Morning Tribune, 1 March 1940
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Article, Illustration107 1940-03-01 1 Tokyo, Feb. 29. ''^E are not afraid of American opposition to our aims m China." said Mr. Arita, replying to i question m the House of Representatives to-day. He added:— "Fortunately the situahas not yet reached the stago m °h the United States completely •nied our rightReuter - 107 words
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Article64 1940-03-01 1 London, Feb. 29. If arrow was shot from a bow through a window of No 10, •>o\vnin g street to-day. 5 of paper, believed to bear a was attached to the missile. 1 named Joseph Green was arand later bound over at Bow Police Station.64 words
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Article, Illustration751 1940-03-01 1 HELSINKI, FEB. 29. JHE FIERCEST ATTACK OF THE WAR HAS BROUGHT SOVIET TROOPS WITHIN FOUR MILES OF VIBORG, THE COUNTRY'S SECOND LARGEST CITY. Intense fighting is going on m the depths of the Mannerheim Line, which fronts the city, and the Russians areReuter - 751 words
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179 1940-03-01 1 OSLO, FEB. 29. THE NORWEGIAN FOREIGN MINISTER DR. KOHT ANNOUNCED TO-DAY THAT NORWAY WOULD MAKE NEW REPRESENTATIONS TO BERLIN SHORTLY AGAINST THE SINKING OF NORWEGIAN STEAMERS. The Northern countries would support the protests, and he hoped other neutrals would do the same. DrReuter - 179 words
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Article32 1940-03-01 1 SENATE EXPELS VETERAN ORATOR Paris, Feb. 29 The veteran Communist crator Marsel Chachin was expelled from the Senate to day by an unanimous vote m conformity with the law banning Communists. ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article63 1940-03-01 1 MAR TIAL LAW IN MANY RED CITIES Helsinki, Feb. 29. fHE Finnish wireless re- j ports that owing to dis- orders martial law has been w introduced at Murmansk *i and other Russian towns near the frontier. !j The bulletin adds that special detachments of the Oqpu, consisting chiefly o(Reuter - 63 words
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Advertisement46 1940-03-01 1 On Other Pages Warships Off The Plate Japan's Accusations Leap Year Celebrations RAF Celebrities Judge Criticises Magistrate Leader Page Peoples Places Women's Page J M i Propaganda 10 1 Girls Saw Sirgfriud Line Classified Adfts Cinrmas H ft Shipping Sport M ft I* l-inan. India's Arm?46 words
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Article271 1940-03-01 2 Another Battle J! Expected New York. Feb. 29. Dl'MOntS o! a pending naval engagement near the South American roast were revired when it became known that a British South Atlantic squadron had been assembled m the vicinity of the n Ninth of the River Plate271 words
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Article63 1940-03-01 2 Paris, Feb. 29. J k CC OKDING to the Petit Parisian correspondent on the German i frontier, Hitler has been told by ttie German Admiralty that Ger- many has lost fifty U-boats, of uhifh three were used as supply ships. In addition eleven subtnai > rincs. andReuter - 63 words
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Article94 1940-03-01 2 HOLLAND RESTRICTS 'LOVE GIFTS' The Hague, Feb. 29. MEASURES to check the flow of "love gifts' leaving Holland for Germany have Ifc'cn adopted by the Dutch Government. From to-morrow, packages of foodstuff intended tor abroad may not weigh moi* thai) -three kiloftrams, and not contain more than a kilo ofReuter - 94 words
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Article152 1940-03-01 2 Stockholm, Feb. 29. niFFItTLTIES have arisen m the i discussions between M. Molotov and the German Ambassador m Moscow regarding the German offer of mediation m the Finnish war. .states the Kovno correspon- dent of the Tidningen, who adds Uiat the Soviet Government has declared itsetf m152 words
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Article180 1940-03-01 2 London, Feb. 29. UK. Anthony Kden. speaking at Liverpool, said that the respite this autumn and winter had been most valuable to us for our preparations, and add ed: "There is. In that no cause for con plarency. but even danger, if we :< the180 words
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Article371 1940-03-01 2 London, Feb. 29. |N his presidential address to the Chamber of Shipping to-day, Sir Philip Haldin urged measures to prevent the mercantile marine from sinking to the level of a third-class power. He said the industry neither welcomed nor believed m Government's decision toReuter - 371 words
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Advertisement65 1940-03-01 2 Silvikrin treatment restores the haftr- forming tissues to normal functions. Write for free booklet —"The Natural Way of Hair Culture." "sTjlv i f i x fhr new fixative and wave-setting cream Keep? the Hair Tidy, Gives it a Brilliant Sheen. Nourishes the Hair Roots and Controls the Hair. From all65 words
