The Straits Times, 16 March 1940
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Title Section37 1940-03-16 1 The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY. I MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER LARGEST NET SALES 16 IWCIES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 16. 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS37 words
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Advertisement412 1940-03-16 1 See MIEN CHONG for SMART TAILORING gym Singapore. Coleman St. -Phone 4816- SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST. ('PHONE 5471) HEAD OFFICE T T Life^P Another Good Year W >SVsT The iorthcoming annual report shows that sound steward- \^m V^X\ ihiv traditional with Confederation Life for 68 year.*, has \/w%L >ij4Jf\f been412 words
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Advertisement120 1940-03-16 1 M a r m c t THE ARISTOCRAT OF BABY CARRIAGES Simple Safe Silent •T*HAT well-known Marmet slogan:— <*v /^k which Marmets are renowned. Those BL__ -v^^M tlf?ancf^ whuh every mother rightly Pi^^^^B^^Biii^^BiiiiN are also outstanding feature of the B^^lkiiTO^V Dependable materials, distinctive B^iifnuMr Reversible Handles. Chromium Fittings. 12 inch120 words
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Advertisement129 1940-03-16 1 for PERFECT STYLES in OfItSSMAKIHG ft READYMABtS Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Road, Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR 25 JAVA ST. C PHONE 3683). f\ i r j t Hi No BEDROOM is so dark or enclosed jfS^^'^ that it can't be made cheerful and bright129 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article23 1940-03-16 2 HROCKWELL,.— On March 15, 1940. sudrienly, at Warden BoJnt. Kent. Montagu Butler Brock well late of the Malayan Civil Service. iBy cable).23 words
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Advertisement527 1940-03-16 2 ©if S'traite {Tunes SMALL APST Minimum charge $1. for advt. not exceeding 4 lines. More than four lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads. are prepayable CROWE.- -At Maternity Hosoitai. Singapore on March 15, to Daphne, wife of Lieut. Commander, O. E. B.527 words
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Advertisement839 1940-03-16 2 SALE LVADOR Refrigerator Phone 33». QUADS! Three toms, one queen x-wrc bred Siamese kittens. Splendid spec! mens. Apply Box 469, Straits Times. THE WORLD KNOWN Red-O-Ray Gl strings for violin, cello bass. Season Co, Ltd.. 115 North Bridge Road, Singapore. SHOVELS. CHANGKOL6, nass Brooms, an Scythe Blades, to be cleared839 words
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Advertisement840 1940-03-16 2 BOARD RESIDENCE EAST ANGL1A 6 Oxley Rise, coo) aod quiet Terms moderate. Tele. 4390. BOOMS A FLATLETS at "Lloyd House 2. Lloyd Rd. Own bathrooms Board or meals TANGLIN ROUSE. 7 Orange Grove lid 1 vacancy occurs. Mrs. T.13. Payne Tel 3959. "BOCiERVILLE." 308 Orchard Rd. has few vacancies, good840 words
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Advertisement634 1940-03-16 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. The Exchange Banks will be closed on:— Friday, Mar. 22, Good Friday and Saturday, Mar. 23, Following day. (Public Holiday). Monday, Mar. 23. Easter Monday. (Bank Holiday. AVER HITAM TIN DREDGING LIMITED. (Incorporated in England) DIVIDEND No. 39 A Dividend of 20 per cant, less Income Tax634 words
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Advertisement765 1940-03-16 2 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE. Application has been made for a transfer of Public House License for Raffles Hotel from T. Trailer in favour of a. Oeveninl as from April 1, 1940. THE KINTA TIN MINES, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Advice has been received by cable cl lie declaration of an Interim765 words
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Advertisement655 1940-03-16 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS p 0 BRITISH INDIA nKfl'flllMd AND APCAR LIKE. liMBiMaiiia incorporated In Japan 1 ""x*™* m Bn and> GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR PENINSULAR ANt ORlENTAl SJ* Co UAH PASSENGER AND CAROO SERVICES TO L1VEBPOOL Colombo M n. S.et. Port Said Naples A m U Marseille*. Gibraltar.655 words
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Advertisement101 1940-03-16 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States of America. Dates are not guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services to Fre mantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger101 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1551 1940-03-16 3 Broadc astina TO-DAY nirom vim »65 mci [3i.i% &m: tUA n.9* tae'm SINGAPORE <«»•• »>■>; fmn <2 2 m YUB ZHL 1.S3 me/1 (2*5m (19|0 m| ZHF 9.«9 me/s (M.WM I 1050 am Two son atas: 11.30 a.m. Variety: 12 45 pjn. Light orchestral concert. 12.20 p.m. Small studio orchestra;1,551 words
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1304 1940-03-16 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations HUD AY MAIL 15, 194«: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Sellers Ampat Tin (is) 6s 5s 6d Austral Amal. (Ss) 5s 9d 6a 3d x.d. Austral Malay 35s 37s Ayer Hltam 22s 6d 25s cd. Ayer Weng i£) .62»i .67V4 Bangnn Tin <£; 21s 9d 22s1,304 words
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Article39 1940-03-16 4 Toklo, Mar. 15. THE House of Peers to-day unanimously approved the ordinary and extraordinary military budgets. At the same time the Cabinet is asking for an additional sum of over 200,000,000 yen for special purposes— Reuter.Reuter - 39 words
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252 1940-03-16 4 Singapore, Mar. 15 5 p.m. MIMIMU Bnyrrs Seller* Ampats 5/- 5/4 Austral Amalt. 6/- 6/3cd Bam Selangors 1.52 l 57 Hong Fatta 1.29 1.3lcd Jelebu* 0.82 0.86 Kampong Lanjuts 23/- 23/6 K. Kamuntlng 8/- IV9 Kamuntlng 11/. 12/Kcnt 2/3 2/6 Klang Rivers 2.05 2.10 Kramats252 words
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Advertisement188 1940-03-16 4 DIAMONDI SHEET STEEL EQUIPMENT fi I STEEL SHELVDJO, STEEL CUPBOARDS, STEEL LOCKER 6. Write for descriptive folder _j to the Manufacturer*:— DIAMOND METAL PRODUCTS CO, LTD, ML Kampoof Bahr* ft«*«. g-»w» Just as the public turn from one style In clothes to another they have given up the heavy-looking rims188 words
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Advertisement72 1940-03-16 4 COSMETIC CREATIONS BY HELENA RUBINSTEIN FROM THE FEDERAL DISPENSARY LTD. j 8, RAFFLES PLACE. v DESIGNS AND REINFORCEMENTS B R C FABRIC is an electrically crosswelded steel wire mesh mainly employed for Floors, Roofs, Foundations, Roads and any work where large areas of concrete are used. Sole Agents: (Incorporated in72 words
