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Title Section35 1941-01-23 1 The Straits Times I ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CKNTURT] MALAYA'S LEADING NEWSPAPER— LARGEST NET SALES 21 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANTTAKT 23, 1941 PRICE ."> CKNTS The Straits Times 21 PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1941. PRICE "> I KNIS35 words
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Advertisement167 1941-01-23 1 MIEN CHON6 TAILORING Available Salt Lcagth* WAIN HHIULS In Mik and Wml Alm KM AN SHARK MM linrttwnihwi >« Colrman St.. Spore Flmm 4tl« SINGAPORE, 140 CECIL ST PHONE 5471) i Him "MtjßVj^fc DIESEL ENGl J^^!ft»s Ksompanu csLinuted V (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE PENANG IPOH KUALA LUMPUR MALACCA. WU€Tfl€R YOUR167 words
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Advertisement8 1941-01-23 1 ELSIE MARY Oattery Road. Dresses for all occasions8 words
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Advertisement483 1941-01-23 2 She Straits Witac* SMALL ADST Minimum charge $1. far adTt n* e*r+e*i«« 4 Dm. Marc than fo«r tines 25 cents per line (Six words) Box No. 25 cents extra. DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES BIRTHS. MARKIAGES. DEATHS. M hMIHIHK.HKNTS, BMRMMBV M(\TS A rrt. CARDS arc chanced $3 earn per insertion per toon Over483 words
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Advertisement533 1941-01-23 2 SITUATIONS WANTED III! SFRV*NTS M.IMV. 17. DtlOby ..haut. (Estd 191 1 1 supplies Domestic Ser- i vants male and female of every description. I l-elephone 4278. LADY (BRITISH) seeks posiMon typing 1 nlinft. mailing, shipping, accounts. Used te rrsponMble position, many years experience lin East. Apply Box 633 Scraits Times.533 words
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Advertisement557 1941-01-23 2 THE STRAITS TIMES. T DOGS FOR SALE. thi;rouchbr»d cocker sp«niel puppies. Telephone 7037 or write Box No. 653. Straits Times. c PIANOS j PIANO \NTED. State make and lowest cash price Box No. 551. Straits Times. FOR_JHIRE REFRIGERATOR— New at Use* PbOfM IMS HOUSES FLATS, TO LET THREE-ROOMED FLAT in557 words
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Advertisement751 1941-01-23 2 HURSDAY, JANUARY 23, MOTOR VEHICLES TO SELL YOUR t \H f> r ra. h ring 5088 f FOR SALE 10 n.p. Morris tourer 1935 In j 1 ■xccllcnt condition. Phone 7481. FOR SALE one Morris Commercial 2 ton r orry In good condition. Apply Box 630, S. T. 10 H.751 words
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Advertisement489 1941-01-23 2 1941 un L s i_ STKAYK.U NOW UF.MEVKI) STOIXN from Seietar Grange Hotel Pedigree Calm i Terrier, Biscuit colour, usually carrying stono or other article In mouth, likely to be In Naval Base. Information as tc Its whereabouts and recovery will be rewarded. PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR PHOTOS painted by qualified artist489 words
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Advertisement228 1941-01-23 2 EDUCATIONAL EUROPEAN wanu> to learn Oal Reply Box No. 655, S. T. f- 1 J Niikson Road PHONI MORNING CLASSES— Owing to rush of students, a new class is being formed— only 20 vacancies. AomisUon closes on Ist Februnry. EVENING CLASSES Admission only to Jr. BookXcepinj, Typewriting and Shorthand speeds228 words
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232 1941-01-23 3 MEW ZEALAND Governirrnt plans for national development and post-war rehabilitation have been revealed with the floating of a development loan for an unspecil*'d amount. The loan will return short-term investors three per cent, and long-term 3' 4 per cent. It will cover232 words
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Article39 1941-01-23 3 NO -STRIKE PLEDGE I ABOUR 5n the United States is rallying to President Roosevelt in his policy of urgent aid to the democracies. Nineteen building unions, embracing 1,500,000 workers, gave a pledge to-day not to strike on defence Jobs.39 words
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Article199 1941-01-23 3 a.m 12 B-BC J5.53 6oi HnT IK7RM) 1 b.US X.B.C. 31 s') m. Sm XV** (K2IB) m 2« 5- BC 31H m nd 435!) 910 Melbourne 35,35 (except Sunday) 10 *0 Delhi 313 m p.m. 12.50 Hongkong 3119 Bu 1.35 Singapore 30 06 m. and 11.31199 words
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Advertisement634 1941-01-23 3 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS 1 Incon>or«ted id Japan 1 GENERAL PASSENGER AGFNTS FOR CUNARD WHITE STAR LINE. TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA Through fares to North Amenta to Europe via America and Round lours in the Pacific auoted in VA. on application I* California from the Orient via Honolulu lea. Manila lea. H'kon«634 words
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Advertisement466 1941-01-23 3 MANSFIELD CO., LTD. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. Frequent Sailings to United Kingdom. Dates are not 9 guaranteed, all cargo bookings subject to Conference War Clauses. WESTERN AUSTRALIA THE SHORTEST SEA ROUTE AT THE CHEAPEST FARE Regular Services 1o Fremantle (Perth) via Java by first class passenger ships. Single fare $192 (A466 words
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Miscellaneous1015 1941-01-23 3 Broadcasting TODAY SINGAPORE ZHL 13.33 me/I 225 m.) /IIP1 9 60 me (30 M tn. > ZI1P3 7.25 mci (41.3S m.) (ZHL ZHP1I 5 p.m. Cantonese Programme from the Studio, by the Kwang Ying Musical Party. 5.40 p.m. News In Cantonese; 5.55 pxn. Holckien music t; 6.05 p.m. News In1,015 words
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Miscellaneous767 1941-01-23 3 EMPIRE STATION GSB 51 met (31.53 m. GSC j» at** (31.32 m.). t.Sl) 1175 mi > |IMI mi; <Sk 11.86 met 1 25 29 m. i GSP 15.14 mr (19.83 -n. GSG 17.79 me (16KB m. t.SII 2147 mr/| 1 13.97 tn. > GSI 15.26 inc (19.66 m.i; GSJ 21.53767 words
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Article521 1941-01-23 4 All Sections Have An Easier Trend fßy Our Financial Correspondent) Singapore, Jan. 23. •THE share markets were again very quiet yesterday and it would appear that the approach of Chinese New Year is exercising some influence and making conditions rather dull. It seems likely, therefore, that quiet521 words
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117 1941-01-23 4 COMMODITIES EXCHANGES From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 22 pOMMOCirv and Exrnanze markets close.-' witn previous quotations up HI BBKR: tinner Spot 12\d 12',<1 H2 5 1«d 12 7 1M) i>b U%d 12 .d <12 5 IGd 12 7 16d) Apr June 12'.U 12'^u .1^ :6d 12 7 16d; JulyB*T*117 words
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Article89 1941-01-23 4 the O-iieral P.*t Office TO-MO3ROW Ann air 4 p.m. AfiMi air 4 p.m. vIM air 4 p.m. air 4 p.m. D Bit 4 p.m. air 4 p.m. I Bri'a'.n etc air 4 p.m. air 4p.m. .suitace 12.^'1 pm. air 4 p.m. r 4 p.m. l Sarikei89 words
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Article97 1941-01-23 4 Thursday, Jan. 23. noon. Bayers Sellers lM?es Price: No. IX R.S.S. (Spot loovi 36N 3S'z No. IX R.S.S. fob. in vases Jan. -Feb. (Sellers option) TC*, 31 G.F.A.Q. R S.S. f.Of .0 b. In nnlei Jan.-! >b. (Seilors option) JS"; 3«!4 F.A Q. R.S.S. fob.97 words
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Article391 1941-01-23 4 London, Jan. 22. QN the Stock Exchange to-day, sentiment was cheered by the latest news regardins Tobruk but the early promise of a resumption in activity failed to m.vr.a'lze. Gilt-edged occasionally stress, fa Mtf out Industrials and oils failed to show any de- finite trend. Among foreign391 words
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Article163 1941-01-23 4 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce j Rubber Association held its 1.522 nd auction yesterday, and there were catalogued 2.872.665 1b.— 1,282.44 tons; offered 2.464,117 lb.— 1,100.05 toni; sold 1.638.132 1b.— 731.35 tons. London Spot 12 5 16d. New York Spot 19 1 I*s cts. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed163 words
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388 1941-01-23 4 RUBBER PRICE FALLS SHARPLY Reports On Past Week's Markets IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued this morning, Lewis and Peat (Singapore) Ltd. writerHeavier selling for prompt delivery mainly on account of up-country holders who are anxious to move their stocks before the additional 2V? per! cent, tax388 words
