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Title Section17 1941-12-12 1 The Singapore Free Press AND DAILY NEWS. NO. 16,489. CBIU 182* FRIDAI. DECEMBER 15, 1941 5 cents17 words
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745 1941-12-12 1 GERMANY ITAL DECLARE WAR ON U.S. Simultaneous Announcements By Hitler, Duce Berlin- Rome-Tokio Military I Alliance Concluded FUEHRERS BITTER ATTACK ON PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT I 4 London, Dec. 11. rfIDL4NI tnd ltalv nave declared war on the United States. Hitler lit fe declaration Mm the Reichstag this afternoon almost tftfoasl) with745 words
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Article24 1941-12-12 1 ft. H*-. rti h *«Cta«. D*c. 11. il w»ur Uv Lond#M Dec n- lj "Cioers and r a from Ptj^c of ReuterReuter - 24 words
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137 1941-12-12 1 Tokio, Dec. 11. THE Board of lii formation says* "It is reported that an agreement or" views concerning; the conclusion of an offensive and defensive alliance between Japan and Thailand has been reached between the Japanese Ambassador m Bangkok. Teiji Tsubokami, and the ThaiReuter - 137 words
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Article, Illustration219 1941-12-12 1 Eyewitness Account Of Sinking Mr. Cecil Brown, correspondent of the Columbia Broadcasting System, who was on board the Repulse, m an account of- the sinking of the cruiser said that when it was obvious that the ship was sinking, Captain W. G. Tennant ordered: "All hands on deck. Prepare to219 words
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Article67 1941-12-12 1 "In Northern Malaya there •has been little to report within the past 24 hours." says a communique issued by Combined H.Q.. Singapore last night. 'In the Kedah area our troops were m contact with the enemy near the frontier, where local patrol encounters have taken place. "In67 words
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303 1941-12-12 1 "Now V ery Probable Axis Forces In Libya Will Be Destroyed:" Churchill London, Dec. 11. THE position of Britain, and her Allies and the United States following the Japanese declaration of war was reviewed by Mr. Churchill m the House of Commons to-day. Starting with the position m Libya, heReuter - 303 words
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Article318 1941-12-12 1 London, Dec. 11. IT is officially stated that Gen. Sir Alan Cunningham. Com-mander-in-Chief of the British Eighth Army m Libya, has been relieved of his command. It is learned that Gen. Cunningham is now on sick leave, suffering from overstrain. Major-Gen. Ritchie has been appointed m318 words
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865 1941-12-12 1 Japanese Battleship Is Sunk Off P.I. SITUATION IN LUZON SAID TO BE IN HAND Manila, Dec. 11. THE 29.300-ton Japanese battleship Haruna, which was set afire by three direct hits by U.S. bombers and was last reported blazing fiercely north-east cf Luzon, has #one to the bottom. Radio Vichy has865 words
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Article426 1941-12-12 1 Admiral Sir Tom Phillips Missing IT is announced with the deepest regret that Admiral Sir Tom Phillips, Commander-in-chief of the Eastern Fleet, is missing after the loss of H.M.S. Prince of Wales, the vessel m which he was flying his flag, 1 says a communique issued by Combined H.Q., Singapore,426 words
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Advertisement48 1941-12-12 1 -AFteLES HOTEL IO'NNER (4 DANCE WKM\I r.M IU MIONIGUI I; M.|.|(1)()M ADMISSION CHARGE 8 JrOR THE ?£STIVE SEASON ''iAip XMAS DINNER DANCE 5 aYE DINNER $4 00 Non-diners $150 10 °B^ V DINNER $4.00 Non-diners $100 I'^iAy DINNER $4 00 Non-diners $1.50 *tt »m YEARS EVE DINNER DANCE48 words
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Advertisement62 1941-12-12 1 sea View HOTEL SUNDAY MORNING: POPULAR CONCERT 11 A.M. 1 P.M. SPECIAL LUNCH 12.30 2.3» P.M. SERVED IN THE BALL-ROOM THE EVENING CONCERTS ARE TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED ADELPHI HOTEL Whether you require light refreshments or an eiaoorate meal the ADELPHI GRILL is renowned tor its excellent food and courteous service The62 words
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692 1941-12-12 2 PROM accounts given to him by a few of the 2,200 survivors of the Prince of Wales and Repulse, Mr. Patrick Walton broadcasting from l he Singapore station la*-t night, told the story of the events which led to the loss of the twoReuter - 692 words
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Article190 1941-12-12 2 M. Ps National Service Bill London, Dec. 11. OBJECTION u> meai kx. xs of Parliament beirig faced with the possibility of being directed lo sent m the forces or do some particular work under the previsions of the new NiUcnal Service Bill was vowct-d m the House of Commons duringReuter - 190 words
