The Straits Times, 12 March 1940
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Title Section36 1940-03-12 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.} MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 16 PACES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS The Straits Times IB TAGES SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS36 words
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Advertisement272 1940-03-12 1 7rv MIEN CHONti TAILORING We only ask for a trial order. t%* Colaman St. Singapore. -Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. j, ('PHONE 5471). WH I B UCK&WHJITe f I PHd»^«S T /M /m/ M M J M m II M I ml m Imimlmlml m 1 jJ,J j I272 words
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Advertisement20 1940-03-12 1 for PERFECT STYLES in DRESSMAKING A READYMADES Cull at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.20 words
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Advertisement531 1940-03-12 2 (Pie Straits Umies SMALL APS? Minimum charge $1. for adrt. not exceeding 4 lines. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ad*, are prepayable RARRETT— At Sherbrooke. Quebec, or Mar. 5 to Eleanor, wife of E.C.G. Barrett M.C.S.. a son. since531 words
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Advertisement900 1940-03-12 2 FOR SALE A GOOD PIANO $20.- -Phone 7857. SHELVADOR Refrigerator. Phone 3333. THE WORLD KNOWN Red-O-Ray Gut strings for violin, cello bass. Season Co.. Ltd.. 115 North Bridge Road. Singapore. SHELVADOR REFRIGERATOR (1937) under guarantee. Capacity 4.3 cubic feet, Price $150. Can be seen at 13A Ridley Park. Tanglln FOR900 words
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Advertisement737 1940-03-12 2 BOARD RESIDENCE BEACH HOUSE Sea Front. Best location in Katong. Single and double rooms Excellent cuisine. Bathing pagar Tennis, garagfs Rates mod. Phone 5553. NEW FLORAVILLE, 130 Grange Road. Available March 16. Well furnished cool 3c airy double bed room with sitting room private verandah entrance, bathroom attached, mod san737 words
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Advertisement706 1940-03-12 2 FOR HIRE REFRIGERATOR— New or Used Phone 3333 PUBLIC NOTICESMALAYAN TIN DREDGING LIMITED. (Incorporated in England) The Board has declared an Interim Dividend of 10% and a Bonus Dividend of 5%, less Income Tax at 7/- in the 9. payable iii Londou on Mr.rch 20, 1940. A. J. KELMAN. General706 words
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Advertisement407 1940-03-12 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC Kathleen Brown DESIGNER DRESS-MAKER Room 35, Raffles Hotel Spot -is Suite in Silk and Cotton Sarongs. APB 1 WANTED TO RENT For immediate entry. Large airy godown; must be dry. On Monthly tenancy Box No. 368, Straits Times. TENDERS SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT TRUST. TENDERS are invited for roofing407 words
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Advertisement75 1940-03-12 2 USED CARS 1937 AUSTIN 12 -HP. SALOON -VERY ROOMY. ECONOMICAL $12 75* 1937 RENAULT. 12 HP. SALOON BLACK FINISH. $850. 1938 DODGE SALOON. EXCELLENT CONDITION. BLACK FINISH. $1350 1936 DODGE SALOON. BLACK FINISH. $825 1938 MINX DROP-HEAD COUPE. VERY SMART $1465 1937 FIAT 1500 SALOON PERFECT CONDITION $975 ALL GUARANTEED.75 words
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Advertisement741 1940-03-12 3 "shipping announcements (incorporated in Japan* JENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO LIVERPOOL Colons Al*. Sues. Port Said Naples. larseUles. Gibraltar. LLibon ni g^^^ t xHUSIMI MARU Mar 15 1« i HAKUSAN MARU Apr. 4 5 X Omits Lisbon Calls Bombay TO LONDON > DELAGOA MARU Apr. 1« IT741 words
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Advertisement468 1940-03-12 3 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS WsSSUSUS SERVICES HOWARDS: UC-JJJ THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated In Denmark SINGAPORE— PENANG— KUALA LUMPUR. N» admittance on J»c«rd_«gp£jg_«2eclalj»erßiR >^ M^^ MM^ MaMM BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. SEECAKAOA KlLt*^^ j^ffij\ Oo via Canada «> Norm America— Itaiy^tr^ Europe. Fast Expresses carry yoj IWjE&Mi mBt^AJWa FasT through AIR468 words
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Advertisement221 1940-03-12 3 THE NORTH AMERICAN TRADING CORPORATION (Agents for ISBRAMDTSEM-KCLLER COMPANY IMC. new york SCANDINAVIAN MOTORSHIPS TO NORTH AMERICA TO EUROPE "HERSTEIN" (new:y built) 14 kno'. <TONSBERGFJORD"-14 knots ex^ct^l expected load Singapore second half t0 io, d Singapore second half March to.ssr awaaaaa CENO4 ll tcoUed deep tank* 825 tens each. Excellent221 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous675 1940-03-12 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY nirom tdb 9«5 me/1 m.n *mj SINGAPORE <«•• «*•>! PMN mct (29Z ml! VOB ZUL 1.31 me/» (tZSm I (l9sa m ZHP 0.69 me/i (S0.96m.l 4 50 pm programme preview; 4.53 p.m. US gin Miscellaneous gramophone r e- Tea concert; 5.50 p.m. Alfredo and hla ords- 1 30p675 words
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1261 1940-03-12 4 MALAYA'S TIN BRITAIN'S WAR EFFORT Is Control Scheme Working Against Victory QUOTA CUT DIMINISHES DOLLAR EXCHANGE SUPPLIES (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 1. ITNITED STATES consumers want all the Straits tin they can get. Even with the export quota at 120 per cent, supplies of this brand were eufficiently1,261 words
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Article335 1940-03-12 4 London, Mar. 11. THE Stock Exchange was mainly quiet owing to the imminence of to-morrow"s War Loan issue. Most groups tended to ease but Indian Government Bonds were exceptionally strong on good buying from Eastern sources. —Reuter. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Sharr are of335 words
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Article160 1940-03-12 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES vFrom Out Own Correspondent; london. Mar. 11. /COMMODITY and Exchange markets closed as tallows with previous quotations to parenthesis: RUBBER: Steady. Spot 12& d i2Ud (124 d 12',4d) May 11 1516 d 12d (11-id 12d) July-Sept 11 4 d ll^d (U4d ll^d) Oct-Dec. HUd 11-Tid (ll'. 4 d160 words
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1296 1940-03-12 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations MONDAY. MAR. 11, 1910: 6 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin <4s) 5s 5s 6d Austral Amal. < 5s > as 9d 6s 3d c.d Austral Malay 35s 37s x.d. Ayer Hltam 24s 25s Ayer Weng .62>i .67% Bangrln Tin (£> 21s 9d 22s 9d1,296 words
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249 1940-03-12 4 LYALL AND EVATT 'S DAILY QUOTATIONS Singapore. Alar. n. i .UlMiNG BuyeiR •><•!!. I AmpaU 51'; 5/4'.a Austrai Arpalj 6/1 t> 4' Batu Selangor> 1.55 1.63 Hong Fatts 1.33 1 35cd Jelcbut 0.85 O.Oi Kampong Lanjuts 2'i 23 9 K. Kamunttrs 8/- 8/9 Kamunting 11 12 Klang Rivers 2.03 2.10249 words
