Morning Tribune, 24 December 1941
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Title Section19 1941-12-24 1 (5 < tuts) MM SALES 1 XCEED l.'Mio |>.\II V Morning Tribune Vol. 6— No. 279, Wednesday, December 24, 1941.19 words
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Article, Illustration505 1941-12-24 1 Second Churchill -Roosevelt Meeting MR. Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, who arrived m Washington by air and was met by President Roosevelt at the airport, immediately began conferring with the President. A statement issued by the President's Office and received from505 words
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Article202 1941-12-24 1 Sydney, Dec. 23. lIRGING the immediate appointment of an J Australian Minister to t Singapore, the former Army Minister, Mr. Spen- der, said: "For my part, I would like to see an Aus- J tralian Minister as Chair- man of the Singapore War Council asReuter - 202 words
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Article121 1941-12-24 1 London, Dec. 23. IT is learned m London that the claim m to-day's official German communique to have sunk an aircraftcarrier m the Atlantic presumably refers to a torpedo attack made on one of the British auxiliaries which was carrying out air protection duties with a convoy.New York Times - 121 words
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Article377 1941-12-24 1 Karachi, Dm. 23. ■TJII Allies are doing wel every--1 where m Europe," said the well-known American broadcast commentator, Martin Agronsky, on his arrival here. Ridiculing the German claim thai the withdrawal m Russia was for strategic reasons, Agronsky said: "The Germans are not likely toReuter - 377 words
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Article229 1941-12-24 1 I m perial Forces Near Benghazi Cairo, Dec. .;>. TO-DAY'S British (i.ll.tj. (mini uni q n c announces: 'Throughout yesterday pressure upon the enemy holding positions covering 1 Benghazi has been steadily increased by the arrival of reinforcements, while our mobile columns have reached the coastal plain of (he GullReuter - 229 words
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Article221 1941-12-24 1 New Foreign Minister For China Chun* king. Dec. 23. PE announcement of the appointment of Mr. T. V. Soeng as Foreign Minister, replacing: Mr. Quo Tai- hi. has caused a sensation here. Meaowhile several other changes m the personnel of the Chinese GoTeraiaent also announced. Commenting on the changes, theReuter - 221 words
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Article100 1941-12-24 1 Ottawa, Dec. 23. lIIE Defence Minister, t»l. Rals* ton, has appointed Major-Gen. Paf,e m command of the Canadian troops m Newfoundland, to succeed Bi Igadier-General Earnshaw vrhm i:ad been detailed to other services overseas. Gen. Page Is at present Coibh mander of the 4th Canadian DivisionReuter - 100 words
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Advertisement17 1941-12-24 1 mm W/B SQLO CLEANED ADJUSTED REPAIRED EZEKIEL CO. OPTOMETRISTS OPTICIANS J 3 CAPITOI BUILDING SINGAPORI ESTOiIO YEAPS.17 words
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Article126 1941-12-24 2 Quick Response to S.O.S. LureKa i (California), Dec. 23.) CAPTAIN Mark I A. Farrow of the Emidio, arri- ving with 31 survivors, dis- closed that 10 to 15 minutes after S the S.O.S. two i big United States bombers roar- j ed over from the coast, one drop. t pingReuter - 126 words
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201 1941-12-24 2 Bardoli. Dec. 23. WILL the Indian National Congress revise its present programme of individual civil disobedience m favour of a leturn to the Parliamentary programme and full co-operation m India's war effort? This is the question that will engage the attention of the CongressReuter - 201 words
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489 1941-12-24 2 Pacific War Likely To Unite Indian Parties London, Dec. 23. THE session oi the Working Committee of Indian National Congress, which opens to-day and a meeting of the Al l India Moslem League later this week, will be dominated by two events, says The Times m an editorial. These areReuter - 489 words
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Article84 1941-12-24 2 THAIS SIGN UP FOR 'CO-MISER Y' Tokio, Dec. 23. PE Thai Premier, Marshal Luang Pibul Suns ram. m a congratulatory message to the Japanese Primo Minuter, General Tujo, on the occasion of the signature of the pact of alliance between Japan and Thailand, declared that i 4. will further llieReuter - 84 words
