Morning Tribune, 14 February 1940
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Morning Tribune
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Title Section10 1940-02-14 1 The Morning Tribune I, S-No. 1". Wed-, Feb. 14, 1940.10 words
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163 1940-02-14 1 34 POLES SHOT FOR EVERY NAZI KILLED Amsterdam, Feb. 13. HoU German troops avenged themselves on the Polish popu- htion was told by a Nazi officer who recently arrived here. first, he said, when a German I soldier was killed or disappeared m 1 the occupied zone, they shot three-Reuter - 163 words
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98 1940-02-14 1 London, Feb. 13. j JHE Swedish steamer, Orania, 1,845 tons, was torpedoed on Sunday night m the North Sea without warning, m total darkness and sank within three minutes. The crew of 24 barely had time to into their lifeboats. A boat containing theReuter - 98 words
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Article51 1940-02-14 1 Bucharest, Feb. 13: The report that thP «5 lo f,! 0n occurred at Orsova near ne mouth of the Danube L stated here De absolutely unfounded.— Reuter. d f eb 13: Th e deaths have anri M d °J Mr Selwv Panels Edge moJf- Frederi <* Lindsay Lloyd. the motoringReuter - 51 words
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556 1940-02-14 1 BUT ATTACKS CONTINUE STOCKHOLM, FEB. 13. JHE RUSSIANS ARE ESTIMATED TO BE LOSING ABOUT 3,000 MEN DAILY IN THE OFFENSIVE ON THE KARELIAN ISTHMUS, ACCORDING TO REPORTS RECEIVED HERE. Since the offensive began about a fortnight ago, the Russian casualties and prisonersReuter - 556 words
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260 1940-02-14 1 GERMAN SHIP SCUTTLED WITH HUGE CARGO New York, Feb. 13. SEVERAL British warships, including H.M.S. Hawkins, were near the position where" the Woerman Line freighter, Wakama. 3,771 tons, of Hambur"- was scuttled by her crew yester-] day according to a Rio de Janeiro despatch to the New York Times. New260 words
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Article198 1940-02-14 1 Swedish Forts Now Ready London, Feb. 13. SWEDEN'S northern line of fortifications against the Russian threat to central and western Scandinavia— the "Kudrn" fss*W now m the highest state of efficiency and preparedness, learns the Daily Telegraph's Stockholm correspondent. The central Boden fort, constructed between 1900 and 1902, has been-Router - 198 words
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Article46 1940-02-14 1 Washington, Feb. 13. MR. Roosevelt to-day signed a bill appropriating $252 millions (about £<H j millions) for national defence and enforcement of the United States neutrality policy. The money becomes Immediately available for expenditure before the end ot June next.- -Reuter-Reuter - 46 words
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Article80 1940-02-14 1 Paris. Feb. 13. DESPITE the new cold wave which has descended on the Western Front. British planes made a long reconnoitring flight over north west Germany and ieturned safely, although attacked by Geiman fighters, it is stated here. On the front itself, the thermometer-Reuter - 80 words
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Article170 1940-02-14 1 NEW COLD SPELL IN EUROPE London, Feb. 13. ANIW cchi wave is sweeping over Europe. Holland is experiencing; the coldest winter m her history and icebreakers are making frantic efforts to break down ice barriers on the River Waal. Houses m dangerous positions are being evacuated and ships are beingReuter - 170 words
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Advertisement59 1940-02-14 1 On Other Pages Aetata' Warning 2 "kely Czech Revolt 3 2 ,n J{apore Divorce 4 British Naval Power 5 nayboy I n Trouble 6 Page 7 pj aces g Women*, Page 9 Gn^Sl 10, 11 12 •amblers Fined 13 I "Uia's War Eflfort 14 <•as.si.ied Ads. 15 ns "<al Sport59 words
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988 1940-02-14 2 ANZACS A NEW WARNING FOR NAZIS REDS Kantara. Feb. 13. CIIZ Canal songs of the last war echoed across the desert as the transports carrying the "Aussies" crept through the darkness up the Canal. The decks resounded with the tramp of troops taking up disembarkation stations. Although it was past''—BOW - 988 words
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80 1940-02-14 2 Wellington, Feb. 13. THE establishment of a national register as part of the general scheme or surveying New Zealand's manpower was announced by Mr. Fraser, Deputy Prime Minister, opening a recruiting drive conference. tl While a great deal had been done, it could not beReuter - 80 words
