Morning Tribune, 29 December 1939
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Title Section14 1939-12-29 1 THE MORNING TRIBUNE Vol. 4— No. 280. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, December 29, 1939. FIVE CENTS.14 words
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Article702 1939-12-29 1 lLHopkin On alaya House Carries On As Usual: Why Bremen Escaped. London, Deo. 14. of the London institutions which has not been evacuated id which there was never any lougnt of evacuating is thejMata>n Information Agency. Malaya ouse stands where it did. on that ommanding corner in Trafalgar702 words
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343 1939-12-29 1 POPE'S TRIUMPHAL VISIT TO ITALIAN KING QUEEN Berlin Said To Be Uneasy "Dream Of Mussolinian Era" Come. True DESCRIBED m Rome as the "realisation of the dream of the Mussolinian era," the visit of the Pope to the Italian King and Queen yesterday, the first for 69 years, appears to343 words
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Article251 1939-12-29 1 Amsterdam, Dec. 28. IT IS learned from Berlin that the activities of the Pope are being watched with particular attention m While* the German press is unlikely to criticise the rapprochement of the Vatican and the Italian Government such a step, it Ls thought, is regarded with someReuter - 251 words
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Article66 1939-12-29 1 POPE'S "VERY IMPORTANT" ADDRESS Rome, Dec. 28. IT IS stated the Pope delivered an address to the King and Queen which is described as very warm and very important." Returning to the Vatican, the Pope drove m an open car despite rain. At the frontier, the Governor of Rome andReuter - 66 words
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Article653 1939-12-29 1 Helsinki, Dec. 28. TWO detachments of Finnish troops on skis are now m Russia, 1 and are thrusting towards the railway between Murmansk a lhe e Srr c a rossed the frontier south of Salla, and a little further north, a small column isReuter - 653 words
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Advertisement42 1939-12-29 1 On Other Page* 2 Boom In 1940 3 SM 1 £%.o»..o.o Relief Fund Sensation fi people Pl« es 7 Women's Page g Leader Page 9 Picture Page 10 n Cinemas 12 Cyclist Killed l 3 14 Sport 15 Finance 16 Late News42 words
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Article79 1939-12-29 2 1940 Boom In Rubber And Tin (Special Cable by H. L. HOI'KI i London, I>ec. 28. CHARE markets to-day are very active. Thr prospcc! of better prices m the New Year is considered to be very bright. There is stronger interest than ever m rubber and tins. The demand for79 words
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Article30 1939-12-29 2 a ™x- N€W Yorfc Dec. 28. A radio announcement states that 55; T r tSky the f0 "*er Soviet •tan S Wnd^HrSTiJ^L 1111"^ 11 T am entirely aeainai v. »> ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article42 1939-12-29 2 muip Ulster, Dec. 28. THE Minister for Home Affairs has, I under the Civil Authorities' Special Powers Act, prohibited the circulVuon f^^rssr" from Jan The banned periodical include the) Republican Congress Wolfetone Irish Freedom, and The Sentry- ReuterReuter - 42 words
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161 1939-12-29 2 Zurich, Dec. 28. gEHMANYS economic policy will be completely reorganised m the near future, declares the Berlin correspondent of the Neve Zurcher Zcitung who says that since the outbreak of war Germany's economic structure has not come up to expectations. that early mReuter - 161 words
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Article241 1939-12-29 2 Istanbul, Dec. 28. [T is now feared that the earthquake deaths are nearing 8,000 This is the greatest natural disaster which has ever happened m Turkey. r In Tokat region alone, 963 were killed and 443 injured. President Ineunu has interrupted his tour of south-east Anatolia241 words
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Article247 1939-12-29 2 GERMANS SAY "WEAPONS MUST SPEAK" f Stockholm, Dec. 28. 'THE belief exists m Berlin that Britain and France are now j endeavouring to force Sweden and Turkey to abandon their neutrality, according to the Berlin correspondent of the Da&bladet. The Germans think that a violent anti-Soviet campaign may induce Turkey247 words
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Article116 1939-12-29 2 Paris, Dec. 23. AN the Western front there has been considerable patrol acti. I vity by both sides during the past 24 hours. One German raid directed against a small watch m the neighbourhood of Vosges resulted m sharp hand-to-hand fighting. Another raid en an outpost mReuter - 116 words
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Article138 1939-12-29 2 France's Financial Recovery T^ Paris, Dec Finance Minister M naud, m the bud^i ,iJS m the Senate to-day, H»t all lmwatMs m < ivii penditure m future would t demanded from taxpayer. all increases m military c pe ture would be covered by C*" He added that this" f wouldReuter - 138 words
