The Straits Times, 20 March 1940
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Title Section37 1940-03-20 1 FINAL EDTK. The Straits Times [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY.) MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER—LARGEST NET SALES 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1940 PRICE 5 CENTS. The Straits Times 16 PAGES SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 1940. PRICE 5 CENTS37 words
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Advertisement197 1940-03-20 1 See MIEN CHONG SMART TAILORING t%m Singapore. Coleman St. -Phone 4816- "f 1 2nd PRIZE awarded to TIGER REER m IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE BOTTLED SC m BEER COMPETITION LONDON 1939 mm JL [|S_iMTBIIS3 Jl Tiger Beer, competing against twenty four entries from S^B^M^EsF^^K other parts of the Empire, has197 words
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Advertisement19 1940-03-20 1 tor PERFECT STYLES in ORESSMAKIN6 READYMAOES Call at MADAME PAGE'S SALONS 13. Battery Road. Singapore. HOTEL MAJESTIC Kuala Lumpur.19 words
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Advertisement519 1940-03-20 2 (Pie $txasts ®m& SMALL APST Mi nl mum charge $1. for tdvt. n»l exceeding 4 Hoe*. M«re than f««r lines 25 cents per line (Six words). Box No. 25 cents extra. Small Ads, are prepayable GODWIN-HARRISON. -The engagement is announced and the marriage will shortly take place between Nancy, only519 words
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Advertisement825 1940-03-20 2 FOR SALE FOE SALE New latest model IIS> Lefca with f3.5 standard lens. Price $240. Telephone 4808 between 8-9 a.m. and 12.30 to 2 p.m. HOUSE FOR SALE, modern compact four bedroom brick and teak house with almost two acre* of beautifully terraced grounds. Inspection— 17 swettenham Road. HORTICULTURE. Your825 words
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Advertisement666 1940-03-20 2 BUSINESS PREMISES TO LET TO LET No. 90 Robinaor Road, thoroughly renovated. Immediate entry Apply 7 De Sctsa Street TO 1ET. No. 4. D'Almelda Street. Office Premises Ground and two floors. Apply S Manaweh Co.. 2. Prince Street MOTOR VEHICLES MORRIS 8, good condition, taxed and insured expiring Nov. $700666 words
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Advertisement749 1940-03-20 2 PUBLIC NOTICES THE SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION NOTICE is hereby glren that the Rubber Market will be dosed omclally on the following dates: Friday, Mar. U, 1940. Public Holiday Satnrd.y. Mar. S3. 19«. PuW* Brtld«y Monday, Mar. S5, 194*. Bank Holiday By Order of the Committee. OATTEY BATEMAN.749 words
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Advertisement405 1940-03-20 2 BUSINESS CARDS ETC. WANTED FOR DISPENSARY, MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Nationality Chinese. Apply Box No. 458. Straits Times. MASSAGE HALL MANICURE AND MASSAGE Mrs. HARU end Miss HANA 60. WATERLOO STREET. Telephone 7467. WANTED TO RENT For immediate entry. Large airy godown; must be dry. On Monthly tenancy Box No. 368, Straits405 words
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Advertisement180 1940-03-20 2 BORNEO MOTORS PHONE 5088. BARGAINS SPORTS CARS RILEY SPORTS SALOON. Ducoed black and silver it is a very smart and fast car. $800 SINGER SPORT SALOON. Beautiful appearance and has a very smart performance any trial. $850 MG. SPORTS ROADSTER. Due<?d Green with black guards it is a most attractive180 words
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Advertisement572 1940-03-20 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS I (Incorporated in Tapani GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR TO CALIFORNIA FROM THE ORIENT VIA HONOLULU mj. ASAMA MARTJ from S'hal April 8 trj&. TATUTA MARU from S'hal Apr. 28 TO VANCOUVER A SEATTLE FROM JAPAN m.s. HIKAWA MARU leave Kobe Mar. 21 m.s. HIE MARU572 words
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Advertisement39 1940-03-20 3 INSURANCE FIRE-ACCIDENT MOTOR FIDELITY GUARANTEE MARINE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION THB LONDON ASSURANCE. BONO KONO FIRE INSCK CO LTD. PHOENIX ASSURANCE OO LTD. WESTERN ASSURANCF 00. EAGLE STAR fNS CO LTD. BRITISH AMERICA ASSURANCE OO GUTHRIE CO. LTD. Uncorporatpo in S.Sj39 words
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Advertisement336 1940-03-20 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom and United States cf 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 passenger336 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous588 1940-03-20 3 Broadcasting TO-DAY NlROM CIMr&DADC TDB 965 (ne/ (3l ■Wl 'DA 8.04 one > OlllbArUKt (49.6 m); PMN 10.2ft me s (292 mi: YDB ZHL 1.33 me/. (225m < 2 VI .5 10 me. ZHP 9.«9 me/. ilMta.1 "JJ» preview; 453 pm 1.00 p.m. Mlscellencous new gramophone International radio orchestra; 5.20588 words
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452 1940-03-20 4 Brusque Reply To Questions M. P. CRITICIZES QUOTA (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Mar. 6. pONSIDERABLE resentment has been created amongst London leaden of the Malayan tin-minin? industry by the nature of the replfeg given by Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary of State for tha Colonies,452 words
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Article178 1940-03-20 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES .From Our Ovt> Cosreepondeno London, Max. 19. /COMMODITY a dc] Exchange markets closed as tollowi with previous quotations id parenthesis:— KLBBLR: Firm. Spot 113 16d 115,16d <lll 16d 11 3 16d) May ll',d 11 3H6d (lid llttd) July-Sept lid ll'.»d 10 15 16d 11 1 16d) Oct-Dcc 10178 words
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Article35 1940-03-20 4 REPORTS of tin production for February are as follows: Hours Yardage Piculs ore Pahang Cons. 4.738 Ipoh Tin Lahat 498 99.300 401 Puchong 553 32.700 1.776 Sungci Kinta 566 154.400 52635 words
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Article380 1940-03-20 4 London. Mar. 19. THE Stock Exchange was quiet, most groups 1 tending to ease, but gilt-edged was steady Trading In the new War Loan was small with the price closing at a quarter discount. Elsewhere the decline of Indian Gold Minings was a notable feature as a380 words
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Article155 1940-03-20 4 London, Mar. 18. nrHE importance of fostering the ex1 port market Is emphasized In the annual report of Courtaulds, the well known manufacturers of artificial silk. The chairman stated that half the firm's production of rayon and fibres was being exported at the beginning this month,Reuter - 155 words