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489 1940-03-01 3 COME excitement has been caused m Shanghai by the news that the Japanese Consul-General there is demanding an explanation from the Freiwh Ambassador for alleged unfriendly speeches made m Chungking. Loading Chinese, at the same time are appealing to the French Premier to489 words
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Article102 1940-03-01 3 U.S. To Build Many Dreadnough ts New York, Ke»>. |B. npilK United States is proceeding with preparation* to burtd four 45,000 ton battleships. Mr. ChaHes Edison, acting Secretary of thi Na\y, announcing the decision at a Press conference, said it was taken m spite of suggestions for larger vesst Is.Reuter - 102 words
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Article142 1940-03-01 3 Foundation Of New Europe London, Feb. 29. (Reuter's Special Commentary) THE Swiss paper National says it is noteworthy that Mr. Chamberlain in Saturday's speech emphasised that the FrancoBritish bloc was not a mere temporary fusion of interests but rather that the Allies' intensive political and economic collabora-. tion was intendedReuter - 142 words
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84 1940-03-01 3 Chungking Prepares For Mass Raids Reuter Chungking, Feb. 29. 'liunxking garrison headquarters < fficiaUy announce the compulsory evacuation of those residents of Chungking without proper residence permits will b€flß to-morrow, when a house to house investigation will he ((inducted. The rains of the pa*l two clays have eased the bReuter - 84 words
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Article85 1940-03-01 3 FRANCE'S HOME FRONT Paris, Feb. 29. IT is officially announced that decisions which have a farreaching effect on economic life m France were agreed on today by the Cabinet The decisions have been embodied In decrees which it is expected will be put--1 >hed later to-day. Among the subjects dealtReuter - 85 words
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Article108 1940-03-01 3 Hongkong, Feb. 29. AN official naval communique states: "Early this morning H.M.S. Kanimbla arrived off Yokohama, having aboard nine German nationals taken from the Asama Maru. These men were handed over to two officials of the Japanese Foreign Office m the presence of Captain Tufnell. theReuter - 108 words
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179 1940-03-01 3 Mexico To Make Drastic Change In Policy Mexico City, Feb. Bft A DRASTIC change of existing ion ilitions on. the Mexican oil industry is inevitable, otherwise Mexuo will be unable to meet the indemnities to expropriated foreign oil companies, announced President Cardenas at a conference with «leli'«alev ol ;ill sectionsReuter - 179 words
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56 1940-03-01 3 London, Fob 29 rJE cost of civil defence is wel; over £100 millions, declared Sir John Ander* m a .special interview with Reuter's cot respondent. Civil defence forces number l'» *ll lion men and women of all Ag« md classes. Only one m sixReuter - 56 words
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Advertisement41 1940-03-01 3 EYE EXAMINATIONS EYEGLASSES, EXCLUSIVELY. Specializing. j^a^^^*Ocular Muscle Anomalies jP^-^Ji^ Crossed Eyes, H iT*?^ Intricate Visual J^^ Troblems. V\ THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. (Qualified Fyesiffht Specialists. 4, ARCADE BLDG., PHONE 3002. R. A. Thompson, Dr. of Ocular Science 35 years' European Clinical Experien«a41 words
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Advertisement27 1940-03-01 3 Make your next visit to The CAPITOL THEATRE Doubly Enjoyable by DINING FIRST at the AIR-COMHTIOXEP CAPITOL RESTAURANT Whirr Cuisine. Comfort Courteous Service are the Outstanding Considerations27 words
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Article, Illustration628 1940-03-01 4 I liked Miss Inga Rosenberg's striped H taffetas frock m soft pastel shades and H Miss Evelyn Norris' white sheer frock H with its regimental red velvet sash. Mrs. Hodgson was a picture m white H sheer embroidered with rosebuds and he: sisters Misses M.628 words
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Article122 1940-03-01 4 A special dinner and dance m honour of Leap Year was held at the Singapore Swimming Club. Noticed Captain and Mrs. Christy among the dancers, she distinctive m a mart American cotton frock patterned with nautical designs In navy on a white ground. Mrs. Goode caught122 words
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Article154 1940-03-01 4 SINGAPORE'S 70 LEAP YEAR BABIES MIDNIGHT rang last night leaving a record behind of 70 babies m t Singapore for Leap Year Day, 1940. And when they have their first J English birthday party four years hence, they will, m Chinese rec- t koning, be no younger than five years154 words