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Article191 1941-01-23 4 rhe following are the excnanne rates ttob morning according to ttit daily clrc Jar issue-. !by the Hong tons *nd Shansthaj Banklm I OotDoratloo-— MUM 'bOiiOOD 11. 1/1' Lot don demand 2/4 1/M Switzerland demand (T.T. only) 202 H New York demand 47 3/32 Montreal demand 6127/32 Eatavla demand191 words
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Article50 1941-01-23 4 London, Jan. 22. TIN opened easy. The turnover was 325 tons. After official hours a further 50 tons were traded. There was further deterioration in "spot" but "forward" was steady. The heavier turnover is ascribed to liquidation of maturing speculative positions which are well-absorbed. American consumer demand was maintained. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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Article232 1941-01-23 4 Ipoh Races WEIGHTS for the remaining five races at Ipoh on Saturday, the final day of the Perak Turf Club's "Spitfire" meeting, are given below: Horses, CUa* 4, Div. 1, furioa*s Prunella 9.00 Boy Cullen 8.07 Lady Lustre 8.13 Slam 8.07 Marc beta II 8.12 Hamford 8.05232 words
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1344 1941-01-23 4 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22. 1941: 4 P.M. HINWO nuyrrt Sellert Ampat Tin (ss) Ss 3d 3s 7% Austral Amal. (ss) 6s 6d 7s c.d. Austral Malay 35s 36s c.d. Ayer Hitam (ss) Sis 22s fid Ayer Weng ($1) .82 .86 Bnngrln Tin 111 16s Batu1,344 words
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Article109 1941-01-23 4 Singapore. Jan. 23, noon. Buyers rieilert Gambler t 7.76 Hamburg Cube tl3 00 Java Cube 512.50 Covra Mixed $3)5 6un Dried t2.40 Pern"** White Muntok $14 00 White $13.50 Black $7.00 Scot flour No 1 Ungga $4.42 M Fair $4.30 Sarawak $4.35 ietotonc Palrinbaiig $13.00 Banja $12.00109 words
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241 1941-01-23 4 London, Jan. 22. IMPORTANT purchase and financial 1 agreements with the Belgian-Congo were signed en Jan. 21, whereby the United Kingdom Government agrees to purchase large quantities of Conejo products wlnle the Congo will cede to the Bank o! England, against sterling payment, all theReuter - 241 words
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Advertisement132 1941-01-23 4 A NEW YEAR IDEA TO HELP THE BRITISH .WAR EFFORT? Tlie SIMPLEST and SPEEDIEST way YOU can Kelp WIN THE WAR is to regular DONATIONS to THE WAR FUND during the Coming Year Can You Afford $1 per month? Can You Afford $10 per month? Can You Afford $100 per132 words
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Letters To The Editor
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Letter534 1941-01-23 5 'Sting Of Semi-Hi tier ism In Malaya To the Editor of thr Straits Times With reference to your leade headed "Capitulation?" and th appearing in the same issue wherein a correspondent compared th introduction of State lotteries for wa purposes to the Japanese policy of in creased and534 words
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350 1941-01-23 5 GRATITUDE Motorist's Adventure On Johore Road I tlir Kditor of the Straits limes Could jou kindly give me a littl»pac to enable ire to thank a European motorist 'an Englishman I believe > whr rendered me most valuable assistance iiui MWBd m•. a friend and my syc from being stranded350 words
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1742 1941-01-23 5 Growing Resentmeut Of Duce's Berlin Allies To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— 'The re. urn of the American ambassador to Rome is considered significant as showing that the Uniced States does not exclude th? possibility that Italy may one day need to sue for peace."1,742 words
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Letter485 1941-01-23 5 A Muslim On Islamic Laws To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,— l have read the letter of th« Rev. Hamilton Aikin published in youi issue of Jan. 17, with bo.h pleasure and pain. I am pleased that the reverend gentleman does not hide th< ..ruth485 words
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453 1941-01-23 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.— There is no gainsaying Mr. Pierpoint's good Intentions. I say that the urge for prostitution should be tackled, and not prostitution itself; prostitution is no antidote for prostltu111 1 tion. Nobody can deny the existence of brothels,453 words
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Advertisement444 1941-01-23 5 Rattan Bertam Chicks Maker and Repairer of Rattan and B#rtam chick*. Canvas and Sprine Blinds. Tarpaulin*. Tents. Canvas Bags. Tennis Blue Drill Screen*. Bertam panels. Folding Teakwood Venetian Blinds, Canvas Hood Blinds. Rcand RatUn Coir Fenders, and Garden Umbrellas. Cotton Durk Amerlran White t'aavaa hand-sewn Bags For packing Rubber SUe:444 words
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Advertisement188 1941-01-23 5 YOUR VALUABLES Our Strong Rooms are your Protection. It is Impossible for an individual to provide for hla valued possessions the safety that Is afforded by our vaults where we have safe boxes of various sla?s for hire at moderate rates. HIRERS themselves hold the KEYS and ONLY THKY can188 words
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Advertisement229 1941-01-23 6 -AN OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION."— Free Press. -< lIARLES LAIGHTON HAS ONE OF HIS BEST ROLES" Malaya Tribune. -IT IS GOOD FILM ENTERTAINMENT*— S. Times. T 6°it A Y A t Iht AMtttt a! Two trroal star* in the years outstanding Comedy-drama CHARLES LAUCHTON CAROLE LOMBARD in Sidney Howard's Prize-Winning: Play JAMES229 words
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Advertisement198 1941-01-23 6 PAVILION 1 "-MY 6.15 9.15 DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT-AMUSING AND NOT ONE DULL MOMENT! WILL PLEASE EVERYBODY! IBM Km MMMM mil kTmm. SCTlf* AN tm» IH-T MUI WXT M» WU» •SIOC.ATID .II.TISM PHOOUCTIOM D...«.<(b, NMKkMM I Also Latest GAUMONT BRITISH NEWS. NEXT ATTRACTION EX CITING COMEDY THRILLER BARRY K. BARNES VALERIE HOBSON198 words
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Advertisement263 1941-01-23 6 The \lTiole Nation was awaitinir the Prosidenf'g decision on WAR but he was busy listening to JOE and ETHEL TURFS TROUBLES! ITS ONE BIG LAUGrtJ I^st :< Sho>vs To-day CAPITOL j 3.15 6.15 9.15 Damon Runyon's famous characters in a breezy now M.-G.-M. Comedy r &&m cftuomHEPßESipmrl Am SOTHERN Lewis263 words
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205 1941-01-23 7 $36,000,000 INCREASE IN U.K's DOLLAR GOLD ASSETS Additional Sum Available To Pay For War Supplies In U.S. Washington, Jan. 22. DECENTLY there has been a net increase of $36,000,000 in tx British dollar and gold assets available to pay for war supplies in the United States. Mr. Henry Morgenthau, SecretaryReuter - 205 words
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151 1941-01-23 7 London, Jan. 22. AN economic agreement relating to the French Cameroons has been concluded between the British Government and Gen. de Gaulle's Council of Defence. The British Government undertakes !to purchase the total output of cocoa, palm kernels, palm oil, and ground nuts from theReuter - 151 words
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Article150 1941-01-23 7 London. Jan. 22. DEVELOPMENT of the Empire air training scheme was ahead of schedule and the number of officers and airmen in training at the end of the year exceeded by more than onethird the strength anticipated at that time, stated Mr. Vincent Massey. High Commissioner forReuter - 150 words
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134 1941-01-23 7 Washington. Jan. 22. PRESIDENT Roosevel; laughed loudly when asked at yesterday's Press! conference whether reports tha: Mr i John G. Vjfinant, former head cf the I International Labour Office at Geneva would be appointed United" States Am-! bassador in London were true. The PresidentReuter - 134 words