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Article156 1940-03-12 4 Mails close at the General Post Office e» follows: TO-DAY Aden a l r 5 p.m. Africa (East South) air 5 p.m. Burma air 5 p.m. China, Kunming air 9.30 5 p.m. Egypt air 5 p.m. Great Britain and Europe generally air 5 p.m. Hong Kong156 words
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Advertisement32 1940-03-12 4 of RECONDITIONED and NEW [TVrVTV¥TY^ PRICES FROM $25... I I 11 1 'f" EVERY SET CARRIES ■HsPL^E flu/jil-i counts will be given for cash. gas RADIO SERVICE CO. 2, ORCHARD ROAD, SINGAPORE.32 words
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Miscellaneous414 1940-03-12 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-fiay H.W. 00.24 a.m. 8.9 ft; 12.34 p.m. 8.9 It. L.W. 6.22 ajn. 1.6 ft.; 6.34 p.m. 1.8 ft. To-morrow H.W. 00.47 ajn. 89 ft.; 1.07 p.m. 8.6 ft. L.W. 6.50 a.m. 1.5 ft.; 6.58 pjn. 2.2 ft. Thursday, Mar. 14. H.W. 1.14 a.m. 8.9 ft.; 1.4l414 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article431 1940-03-12 5 Shares Quiet But Steady: Little Interest In Rubber B> Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Mar. 12. THERE are no important changes in markets this morning. Rubber was unchanged in London at 12V8Q. but New York advanced slightly, closing at 18*fe cents, a rise of one-sixteenth of a cent,431 words
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Article114 1940-03-12 5 Keen Satisfaction In London London, Mar. 12. Comment In the city columns of British newspapers expresses satisfaction at the announcement of the long expected Brazilian debt settlement. Although it is realized that the terms represent rather less than half the interest rates on the loans in question,British Wireless - 114 words
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Article58 1940-03-12 5 THE domestic export of tin and tin-in-ore at 75.5 per cent, tin content from Malaya during February totalled 6,354 tons. Of this amount. 6.188 tons were exported from the F.M.S.: 54 tons from Johore: 28 tons from Kedah: 16 tons from Perils; four tons from Kelantan: 4458 words
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Article107 1940-03-12 5 Bigger Yugoslav Market Sought London, Mar. 11. The secretary of Belgrade Chamber of Industry, M. Militch Evitch will begin discussions this week with representatives of British industry with a view to increasing the volume of trade between Great Britain and Yugoslavia. The conversations will explore theReuter - 107 words
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Article45 1940-03-12 5 EXPORTS of rubber from the Malayan regulated area in February totalled 42,751 tons, states the Controller of Rubber. This compares with an estimate furnished earlier in the month of 43,000 tons. Malaya's proportionate monthly allowance during the current, quarter is 42,832 tons.45 words
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Article24 1940-03-12 5 RUBFt crop* for February are reported a.s follows lb. Henrietta Rubber 139,300 Sungei Matang 37.500 Malaka Pinda 60.000 United M?:acca 45,30024 words
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Article113 1940-03-12 5 tProm Our Own Correspondent! London. Feb. 11Th? following are to-day's "bid" quotations or Fixed Trusts:— s. British Empire "A" 17 British EmDire "B" 8 British Emoire Cumulative 14 British Enroire Cprehensive 14 British General "A" 19 Hritish General "B" 15 British General "C" 12 Gold Producers First 23113 words
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Article288 1940-03-12 5 Final Dividend Of 10 Per Cent. TTHE profits of Tapah Rubber Estates, Ltd., were doubled in 1939, in comparison with the previous year. A final dividend of 10 per cent, is proposed by the directors and will be considered at the annual meeting of the company288 words
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Article124 1940-03-12 5 Sin' we. Mar. 12, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.00 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $13.50 White $13.00 Black $8.25 Copra Mixed $3.40 Sun Dried $3 80 Sago Flout No 1 Lingga $6.32-, 56.32 1 Fair $6.25 Sarawak $6.50 ielotono Palembang $16.00 Banja $15.50124 words
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Article184 1940-03-12 5 rive .'ollowing are me exenange rates tnis morning according to the dally circular issued by the Hongkong and Shanghai Ban kin? Corporation SELLING London T.I 2/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 1/16 Rate for freight 2/4'; Lyons demand 2060 Switzerland demand 208 U Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15184 words
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Article90 1940-03-12 5 Tuesday, Mar. 12, noon. Buyers SeUeri Price* Prices No. IX B.S.S. (Spot loose) SB9i No. IX R.S.S. Le.b. In coses March 19% S9* Sellers option G.F.A.Q. K.S.S. t.o.b. In balee March 36% 37 Sellers option FAQ. K.S.S. t.o.b. In bales March 36% 36 J4 Sellers90 words
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Advertisement165 1940-03-12 5 'TO N G*T ES T" j tA \> S O* _l Bffi*_*___b 0 mm E^_k__f_V :i§fcr sS^_ E^ is jy V* j^^g*^ Mm- x \l_Br 4a_L < The **Tong'?en" one of th« tturdies* of simple TJ|H|^^^H|f~ <-^&j&jjjjiKtHjj&K%jijjj—^£ moving iror. type »r«*trom#nts, Hs principle of opera- >«^ mm^^ lt___U being patented.165 words
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Advertisement180 1940-03-12 5 OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS TARZAN'S GRIP for all small running repairs A motorist writes—" 1 would not travel without a tube." HANDY for ANYTHING Obtainable everywhere 50 cents per tube Sole Distributors GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore A Kuala Lumpur. /__^^_l m iii I THE RADt^OFTME FUTURE TO-DAV| ke£ huaT RAD|Q180 words
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Advertisement295 1940-03-12 5 THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA (TRUSTEES) LIMITED. Guaranteed and Controlled by THE MERCANTILE BANK OK INDIA LIMITED The Company, vhich ts incorporated in the S.S and registered as a Trust Company, undertakes the following duties: EXECUTOR OR TRUSTEE OF A WILL ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF DECEASED PERSON TRUSTEE 01 A295 words
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Advertisement206 1940-03-12 6 .NEVER BEFORE SHOWN IN MALAYA WALT DISNEY'S ALL-TECHNICOLOUR CARTOON PROGRAMME TO DAY :i. 1 5, Al UAMRPA 6.i5 9.i5 p.m. #*i«n#%m pi%#% RKO RADIO Pictures present WALT DISNEY'S Latest Hits! t MICKEY MOUSE n 9 'SOCIETY DOG SHOW <9 DONALD tffr DUCKW f^-v SUBJECTS X> ftCfyj LITTLE PIGS -THE PRACTICAL206 words
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Advertisement113 1940-03-12 6 t MODERN BALLROOM Private lessons given day and evening by expert tutor. Standard steps, correct style and quick success guaranteed. Moderate charges by the •MODERN DANCING STUDIO" If you call at 5-A, Ann Siang Hill, (behind 281, South Bridge Road, Singapore). QUEEN jj|*J| SCREENfIB Dcanna Dnrbin •147 (s2.— each) Spring113 words