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1325 1940-03-20 4 Fraser Co.'s Singapore Share Quotations TUESDAY. MAB. 19. 1940: 5 P.M. MINING Buyers Scttcfft g Ampat Tin (4s) 4s 10%d 5s 3d i Austral Amal. (5s) 5s 9d 6s 3d xA. Austral Malay 35s 37s 1 Ayer Hitam 21s 6d 23s 8d x.cL i Ayer Wcng -65 70 Bangrln Tin1,325 words
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Article117 1940-03-20 4 From Cur Own Corrcsp ndcnt I London, Feb. 18. The following are to-day's -bid" quotation! for Fixed Trusts: s. d. British Empire 'A" 17 6 British Empire -B" 8 7Vi British Empire Cumulative ..14 0 British Empire C'prehensive 14 Oxd British General "A" 19 3 British General 'B117 words
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246 1940-03-20 4 Singapore, Mar. 19. 5 p.m. MINING Borers Seller* AmpaU 5/- 5/4 Austrai Am a it. 6/- <"> 3.tJ Batu Sclangors 1.50 1.55 Hong Patts 126 1.29 cd Jelebiii 0.82 0.85 Kampong Lanjuts 23/- 236 K. Kamunting 8/r 8 9 Kamuntlng ll'- 12/Kent 2/3 2/6 Klang246 words
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Article214 1940-03-20 4 MAIL ARRIVALS Mails from Java and Sumatra (.airi 1.40 p.m. today: 3.30 p.m. to-morrow. Mails from Indo-Chlna <air> 1.40 p.m. to-day. Mails from London and Europe etc. surIface) general delivery at 3.25 a.m. tomorrow. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS—MAIL "2, Z2 AND Zi On Friday, Mar. 22. BHSd&y hours214 words
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Advertisement49 1940-03-20 4 F E R R 0 L Guaranteed anticorrosive metal paint. PAR A LI H For Interior and Exterior Wo o d work. FKESCOLINE Sanitary Distemper. PAR INTERIOR FLAT PAINT For Fur nil ur c. A L U P A R Excellent Alumi n i v tn I* a in49 words
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Miscellaneous251 1940-03-20 4 TIDE TABLES SINGAPORE To-eay H W 6.48 a.m. 7 i ft: 901 p.m. 7 ft. L.W. 00 35 a.m. 5 ft.: 2.06 p.m. 2.1 ft. To-morrow H.W. 8.14 ajn. 7.8 ft.: 9.42 p.m. 7.6 ft. L.W 2.23 a.m. 4.4 ft.; 3.10 pjn. 15 ft. Friday, Mar. 22. H.W 9.18 a.m.251 words
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL NEWS
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Article413 1940-03-20 5 Rubber's Sharp Recovery Due To U.S. Factory Buying My Our Financial Correspondent Singapore, Mar. 20. OUBBER yesterday made a sharp recovery In both London and New York. Yesterday the price rose by one-eighth in London to 11 3/16 d while the New York price was up three-sixteenths413 words
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Article21 1940-03-20 5 •T*HE following rubber crops are re- ported for February: Ito. Kuala Reman 145,000 Lok Kawl 41.000 Bruseh 30,00021 words
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399 1940-03-20 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Books Company Dividend Close Date Singapore. Mar. 19. 5 p.m. Total far Ex Dlt. financial few Austral Amai 3d. Mar. 16 Ay?r Hitam 20',, less tax Mar. 12 Burma Malay 6d. No. 22 Mar. 37 Chin Chin Tin 4% Int. Mar. 18 Hong Patt399 words
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Article76 1940-03-20 5 THE directors of the Mercan1 tile Bank of India, Ltd., have recommended a final dividend, less income tax, of 6 per cent., making 12 per cent, for the year ended Dec. 31, 1939. This is the same rate of dividend as was paid for 1938.76 words
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Article408 1940-03-20 5 New Developments Of Hong Fatt THE net profit earned by Hong 1 Fatt (Sungei Besi), Ltd., for the year ended December last was $291,353. This compares with the net profit of $90,100 for 1938, when the company paid a 2Vz per cent, dividend. The directors, at the408 words
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Article255 1940-03-20 5 Estate's Profit Doubled A FINAL dividend of 8 per cent. making 11 per cent for the year, will be recommended by Connemara, Ltd., directors at the annual meeting of the company at Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, Mar. 28. The company's profit for the year ended December last255 words
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200 1940-03-20 5 BIG SEPANG VALLEY RUBBER PROFITS Dividend Of 5 Per Cent. A DIVIDEND of 5 per cent, for the year ended December last is recommended by the directors of Sepang Valley Estate Ltd., and will be considered at the company's annual meeting at Seremban on Friday, Apr. 19. The profit for200 words
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Article180 1940-03-20 5 The following are the exenange rates tbit morning according to the dally circular Issued by the Hongkong and whanghfti RanHng Corporation SELLING London T.T. a/4 1/16 London demand 2/4 l/lfl Rate for freight 2/4% Lyons demand 2060 Switzerland demand 208 M. Hamburg demand New York demand 46 15/16 Montreal180 words
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Article89 1940-03-20 5 Wednesday, Mar. 3«, noon. Borer* Sellers Prices Price* No. EX R.S.S. (Spot INH) rt% 37% No. IX B.S.S. r.e,b. In ease* March-April 31% 38 Sellers option G.F.A.Q. R.B.S. Cob. In bale* March -April 35 36 Sellers option F A.Q. B.S.S. t.».b. In bales March- April89 words
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Advertisement132 1940-03-20 5 A.D. 111 l I I I I 172 All Classes I i I Agents of Insurance Throughout Malaya Ghe IRo^al Ercban^e Hssurance: Xonoon HEAD OFFICE FOR MALAYA 6. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS: SINGAPORE. 2 APB IS IRIUM THRILLS MILLIONS /Ustsdl fcfl^sfe P+pdodLnt Tooth Puce is thrilling Jjj millions morning after "inmin^132 words
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Advertisement475 1940-03-20 5 NO MODERN HOME CAN AFFORD TO BE WITHOUT IGR AFT ON CLOUDY HOUSEHOLD AMMONIA Invaluable in the Kitchen, ScaUcry Bathroom Useful 'n 1 00 different ways. SO cents Per quart bottle:. Obtaiia.le at ill leading Stores Product st GRAFTON LABORATORIES, LTD. SlngafMre and Kuala Umpw. SUAN KEE HOTEL (Malacca's most475 words
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Advertisement254 1940-03-20 5 To Private Trustees, Carry in oul the wishes oi dead friends is often difficult, laborious and thankless work, encroaching seriously upon time needed for your own affairs. Your burden can be greatly eased if you secure the aid of a corporation specially formed and qualified to undertake sttch duties, namely:—254 words