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Article50 1941-01-23 7 T London, Jan. 23. HE British destroyer Hyperion '1,340 to:>.« I has been lost. The Admiralty, announcing the loss, says Hyperion sustained damage by a torpedo or I mine which rendered her incapable of steaming and she had subsequently to be sunk by i British forces. Reuter.Reuter - 50 words
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158 1941-01-23 7 'We Must Support The Fighting Men Of Britain' WILLKIE'S MESSAGE TO AMERICANS New York. Jan. 22. MR. WENDELL WTT.I.KIE. the defeated Republican U. S. presidential candidate, left to-day In a Yankee Clipper en route to London. Before leaving the airport. Mr. Willkie said, I believe strongly that the survival of158 words
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Article167 1941-01-23 7 Food Parcels For W ar Prisoners I London, Jan. 22. 'THE difficulty of getting food parcels i by tortuous routes to sorelyi pressed British war prisoners in Germany was again raised in the House' of Commons yesterday when it was officially disclosed that over 250,000 parcels were dispatched by theReuter - 167 words
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105 1941-01-23 7 Exchange Of German Palestinian Families London, Jan. 23. IN view of the privations suffered by women and children, members of Palestinian families detained in Germany," the British Government is endeavouring to expedite the interchange of such persons with German women and children at present detained In Palestine. Action has alreadyReuter - 105 words
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145 1941-01-23 7 London, Jan. 22. ANSWERING his flrst question in the House of Commons to-day since resuming the Foreign Secretaryship, Mr. Anthony Eden was able to announce "certain definite progress" in the British negotiations with Spain's recent administrative action r.t Tangier. Mr. Eden recalled that discussions hadReuter - 145 words
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151 1941-01-23 7 Washington, Jan. 22, THE lifting of the moral embargo on the export of aeroplanes and air equipment to the Soviet Union is not likely to affect the flow of war supplies to Britain, according to well-informed quarters here. !%•> ordersReuter - 151 words
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Advertisement235 1941-01-23 7 RAFFLES HOTEL TO-night DINNER DANCE (informal) 8 p.m. to midnight atC^on THE ASTOR DUO vvfi i.-KNo«»/N .V rti.tamß acrobatic hancfrs Dinner $:;.<H> Non-diners 51.00 SUNDAY EVENING IN THE PALM COUKT ■NGAPORI'S MOST POPULAR SOCIAL RENDEZVOUS MILITARY BAND CONCERT by the Band of the ARGYLL SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS By kind permission of235 words
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Advertisement311 1941-01-23 7 CIVII 111 _h SHOWS DAILY A HAI H 1] am 2 pm llfl B W 4.15 p.m. 6.30 p.m. Where Everybody Goes 9.30 p.m. PHONE 3400 Untied Arlists W/?a W/% I FnnPfn FrWPfl sabu J^hLJLL. RuJLJLJh IcoNRAn mm: HHR&HH2ZaittZZi2223wi I m'kkz A Miracle of Colour and Inconceivable Beauty SATURDAY 25th311 words
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Article1152 1941-01-23 8 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. JAN. 23, 1941. (508th Day Of The War.) Balkan Rumblings Many of Hitler's early successes, ere due in large measure to he manner in which he was ble to distract attention from he scene chosen for his next lew Hi.s real intentions were leverly concealed1,152 words
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Article152 1941-01-23 8 Complaint By Non-British European lo Ihe Etlitor of the Straits limes Sir —In a speech in the Legislative [Council yesterday HE. the Governor i made an appeal to Europeans not yet i on war work to hasten and join up in 1 some capacity or other. Does His152 words
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455 1941-01-23 8 NAZIS MISJUDGED QUALITY OF BRITISH PEOPLE (By Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 6. F any reader of this letter doubts the assertion that no mercy lives ii the Nazi heart, let him listen to l ichard- Walter Darre. Germany's Minister of Agriculture and a keynan in fne Nazi party. Addressing455 words
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Article904 1941-01-23 8 cion't care twopence for our lives any- g how But General Sir Robert Gordon-Jin- d lryson General Officer Commanding > o Western Command, offered a much more enlightening view af ;er spending j a two nights in London this week. v "I was in the middle of904 words
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1038 1941-01-23 8 Pennington, of the Women's Auxiliary Fire Service, who have each been awarded the M.B.E. During the most ferocious Nazi night attacks upon London wharves, factories and oil depots, these two went xiom fire to ftre with their canteen vai for 12 hours each1,038 words
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226 1941-01-23 8 by burning liquid inflammables and i clouds of fumes from a ton of chemiI cals scattered by the bomb. 1 1 Worse still, the explosion had thrown two 500 pound cylinders of compressed ammonia gas into the seat of the fire.226 words
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Advertisement393 1941-01-23 8 tir t in Malaya J£ Prl NUMONT FUL-VUE The rennement and symmetry ot Numont Ful-»«e styllnK is evident at a glance. Here in truly nandsitne erewear Bach of .ne feaiurt* oelow lr, an «dded reason for MlWtlnc Kumont NhM tot your own flasse*. 1 I ndpi. rv not altarhed to393 words
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Advertisement92 1941-01-23 8 CHIMM \MV YEAR CARDS. We ha\c a large selection for you to choose rrom. Cards and Verses to suit all tasUs. Prices from 35c to Mk: per do?, with Pink eni elopes to match. (Call early for your selection 1 H. KIAT CO.. MD.. C A Robinson Road Singapore. F.92 words
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573 1941-01-23 9 Storming Of Tobruk Another Hard Blow SPUED DASH OF IMPERIAL ARMY SURPRISES ITALIANS Thousands Of Prisoners. But Harder Fighting WITH the storming of Tobruk by the Australian troops and the mopping up operations that are continuing. Marshal Graziani has now lost two-thirds of the total573 words
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171 1941-01-23 9 Qts Sir Hubert Gcugh. Reuter\s military commentator, says that the news of the fall of Tobruk a>: veil us news of all other operations against the Italians. \s most encouraging. We liave evidently destroyed as a BghtiMt force another 20.000 Italians and rapturedReuter - 171 words
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226 1941-01-23 9 Britain Now Has 50 U.S. Warships In Service STATEMENT BY COL. KNOX New York, Jan. 22. THE fifty destroyers traded to Bri1 tain for Caribbean naval and air bases were now "on the other side" Colonel Frank Knox, Secretary for the Navy, told his press conference to-day. He said thereReuter - 226 words
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Article134 1941-01-23 9 New York, Jan. 22. AN emergency appropriation of $313,000,000 "for building 200 new i cargo ships to meet the threat of a world shipping shortage was recommended to-day by the House of Re- presentatives Appropriations Committee: This followed a statement by Rear-Admiral Land, chairmanReuter - 134 words
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Article40 1941-01-23 9 Washington, Jan. 22. THE House of Representatives has passed a Bill authorising expenditure of $227 OX>.OOO for the construction 400 submarine-chasers other small craft and the expansion of shipbuilding facilities. The measure now goes to the Senate. Reuter.Reuter - 40 words
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166 1941-01-23 9 Navy Carries Water Stores For Army London, Jan. 22. OVER 54,000 prisoners and many captured tanks in repairable con- dition have been taken back to the mam British bases by naval units cooperating with the army in Libya, says ian Admiralty communique describing j the Fleet's share in the recentReuter - 166 words
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Article, Illustration32 1941-01-23 9 A typical British bomber pilot belonging to one of the squadrons rvhich has been pounding Italian bases, aerodromes and lines of communication in the great British offensive in Libya.32 words
