Batavia282 words
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Miscellaneous46 1941-06-27 4 "ONCE MOKE UNTO THE BrccACH. DEAR FRiE,>luS Bluey Curley r T«ATsfA^NnTY^HB r Wl Y TOUCH o*^ PfiKTclWi 1 W^Stt'K*. tVEBV T*cl| WSssM LooKf N G^cK,N%Xw MontH-rnsiOocZ/n S^l wk> wo* f* the? x cpossj o^__^---',y You'vtiGOT. BLUIYif 7 «L ff WMV i CUT j^TT V > 7 I46 words
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Article, Illustration1638 1941-06-27 5 MARY HEATHCOTT - Mrs. T.B. Drew Presents Sailors From The Base With Bus Of Their Own MARY HEATHCOTT rree Press Feature By A MOST beautiful bus stooc the drive outside Nav> on Wednesday evening licrht winked on its shin> deep crimson, with a i>t* navy. It looked a very rtable vehicle indeed and1,638 words
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86 1941-06-27 5 Washington, June 25. A SPOKESMAN for the Administration's defence planning announced tc-day that a $47,000,000 bomber factory would be built at Ypsilanti Michigan, to be leased and operated by the Ford Motor Company. It is understood the factory is to be an important part86 words
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Advertisement158 1941-06-27 5 One of the most daring plays ever Design For Living by Noel Coward is a slick, sophisticated comedy with moments uritten a play that was banned from the of tense drama, which require the highest degree of interpretative skill. London stage for several years, after it had fc q Mmmpi9d158 words
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Advertisement48 1941-06-27 5 APB lib IBS^B 1 1 111U 1 1 Ik VJ^^^l m iWgJBSa Wr i^B *i fjfjfjfjfM fl B xm li^ih^ 4^B wßw 5?5t J^^iliß nß^^^^w^^^raßßl^^M*^^^^^MßK^^^Bßß^w^WPWwHß SOLE AGENTS: HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD. SINGAPORE— KUALA LUMPUR— IPOH A PENANG. «i« 641 Warint 2 BAHEBY HOOD JLijL PHONE: 4DBS' Afternoon Dresses48 words
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345 1941-06-27 6 Big Purge Of Officers In French Navy JHE Vichy Vice-Premier (Admiral Darlan) has dismissed 40 highly placed naval officers from the Navj Department, states Reynolds* News "He had received reports that the Navy was not fully loyal to Vichy,' the paper states. Admiral Darlan has declared that he can now345 words
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91 1941-06-27 6 ATTMARU soldier. Armourer-Cor-poral Morrison, is reported to be the New Zealander mentioned m the cables as haying mounted the footplate of a railway engine m Greece. although he had never before undertaken such a task, and driven away a train-load of hard-pressed men. In91 words
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111 1941-06-27 6 AT a private investiture at Buckingham Palace recently the King handed decorations to relatives of 76 dead officers and men. Two women were given Victoria Crosses. They were Miss Fegen. a sister of Capt. Edward Fegen. of the merchant cruiser Jervis Bay.111 words
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Article97 1941-06-27 6 LET us get together, to clean up this gang of Nazi roughnecks m quick time." said the Australian Minister to Washington <Mr. R. G Casey) at a harvest festival m Elizabeth City (North Carolina > recently. "We. the decent peoples of the world, must do97 words
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Article, Illustration45 1941-06-27 6 B >ult n-IVuil "Defiant" long-range two-seater night fighters. Equipped with the famous Rolls Royce 'Merlin" engines, these fighters arc fitted with power-operated multi-gun turrets and .ire capable of great speed. Picture shows a patrol high above the clouds.45 words
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467 1941-06-27 6 T IFTING of the Commonwealth ban on the slaughtering of lambs for export was announced recently by the Minister for Commerce, Sir Earle Page, when he outlined a Government scheme for dealing with the export surplus of Australian meats, says467 words
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255 1941-06-27 6 Hitler In Hurry To Proclaim "U.S. Of Europe" A LL the essentials of Hitler's plans for proclaiming a "United States f)f Europe" are being feverishly accelerated, says the London correspondent of the Sydney Sun. Endorsing this view. The Times correspondent on the German frontier directs attention to a recent article255 words
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290 1941-06-27 6 Sydney Seaman Acquitted On Murder Charge IN the Sydney Criminal Court recently, Alan James Dalziell, 21, naval seaman, was acquitted of the murder of Leo Thomas Baker, 20, able seaman, aboard a ship at sea on May 23. It was alleged that Dalziell had stabbed Baker with a knife. The290 words