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184 1939-12-29 2 INDIANS RALLY TO SUPPORT OF BRITAIN London, Dec. ?8. FROM India to-day comes news of support for Britain from four different organisations. The All-India National Lioeral Federation has passed a resolution strongly condemning the Nazi policy of aggressian against smaller nations m Europe. The resolution expressed sympathy with the democracies184 words
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Article53 1939-12-29 2 London, Dec. 26. I THE Ministry of Economic Warfare an--1 nounces that on Dec. 28 there W 1 48 neutral ships m three contraband control bases, including 27 Dutch. During last week the cargoes of ships were considered, together lt] 29 outstanding cargoes. Tn 89 cases the entire53 words
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Article130 1939-12-29 3 London. Dec. 28 T ih V outbreak of the war, citizen.' dvice bureaux were set up m Lonand the provinces under the auspices the National Council of Social Service. Fgttt advice on family and personal blems m wartime. They now number 980. and reports howB.O.W. - 130 words
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Article29 1939-12-29 3 Kaunas. Dec. 28. Fresh classes are to be called to the colours m Germany m the New Year, according a Berlin dispatch.- ReuterReuter - 29 words
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142 1939-12-29 3 GERMANY'S VITAL COAL EXPORTS DROP BADLY Stockholm, Dec. 28. .phKMAN deliveries of coal and *J coke to Sweden have fallen to less than one-fifth of the volumeshe contracted to supply Great Britain, however, which also supplies a large proportion of Swedish coal imports, is fully carrying out her obligations andReuter - 142 words
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465 1939-12-29 3 London, Dec 28. THE progress of the operations m the Russo-Finnish conflict are being 1 closely studied m London, and newspapers are agreed that m everything but numbers-strategy, tactics, efficiency of weapons, and individual fighting power-the Finns have proved themselves superior to the invaders. The TimesB.O.W. - 465 words
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Article75 1939-12-29 3 MEAT RATIONING SOON AT HOME London. Dec 28. IT is understood that an annoiuicement I of the date on which meat rationing will come force will bo made portly. Ths rationing is a natural result of the Government's decision to take control of the sale, slaughter and Gistrmiition of allReuter - 75 words
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Article24 1939-12-29 3 Wellington. Dec 28. I BALLOONS eouipped with UjMNMJI D radio uansmiuors wnl be i*ed by iii the Antarctic- ReuterReuter - 24 words
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209 1939-12-29 3 H. L. HOPKIN - H. L. HOPKIN No I car Of Russia's llorilt-s (Special Cable By London, Dec. 28. pNTHUSIASM for Finland's cause, and for the strong stand of this nation of three million souls against the ISO millions of Russia, abounds m Britain. Practical help is steadily209 words
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Article46 1939-12-29 3 I London. Dec. 28. The resignation of the Reverend F. L Norris, bishop of North China, ha* been accepted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Reverend T. A. Scott, at present, bishop of Shanghai, has been apnointed to succeed him. ReuterReuter - 46 words
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Article81 1939-12-29 3 Stockholm. Dec L>B A NUMBER ol Swedish ships detained by Germany will, it is reported, b^ released following the conclusion of th* trade talks between the two countries m Berlin. It is understood the detention was (tffß of the subjects discussed. A prominent Swedish .shipper told Renter:-Reuter - 81 words
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Article43 1939-12-29 3 Amsterdam, Doc. 28. Replying to a question by M. Wynkoop Communist member, m the Serond Chamber, about the alleged existence at The Hague of a central bureau tor Western Europe of the British Intelligent Service, the Minister of Ju*- ReuterReuter - 43 words
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Article29 1939-12-29 3 I I I New York. Dec i\ 'irHE monkey-gland specialist S*?e J Voronoff saUed lor Europe u» dirfct bone and skin Rraftinj: operations for wounded .soldiers m Fiance.— ReuterReuter - 29 words
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187 1939-12-29 3 R. A. F. Attack Enemy Warships Planes London, Dec. 2S. ROYAL AIR FOfttfE planesltad encounters with K surface eraft in the North Sea yesterday. One bomb" was hi? several times. .Two en^y **^Jj*££ patrol vessels were attacked with bombs, one patrol »hip oein^ diSa Ser the same aircraft attacked sevenReuter - 187 words
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329 1939-12-29 4 POSTER STAMPS FOR THE PATRIOTIC FUND. VOLUNTARY PLAN FOR SURCHARGE |N the New Year it will be possible to contribute to the Malaya Patuotic Fund m the humblest unit of Malayan currency, for onecem poster stamps will then be on sale m aid of the Fund. It will be recalled329 words