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253 1940-02-14 2 London. Feb. 13. THE contingent of the Australian troops who landed at Suez yesterday with the New Zealand expeditionary force arrived to-day m camp at Palestine. They travelled part of the way m i special troop train, and completed their journey m a fleet of253 words
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120 1940-02-14 2 j t^ Wellington, Feb. 13. WITHIN il hours of the arrival W of the troops from New Zea- land and Australia at Sue/, the New Zealand defence Minister. Mr. Jones, announced to-day that a second contingent for overseas M rvice was only 753 men120 words
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Article169 1940-02-14 2 London, Feb. JUAVAL authorities m London a H puzzled by contradictory m sages about the singing oi the DuV steamer Burgerdijk. It appears that the Burgerdijk J out an S.O.S. on Saturdu;, was sinking a^ a result ol a collision Earh' next morning new sReuter - 169 words
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Article88 1940-02-14 2 CHINESE RECAPTURE PINGYANG Chungking. Feb. 13. IT IS officially announced that the Chinese forces have recaptured the important town of Pingyan?. northeast of Nanning m South Kwangsi. The Chinese, on Feb. 11. launched a strong attack on the Japanese forces holding the town and after an all-da y battle the88 words
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101 1940-02-14 2 Chungking, Feb. 13. pi'RTHER successes m the Chinese counter-offensive m Southern Kwangsi have been claimed m the latest Chinese military des- patches. Over 16 thousand Japanese are said to have been killed or wounded m three days' fighting m the neighbourhood of Pinyang where theReuter - 101 words
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125 1940-02-14 2 U-BOAT SUNK IN ATTACK ON GREEK SHIP LONDON, EEB. 13. IT IS REVEALED THAT THE 8 U-BOAT WHICH SANK THE GREEK VESSEL KERAMIAI WAS ITSELF DESTROYED. The Admiralty states that three British and three neutral merchant ships were sunk by enemy action last week. The Biitish losses totalled 19,585 tons,Reuter - 125 words
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Article38 1940-02-14 2 Tokyo, Feb. 13 The Japanese withdrawal fronj Kwangsi has been admitted m tic to despatehos It is stated h»« tl that the withdrawal U according l 0 plan after "inflicting a oraan" Iblow on thirty Chinese bWsw ReuterReuter - 38 words
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Article176 1940-02-14 3 NAZIS LIKELY REVOLT Paris, Feb. 13. (j.jj.j. considerable activity the German military rthoritics m Prague, states a Havas „,i m a despatch from L German frontier. He adds that ,en are new movements of troops Bohemia and Moravia towards pvakia. Hospitals m these regions have Ik en ordered to reserve176 words
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Article75 1940-02-14 3 Shanghai, Feb. 1.1. AFTER a brief respite political assassins struck again this nn.rning, when they shot dead Mr. Huang Tze Teh, 48-year-old former chief of the Licensing Department of the Public Safety Bareau under the Chinese Nationalist regime m Shanghai. rwo gunmen invaded the home ofReuter - 75 words
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72 1940-02-14 3 SLUMP IN EXPORT OF AMERICAN AVIATION SPIRIT A Washington. Feb. 13. SHARP decline m the exports of h grade aviation spirit m the arter of 1939 and an abrupt ol .supplier to Russia at the ng ol December are revealed m I figures of the United States ent of Commerce.72 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-02-14 3 In the German troop movement from the West towards Slovakia (see below), is a threat to the i Balkans, with a possible extension towards the East.29 words
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60 1940-02-14 3 London, Feb. 13. AN attempt to blow up Rumanian fortifications on the Danube has been frustrated hv Rumanian guards, states the French radio m a Polish news bulletin. It is added that the would-be perpetrator was shot. Papers found on him seem toReuter - 60 words
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179 1940-02-14 3 TIMES' TRIBUTE TO LORD TWEEDSMUIR London, Feb. 13. FERE seems at first sight to be something especially sad m the death of a distinguished public servant at a post far away from home— more so, perhaps, m the case of Lord Tweedsmuir, who was on the eve of retirement," writesReuter - 179 words