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175 1941-06-27 6 DRENCH planes are reported to have transported 40 tons of Belgian Government gold (from Algeria to France, where it was handed to the German Armistice Commission Valued at £11.562.500, the gold was handed to France for safe-keeping m May, 1940. before King Leopold175 words
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Article62 1941-06-27 6 A SAN JOSE. California, man unsuccessfully applied for a divorce on the grounds that his wife insisted on taking her pet monkey to bed with them. You could have forcibly ejected it" the judge told him. 'I have had several cases m which husbands have ejected their wives fron: bed62 words
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Article, Illustration40 1941-06-27 6 Men who know every inch of the ground have been enlisted m the Home Guard m the Dover and Folkestone area. They are here seen at an exercise, provided with waders and gum boots.40 words
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Advertisement62 1941-06-27 6 QUALITY BLADES AT A VERY LOW PRICE Nacet Blades enjoy great popularity because every blade m tytry packet gives many speedy, close, clean shaves. You can rely on the keen cutting edges of Nacet Blades to give real shaving comfort at the lowest possible price per shave. Bring your three-peg62 words
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Advertisement222 1941-06-27 6 Kill them ]3 with FLIT r\ Protert your valuable books, silks, curtains, I and starched goods from destruaivc- MNer- A fish. Insist on Flit. Sub- I stitutes are often worth- 1 less sometimes even/ I dangerous and fre- I i quently waste your mon- I ey. Flit is sold only222 words
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490 1941-06-27 7 Local College Graduates Successful In Recently Created Appointments gLILDING up complete statistical information about Uimese labour and their conditions of employment a fflW re Ne ri S«nbilan, Selan*or and Perak, Kaffles College graduates are beginning to prove successful m new posts created by490 words
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Article62 1941-06-27 7 A FURTHER talk m the series on "Vegetable Growing" will be broadcast from the Singapore station at 7.15 p.m to-day by Mr. G. H. Addison. The religious service broadcast from the Singapore station this Sunday will be relayed from Bethesda Hall instead of from Salvation Army headquarters as62 words
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595 1941-06-27 7 Damaged Statue Ir Catholic Church CHINESE SEN: TO PRISON A MIDDLE-AGED Chinese who declared that he could prove he was a "reincarnation of Christ," and who also admitted that he had been sent to the Mental Hospital twice for attempting to give presents to magistrates, was sentenced to six months'595 words
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Article12 1941-06-27 7 Mr. R. Wilson, Senior Surveyor, has been appointed acting Chief Surveyor, Johore.12 words
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Article124 1941-06-27 7 THE British Overseas Airways Corporation air mail service to East and South Africa, and to the l rued Kingdom via Durban is again m operation as far as Durban. There is now, therefore, a direct air mail service operating once weekly m each direction124 words
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251 1941-06-27 7 "NERVES KOT AS GOOD AS TEN YEARS AGO" COMPLAINT OF NOISE FROM FACTORY IT va >(iiuk4 at t*ie Kent Assessment Board meeting yesterday that \he state of the nerves of Singapore pc >pie is not as good now as ten years were livmj m p. ace and pros-pe-i-.v then, and251 words
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110 1941-06-27 7 WHILE tapping rubber m an estate i>rf Macphersnn RoaJ, on the evening of June 19, Haji Yusope bin Mut Rassol, a Javanese, saw a Chinese woman hanging from a tree. 'I ran away, and, taking a bicycle from my house, I informed the police,"110 words
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366 1941-06-27 7 SEEN ROLLING ON GROUND UNDER LORRY A CHINESE stooping m front of lorry at Beach Road reclamation to tie up some firewood with a rope, was fatally injured when the lorry started to move. It had been unloading ice into a sampan at the reclamation ground. This was the story366 words
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Article72 1941-06-27 7 ANEW regulation added to the Emergency Regulations Enactment m Johore gives the State Secretary power to require persons to continue m Government Department employment "if it appears to be necessary or expedient so to do for securing the public safety, the defence of the State, the maintenance of72 words