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192 1941-01-23 9 Compulsion In War Industry VARIED OPINIONS IN DEBATE London, Jan. 22. MR. Clement Davies (Independent,! ITI Montgomery) who was a leading figure in the so-called "ginger group" which operated during Mr. Chamberlain's premiership, declared in the debate on man-power pre- j ceding Mr. Winston Churchill's: speech, that the Government wasReuter - 192 words
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72 1941-01-23 9 Ankara, Jan. 22THE warning that any power that wishes to strike against the immovable rock of Turkey" will find "the steel of Turkish arms" ready on the frontier was given on the Ankara radio tonight. Commenting on rumour.s of troop movements in the Baikans72 words
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Article1084 1941-01-23 9 p*Ko.M ;i vantage jxiirit overlooking no man's land, watched Gen. Sir Archibald WaveU'a Army of the Nfla launch jis iriva! attack on Tobruk. Th< spearhead of the Imperial Forces consisted of British tanks, Australian infantry, a famous Eastern County yeomanry regiment and mechanized1,084 words
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287 1941-01-23 9 Italians Retreat 40 Miles Into Eritrea STRONG BRITISH FORGES ARE IN CLOSE PURSUIT Cairo, Jan. 22. THE Italian retreat into Eritrea is continuing, according to 1 the latest reports received here. The Italians have withdrawn 40 miles. No serious lighting has occurred, but the British forces are in close pursuitReuter - 287 words
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82 1941-01-23 9 Washington. Jan. 22 UR. Justice Mcßeynolds. of the United States Supreme Court, has notified President Roosevelt that he xrould retire on Feb. I. Mr. Mcßeynolds has served on the court for 26 years and was the only judge whom the Administration described as "conservative."Reuter - 82 words
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174 1941-01-23 9 "Aussies" Lead New Army Of Ethiopia THE first contingent of rtgulif 1 troops in the new Abyssinian Army was formerly entrusted by the Emperor Haila Selassie on Wednesday morning to the leadership of a young Australian officer, wiitfj Reuter's Special Correspondent with the Abyssinian forces in the Sudan. Vultures were174 words
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44 1941-01-23 9 Cairo, Jan. 22 THE Greek Government has ordered the mobilization of Greek citizons throughout Eevpt b?tween the ages of 20 and 45. The formation of an army corps nanv?a the "Tl< '.lonic Column in Errypt" will follow,— Reutor.Reuter - 44 words
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Advertisement10 1941-01-23 9 OTHER CABLES in pages 7, 10, 13, 14 and 1610 words
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Advertisement27 1941-01-23 9 PRODUCE OF AUSTRALIA \2tf^^^^9l^ As supplied to the leading shipping vJJWSSB^^W lines. A really first-rate product JJP^ at a moderate price. A trial will pP*^^^ convince you.27 words
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564 1941-01-23 10 Substantial Sum Raised By Ghristnris Pan f omime EURASIAN VOLUNTEERS* DANCE PRODUCES NEARLY $600 TIIK War Fund has passed another minor obstacle to-day, 1 the total having advanced from $4,791,038 to nearly $t,5«2,000, thanks largely to a donation of $9,007.90 from the Johore564 words
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Article160 1941-01-23 10 MNGAPORF. RAF' S lIOTKI r A- nance flnformal' 8 nm. tu Mid:ui:tit C Vi:i; I' X MUM XI (,IVI.AN( No show owni!T to the installation ■•f Western Electric sound system. OKI \T WORLD Cabaret: 0 p m to Midnight. Olobe: UntJir.ed. Sky 13.000 Men in a Year DAPP* THEATRt160 words
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321 1941-01-23 10 NO TRUCE IN THAI WAR Latest Bangkok Communiques THE latest Thai communiques make j no references to the peace negotia- i tions whirh news agency messages Horn Bangkok state are now beginning j following conversations by M. Garreau, French acting Minister in Bangkok, with Thai officials. The latest Thai communique321 words
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Article100 1941-01-23 10 Bangkok, Jan. 22. DEACE negotiations are under way i" between the Thai and French authorities, according to the acting! French Minister. M. Roger Garreau. No meeting point had been found when the Thai Government discussed peace with M. Garreau following a de-1 sire for a truceReuter - 100 words
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Article41 1941-01-23 10 Now open (until Jan. 29). Exhibition of paintings and drawings of China aid Malaya, by Mrs. E. F. Wat kins. Prorceds of sales to The War Fund. Raffles Hotel. 10 a.m.—7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. 11 a.m.—1 p.m.41 words
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494 1941-01-23 10 AFTER visiting the Royal Austra- Han Air Force in Singapore at whose stations he saw "the biggest hangars he had ever seen in his life" Frank Clune, special correspondent of a Sydney newspaoer, "Smith's V'eekly." wrote, "In the crucible of Singapore,494 words
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Article26 1941-01-23 10 Desert Mach ine-Gunners Sudanese machine-gunners who have helped to chase the Italians 40 miles into Eritrea from the Sudan frontier, according to a message received to-day.26 words
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239 1941-01-23 10 JAPAN'S AIM IN PACIFIC Chinese View Of Thai Fighting MR. H. D. Liem, the first Chinese journalist to "cover" the British capital, who is the London correspondent of the Chinese Central News Agency, addressed the China Campaign Committee luncheon yesterday, on Japan's aims in the Pacific. Chinese Ceniral News opened239 words
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121 1941-01-23 10 At The Cinema PRESIDENT POSTMAN "Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President." (Ann Sothern. Lewis Stone. Walter Brennan. William Gargan). M.G.M. At the Capitol. AN unusual theme treated in an unusual way gives this picture a unique appeal. The story concerns the decision of a young couple from Brooklyn121 words
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Article28 1941-01-23 10 THE Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are to run another of their all-ranks dances at the Union Jack Club next Tuesday. Dancing commences at 9 p.m.28 words
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247 1941-01-23 10 A.A.M. ROAD ACCIDENTS Suggestion About Military Drivers rview of "the numbfi of traffic accidents which have recently occurred in which drivers of miliitary vehicles have been involved," the committee of the Singapore L ranch of the Automobile Association of MaV.ya have decided to ".rite to the military authorities suggesting that247 words
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876 1941-01-23 10 Complete Devastation Of Oil Base And Factory By Wing-Commander L. V. Fraser (The well-known commentator on air subjects) London, Jan. 22. i OUTSTANDING significance may be attached to all recent reports of R.A.F. raids on Germany's war material supplies, production plants and transport, which are876 words
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Article35 1941-01-23 10 THE Straits Times publishes to-day the second of a scries of special cables on the progress of the war in the air by WingCommander L. V. Fraser, the well-known commentator on air subjects.35 words
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Advertisement163 1941-01-23 10 :^j* \LTOCAE ROAD TEST NO. 1311 dated BMraIVV Nov 17 > 1939 ON THE 16 -H- P SALOON IV^H^V i rfl^^^ with a 2443 r vtin "Since its inception tiro yean ago the Rile; Ml jWy Sixteen has been a star car with a carburetter setting (or well over 3*.163 words
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Article, Illustration1210 1941-01-23 11 S. S. (S.) A. Committee Makes Extensive Investigations REPLACING IMPORTS IN ORDER TO SPEED-UP WAR EFFORT THF possibility of manufacturing paper locally; of converting animal *asie into tallow, organic fertilizers ami bone meal; sawdust into acetic acid, and pineapple vtasie into pineapple bran and acetic1,210 words
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833 1941-01-23 11 ROBINSON RD. ROBBERY Counsel On Costs In Acquittals A REQUEST that his client might be granted the costs of his de-f-nce, was made by Mr. D. S. Marsha]] in the second court yesterday, after his client, Chiong Sun Hoat. had been acquitted without his defence being called upon on a833 words
