Morning Tribune, 27 December 1941
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Title Section16 1941-12-27 1 Morning Tribune Vol. 6— No. 282, Saturday, December 27, 1941. Morning Tribune Saiursday, December 27, 1941.16 words
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Article, Illustration941 1941-12-27 1 The Dawn Has Come... |N his historic address to the United States Congress an experience which he described as one of the most moving and thrilling of his life Mr. Winston Churchill, the British Premier, described the Japanese assault m the Pacific as presenting bothReuter - 941 words
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Article68 1941-12-27 1 London, Dec. 26. The cancellation of the holiday on Boxing Day meant almost the complete absence of sport which characterised the day before the war, the only notable event being the Rugby Union fixture wherein the Army XX beat Northampton by 21 points to 18. The ArmyReuter - 68 words
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Article393 1941-12-27 1 Cairo, Dec. 26. FOLLOWING is the text of the communique issued from the British G.H.Q., Middle East, m Cairo on Friday: Although isolated, the enemy m various stages of disorganisation still remain round Barce and southward of Ben. ghazi and the bulk of the retreating enemy nowReuter - 393 words
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574 1941-12-27 1 Manila, Dec M. FOLLOWING General Mac Arthur's declamCtn of Manila being an "open city," the Unite* States High Commissioner to the Philippines, Mr. Hhuicis Sayre, announced that he was temporarily transferring his office outside Manila. He said: "We will figM W the last man."Reuter - 574 words
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377 1941-12-27 1 17 RAIDERS SHOT DOWN IN MASS RAID ON RANGOON Japs* Crushing Defeat In Air Battle THE biggest Japanese air dafeat so far m the present war of the Pacific took place on Thursday m Rangoon when 13 Japanese fighter and four bombers were shot down by a combined force of377 words
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Article87 1941-12-27 1 Room For Sober Optimism— Curtin Canberra, Dec. 26. "DRITAIN, United States and -D Australia have moved against Japan on the job of reversing the enemy's present offensive advantage/ said the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, broadcasting today (Friday). "I am unable to indicate the precise force of these movements, butReuter - 87 words
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Article71 1941-12-27 1 Manila, Dec. 26.— The United States Army Headquarters comtnunique issued early on Friday morning before the evacuation of Manila states: "Enemy pressure on the South-East front is increasing where a tank battle is m progress. There have been heavy casualties on both sides. Enemy air activity is veryReuter - 71 words
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Advertisement7 1941-12-27 1 (5 Cents) NKTT SALES EXCEED 4,!)00 DAILY.7 words
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Article55 1941-12-27 2 London, Dec. 26: "In the early part of last night enemy aircraft were active over the ea»t coast or England." s»y» this morning's Air Ministry and Ministry ol Home Security communique. The communique adds: "Incendiary bombs were dropped at one plac« on tne coas»t but causedReuter - 55 words
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Article50 1941-12-27 2 Effect Of H.K. Fall On 'Change London, Dec. 26. THE Stock Exchange opened very quiet. Gild-edged securities were about steady Industrial! and Oils were occasionally a shade easier on the fall of Hong Kong which caused some marking down m rubbers, with the Hong Kong Bank lost two points. ReuterReuter - 50 words
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Article25 1941-12-27 2 i Moscow, Dec. 26.— The Soviet communique states: "During the night of Dec. 25. our trooos fought the enemy on all fronts. ReuterReuter - 25 words
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Article54 1941-12-27 2 Moscow. Dec. 26. OVER 100 localities" were cleared of Germans by Soviet troops on the Moscow front yesterday, (Thursday) according to press dispatches quoted by the Soviet news agency. In one area 1,900 Naais were killed and many captured. One Soviet unit freed 45 villages m theReuter - 54 words
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51 1941-12-27 2 A NOTICE about insurance claims In respect of goods lost or damaged m north Malaya as a re- 1 suit of the Japanese invasion is published m page 7. It Is issued by the Board of Management of the War Risks (Goods) Insurance51 words
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213 1941-12-27 2 Malaya-Dutch East Indies Air Co -Operation TWENTY- TWO European officers, 12 European N.C.O.'s, 23 native soldiers of the N.E.I. Air Force visited R.A.F. stations m Malaya. They came with a squadron of bombers and two troopcarrving aircraft. That was m September. Months of planning and prepa- During their eight day213 words