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96 1941-12-12 2 (From Our Own Corresponent) Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. BY a special Gazette notification to-day the High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas, enforces orders making it necessary for motorists to immobilize their cars when leaving them unattended. This is done, states the regulations, by closing: op96 words
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Article124 1941-12-12 2 London, Dec. 11. AN observer In Canberra cables this morning that important changes to meet the war situation were made m the Australian Government, says the 8.8.C. Although no official statement has been made by the Government it is known that conferences between the Prime Minister,124 words
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Article56 1941-12-12 2 Curtin 's Grim Warning Melbourne, Dec. 11. AUSTRALIA must do more, far more even than Britain is doing, owing to the vastness of the sr aboard we have to defend," said the Australian rrime Minister, Mr John CnrUn, to-day. "The enemy is seeking the earliest hour m which to setReuter - 56 words
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Article147 1941-12-12 2 Melbourne, Dec. 11. IMMEDIATE action is being taken I by the Federal Government to implement war plans, m view of the gravity of Australia's position. Steps to be taken will be jointly announced by the War Council, on which the Opposition is represented. Plans have been made147 words
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164 1941-12-12 2 MRS. ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE TO HAWAII Honolulu, Deo. 11. THE people are behaving well 1 under m?rtial law, which was enforced a few days ago with the approval of President Roosevelt. An impressive blackout was held on Tuesday night. Mrs. Roosevelt, m her capacity as Assistant Director of Civil Defence, hasReuter - 164 words
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Article54 1941-12-12 2 TTokio. Dec. 11. iJE Japanese Government spokesmen. Mr. Hor!, stated to day that 271 British and American nationals had been detained m JaDan **\il precautions were being Uken for their protection* and wellbeing". he declared. "I understand three or four newspapermen are included amorg those detained" he added, but refusedReuter - 54 words
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Article45 1941-12-12 2 London, Det 1 11. IT is re'ijbly learned that since 1 Tuesday Portugal has refused to issue transit visas to Britons travelling to North and South America. Some have surmised that this might fore-shndow f!«MM«n mm*t**am Im 41. A45 words
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Article223 1941-12-12 2 San Francisco, Dec. 11. ALONG America's west coast, alarms and excursions which are inevitable when a peaceful country Is first plunged into a war, were reported from various points. '•Bands of Japanese, some armed" were reported as having been seen roaming about m lower California,Reuter - 223 words
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Article137 1941-12-12 2 II7ITH the large number of ucmen now doing war work m Singapore, there is an urgent need for more help with the j-cheme for billeting children. This scheme was originally started to assist women m the Passive Defence Services, so as to ensure that their children137 words
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Article80 1941-12-12 2 Washington, Dec. 11. HEN. PERSHING, who tommanded the American troops m France m the Great War, has sent a letter to President Roosevelt offering his services m whatever assignment the President mieht order. Mr. Roosevelt has replied paying a tribute to the General, declaring: "Under theUnited Press - 80 words
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Article85 1941-12-12 2 AMENDMENTS to the defence rk regulations provide that where the Deouty Registrar of Births and Deaths is satisfied that any dead body belongs to a person who has died m consequence of war operations, the production of a certificate showing the cause of death will be85 words
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Article17 1941-12-12 2 London, Dec 11. A CCORDING to Radio Berlin, a Tokio naval spokesman said that all Japanese aircraft-carrier.*17 words
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261 1941-12-12 2 Reds Achieve Big Gains At Mosco w, Leningrad Kuibishev, Dec. 11. THE Russians have achieved substantial gains at Leningrad, Moscow and Stalingorsk while southward, big forces have continued very heavy attacks m the Donetz basin with the apparent aim of recovering Stalino and Makyeevak which, if recaptured, would enable theUnited Press - 261 words
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Article108 1941-12-12 2 Cairo, Dec. 11. A COMMUNIQUE issued by the A military spokesman contained the first official account of the raising of the siege at Tobruk, to which supplies are now entering freely by road, though it is still not known whether the longed-for beer has yet arrived.Reuter - 108 words