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Advertisement276 1940-03-20 6 TIMELY! TERRIFIC! EXCITING! THRILLINCH 7TLZZ ALHAMBRA WARNER BROS. TIMELY THRILLER! iP^^7y^^k The Story Of The Most f I A Amaxing Man-Hunt The I i I I Starring BORIS IM^T^jL MARGARET v 7 tl nnnt J iaM Ptar br Ut Km 1 tPhy b» Amh^y P«il Whr LATEST AIRMAIL PATHE GAZETTE276 words
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Advertisement202 1940-03-20 6 *C S UU»»«*«' JhkSSSqSS LAST NIGHT'S RESULTS WALTZ COMPETITION AMATEUR M 1. Mr. J. Milne and Miss Martha Meeter. 2. Mr. C.H. Chan Miss Lucy Wee. 3. Mr. XX.. Yap ami Miss Mary Chan. PROFESSIONALS 1. Mr. F.H. Quah and Miss Lucy Wee. S. Mr. Jimmy Tan and Miss Lucy202 words
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Advertisement306 1940-03-20 6 i: ***** ($2.00) Cavallrria Rustican*— Selection, by Oraild Symphony Orchestra. E***** ($2.00) Berceuse, op. 57 (Chopin) and FantaaU lm" promptu, op. 66 Posth (Chopin)— both played by ElUen Joyce. RO-***** (»2.00) Dreaming (Schumann) and The Two Grenadiers (Schumann) Sung by Richard Tauber with Orchestral ace. RO-***** i*2.00) SanU Lnsla (Cottrau)306 words
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Advertisement189 1940-03-20 6 For the special benefit of our numerous CHINESE Patrons. .this OUTSTANDING CHINESE PATRIOTIC Picture is presented at Malaya's Largest And Finest 4 AIR-CONDITIONED THEATRE CAPITOL TODAY ONLY \f^lm Wfci 4 Shows 11a.m. 3.15, 6.15, 9.15 The Sensational CHINESE Patriotic Dramatic Production AS PRESENTED BEFORE GENERAL and MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK at189 words
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840 1940-03-20 7 Mr. Hore-Belisha And Opposition Attack Allied Hesitation ARGUING that Finland's cause was the British cause, Mr. Leslie Hore-BeKsha, ex-War Minister, speaking: in the House of Commons debate on Finland last nijfht, said the British Government should have acted with greater precision. ItReuter - 840 words
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Article256 1940-03-20 7 She Could Resist Only For One Month THE kjnd of help which Sweden had 1 given Finland was outlined in an official statement from Stockholm last night. A spokesman of the Swedish Foreign Office said that Sweden began to send help to Finland long before anyReuter - 256 words
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Article178 1940-03-20 7 THE Russians are hoping to banish 1 British influence from the famous nickel mines of Petsamo, in northern Finland, according to the Stockholm newspaper Aftonbladet, whose Moscow correspondent says that during the forthcoming trade negotiations with Finland, Russia will seek to acquire control of theReuter - 178 words
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Advertisement168 1940-03-20 7 RAFFLES HOTEL Tonight Cocktail Dance 7 p.m to 9 p.m. DINNER DANCE (informal) 9.45 to midnight NO ADMISSION CHARGE "GAIETIES OF 1940" BOOK NOW (cun.^, MAR. 28th. 29th (Matinee) 30th THEBE CANNOT BE A CHOOSE YOUR DANCE PARTNER TO WIIY WE FEEL WE OUGHT from TO SHOUT vmm to this168 words
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Advertisement322 1940-03-20 7 lj A HAY everyb dy 3 15 6l5 9l5 j goes BOX OFFICE 'PHOHE 34OO HOLIDAY GARY COOPER MORNING Am %dk mwnmnu gm m» SCORF*? AftAlN' CUOIHC JWnuj rtUHlli. IT 11 QTIOTK m\ HI II V vLUbl\ -ma MB "Th«»r*» aro thrillc CD! o<) j JbßJK99**y^t-?!9L Here are inrlllS oUR.322 words
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1155 1940-03-20 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MAR. 20, 1940. (200 th. Day of the War.) THE ENEMY IN OUR MIDST On Jan. 13 last, about 1,500 arti- sans employed in the Singapore Harbour Board workshops came out on strike. They are among the highest paid manual workers in the Colony, and1,155 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter143 1940-03-20 8 Morse Interference With Local Reception To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir— The station operating in morsi code on a wave-length of 16.89 metre in the afternoon at about 5 or 6 p.m has been allowed to be a nuisance ti the local population and to the143 words
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Letter628 1940-03-20 8 To-day's Strife Fulfils A Prophecy To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l rejer to Uie letter by "Bibls Student No. 10,000" published in your ssue of to-day under the caption Bible Students." The letter in question is, in itself, so nconsistent as, in my opinion, not628 words
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Letter130 1940-03-20 8 "Guest Artists" Should Be Retained By 8M.8.C. To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l have just heard from a very 1 reliable source that as the Government has taken over the 8.M.8.C., the usual Sunday night guest artists will not i go on the air any130 words
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Letter99 1940-03-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir— Much has been said in connection with the cycle-parking arrangements at the Cathay Your correspondent "Independence" has pointed out that cycles are parked free of charge at both the Capitol and Alhambra theatres. To avoid further criticism from its cyclist99 words
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Letter791 1940-03-20 8 TAXATION— MORE VIEWS Case For Government Servants To the Editor of the Straits limes Sir.— Having read "Commercial's" etter, I feel that it is high time or a section of the community until iow silent to speak for itself. I refer o government servants. As a rule, inyone who likes791 words
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277 1940-03-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— The wild spate of words in leading articles, letters and speeches on the subject of income tax surpasses in entertainment value even the moral indignation of our old friend Donald Duck. One fact emerges like a277 words
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183 1940-03-20 8 One Racket That Steals Millions To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l was reading last night one of I^slle Charteris's novels, '"The Saint Overboard," in which the famous author puts his well-known character, Simon Templar, alias The Saint, through a splendid feat of buccaneering And I came upon183 words
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132 1940-03-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir —I have been at a loss to understand all the reasons given by the opponents of income tax. Especially is this true with the recent suggestion that Europeans should pay less income tax proportionately, because their132 words