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142 1941-12-27 2 Air Marshal Tedder 's tribu te To Libya Pilots London, Dec. 25. IN a message cf greetings to all ranks of the air iorces m the Middle East under his command, Air Marshal Tedder, who was formerly m Singapore, referred to the Battle of Libya. "For the first time mBritish Wireless - 142 words
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147 1941-12-27 2 London, Dec. 26. THE loss of Hong Kong, which was no .surprise, came almost simultaneously with the recapture of Benghazi. British circles are, therefore, confidently looking forward to the recovery of this Crown Colony. Although British military and civilian casualties were believed heavy,, theCentral News - 147 words
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Article93 1941-12-27 2 New York, Dec. 26. A HINT regarding the subjects of the RooseveltChurchill discussions appears m messages exchanged by President Roosevelt and the Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Curtin, on the opening of a new radio telegraphic circuit. After greeting Mr. Curtin, President Roosevelt said: "Mr. Churchill, whoReuter - 93 words
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Article39 1941-12-27 2 Berlin, Dec. 26. A German communique says: "On the Southern sector of the Eastern Front, the enemy was repulsed with losses. On the Central sector heavy defensive fighting continues. An enemy attempt to break through before Leningrad failed- ReuterReuter - 39 words
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Advertisement666 1941-12-27 2 Situations Vacant Vacancies exist for the following Asiatics; CARPENTERS'. Pay 20 cents per hour. Limited free living accommodation available. Applications to be endorsed 'Carpenters.' TELETHONS OPERATORS. Pay $38 x 3 to 's7 per month for minimum 45 hour week. Applications to be endorsed 'Telephone Operators.' Apply m writing to P.O.666 words
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Advertisement340 1941-12-27 2 Public Notices SINGAPORE MUNICIPALITY" ASSESSMENT LIST 1942. It is notified that m pursuance of the provisions of Section 63 of the Municipal Ordinance, the Commissioners have duly revised the amount of assessment to be levied on all houses, buildings and lands, situated within the Municipality of Singapore, for the year340 words
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493 1941-12-27 3 London, Dec. 26. TEXERAL ter Poorten, Comm a nder-in-Chief, Netherlands East Indies, has delivered an inspiring broadcast, says The Times m a leader. The government and military commander of the Netherlands East Indies have indeed to meet danger with the high resolution493 words
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Article139 1941-12-27 3 Chungking, Dec. 26. COMMENTING on the Hong Kong v defence, a Chinese official statement declares: "The gallant struggle put up against great odds by the British and Canadian de fenders at Hong Kong evoked united admiration aritt praise from all Chinese circles m Chungking.Reuter - 139 words
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Article32 1941-12-27 3 Chungking, Dec. 26:— Baron Van Brewer Douglas, the new Dutch Minister to the Chungking Government, arrived here from Rangoon by a Chinese plane. He was form erly Dutch Minister to Greece.— ReuterReuter - 32 words
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Article76 1941-12-27 3 The manager of a Singapore factory writes to say that he has found red latprlte clay mixed with water a good substitute for costly painted camouflage. This factory was white and stood out clearly m the moonlight, but the use of this free and easily applied mixture76 words
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163 1941-12-27 3 London, Dec. 26. i CABLE from St. Pierre to the Free French HeadA quarters m London to-day stated that the result of the- plebiscite m that Island-the occupation of which together with the Island of Miquelon by the F?cp French forces was announced yesterday-showedReuter - 163 words
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159 1941-12-27 3 U.S. Takes To Heart Lessons Of Pearl Harbour Attack Washington, Dec. 26. PEARL Harbour's lessons of the December 7 attack have been taken to heart. We are now well up to strength m all our units and the men want only one thing, namely, to get at the enemy," saidReuter - 159 words
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Article31 1941-12-27 3 Berlin, Dec. 26. T3E German communique to-day reports that m North Africa fighting continues. Benghazi was evacuated according to plan and occupied by the enemy without fighting. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article31 1941-12-27 3 Cairo, Dec. 26. IT is officially stated x that over IS,OOO German and Italian prisoners have now reached hospital and camps, but a large number still remains to be evacuated. ReuterReuter - 31 words
