Morning Tribune, 11 December 1941

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    15 1 Morning Tribune Vol. 6— No. 268, Thursday, Dec. 11, 1941. Morning Tribune Friday, Dee. uCIMI.
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    CHURCHILL ON THE FAR EAST REVERSES:LOSS OF TWO CAPITAL SHIPS
    625 1 CHURCHILL ON THE FAR EAST REVERSES:LOSS OF TWO CAPITAL SHIPS London, Dec. 10. ANNOUNCING the loss of H.M.S. Prince of Wales and Repulse, iMr. Churchill m the I House of Commons said: "I have bad news for the House which I thought I should impart to them at the earliest
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    TOBRUK SIEGE COMES TO END
    366 1 Cairo, Dec. 10. THE following is the text of a communique issued by the British G.H.Q., Middle East, to-day (Wednesday). "British troops from Tobruk joined hands in El Adem with South African and Indian troops from the south-east, although the enemy are still in strength
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    Implication Of Attack On Malaya
    274 1 London, Dec. 10. rIE Japanese attack on Malaya constitutes a preliminary to attempt to open up Singapore to air attack as well as a threat to the Burma Road, was the view taken m authoritative naval quarters m London to-day. According to reports, fighting is
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    71 1 Manila, Dec. 10. FO air raid workers of undisclosed nationalities were arrested for causing air raid sirens to be sounded twice during the night. It is thought they are Fifth Columnists. Observers believe that during the alerts they saw red rockets rising from various places m and around the city.
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    LATIN AMERICAN STATES' SOLIDARITY WITH U.S.
    284 1  -  GUY BETTANY (By London, Dec. 10. NEXT to the actual news of the fighting from the Pa--1 cific war zone, interest m Britain is centred on the political reactions m the Latin American Republics. Despite the small size of wartime newspapers, declarations by leading
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    Punjabis Destroy 7 Enemy Tanks
    491 1 "JN the Kelantan area, the day has been quiet. Reports show that heavy fighting took place yesterday over a wide area," says a G.H.Q. communique issued by the Combined Headquarters, Singapore, last night. The communique continues: "Our units, after acquitting themselves splendidly, have now re-organised
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    TREACHERY BY JAPAN UNDER FLAG OF PEACE
    1919 2 TREACHERY BY JAPAN UNDER FLAG OF PEACE II«»«»*«»» I ijr«»»i«I« fc O" %V«r WASHINGTON, DEC. 10. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT I\ HIS FIRESIDE CHAT TO THE NATION ON TUESDAY NIGHT SAID: "THE SUDDEN CRIMINAL ATTACKS PERPETRATED IJV THE JAPANESE IN THE PACIFIC PROVIDE A (UMAX TO A DECADE OF INTERNATIONAL IMMORALITY. POWERFUL
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    "Our Country Right or Wrong"
    278 2 Wa THE nanimous m I the new war. Hi re the princl pap< The "Chicago Sun": -it Is war now, grin and to the death wai without limi >ace, time effort. We .stand where Britain stands, where Hu. stands, 'no peace till the dictatoi Lie
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    AMERICA THANKED FOR HELPING RUSSIANS
    129 2 Washington, I '<■<• 10. THE U.S. state Department lias issued the te: ol statements made by M. Litvlnov, n. \mba idor to the United Stair.,, and President I wit when ai. Utvinov pre ented m Dn Monday. After thanking 'he American people for their pathy
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    DUTCHMEN ESCAPE IN STOLEN PLANES
    126 2 London, Dec.. 10. rTHERLAND source* said to-day that German aerodrome commanders m the Netherlands are having to take the propellers off their isolated planes at night and place them under heavy f*uaiti to keep Netherlanders from seizing thorn to escape to England. Newspapers reported three
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    Russian War On Japs Expected
    302 3 Russian War On Japs Expected Chungking, Dec. 10. pHINESE circles here believe that it is only a matter of time before Soviet Russia will join the other democracies m dedaring war on Japan The helief is also reflected m the Chinese presi. Japan, it is pointed out. is trying to
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    Formal War Declaration Of China
    281 3 Chungking, Dec. 10. IT a special foreign pms con- ference held at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dr. Quo Tai rhi, Crina'" Foreign Minister, read China's formal declaration of war on Japan. The statement said: "Japan's national policy always oimo r j at the domination of
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    A Grievous Loss
    146 3 Lpndon, Dec. 10. THE tragic fate which has overtaken the British battleships. Prince of Wales and Repulse, operat- ing off Malaya, is not only a grievous loss to the British Navy but also a serious blow to the whole naval strategical position m the Far East, comments,
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    WHY U.S. IS AT WAR
    163 3 Here is the concluding portion of Mr. Roosevelt's speech which was delayed m transmission: "We are now m the midst of war, not for conquest, not for vengeance, but for the world m which this nation and all that this nation represents will be safe
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    CRAVE HOUR FOR U.S.