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81 1940-03-20 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Your correspondents who suggest increases of stamp duty, amusement tax and all these other trifles do not realize they would be a mere fleabite. I have not yet seen a suggestion of an increase in land rents.81 words
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Letter107 1940-03-20 8 Conversion Not A Matter Of Compulsion To the Editor of the Straits Times Bir,— "Bapa Angkat" writes nonsense in his letter appearing in the Straits Times of Mar. 11 regarding the conversion of Sakai in Negri Sembilan. According to Christian belief, every person, whatever his race, has a107 words
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Advertisement427 1940-03-20 8 "CHOICE SELECTION I OF BRASS INSTRUMENTS MODERATE PRICES ROBINSON PIANO CO. (S.S.) LTD. OPPOSITE CLIFFORD PIER THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY PROVIDES TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL OUR WORLD WIDE TRAVEL AND BANKING FACILITIES COMBINE TO ELIMINATE ALL TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES No Booking Fee. 84 Robinson Read S i n g a pore. CAREERS!427 words
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Advertisement38 1940-03-20 8 Have your NEW SUITS vM experFtajlors fjV moderate" prices \~~4| Latest Woollen Palm i avl Beach Suitingt jW TAI HENG CO. I 4£ Jf- 23-5 Coleman St. Phone 3375 S'por« JOHN DUKE Man ufacturing Optician. 21, BATTERY ROAD.38 words
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572 1940-03-20 9 Bombing Continues For Four Hours ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY PREMIER IN COMMONS Dramatic Reply To Nazi Attack On Orkneys OOYAL Air Force planes started a large-scale bombing raid on the German island of Sylt at about 8 p.m. (Greenwich mean time) yesterday, and the572 words
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Article328 1940-03-20 9 Reichstag May Be Summoned Statement On Brenner Talks LJITLER may summon the Reichstag in the next few days to hear the result of the Brenner meeting, it is learned in Amsterdam from a Berlin source. The decision probably depends on the final message from Rome after I Signor Mussolini's farewell328 words
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Article70 1940-03-20 9 The Swiss Press attitude to the HitlerMussolini meeting at Brenner Pass is best summed up by the Bund, which declares. "We cannot help believing that Hitler's journey must have some connection with Mr. Welles' last days in Europe." The article ends, "The political significance of the meeting willReuter - 70 words
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Article, Illustration484 1940-03-20 9 Reaction To 11- Point Scheme DEPORTS of a German elevenpoint peace plan (see Page 16) were discounted by Mr. Stephen Early, Mr. Roosevelt's private secretary, yesterday, who told reporters that no information had been transmitted to the U.S. government to support the published reports of such aReuter - 484 words
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124 1940-03-20 9 Washington, Mar. 19. AMERICA'S production of aeroplane parts and engines have tripled In the past year, President Roosevelt told his Press conference in the course of a discussion on the controversy over the release of planes of recent design to foreign Powers. Mr. Roosevelt said124 words
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Article, Illustration39 1940-03-20 9 New racing motor torpedo-boats capable of a very high speed, are now being used by the Royal Navy for coastal work around Britain. The boats carry torpedoes, and depth-charges and are protected against aircraft.39 words
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Article327 1940-03-20 9 Paris Changes Said To Be Imminent London, Mar. 20. THE reorganization of the French Cabinet is imminent, according to an announcement by the French radio. The idea that there might be some reconstruction of the British Government at Easter has been canvassed for many weeks, adds Reuter'sReuter - 327 words
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Article125 1940-03-20 9 'Hands Off Declaration By Foreign Minister IN a broadcast in The Hague last night. Dr. E. N. van Kliffens, the Dutch Foreign Minister said that, situated as she was between two powerful belligerents, Holland was determined to keep out of the war. She is convinced,Reuter - 125 words
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Article129 1940-03-20 9 Finnish Cabinet May Resign This Week fPHE Moscow radio states that the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Soviet Union yesterday ratified the Soviet-Finnish peace treaty. Meanwhile, Dr. Paasikivl and M. Voinomaa, the Finnish delegates to the peace talks, have arrived there to exchange theReuter - 129 words
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Article192 1940-03-20 9 25 Dead In Lahore Shooting Demonstrators Clash With The Police Lahore, Mar. 20. TWENTY-THREE Khaksars (member of a Muslim communal body) and two policemen were killed and 39 persons injured, including a district magistrate, senior superintendent and deputy superintendent of police, when the police were forced to fire after beingReuter - 192 words
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Article28 1940-03-20 9 London. Mar. 19. THE death has occurred of Aubrey Hammond, the well-known artist and stage designer and a pioneer of camouflage* He was aged 47. Reuter.Reuter - 28 words
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Article342 1940-03-20 9 Premier's "No'To Nazi Peace Washington, Mar. 20. lyiK. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAINS speech last night in the House of Commons is described here as a defiant declaration to Hitler that ihe Allies are ready to meet any challenge. The Premier, replying to the debate, declared that If Britain342 words
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Article106 1940-03-20 9 London. Mar. 20. ONE of the methods of stopping the leaks in the British blockade was announced in a written parliamentary reply by Sir Andrew Duncan. President of the Board of Trade, giving details of the Anglo-Spanish loan and payments agreement. Under this agreement, the Britisii Government willReuter - 106 words