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Article65 1940-02-14 3 London, Feb. 13. THE Southwark by-election caused by the death of the Labour showman, Mr. Harry I_U__£l?^ts__£? election of Mr. J. H. Martin (Labo uD by 5.285 votes against 1,550 lor aw. C. W Searson, a "slop the war advocate. m m m m Mrs. Van der ElstReuter - 65 words
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Article39 1940-02-14 3 mand from belligerents for aviation petrol ha: not materialised and the foal of United States exports 0 f thi. grade for the last quarter of 103- J. < c* om pared with the 1938 period, declined 15 per cent.- ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Article171 1940-02-14 3 MORE NEUTRAL SHIPS SUNK Oslo, Feb. 13. *VHE Norwegian steamer Nidar--1 holm, MS2 tons, was sunk on Monday, according to a telegraph received by the owners. The crew were saved by another Norwegian vessel. The Nidarholm was stated to have I been en route to Liverpool from America, i ReuterReuter - 171 words
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190 1940-02-14 3 Nazi Bid To Steal Turkish Submarine London, Feb. 13. THE Turkish Government is reported to have thwarted a Brazen German attempt to steal a Turkish submarine, states the Times Balkan correspondent. Last week-end marines occupied Dart of the shipyards In the Golden Hon where Krupps were assembling tw( submarines forReuter - 190 words
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Advertisement215 1940-02-14 3 Giddiness A Danger to Life! Giddiness, breathlessness, faintness. head pains. heart that thumps after slight exertion. ire alf signs that you need a revitalizing, heartfortifying course of Phyllosan tablets. 1 Phyllosan tablets will revitalize your blood, strengthen your heart, rejuvenate your arteries and correct your blood pressure. Mrs writes: "I215 words
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Article397 1940-02-14 4 |N THE Singapore Supreme court, yesterday, before the Hon. Mr. Justice a Beckett Terrell, was told the story of a broken-hearted auultress who appealed to the wife of her paramour m her distress. JHE action was brought by Mrs. Vera Bray, manageress of the; millinery department397 words
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170 1940-02-14 4 Amsterdam. Feb. 13. IJKWS of whal is described as the first real act of sabotage In the German Army has reached here. It is slated that it occurred at Rheydl. a Rhine town twelve miles from the Dutch border, "here General Blaskowitz isReuter - 170 words
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Article56 1940-02-14 4 Volunteer Officer Off To China <Frcm Our Own Reporter) Taiping, Tuesday. If Ooi Choo Teik, a Volunteer and il -known marksman, has left for < I to offer his services to the Ctoli: Choo Teik wa. a popular resident .n this town, and helped to bring m tn e efflciencv56 words
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37 1940-02-14 4 mloadinß rubber at Boat Quay ;:i y "i«.m:])i-v Chinese coolie had ■i e knocked oM when a bale of nib- on him He was taken to the d Hospital by ambulam37 words
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Article490 1940-02-14 4 Chungking, Feb. 11. JAPANESE troops totalling 2,000 have been wiped out by the Chinese forces at the south-east of Pinyang m Kwangsi Province, as a result of a 24-hour battle ending at dawn on Wednesday. The Japanese units were moving southeastward from Pinyang when tney wer c490 words
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Article103 1940-02-14 4 Man Killed In Storm Lightning Strikes Tree CHINESE, believed to be a cook j was fatally injured, anothei knocked unconscious, and a third slightly injured, when a huge tree m a compound off Kirn Yam Road under which they were taking shelter during a violent rainstorm yesterday afternoon, was struck103 words
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Article64 1940-02-14 4 WUHAN SONGSTERS' "GOLD DRIVE" Penang. Tuesday. A SUM of $10,360 was added to the "Gold Drive" collections la.st evening at trip Sun Theatre at the third night's performance by the Wuhan Songsters. The total mm collected In Penang now amounts to $110,360 The hall was again packed, and the laree64 words
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57 1940-02-14 4 His Excellency the Governor and Lady Thomas, accompanied by the Private Secretary and the Aide-de-Canin will leave Singapore by train on Saturday evening, Feb. 17, en a visit tc Kuala Lumpur. Hi s Excellency will leave Kuala Lumpur b^ train on Saturday evening Feb.57 words