    356 3 HERE are the opinions of prominent American citizens on the Pacific war: Senator Pepper: "I think to-morrow the United States should declare war, not only on Japan, but on Japan's fellow conspirators against world order. I hope Congress will be asked by the President for out-and-out
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    Singapore The Focal Point Of Pacific War
    579 3 London, Dec. 10. 'YV\ any view of the Japanese intentions Singapore is the keypoiiil of the Allied strategy," declares The Times, m an editorial on the Far Eastern situation, headed "United Front." The Times adds: "Singapore i is the one place from which
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    STRONG MOVE AGAINST PROFITEERING IN FOOD
    386 4 STRONG MOVE AGAINST PROFITEERING IN FOOD T*HE police are conducting a drive on food profiteers m Singapore, and the first prosecution was made yesterday when m court a fine of $500 was inflicted on an egg seller who sold ten duck-eggs over the fixed price. At the same time, a
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    KING SENDS MESSAGE TO MALAYANS
    220 4 THE following message fr< m His Majesty the King has been received by the Governor and High Commissioner, Sir Shenton Thomas: "The storm <t Japan's wanton attack has broken in the eust and Malaya L *ars the first assaults of the enemy. "At this fateful
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    Emergency Meeting Of State Council
    132 4 (From Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday. Jl MESSAGE oi confidence and encouragement was given at the Selangor State Council meeting yesterday by His Highness the Sultan of Selangor who presided. He said that for the first time m its history the Council wa.^ meeting
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    Cuban Action
    36 4 Havana, Dec. 10 A vote of the Cuban Congress for war with Japan was unanimous. The freezing of all Japanese and continental European credits la anticipated. i diif tv a state of war. Reuter
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    TURKEY NEUTRAL
    23 4 Ankara. Dec. 10.— The Turkish Government has decided to extend Turkish neutrality to the new conflict m the Far East. Reuter
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    20 4 Santiago, Dec. 10: The Chilean Government has decided to adopt a non belligerent attitude towards the Far Eastern war.- Reuter
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    K. LUMPUR RESIDENTS GET TASTE OF WAR
    217 4 Prom Our own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur. Wednesday. VUAIA L.umpuc re.iaents »*ad their ftrst real taste ol wartime conditions on Monday night when they were awakened at two periods, 31.30 p.m. and 2 a.m., by wai'ing siren:; ann-uncing the approach of enemy aircraft. In
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    Temple Bill Meets With Opposition
    203 4 Temple Bill Meets With Opposition (Fiom Our Own Reporter) Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday. THE .statement that many petitions opposing the A'hi Easwaran Temple Bill had been rei ceived by him was made by the acting British Resident, Selangor. jMr. N. R. Jarrett. at this morn- ing's meeting of the State Council
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    MECELLAN STRAITS TO BE FORTIFIED
    79 4 Santiago. Dee. 10. The Foreign Minister of chile an nounced that Chile and Argentina have decided to fortify jointly, the Ifegellan strait;-, m order to maintain free communications between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The agreement is .",oing to be signed soon at Mendoza. between
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    63 4 T klO, Dor lv A Dnnit-i dispatch from kok says that Japam c troops tn< n tardlng the British, n and Dutch legations, where tn i I 01 the ;be three <■■ tuni rU are now llvin Re iter. Rome, d<<- m Twenty-six Ital an subJed from a: tan have
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    WHITE PAINT ON CARS AT NIGHT
    130 4 WHITE PAINT ON CARS AT NIGHT SgSCTION 18 "i the 1 Order made under the Defence Regulations, relai Ing o motor vehicles, and now brought into force m the Colony, reads as follows: N o motor-vehicle shall be on a road during the hours of darkness unless it complies with
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    Japanese Retreat
    55 4 Hong Kong. Dec. 10.— Japanese lorces are retreating from Taipo toward the 1 frontier, according to latest reports. On Dec. 9, a party 1 of 50 Japanese, aboard a steam launch, tried to effect a tending, but was repulsed by the delenders. A group of enemy soldiers was
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    CASUALTY BUREAU
    110 4 IT is notified for A general inlorma- tion that a Casualty Bureau has boon established on the third floor, Fullertoii Building, lor the registration of Singapore Civil War Casualties dead and severely wounded and to deal with any enquiries with reference thereto. It is hoped that reference to