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Advertisement373 1940-03-12 6 OPENING TO-NIGHT 6.15 9.15 A SOUL-STIRRING DRAMA I X THAT LIES BEHIND THE TORTURED CRY THEY MADE CRIMINAL A Warner Bros.' Dramatic Hit! with JOHN GARFIELD with CLAUDE RAINS, ANN SHERIDAN, MAY ROBSON Week-end Matinees— 2 P.M. TAIL SPIN also ROBERT TAYLOR In HIS AFFAIR [o^l J j-^^l] 7 TO-NIGHT373 words
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Advertisement207 1940-03-12 6 SEASON EXTENDED for the benefit of the hundreds TURNED AWAY The Whole Town's talking about this Grand Picture 3 SHOWS TO-DAY At Y r Fav urite VIS 6.15 9.15 AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE CAPITOL ll^TI The Queen of the Screen— j *'P(L| Sinking more gloriously than J M fc?w Hear her sing207 words
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457 1940-03-12 7 "Would Use All Available Resources At Our Disposal" Premier "THE British and French Governments have already in- formed the Finnish Government that they are prepared, in response to an appeal for further aid, to proceed immediately and jointly to the helpReuter - 457 words
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Article347 1940-03-12 7 Why Britain Declined Fo Pass On Red Demands London, Mar. 11. IT WAS revealed in official circles this morning that M. Maisky, the Russian Ambassador in London, saw Mr. R. A. Butler, Foreign Under-Secretary, on Feb. 22 and put forward terms for peace with Finland.Reuter - 347 words
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Article55 1940-03-12 7 Tokio, Mar. 11. THE General and special budget bills tor the 1940-41 fiscal year will be approved by the budgetary subcommittee in the House of Peers today. The bills will unanimously pass a plenary session of the House of Peers on Mar. 14 or Mar. 15 in view55 words
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Article134 1940-03-12 7 London, Mar. 11. RELATIONS between Sweden and the Allies have become still more strained during the past week, in the opinion of foreign diplomatic circles, as a result of Sweden's attitude toward Finland. Swedish newspapers reproduce little oi the foreign criticism which Sweden's attitude has aroused.Reuter - 134 words
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77 1940-03-12 7 Tokio, Mar. 11. MAJOR-GEN. KOH MORIOKA has been appointed Director of the North China office of the Chinese Affairs Board in succession to Lieut.Gen. Seiichi Kita, who has been assigned an undisclosed important post. Major-Gen. Tadaharu Takeshita has been installed in the post of Director77 words
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32 1940-03-12 7 rE death has occurred of Mr. Thomas Petrie. late editor of tlfc Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post, aged 67, reports Reutei from London.Reuter - 32 words
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Advertisement227 1940-03-12 7 rONIGHX MARCI 28th, 29th 30th Cocktail Dance GAIETIES 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. j QA(b DINNER DANCE 40 ARTISTS (informal) 40 DANCE HOSTESSES 9.45 to midnight TICKETS $2.00 Matl TSVMh)T 5 V Mh NO ADMISSION CHARGE ADMISSION FW ONERS 51.50 RAFFLES ORCHESTRA" directed by Dan Hopkins. "Q^«^ rMVJW ADELPH3 HOTEL227 words
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Advertisement304 1940-03-12 7 box rynfTTs t|mes OFFICE 3.15 PHONE MALOXA'jMOJr MODERN —CINEMA— D.JO 3400 hHiiiv 915 UHKKK GOtS LAST THREE SHOWS TO-DAY united artists 'YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY OF SEEING THIS ROLLICKING COMEDY! tORETTA YOUNG AND DAVID KIVEN IN -ETERNALLY YOURSwith HUGH HERBERT BILLY BURKE C. AUBREY SMITH TOE SCREEN'S AT HER OF 'FOUR304 words
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1148 1940-03-12 8 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, MAR. 12, 1940. (192nd. Day of the War.) WAITING TO BE BURIED Hitherto, in dealing with the subject of income tax, we have had to confine attempts to interpret public reaction to the proposals outlined in His Excellency's broadcast address, to feeling in the Colony. A visit to1,148 words
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Article98 1940-03-12 8 Amsterdam, Mar. 12. The Dutch cargo steamer Amor (2,325 tons) was mined and sunk near the West Hinder lightship. The crew of 30 were rescued by the Irish steamer City of Bremen and landed at Flushing. The Amor was en route to Holland from theReuter - 98 words
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Letters To The Editor
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736 1940-03-12 8 To the Editor of the Straits limes Sir,— l trust that the unofficial members of the Legislative and Federal Councils will read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest all the recent leading articles of the Straits Times on income tax and not allow themselves to736 words
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Letter191 1940-03-12 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Having read the letter by "LJJC." in your issue of Mar. 6, I who am a wage-earner do not in the least endorse his views. How could he foresee so quickly that clerks getting small salaries would191 words
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1263 1940-03-12 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— From the welter of talk and writing on the subject of Malayan help to the United Kingdom during this war certain pointers, if not facts, emerge. It is clear, for instance, and has been long known1,263 words
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448 1940-03-12 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— There is an aspect of this war tax dispute which deals cnlv with c >ld realities and with which nobody hns yet dealt. The. whole of the resarves of Malaya are invested in London our448 words
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192 1940-03-12 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time.Sir,— ln an interview, the Hon. Captain Hashim Is reported to »iave stated "Thp Arab and Malay land-owners with whom I have talked are all In favour of income tax etc." I do not know who the members of192 words
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Advertisement576 1940-03-12 8 FKESH STOCK OF I.P.N.S. WARE. Fine quality E.P.N.S. Ware made In England. Modern and Attractive patterns, put up 1n Fancy Gift Boxes. Prices from $1.50 to $1.85 Box of 6 Teaspoons. $2.40 3ox of 6 Teaspoons and l Sugar Tong. $3.50 Box of 12 Teaspoons and l sugar Tong. (Postage576 words
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Advertisement50 1940-03-12 8 EYE EXAMINATION or MODERN GLASSES Greatest Accuracy and Lowest Charges. (We possess the best equipment). Everbright Optical Co. QUALIFIED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 19, Chulla Street. Phone 4435. C. S. CHONG, Dr. of Optometry. RAILWAY GODOWN s c STORAGE ACCOMMOD AT I ON AVAILABLE AT DEPOTS SUITABLY PLACED FOR RAIL HEAD DISTRIBUTION.50 words