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Article118 1940-03-01 4 BACK WITH THE R.A.F. London, Feb. IT is understood that several BriuslJ airmen, whose planes were J°{™ to land m Belgium, and who had wen interned by the Belgian /utho nw succeeded m escaping and e^ England, and are now back at duu with the R.A.F. a3 Th o numberReuter - 118 words
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Article, Illustration53 1940-03-01 4 Above: Rear Admiral i and Mrs. Drew receiving twJ of their guests I at the cocktail party which j they gave at Navy House t last night. > "On left:— Cap. tain Mainwar. ing chats with Mrs. Loveband at the cocktail > party given by Kear Admiral53 words
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Article, Illustration462 1940-03-01 5 Famous Men In The Junior Arm JHZ BRITISH AIR FORCE SEEMS TO BE THE MOST POPULAR SERVICE AMONG CELEBRITIES. MANY, WHO ARE TOO OLD FOR FLYING HAVE JOINED FOR GROUND AND ORGANISAIION WORK. FOREMOST AMONG THEM IS SIR PATRICK HASTINGS, FAMOUS KING'S COUNSEL, WHO RETURNED462 words
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Article214 1940-03-01 5 IRONICALLY, the European war, which at first glance seemed certain to checkmate the filming of movies m Lngland, may have the opposite result. Here's why: England has passed emergency laws prohibiting the removal of actual cash from the kingdom. American producers, v/hose pictures are still playing to214 words
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Article, Illustration266 1940-03-01 6 Four Weeks To Write Half -Page Judgment A POLICE MAGISTRATE CAME IN FOR SEVERE CRITICISM BY A JUDGE YESTERDAY WHEN AN APPEAL WAS BEING HEARD IN THE SUPREME COURT. Mi Justice Pedlow pointed out to Crown Counsel that had he allowed the appeal the appellant, Baram,266 words
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Article101 1940-03-01 6 GAOL FOR BRICKWORKS RIOTERS Singapore. Thursday. rC five accused who faced a charge of rioting at the Pulau Tekong Brickworks on Dec. 14 of last year, were this afternoon found guilty of the offence by Mr. J. L. McFall. the Singapore Criminal District Judge. The first accused was sentenced to101 words
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Article, Illustration41 1940-03-01 6 JOHORE SULTAN GOING TO ZURICH SULTAN OF JOHORE who, according to a special (abl^K yesterday from our London (or» .espond?nt, H. L. Hopkin P rO M feeding to Zurich shortly t()r fortnight's stay. His Highness been holidaying m London >« some time.41 words
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Article39 1940-03-01 6 London. Feb m THE Briiish Trade Union Ca General Council has decided to plement its backing of Finnish resiswj to Russia by giving £1.000 to ar ia| ance fund sponsored by the wm Ccuncil of the Labour Party -WJ39 words
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Article283 1940-03-01 6 HEALTH OF THE EAST rE League of Nations Health Organisation Eastern Bureau, Singapore, health bulletin lor the week ended Feb. 24 read as follows: Two deaths from plague have been notified from Alleppey m British India, from which two fatal cases were also reported during thp week ended Jan.fi. One283 words
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Advertisement139 1940-03-01 6 Serve these Drinks made with OLD FASHIONED WHISKEY SOUR /^J^^^^^i flfflfttS, lump Sugar. 1 t'a>poon teaspoon Sugw I fsCCi "^^^^S^^^^^i^vV 1 dash Bitt»r>. j 4<Kr| sthenley s Gold- W l 7/>^^^=^^^^^K f j/W Muddle Hell m Old Fashioned Wfdain X Kye /ft /I K la*«. Add-large piece 6f ice v>,139 words
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Article373 1940-03-01 7 Friday, March 'l. I<M4). THE MONTH OF ACTION jyjARCH is with us again. It has more significance that 1 name on the calendar. Remember the warning to Caesar "Beware the Idea of March"? Caesar ignored it and was lost. In Europe it is the month of strong373 words
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Article, Illustration843 1940-03-01 7 London To-day H. L. Hopkin |,_w On ffc The Mission Of Mr, Sumner Welles: To I irify American Opinion: Young Women Evacuees ock Bristol: Trouble About Continental Sundays.^ I London, P'eb. 16. fth-..v:. and heartening is 111 The Times to-day H. Lewis Einstein, the former Kan Minister to Czechoslo- it843 words
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Advertisement25 1940-03-01 7 SAFEGUARD YOURSELVES 1i INSURE WITH THE EASTERN UNITED ASSURANCE CORPORATION LTD. i SECURITY PLUS SERVICE HEAD OFFICE-NO. I6D CECIL STREEI, SINGAPORE, B*. PHONI NO. »S1«.25 words
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639 1940-03-01 8 VERA - VERA I»I-OI»LI AMI IM.MIS By TKFATEST day of the year for the Ist. Battalion, The Manchester Regiment is Ladysmith Day, which f:tlK on Feb. 28 and which commemorates the glorious defence of Lath smith by the639 words