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Article127 1941-01-23 11 rPHRKE decrees nisi were made absolute t>y the Chief Justice. Sir Percy McElwaine. is the Singapore High Court yesterday. The first application was by Mrs Kathleen Pennefather. who obtained a divorce from her husband Cecil Pennefather, on Oct. 18. last year, alleging adultery with a127 words
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Article44 1941-01-23 11 JN connection with the Hong Kong centenary, the Kong Kong radio station has been broadcasting a special series of programmes which were introduced by a talk by the Governor. A special feature was made o? Anglo-Chinese co-operation, past and present.44 words
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Article75 1941-01-23 11 A TALK, on his recollections oi New Zealand which he visited before ihe outbreak of the war was given by Mr. E Watson •to the Singapore Rotary dub yesterday. Mr Watson spoke of the natural beauties of the Dominion, and paid tribute to the hospitality of Its75 words
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446 1941-01-23 11 POLICE AND "CORRUPT CROOKED FIRM" Four Members Sentenced To Terms Of Imprisonment COUR members of what was described by Chief Court Inspector E. Tunn as a "corrupt and crooked linn —the Commercial Corporation, which, until recently, had an office in Battery Road were sentenced to varying I terms of imprisonment446 words
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400 1941-01-23 11 E.S.A.M. HELPED GOVERNOR How Defeatism Was Checked lIOW the S.ngapo:e branch oi he Ex-Services Arsocia.ion of M. drew the a'.t^ntion of Governmm, wards the middle of las; year to thf spirit of defeatism that prevailed In the country and urged that action should be taken to r?st.ire public confidence, is400 words
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Advertisement83 1941-01-23 11 au ***gg^ For extra lightness in cakes chops before grilling and get and scones, use MAZOLA the full taste of good meat, instead of shortening. Give And for mayonnaise and fried fish a super crispness by French dressing remember frying it with MAZOI,A. Rub "It's not a salad until you83 words
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Advertisement108 1941-01-23 11 Genuine TUBULAR FOLDERS a^ft^S MSI iSS^L "fjPfL* .j^mttHßHE MODEL 555 colour GREEN (illustrated) SELECTION BROWN BOD J Qu i ltied father cloth: Mm bed: three- position drop foot storm flap apron. y HOOD. Leather lined; draughtproof; wide lace; chromium plated pump handle joints. X SAFETY' BODY BELT. Good quility TUBULAR108 words
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Article, Illustration35 1941-01-23 12 Charlie Chaplin who plays the title role in "The Great Dictator- to be screened at the Capitol at midnight on Saturday. With him ajove are Hal Roach and Henry Danieu.35 words
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605 1941-01-23 12 Singapore Experiences Most Complete Black-but To Date CINGAPORE last night hid itself under the most complete black-out yet experienced since air raid exercises begin in Malaya. r It was obvious from a tour of th^i city before the air raid alarms that heed was being605 words
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129 1941-01-23 12 BETTER proof that at least one section of the poblio had realised what they had to do when a daylight curfew occurred in Singapore, could not have been given than by the action of spectators watching the S.C.C. aeven-a-side rugger tournament on the pa dang129 words
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165 1941-01-23 12 pONVICTED of three charges, involv- ing theft and failing to notify the police of his change of address, a Eurasian police supervisee, Benjamin Baptist, was sentenced to three terms of imprisonment in the Singapore third court yesterday in addition to being ordered to receive165 words
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Article116 1941-01-23 12 THE all-Malayan total of the Poppy Day collections is now available and shows a very big advance nearly double— over the 1939 total. The area collections were as follows: 1938 1939 1944) Singapore $24,599.08 $30,635.19 $46,384.91 Selanror 15.064.61 18,257.48 23,028.91 Pen* 11,365.14 :3,908.62 20,614.71 Johore 6,143.57116 words
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284 1941-01-23 12 Bench Bar Pay Tribute To Qualities Of Mr. Chandran REFERENCE was made in the Singapore High Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Percy Mcßwaine, Mr. Justice aßeckett Terrell and Mr. Justice Pedlow, to the death of Mr. L. R. Chandran of the law Hrm of S. C. Ooho and284 words
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Article371 1941-01-23 12 Murder Charge At Assizes "I DID not see anybody being I stabbed, there was a free-for- i ail fight and I ran home." This was part of the defence made yesterday by a young Malay, Hussein bin Mustakim, who is on trial at the Assizes Mr.371 words
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Article192 1941-01-23 12 Now Fresh and Lively X veryMorning He weke up every morning with a dull headache. No cheerful 'Good Morning" from him! Then Kruschen transformed him. Read his letter 'I used to wake in the morning with a headache Then I scarted taking Kruschen.192 words
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Advertisement163 1941-01-23 12 FOR THE MILITARY Home Fine Leather Officers' Sam Browne P" iA Reeulation Belts, t -.lines and Sw^rd Frog. All simes $15.09. Miniature Mrdals /&B£&S&k. Kind's Silver Jubilee 1910-55 Wim London oronation IW7 Hk^Taul (ireat War ****** WaiirUtan 1919-S« Rurmi 1932 etc.. etc ■tn Rosets and Emblems. Full sise. Enflish made163 words
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Advertisement206 1941-01-23 12 COMMERCIAL SUBJECTS ENROL NOW Enrolments are now oeing mad* tor the commencement ot classes, during the 1941 year of training. in the following subjects All London Chamber of Commerce 1341 examination subjects. London Matriculation June I'MI and Janaar* 1»4<.. School Certificate Examination. December. lf)41. All Pitman Commercial Certificate Subjects Particulars206 words
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Article, Illustration31 1941-01-23 13 Some of the many thousands of prisoners of tear captured in Lybia seen going off to work. Thousands have been sent to London internment camps.31 words
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183 1941-01-23 13 FOOD SCARCE IN HOLLAND Serious Hardship Caused By Nazis London, Jan. 23. THE Netherlands Government has 1 made arrangements for the purchase and storage of food and materials for the ultimate benefit of the people of the Netherlands. When ihe Netherlands Government was forced to leave the country In order183 words
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142 1941-01-23 13 London, Jan. 23. GEKMAN ciloris to recruit an army of workers in Norway— 2o,ooo is the figure mentioned have failed, acrordinn to information reaching London. An official of the Ministry of u>niic Warfare stated that the mans had planned the transfer of worker; vi.i Sweden.Reuter - 142 words
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193 1941-01-23 13 "Lend Lease" Bill Assured Of Passage Washington, Jan. 22. UNLESS the opponents of the 'Lease and Lend Blh have better material than Mr Joseph P. Kennedy has produced the passage of the Bill is d This is the general impression left by his statements before the Foreign AtTairs Committee of193 words
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Article141 1941-01-23 13 Sydney, Jan. 23. VII E fall of Tobruk was ajipar1 ently announced in Australia prematurely, stated Mr. Arthur Fadden, the Federal Treasurer, last night. Mr. Percy C. Spender, the Army Minister, who made the announcement earlier had spoken in good faiih. Mr. Fadden added he wasReuter - 141 words
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156 1941-01-23 13 GREEKS PUSH ON IN ALBANIA Athens, Jan. 22. "'THE Greek offensive action in th? 1 central sec/jr of the Albanian front has been crowned with success, stated an official Greek spokesman las f night. "All the occupied regions are being mopped up and resistance has been subdued wherever it hasReuter - 156 words