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146 1941-12-24 2 Ea-ii London (South Africa >, Dec. 23 AS a result of the development of the war situation during the last fortnight, this country is m grave, imminent danger of attack m vari' -us form* attack from the sea and air. "Things are notReuter - 146 words
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Article21 1941-12-24 2 Batavia, Dec. 23. ris officially announced to-day that the N.E.I. Government has decided to frme Thai funds m the N.E.I.- ReuterReuter - 21 words
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Article32 1941-12-24 2 Tokio, Dec. IS. The lap.Mitsr (idvcriiintnt s|>ok< smaii told a ronforencr this morning tliai ''there have been no indications of any chance" in the Soviet Government's attitude towards Japan ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Advertisement530 1941-12-24 2 < 137 41 BOARD oi MANAGEMJ of mi: WAR RISKS < GOODS* INSURANCE FUND. (Incorporated m the Colony of the Straits Settlements*. Since the inception of the "War Risks < Goods* Insurance Scheme m April, 1941, it has been compulsory for any person firm or company carrying on business as530 words
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Advertisement216 1941-12-24 2 EYE EXAMINATIONS, Eyeglasses, *tfs£^l*ji Exclusively. \jp^ THOMPSON OPTICAL CO. 1, ARCADE BLDG., TIIOXK 3002. ft. A. Thompson* Dr. of Ocular Science, 35 years' European Clinical Experience. Public Notice NOTICE SECURITY IDENTITY CARDS FOR LABOUR FORCES. Large employers of labour m Singapore who are prepared to undertake the work of issuing216 words
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Article381 1941-12-24 3 MINING JUDGMENT RE VERSED Tin; s s Court of Appeal, consisting of sir Percj McElw&ine, Sir Herbert Trusted and Mr. Justice Aitken, reversed the .judgment of Mr. Justice Worley m the action m which Ho Chin Slew, a miner and landed proprietor, successfully sued Aaron M.masseh lor the specific performance381 words
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Article103 1941-12-24 3 CHIANG'S OFFER TO GOVERNOR THE Governor, sir Shentoq Thomas, received this message yesterday from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek through the British Ambassador m Chungking. "The Generalissimo offers you the fullest use of the Chinese leaders m Malaya for the purpose of organising the local Chinese and averting panic and fifth-column work.103 words
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Article49 1941-12-24 3 A FINE of $300 was imposed on Chun Kan Chow, a boatman,. 1 the District Traffic court yesterday when he pleaded guilty to using an unshaded light on his tongkang during the brown-out on Sunday. The offence was stated to have been committed off Beach Road,49 words
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Article47 1941-12-24 3 Larßft employers of labour In Singapore who Arc prepared to undertake the work of issuing Security Identity Cards to their staff und worlcmen are requested to notify Mr. H. T. W Oswell. Department of Supply. Fullerton Building, stating the number of persons they employ.47 words
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Article60 1941-12-24 3 Huston, Dec. 23. Tub; democracies an five times stronger than the Axis -the anti-qggresflor peop 1 c s number 1.100,000.000 excluding Central and South America. The Axis can only muster 244,000,000, pUus 37,000,000 from Bulgaria, Finland and Hungary. Further, the manpower the Nazis can count on is far smaU- erBoston Herald - 60 words
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Article70 1941-12-24 3 •By Cable). Washington. Dec. 23. nRESIDENT RooseI velt has guaranteed that Lend-Lease aid to the Allied powers will not be lessened. It is expected, however, there may be changes m the amount and direction of war supplies. These changes will be dictated by new long-range strategical plans jointly approved by70 words
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Article75 1941-12-24 3 (By Cable) New York, Dec. 23. r£ United States is swiftly getting into the war tempo and temper. From Portland to California, from New York State to Louisiana, the people are grimly anxious and determined to hit back at the Japs. Enlistments have increased 700 per cent. There is noneNew York Times - 75 words