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Article61 1939-12-29 4 Singapore, Thursday S l o P-^'o sharps Pm., Mr. H Watson, the Siii ra»W« Third Police Magistral at' M ui clus «f a prei.mii, ar l y inquiry committed I,ee Chiang fhi ng Hak.to stand his trial at the on chaff nf co lt:;ict 'a Hie61 words
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209 1939-12-29 4 Ap Rn p nQAT Singapore, Thursday. suTaTnt W M m t c at bhe t6a Party given the Chinese Confoster fnendly relation* between Chinese and Muslims m Malaya I Judging by the applause which greeted the suggestion, there will be ample support for such a209 words
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Article145 1939-12-29 4 Acquitted Of Causing Hurt Singapore, Thursday. REMARKING that it would be fr dans^ous for him t the accused on the evidence T the case, Mr C. H. Koh. third police magistrate, to-day acquitted Ba a Singh and Chanda Singh, who claimed trial to a charge of vokmlanly^ causing grievous hurt145 words
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Article168 1939-12-29 4 fPHE Malaya Patriotic Fund has passed the million mark, Thus the appea] issued a few days a *o. when the total was 5966.000. that a seven figure total might be provided before the year-end, has met with a splendid response, for that total has been reached, uith168 words
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Article118 1939-12-29 4 Organisation Eastern J 1 Singapore, health bulletin Ur^ week ended Dec 21 V for the Following on the notificat Plague infected rats d«H, OIL of ti ended Dec. 16, one caVoH I th from 33 to 28 cases decr e« In c awn Pore, the sudden118 words
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Article129 1939-12-29 4 "War From Various Viewpoints" A N interest ing: experiment i> v, c From Various Viewpoints" noinr e ?hi° f an ori^ ina l talk, the "view. wiri evening will be that of the e^res?,/ All Souh Coliese Oxfort. v RoyS p ln a recent lectur c to the Renal Empire129 words
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Article191 1939-12-29 4 Fined For Making Samsu (From Our Own Correspondent) Mua Wednesday. MG Ong, a 28-year-old Chinese woman, who described herself ay a vegetable gardener, was this niorn»ng produced before InNie Haron bin Ahmad, Muar magistrate, and charged with having distilled liquor on the afternoon of Dec. 19 at Ayer Sejok Estate,191 words
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Advertisement27 1939-12-29 4 FOR LONGER WEAR EXTRA COMFORT SMART APPEARANCE Ask your Shoe Maker to Fit PHILLIPS RUBBER SOLES HEELS MADE IN ENGLAND Sole Agents: RAHAMIN PENHAS 117-125, Cecil Street27 words
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Article489 1939-12-29 5 prominent Chinese LTo Be Expelled OVERNMENT ACTION IS' expulsion order has been issued against a member of the committee of the Singapore China Relief Fund who has been enui aging unlawful societies under cover of the genuinely patriotic This was announced to the committee lof the489 words
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Article90 1939-12-29 5 Singapore, Thursday. JIKi:STED ,yesterday, Narayana y Samy Kaniar, Ranggayan Waiyar, Bengerdasalam and Purnal, 1 Tamil Hindus, had a charge of rmed robbery explained to them i the Third Police Court this i. Tiling ■he offence was alleged to have been imitted on Dec. 14 at a house90 words
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Article97 1939-12-29 5 Singapore, Thursday. MANCHHARAM, the ™*™f* <*™ Indian Orm to North Bridge Road ppeared this morning m th e^nmtoal Hstrict Court before Mr. M"*" n charges of importing good, lrtg a tscription. rt v.Q.-ae is ewn m green material on a tat at ached to each singlet,97 words
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Article77 1939-12-29 5 Singapore, Thursday. 5* SaifS a H v°e -morrow by Mr. L. C Goh. flnn magistrate, as the prosecuting omcer 'When the inquiry was mentioned today A. S. P. Mr. Nicholls asked tne magistrate to postpone the case till to Mr° W Nicholls then mentioned that the Deputy77 words
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92 1939-12-29 5 Singapore. Thursday. BAIL m the sum of $2,000 m two sureties was offered to Robin Aylmer Elliott, a 23-year-old European, who was produced before Mr. 11. Watson m the Third Polite Cmirt this morning on a charge of house-breaking with intent to commit an92 words
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247 1939-12-29 5 Singapore, Thursday. t DEATH by misacl venture verdict was to-day returned by Mr. W. 0. Porter, the Singapore Coroner, at the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of Mr. Gregory Christopher Seth, a 22-year-old Armenian, who was thrown off his motor-cycle when it came247 words
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Advertisement12 1939-12-29 5 SANDEMAN'S 8 PORTS SHERRIt^ discerning |»I@HT J^j* Vintage Wine..* to^^fcrm^^J W ell-matured12 words
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Article336 1939-12-29 6 Singapore, lhursuay. 1 J^UE pair of you have a very bad record," was the comment made by Mr. Justice Pedlow when he dismissed the appeals of Veerasamy and Massalamani m the High Court this morning. The two appellants had a combined total of 31 previous convictions.336 words