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Article, Illustration478 1940-03-01 8 Palais Gliding (Left) HE. the G.O.C pined n the Palais Glide at the Lady smith Ball given by the Sergeant's M^ s the Ist Battalion. The Manchester Regiment at Tanglin Garrison g nasium on Wednesday night. (Below) A happy group al the I.adysmith Ball. Left to rigfct* Mrs. Dow, Sgt.478 words
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Article143 1940-03-01 8 Latest news of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor is that they have re-established themselves m social activities for patriotic purposes and the Duchess is setting a good example by wearin "economy" fashions. She and the Duke have fuUy re-opened their Paris home and are now143 words
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Advertisement49 1940-03-01 8 I OIM AIR I BABfCB AT I S^^^^^^^^^ The Gap Melodians are enter- taining with dance and Hawaiian music everyday I excluding MONDAY. I Dinner $2.- Admission to Dance Floor 50 cts. I MONDAYS Piano concert by WERNER BAER 1 Admission Free. I Special Sunday Tiffin Mami Goreng $1.0049 words
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Article, Illustration1018 1940-03-01 9 LOOK AFTER YOUR BABY'S PRECIOUS FEET Teach Them These Foot Exercises you children when they walk. It they do so correctty, the feet <^ *vill move m a straight line. bu r toeing-in or toeing-out indicates weakness ii Urn arches. To a void t) is, tiy the following exercises: i1,018 words
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Advertisement102 1940-03-01 9 wßfc<&- ffffiaß BL <•/ v By Ir 1 be "^^lSfcli P^* I water and then completely cover 1 vrcce— ttoe^ 611 wxoW1 I the Ham with a thick pastry of 1 yiavour ti* 6 e# Place m a medium oven and I liked toy eVery a U ow to b»ikc102 words
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Article, Illustration333 1940-03-01 10 CALIFORNIA or FLORIDA A'MKRICANS love an argument. They believe that by mutual expressions of opinion real knowledge emerges. Came the question of which of the American holiday playgrounds was the better. And m that argument iwt* governors got m. volved. Governor Olson of California said he didn't really feel like333 words
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Article72 1940-03-01 10 DEAD USED TO HEAL LIVING rE Moscow Press says the Soviet surgeons have found new methods of treating wounds m the Russo-FinnLsh war. They chemically treated the skin from the bodies of men recently killed and grafted it on to wounded men. It relieves pain within 1 three hours and72 words
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Article, Illustration566 1940-03-01 10 RUSSIA IN PROPAGANDA CAUSES TERROR of FINNS Blamed I JHE barbaritN „i th F)| B n is causing experts. An sian casualties, to ask \\H killed?" especiallj s,, 1(> M, portion to the prisoner, Mi Thf Russians and dei^Et: hatred of the Knssiany arflr they would have to feeiTM The566 words
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Article, Illustration569 1940-03-01 11 SUCCESSFUL RUN OF "ME AND MY GIRL" THE full story of "Me and My Girl" (which the cast have been keeping to themselves for more than two years) is told by Lupino Lane, who has sung "The Lambeth Walk" at every one of the show's 1,300569 words
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Article555 1940-03-01 12 GTRTS SAW SIEGFRIED LINE —FINED Dublin. A GIRL who spent a week m prison through trying to help her friend to get letters past the censorship to men friends m Germany, told how Nazi boys took both girls to see the Siegfried Line. The girl i& 21 -years-old Margaiet Harland,555 words
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Article299 1940-03-01 12 GERMANY SWINDLING NEUTRALS NAZI GERMANY'S ATTEMPT Tr> SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF mi TAINING FOREIGN CREDITS Rv FORGING VARIOUS Cl RKPVif! HAS RESULTED IN POUCEaS? VITY IN A NUMBER OF COI v TRIES. l V The plan is simple. U.S. dollars and other currencies are counterfeited by a huge forgery plant.299 words
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129 1940-03-01 12 SOLDIER LEAVES GIFT TO HIS COLONEL FREDERICK PAGETT, a disabled F ex-soldier, remembered m b* £617 will two men who had been kind to him. m „n ri One is Ueut. -Colonel E. L. Gow-iana-of the Star and Garter Home, m Kicrj mond, Surrey, 10 whom he icn. guineas, the129 words
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Article42 1940-03-01 12 BERLIN'S lonely hearts break when the Voelk* Beobachter m its Sunday ot announced it was breaking a rui long standine by publwhine i"^ monial advertisements to eca s J lM>ia population policy of **jggf£knl ism always promotes efforts it. to marriages."42 words