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136 1940-02-14 4 Singapore, Tuesday. J^ RAID conducted by the police on a house m Geylang- Road, which resulted m the seizure of a laifeg haul of materials and implements alleged to be used for counterfeiting- currency coins, was today related m the Third Police Court, when the preliminary136 words
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93 1940-02-14 4 I Singapore. Tuesday. Charged with attempted suicide by jumping into the sea at Telok Ayer Basin yesterday, a middle-aged Chinese woman named Lam Ah Ho stated that she jumped into the sea as her hus- band did not want her. Mr. Kenneth M. Byrne, Fourth93 words
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Article, Illustration594 1940-02-14 5 THESE GUNS CAN SEND TOE Flagship oi Britain's Grand Fleet is H.M.S. Nelson. She and her sister ship Rodney are no only the most powerfully armed vessels m service but the first battleships built after the last war, their design has influenced naval construction m every ntry during the594 words
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Article67 1940-02-14 5 Chungking. A VEHEMENT denunciation of Wang Ching-wei and a categorical warning that any attempt on Wang thing- wei's part to use his traitorous movement would be considered as null and void, was made by the Chinese Youth Party. Meanwhile telegrams denouncing Wang Ching-wei's treachery have beenChinese Central News - 67 words
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Article33 1940-02-14 5 The Kiangsi Provincial Qovenunent and public bodies have Jointly launched a drive to place $1,500,000 of th" National Thrift and Reconstruction Savl Bonds to the market during the Spring Festival Chinese Central NewsChinese Central News - 33 words
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Article194 1940-02-14 5 Shanghai. SHANGHAI last month accounted for exactly half of the total foreign shipping m all China ports. The volume of this shipping m December, 1!»39. aggregated 2,032,233. and true tonnage of foreign vessels entered from and cleared for abroad m Shanghai was 1,016.010 tens Shipping traffic mInternational News Agency - 194 words
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Article1433 1940-02-14 6 20-Year-Old Artists' Model In Trouble London, Jan. 80. i^FTB! HE last Of the Mayfair playboys," to quote the police imm> I c liption. has started to serve a term m gaol imposed on him at London S.-vsions for big P-*i In conspiracy concerning an actress's1,433 words
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154 1940-02-14 6 SWEDES JAIL EDITOR FOR HITLER ATTACK Stockholm. Jan. 10 SWEDEN, holding on to her lifebelt of neutrality has invoked a 150-year-old libel law, designed to punish expressions of opinion considered to endanger the State. I'nder this law. which makes it a criminal offence to slander the head of a foreign154 words
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Article114 1940-02-14 7 UHILST another record cold spell— or is it cold feet?— paralyses the military war m Western Europe, the ronomic and diplomatic struggle increases m intensity. Germany signs a new trade pact with Russia and threaten* Rumania anew, m the hope of speeding up slugg-at flow of grain and114 words
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Article178 1940-02-14 7 THESE moves and counter-moves mean that the neutrals are heing pressed to sort themselves out and align themselves economically with one side or the other. And it is Germany and Russia who are doing the pressing —Germany m particular because she has no overseas resources to call178 words
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Article121 1940-02-14 7 SIGNIFICANCE is added by these developments to the talks which America has opened with certain neutrals on finding a basis for economic adjustment when peace comes. Here is offered an assurance to any poorer neutrals who may still feel that it might possibly pay them to join m121 words
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Article, Illustration815 1940-02-14 7 London To-Day H.L.Hopkin *On i Petrol Rationing Officers: Questions For; Secretary For Mines: Blackout Still Perpetual Bone* +eOf Contention: No More Regulations. 4 London, Jan. 23 \MR. Ooffrey Lloyd, the Secretary for Mines, has been answering questions put by a newspaper regarding petrol rationing. One of the questions has a815 words