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147 1939-12-29 6 TRIBUNE CHEER FUND TOTALS $2,030.86 RECEIPTS for a sum totalling 51. 989.66 have now beer received by the Malaya Tribuin Christmas Cheer Fund from Lieut.-Col. H. A. Lord of th< Salvation Army. This sum acknowledged m the Sunda> Tribune of last Sunday, was subscribed by Malaya Tribune readers to provide147 words
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Article229 1939-12-29 6 Singapore. Thursday. MARLMUTHU, a Municipal Sewerage coolie, appeared before) Mr. Conrad (Id ham m the second polke court this morning on a charge of theft of a spoon valued at 14 cents, the property of Jag Singh, at 3.45 p.m. on Dec. 20 at the Sungei229 words
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213 1939-12-29 6 Singapore. Thursday. '•1 ASK the court to have m^rcy o»i him/ 1 said the father of an accused boy when he l^eaded for leniency •m behalf of his son, Harold de Wind, an 18-year-old Eurasian, when he came up for sentence before Mr.213 words
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Article47 1939-12-29 6 Total deaths m Singapore for the week ending Dec. 23 were 233. giving a deathrate of 21.81 per mille per annum compared with 22.47 m the preceding week and 24.36 m the corresponding week of last yea)r. Total (birtihs wer.--493, givine-a birthrate of 46 1547 words
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Article, Illustration266 1939-12-29 6 People Places JrTESTS at two pahite parties had a thoroughly enjoyable time on First party was Riven by Col. Stuart and officers of the Ith 19 Battalion. Hyderabad Regiment, at the Mess. Noticed among the guests were Dato ana Datin Braddell and their daughter Miss Joan Braddell. Accompanying tnem was266 words
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Article112 1939-12-29 6 HAVE you noticed the amazing number of smart women who are trotting around town m wedge soled shoes these days? Popular name for them is "wedgies" and their comfort is indisputable. Per- I sonally I think they're hard to beat f or smartness, particularly with casual clothes. The112 words
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Article, Illustration363 1939-12-29 6 Vera Ardmore - Vera Ardmore FATHER CHRISTMAS arrii*, the Scaview Hot,. afternoon to the strains of S Bells- accompanied by oi d J J? Friday carrying a larjre'su-k n f ■enti for the hildren f p It was the Christmas children 1 and the ball room was p363 words
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Article80 1939-12-29 6 Singapore, Thursday I MR. M. K. Yehia Maricar was to-^'B acquitted by Mr. Kenneth 3yrne, fourth magistrate, of the c 1 jof having committed criminal br?a "B of trust of certain moneys belonpns the now defunct Indian Muslim Soc l ty. When the caso wa s80 words
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Article, Illustration829 1939-12-29 7 For Our Women Readers romiiioii-ttfiiKC method* ok* ilealiii<» uifli an inevitable rear t ion nd of the Christmas festivites is bound to produce a certain c tion so far as the children are i erncd ks of waiting and anticipaulminating m the advent of > long-expected day,829 words
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Article82 1939-12-29 7 CORN FLAKE CRUMB SHELL Roll four cups corn lakes into nnc crumbs. Combine with one-thr< up of melted butter one-quar -^up «,«rir Mix thoroughly. Press mix Swstwbsss i filling. I BRAISED MIHTON OR PORK CHOPS I 4 lean chops y 2 CU p sliced turnip U82 words
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Advertisement30 1939-12-29 7 SAUSAGES that mil make if ok ask for a second helping vlKk wUS |L^# JSKr ;^K vI V X 1^ i k** jj 1 1 X •> W p r »rf30 words
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302 1939-12-29 8 MORNING TRIBUNE CHINA'S AIR STRENGTH Friday, December 29, li).*J9. Chinese Air Force Goodwill -Mission, led by Lieut.-Col. T. VV. Ala and Lt. N. W. Wong, is now on a two months' tour of Malaya, and overseas Chinese here thus given an opportunity to first-hand information regardthe organisation and development of302 words
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Article18 1939-12-29 8 DEJECTION B o U f en AlreS Dec 28Argentine Government n übyu by the ReuterReuter - 18 words
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324 1939-12-29 8 London, Dec. 28. J OKI) Kiibank. m a letter to The Times, expresses his pleasure that the Japanese (Government has now officially expressed its intention to reopen the Yangtze River to the merchant ships of all nations and that they hope soon to reopenReuter - 324 words
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131 1939-12-29 8 Hitler Is World's Biggest Blunderer Tur v New York, Dec 29. THE Sew York World Telegram 1 states: "It must make Hitler sjo.c to see what is happening to tne Russian Army m Finland it turns cut that he could have moved on to Russia with perhaps th* ame sReuter - 131 words