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Article93 1941-12-27 3 Landing Attempts Repulsed Milo River, Dec. 26. ENEMY troops on the northern bank of Hslnehianfc, Kiver, after suffering a series of reverses at several points north of Tunghsichieh. m north-eastern Hunan, launched a counter-attack afte.' receiving reinforcements. Attempted i landings were made j under caver of artillery fire at WangchiehfangCentral News - 93 words
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Advertisement186 1941-12-27 3 'B^^Tan JON& Pacar Ro^sS I DAILY 2 SHOWS TO-DAY 2.30 7 P.M. WHOLE SERIAL "SHADOW OF THE EAGLE" NEXT CHANGE MALAY TALKIE "SI GOMAR" Branches of the above I Bank are closed for business at present and all enquiries m connection therewith should be made to their Head office at186 words
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352 1941-12-27 4 Morning Tribune SATURDAY, DEC. 27, 1941. THE TALL OF HONG KONG mHE heroic stand put up by the Hong Kong A Garrison has come to an end. Its fall has contributed another glorious record to British military history. Fighting against overwhelming odds, the gallant defenders of this Empire outpost refused352 words
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77 1941-12-27 4 FE Admiralty has issued the following communique: His Majesty the King has been pleased to aDDrove the following awards: approve mSTINGUISHEO SERV ICE ORDER. Lieutenant Commander A. J. Bussemaker, R.N.N. Distinguished Service Medal. Leading Seaman (Quartermaster) Corneas ac Wolf, RJ5^j STINGIJISHED SER vice CROSS.77 words
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Article95 1941-12-27 4 Tokio, Dec. 26. A JAPANESE account of the surrender of Hong Kone:. issued by the Domei agency, says that Sir Mark Young, Governor of the British garrison, unconditionally surrendered with his forces at 7.05 p.m. on Friday, as a result of a parley with the JapaneseReuter - 95 words
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342 1941-12-27 4 WHILE it has been definitely decided that all Singapore English schools will start their new school year as originally arranged on Jan. 12, 1942, no official statement can yet be obtained as to whether Raffles College, where most of the professors have been342 words
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111 1941-12-27 4 PMPLOYERS of labour are en- couraged to build up reserve uipplies of food for issue to their 3mployees m an emergency. ApDlications for permission to purchase stocks m excess of the i amount authorised to be acquired by the Food (Prevention of Hoarding) Order (one111 words
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Article61 1941-12-27 4 A TAXI driver, Ng £h Pen?, was! fined $25 m the Di^tricc Traffic court yesterday when he was convicted on a charge of driving a car with unshaded head-lights during a pre-war blackout exorcise on Oct 27. The offence was stated to have been committed at 6.45 m61 words
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224 1941-12-27 4 Public Service R eg istra tio ns Total 16,000 APPROXIiMATELY 16,000 young men, between the ages of 20 and 30, have obtained registration since the opening of the Public Service Register, a Tribune reporter was informed by an official at the Victoria Theatre centre yesterday evening. Registration commenced on Tuesday224 words
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213 1941-12-27 4 Stiff Fines Imposed For Profiteering A TOTAL of $450 m fines was imposed by Mr. K. M. Byrne, the fourth magistrate. yesterday on a sundry goods shop-keeper and his assistant when they pleaded guilty to charges of selling a katty of salt and a tin of milk above the controlled213 words
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Article47 1941-12-27 4 Difficulty has been experienced m detecting unshaded lights from air-wells nnd skylights, m Singapore as such Illumination cannot be detected by warden and police foot patrols. The public is accordingly reminded of the necewiity of shading or preventing all illumination from sky-lights, alrwrlls fete.47 words
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Advertisement120 1941-12-27 4 Trade Bargains OPTICAL When you need Rlasse*. see K. F. Chong. No bluff, Careful test .before glasses given. Charges moderate. Office: The United Pharmacy. MEDICAL ALL-IN-ONE INHALANT sprinkled on handkerchief and inhaled protects you from cold and influenza, a certain cure. Get it from The United Pharmacy. INFLUENZA Ls about120 words
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320 1941-12-27 5 ADVICE which has proved its worth m the fiffhting m North iMaJaya b passed on to the civil population m a memorandum issued from Air Headquarters, Singapore. The Royal Air Force has noted with interest the publicity recently given m the Press and on the320 words
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Article115 1941-12-27 5 Batavia, Dec. 26. ALTHOUGH there was little heart for the usual Christmas celebration Europeans m Batavia and elsewhere m the N.E.I, spent Christmas Eve dining; quietly and sitting on the dusky terraces of hotels, restaurants and private houses. Women organisations arranged for Christmas gifts to be115 words