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Advertisement59 1940-03-20 9 1 "Orin:zzzzzpfp. o• 2 5.4 5 ~—i a R.6HT feti^£X .VlttJ 2 Moo*/ -i^7t~^+j It f V 1 It V^unkmarsch J s^ t The scene of the WESTER /i^AERODROMt SiltofAv j^ .*****-sc .1. LAN^p^^^W"^|f R.A.F. bombing > J l\ FR attack carried II a I liL^Lii L« 1 1 vI59 words
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Advertisement9 1940-03-20 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 10, 14 and 169 words
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Advertisement23 1940-03-20 9 HOT BUNS rf"\D l "\ij* i> V' U //rfJ^? -iiibßßSPW^^^* "'""'•'fV PHONE: 5376 (5 LINES) Advt. of Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. 25723 words
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1080 1940-03-20 10 Denial Of Large Leaks In Blockade System MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S VIEW OF ALLIED AID FOR FINNS MR. Chamberlain's reply to critics in the House of Commons debate on British aid to Finland began with a denial that Germany had managed to get large supplies throughReuter - 1,080 words
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Article181 1940-03-20 10 SINGAPOKP KIIMI.S HOTEL Cocktail Dance 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner Dance Unf ormal i 9.45 to Midnight. GAKRICK THEATBE. GEYLANG Paris Honeymoon 7 9.30 p.m. GK£AI WORM) Cabaret 6.30 to 8.45 9.30 p.m. to Midnight Globe V/if e. Husband 6 Friend. Sky: The Great Air Mystery. Atlantic Theatre:181 words
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Article260 1940-03-20 10 Strike On Selangor Smallholdings INTERCEPTED ON WAY TO K.L. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 19. PROPOSING to stage a demonstra- tion outside the office of the Protector of Chinese in Kuala Lumpur, 300 estate labourers in the Ulu Langat area, Including several women, marched260 words
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89 1940-03-20 10 (From Our Own CorresponUent London, Mar. 19. IN the Divorce Court, Mr. Justice Hodson dismissed the petition of Mrs. Edna Dorothy Cellan Jones for divorce on the ground of cruelty of her husband. Mr. Alan Cellan Jones, dental surgeon, of Hongkong Bank Chambers. Singapore. The89 words
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74 1940-03-20 10 'From Our Own Correspondent Penang. Mar. 20. THE Straits Settlements (Penang) Association may tall a special meeting to discuss war taxation in Malaya, the suggestion being made by Mr. D. A. Mackay, at the annual meeting of the association last night. Mr. P. N. Knight,74 words
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Article91 1940-03-20 10 AIR Ministry communique says the attack on the Hornum air base was still in progress at 3 a.m. First aircraft to participate there already returned safely and report accurate bombing of objectives. Copenhagen, Mar. 20, The airraid is apparently being carried out by waves of bombers at half-hourly91 words
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414 1940-03-20 10 MALAYS are keen on injections; Chinese gladly accept western medicine; Indians are easily induced to resort to quacks. These inclinations of the three predominant races in Malaya are recorded by Dr. R. D. Fitzgerald, former medical chief of Malaya, in his last414 words
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Article, Illustration28 1940-03-20 10 Indian troops who arrived in the Middle East before the Anzacs, have soon settled down in their desert camp near the Pyramids.28 words
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Article370 1940-03-20 10 Court Story Of Accident Near Hospital Entrance (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Mar. 18. RAJA Sulaiman, in the Coroner's Court to-day, held an inquiry into the death of Mohamed bin Mohd. Said, a 25-year-old chandu office clerk, who was killed on Feb. 11 in an370 words
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Article28 1940-03-20 10 'From Our Own Correspondent) London, Mar. 19. "THE death has occurred of Mr. N. G. E. Hughes, until recently of the Sarawak Civil Service.28 words
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Article96 1940-03-20 10 Drug Importers Meet To-night TWO TO ADVISE CONTROLLER IMPORTERS of drugs and mcdl- cines are to meet at the V.M.C.A. this afternoon under the auspices of the Straits Pharmaceutical Association to consider restrictions on the importation of proprietary medicines. Two members will be elected to form96 words
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231 1940-03-20 10 "THE REAL GLORY IS FIRST-CLASS PICTURE At The Cinema "The Real Glory" (Gary Cooper. David Niven, Andrea Leeds and Reginald Owen) Samuel Goldwyn. At the Cathay. PACKED with action, this is a splendid story of the early days of tho Philippine Constabulary in their fight against the savage Moros. It231 words
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572 1940-03-20 11 Hollanders' Fine Efforts To Rescue Chinese CHIEF ENGINEER BLUE IN FACE WHEN BROUGHT UP THE heroic efforts of two Dutch merchant service officers to save the lives of two Chinese by trying to drag them out of a gas-filled hold in the K.P.M. motor vessel572 words
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116 1940-03-20 11 A middle-aged English-speaking Indian Christian, N. R. Pereira, was charged in the Singapore second court yesterday with the theft of $45 and movable property, valued at $535.40, of another In 'Han, S. Arumugam, who lived in the same house in Syed Alwi Road. Bail116 words
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Article92 1940-03-20 11 lITINNING couples In the waltz competition TT at the Happy World Cabaret last night were: Amateurs: 1, Mr. Jimmy Milne and Miss Martha Meeter; 2, Mr. C. H. Chan and Miss Lucle Wee; 3, Mr. K. K. Yah and Miss Mary Chan. Professionals: 1, Mr. S. H.92 words
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Article49 1940-03-20 11 CAPTAIN Giorgo Giorgis, Italian naval attache at Tokio, passed through Singapore yesterday on his way back to Italy by the Conte Rosso. He arrived with the Italian Minister to Manchukuo, Signor Luigi Cortese, who, accompanied by his wife and two children, is on his way to Switzerland.49 words
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Article93 1940-03-20 11 A RESOLUTION that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Singapore, is in favour of taxation for the purpose of prosecuting the war but that it considers income tax undesirable was passed at a committee meeting of the Chamber yesterday. The meeting lasted nearly two hours. Other ways93 words