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Article44 1939-12-29 8 Peipinj, Oeo jj DEPORTS that gumil|a J The guerrillas, who are mJ? j t 1 1 Eighth Route (CommSni" are reported to be blo«i"i I' rains but refraining Yr^f ."'J** ■ns passenger trails,' Kaji" gunned! 0 16 11 8 ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article84 1939-12-29 8 Dublin, Dec. 28. D 1 1^? for a milli °n captured by IRA. men TJ "J o*™*0 p ?5 k raid police and military authorities, following day of activi ty. have unearthed a second quantity of ammunition near Naas, Couniy Kildare The .second find is statedReuter - 84 words
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Article205 1939-12-29 8 London. Dec. 28. THE Daily Telegraphs Moscow correspondent say* that the leader h?J by W5 leaders to hide from the Russian people the fact that their arm i Finland has suffered reverses is failing. Durinff fhe last few days, m vpite of Stalin's birthday andReuter - 205 words
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Advertisement32 1939-12-29 8 r Today's White Label Announcement A girl keeps her youth by never introducing him to anyone else. A man keeps his friends by introducing them to OEWAK'S i mmm W.P.S.-G i I32 words
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Advertisement52 1939-12-29 8 »««k ow For Yo||i NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER PARTY At <!.< CAPITOL RESTAIRAXT (PHONE 4906). Social New Year's Eve Dinner Dec. 31st. S3 00 FREE DISTRIBUTION OF CRACKERS BALLOONS STREAMERS. JAN. 1. 1940. Special New Year's Dinner $2.00 f«ht O-,h P s r al M... ic During nh r j52 words
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Advertisement57 1939-12-29 8 POLAROID See how this new scien- .ri&Sff**'^ tific liffht control stops reflected Rlare and pro- fp^Fty* tects your eyes as no t y^s other sun glass can pro- tect them. Perfect eye comfort for tennis, driving or any out. door sport. Price $6.00. Beware of imitations. THOMPSON OPTICAL CO Qualified57 words
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Article, Illustration232 1939-12-29 9 Home and Foreign NEWSREEL Left: More than five hundred Czechoslovak J"»", roust of whom escaped from their native courtry after the outbreak of war and landed m Palestine as illegal immigrants, have volunteered to join the Allied forces. As most of these volunteers have had previous military training m Ciechos.-(Planei NeuO.; Planet News - 232 words
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Article159 1939-12-29 10 (From Our Own oWfctpon4eiH Malacca, Thursday CriCIDK by jumping: from a m.i n *~> do* m the Malacca (ieneral Hospital was a verdict returned by the Malacca Coroner, Mr j o Kappoport, yesterday at the inquiry into the death of Lee Ah Hem;, a 73-year-old159 words
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Advertisement237 1939-12-29 10 lOYFIL Ml SICAL BPREE I HAT WILL JM kO\ FOKCiET THE WAR COME AM) UKiH! Mm^^^^M, M ps, pa v i Ii om_ _ts j |^^^%1 1 1: is •>% 1 1 j»i ait ii i: w n Tf MICHAEL REDGRAVE aiMBIHG !a| THE SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION WJB B I r237 words
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Advertisement278 1939-12-29 10 CROWDS INCREASING NIGHTLY AT THE I HAPPY WOULD tra^Svl \f^\i WALK ALONG SCENTED LANES OF VARIED T7D FLOWERS WHICH I I wUhave never seen before £Mt SPECIAL NEW YEAR SALE NO EXTRA CHARGE TO EXHIBITION CAB Alt IT f lE\ DANCE 630 9 P.M. .^1 I VSCINATING CHINESE NIGHT '^Tj^fcnHr278 words
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Article298 1939-12-29 11 j^EAKLY 15,000 deck passengers have travelled from Malaya to India and vice versa since the outbreak of war, states the Department of Information. That will probably not surprise the newspaper-reading public, but among the labouring class of the Indian community m Malaya there still298 words
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Article78 1939-12-29 11 During the week ending Dec 16 txporU of tinned pineapples from Malayan ports amounted to 6 7W cJLses of wMch 4,725 <70 per cent.) cases were to Canada, and 2 065 i3O per cent > cases elsewhere Total exports for thj period Ja;i 1 to Dec. 16 were78 words
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Article69 1939-12-29 11 During the month of January, VAO. a* an experiment, thf aul traffic l'ghts aloim Stamiord Road and Orchard Load between North Undne Koad aci i mk Road will not be t xtmgu^hed hrrrtofoie at 11 p.m., but will remain m use unttl midniKhi The object of Ulll69 words
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Advertisement61 1939-12-29 11 MAKE WAY for BLONDIE *?<■ < t SHE'S ON HER WAY TO THE PAVIUOX The Biggest Serial Thrill m The History of Motion Pictures NOW PLAYING TO CAPACITY HOUSES NIGHTLY EMPIRE TALKIE- SUN TALKIE At 7f r 9 P. M. At 7.30 9,30 P. M, First 7 Chapters of Republic's61 words
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Advertisement212 1939-12-29 11 Here's a "Woman's" Picture Every Man Should S«e sis, 615 915 ALHAMBRA SHE SPENT HEX WEDDING NIGHT ALONE Mttit^im. ih«' jiliosi J'^l V <H»I couldn't bet nßmi'^H^i^k^BHV'ii^H^L •tDAVISHOPKiNS for the fint tin*, ihr -t ,r rt T(lW| M^ g\M lay. b.re woman', he.r, ,1 [J Mft 111 II VI 1212 words