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Article69 1941-12-24 3 San Francisco, Dec. 23. AN aviation cadet unit of 20 is to be set up m Detroit m memory of Cowan P. Kellv, who scored three direct hits on the Japanese battleship Haruna. A sports writer who conceived the plan is asking donations, not from wealthy sportsmen, but from farmersBroadcast - 69 words
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Article63 1941-12-24 3 <By Cable*. Oakjand, Dec. 23. AMERICAN correspondents report the absence of German planes on the Eastern Front. This means Hitler is marshnllinp his aerial forces for blows elsewhere. Some are needed to rescue the Axis forces m North Africa from their serious position. Axis troops m Pus-" sia are retreatingOakland Tribune - 63 words
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Article336 1941-12-24 4 Cable News From 'Down Under' Melbourne Dec. 22. j The Minister ior the Aimy < Mr. Fordo said the Government would consider granting deferred pay and pensions to members of militia forces m view of the increasingly important part being played by them.) I In addition to n. I substantial336 words
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Advertisement51 1941-12-24 4 I KNOW WHAT is 'WHAM'?? f *^mI -V i^^^K I JINX FALKENBURG JOAN DAVIS The TWO CUBAN BOMBSHELLIS REVEAL PLENTY OF "WHAM" IN COLUMBIA'S EXPLOSION p. MIRTH OHU COWOITIONEO t QfiM 4 SHOWS TO-DAY I II a.m., 2.30, 5.30 8.30 JjFIVE (5) SHOWS TO-MORROW 10 a.m., 12.30, 3, 5.30, 83051 words
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Advertisement178 1941-12-24 4 tiiala i hrisdmas AHra««lion ™i: rr alhambra The best yet and that means it's terrific I STONE ROONEY HOLDEN JT^ sara hadfn .ian huntfr nAlHnin oHAYbON r Supported by a Special Coloured Cartoon "NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS" And Latest "CINESOUND NEWS" FROM TO-DAY m If A Mllll DAILY at 11 a.m.178 words
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201 1941-12-24 5 (By Frank Oliver) Washington, Dec. 2.3. NOTHING could have been better conceived to illustrate to every American the indivisibility of this war and that, as well as being English-speaking brothers, the two peoples are Allies to victory or death without room fur doubt aboutReuter - 201 words
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Article187 1941-12-24 5 San Francisco, Dec. 23. EVER since Pearl Harbour, American airmen want 10 fight the Japs. To get their reaction, one American newspaper surveyed activities at Randolph, Brooks and Kelly Fields. He said: "Every officer, cadet and mechanic is rushing to give this nation187 words
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134 1941-12-24 5 Air Superiority For Allies In 1942 Washington, Dec. 23. MR. T. P. Wright, of the United States Office of Production Management, gives the monthly production figures oi all types of military aircraft, inculding trainers. The total for Germany, Italy and Japan is 3.700. The figure for Great Britain, United States134 words
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150 1941-12-24 5 Japan Heading Towards Her Destruction— Smuts Johannesburg, Dec. 23. "ANE member of the Axis, Italy, is almost finished v and Japan has appeared on the scene. Japan will have her run. She started unexpectedly with calculated treachery. But as sure as we sit here, what has happened to Italy willReuter - 150 words
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556 1941-12-24 5 (By Alanr Jacob. Reuter'fl EhMClal Correspondent with ttP British lore*'- at Derna). Dec 18. THE hasty withdrawal that the Axis has been obliged to make has resulted m some surprising blunders on their part arising* frow poor liaison information. For example, on Monday, aReuter - 556 words
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179 1941-12-24 5 Malaya- 'We Must Take Some Risks' Batavia, Dec. 23. nISCUSSING events m Malaya, the i" paper Nieuws Vanden Da? m a leader says: "There is no doubt that the present situation m and around Malaya shall and will have to stop, one way or other. "Something has got to beReuter - 179 words
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Article213 1941-12-24 5 Relentless Advance Of Soviets London. Dff. 23 THE main centre* of fighting on the Eastern Front remain m the regions south of Leningrad, where the Red Army continues its relentless advance In the face of strong German resistance. In the Kalinin area, northwest of Moscow the Germans are also retreatingReuter - 213 words