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Article245 1940-03-20 11 Conviction For Young Chinese THE allegation that her brother- in-law stole a mahjong set and a length of silk material from a room which they shared, while she was lying in the maternity hospital, was made by a young Chinese widow, Soh Lai Cheng in the Singapore245 words
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Article366 1940-03-20 11 To Serve FiveYear Sentence 350 COUNTERFEIT 20-CENT PIECES THE appeal of Norman Albert Jansen, a Eurasian pensioner who was sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment on a charge of possession of 350 counterfeit 20cent pieces, was dismissed in the Court of Criminal Appeal yesterday before the366 words
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Article54 1940-03-20 11 BAIL of $2,000 was offered when Ong Thian Siu, alias Ong Ai Hoa alias Ong A Kow, a 23-year-old Henghwa, claimed trial in the Singapore second court yesterday to a charge of being member of an unlawful society, the "Anti-Enemy Backing-Up Society." The case was adjourned for54 words
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Article46 1940-03-20 11 GONE WITH WIND" METRO-Goidwyn-Mayer's 20,000 feet technlcolour production "Gone with the Wind" which Is to be shown in Singapore soon, is breaking all box office records wherever it is being shown, declared Mr. Sidney Schwartz, M.CM.'s travelling auditor, who arrived here by the Conte Rosso yesterday.46 words
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527 1940-03-20 11 THE story of an ingenious trap 1 the painting with nitrate of silver of the handle of a drawer in a desk in Pitman's College, Singapore, from which various sums of money were missing from time to time was told in the527 words
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Advertisement194 1940-03-20 11 Ov«r-lndulg«nc« creates txeen acidity THESE SIGNS SAY n the system— a condition that iMk2^ "ALKALIZE" 1 contributes to what is known as "hanfovtr". You prevent ■hangover" i KwM^ md.jest.on jf alka|im- or nfutra ile the JMQdjjK^ Heartburn excess aodi by uking 2 tablespoons Flatulence of Phillips' Milk of Maf.iesia or194 words
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Letter339 1940-03-20 12 Consumers Should Be Rationed To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— The topic of toddy seems to have figured prominently in your columns recently. I am neither a supporter of complete prohibition nor an advocate of retention of toddy shops. Toddy, as it is to-day, is a terrible339 words
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Letter577 1940-03-20 12 Opportunity To Start A New Industry To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— With reference to the letter of Mr. Letondu in your issue of Mar. 11, in which he states that the sum of l $3,000,000 is paid annually for imported poultry and eggs, it may be577 words
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Letter317 1940-03-20 12 "Leaders Of Society "Who "Prance And Strut" To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l do not propose to Join in the controversy for or against income tax. I do propose, however, to Join issue with Mr. Ward-Jackson, regarding his statement, viz: "In the F.M.S., a man must317 words
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Letter475 1940-03-20 12 Why Night Shooting Is Illegal To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— With reference to J. A.'s letter in your issue of Mar. U, I think that, as a hunter of many years' standing and a game conservationist by conviction and not by profession, I may be able475 words
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Letter184 1940-03-20 12 Soldier Resents Attitude Of Civilians To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— Since my arrival in Singapore at the beginning of the year, I am surprised to note the attitude of the civilian population towards members of H. M. Forces. In the United Kingdom, members of184 words
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Letter181 1940-03-20 12 Small Trader Fears A Monopoly To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir, When tb.e war began the Food Controller made inquiries into the cost of landing rice in the Colony and the profit margin added by the rice merchant. On these figures he based the fixed maximum181 words
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Letter264 1940-03-20 12 Why Poles And Finns Were Defeated To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— lt was to save the integrity of Poland that the Allies launched into the war. But the destruction of Poland was inevitable before they could save her, for there was Hitlensm to be destroyed264 words
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Letter231 1940-03-20 12 Voluntary Body Might Help Government To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— Apropos "Wilson's" letter in your issue of Mar. 7. I would recommend him to peruse the latest Government report, from which he will be able to satisfy himself as to whether the measures taken231 words
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Letter110 1940-03-20 12 splendour snatched from out the dizzy sweep Of all the drowning ages! this shall be Their monument, who died that Liberty Might live, and passed by perilous ways to keep Honour inviolate, and honoured sleep Beneath the gelid waves of lake or sea, Or where the crosses of their110 words
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Advertisement250 1940-03-20 12 ENROL NOW MATRICULATION and SENIOR CAMBRIDGE Day and Evening Tuition PITMAN'S are famous tor their successes at these examinations, made possible by their system of individual tuition which enables students to progress rapidly. For Matriculation. PITMAN'S are cne of the few Colleges offering a full course of study including four250 words
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192 1940-03-20 14 "RAID ON SCAPA FLOW WAS UNIMPORTANT"— PREMIER Reference To Nazi Bombing Of Civilians During Attack London, Mar. 19. HEALING with the German air raid last Saturday evening on Scapa Flow, the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, said in his speech in the House of Commons to-night that he was surprised at192 words
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135 1940-03-20 14 GERMAN attempts to Justify their methods of sea warfare are sharply rejected by a Dutch newspaper. This newspaper declares that on a number of points neutrals have formed their own opinion which differs considerably from the German standpoint. It is not only according to BritishReuter - 135 words