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Article, Illustration1036 1940-02-14 8 LOCAL LASS'S FLIGHT HOME, IN&OUT OF TO WN, ARMY PAHITS PARTY Vera Illinois Tells Tv-flay Ol* j PEOPLE PLACES CPARKLING green water and cool breezes from the sea lured many people to the Swimming Club on Monday and .sports togs were charmingly casual and trigly tailored. Comm. and Mrs. Baily1,036 words
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Article126 1940-02-14 8 NOW that th c ,{ate s^a«°» Ls vvith S us the need for 'dressy" clothes must be recognised. f Below are three selections which J > absolutely fill the bill:— 1. A black crepe street frock t with a starched white on.a.un collar and cuffs worn126 words
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Article, Illustration24 1940-02-14 8 Miss Joy de Hass f*he had an exciting air trip home U) Singapore recently. She is pictured here at the Swimming Club.24 words
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Advertisement51 1940-02-14 8 >lOO\| 14.11 1 toRMAL NIGHT SATURDAYS DANCE AT ii hMzM^ 0^ y o^^^^^G^t^^ m af m Table reservations rj are necessary PHONE *****. I The Gap Melodians are entertaining with dance and Hawaiian music everyday excluding MONDAY. MONDAYS Piano Concert by WERNER BAER. Dinner fej. Non-diners 75 cts. Special Sunday51 words
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Article, Illustration780 1940-02-14 9 MEATLESS MEALS FOR LENTEN HOMES fN t he home where, during Lent, 1" is restricted m the diet, the housewife is faced with additional JSi problems. She should not. and well-balanced meals "he provide* a main dish m which ch eese. nuts or lentils pre- 1 donate. The dishes given780 words
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Article, Illustration816 1940-02-14 10 UERE are two stories which have come out from Hollywood and they both concern Vivien Leigh, charming young British actress, who went to Hollywood to make "Gone with the Wind." Everyone m Singapore is anxiously awaiting the arrival of this film. One of these816 words
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Article, Illustration221 1940-02-14 10 J£VER heard of the Hollywood Motion Picture institute? Well, not many Hollywood ites have either. .It's a strange place this institute ami it was founded some two years ago. If you're thinking of cnl cririg pictures, or sending your clever daughter to221 words
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Article, Illustration106 1940-02-14 10 UNKNOWN UNKNOWN JOHN Payne tells aB J perfection the f J of most Holl>v...m I «m other night, he and the lobby jam- sidelines was quick <■ Elbowing her J > hovetoaio;' WJ V m her eye, rcao* shoulders Thei- ->\« ropes. 4< You J3| -They're NOT pad-* I rj*h106 words
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Article324 1940-02-14 11 QYERSTRAINED nerves, overwought brain tissue and health records of the headliners m Hollywood on a certain coffee company's radio show constitute a weighty argument against overwork. When you listen glue-eyed and wondering to your favourites dishing out the old familiar "boop-a-boop" spare them a gentle324 words
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Article, Illustration95 1940-02-14 11 Slim, elegant, and natural. these are the charms which made Daniel:. Darrieux the toast of Paris. Then she be came the least of Hollywooi ttemember her? The ajrirl with the quaint Parisian accent? Well she's Parisian with a vengeance now. She's gone back95 words
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Article169 1940-02-14 11 This'll Make You Laugh npHKKK are some people who cae take one look at Stan Laurel and Oliver J lardy and throw themselves into paroxysms of laughter, the while they beat their heads on the seats m front of them. If you are a member of this gang you ?an169 words
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Article85 1940-02-14 13 Singapore, Tuesday. diXTEFN Teochean were this Sn.n.nmu fined SI each or one L', simple imprisonment when hf pleaded guilty lo a charge m a common gaming I c 107. Crawford Street. Kout 10.30 P m -fatajaait. Th< raid was conducted by 1-sßectr.r .lames Sanderson, of Reach85 words
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258 1940-02-14 13 London, Jan. 28. Wording to a News chnmfefe report from Rome, Polish boys t girls are being sterilised by the is m an attempt to extinguish Polish race. Tiis is one of many harrowing ails of Nazi persecutions m and revealed to-day m a report258 words
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Article20 1940-02-14 13 Plot to overthrow the 'lent by force wer c offline German Legation m PreUull German Minister Dr. -Aa -111 Ji20 words