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    SHIP LOST
    34 4 New Delhi. Dec. 10. —The accidental loss of ft Royal Indian Navy vessel i.s an- noimced by Ui< 1 Indian Government, The majority oi the ship's company were j saved.- R euter
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    H.L.HOPKIN'S
    935 5 H.L. HOPKIN'S LONDON i LETTER iOncion, adv. l. PALLING at Malaya House yesterday to i <- Mr. (i. K. Cator, J nad the pleasure of I meeting Mr. C. A. Vlieland, formerly of the Malayan Civil c• i ovrvice, who was prominent m connection with Civil Defence m Singapore. He
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    MORNING TRIBUNE THURSDAY, DEC. 11, 1941. DEFENCE OF TURKEY
    297 5  - MORNING TRIBUNE THURSDAY, DEC. 11, 1941. DEFENCE OF TURKEY 'jPHE curt announcement made by Pre sident Roosevelt regarding the extension of Lease-and-Lend benefits to Turkey has given rise to a considerable amount of speculation. The immediate questions confronting internationa] observers are "Is Turkey m danger of a Nazi invasion; has
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    Lady Brooke-Popham Helps With Canteen Work: Indian Red Cross
    899 6 Lady Brooke-Popham Helps With Canteen Work: Indian Red Cross LM >V Bri ■.Air In up-country ai the Bli iKiie Railway station on Tuesday iugh.l She l«eliwd with a canteen organised by Major Dnvids^n and Salvation Army workers from the Red Shield Club and Mrs. C. G. How ell and workers
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    Use Up Those Left-Overs
    438 7 APPETISING meals can be made from the last remnants of a joint, fish, left-over vegetables. And those stale bread pieces despised m pre-war days come m very useful. CASSEROLE OF FISH About 6 ozs. boiled or steamed fish, 1 breadfastcupful mashed potato, V% pint white sauce,
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    These Frocks Are Not Luxuries
    190 7 Although, admittedly, few women are thinking about Clothes jUSt at present, it is comfi it m" to keep at the back of your mind the fact that PRISCILLA LTD. <No. 5. I H Ck>urt, ent ranee m Hillstreet), has a 'ar^o and p,oo;l selection of
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    made-in-a-moment war-time dishes
    823 7 made-i n-a-moment war-time dishes you may be rushed; your nerves may be frayed with the sudden outbreak of war. But you and your family must eat and when the man of the family is engaged In Defence Service work and liable to be called out at any time, meals must
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      225 8 On The Air GSV: 17.81 m]cs; 16.84 metres. CJSF: 15.14 mcs; 19.81 metres From 6.15 p.m. to 11.50 p.m. c;s»: 11.75 m|cs; 25.53 metres. From 9.05 p.m. to 11.50 p.m. r SINGAPORE /m 225 m. 1333 k;cs. ZHP.I. 30.96 m. 9.69 m|CS f.UY.2. 48.58 m. 6.175 m|cs ZHP.3. 41.38 m.
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    JAPAN PREPARES FOR ACTION IN NORTH-EAST
    817 9 JAPAN PREPARES FOR ACTION IN NORTH-EAST Two Millions Under Arms THE current concentration of Japanese troops m the North-east tops ten years of Japanese military preparations against Soviet Siberia. Considered her most important base for operations against the U.S.S.R. and other Chinese provinces, a de facto military rule has been
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    Boxer's Claim: Court Reserves Judgment
    420 9 Boxer's Claim: Court Reserves Judgment JUDGMENT was reserved by the S.S. Court of Appeal yesterday m the appeal of Mohained Fahmy, the Egyptian boxer, against the decision of the chief justice m the ao'.ion for damages for breach of contract which he unsuccessfully! brought against the Happy World Ltd Suing
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    52 9 The December mixed foursomes of the Island Club was played on Sunday and wa a won by Mrs. T. T. Oei and Cheong Chce Urn with a score of 45— 14' 4 30 J 4Tho other good scores were IflM C I'.aldav M»d B. Woodall. 49— Mrs! W't. Wjxkofl and
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    49 9 Sydney Dec. 10. In view of the Far' Eastern developments, Victoria and Queensland have decided to abandon interstate cricket. Other states are expected to follow suit. Other sporting bodies are awaiting a lead from the Federal Government but a severe curtailment of snort is regarded as certain.- Re uter
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    More Army Nurses Urgently Needed
    87 10 More Army Nurses Urgently Needed ANOTHER opportunity for war service by firb m Malaya who have had hospital training is advertised on paffC 1 to-day. More nurses are urgently required for the Indian Military Nursing Service m this country. Marriage is no bar provided trie applicant can give whole-time service.