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Article34 1940-03-20 14 After spending several weeks in Paris. ex-King Zog and Queen Geraldine of Albania have rented a chateau at Merysur-Oise, near Pontoise. about 18 miles from the capital, where they will stay for several months.34 words
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Article347 1940-03-20 14 6 U-boat Crews' Nerves Have Been Shattered' London, Mar. 19. rE Admiralty announces that during the week ended midnight on Sunday nine British, Allied and neutral ships were lost as a result of enemy action, representing a total of 23 992 tons. Of these three wereReuter; British Wireless - 347 words
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193 1940-03-20 14 Radio Listeners Pass On Information ALTHOUGH the death penalty has been decreed for llsteners-ln in Bohemia and Moravia to belligerent and neutral stations, a large number of the receivers in Prague are tuning to London at 8.30 each evening when the 8.8.C. broadcasts in193 words
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Article67 1940-03-20 14 £300,000 Spent Daily, Says Sir John Simon London, Mar. 19. IN the House of Commons to-day, Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, said that the current daily rate of expenditure on air raid precautions and evacuation averaged nearly £300,000 and £36,000 respectively. The scale ofReuter - 67 words
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258 1940-03-20 14 Ramgarh (Bihar), Mar. 19. THE right for India to frame her own constitution without outside interference was demanded by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, President of the Indian National Congress, opening the ufty-third session to-day. The Maulana added that the foundation of India's problem was whetherReuter - 258 words
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Article, Illustration34 1940-03-20 14 The first unit of the Royal Canadian Air Force to be recruited and trained for service overseas in the present war arrived in England recently. Picture shows the airmen disembarking.34 words
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294 1940-03-20 14 IN the House of Lords yesterday Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, referring to the German raid on scapa Flow on Saturday said that from the information at his disposal thsrc was no deliberate attack on civilians as such. He added, "I do notReuter - 294 words
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Article213 1940-03-20 14 London, Mar. 19. ASKED what steps were being taken to prevent passage across the Black Sea of oil destined for Germany via the Danube, Mr. R. H. Cross, Minister of Economic Warfare, replied that in the absence of any contraband control in the BlackReuter - 213 words
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148 1940-03-20 14 pZECHS in London are chuckling over this joke against the Nazis: A Czech village mayor was informed by the Nazi police chief that Baron von Neurath, the "Protector" of Bohemia and Moravia, would visit his district and that flags must be flown.148 words
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69 1940-03-20 14 THE ITALIAN National Radio Agency reports from Berlin that four German, cruisers will be built this year. Each will displace 7,200 tons, will be 561 ft. long and 19ft. wide. They will have a speed of 32 knots. Their armament will consist of 1269 words
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Advertisement331 1940-03-20 14 FALSE TEETH GONE YELLOW? read tW» S^^^ Ho need now 10 be em- Xl 1 barrelled w-th dull, yei- JOfe I low-tin#«i falsa teeth. \^j^ JPff) Fill the cup of the tin \_^Y^^*sf" with 'Steradent' and pour the powder Into llui containing luflldem warm water to cover the denture*. Stir331 words
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Advertisement548 1940-03-20 14 I CONTROL YOUR Hi r« ij X I v T O NIC ■^L^r^rm sta\t LJuiV} Oka#i todttf C'na'i able r.t i .1 leading Chemists. Large 57.03. Small $2.50. When ordering please specify OKASA for men or women. For literature and medical testimonial* write to the Sole Distributors for Malaya: GRAFTON548 words
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Article154 1940-03-20 15 SELECTIONS for to-day's races races at Ipoh are: Straits Times Race 1. A v boss. Dazzle. Race 2. Moonlight Sonata, Gay Prince. Race 3. Stone (linger, poor Bill. Race 4. Carmtop, Princess Prim. Race 5. Fighting Finish, Strathpeffer. Race 1 Little John, Salmon Par. Race 7. The154 words
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Article185 1940-03-20 15 1 From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, Mar. 18. A START will be made in the fourth all-Malayan badminton championships when the preliminary round of the men's singles will be played off this Thursday. The meet will last throughout the Easter holidays, and the venue is185 words
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Article915 1940-03-20 15 First Day Of Perak Easter Professional Meeting FOLLOWING is the full card of events for to-day's races at Ipoh, together with non-acceptors and the order of running, in the first day of the Perak Turf Club's Easter professional meeting. Double totes will be on races915 words
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171 1940-03-20 15 IN the open mixed doubles final in the V.M.C.A. open invitation tournament Mrs. Hipkin and Kamis beat Capt. and Mrs. Russel-Raberts in three sets at 5—7. 6—4 6—l. The losers started well and won the first set. but In the next set Mrs.171 words
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42 1940-03-20 15 THa results of "away" matches played 1 yesterday in the S.A.P.A. League are: Recerve Division, Man:hert?rs beat For;re?j RE. by 3—l: Second Division (A:. Pulau Brani beat Ma.aya Singals by tv/D-nil: RAF. Tcngah beat Naval Police cne-nil.42 words
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Article56 1940-03-20 15 So xer: First Division, S.C.C. vs. S.R.C., S.C.C: Manchesters vs. A. A. Regt, R.A.. Tanglin; Second Division (A). Publisher: vs. R.A. (8.M.). Stadium; Second Division (B). Fort Canning vs. J.C.S.A., J.C.S.A.: 8.H.L.: Oversea Chinese Bank vs. Guthrles, S.H.B. ground. Tennis: S.C.C. tournament; V.M.C.A. tournament. Cricket: V.M.C.A Juniors56 words