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Article146 1939-12-29 12 Singapore, Thursday. RIDING on a bicycle along Serangoon Road at 7 a.m. on Dec. 17, Ngai Hong a 50-year-old Cantonese came into collision with a car, while crossing the road. He was knocked down by the car. driven by Pong Ah Bien. and received the injuries146 words
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Advertisement273 1939-12-29 12 BY P&OandBRITISH INDIA.LINES (LVCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) Tlic k I*. A O. S. Nm t'oiiipanjr will have a pavsonijri- sailing Wcsh^inU next month. P. O. STEAM NAY. CO. (ollyer Quay BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. SERVICES BnngKok Weekly Penang. Rangoon Calcutta Weekly Port Swettenham, Penang, Negapatam, Karikal, Porto Novo, Cuddalore, Pondicherry273 words
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Advertisement294 1939-12-29 12 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS CABINS WITH PRIVATE BATH. Excellent Cuisine. PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES. HOMEWARDS: to Colombo, Aden Port Said, Palestine, Beyrouth, Marseilles, Casablanca. London, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Copenhagen and Scandi navia. OUTWARDS: to Bangkok, Saigon, Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. For particulars regarding sailings, fares, etc. please apply to: THE EAST ASIATIC294 words
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648 1939-12-29 13 I BETTER FORWARD GAME S.C.C 4; R.A. (Changi) 0. UPERIOR forward play gave the S.C.C. hockey eleven yet another victory, when they met the R.A. (Changi) on the Padane vesteray. winning by four clear goals. Controlling the game for most part the play, the648 words
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Article139 1939-12-29 13 onigiipuie, iniuauay. GREAT interest is evinced m th badminton charity match m aid o the Malaya Patriotic Fund, which i, being held on Dec. 31 at the Victoria Memorial Hall under the auspices of th< Singapore Badminton Association. Tlje cream of badminton talent ir Singapore is139 words
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Article20 1939-12-29 13 TO-DAY HOCKEY: P.W.D. vs. Indian Association, P.W.D. BOXING: Amateur Contests, Happy World. SOCCER: Treasury-Audit match—Wilson Shield, Farrer Park.20 words
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Article53 1939-12-29 13 The following will represent Khalsa Association against the Punjab Regt. on Sunday, at 5 p.m. on Khalsa ground:— Hari Singh, Sarmokh Singh. Guljar Singh; Utam Singh Jagdeo Singh Piara Singh; Keipal Singh; 1 Kuldcep Singh. Baboo Singh, Han I Singh, Wazir Singh; Reserves: Sansar 1 cit-.trh Amar53 words
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Article82 1939-12-29 13 THE speaker m the Friday evening series of talks on the war m the Malay Settlement this evening will be Mr. H. A. AlsagofT, Kditorin- Chief of Warta Malaya and its associated newspapers. As m previous talks m this series, Mr. Alsagoff will speak82 words
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Article194 1939-12-29 13 IN a dull game of hockey played yesterday at Prince Edward Road the junior team of the V.M.C.A. defeated the R.A.F. (Headquart ers) by two goals to one. The Y»s were short of a player anc I during the first stages of the game kept194 words
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Article290 1939-12-29 13 TO-NIGHT'S AMATEUR BOXING (By "fill' r> NIGHT at the Happy World Covered Stadium another food crowd is expected to witness a series of amateur boxing nmtr-i by the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association Club. Altogether there will be thirteen really good fights comprising amateur boxers from the Services, the Singapore and290 words
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Article86 1939-12-29 13 Singapore. Thursday. Excellent entertainment was provided by Madame Felicia Dietz and her team of talented helpers at the annual concert held yesterday at tr*- (imeral Hospital for patients and the staff. A programme of 11 items was' sore through, and credit Ls due to E. J.86 words
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Miscellaneous24 1939-12-29 13 Tide Table TO-DAY High Waitr: 00.35 A.M. 9.1 ft. 11.56 P.M. 10.4 ft. TO-MORROW High WaW: 1.12 A.M. 9.2 ft. 12.41 P.M. 10.2 ft.24 words
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Article147 1939-12-29 14 C^L^MmkSL^ -~'/\Jk" r *^<i r THE 20lh Century-Fox film version of Louis Bromiield \s book. "The Rain* Came," opened at the Cathay yesterday. This picture Ls bound to command considerable attention wherever it is shown fn the Ea.st berau.se it deals with the love of a147 words
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Article210 1939-12-29 14 TOPICAL, fast -moving, exciting fare is served up m t4 Thunder Afloat," now showing at the Capitol. Wailace Beery gives another of his •sterling character performances m this drama, which is taken from the files of the U.S. Navy'.s campaign against German U-boats towards the210 words