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Advertisement107 1940-03-16 4 TEA DANCE TO-DAY GRAND SAT. BALL EXTENSION 1 A.M BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOXING NOTHING LIKE DANCING WITH SOME OF THE 120 FASCINATING HOSTESSES TAKE THIS WEEK-END TIP YOUXL FIND HUNDREDS DOING IT FIRST SINGAPORE DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION WATCH DATES EXPERTS Mon. It Qalekstep Tv«. 19, WALTZ A^ TION Wed.107 words
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Advertisement871 1940-03-16 4 ABC OF THE Yestamin TREATMENT ANAFMIA Symptoms. Pallor >f sun and complexion Fatigue on moderate exertion with tendency to palpitations, faintness. giddiness and breathlessness. Muscles ache easily with exercise. Poor 1 appetite; dyspepsia and constipation frequent. Liability to headaches. May be swelling 0* ankles. Treatment. Three Yestamin tablets ivery four871 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous121 1940-03-16 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE xo-aay H.W. 2.14 aJn. 8.4 ft.; 3.11 p.m. 6.9 ft. L.W. 8.45 ajn. 1.8 ft.: 8.40 p.m. 3.7 ft. To-morrow H.W. 2.54 a.m. 8.1 ft.; M8 pjn. 6.4 ft. L.W. 9.40 a.m. 2.2 ft.; 9.28 pjn. 46 ft. Monday. Mar. 18. H.W. 3.48 ajn. 7.6 ft.; 6.07121 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article524 1940-03-16 5 Rubber Again Easier And Share Sections Dull H> Our rinamial Correspondent Singapore, Mar. 16. mHE feature of the market this I morning is the American questionnaire for February which shows rub- ber consumption in that short month at 49 800 tons, compared with 55,000 tons in January.524 words
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Article322 1940-03-16 5 London, Mar. 15 THE Stock Exchange closed on a cheerful note. Prices occasionally were slightly higher but business was only small.— Reuter. The following are to-day's closing middle quotations. Shares are of £1 denomination unless otherwise stated: Con. Loan 5% 1944-64.... 110* Funding Loan 4% 1960-90 112W322 words
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Article125 1940-03-16 5 Response To Loan Analysed COMMENTING on the forecast results of the £300,000,000 War Loan, the Financial News says: "The avanlanche of application forms which descended on bank and stockbrokers offices this week leaves no doubt that the response to the War Loan has come well up toReuter - 125 words
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Article101 1940-03-16 5 Washington, Mr. 15. I ORD LOTHIAN, British Ambas- sador at Washington, issued a iormal statement to-day declaring that Britain's restrictions on the import of certain American proJucts were solely war measures "not in any way intended to cause a permanent diversion of trade." Later Mr.Reuter - 101 words
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Article109 1940-03-16 5 Warning In London Stock Exchange London, Mar. 15. ACCORDING to the Financial Times, steps have been taken tc put an end to the machinery of the British Stock Exchanges being used for the disposal of securities principally bearer bonds, on behali of enemy interests. Germany acquiredReuter - 109 words
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Article167 1940-03-16 5 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES (From Our Own Correspondent; London, Mar. 15. /^OMMODITY and Exchange markets closed Las follows with previous quotations Id parentheria:— RUBBER: Easy Spot Illil6d 113 16d (llftd lm-d, May Ili:i6d llVid (115!16d 11 7 16d> July-Sept. 10 15i16d 11 lil6d (11 1 16d 11 3 16d) Oct-Dec. 10 7167 words
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Article84 1940-03-16 5 Friday, Mar. 15, no©«. Bayer* Seller* Prices Price* No. IX B.S.S. (Spot loose) iW* «X No. IX *.S.S. tfck In case. March-April 87% Sellan option G.F.A.Q. E.S.S. C.O.K to boJes March-April »»H «H SeUers option riQ. 8.5.8. t.«.b. to balei Much-April 85«4 S*W Sellers option84 words
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Article59 1940-03-16 5 Brussels, Mar. IS. THE ceail-oaicial Belgian news agency reports that according to a competent source In Ankara the Turkish Government has denounced the Turko-Belglan commercial treaty signed on May 24, 1934, as well as the trade agreement concluded on April 31, 1534. It Is added that both the agreements willReuter - 59 words
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Advertisement125 1940-03-16 5 "After all these VHP' jJr JP As 4/U "Fancy running into you again m fL -how does it feel to be best man? Fl B@W#^7 "Of course never smoke anyB II cigarette to l>e your-" do. Thanks. You always raved "That's right. You just get the about them, remember? Filter125 words
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Advertisement459 1940-03-16 5 I DON'T SUFFER I From PRICKLY HEAT!! USE AGNESIA ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER The Unfailing Remedy. Ask for it You can buy it anywhere. Product off GRAFTON LABORATORIES LTD. Singapore Kuala tumpur.___ SKIN TROUBLE GONE IN A WEEK "A few weeks ago my arms and legs were covered with spots that459 words
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Advertisement47 1940-03-16 5 m HLVIKRIN BR1LLIANTINES (In foras of Liquid and Solidified) For restoring the Natural Brilliancy of tftM hair, also for dry and brittle hair Of all Chemists, High -class stores and II Air-dressers. Sole Distributors: RAHAMIN PENHAS, 117-135 Cecil Street, SINGAPORE. SINGER "TEN" CYCLE& CARRIAGE CO 1926 LTD47 words
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Advertisement221 1940-03-16 6 A Sensational New Note in Screen Entertainment With The biggest Comedy Stars ever assembled in one picture! OPENING TO DAY ii UAMDDA 9^^*^Bi 3.i5, 615*915 p.m. MLnMIYIpKM RKO RADIO'S JVIUSICAL-COMEDY HIT j|^^^ "THAT'S RIGHT j}*f^T| YOU'RE WRONG" t r y: ~*>&>'y t *r j *y**<?ttvs^^ pt*^-^*^ W A itrmi '^Sm221 words
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Advertisement309 1940-03-16 6 MORNING SHOWS TO-DAY <c TOMORROW AT ll a.m. Daily Walt Disney's All-Techni-colour Cartoon Programme Mickey Mouse in "SOCIETY DOG SHOW" "FERDINAND THE BULL" "MOTHER GOOSE GOES HOLLYWOOD" DONALD DUCK in 4 Hits. Children attending these two shows will receive a carton of NESTLES CHOCOLATE FREE. MODERN BALLROOM DANCING: tf Private309 words
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Advertisement234 1940-03-16 6 AN IDEAL SHOW FOR YOUR WEEK-END ENJOYMENT! BOOK EARLY and AVOID HAVING TO QUEUE UP! "THE Bl<; THKA'IKE will, the HKi PICTURES" k 111 1 M^ DAILY 3.15-6.15 9.151 J^# V Come and meet the *V\V Popular Funstars of -J^l~l\ Good Girls Go to Paris' jC B**"^^^ BP^I KM^TIj^H Evcrjtime234 words