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Article226 1940-03-20 15 London, Mar. 20. D ROBABLE runners and their jockeys for the Grand National on Apr. 5 axe: Royal Mall (Williams); Royal Daniell (Moorei; Professor II (Owen); The Uplifter (Danr.v Morgan): Dunhlll Castle Parvln): Rockquilla (Carey); Workman (Hyde); Red Eagle (Elder); Dominick's Cross (Mitchell); BlacK Hawk (Rimell);Reuter - 226 words
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138 1940-03-20 15 YESTERDAY'S ties in the Singapore Cricket Club's Spring tennis tournament resulted: Men's singles: E. C. Chcrrington beat A V. Cramsie 6—l. 6—l. Women's singles: Mrs. So well beat Miss Duff 6—4,6—4, 6—3. Men's doubles: R. H. Pickard and W G Edlin beat K. H.138 words
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Article92 1940-03-20 15 From Our Own Correspondent) _T Malacca, Mar. 17. IN a low scoring match played on j Saturday, the High School defeated the Malacca Chinese Recreation Club i on the school ground by 29 runs. Batting first the Chinese knocked up 69 runs, only Tarn Kong92 words
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Article105 1940-03-20 15 DLAYING on Sunday at tht Traffic Branch court, the Kampong Glam Badminton Party beat the Terrace Badminton Party by four games to two. Results (Kampong Glam players mentioned first): Singles: S. Fardan beat A. Aziz 15—5 15—9; S. M. Hussain beat Ali Hamld 15—12, 15—8; Has?an lost105 words
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337 1940-03-20 15 Odd Goal In Three Decision In Stadium Soccer Malay Reserves 2, Royal Navy Reserves 1. TAKING the field against the Royal Navy at the Stadium 1 yesterday, the Malays gathered full points in a reserve division league fixture, scoring two goals to one The337 words
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Article346 1940-03-20 15 (From Our Own Correspondent* Segamat, Mar. 18. WITHOUT Stradling, Jerram and Forbes, the Genuang batting failed against the accurate bowling of Peel and Dowling and time saved Qenuang frcm an innings defeat at the hands of Fort Canning, in a whole -day's cricket match346 words
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Advertisement303 1940-03-20 15 Asfhma Cause Killed in 24 Hours Thanks to the discovery of an American physician, it now Is possible to get rii of !is of clicking, gaFpinfr. coucfainc and wheesias Astliii::i by killing 1 hi truu c;iuse whl< h is O« r:i.s- in the blood. JCo more burning of powders, no303 words
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Advertisement243 1940-03-20 15 HE TRAVELS FASTEST lir w WHO TRAVELS ALONE" KSSS? 3 M 5 DIAMOND BEER BEER P'^BHHP^^^ ~^X^- ~V^ T WASN>T so LONg *gO WHEN- Yso ive noticed! and ive if r\H^ /I I YOU'RE SO DIFFICULT /9k NOTICED THE REASON To so "T- /I I/J 1 mDicAf iuwr lum«>ft> MANY243 words
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Article149 1940-03-20 16 Allies Ready To Meet Outcome London, Mar. 19. A REFERENCE to the meeting at the Brenner frontier station between Signor Mussolini and Hitler was made by Mr. Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, in the course oi his speech in the House of Commons to-day. He said, amidst prolonged cheers:Reuter - 149 words
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Article94 1940-03-20 16 THE question of pension for the parents of unmarried men killed In the war was discussed In the House of Commons. Ii was announced that in future pensions Mi be paid without inquiring whether the claimant can support himself. That is to say. thereReuter - 94 words
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Article50 1940-03-20 16 Berlin, Mar. 19. UNDER an agreement between the German and Soviet Governments, 14,000 Polish ref Jgees will shortly return from Soviet-occupied Poland to the German part, according to the official news agency. Their return Is part of the arrangement for an exchange of refugees.— Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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36 1940-03-20 16 Buenos Aires. Mar. 19. rE first contingent of 100 sailors from the Graf Spec left for internment at Mendoza to-day. The remainder will be sent to other provinces.— Reuter.Reuter - 36 words
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Article, Illustration19 1940-03-20 16 Sigrnor Mussclinl, accompanied by Siffnor Starace, inspecting a- company of the first militia regr'.ment in Romi.19 words
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435 1940-03-20 16 U.S. Report Of Hitler's 11-Point Peace Plan New York, Mar. 19. THE New York Times to-day publishes a Rome dispatch detailing what is understood in Vatican circles to be Hitler's peace proposals which von Ribbentrop, Nazi Foreign Minister, put before the Pope in their interview last week. It is statedReuter - 435 words
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79 1940-03-20 16 THE 11 -point peace plan alleged to have been revealed by the Vatican was officially denied at Vatican City yesterday. It is officially stated in London that the British Government has no knowledge of the supposed plan and it has not been presented byReuter - 79 words
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238 1940-03-20 16 Paris, Mar. 19. AN energetic "no" Is returned by the Press of all parties in Paris to the latest Oerman peace offensive and this. It is thought, is likely to foreshadow the tenor of the debate in the Chamber of Deputies later to-day. ItReuter - 238 words
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1810 1940-03-20 16 'ALLIES DID ALL IN THEIR POWER TO AID THE FINNS'— PREMIER Help Blocked After Nazi Intervention Threat A COMPREHENSIVE statement on the assistance Britain had sent, and had planned to send, to Finland and the difficulties placed in the way of the transport of an expeditionary force by the Swedish1,810 words
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150 1940-03-20 16 London, Mar. 18. THE death has occurred of the well1 known Journalist, Mr. Herbert Sidebotham, aged 67. He was particularly known for his articles in the Sunday Times (London), signed Scrutator. He also wrote In the Daily Sketch over the signature Candidus. A Mancunian, he150 words
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40 1940-03-20 16 ParLs, Mar. 19. A MODERN wireless equipment, sufficient to work six transmitters. and two tons of Communist literature were seized by the police in a roundup of Communists In which 33 arrests were made.— Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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