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704 1941-06-27 7 IT was alleged m the Singapore Traffic Court yesterday that as a result of a collision between a motor-car and a ricksha on Elgin Bridge, the puller was flung over the parapet of the bridge into the Singapore River, where704 words
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1295 1941-06-27 7 A GOVERNMENT servant with 27 years 7 service, Naganather Murugasu, who from February 1940 to last February was secretary to the Principal of the College of Medicine, appeared m the criminal district court yesterday on three charges of criminal1,295 words
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Miscellaneous794 1941-06-27 8 Broadcasting TO-DAY EMPIRE STATION SINGAPORE f^terrVrat^^r^ (ZM« M 75 mc/» fIM < From 9% 5 oan l!( «H., tt «HL. ZHFI. ZHK 4 ZHF3 N«rtb American IraasmiJ,,,, VT.IS a.m. Singapore Calling; 7.20 a.m. <***>. HC metre o«a 4no News. Relayed iron. London; 7.30 a.m. 131 -25 a>—».M .n, "Listening Post":794 words
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165 1941-06-27 9 a PPO\r New York, June 26. fkH -v S!? observatlons I could gather, Berliners are c > ld ff st^es the Berlin correspondent of the nbune> ln a de *P at <* describing the feeling of the German people about the Russo-German war. v,ooP eyReuter - 165 words
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207 1941-06-27 9 NEWEST U.S. MERCHANT SHIP IN PORT ANE of the Lykes Shipping Line's v newest and most modern passenger-cargo vessel afloat, the Thompson Lykes has arrived m Singapore m the course of her maiden voyage to the East. Skippered by 54-year-old Capt. Henry (Henrich) Johnson, a Lieut.Commander m the United States207 words
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Article30 1941-06-27 9 New Delhi, Jane 26. A BLACK-OUT test here lasting several hours has proved a success. Further experimental black-out* of longer duration are to be held shortly. ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article184 1941-06-27 9 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, June 2G. f\NE of the most disgraceful m"- cidents m local football was witnessed at the stadium to-day m the match between th« touring South China team *nd Selanror when, 15 minutes from the scheduled end of play, a Chinese184 words
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Article117 1941-06-27 9 OETTING aside the order of acquittal by a magistrate m the police courts, Mr. Justice Worley delivering judgment m the High Court yesterday ordered a retrial of the case m which Capt. D. Marr, a military officer, was charged with committing an act of gross117 words
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444 1941-06-27 9 London, June 26. A DIPLOMATIC source here, who accurately predicted the German attack on Russia a fortnight ago, said to-day that Hitler's purpose m invading Russia is military rather than economic. The source said Hitler wanted to smash the Red Army and AirUnited Press - 444 words
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111 1941-06-27 9 Tone of Market: Quiet. Latest Cable: London Spot Sheet not received. New York Spot Sheet U.S. cts. 21% per lb. DAILY PRICES CURRENT Jane 26, 12 o'clock noon Buyers Sellers No. IX R.S.S. Spot loose.. 38% 38% No. IX R.S.S. P. 0.8. In cases July111 words
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Article28 1941-06-27 9 Mr. J. C. Wright, Secretary of the Rubber Regulation Department, Johore Bahru, has been appointed to perform the duties of Deputy Director of Air Raid Precautions In Johore.28 words
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79 1941-06-27 9 A___ Chicago, June 26. XIS oil supplies are so low that Britain might win the war without invading Europe by bombing Germany's vital spot "—her synthetic oil plants and transportation lines stated Mr. Robert E. Wilson, petroleum consultant of theReuter - 79 words
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Article198 1941-06-27 9 Washington, June 25. "T«HE Federal Government has no In- tention of declaring martial law, expanding naval jurisdiction, or m any other manner to change the present naval or military arrangements m Hawaii, according to Col. Frank Knox, Navy Secretary, at a Press conference to-day. He madeUnited Prsss - 198 words
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Article243 1941-06-27 9 U.S. Rubber Consumption At Peak New York, June 25. MORE crude rubber was consumed by manufacturers last April than m any previous month on record, and at 71,374 long tons the month's use was 36.3 per cent, greater than In April, 1940, the Rubber Manufacturers Assn., Inc., announced. The bigUnited Press - 243 words
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At The Cinemas