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103 1940-03-12 9 ONE of the innumerable British mer-j chant seamen who cannot be frightened from the sea is Captain George Simpson, who twice had ships Bunk under him in 1916. He was in command of another ship in this war, and within a menth his shipReuter - 103 words
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46 1940-03-12 9 Paris. Mar. 12. A FRENCH was communique issued last night says there were fairly .^harp local encounters to the southeast of the Nied river. There was also artillery firing in the region of the Vosges and activity of both air forces.—Reuter.Reuter - 46 words
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73 1940-03-12 9 Foreign Journalist's Trial In Tokio Takio. Mar. 12. THE trial of Mr. James Young. Far Eastern representative of the International News Service, en charges of fabrication and circulation of rumours opened yesterday in the district court here. Soven minutes alter the opening of the trial, the public was excluded, exceptingReuter - 73 words
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Article58 1940-03-12 9 London, Mar. 12. AN Anglo-Ncrwegian trade agreement was signed yesterday. It enables trade between Britain md Norway to continue as nearly normally as the war permits. A joint standing commission will be n-tablished to meet from time to time In London or Oslo to deal with ques-Reuter - 58 words
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Article34 1940-03-12 9 Berlin. Mar. 22. ITALY has ordered 200,000 tons of coal from Yugoslavia to the end of May. according to a Rome dispatch to th? German news agency.— Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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Article60 1940-03-12 9 RED CROSS FUND NOW £1,211,000 London, Mar. 12. In Manny of his father, the late Andrew Mellon, former Amsrlcan Ambassador In londop. Mr. Paul Mellon has sent a gift of £a.. r >oo to the Lord Mayor of London's RcJ Cm x Fund for the purchase of a fleet ofReuter - 60 words
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Article57 1940-03-12 9 THE British Commander-in-Chief of the air force .in the Middle East, Air Marshal Sir William Mitchell, and commandant of the French air foroe in the Eastern Mediterranean, Gen. Javnaud, who arrived >n Angora on Saturday for staff talks with the Turkish military chiefs, will stay57 words
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Article233 1940-03-12 9 Peiping, Mar. 12. ris now Quite definite that Lleut.Gen. Kita, the Japanese army's political director in North China and the power behind the Peiping Government, will shortly leave North China for good, having been transferred to a military command in Japan. His successor is Major-Gen. Mohioka.Reuter - 233 words
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Article34 1940-03-12 9 London, Mar. 12. CIVE persons were killed and 20 others seriously injured at Moston colliery, Manchester, as the result of wagons getting out of control and crashing down an incline. Reuter.Reuter - 34 words
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404 1940-03-12 9 A STATEMENT was made to Reuter yesterday by M. Guenther, of Sweden's part in the Russo-Flnnish negotiations. He said that the initiative was not taken by the Swedish Government, which had strictly maintained the role of intermediary between the Soviet and Finnish Governments withoutReuter - 404 words
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Article, Illustration45 1940-03-12 9 Taking advantage of recent Arctic conditions on the western front, the BE.F. have been making experiments with a view to ensuring that troops shall be as free from observation as possible. This anti-tank gun is ready for action, and almost invisible.45 words
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Article, Illustration638 1940-03-12 9 Story Of Axis Peace Plan To Be Handed To Mr. Sumner Welles RIBBENTROP, German Foreign Minister, Signor Mussolini, and Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, are working on a peace plan which will be handed to Mr. Sumner Welles (U.S. Undersecretary of State) when heReuter - 638 words
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123 1940-03-12 9 jondon, Mar. 11. TWO years ago yesterday, Germany annex- ed Austria and in London the r.nniversary was remembered by the opening of an organization to be known as the "Austrian Office," whose object wll be to get into touch with patriotic anti-Nazi movements tn AustriaReuter - 123 words
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Article40 1940-03-12 9 Xoronto, Mar. 12. UR. HARRY NIXON, Provincial Secretary to the Ontario Government and Premier Hepburn's right-hand man, has resigned from the Ontario Cabinet as a protest against Mr. Hepburn's recent actions In criticizing the conduct of Canada's war effort.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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502 1940-03-12 9 Reported Details Of Armistice Talks In Moscow Stockholm, Mar. 12. IT is understood here that a definite decision on the peace negotiations between Soviet Russia and Finland is expected to-day. According to the Stockholm correspondent of the Italian Stefani news agency, the Finnish delegation has502 words
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44 1940-03-12 9 A MOSCOW communique claims that the Soviets have surrounded Viipuri (Viborg) and occupied the eastern and northern parts of this important town behind the Mannerheim Line. The Soviets are now advancing on the western shore of Yiipuri Bay. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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92 1940-03-12 9 IN Bombay the Government has Intervened In a labour dispute so far without success. About 30.000 textile workers iiave been on strike since last Monday for increase of wages to mest the higher cost of living. When the negotiations with the employers broke down,Reuter - 92 words
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Advertisement9 1940-03-12 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 13, 14 and 169 words
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Advertisement17 1940-03-12 9 ACORN* EVAPORATED MILK FROM NEW ZEALAND PHONE 5376 FIVE LIMES Advt at Singapore Cold Storage Co, Ltd.17 words
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1115 1940-03-12 10 How Cloak Of Patriotism Has Been Used By Communists STARTED BACKING-UP SOCIETY GENERAL UNION THE growth of the Malayan Communist Party under the cloak of Chinese patriotism and the development of the Anti-Enemy Backing-Up Society and the Singapore AllLabour Trades Red General Union, which1,115 words