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500 1940-03-16 7 THROUGH the moonlit city Jesus leads His disciples out beyond the brook Kedron up into the Garden of Gethsemane. It is no new scene, no unwonted experience to the disciples. Often they had accompanied their Master to this quiet spot for it500 words
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1240 1940-03-16 7 CHURCH SERVICES F OR THIS WEEK-END CHURCH OF ENGLAND ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL.— Pata Sunday, 6.50 a.m., Holy Communion: 7.30 a m., Matins; 8 a.m., Choral Eucharist; 9. is a.m., Holy Communion; 5.30 p.m.. Evensong and sermon. Preacher: The Archdeacon. Subject: "Fundamental Principles." ST PAULS CHURCH.— Sunday. 8 ajn Holy Communion;1,240 words
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Advertisement311 1940-03-16 7 TONIGHT HAVE YOU BOOKED FOR THE I Orche^dC^ncert "GAIETIES OF 1940" YET 8.15 to 9.15 p.m. MAR 2 8th. 29tk (Matinee) 30th I DINNER DANCE 40 ART ists (formal) from 9.45 p.m. 0 D ANCE HOSTESSES Dinner 53.5»-Non -diners $1.00 TICRETS 9. 0 (MATINEE) $1.50 EXTENSION TO 1 AM. Diners'311 words
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Advertisement37 1940-03-16 7 I Don't say'Kummel say 1 I BOLSKUMMEL I Ska y R V Qp V THE ORIGIN'AJJ.DUJ'CH DOUBLE DISTILLED Agents: CALDBECK. MACGREGOR 8c CO.. LTD. (Incorporated under the Oompaniea' Ordinances of Hongkong) (tnearvonted in Shanghai.) UfUiert X.-3 ■■sbbbSHss*37 words
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988 1940-03-16 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAR. 16, 1940. (196th. Day of the War.) WHILE MALAYA RESTRICTS.... Details are slowly becoming available of the great economic offensive that is being prepared by the British Empire against the Nazis. This involves not only curtailing supplies to Germany but also the complete mobilization988 words
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Cotters To The Editor
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Letter149 1940-03-16 8 Problems Of WageEarning Family Man To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir— l understand that quite a number of local undertakings, including the municipality are giving war allowances to their staffs On the other hand, some employers are still keeping quiet about this, including some of the149 words
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Letter28 1940-03-16 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— A Post Office Savings Bank is urgently required in Trengganu Yours, etc., JOHN JOSEPH. Trengganu, Mar. 13.28 words
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420 1940-03-16 8 We Should Try To Raise Money Quickly To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The original point which has given rise to the discussion as to the merits or otherwise of an income tax has rather been lost sight of in the controversy. It is the question of how420 words
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527 1940-03-16 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Now that Mr. C. Ward-Jackson has spoken, what do the monied mighty say? Do they want to fight Hitler or help Hitler? If they follow Messrs. Ward-Jackson Co. (Straits Times not excepted), they will surely achieve527 words
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568 1940-03-16 8 BTo the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l confess that It amused me I read in your leading article on Monda' that those of us who criticize thi opponents of income tax are stirrin; up Communist revolution and shoulc be restrained by568 words
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414 1940-03-16 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt is a great pity tlat a serving soldier who signs himself "Gunner' ihould have accused those who have expressed themselves -opposed to in:ome tax as using "treasonable argu nents." The Governor in his414 words
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603 1940-03-16 8 To the Editor of the Straits Time* nr slr >— Th c flat has gone fcrth Mr ward-Jackson does not approve of income tux for Malaya So now, what? Led by Sir Shenton T'umas, I suppose we now bend the knee to those original, able603 words
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239 1940-03-16 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Like many others. I have been absorbing the arguments for and against income tax with the avidity of a sponge. His Excellency in his recent broadcast endeavoured to assure his listeners that the machinery against evasion239 words
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87 1940-03-16 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lf the Governor wishes to Implement his promise that the introduction of Income tax shall be decided by those affected, why does he not arrange a secret ballot of all the Europeans who compulsorily registered at the87 words
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Advertisement214 1940-03-16 8 CHOICE SELECTION OF BRAGS INSTRUMENTS MODERATE PBICES ROBINSON PIANO CO. (S.S.) LTD. OPPOSITE CLIFFORD PIER 'f-MAiuou" t, m. THf SULTAN OF •CCANQOR. I Ratto, Itmraldi. Stepfclrw. All i \Slng(« .-or* ftiftqt In «ll I I Ww Nttlng ttyl« Spt-.i I It Sn» »!i 2 u r •»>««•*«♦». aii :Ht ill214 words
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Advertisement32 1940-03-16 8 NO-SCRU RIMLESS GLASSES with triflex cushioning springs eliminate lens-breakage ana screws. E verbright Optical Co. QUALIFIED EYESIGHT SPECIALISTS 19. Chulia Street. Phone 4435. C. S. CHONG. Dr. of Optometty. NOW FULLY LICENCED!32 words
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952 1940-03-16 9 Rumanian Fascists To Join New Front GERMAN PROPAGANDA AND SOUTH-EAST EUROPE Hitler's Efforts To Get New Russian Agreement W/HILE German propagandists are again active in the Balkans, a reconciliation between King Carol and the Iron Guard, the Rumanian banned Fascist organization, is announced952 words
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61 1940-03-16 9 New York, Mar. 15. IT is learned that negotiations by the Allies for the purchase of additional American warplan.es of up-to-date type were susp;nded to-day. It is believed the step was taken in connection with the forthcoming inquiry' by Congress into the saleReuter - 61 words
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Article140 1940-03-16 9 London, Mar. 16. THE dates of registration for military service for men who have reached the ages of 25 and 26 during 1939 have oeen fixed at Apr. 6 and Apr. 27 respectively. Men reaching the age of 20 between Mar. 10 and Apr. 27 mustReuter - 140 words