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Advertisement613 1940-03-01 13 klgfijkl;dfuiop 'Situations Vacant a nreently— A Chinese University graduate >nee to coach a student for 8 montns ;h ruiation of a Chinese University m .'bli. Chinese and World History anC H .v State fees. Write G.P.O. Box 304 O«)«rapli>- iew (No 668 C) S.ngaporp. T^iiesman selling Rubber Coagulant Wanted s^«613 words
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Advertisement540 1940-03-01 13 Educational Cheap Learners Piano Accordion. Offers to Box 526 Malaya Tribune. Singapore. (No. 665 C) Kindergarten A Primary Classen Qualified European teacher 8 30— 12. 72 Goodman Rd Ka tong. Singapore (No. 663 C) "Modern Ballroom Dancing" Private lessons give.*. day and evening by expert tutor. Standard steps. correct style540 words
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Advertisement788 1940-03-01 13 Miscellaneous Modern Radio Bervice Co.. 25 Sumbawa Roa.l Singapore. Repair and overhaul all commercial i I radio set* with modern method. Modern testing I apparatus by many years experienced radio -x- < pert to assure jour radio a better service. Satisfaction guaranteed. Please send this advertise* ment for free service.788 words
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Advertisement542 1940-03-01 13 For Sale Warland's Building Construction Volume 1 P. 30 Volume II $3 60. postage 30 cento. Tho Dlty Emporium, Bras Baafch Road. Singapore (No. 658-C) One Romlngton Standard Typewriter 12". In new condition. Bargain at $150- or near offer Apply Box 522 Malaya Tribune, Singapore (No. 651-C) Rubber Coagulating Acid.542 words
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Advertisement128 1940-03-01 14 Grainiest Show m Town J f API MM 1 SHOHSJTO^AV 4 SHOWS TO-MORROW V/ \1 Sr^ ir /J "Heaven Help the Ladies V Sl»l( lAI ADDTID ATTRACTION:— M.-(i.-.M.\ Sensaliona! Expose of NAZI AGKNTS' Activities m Attempted Hfl'llS of I S AIRCRAFT PLANS to prevent SHIPMENTS TO THK ALLIES WHILE AMERICA128 words
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Advertisement141 1940-03-01 14 A PICTURE EVERYONIT^ MUST SEE! The Finest Story Ever Written About Na*i Germany' i i l^BPfc3 m y Tflßcy^B'lPMililijßiia a BB* '"^H i^B lI^PPP-^^^nK fiCTVMS CORPORATIOM Piesent; JJJJP| >v BJi B4PI VIA from th« itory GOOSE STEP' by Sh«p«'<* Tf*ub« D.r^ct.d by SHERMAN SCOTT Also A Film of Timely Interest141 words
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Article71 1940-03-01 15 JEWS CLAIM ANOTHER BREACH Jerusalem, Feb. 39. T \ll Jewish Agency for Palestine ha s ,>sued a statement protesting i; iiiist the new land regulation restricting sale of land by Arabs, and urfriiijT that the whole issue* should be submitted to the Hague manifesto issued by the Jewish National CouncilReuter - 71 words
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Article322 1940-03-01 15 TOMAHAWK, TORCH AT THE CATHAY L^4**j)MK_a^_ at TILERS' stories of the unsettled times m America when Indians w.ie on the warpath, have not formed the subject of film productions to the same extent— now that th? talkies have arrived— as they did m the silent days. Fcr this reason, the322 words
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Article251 1940-03-01 15 A GAZETTE notification issued yesterday brings into force U system of quotas on tht im|x>n oi l<Kjdstuffs into Malaya fn»m tho United Kingdom. With very few exception- Malaya will !>♦• allowed to import from the United Kingdom normal requirement* based on the average import* during251 words
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Advertisement248 1940-03-01 15 I'NUSUAL THESE DAYS I>33S CHEERFUL PEOPLE SEEN AT OUR 'HAPPY' CITY LAST SATURDAY NIGHT HAPPY WORLD IVUV THE CAREFREE ATMOSPHERE 01 SINGAPORE'S GAYEST SI \SJDi: PARK \n Fndless Parade of Sideshows Flung Trapeze Acts Daredevil Stun's r.batics by Chinese, European, Indians ...ike Charmin* Beautiful Chinese (urines TRULY A WONDERFUL OF248 words
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Advertisement260 1940-03-01 15 From The Brilliant Pen of "The Lost Horizon' .and "Goodbye 1 Mr. Chips" Comes another Masterpi<tc I MIDNIGHT PREMIERE TO-MORROW AIJIAMBIf A J R^. TIC iilv 1 i» L «^^k. Not Alone J BRYAN-FLORA ROBSON-Rjym V vJSrx.m-l niOr M ,^^.«W»,[DMUNDCXDtJLDINC I ACCLAIMED By Vie CRITICS. II We Are Not AJone260 words
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Advertisement338 1940-03-01 16 la. -^#_»«r«6 m* Aft II A ■r*iV*' fe_X__fl| .'f& f "\k I3i^t?^TT^T _^h BY P&Oand BRITISH INDIA LIMES (INCOHPOKATED IN ENGLAiND) The best possible services are being maintained to the United Kingdom, also to Hongkong and Shanghai. Passengers are requested to register their requirements, but under present circumstances sailings are338 words