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Article93 1941-01-23 13 London, Jan. 22. *pH£ Food Ministry is to be the sole pur- rhaser of ric* for importation into the United Kingdom from Feb. 1. No allocations of freight for shipment on private accounts, therefore, will be made after that date. Contracts (or shipments onReuter - 93 words
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Article217 1941-01-23 13 Cairo, Jan. 23 SUPPORTING the army attack, R.A.F. bombers raided Tobruk during the night of Jan. 20, states a communique. Bombs were dropped on anti-aircraft batteries, two of which ceased firing, and on the crossroads northeast of the Elgubbi landing ground. Violent explosions occurred among theReuter - 217 words
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139 1941-01-23 13 1 Bangkok, Jan. 22. •"pHAI forces hav e reached the Me- kong river and taken the first town jon the bank in enemy terrucry. With I the collaboration of the air force, the Thai army drove back ths enemy and captured the strategic town of139 words
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57 1941-01-23 13 London, Jan. 22. TWO enemy bombers were destroyed by 1 R.A.F. fighters to-day. The official communique announcing this states that shortly before u~vm bombs were dropped on the Kent coast and later a single enemy aircraft dropped bombs In the EastRidlnp of Yorkshire. IJttleReuter - 57 words
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363 1941-01-23 13 London, Jan. 23. TiHE suppression of the Communist 1 newspaper, the Daily Worker, provoked a miniature debate at question time in Commons yesterday. Mr. Herbert Morrison, the Home I Secretary, said the authorities' action had been taken not because of any recent363 words
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Advertisement384 1941-01-23 13 STOCKTAKING Wr LOW PRICE SALE OFFERS COMPLETELY ECLIPSED I KHAKI SWAB f jSSJL "X™ 1 IAI I fcjß^l 6PADIV CUIDTC Lj* Made frnm TOi«Vi Twriii A reliable British made, *jfc* i/f t aiauti lrcwn iwiaKi Iwiil A/iaoi> yi i tj ?y* iwith shoulder straps and whfj v L ;!VK*ets. A384 words
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Article329 1941-01-23 14 King Boris Resisting Pressure From Nazis SUPPORT BEING GIVEN BY U.S., TURKEY SOVIET RUSSIA Berlin, Jan. 22. IfING Boris of Bulgaria received Col. William Donovan, k President Roosevelt's envoy at large in Europe to-day, says an official German news agency message from &<>»*• The agency describes Col. Donovan as "Mr.329 words
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Article124 1941-01-23 14 Chungking Newspaper s Appeal To Chiang Chungking, Jan. 22. APOLITICAL sensation has been provided by an cdi.oral in the Ta Kung Pao, the leading Chungking daily, making a fervent appeal to the Ojvernmen. to be cau ious and leni?m in settling the Communist trouble forReuter - 124 words
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130 1941-01-23 14 London. Jan. 22. CONFIRMATION that the French steamer Mendoza. which was try- ing to run ihs blockade from Scu.h America *o Eurcpa has been in:ercepted by :he British, was given by the F rst Lord of the AdmiraKy. Mr. A. V. Alexander, in the House of130 words
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Article22 1941-01-23 14 London. Jan. 22. FOR the second night In succession no enemy activity wa» reported over Brltai.i la*t night —ReuterReuter - 22 words
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83 1941-01-23 14 Wellington. Jan. 23. AN early announcement In regard to the appointment of the New Zealand Minister in Washington was promised by Mr. Fraser New Zealand Prime Minister, to-day. The' minister appointed wculd have the same status as Mr. R. O. Casey, Australian Minister In Washington.Reuter - 83 words
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Article, Illustration23 1941-01-23 14 An Italian airman receives medical attention at an RAF Desert medical station. The RAF, commands the air overlAbya.23 words
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Article66 1941-01-23 14 London, Jan. 22. DURING the showing of a British film at a cinema in Trondheim an R.A.F. machine was seen in one of the scenes. The audience rose loudly and applauded, says the Norwegian telegraph agency. The performance was i mmeaiately stopped and later the Municipal66 words
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311 1941-01-23 14 Economic Agency For America TO KEEP EXCHANGE FROM THE AXIS Washington, Jan. 22. c i Pis learned that President Roosevelt tr plans to establish a Federal Agency j" 1 entrusted with responsibilities for 'economic defence. O.Tlcials stated that, the main task of the group would be P to keep dsllarReuter - 311 words
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Article57 1941-01-23 14 Wellington. Jan. 22. ABOUT 600 naval ratings will be trained annually at a special establishment, the creation of which was announced today by the New Zealand Government Except for ratings required fo» ships of the New Zealand naval forces, all men will be available to the AdmiraltyReuter - 57 words
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Article36 1941-01-23 14 !Rome, Jan. 22. J fTHE new Germa Minister to Rumania, 1 Baron Anfred von KUlinger, is expected >.o arrive in Bucharest this evening, says a Bucharest dispatch to the Stefani agency.— i V..ntpr36 words
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225 1941-01-23 14 London, Ja.n. 22. THE reserve which nad been maintained in Rome on the HitlerMussolini meeting was broken iast night by the official Italian news agency in an inspired comment which stresses the complete solidarity of the two Axis partners. "The meeting," saysReuter - 225 words
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Article98 1941-01-23 14 New Warships For Swedish Navy Stockholm, Jan. 22. NEW warships are to be added to the Swedish Navy at the ra.te of one per week during 1941, announces ViceAdm. Tamm, Ccmmander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Swedish submarine fleet is to be doubled under the present construction programme, three new type98 words
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116 1941-01-23 14 London. Jan. 22. rpHREE George Crosses and 11 George 1 medals are among the lates. R.A.F. awards. The George Cross is gained by acting Fit-Lieuc W. H. Charlton who is recponsi'jle for all work connec.ea with i bombs in the area comprizing the Tea erBritish Wireless - 116 words
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187 1941-01-23 14 New York, Jan. 22. WTTK spotters on the Empire State building, the world's highest skyscraper, the United States to-day stapd an "invasion test" throughout the area comprising New York City, Long Island and the rest of New York, State east ofReuter - 187 words
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Advertisement286 1941-01-23 14 REFRACTING... MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS TESTM FREE m UUIM M I HBITUL for youngsters I and for grownups, t0.,, to help build good, heaUhy. red blood. BOSCO adds to milk iron that is lacking In many foods. Ann cbiklren drink more milk with chooolaU- flavoured BOSCO. It costs so little, IKON Relative286 words
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Advertisement460 1941-01-23 14 End Rheumatism While You Sleep If you siiflYr si /*7\bf'"*\ swollen. It show your I-^/iIS 1 !■'"> !l !«>i!«on« .1 II" ./•"■snPs' 1 faulty kidney a< lion Other A -'-'''^Hb,->/ symptom* of Kidney 'IsIVV;;;M^^ orders ure Backache, Ach« ing Joint* and Llnibi. Sci* atica. Neuritis. Lumbino, Cettin 9 up Niohts.460 words
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2027 1941-01-23 15 MUd Upsets By Hue Cry And Lady Lustre SECOND DAY OF "SPITFIRE" MEET (From Our Own Correspondent) Dlpoh, Jan. 22. KAMX>CK, owned by Mrs. C. U. Stafford and trained hy R. N. Hobbs, won the Newcomers' Plate here l<Miay. the second day of the Perak2,027 words
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Article63 1941-01-23 15 (From Our Own Correspondent) X: i.i la I. am pur. Jar. Z£. DISPLAYING more dash in their attack, the Rest defeated the Europeans in the annuil women's hockey encounter on the padan; to-day by the odd foal in three. This was the second match in the series,63 words