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Article, Illustration22 1940-03-16 9 A lwhine-aun vost in a forward position in the French lines on the Western Front.22 words
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440 1940-03-16 9 TREK TO NEW FINLAND 500,000 Give Up Their Homes AS the units of the Red Army marched into battered Viipurl, 500,000 Finns began the great trek from the regions ceded to Russia to their new homes in the Finnish Republic. Nearly one-sixth of Finland's population is participating in this march.Reuter - 440 words
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Article44 1940-03-16 9 Norway's Defence Bill Increased Oslo, Mar. 16. T«HE Norwegian Government has announced an extraordinary additional credit of 10,000,000 crowns (£571,000) to be included in the army budget for 1940-41 "owing to the developments in the international situation since the budget was drawn up."— Reuter.Reuter - 44 words
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Article69 1940-03-16 9 Rome, Mar. 16. MR. Sumner Welles. US. Undersecretary of State, arrived here last evening on the final stage of his tour of observation of Europe on behalf of President Rbosevelt. He will be received bv King Victor this morning and afterwards will haveReuter - 69 words
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Article22 1940-03-16 9 According to a new German decree, British or French property Inside Germany must be declared if the value exceeds &00 Reichsmark3. Reuter.Reuter - 22 words
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Article, Illustration49 1940-03-16 9 Men of the Welsh Guards are now in training at a spot where th-ir fathers, who served in the regiment, fought in th= last .war. The ruirs are of a building which was partial! v destroyed by shell-fire in the last war British official photograph.49 words
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390 1940-03-16 9 FINNISH ARMY TO REMAIN INTACT: MOBILIZATION CONTINUING THE Helsinki radio announced last night that the Finnish Parliament has ratified the peace treaty with Soviet Russia after a two-hour discussion. Meanwhile, a message from Stockholm says that there is no intention immediately to demobilize theReuter - 390 words
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244 1940-03-16 9 India Must Stay In Empire Ex-Congress President Utters Warning Madras, Mar. 16. "THE British are here not as con- querors, but on the invitation of the peoples and with their continued help," says Mr. C. Vijayaraghavachariar, former president of the Indian National Congress, in a message to the annual sessionReuter - 244 words
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Article118 1940-03-16 9 London, Mar. 16. SIR Kingsley Wood, the Air Minister, yesterday told representatives of independent air-line operators that in view of military requirements it was imperative that much of the work so far carried out by civil companies should in future be performed by theReuter - 118 words
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Article19 1940-03-16 9 Last night's French war communique reports that yesterday was a quiet day on the whole.—Reuter.Reuter - 19 words
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Article242 1940-03-16 9 CONFIDENCE IN M. DALADIER Urged To Break With Russia Paris, Mar. 16. PE Senate to-day passed an overwhelming: vote of confidence in the Daladier Government at the resumed secret session of the French Senate to discuss the Government's handling of the Finnish question. It is revealed that 240 Senators voted242 words
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113 1940-03-16 9 Nazis' West Wall The Maiinerheira Line THE Washington Daily New* in an editorial asks what broke the Mannerheim Line. "The Mannerheim Line resembled the West Wai) (Siegfried Lino more than it did the Maginot Line." the journal points out The Maginot Line is a more or less solid connected undergroundReuter - 113 words
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Advertisement66 1940-03-16 9 ~-an economical treat full of concentrated go o dn ess. Kidneys on toart have km* been a favourite or th« breakfast table. Not only do they make a very palatable, !l»ht, early mornIng meal— but one possessing; an abundance of nutritive elements. Kidneys are very ea«y to prepare— and cheap*66 words
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Article1141 1940-03-16 10 Specially Trained German Outposts In The Woods SHELLS THAT ARE INTENDED TO MISS AND A FEW TO HIT DRITFSH and French troop* have attained such skill in patrol work that they are rather cleverer than the specially trained German troops who have been operating in1,141 words
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Article161 1940-03-16 10 SIMGArOKE BAffffUta HOTEL Orchestral Concert 8.15 to 9 15 p.m. Dinner Da nce (Formal) 9.45 to 1 a.m. <U(KI(K lIIKATKK GKYLANG Tlie Texans Between Flghtine Me.i 7.45 p.m. <.IU \l UOKI.I) Cabaret 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. GlobeThe Rain Came. Sky: The Great Air Mystery. Atlantic Theatre: Chinese Picture.161 words
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Article189 1940-03-16 10 1,200 Sungei Besi Men On Strike (From Our Own Correspondent) r Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 15 E strike at Sungel Besi Mines, where 1,200 men downed tools yesterday, continues. It is understood that the labourers decided to strike after a meeting between their representatives and the189 words
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261 1940-03-16 10 AT au extraordinary general meet- ing held at the FMS. Cheltlars* Chamber of Commerce, Kuala Lu:nupr on Thursday the members of the Chamber discussed the matter of war taxation and passed the following resolution giving their support for indirect taxation and war loans but opposing261 words
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Article, Illustration81 1940-03-16 10 Mr. Edward Chrystie Younge son of Mrs. Younge and the late Mr E. A. Younge, of Sefton Park, Liverpool, was married yesterday at St. Andrew's Cathedral to Miss Gladys Ann (Susie) Seward daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Seward, of Strawberry Gardens Normandy. Mr. Younge, who is first cousin81 words
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210 1940-03-16 10 "|N issuing this handbook the Automobile Association of Malaya has done a real service not only to motorists in this country but to those who visit it," writes the Governor, Sir Shenton Thomas in a foreword to the A.A.M.'s newly issued handbook. "Much of210 words