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Advertisement326 1940-03-01 16 LUXURIOUS ONE-CLASS MOTORSHIPS I Cabins with Private Bath— Excellent Cuisine.— Moderate Fares. PASSENGER FREIGHT SERVICES. I HOMEWARDS: to Colombo, Aden Port Said, Palestine.. Beyrouth, Mar- seilles, Casablanca, London, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Copen- B hagen and Scandinavia. H OUTWARDS: to Bangkok, Saigon, Manila, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. M For further particulars please326 words
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Miscellaneous174 1940-03-01 16 POSTAL INTELLIGENCE MA.L DEPARTURES fe sif TO-DAY JAVA Latest Time LABUAN < steamer Mail> For:- Of Posting NORTH BORNEO (Steam .Steamer) 5.00 p.m. SARAWAK (Steamer. am -SURMA .Steamer) 5.00 p.m Miri (Steamer. 930 'GYPT (Steamer) 5.00 p.m. Sankei (Steamer3REAT BRITAIN EUROPE e.Sf?! I™.1 'Steamen 1 00'n S" generally (Steamer) 5.00174 words
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Article207 1940-03-01 17 41ST SAPPERS WIN FRAMROZ GUP SINGAPORE, THURSDAY. pi WING ON THE NORTH PADANG AT FORT CANNING, THIS EVENING, THE 41ST COMPANY OF THE RE. DEFEATED T IU J4TH COMPANY BY TWO GOALS TO ONE IN THE FRAMROZ VV? (SOCCER) FINAL. Xh( 'natch commenced at a fast pace and was conspicuous207 words
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Article280 1940-03-01 17 Y.M.C.A. Tennis ■I! following were the results of I ties played yesterday m the I A tennis tournament: I MEN'S SINGLES ■Dim Turn Teck beat Capt. K. S. Kavya. 6-1: 6 4. m. Hee Chin beat Pang Chiap Yong, ■i. Pereira beat R. Nathan, 7—5; 1 MEN'S DOUBLES ■n Puay280 words
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Article73 1940-03-01 17 Ittir J y first anniversary of the *a£d ting Association will be *ti with a dinner and ronggeng v science of the President, Mr. Saturr? W 800k No B lai r Road, CSnX' Thß annual general m I n lecti °n of office bearers r e t Z73 words
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Article, Illustration83 1940-03-01 17 Turns Down World Title Fight who, according to a Reuter message fiom London last night, has rejected an offer of a world heavyweight titl c fight with the champion Joe Louis, because he wishes to join ths British Navy, though recently he was rejected by the air force owing to83 words
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Article247 1940-03-01 17 The following players have accepted to j>hiv In en S.C.C. trial match on Saturday at th« S.C.C.':— 11. L. Ward's team; H. L. Ward (Capt.i. J. W. Stogdon, P. M. Evans, J. H. Willmott. B O. Staunton, D. M. Seward. T. A. D. Hewaa, K.247 words
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Article225 1940-03-01 17 THE Overseas Chinese Bank are still holding the lead m the Business Houses' League, but the Uniteers who are next with two points less have three games m hand. The only undefeated teams m the League up to yesterday are the Uniteers and the Cold225 words
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Article70 1940-03-01 17 London, Feb. 29 pAMBRIDGE are warm favourites for the unofficial inter- Varsity Boat Race on Saturday, which is of much of its usual significance. It v/ill be rowed over th^ IV 2 mile? Olympic cour.se at Henley, where the only previous boat race was the firstReuter - 70 words
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Article87 1940-03-01 17 The following players have been invited to play for the Chinese Sports Association against the S.C.F.A. "B" on Saturday, at the S.H.B. ground: Peng Kong, Patrick Yee, Sunn Leng, Sum Wing, Kock Yuen, Soo Tuan, Kai Seng, Tlan Seng, Weng Kai, Hock Seng, Yew Tim, Anthony Chong, Kok87 words
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Article291 1940-03-01 17 SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY The Municipal Commissioners requne an Assistant District Engineer for the permanent staff of the Electricity Department, the appointment being m th? first instance on a three years' agreement. Candidates must be British subjects, preferably unmarried, and between 24 and 30 years of age. They must have291 words
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Advertisement89 1940-03-01 17 PAJAM LIMITED NOTICE is hereby given that an Interim Dividend of 5% for the financial year ending 30th September, 1940, has bten declared by the Directors payable to the Shareholders on the Register o\ Monday, Bth April. 1940. NOTICE is also hereby given that the Transfer Books of the Company89 words
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Article152 1940-03-01 18 R. A. F. C. LOSE TO FORT CANNING Sinj;ap< r<\ Tfeand THF K.A.FC were u.«lu»k> to l<> s to Fort Canntaj at Cbanti, this evening m a friemlK counter They had the letter krrtturial advantage for the majority ol the *ame but sh«er had luck nulliiied their eflorK Immcdiut ly152 words