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    Hong Kong Has Quiet Night
    73 10 Hong Kong. Dec. 10. THE night passed off quietly apart from the booming of guns m the new territories where the defenders are covering all the approaches with artillery. In the merging it was impossible to discern the planes owing to the dense, foggy, weather.
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    MR. CHURCHILL TO SPEAK
    29 10 London, Dec. 10. IT is authoritatively learned that Mr. Churchill will make a short statement on the general war situation m the near future Reuter
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    7-day War Production In U.S.
    95 10 7 -day War Production In U.S. pUEsiDKNi ROO6IVBLT has Indicated tiiut it may be neceeeary to institute a s«v«-n-(l.iy Week to spred Up tin war industry At his prfss oiifctrnrr yrstcda'. h" said th:it bC Ml OOnslderlng rallinc conference ol le<bour ami IndUßtrtal leadera to fiinsidi-r :m agreement to replace
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    MEXICO WILL FIGHT FROM FACTORIES
    56 10 Mexico City. Dec. 10 MEXICO will not enter the war. This was announced by President Camacho m a broadcast last ni»ht. Tne Mexican military forces, he explained, will be ready to act if necessary but "our activities will not be combative, but watchful. Our nßht'ng
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    GERMANS ADMIT SOVIET ATTACK
    86 10 Vichy, Dae. 10. rpHE Soviet eoun^r •offensive which hiis been hoiiik on i;>i soni' »i y% n the Donct/ Basin is mcntVUfr] m .1 flispatrh from th<- Eastern Frcir r official German !f«wi A^mcy. "This nctidii which WM'OlSlliallv cmiy of locul character is .stated to Ii
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    Indian News Pars
    320 11 Indian News Pars Lahore, Dec. 9. SIR Sikander Hayat Khan, Punjab Premier, stressed at a Lahore press conference this evening India's special duty m the situation created by the declaration ol war by Japan. India, he said, was never more directly affected, and the responsibility of providing men and material
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    India Plans To Meet New Danger
    213 11 India Plans To Meet New Danger Bombay, Dec. 10. INDIAN political leaders are calling for a greater war effort by India to avert the new danger from Japan. The press roundly condemns Japanese aggression. Jawaherlal Nehru. ex-President of the Congress and well-known Nationalist leader, has already expressed sympathy with Russia,
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    INDIA AT WAR
    30 11 New Delhi, Doc. 10:— 1 tie Vie 7 last nighi B pr<x Lamation .•u'liiu that war d broken aut between His Matie King Emperor and Ja- Reuter
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    Enemy Ship Set Afire
    88 11 Lon< on, Dec. 10. A N vll communique "Hudson air of the Coastal Co on a I il my hi] rted by patrol oft the Dutch coast. The ship was hit and left on flre. on the Norwegian coasl an th< t supply ship waa bombed
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    NAVY SINKS 60 P.C. AXIS SUPPLIES
    90 11 Alexandria, Dec. 10. LESS than 40 per cent, of the Axis supplier for Libya are getting through intact, says Commode re Edelsten. Admiral Cunninghams Chief of Staff. The Royal Navy has sunk many oil-laden vessels while some, ships had disappeared with terrific explosions, showing
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    Heavy Air Losses In Philippines
    94 11 Heavy Air Losses In Philippines Manila, Doc. 10. lIR loss s In the Philippines on M re heavy on both ides announced n military spoke*B also announced that raft i lor the ,uld be ci Jmme- bfiit the report th it lid this i riously by .several iuth< id he
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    GANDHI'S REPORTED NEW STAND
    132 11 London, Dtc. 10. WIR George Schuster, speaking at the Koyal Empire Society yesterday, referred to Japan <md said: "We do not yot know for cert I the reaction m India has been 1 at I understand thai there has b n a i to the el
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    Exchange Of Anglo-Jap Diplomats
    151 11 London, Dec 10. MEMBERS of 1 fa] nnese Ii i aff, with tl pi eked In I Ivu Hal they h m thi Rnv ome time were waiting mii from their An ted "I believe there is el of arrangement! for <:■:- British Government ofti< tn
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    Nazis Abandon Arms
    75 11 Kuibishev, Dec. 10. GERMAN, army trucks, guns, and I* motorcycles are cluttering up Russian farmyards and village alleys— abandoned by panicked Nazis from Rostov m the face cf Marshal Timoshenko's armies. Nazi soldiers tore efT their military insignia m their flight. Village streets are strewn with regimental
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    More Troops For Burma
    73 11 More Troops For Burma Rangoon Dec. 10. INTRY uhils of a reinforcement brigade of seasoned Indiaa troops fully equipped and armed have arrived. Tall, touch and youthful, the troops were m high ,-;.-;irits and had ID uneventful voyage. They brought, with them :':iany modern s and certain specialise! motor transport
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    OPTIMISM MAY DO HARM
    113 11 London, Dec. 10. THE War Minister, Captain Margesson, stated yesterday m the House of Commons that he was m communication with the British [Commander-in-chief of the Middle Bast on the subject of the British military spokesman m Cairo. The Minister had been asked (whether he would
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    AID TO RUSSIA WILL CONTINUE—PREMIER
    916 12 AID TO RUSSIA WILL CONTINUE— PREMIER London, Dec. 11. THE position of Britain, the United States and their Allies, following the Japanese declaration of war, was reviewed by Mr. Churchill m the House of Commons yesterday. Mr. Churchill said: "The Japanese onslaught has brought upon the United States and Britain
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    NAZIS' NEXT MOVE?