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Article239 1939-12-29 14 Bette Davis Scores At Athambra UfE APPEAR to De'havirig a series n of Bette 'Davis pictures m Singapore. We saw her very recently m the outstanding "Juarez" and now, at the AlhaJnbra. .she appears m "The Old Maid," another impressive production from the House of Warner Brov Shortly we shall239 words
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Article335 1939-12-29 14 WEIGHTS for On second day of the pprr.ng Turf Club's Xmas-New Ycvi meeting to-morrow «Bnturday» are a^ °HORSES Class 1. Div 2. 7 Furs. Jeremiah jj.OO Rostrum J~ Release Golden Glimpse Measure Hivi-Hlvi 8 0» Servus 8 OC Sir Ken 8 04 Safariland 8 03 Carloca335 words
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Article229 1939-12-29 14 Penang, Thursday. SOME spfendid gallops were seen on the racecourse this morning by candidates preparing for the current race meeting. One of the best was provided by St. Charles who was given a full stripped gallop and looks a likely winner at the meeting. The Annam229 words
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Article224 1939-12-29 14 December Medal At Island Club THE December Medal at th e Island 1 Club played over the week-end resulted m the win for F. R. Martens m the A Division with a score of 35 3 t and F. Minns m the B Division with a score of 40% (Stapleford224 words
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Article39 1939-12-29 14 The following will represent Belangor Club v. Singapore Cricket Club m the animal Trophy Match on Sstuiday. Dec. 30 at S.C.C. Harper Dunne Hunter. Hartficld, Abbott; Price, Smith. Kennedy, Meßritie. Marsh, Hauler, Murray, Brooke, Thompson, Mai rubles.39 words
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Article50 1939-12-29 14 Mr. Chan Yen Cheong. the usher of the Fifth Police Magistrate's Court was yesterday afternoon admitted into the 3eneral Hoipifcal to undergo an operation arid will be away for some time. During his absence, Mr. Buban, the Tamil interpreter of the court, will act as 'usher. j50 words
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111 1939-12-29 14 "PATICULARLY MEAN CRIME," SAY POLICE '«flnent and particular mean, as they are commUtS nn young ladies who hay, no means of defending the imelv**aid Court Inspector D X rZfc before Mr. H. Watson.' t Q magistrate, passed sentence 1 a 30-year-otd Hyfem w f thief Hua Ah Kiat who I,111 words
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Article141 1939-12-29 14 Singapore. TliuiMhy.B tJSMAIL bin Aii, a Javanese, was thfl morning bound over for a periodß 12 months on a personal bond oi iM by Mr. Conrad Oldham m the secooM police court when he pleaded guilty tl theft of $7.50 from the till m a shofl141 words
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Article94 1939-12-29 14 Charges Explained Singapore, Tnursaa)-. Produced before Mr. H. .Watson v the Third Police Court this morno* Nai Soon Gee, a 24-year-010 and Ahmat bin Hassan, a 20-year-ok Malay, had a charge of hou^-bieakiw and theft of clothes and a .axophow valued at $116.50 explained lo mcm^ The offence was alk-gea94 words
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Article127 1939-12-29 14 London. Dei J rtT^swinouirted m ndon lr^ c 1 night ihal a war-time w ♦agrtment h*d sten^ bet England .and «w«de«- nl ai»The aim of the agreement u> w tain trade between the 'two ci n so far as wartime conditions prn a. normal lev^l. is toReuter - 127 words
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Article31 1939-12-29 15 New York, Dec. 27. BBER B s Market Tone Very Dull 'pot 19 3 8 19 5/ a forward April June 1834 19 Market Tone Ste^ dy Six>t 5031 words
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Article19 1939-12-29 15 London, Thursday. Silver Spot 22 11/l6 Silver. Forward 22 7/ s BAR GOLD, Fine, per oz. £8.8.019 words
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Article87 1939-12-29 15 London, Thursday. Distillers *&/9 Dunlop Rubber 30/4% General Electric 74/7 V2 Imperial Chemical In. 30/3 Imperial Tobacco 116/1% Anglo-Dutch 27/3 Canadian Pacific 7% London Tin 4/7 Rubber PI. In. Trust 34/1 Linggis 1/10% Ayer Hitaxns 25/6 Southern Kin^as 15/9 Pahangs" 18/6 Londpn Asiatics 3/10% West Witwatersrand Areas87 words
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Article35 1939-12-29 15 London, Thursday. Market Tone Dull Spot H s Bb 11 11,16 s Ist Forward) Jan. ***** b 11 Ilil6s 2nd Forward) Jan' March ***** b Illlil6s 3rd Forward) Apl/ June U^b 11% s35 words
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Article46 1939-12-29 15 London, Thursday. T/T London on Paris 176.00 T/ T London on Amsterdam 7 .52 T T London on Shanghai 5 T T London on Hongkong Is. 3d. T T London on Japan Is. 2 11/32 d. T/T London on New York 402.00 to 404.0046 words
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Article22 1939-12-29 15 London, Thursday. Cash (Official Price) £247 Buyers £247 3/ 4 Sellers Forward (Official Price) £246 3 /4 Buyers £247 Sellers22 words
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Article566 1939-12-29 15 rvm London, Dec. 28. IMJIAhas now stepped into the arena of the Second Great War, Bag the Daily Telegraph's correspondent and Reuter's special correspondent with the B.E.F. The first contingent now disembarking at a French port consists entirely of Moslems drawn from all pails ofReuter - 566 words