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155 1941-06-27 9 Jj^ SPLENDID selection of newsreels, a March of Time production entitled "Mexico, To-day" and a Walt Disney cartoon featuring Donald Duck, strongly supplement Alhambra Theatre's general release yesterday of R.K.O.s "The Saint m Palm Springs." These make up one of the best programmes m155 words
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135 1941-06-27 9 OOLLYWOOD .vometimcs succeeds m brine. ing to the screen a film that has "everything" a good story, imaginative dirrciion and fine acting "Angels over Broadway." which opened at the Pavilion yest rday, is one of those films. One r<as:n. perhaps, why It is so135 words
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91 1941-06-27 9 ALL the thrills that one would expect from a story which has for its theme espionage are to be found m "Missing Ten Days," a Columbia production which opened at the Capitol yesterday. Rex Harrison fills most creditably the role of the hero m91 words
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Article104 1941-06-27 9 THERE are plenty of thrills m "Scotland 1 Yard." a 20th Oentury-Pox fllm which begun ft season at the Cathay yesterday The story deals with the solving of an amazing case by the "Yard" and is packed with excitement and surprise twl f Cleverly directed104 words
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Advertisement418 1941-06-27 9 CJLSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders. Tc.j.ri are now Invited for the Mkiair.g materials or services FV>r J irs apply Municipal Tenders fie rr A SutW of Standard High Pressure per Tubes. Date of Closing. 4 July 7. 1041 iv of 110 x 40 gallon drums of :nfe- tant of418 words
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Advertisement84 1941-06-27 9 AUCTION SALE AUCTION SALE OF DARK STAINED AND POLISHED TEAK :ind other HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Comprising: Sitting room suites, Kelvinator Refrigerator m working order, Mende Radio with electric Garrard motor, single bedstead.;, dressing tables, wardrobes, <?ide boards, extending dining table, lounging chairs, dixie mats, kitchen utensils, g&UQ ware, iron garden roller,84 words
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Miscellaneous102 1941-06-27 9 MAIL LIST Mails close at the General Post Office as follows: TO-DAY America: Canada, Newfoundland, U.S.A., Central and South America and West Indies air 4 p.m. Australia air 4 p.m. Europe:— All destinations with which postal communications are maintained air 4 p.m. Java r air 4 p.m. Pacific Islands:— Guam102 words
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Miscellaneous105 1941-06-27 9 LAW NOTICE FOR THE DAY A; 10 a.m. Before The Judges Summonses m Chambers, etc. Before The Hon'ble The Chief Justice m Court No. 1:— At 10 a.m. Div. 6 40 Decree absolute. At 11 a.m. Bankruptcy. Before The Hon'ble The \g. Judge of Appeal m Court No. 4: At105 words
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Article, Illustration625 1941-06-27 10 Yesterday's Semi-Finals In Tennis Championships SMITH AND MISS STOKES WIN IN TWO SETS THE finest tennis the Singapore lawn tennis championships have so far yielded was witnessed on the Singapore Cricket Club courts yesterday when Yadi and Miss Nellie Chia, after three splendidly-contested625 words
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37 1941-06-27 10 TIE Bukit Timah racecourse will be officially open for training, for the Singapore Turf Club's July meeting, on Thursday. July 3. at 5.45 a.m when the usual coffee arrangements will be made.37 words
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Article123 1941-06-27 10 j THE Mayflower Badminton Party, leading badminton party of Singapore and i Malaya, will be "At Home" at 4 p.m. toj morrow on the occasion of the opening of a i branch court at Ceylon Road. Katong. ■Exhibition matches will be played by Wee Boon Hal Wong Chong123 words
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63 1941-06-27 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, June 25. JOHORE'S team against the Army m a Malaya Cup to be played at the Trade School ground on Saturday will be chosen from: Mohd. Noor, Abdul Rahim, Hancock, Buck Hen/?, Ahmad Lemin, Majid. Hashim,63 words
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Article233 1941-06-27 10 Malays 2; R.A.F 1 PLAYING against a set of nippy Malay forwards, who often nonplussed them with their clever tactics, the R.A.F. were beaten by the odd goal m three m a reserve division league soccer match played at the stadium yesterday. The Malays attacked with233 words
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142 1941-06-27 10 THE follow ing are S.C.R.C. cricket teams for week-end games: Against the ACS. at the SCR C. at 2 p.m. on Saturday: P. L. Tan, Alex Tan, Ong Teck Sin. Fung Ouan Chye. Pong Kirn Wall. Tay Lian Hee. Chua Boon Unn. Richard Tay. Anthony142 words