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Article155 1940-03-12 10 .\i) Pill co i |i. la] Dinner Dance. i; \i ill v .mill il Dancp 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. informal i 9.45 to Midnight. G\Ki:i(K IHLATKK GKYLANO Robbery on The Devil's Rd Chco Moli Yum. Cantoneae Talkie 7.45 p.m. tVOKLU To-night No Show ■Am wokij) Happy Theatre: Forgotten155 words
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297 1940-03-12 10 EFFORTS to secure an extension of the notice given by the Singapore Harbour Board to dockyard strikers to vacate their quarters arc being made to-day by the strikers, it is understood. The notice expires to-day and It states that the strikers must297 words
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Article40 1940-03-12 10 Inche Syed Ahmad, of the Seremban Health Office, who met with a motorcycle accident recently when returning from Johore as a result of hia tyre bursting is now out of Beremban Hospital and is undergoing treatment, as an out-door patient.40 words
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Article133 1940-03-12 10 $50,000 Building Nears Completion (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Mar. 11. EXTENSION of the Mersing senior resthouse into a 12-room twostoried structure is nearing completion and it is expected to be ready in a month. The undertaking, which has cost the government about $60,000, was necessitated133 words
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148 1940-03-12 10 Met Ahearne Deputation In New Delhi r.E King has approved the appointment of Sir Girja Shankar Bajpai as member of the Governor-General's Executive Council in the vacancy that will occur on the expiry on Apr. 1 of Sir Jagdish Prasad's term of office as148 words
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165 1940-03-12 10 A PILE of cases containing beer, stout and soda water were exhibits before Mr. Justice Manning and the jury at the Assizes yesterday when three Chinese, Goh Boob Seng, Ng Heck Kee and Goh Kirn Chuan, were :n trial on charges framed under the165 words
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84 1940-03-12 10 BAIL of 51, 500 was allowed L. J. Fernando, a clerk of Goodwood Park Hotel, who claimed trial in the Singapore criminal district court thic norning to a charge of criminal breach )f trust of $1,066 on Feb. 2, and also o84 words
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Article65 1940-03-12 10 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 12. OPEAKING at the State Coun|J cil meeting to-day, Mr. W. G. C. Blunn declared that he had been asked by the Unofficial members of the Council to express their unanimous opinion that the war contribution to the Imperial65 words
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Article, Illustration41 1940-03-12 10 Taking advantage of recent Arctic conditions on the Western Front, the B.EI". have been making experiments with a view to ensuring that troops shall be as free from observation as possible. A snowman with hi 3 Bren gun.41 words
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391 1940-03-12 10 "Delicate Inquiries/ Say Police, Opposing Bail ALLEGED to have committed an offence described by his counsel as new in the Colony's laws," Soh Hun Swee, a 29-year-old Hokkien, appeared before Mr. H. Watson in the Singapore Third Police Court this morning. The charge, which was391 words
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Article220 1940-03-12 10 Passive Defence Exercise 1,000 WARDENS OUT IN GEORGE TOWN (From Our Own Correspondent) i'Miang. Mar. 12. IMORE than 1.000 wardens were on duty in Penang's third black-out test from 8.30 to 11 p.m. yesterday. George Town was divided into 135 sectors, five report centres, and 70 Boy220 words
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Article68 1940-03-12 10 MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DR. SUN THE first memorial service to 1 be held in Dr. Sun Vat Sen's residence in Tai Gin Road, Balestier, which was recently renovated and opened, took place this morning when Singapore Chinese observed the 15th anniversary of the death of Dr. Sun. The Chinese Con-sulate-General68 words
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Advertisement53 1940-03-12 10 I J^T^AE iniiJs^ 1 '0 II I fcfc^ New Defrost I^^B 3^ B IN LESS THAN I /"SS^/ D O*IESTtn 1 FROZEN FOODS MA*Txt%* I KEPT FOR DAYS Rv FROZEN DESSERTS W e StilltfJloiici* I EASILY QUICKLY w uat? PREPARED (Advertisement of The General Electric Co.. Ltd.. of Engla nJ.53 words
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658 1940-03-12 11 Police Officer Asks Court To Take Serious View SAYS PREVIOUS LENIENCY TREATED WITH CONTEMPT "I AM instructed by the Deputy Public Prosecutor to ask for a deterrent sentence in this case," said Mr. G. E. Devonshire, Assistant Superintendent of Police, yesterday at the conclusion658 words
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106 1940-03-12 11 THE first of a new series called "The Shadow of the Swastika" Mill be given in the Singapore broadcasting programmes at 9.05 to-night. This series, which has been most realistically produced, tells the story of the Nazi Party, and its first episode, to be broadcast106 words
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Article104 1940-03-12 11 THE Board of Licensing Justices, who met in the Singapore criminal district court yesterday, refused the application of L. Hackmeier, of Telok Blangah Road, for a second class licence for a public house. The applicant, who was represented by Mr. P. F. De Souza, said104 words
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Article49 1940-03-12 11 Mar. 6. HIS EXCELLENCY presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at Government House in the morning. Mar. 9. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Gibson, Mr. W. A. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dawson and Captain B. K. Castor had luncheon at Government House.49 words
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Article178 1940-03-12 11 Stock Position Responsible IN an order by the Food Controller, Malaya, yesterday new maximum prices are fixed for the sale of tinned milk in the Colony. Tinned milk, especially of the sweetened variety. Is a perishable commodity and owing to the present glut of supplies in178 words
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123 1940-03-12 11 SENTENCE was postponed against Chan Seng Yip, described as a Singapore Harbour Board striker, who was tried on charges under the Defence Regulations in the Singapore Fifth Court yesterday. He was found guilty of having made speeches to other strikers on three occasions instigating them not123 words
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Article96 1940-03-12 11 TTHE DEATH took place yesterday of Mr. William Henry Scully, aged 57 years, at his residence in Jansen Road, Singapore. He was a former Penang State cricketer and lived for many years in Penang, where he was employed by the Harbour Board. Mr. Scully came96 words