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Article, Illustration30 1940-03-16 10 The first contingent of Australian troops to arrive in Palestine hare th, monotony of tratning -toite-Ww a "£>Xrt£ atwoH Z the old city of Jerusalem.30 words
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396 1940-03-16 10 TONtoIDERABLE reductions in the maximum prices of rice were announced by the Food Controller in a statement issued last night. The cuts affect Thailand No. 2, which is the rice most generally consumed in the South of Malaya, as well as other varieties. The396 words
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Article179 1940-03-16 10 Is Legislation Necessary ASSOCIATION TO DISCUSS MATTER THE Chinese Association is to dis. cuss, at its annual general meeting on Mar. 30, the advisability of supporting the introduction into the Colony of legislation similar to the United Kingdom Hire Purchase Act. Although the Straits Settlements (Singapore179 words
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114 1940-03-16 10 TWO Chinese, Ng Kian Hian and Ng 1 Soon Cheong, who were alleged to have adulterated beer and stout with soda water and to have been in possession of labels and crown corks were sentenced to three and nine months' each respectively by Mr.114 words
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Article33 1940-03-16 10 Mr. O. Ramasamy Nadar entertained to dinner last night at his residence in Baffalo Road a number of Indian Army officers and members of the Indian community. There vas a Malay ronggeng party.33 words
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Advertisement360 1940-03-16 10 THE STRAITS TIMES, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, IHQ The Brighter Side Greta Garbo Laughs! (From Our Own Correspondent) HisToßvwH isT0Rvw^ c S )y "Ninotchka" One Of two words, "Garbo Talks/; rrvi j^ y^, The page of scrapbook turns. 11^ riPST" i jOITIPniP^ Garbo laughs. Garbo is very, A^^^t V^UIIICUICS> very funny.360 words
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555 1940-03-16 11 Man Denies He Is Chairman Of Red Labour Union POLICE STORY OF DISCOVERY OF DOCUMENTS IN JALAN BESAR THAT the Singapore All-Labour Trades General (Red) Labour Union was an organ of the Malayan Comnvmist Party, and its activities were the organization and agitation of labourers,555 words
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70 1940-03-16 11 A SINGAPORE Harbour Board man, Fok Hung alias Fok Shue Hing, yesterday appeared in the Singapore fifth court charged with being a member of an unlawful society. It is alleged that he is a member of the "Singapore Harbour Board Workers Self-Governing Society." Accused70 words
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Article40 1940-03-16 11 ARAB radio listeners in Malaya will be interested to hear that Ankara (Turkey) is now broadcasting a news bulletin in Arabic at 5.35 p.m. Malayan time. The wave-length is 19.74 metres and the call sign T.A.Q.40 words
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Article121 1940-03-16 11 AT a general meeting of members of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore yesterday the members declared that they fully realize that "Malaya should make a substantial contribution towards Britain's war efforts in proportion to the capacity of this outpost of the British Empire." "The121 words
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Article402 1940-03-16 11 UNDERTAKER POLICEMAN Burial Custom Question In Case IS it customary for Chinese to give money presents wrapped in silver and white paper to persons they have t received help from at funerals? s This was a question on which expert j. evidence, called for by the magistrate, was not forthcoming402 words
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232 1940-03-16 11 LEPER PROBLEM IN MALAYA (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 14. ACCORDING to the annual re- port of the Medical Department for 1938 which has just been issued, the total number of lepers in the Straits Settlements increased from 3,807 to 4,187. The practice is now to examine all232 words
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80 1940-03-16 11 THE Blue Directory of Malaya (Buku Biru) for 1940, which has just been issued, besides maintaining its standard as a useful reference book, has several improvements en previous issues The indices to rubber estates and tin mines have been divided into sections covering the80 words
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Article370 1940-03-16 11 Changi Sapper's Tragic Death POPULAR MAN, SAYS SERGEANT Sapper Percy Crosse, of the 34th. company, Royal Engineers, Changi, was found lying In a drain early on the morning of Mar. 3, outside his barracks, was described yesterday at a coroner's inquest. The coroner, Mr. W. G.370 words
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Advertisement113 1940-03-16 11 m PHILLIPS' TOOTH PASTE CONTAINS I OVER 75% GENUINE PHILLIPS' MILK Sy ]OF MAGNESIA- MOST EFFECTIVE V \I NEUTRALIZE!* OF EXCESS ACIOS T\ --A X KNOWN-THAT'S WHY IT PREVENTS 1 Is. Uecay- gives complete protection/ BaMaUMMtMtiraamKlrTjßH 4 APB 6 'ifiic^^/ 't II /y^srM°*^s/ The low cost of the new Thin113 words
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Advertisement221 1940-03-16 11 Ig|b'°^)ipW SO FINER WHISKYGOES *$^WWV INTVANYBOnH SOLE AGENTS: JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. i fii d ilil 111 1 1 VlUi) During hot Weather. i beg to inform you that 1 have tried myself and have also largely prescribon your skRRAVALLO'S TONIC and have had excellent results therefrom. In the club221 words
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Article, Illustration584 1940-03-16 12 After Care Association Is Anxious To Give Assistance CHIEF JUSTICE ON PROBLEM OF JOBS FOR EX-PRISONERS DEFERENCE to the reluctance of Singapore firms to 1V employ men who had been sent to prison and who wished to make a clean start, was584 words
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Article94 1940-03-16 12 NORTHERN Rhodesian copper mine* are working at full capacity producing copper for the Allies, said Mr John Dulford, who arrived at Singapore from Rhodesia yesterday. "When I left," he said, "copper miners were working extra days— two Sundays a month. They are probably new working94 words
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Article36 1940-03-16 12 |\4UN Hing, who was charged in the Singapore criminal district court recently with possession of 72 tahils of opium at the S.H.B. wharves, was yesterday sentenced to one month's rigorous imprisonment and fined $1,03036 words