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165 1941-12-12 2 TokioOnHow Capital Ships Were Sunk Tokio, Dec. 11. THE naval section of the Japanese Imperial Headquarters has made the following statement: 'The main forces of the British Eastern !<ect have already on the third day been wiped out by the loss of the two battleships Repulse and Prince of Wales.Reuter - 165 words
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Article124 1941-12-12 2 Chungking, Dec. 1. NOW is high time lor all of us to redouble our efforts m crushing Japan, declared Gen Chiansr Kai-shei: m a manifesto addressed to the Chinese nation issued late lost night. Our prediction that Japan would not be content until she has124 words
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Article48 1941-12-12 2 THE first war communique iisued from Australia comes from the Royal Australian Headquarters. It says: "There is nothing of major importance to report. Reconnaissances have been carried out by the Royal Australian Air Force since the Pacific hostilities broke out. One of our aircraft failed to return." ReuterReuter - 48 words
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Advertisement111 1941-12-12 2 TO-DAY 2 0« P.M.. 7 9.30 PJVI. nONMF SCOTLANDNEW PRINT MATINEES SAT. tfe SUN. 'JAMAICA INN" TOWER OF LONDON K. P. M. LINE ,nlai v.:iir.e> to Ja\a. Bali. Sumatra. Borneo and all otber poit* Ir the Netherlands Indies. ORIFM JAVA AFRICA LINE >;r!ar hi-monthly *enrtee rta Bata\ia and Mauritius to111 words
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Advertisement24 1941-12-12 2 THE ROTARY CLUB POOR CHILDREN'S XMAS PARTYN ulll be held as planned PLACE: NEW WORLD DATE and TIME FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 AT 2.30 P.M.24 words
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Advertisement89 1941-12-12 2 CM* M&KE XOUR MEMS MORE HOUWSWHGI" T^LIM gives you all the wholesome nourishment of fresh, pure milk. That is because Klim is fresh, full-cream milk. It is powdered and packed by an exclusive sanitary process so that it will keep indefinitely without refrigeration. Only the water has been removed from89 words
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Advertisement278 1941-12-12 2 OF THE CHOICEST HANDBAGS giimpre of beaut:'. J, Lake Si C.r TAS MANIA "This other England" "Everything m Tasmania is more English rhar Anthony Trollop*. That would be a slight exacofar.on the fact remains that the lovely Island State usirciw a rtaunsm I of the Mother Country m many respects.278 words
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Advertisement11 1941-12-12 2 For Ml I>B OIWBIt U>« fl B' I*'1 > Ph. m n11 words
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Article, Illustration928 1941-12-12 3 MARY HEATHCOTT - Caring For War Workers' Children MARY HEATHCOTT By \I7OB«EN are finding their sera* at a premium these and, skilled or unskilled, for everyone to do. Some of it is not very spectacular and you may feel foolish designating it grandl *i y« work" but any job which helps to oil928 words
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Article113 1941-12-12 3 Washington, Dec. 10. CTIPULATING a "work or fight" «J programme for the American Industry, Mr. William Knudsen, United States Defence Production Chief, declared to-day that the production of four-engined heav$ r bombers must be boosted to a thousand monthly twice the present goal. He toldReuter - 113 words
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Article78 1941-12-12 3 London, Dec. 11. THE tinder-Secretary for For- Sign Affairs Mr. Richard Law, sta;ed m the House of Commons on Tuesday that the British and Soviet representatives on Dec. 5 presented the Iran government w'th a final draft of the treay. If Iran accepts the draft the treatyReuter - 78 words
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Article51 1941-12-12 3 Washington, Dec. 10. ITALY has deprived American correspondents m Rome and elsewhere of all their telephone and telegraph communication facilities. The Italian Government said that the move against American correspondents was a. reprisal for similar steps taken aprainst Ay's correspondents m Washington and elsewhere m the United States.-Reuter - 51 words
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Article44 1941-12-12 3 Washington. Dec. 10. rwiHE State Department has an•i- nounced that Mr. Edmund Clubfo, the United States Consul a* Hanoi was arrested by the Japanese, and also Miss Irish Johnston, the clerk at the Consulate, an the evening of Dec. 7. ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article14 1941-12-12 3 Washington, Dec. 10. rrHE U.S. Secretary of State, 1 Mr. Cordell Hull, has mdi14 words