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Article, Illustration605 1940-03-12 11 Malaya Buying Food Steel FURTHER INCREASE SINCE THE WAR AUSTRALIA'S trade with Malaya last year was at one of the highest levels recorded and a jump in exports registered soon after the outbreak of war presages even better figures this year, stated Mr. H. A. Peterson, Australian605 words
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Article38 1940-03-12 11 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Mar. 11. MR. WEE CHONG JIN, well-known Penang sportsman, was admitted to the Bar of the Colony by Mr. Justice Aitken. Mr. Ong Huck Lim made the application.38 words
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496 1940-03-12 11 JUDGMENT was reserved by Mr. Justice a'Beckett Terrell in the High Court yesterday in the appeal by the Deputy Public Prosecutor against the acquittal, by the Singapore Criminal District Court Judge, of Robin Aylmer Elliott, a young European ex-bank assistant accountant, on a charge496 words
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Advertisement299 1940-03-12 11 %jLr £z#J afo&7- FASHION and WEAR... joiTH fk Wk JVaIItSi never know how truly von- W& W mi ENAMEL derful your nails can be until B_ you use Revlon Nail Enamel. Ajh Fashion's smartest vith £F Jk real style authority. You'll agree with the millions of Jf women the world299 words
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1011 1940-03-12 12 Two Chinese Fatally Injured In Fight POLICE COURT STORY OF RAID ON AMUSEMENT PARK J/HAKI tunics, a slouch hat, a "songkoh stiff" otherwise a pillbox hat and jackknives were exhibits in the Singapore criminal district court yesterday, when 19 youthful Malay sappers of the1,011 words
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Article, Illustration312 1940-03-12 12 Comment On New Under-Secretary (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Feb. 28. CTRONG criticism of the substitution of Sir George Gater, late of the L.C.C. and Ministry of Home Security, for Sir Cosmo Parkinson as Permanent Under-Secretary of State at the Colonial Office is expressed in the February312 words
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136 1940-03-12 12 IN a plea for leniency for his client, Tan Yong Fook, a police clerk and interpreter with 20 years' service, Mr. V. J. Mendis told Mr. Justice Manning and the jury at the Assizes yesterday that Tan had been betrayed by his wife and136 words
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119 1940-03-12 12 A LANDLORD who wished to leside in his own house because the prejnises he was staying in were unsuitable was granted permission to eject the tenant of his house by the Rent Assessment Board yesterday. The landlord was Dr. Harold Liat Hin Lim,119 words
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273 1940-03-12 12 THE usefulness of the Singapore broadcasting station as a means of countering German propaganda was demonstrated twice last week-end. On Saturday the German newsagency declared that during air attacks on British convoys on Wednesday and Thursday, 11 of our ships had been sunk or273 words
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Advertisement138 1940-03-12 12 Did you MACLEAN your teeth to-day? I never overlook it MACLEANS PEROXIDE TOOTH PASTE Sales Representative A. T. Gillespie, P.O. Box 217. Singapore. If you use a solid dentifrice, try MACLEANS SOLID PEROXIDE DENTIFRICE SUAN KEE HOTEL I 'Jalacca's most up to-date hostelry 105-107 Ilun^a Raya Road, Malacca. Lnj-ge, well138 words
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Advertisement487 1940-03-12 12 Septic Germs Lurk Everywhere The least Scratch will let them in! To leave healiug to chance is to them. No germ can get into a riSci Practice SAFETY cut once Cuticura is applied. No FIRST by keeping a tin of germ can live in contact with Cuticura Ointment handy and487 words
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312 1940-03-12 13 "NO PROPOSALS TO MAKE NO COMMITMENTS TO OFFER" Mr. Sumner Welles Tells Press In London: Meets King Queen London, Mar. 11. MR. Sumner Welles, the U.S. Under-Secretary of State, who arrived in London yesterday, drove to the American Embassy in the morning and received the Press at noon. He s-miled312 words
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Article309 1940-03-12 13 Allied Resolve To End Nazi Menace London, Mar. 11. A WARM welcome is given to Mr. Bumner Welles by the English newspapers. The Daily Telegraph says: He was assured before he came that the British Government would take him fully into its confidence and heReuter - 309 words
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156 1940-03-12 13 FE number of German prisoners of war in British Internment camps now totals over 1,500. The combatant prisoners of war number 257, and there are 1,271 merchant seamen. In announcing these figures to-day, a War Office spokesman added that the German prisoners of war nowReuter - 156 words
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54 1940-03-12 13 "NO NEGOTIATIONS WITH HITLER"— MASARYK THE DETERMINATION of the Allies to fight the war to an end was expressed yesterday by M. Jan Masaryk, the former Czecho-Slovak Minister to Britain. "There are not going to be any negotiations with Hitler," he said. "The war is going to be fought out54 words
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38 1940-03-12 13 SOME 600 Czechoslovak pilots are among the first Czecho-Slovak army units to take part In active war operations. They form part of the j French Air Force, but have their own squadrons.38 words
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Article164 1940-03-12 13 PREMIER COAL SETTLEMENT Hope For Resumption Of Rome Trade Talks London, Mar. 11. ur. CHAMBERLAIN, the Prime Ministcr, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said he was glad to say that on Saturday an agreement was reached with the Italian Government on the question of importsReuter - 164 words
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249 1940-03-12 13 London, Mar. 11. ACCORDING to the Rome correspondent of the New York Times, the written decision to release Italian coal ships "has cut the ground from under Ribbentrop's feet." The same newspaper, In a leading article, says: 'Rarely has there been a diplomatic move249 words
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50 1940-03-12 13 Paris, Mar. 11. FIS revealed that during yesterday* air operations over the Western Front there was an air battle between six French fighters and an equal number of German machines. The result was a draw, no plana beir.«,' brought down on either side.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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285 1940-03-12 14 Definite News Imminent, States Legation Spokesman In Stockhobn Stockholm, Mar. 11. HESPITE a denial by the Finnish legation here of new Soviet peace proposals, it is stated that the prospects of a peace settlement being reached between Russia and Finland within theReuter - 285 words