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449 1940-03-01 18 Good Soccer At Anson Road M.FJL 1 S.C.F.A 1 /MKM) BOC^er, RMUTOd wmewlut by all-too-frequent though ihmjsary interruptions of the referee's whistle, was witnessed at the Anton Road Stadium yesterday, where the M.F.A. last year's leiglM champions, drew with the S.C.F.A.. last year's449 words
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Article93 1940-03-01 18 Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday THE President of tlu> Football Association, SeUngor, has received a handsome silver cup from the Singapore lawyer Mr S. C. Goho as a trophy tor an annual match b«t\veer Malacia and Selangor. Malucca are said to hay** a formidable team and < < nsrqueiu.93 words
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Miscellaneous15 1940-03-01 18 TIDE TABLE xo-niv I High Water: S.M I TO-MORROW I High Water: 3.43 A v15 words
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Article22 1940-03-01 19 I London. Thursday. B. S. M Quiet. Steady 12 9 16 l* sfe5 fe „r d, Mar 12 916 I2*e22 words
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Article89 1940-03-01 19 London. Thursday. 68 6 Pnhbrr 34 'I 1 2 Electric 5* 2 1 Chemical Industries 33/I Tobacco 'S/liX Hitch 26 1 2 n Pwific J 7 s Tin pi' m Trust 34/4 2 2/itam.-. 24 3 II Kintas lj/--s 16 3 Asiatics 3/ *2^ 2 Itwatersrand Areas89 words
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Article15 1940-03-01 19 I London, Thursday. pot 20 Vz orward 20 7/16 )LD. Fino per oz £8.8.015 words
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Article38 1940-03-01 19 I London. Thursday. ndon on Paris 176.50 ndon on Amsterdam 7 52* ndon on Shanghai 4% ndon on Hongkong Is. 2 3132 d ndon on Japan Is. 2 11|32d ndon on New York 4.02^ to 4.03V 238 words
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Article63 1940-03-01 19 I London. Thursday. Ml (Malay) In bulk t. S'ment. Not Quoted 'Straits FMS> w S'ment. Unquoted ™ur (Sarawak) ■Pnl S'ment 19/. Sellers S'ment buyers Seed Pearl, Singapore I 7p^S U 31/- Sellers MFAQ. White r ,B?iX ar s ment 4 3/l« Sellers r (p AQ^ Black Afloat S'ment. 363 words
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Article18 1940-03-01 19 I New York, F*b 28. 1 Steady B S. A}>n June 18 18^ 1 Quiet 473A18 words
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Article17 1940-03-01 19 I* 29: The air estimates on Thursday next when will make a state--1 ommons ReuterReuter - 17 words
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122 1940-03-01 19 (From 11. L Hopkin) London, i<Y!>. 28. m The Tinas, Mr. Eric MacFadyen. a form or chairman of the Koveniinjr bcdy of the bnptrfal College of Tropical Agriculture. Trinidad, and also of the Planters' Association and Rubber Growers' A emtmn, praises the decision I*122 words
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Article151 1940-03-01 19 SERIOUS EFFECT OF WAR ON RUSSIA Bucharest. Feb. %9. The Fihnish war is already havinp a serious effect en life m Russia. according to reliable information reaching here. It is stated that food prices have soai ed m Moscow, and queues outside shop-; are reported to be the largest seenReuter - 151 words
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Article61 1940-03-01 19 BRITAIN'S DYE TRADE BOOM London. Feb. 29. rwas revealed at the annual meeting to-day of the Bradford Dyers' Association that whereas m 1914 Britain imported over 80 per cent, of colours required for the textilp trade, to-day, /jwing to achievements of the British organic chemical industry, British makers had beefiReuter - 61 words
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Article35 1940-03-01 19 CAMBRIDGE WINS SOCCER RETURN London. Feb. 29. Cambridge beat Oxford 3-2 m the return inter- varsity association footbav match. Cambridge were superior m teamwork Oxford had no constructive ability. At half-time, Cambridge led 2—l.- ReuterReuter - 35 words
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Article30 1940-03-01 19 The Hague, Feb 29. Three more arrests have been made n connection with the spy organisation ur>rt ar>« »nri one m a country 6i< ReuterReuter - 30 words
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Article54 1940-03-01 19 AIR MINISTRY CASUALTY LIST London, Feb. 29. THE Air Ministry casualty list No. 20 gives the following casualties on various dates:— Five killed m action, two previously reported missing now reported killed m action, four missing believed killed m action, six missinfc and twelve killed on active service, thirteen diedB.O.W - 54 words
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Article87 1940-03-01 19 ANOTHER £1,000 FROM TRINIDAD London, Feb. 29. jNNOTHER £1,000 is being cabled to London headquarter^ of the British Red Cross Society from the Trinidad and Tobago branch. This ir the Colony's third contribution of £1,000 apart from considerable sums spent m buying material fcr working parties to make garments andReuter - 87 words