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368 1941-12-24 6 Morning Tribune WEDNESDAY. DEC. 24. 1941. POSITION IN NORTH MALAYA RETREATS and withdrawals often given ns e to public despondency in war because they create the Cession of weakness in defence. But to miHta^j strategy they are merely part and parcel of a general plan of campaign. Fluctuations in the368 words
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Article176 1941-12-24 6 Free Vernacular News Bul letins DAILY news bulletins are being printed m six languages m Singapore during the present crisis for free distribution to the sections of the population which cannot afford to buy newspapers. For Northern Indians there are three separate publications. There is the four-page daily Hindustani newspaper176 words
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386 1941-12-24 6 REGISTRATION" of all males in Singapore between the ages of 20 and l\0 commenced yesterday at various centres in the city. A Tribune leporter who visited the various centres where regis- ration was going on found large crowds eager to register. Chinese were particularly386 words
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130 1941-12-24 6 WITH a view to applying Penang experience to Singapore problems immediately, the Food Controller has arranged for the Food Supply Officers evacuated from PenanK to reinforce the Singapore Food Supply organisation. In particular, Major H. G. Keet. D.5.0.. M.C., (until recently Food Supply Officer, Penang)130 words
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Article76 1941-12-24 6 MALA YAN WAR DISTRESS FUND CINCE the inauguration of th<* Malaya War Distress Fund a week ago, donations to the extent of $133,489.92 have Leon received. Intending monthly subscribers are asked to apply to their own banks for the necessary forms. Such forms will be ready on Jan. 3, 1942.76 words
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Article115 1941-12-24 6 AY Order restricting the sale <>t matfhcs to members of the publii bj retailers and prohibiting the sale or distribution of them for use m public places like hotels, tea rooms, restaurants, eatin;* houses, coffee shops, or stalls, has been gazetted. By the Order no retailors of115 words
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Advertisement72 1941-12-24 6 g i Jb *> The f i loyely l(liiy I uniform. While women are bvsy with war work Elizabeth Beauty Salon feels that it can do its bit by taking care of their beauty problems. Everyone must now economise both m time and money and Elizabeth BeautySalon specialises iii expert72 words
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Advertisement185 1941-12-24 6 King's School A play school, (games, gardening, and handwork), will be held daily during the Christmas holiday for pupils of all ages from 8..'J0 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. No fee will be charged, but parents wishing to send their children are asked to notify the headmaster immediately. Pasteurised Face Cream—185 words
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78 1941-12-24 7 T ighting a cigarette during Mon(Uy 111','ht's alert. Koh Ah 800 WH arrested by an AR.P. varden. He was stated i have been on the side of a road when he struck a match. Koii pleaded guilty to a charge of being •disorderly and drunk' during78 words
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Article33 1941-12-24 7 The naval authorities hnvr issued a Warning that any wmtti or boat at sea otf the coast ot tenitory occupied by the Japanoso is liable to be sunk at sight by British pntrols.33 words
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Article54 1941-12-24 7 A poster to help people to distin guisti between Briti 1 and Japaa Ire raft I* being produced by the i partment f Information and Publicity and will bo ready shortly. .It will .show silhouettes of types of aircraft In use by the Royal Air Force and54 words
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Article, Illustration631 1941-12-24 7 S news notes I day by day WARTIME wedding for Mrs. Mary Morey, who was married at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesteraay to Mr. Greville R. L. Moger Bride made an attractive figure m her powder blue crepe charmeuse gown, cut on classical lines and with its simplicity631 words
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Article28 1941-12-24 7 Until further orders no inland greetings telegrams or inland private telegrams at urgent rates shall be transmitted to any person, it was gazetted last night.28 words