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Article265 1940-03-12 14 Battle That Is Unique Fighting On Ice For Town Of Viipuri London, Mar. 11. TTHE battle for Viipuri (Viborg), which still rages, may rank as one of the most extraordinary In military history, writes Reuter's military correspondent. From the topographical viewpoint alone, the correspondent says, nothing like It has everReuter - 265 words
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Article172 1940-03-12 14 Unscrupulous Hoarders Are The Cause Peiping, Mar. 8. TTHE spotlight locally has shifted from political affairs to the economic situation, and even the central political conference at Nanking at which the future political status of North China will possibly be decided cannot obscure or even rivalReuter - 172 words
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Article99 1940-03-12 14 London, Mar. 7. rNCOURAGING results obtained by the use of a new drug in the treatment of spotted fever are recorded in Health Ministry memorandum to medical officers. Although prevalence of the disease at the moment is higher than at the peak period inBritish Wireless - 99 words
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55 1940-03-12 14 Welhalwel, Mar. 10. THE anti-British propaganda campaign in Weihaiwei, which has been moribund for some time, has been suddenly revived following the start of the Japanese campaign to clear of guerillas the Kiaotung area, which covers the whole eastern section of Shantung promontory. Coloured posters haveReuter - 55 words
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419 1940-03-12 14 "Help Could Be Made Formidable; 5 Declares The Times London, Mar. 11. THE need of supporting Finland and doubts about reported peace terms are expressed in the newspapers to-day, commenting on the Russo-Finnish negotiations. The Daily Telegraph says that the Soviet mayReuter; British Wireless - 419 words
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Article107 1940-03-12 14 Tokio, Mar. 11. pOMMENTING on America's $20,000,- 000 (U.S. currency) loan to the Chungking Government, the newspaper Asahi Shimbun says it further makes clear America's hostile attitude towards Japan. The Journal also draws attention to America's abrogation of the commercial and navigation treaty with Japan,107 words
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82 1940-03-12 14 COMMENTING on Hitler's speech, the New York Times says it throws no new light on the situation. He offered, if necessary, to give his life for a German victory which, comments the New York Times, seems a moderate enough offer when one considers the82 words
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43 1940-03-12 14 Melbourne, Mar. 11. rr IS ANNOUNCED here that the German Government has orally advised the United States Ambassador in Berlin that It is releasing interned Australian women. This follows the release of German women interned in Australia.— Reuter.Reuter - 43 words
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Article, Illustration374 1940-03-12 14 New Styling Added Comfort Are Features Of 1940 "Mercury" THE "Mercury" Eight enters its 1 second year with the presentation of the 1940 cars. Its first year record was unique. Three months after Its introduction, It became one of the first ten cars in the United States of America In374 words
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Advertisement289 1940-03-12 14 Treat ULCERS and SORES Effectively Use MILTON SSM %V\C 0^ T^PS^^ Double acting Milton dissolves and penetrates pus then kills Germs. Now, you can use the world* famous Milton to treat sores, varicose ulcers, skin infections and inflammations. Milton is the world's greatest non-poisonous germicide. Double acting. First, it dissolves289 words
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Article, Illustration228 1940-03-12 15 Kamis To Meet Kee Onn In Y.M.C.A. Final KAMIS and Chin Kce Onn qualified to meet in the final of the men's singles championship event in the V.M.C.A. open invitation lawn tennis tournament yesterday. Both had easy passages in their semi-iinal ties, Chin Kee Onn beating A I Pereira, 6—l,228 words
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136 1940-03-12 15 Eight-ball Over to be Adopted This Season From Our Own Correspondent! Malacca. Mar. 11. THE annual general meeting of the Malacca Cricket Association was held this evening. Oftice-bearers lor the year were elected as follows: President. Mr. M. D. Scott; vicepresident, Mr. P. G. Pamadasa:136 words
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Article89 1940-03-12 15 MARCH MEDAL AT KEPPEL GOLF CLUB »pWENTY-FIVE cards were taken out I for the March Medal iStapleford) at the Keppel Golf Club and the competition resulted In a win for. E. Satchel with a score of 25 13 1 2 38» 2 The next best card was returned by A89 words
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435 1940-03-12 15 Gordons Beaten by Odd Goal In Five At Stadium Polioe 3, Gordons 2* FIELDING a reshuffled side, the Police played very well r to beat the Gordon Highlanders by the odd goal in five in a first division fixture at the Stadium435 words
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33 1940-03-12 15 PLAYING at Changi yesterday in a first division league fixture, the Royal Navy beat the A.A. Regt. R.A., two-nil. It was the Royal Navy's debut this season.33 words
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Article28 1940-03-12 15 MORAVIA AIRMEN SHARE POINTS IN a second division (b) soccer fixture played on the Clerical Union ground yesterday, the RA.F. (H.Q.) drew with Moravia Sports Club, two- all.28 words
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Article47 1940-03-12 15 iFrom Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 11. THE final of the Selangor Tamils' Football League for the Velupillal Shield will be played at the T.P.C.A. grounds on Wednesday. Mar. 13. After the game the shield and medals will be presented to the winning side.47 words
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Article27 1940-03-12 15 In a Business Houses' League fixture played on the F. and N. ground yesterday, the A.P.C. defeated Harper Gilfillan by rive goals to nil.27 words
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Article50 1940-03-12 15 Soccer: First Division, Loyals vs Chinese, Stadium: Manchesters vs. 9th Hy. Regt.. R.A., Tanglin; Reserve Division, R.A.F. vs. S.R.l^ padang; Second Division (A), Naval Police vs. Pulau Brani, Naval Base; R.A.F. Tengah vs. R.A. W, Tengah; R.A.F. Torpedo vs. R.A.0.C., Boxing: Toiley Cup competition. Tennis: V.M.C.A. tournament.50 words