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Article75 1940-03-16 12 AN application for permission to increase the rent of the property known as the Rex Hotel, Bras Basah Road, from $1,000 to $1,100 as from Mar. 1, was granted by the Rent Assessment Board yesterday. The application was made by a representative of the Estate and Trust75 words
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Article193 1940-03-16 12 Says Tenants Are "Nuisances" AN the grounds that two of his v tenants had been "nuisances", P. K. Joseph, Ceylonese proprietor of the Lanka Boarding House, Bencoolen Street, yesterday applied to the Rent Assessment Board for an ejection ord^ against three of his lodgers. Joseph's first application was193 words
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Article79 1940-03-16 12 (From Our Own Correspondent > TIpoh, Mar. 15. wO Chinese children received serious injuries while playing outside their house close to :i quarry at the 4th milestone, Chemor Road, yesterday They were 400 feet from the scene where blasting operations were in progress and pieces of79 words
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55 1940-03-16 12 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) TPenang, Mar. 15. HE fourth fatal fall of a patient of the General Hospital this year, and 12th since the erection of C Block six years ago. occurred late last night An elderly Chinese was instantly killed by a fall from55 words
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Article40 1940-03-16 12 fHE war at sea will be the subject of to-night's talk In Malay at 7 p.m. in the Singapore broadcasting programme. The speaker will be Syed A.lwi Al-Hady, editor of Lembaga Johore Bahru.40 words
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627 1940-03-16 12 •piE desirability of avoiding waste in the use of paper with a view to conserving supplies and reducing Malaya's purchases in nonsterling countries was emphasised by Mr. D. C. Walmsley, a paper merchant, in a Singapore broadcast last night. He urged greater care627 words
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Advertisement441 1940-03-16 12 if\ CAFE RESTAURANT 71 jjUli Open Till 2 a.m. C\ riVU supper Continental llT; Wl and Chinese Dishrs fJJ HL Veal and Ham Pies. ICJL« Pi^° Iv fakf CONVENIENT CAR f^ll I will say! 'THIS BIOCEL SKIN FOOD IS MARVELLOUS/ obtained from carefully selected young animals. It goes down deep441 words
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462 1940-03-16 13 How Scandinavia Blocked Allied Aid After Berlin Warning OFFICIAL circles in London view with surprise the allegation of Prof. H. Koht, Norwegian Foreign Minister, that Britain and France had asked Norway to allow the passage of troops only when the Finnish-Russian negotiations were underBritish Wireless - 462 words
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Article83 1940-03-16 13 BURMESE CHINESE TRIBES MEET Chun skins. Mar. 15. TO avoid possible disputes between the Chinese and Burmese in the border districts, it has been decided to hold an annual conferrence with the leaders of the Chinese and Burmese tribes along the border participating The first conference now being held atReuter - 83 words
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Article118 1940-03-16 13 London. Mar. 15. REPLYING to ii question in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. I Ernest Labour, Minister of Labour, disclosed that since the Holidays Wltn Pay Act came into operation in July 1938 orders requiring employers to provide paid holidays have been issued I118 words
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Article229 1940-03-16 13 Chungking, Mar. 15. BEER, cigarettes, newspapers and other luxuries are easily obtainable in the guerilla districts of Hopei province, according to the secretary-gen-eral of the Kuomintang in Hopei, who has arrived here. Chinese merchants are able to run the Japanese "economic blockade." defying regulations forbidding trans)crtationReuter - 229 words
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Article73 1940-03-16 13 Tokio, Mar. 15. ASKED whether the question of the Spratley Islands would be taken up for discussion in the projected Franco-Japanese parley, the Japanese Foreisn Office spokeman r e P" ed question can arise regarding the title of the Spratley Islands, which tne Japanese73 words
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Article139 1940-03-16 13 London, Mar. 15. rl Prime Minister, Mr Chamberlain announced yesterday that the House of Commons would adjourn for Easter on Thursday until Tuesday. April 2. He stated he was unable to announce the date of the introduction of the Budget, but lobby circles expect theBritish Wireless - 139 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-03-16 13 The Queen inspecting members of the icomen police during her tour of Edinburgh recently.19 words
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119 1940-03-16 13 Shanghai, Mar. 15. A CONCERTED effort to save from the gallows David Eckford. of the Seaforth Highlanders, who has been sentenced to death for the murder of Lance-Corporal James Davles of the same regiment in December last year, has been started by local Britons.Reuter - 119 words
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Article23 1940-03-16 13 The United States has granted a credit of £500,000 for the participation of the United States in the Rome world fair in 1942.23 words
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Article97 1940-03-16 13 Ready Co-operation With Industry TECHNICIANS who are essential to British war industries are to be reel from the Army. In the House of Commons yesterday, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Supply said that the Army was co-operating very willingly in the release of men who97 words
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196 1940-03-16 13 London, Mar. 15. FURTHER information has now become available of the courageous action of a young cadet of the 8.1. iner Domala, which was bombed and set on fire by a Nazi aircraft in the English Channel on Mar. 2. Seventeen-year-old Cadet Duval, after itBritish Wireless - 196 words
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Article29 1940-03-16 13 Members of the British and BrilishIndian communities in Baghdad and Northern Irak have begaln monthly contributions, estimated to total £3,000 annually, to a central fund for British war charities.29 words
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Advertisement326 1940-03-16 13 fcp~* i ft. By fl B___t I XJO matter how severe I your stomach trouble, I Bisuratcd Magnesia I quick relief by removing I the cause. Try it now I Don't suffer another day. Bisurated Magnesia costs very little, from any good chemist or drug store, but always see tht326 words