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Article, Illustration45 1940-02-14 13 Last month wintry weather m Home, accompanied by heavy falls of snow, provided citjzens with exceptional facilities for winter sports. Priests were among the "combatants- and are here shown m a snow ball fight m front of St. Peter's, Home.45 words
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414 1940-02-14 13 (From Our Own Correspondent) London. Jan 26. 4i v,oor» nf tbp Rpitriqn Ceneo iungle, where it crashed »FTER ten r^_?toseriS K>%-^ has flown back to ft* and-&? beh nd a Stive *55." called Corsairville whose black women have metaVrivet earring, split-pin uy-rtngs, and duralumin414 words
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Article61 1940-02-14 13 IMPERIAL Airways have arranged for a special plane to carry nearly .10,000 copies of British papers to the troops. They will be landed at Paris and sent to the B.E.F. As there is only a small demand m London for French newspapers the plane is61 words
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Article55 1940-02-14 13 Training to be an artillery office"somewhere m England" Is Rogers Lament, a partner m one of New York I greatest legal fi.ms and a kmsman ot famed banker Tom Lament. To ttgnt for England, Mr. Lamont r <a.ve up the protection of an American passport end took the oath of55 words
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Article244 1940-02-14 13 l iigilie<'* From NEW YORK, JAN. 29. FOURTEEN GAUNT FUGITIVES FROM "DEVIL'S ISLAM)" PATCHED UP THEIR BATTERED CANOE AT THE AMERICAN COLONIAL POUT OF ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS, TODAY AND PREPARED TO MAKE A DASH INTO THE SOUTH ATLANTIC IF THE UNITED STATES AUTHORITIES REFUSE TO GRANT244 words
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Article271 1940-02-14 14 INDIA'S HUGE WAR EFFORT London, Feb. 1 ALL parties m Parliament are ca fully studying not only the contributions of the self-governi Dominions but those of India a the Colonies, learns Reuter's lob correspondent. The facts placed before Parlian arians show that m addition to the m troops m FranceReuter - 271 words
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Article309 1940-02-14 16 Manila. LETTERS turn China received by B ifdJo aady workers who are lupporting the Chineae Industrial Cooperativaa ppesk of "excellent Chinese foresight that keeps them ahead of the Japanese effort to close all communication with the outside world." Mrs. Margaret Smythe who was m Bagulo a yearInternational News Agency - 309 words
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Advertisement306 1940-02-14 16 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent Cuisine.— Moderate Fares. PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES. HOMEWARDS: to Colombo. Aden Port Said. Palestine Beyrouth, Mar seilles, Casablanca, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Copea hagen and Scandi navia. OUTWARDS: to Bangkok, Saigon. Manila, Hongkong. Shanghai end J: n For further particulars please appiv to: THE306 words
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Article339 1940-02-14 17 T. C 2; O. C. B. S. C 1. KING their debut m local competitive soccer this season, the Singapore Traction Company team scored a well-earned victory over the 'seas Chinese Bank who were beaten by the odd goal m three m r Business Houses League competition339 words
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Article, Illustration375 1940-02-14 17 Above, the Punjab Regiment, Mho lost by three goals to nil to the Mountain Regiment m the final of the Command iner unit tournament at Tanglinon Monday, and above right, the Mountain Regiment team, ,h„ won the trophy at the first time of trying. The375 words
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Advertisement24 1940-02-14 17 SAFEGUARD YOURSELVES INSURE WITH l THE EASTERN UNITED Durance corporation ltd. SECURITY PLUS SERVICE OFFICE-NO. I6D CECIL STREEI, r**oum Ku L,^ PHONE NO. 5918.24 words
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Advertisement14 1940-02-14 17 9tLLfef WHEN YOU BUY INDIA YOU BUY ALL BRITISH SOU: AGENTS W.P.S. RS 114 words
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772 1940-02-14 18 FAVOURITES WILL HAVE DAY OUT TO-DAY (By "Trespasser"). FAVOURITIES should have a day out at Bukit Timah this afternoon, when the second day's races of the Singapore Spring Meeting are run. The fields are on the moderate side and all candidate* have recent form to show. Hobbs .should have another772 words