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Article53 1941-01-23 15 (From Oar Owji Correspondent) Malacca, Jan. tZ. MALACCA'S intrr-State hockey match arainst Ne^ri Semhilan, arranged for Saturday at Malacca, has been postponed at the request of Neicrf. who however, will travel down to Malacca on Sunday, Feb. 2. The return match will be played *t Seremban on53 words
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131 1941-01-23 15 THE following teams have been selected to 1 play in the second women's hockey trial at the G S C to-morrow to choose the Singapore women's State team for fixtures arainst Perak and Selangor on Feb. 8 and 10, respectively, at Kuala Lumpur: Whites:131 words
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Article89 1941-01-23 15 I\ M. SEWARD, of Penang, who was 'to have played as left wing threequarter for the North against the South is the annual Malayan Rugby Union fixture at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday will be unable to take part in the match, and his place will89 words
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510 1941-01-23 15 Entries Draw In Malays' Tennis Tournament THE Singapore Malay Recreation 1 Club's tennis tournament, 1941, open to all Muslims in Malaya, will be held en the V.M.C.A. couns to-morrow and on Saturday, and will be continued on Monday and Tuesda7 nr?xt week. Play will start at 4.45 p.m. on the510 words
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208 1941-01-23 15 Sembawang "B" Loyals "A" Win Narrowly ALTHOUGH the curfew cla four more games in the S a-side rugger tournament w yesterday. The Australians again provided exciting and thrilling rugger when their Sembawang "B" team narrowly beat the Royal Navy by one point, scoring six208 words
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619 1941-01-23 15 •THIF. Seven Dwarfs failed, in 0 spite of a terrific struggle, to beat the R.A. (8.M.), who won by the rather comfortable margin of 1 13 points (two goals and a try) to five (a coal). r The winners had to thank Richardson and619 words
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Article32 1941-01-23 15 DUGGER: S.C.C. ;even-a-side tournament; Loyals vs. H. M. Naval Base, Naval JJise. Hockey: Singapore Hornets ts. Indian Assn., Balestier. Water-polo: S.S.C. vs. R.A F. Seletar, S.S.C. at 5.15 p.m.32 words
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Article201 1941-01-23 15 TTHE third annual round-the-island bicycle road race will be run at 7 l.m. on Feb. 16. The race is cpen to all cyclists in Malaya, and entries will close on Feb. 8. Prizes will be awarded to those finishing wiihin the first ten Last year 68 cyclists201 words
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Article208 1941-01-23 15 TIES FOR TO MORROW AT THE S.C.C. rE Singapore Cricket Clvb 1 Chinese New Year tennis tournament, the proceeds of which are to be donated to The War Fund and the Malaga Patriotic Fund, will start at 4.13 p.m. to-morrow when the ties given below will208 words
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Article87 1941-01-23 15 'THE Royal Singapore Golf Club's women's 18 hole competition was played at Bukil Timah "en Monday afternoon and the two best net Korea returned were hose by Mrs J. E Harvey (751 and Mrs. C. A Robinson <76). The following were the cards returned:87 words
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Article29 1941-01-23 15 WEIGHTS for (he remaining five races on Sa urday, <he final day of the Per;:k -Spi:fir»-' meeting, will be fa— j in PAGI FOUR reteived in time.29 words
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Advertisement156 1941-01-23 15 fF~ J .\y Ijfaf i" Si...ii.wi;vCLE3 are all pre- .on ouilt in EiitflanA fd^t^ Standard Model de Luxe is illustrated. Also Bporta «^P^ A TfflL^ Models are available. Despite their high quality sffW WVV STARINA arc a Low Priced. High Class all British \2m \ytT^\^/ b\k^ Obtainable *rom the following156 words
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1475 1941-01-23 16 "NATION GETTING INTO WAR STRIDE"— CHURCHILL 4,000,000 ARMED MEN READY FOR DEFENCE AT HOME Prime Minister On "Manpower Stringency" Of Wartime l/onrion, Jan. 22. THE revelation that Great Britain has 4,000,000 armed uniformed men available for the defence of the country was made by Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister,British Wireless - 1,475 words
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Article668 1941-01-23 16 State Of Siege Is Reported In Rumanian Capital CONFLICTING NEWS DISTORTS PICTURE OF SITUATION London, Jan. 22. EVENTS in Kumanii appear to be taking a serious turn hut reports reac 5*5 i" the outside world from Bucharest, with which nc M telephone and telegraph communication is cut oft r eReuter - 668 words
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196 1941-01-23 16 London, Jan. 22. THE R.A.F. have carried out 72 raids on Italy since June last year The Increased tempo of Britain's air offensive Is illustrated by the fact that 44 of these have been carried out since Oct. 28. In196 words
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Advertisement12 1941-01-23 16 ELLISON S. EZEKIEL A CO. QUALIFIED OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS 3. CAPITOL BUP-DING SINOAPOWE.12 words
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Title Section18 1941-01-23 1 tn A Malayan Bungalow STRAITS TIMES WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT KM. MI PAGES SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1941. No. 260.18 words
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Article, Illustration110 1941-01-23 1 THE new silhouettes for the New Year are varied enough to suit all types. Generally speaking, however, the mood of the moment seems to be simplicity in the morning, sophistication in the afternoon, and glamour after dark. For example, the sketches here shown. The morning frock is a white shirt-waist110 words
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601 1941-01-23 1 Britons Are Happy Because They Have Friends London, Nov. 5. THERE was a little mild jubilation among women members of the Forum Club when it celebrated its twenty-first birthday. And the occasion was pleasantly marked by the proof the Queen gave of her interest in the club by paying a601 words
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Article180 1941-01-23 1 TJOUSEWIVES have, on the whole, tended to neglect such things as lentils, although they come under the headings of energy giving and protective foods... The reason may be that hitherto no one has troubled especially about thinking out appetising ways cf including them occasionally in the family menu.180 words
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Article86 1941-01-23 1 CMART, easily changed trimmings are a boon to women who seek to be well-Hre«<:ed on little outlay; and enamelling a set of button^ certainly worth trying. Buy quit. plain wooden or composite buttons; then hold the button on a matchstick thrust through one hole. Colour the86 words
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Advertisement47 1941-01-23 1 JUST RECEIVED 1941 TOOTAL PRODUCTS LYSTAV TOOLINA LATEST DESIGNS S. A. MAJEED CO. 70, HIGH STREET. Branches: 35. NORTH BRIDGE RO. 139, EAST COAST ROAD. mi c mi kit j^rj/ I m ja\™ Vj^aH DitvA I M TLJ C niii r tiii JJU w fi IiMIntDLUE IN47 words
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Article, Illustration3373 1941-01-23 2 Nurse Elizabeth - SOME interesting subjects have been raised this week by the mother of three children. As her. letter and the reply are rather long it is only possible to publish the one letter. r* L. writes: I follow with great interest your weekly page inthe time you come back - 3,373 words
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Advertisement305 1941-01-23 2 A perfect product by BRITISH labour. I Walk on TEXKURL STAIR CARPETS it Fine in weave Rich in colours will make a big improvement to the look of your staircase 41-43. HIGH STREET. ••'HAZELINE' SNOW"^ (TRADE «A«»I s '^jß^\ For c a/nt y woman FAF A |k Constant care of305 words
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Advertisement207 1941-01-23 2 DEAN'S SCHOOL (Tan«l n) FOB HROPF.AN CHILDREN NKW TERM Commenced 10th Jan.. 1941. Vacancies 'or SENIOR SCHOOL (10—16 Years) JUNIOR SCHOOL (7 —10 Yrars) KINDERGARTEN (5 —7 Years) NURSERY SCHOOL (3 —5 Yeart) Pupils accepted during term at pro rata frcs. Telephone Secretary 7323 300 302 Orchard Road IT IS207 words