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156 1941-12-27 5 New York, Dec. zs. U.S. homber attacks m the Pacific, especially around Manila have been so successful that the U.S. Army m the Philippines has won the first strategic success of the Pacific war. The Japanese have withdrawn vital troops to theSpecial Cable - 156 words
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Article36 1941-12-27 5 Headquarters Singapore Fortress, Fort Canning, announces that heavy sun practice will take place at 3 p.m. to-day. Firing practices for fixed defences will take place on Dec. 30 and 31 as previously announced.36 words
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Article67 1941-12-27 5 IN connection with a notice relatW to Security Registration published elsewhere m inte issue, it ts notified that for the convenience of the business community a special registration centre will be set up at the War Tax Office, Singapore. The public is requested to register at their67 words
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Article55 1941-12-27 5 ALLEGED to have stolen a bangle from a rhlld In a trolley bus. Lee Yong Buk (46» claimed trial when he was charged with theft yesterday. Mr. Conrad Oldham the second ma--1 ulstrate. postponed the case for mention I on Jan. 3 and ball was oflered m55 words
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Article, Illustration594 1941-12-27 5 i news notes 1 day by day j I/NITTERS who either find that current directions I for Services comforts are difficult to follow, or that they don't quite work out as they should, will appie- ciate the newly-printed "PRACTICAL KNITTING," now on sale at $1 a copy,594 words
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Advertisement68 1941-12-27 5 miLJ\ —because she comes to the Eliza- > 1^ beth Arden Salon at Maynard'.s J where she finds preparations to I I ensure that her skin is flawless I through the most trying afternoon I or the longest evening party, t Loveliness and the sparkle of !M I youth await68 words
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Advertisement56 1941-12-27 5 WAVESCT Eugene Oil Emmm^^^ Perms SHAMPOO .7b i///> /A^ AND ALL £^f WILL BE W I A CI A t I m -aw- racial Tiwtmmt I Elizabeth I Saloon j European Operators (a pi to! Bid;., Advt., Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. 159 North Br id if c Koaa, 156 words
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Article136 1941-12-27 6 JT was announced m tlit Government gMtttt h.st night that thr regulation m connection wth remittance! to China will bo strictly ok forced. In partlculur no person may carry on the business of luindllng remitti. nres to China from Chinese m Malaya for the support of their families136 words
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Article261 1941-12-27 6 Items From The Gazette A SCHEME for payment of compensation for the dependants of Chinese and Malay seamen lost through enemy action while -serving m sea-going British ships and for seamen i injured m those circumstances were gazetted last night. Compensation for i death or total dis-j ablement will be261 words
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Article54 1941-12-27 6 Khabarovsk, Siberia, Dec. 26. mHE Far Eastern A Red Army is now practising night fighting. "Last night, one of our units carried out night reconnaissance exercises under war conditions," says a local commander. "The army is prepared. The soldiers showed initiative, adaptability to local conditions and courage. "Ski practices are54 words
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Article45 1941-12-27 6 Hamilton, Ontario. Dec. 26. Eskimos have given $50 "to flll the hole made by that bad man Hitler." This was after the Rev. A. L. Fleming, Anglican Bishop of the Arctic, i showed them a picture of the air raid damage to St. Paul's Cathedral.45 words
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395 1941-12-27 7 IT is urged upon people of all communities m Singapore that they should be sure to obtain registration during the period of eight days beginning on Sunday morning, Dec. 28. This Security Registration is very important. It must include ovrry person living m the Settlement395 words
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235 1941-12-27 7 INSURANCE CLAIMS FOLLOWING INVASION OF NORTHERN MALAYA. The following is an announcement by the Board of Management of the War Risks Goods Insurance Fund: It is apparent that there must be innumerable cases of damage m Penang and m the Northern Unfederated States where circumstances have made it impossible for235 words
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Article56 1941-12-27 7 MALACCA WEDDING The wedding of Miss Stella Fernandez, the only daughter of Mr. L. G. Fernandez, of the Government Printing" Department, Singapore, with Mr. Clement Pereira, which is arranged to take place 'm Singapore on Dec 29, 1941, will now take place at the Church of St. Francis Xavier, Malacca,56 words