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Article330 1940-03-12 15 Pressmen Beaten In B.H.L. Soccer Sime Darby 6. Straits Times 2. COMBINING well throughout, the Sime Darby Sports Club yesterday defeated the Straits Times by six goals to two in a Business Houses' League nxture played on the S.H.B ground. The winners were decidedly tne superior330 words
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32 1940-03-12 15 Manchester, Mar. 12. JACKIE Paterson, the British champion, won the vacant Empire flyweight title, outpointing Kid Tanner of British Guiana in a fight over 15 rounds.— Reuter.Reuter - 32 words
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Article37 1940-03-12 15 THE draw for the third round of the I Scottish Cup on Mar. 23 is: Airdrieonians vs. Hearts Morton or Motherwell vs. Clyde: St. Mirren vs. Falkirk or Glasgow Rangers": Dundee vs. Kilmamock.— Reuter.Reuter - 37 words
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Article, Illustration306 1940-03-12 15 Chartered Bank 1; Singapore Traction Company 0 A REDEEMING feature of this Business Houses League A S occer fixture was the Chartered Bank's winning goal scored in hrilliant style by Chin Lye early m the second half. The result of the game was against306 words
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182 1940-03-12 15 First Round Will Be Played On April 13 London, Mai'. 11. THE Football League Management Committee has decided that the Englisn wartime cup competition will begin with preliminary round on Apr. 13, after whlcn the first two rounds will be on a home am182 words
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Article182 1940-03-12 15 FOLLOWING were the best cards returned In the first bi-monthly mixed foursomes competition for March at the Royal Singapore Golf Club, which was played at Bukit Timah on Sunday afternoon and resulted In a win for Rear Admiral and Mrs. T. B. Dreswith a net182 words
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36 1940-03-12 15 IN a second division league game played at Tanglin yesterday, the R.A. (Blakan Mati) beat the R.A.M.C. by three goals to one. Guest notched ?.i: three goals for the winners.36 words
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Article94 1940-03-12 15 THE following wiU represent the S.R.C. in a cricket match against the S.C.C. on the S.CC. padang on Saturday and Sunday. Play will commence at 2 p.m. on the first day and at 11 a.m. on the second day: R. Bain (capt.), G. Clarke.94 words
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74 1940-03-12 15 FE cricket match played between the Malacca Club and the Banda Kaba cricket team ended in a draw 'Eatting first the Club scored 138 runs for five wickets declared. If. H. Jerram 56, Banham 35 and Ross 24 scored freely. The Malays had scored74 words
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471 1940-03-12 15 TTHREE KNOCK-OUTS and two tcehnical knock-outs marked the first round of the preliminaries in the Tolley Cup competition at the Happy World last night, when 17 bouts were decided. Fit. Lieut. C. G. R. Lewis referecd. Judges were Messrs. R. A. C- Wills, R.471 words
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177 1940-03-12 16 "It Remains Our Policy That It Shall Be Preserved" IT remains the policy of the British Government that the lr independence of China shall be preserved, declared Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, in the House of Commons, yesterday. Mr. Butler was replyingReuter - 177 words
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Article108 1940-03-12 16 Nazi Threat To Neutral Ships When Reich Is Entitled' To Make Attacks Oslo, Mar. 11. GERMANY has informed Norway that she considers her navy and air force entitled to attack neutral ships Immediately if they are sailing in enemy convoy, if they are without ordinary lights or nationality marks, ifReuter - 108 words
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Article36 1940-03-12 16 Toklo, Mar. 11. A NAVAL board will be established In Osaka on Mar. 15 in view of growing importance of the Osaka and Kob^ districts, according to a naval communique. Eastern News.36 words
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Article87 1940-03-12 16 A MESSAGE from Lisbon yesterday stated that the Greek steamer Alexandros was torpedoed off the east coast of Portugal. Earlier, an SOS. from the Alexandros had been picked up in New York. A south-east coast lifeboat which had been at sea for 39 hours during theReuter - 87 words
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Article, Illustration67 1940-03-12 16 With thousands of American lorries and tractors waiting for shipment to France, are these millions of dollars worth of trench diggers, all waiting for French and British steamships to transport them from Staten Island, New York. When this picture was taken more than V.S.67 words
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Article50 1940-03-12 16 Paris. Mar. 11. J7RENCH planes scored their 30th victory In air battles in Finland on Sunday, according to information reaching well-informed circles here. The Finns have become quickly adept at flying fighter machines from France, which have now been operating for several days in Finland. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article44 1940-03-12 16 Melbourne, Mar. 11. •THE COUNTRY'S railway services are being drastically cut, suburban electric trains being halved and cheap Sunday excursions discontinued as a resuit of the coal strike, which began to-day. Heavier curtailments after Easter are being forecast. Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article130 1940-03-12 16 THE New Zealand Government yester- day took control of Auckland harbour, and also assumed power to take similar action elsewhere if necessary. The immediate cause of this action was the refusal of the harbour workers to work overtime, but they have for a long130 words
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323 1940-03-12 16 Rulers Pass Resolution Of Loyalty To The British Empire THE Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow, yesterday thanked the Indian princes for their generous aid to the British Empire. He was speaking at the opening of the Indian Chamber of Princes, anReuter - 323 words
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80 1940-03-12 16 IN the Central Assembly at New Delhi. Sir Reginald Maxwell, the Home Member of the Government's General Executive Council, firmly denied that Britain T.as nehting an Imperialist war. He declared that It was perfectly clear from the pronouncements of British Ministers that there was notReuter - 80 words
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65 1940-03-12 16 New York, Mar. 11. ACCORDING to the Washington cor- respondent of the Herald-Tribune, the Army and Navy Munitions Export Control Board has decided to allow the sale ta the Allies ot the Curtiss P 40, the United States army's most recent and fastest 400-mil?-an-hourReuter - 65 words
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