    54 12 Stockholm. Dec. 11. According to the Berlin cor- respondent of Stockholm's Tidmingen, a large part of the German Air Foice is now bein<_; withdrawn from the Russian front, and already is going into action m the Mediterranean area. The correspondent adds that increased activity against Britain is
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    War Alarms Crop Up Along U.S. Coast
    248 12 America's West Coast, are inevitable when a peac into war, were reported from 'Bands of Japanese, .some armed," were reported as having been seen roaming about m Lower California, near the border— a typical story m circulation m San Diego which the Federal
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    JAPANESE RETREATING TOWARD H K. FRONTIER
    57 12 Honf.; Kong Doc. 11. JAPANESE forces are retreating from Tfttpo toward the frontier, according to Latest r«»i>orts. On Dec. 9 a party of 50 Japanese, aboard a steam launch, tried to effect a landing, but wr»s repulsed by the defenders. A group of enemy
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    31 12 The Italian Government said that trip move against American v correspondents WM -i t i-isal for similar BtejM taken ■gainst Axis correspondents m Washington and i-lsewhere m the United States. Reuter
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    Japs Seize British Banks In Bangkok
    88 12 Tokio, Doc. 11. The Thai Government has proclaimed a state of war throughout the Thai territory, .says a Bangkok despatch to the Domei News Agency. The nation is urged to maintain order. A Bangkok despatch to the Asahl Bhimbun .says, Bangkok blanches of British
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    Sixty Planes Took Part In Attack On "Prince Of Wales"
    171 12 London, Dec. 11. THE first account of the fury of the battle m which Prince of Wales and Repulse were .sunk comes from Mr. Cecil Brown, correspondent ol the National Broadcasting Corporation of America. Mr. Blown way on board the
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    Japan's Fate Now Sealed
    122 12 Chungking, Dec. 11. NOW i.s high time for all of us to redouble our efforts m crushing Japan, declared Gen. Chiang Kai-shek m his manifesto addressed to the Chine.se nation issued late last ni:^ht. Our prediction that Japan would not be content until she has grabbed
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    35 12 New Delhi, Dec. 11. —Forty million cigarettes packed m special packets marked with an unmistakable "V" have been despatched to the Middle East and Iraq m time far the Christ nias issue to troops Reuter
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    30 12 London, Doc 11 British patrols Li the coastal area ,A Libya Located and destroyed 38 enemy iriks m workshops, m addition to the 21 destroyed yesto learned authcritalively here.- Reuter
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    PARAS
    52 12 Melbourne. Dec. 11 AUSTRALIA must do more, far more, even than BriI tain is doing, owing I to the vastness of the seaboard we- have to i defend," said Prime Minister Curtin to- day. "The enemy is seeking the earliest hour m which to set foot m Australia," he
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    H.K. LANDING ATTEMPT BEATEN OFF
    111 12 H.K. LANDING ATTEMPT BEATEN OFF Huny Kong, jj.v. 10 4 pm. l delayed). this afternoon's ofiiciai commit- nique says that two attack! from the direction of Shinßmum were beaten oif, and the situation is stabilised at approximately this morning's position, with no .substantial change. A Japanese plane crashed this morning
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    74 12 UIS Excellency the Governor has i" received a telegram from His I Majesty the King, sending a message of confidence and encouragement m Hone; Kong's ordeal and Lng his trust m the spirit of irless devotion which is upholdin r the irri n rind the people. lying, the Governor tendered
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