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Article34 1940-02-14 18 TO-DAY IV r pß__| RACES: Second Day of SinguP o ing, Bukit Timah SOCCER: Business Houm Straits Times Wearne Brothers s» L dium; Singapore a B vg Thorn vcrof ts,__, n 934 words
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Article88 1940-02-14 18 (By "Tresspasser") Race I— SILVER LACE The Annan Race 2— FIRST RA Amazon Race 3— HIGH LIFE Keep Guessing Race 4— K.C.G. Sacrifice Race S— ARTFOL SAILOR Recovery Race 6— WICKLOW BAY July The Seventh Race 7— NIEUWSGIERIG Freedom Race B— SOHO Pymble (By "Spectator") Race I— SHOOT Ul*88 words
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Advertisement297 1940-02-14 18 I ta-«.a SUN TALKIE I NEW WORLD jysVettiTJj MjIJBNtER MUiEM[fiJ PORK IN MflWp h ameuhk fi ti u„> Ki.sKuin.Ri —GRAND TO-NIGHT— t LL «onu. an* make tr.p to our "THIEF OH BAGDAD" t I "ITAID VI AMI* l (A U fj] r /AIIa I Lrinl/ MATINEES ON SAT. SUN. j]297 words
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Miscellaneous14 1940-02-14 18 TIDE TABLE! TO-DAY High Water: 154 AM I TO-MORRO" High Water: SJS AM I14 words
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Article24 1940-02-14 19 London. Tuesday. p r i C ci £242' 4 Buyers l £242' 2 Sellers h .official Price £242 Buyers £242> 4 Sellers24 words
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Article84 1940-02-14 19 London. Tuesday. 3unlop Rubbei 31 2 3eneral Electric <*f~ imperial Chemical Industries 3.1/--r.iperial Tobacco J 2 Inglo-Dutch 2b Canadian Pacific 8 ,ondon Tin mYmau Rubber PL In. Trust 34/4V 2 uinEC Iyer Hitams 25/--loathern Kintas **fr bhangs ™/l „ondon Asiatics ii,' 2 Vest Wit. Areas 75/--ttiell Tr84 words
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Article66 1940-02-14 19 London. Tuesday. aim 0:1 -Malay) In bulk gSept Sment. Not Quoted Jcpra 'S: raits F.M.S.) nember S'ment. Not Quoted Sago Flour 'Sarawak* March S'ment. 18 Sellers "apioca. Seed Pearl. Quality Singapore) wary S'ment. 30/- Sellers 'epper 'FAQ) White ntok Feb. March S'ment. 4" 4 Sellers •epper iPAQi Black npong66 words
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Article52 1940-02-14 19 .TT London, Tuesday. I London on Paris 176.50 i T London on Amsterdam 7 53* m 7.58** »i LLondonn ->n Shanghai 4V 2 i London on Hongkong Is. 2 15,16 d. i London on Japan is. 2 7:321. *n Lor.oon on New York 402V2 to I 4.03V 252 words
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Article19 1940-02-14 19 I fcihe- London, Tuesday. KverF^ 213/16 ■&V( s"r? rd 21 1/16 _r GOLr) Fine per oz. £8.8.019 words
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Article29 1940-02-14 19 1 1 iaaa i I pp iping. Feb. 13. I the Peiping- Hankow J ias been interrupted I a result cf Chinese ataj being able to I as Paoting.29 words
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Article38 1940-02-14 19 London, Tuesday. Lei B s Quiet, Steady 127s b 12 15 16 s s Mar .1-2 13 16 b 12 15 16 s rd) Apr. *****0 b 12 916 s d .VaylUs 16b 12 116 s38 words
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Article173 1940-02-14 19 Charlie Chan Thriller At Cathay Mil 1 ni AS the nam c indicates, most of the action m the newest Charlie Chan thriller, now at the Cathay, takes place at San Francisco's Treasure Island. "Charlie Chan at Treasure Island" has suspense, humour and all the element.s of splendid entertainment. Sydney173 words
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Article84 1940-02-14 19 Wellington. Feb. 13. NEWS of the New Zealand troops' safe arrival m Egypt came as a thrilling surprise to New Zealanders. I Great secrecy surrounded the details of the troops' departure from the country and though it was known they had sailed no hint was given asReuter - 84 words
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Article112 1940-02-14 19 The following is the result of the first rouiM of the Royal Singapore Golf Club's women s competition:— Mrs. F. G. R. Brittorous beat Mrs. G. V. Allen 1 up. Mrs. D. Ke.ye beat Mrs. K. A. Jackman 1 up. Mrs. W. B. Ruddock beat Mrs. R. L.112 words
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Article248 1940-02-14 19 Continued from page 17) Omar with a high shot, and a corner was conceded, >,othing mat* ii:ilis((l of this advantage to th» i Bankers. The second session was livelier, and Chwi I scored foi the Bankers a: Hon Kun raided the S.T.C. goal. At this stage aeck248 words