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Advertisement393 1940-03-16 13 rt All sizes "<> w ln slock: —-M&X I 12 _14 lbs. WD£^ MASK 4— 6 2i r_i i is Lnamj 9 At all first-class Stores. Sole Agents: G. TRUELSON 6c CO. istributors, Penang: fOSEPH TRAVERS SONS .uala Lumpur: PLANTERS STORES. Inspect OUR RANGE OF CAMERAS at Lower Prices and393 words
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Article2339 1940-03-16 14 Definite Advantages Over Smoked Sheet VIEWS OF INDUSTRY LEADERS By Our Planting Correspondent IN Planting Topics last week I discussed a correspondent's views on whether it was not more profitable in these days to harvest and dispose of one's crop in the form of smoked2,339 words
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Advertisement229 1940-03-16 14 Atfiasu THE UNIQUE ALUMINIUM PAINT PIGMENTFOUR REASONS WHY "ALPASTE" SHOULD BE SPECIFIED... 10%-20% LARGER COVERING POWER. One gallon will cover 800-960 sq. ft. when brushed and 1,000-1,200 sq. ft. when sprayed. HIGHER OPACITY. A coat of "Alpaste" is more uniform and has greater opacity. GREATER REFLECTIVITY. "Alpaste" reflects over 70%229 words
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Advertisement130 1940-03-16 14 111 1 CINEMA PERFORMANCES— ON RUBBER ESTATES, TIN MINES, 5 &AT REMOTELY LOCATED CLUBS r will prove more varied and entertaining by the inclusion OF A WIDE VARIETY TO SELECT FROM: FULL-LENGTH COMEDIES, SPECTACLES, BLOOD AND THUNDER THRILLERS, SERIALS, EDUCATIONALS, TWO-REELER COMEDIES STARRING:— 3 STOOGES, CHARLEY CHASE, ANDY CLYDE, COLOI'K130 words
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Article69 1940-03-16 15 SELECTIONS f«r to-4ay'» Taiping rae« are: STRAITS TIMES Bace 1. Laaaa, CapUia BalL Race 2. Ea«t Lynne, Hilarity Race 5. Ewily Dlf»a«, Ltaheen. lUce 4. Hltfi Defre*. **me tUct 5. Daiwe Dv Venire, M. G. m. FREE PRESS Race 1. Captain Ball. La«a. Race 2. Blue Bird,69 words
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Article171 1940-03-16 15 Final Day Of March Skye Meeting rE card of events for to-day's races at Taiping in the final day of the Taiping Turf Clubs March skye meet- i Ing is: RACE ONE— S.3O PM. Hacks, Division 2, Furs. Capialn Ball 13.00 Lassa 1107 War Linen171 words
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Article101 1940-03-16 15 RESULTS in brief of yesterday's races at Taiping are: Race 1. Some Flirt $10 and $5 Lassa $6 Race 2. East Lynne $16 and $7 Blue Bird $7 Roseolet $7 Race 3. Emily Dignus $14 and $6 Ladolet $15 Explode $50 Rate 4. High Degree $33101 words
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Article102 1940-03-16 15 HEADING a card of five fights, Flashy Sebastian and Som Pong should provide good boxing at the Happy World covered stadium to-night. Sebastian proved his class with a smashing victory over Mohamed Fahmy, and it should be interesting to see if the Filipino will be102 words
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Article51 1940-03-16 15 Three state cricket trials will be held to-day at up-country centres In preparation for the state games during the Easter holidays. At Kuala Lumpur Selangor will hold ft trial in preparation for the match against Singapore, while Perak and Penang will also hold trials for their match next51 words
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334 1940-03-16 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 15. WEIGHTS for the firft day's races at Ipoh on Wednesday. March 20, in the Perak Turf Clubs Easter prDfes■lonal meeting are: Horses, class 4. div. 1. 5 furs. str. All Oold 9.00 President 8.00334 words
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819 1940-03-16 15 Suggestions For Selection Of Team To Meet Selangor CINGAPORE meet Selangor in an inter-state cricket match on the S.C.C. padang during the Easter holidays and, though Singapore will not be staging a state trial, there are three important inter-club games on this week-end and,819 words
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Article30 1940-03-16 15 THE first division league football fixture between the Malays and the A.A. Reft. R.A., which was to have been played at the stadium to-day, h.is been postponed.30 words
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Article218 1940-03-16 15 Tolley Cap Boxing SCORING 35 points, the Manchester* won the ToUey Cup boxing e«mpetitlon, which waa concluded at the, Happy World covered stadium last night The Gordons were second, a point behind. Brigadier A. D. Curtis presented tbr prises. The results were: Bantamweight final:—LC. Collins (Gordons) outpointed218 words
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Article136 1940-03-16 15 TO-DAY Soever: Second Division (A), R.A.M.C. vs. 5.H.8., S.H.B. ground; B.H.L Singapore Traction Co. vs. Thornycroft, Police Depot. Cricket: S.C.C. Ist XI vs. SJI.C. Ist. XI. S.C.C. padang; C.S.C. vs. Army, Balestier; Indian Association vs. S.CH.C Honr Lim Green; S.C.C. vs. Loyals. Gillman Barracks; A.C.S. vs. St.136 words
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Article291 1940-03-16 15 S.C.C.'s Fine Showing S.C.C. 4. Arfylls 1. FIELDING a re-arranred vanguard which included Johnson, who played for Johore last year, the Singapore Cricket Club provided the first upset of the season with a decisive victory of four goals to one over the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders291 words
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Article55 1940-03-16 15 THE results of other S.A.F.A. League and B.H.L. matches played yesterday are: First Division: Fortress RE. beat 9th. Heavy Regt., R.A. I—o at Changi; Oversea Chinese Bank beat G.E.C. s—o5 0 on Clerical Union ground: Sime Darby beat Nestanglo 3—l on S.H.B. ground; Jacks beat55 words
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867 1940-03-16 15 The Exception Outspoken Comments On Effects Of Betting DEFERRING to the effect betting had on boxing, Mr. F. W. Brewer, presiding at the annual general meeting of the Singapore Boxing Association held at the Happy World last night declared that he was absolutely ashamed and867 words
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165 1940-03-16 15 RESULTS of yesterday's ties in the Y.M. C.A. open Invitation tennis tournament were: Open mixed doubles: Mrs. tJpkiD r.nd Kamis beat Mrs. Strickland and Chin Kee Onn 4—6.4 6. 6—3, 6—o. Men's open doubles: Low ...ee Pow and C. X Pang beat Capt. Thirrnyya165 words
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122 1940-03-16 15 *¥?HE four crews entered for the Royal 1 Singapore Yacht Club's Winter Fours Race will row off the heats over a two-mile course to-day. A launch for spectators will leave Clifford's Pier at 4.15 p.m. sharp. The crews and starting points for the122 words