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Article71 1939-12-29 15 London, Thursday. palm Oil (Malay) m bul* lug Sept. B'ment Not given Copra (Straits FMS) September S'ment £11.0.0 Sellers Sago Flour (Sarawak 1 Jan/ Feb. S'ment 21 Sellers Tapioca, Seed Pearl, ist Quality (Singapore) December S'ment. 21.6 Sellers Pepper 'FAQ) White Muntok Dec, Jan. S'ment 4 7 /8 Value71 words
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Article187 1939-12-29 15 Bin Thursday. A FURTHER decline m the local pnc«? Of tin to $124 75. down $1.50. took place to-cUy m sympathy with lower London prices for the metal, and tin sh^re* were dealt m at slightly lower price* than yesterday, reports Fraaer Ac Co. Hour Fatts were187 words
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Advertisement21 1939-12-29 15 FIRE, MARINE, WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION, MOTOR CAR INSURANCE AT REASONABLE RATES. South British Insurance Co., Ltd. TeL 6926 2, Finlayson Green. J21 words
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Advertisement105 1939-12-29 15 NEDERLANDSCHEI HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter A.D. 1824 Incorporated m the Netherlands. (Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Paid Up Capital f .40.030. 000Reserve Fund 10,500,00,London Correspondents NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LIMITED. Head Office: AMSTERDAM Branches: Holland Rotterdam, The Hague, and 64 branches and sub-branches at smaller places. Netherlands East105 words
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Advertisement30 1939-12-29 15 ii Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited beg to announce that their new branch office at i Nob. 27 29 JalanTungkuAhmat Segamat, Johore will commence business on Thursday, 4th Jan., 1940 Matters.30 words
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105 1939-12-29 16 London, Dec. 28. HECRUITS for the South African air force continue to come forward m large numbers. The fine achievement of the air force m intercepting, a few weeks ago. the German liner Watussi, inspired many to offer tht'ir services -not allBritish Official Wireless - 105 words
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Article45 1939-12-29 16 Paris; Dec. 28. THE French coontraband control brought 16 vessels into harbour foi examination during the week ending Dec. 24 and seized 40,000 tons of merchandise. Since the outbreak of war the French Navy has brought 217 .-'hips to port disc. ReuterReuter - 45 words
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Article67 1939-12-29 16 Tokyo, Dec. ?8. DOMEI AGENCY says that a mystery white-painted warship of about 4,000 tons was sighted by the pilot of a Japanese airliner inside Japanese territorial waters off Fukuoka. Another strange vessel was sighted yesterday m Japanese territorial waters by the crew of an airliner.Reuter - 67 words
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Article46 1939-12-29 16 The first anniversary of the Indian Youth's Association will be celebrated at the association premises (9, Belelious Lane) on Dec. 30 at 3.30 p.m. Speeches will be made by various persons. Mr. S. Shunmugam has kindly consented to preside at the function.46 words
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130 1939-12-29 16 R. A. F. Flight Over N. W. Germany London, Dec. 28. rE Air Ministry announces a successful reconnaissance of north-west Germany by Koyal Air Force aircraft yesterday. One aircraft failed to return. A German High Command communique says: "On Wednesday afternoon, British aeroplanes tried to push towards the German coast,130 words
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Article208 1939-12-29 16 Amsterdam, Dee. 28. A DESCRIPTION of his detention by the Nazis was given to the Oslo correspondent of the Telegraaf by Mr. George Vereker, Counsellor to the British Embassy m Moscow, who was on the way to Bolivia as new Minister there. Mr. Vereker said he wantedReuter - 208 words
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Article238 1939-12-29 16 DETECTIVE IN PISTOL DUEL k CHINESE detective and an jj. leged roDDer were engaged b pistoi duel m the early nours ,2 mi s morning m Kiver Valicy kok near the junction of Jervois Kom luiiowing a case 01 gang roDDtn m a house. The alleged robber was238 words
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Article55 1939-12-29 16 Sydney. Dec. 28. Two more groups have been called up for military training, comprising single men who reach the age of next year, and those reaching tne age of 21 m the last six months oi 1940. It is stated that 20.000 men will be affected mReuter - 55 words
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Article81 1939-12-29 16 London, Dec. 28. THE Ministry of Food announce* sugar rationing at the raw twelve ounces per head \veeki> commence on Jan. 8. There will d "appropriate" ration for the manu facture of sweets and chocolate^ The public are also requestea register with retailers for meat WReuter - 81 words
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