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Article48 1940-03-01 19 London, Feb. 29. A British Library of Cultural Information has recently been establish ed m Tokyo, and British firms and residents are contributing penerou.sly to the library fund. Similar French and German institutions have been active m Japan fcr a number of years. B.O.WB.O.W - 48 words
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120 1940-03-01 19 MARKET CIRCLES CONSIDER INCOME TAX Sinjraporr. Thursda\ |\< OMK lax considerations was the < 1 1 1 1 t»>j)i« m markrt rir. rlrs to.day and was suffirirnt to art as a fcrake on bminem. Tin shares were idle, and although London again advanced their prices and the local price of120 words
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Article157 1940-03-01 19 London, Feb. 29 FE Ministry of Supply have made arrangements with the British aluminium company and the aluminium rompany of Canada for a substantial increase m the output of aluminium m the United Kingdom and Canada. In Canada, for taftantc, the increase m output h sufficient toBritish Official Wireless - 157 words
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Article49 1940-03-01 19 London. Feb. 29: A .signed photograph, ol King George and a personal message from His Majesty will be presented to Admiral Horthy. Regent of Hungary, tomorrow on the 20th anniversary of the Admiral's regency The presentation wiH be made by the British Minister m Bu- dapest- B.O.WB.O.W - 49 words
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Advertisement16 1940-03-01 19 f^ BRANCHES AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD South British Insurance Co., Ltd. Tsl 502€ 2, FinUyson Greeru16 words
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Advertisement102 1940-03-01 19 NEDERLANDSCHE HANDELMAATSCHAPPIJ, N. V. Established by Royal Charter A.D. 1824 Incorporated m the Netherlands. (Netherlands Trading Society) bankers: AMSTFRDAftf PaiQ Up Capital f. 40.030 000,Re.serve Fund 10,50f ,00 London Correspondents NATIONAL PROVINCIAL BANK LIMITED. Head Office: AMSTERDAM Branches: Holland: -Rotterdam. The Hague, and 84 branches and sub-branche* at smaller places102 words
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290 1940-03-01 20 WAR WILL NOT AFFECT MODERNISATION OF INDIA'S ARMY London, Feb. 29. AIT Commons question ttiem c to-day, I Sir Hugh O'Neill (Undersecretary for India) stated: "It was announced on Sept. 5 tha' Hi tS Majesty's Government had agreec torecommend to Parliament assistant amounting to some £34,000,000— a qirar ter ofB.O.W - 290 words
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Article, Illustration29 1940-03-01 20 Photo shows French soldiers^ looking over the parapet of a com- munication trench on a river bank at a snow-covered terrain on the western front.29 words
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Article95 1940-03-01 20 Paris, Feb. 29. THE Western Front has been quiet except for patrol activity to the east of the Vosges, and occasional bursts of machinegun fire across the Rhine Bad weather has made flying almo&v impossible. The only flight of note was a British reconnaissance flight95 words
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Article143 1940-03-01 20 LIGHT WHICH DOES NOT SHOW London, Feb. 29. STRANGE properties of a Dutch invention called the bikker. light were mentioned m the Commons to-day when Sir William Brown asked whether the Home Secretary was awar c that this light renders it unnecessary to black out windows, it being possible toReuter - 143 words
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Article81 1940-03-01 20 Berlin, Feb. 29. IN a general order on the occasion *:f the anniversary of the foundation of the Nazi Air Force to-morrow, Marshal Goering states that the German Air Force will not swerve from its course until final victory is won. "The nation is satisfied that youReuter - 81 words
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Article44 1940-03-01 20 Berlin, Feb. 29. A U-boat commander, Werner Hartmann has returned from a long distance cruise, In which h P claims to have sunk 45,000 tons of shipping. He further claims that in two raids he sank 80.000 tons of shipping. ReuterReuter - 44 words
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Article526 1940-03-01 20 Friday, March i, 1940 W* STOP l>||| BRITISH SHIPPING! IN CHINA I :h. Ik London, Feb h| JN^he Common s to-day, \i r "j bert Morgan asked whether J Yangtse and Pearl River had been opened to general trad f promised by th e Japanese pj MinisterReuter - 526 words
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Article36 1940-03-01 20 Stockholm te ni.hß The position revealed by ,M communique is one Ol yibor* V vity. The Finns defen in?^ V M the sea flank of the M«^ t have been forced to ietr* terrific Soviet pressure36 words
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