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55 1941-12-12 3 LABOUR INDUSTRY CONFERENCE IN U.S. Washington, Dec. 10. r^HE Senate Labour Committee 1 has postponed action on the proposed anti-strike leerslat'on. pending the possibility that President Roosevelt might soon call a jcint labour and industry conference on working conditions to devise a formula for a general labour speed-up with longerReuter - 55 words
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Advertisement530 1941-12-12 3 r 0. Mills* lIIU S KPCAR UK Incorporateo id Sngiand) %*D ONUKNTAX N. CO. MAR PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICE rbe ••••nm tarvteot are oeint oiatntaniM m 0 3. Co. fro. the Straits to then wtnvT^rt, 2 £X J, Chin* Indi* Ceyte- an* the UnJteo Kingdom D rassenjff n are reqnesteo530 words
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Advertisement186 1941-12-12 3 AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD. FREQUENT SAILINGS DURING DECEMBER DESTINED TO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS APPLY TO: AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES LTD. UNION BUILDING SINGAPORE TELEPHONE 5931 SILVER JAVA PACIFIC LINE Joint service ol JAVA PACIFIC LINE AND SILVER LINE LTD. to SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES rhe right i&186 words
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Advertisement296 1941-12-12 3 By reason of the organic weakness of their eyes, spectacle wearers- ■especially those engaged m sedentary occupations and close work— often suffer more than others from the ncious circle of general nervous tension— especially m War-time. Where can this *v>cious circle* most e&sily be broken Everyone who has tried Optrex296 words
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Article250 1941-12-12 4 Army's Big Part In Reconstruction rE Australian Minister for the Army, Mr. Forde, announced recently that the reconstruction of the East-West strategic road, linking Adelaide and Perth, was rapidly nearing completion. When rebuilt, the road wouid be able to carry traffic m any kind of weather.250 words
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Article142 1941-12-12 4 rjF enemy nations are treating our Australian prisoners of war as well as we are treating enemy prisoners of war m this country the Australian people can be well sa isfied." declared the Minister for Army (Mr. Forde* a Her a recent visit to internment and142 words
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Article, Illustration45 1941-12-12 4 In the South Eastern Command a class was held recently to train Military Police m the correct procedure of dealing with a road accident. This picture shows a fake accident arranged to illustrate the Sergeant-Major's lecture to the men.45 words
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202 1941-12-12 4 London, Dec. 11. WHATEVER the Nazi motive was m permitting its own population to read accounts of the sufferings of the German soldiers m the Russian campaign, the world is now able to realize why the German High Command has so bitterly been complaining ofBritish Wireless - 202 words
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Article23 1941-12-12 4 THE Services dance which was to 1 have been held m the Victoria Memorial Hall on Dec. 10 has been postponed.23 words
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153 1941-12-12 4 AUSTRALIAN NURSES Not One Has Become War Casualty REFERRING to the fact that although more than 1.000 Australian army nurses were serving m theatres of war abroad, and many of them had been under fire, not one had been wounded or had become a war casualty, the Minister for Army153 words
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Article34 1941-12-12 4 The Bombay Chronicle says' "The A. BCD. front being on the defensive will necessarily take time to hit back, but when it does Japan is promised the punishment she will not easily forget. ReuterReuter - 34 words
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Article28 1941-12-12 4 New Delhi, Dec. 10. 'pHE accidental loss of a Royal Indian Navy vessel is anounced by the Indian Government. The majority of the ship's company were saved.- ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Advertisement152 1941-12-12 4 Come and Relax forget worries and laugh for a while And HERE'S THE SHOW to chase away the Blues CAPITOL 3.15—6.15—9.15 ANN SOTHERN The Star who kept you m roars with her last picture "DULCY" "MAISIE WAS A LADY" With LEW AYRES and MAUREEN O'SULLIVAN OUR NEXT ATTRACTION— "TOO MANY152 words
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Advertisement118 1941-12-12 4 CA TH A V TODAY 3 10 610 9 10 -v/ii ii/i i > PHONE 3400 *40 HENRY FONDA Fil m EXTRA MORNING MATINEES TO-MORROW and SUNDAY at 11 O'CLOCK BUSINESS AS USUAL A. R. P. APPROVED AIR RAID SHELTERS FOR ALL OUR PATRONS TO-NIGHT DINE and DANCE at the118 words
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Advertisement88 1941-12-12 4 Kill them with FLIT j\ Protect your valuable I books, silks, curtains, and starched goods from destructive silver- l\ fish. Insist on Flit. Sub- I stitutes are often worth- 1 less sometimes even/ I dangerous and fre- I quently waste your mon- I ey. Flit is sold only m I88 words