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97 1941-06-27 10 ȴ*HE following are Singapore Recreation Club cricket teams for week-end games: Against Fort Canning on the padang at 2 p.m. to -morrow: A. Armstrong. A. Clarke. Dr. L. S. da Silva icapt.). S. de Cruz. L. AlvLs. E. le Mercier, F. Martens, J. Loveday, L.97 words
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Article62 1941-06-27 10 HPHE following have been selected to repre- sent the Sinhalese Association against the R.A.F. (Kaliang) at cricket on the Sinhalese grounds at 2 p.m. to-morrow: P. M. Sirisena (capt). G. Ranatunga, Fred Van Rooyen. S. Goonawardana, K. Seneviratne, K. J. Perera, K. Morrando. H. H. Samson, L. Sirimane,62 words
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199 1941-06-27 10 FURTHER ties m Brinkmann Sports Club's open singles and doubles badminton championships were played at the Clerical Union Hall on Tuesday night with the following results: Open Singles: I. J. Vass beat C. E. Hiltermann 15 6: 15 7; Kuek Choon Chuan beat Tay Hock Kee199 words
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Article107 1941-06-27 10 rE following is the week-end's programme at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club. To-morrow there will be the usual afternoon races for all classes, starting at 5.23 p.m. for "A" class and 5.25 pjn. for other classes. On Sunday "C" class will sail the second107 words
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Article28 1941-06-27 10 THE Royal Navy beat the Y.M:C.A: by four Roals to one m a second division (a) league soccer match played at the V.M.C.A. ground yesterday.28 words
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175 1941-06-27 10 ■T'HE following are Singapore Cricket Club teams for week-end games. Against the Ceylon Sports Club first team on the padang to-morrow and on Sunday at 2 pan. and 11 a.m. respectively. H. LTWard, G.W.S. Waltes, AC. Orowder, Dr. J. A. P. Cameron, PT. C. Brown,175 words
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Article24 1941-06-27 10 The Chinese Swimming Club will hold a "kronchong night" at the clubhouse tomorrow at 7.30 p.m. The programme will include a dinner and dancing.24 words
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Article288 1941-06-27 10 Weights For To-morrow's Races T*HE following are the weights for all eight races at Kuala Lumpur tomorrow the final day of the Selangor Tnrt Club's Summer meeting: Hone*. Claw Mt. 1, t f«rkm*s Ranscombe 9.00 Jest On 8.06 Waetere 8.12 Beau Mart 3.02 Gardener's Pr.de 8.12 Athboy 8.00 Confidence 8.09288 words
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321 1941-06-27 10 fHi: starting times and draw for the women's foursomes competition m aid of The War Fund to be played at the Garrison G -If Club on Monday Is as follows: j46 PM Mrs. Barham (15) and Mrs. Burnett (22) vs. Mrs.321 words
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539 1941-06-27 10 Sappers Score Nine Goals Against Recreation Club HUMPHRIES NETS FOUR Royal Engineers 9 S.R.C.. MEETING with little opposition, the Royal f"'' "'scored yet another convincing victory wh. ;n<XN overwhelmed the S.R.C. by nine goals to nil i tIHT division S.A.F.A. league fixture plavcd on t\J! a rst yesterday. a<1 »n?539 words
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Article288 1941-06-27 10 CLUB AND GUNNERS IN DRAB DISPLAY S.C.C 0; R.A. (Hvy Regt) 0 pOLOURLESS football was seen on the padang yesterday when the S.C.C. and the R.A. (Heavy Regt) shared points m a first division S.A.F.A. league match, he result being a scoreless draw. Neither side was m form288 words
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Article28 1941-06-27 10 To-days Sports Events 5.H.8.; second di vision fX*?* Base Indians v* FoV r al Naval Base. fanning Tennis: Sinffapor<* <h An > n ships, S.C.C. corn U nju ««P'<n.28 words
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Article282 1941-06-27 10 tt U nm W^ shin 5 t< >n. June 25 IT is officially announce. 1L n J te6 State shi P* be wf nutted to carry arms to Vladivostok due to the fact thai Pre S ,w Roosevelt does not intend to 2u n a neutralityReuter - 282 words
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Article30 1941-06-27 10 Washington. Junr PRESIDENT Roosevelt ?s lo broadcast to the nation en July 4. Intondence Day, when a nationwide patriotic rally m which every American part is to be held ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article213 1941-06-27 10 Yogorajah Scores 74 DITMAN'S College beat the Anglo-Chinese School by 46 runs m a cricket match i>iayed yesterday, Yogorajah scoring 74 for ihe winners. The scores were: Pitman's College J Phang c Oon Tsai b Teow Swang 12 G Oamphes b Teow Swang 6213 words
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