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Article175 1940-02-14 19 Singapore, Tuesday. TIN shares were quieter to-day m spite of a further rise m the price of the metal m London, and a rise m the local price to $124 up Hong Fatts were a trifle better with buyers at $1.24 and sellers' asking $I.2J>. Mambaus were175 words
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Advertisement14 1940-02-14 19 is Ym MOTORCAR My South British Insurance Co., Ltd. Tfl IMfl 2, Fioiflyson Green14 words
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Advertisement107 1940-02-14 19 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter AD Is^j Incorporated m the Netherlands. < Netherlands Trading Society) BANKERS AMSTERDAM Paid Up Capital tAO J™J™ r Reserve Fund 1C.500,00,* 1 ondon Correspondents NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LIMITED. Head Office: AMSTERDAM Branches: Holland:— Rotterdam, The Hague, and 64 brandies and sub-branches al107 words
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Miscellaneous138 1940-02-14 19 POSTAL INTELLIGENCE TO-DAY Mails for— AFRICA (East and South) (Steamer) 1.00 p.m CHRISTMAS ISLAND i Steamer) 5.00 p.m. JAVA (Air) 9.30 a.m JAVA (Steamer) 10.30 a.m. MAURITIUS iSteamer) 10.30 a.m. PHILIPPINE ISLANDS (Steamer) 2.00 p.m. SUMATRA Medan <Am 10.00 a.m. Medan Steamer) 11.00 a.m Palembang (Air) 9.30 a.m Palembang Steamer)138 words
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Article197 1940-02-14 20 President's Stirring Call To Nation RIGA, FEB. 13. U7E HAVE NO RIGHT TO CHERISH THE ILLUSION THAT EVERYTHING WILL TURN OUT FOR THE BEST." DECLARED M. ULMANIS, PRESIDENT AND PRIME MINISTER OF LATVIA, BROADCASTING A WARNING THAT 1940 WOULD BE A DIFFICULT YEAR. "The requirements ofReuter - 197 words
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Article30 1940-02-14 20 WORLD CHAMPION KILLED IN ACTION Helsinki, Feb. LI. riNNKR Hoeckert. the famous Finnish runner, who was holder of the .1,000 metres world record has been killed at the front.- ReuterReuter - 30 words
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76 1940-02-14 20 London. Feb. 13. rthe Commons to-day, asked wha>. commercial transactions had taken place between Britain and Russia m the last three months, Sir Andrew Duncan, new President of the Board of Trade, said that as regards the agreement signed la.st October with the SovieV_or anReuter - 76 words
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74 1940-02-14 20 MOSCOW ACCUSES AMERICA OF BUTTING IN Moscow Feb. 13. TRUD," the organ for Soviet trade unions, compares the proposed visit to Europe of Mr. Sumner We'ls, U. S. Under-Secretary of State, with that of Colonel House m 1916. Colonel House, declares the United States, "which was then making preparations toReuter - 74 words
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Article66 1940-02-14 20 London. Feb. 13. In the' Commons to-day, the Prime* Minister, referring to the forthcoming visit of Mr. Sumner Wellej to Europe, said that the British Government, for their pagrt, would be 1 |idy to welcome Mr. Roosevelt's representative and take him fully into their confidence, withReuter - 66 words
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Article60 1940-02-14 20 »THE latest contribution bo the Lord Mayor's Red Cra; s Fund, now totalling £1.108,000, included gifts of £29,000 from the Irish Red Cross, and a second gift of £10,0*30 from the Hongkong branch of th£ Britisji war organisation fund The King and Queen MaryReuter - 60 words
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Article55 1940-02-14 20 Istanbul, Feb. 13 THE British representatives of the Ministry of Supply now at Ankara hnve concluded a contract to purchase neailv 0.000 ton.s of dried raisins and figs. Other British delegates have contracted to purchase nearly £1,000.000 wo of tobacco annually. These amounts may be substantiallyReuter - 55 words
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Article124 1940-02-14 20 Revolt Plot In Sweden Unearthed Stockholm, Feb. 13. OLANS for a revolution ii Sweden, m which "ail meam would be permissible so long at they lead to the Communis goal." has been disc rvered al Gothenburg following the raid* on communist centres, accord ing to the Stockholm radio. Among theReuter - 124 words
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Article99 1940-02-14 20 'Washington, FebJ Mx. Cordell Hull has «PJJ the State Department s dijW of the resolution to m Neutrality Act In the un war between Japan and upcording to Senator M£*J told press representatives that the Senate l *Z v cen* Committee would probab J i Mr. Cordell Hull'sReuter - 99 words
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