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Article94 1941-12-27 7 Restriction Relaxed An Order made by the Food Controller yesterday relaxes, temporarily, the restrictions on the retail sales of white wheat flour m Singapore. Up till now, members of the public have not been able to buy more than two pounds of white wheat flour at a time, but now94 words
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Article106 1941-12-27 7 Indian Youth League AN extraordinary general meeting of the members of -^c Jntfian Youth League will be held to-mprrpw at p. 30 a.m. at the premises of the League to give necessary instructions to the members as to their duties m any emergency and also to assign full powers to106 words
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Article536 1941-12-27 7 FULL LIST OF REGISTRATION OFFICES. The following" additional office^ have Ipeen established far the purpose of effecting Security Registration m Singapore. Registration will take place at these places and at thete places only:— I A DlVlSlON— Divisional Security Warden's Headquarters, c|o Messrs. Sime Darby Co., Ltd 5536 words
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Miscellaneous77 1941-12-27 7 To-morrow's Radio At 8.i5 P-m. tomorrow listeners will hear a topical play by H a r r old Brighouse "entitled London Front", arranged for broadcasting and produced by Marie Ney. Other special items in to-morrow's programmes from the Singapore station include "Dodo" at the piano in a Musical Cocktail at77 words
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Miscellaneous162 1941-12-27 7 ARRIVALS AND DfgPAWTimFS DURING THE REGISTRATION PERIOD. 1 Every person arriving m the Settlement of Singapore durin* the registration period, namely the »th December, 1941, to the 4^ January IM2. <*>oth dates inclusive), shall proceed to the JLRf. Warden's Post or Police Station nearest to his place of residence la162 words
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217 1941-12-27 8 WAVELL IN CHUNGKING: JOINT ACTION PLANNED Chungking, Dec. 26. IT is now revealed that General Sir Archibald Wavell, the Commander-in-Chief m India, has just had a three-day conference with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and Major-General Brett, Cnief of Staff of the United States Air Corps. A communique issued by the BritishReuter - 217 words
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197 1941-12-27 8 Washington, Dec. 26. ADMIRAL Muselier's action at Saint Pierre and Miquelon came as a surprise for "all paities concerned," to employ the wording of i the. State Department announcement. Admiral Musolier's whereabouts had been known here since his arrival eight days aso, butReuter - 197 words
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Article168 1941-12-27 8 Washington, Dec. 26. TOOKING ahead to ultimate victory, a number of American Senators have been discussing with reporters what the peace terms should be. A Democrat Senator, Mr. Lucas, said that "Japan should be reduced to a point where for a thousand years sheReuter - 168 words
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Article264 1941-12-27 8 New York, Dee 26. Commenting on the seizure of the St. Pierre and Mlqueion islands, the New York Times writes: "As an exploit the Incident was picturesque, but as an act of policy n ■flems to have been a blunder for which no one party will assume theReuter - 264 words
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Article43 1941-12-27 8 London. Dec 26 gIR William Currie. Chairman of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company has been appointed the head of the liner division m the Ministry of War Transport, m succession to Mr. Harrison Hughes who has resigned. ReuterReuter - 43 words
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156 1941-12-27 8 Cairo, Dec. 26. 'pHE RAF. Middle East communique states: "Concentrations of enemy motor transport, armoured fighting vehicles and Runs south-west of Jedabya were effectively attacked by our lighter aircraft yesterday and considerable damage was done. Other enemy motorised units m the El AghoilaReuter - 156 words
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Article, Illustration107 1941-12-27 8 India Must Co-operate Madras, Dec. 26.— "As realists, we cannot be indifferent to the need or co-opera-tion m the war effort", declared Sir Bijoy Prosad Singh Roy m his presidential address to the 23rd session of the Indian National Liberal Federation here today, Friday. Emphasising the need for Indians toReuter - 107 words
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Article109 1941-12-27 8 Praise For Defenders Chungking. Dec. 26. rE deepest concern and sympathy was expressed m Chinese circles m Chungking following receipt of tne confirmation of the surrender of Hong Kong. While realising from the very start that the defenders had not the slightest chance, the Chinese circles held the greatest admirationReuter - 109 words
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