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Advertisement169 1941-12-12 4 To Stop a Feverish COLD-CHILL -^j If your Temperature "H reaches 99° or over CARE/ Never, «w tha ym *^T o« W 0 rtM m umperatvrt You eeUi kmot no deertr sign that temtiKntitwmm. Yom rvlt thomld kt, when*** vow X WN < /nwnrA cotf 1 4i.V. A^£F (T/(«Ar 4bw169 words
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Miscellaneous542 1941-12-12 4 To-day's Broadcasting SINGAPORE £BL CZftm. iMZkc*.; 2HFI J0.96m. 9.69 m cs.; ZBft 6.175 m c«.: ZHPt 4141 m. 7.M m ca ZHL, ZHPI ZHP2. 6 40 a.m. Opening Announcements m French; 6.45 News m French*; 7.00 News Commentary m French; 7.15 Physical Exercises to music for women: 7.25 Music; 7.30542 words
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Miscellaneous273 1941-12-12 4 m isngusn; 10.15 News mi n 7*,, European dance music if^ 1 10 down. ll °0 cj^ •ReUyed from London tOn Gramophone Records EMPIRE STATION EASTERN SERVICF on r^ 17 81 m/c*.; 16 8 4 m*l£°£r m/ct r 2 553 metres GS o.io a.m. News; 6 25 6.30 War CommenUn-273 words
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585 1941-12-12 5 THE Singapore Free Press FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1941. 2,000 Rescued THERE was great relief m Singapore yc.Meiday when it became known that there were at least 2,000 survivors from Prince of Wales and Repulse, which were sunk off Malaya by Japanese aircraft on Wednesday. This news did much to soften585 words
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Article297 1941-12-12 5 AT this moment when we are i face to face with the Japanese, it is no use blaming any of our difficulties on the French capitulation to Germany which led to the Japanese control of IndoChina, nor to the failure of the Thais to resist the Japanese. It297 words
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Article400 1941-12-12 5 THE nev? situation created m Singapore by the declaration of war by Japan has made more urgent the need to study the whole problem of profiteering m foodstuffs and other commodities which is still being attempted by some shopkeepers and market stallholders m spite of every official discouragement. Profiteering400 words
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Article, Illustration368 1941-12-12 5 London, T>ec. 11. WRITING m to-day's News Chronicle, Mr. Vernon Bartlett say.?: "The preliminary but extremely important success of the Japanese m the Pacific battle area has inevitably encouiaged speculation about the attitude of the Soviet Union, the only great power with territory from whiqhReuter - 368 words
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Article47 1941-12-12 5 Washington. Dec. 11. NO motor tyres, except fcr defence purposes, can be bought from to-day until Dec. 22 under pain of severe penalty. The object of the prohibition, Issued by the Priorities Director, is to check rush of buying following the Japanese attack.— ReuterReuter - 47 words
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Article262 1941-12-12 5 New York, Dec. 11. HOW he took cover m a drainpipe while 18 Japanese aircraft were bombing and machinegunning Wake Island was described by Capt. John Hamilton, who piloted the Clipper from the Philippines to San Francisco. Capt. Hamilton was flying to Singapore and was betweenReuter - 262 words
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Article28 1941-12-12 5 Philadelphia. Dec. 11. IT is reported that Prineesi Stefani Hohenlohc is iOMQI the 65 Gentian, Italian and Japanese nationals arrested m Philadelphia and eastern Pen.-. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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Article28 1941-12-12 5 ARGENTINE JAPAN Buenos Aires, Dec. 11 THE Finance Minister has or- dered the Central Bank to suspend, until further notice, all financial transactions between Argentine and Japan. ReuterReuter - 28 words
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375 1941-12-12 5 Chungking, Dec. 11. "HPHE time has come for you to do youi duty to the utmost to repel Japan, the Pacific invader and pirate," exhorted Gen. Wu Teh-chen, secretary-general of the Kuomintang Headquarters, m his broadcast directed to Malayan Chinese yesterday. Gen. Wu375 words
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Article588 1941-12-12 5 London, Dec. 11. IN T an editorial headed "Le.^onl from Disaster,' The lvi.< says: "The fact must be lacvd that the Japanese are m a position of substantial ascendancy m Malayan waters. Too much should not be made of this condition. The enemy is extended with aReuter - 588 words
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Article117 1941-12-12 5 ffiMMsstw, ftat. It. the state Dtptrtoeot 1 noi n «ed that a nwftbl German £ew**per corresnond- -r-ro hem- lold "for Invcj auon. I>cy arc receiving rverv considers Hion. The vtat-m^nt m ]rr .d lcspons? to inquiries m U n German Embasiy. North American fournAlitti IReuter - 117 words