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Advertisement104 1940-03-16 15 HAPPY WORLD [covered] STADIUM 4^ JB^ TO-NIGHT fS Wfa rf /V f P3^^^k" XTRA SPECIAL MIDDLEWEIGHT t^ jL Mm qfr a m i to m a! popular) m o 1 q en e tc /-j gM m Trices fw, Z, I Ot DU CW. u^ IP £J? ARENAS SOMPOfc'J SEBASTIAN104 words
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291 1940-03-16 16 REICH'S SEA AIR WAR METHODS ARE PIRATICAL Frank Statement By Italian Minister WHY NAZIS HAVE NOT DARED TO BOMB OPEN TOWNS Rome, March 15. TERMANY'S war at sea and in the air is turning out to be pirate warfare, said Gen. Pricolo, the Italian Undersecretary for Air, speaking to-day inReuter - 291 words
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Article282 1940-03-16 16 Allied Plane Output Now Exceeds Reich's London, Mar. 15. n ELI ABLE air observers in London calculate that the R.A.F. has up to date carried out more than 1,000 day and night flights over enemy territory. They a^so show by an analysis of German air raids282 words
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Article20 1940-03-16 16 London, Mar. 15. THE butter ration will be Increased lrom four to eight ounces weekly per person from Mar. 25.—Reuter.Reuter - 20 words
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Article141 1940-03-16 16 Italy The New China Regime I Rome, Mar. 15. TALIAN official circles declare that the Italian Government will formally recognize the new Central Government of China at an earliest opportunity together with other friendly Powers and extend support to Japan's efforts In building up a new order in the Far141 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-03-16 16 Men of the British Military Pioneer Corps unloading ammunition at a dump situated in a wood somewhere in France. British official photograph.28 words
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252 1940-03-16 16 "THE white book issued by the Polish Government in France dealing with the Polish relations w ith Germany and Russia between 1933 and 1939 reveals that during this time, Nazi Germany repeatedly suggested to Poland joint military action against Russia.252 words
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Article59 1940-03-16 16 London, Mar. 15. AT the inquest on Sir Michael O'Dwyer, ex-Lleutenant-Governor of the Punjab who was shot dead by an Indian gunman a*t a Caxton Hall meeting on Wednesday, the pathologist. Sir Bernard Spilsbury, said he found two bullet wounds through the body and the causeReuter - 59 words
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Article223 1940-03-16 16 Czech Officers And Legionaries Paris, Mar. 15. AHAVAS dispatch from the Czechoslovak frontier says there is new wave of mass arrests in Bohemia similar to that which preceded the invasion of Poland. The Gestapo's victims are mainly reserve officers in the Czech army, Catholic priests, CzechReuter - 223 words
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73 1940-03-16 16 Russia Also To Send Coal To Italy? Rome, Mar. 15. THE newspaper Tevere reveals that under the recent agreement with Germany, Italy will receive 9,000,000 tons of coal a year from Germany but still have to import of 3,000,000 tons from other sources to ensure her annual needs of 12,000,000Reuter - 73 words
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Article153 1940-03-16 16 London, Mar. 15. I\URING the Ministry of Supply debate in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Herbert Morrison (Labour) raised the question of commissions for government contracts. He said it was quite irregular for agents to approach manufacturers offering to secure them government business provided commissions on the153 words
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274 1940-03-16 16 NORWAY SWEDEN INTENSIFY DEFENCE MEASURES Talks On Alliance With Finland May Be Opened In Oslo mm T j *>«- Stockholm, Mar. 15. THE date of th« conference among Sweden, Norway and Finland regarding the proposed defensive alliance will probably be announced shortly. It is expected to be held in one274 words
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Article137 1940-03-16 16 Stirring 17-Hour Fight Off Scotland D London, Mar. 14. ETAILS have now been released of a stirring sea flght between a Fleetwood trawler on naval service and a U-boat, ending with the destruction of the enemy. The trawler was off the north-east Scottish coast when she encounteredReuter - 137 words
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82 1940-03-16 16 Tokio, Mar. 15. CIR Robert Craigle, British Ambassador to Japan, had an hour's talk this morning with the Vlce-Mlnister of Foreign Affairs. According to a Foreign Office spokesman, the talk was mainly devoted to the Tientsin silver question and was described as "approaching the82 words
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Article143 1940-03-16 16 with Government contracts. A great many loose expressions had been used and there was a tendency to confuse a perfectly and legitimately established business practice of remunerating an agent by commission and the very criminal practice of offpring or attempting to bribe a government sarvant. But inReuter - 143 words
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Article64 1940-03-16 16 ACCORDING to estimates pub- lished in Stockholm, the war with Soviet Russia has cost Finland about £75,000,000. Meanwhile, the Polish news agency in France reveals that a Polish expeditionary force comprising army, naval and air force units had been waiting in France fully prepared to joinReuter - 64 words
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Article296 1940-03-16 16 Latest Is 7,400Ton Vessel rE German ship La Coruna, 7.414 tons, was intercepted by a British warship on Wednesday and scuttled herself, but her crew were rescued. When the La Coruna was approached by the warship she was set on flre by her crew .of 10Reuter - 296 words
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Article136 1940-03-16 16 AN indication of the dissension facing the Indian National Congress that is now meeting in Bihar was given in an interview by Mr. Subhas Bose with the British United Press yesterday. As reported by tt i 8.U.P., Mr. Subhas Bose said 4 "We (presumably the Lelt WingReuter - 136 words
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Article48 1940-03-16 16 London, Mar. 13. THE King yesterday watched the members of the B.E.F. coming ashore on leave from a cross-Channel ot?amer. Nearly 1 000 officers and men were on the boat. For a moment the King stocd at the barr'er and tnok the place of the ticket collector.—British Wireless.British Wireless - 48 words
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