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Article126 1941-12-24 7 (By Radio). Calcutta, Dec. 22. The mathematical Instrument office m, Calcutta is now, manufacturing large quantities of binoculars and other opti- j cal instruments for the defence services.; Experiments have also been m progress for some time for the manufacture of optical £la.ss m India. Hyderabad (Deccan),126 words
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245 1941-12-24 8 Cairo, Dec. 24. THE latest Middle East communique states that our forces ar«* rapidly completing the occupation of Cyrenaica. In t ti North, the Central Indian force have occupied Barce, and Indian and British troops are pressing: on m this area towards Benghazi. The importantReuter - 245 words
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Article867 1941-12-24 8 "In spite of this a report from flbng Kong describes the situation as 'materially unchanged.' "Some ground m the Repulse Bay are& has been giv£h up, but m the central part of the island a party of the Royal Marines recaptured a position which had867 words
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Article22 1941-12-24 8 Washington, Dec. 24. FLASfI: Japanese troops are disembarking fron< 40 transports near Antimonan, on Luzon Island. Heavy fighting m m progress.- ReuterReuter - 22 words
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Article73 1941-12-24 8 The Imperial Headquarters m Tokio have confirmed that Wak«Island, the United States Pacific base between Hawaii and the Philippines, Ls now completely m Jap anese hands, says the Domei apen j cy. It announced that a party landed on the Island during I j storm on Monday nightReuter - 73 words
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Article71 1941-12-24 8 J^ FINE of $25, m default three weeks rigorous imprisonment, was imposed on a 42-ytar-old Hokklen, Chua Koek Hln, when he admitted theft of SH gantangs ol rice from a military store on Oct. 30. Chua Koek Hin, it was stated, was stopped by the sentry as71 words
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Article80 1941-12-24 8 fJG MUNG KONG, an artisan, was fined $50, m default three weeks' simple imprisonment, m the Singapore fifth court yi-aterday, when he pleaded guilty to using an unshaded electric light at his quarters m Telok Blangah Road on Tuesday night. The light was seen by a80 words
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242 1941-12-24 8 German Communique "Sinks" The Unicorn Berlin, Dec. 24. THE German High Command communique to-day states: "In the East the enemy yesterday again continued attacks with heavy casualties to himself. Single local breaches were eliminated by counter-thrusts by oui' troops. "At other points the prepared positions of the enemy were smashedReuter - 242 words
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Article151 1941-12-24 8 MtiDuui wt. i>ec. <-3. Married men with iup to three children I will be called up for i military graining, when class three— lB Jto 35— is drawn upon, before those with more than three I children. Men m class two, comprising unmarried men between the ages of 35151 words
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Article75 1941-12-24 8 Communal Feeding Without Waste (Social Cable) London, Dec. 24. RESIDENTS on a Hackney housing estate have set up a new method m communal feeding. They have seen the big waste m food and energy as 1 a result of cooking and washing up. They have pooled all their kitchen resources75 words
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401 1941-12-24 8 AIF send greet ings to those at home A CHRISTMAS message breathing calm confidence and eager 'eadiness was sent to Australia yesterday by Major-Gen. Gordon Rennett, G.O.C. of the Australian Imperial Forces m Malaya. The message was broadcast by Mr. Henry Stokes, Australian broadcasting observer m Malaya. In his message401 words
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Article69 1941-12-24 8 Canberra, Dec. 24. THE Air Minister, Mr. Drakeford, has sent the season's greetings to members of the Royal Australian Air Force overseas through Air Marshal Williams, Officer Commanding the Australian Air Force m England, and to Air Liaison Officers m Canada. Rhodesia, the Middle East and the FarReuter - 69 words
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Article36 1941-12-24 8 fidnnr. about succeeding with the Job m hand. "I haw ii"vet commanded men than rap.'.Mp of throwing' bark odd* a»> «reat as five to one. "For months they have been perfecting the v '.•:\cc against tlie36 words
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