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Article157 1941-12-12 5 London. Dec. 11. "'THE -vl :.il.d services of the Indian army m Ethiopia and western Asia m the pa>v and the prr e:>t battles m Libya, and now m the Far East invest the latest report of the Indian Comforts Fund, of which Mr*. Amery157 words
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Advertisement72 1941-12-12 5 You Always Feel Best when you look best Ist have wide Vk range of suit I B icncths, llockvlllc 8 Suiting 1U.5.A.1 |||bP|^ Wain ShtelTg, w ""^^^Fif Silk and Wool also Ml f AMERICAN J| J| I I SHARKSKIN «m^P ta Various colour* bb»s^¥. bbV Tott k>H2 Too* your Ik»»(72 words
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805 1941-12-12 6 STORIES FROM BATTLEFRONT CTORIES of the amazing fortitude, courage and -> gallantry of the Empire troops who haw been participating m the defence of Kotaßahruhye been brought south by battle-stamed but cheerfnl looking members of the Royal Australian Air Force, British infantry units and,805 words
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Article349 1941-12-12 6 PEOPLES MORALE HIGH NO damage was done to Sungei Fatani town and the morale of the civUian population was exceedingly high, according to Mrs Nella Wingfleld, an evacuee, who gave a graphic account of Tuesday's aii raids by the Japanese on the town to a Free349 words
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Article172 1941-12-12 6 PIE Sultan of Johore has offered $4,500 000 tabout £500.000) to the British Government as a gift for war purposes from himself 3nd his Government. The Secretary of State for the Colonies has cabled asking the High Commissioner to convey to the Sultan the warm172 words
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62 1941-12-12 6 Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 11. (From Our Own Correspondent) T AWN mowers, hurdles, tubs with flower pants, !o?> and every conceivable variety of obstacles have been strewn about all fields including the race course and golf links here as a precaution against surprise landings by enemy planes.62 words
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354 1941-12-12 6 STRONG action is being taken m many directions to check any tendency to overcharge for r.ny type of goods. Inquirers are visiting establishments of all kinds to obtain first-hand knowledge of the situation. The public is asked to assist m these efforts to protect its354 words
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Article325 1941-12-12 6 Food Control Cases IN futur?. selfish buyers uho aie willing 10 pay more than the maximum prices will be prosecuted." declared Mr. J. P. Merson. Pood Control Officer, ip the Singapore fifth Court yesterday. Mr. Morsjn was prosecuting m a case m which m Indian, Babu325 words
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Article155 1941-12-12 6 Australian Cabled News Melbourne. Dec. It. r[E Australian War Cabinet is engaged on the problem of how far general war strategy must be re-cast because of the Pacific war. The Minister for Army, Mr. Frank Forde. has discussed with the Military Board the possible future need of155 words
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432 1941-12-12 6 "SCANDULOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS'* DEFERENCES to the "scandalous" state of <>Of i profiteering: and of the existence of i i,^ market" where foodstuffs could only b }> (MI at dealers' prices, were made at yesterday's merlin of the Rural Board, when a suggestion was432 words
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Advertisement467 1941-12-12 6 TENDERS SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY Tenders Tenders are now invited for the following materials or service* For particulars apply Municipal Tenders Room Supply oi Standard Hun Pressure Copper fubes Date oi Closing 4 d m Jan 5 1942 Supply and delivery of J.OOO--10 Amp. and 60 20 Amp. A C. Meters. Date467 words
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Advertisement460 1941-12-12 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE DEATH ROBERTSON— At No. CO Grange Road. Singapore, on Dec. 11, 1941, James Bruce Robertson, at the age of 8i years. The funeral will take place at the Bidadari Ceme- wry at 3C a.m. to-day. Deeply regretted. j SITUATION VACANT I INDIAN MILITARY NURSING SERVICE Nurses Urgently Needed460 words
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Advertisement158 1941-12-12 6 NOTICE SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO LTD I Owing to oxisting conditions we arc compelled to make the following modifications to our Delivery Services and we shall bo vary I grateful if our customers will co-opsrale j MIDDAY DELIVERY Mfemtfta* Orders close 11 a.m. Every endeavour will be made to deliver158 words
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