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Article, Illustration1283 1941-01-23 3 Making Travel More EasyDown In The East End Need Of Clothing For Raid Victims— London's Townlets Momen And The War Continued From Pa#e One about amongst air raid victims almost daily since the blitz on London started. Road Up! 117E are feeling our way about London more or less comfortably1,283 words
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Advertisement110 1941-01-23 3 CASH HALF PRICE SALE Commencing Wed. Jan. 29 to Wed. Feb. 7th at VANITY 15 Capitol Bldg Stamford Rd Spore. is showing JANE ENGEL GOWNS suitable for the races Phone 4974 Maynards Buildings Battery Road. Evening in Paris face powder is «£< ll '"*9fc «JsteA exquisitely smooth and flatter- fl110 words
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Article240 1941-01-23 4 Poultry Notes XIV piGEON-i earing is a profitable proposition but it necessitates treat care and proper housing. It is not proposed In tfcese notes to giro a list of the numerous breeds or pigeons, from the Homers that are now being used to carry war messages to240 words
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Article756 1941-01-23 4 •T*O attempt to rear poultry without having at hand the medicines necessary to treat sick birls is to invite heavy loss. There are in Malaya diseases that are not frequent in Europe, and some which are non-existant in Europe and America. Wha; is wanted in756 words
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350 1941-01-23 4 Ellen Ainsworthy - Salad For Lunch, Supper Or Even Breakfast UNCOOKED saladings and vegetables are so much more rich in essential vitamins than the same foods after they have been cooked however carefully th.it we should try to arrange at least one salad a day in order to keep our good health and350 words
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Advertisement131 1941-01-23 4 ■y c/ne new Jupe* 1 fin ii S ft fot f*y"/ V JV j Jt? S3 DOULBTRnm b [P. t^X^A AB-50, HIGH ST., SPORE. TEL. 7846 Use this fine salt in the hygienic fIL J glass jar, for all household purposes. t^CfjJ It is economical yet pure. ifj&SSr^JM. Middlewitch Salt131 words
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Advertisement30 1941-01-23 4 This article is the fourteenth of a series. If .you intend to begin poultry rearing it is suggested you cut out these articles and keep them l>y you for guidance.30 words
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Advertisement218 1941-01-23 4 Something new in Beauty Treatment by JJm^ 2Jyf JM THE THREE Rs OF BEAUTY jpr ■^■PX*'' >J§i T5 IT T X V i^^^^ '^H T3 TJ 1 C! T* T3 l* schoolroom." To prove it they've just devised a new treat- Hb^^P! Bt I nary treatments only in one respect218 words
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1302 1941-01-23 5 Barbara Murray - Bungo And Susan Get Caught By Terrible Terence His Gangster Pals j I Winkletiay Bungo and I divided to have a quiet in the jungle practising monkey leapi and perhaps railing on some of our jungle Mils. 'We'll jurt have a lazy im} said Bungo, ''Besides you haven't seen half1,302 words
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Article1779 1941-01-23 5 Vegetable Gardening In Malaya SEASONS in Malaya, as In all countries in wet tronical regions, are determined by rainfall rather than by temperature, for whereas variations in rainfall are considerable, the variations In temperature throughout the year fcro insignificant. i,-enerally asserted that Malaya exces a heavy and1,779 words
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Advertisement173 1941-01-23 5 3OMETHING COMPLETELY. NEW FRESH IK FASHION FABRICS LADY^^ IN FOUR LOVELY SHADES CRUISE PINK LT. BLUE SPRING NAVY AND WHITE THIS MATERIAL WILL MAKE INTO AN ENSEMBLE THAT WILL GIVE YOU PLEASURE WHENEVER YOU WEAR IT. REQUEST JUST ASKING ABOUT TRIAL ORDER IN LADIES DRESS MAKING TO PROVE THE NAME173 words
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Article, Illustration347 1941-01-23 6 Mr. Unf Kok Chye, son of the late Mr. Ong Chen; Van. and Miss Khoo En* Neo, daughter of Mrs. Khoo Teck Hln, married in Singapore. Mr. Lam Kwok Fun of Seremban and Miss Tins Kum Mm? married at the Nrgri Sembilan Miners' Association hall. Mr. Chua Song347 words
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388 1941-01-23 6 Making Tasty Dishes From "Left-Overs" TO serve left-over meat in an appetising, attractive manner, is something of an art. And to-day's circumstances make it an art which needs to be more generally mastered. Cold beef is vastly improved if cut into slices with every bit of388 words
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Article63 1941-01-23 6 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vinegar 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 tablespoons butter 6 quarts popped corn 8011, without stirring, the sugar, vinegar and water. When a fine thread forms when a portion is slowly poured from a spoon, add vanilla and butter. Mix and63 words
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Advertisement364 1941-01-23 6 NO. 1 ON HAT PARADE Here -v >omt worUs tliat v uui* wt to music WE L-} i THINK IE POMPADO: R HAT IS THE VERY *v4lslN~r hfm SMARi oT OF ALL. IF YOU DONT YET HAVU x £-»'-^*^-^2^- v ONE OR TWO .BY ALL MEANS COME Q'Q .Cl>£\ IN364 words
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Advertisement97 1941-01-23 6 Just arrived AMERICAN LEADING LADY TAFFETA for evening wear JUBILEE'S Shop with Blue front 82. North Bridge Rd Singapore. SOLO CTOtTWIAE V. R. VICK ft CO, LTD. lITHIi/mw m >!«»«« m ik uimm JOSEPH TRAWCR* SOWS ITO. J To appreciate fine Whisky at its best try The vJJ^v \l Challenge97 words
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879 1941-01-23 7 Victoria Chappelle - Communal Living Is Teaching Us The Importance Of Being Good Guests D I i MLV I wa* the unIV happy sj ct (tor of th, nnine; of the mid of a <>ne friendship. At least, iiored from the omiBjUnt in my hostess's 1 The friends were a young couple who879 words
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Article368 1941-01-23 7 Beauty On A Bath Basis DATHEB hasty splashes in x the bath are well enough if we irive ourselves time to have a hot Miany scrub at intervals. It is a good plan to keep an hour a week (juit<> free for this leisurely soak and thorough "overhaul" in order368 words
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Advertisement30 1941-01-23 7 Banded With Red Braid LjElii: li a dainty child's frock made from fine grey matwhich looks all the more attractive because it is trimmed with lines of shiny red braid.30 words
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Advertisement289 1941-01-23 7 even in Glaring Sun Out in the hard, glaring sunlight does he see your face soft and fresh or "powdery" and fharpened Pond's Powder is "glareproof" won't show up chalky an brightest light. Blended to reflect only softer rays of light, it gives your skin the soft, velvety look men289 words
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1282 1941-01-23 8 Australian Girl Who Escaped From France Tells Her Story AN Australian girl. Miss Mollie Gollin, icho had lived in Paris for 16 years up till the time of the capitulation with Germany, has arrived^ in Sydney. In the south of France when the Armistice was announced, she made her way1,282 words
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Article, Illustration42 1941-01-23 8 "Come on over for a swim" invites Judy Garland when one of her young friends calls on the telephone. The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer star Is snapped in the corner of her bedroom in her Bel-Air home, wearing an attractive star-spotted linen playsuit.42 words
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Advertisement131 1941-01-23 8 it If yo« are looking for anythmt NEW FABRICS Call at GIAN SINGH'S 4, Battery Road, Spore and save your valuable time. Here you will always find a very wide range of Tootal Wemco Ferguson American Printed Cotton suitable for all occasions. GROW MORE FOOD. BY A PROPER USE OF131 words
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